ULYSSES CLUB INC WAGGA WAGGA BRANCH Newsletter 10 / 2015 October 2015 P.O. Box 5589, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Wagga Wagga Branch Committee 2015-2016 PRESIDENT Pat Combs 69254681 0408420766 SECRETARY Graeme White 0402054684 TREASURER Tricia White 0403559889 WELFARE OFFICER Lesley Grauer 69221569 0418761372 RIDE COMMITTEE Gerhard Grauer 69221569 0408648316 Graham Mutton 0400211315 Michael Ellis 0400468464 SOCIAL COMMITTEE Lorraine Lawrence 0428312336 Elaine Scott 0432626943 Irene Burbidge 0439410345 Gloria Hatter 0418461193 NEWSLETTER EDITOR & WEBMASTER Mary Smith 69261875 0413586196 TOY RUN COMMITTEE Pat Combs, Lesley Grauer, Tricia White, Graeme White, Michael Ellis MEETINGS: RIDE DAYS: RIDE TIMES: WEDNESDAYS: ARTICLES: WEBSITE: Monthly meetings are held in the Radio Club Rooms in Small Street on the third Tuesday of each month commencing at 7:30pm. Next Meeting Tuesday, 17 November, 2015 at 7:30 pm. Rides are generally conducted on the first and third Sundays of each month departing from McDonald s Restaurant in Edward Street. Rides leave at 9:00 am except during June, July, and August, when the time is 9:30 am. Wednesday rides leave from Billy s Café at 35 Gurwood Street, and will now follow the Sunday ride times ie, 9:00 am except during June, July, and August, when the time is 9:30 am. Email your articles to mary.smith4@bigpond.com by the Saturday following each meeting. www.ulysses-wagga.org.au
Ulysses Club Inc. Wagga Wagga Branch. Minutes of meeting held on 15 th September 2015 at the Radio Club Rooms, Small Street, Wagga Wagga. The meeting was called to order by Pat Combs, at 7:35pm. Present: Trevor Bates Janice Bates Pat Combs Jackie Starr John Starr Denise Lonergan Lorraine Lawrence Les Smith Mary Smith Trish White Graeme White Geoff Windsor Elaine Scott Bob Knight Lesley Grauer Gerhard Grauer Peter Meiklejohn Ross Woodbridge (18) Apologies: Terry Kennewell Sue Kennewell Bob Scott Neil Purvis Jean Purvis Gloria Hatter Bob Middleton Di Middleton Jan Wells Alan Wells Irene Burbidge Guy Draper (12) Minutes of the previous meeting: Held on 18 th August 2015 read by Graeme White. Matters Arising Xmas party, carry over to General Business. Moved: Graeme White Seconded: Geoff Windsor Treasurers Report: Opening balance $ 4214.65 Income Supper & Raffle $ 76.03 Rides $ Christmas in July $ Advertising $ Bank Interest $ Expenditure Xmas in July refund $ 60.00 Raffle & Flowers $114.90 News Letters $120.00 Moved: Trish White Seconded: Jackie Starr Matters Arising From Treasurers Report: Nil Closing balance $3993.78 Correspondence In: Tri-Branch & Canberra news letter. Correspondence Out: Nil Welfare Report: Nil Ride Report: Tri Branch weekend in Myrtleford with 6 Wagga members attending, was a great get together with fellow Ulysses members with some very nice rides in the surrounding hills, topped of with a nice tea at the Survoy. A breakfast on the Sunday was had at Wodonga on the ride home. All reports were it was a great success. General Business: Disappointing turn up to scheduled rides. May need to change the name on net Decide on day ride to a more appropriate name, this food for thought and discuss at next meeting. Saturday 19 th Sep ride to Altina Zoo ride will leave Macs at 9.00am with lunch at Coleambally. Pink Ribbon ride is the 18 th October and will be a local ride this year. 26 th Oct Sydney Odyssey will be in Young. Omeo ride 25 th, 26 th, 27 th October for any info contact Mick Ellis. 2
Discussion took place on the Xmas party with proposals at Talbingo $69/h, Upper Murray Resort $55/h and Corryong Hotel $30/ with accommodation being at Colac Colac Caravan park Tent site - $35.00, Cabins $90.00 to $105.00, 6km out of Corryong with a bus running members into town. To book accommodation contact Lorraine Lawrence. Motion: Xmas party to be held at Corryong Hotel with Accommodation in Colac Colac. Moved Pat Combs Seconded - Mick Ellis The meeting closed at 8:40pm Pat Combs (18443) Trish White (60933) President Treasurer Intercom November 2015 The NATCOM Newsletter Dear Members Members who are infirm and perhaps no longer riding a motorbike or scooter are still valued members of the club and as we are a social club, it is important that members do not feel the need to resign. We call on other members to encourage those members no longer actively riding to remain as members and share the comradery of the club. The National Committee would like to remind all members that one of the criteria to be a member is to have an interest in riding motorcycles. The Minutes of the National Committee meeting held on 28th August are now on the Ulysses Club website and can be there. The National Committee has been advised by Treasurer Mike Abberfield that he will not be nominating for the National Committee for 2016, and the Members of the National Committee thank Mike for his time as Treasurer. Nominations for the National Committee as previously notified to members, close on 30th November. The Telemachus Medal was initiated in 2010 to fill a void and to recognise that many deserving members who would not meet the criteria for a Life Membership or a Dearnley Medal, were not being recognised by their Branch for the service and commitment they provided. The Telemachus Medal is designed to acknowledge a members contribution to the Branch with which they choose to align themselves. The medal is designed to recognise