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

August Newsletter

SECRETARY’S REPORT

FREEDOM RIDERS
CHAPTER MINUTES August 3rd, 2008
SUBMITTED BY ANGIE “PUDDLES” POND SECRETARY

President Jim Murphy opened meeting @ 1:37 pm
Meeting began with the Pledge of allegiance started by Tony
There were 12 officers & 22 members present, 5 guests


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


We made $2620.00 for Pac run

We are going to combine our Ad fund with the General fund

No beer bottles are allowed @ parties

Thank you from Blind Date for Boogie

October 18th four corners for the Halloween parade 10-2

Steve Wright is our Appreciation award winner for the month

Hoyelton run is on August 23rd

Softball Tournament is on September 26-27

Monthly Drawing winner is Rob

Frank won our ticket drawing

Freedom Award goes to Kenny & Josh for cleaning up after Boogie


Motions for new business

Motion to help with 4 Corners for Halloween parade

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

Motion to donate $50.00 to the TJ Terry Benefit Unity Fund

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


Motion for $165.00 for pot shots for Boogie

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


Motion for $30.00 a year for the Motorcycle Association membership

Motion: Gus
Second: Ronnie
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No

Motion to combine the Ad fund and General fund into one account

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

Motion for $300.00 to go to Pac

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

Motion to have field events on Friday and Saturday @ Boogie

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

Motion not to participate in Hallies hope this year

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

Motion to have a party when we hit the 500 membership mark

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

Motion to close the meeting @ 2:49pm

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

BACK 2 SCHOOL
THIS REPORT IS JUST TO LET YOU KNOW THAT ALL THE BACK-2-SCHOOL MONEY WAS SPENT(EXCEPT FOR $.39) ON WEDNESDAY EVENING.
THERE WAS ENOUGH MONEY TO FILL THE BACKPACKS WITH ENOUGH SUPPLIES FOR 5 CHILDREN AT EACH SCHOOL.
WE HAVE A TOTAL OF 28 SCHOOLS. SO THAT EQUALS OUT TO 140 KIDS.
THANKS TO JOHN & TERRY GROFF FOR 1 DOZEN BACKPACKS & THANKS TO CHRIS WINKLER FOR DONATING 140 NOTEBOOKS.
CAROL, SMURF, & I PURCHASED, GLUE, PENCILS, PENS, SCISSORS, FOLDERS, 13 MORE BACKPACKS, CRAYONS, COLORED PENCILS, & ERASERS,
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED AT THE SUMMER SPECTACULAR AT THE BAND SHELL. WE DID GOOD!!!!
THANKS
ROSE

Adopt-A-Soldier
Hi everybody I’m fixing to send out some more care packages so if have you a soldiers address get it to me as soon as possible. One of our soldier we send care package to was at the A.B.A.T.E meeting Sunday Derek Tindell and we all enjoyed meeting him he was home on leave. I got a letter from Steven Leinard one of our soldier we send care package to and here is the thank you letter.
Good afternoon. My name is Steven Leinard and I am an active duty UnitedStates Sailor on the USS Ronald Reagan CVN 76. I recently received acare package from Freedom Riders and wanted to thank you for all you aredoing for the military. It really means a lot to know we have thesupport of everyone back home. Right now my ship is on a 6 monthdeployment in the Gulf. We have recently visited Hong Kong, Guam andhave many other ports to come. I don't know what else to say so thankyou again and God Bless. Sincearly,Steven Leinard
Ps If you have a soldier address e-mail me at smurf4uall@yahoo.com.sg
Ride safe
Smurf

