MAN IS IT HOT OUT,
it’s only 98
degree’s and the
humidity sucks. So
far we have done
more with the city
of Chicago than in past years, not withstanding
the new parking
procedures and pay &
display. Next we are
taking on the GIANT
city medallion they
call a Motorcycle
City Sticker. This
is about 4 ½ inches
in diameter and
sometimes cover most
of your license
plate, and there is
a law regarding
obstructing your
plate. I only hope
we can work as
closely with the
City Clerks office
as we did with the
Department of
Revenue, you know
Matt Darst & Ed
Walsh…Those guy’s
were fantastic, the
Mayor should really
be proud of them.
Next we went to the
State Party and had
a great time, we had
18 to 20 members
from the chapter
there and all but 2
Officers. We really
need to thank 2
individuals in
particular, Andy
Lago & Doc Bob. Andy
got us a great deal
on a truck to haul
all of the chapters
gear down and Doc
Bob drove it down.
Olga and I were
surprised when we
rode in a little
road weary to see
that ALL the tents
were set up and the
camp site was all
set up. THANKS
GUY’S, then our
newest board member
(Safety & Education)
Road Dog for cooking
as usual and NOBODY
DIED. The State were
great hosts and it
was good to see that
some things never
change. Races,
Bands, some real
hotties and even
the girls had a
little show for
themselves. I
personally gave out
over 300 sets of
beads :’) and most
were well deserved.
If you ever think
you just had the
worst cup of coffee
in your life, you
should have been
there for the first
cup on Saturday. I
don’t know about
everyone else but
mine tasted like
diesel fuel. A good
time was had by all,
on the way back we
all left together
and stopped a few
times. Me, Andy,
Olga & Dan Harper
stopped by the
Knights Templar Home
in Paxton for a tour
of the facility.
What a great thing
they have there, if
you need any info
about it please ask
one of us. The TV
show is over until
the last quarter of
the year and
hopefully they will
have a spot open for
us. Also for more
information, please
visit us on the web
at
WWW.CHICAGOABATE.COM
or call the hotline
at 312-661-9171
Until the next time,
“See ya in the
wind”
Sincerly,
Patrick J. Jones
President
CHICAGO CHAPTER
A.B.A.T.E. of
Illinois
Peter Robledo "R.I.P"
Chicago ABATE and
H.O.G. Member
Just checked and
Pete Robledo was a
member of the
Chicago Chapter and
was due to expire
08/07, the Chicago
Chapter and it's
Officers & Members
would like to extend
our heartfelt
sadness to his
family and friends
at this time of
sorrow. I did not
know him personally
but I am sure we met
and talked at some
time during his 13
years as being an
A.B.A.T.E. member.
Pete joined in 06/94
and was never late
or in arrears of his
dues in the
organization and
that probably say's
a lot about his
character. He will
be missed and we
will hold a moment
of silence at the
August membership
meeting. If anyone
would like to join
us for this you can
find all the meeting
time and info on the
web site
www.chicagoabate.com
