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Merry Christmas &
Happy New Year From Will County A.B.A.T.E
December2015
President 2 Legislative 2 Activities 3 Membership 4 Officer Nominations 6 Book Run Flyer 9 Mark your Calendar 10 Safety & Ed 11 MOST WANTED 14 Membership Application 15
Will County ABATE, P.O. Box 928 Plainfield, IL 60544, www.willcoabate.org
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President: Mike Scovel Merry Christmas to all our mem-bers! The holidays are here and I hope everyone has a safe season. Who knows what kind of winter we will have this year. Last year it seemed like winter would nev-er go away. The New Year will be here before you know it. This year we have had a lot of the area high schools call us re-questing safety and education presentations. This is that they are calling us instead of the other way around. Whether you know it or not, these presentations get us noticed in a positive light in the surrounding communities. It seems that whenever there’s a news story about motorcycles, it’s always in a negative way. The students always seem to ask very good question in these clas-ses. They are more aware of us being out on the roads than you think. During these classes I always let them know that we not only edu-cate them, but also our political leaders as well. It’s amazing how much they are interested in how we get things done in the legislative process. This is what our organization is all about. First and foremost, let’s not for-get that this is what we do. All over the state, other chapters are facing the same challenges. Strength in numbers is what
made us what we are today. More voices fighting for our rights makes us heard more in Springfield and Washington D. C. I have heard people say that be-cause no one in Springfield is pushing a new helmet law, that’s why our numbers are dropping state wide. Some believe that if new helmet law legislation comes along our numbers will rise again. The thing we are missing the push for higher lev-els of ethanol in the gasoline supply is much bigger than we realize. This affects all of us in a much broader way. If the push for E15 comes along, our bikes will be in the shop more than on the road. Think about that. This should be our focus for 2016. The New Year will bring much more complex problems to over-come. Let’s work together for the good of all of us. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Mike “Every generation needs a new revolution.” Thomas Jefferson
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than for four-wheeled vehicles. Lastly, the bill commissions a study to determine the best ways to prevent motorcycle crashes. Because it focuses only on pre-vention rather than on helmet use, this study would be the first of its kind. The House and Sen-ate will next form a conference committee to work out the slight differences between the two ver-sions of legislation before send-ing it to the President for his sig-nature, a process that is expected to be fast-tracked. Finally, at the November meet-ing we voted on our annual do-nations to motorcycle rights or-ganizations. Since revenues from Hooters & Scooters have been falling for years, we’ve reached the point where we can’t contin-ue to support these groups at past levels. We had to make some tough choices and elimi-nate some donations and give smaller amounts to the groups that we felt would do the most good for us as Illinoisans, mean-ing ABATEPAC and FEDPAC since they only support Illinois candidates. This is not to say that MRFPAC isn’t worthwhile, but our money could be used to support candidates anywhere in the US, and the consensus was we should worry about our own piece of real estate. While it’s tempting to dip into savings so
Legislative Con’t on page 4
Legislative: Brian Wendholt Hail and Farewell……………. I’ve finally come to the end of the line as your Legislative Of-ficer. When I started in 2007, I had no idea I’d still be around in 2015. I have to say it’s been a great experience and one of the high points of my life, but in this past year my life isn’t my life anymore. Everything that de-fined who I was has been taken from me, motorcycling being one of those things. So it’s time to turn this job over to someone who has some skin in the game (and that’s not a road rash pun), and we have a great candidate. Since we still have an election I’m not going to name names, but I will say she’s very experi-enced and dedicated, and is go-ing to do a bang-up job for us. Now for the news……. For the first time in ages we’re going to have a long-term federal trans-portation bill! This bill has sev-eral provisions important to mo-torcyclists. First and foremost, it ends the federal funding of mo-torcycle-only checkpoints. The bill also re-establishes the Na-tional Motorcycle Advisory Council (NMAC), a panel that advises the Secretary of Trans-portation on how infrastructure issues affect motorcyclists in ways that are vastly different
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Membership: Helen Bernier December is our month to vote for officers. Please come to the General Membership meeting on Wednesday, December 9th at 7:30pm, at Cantigny on Horse-shoe Dr. to vote for the officers for 2016. You must be a current member so if you need to renew you will be able to do that at the meeting. Also, please contact me if you are interested in the Membership Coordinator position. I will be glad to tell you what is involved. [email protected] or call 815-723-6839. Thank you all for your contin-
ued support in helping us to
watch out for your rights as mo-
torcyclists and WATCH FOR
MOTORCYCLES.
Helen “hln” Bernier Membership Coordinator
Most Wanted see page 14
Legisltive Con’t’d from page 3 we could make larger contribu-tions, there’s a good possibility we could never replace that mon-ey. If revenues are going down, the only conceivable way to re-place the savings would be to stop making any donations until the fund is replenished, and no-body wants that. Hopefully, things will be better next year, and we can be more generous again. Well, that’s it. It’s been my hon-or and one of my most cherished experiences to be able to serve all of you. Bikers are the best people in the world, and Will County Chapter is the best of the best! 10-7, Brian
A.B.A.T.E. Member: Judie Clark I’m in town again and still col-lecting old phones for Guarding Angel Home for battered women and children. 911 only. I will collect through February 2016 this season. So if you have any old phones, chargers or cords, bring them to the next three meetings.
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A Big Thank you to the
2015 Board!
For their dedication, hard work and support
through out the year.
Activities: JoAnne Nudelman
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ALL MERCHINDISE DISCOUNTED
AT THE DECEMBER MEETING AT CANTIGNY V.F.W
COME SEE WHAT WE HAVE PULL OVER HOODIE, T-SHIRTS , V-NECKS, TANKS
This will be our last newsletter in printed form. Starting in January 2016 all information will be on our website and Facebook page. Please visit either one of these sites for what is happening each month.
