July 2013 Classic Clatter www.cemcc.org.au 1960 LILAC SEE FOR SALE PAGE CLASSIC & ENTHUSIASTS MOTOR CYCLE CLUB OF NSW Inc. OFFICE BEARERS FOR 2013 OFFICE BEARERS ALBURY WODONGA BRANCH President Kim Fleming 9652 2223 President Graeme Male 02-6026-8442 Vice President Gordon Mitchell 9609-3552 Vice President Roger McGregor 02- 6043 1582 Secretary Jason Burton 9879-6627 Secretary Colin Wallace 0458-403-010 Treasurer Joe Vella 0419-200-262 Treasurer Leo Klausen 02-6020-1107 Committee Jack Martin 9638-2137 Regalia Officer David Sinclair 02-6024--5804 Paul Higgins 9688-7438 Rally Director David Sinclair 0419-985-556 Paul Rees 0412-014-948 Rally Committee John McKlusky 0439-581-369 Allan Smith 9639-7017 Elsie Romey 02-6032-9275 Editor Jack Martin 9638 2137 Mark Lennon 02-6026-8338 Regalia Brian Robertson 0427-311-388 Ride Committee David Merbach 02-6020-8537 Events Committee Gordon Mitchell 9609-3552 Adam Greenwood 02-6021-5638 Paul Higgins 9688-7438 David Sinclair 02-6024-5804 Tour Secretary Chris O’Carroll 9872-7571 Postal Address: PO Box 1400 Albury NSW 2640 Librarian Kim Fleming 9652 2223 Branch Meetings: Wodonga RSL Reid Street Wodonga.8.00pm Permits Officer Paul Rees 0412-014-948 Fourth Tues of the Month 8-00PM [email protected] Postal Address P.O Box 1400, Albury NSW 2640 Web Administrator Ian Richardson [email protected] CENTRAL WEST BRANCH Rally Director Chris O’Carroll 9686-7719 Patron Rick Kent Magazine Distribution Bruce Pilgrim 9635 8336 President Kevin Daniel 6361-3701 Membership Officer Allan Smith 9639-7017 Vice President Mark Turnbull 6365-8229 Videos Jack Martin 9638 2137 Secretary Charles Stammers 6365 1351 Welfare Officer Gordon Mitchell 9609-3552 Treasurer Michael Hall 6365-1233 M NSW Liaison Officer Keith Sandell 9873 1491 Librarians Don & Lesley Wilson 6362 3584 Program Officer Gordon Mitchell 9609-3552 Publicity Officer Ron Mills 6360-0115 Catering Officer Michael McCarten 9519 4293 Regalia Officer Geoff Fowler 0408 636 803 Editor’s Mail: 1 Dorothy Street Rydalmere 2116 Permits Officer Rick Kent 6361 7915 Editor’s E-mail: [email protected] Events Committee Mark Turnbull 6365 8229 Club Meetings: Rydalmere Public School 391Victoria Gordon Crisp 6360-2657 Rd (Car park in John St) 8-00 pm Fourth Monday of the month Kevin Daniel 6361-3701 Postal Address P.O Box 3033 Telopea NSW 2117 Brian Corey 6361 4396 Charles Stammers 6365 1351 MACHINE EXAMINERS Ron Mills 6360-0155 Rick Kent 6362-9602 Albion Park Bob Vine 4256-6940 Tim Thearle 6365-1268 Baan Baa Warren Chapman 6794-4693 Roy Ferguson 6365-1060 Baulkham Hills Allan Smith 9639-7071 Publicity Officer Charles Stammers 6365-1351 Coledale Mark Clarke 4267-2228 Branch Meetings: Gladstone Hotel Function Room Corner of Hill Coniston Michael Johnson 4229-7170 and Bing Streets First Monday of the Month. 8-00PM Douglas Park Allan Graham 4632-7202 Postal Address P.O Box 431 Orange NSW 2800 Engadine Bob Moss 9520-4721 Howlong Mark Lennon 02-6026-8338 ILLAWARRA BRANCH Ingleburn Mark Mansell 0406-043-953 Patrons Eric Debenham & Norm Aldridge. Kirrawee Richard Stock 0437-267-683 President Lester Hamilton 4229-4003 Lavington Tony Ryan 02-6040 6249 Vice President John Baker 4284-6677 Lake Illawarra South Jim Crocker 4296 5060 Treasurer Bill Furney 4225-9281 Linden Alan Pride 0410-422-724 Secretary Mick Mellin 0412-199-680 Maroubra Richard Ementon 9349-4160 Regalia Officer Marie Furney 4225-9281 Merrylands Ross Mc Dermott 9632-8406 Librarian Allan Graham 4632 7202 Molong John Packham 6366 8622 Events Coordinator Jim Cummins 4261-5614 Oatley Arthur Squires 9570 3924 Mid-week Convenor Ron Foye 4229 6616 Orange Bernie Schell 6360-0563 Program Officer Lester Hamilton 4229 4003 Revesby Ray Lutherborrow 9771 5672 Tour Coordinator Tim Sieber 4256-1640 Robertson Robert Tobler 4885 1881 Tour Secretary Merle Graham 4632 7202 Seven Hills Peter Scott 9624 1262 Debenham Rally Denis Tobler 4885-1490 Ulladulla Barry Solomon 4455-2427 Show Day Organiser Bernie Eather 9521-7909 West Pennant Hills Peter Branford 9680-9119 Catering Officers Jim Cummings 0242-615-614 Wodonga Doug Flack 02-6059-3786 Phil Minns 4276-3410 Woodford Peter Wolfenden 4758-7177 Welfare Officer Merle Graham 4672-7202 Public Relations Ted Conran 4228 5338 LIFE MEMBERS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER Historian Alf Tremain 9528-6860 Ted Conran, Allan Graham, Merle Graham, Ken Haslett. Technical Officer Allan Graham 4632 7202 Jack Martin, Wayne Penny, Alan Pride, Elsie Romey, Property Officer Adrian Wallace 0415-422-167 Sue Simmonds and Allan Smith Branch Meetings: Keiraville Public School Gipps Rd Keiraville 7:30PM Second Monday of the Month. Postal Address P’O Box 5340 Wollongong NSW 2500 2 Classic & Enthusiasts Motorcycle Club of NSW Inc Minutes of General Meeting Date : 27 th May 2013 Meeting Commenced : 8:03PM Chaired by : Kim Fleming Rydalmere Public School 397 Victoria Rd, Rydalmere NSW 2116 