Give’r Hell in ’21 – WE NEED YOU

by Betty Roberge

The Summer Hummer has become a staple of ABATE of Wisconsin and if you ask anyone who has ever attended this is an AWESOME RALLY. Along with that awesomeness is a price tag. As expenses continue to rise the Summer Hummer committee is working hard to come up with ideas to grow this event and still make it affordable for our attendees. This is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for ABATE of Wisconsin. So, even if you’re not one of those members that likes to party, you should still be supporting ABATE of Wisconsin and our cause because fighting those battles in Madison and Washington comes with a price tag too, and membership dues can’t do it all.

We Need You to come to the Hummer and We Need You to bring someone new to the Hummer. Let’s grow this thing. Let’s double our 2019 numbers. So, the challenge is out there…. we need every member to bring a member and come to ABATE Acres in June,

BANDS

Music starts on Wednesday with a jam session held by some local bands that will play for tips. The Line-up for Thursday is the Back Alley Kings; Friday is Bobby Evans then Double Threat; and Saturday night is Eager Beaver followed by the Richrath Project 3:13 an REO Speedwagon tribute band widely known throughout the Midwest region. Check out the Richrath Project 3:13 website where they are already advertising the Summer Hummer.

T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST

The Summer Hummer T-shirt Design contest is on until 2/15/2021. If you are artistic – or not – send your design ideas to RobertGrasse59@gmail.com or to news@abatewis.org and win yourself a Hummer Weekend Pass.

TASTE OF SUMMER AT THE HUMMER

“Taste of Summer at the Hummer” is new this year and is a Wine – Beer – Cheese – Meat tasting extravaganza that will take place on Saturday afternoon under the big tent near the bar area. If you’re interested in 3 or so hours of sampling Wisconsin cheeses and meats while sampling Wisconsin craft beers and wines, come to the big top on Saturday afternoon. The Mad Dog & Merrill crew will be hosting a meet and greet during the tasting, so be sure to stop by. $25 will get you into the tasting tent and anyone coming to the rally just for the tasting, is invited to stay and enjoy the music later on. Camping is available and we encourage those that have tasted, to drink responsibly and not drive home, but stay over.

ADVERTISING

Our best advertising is you…. We Need You to start talking up the Hummer by word of mouth. Talk about the loud pipes contest, the bike games, the people hauler, the beer bobbing, the bonfire, the great food, and vendors. and the Taste of Hummer. But most of all, talk about the camaraderie and friendships made there. Look for Hummer posters, billboards, and business cards. If you need items for distribution contact Bob Aprill at (920) 373-3668.

COST

Advanced tickets will be available for pick up at Officer’s Training so ask your regional reps at your meetings. Members and Non-members alike will save $5 by purchasing in advance. Damon is working hard to have on-line ticket sales up and running as an alternative to mailing your advanced ticket requests to the office. Look for that information soon on our Summer Hummer page on the website.

Ticket prices this year are: Day Passes Friday and Saturday – $25

Weekend Member Advanced – $35

Weekend Member at Gate – $40

Weekend Non-Member Advanced – $70

Weekend Non-Member at Gate – $75

A $10 discount will be given to new members attending the Hummer for the first time. Those coupons will be sent with membership information from the State Office at the time they join starting in January. Those joining at the gate will be given the discount on site.

VOLUNTEERING

In this newsletter are Hummer area leads. Contact these people for volunteering. Please consider volunteering for a 4-hour shift to help ease the burden. New this year – a limited number of volunteers that work (2) 4-hour shifts (a total of 8 hours) will qualify for a refund in the amount of a Member Advanced Ticket or $35. This is on a first-come, first served basis, so volunteer soon. Remember you must volunteer and work a full 8 hours to qualify, and you must present your volunteer work vouchers at the time of re-imbursement to get paid.

We Need You to…. Promote – Promote – Promote.

We need every member to bring a member. We have a year to make up for so

Let’s Give’r Hell