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MARCH 2018 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 4 NORTHWEST REGION 35. OLD RIVER 2/1987 1. FREEPORT 3/1986 36. PRAIRIELAND 4/1987 2. TWIN RIVERS 4/1987 37. IRON RIDERS 5/1991 3. BLACKHAWK 7/1987 38. MOVED TO SOUTHEAST REGION 4. KISHWAUKEE VALLEY 8/1989 39. SALT CREEK 1/1993 5. OPEN ROADS 1/1992 40. MID-STATE 3/1993 6. STARVED ROCK 10/1997 41. HUBBARD TRAIL 4/1993 7. THUNDER ROCK 2/2000 42. FLATLANDERS 7/1994 8. BIG RIVER 6/2007 43. TEN MILE CREEK 5/2017

NORTHEAST REGION 44. FREEDOM BY CHOICE 6/1999 9. 1/1986 45. EMBARRAS VALLEY 2/2000 46. STATE LINE RIDERS 12/2002 10. NORTHERN ILLINOIS 10/1986 11. SOUTH SUBURBAN 10/1986 12. DUKANE 1/1987 SOUTHWEST REGION 14. SOUTHERN DUPAGE 12/1997 47. PIASA-GATEWAY 10/1986 15. RIVER VALLEY 2/1998 48. SHOAL CREEK 4/1987 16. WILL COUNTY 4/2003 17. WINDY CITY 4/2011 49. APPLE CREEK 3/1990 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 21. GREAT RIVER 7/1987 SOUTHEAST REGION 22. LAMOINE VALLEY 6/1988 55. SOUTHERN FREEDOM 12/1986 24. FREEBIRD 11/1993 57. FREEDOM RIDERS 1/1987 25. FREEDOM VALLEY 10/2001 58.CRAWFORD COUNTY 5/1987 26. TRI COUNTY 8/2004 60. 11/1987 28. PATHFINDERS 2/2008 61. FRANKLIN COUNTY 8/1992 30. SPOON RIVER RIDERS (06/12) 62. SHAWNEE HILLS 4/1993 63. UNION JACK 11/1994 65. RICHLAND COUNTY 06/12 EAST CENTRAL REGION 38. HERITAGE TRAIL 10/1992 31. HEART OF ILLINOIS 6/1986 32. EASTERN ILLINOIS 11/1986 33. HEARTLAND 2/1987 34. LIBERTY 2/1987

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sider the chicken and the pig when you look with ourselves. will, however, give us a greater capacity to at a plate of bacon and eggs. The chicken was deal with situations as they arise, and allow us involved, but the pig was committed. Commitment comes from our willingness to to resolve them in a more timely and produc- support each other in our quest to be the best tive way. Brothers and Sisters, To create commitment, we need to have some we can be, both as individuals and as a collec- skin in the game, and the goal must have tive. Perhaps the most effective way to meas- So, are you committed or just involved? If we want to be successful some real importance for us. If we’re merely ure commitment is to look at the way we be- then we need people to be com- involved in something then we don’t have to have. I can tell you I’m committed, however, Ride Safe – Ride Smart – Ride Free – mitted rather than just involved. Involvement give it our all. If it fails, it’s not the end of the the way I act, or behave, is where the real Ride Often, is nice, but it doesn’t have the same accounta- world. However, if we’re committed, that’s a proof lies. We can trust behavior because it’s bility for success as commitment does. There different matter. It really is do or die, and real, and we can see it. Commitment doesn’t J. Ryan Hubbard is a difference between involvement and com- we’ve got a lot more at stake. It’s very im- mean we will encounter fewer issues, or find mitment. To understand the difference, con- portant to know the difference, and be honest ourselves free from pressure in the future. It

same. It takes so many people to put on the we’re in. I’ve made that commitment and I Also primary elections are coming, please State Seminar each year and I will be asking need help from others who want ABATE of see what you can do for ABATE endorsed for additional help this coming year. From ILLINOIS to be successful. Let’s start by candidates, making signs and putting up sponsorships to help with set up, we can showing the other state SMRO’s how to put signs, attending fundraisers for your candi- I’d like to start by thanking everyone who make the seminar more successful if we all on a State Seminar that is not only self sup- dates etc. They can always use our help. worked so hard to help put on the State Sem- work to make it so. I thought that Ryan made porting, but can raise some money for our inar this last year. So many different mem- an interesting point at the opening ceremony Pac’s. We should have a date for the 2019 Jeff bers and their spouses help each year that I by saying it’s time we all make a commit- Seminar by this reading, so planning is under would miss someone if I tried to name every- ment to help dig ourselves out of the hole way. one, but I want to thank all of you just the

and other legal issues.� A.B.A.T.E. of townships to the Governor. Our mission is to we are not that kind of 501c4. Illinois, Inc and it�s subordinate organiza- promote Motorcyclists Rights.� We are a tions (the chapters) are loaded with enthusi- Always a Pleasure, 501c4 � Educational Org. astic unpaid volunteers who We are not a front to raise funds for non- �educate�.� We educate kids in the motorcycle organizations.� We are not a Paul Truax The IRS has several non-profit catego- classroom, adults who read awareness charity or a fraternal organization.� We ries.� We are a 501c4. Strict rules apply to bumper stickers, we� and politicians from are an educational 501c4 officer�s �pay, organizational structure org.� Contributions are not tax deductible,

been to one to come next year and see what chapter meetings. If not listed please send keep doing my best. you can learn, I promise you will have a me a list for the year. Thank you Wow great time, meet great people, and eat great what a great seminar this year. This was only So far in my new position I have made a few food. Just ask anyone that has been. Janet my 3rd one but I learn new things every mistakes but the people I deal with to fix time. I challenge each person who has never Please check page 23 calendar for your them are very patient and kind. Sorry I will

every now and then. Looking over the layout rest of the chapters packets will be passed out Mark Werries for the swap meet we are almost full on ven- at the February bod meeting then mailed out dors, I hope to meet new people and hope after that. These tickets are the same as last 217-638-4247 abate has a good attendance for this fundrais- year give them away in anyway your chapter Good evening fellow abate brothers and sis- er. The next event on the schedule for abate is sees fit. Plus as most of you know by now [email protected] ter. As I sit here and wish the groundhog legislative Day which always a great time. At national recording artist COLT FORD is are hadn't predicted more winter weather, because the state seminar each chapter in attendance big band for Saturday night. I would like to ride everyday i can instead of received the free tickets to the state party, the

going on in Illinois. You can sign up -5100, and telling them you are part We have also learned of an insurance Off Road Funds - We are working on LEGISLATIVE at https://mailchi.mp/4995ff3f9667/ of ABATE Legislative Day. We company that demanded 4 months of getting a hearing for SB2233 and the abate-of-il-legislative-alert-sign- have blocks of rooms set aside at a phone records from an ABATE issue of the state withholding our REPORT up or http://eepurl.com/dhnB4L - reduced rate for both Tuesday and member before paying out on a gar- grant money. There isn't likel to be they should also be available on our Wednesday nights, so reserve quick- age fire that totaled their motorcy- any movement on this bill until website and Facebook page. ly to take advantage of that discount. cles. The company wanted proof that April / May. Well, here we are already in March. the member was not involved with That means we're almost ready to Attend your Chapter meetings if ALSO - If you are the legislative any motorcycle clubs before paying Bills Pending in the Statehouse: have our machines out on the road possible. Talk to your officers ad ask contact for your Chapter, please out the claim. for the season, but it also means it's questions to stay informed. If you email me your cell phone #, email ABATE of Illinois Supports Senate time to do another important rite of have questions, you can also call me address, and Chapter name Driverless Cars - A Tesla Autono- Bill 2233 (SB2233) - This bill would spring in Illinois, VOTE! The Prima- directly or email. to [email protected]. I mous Vehicle slammed into the back release funds already approved and ry Elections are on March 20th & plan on working more closely with of a stopped firetruck in Culver City, promised to businesses developing several legislators who are friends of 2) Volunteer! - Your Chapter Legis- Chapter level contacts to advance CA at 65 mph on the interstate. This private Off Road trails in Illinois. ours have primary opponents. Prima- lative person is going to need help ABATE issues in the State. Thank is the same company whose vehicle This would increase tourism in Rural ries in Illinois have low turnout, so with campaigns. Attend a fundraiser. you to those that have done this so ran over a Phoenix Motorcycle Of- Illinois areas and expose more peo- our votes in these elections could It's free food, free drinks, and all you far. ficer at a stop light when it didn't see ple to riding sports. mean the difference between having have to do is talk motorcycles and him. our friends still in office, or having smile for a picture. Pretty easy, E15 - I met with some groups about ABATE of Illinois Opposes House people who may not hold our same right? E15 & will have presented my plan We also learned this week from the Bill 2747 (HB2747) - This bill would beliefs take their place. for E15 at the February BOD meet- Senate Motorcycle Caucus, that Au- allow Driverless cars (autonomous Campaigns are also looking for help ing. Unfortunately, this article was tonomous Vehicles fail to detect vehicles) to operate on Illinois roads The election guide is printed again in getting signs out. Chances are if you written before then, so please check motorcycles in front of them over creating a field test that could put this month's issue. Take the time to have a bike, you have a truck or can with your BOD rep & subscribe to 40% of the time! Motorcyclists' lives in danger. There read it and study where your candi- borrow one on short notice. Spend a Legislative alerts for the latest. have been significant safety issues dates are at. Then take the time to day putting signs out for candidates. I was able to talk with Senator Tam- with AVs in other states including educate your friends and family If you have a real good sign location, I did learn that the gas station owners my Duckworth this week about the AVs unable to recognize motorcy- about which candidates support your offer it up to the candidate. are working on a new type of pump issue. Sen Duckworth prides herself cles. Our lives should not be used to right to ride. Please make sure you're that might eliminate our concerns on on working well with Sen Joni Ernst test new technology. registered to vote. If you don't know Also, if there is a campaign or issue blending issues though, so stay tuned of Iowa, who is a founder of the your districts or officials, you can go in your area that you feel we need to for more. Senate Motorcycle Caucus. I'm hop- That's all for now. If you have any to http://www.elections.il.gov/ be more aware of, please email or ing that Senator Ernst will help bring questions, or you want me to come votinginformation/congrepdist.aspx call me as soon as possible about it. Profiling - The City of Harvard has Senator Duckworth over to our side visit your chapter, please call me agreed to re write their anti gang in the fight against Robot Cars. at (217) 816-2646 or and found out who your representa- 3) ATTEND ABATE of Illinois ordinances to address our concerns email [email protected]. tives are. State Legislative Day on Wednesday of profiling. As of yesterday, the ABATE continues to oppose Illinois April 25th, 2018 at the State House police department and mayor were HB2747 until it addresses the safety -- Josh "SKI" Witkowski I've had several people ask me how Inn in Springfield. Take the day off reviewing drafts. and liability concerns of the motor- State Legislative Coordinator to help ABATE in the fight for mo- work, call in sick, call in dead, & cycle community. ABATE of Illinois torcyclist's rights, so here's a quick call in your friends because we are In Johnson City (again!), we have (217) 816-2646 rundown: going to need every person we can learned of a small business owner Poker Runs - There is legislation in www.abate-il.org get there. being targeted due to their member- the works to clarify and strengthen 1) Stay informed! - Our legislative ship in a motorcycle club. I'm gather- the Poker Run Act. 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and Homo Sapiens liked each other better there would have been a different result. than we thought. At a recent ABATE If Smith had called 911 immediately (he event, one group dressed as Neanderthals waited until the next morning as he did for my benefit. Many sported name tags not want to bother the cops on Thanksgiv- that claimed that I was their great, great, ing). And if he was fearful for his life and great, great etc. - fill in the blank - cousin, uncle, grandpa and the like. Fun evening. had retreated to the basement to be safer As I am in denial, I am doing the test (he did not). So lots of if’s. Even if you again under another name truly believing are within your rights, be prepared to be this is a scam. If the test results are the handcuffed and arrested. The police have same, I am keeping to myself. a right to do this until they sort out the Ask Our Lawyer Moral of the story is: if you are at Mardi facts and decide who is good and who is Gras and you want a lawyer during police YOU JUST SHOT A BURGLAR IN bad. Also, only tell them that you shot the by Rod Taylor - ABATE Legal Services questioning make sure you say “comma” YOUR ILLINOIS, INDIANA OR intruder out of fear for your life and that between “lawyer and dawg” or the police OHIO GARAGE - WHAT DO YOU you will provide more information after will keep right on doing what they are not DO NOW? you have talked to your lawyer. Repeat “HOW THE USE OF NON- supposed to do. that you are very upset and in no condi- STANDARD LANGUAGE CAN COST You are working on the family Harley in tion to talk more, but that you will coop- ABATE MEMBER LINDA HEAD YOU YOUR MIRANDA RIGHTS” the garage. You take a break to retrieve a erate later. They should understand that PROMOTES ABATE MEMBER- beer from the fridge and on return to the you need a clear head before you provide SHIPS If you believe in the Constitution and par- garage are confronted with an armed per- details. Repeat - do not give the police ticularly the 6th Amendment, you will be son that just kicked the door open. You Dear Mr. Taylor - My youngest daughter more information until you have talked upset by the following. In a 6-1 decision, shoot him dead center. What do you do and I have attended several A.B.A.T.E. with your lawyer - got it? Remember your a state supreme court refused to hear an now? First, make sure that the burglar State seminars and we have attended sev- 6th Amendment rights. See article above! appeal for a man in jail while he awaits does not have more friends waiting near- eral of your break-out sessions. We have trial for “sexual misconduct with a juve- by. After you have determined that the enjoyed them. They are both informative nile.” During questioning the guy con- threat to your life is over - call 911. What and entertaining. We also would like to fessed, but he later asked the court to do you say to the 911 operator? Let the HEY ABATE LEGAL, THANKS thank you for the lunch you provide. I throw out that confession because police operator know that you shot a burglar in signed up my other daughter and her son Dear Rodney, I would like to thank both ignored his request for an attorney, one of your home in self defense and that you as members. They are not motorcycle you and Art for all of the work that you the “Miranda” rights guaranteed by the FEARED FOR YOUR LIFE. Remember riders. Since becoming a member. She had to put into my accident case. I'm sure Sixth Amendment. Many of us do not like the call is recorded. Be brief as they will has had several occasions to call and get with all that happened I would not have technicalities, but most of us revere the try to keep you on the phone. Now is not advice from you on different matters. You been able to handle anything. So glad that rights afforded us under the Constitution, the time to be chatty Cathy. Give them have always returned her calls or emails you took care of everything for me. It was and the right to a lawyer is one of them. your address and tell them how badly he quickly and given her advice (whether it very nice to meet you, but not this way. is injured or if he is dead. Let them know was the answer she wanted or not) You Enjoyed hearing about your riding experi- Scott J. Crichton, one of the court’s judg- how upset you are. Place your weapon in have saved her a lot of money and given ences. Ride safe. Sincerely, Melanee es, wrote that police did not have to stop an area away from you and let the 911 her a peace of mind. My youngest daugh- their questioning after the defendant’s operator know so she can advise the po- ter is a membership coordinator for our request because he asked for a “lawyer lice. Then hang up - quit talking. Obvi- dog,” not a lawyer. chapter and often points out that having ously, the police will not know who the Rod Taylor good guy or bad guy is, so never approach According to the judge, this is what the access to you is a great selling point to the police with your weapon when they ABATE Legal Services defendant said to the detectives question- join. Thank you for all you do. Linda arrive, but tell them where you put your ing him: If y’all, this is how I feel, if y’all Head abatelegal.com gun. Tell the cops that the guy broke in, think I did it, I know that I didn’t do it so THIS BIKER LAMENTS HIS LINE- was armed and that you FEARED FOR why don’t you just give me a lawyer dog AGE AT AN ABATE EVENT- NEAN- YOUR LIFE. Got it? REPEAT - YOU cause this is not what’s up. DERTHAL - WHAT THE H—-? FEARED FOR YOUR LIFE. These are All questions from ABATE members are The judge found that request “unclear and the magic words/facts that may eliminate answered confidentially unless otherwise My oldest gave me a gift that I did not ambiguous.” which finding sanctioned the tough times for you with the prosecutor. I authorized and only after the matter is want. A kit that supposedly tests your continued questioning by the police. Alt- remind you of the Smith case in Minneso- concluded, except when authorization for saliva and claims to tell you all about hough unclear, if the other judges agreed ta. In that case, Smith, a disabled older publication anonymously or otherwise is where you ancestors come from. Rumor that the defendant was asking for a lawyer man, had experienced recent burglaries given for pending matters. Remember, had it that the family lineage included the dog, then his appeal was denied not be- and decided to watch for the bad guys. injured ABATE members pay only 28 Irish, Scots, Germans, and some Brits, so cause his words were ambiguous. It was When they broke in Smith was armed and ½% of total recovery, and expenses as what did I have to lose? Nothing, or so it denied because these judges cared little waiting for them in his basement. He approved by client. Elsewhere, you may seemed. After doing the saliva test proce- about preserving the 6th Amendment killed both of them with a final shot to the pay 33 ⅓%, 40% or even 50% of your dures and sending it off to the testers, I rights of the defendant. We all know (and head, even though they were disabled recovery. ABATE members are not waited. And waited - seemingly forever. so do the judges) there is no such thing as with initial gunshot wounds. In other charged for recovery of damage to your Then the day of reckoning came. Tearing a “lawyer dog,” but that’s not what the words, he decided to “finish them off”. In motorcycle, and have access to a 24-hour open the envelope like a presenter at the defendant said. He asked the detective for other words, he became the judge and toll-free telephone number. Call us at 1- Academy Awards, I noticed all the usual a “lawyer, dawg.” Making it clear for the jury. The prosecutor brought charges and (800)-25-RIDER. Questions? Submit suspects were listed. The Irish, Scots, court, the defendant asked for a lawyer, maintained that the old man watched and them to: [email protected] © Brits, Germans and a couple of others. and he called the detective “dawg,” a waited - baited them and executed them - 2018. Then, in bold print, “Neanderthal Variants slang synonym that most of us know is a and was not in fear of his life when he ------4” What the hell does that mean? If name for ‘man, guy, fella, dude,’ instead issued the “coup de grace”. Smith was you believe these testers (I am in denial, of “man” “guy” “dude” etc. convicted and is serving a life sentence. so I don’t) it seems that the Neanderthals Change the facts in the Smith case and

