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JUNE 2011
Member of the International Council of BMW Clubs
PRESIDENT Andrew Watson ACT Dave Ramsay 02 6278 3895 0419 255 290, 02 9896 3335 [email protected] [email protected] VICE-PRESIDENT Bala Padmanabhan Hunter Mark Vane-Tempest 0409 064 328 0434 350 817, 02 9597 6079 [email protected] [email protected] GENERAL SECRETARY Mid North Lin & Pru van 0417 098 255 or (H) 02 6582 5931 Mike Day Coast Coppenhagen [email protected] 0412 599 950 [email protected] South Coast Lex Welham 0427 319 906 MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY [email protected] Marie Pennykid 0428 393 093 Central West Patrick & Deb Dwyer Daytime 0418 403 438 or AH 02 6335 6264 [email protected] [email protected] TREASURER, Chris Huddy 0438 407 146, 02 92026425 [email protected] BMWCA DELEGATE Graham Johns South Coast Peter Holcombe 0416 213 616 0409 120 556 [email protected] [email protected] North Coast Damien O'Toole 0419 296 939 EDITOR [email protected] Ian Horsburgh 0428693151 Central West Don White 02 4821 2816 [email protected] [email protected] REGALIA Sandra Gluck 0419 022 025 Sydney – Craig Hancock 0419 557 014 [email protected] North [email protected] ASSETS and ARCHIVES Mal Cattermole Sydney - Graham Johns 02 9731 0934 0419 179 419 South [email protected] [email protected] PUBLIC OFFICER Trevor Dean 0409 407 409 [email protected] Monthly Held at 7:30pm at the Andrew Cook Hall, Toongabbie SPARE PARTS/CLUB TOOLS Club Meetings (corner Targo and Toongabbie Roads) on the last Wednesday of each month Rob Edgar (except for December) 0408 161 107 [email protected] Sydney Held at 6:00pm on the last Wednesday of each month. MCC NSW DELEGATE Social Sip Members gather at the Toongabbie Hotel for a chat and something to eat before EDITORIAL ASSISTANT crossing the road to attend the club meeting. Warren Buffett 0411 076 941 South Coast Held anytime after 6pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month. [email protected] Social Sip Members gather at the Berry Bowling Club 140 Princes Hwy, Berry, for a chat and MCC NSW DELEGATE something to eat. Bruce Campbell Newcastle Members gather anytime after 6pm on the last Friday of the month. 02 9629 7624 Social Sip at the Hexham Bowling Club for a chat and something to eat. [email protected] NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTION Tony Conliffe North Coast 8:30 Breakfast at The Sandbar Café, North Haven. Social Sip The after "breakfast ride" to be determined over breakfast. WEBMASTER Roger Martyn [email protected]
Club Website: Organise a Ride or Event 2 www.bmwtcnsw.org.au Attend a Social Sip 2
Attend a Social night (Restaurant night, party, etc) 3 Club Yahoo Email site Attend a Maintenance Day 2 (members mailing list - voluntary): http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwtcnsw Attend a Day Ride 6
Attend a Weekend Run or Rally 10
Attend a Long Weekend Run or Rally 12
Self written Newsletter article 4 Attend a Club Meeting – City Member 4
Attend a Club Meeting – Country Member 6 www.bmwclubs.asn.au Attend a Night Run 6 www.bmw-clubs-international.com
June Thurs 2nd Thursday Night Bike ride – to Alex Hotel Leura. For all riders, makes and models you Jane Blackburn are invited to the Alex Hotel Bike Nights. Share your love and passion with others, 0405 069 171 fortnightly with live music and sausage sizzle. All welcome from 7pm – 9pm top car park. Sun 5th First Sunday of month Day Ride - Call Mark between 6pm and 9pm for more Mark Thomson information. 02 4647 0678
Sun 5th Brekky @ Brooklyn – Meet at 9.30am at Leah’s Alfresco, on the wharf, Dangar Road, Geoff Hickin Brooklyn. Possibility of a ride afterwards if you’re keen! 0417 290 663
Thurs 9th South Coast Social sip – Berry Bowling Club from 6pm. Bowling Club is located at 140 Lex Welham Princes Hwy, Berry. 0427 319 906
Fri 10th – Alpine Motorcycle Rally # 42 – at Brindabella, midway between Tumut and Canberra. Henning Sun 12th Don’t forget your towel for the hot bath in the bush. $18 prepaid / $20 on site. P (03) 5222 8070 Presentation 9.00 am Sunday. M 0457 034 488
Sat 11th Bushwalk and Brekky – 7am Bush walk and Breakfast at Parramatta Lakes. (Access Paul Evans from Bourke St in North Parramatta.) There is a 3.5 km bush walk around the lake that 02 9674 2361 is just spectacular. Get the heart rate going and then either cook your own breakfast on the BBQ's or get food from the Gourmet Cafe. Then just sit around and chat with friends. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.
