President’s Report
HELLO fellow riders. A new year is coming for our chapter so let’s start it off right. Lots of new changes are coming to our chapter. We have to get back to the meaning of A.B.A.T.E.. This means to have events for Fed Pac, State Pac, to help in state, fed laws. We will have a lot of time to do things for our chapter events, our runs, pool games, etc to keep our funds up. So please bear with me and all other officers. We have a few new ones in office. Always think motorcycles murph…… Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year
Vice- President’s Report
Hey everyone thanks to all who came out to support our Christmas For Kids Program. It was a great time and the committee deserves a big hand. They did a tremendous job. I can’t wait till spring we are going to have several changes to our activities schedule. Fletch is already working on it and I know that I can’t wait. All the new officers are fired up and ready to go so I know we are going to have a great year. Check out the article about our new monthly drawing. I think some of you will be interested in it. I hope to see everyone at the Broomstick Pool Tournament. Have a merry Christmas and a Blessed and Safe New Year. Mimi
Secretary's Report
FREEDOM RIDERS
CHAPTER MINUTES-DECEMBER 9, 2007
SUBMITTED BY ANGIE “PUDDLES” POND SECRETARY
President Jim Murphy opened meeting @ 2:30 pm
Meeting began with the Pledge of allegiance started by Tony
There were 17 officers & 14 members present
Big thanks to Gus for donating a plaque to the Freedom Riders. It will be at AC & Di’s shop.
Congrats to Tony and Sandra on the new arrival of a beautiful baby boy.
Congrats to Murphy and Smurph on the arrival of their new beautiful granddaughter.
Freedom Riders raised $1037.25 for the American Diabetes association.
CFK party we raised $12,094
Special E-Board meeting Junction City Hall December 30 @ 6:00pm
Pick up all CFK cards from bars by December 22
We are sending a thank you card to Granberg for all the hard work
Broom Stick Pool Tournament is on January 26, 2008 @ the Industrial Sign up @ 10am till noon $10.00 per person any questions contact Fletcher or Murphy
Rick donated a piece of wood that looks like the state of Illinois we are going to have Mimi’s mom put a engraving on it and donate it to Fed pack.
Welcome to new members John and Della Winkler
Look for the information in our news letter regarding Freedom Riders monthly drawing
Meeting Dismissed 4:25
Public Relations
December is an exciting time with only 4 months to riding time again. Bikes are stored up but activities will keep us strong. A live remote broadcast was held at Ram Telecom in Carlyle on Nov. 24th with WDLJ 97.5 to fill a trailer of toys. Our Christmas For Kids party was great and this PR totally embarrassed herself that night. Oh, it’s not what you think! Dirty Monkey put on a really good show and so many thanks to John Corey and the Popular Place staff for their hospitality. So many people helped to make this great and all our work with the events up to Christmas paid off. To each and everyone who bid on items or helped may your heart feel warm with what you helped us to do! Keep an eye out for the events coming up in the January ‘08 newsletter or better yet attend the chapter meeting. Please remember to stay safe and joyful dreams of the upcoming rides. Hope all your Christmas wishes come true and may blessings to you and yours.
Darlene
Adopt-A-Soldier
Today November ,8, I mailed 4 packages to are guys & girls 1 to Aimee Jansen cost to mail this package was 24.33.
1 to PT Derek Tindell cost to mail this package was 24.35. 2 package was sent to Thomas Frost so he can share with his platoon.
Cost for box 1was 26.23 cost for box 2 was 24.35 . November 13 I sent care package to SPC. Jordan Powell cost for 1 box was 24.09 Me & Jeanette & Rose made the package up thanks a lot I can use all the help I can get .We also sent them Christmas card with the boxes . Ps we are looking for more soldier if you know any let me contact me at
618-249-6643 or email smurf4uall@yahoo.com.sg Smurf
MERRY CHRISTMAS
SGT. Of Arms
FIRST OF ALL, JO- JO & I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE FOR GIVING US THE PRIVELEGE OF BEING YOUR SGT. OF ARMS FOR THE UP COMING YEAR.
FLETCH HAS GOT SOME GOOD TIMES PLANNED OUT FOR US AND WE ALL JUST NEED TO KEEP IN MIND THAT SAFETY COMES FIRST.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS AN INDIVIDUAL TO THINK FOR YOURSELVES, AND IT IS JO-JO & I THAT WILL LEAD YOU BACK HOME.
WHEN I STEPPED UP LAST YEAR THERE WERE A FEW THINGS I SAW THAT I’D LIKE TO NOT SEE.
WHEN LEAVING A STOP ALONG THE EVENT, LET’S NOT START UP & REV THE BIKES BEFORE THE LEADERS HAVE GOTTEN TO THEIR POSITIONS. WE NEED TO BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE TO GET THINGS IN ORDER.
ANOTHER THING I’D LIKE TO ASK IF NOT TO CROWD TO THE FRONT.
WAIT UNTILL THE LEADERS AND “BLOCKERS”ARE UP FRONT. WE ARE NOT GOING TO LEAVE ANYONE.
THIS YEAR WERE DOING SOMETHING DIFFERENT.
WHEN YOU SIGN UP & PAY YOUR MONEY THERE WILL BE A LIST FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP JO-JO & ME OUT FOR THAT RUN I’D LIKE TO SEE SOME NEW FACES STEP UP AT EACH EVENT.
THIS WILL ENCLUDE PAC RUN BOOGIE & ANY OTHER SUCH THINGS.
WE’RE ALMOST 500 STRONG.THAT MEANS WE ALL HAVE AT LEAST THAT MANY BOTHERS & SISTERS TO HELP GET HOME TO BE SOMEONE WHO’S COUNTING ON THEM & US.
IF ANYONE WANTS TO CALL ME, MY NUMBER IS IN THE FRONT.LEAVE A MESSAGE IF I DON’T ANSWER.
JUST REMEMBER THAT BITCHING GETS YOU NOWHERE. BE CIVILIZED.
EVEN IF YOU WANNA CALL TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF, LINES ARE OPEN 8AM. TO 9PM.
AS FOR THIS WRITING, MY WIFE SANDY & I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH A FUTURE A.B.A.T.E. MEMBER LOGAN MATTHEW WAS BORN NOV 18TH, 2007 HE WEIGHED 6LBS. 8OZ & WAS 20” LONG AND HEALTHY AS CAN BE.
UNTIL NEXT TIME, REMEMBER, BIKERS HAVE MORE FUN THAN PEOPLE DO.
TONY
