August 2016 - ABATE of Illinois

August
2016
For Details
See Page 14
For activities on the calendar, and other upcoming events, look inside for flyers or notices with more details
August 2016
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September 2016
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Officers
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Officers
Meeting
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Members
Meeting
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Members
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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
George Hurst
Hello Lincoln Land hope you're enjoying the nice weather, hard to believe it's August already. There
are a couple of things this month that we would like some membership participation in. The Jerry
Coleman Memorial breakfast for the Honor Flight is August 13th at the airport. This is put on by the
Springfields pilot Association. They loaned us their cookers a couple of times when we made
breakfast at the VFW. We will go for a ride North along the river to Peoria after breakfast.
August 27th is the governor's ride, they want us to help again this year. It's not hard work and there
is food and drinks. More information at the chapter meeting.
We are changing things a little with the meet and greet to make sure we have enough food to eat. If
you are planning on bringing food get on Facebook and tell what you're bringing by the Sunday before
the meeting. If you don't do the Facebook stuff call me and let me know.
Remember our sponsors when you are out and about and tell them you are a Lincoln Land member.
Also remember Rude Dogs challenge of everyone to get a new member.
Promote A.B.A.T.E
George
Host of the Annual Downed Rider
Benefit
Proudly Supporting ABATE of
Illinois, Lincoln Land Chapter!
Your Friend, Tim Butler
87th District
Room E-1
Stratton Building
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: 782-0053
Paid for by Friends for Tim Butler
Bikers for a Cause 2016
Benefitting St. Johns hospital / Children’s Miracle Network
JOin Local Area Bikers for a benefit run to raise money for our local Children’s
Hospital
Saturday August 27th - Curve Inn
Registration and Breakfast Starting at 10:30am
Club and Association Sponsorships available - Contact SkI Joshua.witkowski@gmail.com
MEMBERSHIPS DUE IN July 2016
NOAH RAMSEY, BRUCE MARTIN, KIP BAUMANN, ROBERT G. WILSON SR., ROY HINDS,
ROBERT H. MILLER, CRAIG CARPENTIER, PAUL MORICONI, JOHN DIXON, FRED TRIBBETT,
ANGELA BOTTRELL, BOB BUCKLES, TOM LEONARD, STEVEN L. ANDERSON,
DAVE CULBERTSON, ZACHARY WILSON, DAN JUDD, STEPHEN R. JENNE, RICHARD PATTON,
DOUGLAS K. BLUEMKE
MEMBERSHIPS DUE IN August 2016
ROGER LEACH, C. STEVEN BAKER, JR., KEVIN LEE, JERRY S. MITRO, AARON ECK,
LARRY W. DALBY, BRAD LONG, TOM CROFT, STEVEN KREN, RON CONROY, WAYNE ALLEN,
RALPH E. COLLINS, DUSTIN BROWN, JON APPENZELLER, STACEY FURLOW, STEVEN ROBERTS,
JIM STAMBAUGH, DAVE A. THORNTON, JIM ECK, JR., RICK SCHMITGEN, ALFIE DeFRATES,
DAVE ANTONACCI, DAVE McLEAN, TOMMY KNOX, GARY WALKER
MEMBERSHIPS DUE IN September
2016
JIM MONROE, LORI MANGOLD, RUSS WELLER, JEFF JARRETT, SHEILA ANNE JARRETT,
JIM FARRIS, DWAYNE RUDEDOG RUDOLPH, FRED SCHMULBACH, KEVIN MARCUM, JIM COY,
SEAN DUFFY, RICHARD HILL, LEROY T. SOLOMON, HAROLD STOLLER, CHARLES D. WIEZOREK,
MIKE LaBONTE, BRIAN L. OLIVER, MARK ROTH, L.TIMOTHY HUTSON
Free to Fly...for Now
August 2016 Public Relations
Josh “SKI” Witkowski - Public Relations
joshua.witkowski@gmail.com
First, let’s start with the good news. After contact from some of our members regarding their “no
vests” policy, Mowies Cue has apparently changed their minds and vests from different clubs and
associations are now allowed to be worn there. I encourage you to swing by there and show them
how nice it can be to have bikers at a business.
In addition to our local victory, there is a resolution pending in congress that rejects motorcyclist
profiling. The resolution is HR 831. Please call your congressman and encourage them to sponsor
this important piece of legislation.
