September - ABATE of Illinois

SEPT 2012
~~For all activities on the calendar, look inside the newsletter for flyers, and other events ~~
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Lincoln Land
A.B.A.T.E.
Officer’s Mtg
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Northend VFW
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Lincoln Land
A.B.A.T.E.
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Northend VFW
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Vintage Iron Lincoln Land
Riders
Chapter Mtg
Mtg 7pm
Northend
@ Rte 66
VFW
Hotel
Stockyard Rd
South 6th St 7:00 p.m.
Midstate
ABATE
Chapter
Party
Taylorville
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NEWSLTR
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VFW
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Stockyard Rd
South 6th St 7:00 p.m.
BOD
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Decatur
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Newsletter Firefighter
Articles
Run
Due Contribute
Something!
ABATE-IL
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ISMC
Fall River
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LLA
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SJMC
Halloween
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ISMC
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Toy Run
Contact
Ministries
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ABATE-IL
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DAYLIGHT
SAVINGS
TIME
ENDS
NOV 4TH
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
This year seems to have gone by at record speed. It's
hard to imagine fall is just around the corner. I'm not looking
toward what follows fall, but these somewhat cooler
temperatures have been nice, not to mention a little rain as
well.
ABATE has been invited to be part of a committee
that IDOT is chairing to take an in depth look at the causes of
fatal motorcycle crashes. Mike Myers will be a part of this
endeavor which will look at police, medical, and coroner's
reports. The intention is to determine the actual reason(s) for
the crashes in the hopes of identifying methods of awareness
and prevention. Once the study is complete, it will be
published. The study seeks to identify root causes and will not
conclude with a simple "wear a helmet and bright colors" style
of message.
At the state board meeting, it was brought out that
IDNR wants to initiate a registration program for off highway
vehicles to the tune of $45 apiece. This would be similar to
what is required of snowmobiles and boats. This move has
been prompted by substantial cuts in IDNR's budget and the
legislation is proposed as a means of keeping the agency afloat.
The registration fee would not apply to your OHV's on your
property. If you ride them elsewhere, such as a friend's
property, you're subject to the registration process. This
measure was in the formative stage so it's best to keep tabs on
its current status.
The state party will be in Marseilles again next year,
and it looks that 2014 will potentially be held at the Menard
County Fairgrounds. This is an option that is being seriously
considered, so chances are good we will have the state party in
our backyard. This will require some assistance from LLC
should this occur.
The state seminar will be held at the Northfield Inn,
and the dates are January 18-20, 2013. Heartland Steam will be
March 22-24, 2013, and will be held in either the Peoria or
Bloomington area.
Enjoy the great riding weather and be careful of the
potential hazards that accompany this time of year. Harvest has
already been going full swing due to the effects of the drought.
Watch for farm machinery and be patient when you get behind
these vehicles. Combines and tractors/wagons have a lot of
blind spots that can hide you from the operator. Further, they
may turn where you don't expect them to turn, such as into a
field entrance as opposed to an intersection or driveway. Take
your time and get to where you're going safely.
Ride Safe! Bruce
RTE 97 NORTH OF PETERSBURG
AVAILABLE FOR POKER RUNS
OPEN 7 DAYS
COLD BEER
PIZZA
SODA
SANDWICHES
LEGISLATIVECOORDINATOR
George Tinkham
ACTIVITIES / PUBLIC RELATIONS
COORDINATOR
[By: Steve Lindsey]
Due to the fact the George Tinkham is
out of town because of an illness in his family, he asked if I would
pass along some information about the current political races. It
appears the Sam McCann is currently running unopposed. George,
Lance Gilbert, Pacman and I attended his election headquarters
grand opening and did some work for him in the primary, which he
won handily. He has been a friend of and supporter of A.B.A.T.E.
and motorcyclist’s rights. It would be a good thing to let him know
that we support him whenever and however we can. Along the
same lines, Aaron Schock and Bob Schilling are running for reelection this fall. They have both been very good supporters of
motorcyclists right and deserve our support and as much help with
their campaigns as we can give them.
