February 2016 - ABATE of South Dakota

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VOLUME 34, ISSUE 2
FREEDOM FLYER
FEBRUARY 2016
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Officers, Board of Directors
& Committee Chairpersons
2
November Board of
Directors Minutes
7—8
New Memberships
24
State Coordinators Report
Jiggs Cressy
3
ABATE of SD Chapter
Reports
10 –
20
Renewing Memberships
25
Chaplains Report
Auggie & Sunshine Minzlaff
3
ABATE of SD
Supporters
21
Business Supporter App
26
Legislative Officer Report
Wayne Lettau
4
Good Times Calendar
22—
23
Classifieds
27
Around the State w/Phil
Phil Hohm
6
Membership
Application
23
Business Supporter Ads
28-32
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ABATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.
ABATE of South Dakota, Inc.
#243 2601 S. Minnesota Ave. Ste 105
Sioux Falls, SD 57105-4750
State Officers
State Committee Chairpersons
Coordinator - Jiggs Cressy
605-391-6361 email: jac98fxd@aol.com
Vice Coordinator - Rod “Thumper” Hersrud
605-690-1364 email: CCRMCThumper@yahoo.com
Treasurer - Jan Weismantel
605-225-5474 email: jaws305@abe.midco.net
Legislative Officer - Wayne Lettau
605-720-0263 email: sdimpacchair@yahoo.com
Secretary - Bobbie Mathews
605-354-1226 email: abatesdsecretary@gmail.com
Membership Secretary - Karline Clark
605 430-1670 email: kcspoiled@rap.midco.net
State MRF Representative - John Steele
605-661-4895 email: sdmrfrep@yahoo.com
State Products Manager - Trudie Hersrud
605-697-5708 email: trudie@brookings.net
State Promotions - Wayne Lettau
605-720-0263 email: tiny77_69@yahoo.com
State Webmaster - Darrel Killion
605-256-2188 email: killond1@yahoo.com
State Historian - John Addy
605-296-3354 email: slacksd@aol.com
State Board of Directors
IMPAC
Aberdeen ................... Mark Schuett (605) 228-2377
Black Hills.. ………Jack Hendrickson (605) 347-1111
East Central ............... Dale England (605) 291-9035
Lake ............................ Dan Nugent (605) 270-1200
Lewis & Clark... Kevin Frangenberg (605) 364-7672
North East ................. Curt Watkins (605) 280-5860
Northstar ......................Ray Bokker (605) 835-8065
Oahe ............... Lori Butler staterep@oaheabate.com
Rushmore ................. …..Mike Clark (605) 430-1669
Sioux Falls .......................... Al Luze (605) 521-9557
Sioux River .................. Bill Wellnitz (605) 695-0730
South Central ...Roger Frankenstein (605) 481-2600
South East .... …...Larry Reemts zzeppor@gmail.com
Those Guys ............. Dennis Hasche (605) 321-6305
Windriders..................... Phil Hohm (605) 352-7009
Zzen .................. John “Slack” Addy (605) 296-3354
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STATE COORDINATOR’S REPORT - JIGGS CRESSY
ABATE of South Dakota once
again held a very successful
Legislative Days. There were lots
of people, great speakers, some
awards, and a good time had by
all. If you were not there you
missed a great weekend.
First, I want to thank everybody
that
helped
to
make
it
a
successful weekend. I will start
with the IMPAC committee. All of
the members of the IMPAC work
hard in the months leading up to
this event. There is a lot of
planning and organizing to pull
off this event. A big thank you
goes to Marcia Kaup of Oahe
Chapter for taking care of all the
little and big things in Pierre that
needed to be done for the
success.
learned something new.
members as we can to attend this
conference. So find the flyer in
the newsletter and get preregistered. Also don’t forget to
make your hotel reservations. See
you all there!!!!!
Every year at Legislative Days
some of the chapters give out
awards. And, every year it is my
privilege
to
give
out
the
Coordinators
Award
for
the
person that I think has done the Jiggs
most for ABATE of South Dakota. Keep Your Knees in the Breeze
I have made it my policy to
exclude any sitting officer from
the award. Because, they all bust
their butt for this organization.
This year’s winner could have
won the award for the last few
years. She is always there to help
when asked and even times when
not asked. She always keeps me
on my toes by asking good
questions of me. We have a big
event coming up this spring and
she has been instrumental in the
Everybody seemed to enjoy our planning
of
it.
This
year’s
speakers. We had two this year. Coordinators Award winner is
One from the Attorney Generals Patty Addy.
office talking about identity theft,
and two Highway patrol troopers The event I am talking about is
gave a presentation on impaired Heartland STEAM. It seems like it
driving. Everyone seemed to is far away but it is just around
enjoy them and I think everybody the corner. We need as many
ABATE CHAPLAIN’S CORNER - AUGGIE & SUNSHINE MINZLAFF
GRACE
this they would simply say grace In His service,
and kindness and to pass it on Auggie and Sunshine
Ephesians 1:2 says, Grace and when they could do something
Peace to you from God the Father nice for someone else.
and the Lord Jesus Christ.
They could all have been written
I recently saw some news tickets but instead they were
coverage on random acts of given the gift of grace. If you
kindness on TV surrounding some know Christ you have experienced
different police departments in something similar. We deserve a
different cities. They would pull penalty for breaking God's laws
violators over and tell them why yet because of Jesus we receive
they were stopped but instead grace and undeserved favor from
of writing them a ticket they God. That favor excuses our sin
would give them a turkey or bag and separation from God! That
of groceries, etc. for the holidays grace is true love in action.
instead of the ticket they
deserved. One even noticed a Thank you Lord for giving us
child not restrained in a child grace instead of what we deserve.
restraint seat and they installed a Help us always to be grateful for
free child restraint seat and sent your grace!
them on their way. When they
were asked why they were doing Ride safe and ride often.
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LEGISLATIVE OFFICER REPORT - WAYNE LETTAU
Hello and welcome to my world.
First I need to thank John for his
service to ABATE of SD. He did a
great job.
Simply go to the state webpage,
click on LRC and then sign up for
updates.
You give them your
email address and then enter key
search words (guns, motorcycles,
education)
and
then
any
legislation that is dropped and
pertains to any of your search
words you will be updated on it.
It really does work very well.
between the Chinese Auction and
the minnow races it was very
entertaining.
The IMPAC committee is already
working on next year’s program
to make it even better. We had
25 legislators and 55 members
that attended Thursday night’s
session. Hopefully, if Dianna and
I survive the “craziness” of the
Legislative Days has come and session, I will be back next
passed for this year and if you month with a midsession update.
missed
it
you
missed
a
productive, educational and good Until next month …..
If you need a more up to date time.
report than that then you have to We had productive meetings,
sign up with LRC in Pierre. e d u c a t i o n a l
programs
and
This begins the legislative season
in Pierre so I will be busy
monitoring the events down there
and reporting back to you.
Dianna our lobbyist has promised
to update the webpage twice per
week.
Wednesday night and
Saturday will be her chosen times
so for up to date reports check
there to see what is happening.
MRF REPORT — JOHN STEELE
No Report available at time of publication.
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AROUND THE STATE WITH PHIL
It is the start of the new year of 2016 as I am
starting my February column. The political season
is really taking off as we will be voting for a new
president this coming November. I would say that
the election cycle takes over 50% of the 24 hour
news.
Just as important is our own state legislative
session in Pierre. I think we can control a lot more
of our local government then we can of the national
government. It will be a very interesting time for us
who enjoy keeping up with the political stories that
keep changing every day.
Sometimes in the winter months it is hard to come
up with something interesting to write about as
most of us are not riding our bikes. I am going
back a few years to tell about an experience I had
going to Sturgis in 1977. I had a 1975 Honda
Goldwing in which I put on a Vetter fairing, stereo
radio with an eight track player, CB radio, and
saddlebags. I had built a trailer to pull behind the
bike. The body was from a Sears car carrier which
was all white in color. I was very proud of that
trailer. In fact, I had a one bike trailer which I
hauled my 370 Suzuki dirt bike on and pulled it
behind my Goldwing. That really was a sight for
sore eyes to see.
1977 was the year of my 10th year reunion of my
1967 class of Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas.
The reunion was being held in Estes Park in the
Denver, Colorado area. A couple of my friends rode
with me to Estes Park to make the trip more
enjoyable. It was fun to meet my old classmates
and we managed to do some hiking in what I
thought was pretty tough going. Even though I
was in pretty good shape with all the hard labor I
did around the farm that hiking gave me some sore
muscles I didn’t even know I had.
We were camping in tents at about the 9000 foot
level. When we got up in the morning about three
inches of snow was covering everything and this
was in the beginning of the month of August. As I
was pulling a trailer with my motorcycle I was
having a hard time keeping everything going in a
straight line as the road was pretty slick. At one
time the trailer came around to the side of my bike
and somehow I kept everything in an upright
manner. I was really glad when we got out of the
mountain roads.
When we left the Denver area we headed for
Sturgis. On the interstate in Colorado we were
riding three wide in both northbound lanes. We got
stopped by a Highway Patrolman letting us know
that we couldn’t ride in both lanes. I told him that
we could do that in South Dakota and he let me
know we were not in South Dakota anymore in a
pretty stern voice. Luckily we were only given a
warning ticket.
When I arrived in Sturgis some of us did some
riding around the Black Hills as this was also the
same time as the Sturgis Rally.
As we were
leaving Pactola Lake, I was showing off by getting
pretty hard on my throttle. All of sudden my
motorcycle stopped going in a forward motion and
I knew I was in deep trouble. Something had
happened to the drive shaft and I was going
nowhere fast. I called a friend in Rapid City and
he came a got me and my bike with his pickup and
we hauled my bike back to Rapid City.
In my friend’s backyard, I started to take my
driveshaft apart and realized the splines were
ruined where the driveshaft went in and out. I
then went to the Honda dealership to get the parts
I needed and they were just closing up and to
make matters worse it was Friday evening. I could
see that there was someone in the building but
they would not open the door for me so I had to
wait until Monday morning to get the parts I
needed. The people that were with me had to go
home so I had the weekend in Rapid City to
myself.
