West Wits Ulysses Times Est. 14Nov 2017 13 June 2018 Age Restriction 40 SNL Rider Discretion Advised Affiliated to Ulysses SA. West Wits Chapter furthering the Brotherhood of biking whilst having fun doing it. MONTHLY MEETING & SOCIAL RANDFONTEIN Oppie Plot THE WEST WITS DISGRACEFULS ATTENDING MONTHLY MEETING & SOCIAL From Left: Belinda, Harold [Chapter Vice], Philip, Specs [Road Captain], Petro, Gert, Hanelie, Boyd, Daleen, Mark [Sgt At Arms], Allan [Chapter President], Trudie [Chapter Treasurer], Gerald, Beatrix, Valerie, Tania [Chapter Secretary], Nicky [Road Captain]. Page 1
[Updated 29 March 2018] January 02 - Boyd Smit 31 - Tania Spinnler February 13 - Beatrix van Staden 24 - Hanelie Vermeulen March 01 - Gert Nagel 04 - Trudie Ferguson 28 - Belinda Van Rhyn MONTHLY MEETING & SOCIAL RANDFONTEIN Oppi Plot [Continued from page 1] Tania had offered to host the Chapter s Monthly Meeting & Social with the venue being out of town and on a Plot. Knowing the faculties and it being winter the chapter had gladly accepted the invitation. The meeting starting times had also been moved forward to a warmer part of the day being 15h00 for 15h30 sharp. The weather however decided to play its role for change and it turned out a lovely warm afternoon with a colder air greeting us in the evening after the sun had gone down. A convoy of 6 Cagers had left Carletonville to drive to Opi Plot Randfontein. April 07 - Gerald van Staden 22 - Petro Nagel May 02 - Chris Jansen van Vuuren 24 - Valerie de Bruyn June 01 - Hazel van der Merwe 06 - Nicky Oosthuizen 27 - Harold van Zyl July -Nil- August 03 - Noreen Jansen Van Vuuren 18 - Sean van der Merwe 23 - Allan Ferguson September 13 - Mark Westcott October 05 - Bernie Van Zyl 08 - Philip Van Rhyn 10 - Daleen Westcott 12 - Johan Basson 18 - Specs Vermeulen November 21 - Sakkie Viljoen 28 - Manda Oberholzer December 11 - Andries Oberholzer The meeting was held in the Large Lapa and just note how serious the ladies were during the meeting. The Cager in the lead had decided to follow Mr Google blindly and as the convoy turned into Betty Street had gone off track and had to backtrack to meet up with the rest of the convoy who had relied on memory from a previous visit. All members who had confirmed their attendance were on site early. After the meeting closed at 16h25 the braai fire was started first followed by the starting of the pit fire which was to ward off the cold evening air. [Continue on Page 3] Page 2
MONTHLY MEETING & SOCIAL RANDFONTEIN Oppi Plot [Continued from page 2] In photo below Boyd checking on the Braai fire whilst Mark was having a cold one and Nicky near the Lapa looking on as to say Wat Nou. This being but the fire starter for the large logs that came much later. Photo on Left: The beginning of the prep work for the Pit Fire. Photo Below: The Ladies who had catered by supplying the side dishes and puddings for the Banquet. What a feast it was too. The Ladies were also quietly discussing the menu for the next Monthly Meeting & Social. The men were told that it would not be a Braai and that was final. Gert please take Note: No Braaiers. When asked what they had decided upon, they answered For Them to Know and For The Men To Find Out at the Next Function also that the men should not to forget to bring a full wallet in the pocket. At least we know it will be a meal that will be purchased to cover the costs and hopefully leaving a small profit which can go into the Chapter Kitty. Talk during the meal time was that Braais being our SA tradition are great. However there is always far too much food and that is funny enough also a SA Tradition. Great Social it was and all reported home safe. From Left: Petro, Trudie [Chapter Treasurer], Belinda, Hanelie, Tania [Chapter Secretary & Function Host], Daleen, Beatrix, Valerie Page 3
[Continued from page 3] Photo on Right: The convoy of cagers and the photo taken from the lead cager. It was noted that as a Bike Association the only person to arrive at the Meeting and Social was Harold the Chapter Vice. On his Bmw K1200S with his meat and drinks etc packed onto a soft cooler and strapped to the pillion seat. Then on the members hearing that Boyd had also ridden out to the venue on his newly acquired Harley Fat Bob they dropped everything and went across to the garage to get a closer look and hear the sound of the pipes. Boyd informed the members that after selling his last Harley some time back after deciding to reduce the number of bikes parked in his garage that he had discovered that he missed having a Harley in the collection so he went out looking and came away with a Fat Bob. Photo on the Right: Petro, who has just passed her Learners License recently and is in the market for a bike, immediately noted the lower seat on the Harley and asked if she could sit on it. Well it was a perfect fit. No wonder so many ladies purchase Harlies. Gert just quietly looked on but nearly choked when his daughter stated not only One Harley needed but Two. She would also like one. Ouch that was a tuff one to manage. Watch this space... Page 4
This SPCA Charity Run was discussed at the Monthly Meeting and will be the event the West Wits will definitely support as a Chapter. Hanelie will get back with prices of 25kg Dog Food Bags and then each Family who would like, can purchase a bag. The bags will be dropped off at Belinda & Philip s home where Philip has offered his Kombi as the transport to take the bags to the Event on the day. Thanks Hanelie, Belinda & Philip. Diarise Important Dates Specs is going to take the lead on this Potjie Kos competition and will be getting back with more info so the Chapter can enter. Let as many as possible support Specs in which ever way we can. A few important Chapter Dates to diarise:- 14 July 2018 - Chapter Monthly Meeting and Social 23-25 Nov 2018 - West Wits Chapter Year End Break-a-way to Clarens - Die Bus Stop Other Dates of some Day Jols & Rallies:- 15-17 June 2018 - Ulysses Garden Route - Whale Rally, ATKV Hartenbos Beach Resort, Mosselbay 7 July 2018 - SPCA Charity Run -Wild Hogs Fochville -Ollies Corner Welverdiend. Entry R50 + Dog or Cat Food. 27-29 July 2018 - Gemsbok Rally - Upington Show Grounds - Entry R350 & stand a chance to win a Busa http://www.kimberley.co.za/events/upington/events/gemsbok-rally-upington/ 7-9 September 2018 - Rhino Rally - Hartebeesport Holiday Resort 13 October 2018 - Ulysses SA Day Jol - Immortal Guardians Clubhouse, C/O Pretoria & Main Road, Boksburg. 7-9 December 2018 - Poison Rally - Kroonpark Holiday Resort, Kroonstad - Free State Smile a While Just remember the road to success is always under construction. Getting Old then improve your memory by doing unforgettable things. The only knowledge that can hurt you is the knowledge you don't have yet. Can one make a water-bed more bouncy by using spring water? Page 5