Meetings: Shawano meetings 1st Saturday of the month at 1 pm. See text for locations.

Langlade meetings also listed in text.

 

ABATE of WI 3C

 

Our Shawano meeting was held at the Coachlight Bar & Grill on Saturday, March 1. We had 21 members in attendance! Thanks everyone for coming to our Shawano meeting. We started with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence for those in harm’s way.

 

Lynn reviewed our treasury report for February 2025. We have maintained our $300 balance sending in our overage. We recently paid for our yearly regional MRF membership.

 

Jimmy has been tracking memberships and provided some numbers. We have three members identified for their free 1-year membership as they have 25 membership years in ABATE: Mike Babino, Louis Derks, and Mary Wright! Thank you for being a continued ABATE supporter.

 

Sue had no product and shared an update for Share The Road (STR). There were 43 students taught, and she has secured radio and TV spots to share information on ABATE and the STR program for May is motorcycle month. Sue and Robin will be headed to the Driver’s Ed conference in the Dells. Great job SUE!

 

Handlebar shared info from the District 6 Elijah Behnke listening session that he went to earlier. Handlebar reiterated the 3 ABATE asks to Elijah from lobby day. Elijah and a few of our regional members were present at the Shawano County $20 wheel tax listening session in February. Many issues were discussed. The following county board meeting vote ending in 26-0 against the wheel tax. In case you’re wondering, the Wisconsin code governing the implementation of a wheel tax excludes motorcycles and includes auto-cycles.

 

Region 2F will begin having meetings on the 2nd Saturday at 1 pm starting in April to allow members to attend board meetings and to allow Board members to attend 2F meetings. Also, the May 10 meeting will start at 11 am and a Regional Rep will be elected between Marcy Ranieri and Rich Kellner. 2F is looking for a Legislative Rep, Treasurer, Membership Rep and Waushara Area Rep. to fill out their 2F leadership team. After the 11 am May meeting, 2F and Silver Lake Lanes will host a Bowling Fundraiser for ABATE, STR and a local non-profit. Watch for more information and ways you can donate!

 

We held a meat raffle after our March meeting at the Coachlight Bar & Grill. We had a very gracious and enthusiastic group with members and customers. We brought in $988 for the meat raffle and $132 from the 50-50. Great job to all the helpers and of course Lynn and Dawn who coordinated the rounds, winners and final proceeds. Thank you, Nikki, for your awesome hospitality and customers!

 

Business to Business Tour books will be available at the April meetings. We have a few new businesses: Fishers II Bar & Grill (Polar), Graham’s Hideaway (Tigerton), Johann's Bar & Grill (Coloma), Julie's Mattoon Saloon & Downtown Diner (Mattoon), Mark McCoys Flat Tracker Tap (Iola), Northside Food & Gifts (Manawa), Off the Rails (Shawano-previously Brickstone), Schmidt’s Corners Bar & Grill (C/J-Iola), Silver Lake Lanes (Scandinavia), Union Still (Symco). Happy to note that Hughes Double Vision (Cecil) has rebuilt after their fire and is having their Grand Opening on April 19. 

 

SAFETY: Remember to follow the T-Clock process to check out your motorcycle before this riding season. When you put it away (you did, didn’t you), were there any issues you need to take care of? Be ready for the ride!

 

May is motorcycle month, and we will have our Shawano County Motorcycle Awareness Rally and meeting at the War Bonnet in Keshena on May 3rd. I'm looking into having a motorcycle blessing during the same time. Come early and bring your awareness signs! Watch for more information. Langlade will be having their Rally at their May meeting at Not Bob’s. Both Shawano and Langlade have scheduled radio shows to promote safe motorcycling.

 

Thank you, Coachlight Bar & Grill, for supporting ABATE of Wisconsin! Also Thank you Brian & Michelle Old Mill Bar (Phlox) for hosting the Langlade meeting on March 8, and Sherry at the 2F/Waupaca meeting at Silver Lake Lanes (Scandinavia) on March 9. 

 

Shawano County monthly meetings are on the 1st Saturday of the month at 1pm. Apr 5 at Good Vibes (Bonduel) and May 3 at War Bonnet (Keshena) (MC Awareness Rally).

 

Langlade County meetings are on the 2nd Saturday at 1 pm. Apr 12 at Riverside Pub (Pearson) and May 10 at Not Bob’s (Antigo) (MC Awareness Rally).

 

Waupaca/Waushara County meetings are on the 2nd Saturday at 1 pm. Apr 12 at Schmidt’s Corners (C/J Iola) and May 10 (11am) at Silver Lake Lanes (Scandinavia)(Bowling Fundraiser)

 

I’m Free and I love being Free.

 

Pauline Forrest, Region 3C Rep.

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ABATE of WI 3C Langlade County News:

Hi Everyone, 

 

We started our meeting with the Flag Pledge and moment of silence for downed brothers and sisters. We have been working on our B2B book and getting things in order. All things are good.

 

Langlade County's next meeting will be at Riverside Pub in Pearson at 1pm. Mark your calendars for June 14, 2025. I will be having Robin's Ride. It's still in the planning stages. See ya soon.

 

Robin