February - ABATE of Illinois

FEB 2013
Prairie Capitol Convention Center, 9th and Adams, Spfld
Open to the Public, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adults $10, Under 12 Free
Vendors must be reserved in advance, setup from 6:30 a.m to 10 a.m.
Bike Show: Entry $20 admits 1 person, entry closes at 10 a.m.
~~For all activities on the calendar, look inside the newsletter for flyers, and other events ~~
February 2013
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Lincoln Land
A.B.A.T.E.
Officer’s Mtg
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Valentine
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BOD 1p
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Spfld
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Salt Creek
Event
Slackers
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Lincoln Land
Chapter Mtg
Northend
VFW
Stockyard Rd
7:00 p.m.
ABATE-IL
SWAP
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Lincoln Land
A.B.A.T.E.
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Northend VFW
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VFW
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Lincoln Land
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New Holland
See Slackers
Ad on Pg 2
To the best knowledge of Lincoln Land ABATE, all event times, dates and locations are accurate at the time of printing and are subject to change or cancellation. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Bruce Liebe
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I hope this month's newsletter finds you well and in
good health. With the flu bug that has been going around, I've
encountered very few people who haven't been affected by it.
We've had some cold days, of course, but in all, this winter has
been pretty easy on us. We've even been getting some much
needed rain. With the mild weather, an occasional ride has been
possible. On those days when you venture out on two wheels,
remember that drivers aren't as used to seeing us as in summer
months.
The officers meeting had us discussing the usual
business, and an unfortunate part of that business is trying
come up with ideas to gin up attendance at the monthly chapter
meetings. As for the survey, of the limited number of responses
we received, Thursday night seemed to garner the most votes.
Still, our last several meetings have been just over the amount
we need to have a quorum to conduct the meetings.
Something has to change and we're looking to the
chapter for ideas. Put on your thinking caps; bring your ideas to
the meeting and we'd be more than happy to entertain them.
While I don't want to tread into the other officer's articles, we
discussed expanding our presence in the social media realm,
hoping to put our message out to a wider audience and possibly
generating greater interest. Again, we've got some ideas, but
we'd love to hear yours.
At the upcoming meeting, Pacman is going to
summarize the findings of the study of motorcycle fatalities
that has generated the A.B.A.T.E. Ride Smart initiative. This
information was derived from a study of motorcycle crashes in
Illinois. The purpose was to get at the root causes of the crashes
and not simply throw out a stock recommendation of "wear a
helmet and bright clothes."
While it follows our February meeting, remember the
annual swap meet is rapidly approaching on February 17, 2013.
Show up, support A.B.A.T.E. and our chapter. Howard has
stocked our products supply with a number of items that will be
offered at out booth at the swap meet. Show up, check them
out, and of course, buy something!
See you at the chapter meeting!
Bruce
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Phil “Pacman” Cornell
Hello Lincoln Land,
Are you all sick of winter? I know I am. This weather is
like a yo-yo, on day warm and the next cold. I was told a long time
ago from a very wise man that if you don't like the weather here in
Central Illinois, stick around for an hour or two.....it'll change! That
furry little meteorologist in Pennsylvania says spring is coming
soon. All I know is, it ain't soon enough.
Looking ahead for the year, there are some ABATE
functions that you're not gonna want to miss. If you're just looking
for a party, mark your calendars for some of the best partying in our
fair state. The State Party is June 21-23. West Central Region Party
is July 12-14. Don't forget our own Pre-Party on May 4th. That's the
night before the Awareness Rally. We can't forget about the
Downed Rider Benefit on July 28th. Check with our new Activities
Coordinator, Patti Chase, for all the details.
A comment was made on one of the post cards we got
back that they didn't like to drink adult beverages and didn't like to
be around those that do. This is your lucky year! Not only do we
have the Toy Run and the Easter Basket Run but we're setting up
some dates for runs that don't go to taverns. No Alcohol! Bring the
kids and we'll make it a family affair. We're all about riding smart
and safely, we need to practice what we preach.
