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A.B.A.T.E stands for A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education.
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Mission Statement
The mission of the members of A.B.A.T.E. of
Illinois is to preserve the universal right to a safe,
unrestricted motorcycling environment, and to
propose and advocate actions that can be taken by
elected and appointed officials to protect
and conserve the natural resources of the State of Illinois,
and ensure through professional management
that sustainable use, recreational opportunities and
enjoyment of these new resources is available
for this and future generations.
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Our Purpose
Political
We make every effort to influence State, National, and Worldwide political actions in favor of motorcycle rights.
Safety and Education
We conduct programs to Educate drivers, seniors, legislators, and motorcyclists. |
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History
Originally started by Easyriders magazine in 1971
First Incorporated in Illinois in 1975 Incorporated a second time in Illinois in 1986 ABATE is not a club, gang, Harley group, and we do not have back patches. Anyone that is interested in preserving their right to ride is welcome.
And while we are a non-profit organization we are not a charity. We currently have over 12,000
members and 60 chapters throughout the state. ABATE consists of and Executive Board charged with
conducting the day to day affairs of the organization; a Board of Directors which consists of 1
member from each chapter charged with setting policy, enforcing bylaws and guiding the
organization. The members in each chapter provide input to the State through their board reps and drive the
organization.
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