Concerned Bikers Association/ABATE of NC
BRUNSWICK COUNTY CHAPTER
Chapter of the Year 1996 & 2003

PO Box 1124, Shallotte, NC 28459

Phone: (910) 540-9693
 

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WHAT IS CBA?

Concerned Bikers Association/ABATE of North Carolina, Inc., is a  non-profit corporation in the State of North Carolina, formed by motorcycle riders, established to accomplish the following goals:

  1. To form a united motorcycle rider's organization both at the local as well as the state level.

  2. To promote fair motorcycle legislation and to insure motorcyclists freedom by working to prevent enactment of and to work to repeal unfair motorcycle legislation.

  3. To work toward the elimination of prejudicial attitudes toward motorcyclists.

  4. To promote motorcycle education and rider training programs, and public motorcycle awareness programs.

  5. To improve the public image of motorcycling by participating in public service and charitable projects.

  6. To foster a sense of brotherhood, sisterhood and cooperation between all motorcyclists.


CBA/ABATE of NC is recognized as the premier Motorcycle Rights Organization (SMRO) of NC.  Nationally, CBA/ABATE is recognized by, The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM).   We are also recognized at home as the legislative arm of NC’s Motorcycle Rights community by the North Carolina Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs, and NC Bike-PAC.

 

This recognition has not been bestowed upon us lightly.  Since 1971, CBA/ABATE of NC has served the motorcycling community of North Carolina as champion for the preservation of freedoms, and defender against oppressive legislation.  CBA/ABATE has earned a reputation as  the “go-to-MRO” in North Carolina through our persistent interactions with our legislature, active involvement with governmental agencies, and the effectiveness of our broad-reaching network of grass-roots-activist members.  While we may not be admired by all, we have certainly earned the respect of NC motorcyclists, and those who would seek to limit our freedoms.

The original (1970's) definition of the acronym “ABATE” is:  A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments. We define Totalitarian Enactments as laws established without the consent or consideration of the people.  The Boston Tea Party was prompted by a totalitarian act perpetrated upon the colonists by King George.  The Rally cry against King George, Taxation without representation, still serves as a shining example of the philosophical foundation of our organization.  CBA/ABATE of NC continues to pursue that time-honored tradition... “don't make laws about us, without seeking our involvement.”  To that end, we remain actively involved in our government.

 

An important part of being involved is having an established message and organized activities to help share that message with our lawmakers.  Individual CBA/ABATE chapters have organized Constituent Teams that conduct lobbying trips to Raleigh.  These teams speak with their local elected officials and share our concerns and desires.  Much of our success can be attributed to the activities of these teams, and to the efforts of individual members maintaining awareness of the issues and contacting their legislators.


Working Together for the Benefit of All Motorcyclists

 

No one person can take credit for all of the work being done on behalf of motorcyclists of North Carolina.  As with all things CBA; it takes the whole team, working together, to get the job done.

This position paper has been prepared to help provide the public with information, alleviate misunderstandings, and seek your involvement in the process.

 

CBA/ABATE’s decision making process operates in an open environment with full disclosure. Information flows (in both directions) between chapters and the state organization, is considered and discussed in open committee meetings, and voted on by individual chapter members who are represented at the state level by their chapter leadership. Every member has a voice.

 

Strategic plans are developed by each committee, voted on by the membership, and presented annually to the public through our CBA newsletter, FRONTLINE. The strategies and methods used in our legislative goals, and activities have been developed, discussed and determined through a systematic democratic process.  Every member has an opportunity to contribute their ideas, and discuss their concerns before ideas become policy.  There are no hidden agendas.

 

Once an idea or strategy becomes policy, member-volunteers fulfill the obligations inherent in implementation and follow through.  The results of all activities are shared with the membership. There are no concealed actions.

 

Looking into the future, we have prepared ourselves to meet the new challenges with a renewed vigor.  We are prepared to meet all challenges with the help and support of the motorcycling community of North Carolina, and our friends and champions in the North Carolina Legislature.

 

 We know everyone may not always agree with all of our democratically derived policies, and/or every piece of legislation we support or oppose. But this is where the process has led us.  If you are not pleased with any aspect of our policy or activities, we challenge you, the NC motorcyclist, to become a part of something bigger than yourself.  Get involved and work cohesively for the benefit of all motorcyclists of NC.

We may never all agree on everything, but we will always agree that we all like riding.

 

Remember, UNITED WE STAND............DIVIDED WE FALL, let's put our differences aside and work towards common goals that will benefit the motorcycling community.  .

 

Randy Norris, President

Concerned Bikers Association/ABATE of North Carolina

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COMING EVENTS:

 

Chapter Social

Wednesday, January 25

7:00 pm - CBA Lodge

Pot Luck Dinner

 

Chapter Meeting

Wednesday, February 8

7:00 pm - CBA Lodge

 

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Meetings
are at 7:00 pm on the
2nd Wednesday of each month at our Lodge,
600 Ocean Isle Beach Road, which we share with the Brunswick County Chapter of Disabled American Veterans.

 

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