On Monday I did manage to repair my bike and
many of the neighbor kids came to watch me
which made my job very interesting. In the end, I
did make it home safely and was glad to see my
dog Dusty.
By the time most of you read this Legislative Days
in Pierre will be over. I am looking forward to
Heartland STEAM which will be in Sioux Falls this
year. Every seven years our state is in charge of
this event. I am in charge of one of the breakout
sessions so you better come to see if I know what
I am talking about. I will be discussing how get
new members in your organization and also how
to retain your membership. I do need to start
working on what I will be talking about. I hope to
see a lot of you at the upcoming ABATE events.
Until next Month
Phil Hohm
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Please note: The Board of Directors meeting minutes printed here have been edited for space and other concerns. A complete copy of
these minutes has been presented to the Board of Directors for their approval and/or corrections at the next scheduled Board of
Directors meeting. If approved, true and correct copies of the minutes will be available by contacting the State Secretary or any of the
Board of Directors listed on page 2. When requesting a copy, please indicate which chapter you are a member of, if any. (Postage and
ABATE of South Dakota
Board of Directors Meeting
November 21, 2015
American Legion, Pierre SD
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Aberdeen: Mark Schuett - present
Black Hills: Jack Hendrickson - present
East Central: Dale England- present
Lake: Dan Nugent - present
Lewis and Clark: Kevin Frangenberg-present
NorthEast: Curt Watkins - present
North Star: Ray Boker - present
Oahe: Lori Butler –present
Rushmore: Sunshine Minzlaff -present
SouthEast: Larry Reemts - absent
Sioux Falls: Al Luze - present
Sioux River: Jason Kidd– present
SouthCentral – Roger Frankenstein-present
Those Guys: Dennis Hasche – Gail Vanderpol sub
Windriders: Phil Hohm –present
Zzen: John Addy “Slack”-
Committee Reports:
Promotions committee: Nothing to report.
MRF Rep. Report: John Steele wasn’t able to make
it today due to weather but Jiggs shared some
information.
Meeting of the Minds was in
Wisconsin in September and Wisconsin ABATE
really did a great job.
Jeff Hennie, the MRF’s
lobbyist resigned 2 weeks after Meeting of the
Minds. They are taking applications and looking for
someone to replace him.
The Highway Bill is
moving through Congress. They have obtained
funding and the bills passed. They plan to have it
on the president’s desk by December 4th. This bill
includes the following items: 1) grants for
motorcycles, 2) the motorcycle advisory committee,
3) stopping motorcycle only check points and 4) a
study to discover the causes of motorcycle
accidents. Jiggs also displayed the 2nd place award
for most memberships that was presented to
ABATE of SD at Meeting of the Minds. There are 2
people that are mainly responsible for us receiving
this award. Auggie & Sunshine Minzlaff paid for 2
scholarships a month to MRF this past year.
Therefore, he is going to give them this award.
Subs approved motioned Roger Frankenstein,
IMPAC Legislative Officer Report: The schedule is
seconded by Jason Kidd all approved.
set for Legislative Days. They are still waiting to
State Officers:
hear back from one speaker. There will be a
Coordinator: Jiggs Cressy – present
tentative schedule in the next issue of the Freedom
Vice Coordinator: Rod Hersrud- present
Flyer. Some of the members of the IMPAC
Secretary: Bobbie Matthews – exc Susan Lettau sub
Committee tried to meet with Dana Svendsen
Treasurer: Jan Weismantel –present
regarding vertical plates but they weren’t able to
Membership Secretary: Karline Clark – excused
get anything scheduled.
Newsletter Editor: Susan Lettau– present
State Products Manager Report: Trudie had $123.00
Legislative Officer: John Steele – excused
from South Central chapter and $87.00 from the
Secretary’s Report: Motion made by Jason Kidd,
Whitewood Social Hour for products that were sold.
seconded by Kevin Frangenberg. No opposition and
Trudie asked about amount of tri-folds that we
motion carried for no corrections.
have. She will get together with Karline and Susan
Treasurer’s Report: Balances were given for ABATE to determine if we need to order more. Jiggs asked
of SD, IMPAC & the ABATE of SD Foundation. Roger Trudie to have a detailed inventory of the products
Frankenstein made a motion to accept the report, by the January meeting. Wayne had some samples
seconded by Jason Kidd. Motion carried with no of hats that ABATE of SD has purchased in previous
years. Trudie will be checking into ordering some
opposition.
more for the inventory.
Membership Secretary’s Report: 1,541 members
currently. October there were 33 new members and
Motorcycle Awareness, Training, and Education
November there were 24. The new cards are
Grant: Nothing new at this time.
printing well. Jiggs passed an example around for
everyone to see. The cost to process a membership
Membership Committee: Nothing at this time. Jiggs
card is 70.35 cents which includes paper, labels,
will start crunching numbers to have for Legislative
envelopes, stamps and cards. They are entered in
Days.
and back in the mail to the member in a week in a
half.
“Freedom Fighters Memorial” for Lost Members
Committee: Discussion on this was tabled until the
Newsletter Editor’s Report: Invoices have all been
January meeting.
taken care of. Sioux River chapter asked to change
their state rep to Bill Wellnitz. He is taking over Heartland STEAM Committee: There was an
that position the end of the year.
impromptu meeting before today’s Board Meeting.
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Committee’s work so far:
-Registration- They have received a square pay
account but they are still checking into costs
involved with it. Jiggs contacted Darrell about using
our webpage with this but it currently isn’t set up
to use credit cards. The flyer has Gail’s phone
number as a contact for registration. Al will handle
registration at the event.
-Hospitality Room: Those Guys chapter will be
handling this. If anyone has any items that they
would like to donate, they are welcome.
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income per member. After all income and expenses,
it costs ABATE of SD approximately $32.86 a year
per member. Jiggs tabled this for another meeting.
He again encouraged the reps to talk their
chapters. A decision will be made at the January
meeting.
NEW BUSINESS: Legislative Days: January 14, 15 &
16, 2016. Jiggs asked Phil if he would please
contact the governor about having our picture
taken with him. They are still working on a speaker.
Sunshine is checking into doing the invocation.
Zzen Chapter has done breakfast before the BOD
meeting on Saturday in the past but they will not be
doing it this year. They presented a donation of
$80.00 to be used for Legislative Days.
-Breakouts- Jiggs currently has 2 from Wisconsin, 1
from Minnesota, 2 from South Dakota and 1 from
Virginia. It is looking like there will be 3 sessions
with 3 breakouts in each session.
Jiggs will
May Run to Pierre: Phil will handle this again. We
continue to work on this.
will hope to have good weather this year. If you
-Lunch/Dinner- Lunch is going to be provided by J
aren’t able to attend, you can send money with
& L Harley Davidson at their store. Jim is still
someone that attending so that you can play.
working on finding someone to sponsor dinner. He
has approached Vern Eide but has not heard ANNOUNCEMENTS: South Central- December 5th is
anything back at this time. They are considering their food and toy drive
one of the following items for dinner – sliced roast
Sioux Falls- December 12th is their toy run and
beef, stuffed pork chops, grilled chicken breast and
delivery to the Children’s Home
a vegetarian dish.
Each of these items are
approximately $20.00.
Sioux River- First Saturday of the month is their
Ugly Sweater Contest and Christmas Party. They
-Speakers-Jiggs send an email to Senator Thune
passed out Christmas cards to all of the chapters.
about speaking but he isn’t available. An email was
also sent to Senator Rounds but he has not North Star–Jan 30th is their Snowshoe Poker Run
responded yet. Jiggs asked the BOD about possibly
26th is their Teddy Bear
asking Jim Putnam to speak and the BOD was in Lewis & Clark-December
nd
Run, January 2 is their Christmas potluck
favor of that idea.
-Products- A t-shirt design was chosen at the last Windriders- They will be having a float in the Huron
meeting. Jiggs had a proposal from Purple Panther parade of lights. $200 donation to the general fund
Printing in Rapid City but they are still obtaining and $100 for Legislative Days.
bids.
Oahe-December 4th is their Christmas party and
th
-Fundraising: Jiggs passed out letters for members December 12 is pie day at the Capital
to obtain donations for STEAM. He encouraged Black Hills- $300 to the general fund and $200 for
them to make copies to distribute to their chapters. Legislative Days
He stressed that we really need to start collecting
items. We have received a strider bicycle to be Rushmore- Black Hills Area Bikersthwill be shopping
for the elderly on December 7
and wrapping
auctioned off and it was displayed at the meeting.
presents on December 8th. Big Toy Ball will be April
-Center Pieces: Each chapter is encouraged to 9th, 2016. This was Sunshine’s last meeting. She
provide at least one centerpiece for a table and will be stepping down as State Rep for Rushmore
they will be auctioned off
Chapter. A round of applause was given for all she
-PR The flyer is done and will be in the Freedom has done through the years. Thank you.
Flyer this month. Jiggs has also set up a Heartland Respectfully Submitted,
STEAM group and event in Facebook.
Bobbie Matthews – Susan Lettau sub
Start Promoting this on FACEBOOK and on State Secretary
WEBSITE, share this information and get members ABATE of South Dakota, Inc.
to attend!
Jiggs Cressy,
OLD BUSINESS: 3 Year Membership: At the last State Coordinator
meeting Jiggs asked the reps to go to their chapters ABATE of South Dakota, Inc.
and see what their thoughts were about having a 3year membership. There was discussion from Rod Hersrud
different chapters on how they have handled 3-year Vice Coordinator
memberships. Jan did a breakdown of costs and ABATE of South Dakota, Inc.
