Restore & Ride Magazine

RESTORE & RIDE MAGAZINE September-October, 2018

Coffs Harbour and District Motorcycle Restorers Club Inc

Safe riding throughout the year

The winner of the Club’s annual “Concours d'Elégance” was Graeme’s stand-out Norton Model 50 with alloy head and barrels (8 fin)

All Correspondence to :- The Secretary, CH&DMRC, Jetty PO Box 4248, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 2450. [email protected] Club Office Bearers 2018-2019 PRESIDENT Geoff Newton 6699-2017 VICE-PRESIDENT Shane Barns 0401-769-314 SECRETARY Jenni Balenzano 6655-3690 TREASURER Glen White (TBC) 6653-4532 CLUB CAPTAIN Jeff McKenzie 6650-0331 VICE CAPTAINS Roy Atherton 0428-218-613 Kerry Hendy 6652-6947 Nick Hiller 6655-3690 PUBLICITY OFFICER Wayne Adams (TBC) 0400-002-105 MEMBERSHIP OFFICER Gavin Gill 6653-2646 PUBLIC OFFICER Jenni Balenzano 6655-3690 REGISTRAR Geoff Newton 6699-2017 LIBRARIAN Laura McKenzie 665- 0331 PROPERTY OFFICER Rob Popplewell 6653-4532 EDITOR Nick Hiller 6655-3690 MAG DISTRIBUTION Laura & Jeff McKenzie 6650-0331 FACEBOOK ADMIN. Mick Carpenter 0418-300-171 MACHINE EXAMINERS Kevin Barber 6658-4535 (Coffs Hbr) Roy Atherton 0428-218-613 (Coffs Hbr) Chris Pearson 0429-667-048 (Nambucca) Graham Maddeford 6655-2033 (Bellingen) Nigel Locke 0411-210-616 (Urunga)

RALLY CONVENER AND COMMITTEE To be elected.

Club Contact Details:

Postal: P.O. Box 4248, Coffs Harbour Jetty, 2450 Web: http://www.coffsharbourmotorcyclerestorers.com/index.html Email: [email protected]

CLUB MEETINGS: 3rd Thursday of each month 7.00pm at Sawtell Bowling Club, Sawtell. Come early for a meal at the bistro.

LIFE MEMBERS: Don Sonter, John Budds*, Pete Richmond, Bill Baker*, Ned O‘Brien, Rob Popplewell *Deceased

Congratulations go to all the new executive members as well as the recycled familiar faces.

The Tamworth, Triples and Grafton Rallies have all been great successes and our members have been keen participants. While rallies have traditionally been for three days, the four day rally as tried by Taree is becoming more popular. Already the Triples Rally has set a new bench mark with the Rally being followed by a week-long tour leading to the Grafton Rally, but now the Northern Rivers Rally committee has decided that there is no such thing as “too much riding” and when you check the fine print on their entry, it should be noted that

“MONDAY TO THURSDAY: Riders are to gather in the Evans Head Bowling Club Car Park for self guided rides leaving at 9:30am and/or 2pm each day”

It certainly puts the value in the rally entry fee and keeps your log book days available for even more riding! Also don’t miss one of the last rallies of the year at Hat Head. Even if you don’t wish to do an overnight rally, the Natureland Rally at Hat Head is well worth considering as it is only an hour and a half south of Coffs, so you can nip down for the day. The entry forms and details for these rallies are attached as appendices to the electronic copy of the magazine.

A big “thank you” to Roy, John and Ned for keeping the photos and articles coming for the magazine. It is only by members sending in their photos that there is any hope that the magazine can portrait even a small part of the club’s activities.

Nick Hiller 6655-3690 Email: [email protected]

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Alan Ruecroft 1940 - 20th August 2018

After a career in motor trimmer in Burwood, Sydney, Al came to Red Rock and joined the Coffs Restorers. He had a beloved Peugot car (quote Al: “If you are going to drive an old car, drive a good one”) and a variety of motorbikes. He had dabbled in dirt racing in his younger days and this was to stand him in good stead on his outback tours with members of the Club.

