June 2012 - ABATE of ND

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June 2012
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DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES
District 1 Divide-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie
Craig “Rattler” Metcalf 701-774-8463
District 2 Burke -Renville-Bottineau-Ward -McHenry-Pierce
ABATE OF ND STATE OFFICERS Woody & June Seemann 701-721-5560
Executive Offi cers:
District 3 Rolette -Towner-Eddy-Benson-Ramsey-Cavalier
Don Faber President [email protected] . . . 226-4884
Roy Towne V Pres [email protected] . 226-1469 Frank Johanson 701-662-7198
Larry Stevahn Treasurer [email protected] . . 223-9737 Doug Hursman 701-370-9692
Genie Sauvageau Secretary [email protected]. . 471-0352
District 4 Pembina-Walsh-Nelson-Grand Forks
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Open - Interested? Call or email the ABATE offi ce
Tom Birkholz [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214-3194
Coop [email protected] . . . . . . . .471-3388
District 5 Steele-Traill-Cass
Kim Brandner [email protected]. . . . .220-5669
Randy Love [email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . .220-1655 Wayne Halverson 701-893-5394
Jay “Bird” Toepke [email protected] . . . . . . . . . .226-9030 Matt Maier 701-321-5683
District 6 Ransom - Richland - Sargent
OFFICE STAFF
Open - Interested? Call or email the ABATE offi ce
Executive Director
Michael “Cutter” Jay [email protected]. . . . .701-391-3062
District 7 Barnes-Dickey-Foster-Griggs-LaMoure
Administrative Assistant -Part time mornings Kurt “Jerry” Isakson 701-883-4493
Roxie Hopfauf [email protected] . . . . .701-223-5609
District 8 Kidder-Logan-McIntosh-Stutsman-Wells
Marketing & Promotions Director
Al Martell 701-320-0351
Janet Frost [email protected] . . . . .701-471-2231
George Quigley 701-320-5355
Membership Coordinator/Offi ce Assistant - Part time afternoons
Alice Mosbrucker [email protected] . . . . .701-223-5609 District 9 Burleigh-Emmons-McLean-Sheridan
Kent Fischer 701-255-3584
NDMSP RIDER COACHES
District 10 Grant - Mercer - Oliver - Morton - Sioux
Greg Haug - Sheldon Babeck - Lonnie Bertsch
Kim Brandner 701-220-5669
Mike Cooper - David Kilber - Dave Mills - Wayne Maruska
District 10 North Grant - Mercer - Oliver - Morton - Sioux
Jim & Jan Bailey - Mark Arndt - Thomas Johnston - Derek Schatz
Rick Drown 701-891-1662
Ed Strenkowski - Brock Callina - Todd & Jennifer Zewick
Michael Hauf - Suzette Perron - Rod Krause - Dave Parsons
Glen Weinmann - Jim Keal - Kevin Bernier - Joseph Grotjohn
Steve & Marge Hohnadel - Paul Lenzmeier District 11 Billings-Dunn-Golden Valley-Stark
Kevin Wojahn 701-227-1508
The North Dakota Motorcyclist is the offi cial monthly publica- District 12 Adams-Bowman-Hettinger-Slope
tion for ABATE of ND. Abate is a non-profi t organization whose
Doug & Terry Storer 701-523-5814
primary purpose is to educate our citizens on motorcycle safety.
