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Volume 25 Issue 10 The Official Publication of A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota, Inc. October 2011

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State Rally Info 12-15

NW District Grapevines 16-17

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Calendar of Events 38-39

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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) [email protected] State CoordinatorKevin Todd (507) [email protected] TreasurerMichelle“Mitch” Backlund(763) [email protected] SecretaryJan Loft-Pilgrim (507) [email protected] District DirectorJean Afrooz (763) [email protected] District DirectorEdgar Burke (218) [email protected] District DirectorTony Corporan (507) [email protected] District DirectorJim Orn (320) [email protected] Ernst (952) [email protected]

A.B.A.T.E. U ChairKeith and Marilyn Colsch(612) [email protected] Gruhlke (320) [email protected] Bear ManagerBarb Ziegler (952) [email protected] ChairPaul Tjepkes (320) [email protected] ManagerKim Ostlund (507) [email protected] Schwalich (703) [email protected] DirectorTodd Riba (952) [email protected] DirectorCarissa [email protected] and RetentionMickey Lint (320) [email protected]

MRF LiaisonTodd Riba (952) [email protected] LiaisonFrank Ernst (612) [email protected] ManagerRhiannon Dubinsky (952) [email protected] Loft-Pilgrim (507) [email protected] Noise EditorDawn Riba (952) [email protected] Office AdministratorLiz Herzog (507) [email protected] Rally ChairRon [email protected] and MeansKristie Orn (320) [email protected] Hasslen (763) [email protected]

A Worthington Southwest Chapter Kevin Harberts (507) 483-2062B Hutchinson South Central Chapter Dale Steinborn (320) 398-5600C Bethel East Central Chapter Mark Braastad (763) 234-5642D Red Lake Falls Northwest Chapter Terry Lucken (218) 687-2620E Detroit Lakes Heart of the Lakes Chapter Justin Grotjohn (218) 849-2698G Twin Cities Metro Chapter Jay Pedersen (763) 443-7361H Marshall Buffalo Ridge Chapter Rick Dubbeldee (507) 247-5051I Mankato River Valley Chapter Steve Fry (507) 327-7084J Delano Lake Chapter Dawn Riba (952) 239-0928K Glenwood Glacial Ridge Chapter Dan Bursaw (320) 266-4945L Red Wing Mississippi Valley Chapter David Jenson Jr. (507) 208-0675M Duluth Northeast Chapter Lisa Gould (218) 940-7400N Rochester Lower Corner Chapter Henry Vrieze (507) 259-5790O St. Cloud Central Chapter Kenneth DeWitt (612) 708-8008P Wells Flatlanders Chapter Meghan Baumann (507) 993-2596Q Savage Tri-County Chapter Monte Thue (612) 309-0349S Owatonna Straight River Chapter Scott Behne (507) 210-8345U Roseau Borderland Chapter Lee Heaton (218) 389-4124V St. James Rolling Prairie Chapter Robb Fehrman (507) 381-2830X Madison Way West Chapter Mike Diekmann (320) 290-6213Y Bemidji North Star Chapter Mark Peterson (218) 444-3597Z Vendors/M.R.O.’s4 Big Lake Sand Dunes Chapter Kim Hubred (320) 654-05725 Forest Lake River Riders Chapter Dave Bolduc (763) 354-44506 Finlayson Jack Pine Riders Chapter Dave Dronen (320) 630-80037 Parkers Prairie Freedom First Riders Chapter Gary Goracke (320) 491-8546


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

Motorcycle Riders FoundationM.R.F.E-Mail: [email protected] Massachusetts Ave. NE Suite 510Washington, DC 20002 - 4980(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 (952) 949-22727160 Willow View CoveChanhassen, MN 55317Minnesota Motorcycle Club CoalitionRyan Westphal 651-503-3097PO Box 68069Minneapolis, MN [email protected] Motorcycle Safety Center - MMSCBeginning, experienced, andsidecar rider courses(800) 407-6677www.motorcyclesafety.orgSt. Croix Valley RidersPO Box 112St Paul Park, MN 55071www.scvr.orgMinnesota Motorcycle SafetyAdvisory CommitteeCharles [email protected] Dial A RideFrank Ernst (952) 474-9708contact@motorcycledialaride.orgwww.motorcycledialaride.orgMN Confederation of ClubsSpringer Greg612-282-7834

NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONSNational Coalition ofMotorcyclists 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 not for profit, grassroots organization that is committedto educating motorcyclists and thegeneral public about motorcycling.A.B.A.T.E. members ride many dif-ferent types and brands of motorcy-cles. We are all people with acommon interest in a common activ-ity. The fact that we share an interestin motorcycling is more importantthan the type of motorcycle we ride.

There are chapters of A.B.A.T.E. lo-cated throughout Minnesota. Each ofthese chapters is represented on theA.B.A.T.E. Board of Directors (BOD).The BOD also includes theA.B.A.T.E. state officers. The BODmeets once each quarter to discussthe operation of the organization. Inaddition, each chapter holds amonthly meeting in their area of thestate. A.B.A.T.E. is a member drivenorganization. Members are encour-aged to participate in any of thesemeetings.

A.B.A.T.E. seeks to promote the pos-itive aspects of motorcycling andstrives to protect the rights of motor-cyclists by being involved in the local,

state and national political process.Safer motorcycling, reducing acci-dents and fatalities can be best ac-complished by education andtraining of both the motorcyclists andthe general public, not necessarilythrough additional legislation.

Our ability to enjoy many freedomswhile riding motorcycles in Min-nesota is the direct result of the workdone by motorcyclists in our state.These people have joined togetherto fight for our rights and freedoms.

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 comprehen-sive rider education programs in thenation. These efforts have helped re-duce motorcycle accidents, injuries,and fatalities in spite of the growingnumber of licensed motorcyclists inMinnesota.

To continue these efforts we needyour support and participation. Showyour commitment to protecting andpreserving your rights as a motorcy-clist in Minnesota. Participate in the

meetings, rides, and the fundraisingactivities. You will be informedabout the motorcycle activities inthe state by receiving Road Noise,the A.B.A.T.E. monthly news publi-cation. A.B.A.T.E. is fun, educa-tional and a great way to meetpeople and make new friends withsimilar interests.

With your help, we can continue topromote the positive image of mo-torcyclists. If you want more infor-mation about A.B.A.T.E., pleaseattend any of our meetings, meetother members, and ask questions.

We are pleased that you have de-cided your rights are worth protect-ing, that the positive aspects ofmotorcycling are worth promoting,that education is important, and thatthe cost of an A.B.A.T.E. member-ship is a small price to pay to pre-serve and promote these principles.

Members are the most importantthing that A.B.A.T.E. has, so ThankYou for becoming a member andwe look forward to seeing you atour 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 57105-4750http://www.abatesd.comA.B.A.T.E. ofWisconsin438 NWater St.Black River Falls, WI 54615(800) 386-4442 • Fax (715) 284-7545http://www.abatewis.org

Dear Fellow Motorcyclists:


ASSISTANTSTATE COORDINATORKEVIN TODD(507) 766-1411

[email protected]

First off, a big Thanks to Donna & Mark Beckstrand for theirHospitality.

Now the State Rally is over and from my point of view, I had agreat time. Ron and his crew should be proud of this year’sRally. Good weather and great fun.

October means shorter days and animals on the roads duringthose cool nights riding. Always expect the unexpected and besurprised when it doesn't happen.

Chapter fundraisers, holidays and before you know it, Bikerdayat the Capitol. Make plans now for February 8th. Tell your bossyou need that day off. With it being 4 1/2 months away, therewill be no surprises when you're not at work. There is strengthin numbers and this is a good way to show that we will not backdown and we are informed voters.

All right, since I am late with this, I better end this here. Re-member, we all are in this together, sink or swim, we decide.

See you soon and then some... Kevin

STATECOORDINATORMACK BACKLUND(763) 226-9195

[email protected]

Where’s my flying car?

When I was about 12 I remember seeing an article in a sciencemagazine about flying cars. The article went on to describe asoon to be utopia of organized travel with commuters buzzingabout in the air. Now, 40 years later, we are still driving aroundwith wheels on the pavement. I often think about that when Ihear people or groups make crazy predictions about the futureor outrageous claims about the certainty of their agenda.Maybe the guy who wrote about the flying cars had no doubtthey would become reality. Or maybe he was just doing whathe was paid to do; write something controversial and impossi-ble to confirm that would hold people’s attention for a whileuntil they moved on to other things. Kind of like when theNTSB or NHTSA comes up with incredible estimates of livesthat could be saved if everyone would just wear a helmet whileriding motorcycles. Their methodology is very questionable butit doesn't matter, you simply can’t prove what might have beenin the past or what could happen in the future. It is pure specu-lation, much like the flying car. And big paychecks with greatbenefits make it a very rewarding career. Insurance industrygroups play the flying car game too for a very different reason.They know they can’t stop car drivers from hitting bikers andfewer motorcycles on the road would make them more profitable. Mandatory helmet laws reduce the number of motorcyclists on theroads. So they roll out the cherry picked statistics, create future projections based on nothing, and lobby very hard with lots of money torestrict your motorcycling freedom. We cannot match the money of the insurance companies or the office buildings full of governmentbureaucrats, but we do have a very powerful weapon – you.

A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota’s Bikerday at the State Capitol will be Wednesday, February 8th and all freedom minded motorcyclists need tobe there. Constituent based, grass roots lobbying is a very influential tool. A strong showing on Bikerday will keep the things we don’twant from happening and will make the things we want a reality. They say those who show up run the world. If you want to control theway you ride a motorcycle in Minnesota, coming to the Capitol to rally in large numbers and personally meet your elected officials is theway to success. Don’t let others make your motorcycling choices for you. And if anyone tries to say your future will be safer based onmeaningless predictions and assumptions, just remember these four words – Where’s my flying car?

Yours in freedom,

Mack

PS - Thank you Mississippi Valley Chapter for the hospitality at your August meeting.

BIKER DAY @ THE CAPITALFEBRUARY 8, 2012

ITS NEVER TOO EARLY TO PENCILIN YOUR VACATION TIME...


COMMITTEES AND REPORTS

MEMBERSHIP AND RETENTIONREPORTMICKEY LINT (320) [email protected]

Hello to all A.B.A.T.E. members!

Well, another rally has come and gone. Looks like, from whatI've seen, the people that were there had a good time.

The weather was perfect. Nice during the day, cool at night forsleeping. The memorial ride was a good ride on Saturday,thanks to FFR.

Our next focus is Bikerday at the Capitol. Also, all the fall ridesand winter parties that I hope all A.B.A.T.E. members try to at-tend in order to support the chapter fundraisers.

I hope everyone remembers that A.B.A.T.E. is a MotorcycleRights Organization that runs on memberships so everyoneshould have tri-folds on them at all times. If each of our 4000plus members went out there and signed up one person, justlook how the numbers would increase! So, for the month ofOctober, I'm putting a challenge out there to all A.B.A.T.E.members to try and sign up one person. You can even sign upa renewal that is not been a member for two years. Just thinkwhat our numbers would be in November!

To all chapters: If you need tri-folds or tear-offs, send me anemail or call and I will have them sent out in a day or two.

Also, Chapter Reps can pick up some at the B.O.D. in Octo-ber.

JUST A REMINDER: RIDE SAFE!!

Mickey

STATE RALLY REPORTRON ERNST (320) [email protected]

Worker of the month: Many!

From set-up to tear down, many stepped up and helped outand I appreciate all of you greatly. Thank you! I would like toextend a special thank you to Fred Pawelk and Reed Carlson.They have been our electricians for several years now, andthey donate about 24 hours to us each year, saving us a lot.Remember our sponsors; please continue to patronize themthroughout the year. Without their financial support and loanedequipment, the Rally would not be possible.

Lastly, I would thank all of you who attended. I hope you had agood time. For those of you who skipped it, you missed it! Iparticularly enjoyed the Bike Games. They were fun!

Planning 2012 begins next month. Please join us on the com-mittee. We'd like to see more involved. It was my pleasure towork for you again, -Ron

EDUCATION REPORTPAUL TJEPKES (320) [email protected]

October is here and riding time is now limited to those really nice days. We will soon ready our bikes for winter (ugly word) but we dolive in Minnesota. Along with winter comes the time when we are not on the road visible to the motorists. One way to keep us visible isto present Share the Road classes. If your chapter is not doing classes, now is a good time to start. Let's get Share the Road to be themost seen presentation ever presented to the public. We will then be noticed and recognized by the motorists of Minnesota. It's nothard. Be as excited about presenting classes as you are about taking that ride on that perfect day.

GO OUT, do a class, be the first in your chapter. YOU WILL enjoy the experience.

Till our paths cross, ride safe & free,

Paul


GAMBLING REPORTKIM OSTLUND (507) 334-7592 [email protected] WILSON AVENUE, FARIBAULT, MN 55021

Next meeting:October 14th, America’s Best Value Inn, Crookston, 7:00 pmNovember 19th, Bonfire Bar & Grill, Litchfield, 6:00 pmDecember 10th, Home of Frank Ernst, Chanhassen, 1:00 pm

First, I would like to especially thank Lorie Sindt for helping me with vendors at the rally. Without her help, I would not be able to dothat and take care of the gambling.

Secondly, I would also like to thank all the folks that helped sell tickets and draw tickets. It is so nice to not have to worry about gettinghelp at the rally.

And last but certainly not least, I really would like to thank my committee. Without them, there would be no gambling. They are alwaysthere whenever I need them. They are truly the best and I wish I had more of them.

