
HOODOO HIPPIES
COORDINATOR
Al "Hutch" Hutchings


Born in Maine. My Father took us all over the country and Marine Corp took me around Asian in the 70’s and
80’s before becoming contractor in Idaho for 25 years. Love my country, family and riding! Love doing things in my community as well as Motorcycle safety and awareness. Love our veterans and things I can
do to help especially to prevent losing more of our veterans to suicide

DEPUTY COORDINATOR
Jack Clark
Born, raised and lived in the Denver area until I moved to Coeur d'Alene in 1998. Retired from a career in printing in 2013. Started riding when I was 15 – a Vespa. I have owned more than 40 motorcycles and currently own a 1967 Triumph TR6C and ride a 2003 Road King. I competed, on an amateur level, in enduros and motorcycle drag racing. I first went to Sturgis in 1977 and have been every year since 1985. I am life member of the AMA and HOG. I also belong to the MRF and ICMS. Motorcycles, and the people who ride them, have always been an important part of my life.

SECRETARY
Kellie Peterson was born in Nebraska and moved to Idaho at a young age. She was raised in Caldwell Idaho with a large family and calls the Boise area her hometown. She has two sons Cameron 23 and Jordan 28 and helped raise a total of 8 kids with her his, hers, and ours blended family. Kellie Calls this the hardest job, the most rewarding, and the most challenging accomplishment in life. Kellie graduated from High School and went on to Ricks College graduating with a Marketing and Business Management degree. Furthering her education with much dedication, while raising her sons, Kellie Graduated from Boise State with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, and Certificates in Dispute Resolution and Mediation. She is a licensed Mediator for the State of Idaho and took pride in her work as a mediator at the Ada County Court House doing small claims mediations. Additionally, she has accomplished Guardian Ad Litem and Adoption Studies alongside a licensed therapist. Kellie is currently a proud Farmers Insurance Agent in Hayden Idaho and enjoys the beautiful area and being back in Idaho after a four-Year adventure in Florida. Kellie Peterson spent over 40+ years in Canyon County. Other than the four-year move to Ocala Florida, and a three year stay in Rexburg Idaho, Idaho is where she wants to retire. Kellie is new to Northern Idaho and moved to the Coeur D Alene area a little over a year ago. While living in Southern Idaho Kellie had an enthusiasm and was highly successful putting together and running charitable events. She volunteered whenever possible (8 years with the Toys for Tots, 6 years Mountain Rendezvous, over 10 years with motorcycle events). Leaded and helping organizations and to raise money for many events. Kellie was part of the Chamber of Commerce with her work of 25 years in Caldwell Idaho. Kellie is excited to be a part of ABATE and is excited to take on the role of Secretary of the Kootenai and Hoodoo Chapters of North Idaho ABATE.
Kellie Peterson

TREASURER
Sharon Preston
Began riding on the back of Jack's bike in 1992. Although I earned my own motorcycle license in 1998 I only belong on the back of Jack's bike. Been to Sturgis many times and all over the western U.S. on the back of Jack's bike. Retired from working in 2011. Have supported HooDoo thru donations and time for several years and became Membership Secretary of HooDoo January 2013.

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
Sharon Preston
Began riding on the back of Jack's bike in 1992. Although I earned my own motorcycle license in 1998 I only belong on the back of Jack's bike. Been to Sturgis many times and all over the western U.S. on the back of Jack's bike. Retired from working in 2011. Have supported HooDoo thru donations and time for several years and became Membership Secretary of HooDoo January 2013.
SGT AT ARMS

AMB. AT LARGE
Hoodoo Hippie
I am a modern day Hippie. I like my freedom and ability to ride what I want, where I want, wearing what I want. I don't tell you how to live your life and I expect the same respect back. I believe we only have one life to live and I chose to go through it having a great time.

HOODOO HIPPIES CHAPTER P.O BOX 912
SPIRIT LAKE, ID 83869
MEETINGS: 1ST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH
LINGER LONGER LOUNGE
SPIRIT LAKE, ID
12PM


KOOTENAI
COORDINATOR
Gwen Roberts

New to riding I took a S.T.A.R. course and met my best friend. She introduced me to the wonderful family of Abate. I enjoy being both a rider and a passenger. Every season I take a new course from S.T.A.R. This year I will be learning how to ride with a passenger so I can take my kiddo along with me. I lead a pretty quiet life and like it that way, just me and my daughter and our doggo. I am pretty sure if my daughter let me buy a side car for my dog no one would see the 3 of us again.

DEPUTY COORDINATOR
Greg McDowell
Like many of you, have a lifetime passion for two wheels. At an early age, building a mini-bike from scratch and graduating to my first almost “real” motorcycle, Honda Trail 70. This led to a step up, Suzuki 185 Enduro, and it was all “up-hill” from there. Enjoyed a successful foray into motorcycle racing scene with noted success at the local and state levels, including; Desert, Grand Prix and Moto-X. Achieving professional and expert certification levels in Open Class (400CC and larger). Older now, and as gravity always wins, wisdom has prevailed driven by longer “healing” periods. Have “retired” to the street, and comradery of fellow riders. Building on a passion for this industry, and our freedom to enjoy the open road.