Drew & Nichole Henderson 701-212-2147
The state offi ce is located at 1001 S 22nd St Bismarck, ND 58504
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June 2012 “Let’s Ride Together” Volume 37 Issue 6
A message from our President... Next up is the 37th Annual State Rally @ Menoken Grove on
June 8th - 10th. In response to your requests the weenie bite
Greetings fellow will be back in the game rotation this year along with Biker
Abate members, Balls, Biker Jousting and more. We have BATTERY, the #1
Metallica tribute band and RELEVANT a 90s band - and
I just came from our
TWICE AS HARD a classic rock band to rock the dance
Jack Daniels Expe-
fl oor all night long. Along with all the great vendors and won-
rience Fund raiser
derful people this is a weekend you don’t want to miss.
where we were able
to raise over $13,000 Our Fargo site is under construction and on schedule to be
for the organization. up and running by the 1st of June. We are super excited to
I know what some have a visible presence in West Fargo. We are also looking
of you are thinking for support in the eastern part of the state to help spread the
“Why is Abate, a safee-- word about Abate and all we stand for and do for our com-
ty organization, partners with Jack Daniel’s?” Well my friends munities across the state.
as you all know by now, I believe very strongly in rights and
Last but not least I wanted to thank those brave souls that
freedoms so I will never say you can’t drink. Myself, Abate
rode to Washburn with us after our ABATE Open House.
and Jack Daniels want people to be responsible. To be re-
Also, thanks to Dairy Queen of Bismarck for the ice cream
sponsible is to know your limits. This doesn’t only apply to
when we got back.
alcohol. If you are tired, cold, hungry or otherwise distracted
you are not going to be at the top of your game. Be respon- Until I see you in the wind...Ride Free// Ride Safe
sible... slow down, take a break, get a snack, stretch your legs
Don Faber
and clear your head. Do whatever you have to but above all
else be safe. And that my friends is why we felt being partners [email protected]
with Jack Daniels, who’s tag is all about responsibility is good.
ABATE Open House & Memorial Dedication
Thank you JBird Topeke for the photos.
““Get out of your place
and get into Our Place!””
Live Music - Fun People -
Pool & Darts and Cold Beer!
Monday - Friday: 1:00 pm - 1:00 am
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 1:00 am
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Tom gave the MRF report. Look for it in the newsletter.
Kent asked for and permission given to use ABATE truck
and trailer for events and parades this summer.
Meeting adjouned at 8:40 PM
Respectfully submitted for Genie
Larry
Next BOD/Membership meeting
Tuesday, May 1st Tuesday, June 5th. ABATE Of ce 7pm
Everyone Welcome.
Attendance: Don, Coop, Roy, Jay, Cutter, Alice, Kent, Janet,
Damian J, Tom, Larry INTERESTED IN BEING AN ABATE OF ND MEMBER?
Contact a BOD or the of ce today.
Meeting called to order; 7 pm
Elections are held annually at our State Rally.
Secretary Minutes: Approved Tom, Roy 2
Cutter gave fi nancial report as follows: Gaming $2,358.62
General $17,332.27 - Little Spoke $54,556.39
Trust $12,685.40
Profi t & Loss from Jan 1 thru present $63,000 profi t.
Approved Coop, 2nd Jay
Education report: Fargo pouring concrete for new building.
Building to be started on 2nd. Range has been graded and
and concrete to be poured soon. Courses for Fargo are fi lling
for June. Rest of sites are fi lling for July. Working with Mid
Continent for ads to be run for May Motorcycle Awareness
Month. Approved Tom, 2nd Coop
Gaming Report: Going great.
Marketing & Promotions: Janet talked about where the
“Share the Road cards have been placed.
Talked about the dealers giving gift certifi cates when bikes
are purchased. Press releases are out on May is Motorcycle
Awareness month.
Discussed the Open House and Memorial Dedication tak-
ing place on May 6th, at the ABATE offi ce and the run to
Washburn afterwards. Talked about the Jack Daniels event
on Friday, May 11 and the help that she needs for setup and
table workers needed. Also talked about the silent auction to
be held at the event and the help she will need at the end with
the auction.
Menoken shifts are still looking for workers. Workers are
needed for the bandstand repair.
Talked about the family rally in August 17th & 18th and that
it will be held at the Glen Ullin campground this year.
