July Chapter Meeting

SECRETARY’S REPORT

FREEDOM RIDERS

CHAPTER MINUTES July 12, 2009

SUBMITTED BY ANGIE “PUDDLES” POND SECRETARY

President Mimi Hawkins opened meeting @ 3:04 pm

Meeting began with the Pledge of allegiance started by Donny Pond

There were 13 officers & 14 members present, 1 guest

Minutes accepted from last month

All in favor- Yes

Any Opposed- No

We received a Thank You from Donny & Angie Pond for the card and flowers for the passing of Donny’s Step Dad

We also received two Thank You cards from Murray’s Parents Association for our donation & all we do for them

Our prayers go out to John Groff for a speedy recovery

Jennifer Broadhurst benefit July 25^th Sign up 11 -12 @ Mannings

Jamie Lane won our monthly drawing

Thank you to Darren Thompson’s daughter for drawing for us @ the end of the meeting

Our sign up for Boogie will be @ the Red Dog from 11 – 12 Becky’s closed down

Friends of Freedom Award goes to Blind Date this month

Biker Farm September 12^th meet @ The Downtown Lounge we will leave by 10am

Chapter 27 took our challenge of the MRM they donated a total of $500.00. Tabled until after Boogie

Motions for new business

Motion to put a flyer for Boogie in the State paper for 2 months, ½ page for $150.00. First month flyer 2^nd month flyer and map

Motion: Tim Tucker

Second: Connie Murphy

All in favor: Yes

Any opposed: No

Motion for $200.00 for potshots 2 rings and 50/50 Friday night

Motion: Jim Murphy

Second: Robert Groff

All in favor: Yes

Any Opposed: No

Motion for the $300.00 to go to Pac this month

Motion: Connie Murphy

Second: Tim Star

All in favor: Yes

Any opposed: No

Motion to put an ad in the Annual Drug Education Enforcement Safety Calendar, single ad $95.00

Motion: Kim Houser

Second: Jim Murphy

All in favor: Yes

Any opposed: No

Motion to become a gold sponsor for the Shriners run, $250.00

Motion: Kim Houser

Second: Connie Murphy

All in favor: Yes

Any opposed: No

Motion to move the M.A.D run to July 11th

Motion: Karen Austin

Second: JoJo Cole

All in favor: Yes

Any opposed: No

Motion to purchase a digital recorder for our meetings

Motion: Lyle Huffstutler

Second: Connie Murphy

All in favor: Yes

Any opposed: No

Motion to not set the $300.00 a month to go to State, instead decide where we need it each month (monthly drawing)

Motion: Bob Vensel

Second: NA

All in favor: No

Any opposed: Yes

Meeting dismissed @ 5:04pm

President’s Corner

One of our members, John Groff had a serious motorcycle accident in Urbana, Illinois. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and Terri. Get well soon buddy!!!!

Freedom Riders now have 511 members. We are the 3^rd biggest Chapter in the state. Great job!!!!

Our Back to School Summer Spectacular went great. Special thanks to Blind Date. You guys rock! Also Rose Vensel , Chris Winkler and Popcorn Princess LuLu. Everyone had a great time!!! We are really going to make a lot of backpacks this year. Thanks so much!!

Our membership appreciation day was plagued by bad weather but the participants never got wet. Great job Kim and Carol Houser. You guys worked your butts off and it is greatly appreciated. Thanks so much to Slo Joes and staff for taking such good care or us. Congratulations to Monie Brown Our Lady Freedom Rider and all the bike show winners. Hope to see you all come out to our upcoming events.

Ride Safe- Ride Free,

MiMi

PRODUCTS

HEY, GUYS. IT IS PAC RUN TIME.

I WILL BE THERE WITH PAC RUN SHIRTS ON FRIDAY. GET YOURS EARLY FOR THE PAC RUN ON SATURDAY.

I WILL ALSO HAVE ALL OUR OTHER PRODUCTS THERE. I HAVE OUR CHAPTER PATCHES, LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS, TEE SHIRTS, DECALS, HATS, GLASSES, CUP COOLIES, & OTHER STATE PRODUCTS.

HOODIES ARE ON ORDER & WILL BE AVAILABLE IN 2 WEEKS. IF YOU NEED A SPECIAL SIZE OR COLOR PLEASE CONTACT ME OR ORDER AT THE PAC RUN.

SEE YA RIDIN’,

ROSE

P.S. WE WANT TO THANK OUR FREEDOM RIDER FAMILY (YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE) FOR BEING THERE WHEN WE HAD A TREE FALL ON OUR HOUSE. EVERYONE’S HELP WAS GREATLY APPRECIATED. HAVING AN EXTENDED FAMILY LIKE WE HAVE HAS REALLY BEEN GREAT. WE LOVE YOU GUYS. THANKS FOR MAKING US FEEL SO CARED ABOUT.

BACK TO SCHOOL

GREAT JOB, FREEDOM RIDERS!

THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP & SUPPORT WE GOT FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE SUMMER SPECTACULAR FOR OUR BACK-2-SCHOOL PROGRAM. YOU GUYS ROCK!

