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Volume 29 Issue 10 The Official Publication of A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota, Inc. October 2015

American Bikers for Awareness, Training, and Education of Minnesota, Inc.Go to www.abatemn.org for the newest version in color!

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CHAPTER PRES I D EN T CONTAC TS

A.B.A.T.E. OF MINNESOTA CONTACTS

State CoordinatorMark “Mack” Backlund(763) 226-9195 [email protected] State CoordinatorKevin Todd (507) [email protected] TreasurerMichelle“Mitch” Backlund (763) [email protected] SecretaryMichele Legried (507) [email protected] District DirectorJean Afrooz (612) [email protected] District DirectorMike Jeppesen (320) [email protected] District DirectorNita Baker (507) [email protected] District DirectorPaul Tjepkes (320) [email protected] Ernst (612) [email protected]

A.B.A.T.E. University ChairJane Doyle(763) [email protected] Gruhlke (320) [email protected] Buddy Bear ChairSharon Polman (218) [email protected] ChairPaul Tjepkes (320) [email protected] ManagerKim Ostlund (507) [email protected] DirectorTodd Riba (952) [email protected] DirectorOpenMembership and RetentionTom Buffington (507) [email protected] LiaisonTodd Riba (952) [email protected]

NCOM LiaisonFrank Ernst (612) [email protected] ManagerBenny Roemer (507) [email protected] ChairBecky Hasslen (612) [email protected] Loft-Pilgrim (507) 537-1806 [email protected] Noise EditorKimmer Robertson (763) [email protected] Office AdministratorLiz Herzog (507) [email protected] Rally ChairDerrell W. Jensen (763) [email protected] and MeansKristie Orn (320) [email protected] Hasslen (612) [email protected]

U Roseau Borderland Chapter Jason Fuller (218) 242-2705H Marshall Buffalo Ridge Chapter Kris Gruhot (507) 530-2555O St. Cloud Central Chapter Albert Peck (320) 293-6194C Bethel East Central Chapter Anthony Hovind (763) 350-9876P Wells Flatlanders Chapter Chuck Glend (507) 210-66667 Parkers Prairie Freedom First Riders Chapter Don Goldsmith (218) 943-1197K Glenwood Glacial Ridge Chapter Anthony “Moose” Larson (320) 290-5577E Detroit Lakes Heart of the Lakes Chapter Edgar Burke (218) 849-50216 Finlayson Jack Pine Riders Chapter Duane Tchida (320) 515-0232J Delano Lake Chapter Keith “Smoker” Efron (612) 703-5755N Rochester Lower Corner Chapter James “Bones” Randall (507) 923-7875G Twin Cities Metro Chapter Greg Kistler (651) 226-5416L Red Wing Mississippi Valley Chapter Steve Graves (507) 589-8055Y Bemidji North Star Chapter Dane Schroeder (701) 446-7234M Duluth Northeast Chapter Eric Larsen (218) 591-4619D Red Lake Falls Northwest Chapter Travis Embretson (218) 289-90975 Forest Lake River Riders Chapter David Zaun (612) 205-6075I Mankato River Valley Chapter Barb Anderson (218) 324-0666V St. James Rolling Prairie Chapter Cory Lorenz (507) 317-58954 Big Lake Sand Dunes Chapter “Rockin” Roger Sawyer (952) 353-3724B Hutchinson South Central Chapter Jim Guza (320) 699-0340A Worthington Southwest Chapter Kevin Harberts (507) 360-8962S Owatonna Straight River Chapter Jim “Pittsy” Pitts (507) 456-6260Q Savage Tri-County Chapter Kent Slavik (952) 448-55008 Grand Rapids Up North Chapter Jeff Serich (218) 256-3710X Madison Way West Chapter Tim Longman (320) 598-3460


THE MRF & HEARTLANDS.T.E.A.M. ORGANIZATIONS

Motorcycle Riders Foundation M.R.F.E-Mail: [email protected] G Street N.W. Suite 500Washington, DC 20005(202) 546-0983 • Fax: (202) 546-0986http://www.MRF.orgA.B.A.T.E. of Illinois311 E Main StGalesburg, IL 61401(309) 343-6588 • Fax (309) 343- 6387http://abate-il.orgA.B.A.T.E. of Iowa1240 Washington St.P.O. Box 70Eldora, IA 50627(641) 858-5001 • Fax (641) 858-5012http://abateiowa.org

MINNESOTA ORGANIZATIONSMotorcycle PAC of MinnesotaMark Senn (612) 839-10778360 Suffolk DriveChanhassen, MN 55317Minnesota Motorcycle Club CoalitionRyan Westphal 651-503-3097PO Box 68069Minneapolis, MN [email protected] Motorcycle Safety Center - MMSCBeginning, experienced, and sidecar rider courses(800) 407-6677www.motorcyclesafety.orgSt. Croix Valley RidersPO Box 112St Paul Park, MN 55071www.scvr.orgMinnesota Motorcycle Safety Advisory Task ForceCharles [email protected] Dial-A-RideJohn Nelson (320) 262-6607contact@motorcycledialaride.orgwww.motorcycledialaride.orgMN Confederation of [email protected]

NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONSNational Coalition of Motorcyclists N.C.O.M.21054 Sherman Way, 3rd floorCanoga Park, CA 91303 (800) ON-A-BIKEhttp://www.aimncom.com

American MotorcyclistAssociation (AMA)13515 Yatmouth DrivePickerington, OH 43147(614) 856-1900www.AMADirectlink.com

American Bikers for Awareness,Training, and Education(A.B.A.T.E.) of Minnesota is a notfor profit, grass roots organizationthat is committed to educating mo-torcyclists and the general publicabout motorcycling. A.B.A.T.E.members ride many different typesand brands of motorcycles. We areall people with a common interestin a common activity. The fact thatwe share an interest in motorcy-cling is more important than thetype of motorcycle we ride.

There are chapters of A.B.A.T.E.located throughout Minnesota.Each of these chapters is repre-sented on the A.B.A.T.E. Board ofDirectors (B.O.D.). The B.O.D. alsoincludes the A.B.A.T.E. state offi-cers. The B.O.D. meets once eachquarter to discuss the operation ofthe organization. In addition, eachchapter holds a monthly meeting intheir area of the state. A.B.A.T.E. isa member driven organization.Members are encouraged to partic-ipate in any of these meetings.

A.B.A.T.E. seeks to promote thepositive aspects of motorcyclingand strives to protect the rights ofmotorcyclists by being involved in

the local, state and national politi-cal process. Safer motorcycling, re-ducing accidents and fatalities canbe best accomplished by educationand training of both the motorcy-clists and the general public, notnecessarily through additional leg-islation.

Our ability to enjoy many freedomswhile riding motorcycles in Min-nesota is the direct result of thework done by motorcyclists in ourstate. These people have joined together to fight for our rights andfreedoms.

The efforts of these people havemade Minnesota a leader in motor-cycle safety. We have one of thetoughest licensing standards in thenation, the best public awarenessprograms, and the most compre-hensive rider education programsin the nation. These efforts havehelped reduce motorcycle acci-dents, injuries, and fatalities inspite of the growing number of li-censed motorcyclists in Minnesota.

To continue these efforts we needyour support and participation.Show your commitment to protect-ing and preserving your rights as a

motorcyclist in Minnesota. Partic-ipate in the meetings, rides, andthe fundraising activities. You willbe informed about the motorcycleactivities in the state by receivingRoad Noise, the A.B.A.T.E.monthly news publication.A.B.A.T.E. is fun, educational anda great way to meet people andmake new friends with similarinterests.

With your help, we can continueto promote the positive image ofmotorcyclists. If you want moreinformation about A.B.A.T.E.,please attend any of our meetings,meet other members, and askquestions.

We are pleased that you have de-cided your rights are worth pro-tecting, that the positive aspectsof motorcycling are worth pro-moting, that education is impor-tant, and that the cost of anA.B.A.T.E. membership is a smallprice to pay to preserve and pro-mote these principles.

Members are the most importantthing that A.B.A.T.E. has, soThank You for becoming a mem-ber and we look forward to seeingyou at our events.

A.B.A.T.E. of NebraskaP.O. Box 30332Lincoln, NE 68503(877) 912-9889www.abateofne.comA.B.A.T.E. of North Dakota1001 S 22nd StBismarck, ND 58504(800) 726-4094 • Fax (701) 224-0650abatend. comA.B.A.T.E. of South Dakota#243 2601 S. Minnesota Ave, STE 105Sioux Falls, SD 57105-4750 http://www.abatesd.comA.B.A.T.E. of Wisconsin438 N Water St.Black River Falls, WI 54615(800) 386-4442 • Fax (715) 284-7545http://www.abatewis.org

Dear Fellow Motorcyclists:

STATE COORDINATORMACK BACKLUND(763) [email protected]

Wow, what a great A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota StateRally! A tip of the cap to Derrell, Smoker, and the entire Rally crew. To recognize each and every volunteer that worked so hard to make it a greatevent would take this entire newsletter. You knowwho you are and I thank you! The weather was almost perfect (hey, we live in Minnesota!), the eventswere awesome, and everyone was in a great mood. Ifyou missed this Rally, you missed a wonderful time.Our Rally serves many purposes: It is an end of summer get together where our members celebrateall of their hard work together. And it is a great wayto reach out to the rest of Minnesota’s riders and thegeneral public to promote our motorcycling rightsand safety agenda. It is also a “networking group” ofsome of the smartest freedom fighters in the state.Many a successful idea began as campfire talk at theRally. Most importantly, our Rally is a fundraisingtool that allows us to continue the hard work of motorcycling liberty in Minnesota. Without the Rallyprofits, we would need to limit or change how weconduct business.While walking around the Rally grounds over theweekend, my mind kept wandering back to the veryfirst A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota State Rally. I saw thesame volunteerism. The same pride. The same dedication. The same companionship. And it mademe proud to call these folks my friends.Michelle and I have attended every A.B.A.T.E. ofMinnesota State Rally, from the very first one to 2015.To the best of my knowledge, we are the only peoplewho can make that claim (Sorry Colleen, you misseda couple). A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota was very young atthe time and so were the attendees. But the spirit remains the same. Our members are what makeA.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota great! And again, I thankyou,Mack


ASSISTANTSTATE COORDINATORKEVIN TODD(507) [email protected]

Wow, what a month Septemberwas. Starting with the State Rally and ending withMeeting of the Minds. And now just a couple weeksuntil the B.O.D. in Walker!