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Ecky’s Tap — 132 E Main St Wyanet IL 815-699-9372 Northwest Region Travco Motorsports —- 3983 N. IL 130 Olney IL 618-395-3235 Southeast Region Ikes Riverfront Tavern—-490 W. 1st St. Dallas City, IL 217-989-1111 West Central Region Route 20 Bar & Grill—- 2051 AYP Rd. Freeport, IL 815-233-0560 Northwest Region Logan’s Bar & Grill—- 1805 S. West Ave. Freeport, IL 815-232-4592 Northwest Region

$200. Thank You Twin Rivers Chapter for your $1000 donation to the Safety Thank you! Thank You for your donations to Video fund. FEDPAC Projects: Starved Rock $200; Freedom Valley $1000; Spoon Thank You Freeport Chapter for your $100 donation to the Memorial Fund in River Riders $500; Twin Rivers $500; Thank you! Salt Creek $100. memory of Alan Wallschlaeger. Thank You Larry (Hawkeye) Lieb for Thank You Southern DuPage Chapter for your $261.00 donation to ABATE. your $250 donation to ABATE in memory of Mark Stefani. Thank You for your donations to Thank You for your donations to PR ABATE general fund: Piasa-Gateway Projects: Starved Rock $200; Shoal Special Thanks to Kat Conner for the $500; Ten Mile Creek $500; Liberty Creek $125; Peo-Taz $750. Memorial Donations in honor of her hus- band, Dave. He will be greatly missed! $500; Freedom Valley $1000; Shaw- nee Hills $1500; Peo-Taz $1000; $1500 to ABATE of Illinois; $500 to Freebird $500; Heart of IL $100; St Thank You for your donations to the ABATEPAC; $250 to Legislative Day Clair County $164; SW Region $236; DC Trip: Bob Myers $250; Shaol and $250 to the DC Trip. Greatly Appre- Salt Creek $150; Shoal Creek $125; Creek $125; Freebird $200. ciated!! Advertise your event or Starved Rock $200; Bob Myers $500. business in the Thank You Open Roads Chapter for your A.B.A.T.E. OF ILLI- Thank You for your donations to $400 donation to Safety & Education. NOIS Safety & Education: Dukane $500; Thank You for your donations to Leg- Paper. Ten Mile Creek $500; Freedom Val- islative Day: Shawnee Hills $1000; See Page 3 for infor- ley $500; Peo-Taz $750; Heart of IL Bob Myers $250; Shoal Creek $125; mation on $100; Spoon River Riders $500; Starved Rock $200; Freebird $200. placing an ad! Starved Rock $200; Heritage trail

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We need to get to work digging ABATE out of our downturn in membership, and you can't start dig- ging without grabbing the shovel. Everyone who Hi folks, ABATEPAC. Next year the signed on it was committing to grab the shovel and bake sale will be for FEDPAC. I would like to thank everyone start digging. that donated baked goods for Another thank you to the folks the bake sale on Friday night at that attended the Newsletter the seminar. I would also like breakout session. I hope you to thank everyone that pur- gained some ideas or at least chased the baked goods. A had your questions answered. I special thanks to my husband enjoyed meeting you all. Brian for his help with the set- up and the sales. With all your Carla Enburg help we raised $250 for

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GREETINGS FROM YOUR NW RE- Simulator break out session? I arranged Chapter. Mild category-1st place Roger at 1:30 p.m. GION COORDINATOR SANDY to have it brought in this year by Ron Larson-Freeport Chapter, 2nd place Ro- MURRELL!! Braaskma who is an ABATE member of sa Hart-Twin Rivers chapter and 3rd Freeport Chapter- March 18 & April 15 Iowa and is also an MRF member. There place Gregg Dorr-Blackhawk chapter. @ Logan’s Bar & Grill, Freeport, IL. . were 3 break out sessions and had 30 Peoples Choice award went to Jen Nie- Meeting starts @ 12:30 p.m. sharp. people attend each session. I hope you dermeier-Thunder Rock chapter. The Seminar has come and gone. We wait all Twin Rivers- April 8- unknown location enjoyed it and got something out of it. money made from this event was donat- year for it to get here and then it’s over at this time ed to State Pac and I gave Neil Toepfer, with in a flash. I do not know the attend- State Pac treasurer $1572.00. Thank you ance count but I feel we had a good at- Open Roads – April 28 @ American to all that brought items for the bake tendance Legion in Plano, IL. Meeting will start sale, silent auction and live auction. Al- @ 6:00 p.m. . so too a HUGE THANK YOU to every- one that helped out in one way or anoth- I held the NW Region meeting on Satur- er to make this event a success. Next day morning in the Topaz room and was year the event will be on Saturday, Feb Chapter Events ( that I am aware of) very please on how many people from 2, 2019. Below is a picture of the win- Once again this year the Freeport Chap- Saturday, March 31 is the Casino Bus the NW Region attended. THANK YOU ners ter, the Kishwaukee Chapter ,Thunder Trip that Mike Koester from the Free- to all that did come. Becky Snider from Rock, and the Open Roads Chapter are port Chapter puts on. Bus in Freeport the Freeport chapter was serving Bloody having their summer poker run books. leaves @ 8:30 a.m. from the old Kmart Mary’s so maybe that is what helped to Contact an officer from each of the parking lot and bus from Rockford get everybody to come. Thank you chapters if you are interested in purchas- leaves @ 7:30 a.m. from the KMart Becky for doing that. Below is a picture ing one of these books. parking lot on Mulford & State. Cost is of those that attended the meeting $13.00 per person and this includes your If your chapter is having an event, Chapter Meetings: One thing I talked about was the upcom- meal at the casino. Contact Mike please email the flier so I can get the ing Convergence Run that the NW Re- Big River Chapter, March 4 & April 1. Koester @ 815-599-8580. information out to the chapters in our gion has. It is being held on Saturday, Meeting is at Kingpins, Fulton IL. Meet- region. My email address is in the state August 25 and ends at the VFW in Dix- ing starts at 12:30 p.m. paper. on, IL by 5:00 p.m. The proceeds from Peace! Thunder Rock, March 4 & April 1. this event is donated to Fed Pac. This Legislative Day was changed and will Meeting is at Theo’s Thirsty Cow, Still- year I am doing it as a poker run and I be April 25, 2018. See ABATE State Sandy Murrell man Valley, IL. Meeting starts at 11:15 am having a traveling trophy. The chap- site for information. ter that has the most members on the a.m. NW Region Coordinator ride will take the trophy home until the The NW Region had their 2018 Chili Starved Rock – March 4 @ Depue VFW 815-291-7956 next year when we have the Conver- Shootout on Saturday, Feb 3 at the VFW in Depue in Depue, IL @ & April 8 @ gence Run again. Yes, the cost will be in Dixon, IL. There were roughly 75 Kangley Inn in Kangley, IL. Meeting [email protected] going up to $10.00 per person. I do not people that attended and we had 11 will start @ 1:00 PM. think this is out of line as I have seen crock pots of mild chili and 4 crock pots many rides advertising on rides that of hot chili. The weather held out until Kishwaukee Valley- . March 11 & April were $15.00 to $20.00 per person. I am roughly 7:30 when it started to snow big 8.Their meetings are at the VFW in also working on having food at the end snow flakes. Congratulations to the fol- Loves Park, IL. Meeting starts at 2:00 but have not finalized it yet. More to lowing winners: Hot category- 1st place p.m. come on that in future write ups. Kurt Huzen-Kishwaukee Chapter 2nd place Diane Paulson-Freeport Chapter Blackhawk Chapter- March 11 & April Did any of you attend the Motorcycle and 3rd place Carla Enburg-Blackhawk 8. Their meeting are @. Meeting starts

Please get out and VOTE! Becky Snyder and 3rd Roger Larson. above to serve our chapter and the state. uled the state bike raffle bike to be in our Thank you to all who brought chili and area for 17 days and could use and would all the fixins. Our pool champion this Other activities that are going is the casi- love for any help that you can give him. year was Dan Paulsen. Special mention to no bus trip to Diamond Joe’s in Dubuque, The time frame that he has scheduled is The days are getting a little closer to the Angie Massey for giving him a run for Iowa on March 31st. The cost is only from June 18th thru July 4th. Contact him warm riding weather. Please get your his money. $13.00 for your bus trip and buffet meal. with any questions 815-238-6262. If you bikes checked out prior to the riding sea- We have such a great time with games on are unable to help in this time frame you son for everyone’s safety. If you’re not Feb. 3rd the Northwest Region 12th An- the bus and as always Ms. Mike’s chips can contact him for tickets to SELL sure what to check there is the t-clock nual Chili Shootout went off without a and jello shots. If you would like to go SELL SELL. Every A.B.A.T.E. member pamphlet that you can get at your chapter hitch as always. A lot of new faces this contact Mike Koester at 815-599-8580 no in the State should buy at least one. meeting or on the web site. If your not year which was great to see. later than March 18th and money must be that mechanically inclined take it to a paid in advance. We also have our all On a personal note, I have made a com- mechanic. Save the date for our chapter Anniversary summer Manniac Books available for mitment to my chapter members for eve- Party on March 24th being held at the $15.00. See Dan or Diane Paulsen or con- ry NEW member they bring in to our The state seminar went well and all had a Moose Lodge in Freeport. Social hour tact them at 815-541-7078. Legislative chapter, I will pay $5.00 of their member- great time. Freeport had about 10 mem- will be from 5:00 – 6:00pm with dinner at Day is set for April 25th. ship fee. bers present. Hope that next year to see 6:00. There will be 50/50, white elephant more be able to attend. Let’s all be think- exchange for those who would like to get Our summer meetings will once again be ing ahead on what our chapter can donate involved, bake sale, silent auction and DJ held at the Pecatonica Wetlands Preserves to the seminar for next year. in the social quarters. Also at this time we outside Pecatonica the 3rd Sunday of the Be Safe, will be honoring our member of the year month for June, Aug. and Sept. Our July We held our Chili Shoot & Broomstick Karen (The Cookie Lady) for 2017. So when you’re at our regular meeting is when we hold our bike games. Pool Tournament on Jan. 24th after our monthly meeting please feel free to nomi- regular monthly meeting. Chili winners nate who you feel has gone over and Mr. Dennis (Clever) Yeager has sched- were 1st place Karen Van Horn, 2nd

for receiving the membership award. bunch of great players and was a lot of Thank you to our supporting businesses Keep up the great work Brandi! The Big fun, this years Congratulations goes out that mean so much to us, River Chapter received it's own award for to the winner Ed Grant. sustaining our memberships. Johnnie's Tap Hello from the Big River Chapter. We Our 50/50 Raffle of $58 winner was Rich called our meeting on Feb. 3rd to order at We had a great turnout for the Annual "Bird" Peterson from Iowa District 21 Kingpins Dance hall and Saloon 11:20 a.m. at Johnnie's Tap in Fulton Tiny Armstrong Chili Cook-off and who in turn donated back $30 to the Big Twisted Spoke Bike Works Illinois. Broomstick Pool Tournament. There River Chapter for a raised total of $88. were 7 delicious chili entries, but unfortu- We are very happy to welcome our 5 Triple Play Sports Bar nately only one can win and Congratula- Our Harley Blanket and membership raf- new members Sara Sikkema, Amber Phil- tions to the winner this year went out to fle winner was none other than our new Denny O's lips, Rodney Hansen, James "Flimsy" our new member Amber Phillips. Time member Ed Grant. Hand and Ed Grant. for everyone to perfect those chili recipes Eastland Motorsports Thank you everyone for another great tun for a chance to win next year. Also a congratulations goes out to our out! Hope to see you all next year ass Iron Horse Social Club Vice President Brandi "Shorty" Rathburn The broomstick pool tournament had a well.

