Coordinator's Report   

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 As the riding season slows down our chapter will continue full steam ahead.  We will be focusing on our Food Drive, Toy Run, and Tractor Parade and the directions we want to go with these programs.  We always continue to look for ways to show our appreciation to the community and get the word and understanding about who we are as ABATE. Our first meeting in October will define the direction and focus we will take as the year comes to a close. 

   There is no time like the present to be there, be engaged, and work as one to help one another through these questionable times.  Ride like you're invisible, keep your rubber side down and keep yourself, your family, and loved ones safe!!

 
Gary Knutter
Coordinator

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Chapter News

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   Summer is done and Fall is here. Our state has continued restrictions or gone back to some of the restrictions that we had earlier in Spring. This COVID thing does not want to go away. We can all agree or disagree with the mask requirements and restrictions that the state requires. I know that when the government tells us we have to do something. We tend to push back. We are entitled to our opinion as far as what should or shouldn't be done. This can cause disagreements between family and friends. Each person needs to make their own choices. Decide what is best for their family and themselves. There are many experts out there with "expert" opinions. Statistics can be inaccurate. There still is a lot to learn about this disease.  

    The one thing that we motorcyclists have in common is motorcycles and the continued fight for our right to ride free. Sometimes we just need to remember that.

     The General election is Nov. 3rd. No matter what your politics are. Please register so you can vote. Every vote counts. I believe we, especially ABATE members, have a responsibility to vote and let our voices be heard. Whether it is through our legislators or voting.

    Speaking of elections. We had nominations and elections this month for Chapter officers. Gary Knutter is Chapter Coordinator, Loren "Lowrider" Ackerman is Deputy Coordinator, Walt Cook will continue as Treasurer and Teresa Vinyard will continue as Secretary. Thank you, Gary, Low, Walt, and Teresa for your continued service to our chapter. I really want to thank the Chapter for their support these last couple of years. It has been a real privilege to serve this chapter as Coordinator. 

          Get out there and have some fun. Enjoy what you can this summer! You can "socially distance" yourself riding. Be safe out there and look out for those that are not. 

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Share the Road

Our Chapter has received these signs from ABATE of Washington. These are DOT approved. We are working on getting them placed around the county. Hopefully we will be able to place them along state highways or county roads that are well traveled. More will be revealed.