Alice reported that the offi ce is completely switch over and
running on Quick Book now. Also talked about a benefi t
and that she was giving a membership away. The board also
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Greetings Fellow Abate members doubling our membership numbers unless we each participate
in this event. It would be simple if we each signed up one
Just came back from Indy this past weekend after attending
new member we would meet our goal.
the National Coalition of Motorcyclist Convention. “Shitty”
from the Roughriders M.C. “Hawk” Second Brigade M.C.. Ride Safe Ride Responsible
Along with Eric Freedom Riders M.C. and Justin Vinje our Respectfully Submitted
ND AIM attorney. Once again an awesome attendance of Cutter
Freedom fi ghters from around the country. Attending these
types of conferences makes one appreciate living in good old [email protected]
North Dakota. We are so fortunate that we do not have the
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type of horror stories that other states are dealing with.
We do not have the Motorcycling profi ling issues to any great
extent nor do we have the Motorcycle only checkpoints. The
list goes on and on with the different states reporting on
their legal and safety issues. Even listening how other states Your complete SHAK for
have no relationship with their local Departments of High- everything you & your
way Safety offi ces. It also gives us the knowledge of what is Scooter needs!

always coming from a Federal level towards motorcyclist.
Get it? Just a little play on words I’ve been
Your Education Department is running along smoothly our working on!! Please keep telling Grandpa that
Braxton sent ya. I need a bigger bike!!
Fargo location will be done by our June 1 deadline. We have
over 1,000 students registered for classes already. Look for Your one stop shop for
some new television commercials coming your way this sum- quality service, parts
mer with sharing the road and ride responsible campaigns. and Free Coffee!
“If Grandpa doesn’t have it - he’ll get it”
Have you being doing your part to promote our great orga-
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nization Remember we will not be able to make our goals of
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District 2
We went to the fl ood fund raiser at the civic center on Sat-
Burke - Renvlle - Bottineau urday. Kent was there with the ABATE trailer. Some riders
Ward - McHenry - Pierce from the Ice Box Riders in Minot, rode down to display there
bikes. THANKS GUYS for helping out! We looked the clas-
Greetings Dist 2! sic cars, and the National Guard display. We also got to listen
to Mylo Hudensbuhler. I don’t know who was funnier, Mylo
Well it looks like riding season is
or Kent. Just kidding Kent! All in all it was a good weekend
FINALLY here. We had a few days
in Bismarck.
here and there, but the coming
weeks look to be warmer. Coming events for this month; The ABATE State Rally in
Remember to practice safety when you ride. There is a lot of Menoken on the 8th -10th. This will be a good time to renew
dirt on the streets because of all of the construction going acquaintance’s from around the state, and have a good biker
on all over town, and in all the surrounding towns around time. The District 2 Bikini Bike wash on the 30th, and the
Minot. Be especially careful of all the trucks we are sharing Minot Harley shop from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Come and
the streets and highways with. Why not sign up for the ERC help raise money for ABATE, and get your bike washed at
class, and get a tune up on your skills? the same time. Win Win!
I see what happens when I forget to put the next meeting
notice in the newsletter, hardly no one comes, so no excuse
for next month, Monday June 4th, at the Rollin Pin Restau-
rant, 7:00 pm. Come at 6:00 pm and join us for supper. Any
one can attend, and if your not a member, come and check
us out, and maybe sign up. We are always looking for new
members, and welcome back old ones. Remember, there is
strength in numbers.
Ride safe, Ride Far, and Ride Often,
Woody & June Seemann
[email protected]
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Mandan’s only - Licensed Esthetician
Treat yyyyyyooooouuurrrsseeeelllllffffff...
Sally and John with their NEW Roomate, To a relaxing facial.