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MARCH 2018 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 11 33rd SENATE 20TH REPRESENTATIVE 2018 VOTER’S GUIDE NANCY ZETTLER NR MERRY MARWIG NR All candidates have been graded on a scale A+ to F; NR means Not Rated; Those graded on survey alone are in 36th SENATE 21ST REPRESENTATIVE lower case letters a to f. (i) means incumbent; Names in GREGG JOHNSON a SILVANA TABARES (i) B+ bold print on contested races are endorsed by ABATE PAC. 38th SENATE 22ND REPRESENTATIVE HEIDI HENRY d MICHAEL J. MADIGAN (i) A ILLINOIS EXECUTIVE DEMOCRATIC 39TH SENATE 23RD REPRESENTATIVE (i) C+ MICHAEL J. ZALEWSKI (i) B GOVERNOR/Lt. GOVERNOR / C 41ST SENATE 24TH REPRESENTATIVE BOB DAIBER/JONATHAN TODD b BRIDGET M. FITZGERALD (i) NR (i) A- TIO HARDIMAN/PATRICIA AVERY NR ROBERT RAFAEL REYES NR CHRIS KENNEDY/RA JOY NR 42ND SENATE JB PRITZKER/ NR (i) A+ 25TH REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT MARSHALL/DENNNIS COLE d WILLIAM CALLOWAY NR 45th SENATE ANA GUAJARDO CARRILLO NR ATTORNEY GENERAL DAVID SIMPSON c ANGELIQUE N. COLLINS f C EBONIE S. DAVIS d SHARON FAIRLEY NR 48TH SENATE ADRIENNE IRMER d AARON GOLDSTEIN NR (i) A GRACE McKIBBEN NR NR ANNE MARIE MILES NR A 56TH SENATE FLYNN RUSH NR B a CURTIS J. TARVER JR. II NR NANCY ROTERING NR NR 57th SENATE 26TH REPRESENTATIVE NR (i) B- SECRETARY OF STATE MICHAEL HASTINGS A ILLINOIS REPRESENTATIVE 27TH REPRESENTATIVE (i) A DEMOCRATIC KENNETH PORTER NR TAWANA J. ROBINSON NR COMPTROLLER 1ST REPRESENTATIVE JUSTIN Q. SLAUGHTER (i) C DEMOCRATIC DANIEL BURKE (i) A SUSANA MENDOZA (i) A NR 28TH REPRESENTATIVE MARY CARVLIN NR TREASURER 2ND REPRESENTATIVE KIMBERLY NICOLE KOSCHITZKY NR MICHAEL FRERICHS (i) A (i) NR (i) A FRANCISCO RODRIGUEZ NR 29TH REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRATIC 3RD REPRESENTATIVE COREAN DAVIS b LUIS ARROYO (i) A THADDEUS JONES (i) A- ND 2 SENATE ADAM WINSTON NR (i) NR 4TH REPRESENTATIVE IRIS J. MILLAN c 30TH REPRESENTATIVE RD 3 SENATE ALYX S. PATTISON NR WILLIAM DAVIS (i) A- (i) B+ DELIA C. RAMIREZ NR DEYON DAVIS NR ANNE SHAW NR TH 5 SENATE 31ST REPRESENTATIVE (i) C 5TH REPRESENTATIVE MARY E. FLOWERS (i) B FELICIA BULOCK NR TH WILLIE PRESTON NR 6 SENATE KENNETH DUNKIN A JOHN CULLERTON (i) C- LAMONT J. ROBINSON JR. NR 32ND REPRESENTATIVE DILARA SAYEED NR ANDRE THAPEDI (i) A- TH 8 SENATE CAROLINE McATEER-FOURNIER NR 6TH REPRESENTATIVE 33RD REPRESENTATIVE ZEHRA QUADRI NR SONYA MARIE HARPER (i) C MARCUS C. EVANS JR. (i) A (i) C- NICOLE VAUGHN NR NR 34TH REPRESENTATIVE DAVID ZULKEY d 7TH REPRESENTATIVE ELGIE R. SIMS JR. (i) B EMANUEL “CHRIS” WELCH (i) A TH 9 SENATE 35TH REPRESENTATIVE C+ 8TH REPRESENTATIVE (i) A LA SHAWN K.FORD (i) B+ th 12 SENATE 36TH REPRESENTATIVE (i) A 9TH REPRESENTATIVE KELLY M. BURKE (i) A ARTHUR TURNER (i) A TH 14 SENATE 37TH REPRESENTATIVE EMIL JONES III (i) B+ 10TH REPRESENTATIVE MATTHEW J.HUNT c ANNETTE BRITTON NR 15TH SENATE MELISSA CONYEARS (i) NR 38TH REPRESENTATIVE TERRY BROWN NR DAVID BONNER NR III (i) B 11TH REPRESENTATIVE CLIFTON GRAHAM JR. NR ANN M.WILLIAMS (i) C CECIL MATTHEWS JR. NR TH 17 SENATE DEBBIE MEYERS-MARTIN NR DONNIE E.TROTTER (i) B+ 12TH REPRESENTATIVE MAX SOLOMON NR (i) C TH 18 SENATE 39TH REPRESENTATIVE BILL CUNNINGHAM (i) A 13TH REPRESENTATIVE C GREGORY HARRIS (i) C TH 20 SENATE 40TH REPRESENTATIVE BART GOLDBERG NR 14TH REPRESENTATIVE JAIME M. ANDRADE JR. (i) A IRIS MARTINEZ (i) A- (i) B ARTHUR NOAH SIEGEL D 41st REPRESENTATIVE ST 21 SENATE VAL MONTGOMERY f NR 15TH REPRESENTATIVE JOHN C. D’AMICO (i) A+ 42ND REPRESENTATIVE RD 23 SENATE KATHLEEN V. CARRIER f THOMAS E. CULLERTON (i) A 16TH REPRESENTATIVE (i) A 43RD REPRESENTATIVE th 24 SENATE (i) A SUZANNE GLOWIAK NR 17TH REPRESENTATIVE CANDANCE CHOW f 44TH REPRESENTATIVE 26th SENATE THERESA R. COOMER NR (i) A TOM GEORGES d PETE DAGHER d ALEXANDRA EIDENBERG NR 45TH REPRESENTATIVE th 27 SENATE JENNIFER GONG-GERSHOWITZ NR CYNTHIA BORBAS NR ANN GILLESPIE f MARY RITA LUECKE NR JOE SONNEFELDT NR 46TH REPRESENTATIVE 18TH REPRESENTATIVE DEBORAH CONROY (i) A- 29TH SENATE (i) C (i) C 47TH REPRESENTATIVE 19TH REPRESENTATIVE JAMES M. CAFFREY f 30TH SENATE JEFFREY LAPORTE NR ANNE SOMMERKAMP NR (i) A- JR. (i) A

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MARCH 2018 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 13 41ST REPRESENTATIVE TODD C. HENRICKS NR (i) A 70TH REPRESENTATIVE RANDY J. KEITH d a 42ND REPRESENTATIVE 102ND REPRESENTATIVE JOHN AUGUSTYNOWICZ c 71ST REPRESENTATIVE (i) A RYAN EDWARD BYRNE a TONY McCOMBIE (i) B f 104TH REPRESENTATIVE BURT MINOR b 72ND REPRESENTATIVE MIKE MARRON NR GLEN EVANS SR. NR 43RD REPRESENTATIVE 105TH REPRESENTATIVE ANDREW R. CUMING NR 73RD REPRESENTATIVE DAVID PAUL BLUMENSHINE NR RICH EVANS NR (i) B DAN BRADY (i) A

44TH REPRESENTATIVE 74TH REPRESENTATIVE 106TH REPRESENTATIVE KATY BAUMER DOLAN NR (i) A THOMAS BENNETT (i) A

45TH REPRESENTATIVE 75TH REPRESENTATIVE 107TH REPRESENTATIVE (i) A (i) B LAURA A. MYERS a 76th REPRESENTATIVE NR 46TH REPRESENTATIVE (i) B GORDON KINZLER NR ROGER OROZCO NR 77TH REPRESENTATIVE ILLINOIS REPRESENTATIVE ANTHONY AIRDO NR REPUBLICAN 47TH REPRESENTATIVE DEANNE MARIE MAZZOCHI NR 79TH REPRESENTATIVE (i) B 108TH REPRESENTATIVE 48TH REPRESENTATIVE CHARLES E.MEIER (i) A PETER BREEN (i) A 80TH REPRESENTATIVE DON MOORE c TOM TOOLIS NR 49TH REPRESENTATIVE 109TH REPRESENTATIVE TONIA JANE KHOURI a 81ST REPRESENTATIVE a NIC ZITO a DAVE OLSEN (i) B (i) A

50TH REPRESENTATIVE 82ND REPRESENTATIVE KEITH WHEELER (i) A (i) A MICHAEL STRAUB NR 110TH REPRESENTATIVE 51ST REPRESENTATIVE TERRY DAVIS NR NICK SAUER (i) A 84TH REPRESENTATIVE CHRIS MILLER a PATTY SMITH NR 52ND REPRESENTATIVE 111TH REPRESENTATIVE DAVID McSWEENEY (i) A 85TH REPRESENTATIVE MIKE BABCOCK a LISA BICKUS NR 53RD REPRESENTATIVE 112TH REPRESENTATIVE EDDIE CORRIGAN NR 86TH REPRESENTATIVE WENDY ERHART NR KATIE MILLER d RICK LAIB NR DWIGHT KAY (i) A

54TH REPRESENTATIVE 87TH REPRESENTATIVE 113TH REPRESENTATIVE TOM MORRISON (i) A (i) A DOUG JAMESON b

55TH REPRESENTATIVE 88TH REPRESENTATIVE 114TH REPRESENTATIVE MARILYN SMOLENSKI b KEITH SOMMER (i) A JASON MADLOCK f

56TH REPRESENTATIVE 89TH REPRESENTATIVE 115TH REPRESENTATIVE JILLIAN BERNAS ROSE NR ANDREW S. CHESNEY a (i) A CHARLOTTE KEGARISE NR STEVEN R. FRICKE b NR

57TH REPRESENTATIVE 90TH REPRESENTATIVE 116TH REPRESENTATIVE MARY BATTINUS NR (i) A NR

58TH REPRESENTATIVE 91ST REPRESENTATIVE 117TH REPRESENTATIVE CINDY MASOVER NR MICHAEL UNES (i) A+ (i) A

59TH REPRESENTATIVE 93RD REPRESENTATIVE 118TH REPRESENTATIVE MARKO SUKOVIC NR JOSHUA L. GRIFFITH b WES SHERROD b KAREN FELDMAN NR NORINE K. HAMMOND (i) A SAMUEL K. STRATEMEYER b NR 61ST REPRESENTATIVE 94TH REPRESENTATIVE (i) A A Special Endorsement: 62ND REPRESENTATIVE 95TH REPRESENTATIVE Menard County Sheriff Mark Oller KEN IDSTEIN c A Peoria County Sheriff Brian Asbell ADAM SOLANO NR Tazewell County Sheriff Jeff Lower 96TH REPRESENTATIVE Will County Board Chuck Maher, 63RD REPRESENTATIVE HERMAN SENOR NR Susan Hart STEVEN REICK (i) B 97TH REPRESENTATIVE 64TH REPRESENTATIVE MARK BATNICK (i) A NR All races are graded, endorsement awarded and preceding 98TH REPRESENTATIVE pages paid for 65TH REPRESENTATIVE ALYSSIA BENFORD NR by ABATE PAC. A copy of our report, filed with the State b+ Board of Election 99TH REPRESENTATIVE is (or will be) available on the Board’s website TH (www.elections.il.gov) or for purchase from the State Board of 66 REPRESENTATIVE MIKE MURPHY a Election, ALLEN SKILLCORN (i) A STEVEN WESTERFIELD b Springfield, Illinois.