Well, as of this writing I am still sorting through raffle tickets from the State Rally. So I don’t have a final count as to how many ticketswere sold. I can say that we did sell more than last year. I also don’t know which chapters sold the most tickets before the deadline. Iwill be revealing that at the October B.O.D. when I award the plaque. What I can tell you is who won. Congratulations to all the luckywinners:

• Bike Winner – Clay Linscheid, Butterfield, MN Ticket #3928 Sold by Rolling Prairie Chapter• $500 – Justin Anderson, Hastings, MN Ticket #3088 Sold by Mike Burgess River Valley Chapter• $500 – Renata Norgaard, Tyler, MN Ticket #848 Sold to herself Buffalo Ridge Chapter• $500 – Michael Groll, Ogden, UT Ticket #5037 Sold by South Central Chapter• $500 - John Ombler, Strandquist, MN Ticket #783 Sold by Bruce Berg Borderland Chapter• $500 – Jason Fuller, Roseau, MN Ticket #4642 sold to himself Borderland Chapter

For those of you that weren’t at the July B.O.D., during my report I mentioned that the chapters needed to start spending some of theirgambling funds or A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota was going to have to pay taxes on those profits. Non-profit organizations are not exemptfrom all taxes and have to pay tax on certain types of income. For A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota, that includes the profit we make from ourgambling activity. Non-profits are allowed to deduct all of their charitable contributions against their gambling income.

In the past, A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota has spent more in charitable gambling than we had in profits for the year so there has been no tax.In recent years, this trend has been reversing and in 2010, A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota did have to pay a small amount of tax to the IRSand also the State of Minnesota. These taxes can be avoided as long as we spend down our gambling accounts. A.B.A.T.E. of Min-nesota has a fiscal year that ends on March 31st. If your chapter has more in their gambling account on March 31st than they did onthe previous April 1st, then the gambling account has increased and there may be taxable income. So, it would be best to spend downtheir balance before the next March 31st.

I know that some of the chapters have small balances in their gambling accounts, but this does apply to everyone. For those of youthat have fairly large balances, may I suggest donating to Motorcycle Dial-A-Ride and possibly getting a trailer in your area! Or maybedonating to a rider’s training program in your area to help them upgrade the motorcycles used for the program. These are just a coupleof ideas. If you are uncertain as to whether a donation would qualify, please contact me.

Once again, if you are interested in joining this committee, we certainly would welcome you. New faces bring new ideas. Currently, weare deciding on the A.B.A.T.E. U 2012 raffle and if you are thinking same old, same old, then you need to get involved. This committeedoes make a lot of important decisions and spends a lot of money. But when you have the same 4 – 6 people doing these things, theytend to get stagnant. Even if you don’t want to commit to being a full time member, come and check out a meeting or two. Our meet-ings are open to all A.B.A.T.E. members. The committee is more than happy to also move the meeting locations upon requests fromthe members.

WAYS & MEANS REPORTKRISTIE ORN (320) [email protected]

Next meeting:Sunday, October 9th, McPete's Sports Bar & Lanes, Big Lake, 10:30 am

We’re changing it up a little for our next meeting, it will be on Sunday, October 9th at 10:30 am at McPete’s Sports Bar & Lanes. We willreview all the usual paperwork and I’m sure everything will be in order.

Kristie


LEGISLATIVE REPORTTODD RIBA (952) [email protected]

“I didn’t see the motorcycle”

Here I am on September 10, 2011 sitting down to write this month’s article and I don’t have to look too far for inspiration. I took a lookup the street that Dawn and I live on and the American flags are flying from nearly every house in our neighborhood. Tomorrow is thetenth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. It’s great to see my neighbor’s patriotism on display, but sadly on September10th ten years ago there weren’t nearly as many flags flying as there is now. It took a cowardly attack by some filthy evil dogs to bringout the flags and that attack put the fire in our bellies and our patriotism was renewed, let’s hope that we never let it get old.

Like I said it took a cowardly attack to bring out the flags, I sometimes wonder what it’s going to take to get bikers fired up about ourenhanced penalties bill. Will it take the death of someone close to us to light the fire in our bellies? Are we going to wait for a brother orsister of the road to get hurt before we take this effort serious? While Dawn and I were in Sturgis this past August we got a call fromMike Berger. He informed us that his wife Mary was involved in a motorcycle crash. A young teenage driver violated Mary’s right of wayand caused the crash. Mary’s bike is totaled and she will be out of work for at least a month and she has one year of physical therapyahead of her. That’s just a short list of the trouble, trauma, and anguish that the Berger’s had to deal with and will have to deal withover the next year. Do you know what happened to the teenage driver? She was charged with failure to signal a lane change. After thecourt costs were added that teenage driver paid a $150.00 fine and walked out of the courtroom with her driver’s license in her pocket.If you consider that to be justice then stop reading now, if that pisses you off then please continue.

We need to get this bill passed so we can get some justice for the victims of these senseless crashes. We also need to get justice forthe friends and families of the victims. We need to get the message across that “I didn’t see the motorcycle” is no longer a valid excusefor killing or hurting people. How are we going to do it you ask? It’s simple; we need to use a four point plan that has been used by mo-torcycle rights activists around the country over and over with great success. This isn’t a personal crusade, it isn’t some wild goosechase, this is time tested plan that has worked all around the country and here it is.

• Attend Bikerday 2012, if you can’t make it find a way to support it.• Contact your elected officials and tell them you want justice for the victims of these senseless crashes.• Contribute some cash to Motorcycle PAC of MN, these funds will help us get people elected that will help our cause.• Get in front of your elected officials at town hall meetings, parades, and chapter meetings and tell them

you want their help to get this bill passed.

Let’s get some justice for our brothers and sisters of the road, together we can get this done. I have heard motorcycle rights leadersfrom all over the country tell me how this plan has worked in their state. I have never once had a MRO leader tell me that division, con-spiracies, and soap opera atmospheres get bills passed. A strong plan and unity will get this deal done.

God bless America and our troops, may we never forget September 11th and the patriotism and unity we all experienced after that day.Stand and be counted or get the hell out of the way.

RALLY SPONSORSHIPSUB-COMMITTEE REPORTWENDY STEINBORN (320) [email protected]

I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to every one that helped with the Entertainment Committee at the rally. From get-ting the stage lined up and put in place, setting up and tearing down, and Robbie with all his sound equipment. Helping set up and teardown the bands and keeping them happy. And let’s not forget at the end of every night cleaning out the shed of all the empty bottlesand cans. Every band that played was very pleased and happy and wanted us to extend a big Thank You to everyone in A.B.A.T.E.Thank you again for all your hard work.

Dale Steinborn

Its a lot easier to react than it is to think!


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

At the October Board of Directors meeting in Crookston we will distribute an updated page for the Operation and Procedure Manual.This updated page will list Tony Corporon as the Southeast District Director. Each Chapter Representative will be given two copies ofthe page, one for their own Manual and the other copy for the Chapter President's Manual. Other Manual holders will receive an up-dated page as well. Other than that, it is quiet in the Revisory.

Jan Loft-Pilgrim

PRODUCTS REPORTRHIANNON [email protected]

Hello to all and welcome to fall. I had a good time at Rally this year, even if I was at the table most of the time. Hey, it just means every-one has to come to me (haha). I had good feedback on the new shirts and the ladies were wild for my two-tone long sleeve shirts. Thenew stuff will be on the next items list I will be handing out at the October B.O.D. Also, for everyone who asked, I will try to havepullover sweatshirts at A.B.A.T.E. U.

I would like to give special thanks and mention to the people who really helped me out. This is not in any order: Groucho and Doris -you guys were awesome, the lovely ladies from Metro (sorry I don't want to misspell names) but you know who you are, and Roger yourocked the clearance table. A thank you to those who helped me park the trailer and saddle back up: Jim and Jim go figure (haha). Thefolks who were silly enough to set up tables with me in the dark, who else but Straight River. Last, I would like to thank everyone whovolunteered to put this event on every year. Without you we wouldn't have a Rally.

Well, I think that does it for me this time. Everyone take care over the coming months and continue to work toward keeping our rights toride. I hope to see everyone at Bikerday. If the young pup can get the day off, so can anyone. See ya out and about.

Rhiannon " Double D "

PUBLICATIONS [email protected]

Next meetings:October 15th, Crookston, after the. B.O.D.November 19th, Becky & Dave’s House, Buffalo, 4:00 pm

We asked for Rally pics and we got them! A big thanks to all who sent photos.

As always, when submitting reports and grapevines, they MUST be sent to [email protected] and NOT to a Publication Com-mittee member’s personal email. Your submission will not be distributed for proofing and will not make it in that issue. If you do not re-ceive a reply that your submission was received, please resend and follow-up with a phone call.

Does anyone have a biker friendly business that they would like to share with the rest of A.B.A.T.E.? Send us some information andwe’ll get it in.

Are you on Facebook? Don’t forget to visit A.B.A.T.E. on Facebook and join the A.B.A.T.E. Facebook page!

The Pub Com

DIAL A RIDECHECKOUTWWW.MOTORCYCLEDIALARIDE.ORG

Call: 1(888) Dial-Ride or 1(888) 342-5743

A.B.A.T.E. UNIVERSITY REPORTKEITH AND MARILYN [email protected]

Nothing to Report this Month!


If you can’t convince them, confuse them!- Harry S Truman

STATE TREASURERMICHELLE ‘MITCH’ [email protected]


STATE OFFICE ADMINISTRATORLIZ HERZOG (800) [email protected]

I would like to thank everyone who called me about not getting their membership cards, but kept their receipts from the Algona rally. Icould not have entered you without that receipt. I would also like to thank everyone who worked at the Minnesota membership tablesin Algona and told these people to hold 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 cardfrom our State Rally in Litchfield (Labor Day weekend) but kept your receipt, please call me at 800-224-6570. I will need a copy of your receipt and a new membership form filled out, but I will be able to get you entered.

Working Together To KEEP our FREEDOM!

Liz Herzog

A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota, Inc.

PO Box 6

Marshall, MN 56258

MRF REPORTTODD RIBA (952) 239-0929 [email protected]

By the time you read this report, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) will have already held its annual “Meeting of the Minds” con-ference. Riding season is winding down, and for some in the far northern reaches of the state, it may already be over. But what is notover is the need for you to join the MRF. Especially in these very tough financial times the MRF depends more than ever on your mem-berships. If you have yet to renew, give me a call and I’ll take care of all the paperwork for you. If you’ve been a regular member, howabout upgrading to a Sustaining Membership? The extra dollars will go a long way towards keeping the MRF’s office open in Washing-ton D.C. and keeping our lobbyist, Jeff Hennie, at work in the nation’s Capitol.

Freedom is never free, and unfortunately it takes more than mere dedication and hard work to defend, it takes dollars. And I know youprobably get tired of hearing Todd or me begging for those memberships. But please, if you have yet to renew, or if you’ve never beena member and are thinking of joining, give me a call or drop me an email. I’ll be happy to explain to you personally all of the great workthat the MRF has accomplished on your behalf, and how your membership dollars will help support the fight for freedom.

Mike Berger

Asst. MRF Rep

(952) 334-6423

[email protected]

A.B.A.T.E. UNIVERSITY REPORTKEITH AND MARILYN [email protected]


WRITE TO RIDEFRANK ERNST (952) [email protected]



NCOM REPORTFRANK ERNST (612) [email protected]

The “It’s all About The Kids Run” sponsored by the COC (Confederation of Clubs) of Minnesota and supported by the MMCC (Min-nesota Motorcycle Club Coalition), A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota and many independent riders took place July 23. I was not able to attendbut have been told the ride was definitely a success.

Here is some information on topics I continue to watch and hear about through NCOM and from others.

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We are still waiting for action on Michigan Senate Bill 291. Michigan is one of 20 states with a mandatory helmet law for all riders. TheSenate voted 24-14 on June 28th to repeal their 40-year old helmet requirement for motorcyclists 21 or older, who have been riding forat least two years or passes a safety test, and have $100,000 in personal injury insurance.

A.B.A.T.E. President, Vince Consiglio, has asked for help requesting all rights activists to send a post card to Michigan's Governor,Rick Snyder, urging him to support motorcycle helmet choice for adults.

Mail to: Governor Rick Snyder, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, MI 48909 or call (517) 373-3400 or e-mail [email protected].

Motorcycle Only Stops:

North Carolina, “HB 381 an act to prevent law enforcement agencies from establishing patterns for vehicle stops at checking stationsbased on a particular type of vehicle is now Session Law 2011-216,” reports Doc Ski, legislative director for CBA/A.B.A.T.E. of NorthCarolina and a member of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists Legislative Task Force (NCOM-LTF). We are also waiting on the re-sults of Mitch Proner’s law suit in New York concerning motorcycle only stops and checks. We will continue watching as these andother actions progress.

Insurance protection information:

The economic downturn is thought to be a major factor in the increase of uninsured motorists. In a new study, “Uninsured Motorists,2011 edition,” the IRC estimates the percentage of uninsured drivers in the U.S. is approximately 13.8%. This despite laws in moststates requiring drivers to maintain minimum coverage. (I have seen estimates from other sources indicating nearly 25% of motoristshave inadequate or no insurance).

As we have said before, protect yourself by making sure you’re fully covered, including uninsured / underinsured coverage.

National Sport Bike association:

In past articles and at A.B.A.T.E. Board meetings I have spoken of NSBA (National Sport Bike Association). I mentioned I would be get-ting some membership forms for those that would like them. I have received these forms and if you would like some let me know I willhave them with me at the October A.B.A.T.E. Board meeting.

Ride safe,

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THOSE WHO STAND FOR NOTHING FALL FOR ANYTHING. - ALEXANDER HAMILTON


TO: CHAPTER PRESIDENTS AND CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVES

SUBJECT: POSSIBLE CHANGE TO A.B.A.T.E. STATE RALLY DURATION AND DATE.