So, I survived the State Rally. I did discover that although I don’t consume alcohol, I did suffer the effects of a hangover by association with those thatdo. Isn’t modern science wonderful? Oh yes, let’s notforget the infamous dunk tank the 12th of September.

Anyway, we are off to cooler weather and that meansChapter fundraisers and earlier sunsets. Harvest isgoing strong and deer are being flushed out of thecornfields. Pay attention and look, and then lookagain.

Also seeing how next year is a national election yearthe political climate is heating up already across ourState as well as nationally. Get involved and stay informed. Nothing worries a politician more than aninformed voter. Time for us to stand up and fight tomaintain our freedoms across the nation as well ashere in Minnesota.

Before I get off my soap box, I do want to thank Daveand Liz Herzog as well as Jan and Doug Pilgrim, andKent and Marlene Slavik. And it’s always great to seeour friends up from A.B.A.T.E. of Iowa relaxing andenjoying themselves as we do all the running aroundand they don’t have to.

So, stay alert! Leave yourself an “out” and always expect the unexpected and be surprised when it doesn’t happen!

kt


COMMITTEES AND REPORTS

EDUCATION REPORTPAUL TJEPKES(320) [email protected]

Nothing new to report.STATE TREASURERMICHELLE ‘MITCH’ [email protected]

Nothing new to report.

REVISOR REPORTJAN LOFT-PILGRIM(507) [email protected]

Nothing new to report.

PRODUCTS REPORTBENNY [email protected](507)923-1993

I would like to thank everyone whoattended the rally last month in

September. Those of you who were there know wehad a great time. And those of you who didn't......well,you have no idea what you missed out on. But, it isnever too late (or early) to start thinking about the2016 Rally. It truly is a "more the merrier" kind oftime. I am already churning some new ideas, andhope to hear some of yours.For some of us there isn't much riding left this yearand with the falling temperatures, cagers are less andless likely to look out for us. I beg all of you to takespecial care if you chose to ride this fall.See you all at the October B.O.D. Benny

STATE RALLY REPORTDERRELL W. JENSEN(763) [email protected]

Next Meeting(s):October 17th, B.O.D., Walker, 6:00 pm

The Rally has come and gone it was an awesomeparty. I want to thank everybody who came to theparty and all of the volunteers. You're the people thatmake the Rally work.As I have always said, I do the rally for you becausethis is your party. I have made a lifetime of friendsbeing involved with the Rally as chair and workingsecurity for two years. I will be there next year as vicechair and will stay involved with the Rally helping insome way. Thank you again for all the work.A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota should be about camaraderie, friendship and being there for eachother. Chapters should be like family. Take care ofeach other and be there for other A.B.A.T.E. members.Thanks EverybodyDerrell JensenRally Chair

DIAL-A- RIDEWWW.MOTORCYCLEDIALARIDE.ORG

Hope everyone had a good time at thisyear's Rally and thank you very much tothose that volunteered selling ice andhelping with the corn and potatoes. Alsoat the Rally this year we had our new Dial-A-Ride display trailer. This display is available to any Chapter for their fundraising events. Contact Ron L.Just a friendly reminder that November 1st is the lastday of the Dial-A-Ride season. A big Thank You to allthat helped again this year.We are currently looking for new board membersmoving forward. We are willing to hold our meetingsin your area. If interested, please contact Big John.

GAMBLING REPORTKIM OSTLUND(507) [email protected]. BOX 382FARIBAULT, MN 55021

Next Meeting(s):October 16th, Northern Lights Casino, Walker, 7:00 pmWell, another Rally is in the books. I don’t knowabout you but I had an awesome time. Congratulations to the winners of the Rally Raffle:Grand Prize : Jamey Pratt, Austin, Ticket #154 Soldby Flatlanders Chapter2nd Prize: Rick Bellin, Rush City, Ticket #1683 Soldby Jack Pine Riders ChapterAt this time I can say that we sold a little over 2,400tickets. I don’t have any final numbers so I don’tknow who has won the traveling plaque or if that wasenough tickets sold in order to do a chapter payback.With everything being so late in the month, I justbarely got the money deposited into the bank on time.I will say this kudos to all the chapters that did signout and sell tickets. I have accounted for all ticketsand did not need to have any monies taken out of anychapter’s general funds. I believe that is a first. So hatsoff to all of you. I do want to remind everyone thatone of the guidelines of receiving a chapter payback isthat tickets need to be turned in by the deadline.There has been some confusion with a few of thechapters feeling that they were due a payback be-cause they did turn in tickets before the drawing. Butin all reality they did not turn in the tickets by thepayback date. Everything has to be post marked bythat date in order to qualify for chapter credit.Well, that’s all for now. Need to get ready for my lastcampout of the season – the Chili Feed. Hopefullythere will continue to be a few nice weekends left forsome fall riding. Please get out and support the otherchapters.


A.B.A.T.E. UNIVERSITYJANE DOYLE(763) [email protected]

Next Meeting(s):October 21st, Hasty Diner, Hasty, 5:30 pmUpcoming event(s):April 15th -17th, A.B.A.T.E. University, Holiday Inn,AlexandriaOur theme this year is based on medical safety. In addition to having Slider present his class on The Diabetic Rider, we are planning to have CPR certification classes on both Friday evening and Saturday morning. If there is enough interest, we willalso schedule a second class on Saturday. Please consider taking this class. The class fee will be announced as soon as we get things lined up.This is our annual training event. Let's see how muchwe can learn. The committee is working hard to createa fun, EDUCATIONAL weekend. Please take advantage of the opportunity to learn something new.*** RESERVATIONS ARE OPEN ***Please call the Holiday Inn to reserve your rooms(320) 763-6577. There is a limit of two rooms that canbe reserved by each person this year.Room rates are:$86.99 (+tax) for standard rooms$91.99 (+tax) for courtyard/poolside/pool viewThere is a $50 fee to remove beds (hospitality rooms).See you soon!Jane

BUDDY BEAR REPORTSHARON POLMAN(218) [email protected]

Well Kids, summer is almost overagain for another year, what a

wonderful summer we had. Very busy with going todifferent events.I am working on policy and procedures for TheBuddy Bear Program that will be handed out at nextB.O.D., hope this will clear up the confusion, andmake things much easier. Some of you have hadyour Buddy Bear Runs and some haven't yet. Just besure if you have buddy bears in your possession thatyou send that count to Frank Ernst. If you have givenout bears the receipts for the bears must be mailed toKim for her records to report to the State of Minnesota. That is all I have for this month. Take care, Buddy Bear and Mom


MRF REPORTMIKE BERGER - ASSISTANT STATE REP(952) [email protected]

By the time you read this report, the MRF’s Meetingof the Minds national conference will have come andgone. Fingers crossed, you were there. You got to experience firsthand all the great hospitality ofA.B.A.T.E. of WI, the host of this year’s event. Yousaw what a wonderful place Milwaukee is. Youtoured the Harley Davidson factory. You witnessedTeam Kilt win the annual Tug-o-War competitionagainst Team Bib (a prediction here, one that I’m surewill come true). And most importantly, you learnedfrom the best and brightest from across the countryon how to defend your riding freedoms. Didn’t attend? As you can see, you missed a lot! Look for acomplete report in next month’s issue.

As to national legislative issues, it’s recess time inWashington D.C. as I write this, so things are quiet.But once Congress reconvenes, they’ll be taking upthe Highway Bill. As you may remember, the Senatepassed their version of it, including language thatwould end Federal funding of motorcycle-only checkpoints. The House, sadly, did not pass the bill,and instead opted for an extension.

So with Congress in recess and all the D.C. agencyfolk on summer vacation, it is unclear at this pointwhat will happen with the Highway Bill when theCongress reconvenes in a couple of weeks. They willhave just about six weeks to draft a House bill, conference it with the Senate bill, reach an agreement,and then send it to the President for approval—a lotfor the Congress to tackle in one sitting.

Here’s what you can do to help: call your U.S. Representative and ask them to make sure that theirversion of the Highway Bill includes language thatwould end Federal funding of motorcycle-only checkpoints similar to what the Senate passed. Motorcycles are a completely legal, licensed methodof transportation in the U.S., and there is no viablereason for law enforcement to single out motorcyclists.

There will be much more to report next month nowthat the MRF has set its 2015/2016 political agenda,and rest assured your Minnesota MRF team will keepyou up to date on what’s happening in our nation’sCapitol as the congressional sessional heats up. Anyquestion, don’t hesitate to call either Todd or myself,and as always,

Ride free!

LEGISLATIVE REPORTTODD RIBA(952) [email protected] report received.

PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEEBECKY HASSLEN (612) [email protected] Meeting(s):October 11th, Ugly Bar, Montrose, 2:00 pmNovember 21st, Kimmer Robertson’s home, Big Lake,3:00 pmDecember 12th, Becky Hasslen and Dave Clifton’shome, Buffalo, 3:00 pm, followed by the Committee’sChristmas PartyThe weather is cooling down but hopefully we’ll get afew more rides in yet this year. As you’re out andabout, remember it’s never too late to snap a photoand get a few facts about your favorite watering holesto send us for Business of the Month.We’ve had a couple of phone calls and emails on thissubject lately, so we’d just like to remind everyonethat the Pub Committee does not control the RoadNoise mailing list. If you aren’t getting your copy inthe mail, if your address has changed, or if you wantto “opt out” of getting your Road Noise mailed toyou, don’t call Becky, don’t call Kimmer, don’t sendan email [email protected] (howoften do you hear that from us?!)Instead, please call or email LizHerzog, our illustrious State Of-fice Administrator; she will behappy to help with your RoadNoise mailing issue or request.Until next time, ride safe andwatch out for the critters!The Pub Committee Committee

WAYS & MEANSREPORTKRISTIE ORN(320) [email protected]

Next Meeting(s):October 11th, Ugly Bar, Montrose, 1:00 pm


STATE OFFICEADMINISTRATORLIZ HERZOG(800) [email protected]

I would like to thank everyone whocalled me and did not get their membership cards butkept their receipts from the Algona rally. I could nothave entered you without that receipt. I would alsolike to thank everyone who worked at the MN membership tables in Algona and told these people tohold onto their receipts and that it was their temporary card until they received their "Hard" cards.This surely diffused some possibly difficult situations.So..........If you did not get your cards from our StateRally in Litchfield (Labor day weekend) but kept yourreceipt, please call me at 800-224-6570. I will need acopy of your receipt and a new membership formfilled out, but I will be able to get you entered.