68th REPRESENTATIVE 100TH REPRESENTATIVE (i) A CHRISTOPHER DAVIDSMEYER (i) A JONAS PETTY b 69TH REPRESENTATIVE ( (i) A 101STREPRESENTATIVE a

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2018 VOTER’S GUIDE 7th District 14th District All candidates have been graded on a scale A+ to F; NR (D) Davis, Danny K. (i) C (D) Brolley, Matt NR means Not Rated; Those graded on survey alone are in (D) Clark, Anthony NR (D) Hosta, John J. NR lower case letters a to f. (i) means incumbant; Names in (D) Salim, Ahmed NR (D) Roldan-Johnson, Daniel NR bold print on contested races are endorsed by ABATE (D) Swanson, Victor c FEDPAC. (R) Cameron, Craig NR (D) Underwood, Lauren d (R) Leef, Jeffrey A. NR (D) Walz, Jim NR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS (D) Weber, George NR 1st District 8th District (D) Rush, Bobby L. (i) C (D) Krishnamoorthi, Raja NR (R) Hultgren, Randy M. (i) A+

(R) Tillman, II, Jimmy Lee NR (R) Diganvker, Jitendra “JD” NR 15th District (R) Jhingan, Vandana NR (D) Gaither, Kein NR 2nd District (D) Spoerer, Carol NR (D) Lewis, Marcus NR 9th District (D) Kelly, Robin (i) F (D) Schakowsky, Janice D. (i) C- (R) Shimkus, John M. (i) A

(R) Harmon, Patrick NR (R) Elleson, John D. b 16th District (R) Merkle, David NR (R) Thomas Jr, Darryl Obsterga NR (D) Briel, Amy Murri NR (R) Morrow, John F. NR (R) Rice, Maxwell (“Max”) NR (D) Dady, Sara NR (R) Sangari, Sargis NR (D) Mohammad, Neil NR 3rd District (D) Lipinski, Daniel William (i) B- 10th District (R) Haskell, Jason d (D) Newman, Marie NR (D) Schneider, Brad (i) C (R) Kinzinger, Adam A (R) Marter, James Thomas (“Jim”) a (R) Jones, Arthur J. NR (R) Bennett, Douglas R. “Doug” NR (R) Shah M.D. J.D., Sapan NR 17th District 4th District (R) Wynes, Jeremy NR (D) Bustos, Cheri D (D) Flores, Sol A NR (D) Garcia, Jesus (Chuy) NR 11th District (R) Fawell, Bill NR (D) Gonzalez, Richard NR (D) Foster, Bill (i) B- (R) Kleine, Mark A. a (D) Lopez, Raymond NR (D) Moreno, Proco (Joe) NR (R) Stella, Dominick NR 18th District (R) Vlakancic, Constant G. NR (D) Deters, Brian NR (R) Lorch, Mark Wayne NR (D) Rodriguez, Junius NR (R) Melichar, Ann NR (D) Miller, Darrel NR (R) Sanchez, Ruben D NR 12th District (D) Auxier, Randy NR (R) LaHood, Darin (i) A+ 5th District (D) Bequette, David Allan NR (R) Rients, Donald Ray NR (D) Quigley, Mike (i) C- (D) Kelly, Brendan NR (D) Mustafa, Sameena NR (D) Koen, Charles NR Paid for by ABATE of Illinois FEDPAC (D) Schwartzberg, Steve NR 311 E. Main Street, Suite 418 (D) Wolf, Benjamin Thomas NR (R) Bost, Michael (i) A+ Galesburg, IL 61401 (R) Nelson, Preston d (R) Hanson, Tom NR 13th District 6th District (D) Ebel, Jonathan Hans “Jon” NR (D) Casten, Sean NR (D) Gill, David Michael a (D) Cheney, Carole NR (D) Jones, Erik C NR (D) Howland, Amanda NR (D) Londrigan, Betsy Dirksen NR (D) Huffman, Ryan NR (D) Sides, Angel NR (D) Mazeski, Kelly NR (D) Wilkins, Becky Anderson NR (R) Davis, Rodney (i) A+ (D) Zordani, Jennifer NR

(R) Roskam, Peter J. (i) A

ABATE of Illinois Newspapers before going out to vote in the briefing put on by the Senate Motorcycle Cau- Legislative Update Primary on March 20th - SKI If you want to book a room, call the State cus, the subject of automated vehicles or self- February 12, 2018 House Inn at (217) 528-5100 & mention driving cars was examined through a different you're with ABATE of Illinois Legislative lens; the viewpoint of a motorcyclist. In this issue: Voting Information & helpful Day for a discounted rate Tuesday & Wednes- tools, Washington DC Trip & Legislative Day Join the 2018 A.B.A.T.E. of IL Washington day that week. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Joni Ernst information, MRF update on Autonomous DC Legislative Outreach Team (R-IA) opened the briefing as the Chairs of the Vehicles We are seeking candidates from A.B.A.T.E of HOW DO I APPLY TO GO ON THE Caucus. Both avid riders, they discussed the Illinois to join us for the 2018 A.B.A.T.E. of WASHINGTON DC TRIP? need to be inclusive of all roadway users when Logo by Birch Graphics - Salem, IL IL Washington, DC lobbying trip occurring Download the application form and follow the advancing legislation and regulations related during the week of May 13-20, 2018 additional instructions at the bottom on return- to the emerging technology. Both agreed that "Elections belong to the people." - A. Lincoln ing your completed form. Deadline for sub- the Senate Bill - the AV START Act - and As a member of the Legislative Outreach mission is Friday, March 2nd which Peters helped to author, would achieve One of the most powerful forces in democracy Team, you will meet with our Congressional this. Specifically, they addressed a section of is an informed and engaged voter. A voter representatives on issues important to our WHO SHOULD APPLY? the legislation that required automakers and who is willing to work and advocate for the organization and its members. We are looking A.B.A.T.E of Illinois is seeking a diverse technology developers to include motorcycle things they believe in is very capable of for individuals who have a strong belief in our group of members who: recognition, identification and responsiveness swinging a close election. I've seen this hap- mission, understands our legislatives issues, ● Demonstrate a strong interest in lobbying in a required safety report that would be re- pen several times here in Illinois. You're al- and have experience communicating with for motorcycle rights viewed by the National Highway Traffic Safe- ready doing the work to be an informed voter politicians. ● Possess excellent leadership and teamwork ty Administration.... by reading these updates and following links skills to learn more. A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois covers expenses related ● Possess excellent communication skills and for airfare and lodging but not including inci- are comfortable with speaking with someone Now I encourage you to be an engaged voter. dentals. If the State budget allows, volunteers you may are may not know Throughout the legislative season, you may are also given a small allowance for meals and ● Physically walk for up to 5 miles or more

see alerts asking you to call your representa- ground transportation. We encourage the per day tives, to fill out witness slips, and to attend member’s Chapter and Chapters within the ● Are actively involved at their Chapter level NEW THIS YEAR!- We'll be taking a events such as our Legislative Day on April District to consider sending additional funds - attends meetings and events group photo in the rotunda at 12:30pm. 25th, or consider going out to Washington DC for their representatives to help offset some of ● Current on membership dues We're going to pack the dome with leather in May. the costs. ● Will commit to being available for the full and chrome.

dates of the trip & travel Then we're sending that picture our nation- Future updates will have more instructional wide and show how ABATE of Illinois does information on engaging your elected offi- WHO DECIDES WHO WILL BE LEGISLATIVE DAY IS WEDNESDAY things. cials, but for now here are a few helpful links: ATTENDING? APRIL 25TH! Josh Witkowski, Legislative Coordinator, will Plan on being in Springfield that day to rally Registration starts early at 8am, and we'll Illinois Electoral Maps - see how the districts select the legislative outreach team members. for motorcyclist's rights. still have our reception with food, drinks for both the State House and Congress are laid Selections should be made no later and out across Illinois. than Monday, March 12th. Attendees will be NEW THIS YEAR!- We'll be taking a group live music in the evening. notified as soon as possible. photo in the rotunda at 12:30pm. We're going Find Your District - an easy tool where you to pack the dome with leather and chrome. If you want to book a room, call the State enter your address to find who your reps are. ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? - Read the Then we're sending that picture our nation- House Inn at (217) 528-5100 & mention Trip FAQ you're with ABATE of Illinois Legislative Illinois General Assembly - here you'll find wide and show how ABATE of Illinois does things. Day for a discounted rate Tuesday & bills pending at the state house, current Illinois Lawmakers & Staff Gather to Discuss Self- Wednesday that week. Law, and how to contact legislators. Driving Cars & Motorcyclists’ Concerns Registration starts early at 8am, and we'll still (from the MRF) I also encourage you to read the voters guide have our reception with food, drinks and published in the February & March State live music in the evening. WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, at a

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Hurry up spring! and the “32nd Annual Food and Toy stop by our January and February chap- sharing more on the State Seminar in We have several Run” October 14th. ter meetings. Amanda Gotte has had our chapter newsletter. great events planned for this coming her hands full the past few weeks with year and some still in the planning stag- DuKane is welcoming new board mem- elections and preparing for Legislative Also, check out our new website es. We are trying something new to bers, saying thank you to those not re- Day. DuKane members wishing to www.dukaneabateil.org. Let us know raise fund for the DuKane Downed turning and grateful to those returning. attend Legislative Days (April 25th) what you think about the new website Rider Fund. On Friday, March 30th at New members to our boards our Chris please come to our next chapter meet- and re-launch of the chapter newsletter. 9 p.m. we are hosting the ABC. Join us Hansen (Activities), Michael G. ing, March 20th at 7:30pm (123 Main

for the A.B.A.T.E. Bowling Classic at D’Aversa aka MGD (Website), Mi- Street, West Chicago) to get more de- chael Nicholson (Newsletter Editor ) Brunswick Zone 558 E. North Ave, tails or call me at 630-251-4565. Until next time, Glendale Heights. For $15 you receive and I, Joe Barnes (Vice President). 2 games of bowling and shoe rental. There are a few board positions not Several board members attended the Joe Barnes For $10 more you can participate in a 9 filled yet, so if any of our current mem- State Seminar in January and brought pin no tap tournament. Mark your bers would like to fill a position please back some useful information on the Vice President calendars for “Motorcycle Awareness” contact Judy Kaenel (630-669-2588). PAC’s, Safety and Education, tips and DuKane (chapter) May 5th, “Kneeze in the Breeze” June tricks for contacting and working with We had several speakers (candidates) 10th , “Bikini Bike Wash” July 28th, our legislature, and profiling. We’ll be

line up. Voting for your favorites begins have the date set for this year on August back ground? I leave you all with these at 7:30pm. 4 easy categories Best Paint; 18th and is supported by Phantom and thoughts as the dollar numbers don’t Hello South Suburban Abate; This be- Best Softail; Best Foreign Ride and Best Chi Town Harley Dealers. We will also add up and all of our grandchildren will ing the March newsletter the Spring Overall! The Best Overall can be any have June, July and August ‘ 3rd Friday be paying this off well into their fu- riding season will be here soon! I am one of the other categories’ OR NOT! Traveling Meetings’ Ride in Nights. tures. trying to be patient but this SNOW has got to GO!! Our Abate riding season The Best Overall will win a free 1 year 2018 will be a pivotal year for So please tell your riding part- starts officially on Saturday April membership in South Suburban Abate! all of us as voters and riders. The elec- ners and friends to come on out, enjoy 14th9am. @ Chi town Harley Davidson The other champions for this Ride in tions are closing in and government the friendship of like minded motor en- in Orland Park, Il. This will be for the Bike Show will receive a trophy. This is deficits and regulations can run ram- thusiasts, show off their rides and have a “Bunny Hop” a ride around our country all done by popularity. So bring your pant! We must pay attention and get few laughs with us. side looking for ‘eggs’ at different es- bike and all your friends. It is a great others to join us. Politics are always tablishments that support Abate and the place to ride to which will be at the about the numbers…the voters and the March and April will be 3rd Thursdays riding public. There is NO COST to VFW Post # 1493 in Frankfort, Il. On ‘sit at home people’ have always been board meeting @ 7pm followed by our participate, just your smile and good Pfeiffer Road just north of Laraway Rd. added up!!! When politicians see a low membership meeting @7:30 Glenmak- time attitude. Bring friends! I was able turnout even at the Primaries certain er’s American Legion Post # 1160 to join in last year and had a very good There will never be any cost for this just ‘think tanks’ of lobbyists start crunch- 10705 S. Ridgeland, Chicago Ridge, IL. time. We end at the “Fire Pit” in Peo- Ride in and Smile!! Our meeting will ing numbers to see how far they can start at 8pm. and the votes will be count- tone, I know that. Other stops are on the take their agendas’ whether in state or way there. ed then and announced at 9pm. federal circles. Since this POTUS has started the lobbyists have seemingly Be Aware, Stay Informed…South Sub- This VFW is also the sight of `We are also working on our fallen off the radar of the news organi- urban Vice: Leo O’Connor our “Rights of Summer Bash” Last year ‘Traveling’ membership “Bike Night” zations. Is this due to the weekly crazies we had a great turnout with field events, meetings. May 18th is the 3rd Friday showing up every week since? Or the bike show, vendors and 3 Bands. We night starting @ 6pm. for sign in and ‘Think Tanks’ running algorithms in the

Hello Will County- games start at Noon. Jan-18 CHUCK OLSZEWSKI Noon, $10 Entry Fee per 40404: Follow Members, $10.00 per person to play person ($5 pizza only) at @willcoabate the games and $5.00 per DIANA ALBERICO BRIAN D PARRINO Zelmo’s Full Moon Sa- person if only to eat pizza. loon. (See flyer) You'll receive a few text THOMAS ALBERICO JOHN POLICANDRI- Come on out and have messages welcoming you OTES to Twitter and the last text some fun. Maybe you can JENNIFER A ERICK- win in Darts, Bags or even sent by the chapter. As I sit down to write this SON KATHY VESCOVI Mar. 28th: Chapter Pool, you won’t know if month’s article, we have meeting at Knights of Co- Next, text the following to you don’t show up and CHRIS GIARDINI PETE VESCOVI received about 10 inches lumbus in Joliet. Bod at 40404: set discovery off of snow so far. Love win- participate. JIM MROZ CHARLES WETHER- 7:00pm, membership ter in Illinois. Can’t wait By now everyone should INGTON meeting at 7:30pm. for spring to arrive so that know that our new loca- LISA MROZ we can go and ride! Apr. 22nd Sunday: This will prevent you from tion is the Knights of Co- ANTOINETTE WILSON LISA PETERSON Chapter meeting at getting texts from lumbus, 100 S. Infantry At our January meeting, MARK WILSON Knights of Columbus in strangers through Twitter. Drive in Joliet. The meet- Mike presented state Rep- Feb-18 Joliet. BOD at 11:00am, ing time remains 7:30 PM, You have not signed up resentative Natalie Manley JASON WOOD membership meeting at with the board meetings at J RANDALL ALLBERT for Twitter; only the re- a letter of endorsement 12:00pm. from State PAC (See pic- 6:30 PM the same nights. Mar-18 minders from the chapter. CARMAN BROWN ture). Also present were Check the Save these Apr. 25th: Legislative If you already use Twitter, dates section for our meet- BILL BAXTER follow us using Twitter on Larry Walsh, Jr., Jennifer OSCAR CASEY Day more details to be ing dates and times, as your PC or phone, then set Bertino-Tarran and Lauren TAMELA BAXTER forthcoming. Staley-Ferry. (See picture) there are some meetings STEVE CLOAD up mobile alerts in Twit- on Sundays, but at differ- JODY BURWELL Check our website and ter. See John at a meeting On February 3, Will ent places. TARA CLOAD Facebook page for meet- if you have any questions County had their annual JoANNE NUDELMAN ing dates. or have any trouble sign- Cabin Fever Party, which Current chapter member- MICHAEL COLLINS ing up. was held at Stone City ship stands at 212. JERRY TAYLOR **Do you forget when BRADLEY VFW. Entertainment was chapter meetings are held? Pat Wendholt Here are the Most Wanted ENGLEHART If anyone is interested in by Stereo Types. Every- Do you use text messaging for 2017 and 2018: going to our schools to VP, Will County Chapter one who attended had a on your phone? If you SEAN GEORGEFF give presentations to the great time. Check out our answered yes to those Dec-17 newest members of the Website: very own Activity Direc- GENE KIBBEY questions, we can help. driving community, please www.willcoabate.org tor JoAnne’s picture. If JAMES COTTLE We've set up a system contact Paul and he can you weren’t able to attend JOHN KRASKE using Twitter and text Facebook page: assist you. you missed out on a great BOBBY MAGEE messages to send remind- www.facebook.com/1027 TIM LOVERA ers for chapter meetings time and great entertain- 71999704 CAROLE A OREILLY and events. Best of all, it's ment. MICHAEL J MAKSIMIK free. Follow these instruc- Facebook Events page: TIMOTHY F O'REILLY Save these dates! March 4th is our Annual SHELLY MILLAR tions to sign up: www.facebook.com/9448 Triathlon, being held at SHEILA POLCHOW Mar 4th: 2018 Winter 92088933304 Zelmo’s in Joliet. Regis- BRENT MOATS Triathlon, Registration at Using your mobile phone, tration starts at 11 and CHERYL L SALAIZ 11am games begin at text the following to KENNETH MYRON