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ABERDEEN CHAPTER
Aberdeen ABATE Inc meeting 1-22016 Eagles Room A
Meeting was brought to order at
7:06 pm Eagles room A
Members present: 30
Secretary Report: Read by Holly
Jones and Approved
Treasures Report:
Read by
Brenda Aman and Approved
ABATE would like to welcome our
newest members:
Todd Lerew,
John Smith, Cody Clark, Brett
Schaible, Amy Marquez, Daryl
Lane and Trinity Miller.
*** Trinity Miller comes to us
from Watertown and wanted to
join our “Cool” organization after
seeing us in action at the Special
Olympics for the third year.
Thank You, Loren Stout for
helping her join our “Cool” team.
State News: Questions about
lifetime and 3 year memberships
were
asked
and
we
were
informed this has been tabled at
State level
Old Business:
Bike Show: We have received an
electronic contract for the band,
Driven and it has been forwarded
to Aberdeen ABATE. Shane has
packets to hand out after the
meeting and we need to start
collecting and working to keep
thing moving along. Next BIKE
meeting will be January 10, 2016
at the Eagles. We have upgraded
from the closet to a room at the
DEC that we can utilize for rolls/
donuts and computer work if
necessary.
New Business:
Stitch thanked past officers for
their wonderful job they did in
office and welcomed new offices
for the next year.
We again
applause Shane Brinkman and
give him the uttermost credit for
his leadership in ABATE. We
cannot
overlook
Chuck
Blumhardt, VP, Mark Schutte,
Chapter Rep, Cindy Lunders,
Treasurer, Robert “Red” Saylor,
Secretary,
Todd
Sargent at Arms.
Bistadeau, need.
On a personal note from the
current officers of ABATE:
We
would
like
to
take
this
opportunity to thank you former
board members for your hard and
commitment in building a strong
and prosperous organization.
Over
the
last
year,
your
leadership of ABATE has been
characterized by innovative ideas,
strategic thinking and, most
valuable, your tireless efforts to
increase the credibility and
visibility of our organization. The
resulting goodwill has become a
huge asset to us, and the
relationships you have fostered
with community, vendors and
sponsors will ensure ABATE will
prosper and continue to offer
opportunities to our new board.
A computer for ABATE was
discussed that would house all
organizational business material.
Members have been assigned to
look and purchase one as another
member agreed to help with
software in accounting to start us
up.
We were explained Legislative
Days and Heartland STEAM and
encouraged to attend looking
forward to seeing many friendly
faces January 14-16 in Pierre.
Bringing the family/friends/kids
to Pierpont for a weekend or a
day of fun, fun, fun after Pierpont
was discussed. (Tabled)
A
membership
drive
was
discussed and incentive was
made with every 10 PAID
memberships (this means money
and
application
no
text
messages) the member signing
them up would receive a paid
year for themselves.
ABATE wants to lead a food drive
with the help of FM Crusaders and
Old Cronies to help families,
communities and organizations in
By this time Becky was starving
and Jenny stated she wanted to
eat!
Shane said he had 1 more thing
before we are done …this was
only a ploy to waste more time,
he then said meeting was
ADJOURNED at 7:54
IMPAC Split Pot was won by
Keith Lunders for $40.00.
He
donated $40.00 to the Bike
Show in May, with the other
$40.00 going towards our IMPAC
running pledge total now of
$492
Next Meeting Feb 6th at 7:00 PM
in Eagles Club Room A if
Available
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BH Charity Poker Run information
shared that we will check with
President Darlene called the 12- Indian to see if they will be a sign
20-15 meeting of BH ABATE to up spot also.
order. Pledge of Allegiance was
Whitewood Social-Clair will check
led by Clair. Prayer was led by
with Whitewood officials to get it
Barbie. Roll call taken with only
cleared.
Susan gone on vacation...
Lost Member Memorial Tide will
OFFICER REPORTS
be Aug. 20th. Nemo will be the
President Darlene thanked all meeting spot.
chapter
members
for
their
Meet In The Middle will be July
support to BH ABATE and for
17th.
volunteering when there are
spots where help is needed.
OLD BUSINESS
MEMBER
OF
THE
MONTH
unanimously went to Mac for
being a bah-humbug!! We still
love ya Mac....
Vice President Jim wished all a History had no report.
Merry Christmas.
Products will be available at
Secretary Barbie thanked Susan Legislative Days.
for doing last month’s meeting
minutes.
No
additions
or Heartland STEAM in Sioux Falls
needs volunteers to help. Silent
corrections are needed to the
auction items are needed. Beth is
minutes.
Diane motioned to
doing the centerpiece.
accept and Beth seconded. Motion
passed.
NEW BUSINESS
50/50 of $23.00 was won by Mr.
Mac. Mac donated it all back to
Joe's Fund. Congrats and thank
you Mac.
BLACK HILLS CHAPTER
We
had
11
members
in
attendance with lots of good food
to eat.
Coins for IMPAC raised $13.26. It
was discussed if we will round out
the dollar amount for the check to
S.D. ABATE at Jan
meeting.
Barbie motioned that we round
out amount to $225.00 and Jim
seconded. Motion passed.
Next meeting is Jan. 31st.
There being no further business
or discussions, Diane motioned to
adjourn with all in favor.
Hope to see some of you at
Sgt. at Arms Mr. Mac had nothing An email was received from
Legislative Days.
to report.
Sturgis
Motorcycle
Museum
safe
and
GOD
bless…
Magazine asking if we will use Be
Treasurer's report was read by
Submitted by Barbie. :o)
them
for
an
ad
for
the
poker
Pres. Darlene. Barbie motioned
to accept and Beth seconded. run. Discussion was had. Barbie
motioned to not put an ad in the
Motion passed.
magazine and Diane seconded.
Membership report was read by Motion passed.
Pres.
Darlene.
Currently
29
Do we do memorial patches for
affiliates and 118 members.
Wylie? Yes. Mac motioned to
State Rep. Mr. Jack has his report purchase 40 patches at this time
in the newsletter. Next meeting with 20 of them going to
is in Jan.
Michelle. Clair seconded. Motion
passed.
Road Captains Clair and Big Al
stated that the mileage contest MEMBER OF THE YEAR for BH
will be done at Jan. meeting. You ABATE was discussed.
Barbie
can ride till Dec. 31st for your nominated
Jack
and
Clair
mileage. Big Al is working on seconded. Motion passed. Thanks
setting up prizes.
for stepping up for State Rep.
Jack.
LRC Rep. Beth shared MRF
information.
BHAB
report
was
given
by
Darlene. June and Sept. will be
COMMITTEES
the poker runs.
Sno Ball silent auction items are
AFFILIATES OF THE MONTH are
needed.
Dakota Battery, Clean Freaks, and
Care.
Thank
you
for
Dart Tournament will be Jan. Hair
supporting BH ABATE.
23rd.
EAST CENTRAL CHPTR
No News. See Chapter Rep page 2
FREEDOM FLYER
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LAKE CHAPTER NEWS
No News. See Chapter Rep page 2
LEWIS & CLARK NEWS
Meeting called to order
President Lynn Conrad.
by piece for Heartland STEAM this
will have South Dakota made
products, wine, glasses (etched),
4 members present.
t shirts and etc.
Treasurers report was read by
We discussed and will bring it to a
Robin accepted as read.
vote at our next meeting the
Kevin did not have anything new possibility of having meetings
every other month as our meeting
from the State BOD.
attendance is getting very small,
Legislative Days are coming up as proposed we are looking at a
January 14-16, 2016 Kevin is change in our bylaws to have
planning on attending.
meetings on the odd calendar
(February-April-JuneHeartland STEAM is scheduled in month.
A u gu s t -Oc t o be r D ece m be r)
Sioux Falls April 1-3, 2016
Please attend the next meeting so
Kevin is putting together a center
we can decide.
Our next meeting will be February
6th at Kozy’s at 1:00 pm.
If anyone has any ideas for stops
on our poker runs come to a
meeting, also after discussing we
need more input for poker run
dates. Please attend the next
meeting for your input.
Submitted by Kevin Frangenberg Lewis & Clark State Rep.
NORTHEAST CHAPTER
The January 12th meeting was
called to order by President Rick
Brownell at 7:00pm with eight
members present at The Wheel
Inn in Watertown.
a very fun event but we will need
plenty of help and we will be
reaching out to members via
email with more details so keep
an eye for that!
Officer
reports
began
with
Chapter
Treasurer
Paul
Marquardt’s
report.
Paul
discussed the chapter’s current
financial status, our current
membership count, and members
up for renewal.
New Business
Officer Elections:
We are having our annual officer
elections coming up in April and
we are taking nominations now.
If you would like to nominate
someone for an officer position
but cannot make it to the
meetings, you can do so by
contacting Chapter President Rick
(605)882-1894.
Brownell
at
State
Representative
Curt
Wat ki n s
s p o ke
about
t he
upcoming Legislative Days in
Pierre January 15-17 and the
potential topics to be discussed.
We then concluded officer reports
and moved on to Old Business.
Old Business
Fundraising:
We continued our discussion from
our December meeting on a
fundraiser we plan to have at the
end of February. Belgian Waffle
feed. Sound good? Well, we
thought so as well. The menu will
have a 10” Belgian Waffle,
sausage, and coffee or juice.
Families are welcome and we will
have
discounted
prices
for
children 8 and under. This will be
If you would like to purchase a
patch, stop by the monthly
chapter meeting or contact Rick
by
c all i n g
( 6 0 5) 88 2 - 1 8 9 4 .
Our next meeting will be Tuesday,
February 9th at the Wheel Inn in
Watertown at 7:00pm.
Have an idea you would like to
discuss? Come to the meeting and
your voice will be heard. You
never know what is going to be
discussed but there is one
guarantee - you will enjoy the
fellowship you find with your
fellow Northeast ABATE members.
I look forward to seeing you
With the conclusion of New there!
Business, a motion was made and
seconded to adjourn, bringing the Phil King
Northeast
ABATE
December Northeast ABATE
Meeting to a close.