TICKET MASTER
CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS RAFFLE TICKET'S
HEY FREEDOM RIDERS HOPE EVERY ONE IS HAVING A GREAT SUMMER, CHRISTMAS IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER AND IT’S TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT OUR CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS PROGRAM.I HAVE THE TICKETS TO BE SOLD FOR THE CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS PROGRAM, TO HELP RAISE MONEY THIS YEAR.I KNOW GAS MONEY IS TIGHT RIGHT NOW BUT IF EVERY ONE WOULD TAKE JUST A PACK OF TEN TICKET'S AND SELL THEM IT HELP BUY A CHILD A GIFT AT CHRISTMAS TIME.THE BIG DRAWING THIS YEAR IS A $300.00 GAS CARD FROM B.P GAS STATION OR $300.00 MEAT PACKAGE FOR DAN'S MEAT MARKET.I KNOW ANY ONE CAN USE GAS OR FOOD.IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GET TICKET'S AND SELL SOME, YOU CAN REACH ME AT (HOME-226-3021 OR MY WORK NUMBER IS 533-1200 EX 21).
ANY ONE THAT WOULD LIKE TO PUT A SMILE ON A CHILDS FACE AT CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR.AS IN THE PAST PLEASE HELP SELL TICKET'S.
THANKS
TICKET MASTER
BETTY

PRODUCTS
2 FOR $10. ALL PAST EVENT SHIRTS ARE ON SALE. CALL ME TO MAKE AN ORDER.
I NEED ALL ORDERS FOR PAC RUN SHIRTS AS SOON AS YOU GET YOUR NEWSLETTER.
I HAVE SPAGHETTI STRAP TOPS & TANK TOPS FOR THE GIRLS.
I WILL BE ORDERING MENS TANK TOPS. LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.
SUNGLASSES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT $5.
IF THERE IS ANYTHING YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JUST CALL OR EMAIL ME & WE WILL WORK IT OUT.
SEE YA RIDIN
ROSE

July Newsletter

Webmaster:
I would like to thank those that have sent your reports written with proper capitalization and punctuations.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

FREEDOM RIDERS
CHAPTER MINUTES July 13, 2008
SUBMITTED BY ANGIE “PUDDLES” POND SECRETARY

President Jim Murphy opened meeting @ 1:35 pm
Meeting began with the Pledge of allegiance started by Donny
There were 15 officers & 23 members present, 1 guest


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


125 Freedom Riders attended State party this year, new State record

Mike Langhauser is our appreciation winner for the month

Great Job we raised $501.10 for Back to School Thank You: Blind Date

Good Job LuLu the Popcorn Queen for great work @ selling popcorn @ the band shell

Rosie is going to take over Back to School

Tom is going to be Fletcher’s assistant

Monthly Drawing winner is Ron Eller


Motions for new business

Motion to give $600.00 to Newsletter out of our monthly drawing money

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

Motion to Ride in the parade, no float this year

Motion: Mike
Second: Missy
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No



Vote for Legs & Mike for state

Motion: Gus
Second: Ronnie
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No

Motion not to send seed money to Biker Farm “Bean Farm”

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

Motion to have sign-up for X-mas for Kids with BCMW, Salvation Army

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

Motion to have $300.00 meat bundle or $300.00 Gas card for the ticket sales (X-mas for Kids)

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

Motion to close the meeting @ 2:58pm

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

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Hey everybody, how have you been enjoying the riding time? I hope all the fathers had a wonderful day and your families let you know how great you are like every other day.
The weekend of the 20th, we had the State Party. Personally it was my first and I had the greatest time. During the field events our team of guys won the outhouse event and they done a great job! Congrats to Ty, Jason, Tobie, Timmy and Bobby on your time of 30.8 seconds. Freedom Riders broke a record of having the most members at State Party and those who stepped up to help out at the gate, products, security and the bike show your support was greatly appreciated . For those of you who missed it Smurf sprouted during this time and took everybody by surprise.
We had the Murray Run and the weather was a little iffy but it turned out to be a great riding day. After sign up we had our annual meet and greet and I know the residents are so thankful and isn’t it amazing how they never judge anyone and the joy on their faces will just melt your heart. We raised $2000 with the following donations from Ed Pursley, Denver Sullens, Ed Winegarner, Bob Dodson, Troy Daughtery, Kaskaskia Valley ,Susan Beals, Terry Cook, Jim Fletcher and the American Legion Riders Post 4 from Wichita Kansas. Thank You all and may your lifes be so blessed. Our trophy winners for the run were 1st place Harry Buchanan 2nd place went to Brenda Quinn and 3rd place was Lynette Murray. I personally want to thank Little A’s, Jerrys Polebarn , Beckys Bar Slo Joes Poplar place and the Salem Police.
July 11th we had our Back to School Jam with the Bands to raise money for the back to school program and I want to thank Expert Tire, Sonic Drive In , Leetronics, Schnucks, Perks Music, WDML106.9, WDLJ97.5, JSM Concessions, Bob Lograsso, Greg Calvert, and Chris Rife. This money is so very important for those kids in need when school starts up and we raised over $500.
This month has been busy but keep your eyes in tuned to the newsletter for the July Events. Pac Run is coming up and this is a very important run for our Chapter we need help at the gate and with sign up so if you can’t do the run please contact Fletcher or Murphy to volunteer. This run is always a success and I’m sure this year won’t be any different. Ride safe and look for all the pleasures great and small
Darlene