MEMBERSHIP & RETENTIONTOM BUFFINGTON(507) [email protected]

Announcing A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota's Fall Membership DriveThe Chapters with the largest percentage increase inmemberships between October 1st and December31st will win:1st Prize - Banner for your chapter2nd Prize - Flag flown over the U.S. Capitol3rd Prize - Honorable MentionOur riding freedoms continue to be challenged.A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota will need all freedomminded bikers on board to be successful in 2016.There has never been a better time to sign up newmembers. Best of luck to all!

NCOM REPORTFRANK ERNST(612) [email protected]

As planned I attended the SturgisMotorcycle Museum and Hall of

Fame Induction Breakfast during the Sturgis rally. Itwas a great event, it was good to get together withmany friends and see many of the past inductees. Itwas a proud moment when Richard M. Lester washonored for all he has done for the good of motorcycling. Richard has been helping motorcyclistsfor over three decades and it was good to see his effortsrecognized. What an awesome group of people wehave in the motorcycle rights movement. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to work and servewith them.On the other side of the spectrum we suffered a greatloss last month, two NCOM board members passedaway, one due to illness, another a motorcycle crash.We never know how long we have with our friends somake the most of each moment.For the past months we have been doing somefundraising for families suffering financial hardship asa result of being incarcerated following the Waco incident. Many of these people although they willprobably not be charged with a crime have and continue to suffer extreme hardship as a result of beingincarcerated, the crime attending a COC meeting?. I

am happy to report that through donations for T-shirtsand biker generosity we have sent over $1,300.00 inprofits to help these bikers and their families. Thanksto all that helped out. $20.00 may not seem like a greatdeal to many of us but for families that cannot buy groceries or pay their utility bills it makes a big difference.That is all I have to report for NCOM this month but Iwould like to ask a favor of our readers. Please pull outyour September 2015 Road Noise and reread the StateCoordinator Report by Mack Backlund. Please pay particular attention to the comments under the “Inexperienced Riders” heading. Just having owned a motorcycle, having rode many miles, or having beenendorsed to ride a motorcycle for many years does notnecessarily remove someone from the “InexperiencedRider” category.. Developing skills and knowledge todeal with the many situations and conditions a motorcyclist must face is what changes this status. Weare loosing motorcyclists at an alarming rate this yearand a grate deal of these deaths are the result of singlevehicle accidents. Can this be attributed to lack ofproper riding skills, not using good judgment, notbeing prepared? I believe it is! In Minnesota we haverider training classes that can help riders at every skilllevel improve their skills. Are we taking advantage ofthese training opportunities? Let’s do our part to re-duce the needless deaths.Let’s Get Trained & Stay Alive!fe

“We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated."-- Maya Angelou, author and poet


Chapter GrapevinesSOUTHEAST DISTRICT DIRECTORNITA BAKER (507) [email protected] am finally home after a long Labor Day Weekend. I am dead dog tired, but that's a good thing. I think the rallycommittee did a fabulous job. They have really worked their asses off to make this a memorable state rally. Ithank each and every one of you for all your hard work.I know that summer is on the downside, but hopefully there is a lot more riding time to be had. Remember ifyou are out there riding make sure that you have a trifold with you in case you run into someone interested in

joining A.B.A.T.E. I was pleasantly surprised to see a lot of younger people at our rally. If we are going to continue to grow and leave alegacy for our children's children we really need to get out there and get our younger generation to join A.B.A.T.E. When we getyounger people to join, we also need to follow through with these people and get them to attend a meeting and explain what we aretalking about at the meetings to these new people. I believe that we can keep them coming back if they are informed about what it isthat we are talking about.One thing that DOES NOT belong in A.B.A.T.E. is DRAMA!!! It has no place in motorcycle rights whatsoever. I despise it with a passion. We all have different personalities, that's a given, but we need to remind ourselves once in a while that drama has no place inour fight for motorcycle rights. I'm done with that rant. I apologize to those that it doesn't affect.I would also like to thank each and every one that helped make Perry's 69th birthday one to remember. (He is the groundskeeper onthe rally grounds.) He does so much for our organization. He is the first person there and the last person to leave. He has told the people of Litchfield that he would rather do ten A.B.A.T.E. events before he would do one county fair. He was really blown away bythe amount of recognition he received for his birthday. Now that my work for the rally is almost finished, I am thinking of what mynext project will be for A.B.A.T.E. I believe I will start working on sending out letters to many of the driver's education courses here inmy area. I feel it will be a good time to do this this winter when there isn't much going on. I am really psyched to do this for the kids. Ithink it is just another way to get the message across. For every person we get home safely, I believe that we potentially save anotherperson's life by doing this. I loved the display that Dial-a-Ride had at the state rally. It really made an impactful message. The only regret I have about that is that I didn't get a chance to get a picture of it before it was taken down. Great job Dial-a-Ride committee.Please take a moment of your day and contact your insurance agent and have them send you a written copy of an estimate of what itwould cost you for $25,000.00 of extra personal injury protection on your scoot and get that into Todd Riba as soon as possible. Iwould really appreciate it. Todd Riba can't do what he does for this organization without support from the membership. Todd, thankyou for all you do for our biker rights here in the U.S.A. I appreciate all you do.Don't forget to support your sister chapter's events these coming months. We all put a lot of work into our fundraisers; it’s nice to seesome of that support from other chapters. Remember that when you do your fundraisers.I know that elections are a few months away yet, but start thinking about them. It would be great to see some new members step upand take over an officer's position. I would really appreciate the chance to be the Southeast District Director for another term. I havelearned a lot already but I would like to learn more. As always if you have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free tocontact me anytime.Together we ride free,Nita Baker

Mississippi Valley - Picnic


TRI-COUNTYNext Meeting(s):October 1st, Cy’s Bar, Chaska, 7:00 pm, fundraiser meeting 6:30 pmNovember 5th, Cy’s Bar, Chaska, 7:00 pm, fundraiser meeting6:30 pmUpcoming Event(s):October 17th, B.O.D., Northern Lights Casino, Walker, 9:00 amOctober 25th, Zuhrah Motor Heads Fall Swap Meet, Neison'sBar, Savage, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm FREE AdmissionNovember 21st, Tri-County Turkey Shoot Neison’s, Savage,7:00 pm - midnightHope everyone had a great time at the State Rally. Big thanksgoes out to those of you who showed up for security Saturdaymorning.Our fundraiser (Turkey Shoot) is just around the corner November 21st. Tri-County Chapter members are ask to donate door prizes and silent auction items. Once again thisyear the main raffle item will be a QUARTER of BEEF valuedaround $500.00. Sounds like everything is in order all we willneed is for you to show up to make it a success.I see 47 new members signed up for Tri-County Chapter. Wewould love to see you at our/your Chapter meetings. Be sureto come to the fundraiser on November 21st.RIDE SAFE

FLATLANDERSNext Meeting(s):October 24th, Wells VFW, Wells, 1:00 pmNovember 14th, Julio’s, Hayward, 2:00 pmDecember 12th, Hiawatha Bar, Austin, 1:00 pmUpcoming Event(s): December 12th, Chapter Christmas Party – Immediately following Chapter meeting. Potluck, bring a dish to pass.Please see the Flatlanders Chapter A.B.A.T.E Minnesota pageon Facebook or call President, Chuck Glende at 507-210-6666for meeting date, location and time.Greetings to all A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota members from theFlatlanders! Fall is in the air and with it the impending end ofthe motorcycling season in Minnesota. Get out and enjoy thefall colors while you can! Here in Southern Minnesota thefarmers are out in full force. That means slow moving vehiclesthat are likely driven by tired operators. Fall also means deerare running. Be aware of your surroundings!It’s the motorcyclist behind the motorcycle Icare about so my mantrais “Start seeing Motorcyclists!!!!Meghan Baumann

RIVER VALLEYNext Meeting(s):October 11th, Eagles Club, Mankato, 12:00 pmNovember 8th, Eagles Club, Mankato, 12:00 pmDecember 13th, Eagles Club, Mankato, 12:00 pmUpcoming Event(s):October 10th, River Valley Fall Ditch Cleanup - lunch/party tofollowI saw some pretty good pictures of the MN Rally on our Facebook page. Waiting to hear some good stories too. Soundedlike everyone had a good time. Great to hear. Will be lookingforward to hearing more info about attendance and such……It’s not too early to start thinking about our annual JanuaryThaw Dance fundraiser. Denise will chair the event again thisyear…..thank you, Denise! I’m sure at each meeting from nowuntil then she will have updates from the dance committee toshare at meetings. Please attend and stay informed.Remember ditch cleanup is Saturday, October 10th withlunch/party at Jerry and Claire's. Mark your calendars. If youneed directions to Jerry and Claire's home, please call 345-6234.Invite friends and family to join us for meetings and activities.A good way to meet people and get new blood into River Valley.Together we ride free! Until next time – have fun – be safe!Barb

STRAIGHT RIVERNext Meeting(s):October 10th, Bottoms Up Bar, Waseca, 1:00 pm, Officers meetat 12:00 pmNovember 7th, Reggie’s Brewhouse, Owatonna, 1:00 pm, Officers meet at 12:00 pmUpcoming Event(s):October 10th, Scott Harkema’s ‘I didn’t die in 99’ Party,Janesville November 14th, Fall Bash, Reggie’s Brewhouse

Hey Straight Jackets: Happy 25th If you haven’t gotten yourshirt contact Sharon she has the Anniversary Shirts for $25.00each or Can Cozies for $3.00 each. Keys has the AnniversaryPatch for $5.00 each. These are limited releases to this year, soget yours now. Now what a Rally. Games went fantastic, great times withgreat friends; some of the pictures can be seen on the Facebookpage. I want to thank our Rochester members for showing up Iwas surprised by some of the Lower Corners Members comingand hanging out with us. The Southeast District was very wellrepresented Thank you. I also want to thank Shoe with Reggie’s Brewhouse for the use of the trailer.As of the time of this writing we haven’t had our BirthdayParty, so I will thank everyone in advance for helping the chapter celebrate 25 years of standing up for our rights andhelping to keep riders safe.Our Fall Bash is November 14th at Reggie’s Brewhouse. We arecurrently still looking for donations for our silent auction. Theband that evening is Spooky Poodle. Beer bash from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm. $5.00 for tap beer for two hours. Members will beselling tickets in advance. Lots of fun for everyone. Hope to seeeveryone there. Ride Safe,Pittsy


LOWER CORNERNext meeting(s):October 11th, Strikers Corner, Stewartville, 11:00 amNotice! Meetings are back to Strikers Corner for the "off season". A bill, S.B. 3574, has been introduced by a New Yorkstate senator that would prohibit more than 50 motorcyclistsfrom gathering and riding as a group unless a permit is obtained from the New York City Department of Transportation. Here in Minnesota,we don't need no stinking permit.Approximately 30 bikes with 50 riders and passengers attended ourfirst, but not last, fun run. The routeand stops were all well organized.Food, raffle drawings, and musicawaited us back at the campground. Thanks go out toBones and the entire run committee.All the thought and effort in theplanning paid off in good times foreveryone. Ideas for next year are already being discussed. Enthusiasm is contagious.