Northeast ABATE Chapter patches
and South Dakota ABATE patches
are available and if you would like
to purchase one or both, the cost
for the patches is:
State ABATE Patch: $6
Northeast
ABATE
Patch: $5
Chapter
FREEDOM FLYER
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NORTHSTAR CHPTR NEWS
Happy New Year to All !
Jan. 30th was the North Star
ABATE Snowshoe Poker Run.
Started at Gregory Lanes-Mill
Neb.-Meadville Neb. Springview
OAHE CHAPTER NEWS
President Bonnie London called
the meeting to order at 6:41 pm
with
11
members
present.
Treasurer Bill Poppenga gave
the Treasurer's Report which
included account balances and a
detailed list of money taken in vs.
money
spent.
Brad
Bruns
motioned to accept the report.
David Schmidt seconded the
motion.
Motion
carried.
State Rep Lori Butler reported
that STEAM is being held April 1-3
this year at the Sioux Falls
Ramkota. We’re still looking for
donations and auction items so
please contact me if you have any
donations or ideas. The reduced
registration rate of $50 ends on
March 1st. Plan to attend
Legislative Days next week.
Thursday evening at the Legion
will be an IMPAC meeting and a
meet
and
greet
with
Legislators. Friday morning meet
at the Capitol and in afternoon at
the Legion for p r e s e n t a t i o n s .
State Board meeting will be
Saturday at the Legion at
10am. See the Freedom Flyer or
http://oaheabate.com for the
schedule.
Road Captain Winston Agneau
was absent.
Secretary Marcia Kaup asked if
any
changes
were
noted
regarding the December minutes.
Nothing was brought forward for
changes so minutes stand as
written.
Interim Membership Secretary
Marcia Kaup reported we there
are 80 total members.
Old Business:
Policy & Procedures were
passed out. Make an effort to read
Neb. and ending at the Pheasant
Bar. Meadville had there annual
Polar Bear Plunge will let you
know if we had any brave ones
that took the plunge.
does make a difference. Thanks to
all that attend.
Meetings: 1st Saturday each
month - 7:30 pm - Pheasant Bar,
Winner, SD
Legislative Days where Jan 1415-16. Our appearance there
them
over
and
bring
any
corrections or suggestions for
additions to the next meeting.
They will be voted on at the next
meeting and will be published
along with the By-Laws for Oahe
ABATE.
IMPAC is providing the food for
the breakfast on Friday morning
on the Senate and House sides.
Oahe ABATE will be making sure
breakfast items are stocked so if
you see something is running low
jump in and restock it. Marcia,
Lori and Brandon will be there but
others are asked to help out if
possible/necessary between 7:00
and 10:00am.
The menu for supper on Friday
of Legislative Days is arranged. If
you plan to attend please
consider bring something for
dessert.
Oahe ABATE
will not be
contributing to IMPAC but a
portion of the money raised at the
Minnow Races will be donated to
IMPAC on Friday night during
Legislative Days. If you can help
or want to participate come on
down to the Legion!
Discussion was held on whether
to pay part of the cost for
members to attend Heartland
S.T.E.A.M. in April. Brand Bruns
made a motion to pay the
registration fee for any Oahe
ABATE member that registers
before March 1. Marcia seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
Register before March 1 and bring
your registration confirmation to
the
March
meeting
to
be
reimbursed.
New Business
A donation to for the State Dart
Tournament that is being held in
March was asked for. Brad made a
motion to make a donation. After
some discussion Kip seconded the
motion. Motion Carried.
Lori was approached by the
Heartland S.T.E.A.M. committee if
Oahe ABATE would
provide
Minnow Races on Friday, April 1.
More discussion will be held at
the next meeting.
Announcements:
Bonnie announced that the
Pledge of Allegiance will be said
at the beginning of each meeting
beginning in February.
Marcia announced that some
repairs were made to the Oahe
ABATE flag.
The memorial patches will be
ordered by the next meeting.
The next meeting will be held
ONE
WEEK
EARLY
due
to
Valentine’s
Day
being
the
weekend of the next meeting. The
date is February 6 and will be
held at Bill’s Garage (202 S
Madiso n
Ave;
Pierre,
SD)
beginning at 6:30pm. There will
be drawings for 50/50 and SOL
and a Pot Luck after the meeting
bring a dish to pass if you want.
Dennis Bruce motioned for the
meeting to adjourn and David
Schmidt 2nd the motion. Motion
carried
and
the
meeting
adjourned at 7:41pm.
Tina Eichoff won the 50/50
drawing. Jeff Dugstad was drawn
for SOL and was NOT in
attendance so was SOL. The
amount increases for the next
meeting.
Marcia Kaup
ABATE Oahe Chapter Secretary
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RUSHMORE CHAPTER NEWS
President Craig called the Rushmore
ABATE general membership meeting
of 1-5-16 to order.
Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Sgt. at Arms
Bill. Chaplain Auggie led group in
prayer. Moment of silence for Brian
Rick. Roll call was taken with Ginny
being excused.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Darren Freidel with the Ride Therapy
Project for Vets. He shared lots of
information on the organization.
Donated
motorcycles,
parts,
volunteers & financial support would
be appreciated. They have one to 3
vets in our area that they are working
with now. May 22nd is a dice run fund
raiser for their Veteran's Honor Ride.
Information is available at www.
ridetherapyproject.org
or
at www.facebook.com/veteranRTP.
Pete Mazzella, Rushmore ABATE
member spoke on the mining proposal
that could happen by Bear Country.
Lots of trucks in & out & would make
highway very dangerous. Feb. 8th is a
meeting with county commissioners
on this issue. He strongly urges any
to attend this meeting. Jeff J. also
shared information on this gravel
mine.
There were no additions or
corrections to the Dec. meeting
minutes. Jiggs motioned to accept &
Sunshine seconded. Motion passed.
Janet had one for cards & certificate
frames. Sandy motioned to pay this
bill & Jeff J. seconded. Motion passed.
OFFICER REPORTS
President Craig stated that your
chapter needs volunteers to step up &
help out. A Vice President & a board
member are needed.
Vice President is vacant at this time.
Treasurer Tina gave the dollar
reports. Pat O. Fund is 818.24 & the
Ron Hall Fund is $4,481.53. There
being no questions, Barbie motioned
to accept & Janet seconded. Motion
passed.
LRC Rep. Ginny is excused.
State Rep. Mike stated that his first
State ABATE meeting will be Jan. 16.
Please attend Legislative Days in
Pierre Jan. 14 & 15. Sunshine thanked
Mike for stepping in as State Rep.
Sunshine stated that Rushmore
Chapter needs a center-piece for
Heartland STEAM. Tammy & Susan H.
stated
that
they
would
do
a centerpiece. Thank you! Pres. Craig
FREEDOM FLYER
presented Sunshine
with an
appreciation plaque from Rushmore
ABATE.
Membership Sec. Karline had new &
members who hadn't been there for a
long time introduce
themselves.
Currently we have 49 affiliates & 383
members.
Sgt. at Arms Bill had nothing to
report. He does have the hammer &
did use it in the meeting to keep the
meeting organized.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
PR-Janet had two sympathy cards to
sign for the Rick family. Bill
Hanson benefit is Jan. 9th.
Road Captain-Nate has the Snow &
Shine Poker Run set up. A bus will be
available. Last stop will be the BH
ABATE Sno Ball.
Newsletter-no report.
Products Manager position is vacant.
Web Page reins will be turned over to
Paula. Clay is working with Paula on
information. Thanks Clay for all your
years of handling the web page.
MRF Rep. Jiggs stated that the
highway bill did pass. Heartland
Steam is April 1 & 2.
Road Hazard had no calls come
in. The program information will be
updated at the Jan. State ABATE
board meeting.
AD HOC COMMITTEES
Membership Party information was
shared by Bill H. Thirsty Fish is the
band for Fri. night. Randy Mcalister
band is Sat. night. Major sponsors are
being sought. Have to meet with
Shade Valley.
BHAB-Barbie reported that a wrap up
meeting is Jan. 11th. Shopping,
wrapping & money report will be
done. Craig stated that KEVN
station took stuff out of content with
The Toy Ball interview. Bill H. stated
that they were interviewed for about
15 minutes & the information was cut
& chopped. Paula has the video of the
original interview saved. Karline
stated that KEVN should fix it. Jiggs
stated to always have a written press
release statement to go with your
interview.
Big Boy Toy Ball report was by Sandy.
Bill added information. Volunteers are
needed to help. More sponsors are
needed.
Bike Raffle report by Mike. Counts Car
Show is Feb. 20 & 21. Volunteers are
needed. He has a sign up sheet. He
plans on being at BH Harley with the
bike Sat.
Motorcycle Safety Seminar report was
by Jiggs. It is March 12th at Rapid
City TREA. Slider Gilmore to be the
main speaker. Pot luck is planned for
the meal. Golden Hour Accident Scene
Management will be Slider's topic.
OLD BUSINESS
Jiggs shared information on Heartland
Steam in Sioux Falls April 1 & 2. He
went over some agenda item speakers
& topics.
NEW BUSINESS
MEMBERS OF THE MONTH are Sue and
John Haas. Thanks for getting the
pocket calendars & letters stuffed in
envelopes.
AFFILIATE OF THE MONTH is The
Eagles. Thank you for your support
to RU ABATE.
Chance for a Chance on the bike
tickets went to Ken L., Gin H., Bill E.,
& Karline. Congratulations to all.
50/50 of 63.00 was won by Andy
R. Congratulations.
Shoulda/Coulda of $20.00 names
drawn were Doreen Fridley, Travis
Thompson & third name out was Mike
Clark, who was there to claim the
20.00. Congrats.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pres. Craig announced that John
Basham is being appointed Vice
Pres. Thanks John for stepping up.
Rolling Thunder in Washington, D.C. is
May29th.
Ride Therapy Project Ride is May
22nd.
RU ABATE Motorcycle Safety Seminar
is March 12th.
Counts Car Show is Feb. 20-21.
Heartland Steam in Sioux Falls is April
1-2.