DUE TO LOWER ATTENDANCE AND VOLUNTEER RATES, I HAD A DISCUSSION WITH OUR STATE COORDINATOR ABOUT

GOING TO A TWO-DAY RALLY AND A WEEK EARLIER. I HAVE A.B.A.T.E. OF MINNESOTA PENCILED IN FOR THE WEEK-END BEFORE LABOR DAY WEEK-END AT THE MEEKER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IN CASE WE SHOULD DECIDE TO

CHANGE. WE STILL HAVE LABOR DAY WEEK-END RESERVED. SO WE HAVE THE OPTION OF LABOR DAY WEEKEND OR

THE WEEKEND BEFORE. SOME OF THE REASONS AND IDEAS FOR A SHORTER RALLY ON A DIFFERENT WEEKEND:

1. INCREASED COMPETITION FOR PARTICIPANTS. THE MILWAUKEE AND CONESVILLE RALLIES

ARE DRAWING MORE OF THOSE WHO HAVE NORMALLY ATTENDED OUR RALLY.

2. LABOR DAY WEEKEND OFTEN INCLUDES SEASON CHANGE TYPE WEATHER AND

QUICKLY CHANGING TEMPERATURES, THE FORECASTS OF WHICH DISCOURAGE ATTENDANCE.

3. AS THE RALLY ENDS JUST BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, SOME PARENTS MAY NOT

CONSIDER ATTENDANCE AS AN OPTION.

4. COMPETITION FROM THE STATE FAIR AND RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

5. ONE DAY SHORTER ELIMINATES THE NEED FOR SIX SHIFTS OF VOLUNTEERS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN COMPLETELY

FILLED FOR SOME TIME.

6. WE ARE THE ONLY STATE IN OUR REGION WITH A 3-DAY RALLY.

I DO NOT SEE A NEED FOR CUTTING OUR ENTERTAINMENT BUDGET. I THINK ALL WOULD ENJOY SOME AFTERNOON

BANDS AND/OR COMEDY. WE COULD HAVE A BREAK BETWEEN AFTERNOON AND EVENING SETS FOR BIKE GAMES ETC.CONTESTS COULD BE HELD BETWEEN BAND CHANGES. WE MAY EVEN SEE A DOUBLE-UP IN ATTENDANCE JUST FROM

CHANGING AWAY FROM LABOR DAY WEEKEND, THE THING IS WE DON'T KNOW UNLESS WE TRY. PLEASE DISCUSS THIS

REQUEST WITH YOUR CHAPTER AS YOUR REP WILL BE ASKED TO VOTE ON A DECISION. IT IS IMPORTANT TO DECIDE

THIS AT THE OCTOBER BOD MEETING AS MANY DECISIONS FOR 2012 NEED TO BE MADE QUITE SOON. WE HAVE A

MAJOR SPONSOR WHO HAS EXPRESSED INTEREST IN SPONSORING A NATIONAL BAND AND BRINGING BACK THE DYNO

DRAGS. PLEASE DISCUSS AND BE PREPARED TO MAKE A DECISION BASED ON FACTS AND PAST RESULTS. AND PLEASE

DISCOURAGE ANY RUMORS OR PERSONAL ATTACKS; THEY SERVE NO PURPOSE TO OUR MOTORCYCLE RIGHTS AND

SAFETY CAUSE. FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

THANK YOU,

RON ERNST

STATE RALLY CHAIR,

ABATE OF MINNESOTA

[email protected]

ONE OF THE PENALTIES FOR REFUSING TO PARTICIPATE IN POLI-TICS IS THAT YOU END UP BEING GOVERNED BY YOUR INFERIORS.

- PLATO

SO LONG AS WE HAVE ENOUGH PEOPLE IN THISCOUNTRY WILLING TO FIGHT FOR THEIR RIGHTS,

WE'LL BE CALLED A DEMOCRACY.

- ROGER NASH BALDWIN


A.B.A.T.E. OF MINNESOTA INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGSATURDAY OCTOBER 15, 2011, 9:00AM - AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN, CROOKSTON, MN

9:00 AM CALL TO ORDER ................................................................................................MACK BACKLUNDPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONWELCOME ..........................................................................................................................EDGAR BURKEROLL CALL ....................................................................................................................JAN LOFT-PILGRIMAGENDA APPROVAL / CHANGES ............................................................................................MACK BACKLUNDSECRETARY REPORT- JULY, 2011 ....................................................................................JAN LOFT-PILGRIMTREASURER’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 REPORTSCOMMITTEE CHAIRS SUBMIT WRITTEN REPORTS,

UP TO 5 MINUTES FOR VERBAL REPORT, IF MORE TIME NEEDED REQUEST IN ADVANCE

ABATE UNIVERSITY ........................................................................................KEITH AND MARILYN COLSCHEDUCATION..........................................................................................................................PAUL TJEPKESGAMBLING............................................................................................................................KIM OSTLUNDHISTORIAN ....................................................................................................................CATHY SCHWALICHMEMBERSHIP / MEMBER RETENTION..........................................................................................MICKEY LINTPRODUCTS ................................................................................................................RHIANNON DUBINSKYPUBLICATIONS..........................................................................................................................DAWN RIBARALLY ....................................................................................................................................RON ERNSTREVISOR ......................................................................................................................JAN LOFT-PILGRIMWAYS AND MEANS..................................................................................................................KRISTIE ORN

OTHER REPORTSMARKETING DIRECTOR..................................................................................................CARISSA WALKOVIAK

STATE OFFICE ........................................................................................................................LIZ HERZOGMCDAR (MOTORCYCLE DIAL-A-RIDE) ....................................................................................FRANK ERNSTMOTORCYCLE SAFETY ADVISORY TASK FORCE ..................................................................CHARLES FLETCHERMINNESOTA MOTORCYCLE CLUB COALITION AND

CONFEDERATION OF CLUBS OF MINNESOTA ....................................................JANE JENSON AND FRANK ERNST

OLD BUSINESS2012 BIKERDAY

-VOTE ON INCREASED PENALTIES SUPPORT- CHAPTER PARTICIPATION DISCUSSION

NEW BUSINESS

OFFICER REPORTSTREASURER ..............................................................................................................MICHELLE BACKLUNDSECRETARY....................................................................................................................JAN LOFT-PILGRIMNORTHWEST DISTRICT DIRECTOR............................................................................................EDGAR BURKESOUTHWEST DISTRICT DIRECTOR....................................................................................................JIM ORNNORTHEAST DISTRICT DIRECTOR ............................................................................................JEAN AFROOZSOUTHEAST DISTRICT DIRECTOR ........................................................................................TONY CORPORONASSISTANT STATE COORDINATOR ..............................................................................................KEVIN TODDTRUSTEE ............................................................................................................................FRANK ERNSTSTATE COORDINATOR ........................................................................................................MACK BACKLUND

ANNOUNCEMENTS – ADJOURNMENT


REPRINT FROM: NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTESCOMPILED & EDITED BY BILL BISH,NATIONAL COALITION OF MOTORCYCLISTS (NCOM)

LLLLIINNOOIISS GGOOVVEERRNNOORR SSEEEEKKSS CCHHAANNGGEESS TTOO RREEDD LLIIGGHHTT BBIILLLLILLINOIS MOTORCYCLISTS WHO GET STUCK AT RED LIGHTS WILL REMAIN STUCK A WHILE LONGER, AS GOV-ERNOR PAT QUINN HAS VETOED LEGISLATION THAT WOULD HAVE MADE IT LEGAL TO PROCEED THROUGH ARED LIGHT THAT DOES NOT DETECT MOTORCYCLES.

HOWEVER, THE BILL MAY YET BECOME LAW IF LEGISLATORS AGREE TO MAKE SOME CHANGES. ILLINOIS HASWHAT IS CALLED AN AMENDATORY VETO, WHEREIN THE GOVERNOR CAN REJECT A BILL AS PRESENTED FORSIGNING, BUT WITH CHANGES REQUESTED THAT, IF MET, WILL WIN HIS SIGNATURE.

AS WRITTEN, HOUSE BILL 2860 SPONSORED BY SENATOR GARY FORBY (D-BENTON) AND REPRESENTA-TIVE DANIEL BEISER (D-ALTON), SPECIFIES THAT MOTORCYCLISTS COULD RUN RED LIGHTS "AFTER A REA-SONABLE PERIOD OF TIME." QUINN OBJECTED THAT SUCH WORDING IS TOO SUBJECTIVE AND “ITSINTERPRETATION COULD VARY FROM INDIVIDUAL TO INDIVIDUAL AND COUNTY TO COUNTY." HE ASKED THATTHE BILL BE CHANGED TO SPECIFY THAT THE MOTORCYCLIST MUST WAIT TWO MINUTES. QUINN ALSOASKED FOR CLARIFICATION THAT MOTORCYCLISTS WOULD STILL HAVE TO OBEY SIGNS PROHIBITING RIGHTOR LEFT TURNS ON RED AND WOULD STILL HAVE TO YIELD TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.

ABATE OF ILLINOIS SUPPORTED THE MEASURE WHEN IT PASSED THE LEGISLATURE IN MAY, WHICH ISSIMILAR TO LAWS ENACTED IN 11 OTHER STATES. “I WAS KIND OF DISAPPOINTED WITH WHAT THE GOVER-NOR DONE,” SAID SEN. FORBY. “ABATE’S GOING TO HAVE TO MAKE A DECISION ON WHETHER THEYWANT TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OR TRY TO OVERRIDE HIS VETO.”

THE ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE HAS PLACED THE AMENDATORY VETO ON ITS CALENDAR FOR ACTION ONOCTOBER 19.

MMOOTTOORRCCYYCCLLEE--OONNLLYY CCHHEECCKKPPOOIINNTTSS CCHHAALLLLEENNGGEEDD IINN NNEEWW YYOORRKKON MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2011, ROBERT "PROSPECTOR" BOELLNER, STATE LEGISLATIVE COORDINATORFOR ABATE OF NEW YORK, INC., AND NCOM REGION VIII DIRECTOR, MET WITH A REPRESENTATIVEFROM THE NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE TO DISCUSS THE ONGOING MOTORCYCLE-ONLYVEHICLE CHECKPOINTS.

SINCE MAY 2008, ABATE HAS PUBLICLY EXPRESSED ITS OPPOSITION TO NEW YORK STATE'S TACTIC OFCONDUCTING HIGHWAY ROADBLOCKS WHICH DIVERT ONLY MOTORCYCLISTS FROM THE STATE'S ROADWAYSFOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING "SAFETY CHECKS".

BECAUSE MOTORCYCLES OPERATED IN NEW YORK STATE ARE ALREADY REQUIRED TO PASS ANNUALSAFETY INSPECTIONS, THE ONGOING NEW YORK STATE POLICE INITIATIVE SERVES ONLY TO HARASS, IN-TIMIDATE AND INCONVENIENCE MOTORCYCLISTS TRAVELING UPON THE STATE'S ROADWAYS. FURTHER, MO-TORCYCLE-ONLY ROADBLOCKS CONDUCTED IN THE NAME OF "SAFETY CHECKS" ARE A DISCRIMINATORY ANDUNCONSTITUTIONAL INFRINGEMENT UPON AN INDIVIDUAL'S RIGHT TO TRAVEL WITHOUT INTERFERENCE, ANDAN ABUSE OF DISCRETIONARY POWER AS ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE NEW YORK STATE COURT OF APPEALS.

THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL WAS REPORTEDLY RECEPTIVE TO PROSPECTOR'S REQUEST OF ANINVESTIGATION INTO THE ACTIONS OF THE NEW YORK STATE POLICE, AND A REPORTING MECHANISM HASNOW BEEN IMPLEMENTED FOR DIRECT COMPLAINTS OF MOTORCYCLIST PROFILING.

IF YOU, OR ANYONE YOU KNOW, HAS BEEN A VICTIM OF MOTORCYCLIST PROFILING, PROSPECTOR ENCOUR-AGES YOU TO CALL HIM AT (518) 239-4560 FOR ASSISTANCE IN FILING A COMPLAINT.