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will be having our 30th Annual Broom- Tracy Lybarger, Legislative - Mark general membership meeting is on the stick Tournament on March 10, 2018 at Bethell, Public Relations - Shelby 2nd Sunday of the month at Harley’s 705Hello All! Harley’s Pub in Galesburg. We will also Keith, Special Events - Greg Bacon, Pub in Galesburg starting at 6p.m. BOD We have had a great start to the new have a chili cook off that day. Please Sargent @ Arms - Ed Keith, Safety & meeting starts at 5 p.m. Please come year! Black & Chrome Ball was a huge feel free to join us to play pool or to Ed - Jim Engstrom. Shakedown Ride join us and see what is going on in our success and so much fun! A huge shout judge the contest. Everyone is wel- will be on April 7, 2018. Sign up will chapter, also at the state level. We al- out and THANK YOU to everyone that come! Our new board members are Ac- be at Iron Eagle Harley Davidson in ways love hearing new ideas and sug- help make the ball the possible. CIA tivities - Lacey Rednour, State Board - Galesburg, IL. As always our scheduled gestions for the chapter

March 24 is Broomstick Pool and soup Eddies in Alton, IL. This is a just relax- when we go to seminar. Lets get serious cook off at Ike’s in Dallas City. Sign up ing fun getaway. No cost to go just your about what we stand for. It’s not all fun We are finally getting our act together. at noon. $5.00 for pool ,soup contest is own expenses for food and hotel. Give and games. We have not had a summer full of is free. Bring your own broomstick dec- us a holler if you want to go and we will activities planned ahead like this that I orated anyway you want to show off save you a room. Have a fantastic 1st day of spring can remember. Thank you Mellissa, our your talent. Lets see who can fly in on when it finally gets here. I like that song new activities coordinator for all your their broom. More activities will be posted as the ON THE ROAD AGAIN. hard work. dates get closer. We have several new April 21 is our 1st ever trap shoot officers and also are signing up several May the angels wings protect you March 18 is Ike’s bike show in Dallas tournament. Will be held at Tri State new members. I think we got your Janet City. Starts at 1:00—5:00. Last year we Gun Club in Montrose Ia. Sign up will shovel working Ryan Hubbard.. If you had several burn outs in bar. If you pay be at noon. don’t know what that means you will enough Gina might let you do it. Sure find his picture on page 9 with what the was a mess to clean up. May 19-20 is an overnight trip to Fast shovel means. We all learn something

Gus was surprised by family and friends at Smokey's Circle II Bar & Grill in Heyworth, IL when he walked into his birthday party this af- ternoon.

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 un- der downloads. If you have trouble opening it you can complete this form and then you can take a picture of it with your cell phone and then email it to Mike at [email protected] .

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summer of 2018. We need to bring some such as the 1st and 2ndamendments to the are so different in their world today than it new members on board, as well as remind constitution, that preserve the mandate that was for us at their age. 99.9% of ABATE ourselves and others how important ABATE the individual is as important as the members refuse to relinquish their right to is to our Two Wheeled community. There is group. You cannot have freedom for the decide what is right for themselves. We must Hello Iron Riders and ABATE nation. growing complacency amongst the newer whole if you do not allow…….no make that work hard to open our kids perception to this generations, and who can blame them? The insist on responsibility from the individual. reality of liberty. Remember, first you Our next meeting has an update: IRON RID- world and its militant idealist combined with The reality of life is that there cannot be a must listen, then you can attempt to influ- ERS MEETING – MARCH 3RD 1:00 AT crooked politicians has created an environ- safety net for everyone and allow liberty for ence. If we succeed, our grandkids and great THE SIT N BULL IN HUDSON. ment where the media keeps us focused on all to occur at the same time. grandkids can continue to enjoy the United As I write this, Iron Riders are grieving the what appears to be important big issues, States Of America as it was intended to be. From safe spaces to violent intolerance of loss of long time member "AJ" (Arthur J. while they whittle away our rights on a per- others opinions, our society and its demeanor I hope this month’s letter finds you digging Gerdes), who we lost in January. AJ was an sonal level. If we continue to allow this is changing. We must hold strong to our sim- out your riding gear and plotting a course. important and influential supporter of game of smoke and mirrors to dictate what ple and basic “grass roots” organizations such How about we all plan to ride a little more ABATE and the Iron Riders chapter. We will we worry about, we will end up with nothing as ABATE. What we (ABATE) do is small than we did last year, tell a friend about miss AJ quite a bit. We pass along our condo- to worry about at all. The politicians will take at first glance, but our influence is great when ABATE, and make sure those you lences to his family and want them to know care of everything for us, including DECID- you realize that self-responsibility is the es- love…..know it. we will miss him too ING WHAT’S BEST FOR US. Current ABATE membership numbers demonstrate sential foundation of being a free human Here’s to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit Of this complacency. being. Happiness Your right to decide if you should wear a I’ll bet that 80% of ABATE members have helmet or have input on how your states natu- adult children. We parents, aunts and uncles Steve, out. The Iron Riders could use a little rejuvena- ral resources are used, may seem miniscule to must keep the conversation alive. Don’t give

tion, I’m just reporting. At our March meet- the big picture. I’m here to tell you it’s just up on the kids people, the most important battlefront is at your own dining table. Things ing we will be discussing our activities for the opposite. It is these essential basic rights,

Kyle Smith 217-877-1422 Co-Chair: 217-412-8979 Teta Morgan

895 W Grove Rd [email protected] Dennis Swarms [email protected] PO Box 72

Prairie Land Decatur. IL 62521 Building Board Chairman: 12000 Pleasant View Rd Products: Assumption, IL 62510

President: 217-521-3836 Stacie Russel Blue Mound, IL 62513 Doris Tibbs 217-775-2089

Todd Tibbs [email protected] 2182 N Charles St 217-620-6627 2536 E Prairie St Sergeant-At-Arms:

2536 E Prairie St Treasurer: Decatur, IL 62526 [email protected] Decatur, IL 62521 Keven Smith

Decatur, IL 62521 Teri Warren 217-791-0884 Co-Chair: 217-791-2635 2292 N Fairview Ave

217-358-9631 2292 N Fairview Ave [email protected] John Joplin [email protected] Decatur, IL 62526

[email protected] Decatur, IL 62526 Activities Coordinator: PO Box 236 Newsletter: 217-621-0947

1st Vice President: 217-621-9226 Chad Osman Oreana, IL 62554 Terrie Brandon

Tommy Mier [email protected] 344 Holiday 217-413-0359 920 W Division Bryon Burns

3335 E Wallace Ave Secretary: Decatur,IL 62522 Membership Coordinator: Decatur, IL 62526 222 Troy Lane

Decatur, IL 62526 Jane Smith 217-358-1514 Alta “Sis” Scoggins 217-423-6828 Decatur, IL 62526

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2nd Vice President: Decatur, IL 62526 State Legislative: Decatur, IL 62526 Safety/Ed:

I JUST WANT TO GET IN- ANY KIND OF CHILI YOU THIS IS JUST A SOCIAL TO GO FOR MAY 19TH. ER THAN MID APRIL. FO TO YOU FOR A COU- WANT…RED, GREEN, EVENT AND WE HOPE TO STAY TUNED FOR MORE PLE EVENTS COMING UP. CHICKEN, VENISON, SEE A BUNCH OF YOU ON DETAILS, BUT IT WILL This is all you get for now WE WILL HAVE OUR GOAT, ALL BEANS, ALL THAT DAY. COME HAVE LIKELY BE AN EARLY kids…I hope to have a little Yo yo yo… CHILI COOK OFF MARCH MEAT, RAY’S (REDMAN), A BEVERAGE AND SOME START, KSU PROBABLY more to talk about next 25TH AT THE TVILLE KC OR ANY OTHER FORM OF CHILI AND HANG OUT AROUND 8:00 OR 8:30 month. As always, if you have What up biker trash? Haha, HALL. YOU CAN BRING CHILI YOU FEEL LIKE WITH YOUR ABATE A.M. GREG IS WORKING suggestions for content in this that wasn’t very nice, was it? YOUR CHILI READY TO MAKING. IT IS A PEO- BROTHERS AND SISTERS. HARD TO PUT TOGETHER blurb, speak up…this is for Sorry… EAT AND START SIGNING PLE’S CHOICE JUDGING SOME RUNS THIS YEAR you, not me! UP AT 1PM. WE WILL METHOD SO YOUR PEERS THE ANNUAL AWARE- AND I REALLY HOPE So this will be super short LIKELY START JUDGING WILL DECIDE IF YOU ARE NESS RALLY (FREEDOM THEY ARE WELL AT- Until next time, RIDE SAFE, because I am pushing the AT ABOUT 2:15. WE WILL ANY GOOD AT MAKING RALLY) IS MAY 6TH. WE TENDED. HE IS ALSO RIDE FREE!! deadline again and I am on a HAVE PRIZES FOR THREE CHILI. THERE WILL BE A WILL PLAN TO MEET AT MAKING PROGRESS ON very tight schedule today. But, Carry on… PLACES IN EACH OF COUPLE ACTIVITIES TO TVILLE FS AND SHOULD THE 2018 RIDE N ROLL SO for you all, I will take the time THREE CATEGORIES, OCCUPY YOUR TIME KICKSTANDS UP AT 11:30. BE READY FOR THOSE to type a few words. Smitty HOT, MEDIUM, AND WHILE WE WAIT TO I BELIEVE TOBE HAS A BOOKS TO BE AVAILA- MILD. YOU CAN ENTER HEAR THE WINNERS. RUN TO MOONSHINE SET BLE HOPEFULLY NO LAT-

the next meeting and pick one help. ride. Below are some events basis so they can be adopted including pot luck and a bon- up. The next meeting is the that I know of. prior to May. fire. We will have a special second Saturday of the month As I told you last month, I just guest at our meeting, (March 10th) at 11 a.m. in the got a new title “the Legisla- Sat. March 10th, 11 a.m. our f.y.i. Saturday, April 14th – “Hunter” John Harris and Hello Members, Neighbors Sit-n-Sip, Shelbyville. tive Coordinator for the East monthly meeting will be at the Moonshine Lunch Run perhaps another celebrity if all and Other Friends! Central Region”. What that Sit-n-Sip. goes well. Hunter John is a Once again, your Old River means is that I agreed to help Saturday, April 21st, noon – FedPAC trustee, the AMA Spring officially arrives on the officers at reps are: our Legislative Coordinator, March & April – delivery of Blessing of the Bikes – Best Rep, and an aid to our Legis- 20th. I can hardly wait any Josh Witkowski, by communi- Mayoral Proclamations. We Wedding Chapel – Shel- lative Coordinator, but what longer. It seems to have been President: Larry (Hawkeye) cating with our regional chap- can use help getting the proc- byville, followed by Liberty’s qualifies him to be a part of a very long, cold winter with Lieb 774-5883 ter’s Legislative Reps and lamations to all the city/ Shakedown Ride that we can our “off road” event is that he few opportunities to ride. If Vice Pres: Ed Storm 774- establishing our Legislative village halls so they can be join. is the man on ABATE’s State you haven’t checked your 1035 Contacts (minutemen). So discussed and voted on to level that deals with Off Road bike over recently to make Secretary: Lisa Best 774- neighboring Legislative Reps, proclaim May as Motorcycle Wednesday, April 25th, Issues. He deals directly with sure it is ready and safe to 7809 I have sent a letter to your Awareness Month. Once ABATE Legislative Day – a the IDNR. Here is a guy “in ride, now is the time. Don’t Treasurer: Kim Wiley 820- chapter president and hope to again we want each communi- full day at the Capital visiting the know” and willing to overlook safety and just jump 5900 be chatting with you soon to ty in Shelby County to show with our legislators. share his knowledge. Please on the bike and ride; as tempt- Membership: Sheila Cutler: get your phone numbers and e their desire for the safety of tell others, street riders, dirt ing as it may be. The bike 246-5551 -mail addresses to enhance motorcyclists. If you have May – Motorcycle Awareness riders, quad runners, 3 wheel- doesn’t have to be polished, Off-road Rep: Bruce Hancock communication and fast ac- “an in” with the mayors of Month ers, side by siders, and any just ready (I am not big on 774-5837 tion when needed. Herrick, Shelbyville, Wind- other off road vehicle. Hunter cleaning although I like riding Legislative Rep & Safety & sor, Findlay, Cowden, Tower Sunday, May 6th – Awareness John will probably tell us a clean bike). Education Rep: Darrell Best Have you checked out Hill, Sigel, Stewardson, Stras- Rally at the Capitol about the first state off-road 774-7809 ABATE of Illinois prod- burg, Oconee, or Moweaqua, park from an old strip mine We still have a few T-Clock BOD Reps: Larry Lieb & ucts? You can do that at: let us know and we can get Saturday, May 12th, 11 a.m. that will be opening in Check Lists which are good to Rick Wiley abate-il.org you the forms. We will have PLEASE NOTE: our monthly 2019. We need to push use for checking your bike Products: Rick Wiley & Cory the cover letters, proclama- meeting of the membership SB2233 to release the off- over before riding. If you Frye We now need to plan tions, and return envelopes at will be held at the Sugar roads funds. didn’t get one at the February 2018. Hopefully we can get a our next meeting on March Shack, Larry Lieb’s party meeting, can’t find yours, or Feel free to contact them with few things accomplished, 10th so we can get them to house. After the meeting their never had one, then come to your ideas and to offer your have fun, and a few excuses to city/village halls in a timely will be an ATV & UTV party Cont page 19

