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Current SC Motorcycle Related Information
from August Issue 177
by CHROMESC.COM
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The Seasons of our Sessions:
As we head into the later part of the summer, we will be heading into the start of getting our pencils sharpened and paper ready. Although ABATE has always worked to defend and maintain our liberties as bikers, that cannot be done without each of us actively being involved with our representatives. That includes Federal, State and Local representatives.
Who is YOUR representative?
That’s a great question and even if you do know who it is do you really know them. I have personally worked on this as my #1 priority since I joined ABATE some years ago. It doesn’t matter what the bill is if you can’t talk to your representative they can and should represent you.
The How:
If you go to the South Carolina Legislature Website at www.scstatehouse.gov you will see a spot in the bottom left-hand corner where you can type in your information to find your legislatures just by putting in your address. Here is what I get, and I will explain why this is important. You see with just a little typing and a click you can get to each one of your state or federal representatives and let them know how you feel on our issues. That doesn’t mean that they will reply, answer, or even work on your issues but it does mean you have a way.
The rest takes a lot of time and patience to build a relationship of trust, which will help us work on issues that concern our liberties.
The Homework:
So now that you have some tools to use let’s go out and start applying them and see what results we get. Next month I am going to write about three different individuals and their work to get their representatives in the House to cosponsor on the hands-free bill. The results may surprise you or at least the stories will.
If you want to have the most current information make sure you are part of the Legislative Alerts email list. Just send me an email stating you want to be added.
AUGUST 4TH-11th
83rd Annual Sturgis Bike Rally
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5th
Family Fun Day | Back To School "Fill The Bus"
@Low Country Harley-Davidson
Enjoy a day of fun activities, including a petting zoo meet and interact with animals. Dunk some of your favorite Low Country Harley-Davidson team members Dunk Tank, Teddy Bear Mobile Kids build your own teddy bears.Food trucks on site. A great cause during Tax Free Weekend.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12th
Ride For The Soul Old Schol Bike Night
@Coates Billiards, 504 Shop Rd Kershaw 29067
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12th
Benefit Motorcycle Ride For Paul
Starts @ Noon KSU 1:30pm at The Corner, 7010 Calhoun Memorial Hwy. Easly, SC. Paul is a disabled Veteran who has been diagnosed with cancer and is in Hospice. This ride is to raise money for his wife to provide him a proper funeral when the time comes. $20 Donation
WEEKEND, AUGUST 12-13
Out Pounding Pavement
Inauguraal Ride
Aug 12th KSU 5am Quicktrip, St. Andrews Rd, Cola SCStopping in RockHill SC. FMI Sunshyne 803-463-5050
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12th
Bikers Against Bullies USALaurens, SC Chapter 6th Year Anniversary Party
@VFW 763 East Main St
Laurens, SC. 1pm until! Free Fish Fry, Raffles, Live music with Double Shot & Vendors
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12th
2nd Anl Motorcycle Show
@ Whiskeys 3069 Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors, SC. 1pm until!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12th
Pickens County ABATE SCRABBLE RUN
Reg Noon KSU 1pm @ Lucky Jar, 507 liberty dr., Easley, SC
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19th
7th Anl Bobby Golden Run St. Jude's Childrens Hospital @ Big Daddy's of Laurens 915 Church St., Laurens, SC 10am-7pm
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19th CRMC Rebel Rocks
Noon- 11pm @ Gadgets of Lugoff. $15 in Advance/ $20 at Door. Primitive Camping Free with Paid Admission
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19th
Accident Scene Management basic class This class which is usually $100 a student is free since The Lovely Law Firm is sponsoring it. For information or help with registration, please contact vicki@roadguardians.org or call 262-706-3278.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19th
ABATE of SC Cayce West Columbia Chapter Sweaty Seat Run
Reg 10:30am @ Bogarts, 3 Fountians SC. Stops are the sponsors. FBO 11am/ LBI 3PM @VFW.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19th
Rebel Ridge Motorcycle Run to Support ABATE of SC @ Triple D Racks Sports Bar, 1284 SC-11, Wallhala, SC. After party with Live Music, Vendors and More Food available to support the local Volunteer Fire Dept $15 per Bike
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24th
LBCC Rock'n Bike Night with Haphazard
6:30 – 9:30 PM
Lake Bowen Country Club 2870 SC-292, Inman, SC
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26th
18th Annual Hospice Ride
Southern Legends MC REG AT 18:30AM First 200 recieve FREE T SHIRT @ Spartenburg Shrine Club 1400 Fernwood Glendale Rd, Spartenburg SC. $25/pp. includes meal ticket. Charity Escorted Motorcycle Ride
$25 per Person includes ride and meal ticket. There will also be a silent auction
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26th Benefit Ride for Bruce
REG AT 11AM KSU 1PM LBI
5PM Starts & Ends @ Bubba's Pub & Grub 2544 S Lake Drive Lexington SC. Bruce has been recently been diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer.
Bruce has always been the type of man that would give the shirt off of his back,whether he knew you or not.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26th KING OF THE SOUTH GREENVILLE
10am-7pm
@Big Daddy's of Laurens 915 Church St., Laurens, SC
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26th
Cox's Harley Summer Swap Meet
10AM-4PM @ Cox's HarleyDavidson of Rock Hill. Buy, Sell, Trade Motorcycle Parts, Accessories, Gear and More
WEEKEND, SEPTEMBER 710, 2023
SmokeOut Rally 23
@ Rowan County Fairgrounds
1560 Julian Road Salisbury, NC.
Bike Shows - Mini Bike RacingLive Music - Vendors - Wet T Shirt
Contest - Dirt Drags - Bike GamesOn Site Camping
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th
American Legion Family Night and ALR Bike Night
5-10PM All Veterans and Families Invited! @ Quaker Steak & Lube, Cola SC.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th
7 Annual Bell's Auto & Motorcycle Show
@ 2017 J.A. Cochran Bypass Chester, SC
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th
A Benefit for Veterans With Mobility Issues!
Starting at 2pm @ Berkeley Shrine Club 549 Lakeside Dr. Moncks Corner, SC. $15 per person @ door. Includes dinner and entertainment. Motorcycle Contests, Raffles, 50/50 & Vendors.
FMI warvetscharleston@gmail.com
