First things first…

by Bill Kingsley

Thank you for your votes and support for me to continue as your Business Agent during the next two-year term. It is an honor to represent all members and your best interests in this role.

2022 / 2023 Raffles Licensing – If you are planning an ABATE fundraising event (raffles, Fun Runs, etc.) this year, plan on having the required state of Wisconsin licensing. After you secure the license be sure to send it to Laurie Thompson and myself. Our contact info is listed in this newsletter. If you have any questions, contact me. Thanks in advance.

IF YOU HAVE ANY RAFFLES IN YOUR REGION YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE THE PROPER RAFFLE LICENSE. Be sure to send me the Raffle license. Contact me with any questions about Raffle Licensing

All our General Liability and overall coverage insurance coverage is current. Unless there are any new insurance requirements presented, there will be no actions on insurance until next year.

ZOOM Video & Chat Webcasting – ZOOM has great potential for ABATE. ZOOM can be used for smaller meetings (regional, committee, remote locations) to larger statewide meetings and events. Some of the benefits are more member inclusion, no limits on any meeting you choose to attend, regional meetings can either be in-person, virtual or both, full interaction, the list is endless… Think about the possibility of attending the monthly BOD meeting from the comfort of your home or get with other ABATE Brothers and Sisters to tune in together.

Region Reps and District Directors are asked to start incorporating these ZOOM meetings into their regular meeting formats. We are going to start by crawling with Zoom before we try walk and run. Please check it out and stay open minded to how we can all benefit by using ZOOM. Please contact your ABATE rep or me for assistance.

This is a great low cost, easy to use software program that will allow virtually any of us to attend any ABATE of WI meeting using our mobile or computing devices.

Future Articles

I will be posting pertinent information in my newsletters for the members (at all levels of participation) to use and become more knowledgeable of the behind-the-scenes details. You are welcome to submit a topic or article for use – remember this newsletter article is for us.

Sometimes there may not be much news to report, however, I will try to find something timely and of interest. Contact me if you have a topic you would like to see covered.

We are always looking to reduce our costs and spend our member’s money wiser while maintaining necessary insurance and licensing coverage while serving our Membership. Suggestions are always welcome!

Should you have any questions regarding Insurance or Licensing (Raffles, fundraiser, etc.) please contact me. My info is listing towards the end of this newsletter. I may not have the answer, but I will get you the answer.