TheThe BSABSA BANTERBANTER INSIDE: AGM Agenda and Committee Nomination Form Meetings 8pm 1st Thursday The Journal of the of each month at the BSA Motorcycle Club Wentworth Hotel, Homebush of NSW Inc West Vol 36#3 May-June 2016 1 FROM THE SHED There’s also a detailed report on this year’s All Next month (August 4) is the AGM. See British. I’ve heard Trev is audititioning for a “minder” the inserts for the proposed agenda and to ensure he doesn’t embarrass himself as much next the nomination form for Club officials. I year. know there look like a lot, but we have Fine winter riding weather! Great run to Kiama and four branches and a national Rally next more to come. So get those Beezas out and running. year so we need all the participation we can get. Try the new website, built by Andrew with lots of In the Rides page you will see a proposed scouting advice (!) and log on to access the members forum. weekend to Cowra to firm up rides and all the other Once this is fully running, we should be able to ditch details for the 2017 Rally. If you’d like to come along, the Yahoo Group and have our own cosy private give Craig, me or Trevor a buzz. forum. Victor’s Tassie run is also on this year (see minutes). If it’s successful, look out for the next one - probably Mebbo the Ed trans-Siberia - in winter. Club Officials & Contact Details President Peter W 0432 322 980 [email protected] Vice Presidents Denis 4421 7857 [email protected] Terry 0407 708 925 [email protected] Brian 9597 1827 Neil 0414 560 265 [email protected] Secretary Craig 0404 052 696 [email protected] Permit Registrar Trevor 0408 282 243 [email protected] Assistant Secretaries Tony K (Nowra) [email protected] Terry (Newcastle) 0407 708 925 [email protected] Dave (Mid-North Coast) 0407 490 677 [email protected] Treasurer Victor 0408 286 434 [email protected] Editor / Membership Sec. John M 0408 640 542 [email protected] autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/bsa_banter Public Officer Paul 0411 596 687 [email protected] Club Captain Victor 0408 286 434 [email protected] Assistant Club Captain Paul 0411 596 687 [email protected] Regalia Mark W 0466 998 148 [email protected] Machine Examiners Victor (Inner West) 0408 286 434 [email protected] Dave (North Coast) 0407 490 677 [email protected] Paul (Hills) 0411 596 687 [email protected] Peter H (N Beaches) 0410 490 954 [email protected] Terry (Hunter) 0407 708 925 [email protected] Steve (North Coast) 0418 454 026 [email protected] Tony G (Crookwell) 0423 975 221 [email protected] Conrad (South Coast) 0487 773 150 [email protected] Denis (Shoalhaven) 4421 7857 [email protected] Welfare Officer Peter W 0432 322 980 [email protected] Webmaster Craig [email protected] www.bsansw.org.au Sydney - P.O. Box 4023 Homebush South 2140; Nowra/Shoalhaven - P.O. Box 3323 North Nowra 2541 Mid-North Coast - P.O. Box 169 Lake Cathie 2445 2 BSA M.C.C. of NSW MEETINGS Minutes of the ORDINARY GENERAL b. 6/3: From Clarence Valley Historic Brought to you MEETING of 7th April, 2016 and Enthusiasts MCC – invitation to The meeting opened at 8.16pm with their club event and requesting by Peter W in the chair. reciprocal arrangements. It was Secretary Craig Attendance : The following members AGREED to accept the invitation and to and guests were present: Brian M, make reciprocal arrangements. 10) Ride around Peter W, Victor T, Trevor H, Shane P, c. 9/3: From Marita of BSAQLD – Tasmania: Victor Jim F, Doug M, Craig G and Joe W. providing details of the 2016 National confirmed 8 starters Apologies: Apologies were received Rally in Beaudesert and requesting and the ferry trips and accepted from: Conrad B, John M, information on the National Rally web have been booked. David H, Ed E, Ken T and Paul A. page. Shane P can edit the page. 11) Ride reports: Minutes : Minutes of the ORDINARY Trevor will respond. Victor reported on the night ride to GENERAL MEETING of 3rd March d. 10/3: From Wayne Booth – seeking Brookvale. There were 5 starters, 2016 were taken as read. A motion to advice on a ’66 A65 he is considering weather turned out to be good. Paul A approve the minutes was put forward buying. Action: Trevor to respond. managed a slight detour for the team. and carried. e. 14/3: various