Northwest Suburban Chapter A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois

Become a member of
ABATE of ILLINOIS

Don't just depend on your brothers an sisters to protect you! Isn't it about time you joined in the fight for your rights???ABATE works to safeguard our motorcycling rights, while allowing us to be individuals with different views. ABATE's main concern is putting motorcycle legislation in its proper perspective. This is being accomplished through motorcycle safety education programs, public awareness programs, and other programs designed to prevent injury or fatal accidents to motorcyclists. ABATE keeps the legislature informed of our position on any legislation that is unfair or discriminatory towards motorcyclists. ABATE works closely with motorcycle rights organizations across the nation to stop discriminatory legislation aimed at all motorcyclists throughout the country.

ABATE works to educate the public about motorcycles and our equality on the road. We teach motorcycle awareness classes to high school students who are about to start driving. We show them that we are people who are just as entitled to be on the roads as they are.By joining ABATE, you can become a part of a political power that has come together to oppose anti-motorcycling legislation and promote the safety of motorcyclists. You can help support the implementation of programs that will help the sport of motorcycling.

You will receive a patch, a yearly membership card, yearly rocker, bumper sticker, and a monthly newsletter that contains notices of ABATE activities and will keep you informed of any legislative activity affecting you--the motorcyclist. You can participate with fellow riders in service-oriented activities such as blood runs, toy runs, and clothing and food drives for the needy. Our positive public image is greatly enhanced by the generosity and concern shown through these charitable endeavors. Most of all, you have the personal satisfaction of knowing that with your membership, you are helping to preserve the basic freedoms of all motorcyclists.

Benefits ABATE Membership Benefits:Full-time consultant
(monitoring legislation affecting the motorcycling community)
Legal Services Program
Monthly Newsletter
Identification Card
Membership Patch & Yearly Rockers
ABATE Products
Quality Motorcycling Events Throughout the Year
Safety & Education Programs
Political Action Committee (ABATE-PAC)
Federal Political Action Committee (ABATE FED-PAC)

We have over 50 chapters spread throughout the state. You may join any chapter you wish no matter where you live, or you may join as a state member. However, we strongly suggest you select a chapter preference. There is no extra fee for joining a chapter. When you join a chapter and attend meetings you may vote on the issues at hand and play a part in shaping the direction this organization will take. We pride ourselves in being a membership directed organization.

Membership Fees Single per year - $25.00
Couple per year - $45.00
5 years Single - $100.00
5 years Couple - $180.00
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Click here for a printable membership application, then return to this page for assistance filling out the form. As soon as your application is received we will process it as quickly as possible. If you haven't heard from us within six weeks please contact the state office.

Application Assistance
Please fill out the application as completely as possible.
The more information you provide us the better we may serve you. If after viewing the help topics below you still need assistance filling out the form, contact the state office.

Joining As a Couple
Any two people residing at the same residence may join as a couple. The only difference between joining as a couple and joining as individuals is that you will receive only one copy of our monthly newsletter. This saves money for not only the members but ABATE as well. Postage is one of our largest operating expenses. Should one of you move, for whatever reason, you need only notify the state office and both addresses will be placed on the mailing list.

Renewals
You may use the same form for renewals, or a combination of new and renewal joining as a couple.

Chapter Preference
Find a chapter near you. You may join any chapter you wish no matter where you live, or you may join as a state member. If you latter decide to transfer from one chapter to another you may do so by notifying the state office.
(Membership is not transferable from one state to another, however you need not be an Illinois resident to belong to ABATE of IL)

Congressional, Senatorial, Representative Districts
Look them up by zip code on the Project Vote Smart Web site.
Scroll to bottom of Vote-Smart home page for look up form.
Where did you hear about ABATE?
If an individual referred you to ABATE, please include their name.
They may receive credit in one of our membership drives.

Add $1 for Legislative Contributions.
Don't forget to add the $1 to your check. This is a contribution to ABATE/PAC.
A copy of our report is or will be on file with the State Board of Elections, Springfield.

Questions or comments concerning the content of this website
should be directed to a chapter officer or webmaster@abate-il-nws.com