BH ABATE Dart Tournament—Jan23rd.
BH ABATE Sno Ball Dance is Feb. 13th.
BH ABATE meeting is Jan. 31.
Meeting of the Minds is in Sept.
Rushmore meeting is Feb. 2nd.
Tammy B. gave the date & time for
Brian Rick's funeral. A time was
observed with memory messages
from members about their times with
Brian Rick. You will be missed. Ride
on.
There being no further business or
discussions, Jiggs motioned to
adjourn with all in favor.
Hope to see a lot of you at Legislative
Days in Pierre. It is a good
informative time.
Be saf e and GOD
all.....Barbie :o)
bless
you
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FREEDOM FLYER
SIOUX FALLS CHAPTER NEWS
Next meeting(s):
February 6, 2016, 6 PM
March 5, 2016, 6 PM
Location:
ABATE office 408 S. 2nd Ave.
EXPO, scheduled for March 19th
and 20th. Mark has stepped up
the frequency of committee
planning meetings. I am not able
to inform you of the days and
times of the mid month meetings
Hello Sioux Falls members;
at this time, but we still are
holding meetings at 3pm just
I'm sorry I didn't get any Chapter before our Chapter meetings listed
news submitted into last months above.
issue. The busy time of the
holidays made the days run by so Please contact us or show up at a
quickly that deadlines passed meeting to volunteer to work this
unnoticed.
event.
Information about the
event and a flyer can be found on
At the January meeting, Dawn o u r
web
site:
http://
reported on the Toy Run. It www.abatesfsd.org/.
sounded like a huge success. A
very large crowd of riders showed Remember that bike entries for
up.
the show are free until March
7. The bike show registration form
I didn't make the Run because of is also available on the web site.
my work schedule but I did come
onto an intersection just as the Mark would like us to focus on
parade came through. Santa obtaining sponsors to help fund
looked great at the head of the the EXPO.
He can provide you
parade and all those bikes sure with details. Click "contact us" on
looked impressive.
the web site. Our Chapter phone
number is: 605-335-2236.
Currently the Chapter is heavily
involved in our 2016 Motorcycle On a last note, If you can, I would
encourage all of you to attend
Heartland STEAM during the first
weekend in April. Information on
that is available at the ABATE of
SD
web
site:http://
w w w . a b a t e s d . c o m /
Images/2016heartlandsteam.jp
g.
Heartland STEAM is a regional
conference for motorcycle rights
organizations. If you have never
attended one of these, it is an
excellent
time
to
learn
interesting things and listen to
some great speakers.
Because of the conflict with the
dates of the Heartland STEAM
conference,
we
have
rescheduled our April Chapter
meeting to April 9th.
Please
make a note of it.
See you at the meetings folks;
Ken Feist
ABATE of Sioux Falls
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FREEDOM FLYER
SIOUX RIVER CHAPTER NEWS
MRF Report: EPA is still producing
E-10 and want more of it. The
highway bill was passed and
signed. This means no more
motorcycle check points and they
are going to re-do the grants so,
possibility the grants might be
bigger.
Old Business:
will meet January 6 at 7pm in Announcements:
Bill’s garage.
Next Meeting Saturday February
Nothing new on street signs. Cal 6th
7pm Jim’s Tap Chili and
will contact Jackie to see if any Salsa Contest
progress has been made.
Card Game: Brad Skyberg 4 of
New Business:
diamonds (did not win)
We need to be proactive and try 50/50: Bill Wellnitz
to recruit new active members. If
we could get at least six new
active members it would help Happy New Year!
lighten our load. Brad is looking Cindy
for suggestions or maybe we have
a contest whatever it takes.
Thank You to Bill and Janelle for
the use of their garage for the
Christmas Party. Everyone had a
great time with the white
elephant gifts some items were
useable others were not. Ended Hand out the Sioux River ABATE
the evening with a game of cards, business cards every opportunity
fun was had by all.
you get we may get some to
attend our meeting and see what
Kiwanis
pancake
feed
is
we are all about and possible join.
scheduled for February 20, 2016
Need to keep website and face
Bob hasn’t responded to Brad
book up to date and include
regarding Heartland STEAM. Bill
meeting information.
will let State BOD know that Brad
is planning to present a break-out Cal made a motion to adjourn at
session.
5:36pm and Bill seconded the
motion.
The Heartland STEAM committee
SOUTH CENTRAL NEWS
Lars called the meeting to order.
11 members in attendance. A
moment of silence for our
military and fallen.
In
our
thoughts
Roger
Frankenstein on the loss of his
brother. Marty Dreisden on the
loss of his uncle. John and Ray
Parker on the loss of their
brother.
Roger, Lars and Leo are going to
attend Legislative Days in Pierre.
IMPAC meeting is at 7 Thursday.
Legislation
is
at
8.
Heartland Steam coming up in
April. Lars handed out flyers.
Meeting for February is changed
to the 6th at 6:30. remember to
get your nominations in for
vice president and treasurer. We
vote in March. The secretaries
position is going to be open alsowe need to appoint someone. Motion to adjourn seconded and
so moved.
Maybe think about changing by
laws to have the secretary and Thanks
Michelle
for
taking
trip
to
see
treasurer
position
combined. minutes....my
grandkids and thaw out in Florida
Also need someone to sell the was wonderful!!!
football board for Superbowl.
50/50 was won by Leo and Amanda
donated back to chapter.
PAGE 17
SOUTHEAST CHAPTER NEWS.
Hi All
I am getting ready to head to
Pierre for Legislative Days as I
write this. You have heard me
state time and again how this is
an important event for ABATE.
Of all the things ABATE does, I
believe this is one of the most
important.
It shows our law
makers we are strong, believe in
our rights, and have our eyes on
them.
I know we will be
finished with the event for this
year when you read this but
keep it in mind for next year.
Southeast ABATE nominations
for
t he
offices
of
Vice
Coordinator and Treasurer are
now under way. If you or would
like to nominate anyone for
either
of
these
offices,
Nominations will be taken up to
the day of the election. Come to
either the February or March
meeting
to
put
in
your
nomination.
Elections will be
held March 12th during the
meeting.
All meeting Times are 11:00
AM
FREEDOM FLYER
Meeting Dates are as follows
February 13
Point S.D.
th
Paces Pub Elk
March 12th Howlers Vermillion
S.D.
April 9th Davis Bar Davis S.D.
May 14th Otis Bar and Grill
Worthing S.D.
It may not seem like it now but
Riding Season is not that far off.
It’s time to start putting all those
plans for improvements on your
ride into action. Start working on
your scoot now so when those
first warm days of spring arrive
you will be ready to ride.
The Sioux Falls ABATE Bike Expo
will be held March 19th and 20th
This is a good time to pick up all
lot of the extras you may want to
put on your bike.
Also the busy summer schedule of
events is starting to fill up. Start
planning now on which runs and
parties you plan to attend. Log
into the Southeast Facebook page
for many of the events in the
area. I try to keep these as up to
date as possible.
If you would like a motorcycle
event posted just message me
through this page and I will try
to put it on our site. Also if you
would like your event posted to
our website just contact us at
southeast.abate@gmail.com or
go to our website http://
www.southeastabate.com
and
we will do what we can to get it
out to the masses.
Ride safe
Eppo
PAGE 18
THOSE GUYS CHAPTER NEWS
Next meeting is 2pm February 7th
at the SF American Legion
*Future meetings listed at the
end of the minutes
Meeting called to order at 2:05
pm with 69 members present.
Last month's meeting minutes
were reviewed and approved.
Treasury report was approved
with no additions or corrections.
State Rep Report: Dennis will be
going to the BOD meeting to
discuss the need for Heartland
Steam volunteers. He will find out
if
the
volunteers
for
the
hospitality room have to pay to
get in.
Membership Report: Those Guys
currently has 233 members. If
you
need
to
renew
your
membership or would like to join,
you can get in touch with any
current member, or mail the
renewal/sign up form to our
chapter's membership rep: Gail
VanderPol at 2605 W Kingston Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57107-0810.
VP Report: Samples of our
possible Heartland STEAM raffle
donation will be brought to our
next meeting.
Iggy has started working on the
Summer Long Ride Guide book.
He needs volunteers to help as
this is a time consuming process.
He wants the book ready for print
at the beginning of March.
Those Guys patch pricing is still
being investigated. If you have an
idea of someone who can make
the patches at a reasonable price,
let us know.
Tim is working on the design for
our 25th anniversary shirt. We
should have samples to vote on
next month.
Deadwood Poker Run is 6/246/26, and will be going through
Winner again. Hotel reservations
should be made as soon as
possible as rooms are limited. A
committee meeting will be held
soon. If you'd like to help, let
FREEDOM FLYER
They
will
be
looking
for
volunteers. Our chapter will be
Old Business: Those Guys donated
getting 2 booths and Big Paws
$2800 to the Children's Home
Poker Run pay for one right next
Society to help buy the kid's
to ours. We will be needing
Christmas
presents.
Special
volunteers to run our booth.
thanks go out to Rick, Kay & Mitch
Thanks to Sioux River ABATE
Runge at the Red Rock bar, Wink
for
the
Christmas
card.
and the 38 Road House, Tom &
March 19th & 20th is the Black
Susan
Benney,
Those
Guys
Hills
Motorcycle
Show.
ABATE, Johnson Christensen Law
Motion was made to pay our
Firm, Janklow Law Firm, Supreme
chapter state dues at Legislative
Court Justice Glen & Mary
Days.
Severson, and the Brende family.
Motion was made to donate to
KELO did a small story on the
IMPAC for Legislative Days.
presentation of the gift. This
Big Paws poker run shirt has
brings our 2015 CHS donations to
only 6 sponsor spots left. They
$13,100.
are $100. If you know someone
February 20th is our Bowling
that would be interested, have
Party, open to all. Sign up at 1pm,
them contact Cheri Westendorf. A
bowl at 1:30pm. Kids will be on
web site is being created to share
separate lanes with bumpers set
information and to sign up. The
up.
