January 2010 Officers Reports

Freedom Rider A.B.A.T.E. Of Illinois, Inc.

Chapter Meeting - Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 3:07 pm

At the Junction City Hall, Junction City, IL

By: President – Mike Langhauser

Pledge of Allegiance – Jo-Jo Cole

Secretary’s report submitted by Maris Foran 618-292-5277

Officers not present: Bill Deboer, Raymond Berning

Members present - 13

Officers present – 19

1 – New member present – Adam Merit

1 Guest Speaker – Greg Calvert

Guest Speaker – Greg Calvert – Blind Date -

Blind Date and 300 Circle Drive (Bands to do concert)

A concert at the Granda Theater in Mt. Vernon, IL

On Feb 5, 2010 at 7:00 pm to benefit Freedom Riders and Chapter 27.

Proceeds will go to Murray Center (Freedom Riders), Amy Center (Chapter 27) and Granada Theater (Will be split three ways)

Flyer will go in our newsletter. We can bring products to sell. Chapter 27 is ok with it. (they will also be doing the concert On Saturday, July 10, 2010 for our back to School program at the Band Shell)all proceeds go to this program to help us to get fill the back packs.

Announcements and thank yous

Amber Ward passed away from H1N1) our sympathy goes to the family.

Keep Tina Pratt in your prayers. She is doing much better.

Minutes from the last meeting read and accepted 1/3/10

1^st: Connie Murphy

2^nd: Teri Graf - All in Favor: Yes Opposed: No

Old Business:

Flyers were passed out for the Broom Stick tournament

Jim Murphy gave details on the Broom Stick tournament

Jan 23, 2010 from 10 to 12 pm - $10.00 (per person)

Everything is set to go.

There will be pot shots. (Lots of gift items for the pot shots)

By – laws is tabled for next months meeting

The committee will need to have more meetings.

500 Membership Party (a committee will be put together to decide on what to

Do with it and come up with ideas) Jo-Jo Cole, Bob Vensel, Opie Opolony, Steve Smith - Tabled till next months meeting

Motion to close old business

1^st: Donnie Pond 2^nd: Mimi Hawkins

Favor: yes opposed: No

New business

Spring Run – April 17, 2010 - Sign up from 10 am to 12 pm

Start at Fosters, Kell bar, Fats, Cross Roads, Hide out, American Legion and Georgia’s snake pit.

Motion - money for Pot Shots:

1^st: Toby Hustedde 2^nd: Opie Opolony Favor: Yes Opposed: No

Motion for Money

1^st: Connie Murphy 2^nd: Mimi Hawkins

Favor: yes opposed: No

State Fed Pac - set of table and chairs - Friday night

Grey Stone w/Harley Davidson – Live auction – Saturday

Table and Chairs Done by Gus Overbeck

Will be given a free membership, Friends of Freedom Award

Motion free membership and award

1^st: Toby 2^nd: Connie Murphy - Favor: yes opposed: No

Newsletter - Jeanette Schulte talked about putting the sponsors on the website instead of in the newsletter. There will be a form in the next newsletter to give people the option whether you would like a papers news letter or website.

We will still have a newsletter right now.

Newsletter will be having a committee meeting regarding the changes. It will be tabled to next month.

Murphy brought up having a Polar bear run that was done. We need to have a patch made up for this run to sell. Rose to check with Ronnie to have it drawn up.

Motion to have a patch made up

There will be elections at next months meeting. for President, vice president and Activities Officers

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Connie Murphy - winner of ticket drawing – donated it to the Flower fund

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Motion to close new business:

1^st: Connie Murphy 2^nd: Mimi Hawkins Favor: Yes Opposed: No

Meeting closed at 5:07 pm

Motion to close meeting: lst: Toby HuHustedde 2^nd:Mimi Hawkins

Favor: Yes Opposed: No

Monthly drawing winner – Carol Houser

PRESIDENT'S CORNER

A.B.A.T.E. MISSION STATEMENT

THE MISSION OF THE MEMBERS OF A.B.A.TE OF ILLINOIS IS TO PRESERVER THE UNIVERSAL RIGHT TO SAFE 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 THOROUGH PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT THAT SUSTAINABLE USE,RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND ENJOYMENT OF THESE NEW RESOURCES IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS FUTURES GENERATIONS.

I HOPE EVERY ONE WILL INTERPRET THIS STATEMENT THE WAY THAT IT WILL FIT YOUR NEEDS OR CAUSE.BUT I WILL GUARANTEE WE ALL HAVE THE SAME COMMON INTEREST WHEN IT COME TO RIDING.