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OLD RIVER cont. fully next year more of our bility again but if you like and an Old River banner in ter, and of course Old River you have to make it better. members will attend and learn watching and being a part of the storage compartment on was represented. It was my things to help them better the process of directing the the smoker and brought them first time to karaoke and it If you need a membership perform the responsibilities organization, I am sure that to our meeting. We were was fun! I will probably do it application for you or some- Sunday, May 20th – Opera- that they have taken Larry would appreciate your contemplating buying a new again someday. one else, they are available at tion Windshield Wash on. Don’t get me wrong, help. At the State Seminar we chapter flag. Thanks Scott for the Sit-n-Sip or contact one of everybody is performing well, also helped put funds into finding them. We look for- Then on Feb. 17th Liberty your officers or reps. You are Friday & Saturday, June 21- after all we received an award ABATE PAC and the Fed ward to be using them soon. Chapter had their 31st Anni- welcome to pick up and carry 24 - State party, Menard for retaining 100% of our PAC. We did that with chap- versary Party at the Mattoon a few applications with you, County Fairgrounds – Peters- membership and that shows ter and personal dona- Another cool thing that hap- Moose with the band, Jane just ask for them and we can burg. The chapter has 2 tick- that our Membership Rep, tions. Thank you to each of pened at our February meet- Doe. Even though it hasn’t show you what blanks need ets into the party, camping, Sheila, is doing her job with the donors! ing is Lisa received a 2017 happened at the time I write filled in. As I said last month, and concert. We are trying to the help and support of her Membership Drive Supporter this, I know it will be a great a real easy way to renew or think how to get them hubby, Kevin. Sure, Sheila Talking about good jobs, Kim Award from ABATE of Illi- time. I know that because it become a member is to go to used. One idea that I heard gets leadership and direction did a fantastic job getting our nois for signing up at least 10 always is. I have probably the ABATE of Illinois web- was to put new memberships from the Prez and works well taxes done correctly and new members. Along with attended the majority of their site http://abate-il.org/ and let into a drawing. What good with our Treasurer, Kim, but turned in on time. Good job that award was her next year’s last 15 anniversary parties and technology help. They accept ideas do you have to get those we would not have received Kim! dues are covered. You can do always have so much “Pay Pal” and credit card free tickets into some lucky the award were it not for Shei- that too. Put your name on fun. There is always great payments but do assess a hands? la’s constant hard work. We And then there is the amazing the line on the application that food, fantastic socialization, $2.00 “convenience fee”. also received an award for bench that was created and says: “Where did you hear wonderful music, fun auc- Things that have happened: increasing our membership by will be sitting out front of the about ABATE?” That is what tions, and fair priced drinks. I can’t think of anything else 44% and that is from our Sit-n-Sip. You have to check Lisa does, she fills her name to add so will wrap it up January 13th we had our members asking folks to join it out! Hopefully there will be on the application before Remember to occasionally here. If I missed something monthly meeting. and handing them the applica- pictures on our facebook handing them out. That check out the Old River face- that should go into future tions. Good job to all those page. Rick Wiley picked up award is given to any member book page. This is how you blurbs, please let me know. Jan. 19th & 20th Larry, Dar- who had the courage to do the bench and put the finish that signs up at least 10 mem- find it: OLD RIVER rell, and Lisa attended the that! We received another on it. The Old River logo was bers during the year. A.B.A.T.E. Hopefully we Ride when you can and be State Seminar. Even though award for being in attendance created in metal by Kyle Wil- will keep it current so there is safe out there! Larry’s foot was hurt quite at 100% of the Board of Di- cox. Stacy Prosser routed out On Feb. 3rd the Embarras another way for you to know badly he participated fully, rectors’ meetings… Thanks the space that the logo sets Valley Chapter had their anni- what is going on with the Brother Darrell attending breakout sessions Larry! To see how big a deal in. Great job gentlemen! versary party at “It’ll Do” in chapter. Impromptu events 217-774-7809 and the auctions, as did Lisa that is, go along with Larry Arcola. It was a blast! A and personal rides may also and I. There was lots of great sometime… you will appreci- We saved money at our Feb- great party! Good food, great be on there, giving us oppor- information, opportunities to ate what he does, I did the job ruary meeting. We did that socialization with freedom tunities to join in events and/ learn, and networking. It is for a few years and I don’t because Scott (Strut) Smith fighters from Embarras Val- or ride. Give us your feed- always nice seeing friends want to assume that responsi- discovered the Old River flag ley Chapter and Liberty Chap- back on the site and any ideas from all over the state. Hope-

and signing up sponsors, work assignments are The local motorcycle shows have come and being carved out, and promotional material gone. This past weekend we visited the IMS being finalized and printed. Progressive show in Rosemont where we had Our regular meeting place, Bono’s Pub, has a good time checking out the merchandise and been renamed by the owners to Stilin’s Neigh- It’s winter so… dealer booths. It was also an opportunity to borhood Pub and Grill to reflect a wider than reconnect with fellow riders and other motor- just pizza choice of menu items. Come check it might appear to some there is nothing going For some, repairs or updates to motorcycles cycle enthusiasts which we did. out the place and attend a meeting with us. on motorcycle wise. I would agree there are no are done during winter months. Maybe it is organized rides happening. No jumping on the you in the freezing garage changing your bike for a quick ride to the hardware store or bike’s oil, or slipping on a new pair of muf- the dealership. And, for me, no teaching learn- flers, or changing out the handlebars for some- SDA continues to thrive and grow with two SDA meets the fourth Monday of the month at ing to ride a motorcycle classes. thing more aggressive. I know I’m supposed to new members last month. This time of year we 7:30pm at Stilin’s Neighborhood Pub and be changing out the worn handgrips on my welcome to speak at our meetings the candi- Grill, 2029 Ogden Avenue in Lisle. We hope bike but I can’t seem to muster the energy to dates for the various elected positions coming to see you there… get out there and do it. At least I have Febru- up for a vote. Hearing the candidates “up close But, even so, there is a lot happening. ABATE ary and March to worry about it. and personal” is a great way to better under- chapters are integrating new board members stand who they are and what they hope to Phil G. with new ideas and new priorities. Traditional accomplish if elected. chapter rides are being firmed up by engaging Southern DuPage Chapter

location to be determined. 2015 Anniv. Party Shirt $10 Melody Colbert 3/25 James Harley

We are seeking candidates March 18 – Highway Clean Ladies of Liberty Shirt $10 Larry Plummer 3/28 Jennifer Harley from A.B.A.T.E of Illinois to Up – meet at 1 pm at the old A thank you from Lori Elder: join us for the 2018 Local in Mattoon, IL. Patch $3 Al Volk 4/6 Lyle Osborn A.B.A.T.E. of IL Washington, Thank you so much for every- DC lobbying trip occurring April 7 – Moonshine Run – Koozie $2 David Burton 4/13 Kitty Rollins thing. It is comforting to know during the week of May 13- meet at The Roadhouse with Yard Sign $5 Tadd Kempton 4/18 Steve Romine that you guys are there and I 20, 2018 kickstands up at 8:30 am. hope we can get together soon Vehicle Magnet $20 Doris Brown 4/25 for the gift of giving blood. It Deadline to apply is Friday April 21 – Blessing of the helped Jeff a lot when he was Bikes and Shakedown Run – March 2. If interested contact Totes $20 Becky Williams 4/25 Memberships due in April – in the hospital thank you Susie Hexum at on- meet at noon at the old Local again. [email protected]. to ride to Best Wedding Chap- Bandanna $8 Carol Wannenmacher 4/26 Tim Nadolny el in Shelbyville for blessing Membership – then meet at Sit N Sip for the Head Wrap $6 Wendi Fruhling 4/27 Danny White Shakedown Ride afterwards. New members to Liberty we State Board/Legislative – Women’s Zipped Hoodie $25 Alan Ferguson 4/28 welcome April 25 – Legislative Day ABATE of Illinois, Inc. is meet at 9 am at State House David Barnes 4/29 If you have an email address, Larry Gregory monitoring for profiling Inn in Springfield, IL. please let me know at on- against motorcyclists. If you Remember if you move please [email protected] so I Chris Miller feel you are the victim of pro- Make sure to check out our provide Honey Arnold your may email the newsletter to filing then report it to the state website. If you haven't visited updated contact information. Renewals to Liberty you. Let me know if there is office. the website it can be found at: anything you would like to see They Say It Is Your Birth- Maria Graziano in the newsletter or anything Activities – http day..... you need posted. Shawn A. Brunson Feb. 17 – Liberty Anniversary We can be found on Facebook Pam Ferguson 3/1 Party at The Moose. It will at: Dave Myers Safety & Ed Of- Krissy Beck Brunson ficer wants you to be aware begin at 6 pm. Members bring Chris Lindsay 3/1 NEXT MEETINGS that autos leave oil in the mid- Michael Jessica Wesselman food to share. The band will https://www.facebook.com/ be Jane Doe. liberty.abate Tena Rentfro 3/6 dle of the lane. Remember oil March 11, 2018 officers meet Paula Potter Neathery and water don’t mix so the at 1 PM and members at 1:30 Amanda Yost 3/7 Feb. 18, 2018 is ABATE of Merchandise- first 3-5 minutes during a PM at the VFW, 1220 S. 19th Thank you for your member- Illinois Swap Meet in Spring- rainstorm will be the most David Myers 3/11 St. Mattoon, IL. ship as you all continue to field at the State Fairgrounds. Hoodies $25 dangerous. help keep ABATE strong and It will be from 10 am – 3 pm. Long Sleeve Shirt $20 Dwight Fitt 3/12 want to be part of a strong March 10 – Jeff Day Memori- organization. Sleeveless Shirt $15 Kelly Camron 3/16 al Blood Drive from 11 am – 3 Memberships due in March – Honey Arnold pm at The Eagles in Mattoon, Safety Green Shirt $13 Justin Hooker 3/17 IL. Jerry Dunn Join the 2018 A.B.A.T.E. of 2017 Anniv. Party Shirt $10 Bridget Adamson 3/22 IL Washington DC Legislative March 10 – Broomstick Pool Dwight Fitt Heart of Illinois pg 22 Outreach Team and Chili Cook Off at 2 pm 2016 Anniv. Party Shirt $10 Gary Reynolds 3/24

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REGION COORDINATOR Trenton at 6:30 I would to see each area motorcycle club and organizations year, at your next chapter meeting talk REPORT chapter have a member there. The re- so you need to talk to your members to your members to see who will be able gion is promoting a gun raffle right now about getting a team together for this to attend this important meeting with Here we are its 2018 and we are starting as a fund raiser in stead of a Marble run. event, there will also be individual com- your legislators. We are generally done off the year with a bang,we had the state If your chapter has not gotten their tick- petition too. Later this year Jim Fury by noon so those who want to go home seminar this is always a great time to ets to the gun raffle contact me I will from the famous Biking Life Magazine are free to leave then and if you want to get new ideas and refresh yourself for make arrangements to get them to you. will have a swap meet in Grafton Illi- stay for the meet and greet at the State the coming year. I want to thank Shoal And speaking of chapter fun raisers nois at the Loading Dock, so each chap- house later that day you are more then Creek, Back Roads, St Clair and Piasa- Piasa-Gateway is once again do their ter has time to ask for volunteers from welcome. Finally remember to read you Gateway chapter for working the Thun- fabulous Shake UR Bones Run if you their chapter to help sell raffle tickets state news letter be informed and be der Alley Swap Meet January 28. I don't would like to to get a book when they for Abate of Illinois that day, I'm not active that is how we will keep our free- know how much money was raised that come out the book are $10 each. Now asking for all day but how about a cou- doms. day but every bit helps support Abate of Piasa has got a great deal for your chap- ple of hours and some volunteers to help Illinois. There are two events in Febru- ter 10 books for $75 if you are interest- set up and tear down our spot that day. ary Shoal Creeks Chili Cook Off and ed in getting 10 books contact Gene Ely As I have said before I want to make it Aloha Piasa,s Mouse Races we will know how President of Piasa-Gateway. Well the fun to be a Abate member again. Legis- these events turned out at the next re- members at Piasa are busy this year they lative Day has been moved to April 25 Dennis Skinny Kinnikin gion meeting. Speaking of the region are also planning a Top Gun motorcycle this year ,this was the best date to have meeting March 15 at Hanks Bowl in competition this spring with the help of both houses in session at the capitol this

in April. Not much going on right now we have set our 3rd annual members memorial The southwest region is selling gun ride for July the 21st which is on a Sat- As always, raffle tickets or 500 cash .They are $5 urday. Will have further details later Our next chapter meeting will be held Ride safe- be alert each and we are going to be selling 350 on. Thursday March 1st at 7 p.m. at Segs tickets total. The winner will be drawn Daylight savings time is March the 11th Place in Venedy. Vicki Dodson after all tickets are sold. Contact your means the days will be longer yay.

chapter officers an members if you March 17th is Saint Patrick's Day. Secretary- membership Sent the scholarship essays should be in want to purchase Spring will arrive March 20th. And and copies will be made for the mem- them. Good Friday is March the bers to read and vote on at our meeting 30th.

