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
1st: Connie Murphy
2nd: 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
1st: Donnie Pond 2nd: 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:
1st: Toby Hustedde 2nd: Opie Opolony Favor: Yes Opposed: No
Motion for Money
1st: Connie Murphy 2nd: 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
1st: Toby 2nd: 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:
1st: Connie Murphy 2nd: Mimi Hawkins Favor: Yes Opposed: No
Meeting closed at 5:07 pm
Motion to close meeting: lst: Toby HuHustedde 2nd: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
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