THE VIEW PAST THE HANDLEBARS

GETTING HIT

MORE THAN LIKELY, YOU’VE HEARD THE OLD LINE ABOUT HOW THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF BIKERS – THOSEWHO HAVE GONE DOWN, AND THOSE WHO HAVE YET TO GO DOWN. IN ALL MY YEARS OF RIDING, I NEVERREALLY GAVE THAT STATEMENT MUCH CONSIDERATION OR WEIGHT. YES, I KNOW BIKERS WHO HAVE GONEDOWN, SOME OF WHICH HAVE DIED AND SOME WHO RECOVERED. AND OBVIOUSLY I’VE KNOWN FAR MOREWHO HAVE NEVER HIT THE PAVEMENT. TO ME, THAT STATEMENT WAS NOTHING MORE THAN AN EXCUSE FORLACK OF RIDING SKILLS, THAT IF YOU PRACTICED ENOUGH, IF YOU WERE AWARE ENOUGH AND IF YOU WEREA SANE A CAREFUL RIDER, THEN THERE WAS NO EXCUSE FOR “GOING DOWN.” IT SIMPLY WOULD NEVERHAPPEN TO ME.AS IT TURNS OUT, I WAS RIGHT IN ONE ASPECT, IT DIDN’T HAPPEN TO ME. IT HAPPENED TO MY WIFE. ONHER WAY RIDING HOME FROM WORK THIS PAST AUGUST, A 19YEAROLD GIRL TURNED LEFT IN FRONT OFHER. WITH NO CARE, NO CONCERN AND OBVIOUSLY NO AWARENESS, THIS GIRL TURNED HER BOYFRIEND’SFATHER’S PICKUP RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY WIFE ON A 55MPH FAIRLY RURAL STRAIGHTAWAY. AND NEEDLESSTO SAY, MY WIFE WENT DOWN. SHE AVOIDED HITTING THE TRUCK, BUT HER IMPACT WITH THE ROAD STILLRESULTED IN MULTIPLE SKULL FRACTURES, A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, DAMAGE TO HER LEFT HAND, ABRUISED LUNG AND OTHER INJURIES. ALL BECAUSE A TEEN DRIVER CLAIMED SHE “DIDN’T SEE THE MO-TORCYCLE.”MY WORLD FELL OUT FROM UNDER ME WHEN MY NEIGHBOR CALLED TO TELL ME THAT MY WIFE WAS BEINGRUSHED TO HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER. I TRIED TO CONVINCE MYSELF THAT SHE WAS OK,THAT SERIOUS INJURY ONLY HAPPENED TO OTHERS, THAT AT MOST SHE WAS MERELY SCRAPED ANDBRUISED. BUT WHEN THE CHAPLAIN AT THE HOSPITAL CAME OUT TO TALK TO ME, I KNEW DIFFERENTLY.SHE WAS ALIVE, AND WOULD EVENTUALLY RECOVER. BUT IT WAS A SERIOUS WRECK.I DON’T KNOW IF THERE IS A MORE HELPLESS FEELING THAN WHAT HITS YOU WHEN YOU SEE YOUR LOVEDONE LYING IN AN EMERGENCY ROOM BED, COVERED IN BLOOD, BADLY HURT. IF THERE IS, I DON’T WANT TOEXPERIENCE IT. AND AT THAT MOMENT, I DIDN’T CARE WHO HAD CAUSED IT OR WHY. I DIDN’T CARE ABOUTTHE DAMAGES TO THE BIKE. I ONLY CARED THAT MY WIFE, MY BEST FRIEND AND RIDING PARTNER, WOULDHEAL AND ONE DAY BE HERSELF AGAIN.UNFORTUNATELY, THIS SCENARIO PLAYS ITSELF OUT IN EMERGENCY ROOMS ALL ACROSS THE STATE ANDTHE COUNTRY. CARELESS DRIVERS DON’T SEE MOTORCYCLISTS, BICYCLISTS OR PEDESTRIANS. THEY DRIVEWITHOUT AWARENESS, WITHOUT CARE AND WITHOUT CONCERN FOR THE OTHERS WHO SHARE THE ROADWITH THEM. THEY INJURE, MAIM AND KILL, THEY CLAIM TO FEEL SORRY FOR THEIR ACTIONS IN COURT,AND OUR JUDGES CONTINUALLY LET THEM OFF WITH A MINOR FINE AND A SLAP ON THE WRIST. RULINGSTHAT ARE THE JUDICIAL EQUIVALENT TO A SPIT IN THE FACE.AS IT TURNS OUT, MY WIFE AND I WERE LUCKY. ONE OF THE FIRST THINGS SHE SAID IN THE HOSPITALBED, ONCE SHE WAS AWARE OF WHAT WAS GOING ON, WAS THAT SHE WAS NOT GOING TO LET SOME19YEAROLD TAKE AWAY HER ABILITY TO RIDE. SHE IS RECOVERING AND WHILE IT WILL PROBABLY TAKETHE BETTER PART OF A YEAR FOR THE PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO HEAL, SHE WILL RIDE AGAIN. AND I’M LUCKYTHAT I STILL HAVE A RIDING PARTNER. THIS ACCIDENT COULD HAVE GONE FAR DIFFERENTLY, AND I FULLYBELIEVE THAT IF IT WASN’T FOR THE MANY EXPERIENCED RIDER COURSE TRAINING CLASSES THAT SHEHAS TAKEN OVER THE YEARS, SHE COULD EASILY HAVE DIED THAT DAY.IT WOULD BE EASY TO GET CAUGHT UP IN THE ANGER THAT I FEEL TOWARDS THE GIRL WHO CAUSED THIS,OR THE BITTERNESS IN WHICH I HOLD THE JUDGE WHO PASSED SUCH A JOKE OF A SENTENCE, A MERE$50 FINE PLUS COURT FEES AGAINST THE TEEN DRIVER. BUT INSTEAD I’M TRYING TO STAY FOCUSED ONHOW BLESSED I FEEL TO STILL HAVE MY WIFE WITH ME. IT’S NOT AN EASY THING, LETTING GO OF THEANGER. BUT IN THE END, I’D RATHER EMBRACE LOVE.THERE’S A FAMOUS BOXING QUOTE THAT GOES, “EVERYONE HAS A PLAN UNTIL THEY’VE BEEN HIT.” MYWIFE HAS BEEN HIT, BUT SHE HAS CHOSEN TO GET BACK UP. I CAN ONLY HOPE THAT WHEN THE DAY MAYCOME THAT I AM FACED WITH SUCH A CHOICE, I CAN MAKE IT AS BRAVELY AS SHE HAS.

THE GHOSTRIDER


NORTH STAR WWW.NORTHSTARABATE.ORGNext meeting:Saturday, October 8th, Cattails, Bemidji, 5:00 pm

The last meeting was Saturday, September 10th at Dane andPenny’s. This was the Chapter’s "Fall Pig Out" fundraiser. Daneand Penny hosted this first annual event. Check out the web andface-book comments. The food, ride, games, vendors, and the band"Glitch" made this weekend’s event one to be at. They deserve all the praise, nice job.Next weekend is the Vet’s ride in Deer River. Next month is the B.O.D. right in ourNorthwest District area. Plan to attend. Another big thanks goes out to the Bemidjiarea JC’s. They elected to donate $150 to our Chapter Buddy Bear fund as well as$150 to the restoration of Doc's trailer used for Dial-A-Ride for the past decade.

"Ride United ~ Ride Free"-Doc

HEART OF THE LAKESNext Meeting:October 21st, Joe and Julie Grotjohn's home, 1027 Elizabeth St., Hawley, 7:30 pmNovember 18th, location yet to be determined

The planning has begun for our 2012 annual pool and dart tournament. Location will be the VFW in New York Mills, but we have yet to de-cide a date, band, vendors, and extra activities. Now is as good of time as any to start gathering items for the silent auction and doorprizes. So if you want to see any changes please come and be part of our meetings and let your voice be heard.

If you want to be part of the buddy bear run a new date will be determined at the September 16th meeting, which has not yet occurred. Ifyou were not able to attend that meeting you can contact Justin Grotjohn or Edgar Burke for the information.

That's all for this month, I hope everyone gets out to enjoy the fall colors.

Murph

Chapter GrapevinesNORTHWEST DISTRICT DIRECTOREDGAR BURKE(218) [email protected]

Howdy Folks,

Bikerday 2012 !!

It is all happening February 8th.

Make sure you get your time in to your boss and let him know that day you will be working for yourself and the rest of the freedom lovingpeople of Minnesota. One of the most important days of the year. Only about 1% of our A.B.A.T.E. members usually show up. That’s notmany. This isn’t a guilt trip this is the truth. WE need YOUR help.

October 15th at Americas best Value Inn, Crookston, Board of Directors meeting.

Everyone is welcome at this event. Come and see what makes A.B.A.T.E. tick.

It’s really hard for me to keep writing right now. The Shovelhead is clean the sun is shining and there’s no wind. What a Beautiful Day.Hope it’s still nice out when you are reading this.

Well Got to Ride. See you on the road.

TAKE CARE and RIDE FREE

Edgar

BORDERLANDwww.borderlandabate.org

No Report Received this Month.


NORTHWEST WWW.IRIDEMINE.ORGNext meeting:October 2nd, Mentor, 2:00 pm

Upcoming events: October 15th, B.O.D., America’s Best Value Inn (used to be called The Northland) in Crookston. Keep in mind Friday we would like tohave people bring potluck dishes to the hospitality room. Come out, see what it’s about, meet new people, have a good time!

Hello Northwest,

The 9/11 event in Newfolden was absolutely amazing. Thanks to everyone who showed up and made some noise. This is the most beau-tiful time of the year to ride, in my opinion. Enjoy the last of what we have and take in the scenery.

Midnight bugs taste best. ~Unknown~

Greg and Tina

FREEDOM FIRST RIDERS WWW.FREEDOMFIRSTRIDERSABATEMN.ORGGrowing strong and having fun. Visit our web site now.

Next meeting: October 29th, Leaf Valley Mercantile, (Halloween Party)November 26th, Herby’s Bar Grill & Café, Carlos*Continue to check out our FFR web site for upcoming info, events, rides, pictures and directions tothe meetings.

Hello everyone! It is a beautiful Saturday morning and I am going to go out for a most relaxing ride as soon as I finish this newsletter.Donna isn’t here to proof read my article so I will make this short and sweet. I will submit more pictures in this issue. They will explain theloyalty of the Freedom First Riders to their Chapter and A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota. I had a great time with all of you in Litchfield.

FFR you Rock!

Remember every one dies but not everyone lives.

Make some memories and share some memories.

Freedom First Riders,

Ride safe, Ride free, Ride proud.

You deserve it.

“Expect the Unexpected” & “Let Those Who Ride Decide” Santa

ROAD NOISE POLICY:THE ROAD NOISE COMMITTEE WOULD LIKE TO ENCOURAGE ALL CHAPTERS AND COMMITTEES TO SUBMITPHOTOS WITH YOUR ARTICLES EACH MONTH BUT, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF PHO-TOS PRINTED WITH YOUR ARTICLE EACH MONTH.

THANK YOU...


CENTRALNext meeting:October 8th, Justin and Jessica’s house, Foley, 4:00 pm

Following the October meeting we will be celebrating the 3rd annual Wing Fest at 6:00 pm. Justin and Jessica’s address is: 11000 115thAve N.E. in Foley or call (320) 387-3534 for directions. Bring a side dish to share at Wing Fest and a beverage of your choice. Has any-one else noticed more deer crossing the roads this year than at any time in the past? I’m thinking A.B.A.T.E. should sponsor deer huntingclasses to help the hunters bag a deer this year. Last year over 800,000 deer hunting licenses were sold in Minnesota, but only 32% ofthe licensed hunters bagged a deer. That’s 256,000 deer taken and 544,000 left to cross the roads that could have been made into somegood eating deer sausage. Here is some helpful information to avoid being a victim of a deer motorcycle accident when you’re out riding.

Deer travel in groups. One deer means there are probably more, so even if the one you see is off the road and going away, slow waydown immediately. Heed deer crossing signs, particularly in the seasons and times of day when deer are active. Slow down, use yourhigh beam, and cover the brakes. The Minnesota DOT says that deer collisions peak in October and November, with a smaller peak inMay and June. Such crashes between April and August are most likely to occur between 8:00 pm and midnight. Additional good, powerfuldriving lights are worth their weight in gold on a deserted road at night. Alternatively, fit a bulb with a 100-watt high beam. Noise, a horn,revving your engine, etc., may drive deer away. (Don't count on it though.) Flashing your headlights may break the spell that seems tocause deer to freeze. Deer and other wild animals are designed to be hard to see. Aside from the flickering white tail of some species orreflection from an eye, they simply disappear. However, this absence of reflected light can also tip you off. A "hole" in a white fence or wallor "missing" roadside reflectors at night might be an animal. A reflector that "blinks" might also indicate an animal passing between youand it. And to everyone that hunts, get out there and bag one for all the bikers and other motorists that are being injured by those mealson legs.

From Zimtown, The Rainman

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NORTHEAST DISTRICT DIRECTORJEAN AFROOZ (763) [email protected]

Well another wonderful State Rally has come and gone. It was great to see all my old friends again and make some new friends. Ron andSue Ernst and Marilyn and Keith Colsh you did a fabulous job! I know it is a lot of hard work to make the rally a success. To all thehelpers setting up, cleaning up and tearing down, Thank you! I am a little disappointed that the mud wrestling between the four District Di-rectors didn't happen. Apparently there was not enough mud and I didn't bring my mud-wrestling outfit. There is always next year! Speak-ing of next year I heard there was a challenge put out there for next year. The B.C.C. girls have challenged the 2 Wheel Diva's to a plankrace! You won't want to miss that! Also "Flying Monkey" is pictured below preparing for thetire pull. He wasn't allowed to compete since he didn't have full leathers and a helmet. Iwill work on that for next year also. Make your plans now to attend!

We will be having a Northeast District meeting Sunday, September 25th at 2:00 pm at TheCricket in Rock Creek. I will send out reminder emails to everyone and hope we have anice day for a fall ride to the meeting. Everyone is welcome, but the Chapter Rep's are en-couraged to be there or send a replacement to share information from your chapter. A lotof great ideas have been shared at these meetings and everyone benefits. We will want tofinalize plans to host the January B.O.D. in St. Cloud.

As always if I can be of assistance to anyone in the district please don't hesitate to call oremail me! I would be more than happy to help with anything I can. See ya' on the road!Hmmmm..... I guess,

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 meetings:October 2nd, KJ's Refuge, Orrock, 1:00 pmNovember 6th, KJ's Refuge, Orrock, 1:00 pmDecember 4th, KJ's Refuge, Orrock, 1:00 pm

Hey Sand Duners and Friends,

I hope you are all enjoying this fall weather. We had our ride androdeo just before the A.B.A.T.E. State Rally and we sure had a greattime!! Thanks to all of you Sand Dunes members who put in all thetime and effort to make our rodeo successful one more year. It surerequires a team effort. You folks do a great job.

I also wanted to thank the A.B.A.T.E. folks from other chapters thatmade it out there. I know there were folks from Central and Lake forsure and probably a few I didn't get time to chat with. We got to seesome friends we hadn't seen for a while and also signed up a fewnew members.

