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THE MISSION OF A.B.A.T.E. OF ILLINOIS IS TO PRESERVE THE UNIVERSAL RIGHT TO A SAFE, UNRESTRICTED MOTORCYCLING ENVIRONMENT, AND TO PROPOSE AND ADVOCATE ACTIONS THAT CAN BE TAKEN BY ELECTED OFFICIALS TO PROTECT AND CONSERVE THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND ENSURE THROUGH PROFESSIONAL What you will find in this issue…………………..

MANAGEMENT THAT SUSTAINABLE USE, RECREA- Letter’s of Intent……….. Pg 2 TIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND ENJOYMENT OF E-Board Report……………....pg 5 Legislative Report………….. pg 5 THESE RESOURCES IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS Ask Our Lawyer……………….pg 6 AND FUTURE GENERATIONS Supporting Business Sponsors...pg 7 Thank You for Donations……....pg 8 A.B.A.T.E. of ILLINOIS, INC. Bike Raffle……………………....pg 8 311 E MAIN ST., #418 Voters Guide…………………...pg 10-11-12 State Seminar—Jan…………..pg 9 GALESBURG, IL 61401 ABATE Application ……………. pg. 19 www.abate-il.org Public Relations Supply List…….. Pg 16 Safety & Ed Supply List………...pg 21 1-800-87-ABATE

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LETTER OF INTENT: September 7, 2018 I, Amanda Gotte, would like to continue Having been the NW Region Coordinator for 2016, 2017 and 2018 I am running again to be your NW Region serving you as Northeast Region Trustee Coordinator for 2019. I have been a member of ABATE since 2010. When I became the NW Region Coordinator, for ABATEPAC. my goal was to attend every chapters meeting in our Region at least once, which I have done and as well I have attended events the chapters have had thru out the year. Have always made myself available to all of our chapters and was called upon many times with issues or questions. I have been the Treasurer for the Freeport Chapter for the past 6 years and I was our Chapters BOD rep for two years prior to becoming the NW Region Coordinator. As I am putting in my letter of intent to run for the BOD rep I attended every BOD meeting as well being the NW Region Coordinator I would attend the E-board West Central Region Coordinator. meetings every month, unless an emergency came up. My goal, once again, is to attend all the chapter meetings in 2019 and any events they have if I am available to. I have been a member of ABATE for 6 years. I held the secretary and treasurer position in my Respectfully, Chapter. I have been on the E-Board as newsletter coordinator this year and really enjoyed the opportunity to learn Sandra L. Murrell it. I am very excited to be able to get out and about with Freeport Chapter ABATE of Illinois each Chapter. We need to keep our numbers growing and working together as an Organization. I plan on being in Springfield at each meeting and This is my letter of intent to fill the vacant spot of NE Region Trustee on the ABATE State will try my best to come to each Chapter for an Pac. activity or if you need my assistance. Thank you, I would appreciate your vote. Chris Hansen DuKane ABATE Events Officer Thank you Sethtastic Motorcycle Run Chairma Janet Thompson Lamoine Chapter

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OCTOBER 2018 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 3 STATE COORDINATOR  Neal Toepfer Secretary/Treasurer 311 E Main St., Suite 418 Ryan Hubbard 815-297-5819 C Galesburg, IL 61401 309-267-0606 [email protected] Ph: (309) 343-6588 Fax (309) 343-6387 [email protected]  Bob Myers E-mail: [email protected]. 618-917-4949 ASSISTANT STATE COORDINATOR [email protected] The paper is intended solely for informing its members of Jeff Marsh issues affecting motorcycling. All rights are reserved. 217-620-0852 NORTHEAST REGION TRUSTEES: ABATE of IL News will accept articles pertaining to [email protected]  Amanda Gotte, 815 757 1410; ABATE and motorcycling. NO letters containing personal

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OCTOBER 2018 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 4 NORTHWEST REGION 36. PRAIRIELAND 4/1987 1. FREEPORT 3/1986 37. IRON RIDERS 5/1991 2. TWIN RIVERS 4/1987 38. MOVED TO SOUTHEAST REGION 3. BLACKHAWK 7/1987 39. SALT CREEK 1/1993 4. KISHWAUKEE VALLEY 8/1989 40. MID-STATE 3/1993 5. OPEN ROADS 1/1992 41. HUBBARD TRAIL 4/1993 6. STARVED ROCK 10/1997 42. FLATLANDERS 7/1994 7. THUNDER ROCK 2/2000 43. TEN MILE CREEK 5/2017 8. BIG RIVER 6/2007 44. FREEDOM BY CHOICE 6/1999

NORTHEAST REGION 45. EMBARRAS VALLEY 2/2000 46. STATE LINE RIDERS 12/2002 9. CHICAGO 1/1986 10. NORTHERN ILLINOIS 10/1986 11. SOUTH SUBURBAN 10/1986 SOUTHWEST REGION 12. DUKANE 1/1987 47. PIASA-GATEWAY 10/1986 14. SOUTHERN DUPAGE 12/1997 48. SHOAL CREEK 4/1987 16. WILL COUNTY 4/2003 49. APPLE CREEK 3/1990 17. WINDY CITY 4/2011 50. BACKROADS 3/1990 WEST CENTRAL REGION 51. ST. CLAIR COUNTY 5/1991 18. CENTRAL ILLINOIS 7/1985 52. BLACK DIAMOND 9/1994 19. LINCOLN LAND 10/1986 53. KASKASKIA VALLEY 4/2006 20. PEO-TAZ 10/1986 SOUTHEAST REGION 21. GREAT RIVER 7/1987 55. SOUTHERN FREEDOM 12/1986 22. LAMOINE VALLEY 6/1988 57. FREEDOM RIDERS 1/1987 24. FREEBIRD 11/1993 58.CRAWFORD COUNTY 5/1987 25. FREEDOM VALLEY 10/2001 60. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 11/1987 26. TRI COUNTY 8/2004 61. FRANKLIN COUNTY 8/1992 28. PATHFINDERS 2/2008 62. SHAWNEE HILLS 4/1993 30. SPOON RIVER RIDERS (06/12) 63. UNION JACK 11/1994 65. RICHLAND COUNTY 06/12 38. HERITAGE TRAIL 10/1992 EAST CENTRAL REGION 31. HEART OF ILLINOIS 6/1986 32. EASTERN ILLINOIS 11/1986 33. HEARTLAND 2/1987 34. LIBERTY 2/1987 35. OLD RIVER 2/1987

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OCTOBER 2018 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 5 be held at the December BOD meeting. A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois' highest honor for others). Continuity (Length of service). If There are a couple of positions without outstanding contributions to motorcy- you would like to nominate someone, nominees at this time, so please consider cling. It is not to be awarded yearly, but you need to turn in a brief profile of can- when, where, and if you can help. If you by merit. Executive Board members are didate's qualifications to the State Office have questions about any of the duties not eligible, and no awards will be given by December 1st. The Executive Board and responsibilities of the positions, you posthumous. The award is presented at will review all nominees prior to the De- can contact the office, read about the the Seminar in January. cember meeting and vote by secret ballot. position in the By-laws and Policy and The requirements for the Rich Neb Brothers and Sisters, Procedures listed on www.abate-il.org, or contact the person currently in the posi- Award are: Sacrifice, Success, Sincerity, Ride Safe – Ride Smart – Ride Free – tion. Continuity, and Organization. Contribu- The nomination process for the 2019 Ride Often, Executive Board began at the August tion to motorcyclist's rights. Commitment Now is the time to get your nominations to motorcycling. Character (Quality per- BOD meeting, will continue at the Octo- J. Ryan Hubbard ber BOD meeting, and the election will in for the Rich Neb Award. This is son). Cooperation (Ability to work with

friends. We have plenty of ABATE en- whatever they need. This is where we Always be on the lookout for local dorsed candidates that need our help can show our friends how much they events where we have a chance to talk with yard signs, either putting them to- mean to us, and they can always use the motorcycles with all the politicians! gether, storing them, or going out and help! The great thing is you get to meet a Let’s make a difference for ourselves. Be Hi everybody, well it’s that time in an putting them in the yards ourselves. Go- lot of good people and build relation- Safe Jeff election year, that time when we have to ing door to door, working the phones… ships with our local and state politicians. go out and put in some work for our

Legislative Coordinator community talking about the things that these friends are facing tough elections a drunk driver. Unfortunately, Illinois Josh (Ski) Witkowski endanger our freedoms as motorcyclists. this year. law supports a very weak penalty for the Members like you who volunteer on driver, and our ABATE Chapters are campaigns and help get our friends elect- In the State Senate, we have Andy Man- working to make sure that driver faces ar, Michael Connelly, John Curran, and Don’t Forget Your Roots ed. Those same friends who we work the highest level of this penalty. As part with to get our concerns addressed in the many other friends who are endorsed and of this, The BOD will be voting on I was at a Senate Fundraiser back in Au- Statehouse and in Congress. could use our help. The same thing goes whether or not to pursue laws next year gust talking with Senate President John for Representatives Christine Winger, which increase the penalties for habitual Cullerton. He told me that “ABATE is Right now, we have some really good Tom Morrision, Sam Yingling, Natalie drunk drivers who kill others while im- one of the strongest grassroots organiza- friends who need our help to stay in of- Phelps Finne and others. Please check paired. tions in the State of Illinois.” ABATE of fice. I’m asking you to consider stepping this newspaper for grading information Illinois is a known as a grassroots organi- up and volunteering to put up signs, and endorsements, then vote accordingly. Speaking of which, your Chapter BOD zation, but what does that mean for us as make phone calls, walk in parades, and Remember that an upper-case letter representative should be presenting a a rights organization? Well, I think Presi- other help that a campaign might need. A means they are an incumbent, and a low- document which has our current legisla- dent Cullerton summed it up best with lot of our opponents rely on money to try er-case letter is based on surveys only. In tive positions and some possible legisla- his next quote where he went on to say “I to sway public opinion. We have people. cases where you see a “B” grade endorse tive positions for next year. The list was know you get it done with your people, We just need to get these people out and over an “a” grade, it’s because the in- created based on current work, and re- “cause you sure don’t do it with money” helping our friends. cumbent is a proven friend, where the quests from other ABATE members and challenger only has a survey to their motorcycle rights organizations. We will That right there is the importance of be- In May, I was able to meet with several name. vote on these lists at the next BOD meet- ing a grassroots group. We don’t have high-ranking officials at the National ing to set an agenda for next year, which the money to buy TV Ads or pay con- Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Another area where we use grassroots will be published in the December News- sultants to get the public and elected offi- That meeting was helped by Congress- activism is public displays. Right now, letter. I have accepted the nomination for cials to hear our issues. We must do it man Randy Hutgren, Congressman Mike our chapters in the Peoria area have been Legislative Coordinator for next year, with our people. Members like you who Bost, Congressman Rodney Davis, and using this to fill up a courtroom to show and I hope to carry out the BOD request- get off the couch and go out into the Congressman Peter Roskam. All 4 of support for an area motorcyclist killed by ed Legislative Agenda in 2019

will be stepping up as a Chapter officer. review\discussion of the State Budget, Attend State Seminar to get the training Treasurer Training at the State Seminar review of State Financial Policies and and inside scoop. will include important information on the Federal laws. 990, federal law and good policy for eve- Always a Pleasure, Treasurer Training 2019 ry chapter. I will be announcing the Great Chapter award for 2020 at State Seminar. Our Paul Truax As the year winds down, many members The Treasurer’s Training will include a organization has many Great Chapters.

We joined our local chapter and got in- position or even a position in your chap- The new window clings for Business volved. Now we have a motorcycle and ter. Even if not ready this year you should Sponsors should be at the Galesburg of- loving ABATE more. We have both got- come to seminar it will teach you all you fice now. If you have a Business Sponsor ten involved at the State level and are in need to know. I have been 3 years now that is in the newsletter please get with Well it’s getting close to election time Springfield every month. He is BOD for and am really looking forward to it. We Pauli. Not sure yet if she will mail the again. The year sure did go fast. At least our chapter and this year I filled in for have met so many new and some very ones we have so far, but everyone needs the older I get the faster it goes. Carla (who is running for next year news- interesting people. If you believe in what to grab some to give to new sponsors. letter coordinator ).This has been a great we do we need your voice. We need to This is only for newsletter sponsors not My husband and I started with ABATE 6 experience and I enjoyed it very much. hear all our voices for ABATE. Give it 1 Chapter sponsors. Would not hurt to get years ago and we did not even have a You all should check out what all goes on year and see what you are capable of your Chapter sponsors in newsletter for motorcycle. We believed in the Project at the Springfield meetings and to learn if doing. I promise you will love it as all of $50.00 a year. Santa that our group did every Nov. you would be interested in a E-Board us do that are involved. Have a fantastic month Janet Hey Everybody, Seasons are changing Hoodies for $35. We also have neck expenses by having your Chapter BOD and Fall is here. There is some beautiful warmers for $21 and a large selection of Rep pick up the order. In the mean time riding with the changing of the leaves and knitted caps for $15, all to help you stay Ride Safe. Peace Tracey also the cooler temperatures. Remember comfortable while enjoying the ride. Give