MISSISSIPPI VALLEYwww.facebook.com/missvalley.abateNext Meeting(s):October 18th, Bierstube, Red Wing, 11:30 amNovember 15th, Bierstube, Red Wing, 11:30 amDecember 20th, Bierstube, Red Wing, 11:30 amUpcoming Event(s):October 18th, Road side cleanup following the 11:30 am meeting (rain or shine)November 28th, Deck the FallsDeck the Falls in downtown Cannon Falls Mississippi Valleywill be holding another booth and having a float for the Deckthe Falls holiday parade.I’d like to thank all the new and returning members that helpedout the last couple of months with all our events that tookplace. We had a great turn out at our 2nd annual family andfriend picnic and had a blast talking with other motorist at thefamily fun night event.Be sure to mark your calendars for our upcoming meetings aswe plan more events for the fall along with A.B.A.T.E. information and activities.*Ride Safe on these Colorful Country Roads* Sara B

NORTHWESTDISTRICT DIRECTORMIKE JEPPESEN(320) [email protected]

First of all I would like to give a great big thank you to all those who made the State Rally possible. The Northwest District reallystepped up and did their part as I saw people from all but one of the Northwest District Chapters helping at various jobs. A BIGSHOUT OUT to Ed and Beth Engstrom who did way more than their fair share. They showed up on Tuesday and worked with Derrell to set things up and then worked all weekend keeping garbage picked up. So if or when you see them, give them a great bigthank you!!!The October B.O.D. will be in Walker at the Northern Lights Casino with North Star Chapter hosting; hope to see you there.See you on the road,Farmer Jeppe

BORDERLANDNext Meeting(s):October 6th, VFW, Roseau, 6:30 pmUpcoming Event(s): October 17th, A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota’s B.O.D. meeting, Northern Lights Casino, Walker, 9:00 am

NORTHWESTwww.abatenorthwestmn.orgNext Meeting(s):October 4th, LB's Office, McIntosh, 2:00 pmHello Chapter Members,We have a late meeting this month so not much to write about,but be ready for a fall colors ride. We always do one. It’s thattime of year, pack extra clothes, stay warm.Ride safe,Greg

Freedom First and Up North Chapterson the POW/MIA Ride


HEART OF THE LAKESNext Meeting(s):October 9th, Sandbar, Detroit Lakes, 7:00 pmNovember 20th, Edgar and LeAnn’s home, Ottertail, 7:00 pmHowdy Folks,What a Rally!!!! I would like to THANK Derrell and his Committee and everyone that helped make this year’s Rallyvery memorable. AWESOME JOB!!! Mother Nature had tothrow in her two cents, just like always. Made for some funand a few bumps and bruises for a few.On a sadder note, there sure are a lot of people dying on motorcycles this year. Prayers to the families and loved ones.Our Goal in Life is to have zero motorcyclist deaths. Impossible, you are thinking? Well maybe, although throughsafety and awareness the goal doesn’t seem that far off. As theworld keeps spinning faster and faster we need to put one footdown and slow the roll. I stress rider training. My goal is totake a refresher course every year. As a Chapter we have an advanced rider course for YOU, our Chapter members, everyyear. This is FREE to YOU, our Chapter members. Each yearthere are open slots in the class. Some I think feel they are goodenough riders and don’t need this course. Well, maybe. Everyyear I take the course I feel I learn something. I’ve been ridingsome kind of motorized bike since I was nine years old. I feel Iam a pretty good rider. Yet, I feel a training course is needed.Enough on that. The fall colors are upon us and nature’s beautyis out there to view. Fill the tank and go see what God has provided for your viewing. Instead of taking the main roadtake a left or a right and see where it takes you.TAKE CARE and RIDE FREEEdgar

NORTH STARwww.northstarabate.orgNext Meeting(s):October 18th, Eagles Club, Bemidji, 3:00 pmWe had a very busy summer, attended various rides, andhelped with a couple of benefit rides. The first one we helpedwith was "Ride for the Mind" to bring awareness to mentalhealth issues and hopefully spread the word that there aremany resources and how to find them. We also want to bringawareness that depression hits everyone at one time or anotherand what to do about it if it's a chronic problem. It’s not something that means you are weak but that some of yourinner body chemicals are not what they should be to maintaina healthy mind, body and soul. This will be an annual event.We had a pretty good turnout despite the cold and rain. Verygood food, I might add.One of our member’s nephew is five years old and has a rarebrain cancer, and they are struggling to keep up with medicalexpenses. We helped with various behind the scenes work togive a hand. This was a very successful fundraiser for them.It is our turn to host B.O.D. for October and we will be doingthis at Northern Lights Casino in Walker onOctober 16th and 17th. With any luck at allwe may even still have some beautiful fallcolors to display. See you all then.Stay safe.Respectfully submitted by Sharon Polman

North Star - Buddy Bear Run


FREEDOM FIRST RIDERSwww.freedomfirstridersabatemn.orgNext Meeting(s): October 31st, Halloween Party, Leaf Valley Mercantile,Garfield, 6 00 pmGreetings Freedom First Riders!Wow, I can’t believe it is already September! It seems that riding season just started a little while ago and now it won’t bevery long before we are going to have to do the seemingly unthinkable and put our bikes away for the winter. However,until then, let the rides continue! I know that this year theSanta’s Elves group is putting on another fall colors run tohonor not just Howie, but all of our fallen members. I highlyrecommend anyone interested to look into it on their Facebookpage. I am sure that there are also some Sunday rides yet to behad so get out and ride!On a different note, from the testimonies I have heard and thepictures that I have seen, the Minnesota State Rally was a complete success! Unfortunately I was not able to attend butfrom what I have seen it was full of good company, sled pulls,and mud slides! Congrats to the Freedom First Riders who gottrophies for entering the bike games! You guys are awesome!I recently looked at some of Howie’s old pictures that havebeen given to me and it is this companionship, this togetherness of our Chapter that makes us great. I barelyscratched the surface of all of the pictures that I have from him,but there are quite a few from our past rallies and it is alwayswonderful how something as simple as a love of motorcycleshas brought us all together as a Chapter, as a family. Sometimes I think we forget what brought us all together in

the first place and I fear that unless we get back to the way wewere before, our Chapter will be lost. There have already beenquite a few members that we don’t see anymore. I know morethan anyone that we can’t all make the meetings, but I thinkthere is more to it than that. We have lost touch with our Chapter members from the past. Looking at Howie’s old photos and seeing people camping at the FFR site at Litchfieldthat I have never seen before is proof of that. Some of you maydisagree with me and that is fine, but I really believe that somepeople have gotten sick of some of the drama that has developed over the past years within our Chapter. I am goingto be the first to say that it has to stop. It is a very large elephant in the room and I just don’t think that anyone has hadthe guts to come out and say it before. I know that we all haveour disagreements with each other, but we are all part of thesame cause. I strongly believe that with some work from allour Chapter members, we can become the great Chapter Iknow we are. I know a lot of you personally and have gotten toknow you through FFR, and I definitely love A.B.A.T.E. andFreedom First Riders. I believe in what we are doing and Ienjoy visiting with everyone that I have met through this greatorganization and I want it to continue. I want people to attendthe monthly meetings and I want everyone to share in thatbrother and sisterhood that brought us all together in the firstplace. It is with that that I will say goodbye for now. I hope thatwe can all continue to ride free and enjoy each others’ company and I hope to seesome past members return toour Chapter. We miss you!Ride Safe Everyone“Expect the Unexpected”Patrick

NORTHEAST DISTRICT DIRECTORJEAN AFROOZ (612) [email protected]

Fall color rides are happening as we speak! Check out the A.B.A.T.E. Chapters in your area for details on upcoming rides and events. This probably gets old but PLEASE support your sister chapters events. Also I wasable to get a large supply of tri-folds and tear offs at the last B.O.D. so if you or your chapter needs some I canget them to you. When there is a function in your area that bikers will attend see if you can have a membership

table. I don't always know about every event but we don't want to miss an opportunity to get the word out about A.B.A.T.E. I have abanner for the district to use and your chapter can contact Ed from Northeast to order the banner he developed. Both are good tools touse at a membership table. With motorcycles deaths higher than last year there will be big pressure from the legislature. Let’s takesome preventative measures by educating the public!At our recent District meeting we shared some great ideas and discussed the January 2016 B.O.D. which the Northeast District will behosting. A big thank you to all the chapters in the district that volunteered at State Rally! You are very much appreciated. With that, as Porkey Pig says,Th-th-th-th-th-th-that's All Folks!! (fade in the Looney Tunes soundtrack)Jean (Red Hot Mama) Afrooz