Hope to see all of you real soon.
Remember, we all need to "Ride Smart"
LEGISLATIVECOORDINATOR
George Tinkham
New Battles – Both Local and State
State Issues:
An old battle continues with E-15 fuel formulation. Senate Bill 52
was moved to Agriculture and Conservation Committee on January 30th. This
bill would reduce the tax incentive for current E-10 (10% alcohol) gasohol and
give a larger incentive for E-15 (15% alcohol). This means our government is
not only subsidizing a blended fuel that may hurt our motorcycles, but that it is
encouraging customers and gas stations to use this potentially harmful
concoction. We need to ask our representatives and senators in the General
Assembly to oppose SB52 until E-15 is proven to be safe for our machines.
SB1566 (signed into law as PA 97-1136) imposes new licensing fees
for off-road vehicles – even those used exclusively on your own private
property. A.B.A.T.E. is attempting to work with IL Department of Natural
Resources to have reasonable regulations under this new law.
Local:
The City of Springfield is charging for police traffic control for
motorcycling events. Last year, A.B.A.T.E. paid $1,500 to Springfield for the
Awareness Rally. This year, Springfield wants $2,495!! The City wants over
$800 for police traffic control for our Easter Basket Run to Hope Institute. A
similar fee is asked for our Toy Run to Contact Ministries in the fall.
Very few Cities charge anything for traffic control. They understand
the advantages to their communities to have our events and they understand it
is their responsibility to promote smooth, safe traffic flow. Other than
Springfield, the most any city in Illinois charges for traffic control is Chicago’s
charge of $1,000 for the “Toys for Tots” run – and that was for 8 hours of work
involving 65,000 bikes. The “Freedom Run” in northern Illinois has 25-50
thousand participants and runs through several counties and municipalities.
Numerous police departments provide traffic control – and do not charge a
cent. Our events take less than ½ hour and have ~60 bikes for chapter events
and ~700 motorcycles for the Awareness Rally.
What can be done?
The solution is simple: If Springfield wants to charge for using their
police, do not use their police. Non-police side street blockers are used
successfully for both the Toys for Tots and the Freedom Run events discussed
above. The City of Springfield allows the use of non-police to control traffic
for funeral processions, emergency assistance by tow trucks, festivals
downtown, and Patriot Guard activities. School crossing guards are allowed
with little or no training and absolutely no standards or rules for their conduct.
I am sure we can find A.B.A.T.E. members who can also do a very good job of
traffic control.
Here is a Proposal I am distributing to City Council members:
"Proposal to City of Springfield to Allow Non-police to Control Traffic for
Highway/Street Events"
Background:
Various civic organizations, including A.B.A.T.E., conduct events
using streets in the City of Springfield. Springfield charges ~$800-1,500 for
traffic control for these events to pay for police to control traffic. If volunteer
trained and certified non-police traffic controllers were to direct traffic, these
organizations could avoid this cost and would attract more participants. Even
more importantly, the civic and charitable organizations (e.g., Contact
Ministries and Hope Institute) that benefit from these events would benefit by
having more motorists and cyclists participate.
One particular event, A.B.A.T.E.’s “Awareness Rally,” attracts
roughly 700 motorcycles and 1,000 individuals each spring. These individuals
may add as much as $20,000 to the local economy each year. This is not a
fund raiser for A.B.A.T.E.; so, the only entities deriving economic benefit from
the Rally are the City and its businesses.
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Hod Rod 1%er
Our NEW products are
finished and will be at the Swap
Meet this weekend! If every member
would purchase just one item during
the year the products could just about
cover the chapters expenses for a year.
Come to the Swap Meet or
chapter meetings and purchase:
zippered or pullover hoodies,
sweatshirts, long sleeve/short sleeve
T’s, women’s cap-sleeve Ts, (we have
lots of sizes), or bottle/can coolies.
