Region 7C: La Crosse / Vernon / Trempealeau Counties
Regional Rep - Clint Carlaw
(608) 786-4333
clc382fxs@icloud.com
Secretary/Treasurer: Betty Roberge
(608) 769-4089
flstcbb@aol.com
608-790-1133
clc382fxs@icloud.com
Area Rep La Crosse County: Henry "Rev" Lange
Meetings: 1st Sunday, 1 p.m., Jailhouse Saloon, Centerville, WI
Region 7C -- December 3rd, 2017 Meeting Minutes
The meeting was called to order and started with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. Dean thanked everyone for coming and thanked our good neighbors to the north from Region 7D and District 7 Director Dave VanDyke for coming and sharing the day.
The checking account is in order and under the $300 limit. Both raffle licenses are up to date. The extra set of letters for the roadside billboard were purchased and now in the metal box with the sign.
Dean read the legislative updates. Our Right of Way Violations bill (SB189/AB201) passed the State Assembly with only one opposing vote and then passed the Senate unanimously. It got signed by Gov. Walker on November 30th. This one was a long time in coming but we got it done. Thanks to everyone who helped push this along the way!
Lobby Day for 2018 has been scheduled for January 23rd. Other issues that we still have hanging out there will be addressed on that day. A bus has been chartered to run from the La Crosse area to the Madison Capitol for those who wish to go. Our usual bus route will be leaving from the Woodman's in Onalaska at 7:45 AM. Parking is in the west side of the lot near the hotels. Please be on time -- we have other stops to pick up people along the way and have to keep a certain schedule. The large group photo has been scheduled for 12:30 PM on the steps of the Capitol. DON'T BE LATE -- We will not wait for you. At this time, we have a meeting set up with Senator Shilling as well as Reps Doyle and Billings at 1:30 PM in Room 201SE. Legislators and members from adjoining regions will be joining us as they have in previous years. Please double check the meeting schedule when you arrive in Madison for any last minute changes.
If you have trouble finding certain bills on the Wisconsin Legislative website, Dean suggests members use LegiScan (http://www.legiscan.com ). It seems to be much easier to navigate than the state site.
Dean encouraged all members to visit the MRF website to read about the latest news on Ethanol, Motorcyclist Profiling and the RPM Act (Right to modify your own motorcycle). The MRF has several pre-written letters that can be sent to your elected officials voicing your concerns regarding these important issues.
Our next meeting will be on January 7th at 1:00 PM at the Jailhouse Saloon in Centerville. The following meeting will be February 4th at the same place and time.
Meeting was adjourned for our Christmas party. Thank you to everyone who showed up and brought food and participated in the gift exchange. It was a great opportunity to hang and socialize with our ABATE family.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!
Dean "D-Day" Bartosh
Regional Rep. -- Region 7C
November 2024
Meetings: 1st Sunday – 1 pm at Jailhouse Saloon, Centerville, WI.
Monthly meeting at Jailhouse in Centerville and a big “Thanks” to Anna and her staff. Nine members braved the rain and gloom to attend. We opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence for those in Harm’s Way as well as for fallen sisters and brothers. Hope that EVERYONE voted, and we all contributed as Citizens of our amazing country. We are all caretakers of our democracy, with our organization being a proud voice of advocacy for Freedom!
Other items were discussed including my thoughts on membership issues, liaisons with other folks with a stake in combating government overreach. As the new Regional Rep, I will be visiting some local independent shops and dealerships as well as building relationships with other organizations. Bill and Betty are headed to the State Board meeting, so looking forward to hearing back from them at December meeting.
SAVE THE DATE: FYI we are having a joint meeting ‘n holiday party with Region 7D on January 5 at 1 pm, our regular meeting date and time. With a generous donation, Region 7C will be providing pizza. Feel free to bring a dessert or hors d’oeuvres to pass. Hope to see our 7C members and friends from 7D then. More details to follow.
Maybe we get another two wheeled therapy in and be smart and extra alert….we need more Lerts!
Clint