Jack Daniel’s Rejuvenate your skin with
June and I went to the Jack event this weekend in Bismarck, Microdermabrasions, healthy
and it was awesome. Janet really did a bang up job with this peels and full body exfoliation.
one. There were many door prizes, and a lot of things for
Reward yourself with a facial.
fund raising. I know that an event of this magnitude, takes a
Add a little color with a spray tan,
lot of work, so thanks Janet. She promised some other events
eyelash and eyebrow tint.
to come, so watch the news from the offi ce. There was a
silent auction on Jack stuff, and a live auction on some bigger Learn new makeup techniques.
things. There was a full life sized statue up for auction, one You deserve a special day!
of only 2 in the upper Midwest, that came home to Minot to
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District 3 West Fargo. A lot of you met him last February at our Abate
Rolette - Towner - Eddy BOD & Dist. Rep. week-end at the Abate offi ce.
Benson - Ramsey - Cavalier
I need more people to sign up and help with our traffi c con-
trol at the Devils Run June 1-3. Please give me a call--thanks.
Hello fellow Abate members,
The 37th Annual Abate State Rally isn’t far off--June 8th-
It sure is nice to have spring and
10th. Make sure your membership is paid up and you have
some warmer weather. A lot less
your current membership card with you. Start making plans
wind would be fi ne tho. Those
now for a fun week-end.
friendly little wood ticks & dande-
If you’d like to sign up for a motorcycle safety class there
lions must think we miss them--the fi rst nice day we get they
are two BRC scheduled for July 27-28-29 at Camp Grafton.
come popping out from nowhere!
There are no ERC scheduled here this year so if you need to
We had a nice group ride on May 5th. The Devils Lake CMA
take a class you should check with a neighboring town soon.
Chapter met the Minot CMA Chapter in Rugby & invited
Until next month--Who has more fun than people?--Bikers
anyone with who was interested. We all had dinner together
there then rode up threw Lake Metigoshi and made a few Frank Johanson
stops to visit. We made a full day of it and it was a very enjoy-
able day. Thanks for the invite! Also thanks for the invite to [email protected]
the Hamar breakfast run which will be history when you read
Stay up to date, Join us today.
this. That’s always a very good breakfast.
The SLRMC Bike Rally and Rodeo is almost here--May 26th- [email protected]
28th. Everything will be at Roosevelt Park with a ride each
day. The benefi t supper this year will be for a club member
and he’s also an Abate member. Tim has lung cancer and he
is from Hillsboro. There will also be a benefi t later for him in
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District 3 District 5
Steele - Traill - Cass
Though I know it is the 8th of
May and all the planting is done Hello everyone, we hope every-
with the exception of 70 acres body is doing well and riding hard,
of soybeans and we are a month but safe of course. First things
ahead of last year, something in fi rst, we have decided to change
me keeps wanting it to be warmer the day of our gatherings to the
and nicer out than it is, so then I fi rst Thursday of the month at
have to look at the calendar and 7pm. Reason for this, we are going to try a little earlier in the
look at the date and realize that that 75 degree weather in evening and over the summer there appears to be many other
March was a great gift and what we have been having now events on the second Thursday. Case in point, Moorhead,
probably is pretty close to normal or even a bit above normal. MN is holding Bike Night at the Moorhead Center Mall park-
ing lot. There are vendors, dealerships, a beer garden, and
I really haven’t had much time for riding since I got back
much more to enjoy so anyone interested come check it out,
from the Florida trip but have been envious of the bikes I see
it’s garrentied to be a good time.
from the window of the tractor cab rolling down the highway
but I know soon I will be the one enjoying those days. Me- The new building and course are well under way and by the
noken is fast approaching and we can hope for some sunny time you read this they should be ready to go for classes.
skies and warm weather for the gathering. Every weekend in There was a slight mix up in communication on the exact lo-
the summer there seems to be a ride or more which isn’t out cation, we had the understanding that it was going up directly
of range for most people in the state. behind the Hooligan’s strip mall in south, West Fargo, but it
It is seldom I turn the TV on and I seem to keep in touch is actually just south of the strip mall on Shyenne.. So your all
with news events either written in the papers online or invited to drive by and take a look.