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SAND DUNESNext Meeting(s):October 3rd, KJ’s Refuge in Orrock, 2:00 pmNovember 7th, KJ’s Refuge in Orrock, 2:00 pmDecember 12th, Stephens home, Zimmerman, 4:00 pmUpcoming Event(s):October 17th, B.O.D. Meeting, Walker, 9:00 amDecember 12th, Christmas party at the Stephens home, Zimmerman, 4:00 pmI’m curious to hear the official totals of our State Rally. Attendance seemed to me to be falling short this year. It wascool to have that extra day and see more vendor participation,but I still feel something more needs to be done. There has to bemore ideas we can think of to make this more successful for ourorganization. I want to thank everyone who volunteered. Theydeserve a big thanks from us. This is our party and they helpedin making it possible.Motorcycle Rider Deaths reach 47 for the year passing 2014’stotal. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety,31 riders were not wearing helmets. Now is the time to haveour voices heard. I urge you to contact your local U.S. Representatives. We need to ensure our freedom so no newlaws pass someday that we may not want.Summer blew by super-fast as usual. Fall is here and I hope itlasts a long time. It is also a great opportunity to get out riding.Take a trip and see the beautiful fall colors beforethe snow arrives. Bundle upand stay safe!“Hoodies, bonfires, and theopen road.”Rozie, VP

CENTRALNext Meeting(s):October 4th, Bubba’s Bar & Grill, Sauk Rapids, 12:00 pmNovember 1st, Bubba’s Bar & Grill, Sauk Rapids, 12:00 pmDecember 5th, Al & Laurie Peck’s home, Sauk Rapids, 5:00 pmUpcoming Event(s):December 5th, Chapter Christmas party, Al & Laurie Peck’shome, Sauk Rapids, 6:00 pmHope fall is treating everyone well and that y’all have beenhaving a wonderful riding season. Might as well keep going aslong as Mother Nature cooperates! We would love to have asmuch help as we can get so our fundraiser can continue to besuccessful. I know it seems like March is a million years away,however now is the time to start considering helping out yourchapter by taking on an officer position. Giving people a breakalong with getting a fresh perspective is essential to keep ourchapter fun and interesting as well as bringing new and different ideas to the group. I highly recommend trying it, andtrust me; no one will just dump things in your lap and expectyou to run with it. Most of us have held office for some timeand are always there to help. So Ihope everyone gives this somethought in the upcoming months.Hope you don’t mind things shortand sweet. This is an extremelybusy time of year!Take care, hope to see you at a meeting soon!Chestica

Sand Dunes - State Rally

[email protected]: NORTHEASTCHAPTEROFABATE OFMINNESOTAPRODUCTS: [email protected] Meeting(s): October 7th, Chalet Lounge, Hermantown, 7:00 pmNovember 4th, Chalet Lounge, Hermantown, 7:00 pmDecember 2nd, Chalet Lounge, Hermantown, 7:00 pmUpcoming event(s):October 17th, B.O.D., WalkerHello out there!Hopefully our members are reading their monthly Road Noise.If you are reading this but haven't been to a meeting lately itwould be great to see you at the next one or two. It would reallybe fun to fill up the room again. It's more important now thanever to discuss what can be done to turn around this year's statistics. When this issue mails; our little section of highway will be niceand clean and our latest NE District meeting will have us all fired up. If anyone is interested in going to theB.O.D. meeting let Ed know and he willbe able to answer any questions youmay have. Walker is a nice ride if theweather is good. Remember to watch out for the other"guys". They will do the unexpected. Lars-Pres


METROwww.metromn.comNext Meeting(s):October 13th, Kraus Hartig VFW, Spring Lake Park, 7:00 pmNovember 10th, Kraus Hartig VFW, Spring Lake Park, 7:00 pmDecember 8th, Kraus Hartig VFW, Spring Lake Park, 7:00 pm***ONE LAST HURAH***My PeopleIt is the month of witching as the horror of Halloween is uponus and soon the nightmare of winter will be here. It has been agreat summer and it is almost time to put the bikes away fortheir long winter slumber. I don’t know about yours, but myiron companion has treated me well and deserves a rest. Sleepwell my friend; we will be together again soon.This could be a horror or a blessing; it all comes down to yourperspective. This is my last ride with the magic pen. It is timefor someone else to reign all powerful with the unbridled freedom to put down whatever they want. For years you have Ihave ranted, rambled, and raved. It has been a great ride, butmuch like my bike it’s time for a rest. Doc will be marvelingyou with his abilities as a wordsmith and the charm that canonly come from him.Plans for Winter Bash are in the works again. We can alwaysuse some help with this so if you have a little time, come andgive us a hand. This is cool, I can’t wait.I’m sure we will be collecting items for Alexandria Houseagain. If you are out shopping and come across some reallygood deals, they can use everything for people of all ages. Let’snot forget to give a helping hand if you are able.As always, if you want to get on the email list for updates andimportant last minute info or stuff we just forgot to put in theRoad Noise, email me at [email protected] and I'll getyou on the listBefore I go I just have a few more things-JJ lay off the waffles,be careful Joe or you’re going to get pink eye, Norwegians rule,Red Hot Mama rocks, Greg and Jeanie shouldn’t face eachother with their computers like dueling pianos, winter ridersalways make me smile, I owe the big swede a drink, tequiladrinking French pi-rate, my favoriteuncle, much love andrespect to all, and finally pickle picklepickle pickle picklepickle pickle.Enough for now...everBoo Berry

JACK PINE RIDERSwww.jackpineriders.org

Next Meeting(s):October 18th, Ryder’s Bar, Henriette, 11:00 amNovember 15th, Ringers Bar, Askov, 11:00 amDecember 20th, Cricket Bar, Rock Creek, 11:00 am

Upcoming Event(s):December 20th, Jack Pine Riders Annual Christmas Party,Cricket Bar, Rock Creek

Our Christmas party will be following the chapter meeting.Bring a dish to pass around, or just come to enjoy what othershave cooked up, and enjoy the company of like-minded people. It is also a good time to start looking for that perfectwhite elephant gift. (wink)

We had a great time at the 2015 A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota StateRally. If you did not attend, you really must make arrangements to attend the 2016 Rally. Hats off to all the volunteers, the rally committee and 2015 rally chair, DerrellJensen. Good job!

The Jack Pine Riders sold another winning motorcycle raffleticket. Rick Bellin won an Indian Scout. The winning ticket soldby J.P.R member LeAnn Anderson. Unofficially! Look for the"official" results in this issue of the Road Noise. Congratulations!

Enjoy the fall colors. Some of the best riding of the season isstill ahead. Get out and take it all in. But keep safety in mind.Don't get too distracted by all the pretty-pretty.

For updated chapter/events and information, log on to ourwebsite: www.jackpineriders.org. Or check out Jack Pine Riders facebook page.

Have a Hauntingly Happy Halloween.

Yours truly,Grapevine jesus

RIVER [email protected] Meeting(s):TBDHello Fellow Riders! Summer is coming to an end and our riding days are windingdown. I hope everyone had a great riding season. We haven’t made a decision on our meeting day change because our next meeting is after this article is due for the RoadNoise. Watch your email and Facebook for the update.David Zaun, President

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UP NORTHNext meeting(s):October 11th, Sawmill Saloon, Virginia, 4:00 pmNovember 8th, Calumet Saloon, Calument, 4:00 pmDecember 13th, Knuckleheads Bar, Hill City, 4:00 pmHello everyone,What a great September we had. There were lots of rides andevents, especially the summer party in Litchfield. An awesomejob you all did on making it great. Thank you everyone involved. We had 16 from the Up North Chapter there and partied it up lots. I even entered in the bike games and sledpull, and won trophies! Thank you to Tim Jensen and yourcrew on an awesome event. As the newest chapter ofA.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota it was good to have our chapter members attend and camp out at the summer party. I hope tosee more next year. It’s nice to meet and talk with other chapters and members having fun.Well fall is coming fast so get out and get some riding in andsee the change of colors. And join us for pot luck after the November meeting.Ride on forever,SHAG

Up North - Summer Parties

SOUTHWEST DISTRICT DIRECTORPAUL TJEPKES(320) [email protected]

State Rally is over and I would like to say a BIG thank you to all those who volunteered. A good time was hadby all that attended. October B.O.D. is in Walker, hope to see you there. Since I am the Education Chair, you will

be hearing some new words of wisdom in the Education report next month.Ride Safe, Ride FreePaul

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BUFFALO RIDGENext Meeting(s):Saturday, October 3rd, This Ol’ Place, Garvin, 1:00 pmGreetings Freedom Fighters!Thank you to all of you who made it a priority to support ourState A.B.A.T.E. Rally this year. Two of our chapter members,Jan Loft and Liz Herzog, did an excellent job of “manning” thefront gate! Just about everyone else was diligent in taking security shifts. Thank you for all of your help!The illegal alien who killed a local motorcyclist has pleadedguilty to all of his misdemeanor charges. The judge has ordered a pre-sentencing investigation, which will allow inputfrom family members and others impacted by this accidentand Greg’s death. Sentencing will be on September 29th, andour chapter will, once again, be in attendance in the courtroom.His wife, who initially said SHE was driving the car that killedthe motorcyclist, did not show up for her court hearing thisweek. The judge issued a warrant for her arrest, but she stillhas not been pictured in the jail roster, two days later. Somemay say the wheels of justice turn slow, I believe they are justbroken and rarely turn anymore.It isn’t really a crime to drive without insurance or a license inthe state of Minnesota. Really, both are just formalities andguidelines that you can choose to follow at will. So, what happens when you are in a motorcycle accident with an uninsured driver? Does YOUR insurance cover your injuries?Your time away from work? The replacement/repair of yourbike? You might be surprised at the answers to some of thesequestions! Our chapter will be featuring aspecial guest speaker at our Septembermeeting who will cover all of these issuesand give advice on how motorcyclistscan make sure they receive the coveragethey desire. Until we meet again – Kris Gruhot, President

SOUTHWESTNext Meeting(s):October 2nd, Rushmore Community Center, Rushmore, 7:30 pmNovember 6th, Rushmore Community Center, Rushmore, 7:30 pm The communities around Rushmore were very supportive, bycoming out and helping Pat Lange and His family with medical expenses following 2 surgeries. Good luck Pat andFamily and a HUGE thank you to all of the kind people whoprovided food, their service and their kind donations. Smalltown America is amazing!Attached is a photo of a few of us on the day we donatedBuddy Bears to kids at Children's Hospital. That's about it for this month. Keep on supporting our militarymen and women, as well as their families. God Bless This Fine CountryBAMBecky Murphy