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pretty messed up. Now the rider is suing destroyed but merely hidden from the me. public, the cops can still see those records U.S. 66 – THE MOTHER ROAD FOR and use them against you in later sentenc- A: Call your insurance agent asap. The BIKERS AND PROBABLY FOR THE ing hearings. The differences in sealing

number of riders injured by “chasers” has OTHERS TOO are that records of convictions can be increased dramatically. Most riders cannot sealed so long as those crimes were non-

appreciate the devastating effect of a “dog violent. As in most states, the last hope for strike.” According to the motorcycle safe- After the advent of cycles in the 1890’s serious convictions ia a pardon from the ty professionals, there are usually one of and the “motorized” Harleys in 1904, we governor, who can order expungement of two results. The first, best, result is that had to get out and ride (after all the Model the records (destruction). The expunge- you are traveling fast enough and the dog T’s did not come around until 1908). ment process usually involves filing a is small enough that you play “Evel Where better than to follow the Old Santa petition in the circuit court where the case Knievel” and ride over the top of the dog. DGE TRAPS - ARE YOU GOING Fe Trail, Jedediah Smith’s footsteps started. DOWN? RULES across California, and Beale’s wagon road Hopefully, you can keep it shiny side up In Ohio there is really no such thing as across the South West? Later we poured after contact. The other scenario is not so expungement. The best you can do is to concrete on it and called it Route 66, and good for you (both are bad for the dog). get your records “sealed”, and that will now some of us call it the “Mother Road”. Edge traps - the bane of motorcyclists. We Let’s say you hit “Mongo the Ox-Dog.” occur if you did not have any prior con- You can hear me say that no one should all know what they are and most of us Your front wheel will instantly snap to full victions. This means that most employers, be allowed to die until they have ridden have been lucky with them. I have been left or full right, and you and your bike landlords, and the general public will usu- this road from Chicago to California – very lucky. In the past I have prided my- will go head over wheels down the road. ally not be able to see your arrest and con- every mile of it. Nothing gives you motor- self, or so I thought, on being able to tell a This type of incident is responsible for viction records. The exceptions are law cycle road fever more than being at the one-inch edge trap from a two-inch one, many serious injuries. (Long time ABATE enforcement personnel and professional corner of Jackson Blvd. and Michigan and rode over them without incident - un- member Gary Byers can tell you all about licensing boards. Usually no records of Ave. in Chicago (the beginning of Route til I didn’t. I barely survived a one-inch that). first or second degree felonies, offenses 66) for your start to California. And noth- laid asphalt edge trap riding home from with a prison sentence or any violent of- Our ABATE Motorcycle Safety course ing feels better than to arrive at the Santa the office. It was newly laid asphalt with a fense can be sealed. Interestingly, no traf- teaches us to maintain our scan and be on Monica Pier (the end of Route 66) after a perfect knife edge and I swear it was no fic offense can be sealed – thanks to the the alert for dogs. Dogs usually attack in a whole bunch of wonderful riding miles. A higher than an inch. It was to my right. I insurance industry. straight line. Riders wary of dogs should celebratory option is to take a relief off the was exiting the interstate and running anticipate that line, slow down and then, Santa Monica Pier in celebration of the about 45 MPH and I had very little room In Indiana, there are only two ways (short when the dogs get near, gear down and best road trip ever. That celebration to turn to get a better angle. To be honest, of the governor’s help) to get an expunge- speed away. Unfortunately, this only should be a defense to any charges under I was lazy. Thought that I had it made, but ment of an arrest record. 1. You were works if we have picked up the dog in our California law, especially if you are dis- I didn’t. What happened next got my at- busted but no charges were ever filed rider scan. crete. Tell them I said so. In future arti- tention. The knife sharp edge of the as- against you (this protects you from the cop cles, I will write about portions of the road whose ex-wife your were dating and who phalt grabbed by front tire and held me - I Dogs are many things to many people, but and why that road is so important to us took exception). 2. You were busted and had no steer. When the edge released me a to all them, dogs are a responsibility. bikers. charges were filed, but all charges were few feet later all was well except my Many localities have ordinances that re- dropped because; you were the wrong nerve. Somehow, I didn’t go down. If the quire that pets be kept under control, and guy; no offense was committed; or there edge trap had been longer I would have. the common law of most states have hold- was no probable cause. This means that ings similar to this one: “The keeper of an EXPUNGING UNCLE FRED’S CRIM- Always had thought that a one-inch edge even if you were found not guilty, you are animal has a duty to provide for the re- INAL RECORD IN OH., IN. AND IL. – was ok for my Harley dresser - at any not eligible for expungement of your ar- straining and confinement of that animal, CAN YOU? speed. For confirmation, I checked with rest/trial record because you do not fit into … and may become liable for damages the Jay Jackson, the guru of motorcycle ex- 1. or 2. above. Then what can you do? animal causes when the keeper is other- perts in the country and who has been After 15 years, you can petition for limita- wise negligent in the manner of its keep- Chief Instructor for the ABATE Motorcy- Q: My uncle had a criminal conviction tion of access of your records to criminal ing and control. In such cases, the person cle Division for decades. While he did not prior to being drafted into the U.S. Army justice agencies. For more, you in control of the animal is bound to take disrespect by naive thoughts that some back in the late 60’s. He was only 18 at note of the natural propensities of the type edge traps are safe, he did get my atten- the time of conviction. Since returning are going to need a pardon from the gov- and breed of the animal in question.” Ve- tion. His advice: never cross them - never, from the service, he has raised a wonder- ernor, and for that, you better have done tor v. Vetor, 634 N.E.2d 513. unless you absolutely have too. And de- ful family and led a good life and wants to some very good things for your state, and get rid of this stain on his record. What have been a model citizen before and after spite the rumors, there is no safe speed to If your dog is a known “chaser,” then you can we help him do to get this straight- your conviction. Indiana also allows re- cross. Other than choosing the speed you have a duty to protect motorcyclists from ened out? ABATE OF OHIO member. stricted disclosure of arrest records usually want to slide down the highway on your the dangers of a “dog-strike.” That means where no prosecution occurs or a convic- leathers. that you are responsible for what your dog A: Most criminal records of arrest will tion is vacated/found innocent. The re- does, especially if you are aware of the Technically, Jay reaffirmed what many of never be expunged. However there are stricted disclosure rules are more lax than “natural propensities” of the dog, like us already know, and that is an approach some instances where the law allows a the harsh rules of expungement chasing motorcycles. If you know your at an angle less than 45 degrees tends to unique and harmless criminal arrest expe- (destruction) of arrest records. dog likes doing certain things, like chasing trap the front wheel causing loss of con- rience to be silenced – forever. That pro- Harleys, and somebody gets hurt because trol. As Jay says, “if you can’t steer, it is cess is called sealing of records. In other In most states there are specific rules for your dog was chasing the Harley, then you hard to keep it vertical”. words, sealing is hiding the records from juveniles that have had a delinquent/ are likely responsible for the damages. the public and expungement is permanent criminal history. I will address this com- Many road contractors don’t know or destruction of arrest records. That is the plicated area of the law in a later article. Of course, your responsibilities don’t end don’t care how an edge trap can instantly general difference between expungement at the property line. One of the most prev- drop a two-wheeler, so they do not use and sealing. Why is this allowed, you ask? Ride Safe & Free, alent claims arising from dog ownership good sense if avoiding dangerous road Because the stain of the alleged offense is involves dog bites. Most claims involving Rod Taylor conditions for traffic including motorcy- often more painful than punishment for dogs will be covered by your homeowners clists. Contractors should avoid putting the offense and that is thought to be unfair policy. However, insurance companies ABATE Legal Services asphalt edges at narrow angles, particular- to a good citizen that had a youthful mo- report that dog-bite claims are rising. Be- ly with no warning signs or other avenues ment. Adding to the confusion, it seems abatelegal.com cause of that, some insurance companies of avoidance. But we all know they will that each state has a unique rule regarding are cancelling policies for homeowners do what they have to do. this process. All questions from ABATE members are whose dog has bitten someone. Some answered confidentially unless otherwise Here are the Jay Jackson Rules: Never companies have even began cancelling Let’s start with Illinois. Here the legisla- authorized and only after the matter is cross a edge trap. And if you get caught policies (or refusing to write new ones) for ture allows a process for erasure of some concluded, except when authorization for up with directions from a flagger or cones owners of particular breeds of dogs, espe- arrests so the accused can go about life as publication anonymously or otherwise is you can’t avoid: swing away and swerve cially Rottweilers and Pit bulls. While few if the arrest never occurred. But no con- given for pending matters. Remember, back to bounce over the edge at the best insurance companies admit that they victions in Illinois can be expunged – only injured ABATE members pay only 28 ½% angle possible taking into account your blacklist these types of dogs, those breeds non-conviction records like arrests. Even of total recovery, and expenses as ap- speed. If you are riding on ground off old cause insurers to review the file more then any prior convictions for just about proved by client. Elsewhere, you may pay pavement, do not be tempted to cross over carefully. anything other than traffic offenses are 33 ⅓%, 40% or even 50% of your recov- to the new smooth part of the road - stay show stoppers. So what can be erased in ery. ABATE members are not charged for Responsible dog ownership of all breeds where you are as many have bought it Illinois? recovery of damage to your motorcycle, is the key to claim prevention. Factors trying to cross to the smooth. and have access to a 24-hour toll-free tele- such as whether the dog is spayed or neu- 1. Arrests with no formal charges; 2. Cas- phone number. Call us at 1-(800)-25- tered, properly socialized, supervised, es that were dismissed or for which you RIDER. Questions? Submit them to: humanely trained, and safely confined, were acquitted; 3. Cases in which you [email protected] © 2018. CHASERS AND BITERS play significantly greater roles than the were convicted, but the conviction was breed of the dog alone. The best way to later reversed; 3. Cases of successful court Q: Everybody in my family loves Harleys, make sure your home insurance doesn’t supervision and first offender programs including our dog. Sadly she isn’t with us get canceled because of your dog is to and the like. With expungement, the rec- any more because the other day she was make sure it won’t bite anyone and to take ords are destroyed or returned to the ar- running with a motorcycle. The bike hit reasonable precautions to prevent the dog rested person. In Illinois sealing is a dif- her and the rider was tossed over the han- from getting out of the yard. ferent deal. In that case the records are not dlebars. Both the rider and the bike were

OCTOBER 2018 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 7

WEST CENTRAL REGION NORTH WEST REGION

Pony Keg Leathers 2026 S. 11th Springfield, Il. 217-544-3774 Steve’s Belgrade Tavern & Grill 2431 16th St. Moline, Il. 309-797-6195

Ikes Riverfront Tavern 490 W. 1st. St. Dallas City, Il. 217-989-1111 Mikes Bikes 24789 Front St. Sterling, Il. 815-499-2109

The Woodshed 110 E. First Ave. Monmouth, IL. 309-224-9290 Ducky’s Lagoon Bar & Grill 13515 78th Ave, W. Taylor Ridge Il. 309-789-2423

Baxter’s Vineyard & Wine Barrel 2010 E. Parley St. Nauvoo, Il 217-453-2528 Edward Jones Investments, Steve Lamis Office 206 E. Saint Paul St. Spring Valley, Il. 815-664-2014 Yellow Rose Saloon 1085 E. Russell St. Lomax, Il. 217-449-3707 Alexander Park Tavern 815 Park Ave. Princeton, Il. 815-872-9091 2 Doors Down 255 S. Main Blandinsville, Il. 309-652-3611 Ecky’s Tap 132 N. Main St. Wyanet, Il. 815-699-9372 Roederers Pit Stop 1100 Chalfant St. Burlington, IA. 319-754-5960 Route 20 Bar & Grill 2051 AYP Rd. Freeport, Il. 815-233-0560 Tootie’s D.T.L. 102 Markey Alley Monmouth, Il. 309-331-3707 Logan’s Bar & Grill 1805 S. West Ave. Freeport, Il. 815-232-4592 Kelly’s Tavern 2902 Broadway Quincy Il. 217-242-3796 Custom Machine Inc. 895 Shop Rd. Dixon, Il. 815-284-3820 Tower Pizza & Mexican 2701 Broadway Quincy, Il. 217-242-3796 Plano American Legion Post 510 E. Dearborn St., Plano, Il. 630-552-8313 Storm Shelter Pub 102 N. Main st. Avon, Il. 309-509-0590 Kavanaugh’s Hilltop Tavern 1228-30th St. Rock Island, Il. 309-786-9055 The Cellar 29 S. 2nd Keokuk, Il. 319-524-4040 Cell Block 84 Bar & Grill 800 One Mile Rd. Thomson, Il. 815-902-6097 Quigley’s Saloon 125 W. Penn Roseville, Il. 309-426-1860 Fairway Ford 555 w. Meadows Dr. Freeport. IL. 815-232-6868 Copperhead Tavern 24266 State Hwy 96 New Canton, Il. 217-426-2300

Pink Tavern 1010 E. Rt. 96 Lomax, Il. 217-449-9723

Casey’s General Store 811 W. Main LaHarpe, Il. 217-659-3076 SOUTH EAST REGION

Clear Falls Bottled Water 321 S. Main St. Burlington, Ia. 319-758-9178 Travco Motorsports 3983 N. Il. 130 Oleny, Il. 618-395-3235

Tena’s Tap 4602 Ave O Ft. Madison, Ia. 319-561-2486 Pam Blakey-Stylist Inner Harmony Salon 227 S. Main St. Jacksonville, Il. 217 East Central Region -245-1888 J & M Novelties 2117 Dewitt Mattoon, Il. 217-258-8085 Jackson Street Pub 835 W. Jackson Macomb, IL. 309-837-9502

Jenny Wren Club 375 Water St. Bushnell, IL. 309-772-3278

Quality Fisheries 157 Arbor St. Niota, IL. 217-448-4241 Advertise your event or Wood Inn 415 Main St. Carthage, IL. 217-357-3183 business in the A.B.A.T.E. OF ILLINOIS Slup’s Bar & Grill 225 S. Main St. Blandinsville, IL. 309-652-3822 Paper. See Page 3 for information on Clover Tire, INC 2710 E. State Hwy 9 & 94 LaHarpe, IL. 217-659-3054 placing an ad! CNC Fireworks 8100 W. Wheeler Rd. Mapleton, , IL. 309-620-1059

The Feedlot Grill 102 S. Broadway Stronghurst, IL. 309-801-1008

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Thank You to the following chapters for your donations ($1 per member) toward our MRF donation at the meeting of the Minds in September: Old River $100; Windy City Springfield Mile Races $20; Open Roads $100; Freebird $100,Prairieland $200, St. Clair County $167 Apple Creek $100 and Thunder Rock $83.

Thank You Starved Rock Chapter for your $38 donation to Safety & Education. September 1, 2019

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Be A Sponsor of the A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois State Seminar 2019

The A.B.A.T.E. Seminar is held annually to inform and educate our members, and to enhance the operation of the organization

Yes, I want to help sponsor the 2019 Awards Banquet at the A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois Seminar.

The attendance fee is kept low to promote attendance.. I am enclosing a check for: cover the expense of the seminar.