Present : 29 Visitors : Nick White Apologies : Keith Sandell, Ross Smith, Trevor Murray, Ray Lutherborrow New Members : Colin Norman Minutes of previous meeting : Taken as read Allan Smith, Seconded Jack Martin Matters arising from previous meeting : Nil Secretary’s Report / Correspondence In : The CEMCC Facebook page is now operating and can located via a link placed on the CEMCC website or by searching for CEMCC on facebook. Various Club magazines, Gatton Swap information, Macquarie Towns Rally, Newcastle Vintage Motorcycle Club Rally Correspo ndence Out : Nil Matters arising : Nil Events Committee : Next meeting will be a demonstration on how to remove rust using Electrolysis Treasurer’s Report : Cheque account $12,218 Online Saver $1,587, Term Deposit $10,000 Ride Reports : Kurrajong Bakery run had a good Turnout of 19 people. Colah Heights had not as many members due to the weather. Dungog ride had good weather. 13 riders attended + 1 Pillion and 1 Backup. There were no breakdowns and nobody got lost. Corner marking of the ride routes has been working well - Thank you to members who have been active in making this work. Any ride ideas / requests gratefully received. Joe Vella is planning to organise a ride to Catalina Park in the Blue Mountains Regalia : A bit slow- 2 boxes of Sloppy Joes were bought to the meeting to entice any cold members. Editor : Nil Permit’s Officer : Nil Librarian : Nil Program Officer: More DVD nights coming throughout Winter. Membership : Still getting late renewals & 5 new members Welfare : Nil Magazine Distribution: Short a few magazines this month due to unexpected late membership renewals General Business : Allan Smith has brought 5 boxes of magazines from Wally Smith’s estate for members to take home. Paul and Chris have been to Oberon Rally venue again to inspect the facilities for our Annual CEMCC rally 6 th & 7th September. Ian Hurley and Val Ross have donated several workshop manuals to the club library. The Annual Christmas in July party is being held again at the Blacktown Workers club, 7PM, 12 th July and will be a Deluxe Buffet dinner for $39 per head. Jack Martin would like to have an assistant to open and close the school for General Meetings – Brian Robertson has accepted this role. A request has been made for CEMCC name badges to be made to help with identifying members Bike Queries : Where can a new member get a blue slip for a newly purchased Matchless G12 outfit in the Blue Mountains Raffle Winners : Paul Higgins, Tony McGeorge, Paul Rees, Dave Smith Meeting Closed : 8:50 PM Next Meeting : 24 th June 2013 Jason Burton Hon Secretary Classic & Enthusiasts Motorcycle Club of NSW Inc Minutes of Committee Meeting Date : 4th June 2013 Meeting Commenced : 8.00 PM Chaired by : Gordon Mitchell 1 Dorothy Street, Rydalmere Hills NSW 2116 Present : Jack Martin, Joe Vella, Jason Burton, Gordon Mitchell, Allan Smith, Paul Rees Apologies : Kim Fleming, Paul Higgins, Chris O’Carroll New Members : Mark Martin, Nick White, Colin Norman, Peter Parker, Steven Hay Matter arising from mi nutes of previous meeting : Letter from a concerned member about the policy relating to machine examiners keeping a log of machines inspected for conditional registration. Rally Dates for the Jenolan Rally should have read the 7th and 8 th September. Secretary’s Report : A link to the CEMCC Facebook page has been created on the CEMCC website. The manager of the Facebook page seeks committee approval for the use of the club logo as the identifying icon for the CEMCC Facebook page. Moved by Jason Burton Seconded by Gordon Mitchell Invitation to participate in the Central Coast Pelican Rally on the 6 th September Matters Arising from correspondence : Nil Events Committee : As per Calendar Treasurer’s Report : Cheque Account 12,198.87, Online Saver $1587.66, Term Deposit 10,000 Regalia : Nil Editor : Cost of Postage has gone up by $0.02 per envelope. NSW=$0.83, Out of State=$1.02 Librarian: Nil Permit’s Officer : Nil Membership : Nil Branch Reports: Nil Welfare : Nil General Business : We have accepted comments from Machine Examiners that the keeping records of Machines inspected has created concerns among the club we will seek to work with machine examiners to find an amicable solution. We are still of the view that the club should be keeping some record for machines certified as roadworthy and eligible for conditional registration. Meeting Closed : 9:44 PM Next Meeting : 2nd July 2013 Jason Burton Hon Secretary __________________________________________________________________________________ RIDE REPORT SATURDAY 1JUNE 2013 An excellent turnout for a ride to St Albans, 10 Classics and 8 Moderns. We left Maccas Ettamogh at 9am and headed up Windsor Road to McGraths Hill and turned right into Wiseman's Ferry Road, next stop, Webbs Creek ferry. Across the ferry then 21kms to The Fickle Wombat Cafe at St Albans.