service which is above and beyond the normal expectations of any member. The National Committee believe that the recognition of member's service provides an opportunity for others to recognise those who are often the "backbone or "stalwart of a Branch, who selflessly give of themselves so others may benefit. A couple of weeks ago, Henry Rokx on behalf of the National Committee received notification from the Victorian Club Plate Scheme scrutineer, Geoff Williams that he was stepping down from his role after 3 years. Geoff has worked tirelessly to make the scheme a success in Victoria, so it is with some sadness that we say goodbye to Geoff. On behalf of the National Committee Henry would like to wish Geoff and his wife Dianne well and we are very grateful for the time and effort that Geoff has put in. Geoff will of course still be available from time to time to assist the new man at the helm. Please read Geoff's letter which is on the website under News. Nominations for positions on the National Committee for 2016 must be received by the National Secretary by November 30, 2015. Nominations should be addressed to the National Secretary and sent to: Ulysses Club Inc. National Administration Office P.O. Box 3242 Narellan NSW 2567 Please note that all nominations must be in writing and need to be signed by the Proposer, Seconder and Nominees, who must all be financial members of the Ulysses Club Inc. The Nomination form can be found here and is also available by request to the National Secretary here National Committee Helena, Jen, Mike, Mark, Henry, Peter and John 3
First Aid for Motorcyclists is a highly specialsed half day training course developed specifically for riders. It teaches the vital skills and knowledge needed to provide immediate roadside first aid and effectively manage the accident scene until emergency services arrive. This is NOT a regular first aid course Training is delivered by highly qualified experienced first aid instructors who ride. By the end of this practical, hands on training session you'll have learnt when and how to perform emergency helmet removal, give effective CPR, move a casualty in danger, treat a rider with serious road trauma injuries and safely manage the accident scene. For those that are interested, this important training is being held in Wodonga on 21 November. The Ulysses Club rebate of 50% of the course fee to a maximum of $60.00 is available, which makes the cost of this training a very affordable $39.00 per person. Neil Purvis Christmas Party Please pay for Christmas Dinner at the November meeting, $30 per head 4
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Having trouble getting started? See Roy or Paul. They will spark you up Prompt friendly service 3871 Sturt Highway - Wagga Wagga - New South Wales Phone 02 6922 7777 Fax 02 6922 7383 Honda Polaris Kawasaki Expert Sales and Service Don t Gamble with the maintenance of your Car or your Motorcycle. Let Alan attack it with his specialised tools and knowledge. Motorcycle Repairs Specialising in BMW. Where Ulysses Meets on Sundays for rides 4 Great Stores in Wagga Fay Avenue Kooringal Cnr Fox & Edward Sts Glenfield Road Cnr Kooringal Road and Hammond Avenue 6
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Members Ads For Sale Honda CB125, approximately 3000 km, Reg 8/16, $2000. Contact Geoff, 6922 7349 TENT - Black Wolfe, Mojave 6. As New, Used Once at Newcastle AGM, NO LEAKS, New - $560:00 Asking $350:00 ONO. Contact Terry or Sue Kennewell 0414929517 (message) or 69311436 (home) HARLEY DAVIDSON 883 Super Low. Dec 2011 { sold as 2012] Black. As new. New tyres. 20,144k.12 months rego. ex Angry Anderson. $11,000. Ross at Wagga. Ph.0412084081 Garry Elder has a number of items for sale: Dri Rider Jacket 6xx (sounds really big but with jumpers etc) Lady s Helmet XXL Winter Gloves, another ladies helmet, used four times, Andy Strap touring bag and other bits and pieces. Australian Road Rider magazine, issues 1 to 33. Contact Garry on 0417694840 for all details. Please notify the Editor when you have sold your items. Wagga Bike tyres Let Fred and his team put the rubber between you and the road. Tyres to suit all motorcycles - Sports - Off Road - Cruisers Tyres to suit all Brands - Metric - American - Continental All brands available 240 Hammond Avenue East Wagga Wagga Phone 02 6921 4981 8
Wagga Wagga Branch Ride Calendar 2014-15 Date Details 18 October Jackie's Pink Ribbon Ride 30-31 October 1 November Three day ride 1 November Members Ride decide at Macca s 15 November Cowra - Japanese Gardens 5 December Toy Run 17 January Grauers and the Blueberry Farm 7 February Looking for a Ride captain for this ride 21 February Members Ride decide at Macca s 29 Feb 7 March AGM in Tasmania 6 March Members Ride decide at Macca s 20 March Jugiong via Coota 3 April Members Ride decide at Macca s 17 April Jingellic via Tunnel Rd Rides are held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, departing from McDonalds, Edward Street at 9:00 am, except during June, July, August when the time is 9:30 am. Wagga Wagga Branch Social Calendar 2015 Date 28 November Details Christmas Party at Colac Colac Caravan Park, dinner in Corryong. Lorraine has organised a mini-bus to take us to and from. Contact Lorraine on 0428 312 336 for details. Payment for dinner $30 per head is due at the November meeting. 9
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