THANKS TO SONIC DRIVE IN FOR DONATING THE FOOD , TOM’S PRICED RIGHT FOR HELP WITH THE SODA, EXPERT TIRE FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION, LEETRONICS, WDML, & THE BIGGEST THANKS TO BLIND DATE FOR MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO DO THIS. THERE IS SUCH A GREAT NEED FOR THESE CHILDREN TO RECEIVE OUR HELP.

WE RAISED $890.25 CLEAR TO PURCHASE ALL THE SUPPLIES WE NEED. WITH THIS AMOUNT WE CAN PURCHASE EXTRA SUPPLIES FOR MORE CHILDREN THIS YEAR.

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR ALL YOUR HELP THAT CHRIS & I RECEIVED & A SPECIAL THANKS TO MY “POPCORN PRINCESS”(MY GRANDDAUGHTER) LINDSEY(LULU) FOR POPPING ALL THE POPCORN & HELPING WITH CUSTOMERS EVEN THOUGH SHE HAD WORKED ALL DAY BABY-SITTING. THANK YOU LULU.

I WILL LET EVERYONE KNOW AS SOON AS I GET THE SUPPLIES FOR SCHOOL HOW MANY CHILDREN WE WILL BE ABLE TO TAKE CARE OF THIS YEAR.

THANKS EVERYONE,

ROSE & CHRISG

April Chapter Meeting

SECRETARY’S REPORT

 

FREEDOM RIDERS

CHAPTER MINUTES April 5, 2009

SUBMITTED BY ANGIE “PUDDLES” POND SECRETARY

 

President Mimi Hawkins opened meeting @ 3:05 pm

Meeting began with the Pledge of allegiance started by Donny Pond

There were 14 officers & 19 members present, 3 guests

 

 

Minutes accepted from last month 

All in favor- Yes

Any Opposed- No

 

Run to the Wall is on May 19^th instead of May 20^th

 

Bob Vensel will not be running for Safety & Ed in June. Anybody who would like to run for the position please come to the next meeting

 

South West Region is having a Marble Run Mimi has the books for $10.00 if anyone is interested

 

Friends of Freedom award goes to Rapid Engraving

 

Everyone that is up for renewal please renew ASAP we are wanting to reach our 500 member mark

 

Georgia’s Snake pit will be opening on April 8^th

 

Congrats to Tony Piller and family for their arrival of their baby girl Ryleigh 5 pds 11oz

 

One of our guests Mike Simmons has patches for sell, he also asked us if we wanted him to make any for us, we will check into it

 

Blind Date will be playing on July 10^th @ the Bandshell Library Park. Concessions to benefit Freedom Riders Back to School Program 5pm – 11pm

 

BILL 1351 WAS DEFETED 42 TO 14

 

Betty Langhauser won our monthly drawing @ the end of the meeting

 

 

 

 

Motions for new business

 

Motion for last months drawing money goes to Fed Pac $300.00 & this months $300.00 goes to MRF

 

Motion: Ginger Reed

Second: Tim Star

All in favor: Yes

Any opposed: No

 

Motion for $200.00 for pot shots for our Spring Run

 

Motion: Tammy Wallace

Second: Terry Groff

All in favor: Yes

Any Opposed: No

 

Motion to go ahead and have our 500 member party from last year

 

Motion: Tim Star

Second: Ginger Reed

All in favor: Yes

Any opposed: No

 

Motion for our M.A.D Membership Appreciation Day to be on June 20^th

 

Motion: Dave Cannon

Second: Tammy Wallace

All in favor: Yes

Any opposed: No

 

Motion to help Mike Allison with a donation of $125.00 for Illinois flags to send to Afghanistan for Local National Guardsmen

 

Motion: JoJo Cole

Second: Terry Groff

All in favor: Yes

Any opposed: No

 

Meeting dismissed @ 4:37pm

HEY FREEDOM RIDERS


HOPE EVERY IS GEARED UP FOR THE SPRING RUN,I KNOW THAT I AM.JUST WANTED TO LET EVERY KNOW THAT ON MAY 11th 2009 THE CITY OF CENTRALIA WILL BE PRESENTING US WITH A THE PROCLAMATION FOR CENTRALIA,IF YOU ARE ABEL TO ATTEND BE AT THE CITY HALL IN CENTRALIA AT 6:00 UP.ME.ALSO I HAVE STATE PARTY TICKETS I WILL HAVE THEM ON THE SPRING RUN.THE COST IS $25.00 PER PERSON OTHER WISE THEY WILL BE $30.00 PER PERSON AT THE GATE.
RIDE SAFE AND BE SAFE

BETTY PUBLIC RELATION



PRODUCTS
HEY, IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN. BIKE SEASON. SPRING RUN TIME.

I AM WORKING ON SPRING RUN SHIRTS. THE PRICES ON TEES WILL BE THE SAME AS LAST YEAR, $1O.

I HAVE PAST EVENT TEES IN STOCK FOR $6. I NOW HAVE CAN COOLIES FOR $1.50.

