Auntie ABATE / “Cuz” Report

Dear Cuz,

Every so often I hear members complaining and sometimes getting in someone’s face because they don’t like what they see going on. I don’t get it. What makes a good member?

Confused and Frustrated

Dear C & F,

What makes a good member? Well, there are several types of members in ABATE of WI. There are those that are in it for the Legislative end…. which is of course, one of the three components of ABATE – Legislation, Education & Safety. Those members focus mainly on fighting the fight and keeping in touch with our Legislators, which ultimately is what we are all about.

Then there are those that are in it for Education. Those members focus mainly on getting the word out that everyone needs to do their part and look out for motorcycles. That’s where our Share The Road and Safe Rider, Inc. programs come into play.

The third membership component is those that are in it to keep us safe. Education and safety go hand in hand with the Look for Motorcycles, Think logo, and the Ride Your Own Ride Campaign.

…And there are some members that are not able to give their time or talent but still believe in the cause and support us by paying their dues. All of these members form our organization, and all of these members are just as important as the next.

Our organization is very diversified in types of members. It is critical to stay focused on our mission statement and to remember that each member will bring with them specific talents and tools, and ideas. Be respectful of the opinions of others and let’s just plain get along. The best part of belonging is knowing that we are all different and have different opinions, likes, and needs. ABATE of WI is an organization where we all agree to disagree and even though we may seem polarized in our opinions, we remain friends and family at the same time. This is especially noticeable during election years and the place to make a change is at the polls. So be sure to get out and vote, just like you did in October during our ABATE election cycle. At the end of the day, ABATE of WI is a great place to find like-minded motorcyclists and even better to belong to.

Your ever loving “Cuz”