Present:
John Guido, Tony Moses, Mike Hammond, Bruce Adams, Roger Mantin, Chris Balven, Joe Fishburn, David Henderson, Pat Rowley, Lance Robertson, Colin Bradley, Andrew Buckley, John Ogden, Kevin Tubb, Paul Hurley, Rod Broadhead, Anthony Holland, Ben Jensen, Phil Laxton, John Doyle, Bill Fleming, Simon Wolfenden, Stephen Gee, Jeff Cohen, Kevin Roberts, Graham Mc Andrew, Colin Faulkner, Mik Bubrokovich, Rob Hanna, Richard Robertson, Michael Callaghan, Greg Nelson, Chris Tidyman, Paul Roodenrys.
Apologies: Nick Tomlinson, David Bonillo, Jeff Nickless.
Opened by club president Michael
Minutes Tony Moses/ John Ogden
Michael: presidents report. Rod’s funeral, Jeff spoke beautifully with hardly a dry eye there. A very thoughtful and appropriate touch was the classic Mercedes hearse Rod truly went out in style. Michael then read out a letter to the club from Josie, Rod’s widow.
Dear club members,
I’d like to first make mention of the Rod Barrett Memorial Ride.
I wish to convey to the organisers my sincere appreciation. I’m
overwhelmed by this gesture and the thought that hopefully someone will
benefit in some way from the contributions made to the Brain Foundation.
Although Rod would never have thought of himself a worthy recipient of
such praise, I know the charitable aspect of this ride will sit
comfortably with his memory.
By joining the club and being able to ride on a regular basis was just
the thing Rod needed once finishing full-time work. Taking on the
position of club president was a challenge initially, but, I think a
challenge he relished, and he embraced it wholeheartedly. Over the years
he found himself amongst a wonderful group of friends who were like
minded in their love of everything “bike”, and the pursuit of that
“dream ride”.
As with many in the club, restoring a sad hunk of decaying metal to its
former beauty was as much a love for Rod as the ride. His knowledge on
this subject was as broad as my ignorance of anything mechanical! …but
that worked out okay for us.
Of course nothing could beat blasting out the cobwebs on a Sunday run or
a journey somewhere a little further. It would take days for the grin on Rod’s face to subside after a bike trip away. We would talk about the scenery, the accommodation and the
people encountered while travelling, but I never once quizzed him about
the actual riding. Maybe I was happy to go with “what happens on the
ride stays on the ride”. To see the absolute joy he took in riding and
socialising with you all contributed to my happiness in turn.
The support offered by members of the club for any assistance I may now
require around the property is the most thoughtful gesture. I’m truly
grateful.
For this, and all the good times he spent in your company, I’m thanking
you all so very much.
Josie.
Sunday 22 of September, Get together for Rod, start with breakfast at Schmokin’ Berrima at 10am. We will also be raising money for the Brain Cancer Foundation, Schmokin’ will
also make a contribution. About 50 to attend from our club. After breakfast we will have a memorial ride ride to Gunning. So far about 50 members have indicated attending breakfast and 25 riding to Gunning.
Treasurers report: Greg Nelson
Redi access: 2495.79
Debit: 1338.90
Rescue account: 2482.10
Expenditure $201.10 12/08 Drinks for Rod debit account
Website Fee $576.00. Reimburse Richard Everyday account
Secretary: Several bike shows coming up. Check emails.
Web report Richard Robertson: Please remember to use the club website and forum. The For sale section is also available. At the moment there is less than 150 visits per week and we would like to see that increase.
Membership secretary: Rob Hanna: Ongoing membership issue with people not paying. At the committee meeting it was decided that a new process will be introduced. After 3 months overdue membership lapses (unless you are 12 months in advance). If you lapse you will need to come to a meeting and rejoin. There will also be a $20 joining fee from now on for all new members and rejoining members. Dues are always due before the end of the AGM.
New members: John Guido, John is a local, he lives in Bargo with his wife and 3 sons. John rides a ’93 Heritage Softtail. John has an online business selling home goods. You can find his business on the web at https://www.supersavvysavings.com.au/.
Ride Reports:
Secretary’s ride to Grabben Gullen, raining heavily so no takers.
Bathurst Ride, excellent weekend, Rod was very much missed, Hendo took over being club speed demon. Michael.
Last Sunday Coffee Ride was to Moonacres at Robertson.
Last Thursday Ride to Robo pie shop. 10 riders.
Wednesday Southern Highland’s Imperial Tour Ride also to Robertson, 6 riders.
Please note:
Sunday Coffee Rides to depart 9.45 from Moss Vale Clock all year around. Lunch ride departure times depend on the destination so as to arrive in time for lunch.
Dirt ride 9.30 for 10.
Dirty Riders: Upcoming dirt bike ride. To Burragorang Valley, Wondendary Pass, locked gate. Hour to campsite, bring stuff to grill. Mike Hammond. Meet at Wombeyan Caves turnoff.
Thursday Ride coming up 9 for 9.30
Bikes and Coffee, this Saturday at Schmokin.
Sunday lunch ride to Berry for National Motoring Heritage day. (Lunch ride) Ride: 9.30 for 10 departure.
Christmas Party: Sunday December 1 at Schmokin, coffee and Bacon and Egg roll at 9.30 am followed by short ride.
New bikes, project bikes, bikes sold: Michael has not bought a bike for 1 month, Kevin has picked up chrome parts for his BSA.
Parts can be chromed by:
Queenbean Electro Plating.
Powder coating at Drapers Road, Colo Vale.
Meting closed 7.44
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