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Xmas 18 The Good Guys at Morayfield have a Special Xmas Voucher to cut out.

1 Redcliffe Branch Newsletter November 2015 Inside this issue: Ride Calendar 9&10 Coming Events 10 Distinguished Ride 12 Bras & Bike Ride 14 Crafty s Walk 16 Shannon s Rides 17 Glasshouse Xmas 18 The Good Guys at Morayfield have a Special Xmas Voucher to cut out. See Back Page Xmas Party Saturday 28th November Page Ulysses Club Inc. Redcliffe Branch Newsletter November 2015

2 President Herb Heeschen Mob: Branch Contacts Secretary Keren Wheeler Mob: Treasurer Darryl Wells Mob: Vice President Ian Jansen Mob: Ride Coordinator Steve O Brien Mob: Regalia? Webmaster Darryl Wells Mob: Editor Trish Wells Welfare Officer Mark Spemann Mob: editor.red@hotmail.com welfare.red@hotmail.com Committee Member Gordon Mitchell Committee Member Peter Keane Committee Member Colin Goodman Branch Postal Address Ulysses Redcliffe Branch P O Box 3081 Clontarf DC, QLD 4019 Costs for Advertising: Full Page-$1000 per year Half Page-$500 per year Quarter Page-$250 per year Business Cards-$100 per year The Redcliffe Branch of The Ulysses Club Inc. meets at The Scarborough Bowls Club, Sunnyside Road, at corner of Scarborough Road, Scarborough. Social Meetings are held every Friday night from 6.00 pm. General Meetings are held on the second Friday night of the month at 7.30 pm. Website : The Editor will endeavour to accommodate your requests. All advertisements will be in colour and will also be published on our website. Classified advertisements are free for all members. DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed in this newsletter do not necessarily represent the views of the editor, or committee of the Redcliffe branch of the Ulysses Club. The Editor and Committee have the right to refuse any piece for publication if they feel it may breach any advertising laws or may offend any person/persons. It will be assumed that any photo submitted for the Newsletter has the permission of the subjects. The Committee has decided that for all private submissions, a normal editing process should apply. This means that the resulting article will be screened for grammar, punctuation, spelling and any other amendments. This will not change the authors understanding or intent. ***All submissions must be forwarded to the Editor by the first Monday of the month unless deemed as urgent.*** Page 2 Ulysses Club Inc. Redcliffe Branch Newsletter November 2015

Hi Folks Well we are in the home stretch of the year October done and dusted, with the activities of September; October seemed

to enhance our Branch meetings, with the rides raffle, the Birthday scratchies.

Daz, Ian and myself have open a Facebook page (Ulysses Club Inc - Redcliffe Branch) that Branch members can request to join,

Site. There was one event in October of 7 members of Redcliffe Branch with the invitation from Darling Downs Branch to attend a

night, I should say more like a talk fest a very relaxed and enjoyable time was had.

site or FB) by the time we reached the Gardens the number of rides had swelled as more Ulyssian joined along the way.

3 Hi Folks Well we are in the home stretch of the year October done and dusted, with the activities of September; October seemed a little sedated, Branch attendance was slowly picking up with the warmer weather; and the few changes that have come in effect to enhance our Branch meetings, with the rides raffle, the Birthday scratchies. We need feedback from members to find ways to enhance the experience and rejuvenate the branch as a whole. Daz, Ian and myself have open a Facebook page (Ulysses Club Inc - Redcliffe Branch) that Branch members can request to join, with information on rides, activities and video links showcasing Ulyssians having a good time plus direct link to the National Site. There was one event in October of 7 members of Redcliffe Branch with the invitation from Darling Downs Branch to attend a special Dinner meeting with the NATCOM Committee in Toowoomba, 9 Branches from southeast Queensland gathered for a informal night, I should say more like a talk fest a very relaxed and enjoyable time was had. Next morning we joined Darling Downs Branch with John Osborne from NATCOM on a ride to the Memorial Gardens (view Video on our site or FB) by the time we reached the Gardens the number of rides had swelled as more Ulyssian joined along the way. A word for November our XMAS PARTY is on the 28 th we need your support to make these events a success there are plenty of tickets still available so came and join in the fun! Cheers HERB Page 3 Ulysses Club Inc. Redcliffe Branch Newsletter November 2015

