Chapter Blog
Lewis County ABATE
We attended Black Thursday, Jan 16th. We visited with Rep. Debolt and Sen. Braun came down to the Columbia room to talk to us. They are two of our legislatures from the 20th District. Our Parking bill that would allow motorcycles to back their rear tire up to the curb in a parallel parking spot should pass this session. It is currently illegal for motorcycles to park that way. There have been at least two cities in the state that have issued parking citations to motorcyclists for parking like that. The other two bills, the Helmet Choice bill, and Lane Sharing bill will probably not pass this short session. We will keep trying. It seems like there are plenty of other bills that the legislature want to pass that would infringe on our rights or increase our taxes. If you support motorcyclists' rights and ABATE or just are interested in what is going on in our legislature. There is contact information for your legislatures on our News page.
Winter is still here. Be sure to be prepared for foul weather when you head out for a ride. Be aware of your surroundings when you are out riding. None of us are too experienced to learn something new. There are a lot of good videos available concerning rider safety and the different type of issues that riders deal with.
Distracted driving is not only illegal.
It can kill!
Please be alert and aware of your surroundings.
UPCOMING EVENTS
22MAR
ABATE of Washington
Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday, Mar. 22nd
9AM to 3PM
Evergreen State Fairgrounds
Hwy 522 & Hwy 2
14405 178th Ave SE
Monroe, WA
Buy - Sell - trade
04APR
Lewis County Chapter
Biker Bingo
Saturday, April 4th
Doors open at 5PM
Games start at 6PM
Twin Cities Senior Center
2542 N National Ave
Chehalis, WA
(South end of fairgrounds)
Family event. Everyone is welcome.
Hot Dogs, Chips & Drinks
Info:
11APR
Pacific County Chapter
Pigout Charity Run
Saturday, April 11th
Sign up 9AM - KSU 10AM
The Old Fish Trap Seafood & Spirits
779 US-101
Chinook, WA
$10 Buy in includes BBQ
All Riders and Bikes Welcome
MEETING INFORMATION
February's meetings will be the 12th and 26th. We meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at the Kit Carson Restaurant.
Kit Carson Restaurant
107 SW Interstate Ave.
Chehalis, WA
Social hour starts at 6PM. Business meeting at 7PM. Guests are welcome.
ABATE NEWS
The ABATE of Washington Swap Meet is March 22nd at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe. There will be a heck of a lot of motorcycle parts and accessories available. Buy, sell or trade. It is worth attending.
The next state BOD meeting will be April 18th. Our chapter will be hosting it. Anyone can attend. It starts at 11AM. The facility has not been determined yet. More will be revealed. Tickets for Spring Opener should be available at this BOD.
Spring Opener Raffle tickets are available now. They are $10 each. There are guns, motorcycles and travel vouchers up for grabs. You do not need to be present to win. Tickets can be obtained at state events and from Chapter Coordinators.
NEWS
SPONSORS
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Read Paul's Coordinator report and Chaplain Johnny Ray's Tid Bit on the News page.
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Watch the video on the 5 skills every motorcyclist needs to develop.
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Read the Motorcycle Riders Foundation's "Biker Bulletin from Inside the Beltway".
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The 2020 Lewis County motorcycle Knowledge Test schedule will be posted when it is available.
Be sure and check out our Sponsors. Support the sponsors that support us and let them know you saw them on our website.
We have a new sponsor. Centerville Cafe in downtown Centralia. 111 N. Tower Ave. Great diner food at a very reasonable price. Stop in for a bite to eat and say hello to the cook.
GALLERY
25-28JUN
ABATE of Washington
Spring Opener
June 25th-28th
Silver Ridge Ranch
182 Silver Ridge Ranch Rd
Easton, WA
21-23AUG
Lewis County Chapter
Kickback Campout
Aug. 21st-23rd
111 Tucker Rd
Ethel, WA
Camping, Live Music,
Games & Prizes
Check out the photos from some of our past events. A good time was had by all! There are some photos from our local Toy Run and Lighted Tractor Parade in the Gallery.
