A Motorcycle Rights Organization
Visitors are welcome at our meetings (see the Calendar for more information). A non-smoking policy had been adopted for the meetings, it appears the State of Illinois' new non-smoking law has made that permanent.
January 9, 2008 -
The Chapter and Board of Director meeting location and dates have been changed. We are now meeting at The Irish Times Pub and Restaurant, 8869 Burlington Ave., Brookfield, IL. The monthly meeting is now on the second Wednesday of every month. The Director's meeting is still held at Harry's Sports Bar, 9901 W. 55th St., Countryside, IL. - but moved to the fouth Tuesday of the month. Please consult the calendar to confirm times and dates.
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Not sure of what A.B.A.T.E. is about? Here is some information taken from the
A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois website... The Mission of A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois is to preserve the universal right to a safe, unrestricted, motorcycling environment. A.B.A.T.E. OF ILLINOIS is a neutral non-profit organization that allows all riders to unite in A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education. A.B.A.T.E. works to safeguard our motorcycling rights, while allowing us to be individuals with different views. This is being accomplished though motorcycle safety education programs, public awareness programs, and other programs designed to prevent injury or fatal accidents to motorcyclists. A.B.A.T.E. OF ILLINOIS' main concern is putting motorcycle legislation in its proper perspective. A.B.A.T.E. OF ILLINOIS keeps the legislature informed of our position on legislation that is unfair or discriminatory towards motorcyclists. A.B.A.T.E. OF ILLINOIS works closely with motorcycle rights organizations across the nation to stop discriminatory legislation aimed at all motorcyclists. A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois, Inc. is organized for charitable, educational, civic, benevolent, social, and athletic purposes, including for such purposes as, the promotion of motorcycle use, acceptance, safety and enjoyment. Said purposes include promoting the motorcycling interests of the corporation's members and affiliates. Said corporation is further organized to undertake such interaction, including lobbying and litigation support, with various governmental bodies as may be necessary or desirable to promote the motor cycling interests of the corporation's members and affiliates. So says the legalese at the beginning of our bylaws, but what does it really mean? Charitable and benevolent purposes? Yes, A.B.A.T.E. Chapters raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for these purposes every year! Social and athletic purposes? Yes, as a State Organization, and Chapters we sponsor many social, and motorcycle related athletic events which are held every year! Educational and Safety/Civic/Lobbying purposes? Not just yes, but HELL YES! These tend to run together. We spend more time and money on our legislative agenda, and on safety and education than on any other areas which we cover. In these areas we spend a whole lot of time educating our members on safe riding practices. We spend a bunch of time and money going to High School Driver's Education courses, Senior Citizens groups, and other "Civic Organizations" to emphasize motorcycle awareness! In the lobbying area, we also educate. We educate our membership how important it is to be registered, and vote! We educate our members on the proper way to communicate with their legislators. We educate legislators, at all levels, that anti-motorcycle and anti-motorcycling legislation is unacceptable! In order to back up this view, we spend a lot of time and money backing pro-motorcycling candidates! |
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Fill out an application form (sorry, you'll have to use a writing implement of some type). You can get a "printable" copy of the application form by clicking here. Note that we would prefer that you join our (Westgate) Chapter, but it's your call. Things get tricky here...you get three choices... Mail (snail-mail) the completed application to the ABATE of Illinois office address (on the application) along with a check for the appropriate amount. Mail (snail-mail) the completed application to Westgate ABATE at P.O. Box 520, Lyons, IL 60534, along with a check for the appropriate amount. Bring the completed application to the next Westgate ABATE function or meeting, along with a check for the appropriate amount. That's all there is to it (until renewal time). |
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Westgate Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois P.O. Box 520 Lyons, IL 60534 Yahoo Groups - Westgatechapter President - Rick Mitchell (773) 436-8336 prezwest@wowway.com Vice President - Jack Stephenson (708) 749-4730 Activities - Ellen Mitchell (773) 436-8336 mitchell212@wowway.com State Representative - Rick Mitchell (773) 436-8336 prezwest@wowway.com Products - open Secretary - Georgene Calley (708) 352-6456 Treasurer - Pat Quinn (773) 581-6826 Safety & Education - Jack Stephenson (708) 749-4730 Newsletter - Pat Quinn (773) 581-6826 Membership - Georgene Calley (708) 352-6456 |
For the Illinois State A.B.A.T.E. Calendar, click here. For a more comprehensive calendar of motorcycling events in the Chicagoland area (loosely defined), click here. |
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