Although none of us really enjoy doing campaign work for
our political friends with their campaigns, it is the least expensive
help we can give them in return for their supporting us. It also lets
everyone know just how strong our organization really is. A few
hours of putting out campaign signs, working a phone bank or
walking precincts passing out candidates literature is something we
can do that they seem to appreciate the most. I am sure that George
will let us know when the candidates ask for or need our help. It
would be great if as many of you as possible would step up to give
a few hours helping with the political process that we depend on to
preserve our motorcyclist’s rights.
Ole’ Lindsey
SEE THE VOTER’S GUIDE ELSEWHERE IN NEWSLETTER!
CONGRATULATIONS!
2012 STATE BIKE
RAFFLE WINNERS!
Thank you to all of our Lincoln
Land members who sold tickets
for our chapter.
You are appreciated!
HERE ARE THE WINNERS
2012 HD Fat Boy - Roger Fisher, DuQuoin IL
Yamaha Grizzly - Laura Newingham, Oreana IL
Dirt Bike R50 - Gordon Grunder, Monroe WI
$400 - Troy Wilson, Galesburg IL
$300 - Jerri Harmon, Batavia IL
$200 - Barry Dent, Mt. Vernon IL
$100 - Ryan Piliponis, Rockford IL
5 yr membership - Steve Borta, Sesser IL
Hi everyone,
TOY RUN TO CONTACT MINISTRIES
Our annual Toy Run to Contact Ministries will be Sunday
October 21st at 1pm. We will meet at our usual place, Kmart
parking lot on Clearlake, starting at noon. We will pull out of there
at 12:45 and arrive at Contact Ministries at 1pm. Please be
reminded there will be no police escort, so all traffic laws and
signals need to be followed and we will all arrive safely and start
the proceedings when everyone arrives!
FALL CHAPTER PARTY
I don’t have any concrete information to pass along on this
yet, but I’m still hashing around some ideas. Watch the newsletter
and come to chapter meetings for any updates.
THANKSGIVING DINNER AT KUMLER CHURCH
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2012
This may be a little ways out, but will be here before we
know it. It’s never too early to start planning ahead and maybe start
asking any businesses that you visit if they would like to donate
anything to our dinner. The turkeys are always the biggest item and
as many as we can get donated the better!
That’s all for now, hope to see you all soon and get out
there and ride in this beautiful weather!!
Alice
Membership Report
Paula “Pi” Allen
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
As of September 7, 2012
Active:
Inactive:
639
1561
Due Oct:
Due Sept:
Due Aug:
Due July:
28
23
35
17
ENGELBRECHT, TIM
GAYDOSH, JAY
McKNELLY, DAVID
New Members Since 8/15/12: THREE (3)
MEMBERSHIPS DUE IN OCTOBER 2012
BLAISE, ROBERT
BLATTNER, RICHARD
BOMKE, LARRY
BUNN, JACOB
BUNN, LORRIE
CARRICK, JAMES
CLYBURN, GREG
DOOLEY, JOE
DOOLEY, NANCY
HAPKE-BINGHAM, XANNA
HARRIS, FRANK
HELFRICH, JERRY
HOSKINSON, JAMES
HOWIE, MICHAEL
JACKSON, ANDY
JONES, NIKKI
LOFTON, STEWART
RICHARDSON, CLYDE
RICHARDSON, VICKI
SCHAFER, DEAN
SHELTON, DUG
SHELTON, RENE
SHIMKUS, JOHN
UBER, JEFFREY
WEASE, FRANK
MEMBERSHIPS DUE IN SEPTEMBER 2012
DIXON, WAYNE
FAULKNER, BETH
FAULKNER, TODD
FREESMEYER, DENNIS
GORMAN, JOSEPH
GORMAN, TAMMY
HUNT, DON
HUNT, JENNIFER
JASKCON, PAM
LaBONTE, MIKE
MASTERSON, BARBIE
MASTERSON, BAT
MIKYSKA, CARL
MORICONI, PAUL
ROGERS, JOANIE
SCHAIVE, CHAD