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2015 Will County A.B.A.T.E. Officers
President Mike [email protected] 815.557.8525
Vice President John [email protected] 815.342.6928
Secretary Paul [email protected] 815.514.7599
Treasurer Joan [email protected] 815.741.1646
Legislative Brian [email protected] 815.725.4357
Safety & Education [email protected]
Activities JoAnne [email protected] 773.230.0233
BOD Repre. Mad Maxx [email protected] 630.220.8731
Editor Pat [email protected] 815.258.6113
Membership Helen [email protected] 815.723.6839
Merchandise Virginia & Deb
[email protected] 815.545.0502 815.557.8750
Public Relations Pink [email protected] 815.210.3134
Road Captain Jackie [email protected] 815.693.1597
Sgt. At Arms TC [email protected] 815.325.4403
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Elections for 2016 Officers will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 9h, 7:30pm at Cantigny Post. Your vote makes a difference. If you can’t make it to the meet-ing, please use the absentee ballot on page 12.
1. Check one box per position.
2. Put this ballot into a stamped envelope and mail to: Will County ABATE Elections P.O. Box 928, Plainfield, IL 60544. 3. If there are two (2) people voting in the same household, please make a copy of the ballot and mail in separate Stamped envelopes. 4. Please write your name clearly on the envelope so the election team can verify that you are an active Will County member. Votes Are confidential. Only the election team will open the envelopes. 5. Ballots must be received in our P.O. Box by 12/9/15 in order to be counted. Late ballots will be discarded. The new officers’ names will be posted on our website and facebook page. Thank you for being a member of Will County ABATE!
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Upcoming Meetings & Events:
December 2, 2015 @ 7:00pm Officers Meeting December 9, 2015 @ 7:30pm General Meeting
(officer elections)
January 6, 2016 @ 7:00pm Officers Meeting January 13, 2016 @ 7:30pm General Meeting
January 23, 2016 @ 6:00pm Cabin Fever
February 3, 2016 @ 7:00pm Officers Meeting February 10, 2016 @ 7:30pm General Meeting February 21, 2016 @ 12:00pm General Meeting
March 9, 2016 @ 7:00pm Officers Meeting March 9, 2016 @ 7:30pm General Meeting
April 6, 2016 @ 7:00pm Officers Meeting April 13, 2016 @ 7:30pm General Meeting
MEETINGS ARE NOW AT: VFW CANTIGNY POST 367
826 Horseshoe Drive Joliet, IL 60435 (815) 722-5398
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Unsafe roads please go to Roadhazard.org
or call 800-257-4337 and report it!
Safety and Education: John Faulhaber
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Official 2016 Will County ABATE Officers Absentee Ballot
Office Candidates Vote
President Mike Scovel (John Faulhaber)
(Write in)
Legislative Carole O’Reilly
(Write in)
Safety & Ed (Write in) Paul Burden
(Write in)
State Representative K. D. “Mad Maxx” Meier
(Write in)
Treasurer Joan Lovera
(Write in)
Secretary Deb Scovel
(Write in)
Membership (Write in)
(Write in)
Public Relations (Write in) David “Pink” Floyd
(Write in)
Sergeant-at-Arms (Write in) Tim O’Reilly
(Write in)
Road Captain (Write in)
(Write in)
Activities (Write in) JoAnne Nudelman
(Write in)
Newsletter (Write in)
(Write in)
Merchandise Virginia Molck
(Write in)
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ADVERTISING COST SIZE 1 MONTH 6 MONTHS 1 YEAR
1/4 page $15 $75 $150
1/2 page $20 $100 $200
Full Page (Flyer) $25 $150 $250
Classified Ads $5 mo $10 w/picture
NO TRAVEL AGENCIES, INSURANCE COMPANIES, OR LAWYERS NO EXCEPTIONS!
Ad must have artwork ready and in .jpeg format
Payment must be received by the 15th of every month.
Email: [email protected]
For those of you who do not have an “M” classification on your license, PLEASE
attend a FREE Motorcycle Rider Safety Training Course. After passing the course, you will automatically qualify for the “M” classification. If you already have an “M” classification, there is also an Advanced Rider Course (ARC) available to sharpen your skills. Course information is
available from the Illinois Department of Transportation.
They can be reached at
http://www.startseeingmotorcycles.org/Motorcycle_courses.aspx
The regional center for the Will County area can be reached at
1-800-252-3348
or
http://www.mrp.uiuc.edu/
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September 2015 October 2015
BEVERLY R ALLEN
JERRY L ALLEN
STEVE CLOAD
TARA CLOAD
MICHAEL COLLINS
BRIAN CUSHING
JOHN T FAULHABER
TOM GRAFTON
RICHARD N LEONARD
FRANK ZEMAN
November 2015
BILL BAXTER
TAMELA BAXTER
PAUL R BURDEN
FRANCES BURDEN
JIM EBERSOHL
SANDI EBERSOHL
KEN IVASKA
JILL J JURICIC
TONY LUJAN
GARY NILSEN
MIKE REMUS
MICHAEL SALAIZ
CHRISTINE SALAIZ
BILL CARTELLI
JAMES COTTLE
MIKE KENILEY
BOBBY MAGEE
ALAN MEYER
LAURICE MONTGOMERY
MIKE MONTGOMERY
JEAN-NETTE
K ROBERTS
CHERYL L SALAIZ
OSCAR SALAIZ
JULIE SCHERER
MARK SCHERER
JERRY TAYLOR
CHARLIE VASCONEZ
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