Sun 12th Port Macquarie Social Sip – Meet from 4.30pm at The Beach House pub, Town Green. Lin & Prue Meet for a few drinks and stay for a meal if you like. 02 6582 5931 Thurs 16th Thursday Night Bike ride – to Alex Hotel Leura. For all riders, makes and models you Jane Blackburn are invited to the Alex Hotel Bike Nights. Share your love and passion with others, 0405 069 171 fortnightly with live music and sausage sizzle. All welcome from 7pm – 9pm top car park.
Fri 24th – 26th Casper Rally – NSW. Bummaroo Ford camping area. On the north side of the Al Pennykid Sun 26th Abercrombie River on the Taralga to Black Springs road, approx 70kms from Goulburn. 02 4739 3093
Sat 25th Bushwalk and Brekky – 7am Bush walk and Breakfast at Parramatta Lakes. (Access Paul Evans from Bourke St in North Parramatta.) There is a 3.5 km bush walk around the lake that 02 9674 2361 is just spectacular. Get the heart rate going and then either cook your own breakfast on the BBQ's or get food from the Gourmet Cafe. Then just sit around and chat with friends. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash. Wed 29th Club Meeting 7:30pm. – You are also invited to meet for dinner before the meeting at Andrew Watson the Toongabbie Hotel from 6pm. 0419 255 290
Thurs 30th Thursday Night Bike ride – to Alex Hotel Leura. For all riders, makes and models you Jane Blackburn are invited to the Alex Hotel Bike Nights. Share your love and passion with others, 0405 069 171 fortnightly with live music and sausage sizzle. All welcome from 7pm – 9pm top car park. July Upcoming Events!! Sat 16th Club Annual Awards Night 2011 – At the Bavarian Bier Cafe – Parramatta. From 6.30 Bala pm till 10.00 pm. Price will be $ 70.00 per person which includes Dinner and Security at 0434 350 817 venue. Please refer to the Newsletter for details. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP Bala at your earliest. August Upcoming Events!! Sat 20th – Camping and Target Shooting weekend – At Bathurst. Sat night camping at Bathurst Mick Moriarty Sun 21st Showgrounds. Sunday morning ride to the shooting range at 9.00 am. For details refer 0427 018 715 to the newsletter and if you are interested in attending this event, please RSVP Mick Moriarty at your earliest. September Upcoming Rides!! Sun 11th BMW Club Show of Excellence 2011 – This year, Show of Excellence will be on Ian Ramsay Sunday 11th September in Silverwater Park. This is an early reminder for all the 0414 746 992 members with classic BMW restoration projects, and special vehicles to get that project ready for this Show.
October Upcoming Rides!! Sat 1st – ROONKATREFFEN – The BMW 0wners Club of South Australia invites all Mon 3rd motorcyclists to attend our rally to be held at the Roonka water activities centre approx 7km from Blanchetown on the banks of the River Murray. Camping, bunkhouse accommodation and powered sites are available as well as kitchen facilities. Please post entries to P0 Box 193, North Adelaide S.A. 5006 no later than 7th September. November Upcoming Rides!! Sat 19th TEMORA Major Air Show 2011 – The Temora Aviation museum is having its major Air Ian Ramsay show for 2011 on Saturday 19th November. Great opportunity to take a closer look at 0414 746 992 the most diverse range of vintage aircrafts. Perhaps we can make a ride out of this event. Watch out for more details as we get closer to this date.
