Southern DuPage A.B.A.T.E.

A.B.A.T.E. is A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education

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The Southern DuPage Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois, Inc. formed in November of 1997. This chapter serves DuPage county, including the Downers Grove & Naperville areas. We welcome visitors and new members, so join us for a ride or meeting! General meetings are on the 4th Monday of each month at the Downers Grove Moose.

A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education

New Event Calendar

Now you can get more up-to-date info
– Easier to view calendar format, and easier for us to keep updated! Click on an item for more info. Please e-mail Spike or Linda if something is missing from the event calendar. Google calendar links to maps, can be set up to alert you of events or even sync with other calendar programs on your home/work computer.

Next Chapter Meeting:

Monday Aug 25, 2008 - at Downers Grove Moose - All are welcome
1030 Warren, North side of the RR tracks, 1/2 block W of Main
Parking in Metra lot directly across the street, DO NOT park in the Starbucks lot on side of bldg.

Some upcoming meeting features:
July – Guest speaker, legislative issues
Aug – Debate "Loud pipes save lives" ?

Events:

Porky Pig Run and Campout - July 26-27 DuKane Chapter's awesome event. A great ride, food, band, etc.

Aug 2 - Flag Event: Brothers of Grundy Chapter “Bikes Babes & Leis”

Aug 10th - FREE Sunday Ride - Everyone (members or not) is welcome to meet us at Roundheads Pizza, 63rd and Woodward in Downers Grove for some casual riding. Show up at 10:30 am, we'll chat a bit and GO.

Legislative Alert - Call to Action!

Call Your State Representative Ask Them To:
VOTE NO on HB 473
This bill would allow the Governor to transfer funds from, among others, the Cycle Rider Safety Training Fund and the Off Highway Trails Fund to the state's general fund.
This bill was a benign Funds Transparency bill when introduced in the House. In one day, voting along party lines, the Senate amended and passed this bill to allow the funds transfers. The amended HB 473 has been placed on the House calendar for a vote of concurrence.

Please Contact Your State Representative Immediately And Ask Them To Vote No On HB 473. If you are unsure who your state representative is, enter your zipcode on this link. (then zip+4 for more accurate info)

Motorcycle Safety Course links:
Schedules should be posted by late February for this year's classes ISU Motorcycle Safety Courses & Schedule U of I Safety Courses & Schedule NIU Safety Courses & Schedule

The mission of the members of A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois is to preserve the universal right to a safe, unrestricted motorcycling environment, and to propose and advocate actions that can be taken by elected and appointed officials to protect and conserve the natural resources of the State of Illinois, and ensure through professional management that sustainable use, recreational opportunities and enjoyment of these new resources is available for this and future generations.