I HAVE MOVED INTO CENTRALIA. MY ADDRESS IS 518 W. 4TH. MY NUMBER IS 315-7356 AND MY EMAIL IS NANAROSE06@CHARTER.NET. CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT PRODUCTS OR IF YOU NEED TO ORDER. I WILL HAVE PRODUCTS AVAILABLE AT MY HOUSE IF YOU WILL CALL ME.

HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE SPRING RUN. LET'S HAVE A HUGE TURNOUT TO START OFF OUR2009 RIDING SEASON.

SEE YA RIDIN',

M.A.D

MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION DAY

 

This is an event put on by the Freedom Riders Chapter to show its appreciation to its member ship. The event would consist of a Poker Run/Bike Show/Lady Freedom Riders contest.

 

Any member of the Chapter gets in free of charge, this includes new members, renewals and transfers the day of the event. We will have a current membership list that we will go by and any new, renewed, or transfer that day will be completed at signup of run. If they are not on the list or have brought membership up to date then have to pay $25.00 to attend event. All non members will also have to pay $25.00 to attend event. The money made from non members sign up fee will go to the Freedom Riders Christmas for Kids, Adopt A Soldier and the Back to School programs. All new members and transfers will be on a list to be read at the awards event later that evening. This helps us old farts get to know them better.

 

The Bike Show is with the Poker Run in that each person will get a piece of paper that they will use for their Poker hand, but will also have a place to write their vote for the persons bike for the appropriate class consisting of Custom/ Stock/ Sportster/ Trike/ and Peoples choice. Five classes, one winner in each category receives a trophy. The only rule is that the bike has to be on the entire run.

 

Lady Freedom Rider Contest

 

Rule # 1 You must be a female and a member of this Chapter

Rule # 2 You must be on the run and attend the awards

Rule # 3 Everyone on the Run votes, it will be on the paper you already have for the run

 

On the Bike Show and Lady contest winner, would like to see picture and name in the newsletter. Each month after, have on of the Bike show winners pictured in the paper along with a feature as to who owns it, who built it if other than stock, who painted it, make model and year. They won it let them brag on it.

 

Will have Band, Food, Drinks and 0/100 raffles.

March Newsletter

SECRETARY’S REPORT

 

FREEDOM RIDERS

CHAPTER MINUTES March 8th, 2009

SUBMITTED BY ANGIE “PUDDLES” POND SECRETARY

 

President Mimi Hawkins opened meeting @ 3:11 pm

Meeting began with the Pledge of allegiance started by Chuck Schulte

There were 16 officers & 17 members present, 5 guests

 

 

Minutes accepted from last month 

All in favor- Yes

Any Opposed- No

 

Larry Kleiboeker is our new Assistant Activities

 

@ Wamac city park on the 25^th 3:00pm there will be a dedication ceremony for the coal miners that lost their lives in 1947 @ 3:27

 

We received a thank you from Sgt. Schniers, Spc Kututa, Pfc Casell, Spc Aowe, Spc Smith, Spc Hender, and Spc Schmidt for the care package sent

 

A Local Blessing of the Bikes will be on April 25^th @ 3:30 @ the Trinity Lutheran Church across for IGA in Centralia

 

We received a Thank you from Abate of IL for donating $100.00 to the silent auction @ the seminar

 

We are going to vote NO on the Non-preferred vendor’s policy list @ the February Abate of IL board of directors meeting

 

Jeanette Schutle is going to buy tickets to sell for a shot @ $5000.00 to be given away @ Pac Run

 

Friends of Freedom awards go to the City of Wamac, Clifford (Dog) White, and Darchmer Pipe Supply

 

Anyone wanting to go to the MRM ground breaking meet @ the Industrial @ 10:30 am

 

Ac got the detacher prize of $41.00 and donated it to Dee Dechausse (Mama JoJo)

 

Monthly drawing winner is Dave Segan

 

Everyone don’t forget that our September meeting will be held on September 2^nd @ 6:00pm @ the Poplar Place in Centralia downstairs which will be closed to the public. Junction City Hall is booked up for the month so this was our only other option.

 

 

Motions for new business

 

Motion to donate $60.00 to Lakota to help with costs

 

Motion: Jim Murphy

Second: Tim

All in favor: Yes

Any opposed: No

 

 

Motion to donate $200.00 to the Wamac Coal miner’s memorial

 

Motion: Jim Murphy

Second: Tim Tucker

All in favor: Yes

Any Opposed: No

 

 

Motion to donate $200.00 to help with water ect. For the Run to the Wall

 

Motion: Connie Murphy

Second: Dee Dechausse

All in favor: Yes

Any opposed: No

 

Motion to have the Philips cook for us @ our events

 

Motion: Tim Tucker

Second: JoJo Cole

All in favor: Yes

Any opposed: No

 

Motion to get 100 tickets for State Party

 

Motion: JoJo Cole

Second: Tim Tucker

All in favor: Yes

Any opposed: No

 

Motion to get 397 (a pack) of Abate coasters for $56.00 and a 16 posters for $8.25

 

Motion: Jojo Cole

Second: Larry Kleiboeker

All in favor: Yes

Any opposed: No

 

Motion to vote for Laura @ State

 

Motion: Tim Tucker

Second: Jim Murphy

All in favor: Yes

Any opposed: No

 

Motion to help promote and support our Army guys in Iraq

 

Motion: Ac Corzine

Second: Tim Tucker

All in favor: Yes

Any opposed: No

 

Meeting dismissed @ 5:08pm

President’s Corner,

I hope everyone remembers what the mission statement of A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois Inc. is.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the members 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 and appointed officials to protect and conserve the natural resources of the State of Illinois, and ensure through professional management that sustainable use, recreational opportunities and enjoyment of these new resources is available for this and future generations.