Membership Office

We now have 486 members.

January Renewals

Robert "Moe" Alexander Tonia "Brat" Alexander
Pete Atchison Stan Dunbar Willis Hodge
Brenda Hodge Kathy Huelsmann Kevin Huelsmann
Nancy Jondro Brad Livesay Ron Morrison
Candy Opolony Jason Opolony Gina Pate
Angie Pond Gerald Sanders Annette Shores
Steve Shores Tim Tucker

February Renewals

Mike Chambers Shawn Claybourn Heidi Featherling
Randy Featherling Marilyn Fletcher Victoria Gray
Ken Hall Newton Kindle Renae Ramsey
Tim Ramsey Susan Rodgers Jim Scott
Ronnie Sloat Andrea Strange Jason Strange
Debra Wells

Happy Birthday January Babies!!!

Legislative Report

HAPPY NEW YEAR FREEDOM RIDERS!!! I can tell its going to be a good year already with 47 bikes & a few cars for the new years day ride.It was cold but fun was had by all even Lil John AKA (Muhammad Browneye). Not a lot going on right now but i have a couple of things to report.

A.B.A.T.E. Of Illinois “LEGISLATIVE DAY” will be Thursday,March 11, 2010. The evening reception will be held at the State House Inn located at 101 E. Adams,Springfield,IL.62701. For anyone wanting to reserve a room call the State House Inn ASAP at 217-528-5100. Look for more information on Legislative Day in the February state newspaper.

President Obama has announced that he has nominated David L. Strickland to be the new administrator for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA).His work in advising Commerce committee members led to the inclusion of several significant vehicle safety mandates.Mr. Strickland advised Congressioal members on safety reforms and funding increases for the NHTSA's seatbelt and drunk driving programs.His nomination was the subject of a Senate hearing where he faced no opposition.The MRF looks forward to working with Strickland and hopes he takes a sensible approach to motorcycle safety.

The last round of 2010 grant money was dispersed recently .7 million was sent to individual states to be used for motorcycle safety.All states received atleast $100,000 with Illinois receiving $220,884.00.

RIDE HARD,,BE SAFE

SMITTY

ADVERTISER OFFICER

Jeanette Schulte 707 E 8^th Street Sandoval,IL 62882

618-267-5296

Dear Advertiser

STARTING February 2010

FREEDOM RIDERS ABATE

Advertisers GO on website only!

THE CHAPTERS NEWSLETTER WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE EVERY MONTH.

ADVERTISTER

YOU CAN ADVERTISE ON

FREEDOM RIDERS WEBSITE

COST IS $65.00 DOLLARS A YEAR.

OUR WEBSITE HAS HAD 17.000 HITS

abatefreedomriders.com

CONTACT JEANETTE SCHULTE 267-5296

October 2009 Officers Reports

SECRETARY’S REPORT

FREEDOM RIDERS

CHAPTER MINUTES October 4, 2009

SUBMITTED BY ANGIE “PUDDLES” POND SECRETARY

Meeting @ 3:20pm

Meeting began with the Pledge of allegiance started by NA

There were 17 officers, 21 members, 0 guests

Minutes accepted from last month

All in favor- Yes

Any Opposed- No

Our prayers to Kenny Honecker’s and family, mom passed away

Kim Houser is our chair person for our By Law Committee

Michael Kell won 2^nd place during our 4 wheeler poker run @ Boogie, He needs to call Carol Houser @ (618)532-5331

$104.00 was donated to our X-mas for Kids from Dee’s Memorial Fund, In memory of Dee DeChausse

We received a $200.00 check for the Murray Center Parents Association for our X-mas for Kids for all that we have done for them

Membership Appreciation goes to Chris from Sonic for donating food & ect for our band shell function

Hank Blues band will be playing @ the Hide Out around November 7^th proceeds will go to X-mas for Kids. No Cost to us. Incase of bad weather it will be @ Slo Joes

Trunk or treat October 22^nd meet @ Ac’s & Di’s leave @ 5:30 for Jordon School 6-6:30

George Tinkham sent a letter of intent for State Legislative Coordinator for Abate. Murph & Doug will vote with the majority on Assistant State Coordinator.