4 Hello Branch Members hope you are all well. As there was no Branch Meeting for October this is the correspondence for the month. Secretary Report: s in: -Good Guys October voucher -Sunstate Motorcycles Ride Day - Gold Coast 24 th October Burleigh Heads -Margaret Carrick Secretary Taromeo Rural Fire Brigade Blackbutt advising 2 reps will be at Odyssey -Tracy Hughes - First Aid for Motorcyclists Course - Warwick Sat 26 th Sept -Helen Later (Redlands) - 2 members for Friday night Odyssey -Sue (Brisbane Branch) 1 member for Friday night Odyssey -Hardcorebiker - Odyssey badges sent -Mike Abberfield (Natcom Treasurer) sent an AGM UCARF raffle book -Savaugn Pratt - minutes from Presidents Meeting -Russell Scheuber (Mt. Lindesay) Mt. Lindesay Toy Run 5 th December 2015 Flyer -Natcom Intercom September 2015 AGM Merchandise orders to be placed by 15 th November Nominations for National Committee - close 30 November Launceston 2016 AGM Event September News -Susanne Brisbane Branch change of date for BBQ at Pelican Park from Sunday 22 nd to Saturday 21 st November Military Brotherhood MMC Dungaree s Motorcycle Ride Warwick to Brisbane 29 th November 2015 Commemorating the Dungaree Recruitment March from Warwick to Brisbane in November plaques to be presented Warwick, Forest Hill, King George Square -Donna Kent Redlands Inter-Branch Racing Go Karts Big Kart Track 2310 Steve Irwin Way Landsborough- Dinner - Pumpkin Patch Chinese Restaurant -Steve O Brien rides for November & December Page 4 Ulysses Club Inc. Redcliffe Branch Newsletter November 2015

Emails Out: To Editor - Good Guys voucher - Mt Lindesay Toy Run Flyer - Dungaree s Motorcycle Ride 2015 Warwick to Brisbane - Inter-Branch Go Kart Flyer -Odyssey Flyer

towards Odyssey fund raising Bank Statement Invoices Spot Productions Hardcorebiker Nothling Bros ATO Bas Events coming up: Branch Xmas Party 28 th November

5 s Out: To Editor - Good Guys voucher - Mt Lindesay Toy Run Flyer - Dungaree s Motorcycle Ride 2015 Warwick to Brisbane - Inter-Branch Go Kart Flyer -Odyssey Flyer to branches Rockhampton to Gold Coast and Glen Innes -Susanne Brisbane Branch date change - BBQ on 8 th November 2015 Mail In: TH Cock & Sons donation - $150 cheque towards Odyssey fund raising Bank Statement Invoices Spot Productions Hardcorebiker Nothling Bros ATO Bas Events coming up: Branch Xmas Party 28 th November Scarborough Lights 5 th December Girraween Nursing Home 12 th December Have a good month Safe riding Keren Wheeler Page 5 Ulysses Club Inc. Redcliffe Branch Newsletter November 2015

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October was a very busy month for the website site and promotion of the Branch. The Dinner get together with NAT- COM at Toowoomba proved informative.

8 Winner of October Fuel Card was Budgie. You have to be present at the monthly meeting to receive either Birthday and Fuel prizes Closing Date for December Submissions is: Monday 7th December October Birthday Scratchies. Robyn. October was a very busy month for the website site and promotion of the Branch. The Dinner get together with NAT- COM at Toowoomba proved informative. I had long discussions with both Helena Gritton, NATCOM President, and Jen Woods, NATCOM Vice President/Public Liaison/Web Manager regarding the promotion of the Club and Branch, among other things. Both were very receptive to my ideas on which I have acted on. Prior to the Dinner, the committee discussed and agreed to a Facebook page for branch members to keep those on facebook up on what's happening in events and any changes that occur. As Herb announced through the month, this is now up and going. Ulysses Club Inc - Redcliffe Branch. It is a public Facebook so anyone can see what we are doing. But only Branch members can join. If you are not on it and wish to be, please request a join. During the Month I have been involved in Promotional Videos for both the Club and Branch. I have been working with Jen Woods regarding these videos and now have set my Youtube Channel up as a Ulysses Club/Redcliffe Branch Promotional Site. Jen Woods has given my site only the second subscription for the Ulysses Club Inc Youtube Site. Big Joe, being the first. The videos are linked to our Branch Website under "News" section and linked to both our Facebook Site and the Motorcycle Riders, Ulysses Members and Friends Facebook Site, which Jen Woods is a member. Future endeavours will include rides to some of our Sponsors and a short PR video of there businesses. DAZ Page 8 Ulysses Club Inc. Redcliffe Branch Newsletter November 2015