Southwest - Buddy Bear Donation Children’s Hospital

SOUTH CENTRALSouth Central Chapter A.B.A.T.E. (Facebook Site) Check Us OutNext Meeting(s):October 7th, Bonfire Bar and Grill, Litchfield, 7:00 pmNovember 4th, Bonfire Bar and Grill, Litchfield, 7:00 pmDecember 2nd, Bonfire Bar and Grill, Litchfield, 7:00 pmUpcoming Event(s): October 4th, Adopt-a-highway clean up. Oddfellow’s Park bySuper America Hutchinson, 1:00 pmNovember 28th, Toys for Kids fundraiser, Litchfield VFW Post2818, 8:00 pm-1:00 amWhat a Rally! Thanks to everyone that came out! By the looksof it numbers were definitely up including our South Centralmembers. Our chapter was awesome at participation duringthe weekend events: Chili Contest winners – Judy Wiehr, KristyLaPlante & I. Tattoo contest winners – Peggy Sundin & ScottRustin. Bike games (Keg Roll) winner – Ervin Nowak. Therewas alot of other entertainment throughout the weekend including great bands, hay wagon rides, campfire & poolsidefun, contests and bike games. It was a great weekend of brotherhood for South Central. I want to thank the Rally Committee for pulling together another successful and entertaining rally. And once again a huge thanks to all of oursponsors… and especially our local support. It was great to seeall the Welcome A.B.A.T.E. messages around town. Who’s looking forward to the 2016 Rally?!?!?We have our fall Adopt-a-highway clean up scheduled for Sunday, October 4th. Meet at 1:00 at the Oddfellow’s Park bySuper America in Hutchinson. Please plan to be there and helpout. Once we are all finished up we can all stop somewhere fora drink or pop and talk about all the fun we had doing ditchclean up.November is around the corner. Have you heard about ourToys for Kids details yet? The date is set for Saturday, November 28th at the Litchfield VFW Post 2818. The silent auction will be from 8:00 pm-10:30 pm. Rusted Revolver will beplaying on stage from 9:00 pm-1:00 am. We are asking for eithera $5.00 donation or an unwrapped toy donation at the door. We are looking forsilent auction items… please help usgather items for this. We’ve got postersprinted up, be sure to grab one at the nextmonthly meeting and get the word outthere. Let’s make this another successfulyear for the kids in our area!Keep the shiny side up!Jim Guza


ROLLING PRAIRIEwww.rollingprairieabate.orgNext Meeting(s):October 4th, Buckshot’s Bar, Butterfield 3:00 pmNovember 1st, Buckshot’s Bar, Butterfield 3:00 pm.December 6th, Buckshot’s Bar, Butterfield 3:00 pmThank you, thank you, and thank you to everyone for a greatFallen Friends Memorial Run. We had a great turnout, awesome donations, and a lot of fun. A special thanks to everyone that got donations for the live auction especiallyMandy Fisch!! Without your hard work, we would not havebeen able to raise the funds that we did for the Janzen family.Checkout our Facebook page for pictures from the run.The fall season is upon us; cooler nights, deer moving more,and the smell of harvest in the air. Be careful out there!! Come on out to our nextmeeting and see all the funwe have. We will be planning our Christmasparty before you know it! Ride Safe!Kelly Lorenz

South Central Chapter

LAKEwww.abatelakechapter.comNext Meeting(s):October 3rd, Delano Lanes, Delano, 3:00 pmNovember 7th, Hollywood Roadhouse, New Germany, 3:00pmDecember 5th, Madigan’s, Maple Lake, 3:00 pmJanuary 9th, Chops, Hanover, 3:00 pmUpcoming Event(s):October 3rd, Special events committee meeting, Delano Lanes,2:00 pmOctober 24th, Toys for Tots Amateur Bartending, Crossbar, St. Boni, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pmNovember 1st, Bowling for Kids Sake, McPete’s, Big Lake, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pmNovember 14th, Pool & Poker Dart Tournament, Delano Lanes,1:00 pm – 5:00 pmThanks to the Down South Bar for hosting our Septembermeeting and sponsoring our State Rally. These are the kind ofbusiness’ we need to support and keep on our side.We will be having an Amateur Bartending event on October24th in St. Boni to raise money for our Toys for Tots fund. Weare in need of bartenders, so please come and bring yourfriends! There will also be a potluck so bring a dish if you can.November 1st is the date set for our Bowling for Kids, afundraiser for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central Minnesota. Let me know if you would like to participate. If youcan’t participate, please sponsor someone who is. And thencome and cheer us on!We had a membership table at the Gear Head Get Together andthe Bog Bash. Sold some memberships and passed out lots ofinformation. A big Thanks to all that helped at these tables.That’s all I have for now. Hope to see you at an upcomingevent. Let’s hope this great weather holds and we keep ridingthrough October and more.Later,Mitch’nPS: Thanks Frenchy for the Dickel!!

Lake The Gang at the State Rally

Minnesota Day inCentral City, SD

Waiting for the rain tostop!


2015 State Rally Contest WinnersBike Show Winners

“Best in Show” / “Best Paint”“Full Custom 1st Place”Brian Wolf - Metro

“Rat”Pat Berg - Glenwood

“Semi-Custom Dresser 1st Place”Scott Rustin - South Central

“Vintage 1st Place”“Vintage 2nd Place”

Dennis Gulbertson - Flatlanders

“Mini Bike”Glen Zollner - River Valley


“I Should Have One”Rick VanHorn - Lake

“Trike”Pork Chop - South Central

Chili Contest Winners

"Hottest" Judy Wiehr - South Central"Best All Around" Kristy LaPlant - South Central"Most Colorful" Jim Guza - South Central

"Most Unusual" R. Gruhlke standing in for winner Judy Soder - Jack Pine Riders

Not Pictured:Full Custom 2nd Place - Brandon Roman - Tri-CountySemi-Custom Dresser 2nd Place - Joe (JJ) Jones - MetroSemi-Custom Standard 1st Place - Tim McGee - Big LakeSemi-Custom Standard 2nd Place - Jeff Finley - North Star


Tattoo Contest WinnersBest of Show - Jim - Straight RiverSmall Black - Peggy - South CentralMedium Black - Scott - South CentralLarge Black - Adam - Jack Pine RidersSmall Color - Peggy - South CentralMedium Color - Emily - Rolling PrairieLarge Color - Brandon - Tri-County


*****Rally Fun*****


NEW & RENEWALS FOR AUGUST 2015BorderlandArt Thiessen NJim Carriere R

Buffalo RidgeArt Milner Jr / Michelle Milner RBob McLean RChuck Herzog / Mel Herzog RDavid Ratajczak RJoshua Herzog RMike Hausewedell / Lynette HausewedellNRenata Norgaard RRick Dubbeldee / Angie Dubbeldee RTim Johnson / Susie Johnson NWesley Cole R

CentralBarry Wolbeck / Yvonne Wolbeck RBryan Brown / Paula Brown NJohn Lynch / Mary Lynch RPaul Loidolt / Judy Behrend NRob Schlichting / Janet Schlichting RSteve Gribas N

East CentralBob Belland RBob McChesney / Toni McChesney RCarlene Clifford NCraig Talbot RDave Friton / Tracy Friton RDavid "Doc" Kane NEdward Engstrom / Beth Engstrom NGary Wakefield / Paula Rae Wakefield RJim Marinaro NJohn "Farmer Towle NMichael Galba RPat Netka NPaul Anderson / Renee Anderson NRobert Arentz / Deanne Bednar RShane Krueger / Penny Krueger RTony Hovind / Cindy Hovind R

FlatlandersBecky Ryerson NBill Rasmussen / Bonnie Swenson RCharles Gaasedelen / Marcie Gaasedelen RDaniel Engelhardt RDennis Erb RJim Hellman / Robin Hellman RPaul Krause / Connie Krause RTony Harpe / Tonya Storlie N

Freedom First RidersBill Frenzel REvan Schultz NJustin Koehntop / Stacy Fussy RMichael Schlosser RNorman Schlosser RScott Nosbush R

Heart of the LakesJohn Bowerman RJohn Rogers / Sue Wehmas R

Jack Pine RidersBob Pope RCharlie Rich NEd Boyd RLaura Murphy RRichard Ledin RRick Ratzlow RSamuel Halonen / Kathie Halonen NTroy Tuhkanen / Susan Wagner-Thomas N

LakeDan Klankowski RDan Marsolek NFred Pawelk RJim Brown / Ann Brown RPhil McCormick R

Lower CornerDanny Brandt NJork Miehlisch / Sue Miehlisch RSteve Amdahl RTom Weller / Judy Weller N

MetroRic Helgeson / Cheryl Nancy Helgeson NSandy Strate R

North StarChad Nelson / Dyana Nelson N

NortheastLawrence Bartlett RMonte Gram NPat Meyer / Dorrie Meyer RRay Streeter R

NorthwestTravis Embretson / Katie Chaput R

River RidersBryan Bergman / Kim Olson N

River ValleyAndrew Goodrich RDenise McCargar RKevin Ling N

Rolling PrairieDarrin Carlson / Sharon Carlson RDouglas McLellan / Karen McLellan RKeith Baerg RWendell Else R

Sand DunesDarren Buranen / Deborah Sackett RDon Larson / Sherry Woodward NJon Pauly RKJ'S Refuge Bar & Grill RPat Forster N

South CentralAlan Salisbury / Sarah Henderson RBill LaPlante / Kristy LaPlante NCarl Melin RChad Webb RDerrick Todnem / Jennifer Todnem NDonnie Wellbrock RGalen "Porkchop" Sundin / Peggy Sundin RGeorge Mobley / Debby Albrecht RJennifer Sommerfeld NJordan Wendorff NJoseph Kottke / Melanie Kottke RLarry Suggs / Daena Suggs NShane Zeppelin / Kris Zeppelin NTravis Anderson R

Straight RiverBonj Louks NJim Bain / Sara Dornquast NKathleen Dirksen RLeigh Bauman / Angelene Meyering RScott Barnett NShane Olson / Rachael Olson NSteve Johnson N

Tri-CountyFred Weckwerth RJulie Prieto RMark Senn R

Up NorthDavid Olson / Jen Olson RKevin Gulbraa / Jodi Gulbraa RRodney Honkola RTroy Luedke / Melinda Plzak N

Way WestDave Schultz / Dorothy Schultz R


BUSINESS OF THE MONTHDEEP FRIED GOODNESS3020 UNIVERSITY AVE. SEMPLS., MN PH: 612-354-2280SUN - THURS 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMFRI AND SAT. 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

OWNER ANDY AFROOZ, NEW MEMBER OFMETRO CHAPTER AND SON OF NORTHEASTDISTRICT DIRECTOR JEAN AFROOZ, OPENEDHIS FAST FOOD RESTAURANT A YEAR AGO ANDIT'S GAINING LOTS OF MOMENTUM. YOU MIGHTGUESS FROM THE NAME THAT HE HAS DEEPFRIED GOODIES LIKE WHAT YOU MIGHT FIND AT THE STATE FAIR. DEEP FRIED SNICKERS, DEEP FRIEDOREO COOKIES, DEEP FRIED CHEESE CAKE, ICE CREAM, MARSHMALLOWS, TWINKIES...WELL, YOU GETTHE IDEA! THE WINGS ARE HIS SPECIALTY, OFFERING MANY VARIETIES OF BONELESS AND REGULAR. HEALSO OFFERS PANINI'S AND HIS NEWEST ADDITION, DEEP FRIED TACOS! BBQ CHICKEN, BUFFALOCHICKEN OR PULLED PORK! OH MAN, I'M GETTING HUNGRY WRITING THIS! HE HAS OFF STREET PARK-ING FOR YOUR BIKES AND HE HAS A DRIVE THROUGH. CHECK OUT HIS FACEBOOK PAGE FOR PICTURESOF ALL THIE GOODNESS!

