(208) 699 -4716
Rod is an Idaho native that lived in the city of Kellogg, for many years. As a long time skilled union carpenter, he has built and worked on, many projects in and around Idaho, as well as other states, including Washington, and is presently working on a project in Oregon.
Rod commutes from Oregon to his home, in the Spirit Lake area of Idaho, every weekend. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends,and travels far and often, to do so. During the riding seasons, he enjoys commutes back and forth from Oregon, on his Harley Davidson. He has rode all over the country, and usually, in record time. Riding with Rod, is a 'shut up and keep up', kind of ride. He likes to get where he is going, and attends many events and rallies, all over the country.
Rod has been a member of ABATE of North Idaho, for 15 years. He served as the Hoodoo Deputy Coordinator for three years, and then as their Coordinator, for three more years. he enjoys participating in the ANI Spring Opener, Rodeo, every year, and has taken home many trophies.
Working along with other ,dedicated ABATE officers and members, on the state and chapter levels, we can expect to see Rod, helping to preserve our freedoms , with ABATE of North Idaho, for years to come. He is dedicated to the cause, and looks forward to his endeavors,as the ABATE of North Idaho, State Coordinator.
Paul is a native of Pennsylvania, a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, and a Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer. As a retired engineer from BP Alaska, he worked at the Prudhoe Bay oil field where he enjoyed 11 years of hands-on technical field maintenance, as well as engineering management.
Paul was Secretary of the Kootenai Chapter serving since 2004. And is a member of ABATE, the AMA, and the MRF. His fist “official” bike was a well-used 1947 Harley Hummer and he currently rides an 1800 Goldwing trike.
Paul has been married to his wife, Susan since 1972 and has 2 adult children. They moved from Alaska to Coeur d’Alene in 1995.
As an ABATE member, he is an advocate of protecting riders’ rights, safety & education, motorcycle-friendly legislation, and public awareness. For several years, he worked with the Idaho STAR Program to create a program for trike & sidecar rider skills training.
As State Deputy Coordinator he works with the other Board
members in promoting motorcycle riders’ issues and enhancing ABATE
membership.
Email: lastgasp@imaxmail.net
208-765-3527
Dave Cazel is a military kid from Illinois who attended
17 schools In 17 years His first motorcycle was a 1966 Honda 305 scrambler.
His first big twin was a 1992 FLSTC.
Dave married his wife Sherrie in 1976 and moved to North Idaho In 1992.
He joined ABATE in 2004 and was asked to be Membership Secretary of
Kootenai chapter is 2005. He served two years. In 2006 he filled the
ANI State membership secretary’s position and was reelected in
2007 and 2008.
In June of 2008, he was nominated as the State of Idaho’s Rep
to the Motorcycle Riders Foundation.
In January of 2009 with the vacancy in the State secretary’s position,
Dave volunteered to fill the vacancy through 2009 and gave up his duties
as the State Membership Secretary.
In October of 2010 Dave was nominated to be on the Idaho STAR Program’s
Board of Director’s Advisory Committee and he accepted.
In January of 2011 Dave volunteered to assume the responsibilities of
the ABATE of North Idaho’s treasurer.
Dave has dedicated his retirement to motorcycle rights and riding. Dave
is a life member of HOG, and a member of AMA, MRF, ICMS and ABATE. He’s
equally proud of his Iron Butt accomplishments.
He thinks motorcycling is key to his survival and if he could he would
be a “Scooter Gypsy”.
208-773-9512
Tom moved to Idaho in 1945 and started riding in 1952. Motorcycles have always been a part of his life. Tom currently rides a 1993 Heritage Softail Classic. Tom is the mechanic-in-residence for Susan’s V W trike
Tom met his wife, Susan, over a 1948, model ‘74’ Harley Davidson. The ‘74’ is long since gone, but Susan is still around and going strong after 44 years together. They have 4 adult children with families of their own resulting in a total of 17 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Tom and Susan are very active members in ABATE and always go the extra mile in supporting the annual Toys for Tots.
Tom has served in several offices in Kootenai Chapter ABATE in past years. He is a member of ABATE, AMA, and MRF