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

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Greetings Region 3A! We held our meeting of 2026 on February 1st, at the Windmill. The meeting started things off with the Pledge, MOS and welcoming of members/guests. In Communications, the next three meetings are on 03/01/26, 04/12/26 (Easter), & 05/23/26. A motion was made and carried to move the July meeting to the second weekend due to it landing on the 4th of July weekend. Products, products are available at https://www.abatewis.org/shop. Safety/Share The Road, in Safety, information on the Safe Rider courses was shared with the membership. Share The Road, any leads or suggestions on where to hold a class, please contact Cat.

In Legislative, the bus route, times, and agenda for Lobby Day was gone over. The Autonomous Vehicle Safety Directive SB 831 /AB 848 was discussed and could change due to scheduled public hearings. The concern is that operating in driverless technology modes, not be allowed on Wisconsin roads until manufacturers have publicly proven complete safety testing of this technology, including how it reacts to motorcycles. We are still looking for a Public Hearing on the Right to Repair Bill SB 129 / AB 135 to get some traction. Wisconsin consumers should have a choice of where their vehicle or products are serviced and repaired. We will also be briefly touching on the veto of Fuel Choice Legislation. The goal of achieving cleaner air should be developed by educating consumers on using the proper vehicles and tools for their needs be it an internal combustion engine, battery, or electric power source. In Federal, please support H.R. 3385 - The Definition of a Motorcycle - update the nearly 60-year-old federal definition of a motorcycle. H.R. 1566 - The Right to Equitable Professional Auto Industry Repair Act (REPAIR Act) - ensures that vehicle owners or repair shops can access the information, software or tools needed to work on vehicles. H.J. Res 87 and H.J. Res 88 will help to protect the internal combustion engine, a top legislative priority for the Motorcycle Riders Foundation. They received bipartisan support in the House of Representatives. Watch for Call to Action on these or go to the MRF website and find them under Federal Legislation.

Onto Membership. Being a member means more than paying dues; it is about supporting shared goals and interests. Bringing in new members is vital for the organization’s growth. Can you recruit someone? In Treasury, Rachel gave the monthly numbers along with the event report on the 2026 Travelling Meat Raffle. Thanks again to all who helped make this event successful again in our 11th year. Onto Old Business, the Brat Fry /Awareness Rally was brought off the table and was voted on to be held on May 9th at Thompson’s Country Market in Oconto. More details to come as we get closer along with a volunteer sign-up sheet in April. Thanks, Mike Skaggs, for heading that event up. In New Business, volunteers were asked for 6th Annual Bottom’s Up Chili Cook Off & meat Raffle on 02/21/26.

              Please join us on 03/14/26 for the 33rd Annual Amberg Pub Chili Cook Off & Meat Raffle, 15087 Dutton Ave, Amberg, WI. 54102. We ask for a $10 donation to enter a chili and/or taste. Registration is from 1-3 pm with judging at 3 pm and open tasting after judging is complete. All chili entries must be in a crockpot at 160°, with a ladle and a cord to plug in. Beer special for paid participants and 50/50’s available. Our Calendar of Events, 04/25/26 – 12th Annual Triple C Rider’s/ABATE Region 3A CCO/Awareness/MR -Lolli’s in Marinette, 05/09/26 - Brat Fry /Awareness Rally - Thompson’s Country Market in Oconto. 06/13/26 – the 23rd Annual Buck Kittredge - Ride to Remember. Details for each event will be posted the month before. Lastly, in Good and Welfare, thank you to the membership for passing the hat to help fund a stone at the Motorcycle Memorial in Sturgeon Bay for Patrick Murphy.

Get Interested, Get Informed, & Get Involved!

 

DUKE