7/23 poker run will be about 150
January 14-16 is Legislative
miles, ending at the Thirsty Duck.
Days. We have 4 rooms reserved
Mark brought up the idea for a
at the Comfort Inn. If you are
“ride for no reason”. It was
interested in going, please let
decided to do about 150-200 mile
Dave or Iggy know.
ride on 5/22. Meet at the SF
Our chapter is hosting the
American Legion at 9am. Kick
Heartland
STEAM hospitality
stands up at 9:30am.
room. Committee will be getting
together soon. The plan is to have Members needing to renew: Don
Cheri
&
Steve
a taco bar. We will be going to the B i t t n e r ,
beer and liquor distributors to ask Westendorf, JD Collins, Dan
for beverage donations. We will Eichacker, Patti Bittner, Donnie
also be getting with other Martin, Jason Mohr, Teri Mullin,
chapters for donations as well. Jason Mohr, Teri Mullin, Melissa
Tentative hours for the hospitality Tillman, Tom Vallie, Jo Winters
room will be Friday 5pm-10pm,
Welcome new member: Betsy
Saturday 7am-9am, 2pm-5pm,
Wick
and after the banquet until 10pm
or 11pm.
50/50 of $112 went to Shannon
Also
regarding
Heartland Slocum. She donated back $40 to
STEAM is that 2 meetings ago, it the CHS Christmas fund.
was voted for the chapter to pay
for 6 people to attend Heartland SOL of $70 went to Todd Mullen.
Steam. Motion was made to Drawing will be for $10 next
change the plans for the $300. If month.
a member chooses to attend Motion
to
adjourn.
Motion
Heartland Steam, the chapter will seconded and approved.
reimburse them $10, up to $300.
This amendment was voted in. Upcoming meeting dates:
We are also still looking for our February 7th, March 6th and April
members to ask businesses for 3rd
donations
(money
or
merchandise) to help defray Our chapter had a great 2015 and
2016 will be even better because
costs.
of you!
New Business: The Sioux Falls
ABATE Motorcycle Expo is 3/19 Those Guys ABATE
10am-6pm
& 3/20 10am-4pm.
Scott or Brooke Hillard know.
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WINDRIDERS CHAPTER NEWS
Next Meeting:
February 1st
Location:
Big D’s
Huron, SD
Meeting@ 6:30
Supper@6:00
Windriders members present at
the January 4th meeting were as
follows:
Phil & Norma Hohm,
Schaun & Shelley Schnathorst,
Dawn Meyers, Leigh Smith, Joey
Harms, Steve Lovett, Don &
Stacey Gurnon, Gary Heath,
Gennae Danks, Steve Bobeldyke,
and Bill & Kasey Bindert.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Shelley
gave a report on the Salvation
Army Angel Tree & we supplied
gifts for 6 children. This year’s
chili contest and minnow races
will be on March 12th at the Red
Arrow Bar in Huron starting at
5:30PM. The Black Water Band
will be performing beginning at
9:00PM. Schaun will email the
poster for the event to the Huron
Chamber for distribution in
February. Phil will pay for the
posters at the UPS Store. There
will be more details on this event
at the February and March
meetings. Bill Bindert is the
Windriders member of the year
and he will receive his certificate
at the Awards Banquet on Friday
evening of January 15th at the
American Legion in Pierre. Phil is
in
charge
of
getting
that
certificate made.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Phil
handed out his written report.
Gary made a motion to accept
Phil’s report & Dawn seconded
the motion & it passed.
STATE REP REPORT: Phil gave a
report on the Federal Highway 5
year $305 Billion bill which was
signed by President Obama &
made into law. There are more
details on this bill in Jigg’s report
in the January Freedom Flyer.
Legislative Days is on January
14th-16th. So far it looks like Phil,
Norma, Bill, Kasey & Gennea will
be
attending
this
event.
Heartland STEAM is coming up on
April 1st & 2nd in Sioux Falls.
South Dakota hosts this event
every 7 years so this would be a
great year to attend & learn how
other states work with their
legislatures for the rights of
motorcyclists. This is also a
fundraiser for the Motorcycle
Riders Foundation which is our
main voice for motorcycle rights
at the national level. Our own
Windriders member, Phil, will be
presenting a break-out session at
this event. I am sure he would
appreciate some of our members
being there to encourage him on.
Phil will be discussing how to get
new
members
into
an
organization & also how to retain
their membership. Gary made a
motion to accept Phil’s report &
Leigh seconded the motion and it
passed.
we have 55 members. Members
that need to renew are: Dallas
Almond, Roger Graffunder, Debbie
Busch, Susan Searing, Patrick
Hemen, Sal Tschetter, Marlene
Richey, Wil Kleinsasser, Brian
Klock & Jeff McGirr. If you see
any of these members be sure to
encourage them to renew their
membership. Our new member is
Randy
Kraemer
(3yr)
from
Armour, South Dakota. He was a
member in previous years & we
really welcome him back into our
fold! To renew your membership
send $25 for one year or $60 for
three years to Windriders ABATE
PO Box 289 Huron, SD 57350
NEW BUSINESS:
Leigh thought
we could maybe have a two day
VICE-PRESIDENT S REPORT: Gary fun run sometime this summer.
made a motion that we accept Any ideas out there? Where and
Steve’s report & Joey seconded when?
the motion.
Gary made a motion to adjourn
ROAD CAPTAIN REPORT: Steve the meeting at 7:08 & Phil
accepted the Award Certificate seconded the motion & it passed.
that Windriders got in the Parade
Minutes taken by Shelley &
of Lights from President Schaun.
edited, typed & sent to the
Since Steve was the main
Freedom Flyer by Phil.
organizer of the event he is in
charge of taking care of the “LET THOSE WHO RIDE DECIDE”
award. ‘
MEMBERSHIP REPORT: As of now
FREEDOM FLYER
PAGE 20
ZZEN CHAPTER NEWS
Greetings.
By now the 2016
Legislative Says are over. I hope
that you attended. The more
leather in the gallery the better.
While we need to protect our
rights in South Dakota, we also
need to protect the rights of our
visitors to the State. The State
recognizes
the impact
that
tourism dollars have to the state
as a whole. While having one of
the oldest & biggest motorcycle
events in the world & the state
counting
on
those
dollars,
evidently, they really don`t care
how our visitors are treated. Their
concerns are revenue & federal
grants that allow our visitors to
be subjected to so-called crowd
control programs & other BS that
taint the experience of those that
come from thousands of miles
away to spend their hard earned
money in our state.
I`ve had experiences with
cops that have been brought in &
don`t know the laws of our state.
but that doesn`t stop them from
throwing their weight around &
thinking that they are God. I feel
for the clubs that are subjected to
uncalled
for
surveillance &
downright harassment. All the
outside law enforcement that
converges on Sturgis during the
rally, hoping for another Waco,
thoroughly disgusts me. Although
emergency
services
are
a
necessity, there is no need for law
enforcement to treat this as a
cash cow.
It only takes one bad LEO to
cure a tourist from ever coming
back to our state. The BS training
programs, federal dollars, the
undercovers, CI`s, DHS, DEA,
Outlaw
Motorcycle
Gang
Taskforces, BATFE, Vice &as many
alphabets that you want to name,
do not enhance the experience of
Sturgis. With all these interlopers
looking for anyone to step out of
line enough to get a charge or
make one up,
I believe that it is time for our
organization
to
sponsor
a
motorcycle profiling bill. It would
be low cost & give our citizens &
visitors some protection from
overzealous & spiteful agencies
who have their own agendas.
Association
is
one
of
our
fundamental rights set forth in
the constitution. Being targeted
for who you associate with &
whatever political views one may
have is
a grave
injustice.
Pappy Hoel & the Jackpine
Gypsies started what became this
great rally years ago. I don`t
believe that they would have
envisioned
the
intense
harassment that would have
certainly involved even their own
club. I cannot speak for others,
but I feel that the majority of
riders do not worry about political
correctness
because
civility
usually overcomes this contrived,
overly sensitive BA.
Motorcycle profiling does not
just pertain to us going down the
road and the discrimination of
colors on admission, but some
involve pressure on our hosts by
agencies, be they local, county or
state. It doesn`t matter if they
are in compliance with all laws
pertaining
to running
their
establishment. If the county
board or those in charge do not
like them or their clientele, over
the top inspections & harassment
of their patrons can prove
financially fatal to businesses
who dare to not follow the
mandates of the community.
I don`t mean to merge these
two
but
they
are
equally
important. The first involves
being targeted for your mode of
travel & descriptive markings
which the courts have deemed
free speech.
Association
also
involves
whether an agency deems you a
gang, arbitrarily, without due
process & condemns you for
something that another member
2,000 miles away may have done.
We are not traveling under
commerce laws & have a right to
travel freely. Having a patch on
your back or an eagle or a damn
duck hanging upside down is not
probable cause.
Asset forfeiture aside (where
they confiscate & charge your
property & not you & you can`t
afford to fight it because they
took your assets), racketeering
laws, which they love to throw at
the motorcycle community were
developed to take assets from
major drug cartels & give the DEA
another tool to fund themselves.
Any MRO or MC is still in danger
of being put on the chopping
block by any Johnnie Cochran
wannabe DA looking to make a
name for himself. A motorcycle
profiling law would spell out the
rights of motorcycling persons
and mandate policies for LEO`s
including
a
short
seminar
instructing them on acceptable
procedures. If they would follow
the edicts of the constitution that
they swore to uphold instead of
the policies of their overlords,
these actions would not be
necessary. There is a national
survey
being
conducted
at
www,motorcycleprofilingproject.c
om which is trying to get a handle
on how many have been affected
by these policies. This is also an
opportunity to tell your story
should you have one. The site has
links & info on what Washington
state`s non-profiling law looks
like
&
how
they
got
it
passed.
The 27th Annual Heartland
STEAM, A Seminar To Educate And
Motivate, will soon be upon us.