As an A.B.A.T.E. supporter, we would like to offer you, or your busi- ness or organization, the opportunity to receive additional recognition by helping sponsor the Seminar and Awards Banquet. We are offering four levels of sponsorship: Bronze Supporter, $50 Donation. Your name, organization or busi- ness is listed in the seminar program. $50 Bronze Supporter $250 Gold Supporter Silver Supporter, $100 Donation. You get a business card size adver- tisement in the seminar program. Gold Supporter, $250 Donation. You get a business card size adver- tisement in the seminar program and a banner with your organization or business name printed on it as a “Proud Supporter”. Platinum Supporter, $500 Donation. You get a business card size advertisement in the seminar program and a bill-board sized ban- ner with your organization or business name printed on it as a “Proud Supporter”. Donations can be made any time prior to the seminar, but must be received by December 31, 2018 to ensure that they are included in the program and banners are printed. $100 Silver Supporter $500 Platinum Supporter

We are offering four levels of sponsorship: Donations can be made any time prior to the seminar, but must be received by De- cember 31, 2018 to ensure that they are included in the program and banners are print- Bronze Supporter, $50 Donation. Your name, organization or business is listed in the ed. seminar program. Name: ______Phone: Address: City: State: Zip: Silver Supporter, $100 Donation. You get a business card size advertisement in the seminar program. Please make checks payable to: A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois – Seminar Awards Banquet

Gold Supporter, $250 Donation. You get a business card size advertisement in the Please mail to arrive by December 31, 2018: A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois 311 E. Main Street, seminar program and a banner with your organization or business name printed on it as # 418 Galesburg, IL 61401 We would like to thank you for your support of A.B.A.T.E. a “Proud Supporter”. of Illinois, at this seminar.

Platinum Supporter, $500 Donation. You get a business card size advertisement in the For more information, please contact – A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois 1-800-87-ABATE seminar program and a bill-board sized banner with your organization or business [email protected] or Jeff Marsh 217-620-0852 or [email protected] name printed on it as a “Proud Supporter”. All donations will help defray the expenses of the Annual Seminar.

2019 STATE SEMINAR Registration: Friday 4:30-6:30pm, & Satur- January 18, 19, 2019 Mail form BEFORE December 31st day 8:00-Noon 2018 to: A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois 311 E. Pre-Registration Form Main Street, # 418 Galesburg, IL January 18 & 19, 2019 61401 OPENING CEREMONIES: Saturday 9:00 am-Noon Lunch Provided Following Open- Please register in advance so that Northfield Inn, 3280 Northfield Dr., Spring- ing Ceremonies Workshops: Saturday 1:00- Credit Cards also accepted, please call field, IL (217)-523-7900 5:00 pm 1-800-87-ABATE we will have enough supplies! (Rooms also available at Ramada next door, FEDPAC ABATEPAC Reception/Auction Please call the hotel directly for room (217)-523-4000 Banquet/ Auction Friday 7:00 pm Saturday Name: reservations after December 1, 2017: 7:00 pm Bring items for the Friday and Sat- urday auctions. Northfield Inn, (217) 523-7900 3210 Advance Registration: $20 Workshop Chapter: Northfield Drive, Springfield, IL BAKE SALE FRIDAY NIGHT DURING or $40 Workshop and Banquet THE RECEPTION BEFORE ABATE- Address: or Ramada Limited, (217) 523-4000 (across the street from the Northfield) Use registration form or register online at Bring your baked goods to the reception PAC City: ______State: www.abate-il.org AUCTION room Friday night around 6 p.m. Zip: _____ PROCEEDS GO TO ABATEPAC Advance Registration Deadline is January 11, 2019 $20.00 - Seminar Workshops Only Contact Carla Enburg with any questions (includes lunch) 309-738-1896 (Registration at the door, $25 workshop, $50 [email protected] $40.00 - Seminar & Banquet workshop and banquet)

OCTOBER 2018 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 10

11TH SENATE 33RD SENATE 56TH SENATE 12TH REPRESENTA- 26TH REPRESENTA- 2018 VOTER’S TIVE TIVE GUIDE R MARTIN SANDO- D NANCY ZET- D RACHELLE AUD VAL (i) A TLER NR CROWE a D SARA D CHRISTIAN All candidates have been FEIGENHOLTZ (i) C MITCHELL (i) B- graded on a scale A+ to F; 13TH SENATE R DONALD Dsu HAL PATTON b Candidates graded by sur- DEWITT a (endorse) 13TH REPRESENTA- 27TH REPRESENTA- vey shown with lower case D STEVEN LANDEK 57TH SENATE TIVE TIVE a to f. Those endorsed are (i) A 35TH SENATE shown as (endorsed); (i) D CHRISTOPHER D GREGORY HAR- D JUSTIN Q. means incumbant; NR RIS (i) C+ SLAUGHTER C means Not Rated. 14TH SENATE R DAVE SYVERSON BELT NR (i) A+ (endorse) 14TH REPRESENTA- 28TH REPRESENTA- GOVERNOR D EMIL JONES (i) B+ R TANYA HIL- 36TH SENATE DENBRAND NR TIVE TIVE D JB PRITZKER NR 15TH SENATE D GREGG JOHN- 59TH SENATE D KELLY CASSIDY D ROBERT RITA (i) SON c (i) B (endorse) A (endorse) R BRUCE RAUNER (i) D NAPOLEON HAR- A (endorse) RIS III (i) B D STEVE WEBB d R NEIL ANDERSON 15TH REPRESENTA- 29TH REPRESENTA- (i) A (endorse) TIVE TIVE Con SAM McCANN 17TH SENATE R DALE FOWLER (i) B+ A (endorse) 38TH SENATE D JOHN D’AMICO D THADDEUS D ELGIE SIMS (i) B (i) A+ (endorse) JONES (i) A- (endorse)

ATTORNEY GEN- D HEIDI HENRY F ERAL 18TH SENATE R AMANDA BIELA 30TH REPRESENTA- ILLINOIS NR TIVE D BILL CUNNING- R SUE REZIN (i) A REPRESENTATIVE D KWAME RAOUL B (endorse) HAM (i) A 16TH REPRESENTA- D WILLIAM DAVIS TIVE (i) A- (endorse) R ERIKA HAROLD C 1ST REPRESENTA- 20TH SENATE 39TH SENATE TIVE D LOU LANG (i) A 31ST REPRESENTA-

D IRIS MARTINEZ (i) D DON HARMON (i) D AARON ORTIZ (endorse) TIVE B+ C+ NR SECRETARY OF 17TH REPRESENTA- D MARY FLOWERS STATE 21ST SENATE 41ST SENATE 2ND REPRESENTA- TIVE (i) B (endorse) TIVE D JESSE WHITE (i) A+ D LAURA ELLMAN D BRIDGET FITZ- D JENNIFER GONG- 32ND REPRESENTA- (endorse) NR GERALD NR D THERESA MAH GERSHOWITZ NR TIVE (i) NR R JASON HELLAND a R MICHAEL CON- R JOHN CURRAN B R PETER LEE NR D ANDRE THAPEDI NELLY (i) A (endorse) (endorse) 3RD REPRESENTA- (i) A- (endorse) TIVE 18TH REPRESENTA- 23RD SENATE 42ND SENATE TIVE 33RD REPRESENTA- TIVE COMPTROLLER D LUIS ARROYO (i) D THOMAS CULLER- D LINDA HOLMES A (endorse) D ROBYN GABEL TON (i) A (endorse) (i) A+ (endorse) (i) C D MARCUS EVANS D SUSANA MENDO- 4TH REPRESENTA- JR. (i) A (endorse) ZA (i) A+ (endorse) R SETH LEWIS NR 44TH SENATE TIVE R JULIE CHO NR 34TH REPRESENTA- R DARLENE SENGER R BILL BRADY (i) A D DELIA RAMIREZ TIVE A 24TH SENATE 19TH REPRESENTA- (endorse) NR TIVE D NICHOLS SMITH D SUZANNE GLOWI- AK F 45TH SENATE 5TH REPRESENTA- D ROBERT MART- (i) NR TIVE WICK JR. (i) A (endorse) TREASURER R CHRIS NYBO (i) B+ D DAVID SIMPSON d 35TH REPRESENTA- TIVE (endorse) D LAMONT ROBIN- R AMMIE KESSEM b D MICHAEL FRE- R BRIAN STEWART SON JR NR RICHS (i) A (endorse) 26TH SENATE A (endorse) 20TH REPRESENTA- D FRANCES HUR- 6TH REPRESENTA- TIVE LEY (i) A (endorse) TIVE R JIM DODGE NR D TOM GEORGES d 47TH SENATE R MICHAEL R HERBERT HE- BEIN d R JILL TRACY (i) A D SONYA MARIE McAULIFFE (i) A+ R DAN McCONCHIE HARPER (i) C (i) A (endorse) (endorse) (endorse) 2ND SENATE 36TH REPRESENTA- TIVE 48TH SENATE 7TH REPRESENTA- 21ST REPRESENTA- 27TH SENATE TIVE D OMAR AQUINO (i) TIVE D KELLY BURKE (i) C D ANDY MANAR (i) D ANN GILLESPIE F A (endorse) A (endorse) D EMANUEL WELCH D CELINA VIL- (i) A (endorse) 3RD SENATE LANUEVA (i) NR R TOM ROONEY (i) 37TH REPRESENTA- B (endorse) R SETH McMILLAN b 8TH REPRESENTA- 22ND REPRESENTA- TIVE D MATTIE HUNTER TIVE (i) B+ 50TH SENATE TIVE 29TH SENATE D MATTHEW HUNT D LA SHAWN K. D MICHAEL MADI- c 5TH SENATE D JULIE MORRI- R STEVE McCLURE FORD (i) B+ a GAN (i) A SON (i) C R MARGO D PATRICIA VAN 9TH REPRESENTA- McDERMED (i) A PELT(i) C 51ST SENATE 23RD REPRESENTA- R BARRETT DAVIE TIVE TIVE (endorse) NR 6TH SENATE D CHAPIN ROSE (i) D ARTHUR TURNER D MICHAEL 38TH REPRESENTA- A (endorse) 30TH SENATE JR. (i) A (endorse) ZALEWSKI (i) B TIVE D JOHN CULLERTON (endorse) (i) C- D TERRY LINK (i) A- 53RD SENATE 10TH REPRESENTA- D DEBBIE MEYERS (endorse) TIVE 24TH REPRESENTA- -MARTIN NR 8TH SENATE R JASON BARICK- TIVE R SOOJAE LEE NR MAN (i) A (endorse) D MELISSA CO- 39TH REPRESENTA- D RAM VILLIVALAM NYEARS-ERVIN (i) NR D ELIZABETH HER- TIVE C 32ND SENATE 54TH SENATE NANDEZ (i) A- 11TH REPRESENTA- D WILL GUZZARDI (i) C 9TH SENATE D MARY MAHADY D BRIAN STOUT NR TIVE 25TH REPRESENTA- NR TIVE D LAURA FINE C+ R JASON PLUMMER D ANN WILLIAMS R CRAIG WILCOX d a (endorse) (i) C D CURTIS TARVER R JOAN McCARTHY II NR (CONT PG 11) LASONDE NR

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40TH REPRESENTATIVE R DAVID McSWEENEY (i) D MAURICE WEST II F 82ND REPRESENTATIVE R AVERY BOURNE (i) A A (endorse) (endorse) D JAIME ANDRADE JR. (i) 68TH REPRESENTATIVE D TOM CHLYSTEK F A (endorse) D JAKE CASTANZA d R JIM DURKIN (i) A (endorse) 53RD REPRESENTATIVE 96TH REPRESENTATIVE R JOHN CABELLO (i) A 41ST REPRESENTATIVE D MARK WALKER F (endorse) D SUE SCHERER (i) B 83RD REPRESENTATIVE (endorse) D VAL MONTGOMERY d 54TH REPRESENTATIVE 69TH REPRESENTATIVE D LINDA CHAPA LaVIA (i) B R HERMAN SENOR NR R GRANT WEHRLI (i) A D MAGGIE TREVOR NR D ANGELIQUE BODINE b (endorse) R TOM MORRISON (i) A R JOE SOSNOWSKI (i) A (endorse) (endorse) 84TH REPRESENTATIVE 97TH REPRESENTATIVE

42ND REPRESENTATIVE 70TH REPRESENTATIVE D STEPHANIE KIFOWIT (i) A D MICA FREEMAN NR (endorse) D KATHLEEN CARRIER F 55TH REPRESENTATIVE D PAUL STODDARD b R MARK BATNICK (i) A R PATTY SMITH NR (endorse) R AMY L.GRANT b D MARTIN MOYLAN (i) B R JEFF KEICHER (i) a (endorse) (endorse) 85TH REPRESENTATIVE R MARILYN SMOLENSKI b D JOHN CONNER a (endorse) 98TH REPRESENTATIVE 71ST REPRESENTATIVE 43RD REPRESENTATIVE D NATALIE MANLEY (i) A 56TH REPRESENTATIVE D JOAN PADILLA c (endorse) DANNA MOELLER (i) A 86TH REPRESENTATIVE (endorse) D MICHELLE MUSSMAN (i) B R TONY McCOMBIE (i) B+ R ALYSSIA BENFORD NR (endorse) D LAWRENCE WALSH JR. (i) R ANDREW CUMING NR R JILLIAN ROSE BERNAS NR A (endorse)

R RICK LAIB NR 99TH REPRESENTATIVE 72ND REPRESENTATIVE 44TH REPRESENTATIVE 57TH REPRESENTATIVE D MARC BELL b D MICHAEL HALPIN (i) A D FRED CRESPO (i) A D JONATHAN CARROLL (i) (endorse) 87TH REPRESENTATIVE R MIKE MURPHY a (endorse) (endorse) NR R GLEN EVANS SR. NR R TIM BUTLER (i) A (endorse) R KATY BAUMER DOLAN NR 73RD REPRESENTATIVE 100TH REPRESENTATIVE 58TH REPRESENTATIVE R RYAN SPAIN (i) B 88TH REPRESENTATIVE R CHRISTOPHER DA- 45TH REPRESENTATIVE D BOB MORGAN c VIDSMEYER (i) A (endorse) D JILL BLAIR NR D DIANE PAPPAS NR R FREDRICK BRYAN LESSER NR 74TH REPRESENTATIVE R KEITH SOMMER (i) A R CHRISTINE WINGER A (endorse) 101ST REPRESENTATIVE (endorse) R DANIEL SWANSON (i) A (endorse) D JENNIFER McMILLIN F 59TH REPRESENTATIVE 89TH REPRESENTATIVE R BILL MITCHELL (i) b 46TH REPRESENTATIVE D DANIEL DIDECH NR (endorse) 75TH REPRESENTATIVE D NICHOLAS HYDE NR D DEBORAH O’KEEFE R KAREN FELDMAN NR R ANDREW CHESNEY a CONROY (i) A- (endorse) R DAVID WELTER (i) B (endorse) 102ND REPRESENTATIVE R GORDON KINZLER b 60TH REPRESENTATIVE R BRAD HALBROOK A 76TH REPRESENTATIVE (endorse) D Rita Mayfield (1) B+ 90TH REPRESENTATIVE 47TH REPRESENTATIVE D LANCE YEDNOCK a D 61ST REPRESENTATIVE D AMY DAVIS b D JAMES CAFFREY F R JERRY LEE LONG (i) B 103RD REPRESENTATIVE D JOYCE MASON NR R TOM DEMMER (i) A R DEANNE M. MAZZOCHI (endorse) D CAROL AMMONS (i) D R SHERI JESIEL (i) A (i) NR (endorse) 77TH REPRESENTATIVE