• Nothing to report. Minutes of General Meeting MCC – 27 April, 2011 • A new committee has been elected. Past Events – Chairperson – Andrew Watson Tuena Pub Stay. Sunny weather. Interesting venue. Meeting opened – 8:00 PM • Good food and Beer. Apologies – Dave Beers, Adrian Selwyn-Smith, Bruce Webster, Mal & Maryanne Cattermole • New members ride. Weather was good for the event Visitors – None but some got wet on the way home. Previous Minutes – Acc – Ian Horsborough • Mt Wilson camping. It was very wet. Sec – Paul Evans Coming Events – Correspondence – • Loaded Dog Rally. • Magazines from BMW Club: UK, NZ, BMW NSW Car • Weekend at Dave Povey farm at Ulan, near Mudgee. Club, ACT, VIC • Sandbar (Jimmy Buffett ) Rally • St George Bank Statement Mar 2011 • ACT Club annual Rally at Uranderry. • Statement from Motohansa for $170.00 General Business - • New Member Applications x 4 • The Club bank account will be moved from the St • Membership Renewals x 1 George Bank to the Westpac Bank to utilize the President’s Report – Westpac Not-for-profit account product and Internet banking to allow 2 signatories to approve payments. • Wato was out at Camerons Corner when the Scrap Heap run participants arrived. Several BMW Club • The new account will also have a cheque and a members took part and one broke a collar bone in a deposit book. fall and had to make use of the RFDS. • The new account will also have facility to enable funds Vice President’s Report – in excess of immediate requirements to earn interest • Looking for a venue for the Awards Night to be held on at a competitive rate. 16th July 2011. Venues suggested by members • The St George bank account will be kept open for a include: period of 6 months to allow the receipt of subscriptions and other income from people who are not aware of • Potters Brewery the new account details yet or who are using old • Mudgee Brewing Company documentation containing the St George bank details. • Riverside Downs • Details of the new Westpac Account will be conveyed • Riverwood Downs to all Club stakeholders, after it is established. • Grandview Hotel (Wentworth falls) • Signatories and others who need access to the new Clarendon Hotel (Katoomba) • account will attend a Westpac Branch with 100 points Secretary’s Report – of identification to establish a Westpac Account ID. • See minutes This ID will be forwarded to the Secretary to enable Treasurer’s Report – the setup of the new account. $19,943.00 in the bank • • The Resolution was passed without abstentions or • No major expenses to be paid opponents by those attending the meeting. Membership Secretary – • Paul Evans updated the meeting on the progress with • Nothing to report marketing the Far Cairn Rally and MARI. A marketing Editor – expert (Glenn Chandler) has donated his talent to • The editor received an e-mail from the previous printer devising a professional campaign using the slogan of the Club Magazine who has started a new business “The Crash Stays with You”. Josh Evans will organise in Belrose. However the editor would have a problem the photography for the campaign. bringing the Mags to the meeting on his Bike. • Paul Evans also suggested that the Club appoint a • More articles please. Welfare Officer. This person would be the single point Regalia – of contact for Club Members who need some • The “Wheres the Far Cairn Rally” T shirts will be assistance as the result of an accident. This help could delivered tomorrow. Let Sandra know to arrange for extend to Grocery Shopping and other assistance that payment of $20.00 and pick-up. is possible for our members to provide. No decision Assets & Archives – was reached at the meeting but the meeting was • Nothing to report generally in favour of the idea. Clubs Australia – Meeting Closed : 9:30 PM • The AGM is next week • The Club is to submit a request for BMW merchandise that we can give as prises or use to raise funds from Raffles. Webmaster –
Opening balance Income outgoing Closing balance Profit loss April $ 10,050.64 $ 50.00 $ 1,989.42 $ 8,111.22 May $ 8,111.22 $ 4,045.00 $ 2,425.04 $ 9,731.18 June $ 9,731.18 $ 8,033.00 $ 527.60 $ 17,236.58 July $ 17,236.58 $18,655.00 $14,934.22 $ 20,957.36 August $ 20,957.36 $ 2,880.70 $ 2,282.64 $ 21,555.42 September $ 21,555.42 $ 2,495.00 $ 3,137.82 $ 20,912.60 October $ 20,912.60 $ 255.10 $ 2,110.28 $ 19,057.42 November $ 19,057.42 $ 1,055.00 $ 1,229.50 $ 18,882.92 December $ 18,882.92 $ - $ 1,945.60 $ 16,937.32 January $ 16,937.32 $ - $ 1,122.39 $ 15,814.93 February $ 15,814.93 $ 1,360.50 $ 2,489.21 $ 14,686.22 March $ 14,686.22 $ 6,701.00 $ 619.00 $ 20,768.22 $45,530.30 $34,812.72 $ 10,717.58
Far Cairn Rally
The BMW Touring Club of NSW proudly hosts the 4th Far Cairn Rally in aid of fund raising for MARI. A back to basics rally held at Tottenham Race Course and Showground in the centre of NSW. Tottenham is approx 120kms north of Condobolin and 120kms west of Dubbo. The Centre Cairn monument is located 33kms out of town near Five Ways and marks the centre of NSW. Erected in 1988 as part of our Bicentennial celebrations, it stands 2m tall and is made of slag taken out of one of the local copper mines.