ly meeting at Two Dog in Roodhouse at Friendly reminder for the Safety Run to Also , the Stoney Run is May 12th so 7 Our meetings are the first Wednesday Springfield is May 6th It will be here mark your calendars, please. Can't wait Hello from of every month . We would really like before you know it . I'm sure everyone to see everyone!!!! Kelly Jean Apple creek chapter - we had our month- to see more people come and join us. is ready for some warm weather.

understanding there is also a specific time. We met a lot of to ABATE as well, and are If your motorcycles are sitting in problem with profiling. The year new faces, signed up a few new aware of our non-ending strug- the garage because the roads are is just starting and we already members, and were happy with gles with legislature pertaining too sloppy or full of salt, now is have these two large issues along the amount of exposure as to to motorcycle rights. Profiling a good time to start getting them Hello Freedom Fighters. I'm sure with ethanol. So, let's get busy who we are and what we do. We against motorcyclists is one of ready for spring. Look at that everyone is as tired of this and recruit new members to help are preparing for our 'first ever' many ways we are reminded of cold weather as we are. January fight with these, as well as new mouse race on February 17th. So the need for organizations such those tires, brake pads, check was a busy month with the semi- ones that will come our way. by the time you read this, it will as ABATE, MRF, and other your cables, change your oil, nar and our swap meet. It was Members from our chapter are have come and gone! We are MROs. Let's start carrying our make sure you have a good bat- good to see new faces and inter- going to our neighboring chap- looking forward to a good time membership applications in our tery, check all of your lights. By est as to what is going on within ter, Shoal Creek, to support their and success that we are sure it cars, motorcycles, saddlebags, doing these things now, hopeful- ABATE. I'm sure by now a lot chili cook-off fundraiser tomor- will be. Next month we will start pockets, and purses, to have ly you will start your riding sea- of us are talking about the row. The chapters have to stick planning our Top Gun Skills available to give out to people son off safe. The life you save "driverless" cars and semis about together to keep the southwest event. We are really looking we meet at various places where may be your own, or your pas- to enter our mainstream society. region strong. We all pulled to- forward to this, because it has we travel. This will let people senger. Ride Safe, Ride Smart! Let's make sure everyone is well gether selling Bike Raffle tick- been a few years since we had know a little bit about ABATE, aware of this, and the implica- Gene Ely, President ets, to make the January Swap one. Several of the local clubs and will give them something to tions it will have on motorcy- meet a success! Southwest Re- will be helping to run the differ- read, after you have talked to cles. Even though we see them, Piasa Gateway Chapter gion split the day into shifts, ent competitive skill events. A them. they will not recognize us as with each chapter working their lot of the clubs' members belong vehicles on the road. From my

REN FAIR: TBA to a meeting and make your donation. All Please contact Diane for dates and donations will be matched. schools for Spring. Happy Almost Spring! Did ya make to the Chili Cook Off? Low A NEW ADDITION: are you on Face- Is your club having an event? Let us turn out due to the 3.5 inches of snow and book? Then come and join our group: know! Bring flyers to the meetings. Post the cold. You missed a great time. We We thought we were losing our meeting Chicago ABATE! Keep up with current them on the Facebook group. Give them had a great band, raffles and vendors! place (again). The Brewery was sold. So events. Post your clubs events. Talk with to Kevin to put on the website! Too bad you didn’t come out! we talked with the new owner and he said friends and make new friends. Chicago we could stay! WooHoo! So come on out We will need set up and break down ABATE group is open to all! Chicago Motorcycle Guide: is all new to a meeting! crews for the Spring Fling. If you can thanks to our chapter member Skip Rob- You can now get your chapter newsletters help, show up early (by 9am) or late inson. He’s worked hard to get it back up at the chapter meetings, or on the website. (5pm). and running. You can add your chapter Membership Meetings are on the third Bill is doing his best with what little he parties/runs at We now have a GoFundMe page. Please Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm at has. It will take awhile to get it all togeth- www.chicagomotorcycleguide.com or make a donation to our cause so we can The Brewery at 3848 North Harlem Ave, er, but its going to be bigger and better! email Skip at [email protected]. help protect your rights in Illinois and the Chicago. www.chicagoabate.com. Chicago area. We do have a sponsor now

SAVE THE DATES: that will match all GoFundMe donations up to $2500. https:// Our lovely Safety and Ed director needs Debbe “Moon” KuppinJ SPRING FLING: June 16, 2018 www.gofundme.com/2fk2zbgn Or come volunteers to help out at the schools. www.chicagoabate.com

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the organization. The trunk of 19-21 at the Northfield Inn and night to the different chili classes, ABATE member, they ride the run ABATE is made up of the Board of Suites in Springfield. We had 13 Starved Rock took home 0 once free! More information to Follow. Directors which consists of one chapter members who attended. Our again! You can text or call Linda Brant 815 member from each chapter charged members sure got their money’s -910-5557. I am repeating an article I wrote with setting policy, enforcing bylaws worth in the hospitality room! It was Chapter Meeting was Feb. 4th at several years ago: and guiding the organization. The six stocked full of good eats and cold noon at the Ladd Lanes. Members June 16th. Marseilles Freedom Run. Regions are the main branches drinks! The NW region met early brought appetizers and desserts to Some Members will meet in Ottawa I would like to compare ABATE of which divide in to chapters which Saturday morning with our fearless share. Recruitment Awards were to ride to Grundy County Fair- Illinois, Inc. to a tree. A tree symbol- are made up of individual members. leader Sandy Murrell at the helm. It presented to Jacob “Bubba” Green grounds, while others will set up a izes life, power, flexibility and great- The members in each chapter pro- was smooth sailing and she was and Dan and Nora Kleckner for sign- membership booth in Marseilles. ness. A tree has the status of authori- vide nourishment to the state through looking for ideas for the NW region ing up at least 10 new members in More information to follow. ty, creation, and existence. Trees are their board reps and provide the Convergence run. She said she 2017! We had 36 members and two stationary, yet they can grow and energy needed by the organization to learned a lot by asking questions guests present. Door prizes were June 17th. Oglesby Summer Fest flourish or wither and die. The roots flourish. Self-awareness and adapta- from the group who attended. won by members Nora Kleckner and Parade to honor hometown heroes of a tree are underground and branch bility in an organization are the driv- Thanks to Sandy for being the NW Mitch Urban. The guest winning a and fathers! They want motorcycles and spread widely and serve the ing forces to attain great heights. Region Coordinator! Becky Town- door prize was Rhonda G. Don Jack- to lead the parade! purpose of anchoring the tree. They send, from Freeport Chapter had a son won the membership drawing ABATE of Illinois State Party June gather water and nutrients from the Several common trees have thorns. Bloody Mary Bar for those attending and donated $30.00 to the chapter. 21-24th Petersburg Illinois! Colt soil to transfer to all parts of the tree. Thorns are a defense mechanism the 8AM meeting! Thanks Becky! Thanks Don! Ford will be in concert! The concert The trunk of the tree is made of a evolved by them and are actually The ringing of the bell at the opening is open to the public. You must be an woody material for strength and a modified branches. ceremony is always a sad time. All Upcoming Starved Rock Chapter ABATE member to get into the par- protective layer of bark. Above the Brothers and Sisters who lost their Events 2018: ty! ground are branches which divide Definition of THORN lives the previous year were remem- Meeting March 4th: 1pm at the VFW into smaller branches and shoots bered. In 2017 our chapter lost Ron 1: a woody plant bearing sharp im- in DePue, Illinois. Food will be May 5 Meeting: Hosted by Millie which bear leaves. The main purpose Bean, Steve Hand, and Todd A Hale. peding processes (as prickles or available for a donation. and Derek Ioder at 31059 N 500 East of the trunk and branches is to max- There was quite the variety of break- spines); especially: hawthorn Road imize the amount of light that falls out sessions to attend and the chapter on the leaves. The leaves capture Meeting April 8th: 1pm at the members went to many different Streator: Pot Luck meal at 5pm. light energy and convert it to chemi- 2a: a sharp rigid process on a plant; Kangley Inn, Kangley, Illinois. The specifically: a short, indurated, sharp ones. The auction each evening is Kitchen will be open. Kangley Inn is Bring your drinks and a dish to pass. cal energy providing food needed by always a fun time with a good the tree for its growth and develop- -pointed, and leafless modified owned by Starved Rock members branch amount of money raised for State Sally and Gary Boyd. The address for Starved Rock Chap- ment. A tree's beginnings may have PAC and Fed PAC. Thanks to our ter website set a boundary for the tree, but the b: any of various sharp spinose struc- member, Vicki Perez, for making NEW DATE!! Comedy is: starvedrockchapterabateofil.org ones that survive and excel seem to tures on an animal two American Flag Wooden Plaques Night! @The Super Bowl in Peru. become the largest, most brilliant with ABATE of Illinois on them! April 14th. $20.00 per ticket. Tele- This website expires in November. If ones to view. Trees must adapt to the 3: the runic letter þ used in Old Eng- They were well liked and brought in phone: 815-223-5085. This show there is anyone who wishes to be conditions around them, readjust to lish and Middle English to represent a nice amount of money each night will probably sell out so get your webmaster for Starved Rock website flourish, accept their surroundings either of the fricatives \th\ or \th\ and for the PACs. The seminar is a great tickets early and tell them you are please let Bob Ganze know. He is and circumstances, and live fully or in Icelandic to represent \th\ place to meet new people, visit with with Starved Rock ABATE so we giving it up and if no one takes over, age weakly, slowly, and fail to con- old friends, learn from others, and can all sit together. Headliner is “Mr we will no longer have a chapter tribute to the environment effective- 4: something that causes distress or have a fun time! Everyone should try Showtime”: David Scott. For more website. ly. Trees need water to grow. They irritation —often used in the phrase to attend at least one year! Thanks to information: Call or text Linda need to be pruned and treated with There is a link to the chapter website thorn in one's side out-going Assistant State Coordina- Brandt 815-910-5557 respect. They need nourishment, tor Jim “Legs” Korte and current on the ABATE of Illinois website love, and attention. Dignity is the Assistant State Coordinator, Jeff May 5 meeting: Millie and Derek which is: abate-il.org structure, stability is the key. Marsh for putting it all together! Ioder Pot Luck @ 5pm. Bring your Starved Rock Chapter would like to You may also follow Starved Rock drinks and a dish to pass. Their ad- The Executive Board members are welcome new members: Denise and ABATE on Facebook! The NW Region 12th Annual Chili dress is: 31059 N 500 East Road in the roots of ABATE and come from Frank Sodac from Tonica, Illinois! Shoot Out was on Sat. Feb 3rd at the Streator. Nora Kleckner all over Illinois and anchor us as a VFW in Dixon. We had 11 members What Starved Rock Chapter has lobbying organization dedicated to attend and/or donate to the bake sale. Membership Run June 10th. This is been up to: Starved Rock Chapter preserving the rights of motorcy- Congratulations to all of the win- a great time to sign up new mem- clists. The E-Board is charged with ABATE of Illinois Seminar was Jan. ners! Of the 7 trophies awarded that bers! If someone new signs up as an Membership Officer conducting the day to day affairs of

Starved Rock Chapter members with at the state seminar and our Brown) will be doing, can't wait you did Steve's Belgrade, our the Award presented at the ABATE of chapter won the bid on a beauti- to see what he's got up his sleeve new meeting place which is al- Illinois State Seminar for most Bike ful quilt which we donated to I will have more details next ways the 2nd Sunday of the Raffle Ticket Sales in 2017 with a The Northwest Region Chili month. also in march we set up a month is at Kavanaugh's Hilltop total of $15,250.00! Hi Everyone, Cook-off where it was auctioned spot at the Mississippi Valley Bar & Grill at 1228 30th St. off there as well, 2 of our mem- fairgrounds for the Ranch Riders Rock Island, Il so come check I don’t think I properly intro- bers Carla Enburg and Greg Dorr Easter Egg hunt, you can bring out the new place and have some duced myself last newsletter. won 3rd place in the chili cook- your kids or come and help us great food. Well that is all for My name is Jerry West I am the off Carla got it with the hot chili out. After a year of being at Ste- now talk to you soon. new President of Blackhawk and Greg with the mild, WAY ve's Belgrade for our member- Chapter. I don't know about you TO GO GUYS!!!! March 24th ship meetings we decided it was President Blackhawk Chapter guys but I think I've had enough will be our first event that our time to move to a different loca- of winter lol. I had a great time activities person (Michael tion, Thank you for everything Jerry West

OPEN participated at state seminar were Cliff Ole- between Safety and Ed and Open Roads chap- ROADS son, Kevin and Patti Smith, Sally and Bill ter. Get your book now before we fun out by ABATE Kolb, and Linda Oleson. calling 630-552-3828. Submitted by Linda Oleson, Public Relations Director I know we like warmer weather and no snow for riding but what a beautiful week with the snow. Hopefully everyone took it easy and NW Chili Shootout – Good job to Sandy and Train Fun Run –Our spring train fun run is was safe. her committee for the great job with the NW April 21, three stops, raffles, prizes, and hav- Chili Shootout. Had fun being at the door ing a great time on a unique adventure. Meet Congrats to Daryl Bowles and to Lincoln and greeting most everyone, eating the many deli- at Aurora train station around 10 am, get your Kim Ekle for renewing their dues. Hope you cious chilis and desserts, checking out the train ticket, and fun run activity sheet. Train Six members from Open Roads attended the enjoy your next year in Open Roads ABATE bake sale, bidding on items (and winning will leave promptly at 10:20 am. NW region meeting at state seminar – Bill and of IL, Inc. By renewing or joining ABATE them). Chapter members who went were Fred Sally Kolb, Linda and Cliff Oleson, and Kev- not only do you participate with fun projects, Chaffer, Kevin and Patti Smith, and Cliff and Next Meeting – Saturday, April 28, 6 pm, at in and Patti Smith ride to your heart’s content, visit exciting Linda Oleson. Plano American Legion (510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano). Hope to see everyone there. places, but you also have a voice in our free- doms, rights, and laws. We need YOU to EVENTS: Upcoming events are Legislature Day, Aware- retain our many freedoms and enjoy our fa- Open Roads attended the NW Chili Shootout Chili Cookoff and Pool Tournament – We ness Rally, and so much more. Stay tuned. vorite pastime of riding. Take a few minutes and had a fabulous time seeing everyone, and contact your state senator and representa- hosted our annual chili cookoff and pool tour- Let’s get out and support our meetings and eating various chili, bidding on auction items, tive about proposed bills, voice your opinion, nament on Saturday, February 24 at Plano events. Check out events of other chapters in and having fun. Pictured are Kevin and Patti and together YOU and I will make a differ- Hometown Lanes. A summary of this event your region and surrounding area. You’d be Smith, Fred Chaffer, and Cliff Oleson. ence. will be available in the next newspaper. surprised what opportunities there are out Safety & Ed – Our Safety and Ed Chairper- 2018 Summer Book – Yep, we have another there. Think of new ideas and events for our son, Lynn, has been working hard at several book for the summer with new places to visit chapter to try. Your idea might be the key to schools talking to the driver education classes and to have your book stamped. The commit- new happenings. at Plano, Somonauk, and Hinckley Big Rock. tee (thank you to Frank, Steve, Kevin and Patti, Bill and Sally, and Cliff) worked hard to State Seminar – Many thanks to ABATE of get this book out by February 3 to promote at Check our Facebook page at Open Roads IL, Inc. board for another awesome state semi- the Northwest Region Chili Shootout. It will ABATE for more details, other events, and to nar. Our members learned a lot especially in sell for a donation of $10 and gives you many share comments. Call Cliff (630) 546-7519 or the legislature area. We enjoyed the meeting, places to ride. Half of the money collected Patti (815) 498-6025 if you have questions or lunch, sessions, networking with everyone, will go toward cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and suggestions. and buying ABATE products. Members who 3rd place winners and the other half divided