April1st-3rd,2016. Best Western
Ramkota, Sioux Falls, S.D. Still
need donation items & as always,
volunteers.
Last meeting was held Jan.
2nd at Beamer`s. Welcome to
new members Jason & Miranda.
Also official recognition to Kelly
who won the Iron Butt with
12,177 miles. He will be hard to
keep up with, but we`ll damn
sure try. The Ghost Run &
Membership Drive is set for June
18, 2016. There may even be a
history lesson with our state
historian along for the ride. Keep
the icicles off & ride safe. Next
meeting,
Feb.6,Sat.,1:00pm,American
Legion, Lennox, SD.
Respectfully, Alias
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed
are solely mine and do not represent
those of the organization.
FREEDOM FLYER
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ABATE of SD Supporters
The businesses and groups or individuals listed support ABATE of SD
through the Business Supporter program. Please return their support with
your patronage.
D’s Fastfood & Catering, Aberdeen (December 2015)
Cheap Shots, Sioux Falls (April 2016)
FM Crusaders, Aberdeen (March 2016)
Dakota Beverage, Sioux Falls (May 2016)
Hillbilly’s Bar, Grill & Casino, Alcester (March 2016)
J&L Harley-Davidson, Sioux Falls/Watertown (Jan 2016)
1481 Grille, Arlington (March 2016)
Jane’s Little Coalinga, Sioux Falls (May 2016)
Tormanen’s Bar, Badger (May 2016)
Sport Bowl Lounge, Sioux Falls (April 2016)
Dakota Insurance, Baltic (December 2016)
Teal Imprinted Sportswear, Sioux Falls (March 2016)
Clark County Riders, Brookings (May 2016)
The Barcode Bar & Grill, Sioux Falls (December 2015)
Jim’s Tap, Brookings (April 2016)
The Garage, Sioux Falls (May 2016)
On the Rocks, Canton (January 2016)
Sky Lounge, Tea (January 2016)
Chancellor Bar, Chancellor (January 2016)
Steve’s Bar & Grill, Trent (April 2016)
Bottoms Up, Corson (April 2016)
Pheasant Bar, Winner (January 2016)
Old 77 Bar & Grill, Dell Rapids (December 2016)
Otis Bar & Grill, Worthing (May 2016)
Red Rocks Bar & Grille, Dell Rapids (June 2016)
Redline Tavern, Yale (June 2016)
W Dees, Gayville (July 2016)
Cottonwood, Yankton (May 2016)
Main Street Bikes & Trikes, Granville, IA (August 2016)
Gregory Lanes, Gregory (April 2016)
Taylor Repair, Gregory (September 2016)
Main Street Humboldt Bar, Humboldt, SD (July 2016)
Kulm Tasty Treats Cafe, Kulm, ND (June 2016)
American Legion Post 174, Lennox (January. 2016)
Beamers Pub, Lennox (February 2016)
Prostrollo Auto Mall, Madison (April 2016)
TeeZers, Madison (March 2016)
The Pub House, Madison (April 2016)
Jake’s Place, Monroe (September 2016)
Buffalo Restaurant, Murdo (March 2016)
Puzzled Bar, Parker (December 2016)
Petersen Motors, Pierre (June 2016)
Black Hills Harley Davidson, Rapid City (July 2016)
Monarch Steakhouse & Lounge, Renner (August 2016)
Safari Bar & Grill, Renner (April 2016)
38 Road House, Sioux Falls (September 2016)
American Legion Post 15, Sioux Falls (January 2016)
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FREEDOM FLYER
ABATE of South Dakota 2016
Good Times Calendar
FEBRUARY
Mar 5th –Zzen ABATE Meeting
Battlecreek Lake - Vermillion, SD
1:00 pm
Mar 6th – Those Guys ABATE Meeting
Sioux Falls Am Legion
2:00 pm
Mar 7th -Windriders ABATE Meeting
Supper @ 6:00
6:30 pm
Feb 1st -Windriders ABATE Meeting
Supper @ 6:00 - Big D’s, Huron
6:30 pm
Feb 2nd - Rushmore ABATE Meeting
Eagles Club, Rapid City
7:00 pm
Feb 6th - Aberdeen ABATE Meeting
Eagles - Aberdeen, SD
7:00 pm
Feb 6th - Lewis & Clark ABATE Meeting
Kozy’s
1:00 pm Mar 12th –South East ABATE Meeting
Howlers Bar & Grill, Vermillion
Feb 6th - Oahe ABATE Meeting
Bills Garage
6:30 pm Mar 12th -Windriders Chili Contest & Minnow
Races Red Arrow in Huron
Feb 6th -Sioux Falls ABATE Meeting
Chapter Office
6:00 pm
Mar 14th - BH Area Bikers Meeting
N Haines Hardees, Rapid City
Feb 6th -Sioux River ABATE Meeting
Jim’s Tap - Chili & Salsa Contest
7:00 pm
Mar 17th - St Patrick’s Day
Feb 6th - South Central ABATE Meeting
6:30 pm Mar 19th - State BOD Meeting - Pierre
1:00 pm
Mar 20th - BH ABATE Meeting
Side Hack (upstairs), Sturgis
2:00 pm
Mar 25th - Good Friday
Feb 6th –Zzen ABATE Meeting
Legion - Lennox, SD
Feb 7th – Those Guys ABATE Meeting
Sioux Falls Am Legion
7:00 pm
Feb 9th - Northeast ABATE Meeting
Wheel Inn, Watertown
7:00 pm
Feb 13th - BH ABATE Sno Ball
Fireside/Oasis - Sturgis
7:00 pm
11:00 am
Feb 14th - Valentine’s Day
Feb 28th - BH ABATE Meeting
Side Hack (upstairs), Sturgis
1:30 pm
12 noon
1:00 pm
12 noon
Mar 27th - Easter
st
April 1 – 3rd -Heartland STEAM
Ramkota, Sioux Falls
April 2nd - Aberdeen ABATE Meeting
Eagles - Aberdeen, SD
7:00 pm
April 3rd – Those Guys ABATE Meeting
Sioux Falls Am Legion
2:00 pm
April 4th -Windriders ABATE Meeting
Supper @ 6:00
6:30 pm
April 9th -Sioux Falls ABATE Meeting
Chapter Office
6:00 pm
April 9th –Sioux River ABATE Meeting
Jim’s Tap
5:00 pm
April 9th –South East ABATE Meeting
Davis Bar, Davis, SD
MARCH
Mar 1st - Rushmore ABATE Meeting
Eagles Club, Rapid City
7:00 pm
APRIL
Feb 13th - Rushmore ABATE Snow or Shine
Feb 20th – Those Guys Bowling Party
Sport Bowl
11:00 am
Mar 19th & 20th -Sioux Falls ABATE EXPO
Feb 8th - BH Area Bikers Meeting
N. Haines Hardees - Rapid City
Feb 13th –South East ABATE Meeting
Paces, Elk Point
Mar 12th - Rushmore ABATE Safety Seminar
7:00 pm
Mar 4th—13th - Daytonna Bike Week
April 9th –Sioux River ABATE Meeting
Jim’s Tap
11:00 am
5:00 pm
April 24th –Those Guys Spring Poker Run
Mar 5th - Aberdeen ABATE Meeting
Eagles - Aberdeen, SD
7:00 pm
Mar 5th -Sioux Falls ABATE Meeting
Chapter Office
6:00 pm
May 2nd -Windriders ABATE Meeting
Supper @ 6:00
6:30 pm
Mar 5th –Sioux River ABATE Meeting
Jim’s Tap
5:00 pm
May 7th - Aberdeen ABATE Meeting
Eagles - Aberdeen, SD
7:00 pm
MAY
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ABATE of South Dakota 2016
Good Times Calendar
MAY
May 7th –Sioux River ABATE
Yard Sign Distribution
1:00 pm
May 7th –Sioux River ABATE
Ditch Clean Up
3:00 pm
May 7th –Sioux River ABATE Meeting
Danny’s Lounge
5:00 pm
May 7th –Zzen ABATE Meeting
Hillbillies Bar - Alcester, SD
1:00 pm
Application for Membership
I wish to join ABATE of South Dakota, Inc., and one of the
following chapters. Enclosed are my $25 yearly dues. $5
of which is a contribution to IMPAC and $20 to the
general fund of ABATE. Canadian dues are $44 – other
countries’ dues are $50 due to the high cost of postage.
Dues are subject to change at any time.
Aberdeen ..................... PO Box 1252 Aberdeen, SD 57401
Black Hills .......................... PO Box 761 Sturgis, SD 57785
East Central ...................... 21 Bay Rd. Madison, SD 57042
Lake ................................. PO Box 168 Madison, SD 57042
Lewis & Clark ................... PO Box 255 Yankton, SD 57078
North East .......... 1707 2nd Ave NE, Watertown, SD 57201
North Star ............... 33695 SD Hwy 44 Gregory, SD 57533
Oahe ................................... PO Box 331 Pierre, SD 57501
May 13th –Those Guys Schleprock Poker Run
Rushmore ................... PO Box 1223 Rapid City, SD 57709
May 14th –South East ABATE Meeting 11:00 am
Otis Bar & Grill, Worthing, SD
Sioux Falls ................. PO Box 2431 Sioux Falls, SD 57101
May 21st -Oahe Awareness Run
South Central ............... PO Box 23, Lake Andes, SD 57356
May 21st -Windriders Culver Run
Wolsey, SD
May 21st - State BOD Meeting - Pierre
11:00 am
2:00 pm
May 22nd–Those Guys Ride for No Reason 9 am
Sioux Falls American Legion
May 29th - Rolling Thunder
Washington, DC
Sioux River ................... PO Box 191 Brookings, SD 57006
South East ...................... PO Box 42 Vermillion, SD 57069
Sturgis …….#243 2601 S Minn Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Those Guys ..... 2605 W Kingston Dr Sioux Falls, SD 57107
Windriders .......................... PO Box 289 Huron, SD 57350
Zzen ....................26020 443rd Ave., Canistota, SD 57012
New
Renewal
Address Change
Name: ________________________________________
JUNE
Address: ______________________________________
June 3rd –Sioux River ABATE Meeting
Jim’s Tap, Brookings
5:00 pm
June 4th - Aberdeen ABATE Meeting
Eagles - Aberdeen, SD
7:00 pm
City: _______________State: _____ Zip Code:________
Phone: ________________(Hm) ______________(Cell)
Voting District: _________________________________
June 4th –Sioux River ABATE Poker Run
Registration 10:00 to 12:00 pm– Ray’s Corner
E-mail Address: _________________________________
June 4th –Zzen ABATE Meeting
Davis Bar - Davis, SD
Please send completed application with check or money
order to the chapter of your choice at their address listed
above (Membership dues or donations to ABATE of South
Dakota, Inc. or the individual chapters listed herein are
NOT tax deductible).
