News & Columns

October 1, 2024

I Won’t See You

by Bill Roberge 50 years ago, a bunch of bikers gathered at the Capitol in Madison to stand up for their rights. Who would have thought […]
October 1, 2024

Marketing Report

October is always our Annual Meeting but this year we celebrate a milestone. ABATE is Celebrating 50 years! Throughout the year you have likely been seeing […]
October 1, 2024

The Helmet People

by John Stumpner When you mention ABATE of Wisconsin to a non-biker, the response is almost always, “you are the people that don’t like helmets.” Nothing […]
October 1, 2024

Auntie ABATE / “Cuz” Report

  Hey Cuz: A couple of years ago, my employer exiled me to 2nd shift, which eliminated my ability to attend my regional meetings and participate […]
September 2, 2024

Olympic Fever

Executive Report by John Reblin Have you caught Olympic fever yet? Two weeks of athletes getting together and putting their skills to the test against others […]
September 2, 2024

Camaraderie. Brotherhood. Loyalty.

Camaraderie. Brotherhood. Loyalty. Words used to describe the biker lifestyle. I recently had the opportunity to attend an ATV/UTV ride in the Northwoods. The riders in […]
September 2, 2024

Epic Adventures One Day at a Time

Being new to MROs in general, everybody told me they’ll be there for me if I ever need anything, I can ask anything. But what happens […]
September 2, 2024

September 2024

by Gary Klinker I’m getting excited. Fall is approaching and it’s my favorite time of year. Not only does it get cooler, but the riding is […]
September 2, 2024

Your Assignment for the Year

by Betty Roberge It’s hard to believe, but we are already in full swing planning for the 2025 Summer Hummer. The first thing on our agenda […]
September 2, 2024

Products Report

by Mikey Mueller The best way to sell is to have products available for ALL to sell. Sharing products among all sales folks across the regions […]
September 2, 2024

We Did This Before

Primary elections are over and now we know who will be on the ballot in November. This election was just as important as the November election […]
September 2, 2024

ABATE Acres Report

by Robert “Worm” Grasse ABATE ACRES LAND has recently received an A.E.D. machine. It’s located next to the phone in the mailbox. Both are located in […]
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