Al was a quiet gentleman rider, who loved outback travel and was keen organiser and participant in a number of extended desert and hard riding trips out west.

On one memorable trip, he led members to Chambers Pillar close by the famous Finke River ride and lasted for 3 weeks. The tour included Julia (North Qld), down the Plenty Highway to Trephina Gorge, then on to Alice to clean up before heading around the Mareenie Loop and on to Coober Pedy where the tour got stuck for several days due to wet weather. It was then across to WiIliam Creek on the Oodnadatta track and then to Maree through mud and slush, where Al starred by being the only rider who failed to fall off, though once he nearly came to grief in a barbed wire fence much to the amusement of those who had heard him boasting of the quality of his eyesight!

In recent years Al has attended a number of club functions including overnighters at Point Lookout (He was a keen Bushwalker and ornithologist) and morning teas, and despite a regime of dialysis, it seems he never missed a Red Rock morning tea.

Alan is survived by his son Robert and his wife, Kirsty and his grandsons, Lincoln and Elliot.

Bill Baker (Life Member) 1927-13th July, 2018

Bill was a keen and enthusiastic motorcyclist and his riding career never seemed to be hampered by the loss of a leg and his other leg requiring 2 knee reconstructions. However Bill’s riding days finished at age 80 due to other health issues, but he continued to commune with his beloved AJS single throughout the remainder of his life

Reg Henwood, John Baker, Bill Baker, Judith and Paul Van Bladel, Rob and Roy Previously Bill also owned a late model Yamaha, which served as a daily rider and took him on many club runs. Despite his retirement from riding, Bill continued to drive his restored Hillman Gazelle for many years.

Bill was a keen attendee at rallies and he and best mate in the Club, Reg Henwood, had a reputation for fun and mischief. There were also some notable excursions in search of old bikes to purchase. Bill Baker, Rob, Al and Lance

Bill is survived by his lovely wife, Val and their son(John) and his daughters and will be sorely missed by his old riding buddies. Out and About

Sunday Ride to Dorrigo, 8th July, 2018. A big ride day with 18 bikes attending and most being historically registered. The main attractions was a visit to “the hosts with the most”, John and Louise, who provided the always hungry crowd with a sumptious morning tea and a tour of their bike and timber workshops. The riders then dispersed with some heading home directly, others to Dorrigo for lunch and some down to the Federal in Bellingen to sate their thirsts. (Thanks to Ned and Roy for the photos.)

Riders partake of Louise’s excellent morning tea in the bright Dorrigo sunlight. Nigel and Sandy hear John’s wise remarks about workshop safety, while Riley watches in disbelief as his Dad and Phil continue to fiddle with machinery.

Wednesday Morning Tea at the Swiss Patisserie, Bellingen, 11th July, 2018.

Another big turn out with predominately club registered bikes and with fine weather, a most enjoyable time was had basking in the sun and partaking in fine food and drink.

(Thanks to John for the photographic evidence of the happy crowd.)

Wednesday Morning Tea at the Boardwalk Cafe, Urunga, 18th July, 2018.

Bikes fill both sides of the street, and the “table of knowledge” is overflowing with good ideas and company.

Tamworth Rally, 20th- nd 22 July, 2018

As always the ride up is well worth the effort as the scenery on the crisp Winter’s days was fantastic.

A beautiful day in the Cooplacurripa area of the Nowendoc Valley on the way to meet up with Bob and Marg at Walcha’s Aspley Arms Inn for dinner on Thursday night. The Friday ride of about 40 bikes was a good opportunity to catch up with some of the rally regulars with a short run up through Moore Creek to the Moombi area for a cuppa and back to Tamworth. The Saturday ride was a bit more serious with some 200kms. It was out to the Dungowan area, Leaving the back of the “Coffs’” house for the ride

then to Chaffey Dam for a catch up before out towards Nundle and Wallabadah for morning tea. With a cut off point for entrants of 1980, it was great to see the number of 50’s, 60’s and 70’s bikes which all seemed to travel at about the same pace, making for a good steady ride with one extended group of about 70 riders, basically travelling together.Then across via Quirindi and Quipolly to Currabubula for a sumptious lunch. Then back to Tamworth to prepare for the presentation dinner. A most enjoyable evening and Justin (left) with his Norton Dominator was the sole Coffs member to hunt out a well deserved trophy.