D KATHLEEN WILLIS (i) C+ 91ST REPRESENTATIVE 104TH REPRESENTATIVE 48TH REPRESENTATIVE 62ND REPRESENTATIVE R ANTHONY AIRDO NR D CAROLYN BLODGETT b D CYNTHIA CUNNINGHAM b D TERRA COSTA HOW- D SAM YINGLING (i) A R MICHAEL UNES (i) A+ ARD NR R MIKE MARRON c (endorse) (endorse) 78TH REPRESENTATIVE R PETER BREEN (i) A 105TH REPRESENTATIVE R KEN IDSTEIN c (endorse) D CAMILLE LILLY (i) A D BENJAMIN WEBB NR (endorse) 92ND REPRESENTATIVE

R DAN BRADY (i) A (endorse) 63RD REPRESENTATIVE D JEHAN GORDON-BOOTH 49TH REPRESENTATIVE (i) A (endorse) R STEVEN REICK (i) B 79TH REPRESENTATIVE D KARINA VILLA NR 106TH REPRESENTATIVE

D LISA DUGAN A R TONIA JANE KHOURI (i) A R THOMAS BENNETT (i) A 93RD REPRESENTATIVE (endorse) (endorse) 64TH REPRESENTATIVE R LINDSAY PARKHURST(i) A (endorse) D JOHN CURTIS NR 107TH REPRESENTATIVE D TRISHA ZUBERT b R NORINE HAMMOND (i) A 50TH REPRESENTATIVE D DAVID SEILER F R TOM WEBER a (endorse) 80TH REPRESENTATIVE D JAMES LESLIE NR R BLAINE WILHOUR b (endorse) D ANTHONY DeLUCA (i) A R KEITH WHEELER (i) A 65TH REPRESENTATIVE (endorse) 94TH REPRESENTATIVE (endorse) 108TH REPRESENTATIVE D RICHARD JOHNSON d- D RICHARD CRAMSEY NR R CHARLES MEIER (i) A (endorse) R DAN UGASTE a (endorse) 81ST REPRESENTATIVE R RANDY FRESE (i) A (endorse) 51ST REPRESENTATIVE

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109TH REPRESENTATIVE D KATIE STUART (i) A (endorse) D MARSHA GRIFFIN b 118TH REPRESENTATIVE

D CYNTHIA GIVEN NR R DWIGHT KAY A R TERRI BRYANT (i) A (endorse) D NATALIE PHELPS FINNE (i) B (endorse) R DARREN BAILEY a (endorse) R PATRICK WINDHORST NR 113TH REPRESENTATIVE 116TH REPRESENTATIVE

110TH REPRESENTATIVE D JAY HOFFMAN (i) A D JERRY COSTELLO II (i) A (endorse) (endorse SPECIAL MOTORCYCLE FRIENDLY D SHIRLEY BELL NR ENDORSED CANDIDATES: Len R DOUG JAMESON b Campbell, Washington County Sheriff R CHRIS MILLER a (endorse) 117TH REPRESENTATIVE All races are graded, endorsement award- ed and preceding pages paid for by 114TH REPRESENTATIVE D JASON WOOLARD b 111TH REPRESENTATIVE ABATE PAC. A copy of our report, filed D LaTOYA GREENWOOD (i) C R DAVE SEVERIN (i) A with the State Board of Election is (or D MONICA BRISTOW (i) B+ (endorse) will be) available on the Board’s website R JASON MADLOCK F (www.elections.il.gov) or for purchase R MIKE BABCOCK b from the State Board of Election

2018 FEDPAC 4th District (R) Elleson, John D. b 15th District (D) Garcia, Jesus (Chuy) NR (D) Gaither, Kein f Illinois Voters Guide (R) Lorch, Mark Wayne NR 10th District ü (R) Shimkus, John M. (i)A All candidates have been graded on a scale A+ to F; NR means Not Rated (D) Schneider, Brad (i) D (no survey submitted); Those graded 5th District (R) Bennett, Douglas R. “Doug” NR 16th District on survey alone are in lower case let- ters a to f. (i) means incumbent; (D) Quigley, Mike (i) C- (D) Dady, Sara NR Names in bold print and with a checkmark on contested races are en- (R) Hanson, Tom NR 11th District ü (R) Kinzinger, Adam (i) A dorsed by ABATE FEDPAC. ü (D) Foster, Bill (i) B

6th District (R) Stella, Dominick b 17th District REPRESENTATIVE IN CON- (D) Casten, Sean NR (D) Bustos, Cheri D GRESS ü (R) Roskam, Peter J. (i) A+ 12th District (R) Fawell, Bill NR 1st District (D) Kelly, Brendan b (D) Rush, Bobby L. (i) C 7th District ü (R) Bost, Michael (i) A+ 18th District (R) Tillman, II, Jimmy Lee NR (D) Davis, Danny K. (i) C+ (D) Rodriguez, Junius NR

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SAVE THE DATE SAVE THE DATE SAVE THE DATE Chapter Meetings: Northwest Big River Chapter, October 7. Meeting Region is at Kingpins, Fulton IL. Meeting starts Coordina- Next on the agenda for the NW Region is the 13th Annual 2019 NW at 12:30 p.m. tor Region Chili Shootout that will be held on February 2, 2019 at the

VFW in Dixon, IL. I will be needing people to help out like they Thunder Rock, October 7. Meeting is at Theo’s Thirsty Cow, Stillman Valley, have in the past as judges, 50/50, front door check in, live auction auctioneer, silent auction helpers and most of all clean up at the end. IL. Meeting starts at 11:15 a.m. In the past I have had great help for this event. I will be sending an GREETINGS FROM YOUR NW Starved Rock – October 14. Meeting REGION COORDINATOR email out as time gets closer on what help is needed. See flier for is at 1PM and meets at the VFW in SANDY MURRELL! info. . Mendota, Il. Food will be available. Kishwaukee Valley- October 14 at the VFW in Loves Park, IL. Meeting starts The NW Region Convergence Poker @ 2.00 Run that was held August 25, 2018 was a success!!! The weather was great, no Blackhawk Chapter- October 14. Their rain, and there were 78 riders on the run meeting are @ Kavanagh’s Hilltop Tap, that ended at the VFW in Dixon, IL. 1228 30th St, Rock Island, IL. Meeting The total was tallied and we made starts at 1:30 p.m. $1267.00 to be donated to Fed Pac. WAY TO GO NW REGION!!!!! YOU Freeport Chapter- October 21. Meeting GUYS ROCK!!!!! The chapters that is back at Logans Bar & Grill in Free- participated in the run were Freeport port, IL . Meeting starts at 12:30 Chapter, Starved Rock Chapter, Thun- Sharp!!!! der Rock Chapter, Open Roads Chapter, Kishwaukee Valley and Twin Rivers Open Roads- October 27 @ the Ameri- Chapter. The winners were: 1st place can Legion in Plano, IL Meetings starts Kim Oberg, 2nd place, Bob Mauer and at 6:00 p.m. 3rd place, Cathy Green. The winner of Twin River- October 21 and meets at the 50/50 was “Ode” from Twin Rivers Park Tavern in Princeton, IL. Meetings and he donated ALL of his winnings starts @ 1:00 p.m. back. THANK YOU ODE!!!!!! A HUGE Thank you to Kevin & Patti Chapter Events (that I am aware of) Smith-Open Roads, Fred Chaffer-Open Roads, Linda Oleson-Open Roads, Kat Blackhawk Chapter- Leaf Run, Oct 6. Conner-Twin Rivers and Chris Zimmer- Sign up @ City Limits Saloon @ 4514- man-Freeport Chapter for all your help. 19th Street, Rock Island, Il between 11 Lets’ make is BIGGER & BETTER & 12. next year!!! Kishwaukee Valley- Pumpkin Run, Oct 20. Sign up is at Rocky’s Bar & Grill, Loves Park, Il between 11:00 & Noon. October BOD will be the next round of nominations for E-board. There are Peace! many positions still open so if you have a passion to be on the E-board now is Sandy Murrell the time to come and be nominated. NW Region Coordinator

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Great job Freeport Chapter. Not only did such a great time. Dress up if you would a meeting. we supersede last year’s bike ticket sales like, bring a dish to pass and your own (300 books/$15,000.00) but we sold 2 beverage. Save the date for Saturday February 2nd winning tickets. A big THANK YOU to 2019 for the Northwest Region’s 13th

all who sold tickets. The Freeport Chapter Be making your plans to attend the State Annual Chili Shootout at the VFW 1560 Seminar in January. If you have never Franklin Grove Rd. Dixon, Il. I will have October’s officer’s meeting is scheduled did the 1st showing of the NEW 2019 been there you learn a lot and if you have, more detailed information in next months for 10/17/18 at Route 20 Bar & Grill at bike at the Lena Fall Festival as we do there is always something new. The newsletter or see a flyer. Sandy Murrell 6:00 pm. All are welcome and bring a every year. We do quite well seeing how Chapter has done a great job preparing will be looking for help in different areas. new friend. Our regular monthly meeting it’s a whole year away till the drawing. items to take down to the Seminar this If you can give her a hand in any way, will be at Logan’s Bar & Grill 1805 Thank you to all for your help at the year. A reminder that as individuals you please contact her anytime between now South West St., Freeport at 12:30 pm. booth. can donate items as well. There is also a and then at 815-291-7956 or At this meeting we will be doing not only The Family Picnic was a great time. It bake sale on Friday nights that can al- [email protected]. our normal business but also doing the was nice to see the kiddos having so ways use donations as well. Karen ( The Cookie Lady) card draw for the Mann-iac all summer much fun. A committee is being set up for our 2018 run, so don’t miss out on drawing your The Gerke’s are hosting (not an Christmas party with information to cards. We will also be taking the first A.B.A.T.E. function) a Halloween gather- come. If you would like to be part of this round of nominations for officers for our ing at their home on 10/20/18. They have committee or help in any way call Brad chapter. done this in the past and we have all had Van Horn at 815-443-2123 or see him at

during our meeting August 5th as well, During out meeting September 2nd at dish to pass and purchase drinks from the leaving Vice President Brandi Rathburn Triple Play Bowling Alley in Fulton, IL., bar. Our next meeting will be help at (Shorty) to take over as president. It was John and Mike made a motion for Ron Johnnies Tap in Fulton, IL on Oct 7 at a very sad meeting with a lot of mixed Stage to become Vice President for the 12:30pm. I hope to see a majority of our Hello fellow brothers and sisters of emotions from everyone in the Chapter remainder of the year. This motion was members there as for we are going to be ABATE, however, Ozzy decided to take over passed by the entire chapter with no one covering quite a bit and the first round of membership coordinator and was asked opposing. Congratulations to Ron Stage elections is approaching quickly. There is a lot that has happened during to be Sargent at Arms from the chapter as on his new position, he will be a great these past two months, I apologize for well. During our August meeting Mike help to the President, Brandi (Shorty) Enjoy the rest of the riding season and not getting our newsletter in last month. McCunn offered to throw a bash to make Rathburn. During this meeting we spoke hopefully the rain lets up so we can enjoy During our August 5th meeting held at up for the loss ABATE took due to the to the owner of Triple Play Bowling Al- it! Johnnies Tap in Fulton, IL., we discussed Rodeo, this bash is being held at Ron ley about have our Christmas party there, President, Brandi (Shorty) Rathburn some concerns on the BiState Rodeo that Stages home. This bash will be Septem- which is currently scheduled for Decem- happened in July, we are currently debat- ber 29th, start at 11am, with all you can ber 15th starting at 5pm. The Christmas ing what to do for next year. Our Presi- eat and drink for only $5. There will also party is open to the public, and free of dent, Jim Rathburn (Ozzy) stepped down be a bags tournament at the bash. charge to enter the room. Please bring a