The Sand Dunes chapter was again fortunate to have donations fromthese businesses:

• KJ's Refuge, Orrock• Hardtails American Motorcycles, St Cloud• Northern Leisure, Sauk Rapids• Stoney's Bar, Rockville• Grumpy's Bar, Cold Spring• Eddie's on Grand, Grand Lake near Rockville• Pan-O-Gold Bakery, St Cloud• Moon Motorsports, Monticello• Zylstra's Harley-Davidson, Elk River• The Rum Shack, Foley• Bailey Ray's Roadhouse in Santiago

Thank you all for supporting the Sand Dunes chapter once again.

I also wanted to say thanks to all of you out there that again workedso hard to put on the State Rally. You did a wonderful job, thank youfor your dedication.

Ride safe and enjoy the moment.

All the best to you all, "George"

JACK PINE RIDERS WWW.JACKPINERIDERS.ORGNext meeting:October 16th, Gaslight Bar, Sandstone, 2:00 pmNovember 20th, Cricket Liquors, Rock Creek, 2:00 pmDecember 18th, Cricket Liquors, Rock Creek, 2:00 pmPlease bring a donation for the food shelf.

Upcoming event: December 18th, Jack Pine Riders Annual Christmas Party immediately after the meeting.

The Christmas Party is “Pot luck” so bring a dish to share or just come to enjoy. There’s always lots of great food and beverage.

Fall is here and October riding can be some of the best. Falling leaves, fall colors, comfortable stops to take the chill off. Seemingly end-less views, air crisp and refreshing.

One of the best things about owning a motorcycle is that they are the perfect vehicles for scenic drives. Whether alone or with a group offriends I hope you can get out and take advantage of what for many of us, is the closing of the riding season.

Thanks to all that attended the A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota State Rally. There was a fairly large group of Jack Pine Riders in attendance. Ithink I speak for all of us when I say we had a blast. Hope to see more of you there next year. A couple of J.P.R. members announcedtheir engagement “on stage” at the rally this year.

Congratulations Tim and Beth. Can’t wait for the celebration!

For more Chapter/Event information, log on to our website www.jackpineriders.org

Later for now, Unc.

A COUPLE OF PICS OFOUR STOPS DURING

THE RUN AND SOME OFTHE BIKE GAMES. IHOPE YOU ENJOY

THEM.


EAST CENTRAL WWW.EASTCENTRALABATE.ORGNext meeting:October 2nd, Hunter’s Inn, Cedar, 11:00 amNovember 6th, Hunter’s Inn, Cedar, 11:00 am

Hello East Central!!

Well the State rally is over and now the weather is starting to get a little colder and with that the animals are on the move, especially deer.So keep one eye on the ditch when you’re out riding this fall.

I saw on the news about an organization trying to bring awareness of bicyclist getting hit and how little penalty there is to the vehiclesdriver. There was also a group earlier this year that wanted to increase the penalty if they hit a pedestrian. This is nothing new to us. WEhave been saying this for years. But because we wear leather and not spandex, nobody listens. We have included joggers, cyclist, skate-boarders, everyone in this bill ,not just a select few. I yelled at the TV “Join US at the Capitol.” I was at work and somebody started talkingabout how screwed up it is to hit bicyclist and only pay a small fine. Yes, you are correct. I just couldn’t let this go without enlighteningthem to the facts. I told them we (A.B.A.T.E.) have been trying to change that law and told them if they think it is wrong then call yourState Senator and have them support our bill. I told them you don’t have to ride a motorcycle to be a member and help support us in thefight. If you don’t want to join, fine, but at least support us in getting this law changed before your granddaughter gets hit on her bike andthe vehicle driver gets away with murder. All it takes is a phone call. Come on Minnesota!! Join the fight, screw Minnesota nice, and makepeople responsible for their actions while driving.

It’s getting close to that time of year again. I’m talking Turkey Bowling and the annual Bikers for Children Toy Drive. It will be held in No-vember. More info will be coming on the website as to the date and time.

As always if you have any ideas, questions or concerns regarding the Chapter, A.B.A.T.E. or the Website, email or call me. Rememberthis is your chapter and without you and your support we would not be able to enjoy the riding freedoms we have here in Minnesota.

Keep looking at the State and Chapter Websites for updates of what is happening.

Keep the Chrome Side Up

Mark "Red" Braastad, President

NORTHEAST [email protected] meeting:October 6th, Ray's North Pole Bar on Raleigh Street in Duluth, 7:30 pmNovember 3rd, Ray's North Pole Bar on Raleigh Street in Duluth, 7:30 pmDecember 1st, Ray's North Pole Bar on Raleigh Street in Duluth, 7:30 pm

I can't believe that this summer has already passed by so quickly. But can't say that I didn't have fun. Seems wewent from 40 below to 80 above in a day; can't say that I'm quite ready to switch back. Hopefully we will have plentymore days to sneak in some riding.

Hoping for a good turn out at road clean up tomorrow, we always seem to turn the work into fun.

For those that came to this year's Freedom Run, camp out and ride, thank you for participating. A special thanks to Lana for chasing be-hind and hauling the grub. It was nice to see some old faces and especially nice to welcome a couple of guests. Bent Trout campgroundwas beautiful and the staff couldn't have been nicer to us. Sorry to Lana and Mark, I'm pretty sure that it took the rest of the afternoon towash down the Borax from your coffee. I swear I thought that container held sugar.

Please remember that just because summer is drawing to a close we still have work to do. Support the effort so the effort can supportyou!

• Never try to race an old geezer; he may have one more gear than you.• The only good view of a thunderstorm is in your rearview mirror.• Never be afraid to slow down.• Riding faster than everyone else only guarantees you'll ride alone.• Never hesitate to ride past the last street light at the edge of town.• Young riders pick a destination and go...Old riders pick a direction and go.• Work to ride and ride to work.• Whatever it is, it's better in the wind.• Don't argue with an 18-wheeler.• Never be ashamed to unlearn an old habit.

It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end.

Peace and ride safe. Lisa :)

IS THAT THE “NEW” VICTORY YOUR RIDING JIM?


SOUTHWEST DISTRICT DIRECTORJIM ORN (320) [email protected]

I don’t know about all of you but I had a great time at the State Rally. Once again, thanks to Ron, his Committee and everyone whohelped out in any way before, during, and after the Rally. Remember, it’s called the A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota State Rally, not Ron’s Rally.There’s no way that Ron can (or wants to) put on the Rally by himself. Planning for next year’s Rally will begin at the October B.O.D. Ithink it was lucky for me that the Mud Olympics happened on dry land if the rumors were true about the four District Directors mudwrestling. I wasn’t too worried about Edgar and Tony, but I’m not sure if I could have taken Jean.

As the days get shorter and a little cooler, that can only mean one thing. That’s right; I’ll be out and about to visit all the Chapters onceagain. And that also means that chili feeds are just around the corner. I’ll do my best to make it to the chili feeds and fundraisers in theSouthwest District. I’ve been promising Kristie a romantic night out and since I’ve set the bar low in the romance department, she won’t betoo surprised to end up at a chili feed.

In case you haven’t heard, Bikerday 2012 is set for Wednesday, February 8th. That means I have to remember two important things thatday, Bikerday and Kristie’s birthday (after what happened the last time I forgot her birthday, I won’t do it again anytime soon). Mark theday on your calendar and put in the request for vacation, or better yet, save the vacation day and just call in sick that morning (just kid-ding).

One good thing about going to all the events, the meetings, the fundraisers, Bikerday, A.B.A.T.E. U., etc. is that it makes the winter go byso much faster and before we know it we’ll be digging out the bike again.

Ride safe, till next time, Jim

BUFFALO RIDGENext meetings: October 1st, Lyndwood Tex Mex Bar, Lynd, 1:00 pmNovember 5th, Lyndwood Tex Mex Bar, Lynd, 1:00 pm

It does not seem that long ago but it has been ten years since the 9-11 tragedy. Most folks remember exactly wherethey were and what they were doing when the news of the attack came through. Buffalo Ridge has been invited toparticipate in the Honor Parade in Marshall as part of the Memorial Park dedication on Sunday the 11th. Our own Jan Loft-Pilgrim will be reading the names of the fallen during the dedication ceremony, I plan to attend. This program is a memorial to our 9-11victims and a celebration of the American spirit. Let Freedom Ring.

The State Rally has come and gone and was a great time as usual. One of the high points of the Rally was the bike games, followed bythe yearly tug of war. Thanks to Dallas and Wulfy for joining the Minnesota A.B.A.T.E. tugging team, the guys from Iowa lost for the sec-ond year in a row, see you next year!

I have heard due to the wet, cold spring we had the autumn leaves will be the brightest colors in ten years. Enjoy nature’s payback andcheck out some scenery. As always be safe.

Yours in Freedom, Rick DD

METRO WWW.METROMN.COMNext meeting:October 11th, location TBD, 7:00 pmNovember 8th, location TBD, 7:00 pmDecember 13th, location TBD, 7:00 pm

Upcoming events: October 15th, A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota B.O.D. Meeting, Crookston

"Respect is a close relative of tolerance, and both go a long way to prevent and alleviate the negative interactions between and amongpeople." -Joseph M. Marshall III

I think that this quote really is worth pondering for a good long while. In our chapter the people we see on a monthly basis, I think that wereally have a healthy respect for each other. It's possible that we may not like each and every person that is a member of our chapter, butwe respect each other. Not everyone we meet will be likable or respectful towards us, but if we can keep our peace, we can keep our dig-nity and hopefully find a common ground with others that we need to work with. This can apply to those in government we are trying tosway, people from other sections of A.B.A.T.E. that we are required to work with, members of clubs and the general public. It is a univer-sal tenant that you should treat others as you would like to be treated. It takes a very short time to burn a bridge and a very long time totry to build one.

Respectfully yours, Metro Megs


GLACIAL RIDGE WWW.GLACIALRIDGEABATE.ORGNext meetings:Saturday, October 1st, Rooney's in Sedan, 6:00 pmSaturday, November 5th, Rooney's in Sedan, 6:00 pmSaturday, December 3rd, Rooney's in Sedan, 6:00 pm

Upcoming events: Saturday, December 3rd, Old Fashioned Saint Nicholas Party, Rooney's in Sedan, 4:00 pm

Hello all~

I do hope you all had a great time at the State Rally. I know I did, seeing the faces of old friends and making new ones, too. I have noticedover the past two years that our attendance for the State Rally is down and I had the chance to inquire with some people why theythought this was. I got a wide array of answers, but the one thing I keep telling people is that whatever ideas or suggestions you have toimprove our Rally, bring them up to the Rally Committee or better yet, join the Committee! We need fresh ideas and people willing to pitchin and help or we will be going nowhere. That's all I have to say about that.

I want to share with you an experience I recently had. One evening Moose and I decided to go grab a bite to eat instead of cooking. Wearrived at the local Mongo's and were seated. Sitting right inside the door was a group of about eight to ten people, a few of whom could-n't stop looking at Moose's prosthetic leg. We got our food and were eating when one of the groups, a middle aged man, came up to usand extended his hand to Moose. He shook Moose's hand, thanked him for his service, and told us that our meal was paid for that night.

This gentleman and his family made an impression on me, and as I write this we are approaching the anniversary of September 11th. Ican't help but think of what true patriotism means, as store windows advertise "We Support our Troops," but offer no military discounts orprograms to help soldiers, veterans, or their families. What does it mean to honor or support our military? Each of us has to come up withour own answer to this, but I know what it CAN look or sound like. It can be a simple thank you to the soldier/veteran and their family, orallowing a soldier/veteran to go to the head of the line, or buying them a drink, or even a bright smile and a welcome home. Veterans of alleras deserve the same respect as the ones of now. And the families deserve recognition and understanding too.

Until Next Time,

Live by the Spoon~Die by the Spoon~ Spoon

SOUTHWESTNext meetings:Friday, October 7th, Rushmore Senior Center, Rushmore, 7:30 pmFriday, November 4th, Rushmore Senior Center, Rushmore, 7:30 pm

With the Labor Day holiday in the past, it’s only a matter of time before fall fully sets in. The of-ficial first day of autumn was September 23rd. But, even with cooler days, there’s still plenty oftime to do some riding and perhaps enjoy the fall foliage as only a biker can enjoy it; riding thecurvy, winding roads on your bike of choice. Enjoy the cool breeze, breathe the fresh air andfully appreciate the beauty of nature and the beautiful colors it provides during this time ofyear. We won’t even talk about the season that follows though!!

Fall (and that other unmentioned season) usually provides the time for planning events andrides for the next riding season that we all anxiously wait for every year. With spring and summer on hiatus for a few months and hopefullyyour personal social calendar not quite so full, no time like the present to join us for an A.B.A.T.E. meeting and bring your ideas forfundraisers, rides, and events. Fresh ideas are always welcome!!! With approximately 98 members in the Southwest Chapter, there aremaybe ten that regularly attend meetings. C’mon everyone,this is YOUR chapter, YOUR fundraisers, YOUR events, YOUR rides. Makesure YOUR voice is heard and things are being done in YOUR Chapter the way YOU wish!!! And, if YOU don’t like the way things are cur-rently run, YOU need to make a decision to become involved and make some changes where YOU see fit! We all have busy lives, we allhave jobs, kids, school events, and family functions, whatever else you can think of. But if you want changes made within the Chapter orthe government where biker rights are concerned, YOU are the only one that can step up and work to get those changes made.

It only takes willpower to give ourselves permission to make the experience.