printed publications which I guess is my way of fi ltering out
As you all already know it’s that time again, time for the 37th
what I don’t want to listen to. I read recently of a motorcy-
Annual State Rally at Menoken Grove. Remember it’s a mem-
clist being hit in Grand Forks by someone making a left turn
ber’s only party so make sure you have your membership card
and my thoughts immediately went to the safety programs
and ID ready at the gate when you get there to make things
and public awareness of bikes. This was followed by the
go a little quicker for you and the people running the gate.
reading of Abates part in getting the Michigan states helmet
So come out hang with good friends and rock out to good
law removed which I believe is part of freedom of choice
music, you won’t be disappointed.
and living in America. Just last night I read with interest an
We ask that everyone par-take in as many of the rides and
article that has hit the news media out of the state of South
fund raisers as you can as the summer is jam-packed with
Carolina that offi cers have for the second time since last
them, because it’s helping a good cause, hangin’ with good
July ticketed an individual for having a replica of a pair of
friends, and just another reason to get out and ride.
testicles hanging from their rear bumper. Well the fi rst thing
that came to mind was it was a good thing my bike was in We would like to thank The Harwood Hideout for becom-
the trailer coming through that state on the way back from ing a business sponsor. We are grateful to have your support.
Florida as yes I have a pair on the back of my bike and also That being said our next gathering will be at the Harwood
a pair hanging on the back of the small trailer I pull behind Hideout on Thursday June 7, at 7pm. We hope to see you
my bike. I always enjoy it when a little old lady passes me on there.
interstate and you see them smiling or laughing and you know
I’m probably forgetting something, if I am, I’m sorry. So
what they are laughing about. But in our world of political
until next time, have fun and be safe.
correctness maybe one more of my freedoms of self expres-
sion will soon be taken away by our government. Yes I know
it is just a small thing but to me there is nothing more offen- Wayne Halverson & Matt Maier
sive than seeing guys walking around with their pants down
to their knees so I guess until the fi nes get to be too much my [email protected] [email protected]
jewels will keep dangling on the back of my bike. Until next
time ride free ride safe.

Doug Hursman
[email protected]
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District 7 District 8
Barnes - Dickey - Foster -
Kidder - Logan - McIntosh
Griggs LaMoure
Stutsman - Wells
Greetings District 7 Hello District 8 and ABATEland.
First off, I hear the Rider Safety Well, here it is May Motorcycle
classes are going well. Safety and Awareness Month. It is
also Share the Road time with cars --
I’m also waiting for the Abate of
trucks and farm equipment on the roads everywhere. I hope
ND State Rally at Menoken Grove on June 8th-10th. I hope
everyone has their scooters checked over and ready to roll.
to see some of you there.
Remember to check your tires, brakes, lights, oil and etc. so it
Also coming up on July 7th is the Abate District 8 Bad Run. is in perfect shape and ready to ride. After May comes June
It’s for a good cause, try to make it if you can. and guess what, it is also Menoken Rally time. This is always
such a great time.
Remember check your newsletter for upcoming events.
If you have a location that you want to have our next District Keep yourselves in great shape, eat on time and keep your
7 meeting at send me an email and we will make it work. sugar level right and your weight down. Walk when you can.
I know, I am a Diabetic and have to watch my sugar level and
Take Care
blood so it is not too thick or thin. Well so much my BS.
Jerry Isakson
There are alot of great events coming up, so check the
[email protected] “What’s Happening” you do not want to miss out on the fun.
ABATE Membership Party Until next month, ride save & stay alive. Please do not text
June 8th - 10th and drive. Remember to support our troops, our ABATE
Must have valid Id sponsors, clubs and members. God Bless America.