Getting ready to leave on Saturday morning for the 200km ride.

A 1931 Rudge that won it’s class, in company with a Norton and an Ariel

Steve’s white Norton next to the category winner for the 70’s. with a very neat pair of BMW R90S in the background

The Coffs Harbour entrants were few in number, being, Steve, Ned, Rob, Nick, Margaret, Justin and Ward, but we all managed to have a great time. The distance home unfortunately meant that we skipped the Sunday ride. It was a most enjoyable rally with great organisation and friendly atmosphere and more members should consider putting it in their touring diary.

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Coffs Harbour’s “Concours d'Elégance “ at the Glenreagh Timber Festival, 28th July, 2018

This event has created a recent local record with some 23 club registered bikes entering. Phil, Darren and John did the early work setting up the display with one of the shade areas and beginning the line up of bikes. The Urunga/Bellingen sub-branch turned up next after a 60km ride without a coffee break. Is this another Club record? It was then a steady flow of bikes into the line up and Rob bought the official club merchandise and set up a stall which did a steady trade and even collected a few membership dues. The Glenreagh Timber Festival was a great venue and there were many questions and visits by attendees at the bike display. Our thanks should go to the Festival organisers for the invitation to display our bikes. Our members reciproacated and enjoyed the many stalls and displays at the Festival. Also the Treasurer’s lunch subsidy proved popular with members, many choosing to subsidise the food and coffee stalls. An impressive line up

A strong showing of BMW’s nearly bought success, but Judge Rob fought off temptation and went “Breetish”!

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The Outfit and Tiddlers’ Ride, 29th July, 2018

A relaxing start from Urunga at 10.30am would have allowed Coffs Riders to come down but only Dave on his R100 braved the distance to join the 4 outfits (one failed to arrive from Bellingen) In the tiddler department, Eddie turned up

on his trusty LE Velocette and took off early to beat us all down to Eungai. It was down the old highway all the way to arrive for lunch at the Eungai Buffalo farm. It was great to be joined by Sandy and Polly from Bellingen and all the way from Dorrigo, Moses and Louise. So with a dozen for lunch and buffalo meats and cheese in all the dishes, it was very tasty. The general consensus was that the coffees was even creamier! Despite the odd dark cloud, the run home was most enjoyable As Dave pointed out, “You don’t have to go fast, to have fun!!!”.

Outfits round the bend South of Macksville, followed by Dave on the R100

Eddie (possibly exceeding the speed limit?) is pursued by Ward and Rob

Eddie’s fuel bill after “screwing the throttle” on the LE Velocette.

Morning Tea at Glen’s in Bellingen, 31st July, 2018

Great riding weather ensured a good crowd to enjoy Glen’s quality egg and bacon rolls fresh from the BBQ, followed by a great array of cakes and biscuits. The “table of knowledge” moved downstairs to look at bikes while the real smart ones stayed close to the tucker.

Laura, Elaine and Lance enjoyed looking after the tea and cakes.

Sculptures in the Goal, Trial Bay, 5th August, 2018

Nine riders took off from Urunga sharp on 10am and enjoyed the ride down the

old highways and back ways to Trial Bay Goal. On arrival the bikes were sheparded up to the display area in front of the goal to become part of the 90 stong bike display of historic bikes. Later a further group of riders from the Coffs Club joined those already there but unfortunately they had lost time by going the wrong way and ending up at North Beach. The displays of sculpture inside the Goal kept us busy for nearly as long as the variety of bikes on display. The bikes were a good mix with the tiddlers (Waratahs and Acme models) as well as all the perennial favourites. Some members chose to stay for lunch at the Goal while others went to the South West Rocks Country Club and then on the way home, there was rest stop called at the Star Hotel for some of the weary. A great day out and a worth a look next year if you enjoy old bikes and/or sculpture.