4 corners collecting for Halloween Parade October 17^th

Monthly drawing money goes to Fed Pac

We have 556 members

November 7^th 4 corners collecting for X-mas for Kids

Monthly drawing winner is Maggie Wrzysky

Rose Vensel won the 50/50

Our new officers are

President-Jim Murphy

Vice President-Mike Langhouser

Secretary-Maris Foran

Treasurer-Carol Houser

Legislative-Steve Smith

Sgt. Of Arms-Tim Tucker, Chuck Schulte, Jo Cole

Membership-Tamara Swartzlander

Activities-OPEN

BOD-Jim Murphy

Safety & Ed-Jason Hill

Off-Road- John Berning

Products-Rose Vensel

New Letter-Jeanette Schulte

Ticket master-Gina Pate

Webmaster- Bill DeBoer

Public Relations-Betty Langhauser

Motions for new business

Motion for Mimi to continue to sell & handle money for the monthly drawing until the By Laws can be changed

Motion: Mike Langhauser

Second: Ginger Reed

All in favor: Yes

Any opposed: No

Motion to start a committee for our newsletter to come up with new ideas to save the chapter money on it

Motion: Doug Broadhurst

Second: Lyle Huffstutler

All in favor: Yes

Any Opposed: No

Meeting dismissed @ 5:00pm

Vice President Report

Hello everyone well the air is cooling off still some warm days left two ride please ride safe. this is my last month as VP had fun we had a good year hope for a better one next year. I was contacted by Deb king there will be a fund raiser fish fry for Abate State Pac put on by John Cavaletto at the Carlyle winery north of town on hwy 127 on the left just past Wal-Mart from 4 till 7 on October 18 all welcome contact me at 267 8011 if you are going there is 20 tickets more If needed best of luck to all new officers I will be of any help I can Donny p

Membership Report

October 4th, 2009

Membership count as of September 2nd,2009 509+47=556

Little Boogie was a hugh sucess, we sighned up 47 members way too go Freedom Riders!!!!!

We have held 500 for 3 months thats really great, we will have our 500 party soon.

I would like to thank everyone for letting me hold membership office this last year I have met

alot of new and friendly people thanks for helping me and just being my friend,I will always

be a part of Freedom Riders Abate of Illinois Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome all our new members and all of our renewals for 2009.

Renew!!Renew!!! For the month of October!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABIES!!!!!!!FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER**********

Hope everyone had a great day**

Please keep these people in our thoughts and prayers Pete Atchison (Brother passed)

Darla and Sam Robb (Father passed), Gary Martin (Mother-In-Law passed), and to

JoJo and Jennifer for there Mother passing our Freedom Rider momma JoJo Dee

DeChausse (also my aunt) miss you!!!! Thanks for donations from her memorial to

go to Christmas for kids,she will put a smile on someone face this year!!!!!!!!!!

Everyone welcome your new membership coordinater Tamera Swartzlander********

Everyone have the rest of year happy and safe MONIE BROWN

Membership coordinater

AUGUST REPORT

SECRETARY’S REPORT

FREEDOM RIDERS
CHAPTER MINUTES September 2, 2009
SUBMITTED BY ANGIE “PUDDLES” POND SECRETARY

Meeting @ 6:10pm
Meeting began with the Pledge of allegiance started by
There were 11 officers, 24 members, 3 guests


Minutes accepted from last month
All in favor- Yes
Any Opposed- No
Theresa Duncan spoke about the 10 county breast cancer run coming up on September 26th and a benefit in October. Flyer to be in newsletter with details. Anyone needing help should contact them. Sign up for run will be at the Centralia Moose. I LOVE BOOBS shirts are available. Raffle tickets for $5 to win cash. Mimi has some.
Dee DeChausse's run will be Saturday, Sept. 5th. Sign up at Skipper's
September 12th is DARE run starting at New Baden city park. $15 per person includes run, tee shirt and dinner at the end.
Thank Yous: Doug Broadhurst, John & Terry Groff.

Also a thank you letter from ABATE Pac for the $2080.10 sent to them. This was from PAC Run.

Certificate from Butch Mathus for Coal Miner's Memorial donation.
16 chapters in our region were sent 4 free tickets per chapter to come to Little Boogie.
Flyers put in newsletter will cost $5 for a full sheet for any run except Freedom Riders.
Those going to Biker Farm on Sept. 11th, everyone will meet at Downtown Lounge at 8:30 and will leave at 10.
Christmas for Kids collection on Sept.5th at Pullen & Broadway from 10-2. Help is needed.
We will not have float in parade but everyone is encouraged to ride their bikes, 4 wheelers, golf carts or other vehicles. You can decorate if you want to.
Elections are coming up. All offices are open to anyone, just turn in a letter of intent. Voting will be done at the October meeting. Everyone come and vote.
There will be poker run for Ivan McPhail & Fisher House. Flyers in newsletter.
Tammy Hodge won 50/50. Donated it back to Freedom Riders.
John Easley won monthly drawing.