June 5th -Windriders Bike Show
State Fairground
1:00 pm
9:00 am
June 5th –Those Guys June Poker Run
June 17th –Those Guys Children’s Home Society
Poker Run
(Optional- used for ABATE Business Only)
I agree to comply with all ABATE of SD’s rules for
sanctioned ABATE of SD events. I understand all benefits
become effective upon receipt of my membership card.
June 18th – Zzen Ghost Run & Membership
Drive
Signature
June 23rd –CVMA & Those Guys Big Paws Poker
Run
(Information on this form is intended for use of ABATE of SD and
is not sold or distributed outside of this organization)
June 24th – Sioux River July ABATE Ride Thru
Meeting
7:00 pm Jim’s Tap, Brookings.
June 25th – Sioux River ABATE Ride Thru
7:00 pm Skinner’s Pub, Brookings
June 24th -26th –Those Guys Deadwood Poker
Run
June 24th – 25th -Oahe Fun Run
_______________________________________
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>
I do not wish to join ABATE of South Dakota, Inc. at this
time, or I am already a member and I would like to
donate to the Informed Motorcyclist Political Action
Committee (IMPAC). Enclosed please find a check or
money order in the amount of $ _______. I understand
this donation is not tax deductible and will be used to
safeguard the interests of motorcyclists in the State of
South Dakota.
FREEDOM FLYER
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Welcome NEW Members
The following is a list of new members to ABATE of South Dakota, listed by chapter.
If the spelling is wrong, please notify your chapter membership secretary.
ABERDEEN : Sarah Knoepfle
BLACK HILLS :
EAST CENTRAL :
LAKE :
LEWIS & CLARK:
NORTH EAST :
NORTHSTAR :
OAHE: Kurt Bowers, Kristy Dozier, Lori Niehoff, Lisa & Scott Ziebart
RUSHMORE : Gaelle Chleborad, Dave Hortman, Cody Yockey
SIOUX FALLS :
SIOUX RIVER :
SOUTH CENTRAL :
SOUTH EAST :
STURGIS :
SUPPORTERS – BUSINESS :
THOSE GUYS : Larry Johnston, Steve Nadalid, Betsey Wick
WINDRIDERS : Randy Nixon, Randy Kraemer
ZZEN :
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Members up for Renewal in February
The following is a list of members of ABATE of South Dakota, listed by chapter that
are renewing this month.
NOTE: IF A MEMBERSHIP HAS BEEN EXPIRED FOR 12 MONTHS IT IS TREATED AS A NEW MEMBERSHIP.
IF A MEMBERSHIP HAS BEEN EXPIRED FOR MORE THAN 2 MONTHS WHEN THE STATE MEMBERSHIP
SECRETARY RECEIVES THE RENEWAL, THE MEMBER WILL BE RENEWED FROM THE CURRENT MONTH
FOR A FULL YEAR.
ABERDEEN EXPIRATIONS: Coco Aadland, John Artz, Jr., Dana Breske, Tyler Brinkman, Cindy
Hanson, Anne & Don Hartman, Dennis Lingren, Cale Schleprude, Dustin Weber
BLACK HILLS EXPIRATIONS: Anthony Desimone, Cyndy & Rick Ferguson, Annette Gibson,
Niles Harris, Amy Mahlen, Jim Bob Martin, Alan Schuetz, Perry Tobin
EAST CENTRAL EXPIRATIONS: Dave & Inez Jorgensen, Amy Roth
LAKE EXPIRATIONS: Roger & Teresa Johnson, Andrew Nugent, Anglea Root
LEWIS & CLARK EXPIRATIONS: Ken Olsen, Gary Schulenburg
NORTH EAST EXPIRATIONS: None
NORTHSTAR EXPIRATIONS: Ray Bokker
OAHE EXPIRATIONS: None
RUSHMORE EXPIRATIONS: Cory Bechard, Paula Brown, Mindy Falkenhagen, Doug Hegre,
Michael Schmit, David Zeibarth
SIOUX FALLS EXPIRATIONS: Bill Schildauer, Donna Swank
SIOUX RIVER EXPIRATIONS: Brian Dokken, Brian Egeberg, Dale Heesch, Ashley Krogstad,
Brad Skyberg
SOUTH CENTRAL EXPIRATIONS: Damian Gravatt, Karen Herrold, Neal Moad, John Mosley,
Dean Sabalka, Christina Seifert, Michael Swanson, David Witherbee
SOUTH EAST EXPIRATIONS: None
STURGIS EXPIRATIONS: None
SUPPORTERS – BUSINESS EXPIRATIONS: Beamers Pub, Lennix, SD
THOSE GUYS EXPIRATIONS: Ed Barr, Jeff Fischer, Coralee & Roger Hattervig, Scott Pearson,
Brad & Kris Scherff
WINDRIDERS EXPIRATIONS: None
ZZEN EXPIRATIONS: None
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FOR SALE: 2004 American Iron Horse Texas looking bike!! New Battery! $4400 located in
Chopper. 111 cubic inch motor, many extras. Mitchell, SD
Call Jason 605-630$19,500 or Best Offer. 605-430-0666
2592 or Carm 605-830-2981
FOR SALE: 1982 FLT Big Twin Tour Glide-85%
original, Lots or EXTRA’S, NO frame alterations,
Accessories - bike lift, tools, doc’s, cover,
manuals, oil, lubes, cleaning goodies, air cover &
rear tire/frame snake lock. Excellent clean bike.
$11,500. Located in Whitewood, SD #605-7223859
FOR SALE: 2008 Harley Davidson Night Train,
black denim, 5,000 miles, new tires & brakes,
excellent condition, $13,069, #605-430-0466.
FOR SALE: 2013 Streetglide, Midnight Pearl,
11,000
mi.
bolt
in
cam,
programmable
electrics,10 and 4" smoked windshields, Kuri
pipes & other great mods too numerous to
B o o k `s
$ 2 1 . 5, o v e r
$ 4, 0 0 0
FOR SALE: 2007 Yamaha V-Star 1100cc, like m e n t i o n.
new, black, windshield, leather saddle bags, invested.$19,000. Fast & pretty.763-258-3061.
driver floor boards. I’ve converted it to heal-toe Stock parts go with.
shift, but could easily be switched back. $6500
firm. 605-206-0126; email vickien@knology.net. FOR SALE: 1994 Honda Shadow, 600 cc, low
FOR SALE:
Easy
Riders
Magazines.
162 miles, new tires, $2500. 712-635-0732
magazines
from
1973
to
1991.
Various
condition, from still in the plastic wrapper to not
so good. Very good deal at $3.00 an issue. Call
me and then come by and look at them. Only
stipulation. It’s all or none. 605-391-6999.
FOR SALE: *1993 Lowrider Convertible, 45,000
miles, New rings & cam, new rubber & belt
*2010 Superglide Dyna, 2,000 miles, security
system, warranty until 2017, like new
Good
Xmas presents!
Price negotiable!
605-480FOR SALE: 1979 FLH Brown w/gold flake, 0612
12,000 miles. All original w/tour pak, rear light FOR SALE: 1996 FX DWG Custom, Chrome
bar, $7,500 OBO. Call Mike at 605-352-2678.
Wheels—21” & 18” , rear new tire, black w/
FOR SALE: 2004 American Iron Horse Texas Vance Hines Shortys, runs great! Ready to roll
Chopper. 111 cubic inch motor, many extras. $4,500, EVO with Belt Drive #402-394-1116
$19,500 or Best Offer. 605-430-0666
FOR SALE: 2002 Dyna Twin Cam 88 Police
Defender, FXDP. No saddle bags but the running
boards, controls & dual disc brakes are still
intact. Carbureted & fast. Needs some cleaning.
Black 2ith 16” fat Apes, windshield, sissy bar,
38,000. Warner, SD $6,500. #605-228-6283 or
email sdshovelhead@gmail.com.
FOR SALE: 2003 883 Harley w/Screaming Eagle
upgrade.
Bike has 10,000 miles. Purple
underlights on bike w/purple spark plug lines.
Purple flames on tank & fenders.
$9,000
PERFECT shape! #402-340-4809 - Pickstown,
SD
FOR SALE: Men’s pair of Harley Davidson boots,
(Still have the tags on them) Zipper opening
with steel toe, size 9M, $169.00 new. Will sell
for $100.00. Call Del at Hm#605-853-3233 or
Cell#605-870-0797.
FOR SALE: 2008 Yamaha V-Star 1100cc, Blue,
windshield, soft side saddle bags, luggage
carrier, oil relocator put on June 2014, very nice
1985 Kawasaki 454LTD, Red, 16k original miles.
Needs nothing. New front and rear tires, new oil,
oil
filter,
air
filters,
battery,
turn signals, fresh anti-freeze. Carbs were
rebuilt and synced by a professional. Less than
500 miles since all the work was done.
Small tear on seat backrest where the seam has
come apart. Clear title. Have almost $2000 into
the bike. $1500 or best offer.
Mark 952-913-5686 or mxgarrison@gmail.com.
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