OCTOBER 4, 2026
The October District 5 Meeting took place at noon on Saturday, October 4 th , 2026 and was held at the Moose Lodge #1099 in Kansas City, KS. District Representative, Tony called the meeting to order. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of Silence for those lost.
Reports.
- Sergeant at Arms Report: Tony reported on those present at the meeting and welcomed everyone for being present.
- Secretary’s Report: James read over the minutes from the September District 5 Meeting. The minutes were accepted and approved as printed in the Newsletter.
- Treasurer’s Report: The accounts have been audited and updated. James read over the report given by Ang in her absence and answered all questions. The report was approved as given.
- Membership Report: Tony went over the district membership numbers. As always, try and bring up ABATE anytime you have an open opportunity.
- State Report/Legislative Report: Tony went over some of the items from the state meeting. Be sure to check the state meeting report in the newsletter for more information on the state meeting report.
Early voting is open in Kansas. Be sure to get out there and vote. Vote like a biker. Do your research on politicians and the issues. Voting locally is just as important if not more than voting for just the major national elections.
At the MRF Meeting of the Minds, one of the big things was E-Bikes and the kids on them. What are they going to be or want when they get older? Possibly riders and motorcycles. The next meeting of the Minds will take place in Rapid City, SD.
Old/New Business.
- Ballots for both State and District 5 positions are open and available. The voting will be closed and collected and counted at the December Meetings.
- There was discussion about trying to put together a District 5 fundraiser in the late spring or summer. There will be more discussion about this in upcoming meetings.
Meetings.
- The November District 5 Meeting will take place at noon on Sunday, November 1 st , 2026, at Dad’s Hole in the Wall – 1111 N. 50 th Terrace, Kansas City, KS 66102.
- The December District 5 Meeting will be held at noon on Saturday, December 6 th , 2026, at the Coachlite Club – 2103 S. 34 th ST., Kansas City, KS 66106. (This is a cash only establishment.)
- The January District 5 Meeting will be at noon on Sunday, January 3 rd , 2027, at Hurricane Allie’s – 5541 Merriam Drive, Merriam, KS 66203.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2026
The September District 5 Meeting was took place at approximately noon, while the judges from the American Legion were out looking at the motorcycles, and judging them, for the District 5 Bike Show, during the Labor Day Rally, on Sunday, September 6 th , 2026, Paradise Point on Perry Lake, Ozawkie, KS. Tony Called the meeting to order. The meeting was official, but was kept informal, due to the circumstances.
During the meeting will be the last time for nominations to be open for the District 5 board positions of District Representative, Treasurer and Sergeant at Arms. Lisa will be putting the flyer together for the District 5 End of Year Party in December.
The menu for it will be pretty much the same as last year, as the attendees seem to really like it. We are taking donations for silent auction items as well as door prizes. Beth and Lisa are back to overseeing the district products.
There were no further nominations for District 5 Board Positions. Tony thanked everyone for attending and helping with the games and bike show.
Meeting was adjourned.
The 2026 ABATE of Kansas Bike Games and Bike Show Winners
Bike Games:
- Minibike Races: 1 st Place – Lane Berger; 2 nd Place – Tracy O’Neill
- Slow Race: 1 st Place – Scott; 2 nd Place – Shawn
- Keg Push: 1 st Place – Cory; 2 nd Place – Lane Berger
- Potato Pick-up: 1 st Place – Tank and Chris; 2 nd Place – Richard and Lindsey
- Ride the Plank: 1 st Place – Darron; 2 nd Place – Cory
- Barrel Race: 1 st Place – Todd; 2 nd Place – Lane Berger
- Wet Spot: 1 st Place – Lane Berger; 2 nd Place – Darron
- Pole in the Hole: 1 st Place – Cory and partner; 2 nd Place – Shawn and partner
- Weenie Bite: 1 st Place – Lane and partner; 2 nd Place – Coon and partner
- Tire Drag: 1 st Place – Hanna Acosta and Lane Berger; 2 nd Place Jessie Snyder and Wayland Timmerman
Bike Show:
- Mini Bike: 1 st Place – Austin Danner
- Foreign Brand: 1 st Place – Tanner Russell
- Trike: 1 st Place – Kelly McPherson
- Touring: 1 st Place – Lucas Brammell; 2 nd Place – Andy McNary
- Cruiser: 1 st Place – Tory Burr; 2 nd Place – Fred Fast
- Women Rider: 1 st Place – Marion Riley; 2 nd Place – Alexis Johnson
- Rat: 1 st Place – Jacob Farr
- Late Model: 1 st Place – Dustin Brodway-Cox; 2 nd Place – JRS
- Clustom Builder: 1 st Place – Daniel Richard; 2 nd Place – Gabriel Vehinge
- Antique: 1 st Place – Jason Farr
- Peoples Choice: 1 st Place – Mark Mrnges; 2 nd Place – Jason Farr
- Best of Show: Tony Burr
We want to thank everyone that participated in the games and show by entering and working. It was plenty HOT. Thanks for sticking with us and supporting District 5 and ABATE of Kansas as a whole.