RIGHT NOW WE NEED TO LET OUR SENATORS KNOW THAT WE MEAN BUSINESS WHEN IT COMES TO SENATE HELMET BILL SB1351. Check out the flyer below.

Attention All Bikers

EMERGENCY HELMET BILL ALERT ‐ SB1351  

Senate  leader  John  Cullerton  removed  a  Senator  off  the   Public  Health  Committee  and  replaced  him  with  Senator  Donne  Trotter,  sponsor  of  SB1351  (motorcycle  rider  helmet  bill).   The  bill  was  voted  on  and  passed  out  of  committee  and  is  on  its  way  to  a  full  Senate  vote.                                                                   

*THINGS  YOU  MUST  DO  IF  YOU  WANT  TO  KEEP  ILLINOIS  A  HELMET  FREE  STATE*   

1.   CALL  and  FAX  Senator  Donne  Trotter  and  express  your  dissatisfaction  with  him  for  introducing  this  Helmet  Bill,  SB1351.   Please make  an  attempt  to  be  nice  to  him.   Have  everyone  you  know  call  him.   We want to shut  his  phone  lines  down!   We  want  his  staff  to  take  up  all  of  their  time  on  this  bill.           

REPEAT  –  call  and  recall  until  we  shut  his  lines  down.   That is how  we  do  it.   

2.   CALL  and  FAX  your  respected  Senator  and  urge  him  to  vote  against  this  Helmet  Bill,  SB1351.   Whatever  your  reason  is  for  opposing  Helmet  Laws,  tell  them  and  be  sure  to  tell  them  this  is  a  personal  choice  issue  and  you  do  not  think  our  government  has  any  business  telling  us  how  to  dress.  Be  nice  to  your  Senators,  they  are  motorcycle  friendly  and  are  our  friends,  but  you  must  call  them.   They  MUST  hear  from  you.                                                         

Call your state senator and encourage them to vote

NO

Senator Donne Trotter, Bill Sponsor (773) 933-7715 FAX (773) 933-5498

Springfield Office District Office FAX

Senator Deanna Demuzio (217) 782 8206 (217) 854 4441 (217) 854 5311

Senator Kyle McCarter (217) 782 5756 (217) 428 4068 (217) 782 0116

Senator Bill Haine (217) 782 5247 (618) 465 4764 (217) 782 5340

Senator James Clayborne Jr. (217) 782 5399 (618) 875 1212 (618) 274 3010

Senator David Luechtefeld (217) 782 8137 (618) 243 9014 (618) 243 5376

 

Talking points:

There is no scientific evidence that helmets save lives

More motorcyclists die while wearing helmets than without helmets even though there are more choice (helmet free) states than mandatory helmet law states.

Motorcyclists are just as likely to have insurance as car and  truck drivers do.

Accidents are not caused by not wearing helmets.

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Steve Smith has a more extensive list of Senators in his legislative report in this newsletter. Please let your voices be heard by every Senator on the list. We must stick together and not take our freedoms for granted. Your voice does make a difference.

 

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At our March meeting we had some great turn out of members and we also had several guest speakers.

Butch Mathis, the Mayor of Wamac (who is also a member)was on hand to receive the Friends of Freedom award on behalf of the City of Wamac. He also told us a little about a dedication ceremony that will be held in the Wamac City Park on March 25^th, 2009. The ceremony is a tribute to the coal miners who lost their lives in 1947 at 3:27pm.If you would like more information please call the Wamac City Hall.

We also had Newt Kindle, a former Freedom Riders President but still a member who now has some political aspirations. He is running for KC Board. Check out his picture in this newsletter.

Also speaking was one of our newest members, who has returned from serving his country and has settled in to being a recruiter for the Army, Scott Whitlock. Scott is one of several working on a program to let the public see the good side of the Army and all the help the do, not just what the media wants to report. Good luck with your program, Scott.

The Chapter 27 President Mick Eddington and the lovely Tracy also joined us. We are trying to get together with our surrounding ABATE Chapters and support as many of their events as possible. We will give you a schedule of their events as well as Shoal Creeks in next month’s newsletter.

Congratulations to Clifford (Dog ) White, Karchmer Pipe Supply and The City of Wamac on your Friends of Freedom Awards and to David Segar on winning the monthly drawing.

 A special thanks to Fletcher for being so great. You have been such a big help to myself, Jeanette and Monie. We love and appreciate all your dedication.

We a have a few members that need some well wishes, Dee (Mama JoJo)

DeChausse, Jerri George and Di Corzine. We hope you all get well soon and know that Freedom Riders are thinking of you.

