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MARCH 2016 ~ FREE TO ULYSSES CLUB MEMBERS AUTUMN EDITION NORTHERN ULYSSES ODYSSEY RIDE SURVIVAL GOING FORWARD RIDER MENTOR UPDATE BRANCH NEWS WHAT’S BEEN GOING ON YOUR CLUB • YOUR STORIES • YOUR MAGAZINE CONTENTS 3 National Committee Members ULYSSES CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND INC. NATIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS 4 President’s Report The Editor President: Mike Dew #2415 6 367 Wairakei Road, Burnside Christchurch 8053 6 New Members Ph: 03 359 4949 Mobile: 027 283 0235 8 Treasurer’s Report Email: [email protected] 10 Administrations Report Vice President: James (Jim) Galt #5991 P O Box 5232, Frankton, Hamilton 3242 AGM Dates 2016 Ph: 07 847 2700 (bus hrs) 12 Mobile: 021 901 557 Email: [email protected] 14 Annual General Meeting Branch News Treasurer: Stuart Burns #3703 16 P O Box 45, Rotorua 3040 Ph: 07 349 1323 26 Article: The Great Twizel Ulyrection Mobile: 021 972 535 Email: [email protected] 28 Article: Update Twizel 25th Anniversary Memorial Tree Secretary: Nicky Bright #7125 47 Kahu Way, RD2, Blenheim 7272 30 Article: Murray’s Cake Ph: 03 572 8588 (evenings) Mobile: 020 403 79715 Email: [email protected] 30 Article: Ohaupo Tree Church 32 Rider Mentor Update Committee: Jayne Mansell #5291 Flat 2, 22 Arthur Road, Manurewa. 32 Ulysses Survival Phone number 021 0346 555 Email: [email protected] 32 The Journey Northern Odyssey Ride Committee: Jim Furneaux #2098 34 47 Ward Street, Upper Hutt 5018 Ph: 04 971 2893 38 Rallies Mobile: 021 244 2091 Email: [email protected] 42 Branch Meeting Times and Contacts Administration/Membership/Gear: ULYSSIAN MAGAZINE PRODUCTION Debby Morgan, PO Box 40218, Upper Hutt 5140 Publisher: Paul Lance Ph: 0800 ULYSSES or 0800 859 773 between 2:30pm and 5:30pm Editor/Advertising: Kevin Kinghan Phone: 07 862 6957 Mobile: 021 072 3636 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Design: Gemma Wild Email: [email protected] Keeper of the Remembrance Book: Printing: Image Centre Peggy O’Neal #2849 Email: [email protected] Distributon: Gordon & Gotch NZ Ulyssian MAR 2016 | 3 MIKE DEW #2415 NATIONAL PRESIDENT PRESIDENT’S REPORT hope you all had an opportunity to Enterprises) were fully investigated coordinators and secretaries. enjoy the festive season and welcome before awarding a contract. Just seen a Press release from ACC to 2016. In this edition of the Ulyssian you’ll where a Mr Carey Griffiths (from ACC) I So much for the weathermen getting also find an advertisement calling for states that 53 motorcyclists died on our it right when once again areas flooded proposals from members to coordinate the roads last year (48 riders and 5 pillion in the north and south over the holiday advertising in the Ulyssian and on the Club passengers). This is the highest number period. I can remember them saying in website. It is envisaged that the successful since 1998. Eight motorcyclists have August/September that we were going applicant will be remunerated by way died on New Zealand roads since the to have a long, hot and dry summer. Yes of a commission from adverting sales beginning of this year. The disturbing they were right for November and up to with all terms being agreed in a contract feature of these deaths is that the majority late December. Even now in late January/ between the parties. Please check out the involve male riders over the age of 40. early February there’s been the odd night advertisement for more details. One fatal crash involved a 54 year-old when it’s been cool enough to turn the During the year the Natcom members who was on a learner licence and another heater on. Never mind, the weather is telephone the branch coordinators at 54 year-old also on a learner’s licence going to improve in March when hundreds was caught travelling at 162km/h. This of motorcyclists (some in cars and in highlights a real issue that we are dealing motorhomes) will flock to Westport for the with. It concerns older male riders who Ulysses Club National Rally. are overly confident and often riding bikes This is the first time in our history that that are beyond their experience and a National Rally and AGM have been “Eight motorcyclists capabilities. Nearly three quarters (73%) held on the West Coast of the South of fatal crashes occur on the open road Island. Early registration numbers are up have died on New where a loss of control can be deadly. and hopefully this will continue until the He also stated that ACC’s Ride Forever closing date on February 29. The Buller Zealand roads programme provides all bike riders with Branch doesn’t have a big membership, the opportunity to improve our riding so it would be great if we