We are stocked for the Swap
Meet and the new year but let’s sell
out and order more.
If you want to order one of the
black polo with embroidery in gold,
the cost is $25, we want several orders
before we place the order.
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Email: [email protected]
(217) 341-6483
Membership Report
Paula “Pi” Allen
SAFETY & ED REPORT
Lightpole 1%er
Due as of February 7, 2013
January: 16
February: 38
Active:
573
March: 57
Inactive: 1639
New Members Since January 16, 2013: ONE
Welcome: Jared Lang !
MEMBERSHIPS DUE IN MARCH 2013
BAILEY, BARB
BARTLETT, JEANI
BAUMAN, MICHELLE S
BEADLE, WARREN
BELCHER, ROBERT S.
BONEFESTE, JIMMY M.
BUCCI, JOHN
BUCCI, LORI
CARLSON, JR, ROBERT E.
CHRISTEN, JEFF
CHRISTEN, LISA
CULBERTSON, DAVE "ZOO DAVE"
CULBERTSON, ROSE
DUNBAR, DONNA
DUNBAR, GARY
ESTOCK, MARK
FANCHER, FRANK
GOODSON, JASON
GOSTELI, TIM
HALE, RENEE
HANSEN, CINDY
HANSEN, PHILLIP
HART, SUSAN
HARTING, MARK J.
HEATHER, JIM
HOFFERKAMP, ED
HUDDLESTON, WILLIAM
JUDD, DAN
LEAHY, MIKE
LEMME, BRAD S.
MANGOLD, LORI
MAUCK, B. J.
MAUCK, R. SCOTT
MILLER, ROSE M.
MILLER, WAYNE L.
MOE, BEVERLY
PAONI, ROBERT ROSS
RANKIN, DOUG
REDPATH, MARK
SCHNELTEN, JIM
SEIDL, RONALD
SEXTON, RYAN
SMITH, MIKE
SQUIRES, COY
TALBERT, JAMES
TALBERT, MICHAELLE
THICKSTEN, SHAWN
TROUTNER, RENEE
TROUTNER, RICK
UBER, LORETTA 'SUE'
VUJOVICH, MICHAEL
WELLER, RUSS
WILSON, APRIL
WILSON, DAVID
ZUHLKE, KEN
ZUHLKE, PAT
I would like to thank the members that are putting forth all of
the effort in the classrooms. This allows me to be a Safety and Ed
Coordinator. Not the entire Safety and Ed department. Your efforts
are greatly appreciated.
Most bikers are safe inside at the moment with all of the cold
days we are having. However, if the sun warms one of those days up
and you decide to break out the scoot... be extra cautious. Drivers are
not expecting to see bikes in the winter months. They have made me
test my brakes more than once already. Put a little more space
between you and everything else around you. Look around more than
you normally would. It will be up to you to react in time to avoid an
accident. Also, don't make the mistake of thinking you are at the peak
of your riding skills. As little as you may like to admit it, you might
be a little bit rusty. "If you don't use it, you loose it." Take the first
couple of miles to re-familiarize yourself with the feel of your
controls. Finally, Bikes react differently in the cold weather and
muscles react slower. Be aware of these subtle differences and allow
for a little extra caution.
To everyone with their knees in this brisk breeze: Ride safe
and stay warm.
Lightpole 1%er
MEMBERSHIPS DUE IN FEBRUARY 2013
ARNOLD, EARL R.
BARRETT, ROBERT
BARTLEY, SR, JOHN W.
BEARD, TERRI LEA
DALBY, LARRY W.
DHOM, ALAN
DHOM, RENEE
FLEMMING, TOM
GUELDENER, ELMER (SNOWMAN)
HICKEY, MICHAEL
HUDDLESTON, DANIEL L.
HUDDLESTON, KIM M.
IVERSEN, TODD MICHAL
LA RUE, JR., JAMES M.