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outs and help at our Veter- and thank the many or- and we will have a police Shirts, and a Special Com- faces, is what it's all ans Appreciation visits at ganizations, and people escort from Black Dia- memorative Easter Run about. Marion VA Center, much who donate money, items, mond to the interstate. Patch, with all proceeds appreciation to all who and their time to make this Then we will ride as a going to Choate as well. Guess I will close here for Hello Brothers and Sisters could help. happen for a great cause. group to our normal stop now. Updates as this Year We are always, so thank- proceeds. We had our Gun Raffle at Kroger's parking lot in We are currently well into This year we will start our ful to all the businesses, for Donations to Knight's Anna, so the Easter Bunny making preparations for run, by meeting at Black and people who donate Wishing All a Safe and Shield Children's Shelter can get prepared. We will our 32nd Easter Run to Diamond Harley Da- and help make this a Enjoyable 2018, and of in West Frankfort Illinois. then have another police Choate Mental Health vidson in Marion Illinois. blessing each year, for course, great riding! We presented all proceeds escort, from there to Cho- Center in Anna. They will be serving some people who other- and donations on February ate. Respect, and Peace Al- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts wise would be without. 27th. ways We are proud to always at 10:00am. Then at 12:00 We are also selling gun hold this annual event, Putting Smiles on their We have had great turn- Noon, kickstands are up, raffle tickets, and T-

HEART OF IL- blind draw. We hope month at the Eagles about the chapter to see all of your fac- starting at 7 pm. anymore....So LINOIS es there to have some Again we would real- my statement to this fun! We are also ly like to hear from member and any oth- Hello everyone, working on a puddle our members. This is ers that want to know So we are still push- jumping run for April YOUR chapter and what is going on or ing through the win- 14th. This will be a we need your voice. who is in- ter weather. Hope memorial ride to hon- It was brought to my volved....GET everyone is staying as or those who will attention that a con- UP....COME TO A healthy as they can. never be forgotten. versation was had MEETING. We are getting the The details for this between one of our will be available by newer members and a ball rolling on activi- ..PARTICIPATE. ties for the chap- the end of February. long time member. ter. We have our in- Keep an eye on Face- The long time mem- Until Next Month door bag tournament book for more details. ber didn't realize that Please make sure the contact info for your chapter is scheduled for March The awareness rally the new member is Melissa correct. 10th at the Eagles in will be on May 6th. actually an active Send any changes to Chapter Bloomington .Sign up member and made a The chapter meetings secretary will be 12-1pm with comment about not are held the 1st $5 dollar entry with a knowing anything [email protected] Thursday of each

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4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Salt Creek Ch Mtg Freedom Riders Apple Creek Old River Ch Mtg Starved Rock Ch Mtg Piasa-Gateway Ch Mtg Big River Ten Mile Creek Ch Mtg Thunder Rock Stateline Riders

Newsletter Deadline for articles, ads and flyers. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Blackhawk Ch Mtg Richland Co Ch Mtg Midstate Lincoln Land Ch Mtg Southern Freedom Ch Mtg Tri-county Ch Mtg E-Board Meeting and BOD Central Ch Mtg Meetings Freebird Ch Mtg Ten Mile Creek SWAP MEET IS SUNDAY Kishwaukee Valley FEBRUARY 18. Freedom Valley

18. Black Diamond Ch Mtg 19. 20 21. 22 23 24 Freeport Ch Mtg DuKane Open Roads Spoon River Ch Mtg LaMoine Valley Twin Rivers Prairieland Swap meet

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Southern DuPage Heritage Ch Mtg Flatlanders Ch Mtg So Illinois 27 Ch Mtg

2 3 4 5 6 7 April 1 Freedom Riders Apple Creek Ch Mtg Heart of Illinois Ch Mtg Salt Creek Ch Mtg Starved Rock Ch Mtg

8 .Blackhawk Ch Mtg 9 10 11 12 13 14 Central Ch Mtg Mid State E-Board meeting Freebird Ch Mtg Southern Freedom Ch Mtg Old River Ch Mtg Ten Mile Creek Piasa-Gateway Ch Mtg Freedom Valley Please check your local chapter website and/or Facebook page Ten Mile Creek Ch Mtg Stateline Riders

for meeting times and locations. Newsletter Deadline for articles, ads and flyers.

2018 dates September 15 eb meeting

March 17 eb meeting September 20-236 motm denver . Co ABATE PRODUCTS April 14 eb/bod meeting October 20 eb/bod meeting 1000 MOTORCYCLE PLATE April 22-24 lifesaver’s $15.00 conference November 17 eb meeting APRIL 25 legislative day december eb/bod meeting 1004 BOTTLE HUGGIE (black, May 5 eb meeting Visit our website for infor- camo, blue, green & red) $7.00 May 6 awareness rally mation. www.abate-il.org May 15 bikers in the beltway DATES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. CHECK THE WEBSITE 1021 BIG COOLER BAGS (navy, June 16 eb/bod meeting FOR LOCATIONS AND POSSIBLE CHANGES. BOD MEETINGS red & black) $20.00 June 21-24 state party BEGIN AT 1:00 P.M. EXECUTIVE July 14 eb meeting BOARD MEETINGS BEGIN AT 10:30 A.M. 3012 RED, WHITE & BLUE CAP August 18 eb/bod meeting $15.00 August 35-29 ghsa 3010 RED FLAME CAP $15.00 ga

POT HOLES!!!! Unsafe road conditions…. 3015 FLAME KNIT CAP (black, They can be reported at ROADHAZARD.org or 1-800-257-4337 grey & pink) $15.00 An ABATE Legal Services Program

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. 618-4782243

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CHAPTER ADDRESS CITY ZIPCODE INCEPTION CONTACT PHONE REGION PAGE APPLE CREEK RR1 BOX 46 HILLVIEW 62052 MARCH 1990 TIM 217-491-1954 SW 19 BACKROADS 510 W. 2nd ST SPARTA 62886-1620 MARCH 1990 DAVE 618-317-5884 SW 19 BIG RIVER 19090 17TH ST FULTON 61252 JUNE 2007 JIM 563-219-2455 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 13 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 ROD 618-421-2967 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 17 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 206 N. Locust Luka 62849 JANUARY 1987 Frank 618-323-4107 SE - FREEDOM VALLEY PO BOX 6563 PEORIA 61601 OCTOBER 2001 BRUCE 309-678-0554 WC 15 FREEPORT PO BOX 205 FREEPORT 61032-0205 MARCH 1986 SCOTT 815-238-3092 NW 12 GREAT RIVER PO BOX 3855 QUINCY 62301 JULY 1987 JOE 217-316-1333 WC 15 HEART OF ILLINOIS 2831 DEERFIELD RD CLINTON 61727 JUNE 1986 RICK 309-275-0709 EC - HEARTLAND PO BOX 202 PONTIAC 61764-0202 FEBRUARY 1987 LISA 815-674-1321 EC 16 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 16 KASKASKIA VALLEY 215 E NOLEMAN CENTRAILIA 62801 APRIL 2006 TROY 618-292-3005 SW 19 KISHWAUKEE VALLEY PO BOX 2783 LOVES PARK 61132 AUGUST 1989 WAYNE 815-721-6187 NW 13 LAMOINE VALLEY PO BOX 512 DALLAS CITY 62330-0507 JUNE 1988 KEVIN 217-852-3377 WC - LIBERTY PO BOX 1502 MATTOON 61938 FEBRUARY 1987 DENNIS 217-460-2160 EC 18 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 17 NORTHERN ILLINOIS PO BOX 496 LAKE VILLA 60046-0496 OCTOBER 1986 RICH 847-533-8349 NE 14 OLD RIVER PO BOX 182 SHELBYVILLE 62565-0182 FEBRUARY 1987 LARRY 217-774-5883 EC 16 OPEN ROADS PO BOX 428 SANDWICH 60548-0428 JANUARY 1992 CLIFF 630-552-3828 NW - 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 19 PRAIRIELAND 2536 E. Prairie St DECATUR 62521 APRIL 1987 TODD 217-358-9631 EC - RICHLAND COUNTY PO BOX 121 OLNEY 62450-0121 APRIL 2012 RUSS 618-837-0692 SE - RIVER VALLEY PO BOX 573 AROMA PARK 60910-0573 FEBRUARY 1998 DAWN 815-839-6318 NE - SALT CREEK PO BOX 772 LINCOLN 62656-0772 JANUARY 1993 DARIN 217-871-0677 EC - 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 20 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 14 SOUTHERN FREEDOM 13289 CASEY RD MARION 62959 DECEMBER 1986 SCOTT 618-694-0848 SE - SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 84 W NORTH ST NEW MINDEN 62263 NOVEMBER 1987 MICK 618-478-2243 SE 21 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 - STARVED ROCK 239 E CHURCH ST UTICA 61373 OCTOBER 1997 BRIAN 815-488-6669 NW 12 STATE LINE RIDERS 205 N PARK ST MILFORD 60953 DECEMBER 2002 MARK EC - TEN MILE CREEK 403 W BENJAMIN KENNEY 61749 APRIL 2017 TRACY 217-871-8494 EC - THUNDER ROCK 6131 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 14 WINDY CITY 8720 S ESSEX CHICAGO 60617 APRIL 2011 MARSHA 778-877-5751 NE -

48,199 miles. Auto with Street Cannon mufflers, 4”, Clutch, original black. Joliet area, Charlie, 312-907-0851 For Sale: Harley Stage 4 kit, brand new, comes with purchase. (1/18) never opened. Part number 92500019 in Tight motor, Good the Screaming Eagle 2017 catalog. 103” Tires. Lg. Passenger All classified ads are due by the SEC- kit includes 10.5:1 pistons, ported and seat, Bag Stiffeners OND SATURDAY of the month and will polished HEADS, 58mm throttle body, and Battery tender. 217-622-4989 or 217- run for at least 3 months, or until space is 259 cams, gaskets, pushrods, heavy clutch FOR SALE: 1978 BMW Motorcycle 622-5778 (9-17) ———————— needed. Be sure and let me know if your spring. Retails for $1995 plus tax. I will and custom side car, great condition. Ride item has sold so it can be removed and ship it to your door for $1500. NO TAX, home for only $6500.00. Gus Miller 309- leave room for someone whose item has no shipping, no bull. With a good dyno 473-2979 (8/17) ———————— FOR SALE: 1984 Harley Davidson not sold! tune these are fantastic kits. They are ca- Wide Glide. Shovel- [email protected] pable of more than Harley advertises with FOR SALE: pair of “Draggin’ Jeans” head motor w/kicker their “download”. Needs a good exhaust size 32 waist, 29 inseam. Denim blue. & electric start. 85 Wide Glide Evo engine 4 speed belt to realize full potential. I can install if Never worn, washed once. They don’t fit Chrome front end, final drive, recent paint, new wheels, you’d like for and additional fee or will my 34 inch waist. $104 new, I’m asking Swingarm, Harley tires, fenders, and dash. $6500. call or text ship it to you and recommend the best $50 & you pay shipping. 309-799-7522 Thunderstar wheels, no emails 217-493-8270 dyno guy I know of. Customer ordered it [email protected], Coal Valley, IL Progressive shocks, Drag bars, Mustang and then backed out. With tax this kit seat, S&S carb, Braided brake and throttle 2007 3rd edition Harley Davidson Pinball was over 2100 dollars. Save over FOR SALE: 2008 FLSTC Heritage lines, oil cooler. 53,000 miles. Asking machine made by Stern Inc. lots of action $600 Rick 309-224-5507 Canton Illi- Softail, Installed $6000, [email protected], 708-471 multi ball $3500. call or text no emails nois. Sreamin Eagle 103 in -5360. (11/17) —————— 217-493-8270 2014, 2 into 1 Bassini pipe all high perfor- FOR SALE: 2010 Black Yamaha mance parts, Dyno Vstar 950, 4880 2000 Electra Glide, 85k miles, looks and tuned, runs and sounds great ! Work done miles. Looks brand runs like new, services are up to date. by Walter Bros. Customs. Still have all new and runs like Lots of extras are included. $6500.00 original parts, 27000 miles, MP3 new!!! Champaign firm. Arcola, IL 217-549-9791 All classified ads are due by the SMART PHONE SPEAKER. $ 11000 area Bob Dowler SECOND SATURDAY of the month OBO 217-473-1786 (9/17)————-- 217-493-4528 Embarras Valley and will run for at least 3 months, or (11/17) ——————— 217-549-9791 until space is needed. Be sure and let FOR SALE: 2008, Harley Davidson me know if your item has sold so it can 883, 6900 miles FOR SALE: $500 obo. From a 2016 be removed and leave room for some- $2700.00. 217-473- one whose item has not sold! 1786 (9/17) ——— [email protected]

FOR SALE: For Sale: $6,000 obo Street Glide, less 2001 Heritage Soft Tail, Silver/Blue, than 1000 miles, stock exhaust system