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*** July 6, 2010 Chapter Meeting ***
Chapter meeting at Shakopee Memorial Park
Coming Chapter Meetings:
> Next chapter meeting is August 3 - Kent and Marleene's home in Chaska
> 521 West First Street, Chaska MN
> Bring something to share if you like.
> In September will be at Frank and Vickie Ernst's home in Chanhassen
> See 'Chapter Meetings' on the left for more information.
General Information:
> Vicki will go to represent Tri-County at the July BOD meeting
> The chapter may host a town hall meeting again this year, similar to 2008
> ABATE is having problems with our supplier for Buddy Bears - things are getting sorted out at the state level
> State Rally - Thursday, Sept 2 - Chicken & Ribs for Motorcycle PAC at the Rally site. We are looking into putting together a ride out for supper.
> Roadside pickup will be on September 26
> We now have a Facebook page - go to:
> http://www.facebook.com/pages/MN-Tri-County-ABATE/133843343310900
> Saturday 9/18 is the chapter 'Stimulus Motorcycle Ride'. Registration at Turtles in Shakopee, ride leaving at noon, ending at Green Isle.
> SEE THE STIMULUS FLYER HERE!
> The Fundraiser will be $15 for the ride and meal, with a portion going to Motorcycle PAC


*** June 1, 2010 Chapter Meeting ***
Coming Chapter Meetings:
> Next chapter meeting is July 6 - Memorial Park in Shakopee
> We have volunteers bringing hot dogs, hamburger, buns and fixings (and a chef!)
> Feel free to bring something to share if you like.
> In August we will meet at Kent and Marlene's home in Chaska
> September will be at Frank and Vickie Ernst's home in Chanhassen
> See 'Chapter Meetings' on the left for more information.
Buddy Bear delivery:
We will have our Buddy Bear run in two parts:
> 6/26 (Saturday) - 10:00 am at Huber Park in Shakopee - 3 deliveries (Chanhassen / Chaska / Savage)
> 7/22 (Thursday) - 6:30 pm at Huber Park in Shakopee - 1 delivery (Belle Plaine)
General Information:
> RALLY INFO:
> 6 bands
> Thursday evening there is a dinner with proceeds going to MC PAC - try to attend
> OTHER ACTIVITIES:
> Saturday 6/5 (Saturday) we will go to the Flying Dutchman races near Mankato. Meet at 10:00 am in Memorial Park
> Thursday 6/17 (Thursday) we will meet at a Classic Car event in Mound.
> Saturday 9/18 is the chapter 'Stimulus Motorcycle Ride'. Registration at Turtles in Shakopee, ride leaving at noon, ending at Green Isle.
> SEE THE STIMULUS FLYER HERE!


*** May 4, 2010 Chapter Meeting ***
Coming Chapter Meetings:
> See 'Chapter Meetings' on the left for more information.
Fund Raiser:
> September 18
> Planning ongoing
Buddy Bear delivery:
We will have our Buddy Bear run in two parts:
> 6/26 (Saturday) - time / place TBD
> 7/22 (Thursday) - 6:30 at Huber Park in Shakopee
General Information:
Mary gave an update on the chapter ERC class to be held Sunday 5/30
Michelle gave a report on the Carver Fun Run - excellent attendance this year - 320
We will start a chapter Facebook page - look for it in June!
Noma gave an update on ABATE U - great attendance this year! For next year:
> 8-10 April (second weekend)
> Planning on having a CPR certification class Friday and Saturday



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