correspondence with Mark We caught the eye of the local Business arising from previous the Dooleys Regents Park club and the constabulary for a “recently expired” tail minutes: Secretary about meeting rooms. See light. Given it was a double demerit Public web page and member’s forum notes below. weekend, he was lucky not to receive a 7/04: Craig had no luck with one web f. 18/3: From Mark We – Highlighting a bluey. Two BSAs and two Royal page designer, and doesn’t know why it link to view “The Glory Days of British Enfields on the run. is so hard to procure this work. Shane P Motorbikes”. Craig had watched it. has agreed to make the changes to the Worth a look. Victor and Craig reported on Terry D’s web page 2016 Club Xmas party After g. 26/3: From Tanvir Khan – he has mystery tour. A good turnout for the discussion it was AGREED to have the the rego plate “69BSA” for sale. long run. Terry’s mystery ride was well party on Sunday 27th November. Paul h. 3/4: Euro Motorfest flyer – 1st May enjoyed. Terry was very pleased to A to arrange a booking. at Lambton. receive his life membership badge General Business: 5) Magazines received: which was presented by the President 1) Welfare: Peter W will catch up with The Rocket (BSA Qld) March (no… Peter arrived by car!). One local Ken T this week. No update on Phil F or (electronic), CMCC Classic Clatter April, was running his JAWA on canola Mark W. Southern Star Mar/Apr (electronic), extract, with a distinctive exhaust 2) Memberships: John M was not at Macquarie Towns March, Star (UK) aroma. Lunch was good value. the meeting but had passed on details: April (electronic), Newcastle Classic Everyone enjoyed the day. 83 financial members and 43 yet to Bikes March, BSA SA Beeza Journal renew. Victor confirmed two renewals April (electronic), Piled Arms (California) Brian and Joe reported on the Bathurst Easter rally. A good eight days riding and one new application in the mail. Feb and March, and April (all electronic) with Brian clocking about 1400kms, There was discussion on contacting 6) Club meeting venue: The Dooleys beautiful weather. Brian M, Joe W, Tony those who haven’t renewed to Regents Park Club will not be able to G and Dave M attended. Ray Gosling encourage action. Action: The offer private rooms anymore because of was also there. It was pleasing to see Secretary to arrange with the the refurbishment and final plans so so many young guys on the bikes. Joe Membership Secretary. TONIGHT WAS THE FINAL NIGHT W recounted his experience coming 3) Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer FOR CLUB MEETINGS AT REGENTS down one hill to cross a single lane (Victor T) confirmed $3843.03 in the PARK . It was AGREED to trial the bridge on Black Bessie. There was bank and about $1000 cash in hand. Wentworth Hotel at Flemington on already a car oncoming on the bridge. 4) Correspondence : Parramatta Road. Action: The Joe described in colourful language his Mail (in and out) Secretary to book a room at the experience attempting to stop before a. Lifeline Bathurst Show and Ride Wentworth Hotel. the bridge (no luck) and eventually fund raiser event on 15th May. 7) Regalia: No update this meeting. stopping on the bridge. All OK though. Email (all emails issued by the 8) 2016 National Rally: Brian asked An Empire Star won the best bike at the Secretary to the member email for copies of the rally application form. rally. distribution list) Action: the Secretary to obtain. 12) Upcoming rides: a. 3/3: From Peter Holland – seeking 9) 2017 National Rally: Trevor girder fork measurements for a pre-war confirmed an update will be in a couple 10th April – Picton via Appin. - Meet: M20. Action: Trevor to respond. of months (after the All-British Rally). 8.30am at the Bankstown Watertower, Continued on Page 4 The BSA Banter is the official journal of the BSA Club of New South Wales It is distributed free to the members of the Club and to other like organizations., The views expressed are those of the authors of each particular item and may not necessarily be those of the Club in general unless otherwise stated. All articles reprinted have been credited to their original authors where known. 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