The rally has the Lions Club cooking the BBQ on Saturday evening and there are limited meals available at the pub and café. There are loos, showers, undercover seating and sleeping plus plenty of room for camping. No fires on race course grounds, but OK outside. Limited accommodation is also available at the Tottenham Hotel. No PULP and limited fuel in town on Sunday.
The entry fee of $25 includes the Rally badge and sausage sizzle for Sunday breakfast, and Rally awards. All proceeds to MARI – Motorcycle Accident Rehabilitation Initiative.
The locals are looking forward to the Far Cairn Rally as much as we are. Please remember we will be the guests of the Tottenham community – at all times please respect the township, its speed limits, showground property and the community amenities.
The Far Cairn Rally is open to all motorcyclists who enjoy a relaxed ride into country NSW. Tottenham is accessible by sealed roads, as well as dirt roads for off road riders, from several directions.
Please send entry in by Friday 2nd September 2011 Visit www.bmwtcnsw.org
Entrants Full Name: Pillion/Partner: Address/Contact details:
Club (if any): Entry fee/ person (includes a Badge & Sunday breakfast) $25.00 $ Rally Tee Shirt – Size …………Colour……………….. $25.00 $ TOTAL $
Please make cheques/money orders payable : BMW Touring Club of NSW PO Box 53, Rydalmere BC, NSW, 1701
For more information – Andrew Watson – 0419 255 290 or Sandra Gluck – 0419 022 025
Club regalia available: The Club has in stock the following regalia, some in limited sizes and colours. For information on sizes available and postage costs, etc, please email Sandra at
[email protected] Jacket $45.00 Embroidered Polo Shirt (New Logo) $30.00 Screen Printed Polo Shirt (Old Logo) $25.00 Sloppy Joes (Old Logo) $25.00 KRR Tshirts - Grey (Old Logo) $20.00 KRR Tshirts - Black (Old Logo) $20.00 GS 30th Rally Polar Fleece $45.00 GS 30th Rally Polo Shirts $30.00 Small Number Plate Holders $17.00 Large Number Plate Holders $17.00 Keyrings $5.00 Stickers (New Logo) $2.00 Badges (Old logo) $5.00
Notes of Far Cairn Rally Committee th Meeting held 4 May 2011 Present : Mike Day, Warren Buffett, Paul Evans, Ian Horsburgh, Andrew Watson, John Rayner & Sandra Gluck Apologies : George Schwarz, Mick Moriarty & Bala Padmanabhan Badges – Wozza to order 50 MARI supporters badges. These would sell for $10 each. Design needs to be clarified. John to try and organise final design. Ongoing. Promotion of Rally – (1) Powerpoint presentation on a DVD is almost complete More photos needed. Some finetuning by Paul, Wozza and Mike. Should be ready for the next meeting. (2) Ian to speak to Ulysses Editor re viewing presentation. (3) Ian’s list of Ulysses meetings to be emailed out to the committee. Club Magazine deadlines – Mike advised the Ulysses magazine deadlines are – 30th June for the August issue. Regional Promotion – Ian has sent Lachlan Shire Council a blurb on Mari and the rally for inclusion on their website. The Historical Society has given approval for the use of their logo. Still waiting to hear back from the Lions Club and Council. The Council have requested insurance info and risk assessment be completed. Andrew has this in hand. Posters – Josh and friend are designing a great MARI campaign. Posters won’t be ready for this rally. An A3 poster to be put together. Ongoing. Next meeting : Wednesday, 18th May 2011, at 7.30pm – at Paul’s. Wozza to bring nibblies.
