Lewis & Clark Abate Member Meeting Minutes
March 1st, 2025
45 Members present. Pledge of Allegiance was held & Moment of Silence.
Meeting began at 2:01 pm.
Treasurer - Dez gave the report on the checking account and stated that both the PO box and
Go Daddy accounts are coming due.
Also stated that at the April meeting she will be taking orders for ABATE Chapter apparel she
will have the catalog available.
Membership Coordinator - Justin gave the new number for total members. 173 total members
with 7 renewals and 3 new
VP Grant- Grant talked on the upcoming gun raffle. We can raffle 4 guns for $2000 and a
optional gun for $2500 which will be a special drawing for the fifth.
Motion made by Curt 2nd by Justin to add a 5th gun for the special drawing motion passed.
We will be raffling 1,000 tickets with 100 going into the special drawing.
Lenny made a motion to have the Creedmoor rifle as the rifle for the special drawing 2nd by
Alex motion passed.
State Rep. - Lenny gave the report about the legislative session and stated they are working on
2 bills.
The Board of Directors wants a history of all Chapters in the state and also stated that he has a
little bit of state merchandise available for sale.
New Business
Marcia talked on the donations for the silent auction, we are off to a good start with a few new
business donating. She also has some new forms if they are needed.
Grant and Justin will be working on the poker run route soon and we will possibly be going east
this time.
It was also discussed to change the blue ticket door prize drawing to draw for a 1 yr
membership in the chapter. Chris made the motion and 2nd by Brian the motion passed and it
will start at April's meeting.
In May's poker run we will have the blessing of the bikes.
Dean K. mentioned that Calm Waters Veterans Retreat Center in Sioux Falls will be having a
Poker Run on June 28th starting at 10:00 am with registration at Pilot Mikes in Sioux Falls.
We also received a thank you from the Contact Center in Yankton.
Rocking Rumble
During the Rumble last year the Chapter signed up alot of new members and hope to do so
again this year.
Brian made a motion that we be the Top Sponsor of the Rumble again this year with a 2nd d b y
Dean the motion passed.
Upcoming Events
Members meeting April 5th 2pm Mojos
VFW breakfast April 6th at 7:30 am need volunteers
Members mtg May 3rd 2pm at Mojos
Poker Run May17
State Mtg May 17th
Members Mtg June 7th 2pm at MoJo’s
USVMC Poker Run June
Rib Fest June
Congratulations to Alex for winning the 50/50!
We had 2 door prize winners this month congratulations to Dave and Mike
Thank you to Jr’S Oasis and Theresa for the donations
Motion by Brian 2nd by Alex to adjourn the meeting at 2:20pm.
Lewis & Clark Abate Member Meeting Minutes
March 1st, 2025
45 Members present. Pledge of Allegiance was held & Moment of Silence.
Meeting began at 2:01 pm.
Treasurer - Dez gave the report on the checking account and stated that both the PO box and
Go Daddy accounts are coming due.
Also stated that at the April meeting she will be taking orders for ABATE Chapter apparel she
will have the catalog available.
Membership Coordinator - Justin gave the new number for total members. 173 total members
with 7 renewals and 3 new
VP Grant- Grant talked on the upcoming gun raffle. We can raffle 4 guns for $2000 and a
optional gun for $2500 which will be a special drawing for the fifth.
Motion made by Curt 2nd by Justin to add a 5th gun for the special drawing motion passed.
We will be raffling 1,000 tickets with 100 going into the special drawing.
Lenny made a motion to have the Creedmoor rifle as the rifle for the special drawing 2nd by
Alex motion passed.
State Rep. - Lenny gave the report about the legislative session and stated they are working on
2 bills.
The Board of Directors wants a history of all Chapters in the state and also stated that he has a
little bit of state merchandise available for sale.
New Business
Marcia talked on the donations for the silent auction, we are off to a good start with a few new
business donating. She also has some new forms if they are needed.
Grant and Justin will be working on the poker run route soon and we will possibly be going east
this time.
It was also discussed to change the blue ticket door prize drawing to draw for a 1 yr
membership in the chapter. Chris made the motion and 2nd by Brian the motion passed and it
will start at April's meeting.
In May's poker run we will have the blessing of the bikes.
Dean K. mentioned that Calm Waters Veterans Retreat Center in Sioux Falls will be having a
Poker Run on June 28th starting at 10:00 am with registration at Pilot Mikes in Sioux Falls.
We also received a thank you from the Contact Center in Yankton.
Rocking Rumble
During the Rumble last year the Chapter signed up alot of new members and hope to do so
again this year.
Brian made a motion that we be the Top Sponsor of the Rumble again this year with a 2nd d b y
Dean the motion passed.
Upcoming Events
Members meeting April 5th 2pm Mojos
VFW breakfast April 6th at 7:30 am need volunteers
Members mtg May 3rd 2pm at Mojos
Poker Run May17
State Mtg May 17th
Members Mtg June 7th 2pm at MoJo’s
USVMC Poker Run June
Rib Fest June
Congratulations to Alex for winning the 50/50!
We had 2 door prize winners this month congratulations to Dave and Mike
Thank you to Jr’S Oasis and Theresa for the donations
Motion by Brian 2nd by Alex to adjourn the meeting at 2:20pm.
Lewis & Clark Abate Member Meeting Minutes
February 1st, 2025
47 Members present. Pledge of Allegiance was held & Moment of Silence.
Meeting began at 2:10 pm.
Treasurer - Des gave the report and stated that she had sent in the business report to the State
Also sent flowers to Dustin Cuka funeral.
Membership Coordinator - Justin gave the new number for total members. 168 total members
with 12 renewals 1 new and 5 expired.
Pres John Bingo is set for February 15th from 6pm-9pm at The Hay Shed in Gayville. He also
talked on the upcoming gun raffle and possibly will be adding another gun instead of having a
special drawing for one. More info to follow.
Poker run will be May 17th, we have the permission from the city to block the street in front of
MoJo’s.
State Rep. - Lenny gave the report about the legislative session, also stated that if you want to
know whats being voted on you can go to the abatesd,com website.
Lewis and Clark also took home the traveling trophy for membership with the most growth in the
last year.
Our State Legislators also voted on increasing the membership dues; it was ultimately rejected.
New Business
If you know of someone that is in need of help in our community, please let us know.
Marcia has asked for help to gather donations for the May Poker Run if you want to help.
Motion by Brian 2nd by Theresa to Donate $1000.00 to the Volin and Lesterville fire
departments motion carried.
Motion by Otis 2nd by Keith to donate $1000.00 to Heather Boddens daughter motion carried.
Upcoming Events
Members meeting April 5th 2pm Mojos
VFW breakfast April 6th at 7:30 am need volunteers
Members meeting March 1st, 2pm at Mojo’s.
State Mtg March 15th
Members mtg May 3rd 2pm at Mojos
Poker Run May17
State Mtg May 17th
Congratulations to Larry P for winning the 50/50!
Big thank you to JR’s Oasis for donating an item for our door prize. Door prize winner was
Theresa B. Congratulations!
1st motion by Keith P. and 2nd by Mike. to adjourn the meeting at 2:40pm.
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