LANGFORD, JANET
LANGFORD, MIKE
LINDSEY, DORIS
LINDSEY, STEVE
LINNE, CLIFF
LINNE, TAMMY
McKINNEY, STEVE
NATION III, HOWARD
O'NEAL, MIKE
PAINTER, BOB
PARKER, JOE
PARKER, TERESA BONE
PATRICK, ANGIE
POMPEO, TRICIA
RAMSEY, GARY F.
ROBINSON, LEROY
ROTH, MARK
SCROGGINS, JOE
SEATON, KENNETH
SIMMONS, DAVID
SIMS, ROY A.
TAPSCOTT, TREVOR D.
WILLIAMS, CURT "FAT KID"
WILLIAMS, KEN
MEMBERSHIPS DUE IN JANUARY 2013
BLAIR, DOLLY
BRADLEY, LARRY
CHATFIELD, LARRY R.
CHATFIELD, PAULA
EDSTROM, WILLIAM K.
HAZELWOOD, LORI
HAZELWOOD, MARVIN
LACKEY, JOANN
LONDRIGAN, ALICE
LONDRIGAN, PAT
MILLER, ANDY
PETTERSON, JERRY
RANKIN, SUE
RANKIN, TODD E.
SUTZER, DONALD R.
TRIBBLE, JEFFREY E.
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ACTIVITIES/PUBLIC RELATIONS
Patti Chase
(Co-Coordinator David Barnett)
I am writing today to introduce myself to the members
of Lincoln Land A.B.A.T.E., as the new Public Relations & Activities Coordinator for our chapter. It is my job to help fire up
the members who joined A.B.A.T.E. because they believed in our
mission: (A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education). It is the
responsibility of each and every one of us to stand up and create
the A.B.A.T.E. chapter we want to be part of. The leadership of
this organization cannot be expected to be the only source of all
wisdom and guidance to create the greatness of our organization.
It takes a village, and our village needs to be ever expanding. We
need to act not like a club for a few, but as a motorcycle education and safety organization for the masses. We need more activities and community involvement. We need to plan a full year
ahead. We need activities that are both successful and a positive
representation of our organization to the general public, as our
Thanksgiving dinner has continued to be. We must remember we
can only educate the public about our cause if we can get them to
listen to us and trust us.
We have many opportunities for events, but right now I
am asking for volunteers for the Organizational Committee for
the Freedom Rally in May. In general, I encourage each of you
to contact me with your thoughts and suggestions to create the
A.B.A.T.E. chapter anywhere. You never know when your suggestion will be the seed that grows into something important and
long lasting which will change lives. Our purpose must be to
change lives, and I want all of us to work together for the cause.
Contact me by phone (217) 622-3583, by email [email protected]) or on Facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/pchase26.
I look forward to hearing from all of you.
Active members decreased from last month to 591 and no
new members this month. Please be sure to renew. There is
no doubt that new members are the lifeblood of this
organization, but sustaining our current members is of equal
importance. Please continue to support this cause.
Thank YOU, and thank A.B.A.T.E. for all they do for us!
Pertinent law:
(George Tinkham, continued)
ILLINOIS VEHICLE CODE
(625 ILCS 5/11-208) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11‑208)
Sec. 11‑208. Powers of local authorities.
(a) The provisions of this Code shall not be deemed to prevent local
authorities with respect to streets and highways under their jurisdiction and within the reasonable exercise of the police power from:
* * *
3. Regulating or prohibiting processions or assemblages on
the highways;
Springfield has historically exercised its authority to allow
non-police to direct traffic. For example, non-police “traffic wardens” currently are used to direct traffic. Springfield also allows traffic to be controlled by emergency response personnel, funeral home
employees, and school guards – none of whom have required qualifications, training, or specific statutory authority. (§11-203 of the Illinois Vehicle Code gives implied authority to firemen and to certain
school crossing guards.) Illinois Vehicle Code §11-208(a)(3) [see
above] gives local highway authorities, like Springfield, permission to
“regulate” processions, such as motorcycle toy runs. That section
does not require police to be the instruments of such regulation.