Unfortunately, it seems sometimes we take a step forward and something happens that threatens to
take us back. Recently there was a run of 300+ sportbikes as part of a stunt club in Aurora, IL. Initial video footage showed a confrontation of a truck running over one of the bikes after being surrounded by others. Later videos posted online showed the truth. The bikes were popping wheelies,
weaving traffic, running intersections without traffic control, riding across 2 lanes 4 abreast, and my
favorite, trying to block a cop that was attempting to get them stopped. The incident caused an uproar in the suburb leading some residents to call it “domestic terrorism” and local media to repeat
the slogan “gang of bikers” in every report they do.
The incident goes to show the importance of how we conduct ourselves in the public view. The club
in Aurora may not have been ABATE, but they are how bikers are seen by the public as long as the
videos keep airing. We,as members of ABATE and active members of the motorcycle community,
need to be mindful of our actions. We should strive to show others the generosity, heart, and respect
that makes our family strong.
While we work to show the community what we do, we should also work on reaching out to those
in the sort bike community, and those that don’t have as much experience. We can show them how
to organize runs, how to ride safe yet fun, and how to preserve their rights as motorcyclists. Next
time you’re out on the road and you see a group of sportbikes, stop and talk with them. Please talk
to them about riding, about the rights they enjoy in Illinois, and the importance of ABATE in protecting those rights.
If we don’t grow as an organization, show our strength, and continue to be involved; well we might
lose our ability to fly the way we do today.
That's all for now. I’ll see you at our next membership meeting Thursday August 18th at the VFW
Hall at 7 p.m. - SKI
Safety & Ed
George Hurst
I was riding to the Long Branch yesterday on a nice black top road getting
ready to turn on a nicer black top road. I wasn't looking at the road when I
made the turn and hit the gas. Suddenly the back tire was around even with
the front tire I want a major slide. On my trip back I noticed a bunch of small
white gravel that had Spilled Out of somebody's truck all around that corner.
You always have to be aware of the road conditions and your surroundings. It
only takes a microsecond to have a bad day.
Ride aware
George
Downed Riders Benefit
By: George Hurst, Chairman
The lord gave us another rain-free warm day for the benefit. Smokin Bob's crew
ran out of food and had to get more. They cooked and served food all day long,
and gave us the money. The music was good as usual. Thank Scrapyard,Hip
Bone Sam,and Rock house if you see them. Thank you to all the dunk tank and
swimsuit girls. A special thank you to Jamie Richardson. For the second year she
won the swimsuit contest and donated the money back to the benefit. Thank you
to the chapter members that worked up to 12 hours on benefit day. Most of those
members worked all day and paid the $5 donation to help the benefit. I want to
thank the members that brought items for the auction and door prize items to the
chapter meetings. We will have the numbers at the next meeting.
George
Lincoln Land ABATE Officers
President
George Hurst
(217) 306-1944
georgehurst1221@gmail.com
JD’s Cues & Brews
2256 N. Grand Ave. East ~ Spfld, IL
Pool Leagues - Men’s & Women’s
Darts - Men’s & Women’s
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. 6 days a week,
& Noon to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday
Pool Tournament Every Saturday & Sunday
Call us at 217-523-6996 for details
Motorcycles Welcome!
DOCKERS TAVERN
Rte 54 in Spaulding, IL
Sangamon Ave ~ Stockyard Road
Saturdays: $1 Bottles/Cans
Wednesdays and Thursdays is
Bucket Night !! Which is ...
4 for $7 Bottles/Cans
Vice President
Stacey Furlow
(217) 638-3912
afurlow@aslts.com
Treasurer
Bobbi Ozanic
(217) 836-3336
bobbi.ozanic@sbcglobal.net
Secretary
Charissa Reed
(217) 341– 7956
CReed9714@gmail.com
Legislative Coordinator
Josh “Ski” Witkowski
(217) 816-2646
joshua.witkowski@gmail.com
CO - Activities Coordinators
Alice Furlow
(217) 638-3914
afurlow@aslts.com
Charlie Wiezorek
(217) 331-4644
roadking20011957@gmail.com
Public Relations Coordinator
Howard L. Nation, Jr.
(217) 341-6483
ol_hodrod@hotmail.com
Safety & Education Coordinator
George Hurst
(217) 306-1944
georgehurst1221@gmail.com
Products Coordinator
Kathryn “Bad Ktty” Monroe
(217) 652-5041
kathryn03@casscomm.com
Membership Coordinator
Dwayne “Rudedog” Rudolph
(217) 622-9275
rudedog181@sbcglobal.net
The KEG
11th & Ash ~ Springfield
(217) 544-3700
Open Noon to 1:00 a.m. Daily
Motorcycles/Poker Runs
Drink Specials Daily
2nd Drink Free with this Ad
Pool/Free WiFi /Darts
VIDEO GAMING
Newsletter Coordinator
Dennis Reed
(217) 891-0339
DennisReedABATEnewsletter
@gmail.com
Sergeants-at-Arms (2)
Dellann Stutsman (217)473-2295
lacefiredog@yahoo.com
Brett Malone (217)971-0080
Brett-Cindy@comcast.net
Downed Rider Committee
How Can You Stand Those Politicians?