Until next time~ Traci

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LAKE WWW.ABATELAKECHAPTER.ORGNext meetings: October 1st, Doc Holiday’s in Delano, 4:00 pm- Location Change, Chops in Hanover [10940 4th Street Northeast Hanover]October 29th, November meeting, Delano Legion, 4:00 pmDecember 3rd, Buffalo Legion, 4:00 pm

Upcoming events: October 1st, Highway pick up, St. Boni, 12:00 pmOctober 1st, Party at the Berger’s to celebrate Mary’s recovery, 6:00 pmOctober 8th, Fall Colors Run, leaves Delano at 12:00 pmOctober 9th, Bowling for Kids, McPete’s in Big Lake, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pmFebruary 4th, , Grounded Hogs fundraiser at the Buffalo Legion

The September meeting at the Rally was short and sweet. It was sure great to see Mary Berger. She is recovering well from her motorcy-cle accident and they plan to have a celebration after the October meeting. Plans are well underway for the upcoming Grounded Hogsfundraiser. If you have some ideas, please come to the next special events meeting on October 1st at 3:00 pm. Batman was the only oldbusiness at the meeting. But we are sure glad he is there for us! The State Rally was a lot of fun this year. Not so crowded, but there werea lot of good people and the visiting went on for hours and hours! Make your plans to attend next year. Well, I guess that’s all I have fornow. The weather is nice right now so I am going for a motorcycle ride. Hopefully there will be many more great days to come, especiallyfor the Fall Colors run. See you there.

Until next time; Fare thee well, Mitch’n

VISITING AT THE CAMPSITE, RIDING THE WAGON AND OF COURSE PLAYING WITH BUBBLES! YOU ARE THE QUEEN MICKY.

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WAY WEST WWW.WAYWESTMN.WEBS.COMNext meeting: October 7th, VFW, Madison, 7:30 pm

Hey Y’all!

Riding season is almost over, harvest is going on and another year slips away. Last month was the 10th anniversary of the September 11terrorist attacks on the USA. Let’s take time to put into perspective what is most dear to us as a group and as individuals. I still rememberwhere I was when the attacks occurred, do you? Now as the riding season comes to an end we should be thankful that we still have sev-eral freedoms that we enjoy. We now have to be vigilant in watching our state and federal Representatives and Senators to ensure thatthey vote the way we want them to. Write your Representatives and Senators and let them know your wishes.

Don’t forget to start planning your costume for Halloween! Be sure to have plenty of treats for the trick or treaters, especially the oneswith bikes. I am sure that they will have plenty of tricks up their sleeves if they think they didn’t get enough treats. My other half says to besure to watch your partners when they get into the homemade Apple Pie, it really causes issues with judgment and balance!

Ride safe and be sure to watch out for those cages ‘cause you know they don’t always watch out for us!

Weyrlady

SOUTH CENTRAL WWW.SCABATE.COMNext meetings:October 1st, Bonfire Bar & Grill, south of Litchfield on Highway 22, 11:00 am. Ride after the meetingNovember 5th, Bonfire Bar & Grill, south of Litchfield on Highway 22, 11:00 amDecember 3rd, Bonfire Bar & Grill, south of Litchfield on Highway 22, 11:00 am*All meetings are the First Saturday of the month at 11:00 am

Upcoming events:November 19th, South Central Toys for Kids Fundraiser, Bonfire Bar & Grill, 7:00 pm

Hello fellow bikers! Hope everyone had a great time at the 2011 State Rally and a safe ride home. The summer of 2011 is almost overand our bike riding season is coming to an end. But more great memories are still being made every weekend! I’d like to start out thismonth by taking a moment to say thank you to everyone for promoting this year’s Rally. South Central members, you always comethrough when asked, you not only pushed the advance tickets and Rally raffle tickets, you went out and got sponsorships, pulled the shiftswe signed up for, and showed everyone what the South Central family is all about. Also a big thank you goes to everyone who made andsold the Jell-O and Pudding shots for Motorcycle PAC. Come to the next meeting to find out the final total, it was very impressive.

The South Central Toys for Tots Fall Dance is being held in November. We need all Chapter members to go out and get at least one ormore silent auction item. We also need everyone to hang up posters. Don’t leave it to the Committee to do all the work, this is a Chapterfunction.

As a “Chapter” we have been having lots of fun this summer by attending bike runs, rides, fundraisers, rallies, and attending other Chap-ter’s events. Come to a Chapter meeting if you haven’t attended for a while and find out what’s going on!! We’d love to see you! Checkyour Road Noise events listing and join in the fun. Going to other Chapter’s meetings and fundraisers is a blast. If you would like to viewthe last Chapter meeting minutes, see the new pictures, or find out what we are doing as a Chapter, log on to our website or look us up onFacebook and check it out! If you want a reminder on what the Chapter is up to, where we’re going and when the meetings are, send the“Pres” your email address at [email protected] and he will be glad to send you reminders on all Chapter events and rides.

Till next month, Ride Safe and Ride Free!

Wendy

ROLLING PRAIRIENext meetings:October 8th, Village Inn, LaSalle, 1:00 pmOctober 29th, (November meeting/Halloween party), Todd Pankow’s Shop, St. James 5:00 pm, potluck to follow

As I write this, our Fallen Friends Memorial Ride is still going on. We had excellent weather, a great turnout, and lots of money was raisedfor Beyond the Yellow Ribbon of Watonwan County. It is wonderful to see all the people who turned out to support this great charity, whichhonors our servicemen and their families. Our first live auction was a great success and I hope we do it again next year. Thank you to allof you who donated an item and all of you who bid on these great items. A big thank you goes out to Cowboy’s Southern Grilling for thewonderful supper when we returned from the run. It was delicious as always.

Fall is fast approaching and I hear the fall colors are to be a sight. Get out there and enjoy those bikes because winter is fast approachingand they will soon be in storage. I hope to see everyone at our Halloween party this year. Of course costumes are always recommendedbut not mandatory!!!

Well, I have to get back and see how many tires get burned off this year!!!

See ya, Kelly


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Sorry I haven't been making it to meetings, had a lot of family illness the last few months. Well, I hope everyone had as much fun as I didat the rally. If you didn't go you missed a good time. I would like feed back from the chapters in the South East District on where youwould like to hold district meetings. There will not be one before the October B.O.D. as I did not get to meetings and discuss it. So let meknow if you want it in the same place in Owatonna or somewhere else or if you would like it to change every time. Start making plans forBikerday. It’s never to early and try to figure out how to get more people there and bring it up at your next meeting. Remember there areno stupid ideas only unspoken ones. Summer’s almost over so get out and ride to visit other chapters or events.

See you on the road, TONY

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RIVER VALLEYNext meetings:October 9th, Eagles Club, Mankato, 1:00 pmNovember 13th, Eagles Club, Mankato, 1:00 pm

Upcoming events:Bikerday at the Capitol, February 8th

As you read this we will already be into October and hopefully the weather is still good to get out and ride and enjoy the fall colors. Fromthe people that I talked to that went to the State Rally in Litchfield, it was a good time. As you can see by the upcoming events Bikerday atthe Capitol is set for February 8th, So mark it on your calendar and plan to attend. It is a very important day to let our legislators knowhow we feel.

Now, let’s see how many people read the Road Noise last month. I had stated that a friend of mine Scot Braun had been run over by adeer. Well the information I got was a little off. Guess I need to get my hearing checked. It was Scott Lenard that was hit by the deer whileriding his motorcycle. Sounds like Scott Braun gave some people the lost deer in the headlight look when they asked how he was doing.

Other than that I don't have much more to ramble on with.

Until next month.

Steve


FLATLANDERS WWW.FLATLANDERSABATEOFMN.ORGNext meeting: September 17th, Arrowhead Park, Freeborn 1:00 pm *Bad weather location is TB3's Bar and Grill in FreebornOctober 8th, Albert Lea Moose Lodge, 1:00 pmNovember 12th, Wells VFW, 1:00 pm

Upcoming Events:October Board of Directors Meeting on the 15th, Crookston

Helloooooo Flatlanders!

Well fall has set in and I, for one, love it. This is the best time of year for riding bike to me. The fall colors, the cool crisp air rushing by asyou wind down that favorite little twisty road of yours that you have to fit in just one last time. It gives you time to reflect on the season’sbike trips, friends made and friends you’ve ridden with. To look back and say, did I ride all that I could this year? Maybe yes maybe no, allthat counts is time in the saddle. It also gives you time to look ahead and think, what can I do as a freedom fighter for all of Minnesota'smotorcyclist this winter. With winter coming on it’s time to look ahead and discuss what’s really important in the motorcycle safety andrights world. So get to your chapter meetings, discuss up coming events and fundraisers that all help to support the fight for the rights andsafety of Minnesota motorcyclists. When you signed up for A.B.A.T.E. you made that choice to become a freedom fighter. I am proud ofyou all for making that choice. Now get out and get that last bit of wind in your face before old man winter comes a knocken!

Your State Rep,

Jeremy Mauseth

MISSISSIPPI VALLEYNext meeting:October 16th, Crossroads Bar & Grill in Randolph, 11:00 am

Mississippi Valley was visited by State Coordinator Mack Backlund and State Treasurer Mitch Backlund at our August meeting. We trulyappreciate the opportunity to discuss with them what Chapters can do to make sure that the 2012 Bikerday at the Capitol is a successand to explore what we can do to support legislative efforts at the State and Federal level. Thanks Mack and Mitch.

The weather finally cooperated so that we were finally able to deliver Buddy Bears to the Red Wing and Winona Fire Departments afterour August meeting. We dodged a few showers but it was a great day for a ride down the river. Both departments were very pleased toaccept our donation and assured us that the bears will be put to good use. They liked the size of this year's bears too. Small enough tomake it easy for them to store on the rigs but big enough to provide some comfort.

Hopefully the great weather we are having as I write this article will continue into the fall and we'll all still be riding when this issue of RoadNoise comes out!

Jill Kielblock

Chapter Secretary/Treasurer BUDDY BEAR DROPS IN RED WING AND WINONA -- CHAPTER PRESIDENT DAVE JENSON JR AND

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STRAIGHT RIVERNext meeting: October 8th, Asshole's, Janesville, 1:00 pm. Meet at 5 o'clock Somewhere Bar by 12:00 pmNovember 12th, 5 o'clock Somewhere Bar, Owatonna, 1:00 pmOctober 29th, Halloween Bash at 5o'clock Somewhere Bar, Owatonna, 8:00 pm - 1:00 am

Hi again Straight Jackets. Thanks to everyone that showed and helped at the State Rally. Hope ya'll had a good time. Gotta switchmodes now and plan out details for our Halloween Bash. Contact Scottie with ideas or comments. Runnin’ out of time. Keep the chromeclean and pipes hot.

Later, Burnie

TRI-COUNTYNext meeting:October 4th, November 1st and December 6th, Turtles Bar in Shakopee, 7:00 pm

Current Members: 219... yay...

Thanks to Frank and Vicki Ernst for hosting our September meeting. We had food catered by the PAC committee and, therefore, voted todonate $200 to PAC. Thanks. And it was good!

Also, note our remaining fall and winter meetings will resume at the Turtles Bar in Shakopee, 7:00 pm. Our chapter also voted on the pro-posal brought forth by Lynn as a result of a discussion held at the July B.O.D. which entailed the Enhanced Penalties Bill. We voted tocontinue to pursue this bill. This involves each and every one of us to write letters to our elected officials, increase the attendance perchapter to Bikerday which is February 8th (get your vacation day in for that already), and to meet face to face with our elected officials andlet them know our opinions!

Thanks to all who attended the Harley Heaven ride on August 20th. We had over 209 participants and Tri-County was given a check for$1320 with the other half going to Allina Hospice Palliative Care. Also, thanks to all who attended the Tri-County Fundraiser and StateRally and Adopt a Highway pickup. This is how we make money and friends and good times...not necessarily in that order! These monieswill allow us to contribute to worthy causes, which hopefully will result in good things for us bikers! Always look through the Road Noisefor further information on things happening in the courts and the streets!

BIKER JOKE:

A mechanic was removing a cylinder head from the motor of a HD motorcycle when he spotted a well-known heart surgeon in the shop.The surgeon was waiting for the service manager to take a look at his bike. The mechanic shouted across the room,"Hey Doc, can I askyou a question?" The surgeon, a bit surprised, walked over to the mechanic working on the motorcycle. The mechanic straightened up,wiped his hands on a rag, and asked,"So Doc, look at this engine. I open its "heart", take valves out, fix ‘em, put ‘em back in and whenI'm finished, it works just like new. So how come I get such a measly salary and you get the really big bucks when you and I are doing ba-sically the same kind of work?". The surgeon paused, smiled, and leaned over, and said, "Try doing it with the engine running".

‘till next time...ger

LOWER CORNERNext meeting:October 1st, Stupid Loon Roadside Saloon, 11:00 am

Hello All,

Due to Chris' job changes you are now stuck with me doing the Grapevine. We need member input as to how we want the Chapter torun.Please come to a meeting and help with your Chapter. Do the date and/or time not work for to you? Would someplace else be bet-ter?? WE NEED YOUR INPUT!!!

In October Mack and/or Todd Riba will be at our meeting to discuss Bikerday. I have been to every Bikerday since A.B.A.T.E. started host-ing. I always enjoy seeing my Senator and Representative in their work environment. I see them out and about at parades, town hallmeetings and such. but it is good for them to know I will come to them and talk about issues when I can. Please come to this meeting toget the "scoop" on the next Bikerday...

Until next time,

Sandi


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<!1,)2!( Since much of the data is obviously flawed and most of the conclusions are therefore speculative at best, the only true solutions to motorcycle safety are proactive measures which prevent a collision from occurring at all rather than reactive steps that may offer some level of injury mitigation only after a crash has already taken place. Rider education that prepares the motorcyclist to interact with other roadway users by learning and practicing the skills necessary for hazard avoidance and developing a strategy to deal with real world traffic is the primary component of a comprehensive motorcycle safety plan. Additionally, educating all motor vehicle operators to be alert and free of impairment as they share the road with others is critical in deterring crashes caused by inattention.

