Crawford County A.B.A.T.E.

Our first meeting of the new year was held at the Saratoga in Palestine on January 13, 2009.  There were 28 in attendance.    

Not much going on yet with the new year except for the cold.  The 2009 Calendar was discussed along with places we could have our meetings and who wants to plan rides.  The calendar was approved and is included with this newsletter, however changes will be made as necessary. 

The state seminar will be held in Springfield January 16-18.  We have several going this year from our chapter. 

Upcoming Events:

I will try to post Heritage Trail’s events from their calendar as things come up.  You can reach their website from Abate of IL website – chapters.  If I can get a calendar from Jasper County will post theirs as well. 

Officers for 2009 are:  President:  Scott Erton, Vice-President:  Warren Salesman,  Treasurer:  Debbie Sturm,  Secretary:  Mindy Erton,   Legislative:  Parker Maxwell,   Membership Coordinator:  Debbie Sturm,  Safety & Ed:  Holly Haddix,  Road Captains:  Jamee Huber and Doug Kirk,  Sergeant At Arms:  Robert Sturm

The next meeting will be February 10,  2009 at Floyd’s in Oblong.   

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