MEMBER OF THE MONTHDAVE FODNESS, FLATLANDERS CHAPTER

RECENTLY I TALKED TO A COUPLE OF PEOPLE FROM FLATLANDERS CHAPTER. I ASKED THEM IF THEYWERE TO NOMINATE ANYONE FOR MEMBER OF THE MONTH WHO IT WOULD BE. THEY SAID IT WOULD BEDAVE FODNESS. I ASKED THEM WHY. THEY BOTH SAID THAT THIS GUY WOULD GIVE THE SHIRT OFF HISBACK LITERALLY IF SOMEONE NEEDED ONE. HE IS ALWAYS THE ONE THERE IF SOMETHING NEEDS TO GETDONE. HE PUTS HIS WANTS AND NEEDS BEHIND IF THE CHAPTER NEEDS SOMETHING DONE. HE NEVERASKS FOR ANYTHING IN RETURN. HE IS DEFI-NITELY AN ASSET TO THIS CHAPTER. BOTH PEO-PLE AGREED THAT HE IS THE ONE THAT CAME TOMIND IMMEDIATELY. I HAVEN’T HAD THE CHANCETO MEET HIM IN PERSON YET, I DON’T BELIEVE,BUT I LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING HIM. IF THEWORLD HAD MORE PEOPLE LIKE THIS MAN, THEWORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE IN.THANK YOU DAVE FOR ALL YOU DO FOR THECHAPTER. I LOOK FORWARD TO MANY MOREYEARS OF WORKING WITH YOU.

NITA BAKER, SOUTH EAST DISTRICT DIRECTOR


BIKE OF THE MONTHOWNER:HENRY VRIEZELOWER CORNER CHAPTER REP.1996 CUSTOM FATBOY

IT WAS AN A.B.A.T.E. U RAFFLE BIKE, THE LAST YEAROF THE $150.00 TICKETS. WE CUSTOMIZED IT TO OURSTYLE.

WE RIDE IT, MOTHER NATURE WASHES IT!!!

“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more importantthan any other one thing."

-- Abraham Lincoln, 16th U.S. president


A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota Inc. Board of Directors MeetingSaturday, October 17, 2015, 9:00 AM

Northern Lights Casino Event Center, Walker

CALL TO ORDER9:00 am Call to order Mack BacklundPledge of Allegiance and Invocation Kevin ToddWelcome Mike JeppesenRoll call Michele LegriedAgenda approval / changes Mack BacklundSecretary Report- July, 2015 Michele LegriedTreasurer’s Report Michelle Backlund

LEGISLATIVE REPORTSLegislative Director Todd RibaMotorcycle PAC of MN Mark SennNCOM (National Coalition of Motorcyclists) Frank ErnstMRF (Motorcycle Riders Foundation) Todd RibaWrite to Ride Frank Ernst

COMMITTEE REPORTS(Committee Chairs submit written reports, up to 5 minutes for verbal report, if more time needed request in advance)A.B.A.T.E. University Jane DoyleGambling Kim OstlundBuddy Bear Program Sharon PolmanMembership Tom BuffingtonProducts Benny RoemerPublications Becky HasslenRally Derrell Jensen and “Smoker” EfronWays and Means Kristie Orn

OTHER REPORTSState Office Liz HerzogMCDAR (Motorcycle Dial-A-Ride) John NelsonMotorcycle Safety Advisory Task Force Charles FletcherMinnesota Motorcycle Club Coalition and Confederation of Clubs of Minnesota Jane Doyle and Frank Ernst

OLD BUSINESSUpdate on accidental death and dismemberment insurance

NEW BUSINESSMid-year financial revue

OFFICER REPORTSTreasurer Michelle BacklundSecretary Michele LegreidNorthwest District Director Mike JeppesenSouthwest District Director Paul TjepkesSoutheast District Director Nita BakerNortheast District Director Jean AfroozAssistant State Coordinator Kevin ToddTrustee Frank ErnstState Coordinator Mack Backlund

ANNOUNCEMENTSADJOURNMENT


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TT MOTORCYCLES15% off Parts & Accessories402 East Main Street, Blooming Prairiewww.tt-motorcycles.com

VERN'S BIKES AND TRIKES15% DISCOUNT ON ACCESSORIES, CLEANERS,APPAREL AND MOREBLOOMING PRAIRIE (800) 792-8893WWW.VERNSBIKESANDTRIKES.COM

WRITE TO RIDEFRANK ERNST(612) [email protected]

WRITE TO RIDE PROGRAMThe goal of the Write to Ride program is to encourage awareness and communication between A.B.A.T.E. membersand legislators at the state and federal levels.MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIESEstablish initial communication with the legislator (State orFederal). The communication does not need to be motorcycleissues specific, but can be related to any issue of legislative concern.Forward a copy of the reply correspondence to the Write toRide Manager along with the A.B.A.T.E. member’s name, andchapter name. (If member is willing we like to get copies of letters sent to legislators as well).Requests should be sent to:Frank Ernst840 Cree DriveChanhassen, MN 55317or email: [email protected]


LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM STURGIS THIS YEAR AND RUNNING A LITTLE LOW ON GAS(NOT UNCOMMON FOR ME). I STOPPED AT ONE LOCATION TO FILL WITH GAS AND FOUND THEYONLY HAD 87 OCTANES AVAILABLE. I KNEW I COULD MAKE IT TO COSMOS, MN AND COULDGET GAS AT CASEY’S, SO I DECIDED TO GO ON. WHEN I ARRIVED IN COSMOS I FOUND ABRAND NEW CASEY’S HAD BEEN BUILT, BUT UNFORTUNATELY THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY GASPUMPS INSTALLED YET. I TOOK A QUICK TOUR OF COSMOS TO LOOK FOR OTHEROPPORTUNITIES TO PURCHASE GAS. IF YOU HAVE EVER BEEN THROUGH COSMOS YOU KNOWIT ONLY TAKES A QUICK TOUR TO COVER THE TOWN. I FIGURED IF I KEPT GOING EAST ONHIGHWAY 7 I WOULD HAVE TO GO THROUGH CEDAR MILLS AND THEN COME TOHUTCHINSON. I THOUGHT HUTCHINSON WOULD BE MY FIRST OPPORTUNITY FOR GAS. I WASN’T SURE, BUT I FIGURED HUTCHINSON WAS ABOUT 20 MILES. I ALSO FIGURED I HADENOUGH GAS LEFT FOR ABOUT FIVE MILES, LEAVING A 15 MILE WALK ON A HOT DAY; NOTWHAT I WAS INTERESTED IN. I GOT TO THINKING I COULD CALL MY WIFE AND ASK HER TOBRING ME SOME GAS, BUT THAT WOULD BE ASKING HER TO TRAVEL ABOUT 70 MILES EACHWAY. IT ALSO FELT A LITTLE LIKE ADMITTING DEFEAT AND POOR JUDGEMENT; AGAIN, NOTWHAT I WAS INTERESTED IN.

MY NEXT OPTION WAS TO STOP IN A LOCAL TAVERN TO ASK IF THEY KNEW OF SOME SUPERGAS STATION THAT I HADN’T NOTICED. WHEN I WALKED IN THE YOUNG LADY BEHIND THEBAR ASKED IF SHE COULD GET SOMETHING FOR ME. I ASKED IF SHE COULD TELL ME WHERETHE NEAREST GAS SERVICE MIGHT BE. SHE SAID HECTOR, NOT FAR, JUST UNDER 15 MILES.MY REPLY WAS OH SHXX. SHE ASKED ME IF THAT WAS A PROBLEM AND I REPLIED THAT IHAD ENOUGH GAS FOR ABOUT FIVE MILES. WITHOUT HESITATION SHE SAID LET ME GIVE MYHUSBAND A CALL AND SEE IF HE HAS ANY GAS AT HOME. SHE MADE A CALL AND CAME BACKAND TOLD ME HER HUSBAND MIKE WAS COMING TO TOWN WITH A LITTLE GAS. I SAIDTHANKS AND WENT OUT BY MY BIKE TO WAIT FOR MIKE TO ARRIVE AND PONDER MYDECISION TO HAVE NOT PUT IN A LITTLE BIT OF THE 87 OCTANE GAS WHEN I HAD THECHANCE.