Suggestion:
A.B.A.T.E. asks the City of Springfield to allow it to provide
non-police traffic controllers for its Easter Basket Run to Hope Institute March 24th, the Awareness Rally on May 5th, and its Toy Run to
Contact Ministries this fall. A.B.A.T.E. will work with Springfield to
develop and meet standards for controller qualification and training if
the City finds that to be necessary.
At the time I am writing this, it is too early to receive – much
less report on – responses to the Proposal. I should have a lot to report on this issue on this month’s chapter meeting. It is important that
you come to the meeting to learn what your alderman’s position is and
what you may need to do to help the City of Springfield revise its
policy. This matter is too important to rely on others to fight your
battle for you; we need you to be involved. With the Easter Basket
Run scheduled for March 24, we cannot put off action. This will be
an important chapter meeting.
Personal Note for February: The only man who really knew
how to commemorate St. Valentine’s Day was Al Capone!
George Tinkham
Springfield, Illinois
Springfield Stiches for a Cause Donates to Bears for Little Buddies
Springfield Stitches for a Cause
(SSFAC) has generously donated 53 stuffed
animals to Bears for Little Buddies. A BIG
thank you to the very talented and creative
ladies of SSFAC!
In 2008,Tracie Cook (also a Lincoln
Land ABATE member) wanted to join a
charity knitting group, but couldn’t find one. So
SSFAC was born out of a love to create
Springfield Stitches for a Cause members knitted, crocheted or stitched items as well as
pose with their creations and donations.
a need to help the community. SSFAC takes
on various projects throughout the year. Hats
and scarves for homeless shelters, preemie baby caps, baby blankets and wash clothes for A few of the SSFAC creations.
women’s shelters and chemo caps for hospital cancer wards are just a few of the projects they have produced items for. The
members purchase their own supplies. If you have yarn, fabric or thread you would like to donate to SSFAC, contact Tracie by
email at [email protected]. You can also “like” them on Facebook at FB/ Springfield Stitches for a Cause or
www.springfieldstitchesforacause.blogspot.com.
These stuffed animals will be distributed to state and local law enforcement agencies as a thank you for their services.
Officers are encouraged to carry the Bears for Little Buddies (which are banded with ABATE of Illinois wrist bands) in their squad
cars to be handed out to children in crisis situations that the officers may come across in the performance of their duties. It has
been noted that being able to hold one of these stuffed animals may have a calming effect on children in times of trouble. It is
our sincere hope that the officers will then be able to go about their duties as needed in a much less traumatic atmosphere for
the children.
The next collection will be at the May 5, 2013 Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Rally at IDOT, Springfield, Illinois.
Misty Hagstrom
Bears for Little Buddies
Lincoln Land A.B.A.T.E.
[email protected] ~ (217) 899-9486
John L. Caldwell
RIVERTON - John L. Caldwell,
60, of Riverton, passed away Saturday
Feb. 9, 2013, at his home with his family
and friends by his side.
He was born in Lincoln, IL,
October 26, 1952, the son of Lloyd and
Mildred McIntire Caldwell. His parents and grandparents
preceded him in death.
John married Sandra K. Lehn of Warrensburg, in
Decatur, IL on May 25, 1996, and she survives. He is also
survived by his children, Melinda Jean Raber of Lexington,
KY, John "Kyle" (wife, Rachel) Caldwell and Sarah
Elizabeth Caldwell both of Riverton; 2 grandchildren, C.J.
Raber and Trevor Raber; 3 sisters, Jayne (husband, David)
Brewer of Florida, Ann (husband, Sam) Yattoni of Glenarm,
IL, and Christine (husband, Rennie) Elam of Riverton; his
stepmother, Treece Caldwell of Florida; and several nieces,
nephews and cousins.
