By the time you read this Officer Training is done for the year. I hope you had a good time and learned lots of good solid information. We t

That is how I would describe ABATE of Wisconsin’s Lobby Day 2025. Success. Time will tell as the legislators absorb the information that ABA

Gary Klinker June 2026 First, I’d like to thank Buell Bob and Bob Tieberg for the work they did on Knock the Rust Off. Thanks also to the large group who came out and took advantage of the day to ride the circuit of exercises. There were many others who helped run the event and even worked as a tech team to diagnose and replace a dead battery that saved the day for one rider. It was also trike-friendly and there were quite a few trikes that could take part. Trooper Jensen and

District Director Candidacy Profiles District 1- Mike Halvorson here, declaring my candidacy for District One Director. I have been an ABATE member for approximately 23 years. Also, a member of the MRF, AMA, Northern Illinois ABATE, and St. Croix Valley Riders (when I remember to renew it). Held the position of co-products person and area representative before being elected to my current positions of 1J Region Representative and District One Director. I will continue to sup

Bikers In The Beltway By Bob Tieberg Bikers in the Beltway for 2026 is now history. Everything went well, and it was a great success. We were told there were many more participants this year. It sure seemed that way. It was done the same as last year with Steve Panten setting up the meetings with various Congressmen and Senators. He should get a trophy for this! We went to the Capitol, and everyone split into their designated groups. We were all on the same page and it work

Betty Roberge And Just Like That....It's HERE! All of our preparations are coming to fruition later this month. The Summer Hummer is finally here, and I hope you’re ready because I am! A few details to go over. By now every member should have received a postcard advertising the Hummer. This postcard allows you to pass it along to a non-member that would like to come to the Hummer and find out what all of the hoopla is about. By doing so, your guest will be able to enter the

Look to the next few issues of this newsletter to pre-order your 2025 Summer Hummer T-Shirts. Designs were sent to the Summer Hummer committ

IT’S MARCH already so start getting the bike ready. A great destination ride is coming to ABATE Acres, so make your plans now.

My question is “Do we really need incentives to promote membership?” I would say no, but there are members that just need that extra PUSH to