9 This is a guide only subject to change For further information, please see our website or contact the Ride Coordinator... Please note - The depart time is always 30 minutes after the meet time. Ride Levels 1 = short & easy for all. 2 = medium dist. for all levels. 3 = medium dist. with some challenging sections. 4 = medium dist. experienced riders only. 5 = long distance for all levels. 1/11/15 Ride Leader: Budgie Kilcoy (Smoko) Toogoolawah Pub (Lunch) Meet : BP North Caboolture Time : 8.00 am for 8.30 am leave Skill : 3 8/11/15 Ride Leader: TBA Combined Ride with Brisbane Branch Meet : Woolies Carseldine Time : 8.00 am for 8.30 am leave Skill : 2 Cost : $10 for BBQ Lunch - Bullocky s Rest North Pine Dam 22/11/15 Ride Leader: TBA Mystery Ride Meet : McDonald s Kallangur Time : 8.00 am for 8.30 am leave Skill : 2 29/11/15 Ride Leader: Budgie Budgie s Birthday Ride Meet : Woolies Carseldine Time : 8.00 am for 8.30 am leave Skill : 3 *15/11/15* No Ride Glen Innes Festival For those on Facebook please check our Ulysses Club Inc - Redcliffe Branch for updates on other rides and events that are happening around the place. Page 9 Ulysses Club Inc. Redcliffe Branch Newsletter November 2015

10 6/12/15 Ride Leader: TBA 13/12/15 Ride Leader: TBA Sunshine Coast Toy Run (See Flyer) Meet : McDonald s Kallangur Time : 7.30 am for 8.00 am leave Skill : 2 Ipswich Toy Run (See Flyer) Meet : Woolies Carseldine Time : 7.30 am for 8.00 am leave Skill : 2 20/12/15 Ride Leader: TBA Mystery Breaky Ride Meet : McDonald s Kallangur Time : 8.00 am for 8.30 am leave Skill : 3 Any changes to rides must be organised with Ride Coordinator via phone, text, or in person at Friday night meetings prior to upcoming Sunday ride November November 21 November 28 November 5 December 5 December 6 December 12 December 12 December 13 December 6-7 February 2016 Glen-On-Wheels (Glenn Innes) Imbil Rally Redlands Xmas Party Redcliffe Xmas Party Mt Lindsay Toy Run Scarborough Lights Sunshine Coast Toy Run Girraween Nursing Home Glasshouse Xmas Party Ipswich Toy Run Redcliffe Poker Run Part Time Ride Leaders If you think you can help fill this position occasionally, contact our Ride Coordinator for further information. Page 10 Ulysses Club Inc. Redcliffe Branch Newsletter November 2015

4 Syd Hockley (Sooty) 9 David Goldsworthy (Pumbaa)

Darren Cartner (Mork) 30 Steve O Brien (Budgie)

11 4 Syd Hockley (Sooty) 9 David Goldsworthy (Pumbaa) 13 Guy Griffin 19 Lia Cooper 20 Brian Van Netten (Bear) 21 Betty Thompson (Betty Boo) 23 Greg Gibson (Gibbo) Karl Nispel 25 Anne Reibelt 26 Darren Cartner (Mork) 30 Steve O Brien (Budgie) Page 11 Ulysses Club Inc. Redcliffe Branch Newsletter November 2015

On Sunday 27th September, Fletch & Barb, Darrin & Budgie put on our Finest Dapper wear

Over 1300 Men a Day die of Prostate Cancer World Wide, and that is something this ride

