Member Meeting Minutes 2026

LEWIS AND CLARK ABATE MINUTES

February 7th, 2026

The meeting opened at 2:05pm with 35 members present, all recited the Pledge Of Allegiance and took a moment of silence for our departed brothers and sisters. 

John- started the meeting and confirmed that the Poker Run will be May 30th.

Need volunteers for the VFW breakfast on March 1st and November 1st. Be at the VFW at 7:30am.

The Chapter had to replace the printer.

Talked on making a donation to the Gayville Fire Dept, First by Jeremy 2nd by Dee Dee motion carried.

Dez- gave the Financial Report all bills are paid.

Justin- gave the membership report stating we have 135 members with 11 that renewed and 7 expired.

Alex- There will be a Celebration of Life for deceased Member Jim. It will be on February 22nd at 2:00pm at Happy Hourz with the Nolan Clark band providing the music.

Marcia- Made a motion to have a  Pub Crawl on May 2nd from 4-6pm, as a fund raise

We will need 6 sponsors to do this. First by Keith Second by Lenny, motion carried.

Lenny- Stated that in 2028 the ABATE will be having its 50th Anniversary.

Some riders feel as though they are being profiled just for riding their bike.

Congratulations to Gary for winning 1yr free membership.

And to Chris for winning the 50/50.

Motion made by Alex second by Lenny to adjourn the meeting at 2:30

Next meeting March 7th at 2:00pm Mo-Jo’s.

LEWIS AND CLARK ABATE MINUTES

January 3, 2026

The meeting opened at 2:00pm with 50 members present, all recited the Pledge Of Allegiance and took a moment of silence for our departed brothers and sisters. 

John started the meeting by passing around thank you cards from our recent donation recipients.

Discussed moving the May Poker Run to May 30th all approved.

September Poker Run tentatively set for September 19th, more info to come in the following months.

Some talk of possibly adding a 3rd Poker Run.

Need volunteers for the VFW breakfast on March 1st and November 1st.

Marcia gave some different ideas for fundraisers instead of a raffle all the time.

Chapter chili feed will be right after the February meeting on the 7th.

Dez gave the Financial Report.

Justin gave the membership report stating we have 142 members with 1 new 22 that renewed and 0 expired.

All raffle tickets were turned in and we had the drawing.

1st R.V.

2nd Mick

3rd Sam

4th Theresa 

USVMC chili feed and bingo at the Hayshed in Gayville on February 21, chili feed at 5:00pm with bingo starting at 7:00pm

Congratulations to Sheila for winning 1yr free membership.

And to Dave for winning the 50/50

Motion made by Lenny second by Leslie to adjourn the meeting at 2:30

Next meeting February 7th at 2:00pm Mo-Jo’s.