PRODUCTS

NEW ITEM SPAGHETTI STRAP SHIRTS FOR THE GIRLS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN A VARIETY OF COLORS & SIZES. THE COST IS $12. YOU CAN ORDER THEM BY CONTACTING ME.
STILL HAVE SHIRTS FROM PAST EVENTS AT THE SALE PRICE OF $7.50.
ALSO AVAILABLE ARE POCKET TEES, REGULAR TEES, HOODIES, & LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS. PLUS TANK TOPS FOR THE LADIES.
FOR THE FIRST TIME WE WILL HAVE PAC RUN TEES AVAILABLE. I WILL HAVE THEM AT THE RUN.
SEE YA RIDIN’
ROSE

BACK TO SCHOOL

OUR BENEFIT FOR BACK-2-SCHOOL AT THE LIBRARY BANDSHELL IN CENTRALIA ON JULY 11TH WAS A HUGE SUCCESS.
THANK YOU TO GINGER REED, DARLENE MARCELLO, JIM & CONNIE MURPHY,& CHRIS WINKLER FOR ALL THEIR HELP. A SPECIAL THANKS TO GREG CALVERT & BOB LOGRASSO OF BLIND DATE FOR SETTING ALL THIS UP FOR US.
THANKS TO WALTER & BUTCH FOR DOING ALL THE GRILLING & A BIG THANKS TO MY GRANDDAUGHTER NICKNAMED THE POPCORN PRINCESS
SPECIAL THANKS TO CHRIS RIFE FOR THE DONATIONS OF FOOD, DRINKS & ICE.
ROSE

Safety & Education

MUST BIKERS WEAR HELMETS?

IN THE LAST 10 YEARS, THE NUMBER OF MOTORCYCLE FATALITIES HAS INCREASED 125% (AND 300%FOR RIDERS OVER AGE 50), WITH MORE THAN 4800 DEATHS IN 2006.
OF THOSE KILLED 42% WERE NOT WEARING HELMETS.
“About 700 lives a year could be saved if people wore their helmets,” says Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters, an avid biker.
CURRENTLY, JUST 20 STATES REQUIRE HELMETS FOR RIDERS OF ALL AGES, & LOUISIANA IS CONSIDERING REPEAL OF its HELMET LAW FOR ADULTS.
PROPONENTS OF THE CHANGE SAY THE DECISION TO WEAR A HELMET IS A MATTER OF PERSONAL FREEDOM.
SHOULD HELMETS BE REQUIRED BY LAW?
THIS ARTICLE WAS IN A MAGAZINE.
PLEASE VOTE AT: PARADE.COM/INTEL.
THIS IS IMPORTANT. I HOPE EVERYONE VOTES
BE SAFE, BOB

June 2008 Newsletter

SECRETARY’S REPORT

FREEDOM RIDERS
CHAPTER MINUTES June 1, 2008
SUBMITTED BY ANGIE “PUDDLES” POND SECRETARY

President Jim Murphy opened meeting @ 1:34 pm
Meeting began with the Pledge of allegiance started by Donny
There were 16 officers & 33 members present, 3 guests


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


Our monthly drawing winner is Mindy Lacey Congrats

Chuck Schulte is our appreciation winner for this month

June 8th is the Shriners run sign up is @ AC Pitstop 10-12

Murray Center sign up will be @ Centralia Park 11-12

No editing of reports or flyers unless it is for spelling

4 Corners for X-mas for Kids is October 4th 10-2 everyone please come and help

The 50/50 drawing at the end of the meeting was won by Bob he donated half of it back to Safety and Ed

