A.B.A.T.E. of Buffalo/Erie
American Bikers Aimed Toward Education

Dedicated to Freedom of The Road
"To The Person Who Consents...  No Injustice Is Done"

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ABATE of Buffalo-Erie 
PO Box 377 
Orchard Park, NY. 14127

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Membership: Karen Freeland
716-652-6739 or 716-604-2614

Prez: Damian Ruzbacki 716-825-2627

Newsletter Editor: Roz Healey 716-826-3058

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"Events 2008"

Saturday February 2nd - Newsletter Fundraiser Party
At VFW #8113 the "Chicken Coop" 299 Leydecker Road, West Seneca, NY 14224.  Live music with Strange Addiction featuring Mick Hayes! Food, Beer Entertainment $20 per person $35 per couple. Help support your RIGHT TO RIDE and fight cabin fever at the same time! For more info call Bob Kuhn at 716-627-6715.

Saturday May 3rd - Safety & Awareness Run
May is Motorcycle safety and Awareness Month! American Bikers Aimed Toward Education - Dedicated to Freedom of The Road. ABATE is a not-for-profit corporation formed to promote and protect the interests of motorcyclists. We monitor and interact with the legislative process, enhancing the image of motorcycling, and provide educational and social opportunities for member and non-members. Starts at Woodlawn Beach S-3556 Lakeshore Road (Rte. 5 at 179 circle) Blasdell, NY. Across from the Ford Plant. Assemble at 10:30 & speakers at noon. Run to follow. After-run Party at Rhino's 3700 Southwestern Blvd. Orchard Park, NY. This is a FREE RUN! Come show your support for your motorcycle rights. For more info contact Frank Martorana at 716-947-5928.

Monday May 19th - Freedom Rally Ride to Albany
For more info call Bob Kuhn at 716-627-6715.


Sunday June 8th - 10th Annual C.O.P.S. Charity Ride
Sign up will be at South Gate Plaza at the corners of Union Rd. & Seneca St. West Seneca, NY from 10:30 til noon. This event is a charity run with the proceeds benefiting C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors). The money goes to help the families of fallen law enforcement. This will directly help the local loved ones who have lost a parent or relative in the line of duty. The run will end at Micky Rats on the Lake and will include a full day of activities including 50/50's, a Chinese auction, FREE buffet and live music by Dave Constantino! You get alot for your dollar with this one as it is a poker run so we will have prizes for the best hands as well. The cost is $10.00 per rider and $15.00 with a buddy. So please come out and enjoy a great day for a great cause. For more information please contact Karen Freeland at 716-604-2614 or 716-652-6739.

Sunday July 13th - Twentieth Annual Mystery Ride
Sign-up 10:30-Noon. $10 rider/ $5 buddy. Leaves from Southgate Plaza in West Seneca, NY.
For more info call Herb 716-867-4367 or Scott 716-352-1362.

Saturday July 18th-20th - ABATE New York State Party
At The Hogarosa in Springville, NY. Music, Food, Games, Beverages, BBQ, Prizes, Camping, Swimming and more! Music by The Maniacs (Grateful Dead tribute) and Strange Addiction with Mick Hayes playing Rock & Roll and Rhythm & Blues! Gates open Friday morning. $30 for the weekend or $20 day passes. American Bikers Aimed Toward Education - Dedicated to Freedom of The Road. ABATE is a not-for-profit corporation formed to promote and protect the interests of motorcyclists. Local hotels available for the weak and/or infirmed. All camping sites on first come first serve basis. Come early to get sites with electric and or water. Leave your dogs, attitudes and children at home. The Hogarosa Private Campgrounds, 219 Expressway (North from Springville or South from Buffalo), exit Genesee Road. East on Genesee 1/4 mile, make left hand u-turn on Summitt Lane off Drake, to dead end to Hogarosa Lane. For more info call 1-888-344-4400.


Sunday September 14th -  Eighteenth Annual USMC Toys For Tots Run
Leaves from Southgate Plaza - Union Road & Seneca Street, W. Seneca NY 14224. Sign-up 10:30-Noon. $10 donation rider $5 passenger. NO TOYS will be collected. 100% of donations will be used to purchase BICYCLES for the kids! Short scenic ride ending at The Varysburg Hotel for Live Music, Door prizes and more!  The goal of the Toys for Tots Program program is to send a message of hope to needy youngsters that will motivate them to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders.  For more info call Julie at 716-655-6473.

Saturday October 4th - Eighteenth Annual Fall Fun Run
Leaves from Southgate Plaza, Sign-up 10:30am-Noon. For more info call Bob Kuhn at 716-627-6715.

JOIN TODAY!
It will be a good investment in your future as a motorcyclist.
Only $25 per year!

ALL ARE WELCOME!
Monthly Meetings are held 7:30 PM on the third Wednesday of the month at:
 VFW Post 8113
"The Chicken Coop"
299 Leydecker Road
West Seneca, NY 14224

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ABATE of New York provides the neutral ground which allows us to stand beside and support each other in unity, to safeguard our rights and to be individuals with different views. A concept that we are united with a common interest and now a common ground on which to stand. There are approximately 2400 members in ABATE at this time and many thousands nation wide. We are not a "Motorcycle Club", rather a Not For Profit Corporation.  Whether you wear a patch, any patch, or ride independently, your "Right-To-Ride" is our agenda, our goal, our only concern.  In order to remain fair and objective, we will not endorse any one club, group, or organization.  Likewise, we will not discriminate against the same.  WE are working for ALL BIKERS!

Anyone interested in motorcycling may attend our meetings. We don't all ride motorcycles, but the majority of us do share this interest. To find a chapter near you give us a call with a location of where you live and we will point you in the right direction.

The main purpose of the ABATE organization is to work toward continued freedom of the road by insuring that motorcyclists' point of view is presented to our legislators and to promote motorcycle safety, rider education, and awareness. We are trying to alleviate the very real possibility of "Big Brother Government". We encourage all our members to be informed, registered voters. We write letters to our elected officials and stay aware of what is going on with motorcycle legislation, education and other transportation issues. "New Rider" education classes with certified safety instructors are currently being offered by some New York State chapters. 

ABATE of New York currently has 25 chapters throughout the state. We welcome interested persons to any of our activities or to join our organization. Some of the examples of what we've been doing: Toy Runs, Poker Runs, Family Picnics, lobbying in Washington, letter writing campaigns, meeting with our legislative representatives in Albany.

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ABATE of NY, Inc. Aims and Purposes 

• To review and inform our members about Federal, State, and Local levels of government motorcycle Legislation and to promote favorable motorcycle Legislation 
• To improve road conditions thus making it safer for motorcyclists 
• To help prevent motorcycle accidents through education & public awareness 
• To act as a legislative liaison between motorcyclists and Government authorities, Police Departments, Government Agencies, Insurance Companies, and other Organizations 
• To report and discourage biased news and reporting of motorcyclists 
• To present and promote a better public image of motorcyclists

Also, check out the main ABATE of New York State web site.