A.B.A.T.E. OF ILLINOIS,OCTOBER INC. NEWS 2018 ABATE OCTOBER OF ILLINOIS, 2018 INC. NEWS 1 THE MISSION OF A.B.A.T.E. OF ILLINOIS IS TO PRESERVE THE UNIVERSAL RIGHT TO A SAFE, UNRESTRICTED MOTORCYCLING ENVIRONMENT, AND TO PROPOSE AND ADVOCATE ACTIONS THAT CAN BE TAKEN BY ELECTED OFFICIALS TO PROTECT AND CONSERVE THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND ENSURE THROUGH PROFESSIONAL What you will find in this issue………………….. MANAGEMENT THAT SUSTAINABLE USE, RECREA- Letter’s of Intent……….. Pg 2 TIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND ENJOYMENT OF E-Board Report……………....pg 5 Legislative Report………….. pg 5 THESE RESOURCES IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS Ask Our Lawyer……………….pg 6 AND FUTURE GENERATIONS Supporting Business Sponsors...pg 7 Thank You for Donations……....pg 8 A.B.A.T.E. of ILLINOIS, INC. Bike Raffle……………………....pg 8 311 E MAIN ST., #418 Voters Guide…………………...pg 10-11-12 State Seminar—Jan…………..pg 9 GALESBURG, IL 61401 ABATE Application ……………. pg. 19 www.abate-il.org Public Relations Supply List…….. Pg 16 Safety & Ed Supply List………...pg 21 1-800-87-ABATE OCTOBER 2018 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 2 LETTER OF INTENT: September 7, 2018 I, Amanda Gotte, would like to continue Having been the NW Region Coordinator for 2016, 2017 and 2018 I am running again to be your NW Region serving you as Northeast Region Trustee Coordinator for 2019. I have been a member of ABATE since 2010. When I became the NW Region Coordinator, for ABATEPAC. my goal was to attend every chapters meeting in our Region at least once, which I have done and as well I have attended events the chapters have had thru out the year. Have always made myself available to all of our chapters and was called upon many times with issues or questions. I have been the Treasurer for the Freeport Chapter for the past 6 years and I was our Chapters BOD rep for two years prior to becoming the NW Region Coordinator. As I am putting in my letter of intent to run for the BOD rep I attended every BOD meeting as well being the NW Region Coordinator I would attend the E-board West Central Region Coordinator. meetings every month, unless an emergency came up. My goal, once again, is to attend all the chapter meetings in 2019 and any events they have if I am available to. I have been a member of ABATE for 6 years. I held the secretary and treasurer position in my Respectfully, Chapter. I have been on the E-Board as newsletter coordinator this year and really enjoyed the opportunity to learn Sandra L. Murrell it. I am very excited to be able to get out and about with Freeport Chapter ABATE of Illinois each Chapter. We need to keep our numbers growing and working together as an Organization. I plan on being in Springfield at each meeting and This is my letter of intent to fill the vacant spot of NE Region Trustee on the ABATE State will try my best to come to each Chapter for an Pac. activity or if you need my assistance. Thank you, I would appreciate your vote. Chris Hansen DuKane ABATE Events Officer Thank you Sethtastic Motorcycle Run Chairma Janet Thompson Lamoine Chapter ABATE of Illinois State Seminar January 19-20, 2019 Northfield Inn, Springfield, IL State Seminar Tickets available OPENING CEREMONIES: Saturday 9:00 am-Noon Lunch Provided Following Opening Ceremonies Friday & Saturday Night (Silent & Live Auctions) Workshops: Saturday 1:00-5:00 pm Registration: Friday 6:00-8:00pm Saturday 8:00-Noon Rooms also available at Ramada next door (217)-523-4000 OCTOBER 2018 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 3 STATE COORDINATOR Neal Toepfer Secretary/Treasurer 311 E Main St., Suite 418 Ryan Hubbard 815-297-5819 C Galesburg, IL 61401 309-267-0606 [email protected] Ph: (309) 343-6588 Fax (309) 343-6387 [email protected] Bob Myers E-mail: [email protected]. 618-917-4949 ASSISTANT STATE COORDINATOR [email protected] The paper is intended solely for informing its members of Jeff Marsh issues affecting motorcycling. All rights are reserved. 