A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois

Once a month the Executive Board meets to discuss the day to day business of ABATE of Illinois. During the months when there is no State Board meeting the E-board usually convenes at the Prairieland Chapter Building in Decatur or the Ramada Limited in Springfield, at 10 AM. Any ABATE member is invited to attend, but please check in advance with the State Secretary for date or location changes.

The E Board meets monthly, and the State BOD meets every other month (usually at the Brookens Library Auditorium at U of I in Springfield) to keep ABATE of Illinois functioning properly and to vote on changes and new initiatives. Chapter input discussed at chapter meetings is taken to the Board of Directors by State Board Reps to be communicated to the other chapters. Information concerning your freedom to ride is brought back to you from these meetings.

Brookens Auditorium is located at the University of Illinois campus
Springfield, Illinois (Directions Below)

Ramada Limited is located at 3281 Northfield Dr, Springfield, Illinois 62702
(Exit # 100 B off I 55)

Reminder – Be sure to check the state office phone message for meeting cancellations in the event of winter storms. (309) 343-6588
Cancellation info will be posted by 5 AM, day of the meeting.

2008 Meetings
(tentative start times are E Board 10 AM - BOD 1 PM)
2008 Events and Meetings - PDF

FEBRUARY 23, 2008 - EB-BOD MEETINGS

MARCH 15, 2008 - EB MEETING

APRIL 19, 2008 - EB-BOD MEETINGS

MAY 3, 2008 - EB MEETING

JUNE 14, 2008 - EB-BOD MEETINGS

JULY 19, 2008 - EB MEETING

AUGUST 23, 2008 - EB-BOD MEETINGS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2008 - EB MEETING

OCTOBER 18, 2008 - EB-BOD MEETINGS

NOVEMBER 15, 2008 - EB MEETING

DECEMBER 13, 2008 - EB-BOD MEETINGS

BOD Meeting Directions Brookens Auditorium
These are the directions I was given by the University (LP)
We always direct folks to the entrance of the Public Affairs Center (PAC), because it's on the same level as Brookens Auditorium and is connected to it via a concourse. Also, the PAC entrance is closest to the public lots (Lots C and D). If folks enter from Parking Lot B, they wind up on the second floor of the Brookens Building--the Library reference desk, which tends to be disorienting. Brookens Auditorium is located in the Brookens Building, but we find that directing folks through the PAC works out more smoothly. The cafeteria open from 11:30 on, and you're welcome to use it for refreshments.

Directions to the University of Illinois at Springfield Conference Center
All conference rooms, Brookens Auditorium, and PAC Restaurant are on the lower level of the Public Affairs Center (PAC ), One University Plaza. Visitors must use Parking Lots C or D.

From the North – via I-55 - Leave the interstate at Exit #94, Stevenson Drive. Turn right (west) at top of exit ramp; proceed to the stoplight at West Lake Drive and turn left, continuing to the north edge of campus. Turn right at the first UIS intersection (Edgar Lee Masters Dr) and then left at the next stop sign (Ernest Hemingway Dr). Proceed to the next stop sign (Eliza Farnham Dr), and turn right towards Parking Lot D. Enter the PAC through the lower circular drive entrance, nearest flagpoles.

From the South – via I-55 - Leave the interstate at Exit #90, Toronto Road. Turn right at the top of exit ramp, proceed through a small business area, over a rail crossing, and follow the curving roadway past the Capital Area Career Center. Turn left (north) onto 11th Street; proceed to Vachel Lindsay Drive. Turn right on Lindsay, and turn left at the stop sign. Parking Lot D will be on your left. Enter the PAC through the lower circular drive entrance, nearest the flagpoles.

From the East – via I-72 - At intersection with I-55, choose I-55 South, following it to Exit #94, Stevenson Drive. Turn right (west) at top of exit ramp; proceed to West Lake Drive and turn left, continuing to the north edge of campus. Turn right at the first UIS intersection (Edgar Lee Masters Dr) and then left at the next stop sign (Ernest Hemingway Dr). Proceed to the next stop sign (Eliza Farnham Dr), and turn right towards Parking Lot D. Enter the PAC through the lower circular drive entrance.