“I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed.” Booker T. Washington

Ride safe- Ride Free- MiMi

PUBLIC RELATIONS

HEY FREEDOM RIDERS

OLD MAN WINTER IS OUT AND SPRING HAS SPRUNG. AS EVERY ONE IS AWARE MAY IN MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH,I'M IN THE PROCESS OF SENDING OUT PROCLAMATION'S TO ALL THE MAYOR'S OF CLINTON AND MARION COUNTY.I HAVE ORDERED 100 TICKET'S FOR THE ABATE STATE PARTY IN JUNE AT ALTAMONT IL. LAST YEAR FREEDOM RIDERS HAD OVER 100 MEMBER'S PRESENT.I HOPE TO MEET OR BEAT THAT NUMBER THIS YEAR, SO START PLANNING YOUR VACATION NOW.

RIDE SAFE AND BE SAFE

BETTY

PUBLIC RELATIONS

News from State BOD meeting by Jim Murphy

1.   Freedom Riders schedule for work at State Party

8people- Front gate, 3-Products, 1-Shuttle and 8- security.

2. Voted to keep Rod Taylor as legal service ( passed)

3. Products for Motorcycle awareness month

Ordered 397 coasters for $56.00

16 posters for $8.25

4. Lora Myers nominated for Safety & Ed

5. Swap meet in Belleville April 5^th,09

6. Fed - Pac made $7,185.00 at State Seminar

7. S.E. Region meeting will be held at BOD meeting April 18^th,09

8. We ordered 100 State Party advance tickets

9.New banner for motorcycle awareness to be sent to MiMi’s house

January Newsletter

SECRETARY’S REPORT

FREEDOM RIDERS
CHAPTER MINUTES January 4th, 2009
SUBMITTED BY ANGIE “PUDDLES” POND SECRETARY

President Jim Murphy opened meeting @ 3:01 pm
Meeting began with the Pledge of allegiance started by Donny
There were 15 officers & 14 members present, 1 guest Doc Jones


Minutes accepted from last month
All in favor- Yes
Any Opposed- No

Our left over gift certificates from Christmas for Kids were sold @ the meeting

Auction items for State Seminar are a pub table & chairs for State Pac. A wine rack with glasses for Fed Pac

570 kids taken care of this year

Outstanding Service award was given to Jason & Candy Opolony in the form of free 1 year membership

Achievement award goes to Brad & Dawn Williams

There were keys found @ the X-mas for Kids party Contact Mama Rose if you lost some

Georgia won the ticket drawing @ the end of the meeting

Monthly drawing winner is Melinda Phelps



Motions for new business

Motion to put ads in the Shoppers Weekly, Breeze, and Salem Times Commoner for Thank You’s. ¼ page

Motion: Mama Jojo
Second: Tim
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No


Motion not to go on Haley’s Hope run

Motion: Tim
Second: Darren
All in favor: Yes
Any Opposed: No


Motion for $300.00 to go to State Public Relations from our drawing money

Motion: Tim
Second: Kim
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No

Motion to close the meeting @ 4:50pm

Motion: Tim
Second: Harold
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No

PRODUCTS
HAPPY NEW YEAR, FREEDOM RIDERS!
THERE ARE GOING TO BE SOME CHANGES MADE IN PRODUCTS FOR THE NEW YEAR.
I AM WORKING ON MAKING THINGS A LITTLE EASIER ON ALL OF US.
I WILL BE SENDING OUT A NEW PRICE LIST & HOPEFULLY SOME NEW DESIGNS & PRODUCTS
KEEP IN TOUCH WITH THE WEBSITE & I WILL SHOUT AT YOU & LET YOU KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING OR EMAIL ME(nanarose@frontiernet.net) OR CALL ME AT 432-7204 OR 315-7653.
NEW THINGS FOR THE FREEDOM RIDERS IN THE NEW YEAR.
SEE YA RIDIN’,
ROSE


SAFETY & EDUCATION
WINTER TIME WITH SPRING COMING UP.
COLD NIGHTS & WARM DAYS, WARM ENOUGH TO GET THE BIKE OUT.
But one of the most hazardous times of the year for motorcyclists..
First main problem is road conditions. Sweating & moisture conditions can change at every shadow. Shadows of building, trees, ect. can change the road surface as much as 4 to 5 times in a city block.
Iron & steel rails & manhole covers can be as slick as ice. Steel expansion joints at the end of bridges can be as bad as any other. Some of these are even at an angle to your direction of travel. “VERY DANGEROUS!”
Salt, sand & cinder deposits have been used at intersections. This material can cause your feet to slip when you put them down. Each corner can be different.
If you decide to ride, remember automobile drivers are not used to seeing motorcycles. They will not be looking for you. It is up to you to stay visible & aware of what is around you along with all road conditions.
So if you decide to ride try not to over react on your stopping & turning maneuvers.
STAY SOBER, STAY ALERT, STAY SAFE.
I care about each & everyone of you & I don’t want to lose anyone.
RIDE SAFE, RIDE SMART,
BOB