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!""#$%&'())!)"* When errors, omissions or inaccuracies are discovered in reports or statistics, it calls into ques-tion the integrity of results. Additionally, small numbers can be easily skewed by slight or seemingly insignificant variations. Furthermore, numbers may be exploited if uncharacteristic highs or lows are used as a baseline. None of these discoveries are intended to argue against helmet use, but rather to demonstrate that suggesting a helmet law is not the solution to motorcycle safety. Individual states need to maintain the ability to determine what measures best address the needs and desires of their residents as suggested in the National Agenda for Motorcycle Safety (NAMS)

+,-.'Comparison of studies is complicated due to varying criteria, wherein one report references riders, it is unclear if that includes passengers or specifically operators. Other papers may refer to the numbers of persons, crashes or vehicles intermittently. This can be quite confusing as the numbers are usually very close and are frequently compared in error.

+,-. A Minnesota motorcyclist survived a crash only to be struck by a car while standing on the road attempting to flag down a motorist for assistance. This was subsequently counted as a motorcycle fatality.

+,-.'A Pennsylvania taxi driver, with multiple suspensions, was responsible for about two percent of the state’s total motorcycle fatalities when he caused a crash with three motorcycles and killed five helmeted riders in a single incident. +,-.'Motorcycle fatalities dropped by 10% in 2009 and preliminary reports indicate that 2010 numbers will be further reduced by at least 2%. The Motorcycle Industry Council advises that sales of replacement tires were up by 6.1% in 2010, suggesting an increase in motorcycle usage. A decrease in fatalities despite an increase in exposure would suggest that motorcycle safety and awareness programs, specifically rider education courses, have been successful. +,-.'The National Transportation Safety Board has investigated over 120,000 airplane incidents, over 60,000 surface trans-portation incidents, and just 6 individual motorcycle incidents in their entire 44 year history — Apparently enough investigation to warrant adding mandatory helmet laws for motorcyclists on their “top ten most wanted list”. +,-.'According to preliminary data from the Governors Highway Safety Association, states that have a mandatory adult helmet law had six fewer fatalities in 2010 than in 2009, while free choice states saw a reduction of 74. The state with the single largest decline in fatalities (Texas -60) is a choice state and a state which requires helmets on all riders tied for the greatest increase (New York +24).

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NEW & RENEWALS FOR AUGUST 2011

BorderlandJim Carriere N

Buffalo Ridge Keith Listul N

Dallas Larsen R

Joe Bretschneider R

Kevin Downing / JoAnn Downing N

Ralph Hall / Millie Hall R

Wesley Cole R

Dvae DeJong N

Kristin Gruhot / Brian Gruhot R

David Ratajczak R

Ryan Rutgers / Bonnie Rutgers R

Luke Bretschneider N

Sam Drown / Karla Drown R

Nate Welsh / Lisa Welsh N

CentralJohn Bradshaw R

East Central Mark Schneppmueller

Laurie Schneppmueller R

Flatlanders Charles Gaasedelen

Marcie Gaasedelen R

William Pannkuk / Dalene HansonR

Bill Anderson / Shelly Martin R

Craig Brase / Tamara Brase N

Randy Henderson R

Russell Engel Jr R

Jim Hellman / Robin Hellman R

Tanya Anderson R

Tyler Chamberlin N

Freedom First Riders Mike Pearson N

Jeff Beattie R

Dan Jost / Sue Jost R

Steve Heller R

Ryan Dew / Jaclyn Dew N

Kayla Wendland N

Terry Sibert / Colleen Sibert R

Julie Ollman N

Glacial RidgeDennis Zamzow N

Douglas Johnson / Gabrielle Ulan N

Charlie Hammer / Nancy Hammer R

Jack Pine Riders Gary Reiser R

LeAnn Anderson R

Jory Carlson R

Dennis Castle R

Tim Castle / Elizabeth Schott R

Mark Skalicky R

Lake Ziggy Holovnia R

Dave Truax R

Kent Lilligren N

Steve Richardson N

Alex Monson / Mary Monson R

Randy Mills / Becky Mills R

Happy Smith R

William Kerzie R

Gaylyn Benson R

Tim Carlisle N

Lyle Dibb R

Kevin Krause / Dawn Krause N

Mike Edgett / Sherry Edgett R

Judy Hansen / Patrick Duggan R

Harlan Backlund / Delores Backlund R

Tim Lyrek / Michele Lyrek R

Curt Capes / Patty Capes R

Randall Zipf / Lynn Weidling R

Dan Monson R

Darryl Peterson / Elaine Peterson R

Crystal Mathews / Greg Mathews R

Bill Jensen / Cathie Jensen R

Lower Corner Andrew "Ace" Browning

Elle Browning R

Steve Amdahl R

Metro Nichole Christopherson N

Karen Padilla R

Jim French R

Brad Petron R

Terry T Johnson / Julie A Johnson R

Clarence Gjerstad / Julie Gjerstad R

Jennifer Nowlan N

Matt Mueller N

Karen Cross R

Cynthia Alexander R

Mississippi ValleyJim Regenscheid

Sheila Regenscheid R

Stanley Koester R


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Penny Schroeder / Dane Schroeder R

Jim French R

Northeast Craig Anderson N

Kent Verner R

Richard Wilson R

Northwest Mariah McGlynn R

Aric Hanson / Tracy Hanson R

Greg McGlynn / Salle Hagl McGlynn R

River Riders Brad Hansen / Shelly Hansen R

Sam Sauvageau / Sheila Sauvageau N

River Valley John Lynch N

DeLayne Nelson R

Lori Sotebeer / Troy Cornelius R

NEW & RENEWALS FOR AUGUST 2011Rolling Prairie James Mendenhall N

Randy Donahue / Lorna Donahue R

Tammy Bulock / Kari Bulock R

Jon W (Trashy) Smith /

Sherry Kaveney R

Thomas Bolster N

Roy Peterson / JoLinda Peterson N

Keith Nagel / Carla Nagel N

Aaron Schmidtgal / Mindy Schmidtgal R

Scott Reinke N

Glenn Berkner N

Dean Syverson R

Wendell Else R

Michael Nesburg / Nancy Ahern R

Harry Hale / Debbie Hale R

Jay Janzen R

Sand Dunes Travis Schulz R

Jay A Schulz R

South Central Karmen Uecker / Jamie Uecker R

Rhonda Eastvold R

Curt Schmitz / Amie Shmitz R

Ervin Nowak / Teresa Nowak R

Jeremiah Jaquith / Kristin Jaquith R

Chad Webb R

Phil Swanson / Susan Swanson R

Roger Hartsuiker N

Wendy Steinborn / Dale Steinborn R

Stacy Puckett R

Emily Belanus / James Ruff R

Larry Nystrom R

Scott Smith N

Southwest Gary Elsbecker / Marcia Elsbecker R

Pat Lange / Diann Lange R

Reggie Folkers / Jane Folkers R

Straight River Jeff Lemke R

Tavis Nowak / Jenny Nowak R

Scott Harkema / Cassie Raymond R

Scott Eggert R

Tri-County Glen Bergman

Debbie Hennen-Bergman R

Jerald Sotebeer R

Way West Michael C Johnson Rebecca M Johnson R

Dustin Swetfeld N

Tim Longman / Jody Longman R


EVER TALK TO SOMEONE ABOUT A.B.A.T.E. OF MINNESOTAAND JUST DON’T KNOW EXACTLY WHAT TO SAY?

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CAN I WEAR A HELMET AND BE A MEMBER OFA.B.A.T.E.?YES, A.B.A.T.E. STRIVES TO ENSURE ALL MOTORCYCLISTS RESERVE THERIGHT TO CHOOSE TO WEAR A HELMET OR NOT. A.B.A.T.E.'S STANCE ISNOT ANTI-HLEMET, BUT ANTI-HELMET LAW.

DO I NEED TO RIDE A HARLEY TO BE A MEMBER?NO, A.B.A.T.E. IS AN ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF ALL MOTORCYCLISTS, AND REGARDLESS OF WHATOR WHERE THEY RIDE.

DO I NEED TO OWN A MOTORCYCLE?NO, A.B.A.T.E. CONSISTS OF ALL ADVOCATES OF MOTORCYCLISTS AND MOTORCYCLING. THE RIGHTS OFWHICH MAY BE SUPPORTED BY ANYONE WHO CARES, AND ARE WELCOME TO DO SO.

IS A.B.A.T.E. A MOTORCYCLE CLUB?NO, A.B.A.T.E. OF MINNESOTA IS A MOTORCYCLE RIGHTS ORGANIZATION (MRO). A.B.A.T.E. SEEKSTO PROMOTE THE POSITIVE ASPECTS OF MOTORCYCLING AND STRIVES TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF MOTOR-CYCLISTS BY BEING INVOLVED IN THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL POLITICAL PROCESS. SAFER MOTORCY-CLING, REDUCING ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES CAN BE BEST ACCOMPLISHED BY EDUCATION AND TRAININGOF BOTH THE MOTORCYCLISTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC, NOT NECESSARILY THROUGH ADDITIONAL LEG-ISLATION.

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October 1 Lower Corner Chapter meeting, Stupid Loon Roadside Saloon, Racine, 11:00 amSouth Central Chapter meeting, Bonfire Bar & Grill, Litchfield, 11:00 amBuffalo Ridge Chapter meeting, Lyndwood Tex Mex Bar, Lynd, 1:00 pmLake Chapter meeting, Chops in Hanover, 4:00 pmGlacial Ridge Chapter meeting, Rooney’s, Sedan, 6:00 pm

October 2 East Central Chapter meeting, Hunter’s Inn, Cedar, 11:00 amSand Dunes Chapter meeting, KJ’s Refuge, Orrock, 1:00 pmNorthwest Chapter meeting, Mentor, 2:00 pm

October 4 Tri-County Chapter meeting, Turtle’s Bar, Shakopee, 7:00 pmOctober 6 Northeast Chapter meeting, Ray’s North Pole Bar, Duluth, 7:30 pmOctober 7 Way West Chapter meeting, VFW, Madison, 7:30 pmOctober 8 Lake Chapter’s Fall Colors Run, American Legion, Delano, sign-in 10:30 am,

run leaves at noonFlatlanders Chapter meeting, Moose Lodge, Albert Lea, 1:00 pmRolling Prairie Chapter meeting, Village Inn, LaSalle, 1:00 pmStraight River Chapter meeting, Asshole’s, Janesville, 1:00 pmCentral Chapter meeting, Justin and Jessica Loidoit’s home, Foley, 4:00 pmNorth Star Chapter meeting, Cattails, Bemidji, 5:00 pm

October 9 Ways and Means Committee meeting, McPete’s Sports Bar and Lanes, Big Lake, 10:30 amBowling for Kid’s Sake, McPete’s Sports Bar and Lanes, Big Lake, noonRiver Valley Chapter meeting, Eagles Club, Mankato, 1;00 pmRiver Riders Chapter meeting, location and time TBD

October 11 Metro Chapter meeting, 7:00 pm, location TBDOctober 14 Rally Committee meeting, America’s Best Value Inn, Crookston, 6:30 pm

Gambling Committee meeting, America’s Best Value Inn, Crookston, 7:00 pmOctober 15 A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota’s Board of Directors meeting America’s Best Value Inn,

Crookston, 9:00 amPublications Committee meeting, America’s Best Value Inn, Crookston, following the B.O.D.

October 16 Mississippi Valley Chapter meeting, Crossroads Bar & Grill, Randolph, 11:00 amJack Pine Riders Chapter meeting, Gas Light Bar, Sandstone, 2:00 pm

October 21 Heart of the Lakes Chapter meeting, Joe and Julie Grotjohn’s home, Hawley, 7:30 pmOctober 29 Lake Chapter meeting, American Legion, Delano, 4:00 pm

Rolling Prairie Chapter meeting, Todd Pankow’s shop, St. James, 5:00 pm, followed by a Halloween Party and potluckStraight River Chapter’s 6th Annual Halloween Bash, It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar, Owatonna, 8:00 pmFreedom First Riders Chapter meeting, Leaf Valley, Mercantile, Garfield

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November 1 Tri-County Chapter meeting, Turtle’s Bar, Shakopee, 7:00 pmNovember 3 Northeast Chapter meeting, Ray’s North Pole Bar, Duluth, 7:30 pmNovember 5 South Central Chapter meeting, Bonfire Bar & Grill, Litchfield, 11;00 am

Buffalo Ridge Chapter meeting, Lyndwood Tex Mex Bar, Lynd, 1:00 pmGlacial Ridge Chapter meeting, Rooney’s, Sedan, 6:00 pm

November 6 East Central Chapter meeting, Hunter’s Inn, Cedar, 11:00 amSand Dunes Chapter meeting, KJ’s Refuge, Orrock, 1:00 pm

November 8 Metro Chapter meeting, 7:00 pm, location TBDNovember 12 Flatlanders Chapter meeting, VFW, Wells, 1:00 pm

Straight River Chapter meeting, It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar, Owatonna,, 1:00 pmNovember 13 River Valley Chapter meeting, Eagles Club, Mankato, 1:00 pmNovember 19 Publications Committee meeting, Becky Hasslen’s home, Buffalo, 4:00 pm

Gambling Committee meeting, Bonfire Bar & Grill, Litchfield, 6:00 pmSouth Central Chapter’s 15th Annual Toys for Kids Fundraiser, Bonfire Bar & Grill, Litchfield, 7:00 pm. Silent Auction, music by Division 9. More info: (320) 593-6170

November 20 Jack Pine Riders Chapter meeting, Cricket Liquors, Rock Creek, 2:00 pmNovember 26 Freedom First Riders Chapter meeting, Herby’s Bar Grill & Café, CarlosDecember 1 Northeast Chapter meeting, Ray’s North Pole Bar, Duluth, 7:30 pmDecember 3 South Central Chapter meeting, Bonfire Bar & Grill, Litchfield, 11;00 am

Glacial Ridge Chapter’s Old Fashioned St. Nicholas Party, Rooney’s, Sedan, 4:00 pmLake Chapter meeting, American Legion, Buffalo, 4:00 pmGlacial Ridge Chapter meeting, Rooney’s, Sedan, 6;00 pm

December 4 Sand Dunes Chapter meeting, KJ’s Refuge, Orrock, 1:00 pmDecember 6 Tri-County Chapter meeting, Turtle’s Bar, Shakopee, 7:00 pmDecember 10 Gambling Committee meeting, Frank and Vicki Ernst’s home, Chanhassen, 1:00 pmDecember 13 Metro Chapter meeting, 7:00 pm, location TBDDecember 18 Jack Pine Riders Chapter meeting, Cricket Liquors, Rock Creek, 2:00 pm, followed by the

Chapter Christmas PartyFebruary 4 Lake Chapter’s Grounded Hogs Party fundraiser, American Legion, BuffaloFebruary 8 Bikerday at the Minnesota State Capitol

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11NR27 - MRF News Release - TEA Extension

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE16 September 2011

Contact: Jeff Hennie, Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs

TEA Extension

The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) has learned that, with current authorizations set toexpire in the next couple of weeks, the U.S. Congress passed legislation that would authorizesurface transportation programs for several more months.