From the West – via I-72 - From I-72 take Exit 97A, onto I-55 South. Then take Exit #90, Toronto Road. Turn left (east) at the top of exit ramp, proceed through a small business area, over a rail crossing, and follow the curving roadway past the Capital Area Career Center. Turn left (north) onto 11th Street; proceed to Vachel Lindsay Drive. Turn right on Lindsay, and turn left at the stop sign. Parking Lot D will be on your left. Enter the PAC through the lower circular drive entrance, nearest the flagpoles.

From within Springfield - Proceed south on South 5th Street to south edge of town at Stevenson Drive. Turn left (east) on Stevenson and continue for about 1 mile to the stoplight at West Lake Drive. Turn right (south) on West Lake; turn right at the first UIS intersection (Edgar Lee Masters Dr) and then left at the next stop sign (Ernest Hemingway Dr). Proceed to the next stop sign (Eliza Farnham Dr), and turn right towards Parking Lot D. Enter the PAC through the lower circular drive entrance, nearest the flagpoles.

Alternate local route - Take South Fifth Street through town to Hazel Dell. Turn left on Hazel Dell, follow curve, and proceed through a stoplight onto Eleventh Street, which weaves over railroad tracks and an industrial park to Ernest Hemingway Drive. Turn left on Hemingway; proceed to Eliza Farnham Drive. Turn right onto Farnham and then right into Parking Lot D. Enter the PAC on lower level nearest flagpoles.