John worked for the State of Illinois Department of
Public Health and also as security at the Dance Corral. He
proudly served his country in the United States Army. He
was a founding member of the Illuminati Motorcycle Club
of Illinois and a member of the Sharon United Methodist
Church in Decatur and the Riverton United Methodist
Church.
Following John's wishes, he has donated his body to SIU
School of Medicine for anatomical research.
A memorial gathering will be from 4 to 6 p.m.,
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at the Riverton United Methodist
Church. A Celebration of Life will follow at 7 p.m.,
Tuesday, at the church with Rev.'s Jonathon Dixon and
Cathy Najmon officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to an Education
Fund for his daughter, Sarah Caldwell, c/o INB Bank or the
Riverton United Methodist Church or the Sharon United
Methodist Church in Decatur, IL.
Please visit his "Life Remembered Story" at
www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com where tributes and
condolences may be left for the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch and
Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen, Springfield, IL 62703.
217-544-5424
MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR
George Hurst
I am going to try to get off-road riders interested in
A.B.A.T.E. this year. If you have any contacts in off-road clubs
call and let me know the names and phone numbers. Also, I am
interested in any other ways you think we might get new members or keep old members.
George
Downed Riders Report
We will have our first meeting the 2nd Thursday of
March at 6:30 p.m., at the Northend VFW and every member is
welcome to attend, and we need the input, so see you there.
We are still looking for our new design, a new logo, for
the 2013 products. Last year was a great design by Lightpole but
our plan is to every year create a design and get people interested
in purchasing a shirt every year. Let us see your idea at the
chapter meeting and talk to George Hurst because we will be
deciding soon.
Our DRB raffle tickets will be at the Swap Meet this
coming weekend, too. Which means we have already been
working with our sponsors to help us with all of these expenses.
Here is a list of sponsors so far, and as the months go by
and the list grows larger, we’ll have a separate page in the
newsletter just for Downed Riders sponsors.
Downed Riders Benefit 2013 ~ Sponsors
Ramsey Grain ~ Rochester, IL
The Blue Moon ~ Dawson, IL (New Managemt/Great Food)
The Village Tap ~ Riverton, IL (Sunday Specials)
Boones Saloon ~ Springfield, IL (Great Food)
The Keg Tavern ~ Springfield, IL (Daily Drink Specials)
We need help pre-selling the tickets like we did last year and it
was really good for sales so come check out your tickets at the
Swap Meet or at the chapter meeting. The tickets are the same as
last year: VIP Package, Cash Raffle, Wheel Barrow of Booze.
SALT CREEK A.B.A.T.E. (Lincoln, IL)
COMING EVENTS
~ ~ Support them because they support us ~ ~
Feb 24th ~ Daytona Party at Slackers
..in New Holland (Flyer Page 2)
March 16th ~ St. Patty’s Day Run
March 30th ~ Easter Egg Hunt
Christy, Activities Coordinator
[email protected]
LINCOLN LAND ABATE
Advertising Sizes And Rates
1/8 page (3.75” x 2.25”) = $15 per issue
1/4 page (3.75” x 4.75”) = $25 per issue
1/2 page vertical (7.75” x 4.75”) = $40 per issue
1/2 page horizontal (3.75” x 9.75”) = $40 per issue
Full Page (7.75” x 8.75”) = $70 per issue
Sponsor (3” x 2”) = $10 per issue
Classifieds: Members $5 Non-Member $7.50
Newsletter Coordinator
[email protected]
(217) 836-3336
Payments due before the ad is published.
Newsletter Coordinator/Treasurer
Bobbi Ozanic
Dear Advertisers: The newsletter this
month is in transition for the advertisers and sponsors
coming in 2013. There was no time in January to get the renewals
current so don’t anyone think you were removed because we don’t
need you or want you. We have to have you back please! For space
it simply worked out better this month to go through every sponsor to
get my plans in order and leave only those not due right now.