We are putting out a challenge to all State Abate Chapters to donate $200.00 to CA State Abate


Motions for new business

Doug Broadhurst is going to be our new BOD

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

$200.00 to go to Pot Shots for the Murray Center Run

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

The Garage Run has been tabled for good

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

Motion to close the meeting @ 2:57pm

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

PRODUCTS

NEW ITEMS COMING!
SPAGHETTI STRAP SHIRTS ARE BEING ORDERED NOW
CALL OR EMAIL ME YOUR SIZE & WHAT COLOR YOU WANT.
ALSO COMING FOR THE FIRST TIME ARE
PAC RUN TEES
SALE ON PAST EVENT SHIRTS
SEE YA RIDIN’
ROSE

LEGISLATIVE

The MRFPAC reports that Rob Andrews (D-NJ) is looking to unseat long time US Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) in that state's
primary being held June 3rd. You may remember that Senator Lautenberg was the guy who wrote letters to all of the states Governors asking them to help support a nation-wide helmet law. Good luck to Mr. Andrews. In other news the SIERRA CLUB is proposing that Illinois follow California's air resource board or (CARB). This would mean that cars sold in Illinois would be made for Illinois, jacking up the price of a new car by as much as $3000. ABATE opposes HB 3424. Call your State Reps. and ask them to oppose it also.Remember, it's not the destination it's the journey.
RICK MCELROY

May 2008 Reports

SECRETARY’S REPORT

FREEDOM RIDERS
CHAPTER MINUTES May 4, 2008
SUBMITTED BY ANGIE “PUDDLES” POND SECRETARY

President Jim Murphy opened meeting @ 1:41 pm
Meeting began with the Pledge of allegiance started by Tony
There were 12 officers & 34 members present, 1 guest


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


Our monthly drawing winner is Nicki Price Congrats

Benefit in honor of James Mays May 17th 11-5 spaghetti dinner & auction

Donny in charge of field events @ Pac Run

We received a Thank You from Jeanette & Chuck

$300.00 of monthly draying to go to FED PAC

There will be T-shirts for PAC Run.

$200.00 will be donated to Run to the Wall

We will meet @ Biggie’s on 161 East @ 8am

Darlene has placemats & coasters for Motorcycle Awarded Month to be distributed to out advertisers

Bean Farm was brought up, whether or not to have it. State Eboard voted to cancel it. Freedom Riders voted all in favor No

Abate of Ca asking for donations to help appeal helmet law.

Belleville wants ABATE to buy out swap Meet. State voted no.

No yard signs are available

Bills for website has to be in treasurer’s name & mailed to Freedom Riders

Kelly Winegarner will be taking care of the Murray Center run event is June 28th

There will be a date set to do 4 corners for Murray Center. AC will do this

Garage run tabled until more information is available



Motions for new business

Motion to send $200.00 to CA

Motion: Wink
Second: Karen
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No