SCHMULBACH, FRED
SCHMULBACH, JANET
SMITH, LORI
STEWART, JOHN
WORKMAN, SCOTT
WORKMAN, SHANNON
WRIGHT, GEORGE
MEMBERSHIPS DUE IN AUGUST 2012
CROFT, SARAH
CROFT, JR., TOMMY
DARNELL, ERIC
DAVIS, JAMES
DYER, BEN
ECK, AARON
ECK, JR, JIM
FAHS, JAY
GOWDY, CAROL
GOWDY, LARRY
HEATHER, JOSHUA
HUGHES, ADAM
JOHNSON, ROBERT
KOCHMAN, BILL
KOEHNE, BRIAN
LANCASTER, MARTICA
LEINBERGER, JAMES
LYKINS, BOBBI
LYKINS, RANDY
MOORE, STACI
McCANN, SAM
McLEMORE, HEATHER
REECE, SUE
RICHARDSON, KENNETH
RICHARDSON, SAMANTHA
ROTH, LENORE
RYAN-PRATT, MARGIE
SCHMITGEN, RICK
SEIZ-DAVIS, DIANE
SMITH, RHONDA
THOMPSON, JULIE
THOMPSON, RICK
WILSON, ZACHARY
MEMBERSHIPS DUE IN JULY 2012
BLANKENSHIP, CHUCK
BUCKLES, LINDA
CADDICK, SKIP
COLE, CARY
COPELAND, MICHAEL
FILES, JAMES
FILES, SANDY
FILES, TOM
HAMILTON, DENNY
HEATON, DOUG
KIESOW, DAVE
KIESOW, TOMMRA
LONG, JAY
NICHOLS, MIKE
REEVES, JOHNATHAN
SHAFFER, TRISHA
WRIGHT, DAN
ABATE Membership Applications
Credit/Debit cards ARE an acceptable form of payment
for membership dues!
We changed our local
applications several years ago but now it has been
recognized that this small bookkeeping item could be a
deal-breaker for someone considering a new
application. “I have no cash”.. Means no problem!
On our yellow local applications, until we order
more, look at the application printed on Page 16 in this
newsletter for the information we need. Include the 3digit from the back of the card, just in case.
What happens then, is that the state office
processes the payment, then returns to the chapter our
fair share of the dues in the form of a credit.
Get out there and get credit card new members !!
It’s not too late! Send to the P.O. Box
[ YOUR NAME HERE!]
NEW: James & Sandra Farris
Coy & Susan Squires, Memorial: “To all of
our military members that have gave the ultimate sacrifice, (their lives) to protect our Freedom”. Amen!
Rex Jaronski
Misty Hagstrom
Jacob Bunn
Steve Constant
James M. File
Mike Vujovich
Riverton Harley Riders
Mary Jo Davies
Linda Constant
Doug Crocker
Sam & Marilyn Haycraft
Ken & Pat Zuhlke
Leather N’ Lace M/C (Dellann Stutsman)
Ed Hofferkamp
William & Karel Howard
Adam & Linette Hughes
George Hurst
Robert Johnson
Ralph Kress
Steve & Doris Lindsey
Ken Lowe (K&L Equipment & Mechanical)
Kevin Marcum—Frontline Express
Outlaws, M/C
Jenny “MamaO” Ozanic
The Pony Keg, Cary & Marty Williams
Shake n’ Bake and Lori Ann Richards
Clyde & Vicki Richardson
Jacques Roberts & Sissie
Byron Shryock
Steel Justice, M/C
Two Stroke ~ SJMC
Robert Wilson, Sr.
Pat Yeates
(2) Anonymous, Feb Chapter Mtg
PRODUCTS COORDINATOR
Hod Rod 1%er
We printed the products inventory for the
chapter and Downed Riders Benefit. Look at
the lists and see what you want to order.
We need a few more orders to put in a
3rd order for these polo shirts. The polo is
black and the embroidery is gold, and the cost is
$25.
Call or email me if you want to purchase a
polo shirt, or if you want or need any product
outside of the chapter meetings or events from
the inventory list.
Hod Rod 1%er
Email: [email protected]
(217) 341-6483
PRODUCTS COORDINATOR: Hod Rod 1%er
The current inventory for the chapter and the Downed Riders Benefit is printed here. Call
or email me if you want to purchase any product outside of the chapter meetings or events. It is
time we come up with something new, so new products coming soon.