August 2016 Legislative Update
Josh “SKI” Witkowski - Legislative Coordinator
joshua.witkowski@gmail.com
I was eating dinner at Duffy’s Tavern in Utica with a Brother after a day of riding several hundred
miles together. While eating, he asked what I did as part of ABATE. After hearing what I do, he
asked me “ How can you stand those politicians? They should all be locked up in my opinion.”
This isn’t the first time I’ve heard this statement, or something close to it. I’ve heard it from many
different people from all walks of life. I get it. We are all frustrated with the behavior of some of our
elected officials. The gridlock at the statehouse has led to a very polarizing and toxic climate
statewide.
In this situation, you have two choices. You can throw your arms up in frustration and walk away
from talking to your representatives, or you can dig in and still try to get our voice heard at the
statehouse. ABATE works hard to make sure your voice is still heard under the dome and our efforts
pay off.
Republicans and Democrats couldn’t agree on a budget for the 2nd straight year, but they could
agree on motorcycles having more visibility. Last year, our LED lighting bill became law without
opposition. This year the Governor signed HB4105 , the blue dot tail light bill. It passed both houses of the legislature without opposition and is now law. You will be able to use custom tail light covers that have a blue dot (not exceeding 1” in diameter) in the middle of them, creating a contrast
that is easier for people to see when your brake is applied.
That’s two sessions in a row that ABATE has advanced legislation to law helping motorcyclists in
the state despite ongoing infighting among some officials. ABATE can do this because we work to
promote good working relationships with our representatives. We volunteer, we attend meetings, we
visit them at the statehouse, and we even go to fundraisers.
That’s where you come in, I need volunteers. Volunteers are needed to attend events with me, to
work on the campaigns of the officials we support, and to learn about what I do as your legislative
coordinator. For ABATE to continue to be successful, we need to be strong. That strength comes
from our members. Will you step up to continue that tradition?
As always if you have any questions about the legislators we are supporting, or the issues we are
working on feel free to email or call me. Be sure to check out the PR article for details on a federal anti profiling resolution. I look forward to seeing many of you at the next chapter meeting
Thursday August 18th at 7p.m. at the VFW on stockyard road. Until then, keep the rubber side
down and the shiny side up - SKI
Letter From The Editor
Dear A.B.A.T.E. Brothers and Sisters,
I would like to extend a sincere apology for the
lack of newsletter for the month of July. I had a crazy
month with my many jobs and had fallen ill and I was
not able to sit and complete the newsletter on time.
Thank you all for your support and I promise to do my
best and continue to bring you all the happenings of
this fine organization.
Sincerely,
Dennis Reed
Coyote Den
6123 Main St. Salisbury, IL
(217) 626-1322
Mon-Fri 1p-1a
Mondays open dartboard
Saturday 12-1a
Tuesday's open pool table
Sunday 12-10p
Butch's Pizza & Video Gaming
Daily Drink Specials
MOTORCYCLES WELCOME!
Proud A.B.A.T.E SPONSOR
Riverton Village Tap
305 Jefferson Street
Riverton, IL(217) 629-9120
Games - Video Gaming
Free Food and $1.50 -16 oz. cans on Sunday
Chapter’s Tent Coordinator
20 x 40 Pole Tent
Brett Malone, Coordinator
Brett-Cindy@comcast.net
(217) 971-0080
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A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois, Inc.
Lincoln Land Chapter
P O Box 5774
Springfield, IL 62705-5774
~ Lincoln Land Chapter Newsletter ~ Published Monthly~
Issue #8 - August 2016
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
A special “Thank You” to our local Dealerships, Accessory shops and Businesses
For their support of Lincoln Land ABATE’s 2016 Membership Initiative.
Remember to frequent these establishments and support their businesses.
Motorcycle Dealerships
Motorcycle Accessory Shops & Businesses
Capital City Motorsports--217-529-8850
Hall’s Cycle-------------------217-789-0107
Hall’s Harley Davidson----217-528-8356
Overturf Powersports-------217-544-0126
World of Powersports-------217-528-5859
Capitol City Motorsports--217-679-1358
Coyote Den (Salisbury)------217-626-1322
Knucklehead’s----------------217-789-1488
Lou’s Cycle Service----------217-438-6043
Pam’s Jailhouse--------------217-744-7267
Pony Keg Leather------------217-544-3774
Trailblazers Pub--------------217-679-2456