OCTOBER 2018 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 14 Rock Island sign up is 11 KSU is 12. On December 1st the Broomstick Chili It's that time of year to be looking out cook off. for the mud on the country roads from the Our Monthly chapter meetings for the rest tractors and the leaves being on the road of the year are October 14th, November Remember our Board Nominations start so please be careful. Well talk to you next 11th and December 9th also the Black- in October and go till the December meet- Hi everyone, It's been a great year so month. hawk Christmas Party all start at 1:30 @ ing so if your thinking about running for a far. Not much to talk about. We have our- President Hilltop Tap in Rock Island. board position now the time to put your Leaf run on October 6th at City Limits in name in. Jerry West you are already in for chances to win We need you and your ideas. Nomina- Check our Facebook page at Open Roads door prizes. If you have 40 regular tions will take place for President, Vice- ABATE for more details, other events, stamps and one bonus stamp, you have President, Secretary, Treasurer, Activi- and to share comments. Call Cliff (630) one chance for the cash prizes, 40 regular ties, Board of Directors, Legislature, Pub- 546-7519 or Patti (815) 498-6025 if you stamps and 2 bonus stamps for two lic Relations, Membership, Road Cap- have questions or suggestions. chances for cash. We will be giving out tain, Safety & Ed, and Products. Some- Submitted by Linda Oleson, Public Rela- OPEN ROADS ABATE over 30 door prizes and $750 in cash thing for everyone. Elections will follow. prizes. First place will be $350, second tions Director Can’t believe it is September already and place $250, and third place $150. Food Next Meeting – Saturday, October 27, 6 Pictures: that brings us tree leaves beginning to and drink will be available for purchase. pm, at the Plano American Legion (510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano). Hope to turn color, leaves falling, pumpkins, fall Driver’s Education students at Plano We are already planning our 2019 Open see everyone there. decorations, and the thought that riding High School learn a lot about motorcycle Roads Summer Book. If you have sug- season is going to slow down. riders, bike vs. vehicle situations, and gestions of new places to go, please let us Train Fun Run – Saturday, November 3, awareness of motorcycles on the roads Membership - Congratulations to all of know. We change our book every year 10 am sign in at Aurora Train Station from Open Roads Safety and Education our members who have renewed their by taking 8 to 10 stops out, adding 8 to (233 N. Broadway in Aurora), 10:20 am Chairperson, Lynn Hoffman. Lynn is membership with Open Roads. Your 10 new ones, giving new places chances department. 3 stops – food and drink pictured with some of the students from membership entitles you to so much and to be in our book, and to keep it interest- available – t-shirts – cozies – great com- Plano High School. greatly helps you and your fellow motor- ing to you – the riders. pany – fun times. $10 for train ride and $5 for the Fun Run. Come one, come all cyclists gain their choices and rights. Members from Open Roads ABATE par- NW Convergence Run – Saturday, Au- for a ghoulish time. Please welcome our newest members – ticipated in the 10th Annual “Rookie’s gust 25, at Dixon VFW. Even tho we Art Erhardt and Glenna Hamburg. Hope Run” sponsored by The Friendly Tap of didn’t win the traveling trophy, we had Upcoming events to see you at our events and meetings. By Plano on Sunday, August 19, 15 people attend. Almost 20% of our renewing or joining ABATE not only do Oct 6 - Open Roads Summer Book Post 2016. Stops along the way – Karma in membership! Really a great turnout and you participate with fun projects, ride to Party at Plano American Legion, 2 to 7 Wedron, Chubby’s in Troy Grove, Smit- had a fun time with the poker hands (our your heart’s content, visit exciting places, pm, books must be turned in by 4 pm, ty’s in Leonore, JRs Bar & Grill in Grand very own Bob Mauer took second place), but you also have a voice in our free- cash drawings at 5 pm, free raffle draw- Ridge, and EJ Karz in Verona. After the food and refreshments, added revenue to doms, rights, and laws. We need YOU to ings for just having a book, food and bar ride, participants enjoyed a delicious Fed PAC, and seeing our friends in the retain our many freedoms and enjoy our available for purchase. meal at the Friendly Tap. Pictured are NW Region. Before “converging” in favorite pastime of riding. Take a few Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc. members Dixon, we rode to Messie’s Bar & Grill minutes and contact your state senator Oct 14 - DuKane Toy & Food Drive, end waiting for the ride to begin – Chris in Oregon and had a delicious lunch, rode and representative about proposed bills, at Batavia VFW, register at Barbed Wire Smith, Sherri Smith and Cliff Oleson. voice your opinion, and together YOU to a nearby park, and then on to Dixon. H-D, bring unwrapped toy and food, ride and I will make a difference. to Knuckleheads in Elburn, leave at Several members at our August 26 out- August Meeting and Picnic – Sunday, 12:30 pm to Batavia VFW. door meeting hosted by Patti and Kevin August 26, at Patti and Kevin Smith’s EVENTS: Smith. home. Good meeting that included up- Nominations, elections, holiday events, 2018 Summer Book – On behalf of our dates on legislature, group rides, prod- toy runs, and so much more. Stay tuned. Special recognition was given to several committee, we really thank everyone for ucts, and special recognition of our long- Watch for details. members who have been ABATE mem- their support and buying our books. The er term members. Picnic was a great bers for 20 years or more. Recognized at books gave you places to ride, things to social event with much conversation, Let’s get out and support our meetings the August 26 meeting were Mike Ham- do, brings added revenue to many of the good food, and a good time hosted by and events. Check out events of other burg, Judy and Mitch Busch, Patti & stops, and a portion of the money goes to Patti and Kevin. Many thanks for open- chapters in your region and surrounding Kevin Smith, Bill and Sally Kolb, Cliff safety and ed. It is a win-win for every- ing your home for this event. area. You’d be surprised what opportuni- Oleson presenting the certificates, Karen one. The Post Party is Saturday, October ties there are out there. Think of new and Mike Spangler. More members will Officer Nominations & Elections – It’s 6, 2 to 7 pm at the Plano American Le- ideas and events for our chapter to try. be recognized at the October 27 meeting. that time of year to come forward and gion (510 E. Dearborn in Plano). Books Your idea might be the key to new hap- Stay tuned. must be turned in by 4 pm to be eligible throw your name into the hat for your penings. for prizes. If you already have a book, favorite office at our October 27 meeting.

Several mem- bers at our Au- gust 26 outdoor meeting hosted by Patti and Kevin Smith.

Driver’s Education students at Plano High School learn a lot about motorcycle riders, bike vs. vehicle situations, and awareness of motorcycles on the roads from Open Roads Safety and Education Chairperson, Lynn Hoffman. Lynn is pictured with some of the students from Plano High School. Members from Open Roads ABATE participated in the 10th Annual “Rookie’s Run” sponsored by The Friendly Tap of Plano on Sunday, August 19, 2016. Stops along the way – Karma in Special recognition was given to several members who have been ABATE members for 20 Wedron, Chubby’s in Troy Grove, Smitty’s in Leonore, JRs Bar & Grill in Grand Ridge, and EJ years or more. Recognized at the August 26 meeting were Mike Hamburg, Judy and Mitch Karz in Verona. After the ride, participants enjoyed a delicious meal at the Friendly Tap. Pic- Busch, Patti & Kevin Smith, Bill and Sally Kolb, Cliff Oleson presenting the certificates, tured are Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc. members waiting for the ride to begin – Chris Smith, Karen and Mike Spangler. More members will be recognized at the October 27 meeting. Stay tuned.

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events that Will County ABATE can do, NOMINATIONS! Click on the Sign Up button please stop by and lets come up with ideas that we can work on. If you can’t make November 3rd Saturday: Book Run Party; Create a user name and enter your mobile this meeting you can email me at activi- Stone City Post VFW Post #2199, 124 phone number

[email protected] Stone City Drive, Joliet, IL Starting at 6pm to 10pm. Come and enjoy the party Go through all of the verification stuff Our last Hooters & Scooters run was held Remember that October starts our officer on September 8th. I want to thank every- Select a password when it asks nominations. Here is your opportunity to November 28th: Chapter meeting at one who has attended any of the past 15 learn more about an interested position. Knights of Columbus in Joliet, BOD at runs and made them as successful as they You can skip setting up a pic and all of Remember without the officers and mem- 6:30pm, membership meeting at 7:30pm. were. The rain held off. Hope everyone that stuff bers there wouldn’t be a Will County OFFICER NOMINATIONS! who attended had a great time and en- chapter. Once you get the text from 40404 that joyed the scenic route that was provided. December 26th: Chapter meeting at your phone is activated, send this back to We would like to also thank all the volun- Knights of Columbus in Joliet, BOD at If anyone is interested in going to our that number: "Follow @willcoabate" (no teers who assisted in registration, parking, 6:30pm, membership meeting at 7:30pm. schools to give presentations to the new- quotes) and merchandise. We're looking forward est members of the driving community, OFFICER ELECTIONS! to new and exciting events in the future please contact Paul and he can assist you. You should get a text that you're now Check our website and Facebook page for Will County Chapter. following @willcoabate and the last tweet for meeting dates. By now everyone should know that our that was sent. Book Run update: Ron-de-voo in Dwight new location is the Knights of Columbus, **Do you forget when chapter meetings is not open due to a fire; however, Willy's 100 S. Infantry Drive in Joliet. The meet- If you already use Twitter, follow us us- are held? Pub (about 2 doors down) will stamp your ing time remains 7:30 PM, with the board ing Twitter on your PC or phone, then set Do you use text messaging on your books until Ron-de-voo is back open. meetings at 6:30 PM the same nights. up mobile alerts in Twitter. See John at a phone? Check the Save these dates section for our meeting if you have any questions or have Book Run Party is November 3, 2018. meeting dates and times, as there are any trouble signing up. See Save these dates! Come enjoy the If you answered yes to those questions, some meetings on Sundays, but at differ- party. There will be door prizes, prizes we can help. Twitter changed and you ent places. Pat Wendholt for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place and a bonus will need to set up an account then you will receive text messages for reminders prize, along with great food and music. Save these dates! VP, Will County Chapter You don’t want to miss it. for chapter meetings and events. Best of October 21st SUNDAY: Chapter meeting all, it's free. Follow these instructions to Website: www.willcoabate.orgFacebook On October 24th at Knights of Columbus at Top Fuel Saloon, 275 S. Hickory St., sign up: page: (where our meetings are held) at 7:00pm, Braidwood, IL, BOD at 11:00am, mem- www.facebook.com/102771999704Faceb On a computer, go to Twitter.com I will be asking anyone who would like to bership meeting at 12:00pm. OFFICER ook Events page: help come up with new and exciting www.facebook.com/944892088933304

just the right amount into my little 5 gal- dodo. (party) planned. The day should be fun lon bike tank is somewhat difficult. and it will be great to see some of SDA I quickly shut down the engine and pre- past presidents and Board members. Last week I was in a hurry and added pared to dismount to check out the dam- I Did It Again… way more than the prescribed amount. age. I had gone no further than hitting SDA Elections are coming up in Novem- Once it is in the tank there isn’t much you the cutoff switch when I realized the kick ber and December. We have several po- Riding to and from work, and just for can do so I fired up the engine and began stand was still down and had been scrap- sitions to fill and are looking for “new pleasure, has me filling up the gas tank to back out of the garage. I heard an aw- ing and bumping along the garage floor blood” to help guide SDA in the future. more frequently than usual. And this ful noise which first sounded like metal as I was backing out. It was enough year, when I get home with a full tank of scratching against metal and then a little noise to almost give me a heart attack but SDA meets the fourth Monday of the gasoline, I add a couple of ounces of up- clank. Crap! I immediately had visions the lesson was there: Be More Careful month at 7:30pm at Bono’s Pub, 2029 per cylinder lube to the tank hoping to of a complete engine rebuild caused by and Pay Attention. Ogden Avenue in Lisle. We hope to see keep the engine nice and happy. The too much cylinder lube. Maybe I had you there… lube additive is packaged in a huge bottle diluted the gasoline too much and some- The SDA 20th Anniversary Party is now Phil G. as it is expected to be added to the larger how fried the valves? Or solidified the scheduled for Sunday October 1st. We have a chapter ride and a celebration gas tank of a car or pickup, so squirting oil? Or ??? In any case, I was in deep Southern DuPage Chapter

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East Central chapter event still going on and a lot of vote for Candidates that support Abate , after your chapter has had elections Co-Coordinator fall scenic rides as always EVERYONE check the Abate voters guide if you any please let Pauli at the state office know PLEASE BE SAFE .With it being Har- extra time check with the Candidates your new E- Board . vest season Please watch out for Farmers your area to see if they need any help and all their equipment for it is harder with their campaign , whether putting up Scott Carter Hello East Central Region , for them to see you. 2nd . yard sign or stuffing envelopes whatever East Central Co- Coordinator they may need . As October approaches there are a lot of Election are coming up and we need to things going on 1st there are a lot of make sure that everyone gets out and Chapter elections are also coming up

think about it. and friends who eat to get their grub from Old more. River ABATE on that date. If you get the state paper and read this before So please get our monthly meeting (the sec- 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 29th, come Mark your calendar for Saturday, December ond Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Hello Members, Neighbors and Other over to Wade’s on North 6th and Broad- 8th. We are planning an early Christmas Sit-n-Sip in Shelbyville – October 13th) and Friends! way. We are having our Cook-out fundraiser gathering along with our meeting of the mem- our cook-out and Christmas gathering onto October already? There is still great weather and membership drive. Although Henry is bership. For that meeting our time will be your social calendar. Check neighboring for riding. Do it while you can when it is still going to help with the cooking, we will need changed to 5 p.m. followed by food which is chapters events on facebook, websites, and comfortable. Dress appropriately and prepare help. Help with cooking, bagging, cash han- compliments of Sharon and other Old River state paper for things to do. for it to get a little cold on you. dling, signage, and general support. If you members who are asked to bring along side can help out, please do. There is a need be- dishes. Then at about 7:30 we are going to be Be safe! How did you like our ad in the Scarecrow cause a few of our regular workers will not be listening to good music provided by Doug Daze booklet? Please let us know what you available. Also be sure to tell your family Meeks. We may have a raffle, 50/50, and Bro Darre

We had 3 Duck Races, winners were Happy Birthday October Renewals It’s that time of year again. Filling E- board positions. Rick Carter $115.00 Darin Green 10/05 Darin G November 5th with be the voting meeting. WOW!! The weather ended up being fantas- Mike Schullinger $170.00 donated $50 to Leonard Winsor 10/07 Cathy G Please come out and vote! tic!! We had a great turnout at the 2nd Annu- Salt Creek ABATE al Duck Race and Camping event. We hope Tom Gleason 10/11 Darren S Next meetings will be October 7th, Novem- you were able to come out, drink a little, Dan Rusk $173.00 donated $50 to Salt Creek ber 4th & December 2nd at Foxhole & Pub, Jason Wolpert 10/18 camp a little and have some fun with us. We ABATE Lincoln, IL would love to hear your feedback and any Fireball Bag Boards made and donated by Kim Morris 10/22 Please take the time to love & appreciate the suggestion of how we can make it better for Johnny Jacks aka JJ were won by Jordan ones in your life! next year. Email us at Atlanta- Boice Lorina Harl 10/24 [email protected]. 50/50 Drawing winner was Debbie Wallace Geoff Ladd 10/24 Stacey Pittman $75

ciated. at 1:00 unless otherwise noted. Roger G. 10/30 We would like to wish Brother Chuck M. and If you move or change your address, please let Upcoming Dues – October Sister Stacy W. best wishes on their upcoming us know ASAP! October wedding. Fall weddings are beauti- If you need a renewal form, please see any ful! Upcoming Birthday’s – Happy Birthday officer. Brothers and Sisters!! Christina A. Betty B. Brother Rich L. has lost his battle with cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends Steve B. 10/2 Joey R. 10/2 Kevin B. Thomas C. Fall is here and before we know it, the snow and family. You will be greatly missed, Brother. Allan K. 10/3 Joshua S. 10/3 will be flying. Now is the time to start think- Fred F. Wendy F. ing about getting the bikes ready and stored We hope everyone has a Safe and Happy Hal- Jill H. 10/4 Robert H. 10/6 for the winter. It’s also harvest season, so be Chris J. Vincenzo J. loween! Thanksgiving and Christmas are just on the lookout for farm machinery and ride Duane S. 10/8 John H. 10/9 safe. around the corner. John L. Troy M. Chris H. 10/10 Amber H. 10/13 Our Mustache Mike run was held on August Upcoming Events – Scott M. Audra N. 11th and was a huge success! Approximately Allen W. 10/14 Heather S. 10/16 December 8th – Kids Christmas Party at 1:00 50 bikes and several cars and trucks joined in. Dave & Crystal N. Jessica R. PM at the VFW in Hoopeston. More details Thanks again to Hunk and Becky for lending Ronald K. 10/19 Roland R. 10/24 will be coming soon. your home for our meeting and starting place David & Dianna W. Thomas S. 10/26 Brianna L. 10/28 for our run! Your hospitality is greatly appre- Meetings are the 2nd Saturday of each month Depot in Kenny Il sign up will be from 11 to Over the last year since the chapter has was more activity's on Sunday? What do you Noon KSU at Noon . 2nd October chapter formed we have noticed that attendance for want ? You the members have to tell us but meeting will be the 14th @ 1pm at Weldon activity's and chapter meeting has been down. when you do and we are able to accommodate Springs . We will be having Nomination for We see the same people at these chapter meet- you, you have to show up or if there is a prob- our E- Board All Position are open, election ings and activity's .We understand everyone lem with any one in the chapter you have to let will bein November we will also be drawing has other commitments. You have to let us us know so we can try to take care of a prob- for our Meat Raffle tickets are $5.00 each and know what everyone wants . We have our lem if there is one . Let us know WE want to Hello Ten Mile, we only 200 will be sold. contact Updawg if meetings at Weldon Spring from April to Oc- be here for you. got a few things going on in October. 1st we you want tickets . 1st place will win 60# bun- tober and during the winter months at the will have the Tom Hyde Memorial Snake dle of Meat 2nd will win20# bundle of Meat Depot in Kenney .Our Activity's are lacking Tresa Back run on October 6th we will start at The and 3rd will get a 1 year membership. for attendance. What does everyone want,