President’s Corner
I would like to welcome all our new members and say welcome back to all the renewals. We are so close to having 500 members. I can’t wait!!!
Thanks to everyone who came to our New Years Day Polar Run. I had a great time and I hope everyone else did too. We are going to several runs just for fun this year. Fletcher is working on our activities schedule for the year. We will get it to you ASAP. We do have the Broomstick pool tournament scheduled for January 31st, 2009 at Banks Bowl. I hope to see you at all our upcoming events.
Ride safe- Ride free
MiMi


BROOMSTICK POOL TOURNAMENT
Saturday, January 31st, 2009 @
BANKS BOWL
CENTRALIA IL
Sign-up at 1O:00 A.M -12:00 P.M
Tournament starts at 12:00 P.M
Fee: $10.00 per person
Straight “8” Ball Double Elimination
Brooms provided by Freedom Riders
1st place: TROPHY/$50.00
2nd place: TROPHY/$25.00
3rd place: T-SHIRT

FOOD PROVIDED
FREE HOT DOGS AND CHILI

November Newsletter

SECRETARY’S REPORT

FREEDOM RIDERS
CHAPTER MINUTES November 2nd, 2008
SUBMITTED BY ANGIE “PUDDLES” POND SECRETARY

President Jim Murphy opened meeting @ 3:03 pm
He then handed the meeting over to incoming President Mimi Hawkins
Meeting began with the Pledge of allegiance started by Johnny
There were 16 officers & 34 members present, 1 guest


Minutes accepted from last month
All in favor- Yes
Any Opposed- No

We received a Thank You from Steven Guinn’s family
We received a Thank you from Leland Whalen
We also received a Thank You from Ralph Miller

Our regards to Tony Pillars Father-n-Law who passed away

Everyone that has tickets for the $5000.00 drawing please sell them

We received a letter of intent from Jan Sanders who is stepping up to take over Adopt-a-Soldier. Smurf is no longer able to continue do to work

We are going to be setting a schedule starting in January for activities meeting

We received a plaque from the Centralia Elks for helping with the Halloween parade (4 corners)

Jeanette won the drawing @ the end of the meeting and donated it all to Safety & Ed

November 8th collecting toys @ Centralia Wal-Mart for X-mas for kids 10-2. Our goal is to fill Murphy’s Trailer with toys

November 22nd we will be collecting toys @ Carlyle Wal-mart for X-mas for kids 10-2

Everyone that has names & address’s for our local Soldiers please send them to us so we can send them a care package

Winner of our monthly drawing @ the end of the meeting was Lori & Gene Allen

Steve Smith is our monthly appreciation winner for the month


Motions for new business

Motion for $500.00 so Officers can go to State Seminar

Motion: Smurf
Second: John
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No


Motion to donate $300.00 to Springfield’s Safety & Ed for signs

Motion: John
Second: Gus
All in favor: Yes
Any Opposed: No


Motion to pay for an ad in the news paper for X-mas for kids Rummage Sale $25.85

Motion: Smurf
Second: Di
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No


Motion to put ad in Salem newspaper for Veterans Day to honor our Soldiers

Motion: Smurf
Second: Larry
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No


Motion to send plaques and any awards to Bradley’s in Salem to be put on display

Motion: Dave
Second: Tim
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No


Motion to donate an American Flag & POW flag to Junction City Hall

Motion: Kim
Second: Di
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No


Motion to vote NO on charging all 4 wheeled vehicles @ State party

Motion: Murph
Second: Steve
All in favor: Yes
Any Opposed: No


Motion for Committee Chairs to get free membership (18 approved 0 Opposed)

Motion: Tammy
Second: Di
All in favor: Yes
Any Opposed: No

Motion to vote for Committee Chairs in January

Motion: Joe
Second: Mike
All in favor: Yes
Any Opposed: No

Motion for Membership Appreciation for the next 12 months, 1 person a month $25 for free membership or to give to a new member

Motion: Dee
Second: Tim
All in favor: Yes
Any Opposed: No




Motion to close the meeting @ 4:55pm

Motion: Tim
Second: Harold
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No


President’s Corner
I would like to wish Jim Murphy (4 years in office) and Di Corzine (14 years in office) the best. We love you guys and you will be missed as officers. Welcome to the all the new officers and thank you to the officers remaining in their positions. I have very big shoes to fill and I am going to do my best. Please bear with me. We are going to have a big year coming up, as always. We will have next years schedule of events done in January. That way you can mark your calendars.
I would like to personally thank all the volunteers who have helped with our events you are great!
I hope everyone can attend our Christmas for Kids events coming up. The schedule is listed in this newsletter.
Until next month, be safe.
MiMi Hawkins- Freedom Riders- Rock!