IT WASN’T LONG AND I SAW A TOTALLY COOL, HOME BUILT TRIKE WITH A GAS CAN ON THEBACK SEAT PULLING IN. AS HAPPY AS I WAS TO HAVE SOME GAS I WAS ALSO VERYINTERESTED IN THIS COOL TRIKE. MIKE TOLD ME HE HAD BUILT THE TRIKE HIMSELF, AND ITHAD A MOTOR FROM A PIECE OF FARM EQUIPMENT. HE ALSO SAID HE HAD RIDDEN IT AS FARAS WASHINGTON STATE. AFTER I LOOKED AT HIS BIKE A LITTLE I TOOK THE GAS ANDSTARTED POURING IT IN MY BIKE. AS I DID SOWE TALKED SOME MORE AND I TOLD MIKE IWAS ACTIVE WITH A.B.A.T.E. HE SAID HEWAS AN A.B.A.T.E. MEMBER WITH THE WAYWEST CHAPTER. I THOUGHT HOW COOL ISTHIS, MEETING ANOTHER OF OUR MEMBERSTHAT RIDES A REALLY COOL TRIKE WHEN I WASIN DISTRESS. THIS SAYS SO MUCH ABOUT OURMEMBER’S WILLINGNESS TO HELP OTHERS, NOQUESTIONS ASKED.

I AM VERY GRATEFUL TO MIKE AND REBECCAFOR SAVING ME A LONG WALK ON A HOT DAY.

THANK YOU,FRANK ERNST

I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY SPECIAL THANKS TO JAN LOFT-PILGRIM AND DAVE HERZOGFOR BEING MY RIGHT HANDS AT THE STATE RALLY FRONT GATE. YOU MADE MY JOB A LOTEASIER AND CARE FREE. IT IS PEOPLE LIKE YOU WHO MAKE THIS RALLY A SUCCESS!!!!!

LIZ HERZOGA.B.A.T.E. OF MINNESOTA STATE RALLY FRONT GATE CHAIR


MESSAGE FROM MOTORCYCLE PAC OF MINNESOTAI WANT TO THANK ALL WHO ATTENDED THE PAC FUNDRAISER AT THE STATE RALLY THISYEAR. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO APOLOGIZE FOR GETTING STARTED LATE AND FOR THE DELAYSIN HAVING FOOD PREPARED THROUGH THE EVENING. I AM SORRY IF YOU HAD TO WAIT FOR USTO START SERVING OR WAIT FOR FOOD TO BE PREPARED AS OTHERS WERE ENJOYING THEIRMEAL.

I AM SORRY WE DID NOT GET STARTED ON TIME OR PREPARE PROPERLY FOR THE EVENING. IWILL NOT MAKE EXCUSES; I JUST APOLOGIZE FOR THE DELAYS AND COMMIT TO DO BETTER INTHE FUTURE.

THANKS TO ALL WHO ATTENDED FOR SUPPORTING MOTORCYCLE PAC OF MINNESOTA.FRANK ERNST

THIS PICTURE IS OF PERRY, THE GROUNDSKEEPER AT THE STATE RALLY. PERRY TURNED 69THE 6TH OF SEPTEMBER. WE AT THE RALLYSURPRISED HIM WITH A CAKE AND MONEYCOLLECTED FROM EVERYONE AT THE RALLY.PERRY IS THE FIRST MAN THERE AND THE LASTPERSON TO LEAVE THE GROUNDS WHEN WE HAVEOUR RALLY. HE HAS WORKED WITH US FORMANY, MANY YEARS. PERRY HAS SAID MANYTIMES THAT HE WOULD RATHER HELP HOST TENOF THE A.B.A.T.E. EVENTS OVER ONE COUNTYFAIR ANY DAY. LOL PERRY IS A VERY HUMBLEMAN. HE ALWAYS HAS A SMILE ON HIS FACE. WESO APPRECIATE PERRY. WE LOOK FORWARD TOMANY MORE YEARS OF WORKING WITH HIM. WEWISH YOU MANY MORE BIRTHDAYS PERRY.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - CONTINUED


C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T SOctober 1 Tri-County Chapter meeting, Cy’s Bar, Chaska, 7:00 pmOctober 2 Way West Chapter meeting, VFW, Madison, 7:00 pm

Southwest Chapter meeting, Rushmore Community Center, Rushmore, 7:30 pmOctober 3 Buffalo Ridge Chapter meeting, This Ol’ Place, Garvin, 1:00 pm

Sand Dunes Chapter meeting, KJ’s Refuge, Orrock, 2:00 pmLake Chapter meeting, Delano Lanes, Delano, 3:00 pm

October 4 East Central Chapter meeting, VFW, Ham Lake, 11:00 amCentral Chapter meeting, Bubba’s Bar & Grill, Sauk Rapids, 12:00 pmNorthwest Chapter meeting, LB’s Office, McIntosh, 2:00 pmRolling Prairie Chapter meeting, Buckshot’s Bar, Butterfield, 3:00 pm

October 6 Borderland Chapter meeting, VFW, Roseau, 6:30 pmOctober 7 Northeast Chapter meeting, Chalet Lounge, Hermantown, 7:00 pm

South Central Chapter meeting, Bonfire Bar & Grill, Litchfield, 7:00 pmOctober 9 Heart of the Lakes Chapter meeting, Sandbar, Detroit Lakes, 7:00 pmOctober 10 Straight River Chapter meeting, Bottoms Up, Waseca, 1:00 pmOctober 11 Publications Committee meeting, Ugly Bar, Montrose, 2:00 pm

Lower Corner Chapter meeting, Striker’s Corner, Stewartville, 11:00 amRiver Valley Chapter meeting, Eagles Club, Mankato, 12:00 pmWays and Means Committee meeting, Ugly Bar, Montrose, 1:00 pmUp North Chapter meeting, Sawmill Saloon, Virginia, 4:00 pm

October 13 Metro Chapter meeting, Kraus-Hartig VFW, Spring Lake Park, 7:00 pmOctober 16 Gambling Committee meeting, Northern Lights Casino, Walker, 7:00 pmOctober 17 A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota’s Board of Directors meeting, Northern Lights Casino, Walker, 9:00 amOctober 18 Jack Pine Riders Chapter meeting, Ryder’s Bar, Henriette, 11:00 am

Mississippi Valley Chapter meeting, Bierstube, Red Wing, 11:30 amNorth Star Chapter meeting, Eagles Club, Bemidji, 3:00 pm

October 21 A.B.A.T.E. University Committee meeting, Hasty Diner, Hasty, 5:30 pmOctober 24 Lake Chapter’s Toys for Tots Fundraiser featuring Amateur Bartenders, The Crossbar, St. Bonifacius, 12:00

pm-4:00 pmFlatlanders Chapter meeting, VFW, Wells, 1:00 pm, followed by Potluck/Costume party

October 25 Zuhrah Motor Heads Fall Swap Meet, Neisen’s Sports Bar, Savage, 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Free admission. More info: Jake (952) 210-4401

October 31 Freedom First Riders Chapter meeting, Leaf Valley Mercantile, Garfield, 6:00 pmNovember 1 Bowling for Kids Sake, McPete’s, Big Lake, 12:00 pm-2:00 pm

Central Chapter meeting, Bubba’s Bar & Grill, Sauk Rapids, 12:00 pmRolling Prairie Chapter meeting, Buckshot’s Bar, Butterfield, 3:00 pm


C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S - CONTINUEDNovember 4 Northeast Chapter meeting, Chalet Lounge, Hermantown, 7:00 pm

South Central Chapter meeting, Bonfire Bar & Grill, Litchfield, 7:00 pmNovember 5 Tri-County Chapter meeting, Cy’s Bar, Chaska, 7:00 pmNovember 6 Southwest Chapter meeting, Rushmore Community Center, Rushmore, 7:30 pmNovember 7 Straight River Chapter meeting, Reggie’s Brewhouse, Owatonna, 1:00 pm

Sand Dunes Chapter meeting, KJ’s Refuge, Orrock, 2:00 pmLake Chapter meeting, Hollywood Roadhouse, New Germany, 3:00 pm

November 8 River Valley Chapter meeting, Eagles Club, Mankato, 12:00 pmUp North Chapter meeting, Calumet Saloon, Calumet, 4:00 pm

November 14 Lake Chapter’s Pool and Poker Dart Tournament, Delano Lanes, Delano, 1:00 pm-5:00 pmFlatlanders Chapter meeting, Julio’s, Hayward, 2:00 pmStraight River Chapter’s Fall Bash, Reggie’s Brewhouse, Owatonna, 7:00 pm, music by Spooky Poodle

November 15 Jack Pine Riders Chapter meeting, Ringer’s Bar, Askov, 11:00 amMississippi Valley Chapter meeting, Bierstube, Red Wing, 11:30 amNorth Star Chapter meeting, Eagles Club, Bemidji, 3:00 pm

November 20 Heart of the Lakes Chapter meeting, Edgar and LeAnn Burke’s home, Ottertail, 7:00 pmNovember 21 Publications Committee meeting, Kimmer Robertson’s home, Big Lake, 3:00 pm

Way West Chapter’s Pork Feed, Happy Hour Bar, Madison, 5:00 pmTri-County Chapter’s Turkey Shoot Reloaded, Neisen’s Sports Bar and Grill, Savage, 7:00 pm. Door prizes,raffle, silent auction, music by Ragtown

November 28 South Central Chapter’s Toys for Kids Fundraiser, VFW, Litchfield. Ugly Sweater contest, silent auction, music by Rusted Revolver. More info: Scott (651) 308-7511

December 2 Northeast Chapter meeting, Chalet Lounge, Hermantown, 7:00 pmSouth Central Chapter meeting, Bonfire Bar & Grill, Litchfield, 7:00 pm

December 5 Lake Chapter meeting, Madigan’s, Maple Lake, 3:00 pmCentral Chapter meeting, Al and Laurie Peck’s home, Sauk Rapids, 5:00 pm, followed by the Chapter Christmas Party

December 6 Rolling Prairie Chapter meeting, Buckshot’s Bar, Butterfield, 3:00 pmDecember 12 Flatlanders Chapter meeting, Hiawatha Bar, Austin, 1:00 pm, followed by the Chapter Christmas

Party/PotluckPublications Committee meeting and Christmas Party, Becky Hasslen’s home, Buffalo, 2:00 pmSand Dunes Chapter meeting and Christmas Party, The Stephen’s home, 4:00 pm

December 13 River Valley Chapter meeting, Eagles Club, Mankato, 12:00 pmUp North Chapter meeting, Knuckleheads Bar, Hill City, 4:00 pm

December 20 Jack Pine Riders Chapter meeting, Cricket Bar, Rock Creek, 11:00 am, followed by the Chapter ChristmasParty

Mississippi Valley Chapter meeting, Bierstube, Red Wing, 11:30 am


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