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year. If you would like to be considered for a October – mas Party. position our chapter is always interested in bringing in new perspectives. Come to the 10/14 – Chapter Meeting – Shooters Bar & December – meeting on October 14th and throw your hat Grill in Rantoul. 1st Round of Officer Nomi- Back in what seems like far away August; our into the ring to make 2019 a banner year. nations & Officer Elections. 12/08 – Swanns Special Care starting @ Products & Membership chairs got together 9:30am and spent a day at the Homer Krazee Daze & As the weather gets colder that doesn’t mean 10/27 – Halloween Party - Rolling Hills Soda Fest. T-Shirts and some other Eastern that our chapter is going to go into hibernation. Campground, Kids Trick-or-Treating will be 12/15 – Chapter Meeting & Christmas Party. swag was sold as well as lots of hand shaking, We have many events coming up. October from 6:30 – 7pm with the party starting at 7. General Chapter meeting at 5:30 and the party great conversations, and many questions an- holds the Halloween party, November will be Come for fun and games! Kids of all ages are will follow. toyz shopping, and December is not only our welcome! swered about A.B.A.T.E. and our chapter. Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ chapter Christmas Party but also the Annual easternillinois.abate August was a slow month for our chapter in Swann’s Christmas party. To stay up to date November – regards to events. If any of our members/ on our latest events make sure you friend us on 11/7 – Toyz Shopping – Time and location Follow us on Instagram: @easternilabate friends have suggestions for an event for Au- Facebook, and follow us on Instagram. TBD gust of 2019 please see our Activities Coordi- Add us on Snap Chat - EasternILABATE If you plan to attend the chapter Christmas nator, or any officer. We are always on the 11/10 - Toyz Shopping – Time and location party on December 15th please RSVP to Jamie lookout for new events to try. TBD Website: http://www.easternillinoisabate.com/ Eaker by phone, text, or email to let her know Speaking of officers, October is our Officer if you would prefer to have Chicken or Steak 11/11 – Chapter Meeting – Shooters Bar & As always; Ride Safe! Elections. Officer opportunities are open to for dinner. Phone/Text 217-202-6326 or - Grill in Rantoul @ 1pm. Annual food auction Dan & Aerika Hutton anyone who has been a member for at least one Email - [email protected] with the proceeds to fund the chapter Christ-

This is sad to think about for me as well as ing from you the members. We need ideas for Our chapter meetings are held the first Thurs- many of us. This is our big fundraiser each events to raise the awareness, membership and day of each month at the Eagles in Blooming- year. When the numbers are not there it is hard money. I can not help to think that our found- ton starting at 7pm. The membership drawing for the majority to want to consider having the ing members are scratching their heads and is now up to $60.00. Hope to see more of your event next year. I know that I have stated on wondering what the heck happened. I implore faces there. Hello everyone, many occasions how much we our members to you to please give us your time and voic- be present. The time is es. There will be a Turkey shoot on November Until next month ride safe, I first have to send out a GIANT Thank now. 10th at Ricks house . We have the parade and You to Ray. Without you and your generosity broomstick the 1st Saturday in December. We Melissa we would not have had a place for Chiggerfest. We can not make our chapter grow and will have more information on these next As of our last meeting we have not come to a become greater if we are not seeing and hear- month. decision about continuing with Chiggerfest.

I On Saturday and Sunday August 11th & 12th vergence Run on August 25th! She also an- anything else you would like to share. This will we had a membership booth and sold 2018 nounced the date for the NW Region Chili be the second round of officers for 2019. Illinois Bike Raffle Tickets at the Mendota shoot out in February. Lincolnland member Sweet Corn Festival. We had a great two days. and State Legislative Coordinator Josh Chapter meeting Sunday December 2 at 1pm at must say THE NORTHWEST REGION Sold tickets and received some renewals and Witkowski also stopped by. He told us the Jamie’s Outpost in Utica. Food will be availa- ROCKS!! I haven’t heard what the totals are, new members. We want to thank Shane & IDOT Executive Order allowing autonomous ble for purchase. We will have elections for but I KNOW the NW Region sold a great pro- Peggy, John & Bonnie, Bob, and Jeff for stick- vehicles in Illinois is currently on hold because 2019 chapter officers. Jamie’s is owned by portion of the 2018 ABATE of Illinois State ing it out for 2 days of heat. Also thanks to of ABATE! Right now these vehicles have Jamie and Tracy Mix who are Starved Rock Bike Raffle tickets! THANK YOU NORTH- Mitch, Cathy & Rick, Joe & Mary Ann, and many concerns especially because they do not members. Check out their place for cool re- WEST REGION and congratulations to all of Kevin for giving up their Sunday to help sweat recognize motorcyclists, bicyclists, or pedestri- freshments and some weekend entertainment! the winners! along with the rest of us! ans! EVERYONE should be against autono- mous vehicles on the streets of Illinois and Chapter Christmas Party on Saturday January From Dan Kleckner: Thank you to the follow- The NW Region Convergence Run was Satur- anywhere is the USA! Josh also talked a little 12th 2019 at the Paramount Club in ing businesses that sold some ABATE of Illi- day August 25th. Starved Rock Chapter met at about grading of candidates and to look for the LaSalle. There will be a buffet dinner including nois Bike raffle tickets: Blue Collar Bikes, 1PM at The Grove in Troy Grove. The Grove ones who are endorsed in the October newslet- beef and fried chicken. The cost will be $20.00 Spring Valley and Jamie's Outpost, Utica, Ma- is owned by Clay Mudge, Starved Rock Chap- ter. It's important to help those candidates that per person. Contact Linda Brandt to reserve a chelle's Backstreet, LaSalle, and the Utica Fire ter member. Stop in to say hello and get some help ABATE! 38th Senate district candidate seat and get more details. 815-910-5557. Dept. for letting us set up for free at their car cool refreshments. The Grove is known for Sue Rezin is endorsed. show. Specials thanks to everyone who sold a having the World’s Largest Ham Sandwiches! NW Region chili shoot out Saturday February book of tickets for the Chapter: Jerry Sexton, Don’t be shy! You know you want one! Then Upcoming Starved Rock Events: 2, 2019 at the VFW in Dixon. More infor- Tom & Kari Brown, Mitch Urban, John Paken- we rode to Two Paws in Paw Paw, and Side- mation to follow. ham, Cathy & Rick Green, Shane Bice, Jeff track Bar in Ashton. We got to the VFW in Sunday October 7th is Burgoo Festival in Uti- Chapter Meeting Sunday February 3, 2019 at Mccully, Bob Ganze, Bruce 'Whitey' Smith, Dixon Right before the 5pm deadline! Thanks ca. We will have an ABATE Booth set up and 1pm at the VFW in Mendota. This will be a JimClark, Joe Hert, Sherry Dober, Randy to the members who rode on the convergence will be selling ABATE of Illinois Bike Raffle potluck! Please bring a dish to pass. Butt, Don Jackson, Doc Welther & Nancy run! We had 19 members and won the travel- tickets for the 2019 Raffle year! Nelson, Kevin Bramel, Gay Donavan, and ing plaque for most members for 2018! We had The address for Starved Rock Chapter website thanks to everyone who helped at an event. Toy Run: Sunday October 7, 2018. Sign up nice roads, different stops, and a good time was is: starvedrockchapterabateofil.org Extra thanks to my wife, Nora, for putting up had by all! Thanks to NW Region Coordinator, from 1-2 pm at Blue Collar Bikes Rt. 6 East, Spring Valley. Ends at Uncle Stewy’s Road- with my obsession for ABATE. It makes a long Sandy Murrell, and all who helped her for host- There is a link to the chapter website on the house E. St. Paul Street in Spring Valley. Live day when you set up a booth (sell tickets and ing this event and raising money for FED ABATE of Illinois website which is: abate- auction. Accepting new, unwrapped toys or get new members) and are not done until the PAC! il.org money is counted, paper work done and every- $10.00 per person. Open to cars, trucks, and thing put back in the garage. Thank you all. We had our monthly meeting at Gun Smoke motorcycles of all kinds. Benefits to local chil- You may also follow Starved Rock ABATE on Grill on Sunday September 9, 2018. Gun dren! Facebook! The first round of nominations for 2019 offic- Smoke is owned by Mark Williams who is a ers will be at the October meeting. Think about Starved Rock member. We had 40 members Sunday October 14th at 1PM monthly meeting Nora Kleckner what you have to offer your chapter and what and 10 guests present. Two of the guests joined at the VFW in Mendota. Food will be available you have to offer one of the best MROs in the our chapter at the end of the meeting. Door for purchase. We will have the first round of Starved Rock Chapter country ABATE of Illinois, Inc. There will be prizes were awarded to members Don Jackson nominations for officers for 2019 vacancies in our chapter at the end of the year. and Dan Kleckner. Guest winning a door prize Membership Officer Sunday November 4th: Ride in Veterans Pa- This is a democratic process; you may run even was Deb Koral. Brian Woods won the mem- rade in Utica. More information to follow. if someone else holds that position. Think bership drawing and donated $35.00 to the about volunteering now! chapter. Thanks Woodsy!! We had guests Sunday November 4th Chapter Meeting after Chris Zimmerman and NW Region Coordina- Starved Rock would like to welcome new the parade at 430PM: meet at 4071 E. 8th tor Sandy Murrell from Freeport Chapter. Road, Mendota, IL 61342 it is just east and members: Brenda and Bill Trump from Peru, Sandy presented the engraved Traveling Plaque Illinois. north of Triumph. The meeting will be in the to activities officer Linda Brandt. Our Chapter shed at the home of Gary Shaver and Julie had the most members at the NW Region Con- What Starved Rock has been up to: Olson. Bring a dish to pass, your drinks, and

Starved Rock Chapter Members at the NW Region Convergence Run with the Mendota Sweet Corn Fest Royalty on the ABATE of Illinois 2018 GrandPrize: traveling Plaque for having the most members on the run. Queen Peyton Klatt in the middle with Attendants Amy Lewis and Brandy Delao

OCTOBER 2018 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 19 Steve Romine 10/18 John Lane Dennis Arnold Michael Greenwood 10/20 Rachele Lane Steve Childers Cathy Curl 10/21 Robert Oliver David Duggins

Mark Esarey 10/25 Denise Sinclair Todd Gardner LIBERTY ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. Ed Marshall 10/25 Tim Russell Mark Neff NEXT MEETING: Greg Fitspatrick 10/30 Rachel Russell Thomas Rejdukowski Oct. 14 officers meet at 1 pm and mem- bers meet at 1:30 pm at The Moose Lodge October – Jim Short in Mattoon, IL Memberships due in August – ACTIVITIES: Tom Camren Sept. 21-23 Backwoods Biker Bash at Kelly Camren Sullivan 4-H grounds, entry $10/person or $15/couple, free camping Diane Dow

Sept. 29 Open House at Owens Member- Don Dow ship Drive 10 am – 2 pm. Jeff Jenkins They Say It Is Your Birthday..... Julie Jenkins Jim Harley 10/4 Richard Oakley Jim Short 10/5 Jason Rentfro Toby Heaton 10/10 Tena Rentfro Tom Standley 10/12 September – Honey Arnold 10/14 Honey Arnold James Morgan 10/14 Diana Fearday David Duggins 10/15 Keith Fearday Brian Prahl 10/15 Daniel Hines Steve Benjamin 10/17

It was a beautiful day for a ride and 1 his love and support for family to share the whole day. The way our group they loved. To ride. It is sad to say it was the last ride for this Father and Daughter You will be missed Well we are winding down on our riding together. Our member Jessica lost her Randy. activities. father that evening as he was just getting

home. Our Prayers are with you Jessica Our next activity is the car and bike show and your Mother . He was a ABATE oct 21 at Yellow Rose in Lomax sign up member in Iowa but he always showed at 10.

Elections are coming up hope we get lots of people to raise their hand to help.

We had a wonderful scavenger hunt that took us all different routs. We went to a fundraiser for a young man with cancer. I got to meet him and his wife and I was so amazed at the number of people who came to help this young family Some of us ended up in Iowa and in border of Missouri. We all tried some places that were in the newspaper Business Sponsor to show our support.