Col from Taree Club bought his JAP and BSA combination and had obviously spent a bit of time on the milk crate with the polish.

Coffs members, brothers, Dan and Matt have decided to go Italian and Matt brought his Griso to prove it!

Dan has chosen to go “club plates” and is still working on his P5 Guzzi.

A nice pair of Waratahs, with another Square Ariel in the background!

Waratah motorcycles were manufactured in Sydney, Australia, from before 1911 to around 1948, although Waratah badged motorcycles were sold into the 1950s

More tiddlers, this time from the Acme company.

The Acme motorcycle was assembled and marketed by Bennett & Wood of Wentworth Avenue, Sydney. Production began in May 1939, and was phased out in 1949.

An OK Supreme with JAP motor and a recently fitted “new muffler”. OK- Supreme was a British motorcycle manufacturer from 1899 to 1939 located in Birmingham, England. Originally a bicycle maker, the company had its own 2 stroke motors but also used other motors including JAP

Coffs Members, Holger and Margaret on the R100 and R65 respectively.

Past (1991) Coffs Harbour’s Senior Vice-President, Ian seems to be happy to be out on “parole” and going riding on such a beautiful day.

Brushgrove Pub for Lunch, 12th August, 2018

A dozen bikes lined up outside the Church in Glenreagh, and despite Ned’s

urgings, no one joined the “Glenreagh Angels” motorcycle club but everyone just had morning tea and went their different ways with only three of the bikes making it to Brushgrove Pub to partake of the excellent food.

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Grafton Rally, 24th – 26th August, 2018.

A good sized crowd had gathered at the Grafton Showground by the starting time for the Friday ride out via the new jail (under construction) to Ulmarra and some 60 bikes took off with the only problem being that most were soon lost and only a few actually made it to the jail to enjoy the “great quantity of free beer” as it was so vividly described by Marshal Phil! The rest of us enjoyed ourselves and toured the country side and found a libation at the Ulmarra pub before taking a ferry ride and returning to the Grafton Showground via Southgate.

Friday night bought a welcome BBQ and a few beers under the stadium before most people retired to listen to the rain on their tents or rooves. The bikes assemble on Saturday Morning. By Saturday morning the rain had cleared, the Sun was shining and the crowd had grown including a few Coffs Harbour day trippers, so it was off to Glenreagh

Mountain Railway for morning tea. From Glenreagh, the rally rode out via Bucca

A few of the many “triples” that had come down from the Evan Head Triples Rally on the previous weekend

Road and up Solitary Island Way to the Amble Inn at Corindi for the line-up and judging by the participants, while we ordered our lunches. The ride back to

Grafton saw some light showers but not enough to really wet anyone. The rally dinner was a sumptuous affair at the Grafton Services Club with the usual raffles and presentations before the rain again set in on Saturday night. Sunday saw the rain intensify and it was a bus trip out to a nearby museum as the ride was cancelled.

Congratulations must go to Terry Ryan, Mark Schmidt, Geoff Meller and Jeff Ashenden and their helpers who managed to pull together a great rally.

Graham and “Rocket Man” are disappointed when Marshal Ken refuses their offer to swap his “scoot” for a Rocket 3!!!