Motions for new business

Motion for $200 for potshots for Little Boogie

Motion: AC Corzine
Second: Karen Austin
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No

Motion for $300 from monthly drawing to go to MRF (Motorcycle Riders Foundation)

Motion: Vanessa Schmitz
Second: Lyle Huffstutler
All in favor: Yes
Any Opposed: No

Motion to discuss bylaw change to insure that Mimi can keep on taking care of the cash for our monthly drawing tickets. It will be brought up at October meeting.

Motion: Di Corzine
Second: Karen Austin
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No

Meeting dismissed @ 4:30pm


President’s Corner:
Thanks so much to everyone who helped make Freedom Riders so successful. We are the third biggest Chapter in the State. I am really proud to be part of such a great organization and I am very proud to belong to such a great Brotherhood. I have met so many great people who have influenced me. There are so many I can’t name them all but you know who you are. Thanks for everything and good luck to all the new officers.
Ride-Safe, Ride free-
MiMi Hawkins
Life is short so lets live it too the fullest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



PRODUCTS
GET READY! GET SET! HERE COMES LITTLE BOOGIE!!!!!!!
I HAVE GOT A NEW DESIGN AND SHIRT TYPE FOR THIS YEAR SO BE READY. THEY ARE AWESOME.
THE PRICES HAVE TO GO UP TO $12.50 FOR SMALL, MED., LARGE, & XLARGE. ANYTHING LARGER I WILL HAVE TO LET YOU KNOW WHEN I GET THEM.
I WILL ALSO HAVE HOODIES AVAILABLE. NOT A LOT, BUT SOME. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE. WE WILL HAVE A GREAT TIME.
SEE YA RIDIN’,
ROSE

BACK 2 SCHOOL
FREEDOM RIDERS BACK-2-SCHOOL PROGRAM WENT GREAT!!!!!
WE DELIVERED BACKPACKS FULL (I MEAN FULL) OF SUPPLIES TO ALBERS, ASHLEY, AVISTON, BECKEMEYER, BREESE, CARLYLE, CENTRAL CITY, DAMIANSVILLE, FIELD, FRANKLIN PARK, FIELD, GERMANTOWN, GRAND PRAIRIE, HAWTHORNE, HOYLETON, IRVING, IRVINGTON, IUKA, JORDAN, KELL, KINMUNDY, LINCOLN, NASHVILLE, NORTH WAMAC, ODIN, OKAWVILLE, PATOKA, RACCOON, SANDOVAL, SCHILLER, SELMAVILLE AND WILLOW GROVE GRADE SCHOOLS.
THESE SCHOOLS WERE ALL VERY GLAD TO SEE THE BACKPACKS. THEY SAID THIS YEAR PEOPLE WERE HAVING TROUBLE BEING ABLE TO AFFORD SUPPLIES FOR THEIR KIDS AND THEY CAN USE ALL THE HELP THEY CAN GET.
WE PUT FILLER PAPER, NOTEBOOKS, CRAYONS, SCISSORS, GLUE, RULERS, ERASERS, PROTRACTORS, COMPASSES, MARKERS, COLORED PENCILS, PENCILS, PENS, INDEX CARDS, HIGHLIGHTERS, PENCIL CASES, GLUE STICKS AND TISSUES.
THIS YEAR WE WERE ABLE TO SEND THEM DIFFERENT THINGS THEY NEEDED PLUS THE NORMAL THINGS ON THE SCHOOL LISTS. THIS IS ALL DUE TO THE HELP AND SUPPORT I RECEIVED WHEN WE HAD THE SUMMER SPECTACULAR AT THE BANDSHELL IN CENTRALIA.
I STILL WANT TO GIVE A BIG THANK YOU TO BLIND DATE FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO DO THIS TO RAISE THE MONEY TO HELP AT SCHOOL TIME.
THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR A GREAT YEAR.
ROSE
P.S. I HAVE EXTRA SUPPLIES IF ANYONE KNOWS OF A FAMILY THAT NEEDS THEM. CONTACT ME BY EMAIL OR BY CELL.

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