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Southwest Region night and missed the music later that evening. You can. Inside the newsletter, there is an De Sioux Hats off to Shoal Creek for another great application for you business and the cost is Coordinator party. $50, per year. Chapter members can also go Members are needed to work both these out and get business sponsorships and send events. The state party and the bike raffle, At the Bash, the winner for the Southwest them into the state paper. along with what the chapters donate to Region Gun Raffle was drawn. The winner, ABATE of Illinois, are the main money mak- Eileen Devall, opted for the cash prize so, it Now that we're on the subject of sponsorship, ers for ABATE. Sell those books of tickets Have you been reading your state paper? looks like we will have another gun raffle it's time to think about our seminar coming because your chapter earns $5 for every There are very informative articles from Rod later on! up in January. In the state paper you will find booklet sold! Taylor, Josh, our legislative coordinator, and the page asking for four levels of sponsorship Paul, our state treasurer. You can also find Elections are not far away so, why not con- $50, $100, $250, and $500 these sponsorship I also attended Apple Creek's chapter meet- out what other chapters are doing and the sider volunteering your time to help “our are not limited to chapters but are also for ing in September, if you are a member of events they are holding. Once you know what friends” get elected to office. ABATE rates businesses and even organizations. Apple Creek, you know what a great group of other chapters activities are, you can make the candidates on motorcycle issues and then officers you have so, be sure and to come out plans to attend their events and support them. publishes there findings in the state newslet- It's Swap Meet time. Mark these dates on and support them. ter. Remember, ABATE is a motorcycle your calendars; Speaking of supporting a chapters events, I rights organization and candidates are rat- Aloha, attended Shoal Creeks Bash in August and I ed on how they vote on our issues. September 23rd at the Bel clair Convention Skinny had a great time watching the bike rodeo. Center Unfortunately, I was unable to spend the Speaking of the state paper - do you know that you can be a business sponsor for it? October 6th & 7th at the Rat Run in Portage endorse Congressman Bost. The Motorcycle crat event. I then got criticized for going to Witkowsky said we will be neutral in this Riders Foundation paid for five ABATE the Democrat fundraiser for a very close race so that it fine by me. If you recall or read members from around the state to go to the friend of ABATE . Some people don’t get it my other reports you know the Republican Bost-Pence event. There was also three or and never will I guess. candidate said she would be for a minor hel- Sat down to type this after a spectacular La- four ABATE members working that event met law. She flubbed our Primary Voter’s bor Day weekend watching the races at the too. We had a very good showing at both I failed at getting our Democrat candidate for survey terribly and neither one returned a Illinois State Fairgrounds and don’t know events. We finished off a whirlwind month the 57th Senatorial district to our August survey for the general election. where to start. If you have never been to with six of us going to a State Representative meeting. But I have to tell you it wasn’t be- them then you surely have cheated yourself Jerry Costello fund raiser at TR’s Place cause I didn’t try. Christopher Belt said he By the time you read this we should have out of a memorable fast and exciting experi- where we got to spend quite a bit of time would come and wanted to come but his cam- purchased the guns for our January Raffle on ence. discussing issues with him. I catch flak once paign manager told me different. He said he MLK Weekend. We will have the tickets at in a while saying we support one or the other worked for the senate not the Democrat Party the Freeburg Chili Cook-Off on September I have to back up and reflect on a very busy party too much. I can’t stress this enough and he had to clear it with the Senate. I as- 29th where we will have an entry. That’s all summer here in the St Clair County area. A when I hear criticism like that. ABATE sume he meant Senator John Cullerton whom I got for now, hope to see some fresh faces few of us have been pretty busy working with works with the politicians that are in office is the President of the Illinois Senate or his and some old ones too at the meetings and Congressman Bost and his campaign. Be- that supports our views. We can’t and never staff. After a couple of text messages, mes- events coming up. October meeting is at TR’s cause of that relationship we were asked to will agree on all issues and that is why we sage left and a conversation with this Adam Place as usual, 7:00pm, Thursday, October work the President Trump visit to Granite stick to motorcycle issues only when grading fella I was assured he would get back to me. 11th. City Steel. Now this was on the tail end of these candidates and incumbents. I went to I’m still waiting but not wasting anymore of Vice President Pence coming to O’Fallon to four Republican events in a row then a demo- my time. Our Legislative Coordinator Josh Mike Gallagher

ber 8, had 6 members and Skinny (Our Region Directors: Larry Pelker, Alternate Legislative/ Not in order: Wiener Bite, Slow race, Keg Coordinator) attending. Secretaries and State Board of Directors: Mark Hesse, South- race, Javelin completion, Bucket race (water), treasurer reports were read and approved. west Region Coordinator: Cindy Jones, Alt and Balloon toss. Nominations for the State Officers are pretty SW Region Rep: Larry Pelker, News Letter lean from our report. Coordinator: Larry Pelker, Public Relations Plaques for 1st and 2nd in all events Hello Backroads and All ABATE members, Director: Larry Pelker, Products: Lorrie Hesse, Region report: Swap meets coming up, need Safety & Ed: Larry Pelker, Membership Direc- Fees: $20.00 for single $25 for couple October, should be some of the best workers. Sept 23 at Belle Claire in Belleville, tor: Lynn Pelker, Web Page: Lynn Pelker, Sgt riding of the year coming up, but come to If you guys know of any runs or parties that Flea Market at Belle Claire on Oct 20 & 21, in at Arms: Rhett Rinne, Road Captain: Mark think of it: when is riding not good? Cooler are happening (especially for Veterans), bring Portage De Sioux on Oct 5 & 6. Next Region Hesse. If you see something you would be weather and hopefully drier days will be a flier or info to our meetings so I can get in our Meeting to be held on Sept 20 in Trenton at interested in doing, come to the next meeting welcome break from the heat this summer. As newsletters to spread out the info. Hanks Bowl at 6:30, need rep there. Christi and nominate yourself or someone else, sever- always, be sure to check your bike every so Robinson won the gun raffle, but opted for the al of us could use a break! Either scan or send me copies or just call me, I often, never know what you will find loose. cash, we still have a gun to do something with. don’t hear about a lot of runs in Sparta until Watch out for kids and school busses. Watch Motion was made to meet the chapter chal- Please get fliers out for the Rodeo next too late! out for the deer, a lot of people are reporting lenge for a dollar a member, motion passed. Month: seeing them in the evenings. Discussed needs for the Motorcycle Rodeo Still could use more e-mail addresses for next month. Held our first round of nomina- Backroads Bike Rodeo October meeting will be held on Oct 6 at any member’s not receiving current e-mails tions for Officers for 2019, they are: President: the Sparta VFW at 10:00, hopefully will be a from me, please send me your address Dan Jones & Dave Dobyns, Vice President: October 6, 2018 quick meeting because we are having our ro- to:[email protected] Mark Hesse, Secretary: Larry Pelker, Treasur- deo right after out meeting. Sparta VFW, Sparta, IL er: Lorrie Hesse, Activities Director: Cindy September Meeting was today Septem- Jones, Legislative Director/State Board of Sign up from 11:00 till 1:00, starts at 1:00

the Shake ur Bones Run party. Whether you of our members have an opinion and their State Coordinator. This is a National Motor- completed your book or not, bring it with you voice should be heard. Our meetings are cycle Conference held annually with ABATE to this event. Your book will be your ticket to where we get our ideas for solutions. The representatives from every state. This chal- get in. (Otherwise it's $10.00 at the door) Plan meetings are held on the second Saturday of lenge was discussed and voted on at our meet- on having a good time. Bring a covered dish, each month at the Cottage Hills VFW, 121 ing September 8th. Our Chapter voted to send We are rapidly approaching the end of sum- come listen to the band, get in on the door South Williams Street. If the meetings need to $300.00. Our chapter has planned a customer mer. Our kids and grand kids are back in prizes and 50/50, and find out who got the be moved, look on our Piasa Gateway face appreciation run set for October 14th. We will school, life is getting back to a normal rou- highest score on their Shake ur Bones Run. book page, or Southwest Region's face book meet at Runway Lounge, in Bethalto, at noon, tine. I hope all of our members were able to Cash prizes are given for First, Second and page. There will also be a notice taped on the to begin this ride. Come ride with us to say enjoy the summer with our kids and grand Third place winners. This party will be held doors of the VFW. In these days and times, I "thank you" to our supporters. kids. What about us? Hope the riding every- September 22nd, at the Eagles Club in Wood know everyone is busy with work or family one got to do over the summer was enjoyable. River, on Ferguson Avenue. There is plenty life, but please come to these meetings. They By the time you get this, the Annual Mo- There was plenty of riding to be done be- of good parking available. are just as important for you as they are for torcycle Raffle drawing with be over, as tween the events of the clubs that support us - me. None of the motorcyclists' problems are well as the Shoal Creek Summer Bash. our own chapter events, and Shake ur Bones. You are all invited to the next meeting - It is an easy solve, but with your participation at Hope you were able to attend and had Even just the dinner rides to places like Yel- nomination time for officers. Bring a friend. these meetings we can come together as one fun. Until next time - Keep the shiny side low Dog in Worden and Do Drop Inn in Dow As usual, we will be discussing and trying to andwork to find the solutions. After all, we up. Stay alert. gave us opportunities to visit and catch up. solve motorcycle problems in the state of are represented in the State Capital as well as These dinner rides are for everyone - not just Illinois. Sometimes it seems like there just in Washington D.C.! Recently, a challenge Save a life. Piasa Gateway members. So, if your friends isn't enough time to talk about driverless cars, was given to all ABATE Chapters by Starved would like to come along sometime and get in ethanol, remote control tractor trailers, and Rock - to donate one dollar per member to the Gene Ely, on the fun that goes on around the dinner distracted drivers. These are just a few of the MRF - after all they are our eyes and ears in President Piasa Gateway Chapter table, invite them. Bring them with you! We problems we face as motorcyclists. Each one D.C. This money will be turned in at the will tell them about ABATE - The more the of Piasa's officers has something to share with Meeting of the Minds by Ryan Hubbard, our merrier! Our next big event will be the end of everyone on all of these issues and more. All

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Southeast Region point of carelessness. Be aware of the hazards. go and help it and our organization to road conditions with harvest going on grow.. Be a part of the solution Co-Coordinator there are more farm equipment and the Chapter elections are coming up in debris they leave behind out there. Ani- many of your chapters. Come out and Ride Safe Ride Free Hi My Brothers and Sisters, Fall is here mals are also more on the move so you support your officers and consider be- Peace Mick and with it some way cool riding, just have to watch out for them also. like I coming one your self. Help guide your don't let the scenery distract you to the said great riding just has some extra chapter in the direction you want it to

groups. and Follow our page at: Southern Free- preparing for next year's Easter Run. It dom Chapter ABATE. will be here before we know it. We will be doing some new ventures coming up soon. We will be posting We also are doing a Raffle/Fundraiser Guess I'll sign off here brothers and Hello everybody. them on our new Facebook Page, as our that we will be doing a "LIVE" video sisters. Hope y'all been having a great summer, group page will be shut down after Sep- on our Facebook page on September and riding weather. We here at South- tember 10th. We are doing this, as the 9th. Peace and Respect Always ern Freedom Chapter have been doing a new page is more people, and event Southern Freedom Chapter lot of group rides, and helping other friendly. Please check us out, and Like Soon after the raffle, we will start

schools. Our back-to-school program is like to thank everyone who came out meeting. Remember your vote and important to us all. We believe this year and supported and played at the party. opinion does count, if you show up and was a great success and next year will We took nominations for new officers speak your peace. be even better. Our 18th Annual little that we posted on our Facebook page.

boogie was also a success. And we'd Anyone interested in becoming an of- Your Blue eyes Biker friend, like to thank everyone who worked ficer or would like to vote on the up- Freedom Riders abate would like to Arra White, Treasurer thank all the people who volunteered to hard to get everything done necessary coming elections in November. We deliver backpacks to our district to have a successful party. We'd also encourage you to come to the October

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Contact Pauli with the most current and ac- curate information for your chapter’s area.

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E-mail: [email protected]

This is the form to use for Safety and Education supplies. It needs to be completed and emailed to Mike Brush. The form can be found on the ABATE of IL website under downloads. If you have trouble opening it you can com- plete this form and then you can take a picture of it with your cell phone and then email it to Mike at [email protected] .

OCTOBER 2018 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 22

3rd Annual N. IL ABATE fundraiser CHILI COOK OFF $100 Top Prize Saturday-Nov 3, 2018 5:00 – 10:00 pm Smith’s Central Garage 3315 Pearl St. McHenry

Raffles*Auctions*Music*Cash Bar

Bring your favorite chili in a crockpot Prizes for top 3: $100/$50/$25 Doors open @ 5pm, Celebrity Judging starts @ 7pm

Admission: $10/pp Free for chili cooks Free with new or renewal ABATE membership

T - Clock outside. Wiring - Condition Fraying, chaffing, bushing/ play by pushing/pulling bear- insulation. pinched, no interference or ings TIRES & WHEELS, CONTROLS, C – CONTROLS pulling swing arm. at steering head or suspension, wire LIGHTS, OIL, CHASSIS, KICKSTAND Levers - Condition Broken, bent, cracked, looms And ties in place, connectors tight, Suspension - Forks Smooth travel, equal mounts tight, ball ends on handlebar lev- It is very important to check your motor- clean. air pressure/damping anti-drive settings. cycle before you ride to avoid er. Pivot Lubricated Headlamp - Condition Cracks, reflector, Shock(s) - Smooth travel, equal pre- potential problems . Cables - Condition Fraying, kinks, lubri- mounting and adjustment system. Aim loading/air Pressure/damping settings, cation: ends and length. No interference Height and right/left. linkage moves freely and is lubricated. Remember, it's about safer riding not saf- or er crashing! pulling at steering head, O – OIL Chain or Belt Tension - Check at tightest T - TIRES & WHEELS point. Suspension - no sharp angles, wire looms Levels - Engine Oil Check warm on cen- Tires Condition -Tread depth, wear, in place. terstand, dipstick, sight glass. Lubrication - Side plates when hot. Note: Do not lubricate belts. weathering, evenly seated, bulges, Hoses - Condition Cuts, cracks, leaks, imbedded objects Hypoid Gear Oil - Transmission, rear bulges, chaffing, deterioration. No inter- drive, shaft. Sprockets - Teeth not hooked, securely Air pressure - Check when cold, adjust to ference mounted. load/speed or pulling at steering head Hydraulic Fluid - Brakes, clutch, reser- voir or sight glass. Fasteners - Threaded Tight, missing bolts, Wheels - Spokes Bent, broken, missing, Throttle - Operation Moves freely, snaps nuts. tension, check at top of wheel “ring” closed, no revving. Coolant - Reservoir and/or coolant recov- ery tank-cool only. Clips - Broken, missing. OK – “thud”, loose spoke L – LIGHTS Fuel - Lines, fuel taps, carbs. Cotter Pins - Broken, missing. Cast - Crack, dents. front rear Battery - Condition Terminals, clean and K – KICKSTAND Rims - Out of round/true = 5mm. Spin tight, electrolyte level, held down secure- C – CHASSI ly. wheel, Index against stationary pointer. Frame - Condition Cracks at gussets, ac- Centerstand Condition Crack, bent. Vent - Tube Not kinked, routed properly, cessory mounts, Look for paint lifting. Bearings - Grab top and bottom of tire Retention Springs - In place, tension to not plugged and flex: No free play (click) between Steering - Head No detent or tight spots hold position. hub Lenses - Condition cracked, bro- through full Sidestand - Condition Cracks, bent and axle, No growl when spinning front ken, secure, mounted, excessive conden- (safety cut-out switch or pad if equipped). rear sation. Bearings - Travel, raise front wheel check for play by pulling/pushing forks. Seals - Cracked, cut or torn, excessive Reflectors - Condition Cracked, broken grease on outside, reddish-brown around securely mounted Swing Arm - Raise rear wheel, check for

