February Ponderings

           Apparently, we’ve gotten the recruitment thing down …

            At the Saturday night banquet/awards ceremony at the 2012 ABATE State Seminar, the announcement was made that the Lincoln Land Chapter (LLC) had signed up the most new members over the past year. Although we didn’t achieve the century mark, we came darn close. The LLC took home the tin with 98 new sign-ups (with some question about a possible 99^th – you’ll have to ask Pacman about that). For this accomplishment, I really want to thank all of you who went out and wrangled new supporters this past year. I have to be honest, there are a few members who did the lion’s share of the work on this – you guys are the main reason why we accomplished the recruitment level that we did in 2011. For that, I have a stack of brand new membership brochures for you to carry in your pockets or stash on your rides. Some reward, huh? But thanks a ton! You all did a great job of bringing in some new blood!

            And while we’re on the topic of membership, this brings me to one of the main reasons we bring new bodies into the fold – Legislation Day! Be sure to mark March 7^th down on your calendars to attend this event and make our presence known. The more bodies we can place in the capitol building and the more lawmakers we can meet with eye-to-eye, the better our influence carries over when it’s time for them to consider motorcycle legislation in the chambers. Even though the Red Light Law veto overturn was a HUGE success for the motorcycle riders of this state, we don’t want the legislature to think they threw us a bone. We won’t roll over for any of the “pet project” legislation that might shelter the opportunity to bring back yet another helmet law push. That ain’t happenin’ Ms Flowers!

            Also, the new schedule is out for LLC events for this year. Take a look at it and plan some time to attend and participate. If you have anything to add to the schedule, speak up and let us know the who, what, where, when, why for them. Anything that has to do with motorcycling or involvement with the chapter would be greatly appreciated. This will give us some more opportunities to meet and greet these 98 new members that have signed on to stand with us.

“I refuse to join any club who would have me as a member.”   --  Groucho Marx