Events Calendar for September Saturday, 1st 8.00am at the Caltex and down the old highways to Macksville to the Rusty Iron Rally. State that you are going to display and get free entry. Sunday, 2nd 9.30am at the Caltex for ride up Orara Valley Way to Copmanhurst for lunch. Return via Spring Hill and the Orara Valley Way. Tuesday, 4th 9.00am at Marion Grove café Wednesday, 5th 9.00am at the Caltex to ride the “Old Highways” to the Boardwalk cafe at Urunga. Saturday, 8th 10am at the Caltex to go down the “old highways” to Macksville, and down Upper Warrell Creek Road and on the highway to the Stuart’s Point Bowling Club for the Stuart’s Point Men’s Shed Show and Shine. The show should last until 2.00pm, then return home or book a cabin/campsite at the beautiful Stuart’s Point or Grassy Head caravan parks. Sunday, 9th Overnighters from Stuart’s Point to head back to Macksville to meet the Sunday ride at River Street for brunch. Sunday, 9th 9.30am from the Caltex to ride the ‘old highways” to Nambucca then Wirimbi Road and via Bowraville and Congarinni Bridge to River Street Café in Macksville to meet those returning from Stuart’s Point for brunch. Tuesday, 11th 9.00am at Lance’s, 25 Sea Breeze, Boambee East. Wednesday, 12th 9.00am leave from the Caltex to ride out via Coramba and East Bank Road to Idle Inn at Nana Glen. Friday, 14th-Sunday, Northern Rivers Rally at Evans Head. 16th Sunday, 16th 9.30am leave from the Caltex and up the Orara Valley Road and via Southgate to the ferry at Lawrence and then cross to Brushgrove to meet those returning from Northern Rivers Rally for lunch. Tuesday, 18th 9.00am for morning tea at the “Chill Out Café”, Earl Street, Coffs Harbour, behind the “new” Coles. Wednesday, 19th 9.00am at the Caltex to ride up via Orara Valley Way and then out onto the Pacific Highway via Kungala Road and down to Red Rock for lunch. Thursday, 20th General Meeting at Sawtell Bowling Club at 7.00pm. Join in a meal from the Bistro prior to the meeting. Sunday, 23rd 9.30am at the Caltex for ride to Ebor to via North Dorrigo and Tyringham shop (Quick morning tea in the shelter in the park) with lunch at the Ebor pub. Tuesday, 25th 9.00am at the Butterfly House on Pine Creek Way at Boambee. Wednesday, 26th 9.00am at the Caltex for ride south down the “old highways” to the Valla Café for brunch. Sunday, 30th 7.30am at the Caltex for a ride South down the ”old highways” to Telegraph Point then via Pembroke and out onto the Oxley Highway and then up to Comboyne for a bowls day starting at 10.00am with Taree, Port Macquarie, Natureland and Coffs Clubs. Despite limited numbers, Coffs was looking like champions right up to the last bowl of the day. Events Calendar for October Tuesday, 2nd 9.00am at Silvio’s Café at the IGA entrance to the Plaza in Coffs Harbour. Wednesday 3rd 9.00am at the Caltex for morning tea at the Ulong Café. Sunday, 7th 9.30am from the Caltex to Ebor for lunch at the pub. Tuesday, 9th 9.00am at Marion Grove Café for morning tea. Wednesday, 10th 9.00am for ride South down the “old highway” to the Boat Shed Café at Riverside Drive, Nambucca Heads. Sunday, 14th 9.30am from the Caltex via Orara Valley Way to Grafton and then via Southgate to the Lawrence Ferry and onto Brushgrove Pub for Lunch. Return via Ulmarra Ferry and over to Southgate and Orara Valley Way home. Tuesday, 16th 9.00am at Rob Popplewell’s house, 249 East Bonville Road, Bonville for morning tea. Wednesday, 17th 9.00am at the Caltex to ride the “Old Highways” and Yellow Rock Road to the Honey Place at South Urunga. Note: Yellow Rock Road has been partly resealed and the cow traffic is down with the main problem being going too fast over cattle grids. Thursday, 18th General Meeting at Sawtell Bowling Club at 7.00pm. Join in a meal from the Bistro prior to the meeting. Sunday, 21st 9.30am from the Caltex and down the “old highways” to Nambucca and then to Bowraville for morning tea and then via Wilson Road and Congarinni Bridge to Taylors Arms for lunch. Tuesday, 23rd 9.00am at the Butterfly House, Bonville. Wednesday, 24nd 9.00am from the Caltex for “Pee on a tree” at Dingo Creek, Orara Valley. Sunday, 28th 9.30am from the Caltex to ride the “old highway”, then via Waterfall Way to Dorrigo and out via North Dorrigo for “pee on a tree” at the Blicks’ River Bridge at Marengo. Return via Bald Hills Road. Tuesday, 30th 9.00am at Total Gardens Café on the Coramba Road, West Coffs. Wednesday, 31st 9.00am at the Caltex to ride up to Bruxner Park Road and through to Bucca Road and Nana Glen to the Idle Inn for morning tea. Events Calendar for November Friday, 2nd-Sunday Hat Head Rally. See Rob Popplewell regarding a spot in the Creek 4th Street house. Saturday, 3rd 6.30am departure from the Caltex to ride to Natureland’s Hat Head Rally. Remember to register. Sunday, 4th 9.30am from the Caltex to ride the ‘old highways” to River Street Café in Macksville to meet those returning from the Hat Head rally. Tuesday, 6th 9.00am at Silvio’s Café at the IGA entrance to the Plaza in Coffs Harbour. Wednesday, 7th 9.00am at the Caltex to ride down the “old highways” to Valla Beach Café. Sunday, 11th 9.30am from the Caltex via Orara Valley Way to Coutts Crossing and Kangaroo Creek Road for a “pee on the tree” cuppa at Towallum Reserve. Return via Dorrigo or Orara Valley Way.

