Meetings: 1st Sunday, 1p.m. at Windmill Bar & Grill, 6949 HWY 22, Oconto Falls

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Greetings Region 3A!

 

We held our monthly meeting August 2nd, at the Windmill. The meeting started things off with the Pledge, MOS and welcoming of members/guests. A special mention of Bill Roderick, Lifetime Member, who passed away. Ride in Peace Bill!

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In Communications, the next three meetings are on 09/13/26, 10/04/26 & 11/01/26. Reminder, the September meeting will be the 2nd Sunday, due to Labor Day along with the Regional Election being held then as well. I was nominated for the Regional Rep position, but if anyone is still interested, a write in option is available at the election. Products are only available online at https://www.abatewis.org/shop or at an ABATE State event.

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Safety/Share The Road. In Safety, the monthly update was given on motorcycle crashes reported in Wisconsin up to the meeting date, along with fatalities. Statistically, the numbers are lower than last year at this time, but we still need to stay vigilant and keep them declining. Share The Road, we have some new prospects for presenting classes (Thanks Don,) if you have any leads or suggestions on where to hold a class, please contact Cat.

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In Legislative, with the Primary election done, we now know the candidates who will be running in the election in the fall. Hopefully, you are out meeting these candidates at the parades, county fairs, and other events. This is your chance to ask them about the issues we will be taking once up again when legislation is back in session. Topics are Right to Repair, Autonomous Vehicle testing and implementing, and protecting the internal combustion engine, along with its fuel source. Don’t forget to vote on November 3, 2026 (General election).

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Onto Membership, "Freedom begins when the kickstand folds up." Protecting that freedom only costs $35 a year.

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In Treasury, Rachel reviewed the July report, giving the amount of money in and out. A check from the Buck Kittredge Ride to Remember was presented to the Oconto County Veteran’s Memorial at the memorial after the August 2nd meeting. A nice article was written in the Peshtigo Times; it is posted on the ABATE Region 3A Facebook page if you would like to read it.

In Old Business, just a reminder to keep track of the arrival of your newsletter. In New Business, no new business.

In Calendar of Events, we are done with our events for the season and will be starting to plan for our 2027 events. In Good and Welfare, the Calander Raffle tickets are available until the end of the September meeting and bring your spare change for the Brown Palace change jar to get matching donations. Funds from this will go toward a building for board meetings and to house ABATE of WI historical items in one location. Please support the 20th Annual Ribbon of Hope Ride at Ray Ray’s Bottom’s Up in Pensaukee on September 26, 2026. This is the last year the ride will be out of Bottom’s Up, so come support it and make it the best year yet. All proceeds stay in the community. There will be a band, meal, and fireworks at the end of the ride. Help support a good cause!

 

Be safe out there and ride like they don’t see you!

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Get Interested, Get Informed, & Get Involved!

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DUKE