SECRETARY
Kellie Peterson
Kellie Peterson was born in Nebraska and moved to Idaho at a young age. She was raised in Caldwell Idaho with a large family and calls the Boise area her hometown. She has two sons Cameron 23 and Jordan 28 and helped raise a total of 8 kids with her his, hers, and ours blended family. Kellie Calls this the hardest job, the most rewarding, and the most challenging accomplishment in life. Kellie graduated from High School and went on to Ricks College graduating with a Marketing and Business Management degree. Furthering her education with much dedication, while raising her sons, Kellie Graduated from Boise State with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, and Certificates in Dispute Resolution and Mediation. She is a licensed Mediator for the State of Idaho and took pride in her work as a mediator at the Ada County Court House doing small claims mediations. Additionally, she has accomplished Guardian Ad Litem and Adoption Studies alongside a licensed therapist. Kellie is currently a proud Farmers Insurance Agent in Hayden Idaho and enjoys the beautiful area and being back in Idaho after a four-Year adventure in Florida. Kellie Peterson spent over 40+ years in Canyon County. Other than the four-year move to Ocala Florida, and a three year stay in Rexburg Idaho, Idaho is where she wants to retire. Kellie is new to Northern Idaho and moved to the Coeur D Alene area a little over a year ago. While living in Southern Idaho Kellie had an enthusiasm and was highly successful putting together and running charitable events. She volunteered whenever possible (8 years with the Toys for Tots, 6 years Mountain Rendezvous, over 10 years with motorcycle events). Leaded and helping organizations and to raise money for many events. Kellie was part of the Chamber of Commerce with her work of 25 years in Caldwell Idaho. Kellie is excited to be a part of ABATE and is excited to take on the role of Secretary of the Kootenai and Hoodoo Chapters of North Idaho ABATE.
TREASURER

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
Belinda Carson
Hi all!! My name is Belinda Carson AKA "Tigger", and I ride a trike made by my Husband, Ron. I have been an ABATE member since 2007, since my husband introduced me to the organization. I am an active member and believe in what ABATE stands for, and I love meeting new people. You probablly have met me at one time or another on rides or volunteering for different events. I do believe that ALL of us should get more involved with our communities and with our government. We all need to keep our representatives inline with our rights and such, or we will lose those rights. So I say to all my "brothers and sisters" out there on the road, get involved, even if, by becoming a member of ABATE, your voice will be heard by numbers. Ride hard, ride safe ........
SGT. AT ARMS
Dave Bessey
AMB. AT LARGE

KOOTENAI CHAPTER
P.O. BOX 2511
HAYDEN, ID 83835
MEETINGS: 1ST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH - Mongolian BBQ
3213 N. Government Way
Coeur d'Alene, ID
6:30PM
THE HELLS CANYON


COORDINATOR
Bob Berlinghoff
Hi, my name is Bob Berlinghoff some people call me Sarge. I’m the coordinator for Hells Canyon. I started riding and racing dirt bikes at 14 and have been riding street bikes since I was 19. If it burns fossil fuel I'll ride it. I retired out of the army guard in 1997 as an E-8 1sgt then I retired from Clearwater paper (Potlatch) in 2006. I joined the Hells Canyon chapter of ABATE 4 years ago. The chapter is full of great people that will go out of their way to help other members. We try to set some sort of event like a ride, broom stick pool or just get together every month to keep members active in the chapter. Come join us at our events, you'll meet and make new friends and have a good time.

DEPUTY COORDINATOR
Paul Lasswell

SECRETARY
Pauline Durst
I moved to Orofino Id in July 1998 (moving from overseas) and joined ABATE of North Idaho in November 2000. When I first started I was amazed at the variety of people I met. I mean - from all walks of life. The diversity in careers and personalities drew me in and continue to this day to fascinate me. I come from the "melting pot" of the Pacific, but I have never seen so many different types of people gathering together to support one goal, the right to ride free. I am proud to belong to this organization. I believe in what ABATE is doing and will stand by what we represent and will continue to fight for our freedom to ride free.
The rides, the events and the friends I have made along this journey… Something I will always treasure.
Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
TREASURER
Bryan Eberhardt

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
Kim Glass
Hello! My name is Kim Glass. Most people call me Kimmy. I'm proud to become Hells Canyon Membership Secretary. I've been involved in ABATE for many years. I'm a true believer in ABATE and what it stands for. I enjoy traveling on two wheels especially the last six years when I'm behind Sarge aka Bob Berlinghoff who is now our Coordinator. I look forward to gaining new members and getting old members back. I wish all of us ABATE members a great, fulfilling, and fun year.

SGT AT ARMS
Steve "Coyote" Libey
My name is Steve Libey, Everybody calls me Coyote.
I have been riding for over 50 years and will ride until I can’t ride no more.
A friend of mine was an ABATE member and he convinced me to join. He is no longer in ABATE, but I will stick around because I know that what we are doing for the motorcycle riding community is important.
I was the treasurer for a few years and was Deputy Coordinator for Hells Canyon Chapter out of Lewiston.

AMB. AT LARGE
Lonny Smith
Lonnie Smith is a motorcycle enthusiest. He rides a 1978 Heritage Soft-tail FLST. He strongly supports ABATE and what its mission is. Supporting and educating Idahos' youth is very important to him. Lon also supports the current no helmet law and will work toward educating the people that nothing's wrong with the current law. Lon's ride to his class reunion in Wahpeton, ND and his family reunion in Fresno, CA made the summer of 2016 very memorable. Eleven Harley dealerships in thirty-one days. Lon is an honorably discharged veteran who served proudly in the Army from 1967 - 1973 obtaining the rank of Sargent (E-5). Lon lives in the LC Valley in Lewiston, the heart of the Banana belt.

The Hells Canyon Chapter
PO Box 1713
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
MEETINGS:
1st Saturday of every month.