Show Accounting student supports motorcyclists rights Caroline DeVries Contributing Writer An accounting major at has put his education to work as the state treasurer of ABATE American Bikers Aimed Toward Education Don Hollister who has been riding motorcycles for sixteen years works nights and attends morning classes at t When hes he's not working or in class he enjoys riding and working working working work work- ing on his motorcycles Riding school work and volunteering volunteer volunteer- ing for a rights organization doesn't leave much time for anything else he said ABATE of Utah is a motorcycle rights organization that 7 was established in 1986 to prevent discriminatory legislation against motorcyclists ana anu to promote edu education ABATE has about members in Utah and is there for riders of all makes of motorcycles As the state treasurer for ABATE Hollisters Hollister's duties are accounting for funds prep preparing preparing ring r- r ing quarterly finan financial ial statements statements statements state state- ments and assuming all financial responsibilities associated associated as as- s- s with the tion He also must oversee finances of five local chapters of ABATE In a letter to the Surgeon General Hollister said Safety of motorcycle riders is a serious issue but most people jump to qui quick k solutions in fact we must approach this I I problem effectively through education Motorcycle helmets helmets helmets hel hel- mets do not automatically make riders sober prevent I them from drinking or make them invulnerable to injury Protecting personal rights and freedom of choice is what he is fighting for Students interested interested in in- in joining ABATE or who would like more information information r- r mation can contact ABATE of Utah at |