Motion to have only 1 run for Murray Center

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

Motion for no more membership updates every month from Di to save money

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

Motion to close the meeting @ 2:50pm

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

Adopt-A-Soldier Report
Our Adopt-a-Soldier Benefit was a great success. Thanks to all the active members of the armed forces as well as all former military personal who attended the benefit. We love you guys. We are very fortunate to have such great members of Freedom Riders as well as a great community who support us. We want to thank everyone who came out and supported such a good cause. We will be able to send care packages to a lot of local soldiers. These soldiers deserve so much for all they are doing to safe keep our freedom. Freedom Riders Chapter is very proud to be able to make a lot of soldiers time overseas a little brighter with our care packages.
We would like to thank Joe Blunt and Karen Austin for serving lunch at Slo Joe’s. Very special thanks to Billy and Lisa Scott for allowing us to have our benefit at the Red Dog Saloon. Michelle Beal you are the best bartender I know. Thanks for donating your time and your tips and wages to this cause. You guys and all your patrons are some of the best people in the world. The great band that played at the Red Dog for 6 hours Jeff Widdows, Greg Calvert and Milo Knight.
Brad Williams of Bradley’s Cycles was our auctioneer. Man did he do a fabulous job. Brad could he sell an ice cube to an Eskimo. He had a slide show that brought tears to our eyes and in his spare time he had some great games. (Thanks also to Brad’s wonderful wife Dawn who is always there supporting us.)
We had so many wonderful people bidding and donating to this cause I want to try to thank everyone. John Riley (owner of Endless Summer Tan in Salem), Roy Landers (Landers Towing and Collision Center in Salem), Billy Scott( Red Dog Saloon in Salem), Joe Blunt ( Slo Joes in Sandoval),
Al Wilkins, Tony Garrison, Sam and Darla Robb, Red Deuce & Big Rich Whyers, Shannon and Misty Ford, Denver and Kim Sullens, Melissa Taylor, Ronnie Honecker, Wayne and Ginger Reed, Roger Strange, Earl Felton, Craig Hensley, Brenda Quinn, Dog( for tattoo) Jim Murphy, Stanley Dunbar and Peggy Davidson, Chuck and Jeanette Schulte, Bob and Rose Vensel. Betty and Mike Langhauser, Jason(Opie) Opolomy, Mimi Hawkins, Ken and Mary Hawkins, Dax Monroe, Mitch Denzik and all the people who participated in our contests and last but not least our 2 brand new members that signed up at the benefit, Bradley Smith and Amanda Cloos. You guys are in for a great ride. If I have forgotten to thank anyone please forgive me. Everyone is so important and Freedom Riders really appreciate all you do.
If you have any local soldier (who has been deployed) address please contact Smurf (Connie Murphy) at 618/249-6643 or smurf4uall@yahoo.com so we can get care packages sent.
THANKS ALLYOU GUYS AGAIN
SMURF

Ticket Master
ONCE AGAIN IT IS TIME FOR THE ABATE STATE PARTY HELD IN ALTAMONT IL,TO BE HELD ON JUNE 20-22 2008. TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. THE COST OF THE TICKETS IN ADVANCE ARE $25.00 PER PERSON OR $30.00 AT THE GATE. ANYONE WANTING A TICKET PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I WORK IN CENTRALIA MONDAY-FRIDAY FROM 7:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M. YOU CAN PICK YOUR TICKET'S FROM ME AT MY JOB BY CALLING 618-533-1200 EXT 21. OR YOU CAN ALSO PICK THEM UP AT MY HOME BY CALLING 618-226-3021 AFTER 4:30 P.M. I ONLY HAVE 50 TICKETS AT THIS TIME BUT IF MORE IS NEEDED I WILL GET MORE. SORRY I MISSED THE MEETING IN APRIL.
BE SAFE AND SEE YA LATER
BETTY LANGHAUSER, TICKET MASTER.

Webmaster Report
3/23/08
Added names to the Adopt-A-Soldier page donation wall in photoshop then uploaded the Graphical Interface Format (gif) image to the server. Also added text to the Christmas for kids page about the garage sale. Removed the Joint Photographic Expert Group (jpeg) image of Jody and bigfoot from the event pics page. Removed old HyperText Markup Language (HTML) adsense code from the home page. Added text content with relating links to the state abate site to fill empty spaces left by removed adsense code to both sides of the home page. Removed non renewing advertisers from the rotating ad boxes. 2hr 15mins

3/25/08
Added more names to the Adopt-A-Soldier page donation wall in photoshop then uploaded the Graphical Interface Format image (gif) to the server. 15mins

3/27/08
Added HyperText Markup Language (HTML) code for google analytics to all pages of the website. Pages were then published and uploaded to the server. This will keep track of the use of the website such as overall visits to the website and unique users. For example you may have 700 overall total visits in a month, but only 150 unique visitors. That means the 150 vistors keep coming back to make the 700 overall total visits.


3/27/2008
Due to the flash menu used Googles Googlebot could not index the website. Invisible links to all pages on the website were added to the index page so all search engines could crawl the site. Also added an eXtensible Markup (xml) Language sitemap just for the googlebot. 2hrs

3/29/08
IBP search engine website submssion. Submitted the website to 57 different search engines world wide. Re submitted new site map to google.

4/12/08
Updated CFK Garage Sale Info. Updated main page sgt at arms info. Need State Bod info.

4/14/08
5:30pm
Updated CFK page on how much was made.
4/14/08
9:05pm
Updated Adopt-a-Soldier page. Requested to do so.

