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Board of Director Meetings

State meetings are held at 530 Knox Abbott Drive, Cayce SC 29033. All members are welcome to attend. Check the Events calendar for dates/times.

Legislative Meetings

Legislative meetings are held at 530 Knox Abbott Drive, Cayce SC 29033. All members are encouraged to attend.Check the Events calendar for dates/times.

ABATE of South Carolina Areas* and Chapters

Central Savannah River Area

Area Coordinator Mike "Boat Mike" Williford

1. ABATE of Barnwell County
   Meets the Saturday before the 2nd Sunday, and the 4th Sunday, at 3 p.m. at Ape Hangers Bar and Grill, 8273 Marlboro Ave, Barnwell, SC 29812
   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (803) 450-7011
   
2. Dixie Thunder (Aiken)
   meets twice a month:
   Meets 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.,
   Thunder Vally Firearms Traiing Center (Bubba Bryce)
   323 Day Rd. Aiken SC
   Meets Last Sunday, 1:00 p.m., Hozes Bar,
   793 Belvedere Clearwater Rd, North Augusta, SC
   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (803) 295-6840

Coastal Area

Area Coordinator Don Ard

1. Horry (Myrtle Beach)
   Meets 2nd Wednesday @ 7 p.m.
   City Line Saloon, 4711 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 
   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (843) 267-0045
   
2. Palmetto (Clarendon)
   Meets 2nd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Manning Restaurant,
   476 N. Brooks St., Manning, SC
   Weekly safety meetings and rides. Call or email for details and locations.
   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  (803) 847-0327
3. Swampfox (Georgetown)
   Meets 1st Sunday, 3:00 p.m., American Legion Post 69,
   1067 North Morgan Ave., Andrews SC 29510
   Richard "Roach" Mercer (843) 344-2046

High Country Area

Events Calendar

1. Chester
   Meets 2nd Sunday, 2:00 p.m., Chester Shrine Club,
   2321 Pressley Road., Chester, SC
   Mark Emhoff (803) 322-0682
2. Northwest SC (Spartanburg)
   Meets 1st Sunday, 2:00 p.m., Delaney's Irish Pub
   117 W Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29306
   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (443) 398-1567 
3. Eastside Spartanburg ABATE
   Meets 3rd Sunday at 2:00 p.m., Shotz Sports Bar & Grill
   100 McMillan St. Suite J, Spartanburg, SC
   864-707-5363

Midlands Area

Area Coordinator Debra Teseniar

1. CIA (Chapin-Irmo ABATE)
   Meets 3rd Saturday at 11 a.m., American Legion Post 174,
   Social Hour 10.a.m. to 11 a.m.
   801 Piney Woods Rd., Columbia, SC 29212
   John "Izzy" Isadore (803) 381-3294
2. Columbia Riders
   Meets 2nd Sunday, 2:00 p.m., New Ole Place, 
   3311 Two Notch Rd., Columbia, SC 29204
   Joe "Panama" Novitski (803) 319-6165
3. CWC (Cayce West Columbia)
   Meets last Sunday, 1:57 p.m., Diemond's Bar & Grill,
   522 Wessinger St, West Columbia, SC 29169
   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
4. Lake Murray (Prosperity)
   Meetings 1st Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Roma's Pizza,
   218 S Main Street, Prosperity, SC 29127
   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (803) 924-9214
5. Lexington
   Meets 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m., VFW,
   424 Cedarcrest Dr., Lexington, SC
   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (803) 622-5206 (c) or (803) 364-7397 (h)
   
6. Liberty Riders
   Meets last Sunday, 1:08 p.m. 
   location is TBA (to be announced)
   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (803) 467-5117 

Lowcountry Area

Area Coordinator DeWaine "Wiggy" Wiggins

1. Barrier Islands (Charleston)
   Meets 1st Sunday 1:00 p.m., VFW
   4451639 Camp Road, James Island, SC 29412
   Dennis Lemon (843) 762-7457
2. Berkeley-Dorchester (Summerville)
   Meets 2nd Sunday, 1:00 p.m., Minkys,
   2450 Hwy 17A S., Summerville, SC
   Michael "Fuzzy" Fusari (843) 835-5498
3. Charleston
   Meets 3rd Sunday, 1:00 p.m., Chub & Tubbs,
   8040 Dorchester Rd., North Charleston, SC 29418
   Henry Smoak (843) 209-2299
   
4. East Cooper (Mt. Pleasant) 
   Meets 2nd Sunday, 1:30 p.m., Richards, 
   2237 Hwy 17 N., Mt Pleasant, SC.
   Pete Waterfield (843) 452-7086
5. Hell Hole (Moncks Corner)
   Meets 3rd Sunday, 2:00 p.m., VFW Post 9509,
   1142 S Live Oak Dr., Moncks Corner, SC 29461
   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (843) 696-1037
   
   

Sandhills Area
 

Southern Lowcountry Area

Area Coordinator Ray "Fireball" Richards

1. Ace Basin
   Meets 4th Sunday, 1 p.m. at Barrel House Grille, 
   104 Robertson Blvd., Walterboro, SC 29488
   Lonnie Bazzle (843) 893-6226
2. Colleton
   Meets 1st Sunday, 1:30 p.m. at HandleBar, 
   23746 Augusta Hwy, Cottageville, SC 29435
   Larry Pickett(843) 277-7599
3. Jasper-Beaufort (Ridgeland)
   Meets 2nd Saturday. 1:00 p.m., Tail Gators Bar and Grille, 
   1108 Argent Boulevard, Ridgeland SC 29936
   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (843) 247-2573

Upstate Area

Area Coordinator Bob Baxter

1. Anderson
   Meets 3rd Sunday, 1:00 p.m., VFW,
   1905 Highway 29 N, Anderson, SC 29621
   Judy Diaz (864) 375-0487
2. Greenville
   Meets last Sunday of the month, 1:00 p.m., Greenville Shrine Club,
   119 Beverly Rd., Greenville, SC
   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (864) 244-9678
   
3. Laurens
   Meets 2nd Sunday, 2:00 p.m., VFW Post 3354,
   761 E Main St., Laurens, SC
   William Mabrey (864) 444-4001 
4. Pickens
   Meets 2nd Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Merle's Pizza,
   101 NE Main St. h, Easley, SC 29640
   Floyd Moore (864) 230-9971

* The Board of Directors is composed of current Area Coordinators