By voice vote, the House passed a bill (HR 2887) that would extend surface transportationprograms through March 31, 2012. The bill also would extend certain highway-related taxes,including the gas tax, which is set to expire on September 30 under the most recent long-termsurface transportation reauthorization. The Senate also passed the extension late on Thursday, September 15. This bill has been the vehicle for numerous motorcycle-relatedlaws. HR 2887 is expected to be signed into law very soon.

"The extension keeps the current motorcycle awareness and education grants flowing. So farthe government has returned $49 million dollars to the motorcycle riders in the country; I callthat a good start," said Jeff Hennie, MRF Vice President of Government Relations.

The bill, which should be the most bipartisan bill in the entire Congress, has been stymied fora number of legislative and political reasons – so much so that is now linked to the FederalAviation Administration funding bill which is on its 22nd extension going back to 2007.

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John Mica (R-FL) said theshort extension represented a "bipartisan, bicameral agreement to move forward," but warnedthat it should not be a "temporary Band-Aid."

As always, the MRF will keep you updated on this issue and every other issue affecting motorcyclists in this country.


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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH


2011 KIDS RUN

ITS ALL ABOUT THE KIDS RUN WAS ON JULY 23, 2011. IT WAS PUT ON BY THE “CONFEDERATION OFCLUBS OF MINNESOTA.” WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE “MINNESOTA MOTORCYCLE CLUB COALITION” AND“A.B.A.T.E. OF MINNESOTA”.WE HAD HARD RAIN TO START AND THE SKY OPENED UP TO A BEAUTIFUL SUN SHINY DAY!! THE RUNSTARTED AT WHISKEY JUNCTION AND WENT TO THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF MINNESOTA, WE WEREABLE TO TOUR THE HOSPITAL AND A.B.A.T.E. OF MINNESOTA DONATED 50 BUDDY BEARS TO THE HOSPI-TAL FOR THE KIDS!! AWESOME, THANKS!!THE ENTIRE RUN WAS A SUCCESS AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO IT BEING AN ANNUAL EVENT!! SOME OF THEHEALTHIER KIDS WERE ABLE TO COME OUT AND SEE THE BIKES AND MEET THE PEOPLE INVOLVED. THEHOSPITAL WAS VERY APPRECIATIVE OF THE WAY IT WAS RUN AND THE PROFESSIONAL MANNER IN WHICHTHE CLUBBERS’ HANDLED THE EVENT.VIRTUALLY, EVERY MOTORCYCLE CLUB IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND INDEPENDENT RIDERS ALIKEWERE REPRESENTED. WE WERE ABLE TO RAISE $3,400 FOR ST. JUDE’S AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OFMINNESOTA.THE COC WOULD LIKE TO THANK BRIANA OAKES OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR HER SUPPORT AND AS-SISTANCE IN MAKING THIS PROJECT A SUCCESS. ALSO LILY’S BAR AND GRILL IN BIG LAKE, COWBOYJACKS IN RICHFIELD, FAT BOYS OF ISANTI, AND OF COURSE LITTLE AND HER STAFF ATWHISKEY JUNCTION

SOS REBEL


BIKER'S PRAYER

Biker angel be my guide

As I climb upon my scoot to ride

Let your halo light the way

And keep me safe from harm today

Let your wings provide me wind and air

And send it cursing through my hair

Find me a peaceful sunny place

And let it shine upon my face

Keep the clouds and rain at bay

And keep me dry throughout the day

Watch over the brothers and sisters who ride with me

Keep my wheels upon the ground

So I'll return here safe and sound

But should disaster be my fate

Guide me through Heaven's gate

If I must join my fallen brethren

Please show me the way to biker heaven


LETTER TO THE EDITOR:WHAT A RALLY! ATTENDANCE WAS DOWN SOMEWHAT, BUT THERE'S SOMETHING TO BE SAID FOR A MOREINTIMATE SETTING. SEEMS LIKE IT GIVES PEOPLE MORE OF A CHANCE TO CATCH UP ON THINGS. GREATTIME, GREAT FRIENDS.I'D LIKE TO THANK THE CREW FROM STRAIGHT RIVER AND ALL MY FRIENDS WHO MADE WHAT MIGHT BEMY LAST A.B.A.T.E. OF MINNESOTA FUNCTION, (FOR AWHILE BEING THE BABY IS DUE RIGHT AROUNDBOD TIME), ONE OF THE BEST YET. THE LAST NIGHT OF THE RALLY I WAS SITTING AT OUR CAMPFIREAFTER THE MUSIC QUIT AND LOOKED AROUND THE CIRCLE, REALIZING THAT THE PEOPLE SEATED THEREWERE AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE MY FAMILY. WE'VE SHARED SO MUCH OVER THE YEARS THAT I WILLTRULY MISS THEM. WHILE BEING ABLE TO GO ONLINE TO KEEP TRACK, IT'S JUST NOT THE SAME AS BEINGTHERE. CONGRATS TO SCRAPPY AND GRASSHOPPER ON THE NUPTIALS, I KNOW YOU'LL BE HAPPY. I SAIDIT THAT NIGHT BUT, I'LL SAY IT AGAIN, I LOVE YOU GUYS! YOU ARE MY FAMILY! TO THE REST OFA.B.A.T.E. AND ALL MY FRIENDS, THANKS SO MUCH FOR BEING THE PEOPLE YOU ARE.

YOURS IN FREEDOM, STASH

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:RECENTLY TWO EMPLOYEES OF MEDIACOM, A REGIONAL CABLE TV AND INTERNET PROVIDER, WEREGIVEN A VERY SPECIAL AWARD BY THEIR COMPANY FOR ACTIONS TAKEN TO ASSIST A MOTORCYCLIST WHOWAS THE VICTIM OF A RIGHT OF WAY INFRACTION. THE AWARD READS IN PART:“MITCH TONGEN AND ERIC PAPKE (SYSTEM TECHNICIANS) WERE TRAVELING DOWN MINNESOTA STATEHIGHWAY 13 IN PRIOR LAKE, WHEN THEY WITNESSED A CAR PULL OUT IN FRONT OF A MOTORCYCLE ATAN UNCONTROLLED INTERSECTION. CONSEQUENTLY, WITH NO TIME TO TURN OR STOP, THE MOTORCY-CLIST T-BONED THE CAR. MITCH AND ERIC TOOK IMMEDIATE ACTION AND CALLED 911. THEY BOTHGRABBED THEIR FIRST AID KITS AND USED GAUZE ON THE MOTORCYCLIST TO HELP STOP THE BLEEDING.WHILE WAITING FOR EMERGENCY PERSONNEL TO ARRIVE MITCH AND ERIC ALSO TOOK CHARGE OF TRAF-FIC CONTROL. MITCH AND ERIC ARE TO BE COMMENDED FOR THEIR ASSERTIVENESS AND COMMITMENT TOSAFETY IN THIS SITUATION.”THANK YOU MITCH AND ERIC FOR YOUR QUICK RESPONSE AND PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE.

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7/11 For Sale: 2000 Cycle-Kamp pop up motorcycle camper.$1,000 OBO Lyle (952) 297-4710

7/11 For Sale: 5 place motorcycle trailer. Great for the long trips,storing bikes and many other things. Smooth pulling like you don'teven know it is there. Bikes are not included but there to show howto fit them in. If interested call 612-791-0437. Asking price is $3200or B/O.

7/11 For Sale: 1998 883 Sportster, red, 2,200 miles, excellent con-dition. $3,500 OBO. Call Dave (763) 614-7956

8/11 For Sale: 1976 Honda 360, Excellent Condition. 5,000 miles.Runs Great - $850 or Best Offer Call Russell (763) 631-2652

8/11 For Sale: 2003 Harley-Davidson FLSTS-I Heritage SoftailSpringer 100th Anniversary in silver and black. Comes with remain-ing extended service contract to 2013. Comes with detachable wind-shield, detachable passenger backrest, passenger pillion. She has12 inch Apes with stainless steel cables, Chrome controls, nostalgicmirrors, nostalgic grips with heated grips, chrome highway bar, nos-talgic highway pegs, nostalgic floorboards, nostalgic passengerpegs, tires are good, has 25,600miles, this bike is one of the fa-vorites when it comes toSpringers!!! $14999.00 call 320-808-7477. nodealers, no spammers

8/11 For Sale: 1977 HD Sportster XCLH. Red, fast, nice condi-tion, collector plates. (320) 233-7525 Les

8/11 For Sale: 1984 Camaro Berlinetta. Black, new engine, T-tops,hatchback, very nice, collector plates.(320) 233-7525 Les

8/11 For Sale: 2006 FOUR-WINDS FUN MOVER MOTOR HOMEWITH under 17,000 MILES! This Toy Hauler RV Model 33C is per-fect for taking your toys with you. It is capable of hauling two motor-cycles or two ATVs in the 8x10-foot garage. Loading is easy with thealuminum lift gate. Has been stored inside when not in use. IT IN-CLUDES: 5.5KW Onan Generator, 16-foot Awning, Combination mi-crowave & convection oven, 20" flat screen TV with DVD player,Power Bathroom Vent, Back-Up Camera, lots of Basement Storagewith aluminum bus-style exterior storage doors, 8x10-foot cargo areawith storage cabinets on both sides and clothes hanger rod runningthe full length of cabinets, second roof Air Conditioning for thegarage/cargo area, built-in ladder and access door to roof of RV, alu-minum diamond plate floor with unique and flexible tie-down systemfor keeping your toys in place during transit. Queen Size Cab-OverBed, Dinette changes into a Bed, Sofa/Sleeper and two Roll-OutSofas that convert to beds or benches in the storage area. Full sizescreen for the garage door opening. Originally listed @ $105,910,current NADA Average Retail value of $69,360. Asking $63,000 but will consider all reasonable offers. Delivery possible. More pictures available upon request. E-mail: [email protected] Steve @ 218-721-4071 (H) or 218-343-4606(C)

8/11 For Sale: ABATE GALS DOWNSIZING! 100’s of items! An-tiques, collectibles, etc. Chaska. Call Gloria (952) 448-1645

8/11 For Sale: 2009 Harley Davidson 1200XL Nightster, only 1100miles, custom HD paint job, Vance & Hines exhaust, like new and inexcellent condition. Has been completely serviced and is a greatbike. Priced to sell at $8,800 OBO. St. James, MN. If interested, orwould like to see, call Doug at (507) 327-4796


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9/11 For Sale: 2003 Heritage Softail Classic, Black, 10,000 milesmoustache engine guard, gold key package, security system,chrome switch covers and grips, screaming eagle stage 1, high in-tensity head lamps, chrome passenger foot rests. $11,000Call Tom (612) 910-8624

9/11 For Sale: 2003 Suzuki 800 Lehman Trike, Solo seat w/ back-rest, Large custom rack, 8030 miles, $10,000.Call Lee (612) 237-8641

10/11 For Sale: 2005 Suzuki C50 Boulevard. New tires, lockable,waterproof saddlebags, windshield, engine guard, highway pegs,and 22,000 miles. Asking $4,700. Wife says I'm TOO OLD to rideanymore and she worries. Looking for a quick sale. Home Phone: 612-965-1347

10/11 For Sale: 1987 FLHTL,Port & Polished SSECarb. SingleFixedEng. 79k Miles, Candy Brandywine, Lowered, $6500. Call 763-856-3927 or 763-781-5293.

10/11 For Sale: 2002 Sportster 883 Custom (Black). 18,031 Miles,after-market straight bars, grips and pegs. HD Sportster saddlebags,chrome battery cover. Vance & Hines Short Shot pipes, smokedlenses, Sundowner seat, detachable windshield, sissy bar, lay backlicense plate, new battery, throttle and return cable this year. Bikeruns and sounds excellent! Tires are in great condition. This is a bikethat can be rode without any service, just get on and enjoy! You won'tfind a cleaner 2002 bike out there!$4,500 or B/O Contact: Jeremie @ 612-250-040410/11 For Sale: 1978 Shovelhead, complete motor and Tranny

overhaul recenty completed. 1500 miles on the new motor, with com-plete list of new parts. Very Clean, Runs Strong, Nice Paint. Call formore information: Richard (320) 808-5541


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