Other Up and Coming Events

1st September Rusty Iron Rally at Macksville Showground.

8th September Stuart’s Point Men’s Shed’s Show and Shine.

14th-16th September Northern Rivers Rally at Evans Head.

21st-23rd September Point Lookout weekend away with an Armidale ride on the Saturday.

30th September Bowling for the Restorer’s Club of the Year Perpetual Cup at Comboyne. 7.30am start from Coffs!

7th-14th October Velocette Rally

2nd–4th November Natureland’s Hat Head Rally.

2nd–4th November 38th Down Under Jampot Rally, Boonah, Qld.

18th November Combined clubs Christmas Party at Telegraph Point. $10 luncheon booking to be paid by the October Club Meeting. Car trip if weather is unpleasant *

8th December Club Christmas Party, Bare-foot bowls at Sawtell Bowling Club. See the flier at the end of the electronic magazine.*

*Remember to book these events with the secretary at a meeting or by email to ensure that you have a spot reserved as numbers are needed!

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Ring Rob Popplewell on 6653 4532 for your orders or go to a fitting at any club

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Stuarts Point Men’s Shed Show and Shine

It’s on again on 8th September, so go to the end of the magazine for all the details and to view the media release. The Restorers supported this event last year and it was an outstanding success and raised some much needed funds for the Stuarts Point Men’s Shed.

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Minutes of General Meeting 19 July 2018

Chairperson: Rob Popplewell

Meeting opened: 7:10 pm

Attendance: as per register (24 in attendance)

Apologies: Jenni Sparks, Nick Hiller, Glen White, Haydn Kelly, Laura McKenzie Visitors: As per attendance register

Minutes of previous meeting: Tabled and received Moved: Kevin Barber Seconded: Bob Rushbrook Carried

Business arising: Graham Edwards shared information from Val Browning from Radio 2 Air FM 107.9 re: advertising our club outings. She can be contacted on 02 66521071

Member Welfare: Verbal Report

Treasurer’s report: Nil

S11 Acc $ S11.1 (Rally) Acc $ Fixed Term Dep $ P.C. - $ 150 Moved: Rob Popplewell Seconded: Shane Barns Carried

Accounts for payment:

$30 Laura McKenzie – Rally Bags

“That accounts be paid” Moved: Rob Popplewell Seconded: Nigel Locke Carried

Correspondence IN:

● Machine Examiners, “Registration Forms” for forwarding to the Registrar ● Email from Nick Hiller ● Thank you card from 3 participants of our rally – they had a ‘ripper of a time’ ● Thank you from John Bojarski Vice President CHV&VCC “Just to say “Thank you” to your members for your support. I will let you know when the donation to the Waratah Respite Services is occurring, and ensure that your club is acknowledged”

Regards, John Correspondence OUT:

Thank you cards to The Coffs Harbour Mayor Denise Knight, Una Carpenter, Dorrigo Public School, Dorrigo P & C, Valla Beach Tourist Park for their support of the Rally

Magazines IN:

Captain’s report:

Reported on upcoming rides as per magazine

General Business

 AGM is next month – all committee positions will be declared vacant. Please consider filling position.