ABATE of Illinois State Seminar Advertise your event or business in the January 19-20, 2019 A.B.A.T.E. OF ILLINOIS Paper. Northfield Inn, Springfield, IL See Page 3 for information on placing an ad! State Seminar Tickets available

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7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Big River Ch Mtg Heartland Ch Mtg Backroads Ch Mtg Salt Creek Ch Mtg Kaskaskia Vly Ch Mtg Freedom Riders Old River Ch Mtg Freedom Valley Piasa-Gateway Ch Mtg Peo-Taz Ch Spoon River Thunder Rock Ch Mtg State Line Riders Ch Mtg

Newsletter Deadline for articles, ads and flyers. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Blackhawk Ch Mtg Central Ch Mtg Midstate Ch Mtg Chicago Ch Mtg South Suburban Spoon River Ch Mtg Eastern Ch Mtg Freebird Ch Mtg Richland Co Ch Mtg Windy City Ch Mtg Lincolnland Ch Mtg Liberty Ch Mtg Peo-Taz Ch Mtg Dukane Ch Lamoine Valley E-Board Meeting Freedom/Choice Ch Mtg Prairieland Southern Freedom Ch Mtg Starved Rock Ch Mtg Freedom Valley Ten Mile Creek Ch Mtg Shoal Creek Ch Mtg Kishwaukee Vly Ch Mtg

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Black Diamond Ch Mtg Southern DuPage Ch Mtg DuKane Great River Ch Mtg Crawford Co Ch Mtg Northern Il Ch Mtg Lost Creek Ch Mtg Tri-county Ch Mtg Northern Il Ch Mtg Lincolnland Ch Mtg Open Roads Prairieland Ch Mtg Lamoine Valley Ch Mtg Windy City Ch Mtg Will County Freeport Ch Twin Rivers 28 29 30 31 2 3 Heritage Ch Mtg Nov 1 Flatlanders Ch Mtg State Line Riders Ch Mtg Northern Il Ch Mtg St Clair Co Ch Mtg So Illinois 27 Ch Mtg Heart of Illinois Ch Mtg Kaskaskia Vly Ch Mtg

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Big River Ch Mtg Freedom Valley Freedom Riders Apple Creek Ch Mtg Backroads Ch Mtg Heartland Ch Mtg River Valley Ch Mtg Old River Ch Mtg Peo-Taz Ch Mtg Piasa-Gateway Ch Mtg Salt Creek Ch Mtg State Line Riders Ch Mtg Shoal Creek Ch Mtg Starved Rock Ch Mtg

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Blackhawk Ch Mtg Central Ch Mtg Midstate Ch Mtg Lincolnland Ch Mtg Eastern Ch Mtg Freebird Ch Mtg State Line Riders Ch Mtg Liberty Ch Mtg Peo-Taz Ch Mtg Freedom/Choice Ch Mtg Prairieland Spoon River Ch Mtg Southern Freedom Ch Mtg Thunder Rock Ch Mtg Big River Ch Mtg Starved Rock Ch Mtg Freedom Valley Ten Mile Creek Ch Mtg Shoal Creek Ch Mtg

Please check your local chapter website and/or Face- book page for meeting times and locations. 2018 dates Visit our website for information. October 20 eb/bod meeting ABATE PRODUCTS www.abate-il.org November 17 eb meeting 1000 MOTORCYCLE PLATE $15.00 DATES MAY BE SUBJECT TO december15 eb/bod meeting CHANGE. CHECK THE WEBSITE AND Christmas Party FOR LOCATIONS AND POSSIBLE CHANGES. BOD MEETINGS BEGIN AT 1:00 P.M. EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS BEGIN AT 1004 BOTTLE HUGGIE (black, camo, 10:30 A.M.

blue, green & red) $7.00

1021 BIG COOLER BAGS (navy, red & POT HOLES!!!! Unsafe road conditions…. black) $20.00 They can be reported at ROADHAZARD.org or 1-800-257-4337 An ABATE Legal Services Program 3012 RED, WHITE & BLUE CAP $15.00 3010 RED FLAME CAP $15.00

3015 FLAME KNIT CAP (black, grey & pink) $15.00

3020 ZIP HOODIE $30.00 3021 PULLOVER HOODIE $25.00

1050 CHAPTER FLAG $165.00 Contact Tracey Eddington to place your order or if you have questions. 618-478-2243

[email protected]

OCTOBER 2018 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 24 CHAPTER ADDRESS CITY ZIPCODE INCEPTION CONTACT PHONE REGION PAG E APPLE CREEK RR1 BOX 46 HILLVIEW 62052 MARCH 1990 TIM 217-491-1954 SW BACKROADS 510 W. 2nd ST SPARTA 62886-1620 MARCH 1990 DAVE 618-317-5884 SW 20-22 BIG RIVER 18810 13th ST FULTON 61252 JUNE 2007 BRANDI 563-219-0123 NW 13 BLACK DIAMOND PO BOX 46 CARLINVILLE 62626-0046 SEPTEMBER 1994 DANNY 217-710-9338 SW - BLACKHAWK PO BOX 332 EAST MOLINE 61244-0332 JULY 1987 BRIAN 309-738-1769 NW 14 CENTRAL IL PO BOX 1084 GALESBURG 61402-1084 JUNE 1985 JEFF 309-337-2118 WC CHICAGO PO BOX 410307 CHICAGO 60641-0307 JANUARY 1986 PAT 708-280-6053 NE - CRAWFORD COUNTY PO BOX 731 ROBINSON 62454-0731 JANUARY 1987 MARK 618-552-6096 SE - DUKANE PO BOX 188 W CHICAGO 60186-0188 JANUARY 1987 JUDY 630-669-2588 NE - EASTERN ILLINOIS PO BOX 6132 CHAMPAIGN 61826-6132 DECEMBER 1986 TERRY 217-621-9933 EC 18 EMBARRAS VALLEY PO BOX 412 TUSCOLA 61953 FEBRUARY 2000 SHARILYN 217-480-5212 EC - FLATLANDERS 517 N GRAHAM SULLIVAN 61951 JULY 1994 MISTY 217-620-3207 EC - FRANKLIN COUNTY PO BOX 478 W FRANKFORT 62896 AUGUST 1992 JOE 618-663-7841 SE - FREEBIRD CHAPTER PO BOX 278 MANITO 61546-0278 NOVEMBER 1993 JIM 309-840-1616 WC - FREEDOM BY CHOICE PO BOX 96 BOODY 62514-0096 JUNE 1999 JIM 217-412-4801 EC - FREEDOM RIDERS 1525 JEFF RD WALNUT HILL 62893 JANUARY 1987 JIM 618-249-6643 SE -20 FREEDOM VALLEY PO BOX 6563 PEORIA 61601 OCTOBER 2001 BRUCE 309-678-0554 WC FREEPORT PO BOX 205 FREEPORT 61032-0205 MARCH 1986 SCOTT 815-238-3092 NW 13 GREAT RIVER PO BOX 3855 QUINCY 62301 JULY 1987 TOM 217-430-4424 WC HEART OF ILLINOIS 2831 DEERFIELD RD CLINTON 61727 JUNE 1986 RICK 309-275-0709 EC 18 HEARTLAND PO BOX 202 PONTIAC 61764-0202 FEBRUARY 1987 LISA 815-674-1321 EC

HERITAGE TRAIL PO BOX 417 MARSHALL 62441-0417 OCTOBER 1992 JIM 217-251-6295 SE - HUBBARD TRAIL PO BOX 41 WATSEKA 60970-0041 APRIL 1993 HARRY 815-432-2800 EC - IRON RIDERS 607 W HAMILTON RD BLOOMINGTON 61704 MAY 1991 BRUCE 309-531-0030 EC KASKASKIA VALLEY 215 E NOLEMAN CENTRAILIA 62801 APRIL 2006 TROY 618-292-3005 SW KISHWAUKEE VALLEY PO BOX 2783 LOVES PARK 61132 AUGUST 1989 WAYNE 815-721-6187 NW LAMOINE VALLEY PO BOX 512 DALLAS CITY 62330-0507 JUNE 1988 KEVIN 217-852-3377 WC 19 LIBERTY PO BOX 1502 MATTOON 61938 FEBRUARY 1987 DENNIS 217-460-2160 EC 19 LINCOLN LAND PO BOX 5774 SPRINGFIELD 62705-5774 OCTOBER 1986 GEORGE 217-306-1944 WC - MID-STATE PO BOX 531 TAYLORVILLE 62568-0531 MARCH 1993 TONY 217-891-1779 EC NORTHERN ILLINOIS PO BOX 496 LAKE VILLA 60046-0496 OCTOBER 1986 RICH 847-533-8349 NE 22 OLD RIVER PO BOX 182 SHELBYVILLE 62565-0182 FEBRUARY 1987 LARRY 217-774-5883 EC 17 OPEN ROADS PO BOX 428 SANDWICH 60548-0428 JANUARY 1992 CLIFF 630-552-3828 NW 14 PATHFINDERS PO BOX 92 MT STERLING 62353 FEBRUARY 2008 WAYNE 217-491-7554 WC PEO-TAZ PO BOX 5936 PEORIA 61601-5936 OCTOBER 1986 MARK 309-357-1255 WC - PIASA-GATEWAY PO BOX 363 E ALTON 62024-0363 OCTOBER 1986 GENE 618-593-4363 SW 20 PRAIRIELAND 1901 RAILROAD AVE DECATUR 62526 APRIL 1987 TODD 217-358-9631 EC - RICHLAND COUNTY PO BOX 121 OLNEY 62450-0121 APRIL 2012 RUSS 618-837-0692 SE - SALT CREEK 711 N. MADISON LINCOLN 62656-0772 JANUARY 1993 DARIN 217-871-0677 EC 17 SHAWNEE HILLS 339 BASSETT RD ELIZABETHTOWN 62931 APRIL 1993 STEVE 573-587-2375 SE - SHOAL CREEK 2711 LAKE WOOD DR VANDALIA 62471 APRIL 1987 CHRISTY 618-292-5505 SW SOUTH SUBURBAN PO BOX 246 TINLEY PARK 60477-0142 OCTOBER 1986 DENNIS 708-655-3385 NE SOUTHERN DuPAGE PO BOX 3521 LISLE 60532-3521 DECEMBER 1997 Roger 630-673-0223 NE 15 SOUTHERN FREEDOM 13289 CASEY RD MARION 62959 DECEMBER 1986 SCOTT 618-694-0848 SE 21 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 84 W NORTH ST NEW MINDEN 62263 NOVEMBER 1987 MICK 618-478-2243 SE SPOON RIVER RIDERS PO BOX 222 WYOMING 61491 APRIL 2012 CHAD 309-238-1333 WC - ST CLAIR COUNTY PO BOX 235 FREEBURG 62243-0235 MAY 1991 ED 618-570-8432 SW 20 STARVED ROCK 239 E CHURCH ST UTICA 61373 OCTOBER 1997 BRIAN 815-488-6669 NW 18 STATE LINE RIDERS 205 N PARK ST MILFORD 60953 DECEMBER 2002 MARK 815-954-4206 EC 17 TEN MILE CREEK 403 W BENJAMIN KENNEY 61749 APRIL 2017 TRACY 217-871-8494 EC 17 THUNDER ROCK 6121 N KNOLL RD MONROE CENTER 61052 FEBRUARY 2000 BOB 815-978-9210 NW - TRI-COUNTY PO BOX 1513 JACKSONVILLE 62651-1513 AUGUST 2004 CHRIS 217-320-5557 WC - TWIN RIVERS 22302 1850 EAST ST PRINCETON 61356-9371 APRIL 1987 KEVIN 815-875-1386 NW - UNION JACK 163 KATHLEEN RD DuQUOIN 62832 NOVEMBER 1994 BRUCE 618-528-5513 SE - WILL COUNTY PO BOX 928 PLAINFIELD 60544-0928 APRIL 2003 JOHN 815-342-6928 NE 15 WINDY CITY 8720 S ESSEX CHICAGO 60617 APRIL 2011 MARSHA 778-877-5751 NE -

2015 Harley Street Glide * HD Luggage rack FLHX Radioactive Green * HD air pump For Sale 2011 Harley Davidson Trike FIHTCUTG 1690 CCM, Approximately 8,500 miles. The bike is in perfect shape. Garage stored all season. Including, weather cover, trickle Extras Rubber still good. All service charger, air pressure hand pump 8809 miles call 815-275-3302 * HD Extended Service Plan and recall work done at dealer. coverage until 12/27/2019 The color is beautiful. You will (transferable!) receive many compliments. * Stage 1 Screaming Eagle air People will think paint is 2000 Harley Davidson FLHTC Black 65,000 miles New :cam ten- Black harness boots 101/2 M $25.00 cleaner aftermarket. For Sale due to sioner Meltzer front + rear tires ,battery, fork seals, coil over rear * Reinhart True Dual exhaust Selling for $17,000.00.Call medical condition Black leather bib overalls excellent condi- shocks Nice Rider $6500obo. Text or call Duane (815)566- * Screaming Eagle Pro Tuner with questions and to purchase tion 36x34 $40.00 5486 * HD Four-way quick detach 217 519 5120. You will not get Robert Mellen bracket a test ride unless you show up Black leather shirt large $30.00 * HD Passenger back rest on a similar sized bike. Peru, Il. 815-223-2769 or [email protected] Black leather vest new has H-D tag attached large $30.00 HD rain suit xl never worn $100.00 Gloves black gauntlet med $20.00 Black leather jeans 34x29 $35.00 2017 FLTRU Road Glide Ultra with 16,000 miles. Two- H-D heated gloves medium $40.00 Tone, Billet Silver/Vivid Black. Quick Detachable Tour-Pak. Black leather chaps waist adj inseam 32 Excellent Condition. Call or text 217 971 4200 $20. 9 T-Shirts black red or orange$3.00 L or M $3.00 each Black leather pants zipper on legs can wear over other pants. 34x34 $50.00