Meeting Was Called to Order by Randy Paul at 12:10

ABATE of Ohio

Franklin County Minutes

November 2, 2014

Meeting was called to order by Randy Paul at 12:10.

Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence and the mission statement.

Officers present- Kolman Fuzy, Randy Paul, Tony Losego, Brian Nissley Kim Chafin, J.R. Gantner, Robin Pickins (MRF) and Kathy Gantner.

Greeting and welcome by Kolman – Harley was called to work and not able to be present at the meeting.

New members or Guest – none present.

Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from the September meeting by Steve Crabtree, 2nd by Brian Nissley

Thank you to Columbinis for hosting our winter meetings.

Officers Reports

Treasures report – Kim Chafin

Motion to accept the Treasurers report made by Randy Paul - 2nd by Robin Pickins

Motion carried. Yes - 23 No – 0 Abstain - 1

Legislative Report – J.R. Gantner

• Vote like a motorcyclist. Support those running who support us. AMA has voter information on its web site.
• Right of Way bill was attached to the Hit and Run bill. Lately there have been several more hit and run accidents in the news so we are hoping that it gets some attention and is moved along.
• Distracting drivers – one of the major auto manufactures has announced that new cars will now have Wi-Fi built into the design of the new models. This adds to the other distractions already present.
• Roger Wright reported that Bicyclist have their own right of way bill.

Technology – Tony Losego – nothing to report

Co-Coordinator – Brian Nissley – no report

Products – no report

MRF – No report

Nominations for Franklin County and Region 9 - 2015 Officers. Nominations will be taken through the November meeting with voting in December. New officers will take office in January 2015.

Recap from September’s meeting, the following nominations were made:

Franklin County

 Coordinator – no nominations

 Deputy Coordinator – no nominations

Regional / County Officers

 Secretary – Kathy Gantner nominated – (defers to next meeting)

 Treasurer – Kim Chafin nominated– (defers to next meeting)

 Products – no nominations

 Sgt. at Arms – Randy Paul – (defers to next meeting)

 Regional Director – Kolman Fuzy – (defers to next meeting)

 Deputy Regional Director – Kathy Gantner – accepted

 Legislative – J.R. Gantner – accepted

 Membership – Chris Winchester – accepted

 Safety and Education – (new office) no nominations

October nominations:

 Treasurer – Kim Chafin – accepted nomination

 Regional Director – Kolman accepted

 Safety & Education – Bruce Chafin nominated – he declined the nomination

November nominations:

 Secretary – Kathy Gantner accepted

 Sgt. At Arms – Randy Paul accepted. Randy stated that there is still the possibility that he may be relocated to Michigan by his company.

Burgis Martin – nominated – he declined

 Safety and Education – Burgis Martin nominated – he declined

 Products – no nominations

 Franklin County Coordinator –

Taz – nominated – declined

Joe Pickins - nominated - declined

Robin Pickins – nominated – declined

Bill Balach – nominated – declined

Nominations closed – voting will take place at the December meeting.

Old Business:

• Toy Run – Melissa Stevens report:

 Food list is being circulated with what food is needed.

 Volunteers to work the food line – sign up if you want to help.

 Rich Baker will be our auctioneer again this year.

 The committee has decided that the proceeds will be donated 35% to the Fire Fighters 4 Kids and 65% to help veteran’s families.

 Volunteers are still needed to get waivers signed in the parking lot before the run.

 Hollywood casino will be donating all the desserts.

 Several media has been contacted to cover the run. Fingers crossed that one of the TV stations will be present.

 Thursday – 6 pm – Sticks and Stones – auction items staging.

 Saturday – 9 am – meet at Exclusive to set up.

There was some discussion about the posting on Facebook by a former Abate member using our Toy Run flyer and creating an event calling it the Fire Fighters 4 Kids Toy Run. Robin will be contacting Rod Taylor who can send a cease and desist. Since the public is invited to the run we encourage all to attend. They do help promote the run, but we can prevent them from using our flyer in future years. If anyone has an issue with anyone from the Fire Fighters 4 Kids individuals, please contact an officer and let them deal with the issue. We do not want any negative publicity.

General Announcements-

Post 490 – Chili Cook – see Post 490 website for information

Nov 22 – Post 490 will be hosting a Flag Disposal ceremony

Be SURE TO VOTE ON TUESDAY!!

Motion to adjourn – Cynthia Piper - 2nd by Randy Paul

$70.00 for BADATO

$45.00 Special Draw – Tom Bloomer won and donated it back to Buy a Day.

Submitted by

Kathy Gantner

Secretary