 Please forward any intended motions for the AGM to the Secretary prior to the next meeting

Membership:

● New Applications received: 2 Greg Monoghan, Graham Byren ● Nominees for membership accepted: 3 Bob Campbell, Fran Byer, John Harris ● Applications held over for next attendance: Rally Business: Nil

Next meeting: Thursday, 16th August, 2018 Meeting Closed: 7:45 pm Minutes of Annual General Meeting, 16 August 2017

Chairperson: L Gilbert

Meeting opened: 7.08 PM

Attendance: as per attendance register (24 in attendance)

Apologies: G Gill, G Newton, H Kelly, M Morgan, C Pearson, B Campbell

Visitors: G Monoghan, G Chudzik, R Sharp

Minutes of previous Annual General Meeting: Moved acceptance: S Barnes Seconded: G Maddeford Carried.

Business arising: None

Presidents Report: Thank you to all committee members for your efforts for the last 12 months – your efforts are greatly appreciated by all. All members of the committee are to be congratulated for their time and commitment to the jobs allocated to them.

The Club is sitting in a healthy position with a good number of members. It would be great to see more members out on the designated club rides. There have been some very good rides on the calendar.

This year’s rally returned to Valla which was hailed as a success by all. Thanks to the Rally Committee and all volunteers for making this year rally possible.

Thank you to all club members for your participation in the club (meetings, rides as extra curricula events).

Moved acceptance: B Rushbrook Seconded: L Gilbert

Treasurer’s report: Full Report attached The Club in a healthy financial position with the running costs of the club being covered by the membership fees. A small profit was made despite the costs associated with club regalia, increased insurance premiums and the donation of the profits for last year’s Christmas party to 2 charities The Rally had seen good numbers in attendance and had made a good profit. Total income $ 12791.20 Total expenses $ 11079.27 Surplus $ 1711.93

Rally income $ 6099.20 Rally expenses $ 3916.97 Surplus $ 2182.23

Secretary’s Report:  A busy year with the increase in memberships and enquiries  Nil proxy’s advised for the AGM  Notice of Motion: 2 o Capping of membership numbers o Creating of new committee position = Membership Officer  Nominations for committee members advised o President o Membership Officer o Machine Examiners

Committee:

Elections were conducted with L Gilbert in the Chair. All positions were declared vacant and nominations were called from the floor or by prior notification to the Secretary.

Officials were elected such that:

PRESIDENT Geoff Newton VICE PRESIDENT Shane Barns SECRETARY Jenni Balenzano TREASURER Vacant CLUB CAPTAIN Jeff McKenzie VICE CAPTAINS Roy Atherton, Nick Hiller, Kerry Hendy PUBLICITY OFFICER Vacant PUBLIC OFFICER Jenni Balenzano REGISTRAR Geoff Newton LIBRARIAN Laura McKenzie PROPERTY OFFICER Rob Popplewell EDITOR Nick Hiller MAG DISTRIBUTION Laura and Jeff McKenzie FACEBOOK ADMINISTRATOR Michael Carpenter MACHINE EXAMINERS Kevin Barber, Lance Gilbert, Roy Atherton, Chris Pearson, Graham Maddeford and Nigel Locke  Vacant positions to be held over until next General Meeting

 RALLY COMMITTEE 2019 To be referred to next General Meeting for nominations

General Business:

Motion: That membership fees remain the same @$40 per person per year Moved R: Popplewell Seconded: S Barns Carried

Motion: That club membership be capped at 150 persons Moved: R Popplewell Seconded: Nil

Motion: That an additional committee position of Membership Officer be created to assist the Treasurer and Secretary with the task of managing the new club membership. Moved: G Lusted on behalf of G Gill. Seconded:Mick Carpenter Carried

Motion: That Robert Popplewell be awarded Life Membership of the club as recognition of his consistent hard work and commitment to the club. Moved: Shane Barnes. Seconded Graham Maddeford Carried

Meeting Closed at 8:10 pm.

