ABATE OF IOWA

District 19

August 2010 newsletter





Sturgis is just around the corner. There are already many bikes on the road heading that way. We always look forward to that time. Do we have anyone going from our district? Several CMA chapters are hosting a water rest stop along the interstates again this year. If you see one stop in for a cold bottle of water and some shade & a visit.



IOWA TRIVIA:

East Okoboji is the longest natural lake in the state and West Okoboji is the deepest natural lake.



Iowa State Fair begins August 12 through the 22nd.



The town of Fort Atkinson was the site of the only U.S. fort ever built to protect one Indian tribe from another.



“Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom”.—George Washington Carver, emancipated slave & renowned botanist at ISU.



The Old Farmer sez…”It’s better to tell your money where to go than to ask where it went.”





July District 19 meeting minutes

We met at the Hawkeye in Mapleton for the meeting and beginning of the scavenger hunt & ride. A moment of silence was observed and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. There were 8 members and 5 guests also Assistant State coordinator Rambo & his wife.



Treasurer’s report was given. Share the Road classes are over for the season. The last one being at ElkHorn/Exira driver’s ed. class. Vernon Schwarte from Thunder Roads Magazine was there for the entire class taking pictures for a future article in the magazine.



Steve reported on the July BOD meeting. Check your Freeway Flyer for all the info. Several gave reports on the Freedom Rally from the state standpoint.



District has 3 new supporting businesses: Midway Tavern @ Soldier, Book N Dan’s @ Denison and Chrome Spurs @ Schleswig.



Upcoming events:

Aug. 9-14 Sturgis Bike week

Aug 21-22 D19 campout with D8 at Grant Park @ Auburn, with monthly meeting Sunday Aug. 22 @ the park with ride to follow

Aug 29 Children’s Miracle Network Fun Run starting @ 11 AM Horn Medical Arts Building, Ida Grove

Sept. 18 monthly meeting @ 5PM Saturday @ Steve & Kathy Mathies home in Deloit with Hayride & BBQ that day.



Meeting adjourned

If you have any questions, comments or gripes please contact Steve Mathies.

The best things in life are not things.
~Phyllis