217-620-0852 NORTHEAST REGION TRUSTEES: ABATE of IL News will accept articles pertaining to [email protected] Amanda Gotte, 815 757 1410; ABATE and motorcycling. NO letters containing personal [email protected] attacks, profanities, or issues not related to motorcycling OFFICE MANAGER will be considered for publication. We cannot guarantee Paula Ward Rich Gruner, 847-533-8349: nd [email protected] the publication of any article received after the 2 Sat- 311 E Main St. #418 urday of the month deadline. If you want your news on Patrick Jones 708-280-6053 Galesburg 61401 time, then you must be on time. [email protected] Ph. 800-87-ABATE /309-343-6588 Fax: 309-343-6387 Diana Rebechini, 630-740-5511 Newsletter Coordinator Janet Thompson [email protected] or [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] NORTHWEST REGION TRUSTEES: ADVERTISING SECRETARY Neal Toepfer 815 297 5819 Paula Ward Cathy Brush [email protected] 311 E Main St., #418 779-207-5907 Galesburg, IL 61401 [email protected] EAST CENTRAL REGION TRUSTEES: [email protected] Rob McHugh, 309-261-0916: TREASURER [email protected] FREE CLASSIFIED ADS FOR MEMBERS Paul Truax 217-741-2233 WEST CENTRAL REGION TRUSTEES: [email protected] "Hunter" John Harris, 309 678 8613 Camera ready ads and flyers only. If you submit anything [email protected] otherwise, it will not be printed. Please send flyers or pic- LEGISLATIVE COORDINATOR tures as a JPEG or TIF. Articles preferred as an e-mail or Josh “Ski” Witkowski Dave Krueger, 309 231 4179 attachment in Microsoft Word. 217-816-2646 [email protected] [email protected] IMPORTANT NOTICE SOUTHWEST REGION TRUSTEES: 10% INTEREST WILL BE CHARGED ON SAFETY & EDUCATION COORDINATOR Mike Fisher, 618 357 1399 PAST DUE BILLS EVERY 30 DAYS! Mike Brush [email protected] 5138 Illinois St Rich KinKade, 618 514 3422 Loves Park IL 61111 [email protected] ADVERTISING RATES 779-200-4603 Bob Myers, 618-917-4949; PAID IN ADVANCE DISCOUNTS [email protected] [email protected] (black & white only) 10% FOR 6 MONTHS PUBLIC RELATIONS Co-COORDINATORS SOUTHEAST REGION TRUSTEE: 20% FOR 12 MONTHS Brian Dukes Bob Isaacs, 618-663-7011; 217-871-6816 [email protected] Business Card…. $20 per issue [email protected] ABATE members receive 10% discount FEDPAC BIKE RAFFLE COORDINATOR 1/8 page 3 x 4….……...$40 per issue Howard Nation Cindy Lannom, Treasurer 618– 967-5768 ¼ page 5w x 8h…….... $75 per issue 217.341.6483 ½ page 10w x8h … ... $150 per issue [email protected] 1716 Oak Street, Chester, IL 62233 [email protected] Full page 11x17………...$300 per issue ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR Elizabeth Winters, Secretary Mark Werries 847-917-5798 CHAPTERS WILL RECEIVE 217-638-4247 [email protected] 50% DISCOUNT ON AD [email protected] “Hunter” John Harris, Trustee 309-678-8613 [email protected] NEWSLETTER COORDINATOR NO ADVERTISEMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED IF IT Janet Thompson Mike Scovel, Trustee CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT IS NOT CONSISTENT 217-219-1267 815-557-8525 WITH ABATE OF ILLINOIS STATED MISSION OR [email protected] [email protected] GOALS i.e. SAFEGUARDING THE RIGHTS OF ALL Bob Myers MOTORCYCLISTS. PRODUCTS COORDINATOR 618-917-4949 Report errors and omissions to Tracey Eddington [email protected] [email protected] 618-478-2243 [email protected] MRF REPRESENTATIVES All classified ads are due by the SECOND SATURDAY Dennis Byron of the month and will run for at least 3 months, or until NORTHWEST REGION COORDINATOR 708-655-3385 space is needed. Be sure and let me know if your item has Sandy Murrell [email protected] sold so it can be removed and leave room for someone 815-291-7956 whose item has not sold! [email protected] RIDE SMART PROGRAM [email protected] Paulette Korte NORTHEAST REGION COORDINATOR Ph. 618-980-5622 [email protected] CALENDAR OF EVENTS- PAGE 23 Dawn Winterfeldt 815-839-6318 [email protected] OFF ROAD ISSUES Contact Hunter John WEST CENTRAL REGION COORDINATOR 309-678-8613 Don Boland [email protected] 309-738-0342 [email protected] ABATE of Illinois News is a publication of; ABATE of Illinois, Inc. EAST CENTRAL REGION Co-COORDINATORS Scott Carter John Gambill 217-620-1707 217-620-3472 [email protected] [email protected] SOUTHWEST REGION COORDINATOR Dennis “Skinny” Kinnikin 618-917-6243 [email protected] SOUTHEAST REGION CO-COORDINATORS Mick Eddington Bob Stout 618-478-2243 812-841-7748 jeddington2000yahoo.com robertstout@rlstout ABATEPAC Mike Fisher Chairman 618-357-1399 C [email protected] OCTOBER 2018 ABATE OF ILLINOIS, INC. NEWS 4 NORTHWEST REGION 36. PRAIRIELAND 4/1987 1. FREEPORT 3/1986 37. IRON RIDERS 5/1991 2. TWIN RIVERS 4/1987 38. MOVED TO SOUTHEAST REGION 3. BLACKHAWK 7/1987 39. SALT CREEK 1/1993 4. KISHWAUKEE VALLEY 8/1989 40. MID-STATE 3/1993 5. OPEN ROADS 1/1992 41. HUBBARD TRAIL 4/1993 6. STARVED ROCK 10/1997 42. FLATLANDERS 7/1994 7. THUNDER ROCK 2/2000 43. TEN MILE CREEK 5/2017 8. BIG RIVER 6/2007 44. FREEDOM BY CHOICE 6/1999 NORTHEAST REGION 45. EMBARRAS VALLEY 2/2000 46. STATE LINE RIDERS 12/2002 9. CHICAGO 1/1986 10. NORTHERN ILLINOIS 10/1986 11. SOUTH SUBURBAN 10/1986 SOUTHWEST REGION 12. DUKANE 1/1987 47. PIASA-GATEWAY 10/1986 14. SOUTHERN DUPAGE 12/1997 48. SHOAL CREEK 4/1987 16. WILL COUNTY 4/2003 49. APPLE CREEK 3/1990 17. WINDY CITY 4/2011 50. BACKROADS 3/1990 WEST CENTRAL REGION 51.