PRODUCTS
CAN COOLERS ARE HERE FOR $2.50
LAST OF THE BOOGIE SHIRTS
ARE NOW IN
PLEASE CONTACT ME IF
I DON’T GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU.
NEW NEXT MONTH WILL BE REGULAR
SWEATSHIRTS & SWEATPANTS
SEE YA RIDIN’
ROSE

October 2008 Newsletter

SECRETARY’S REPORT

FREEDOM RIDERS
CHAPTER MINUTES October 5th, 2008
SUBMITTED BY ANGIE “PUDDLES” POND SECRETARY

President Jim Murphy opened meeting @ 1:35 pm
Meeting began with the Pledge of allegiance started by Johnny
There were 16 officers & 33 members present, 1 guest


Minutes accepted from last month
All in favor- Yes
Any Opposed- No


We raised $1706.25 @ our Softball Tournament

Thanks to all that helped

Jason Grawe won the homerun derby he got $60.00 and donated $40.00 back

@ Boogie this year we raised $1740.00 for our chapter

Appreciation award winner for the month is Smurf

X-mas for kids tickets 500 tickets will be sold @ $20.00 each the winner is guaranteed $5000.00

All meetings will be held @ 3:00pm starting in November

We raised $605.00 @ 4 corners

Xmas for kids sign-up will be November 14, 15, 16th 10-6 @ Junction City Hall

Appreciation Award winner for this month is Jason Hill

Donny & Angie won the ticket drawing at the end of the meeting & donated $20.00 to Safety & Ed

Our New Officers starting in November are

President – Mimi Hawkins
Vice President – Donny Pond
Secretary – Angie Pond
Sgt. of Arms - Johnny Clair & Chuck Schulte
Write in votes for Membership - Monnie Brown
Treasurer – Carol Houser
Public Relations – Betty Langhauser
Legislative – Steve Smith
Off-Road - Raymond (Snake) Berning
Assistant Off-Road – John Winkler
Bod – Doug Broadhurst
Ticketmaster – Gina Pate
Products – Rose Vensel
S.E. Region – Tobie Hustedde
Newsletter – Jeanette Schulte
Activities – Jim Fletcher


Motions for new business

Motion to pay John Heckler’s membership dues for all the help @ Boogie

Motion: Harold
Second: Tammy
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No


Motion to donate $300.00 to Springfield’s Safety & Ed & $300.00 goes into our General fund our of the monthly drawing money

Motion: Tammy
Second: Bill
All in favor: Yes
Any Opposed: No


Motion to donate $25.00 for a hole @ Sandoval Golf Course for Freedom Riders

Motion: Harold
Second: Kenny
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No


Mimi paid the $25.00 for a hole for Freedom Riders @ Sandoval Golf Course Motion to pay Mimi back

Motion: Larry
Second: AC
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No
Motion to donate to the Centralia Marching Show Case so we can advertise on their trailer

Motion: Tim
Second: Bill
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No

Motion to Donate $50.00 to the Centralia Marching Show Case

Motion: Steve
Second: Di
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No


Motion to announce that everyone please shop American made products whenever possible this year @ Christmas

Motion: Robert
Second: Kenny
All in favor: Yes
Any Opposed: No


Motion to announce that everyone please shop American made products whenever possible this year @ Christmas

Motion: Robert
Second: Kenny
All in favor: Yes
Any Opposed: No

Motion on the voting if State should redo the budget is put on hold until more information is obtained

Motion: Tammy
Second: Tim
All in favor: Yes
Any Opposed: No

Motion to close the meeting @ 3:15pm

Motion: Tim
Second: Harold
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No

TICKET MASTER

HEY FREEDOM RIDERS
HOPE EVERY HAD A GREAT SUMMER.CHRISTMAS IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER AND WE WILL BE SHOPPING FOR THE KIDS SOON.IF ANY ONE HAS TICKET'S FOR THE $300.00 CASH OR MEAT PACKAGE PLEASE TRY TO SELL AS MANY AS YOU CAN.IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO SELL THEM TRY TO TURN IN THE TICKET'S TO MY SELF AND OR MIMI SO WE CAN GET THEM SOLD.LET'S ALL TRY REALLY HARD TO MAKE A GREAT CHRISTMAS FOR THE KIDS.
THANKS
TICKET MASTER
BETTY L.

PRODUCTS

BOOGIE SHIRTS WERE A BIG SUCCESS THIS YEAR.
IF YOU DIDN’T GET ONE CALL OR EMAIL ME.
I AM NOW ALSO ORDERING HOODIES.
THEY COME IN DIFFERENT COLORS.
ANYTHING YOU NEED JUST GIVE ME A SHOUT.
MY EMAIL ADDRESS & PHONE NUMBERS ARE ON THE WEBSITE.
SEE YA RIDIN’
ROSE

September Newsletter

SECRETARY’S REPORT

FREEDOM RIDERS
CHAPTER MINUTES September 7, 2008
SUBMITTED BY ANGIE “PUDDLES” POND SECRETARY

President Jim Murphy opened meeting @ 1:37 pm
Meeting began with the Pledge of allegiance started by Donny
There were 13 officers & 20 members present, 0 guests


Minutes accepted from last month
All in favor- Yes
Any Opposed- No

Don’t forget Little Boogie on the 19th & 20th

So far we have sent State $3085.00 for Fed pac

We received a thank you from Murray Center

Keith is going to help with ATV run @ Boogie

We received a letter from Darlene Marcello; she is resigning from being the Public relations officer

Lori Allen is our Appreciation award winner for the month

Highway clean up has been scheduled for September, 22; everyone meet @ Biggies @ 12:30

Our monthly drawing winner is Don Cambell

Carol won our ticket drawing she donated $20.00 to Back to School


Nominations for office are

President – Mimi
Vice President – Donny
Off Road – John Winkler
Membership – Jeanette
Sgt. of Arms – Chuck
Legislative – Steve

Those who wish to stay in their current positions are
Treasurer – Carol
Sgt. of Arms – Johnny
Activities Fletcher
BOD – Harold
Se Rep – Toby
Products – Rose
Secretary – Angie
All nominations will be accepted for all positions. Make sure everyone attends the meetings in order to nominate someone for a position.