Minutes of General Meeting 16 August 2018

Chairperson: Shane Barns Meeting opened: 8:26 pm Attendance: as per attendance register (24 in attendance) Apologies: G Gill, G Newton, H Kelly, M Morgan, C Pearson, B Campbell Visitors: G Monoghan, G Chudzik, R Sharp Minutes of previous meeting: Tabled and received Moved: S Barns Seconded: Bob Rushbrook Carried Business arising: Nil Business Member Welfare: Verbal report given Treasurer’s report: S11 Acc $ 5303.94 S11.1 (Rally) Acc $ 3892.76 Fixed Term Dep $ 6764.54 P.C. $ 150.00 Moved: Seconded: Carried

Reminder to members to renew membership – Jenni to send letter to the approx. 20 members. Income: Membership Fees

Accounts for payment: Nil accounts to be paid

“That accounts be paid” Moved: R. Popplewell Seconded: L. McKenzie Carried

Correspondence IN:

● Nil Machine Examiners, “Registration Forms” for forwarding to the Registrar ● Email from J Holmes asking for an add to be placed in club newsletter – wanting to buy a pre-1978 Kawasaki Correspondence OUT:  Membership application for Paul Cook

Magazines IN: 1. Classic Leading Link – Clarence Valley Historic & Enthusiasts Club 2. The Throttle Lever – Newcastle Vintage Motorcycle Club 3. Classic Clatter - The Journal of the Classic and Enthusiast Motor Cycle Club of NSW Inc, 4. Newcastle Classic Bikes 5. Classic Torque - Journal of the Northern Rivers Classic Motorcycle Club 6. Inverell Motorcycle Restorers Club Inc. Newsletter. 7. Bike Torque – Journal of Veteran, Vintage and Classic Motorcycle Club of ACT

Captain’s report: 1. Reported on upcoming rides as per magazine /calendar 2. All rides have been well attended. 3. Grafton Rally is next week General Business

 Club Christmas Party - Saturday 8th December 5:00 pm at Sawtell Bowling Club  Stuarts Point Men’s Shed Motorcycle Club 8th September. Venue Stuarts Point Workers and Bowling Club from 9 – 3 Judging at 12 - 1  Tuesday Morning Teas to re-focus on the venue being at a club members home – please let Nick know if you would like to volunteer to have the gathering at your place, so it can be included in the club calendar  Club Concours – held at Glenreagh Timber Festival – Winner Graham Wright for his 1954 Norton. Congratulations  On the same day Shannon’s were present at the Timber Festival and selected their Concours winner – Holger Wilwrath’s R69  Peter Tarabay informed us that the New Norton is now available at the KTM store, Coffs Harbour Membership:

● New Applications received: 6 ● Motion: That 4 membership forms be accepted without the attendance of the person due to their work commitments (FIFO) Moved: Nick Hiller Seconded: Grahame Maddeford Carried ● Nominees for membership accepted: 3 ● Applications held over for next attendance: 2 Rally Business: Nil

Next meeting: Thursday 20th September 2018 Meeting Closed: 8:59 pm

Homebase Centre, CoffsHarbour. Ph.6652-1877

5 Avonleigh Drive, Boambee East. Ph.0427-725-988 Membership Renewal

If you have not paid your membership for 2018-19, then your bikes are not registered and your membership has lapsed!

It is an RMS rule that you must be a financial member of a club to hold conditional registration. Our financial year and thus the membership year ends on 30th June, so unless your membership is paid, then your bike is unregistered from 30th June!

The Club’s constitution states that being two months overdue with membership fees, will result in a lapse of membership and the requirement to re-apply.

The current fees are $40 a member (as per the decision of the AGM) or $60 for a couple.

The fees can be paid in cash to the Treasurer, by cheque in the mail to the PO box or by direct credit to the Club’s account but make sure that you put your name and membership number in the Payee advice. The account details are: C.H. & D.M.R. Club Inc. BSB: 533-000 Account Number: 100040183 If transferring from a BCU account, include that it is an S11 account.

Membership renewal problems as described in the September, 1992 magazine!

Cnr Halls road & Pacific highway, Coffs Harbour.