Al Martell
Greetings Dist 8,
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Seems like spring is fl ying by
Change Oil & Filter Check Cables
and soon we’ll all get together at
Clean Air Filter MMoottoorrccyyccllee Check Coolant Menoken Grove. The party of the
Check Steering AATTVV //UUTTVV Check Compression year June 8th -10th. Riders and
Grease Suspension $$118899 Check Spark Plug(s) Clubs from all over get together
Carb Cleans & Setting Valves
Change Differential Fluid EXTRA Check Clutch & Belt for games, music, but mainly friendship. You need to be a
member, so sign up now to save time at the gate. Check out
Check Brake Pads & Fluid Check Electrical Systems
newsletter for details.
Check Tire Pressure & Condition Check CV Boots & Shafts
NORTH DAKOTA’S LARGEST PRE-OWNED INVENTORY SELECTION! The Jack Daniel’s Experience was a Huge success. A big
thanks to Janet and all that made it happen. Great food by the
Ramkota Inn. Great auction stuff that raised over $13,000.
Some people even bought rocks and recycled coolers, names
withheld to protect everyone! Hospitallity shown by Damian
and all the Freedom Riders was Outstanding.
Also, a few groups were able to take the ERC class held at
the Abate center. Instructors Greg and Lonnie have got to be
the most patient people on the planet. Had a great time and
WWW.PLANETPOWERSPORTZ.COM learned a lot. If you think like myself, (been riding for 40 yrs,
3930 Memorial Highway - Mandan what the hell are they going to teach me? ) my answer now is,
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A LOT! Some old habits are hard to change but great tips of District 9/10 Northh
advice. This was a club challenge, fi rst in the nation.
Grant - Mercer - Oliver
It was fun and if it saves 1 life, what’s that worth? Morton - Sioux
This years BAD run is on July 7th, it is our 10 yr anniversery
First of all on a very sad note,we
and this year the fi rst 200 people to sign-up will get a BAD
would like to extend our sorrow to
t-shirt. Sponsored by the Wonder Bar for ten years have
the family of D J Wallace for the lossss
made this a Huge success. Deb and Tim have done so much
of his wife and children’s mom, our
for Abate and Camp Sioux type 1 diabeties. Stop in and say
thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thanks. Posters will be out soon with details and Whats
I would now like to congratulate the following riders from
Happining.
Washburn for completing the Basic riders coarse ,John
Christmas in July 21, will be here before you know it, start
Sayler, Jacklyne and Jeff Carlson, Kristy and Bill Reilly,
planning on attending now.
Tammy Chrest, Dave Nelson, Neda Degenstein and Donna
See ya on the road, Thank our sponsors, and our troups, LaRocque. Good Job. We also want to thank Greg Haug and
Wear Red on Fridays Kent Fischer for attending our monthly meeting on the sec-
ond of May at the Little Bar and Grill in Pick City. Greg did a
Peace Out.
fantastic job on his presentation on safety. It was informative
George Quigley to all. Once again thanks Greg.
On may 5th, we had a fi sh fry at the Livewell Bar in Garrison
[email protected]
with a great turnout. Thanks to all who attended and a special
thanks to Dave Rud, Bruce Hills, Craig and Marlene Smith,
Be Sure your membership is paid BEFORE
Larry Dewitz, Bruce Hanson and Dave (Sam) Roloff and all
the State Rally.
others who made this such a great success.
The line will go faster and it is easier on
On the 26th of May the Glen Ulen M.C. will be having a run,
the volunteers. Thank you. with kickstands up at 12 noon. For more info contact Jorden
at [email protected]. Mark your calendars also on the
8th-10th of June for the Menoken Grove Rally. If interested
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(cid:3) (cid:3) June 30th, is the date for the Abate Fish Fry at P.J.’s in Under-
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(cid:3) wood from 4:30pm untill gone. Live music starts at 8:30 pm
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(cid:3) (cid:3) with Smokin Joe. Come on in to P J’s and have a great time.
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(cid:3) On July 7th the 11th Annual Benefi t Run will be in Hazen
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(cid:3) (cid:3) Sunday, July 22nd we will have a Fun Run startng at Livewell
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