Hod Rod 1%er, email: [email protected], (217) 341-6483
™
ABOVE: Bubba Shobert 3 time AMA Grand National Champion
and Superbike Champ receiving an award from class of 79 for most
accurate drive at the Saddlemen first annual Class of 79 charity
Golf classic.
ABOVE: Chas [Charlie Roberts], Steve Luparell, Liz
Willis, Auctioning off a signed lithograph of AMA 9
time Grand National Champion Scott Parker!
RIGHT: Grand
National Champion
Jake Johnson with
award for Winning
the "B" Flight.
Jason Griffin Signing Autographs at Boone's !
ABOVE: Tommy Duma National Number 26 awarding Tony
Reese a Tisso Sport Race watch and trophy for Closest to the pin.
Congrats Tony !
A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois
2012 Voter's Guide
All candidates have been graded on a scale A+ to F;
NR means Not Rated; (i) means incumbent.
Names in Bold Print are endorsed by ABATE PAC.
~ILLINOIS SENATOR~
44th SENATE
R - BILL BRADY - Score "A"
47TH SENATE
D - JOHN SULLIVAN (i) - Score "A"
R - RANDY FRESE - Score "B"
48TH SENATE
D - ANDY MANAR - Score "B"
R - MIKE McELROY - Score "B"
50TH SENATE
R - WILLIAM McCANN - Score "A"
Con - BOB GRAY - Score "NR"
51ST SENATE
R - CHAPIN ROSE - Score "A"
~ILLINOIS HOUSE~
87TH REPRESENTATIVE
R - RICH BRAUER (i) - Score "A"
93RD REPRESENTATIVE
R - NORINE HAMMOND - Score "A-"
STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS WEBSITE...
ww.elections.il.gov/gis.aspx
District Boundaries: Click on the
map, and if needed allow it to
install a small app to run the map,
Microsoft Silverlight.
Close and reopen the website
for it to display map correctly.
On the Legend, on the right,
uncheck all but any one of the
choices to ‘clean up’ the map of too
many boundary line colors…
You still get the list on the left
of all 3 districts.
Or, uncheck one at a time to
clearly see each district’s new
boundaries. Happy Voting!
94TH REPRESENTATIVE
R - JIL TRACY - Score "A"
95TH REPRESENTATIVE
D - BRAD GILLESPIE - Score "C-"
R - WAYNE ROSENTHAL - Score "A"
96TH REPRESENTATIVE
D - SUE SCHERER - Score "C"
R - DENNIS SHACKELFORD - Score "C-"
99TH REPRESENTATIVE
R - RAYMOND POE (i) - Score "A"
100TH REPRESENTATIVE
R - JIM WATSON (i) - Score "A+"
101ST REPRESENTATIVE
R - BILL MITCHELL - Score "A"
102ND REPRESENTATIVE
R - ADAM BROWN - Score "A-"
All races are graded, endorsement awarded and preceding pages paid
for by ABATE P.A.C. A copy of our report, filed with the State
Board of Election is (or will be) available on the Board's website
(www.elections.il.gov) or for purchase from the State Board of
Election, Springfield, Illinois.
MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR
Vacant—Consider volunteering for this position
Job Description: Hardly any computer work or experience
needed! We have Pi (Paula Allen) who maintains our official
database of active and inactive members. The membership
coordinator works with Pi and the Treasurer when membership
applications need to be sent to the state office, that’s it!
The rest is if you are a person who wants to talk about
and promote the organization and find ways to get new members.
And keep track of attendance at the meetings. That’s it… get new
members, get expired ones to renew, and always spread the good
news and work of A.B.A.T.E.! {Duties are listed in the by-laws,
but this is the long and the short of it all}.
SPAMMY’S TAVERN
THE VILLAGE TAP
1041 East Stanford
Riverton, IL (217) 629-9120
(217) 523-9073
$10 Buckets Everyday
1:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Saturday Open 11 a.m.
