Long Island ABATE 9-13-22 Membership Meeting, Port Jeff Elks, Centereach, NY
7:34 pm Meeting began
Pledge of Allegiance, Moment of Silence – special mention in memory of Ezzo from Two-4-Seven, and Spats – Rider of Fire member/Selden FD – as well as prayers for Rob from USMV accident victim.
Welcome members, new members, and guests.
The minutes for our August 2022 membership meeting were posted on the LI ABATE website.
Motion 1-2022: Motion to accept the August 2022 membership meeting minutes as posted. (Seconded) All in favor.
7:36 – Treasurer’s Report: Detailed income and expenditures were reported included updated expenses for website, donations raised for the veterans fund, Campout expenses and fundraisers.
Motion 2-2022: Motion to accept treasurer’s report. (Seconded) All in favor.
7:40 President: Reminders that next month (October) is LI ABATE board member elections and articles for the newsletters are welcomed and should be submitted by the 15th of the month, see me or Margaret.
OLD Business: Appointed positions still available, recording secretary and donations coordinator and now Membership Coordinator is needed as Suzanne is stepping down.
Past events re-capped: (Chris) 2nd Parking Lot Skills Practice (9/3) at Ronkonkoma train station with Mark Briganti and George Krivosta, went very well – this is not a teaching course, it is for you to practice your skills in a safe area under supervision. Great open lot to practice on. 9/4 – Ronkonkoma Street fair – as reported by Josephine – was amazing – well received by the community, and the place was packed with people. Signed up 5 new members, 1 renewal and sold 7 t-shirts – 3 veterans run shirts. Gave out a lot of “Be Aware” lawn signs. 9/7/ – Nick Caracappa Press conference regarding the “Crash Site Clean Up” we were there to support Nick as well as the bill. 9/7 – Blood drive –was successful – collected 41 pints – Thank you to LI Hog, Maureen who coordinated and the Elks lodge for hosting.
8:00 9/10 – Lt. Michael Murphy Museum tour (Nick-VP)– Thanks to Eva Casale of Team Eva for donating 25 Tickets to LI ABATE Members to visit this museum. Dan Murphy was there to give us a personal tour and explained what happened to his son as well as Marcus Latrel (loan survivor) – It’s hard to explain how much of this museum there is to see, except to please visit it, you will learn so much about Michael Murphy, but also about the Navy seals – Josephine stated that “Murphys last message” got to her emotionally. Please visit.
Campout Re-Cap (Josephine-VP) 8-27- Our campout was a huge success – first time I chaired an event, and to say it was a learning experience, is something I will never forget. I may even chair this event next year – Cheryl and Gary Hart went above and beyond – 3 months pre-prepping the event, and Gary cooked a lot of the food you all ate – People don’t really understand how much work and planning goes into an event like this. It was very well attended – and you can read all about it in the newsletter and see all the pictures – I think I finally had some fun after the Rosie candlelight ceremony – Rosie’s family were there, and I think they could not believe how many lives Rosie touched. Wayne did an amazing job on the all the banners and trophies – just wow! Thank you again to everyone who helped and volunteered – Great Job!
SOLOMON CASE – ABATE is showing support for the family – Next Court date is September 27, 2022 –9am part 69 Nassau County Criminal Court – Marc and Jim will update.
8:15 NEW Business and Officer Reports – Parking Lot Practice Saturday (9/17) from 8:30-10 at the Ronkonkoma Train Station Parking Lot (Also a facebook Page “Parking lot network”). Not every Saturday, so check the facebook page for the group.
Motorcycle Parking at all Suffolk County Public Properties – Officer Report from Debbie – Legislative Liaison – Leg. Kennedy New Date to be announced, as they had to resubmit with added changes and re-vote. When it comes up again it will be held at this Location: Rose Caracappa Auditorium –William H Rogers Building #20 – 725 Veterans Memorial Highway Smithtown, NY. This is for Res. No. 1562 TO PROVIDE PARKING FOR MOTORCYCLES AT COUNTY FACILITIES We will let everyone know of the new date.
Paint and craft night is on 9/30 – see the flyer – includes all materials. Please contact me (Debbie) 631-965-0379 or email me – event is at 826 Hubel Street, Bohemia
8:18 – Statement from a member in the audience: “Regarding those school bus cameras” Be aware that they are purposely stopped with no kids getting on or off, keeping their stop signs out – which keeps the cameras recording – and waiving you on!!! Don’t’ fall for it, just sit there until they pull the stop sign camera in. Once you get a ticket it’s hard to prove you were in the “Right” and that the bus driver waived you on. I personally went over to the bus driver and TOLD her to put the stop sign off and shut her flashers off, since she was PARKED and not active picking up kids or dropping off.
Debbie added that if you get a ticket, contact Anthony Piccarillo’s office in Holbrook – he can assist anybody in Suffolk County. Not sure who can assist with Nassau County.
More New Events: (Chris) ABATE will be at 9/17 Run for Richie as well as setting up at Indian Larry’s Block Party. 9/18 – NYS ABATE board meeting. 9/22-/9-25 – MRF Meeting of the Minds will discuss the agenda for the May 2023 Bikers on the Beltway.
8:25: Dawn Frey – Guest Speaker – Spoke about her annual “Rocking the Road for a Cure” breast cancer MC Run – which will be on Sunday, October 2nd – completely escorted for safety – Reg. starts 9am at Marjorie R. Post Community Park and ends at the American Legion Post 1066 – see flyer and website for more information – RockingTheRoadForAcure.org – This organization supports anyone who needs help and guidance after being diagnosed with cancer
8:38: October 9th (Chris) SWAP Meet at PJ Elk’s Lodge – $25.00 per 10×10 spot 8am-4pm – Flyer with more information coming. ALSO Rolling Thunders Event is the same day as well – 7th Annual Run for PTSD Awareness – Starts at Venetian Shore Park in Lindenhurst.
More EVENTS: 10/16 – Islip Fall Festival – ABATE will have a presence. Anyone wishing to volunteer contact myself, Gary or Josephine. 11/6 – St Mary’s fundraiser starts and the Elks in Riverhead – and also the Veterans Disbursement will be in November (TBA)
8:41: Nick (1st-VP) Reports he gave blood at the event and met with 1st precinct community police department event where there were 20 officers to greet everyone.
8:45 Open Floor – Bill also reported that VFW Post 1244 is having their fundraiser and drawing for a 58”tv and many more items – see him for tickets. The drawing is November 9th.
Joe – Asked if ABATE would start doing rides – maybe even a poker run – “We will consider this” Thank you Joe.
AMVETS Poker Run – 9/17 20.p/p 10-12 AMVETS Post 88 stops at 3 different AMVETS – starts at Broadway in Massapequa @post 88 –
Debbie wanted to acknowledge what Bill Byrnes and Joe did over the 9-11 weekend – actually driving the route from Here to NYC to Shanksville PA and back to pay respects to the fallen and those who are continuing to fall after 9-11
Veterans Fund Jug funds collected –147 x 3 donors = $441 to the fund.
8: 50pm – 50 / 50 – $45.00 to the winner
8:55 pm Motion 3-2022: Motion to adjourn. (Seconded) All in favor.