Approximately 400 riders attended the Brisbane ride alone which managed to Raise over

Our Day started with a meet, Breakfast and opportunity to look at many various Classic

30am and the massive convoy of bikes snaked their way through the streets of Brisbane,

The ride continued back along Coronation Drive to where it ended at the Morrison

12 On Sunday 27th September, Fletch & Barb, Darrin & Budgie put on our Finest Dapper wear for the "Distinguished Gentleman's Ride to help find a cure for Prostate Cancer. Over 1300 Men a Day die of Prostate Cancer World Wide, and that is something this ride aims to stop. Approximately 400 riders attended the Brisbane ride alone which managed to Raise over $50,000.00, and World wide raised over 2.5 Million Dollars. Our Day started with a meet, Breakfast and opportunity to look at many various Classic and modern bikes at Oliver's Motorcycles Moorooka.The ride left at 11.30am and the massive convoy of bikes snaked their way through the streets of Brisbane, a 2nd meet and regroup was at Mt Cootha Botanical Gardens. The ride continued back along Coronation Drive to where it ended at the Morrison Hotel, South Brisbane. A good time was had by all that participated and a huge amount of money raised, definitely a ride to put in your Calendar for next year. BUDGIE Page 12 Ulysses Club Inc. Redcliffe Branch Newsletter November 2015

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On the 25 th of October 2015 the Sunday ride was to join up at Aussie World for the Annual Bras & Bikes Charity Ride hosted by Girl Torque.

their bras. The inner child in everybody was on full display and it was a great site to see.

The trip took us through Yandina, Eumundi/Kenilworth Rd, Mary Valley Tourist Road into Gympie along Tin Can Bay Road and into the Back of Kin Kin

14 On the 25 th of October 2015 the Sunday ride was to join up at Aussie World for the Annual Bras & Bikes Charity Ride hosted by Girl Torque. We met at the usual (BP Caboolture North Bruce Highway) and a small group of us rode up to Aussie world to join the other 500+ bikes all decked out in our pink bits and bras. We had opportunity to enjoy breakfast and register and meet and greet with other fellow riders who bedazzled in their pink bits and bras all to raise money for Breast Cancer. There were some very interesting sights and the males certainly outdid the women in some instances and some even looked a little too comfortable in their bras. The inner child in everybody was on full display and it was a great site to see. We left Aussie World with a full Police escort and made our way to Kin Kin. The trip took us through Yandina, Eumundi/Kenilworth Rd, Mary Valley Tourist Road into Gympie along Tin Can Bay Road and into the Back of Kin Kin where we arrived at the Country Inn Hotel. A grand Total of 127kms from Aussie World to Kin Kin. There were several food stalls and the Beer was cold and the company was Pink and Fantastic. There were raffle tickets and auctions and a couple of our group even managed to take home some of the raffle prizes. All up a fantastic day out for a very worthy cause and definitely to be repeated next year. Start getting ready to join in the fun. All the Best BUDGIE Page 14 Ulysses Club Inc. Redcliffe Branch Newsletter November 2015

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Michael dropped me off at the start at Enoggera Reservoir, all dressed

I picked up the brick bearing the name of my fallen WW1 digger, and we

Walkers were as young as the minimum age of 16, with one gentleman in

3 vehicles supported, one water and food, one medic and one scout for

The first glimpse of being close to the end of the first section, and I

Setting out on Section 4 after camping overnight at White Cedar, and

16 Michael dropped me off at the start at Enoggera Reservoir, all dressed and ready to go. I picked up the brick bearing the name of my fallen WW1 digger, and we headed off just after 6 on the morning of the 22nd August. Walkers were as young as the minimum age of 16, with one gentleman in his late 70's. We also had the support of two horses from the 2/14. 3 vehicles supported, one water and food, one medic and one scout for track examination. Civilisation at last. The first glimpse of being close to the end of the first section, and I knew I couldn't face sections 2 & 3. I was staggering! Setting out on Section 4 after camping overnight at White Cedar, and breakfasting at the Gantry at Mt Mee. Walking into Woodford. My brick. I'm not letting you go on the next one without me! CRAFTY Page 16 Ulysses Club Inc. Redcliffe Branch Newsletter November 2015

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