NEWCASTLE BRANCH RIDE CALENDAR 2011 DATE cat TRIP DETAILS CONTACT Friday 27th Social Sip May Hexham Bowling Club from 6.00pm onwards for dinner at the bistro at 7.00pm June W B Dorrigo – weekend camp (maybe stay at Nymboida again) E Social Sip Friday Hexham Bowling Club from 6.00pm onwards for dinner at the 24th June bistro at 7.00pm
W Long Way over the Tops – leave from Raymond Terrace then via Mark Vane-Tempest July U Gloucester along dirt loop to spend the night at Bendemeer Pub Mob: 0409 064 328 E or camp if you wish. Then explore regions west to return to Newcastle by avoiding the New England Hwy D Road Ride: Mudgee via Sandy Hollow & the Goulburn Valley Way Mark Vane-Tempest August S stopping at Bylong. A very scenic trip with one of the great bike Mob: 0409 064 328 E ride roads in NSW – undiscovered by some. W Late Sept B Neil Phillips farm E W October B Riverwood Downs. E
November Sydney Bike Show
December Nundle via Tamworth Motorbike museum LEGEND
LIN & PRUE’S ADELAIDE TRIP Prue and I have just returned from Adelaide and Melbourne via some COLD but beautiful roads. We covered 4,665km in 9 days which was pushing it a bit as it starts getting dark at 4.45pm - so early starts were essential. Our lowest temperature was minus 5.5 deg. at Yass at 7.20am. Our most exciting kilometre was riding on smooth white ice at Dead Horse Gap. There were also lots of patches of black ice. Man, that stuff keeps you awake!! Our K1300GT was faultless in the trying conditions. The large screen gave excellent protection and the heated handgrips and heated seats were lifesavers. Cruise control assured that I kept my licence and made for effortless touring. Hope to see you on this Sunday's run to Bellbrook. Regards, Lin ______
APPLICATION FOR NEW MEMBERSHIP / RENEWAL OF
MEMBERSHIP BMW Touring Club of New South Wales Incorporated (Incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act, 1984)
The BMW Touring Club of NSW was founded in 1965, with an initial membership of 15. The aim of the club is to provide a social medium for BMW riders and motorcycle touring. It is not necessary for you to own a BMW motorcycle to join the club. There are a wide range of activities throughout the year, ranging from regular day rides, rallies (local, interstate and other BMW club rallies), runs with interstate BMW clubs and camping weekends. We have gained a large number of trophies from our attendance at rallies. The club also has regular maintenance days (where you can tap into a vast range of knowledge from our members). We have spare parts available at a slight discount for members and a variety of special tools for use when servicing, repairing or replacing components. We also have social evenings, an annual presentation night/dinner and a Christmas party. The club encourages family involvement in all events. I hereby apply to join/renew my membership of the above named incorporated association & I agree to be bound by the rules of the club.
(signature of applicant) (date )
NEW MEMBERS ONLY: If an existing member introduced you: Introduced by:______
New Application / Renewal and /or Joint Application (please circle one) Mail to: BMW Touring Club of NSW PO Box 53 Rydalmere BC
NOTE 1. All membership fees are due by 1st July each year. NSW 1701 NOTE 2. Membership not renewed by 1st August will be considered as a resignation of membership
Jacquie Leabeater 11 Centennial Drive Park Central NSW 2560 Mobile: 0417 6888 10
Phone: 02 4626 8893 ( after hrs ) Non-member Jacquie will be asked to contribute to MARI
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Watch out for 11 – 13 June 2011 Alpine Rally 24 – 26 June 2011 Casper Rally 16th July 2011 Awards Night 20 – 21 August 2011 Camping & Shooting Weekend 11th September 2011 BMW Club Show of Excellence 17 –18 September 2011 Far Cairn Rally 1-2-3 October 2011 Roonkatreffen 19 – 20 November 2011 Temora Major Air Show