	E Board = Executive Board BOD = Board of Directors
	BOD Meeting Minutes Once a month the Executive Board meets to discuss the day to day business of ABATE of Illinois. During the months when there is no State Board meeting the E-board usually convenes at the Prairieland Chapter Building in Decatur or the Ramada Limited in Springfield, at 10 AM. Any ABATE member is invited to attend, but please check in advance with the State Secretary for date or location changes. The E Board meets monthly, and the State BOD meets every other month (usually at the Brookens Library Auditorium at U of I in Springfield) to keep ABATE of Illinois functioning properly and to vote on changes and new initiatives. Chapter input discussed at chapter meetings is taken to the Board of Directors by State Board Reps to be communicated to the other chapters. Information concerning your freedom to ride is brought back to you from these meetings. Brookens Auditorium is located at the University of Illinois campus Springfield, Illinois (Directions Below) Prairieland Chapter Building - 1901 Railroad Ave, Decatur, Illinois 62525 Ramada Limited is located at 3281 Northfield Dr, Springfield, Illinois 62702 (Exit # 100 B off I 55) Reminder – Be sure to check the state office phone message for meeting cancellations in the event of winter storms. (309) 343-6588 Cancellation info will be posted by 5 AM, day of the meeting. 2007 Meetings (tentative start times are E Board 10 AM - BOD 1 PM) NOVEMBER 17, 2007 - E Board DECEMBER 15, 2007- BOD & E Board 2008 Meetings (tentative start times are E Board 10 AM - BOD 1 PM) 2008 Events and Meetings - PDF FEBRUARY 23, 2008 - EB-BOD MEETINGS MARCH 15, 2008 - EB MEETING APRIL 19, 2008 - EB-BOD MEETINGS MAY 3, 2008 - EB MEETING JUNE 14, 2008 - EB-BOD MEETINGS JULY 19, 2008 - EB MEETING AUGUST 23, 2008 - EB-BOD MEETINGS SEPTEMBER 20, 2008 - EB MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2008 - EB-BOD MEETINGS NOVEMBER 15, 2008 - EB MEETING DECEMBER 13, 2008 - EB-BOD MEETINGS BOD Meeting Directions Brookens Auditorium These are the directions I was given by the University (LP) We always direct folks to the entrance of the Public Affairs Center (PAC), because it's on the same level as Brookens Auditorium and is connected to it via a concourse. Also, the PAC entrance is closest to the public lots (Lots C and D). If folks enter from Parking Lot B, they wind up on the second floor of the Brookens Building--the Library reference desk, which tends to be disorienting. Brookens Auditorium is located in the Brookens Building, but we find that directing folks through the PAC works out more smoothly. The cafeteria open from 11:30 on, and you're welcome to use it for refreshments. Directions to the University of Illinois at Springfield Conference Center All conference rooms, Brookens Auditorium, and PAC Restaurant are on the lower level of the Public Affairs Center (PAC ), One University Plaza. Visitors must use Parking Lots C or D. From the North – via I-55 - Leave the interstate at Exit #94, Stevenson Drive. Turn right (west) at top of exit ramp; proceed to the stoplight at West Lake Drive and turn left, continuing to the north edge of campus. Turn right at the first UIS intersection (Edgar Lee Masters Dr) and then left at the next stop sign (Ernest Hemingway Dr). Proceed to the next stop sign (Eliza Farnham Dr), and turn right towards Parking Lot D. Enter the PAC through the lower circular drive entrance, nearest flagpoles. From the South – via I-55 - Leave the interstate at Exit #90, Toronto Road. Turn right at the top of exit ramp, proceed through a small business area, over a rail crossing, and follow the curving roadway past the Capital Area Career Center. Turn left (north) onto 11th Street; proceed to Vachel Lindsay Drive. Turn right on Lindsay, and turn left at the stop sign. Parking Lot D will be on your left. Enter the PAC through the lower circular drive entrance, nearest the flagpoles. From the East – via I-72 - At intersection with I-55, choose I-55 South, following it to Exit #94, Stevenson Drive. Turn right (west) at top of exit ramp; proceed to West Lake Drive and turn left, continuing to the north edge of campus. Turn right at the first UIS intersection (Edgar Lee Masters Dr) and then left at the next stop sign (Ernest Hemingway Dr). Proceed to the next stop sign (Eliza Farnham Dr), and turn right towards Parking Lot D. Enter the PAC through the lower circular drive entrance. From the West – via I-72 - From I-72 take Exit 97A, onto I-55 South. Then take Exit #90, Toronto Road. Turn left (east) at the top of exit ramp, proceed through a small business area, over a rail crossing, and follow the curving roadway past the Capital Area Career Center. Turn left (north) onto 11th Street; proceed to Vachel Lindsay Drive. Turn right on Lindsay, and turn left at the stop sign. Parking Lot D will be on your left. Enter the PAC through the lower circular drive entrance, nearest the flagpoles. From within Springfield - Proceed south on South 5th Street to south edge of town at Stevenson Drive. Turn left (east) on Stevenson and continue for about 1 mile to the stoplight at West Lake Drive. Turn right (south) on West Lake; turn right at the first UIS intersection (Edgar Lee Masters Dr) and then left at the next stop sign (Ernest Hemingway Dr). Proceed to the next stop sign (Eliza Farnham Dr), and turn right towards Parking Lot D. Enter the PAC through the lower circular drive entrance, nearest the flagpoles. Alternate local route - Take South Fifth Street through town to Hazel Dell. Turn left on Hazel Dell, follow curve, and proceed through a stoplight onto Eleventh Street, which weaves over railroad tracks and an industrial park to Ernest Hemingway Drive. Turn left on Hemingway; proceed to Eliza Farnham Drive. Turn right onto Farnham and then right into Parking Lot D. Enter the PAC on lower level nearest flagpoles. Officer changes and address changes go to Pauli Ward at the state ABATE office.
	A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois has adopted "Robert's Rules of Order, Second Edition" as their operating structure. Pertinent information about the author, publisher and ISBN number are included below. You can copy the ISBN number and take that to ANY bookstore and they can order it for you. Webster's New WorldTM Robert's Rules of Order Simplified and Applied, 2nd Edition Robert McConnell Productions ISBN: 0-7645-6399-8 Paperback 432 Pages August 2001

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