Closed Sundays
Bikers Welcome/Shuffleboard
North Peoria Rd at 11th Street
(217) 523-2346
POKER RUNS WELCOME http://www.myspace.com/dudessaloon NEW MANAGEMENT !! Games ~ Food Trailer in Back
Sundays ~ Homemade Food
Sundays: 16 oz cans $1.50
~ Coldest Beer in Town ~
NEWSLETTER COORDINATOR
Bobbi Ozanic
Check out everything in the newsletter, we have a
lot of flyers and new advertisers.
Thank you to Steve Luparell at Boone’ Saloon, together
with the Class of ‘79 Charity Golf Outing to support the fund
“Aid to Injured Riders” !! He advertised his event in the
newsletter and supported our Downed Riders Benefit, as well.
Doing some research, to find the new district maps for
voting, came up with a good website, maybe it’s news to no one
but myself, but it is: www.elections.il.gov/gis.aspx and the map
is cool and easy to use.
Thank you for all everyone is doing to support the cause.
Bobbi
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.
OFFICER’S ELECTIONS
“NEXT YEAR” IS AROUND THE CORNER
IT’S TIME TO TAKE ACTION
NOMINATIONS OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
EVERY MEMBER OF THIS CHAPTER
[WHO IS ABLE] SHOULD VOLUNTEER
“IN SOME FASHION” …. AT SOME POINT
IN EACH CALENDAR YEAR
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PICK YOUR FAVORITE EVENT
OR PICK AN OFFICERS POSITION
Lincoln Land ABATE Officers
President
Bruce Liebe
(217) 652-8609
[email protected]
The KEG
11th & Ash ~ Springfield
(217) 544-3700
Open Noon to 1:00 a.m. Daily
Motorcycles/Poker Runs
Monday’s Miller Products $1.50
Drink Specials Daily
Pool ~ Free WiFi ~ Shuffleboard
BUY 1 GET 1 FREE with this Coupon
DOCKER’S
RTE 54 in Spaulding, IL Wednesday & Saturdays $1 Bottles/Cans Thursdays ~ 4 for $6 Miller Lite/Coors Light * POKER RUNS WELCOME * Pool ~ Darts ~ Shuffleboard Secretary
Angie Patrick
(217) 825-7615
[email protected]
Treasurer
Bobbi Ozanic
(217) 836-3336
[email protected]
Legislative Coordinator
George Tinkham
(217) 753-2737
[email protected]
LONGBRANCH TAVERN Activities/PR Coordinator
Alice Furlow
(1217) 638-3914
[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! ~ Vice President
Phil “Pacman” Cornell
(217) 741-4379
[email protected]
Sangamon Ave ~ Stockyard Road
Motorcycles/Poker Runs Welcome
ENDRES TAVERN
1047 East Stanford Avenue, Springfield, IL
(217) 523-1123
Hours: 3 pm to 1am Mon to Sat
Pinball ~~ Shuffleboard Game
Daily Drink Specials, Too!
Proud A.B.A.T.E. Supporter
“Go Green” We have two (2) options available:
1) This newsletter in your “Mailbox”.
2) This newsletter in your “Inbox”.
Which do you prefer? If you want to get rid of the paper copy
and only view the newsletter on our website, email Newsletter
Coordinator: [email protected]. Please be sure to
include your regular mailing address [on your mailing label]!
Safety & Education Coordinator
Lightpole
[email protected]
Products Coordinator
Howard L. Nation, Jr.
(217) 341-6483
[email protected]
Membership Coordinator
VACANT—VOLUNTEER!
Newsletter Coordinator
Bobbi Ozanic
(217) 836-3336
[email protected]
Sergeants-at-Arms (4)
Dan Ellenburg
Pat Achas
Stacey Furlow
George Hurst
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
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RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
SEPT 2012
24th Annual
Lincoln Land A.B.A.T.E., Inc.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2012
K-MART ON CLEARLAKE, Springfield, Illinois
BE THERE AT 12:30 P.M. — LEAVE AT 1:00 PM
DONATION: NEW TOY, $5 DONATION, OR $5 WORTH OF FOOD
Meet at one of our sponsors [TBA] afterwards for friends, food and fun!