ABATE OF IOWA

District 19 January 2011 Newsletter



Happy New Year to everyone. Does anyone make New Years Resolutions anymore? I used to do that, but then discovered that lasted for about a week and then it was forgotten about. So we don’t do that anymore. January 1st is always a time we think about making things better in our lives and/or turning over a new leaf. So how do we do that? Maybe issues have been speaking to us during the past year. If it is changeable, then we can work towards that. Our spouse can have helpful hints for us, or good friends can gently help us see changes that need to be made. But it eventually comes down to ourselves and how determined we are to better ourselves. So we have a goal for the New Year. Good luck to everyone if you need to make any change in your life.





Minutes from the Meeting



District 19 met on Saturday December 18, 2010 at Schrank’s Bar & Grill in Danbury for the monthly meeting. There were 20 members and 9 guests present. The {pledge of Allegiance was said and a moment of silence was given for fallen brothers & sisters and those serving in our military.



Reports were given and accepted. There will be an officers meeting in January to set up the calendar for 2011. If you want to have them look at a particular activity you would like please contact an officer or Steve Mathies.



There has been discussion on bands for Freedom rally. We talked about the various bands suggested in both country and rock fields. The top 3 picks for country are 1) Charlie Daniels Band, 2)Big & Rich, 3)Kenny Wayne Sheppard. The rock band choices are 1)Skid Row, 2)Quiet Riot, 3)Warrant. The BOD will decide & let us know.



Dave Sick reported on the chainsaw bench he is donating as a fund raiser. Tickets will be sold at 1 for $5.00 and 3 for $10.00. Let Steve know what charity you would like to see the money go to.



Tim Laney reported on the “Biker Day” event to be held June this summer in Lake View. Bob & DeDe Auen will be helping Tim coordinate this event.



Election of officers was held. Those elected for 2011 are as follows:

Coordinator: Steve Mathies

Asst. Coordinator: Dee Gonnerman

Treasurer: Phyllis Hanson

Secretary: Jeri Skaren

Legislative: Gary Hanson

Events Coordinators: Steve Gonnerman & Tracy Skaren

Sergeant of Arms: Dave Pudenz



Congratulations to the New Year officers.

District 19 has a new supporting business. It is B & S Bar & Grill in Carroll. Welcome aboard to them.



UPCOMING EVENTS:

January 8—officers meeting @ 6:00 @ Steve & Kathy Mathies home in Deloit.

January 15—7:00 @ Ida Grove Bowl, Christmas party & monthly meeting(meal, gift exchange, bowling) RSVP to Jeri Skaren @ tjskaren@netins.net You will be able to order off the menu, but they will have prime rib that night and need a head count.







IOWA TRIVIA

Moonlight Serenade, written by Clarinda’s Glenn Miller, was so popular that it was considered “America’s other national anthem”.



Notes from Noteworthy Iowans: “I’m a big believer in starting with high standards and raising them. WE make progress only when we push ourselves to the highest level.”---Dan Gable, Olympic gold Medal wrestler from Waterloo



When you look like your passport photo, its time to go home.



The Old Farmer Sez---“A lot of money is tainted---‘taint yours and ‘taint mine.”









The best things in life are not things.
~Phyllis

ABATE OF IOWA

District 19

December 2011 Newsletter



Christmas is almost here. From the looks of the snow storm we had over the
past week end it seems closer than ever. What are we doing to get ready for
Christmas? Have we each been frantically rushing through the stores & malls
picking up something for someone that grabs our attention at the moment?
Have we been baking many fattening cookies & other goodies that we really
don't need to eat? Or have we been decorating our homes with the look of
Christmas with the tree, garland strung around in places and other things
set up? Do you have Christmas music playing softly in the back ground? Are
our churches having special Christmas programs this month? Are we talking
to our family, friends & neighbors about the real meaning of Christmas?



Jesus came to us as a tiny baby one night many years ago. He came not so
that the shepherds and wise men would have somewhere to go, although they
did, or have someone to bring gifts to, although they did that too, but He
came for the express purpose of dying on a cross 33 years later so that we
would have opportunity to receive His invitation of eternal life and be able
to spend eternity in Heaven with Him one day. Not everyone will receive His
gift, but those who do will have something wonderful to look forward to.



I invite you to reread the Christmas story from the Bible in Luke 2 this
month. Ponder on what each person's part was in the story. Where do we
each fit in?



Are we doing something good in our town this year? There are many smells
around Christmas time with pine trees in the living room and cinnamon
candles burning. Smells or aromas come not only in the form of smells
through our nose. Smells come from the way we act and the way we live.
There is an aroma in your part of town as to what you are doing. Take a
deep breath. What does it smell like? Is it good or bad? Do we need to
change some things? God has placed you there for a particular reason. What
are you doing with it?



Let's give back some of ourselves to the people we associate with this year.
Give a good Christmas gift in the form of a random act of kindness and see
what happens. Everyone will be blessed.



November Meeting Minutes



There were 16 people met at Schranks Bar in Danbury for the November
meeting. The Pledge of Allegiance was said and a moment of silence for
fallen brothers and sisters. Steve read the mission statement.



Treasurer's report and Share the Road reports were given. Legislative
report was that Steve & Jeri had written to Steve King & both received a
letter back from him. Steve told him we would like to see more testing on
E15 concerning use in motorcycles & other recreational vehicles.



Wayne Wierson is running for office in MRF so please send in your votes for
him.



Steve gave a report on the BOD meeting. Please consult your Freeway Flyer
for all the details.



Steve reminded everyone to check your insurance policy to make sure you have
enough coverage for underinsured and uninsured motorists. A $500,000
umbrella policy is recommended above your regular policy.



Kim Raemaker's sister Annie passed away in October. She had camped with D19
at the Rally.



The president of ABATE of Michigan would like help from any "free" state in
their fight for helmet freedom. Steve will be sending out an email with
more information.



Nominations for the election are as follows:

Coordinator: Steve Mathies

Asst. Coordinator: Marc Augsberger & Dee Gonnerman

Secretary: Jeri Skaren

Treasurer: Phyllis Hanson

Legislative & MRF: Marc Augsberger & Dee Gonnerman

Sergeant of Arms: Dave Pudenz & Bob Auen

Events Coordinator: Tracy Skaren & Clem Henkelman (Steve Gonnerman withdrew
his name)

Nominations were closed at this time. Election will be at the December
meeting.



CALENDAR OF EVENTS

December 17-monthly meeting @ Ida Bowl in Ida Grove 7pm

December 30-officers meeting to plan 2012 calendar @ Steve & Kathy's in
Deloit 6:30pm

January 21, 2012-Christmas party at Bowling Alley in Odeboldt time TBA



Everyone have a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year in 2012.















The best things in life are not things.