Motion to rent the tent which is now $225.00

Motion: Smurf
Second: Johnny
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No

Motion to donate 3 T-shirts to the Wamac Fest

Motion: Harold
Second: Keith
All in favor: Yes
Any Opposed: No



Motion to close the meeting @ 3:15pm

Motion: Gina
Second: Tim
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No


PRODUCTS
LARGE INVENTORY SALE
TEE SHIRTS FROM PAST EVENTS
NOW 2 FOR $10
CHECK OUT WHAT I HAVE AT
LITTLE BOOGIE.
PLUS THE NEW LOOK FOR
LITTLE BOOGIE
TEE SHIRTS THIS YEAR.
NEW SUNGLASSES, HATS, PATCHES & PINS
AVAILABLE AT
LITTLE BOOGIE
SEE YA RIDIN’
ROSE

BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAM
THE BACKPACKS HAVE BEEN
SUCCESSFULLY HANDED OUT
MY THANKS TO WAYNE REED FOR HIS HELP
AND JOHN & CHRIS WINKLER.
THE SCHOOLS WERE VERY GLAD
TO GET THE SUPPLIES.
I ALSO RECEIVED A THANK YOU LETTER
FROM
SCHILLER SCHOOL.
THANKS TO EVERYONE
ROSE

SAFETY & EDUCATION PROGRAM
ON SEPTEMBER 2ND, I MAILED ONE DOZEN LETTERS TO LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS DRIVERS EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS IN OUR AREA TO KICK OFF THE MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS PROGRAM FOR ABATE.
I HAVE ALREADY BEEN CONTACTED BY SOUTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL IN FARINA. THEY HAVE 3 CLASSES FOR ME TO DO ON SEPTEMBER 8TH. THERE WILL BE ABOUT 80 STUDENTS INVOLVED.
THE PROGRAM IS ABOUT 40 MINUTES LONG, CONSISTING OF A QUIZ OF 12 QUESTIONS, AN 8-10 MINUTE FILM ON HOW MOTORCYCLES OPERATE ON ROADS & HIGHWAYS, AND A QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD THAT CAN BE QUITE INTERESTING.
I HAVE DONE CLASSES AS FAR AWAY AS WALTONVILLE, OKAWVILLE, TRENTON & IN BREESE.
IF THIS PROGRAM HELPS ONE YOUNG PERSON TO DRIVE MORE ALERT AND MORE OBSERVANT OF MOTORCYCLES IT HAS DONE A GOOD JOB .
I HAVE ALSO BEEN ASKED TO MAKE UP & DO A PROGRAM ON ATV SAFETY FOR SALEM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN NOVEMBER. I AM WORKING ON THIS NOW & WILL HAVE READY BY NOVEMBER 7TH TO DO. THIS WAS REQUESTED BY THE SCHOOL.
IF THIS PROGRAM WORKS OUT I WILL ALSO PUT THIS PROGRAM AVAILABILITY OUT TO ALL SCHOOLS THAT I DO NOW.
SO DRIVE SAFE NO MATTER WHAT YOU DRIVE.
DRIVE SAFE, DRIVE SMART,
BOB


CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS DATES 2008

OCTOBER

4TH COLLECTING FOR CFK AT PULLEN AND BROADWAY FROM 10AM-2PM
19th CFK MEETING 1PM (JUNCTION CITY HALL)
25TH SELLING TICKETS IN FRONT OF DOWN TOWN LOUNGE 10AM-?
CENTRALIA HALLOWEEN PARADE 7PM

NOVEMBER
8TH COLLECTING AT CENTRALIA WAL-MART 10am- 2pm

TAKING APPLACATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS
14th, 15th, 16th 10am-6pm AT JUNCTION CITY HALL
22nd COLLECTING AT CARLYLE WAL-MART 10am- 2pm
23rd CFK MEETING 1PM (JUNCTION CITY HALL)
29th COLLECTING AT SALEM WAL-MART 10am- 2pm

DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS PARTY
DEC 6th POPLAR PLACE

SHOPPING DATES ALL AT SALEM WAL-MART
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO COME SHOP!!!!

SHOPPING FOR THE SCHOOLS
DEC 8th (MONDAY) 5PM-?

DEC 9th 5pm -? (TUESDAY)
DEC 10th 5pm-? (THURSDAY)

DEC 10TH 5PM-? (MONDAY)
DEC 12TH 5PM (WED)

HAND TOYS OUT
DEC 20TH 9AM-5PM
AT 205 EAST THIRD ST CENTRALIA