showed them since the beginning skills, knowledge and capabilities (I fully our support in attending this event. I’m of this year. The agree with that statement). As we know sure it’s going to be a great weekend. ACC is a no fault system, so their press You might have noticed in the Natcom disturbing feature release doesn’t state how many riders minutes that we will have a new were at fault in these fatal crashes. contractor managing the Club website of these deaths is At the end of the day we can continue from April 2016. Net Enterprises Ltd (Paul to complain about the way ACC present Willard) has been awarded a contract to that the majority these figures, but the facts are that redesign and manage the Club website involve male riders 53 motorcyclists (riders and pillion and Facebook page. passengers) died last year on our roads Many thanks to the current Webmaster, over the age of 40.” and we have to get this number down. William Glendenning #1916 (Web-Enz), Also a reminder that the Coordinators for all the work that he has done in setting and Natcom meeting will be held on up and managing our website since 1998. Friday March 18 at Club Buller (used to It was at the 1998 Club AGM held in be called the Workingmen’s Club), 44 Dunedin that approval was given for work least three times. The reason for these Queens Street starting at 1:00pm. If the to commence on a website for the club calls is to maintain a good two-way branch coordinator / president is unable (www.ulysses.org.nz) and which came communication link between Natcom to attend then a committee member is “on-line” around March the same year. I’d and Coordinators and to receive any expected to stand in for them. As a last also like to acknowledge all the extra work feedback on issues affecting the Club. resort a branch member can stand in that William has done for the Club at no One suggestion received in January was for the coordinator. Remember you’re charge in maintaining this site. Your efforts to reduce the joining fee for partners representing your Branch membership have been very much appreciated William of members. At our meeting on the 16 at this meeting, so your input is very and our thanks also go to Yvonne who has January it was agreed that the joining important and valued. supported you throughout the years. fee for a partner would be $10 instead See you in Westport. This website review has been very of $35. The $10 joining fee covers the Take care, stay upright and be alert. time consuming, as we wanted to cost of the name badge and postage. ensure that all the options being offered New membership application forms have Mike Dew # 2415 by the two parties (Web-Enz & Net now been forwarded to your Branch National President 4 | Ulyssian MAR 2016 ULYSSES 2016 MOTORCYCLE INSURANCE SCHEME AON has a New Policy Wording with a New Underwriter: In collaboration with NZI, Aon has a new improved policy wording for Motorcycles. This Prestige Motorcycle Policy gives you the best of the best in cover for all types of On-Road Motorcycles including 3 wheelers, Off-Road Motorcycles including Quad Bikes, Competition Motorcycles (not covered whilst racing), Motorcycle Collections and Classic/Vintage Motorcycles. Some of the BENEFITS: New replacement Motorcycle if a total loss occurs within 12 months of the insured motorcycle being first registered as a new Motorcycle up to 20,000km – this increases to 24 months and 30,000km for Ulysses Members. Windscreen/shield, headlights or tail lights covered – Nil excess Roadside Assistance is provided on comprehensively covered motorcycles AUTOMATIC RIDING APPAREL cover - $5,000 (indemnity value) any one claim per year. Option to have REPLACEMENT RIDING APPAREL cover - $5,000 (REPLACEMENT value) any one claim per year. Premium for Ulysses Members $50 plus GST. (Normally $75+GST) DISCOUNTS DISCOUNTS DISCOUNTS – Age Discounts, Multiple Bike Discount (conditions apply), Loyalty Discounts, Trike Discounts, Named Rider Discounts and the Restricted Usage Discount – this is now based on riding less than 7,500km per year, per bike! (was 5,000km) LOWER EXCESSES – The standard policy excess is now $250 (plus underage excesses applying), $500 theft excess and on approved track days a $750 excess only will apply. RIDE FOREVER If you complete a Ride Forever training course, provide us with your certificate and we will apply a NIL excess for one claim within 12 months of completing this course. Call us on 0800 65 62 64 and ask for Leonie, Annaliese or Brandon if you have any queries. KEVIN KINGHAN ULYSSIAN EDITOR EDITORIAL Last day for s the Ulysses Club heads into There is an advert in this issue for an submissions for another year, there appears advertising coordinator.