Secretary ~ Eric Eads

   I have to say, the weather has been very nice this fall, I can’t ever remember riding in short sleeves in November. I I know winter is coming, but I will enjoy this while I can!

   There are 2 new Candidates for the board. Gina Berg of Region 3 and Dan Tiny Patterson of Region 5. George and Pam

Fischer will be retiring at the end of the year. We wish them the best in their retirement, and big thanks for all your work throughout the years!

   There are 2 new by-law proposals. 

1. Article IV. Membership: B. A person who is at least 15 years of age, and no older than 18 years of age, shall be eligible for an Auxiliary Membership. An Auxiliary Membership holder shall not be eligible for voting rights, nor can they attend over 18 ABATE functions. The Membership fee shall be $10.00 a year, or 25.00 for 3 years.

   2.. Article V. Board of Directors. Change to, The Board of Directors shall not consist of more than 25 members.

 To vote at the Membership Meeting in January in Flint, you must be a current member for at least 30 days on the day of voting.

   I don’t have any news this month as this is the day after the election, and they are still figuring out who won in the state and national elections. They are not at the State Capitol at the moment. Hopefully your candidate won, and they will accomplish all they have promised. I have not heard anything on the national level that I have not reported in prior articles.

   I would encourage your Region, a business, a club, or an individual to become an ABATE Sustaining Member. The plaque and patch look really cool and would make a nice Christmas gift.

   The Seminar will be January 15-19, 2025. Get your reservations in before Dec. 20th, to get the discount rate.

    Awareness donations come from Denise Reynolds. 

Region 7 became a Sustaining Member.

Have a nice Thanksgiving.