Not only are advertisers so important, equally and maybe
even more important, are the many generous members and friends of
this chapter who do not have businesses but yet realize the expense of
the newsletter. We have to have the newsletter to spread the Good
News. Or not so good news if you read George Tinkham’s important
information about legislation that is not good for us and it’s all stuff
you need to know, so we have to have the newsletter, even if you do
come to the meetings.
NEXT MONTH: Please look for the envelope
which will be tucked inside of your newsletter to be a
sponsor. The newsletter cost is approximately $6 per
household per year. If you can help with that, it is so
appreciated. Not only will your name will be listed in the
newsletter, you will also receive some fabulous if not small
token of our appreciation in return!
Thank you, Bobbi
P.S. If you have any businesses you feel may be interested in
supporting the chapter by advertising, please get me their
information and give them a heads up that I will be contacting
them. Thank you for your help with this important endeavor.
“Ride Smart” ~ This is a new campaign being kicked off
by A.B.A.T.E. at the state level. It is in the early stages of
development and right now it is a presentation presented
by our State Coordinator, Mike Meyers. This campaign is
the culmination of months of research conducted by
Meyers on the history of motorcycle fatalities in Illinois
and what can be done to prevent them. Plan on seeing
and hearing much more about this in the coming months.
The KEG
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(217) 544-3700
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Monday’s Miller Products $1.50
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RTE 54 in Spaulding, IL Wednesday & Saturdays $1 Bottles/Cans Thursdays ~ 4 for $6 Miller Lite/Coors Light * POKER RUNS WELCOME * Pool ~ Darts ~ Shuffleboard President
Bruce Liebe
(217) 652-8609
[email protected]
Vice President
Phil “Pacman” Cornell
(217) 741-4379
[email protected]
Secretary
Mary Cornell
(217) 741-4579
Treasurer
Bobbi Ozanic
(217) 836-3336
[email protected]
LONGBRANCH TAVERN Legislative Coordinator
George Tinkham
(217) 753-2737
[email protected]
On Main Street ~ Athens, Illinois BEER GARDEN! Visit ~ Hang out!! ~ BLOCK PARTY ~ AUG 24 AND AUG 25 with Poker Run Sat! [15 years in 2012] Downed Riders Benefit Sunday, July 29th COLDEST BEER IN MENARD COUNTY! ~ Lincoln Land ABATE Officers
Sangamon Ave ~ Stockyard Road
Motorcycles/Poker Runs Welcome
Activities/PR Coordinator
Patti Chase
(217) 622-3583
[email protected]
Co-Coordinator: David Barnett:
(217) 488-6520
[email protected]
Safety & Education Coordinator
Lightpole
[email protected]
Products Coordinator
Howard L. Nation, Jr.
(217) 341-6483
[email protected]
SPAMMY’S
TAVERN
1041 East Stanford
(217) 523-9073
$10 Buckets Everyday
1:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Membership Coordinator
George Hurst
(217) 629-7308 (217) 306-1944
Newsletter Coordinator
Bobbi Ozanic
(217) 836-3336
[email protected]
Sergeants-at-Arms (4)
Stacey Furlow
Roger Leach
Dan Ellenburg
Pat Achas
Downed Rider Committee
Chairman: George Hurst
Vice Chairman: Stacey Furlow
Treasurer: Howard L. Nation, Jr.
Secretary: Bobbi Ozanic
A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois, Inc.
Lincoln Land Chapter
P O Box 5774
Springfield, IL 62705-5774
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
THIS WEEKEND
Swap Meet ~ Sunday
Details on Front Cover
FEB 2013
Downed Rider Benefit 2013
We need a new design for the 2013 t-shirt!
Submit your design to George Hurst
PRESORTED
STANDARD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
SPRINGFIELD, IL
PERMIT NO. 569