5/06/08
Updated the Adopt a Soldier page

Posted online reports

January 2008 Newsletter

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 & 18 members present

This months report is going to be short. This time of year there just isn’t much going on.

Abate is endorsing Patti Hahn.

Reminder lets get CFK cards turned in.

For those of you that want to sign up for the monthly drawing, please do so by January 16th, Mimi will then go to the public after Freedom Riders have signed up to fill the 100 slots. If you are wanting to sign-up contact Mimi.

Congratulations to Gus for winning the appreciation drawing.

Congrats to Bill Jones on his new grandbaby.

Runs and events have been scheduled for this year. See everyone @ the Industrial Tavern for the Broomstick Pool Tournament January 26th, sign-up is 10-12.

Thank you to Patti Hahn for stopping by and speaking to us @ the meeting.

Meeting Dismissed @ 3:47


PRODUCTS
HI, IT’S ME,

HOPE YOUR HOLIDAYS WERE GREATT! AVAILABLE NOW BY ORDERING ARE LONG SLEEVE TEES WITH OR WITHOUT POCKETS. COST IS $12 & $15
HOODIES CAN BE ORDERED WITH OR WITHOUT ZIPPERS. SPECIAL PRICE RIGHT
NOW. CERTAIN COLORS & SIZES ARE AVAILABLE AT A SALE PRICE. CHECK
WITH ME & I WILL SEE IF YOUR SIZE & COLOR CAN BE ORDERED AT THE
SALE PRICE. REG. PRICES ARE $25 & $30.
LAST YEAR EVENT SHIRTS ARE STILL
ON SALE FOR $7.50.CALL OR EMAIL ME. SEE YA RIDIN’
ROSE

SAFTEY/ED
WELL, ITS WINTER!!!
YOUR BIKE LIKE MIND HAS BEEN IN THE BARN FOR 30 DAYS.IN THE COLD BUT IT’S SUPPOSED TO GET WARM NEXT WEEK.
IT WILL START & RUN I KNOW THAT, BUT WHEN I DRIVE IT OUT, WILL THE CLUTCH & BRAKES WORK? WILL THERE BE FROST IN THE LINES? I DON’T KNOW!
WILL THE TIRE PRESSURE BE SAFE? I DON’T KNOW!
WILL IT STEER PROPERLY? I DON’T KNOW!
SO BEFORE I PULL OUT ON THE ROAD, I SHOULD RUN A SAFETY CHECK. TIRE PRES­SURE.
BRAKES CLUTCH.
NO FUNNY NOISE WHEN I MOVE IT. NOW I CAN GO
“BUT”
ROAD SURFACES HAVE BEEN COLD. STEEL RAILS & MANHOLE COVERS SWEAT, SO DO BRIDGE SURFACES & SOME SPOTS ON THE HIGHWAY.GO TO WATCH!
PLUS THE TRAFFIC. BEST TO STAY SLOW & EASY TIL SPRING. MIGHT BE THE BEST THING
TO DO. STAY SAFE
BOB

Vice Presidents Report
I hope everyone had a great holiday season and all your dreams will come true in the New Year. I, also hope you are all ready for a great 2008 for Freedom Riders.
I would like to thank Patti Hahn for speaking at our meeting. Patti Hahn is a democrat running for State Representative of the 107th district. If you didn’t know Patti is the candidate endorsed by ABATE of Illinois, Inc.
I explained about our monthly drawing that we are starting in last month’s newsletter. If any of you want to be in the monthly drawing please contact me at 204-9284 by January 21st so I can get the tickets ordered. If you have any questions please feel free to call also. We will start the drawing in March so I will have the tickets available at the February meeting and I will let you know all the places where you can pick up your ticket in the next newsletter.
We have most of Freedom Riders activities schedule set up and I can’t wait to get everything kicked off. We are going to get back to the basics of what A.B.A.T.E. is all about. We have to take care of business.
I hope to see everyone at the broomstick pool tourney. (Check out the flyer in this newsletter)If you haven’t ever been in a broomstick tournament you need to try it out. It has nothing to do with your pool skills.
I know everyone is out riding and enjoying the un-seasonally warm weather we are having. I hope everyone is extra safe when riding.
Take care,
MiMi Hawkins