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

Greetings Region 3A!

 

We held our monthly meeting May 3rd, at the Windmill. The meeting started things off with the Pledge, MOS and welcoming of members/guests. In Communications, the next four meetings are on 06/07/26, 07/12/26, 08/02/26, & 09/13/26. Reminder, the July meeting will be the 2nd Sunday to allow for the 4th of July, along with the September meeting due to Labor Day. Products: products are available at https://www.abatewis.org/shop.

 

Safety/Share The Road; in Safety, May has once again been designated as Motorcycle Awareness Month. As the riding season commences, we encourage all motorcyclists to prioritize safety and urge other motorists to remain vigilant and look twice for motorcycles. Share The Road, any leads or suggestions on where to hold a class, please contact Cat.

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In Legislative, we discussed the successes and disappointments of our 2026 Legislative Agenda. We were able to stop the Autonomous Vehicle Safety Directive SB 831/AB 848. A bill that would have provided regulations allowing Level 4 and Level 5 autonomous vehicles operating on the roads in Wisconsin. Fuel Choice Legislation SB184/AB161, even though the governor vetoed it, our bill that would have protected a consumer’s choice on vehicles and equipment, we got passed out of the legislature and to his desk. We were disappointed with Right to Repair SB129/AB135, the State Legislature declined to schedule a Public Hearing for this bill, which was intended to provide protections for small, independent repair shops throughout the state. Being an election year, go to the events, parades, etc. and ask the candidates what their thoughts are on these topics. On the Federal level, HR 3385, protecting the Definition of a Motorcycle and HR 1566 the Repair Act were discussed. Hopefully our attendees at the Biker’s Inside the Beltway gained some progress on these and other issues facing motorcyclists nationally.

 

Onto Membership, don’t forget to stock up on Trifolds and Wallet Cards, you never know when your opportunity to get “YOURS” will be! In Treasury, Rachel gave the monthly numbers along with the event report on the Region 3A/Triple C Riders Awareness Rally, CCO & MR. We would like to thank Triple C Riders, Lolli’s, and their staff for another successful year. In Old Business, the newsletter’s arrival date tally sheet was discussed again, all you have to do is write down the date you received it and submit it to the editor at news@abatewis.org.

 

In New Business, the District 3 director position is up for election, Dawn Stoddard (current) and Cat Huntowski are on the ballot. We had two Motorcycle Awareness Rallies in May, the first was before the May monthly meeting and the second was held at the Gateway Bar & Grill in Crivitz. Thanks to all who helped get the message out that it is motorcycle season and we are on the road. Please look for us!

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Join us on 06/13/26 for the 23rd Annual Buck Kittredge Ride to Remember, this year we are honoring the memory of our friend and member Patrick Murphy (1952-2025). The Ride starts at South Chase Saloon 494 County Road C, Pulaski, WI 54162 and heads to the following stops, Brookside Cemetery (to remember those we’ve lost), The Garage (Live Music!) (Oconto), Legends Trailside (Suring), and ending at The Corner Pocket (Oconto Falls). Registration form 11 am to 12 N, cost is $15 for Rider/Driver $25 per couple. There will be 50/50’s, Chances to win prizes at the last stop, and food provided by the Corner Pocket.

Our Calendar of Events, 06/13/26 – 23rd Annual Buck Kittredge - Ride to Remember. 06/25-27/26 Summer Hummer – ABATE Acres. Details for each event will be posted the month before.

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Good and Welfare, we have Two tickets to give away to first time attendees of the Summer Hummer!

Get Interested, Get Informed, & Get Involved!

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DUKE