

Fri, Apr 17
|Holiday Inn Alexandria by IHG
A.B.A.T.E. University
A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota hosts A.B.A.T.E. University, offering officer training, motorcycle‑related classes, and a weekend of community and camaraderie.
Time & Location
Apr 17, 2026, 4:00 PM – Apr 19, 2026, 11:00 AM
Holiday Inn Alexandria by IHG, 5637 MN-29, Alexandria, MN 56308, USA
About the event
A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota proudly hosts A.B.A.T.E. University, our annual weekend dedicated to education, leadership, and community. Newly elected officers can take their required training classes to learn the responsibilities of their positions, while all members are invited to attend sessions covering a wide range of motorcycle‑related topics. Beyond the learning, A.B.A.T.E. U is a chance to connect, share experiences, and strengthen the camaraderie that defines our biker community.
T-shirts available for purchase below:

GUEST SPEAKER:

Scott Gottschalk was born and raised on a dairy and beef farm in Byron,
near Rochester, Minnesota. He graduated from the University of Minnesota
after receiving a double degree in both Animal Science and Agriculture
Education.
Scott has been an International Agriculture Consultant for more than three
decades, and has traveled across all seven continents, including Antarctica
and more than 70 countries while providing services in exotic locations such
as Poland, Estonia, Siberia Russia, Uganda Africa, Lebanon, and
Afghanistan.
Scott and his wife Astrid have been married for 46 years and are the parents
of two adult sons, along with seven grandchildren all residing on their farm
in central Minnesota near Kimball, where their family enjoys visitors to their
antique John Deere, antique snowmobile, and motorcycle museum. Their
entire family also shares the passion of riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
As a respected member of the National Speakers Association and the
Professional Speakers Guild, as well as a Stone Croft Ministries Speaker,
Scott has captivated audiences across the globe with his passionate and
uplifting messages.
Scott has written four books, The Folk and Their Fauna; The Story of One
Man’s Love Affair with Animals, Nine Lives to Eternity; A True Story of
Repeatedly Cheating Death, An Inspirational and Faith-driven Human
Triumph, and his first fiction novel, Terrifying Tales Unleashed; Unsettling
Stories to Remedy Peaceful Slumber. Most recently he has released, No
Boundaries Tour, the Fight Against Human Trafficking; sharing his
remarkable world record Motorcycle charity ride that nearly cost his life.
Learn more about Scott at scottdgottschalk.com
Listen to Scott’s speak at our A.B.A.T.E. University Banquet
Schedule
1 hourGambling Meeting
1 hourPre-Board Meeting
Tickets
Banquet Meal
Sale ends
Apr 04, 11:50 PM
This Banquet Meal ticket includes tax and gratuity.
$32.50
A.B.A.T.E. University T-Shirt
Sale ends
Apr 04, 11:50 PM
T-shirt purchase. Mens T-shirt has a round neckline. Womens T-shirt is a V-neck. See the "Show More" link on the main event page for T-shirt images.
$20.00
"Stop the Bleed" Class
Sale ends
Apr 04, 11:50 PM
$5.00
Total
$0.00
