GERALDTON ULYSSES

ULYSSES CLUB

GERALDTON BRANCH

MEETING NOTES – 30 June 2010

Meeting opened at 1930 hrs. Meeting held at Freemasons Hotel and chaired by Dennis Sirrini.

PRESENT:

Dennis and Carol Sirrini, Tony and Teresse Bussey, Darryl and Rosemary Langridge, Arthur and Beverley Thorp, Graham and Linda King , Roger Glass, Ross Herbert, Trish James, John and Judy Norton, Barry McConkey, Bruce Ralph.

APOLOGIES:

Neva Glass, Mark and Beth Chrime, Kate McConkey, Cyril McKenzie, Garry and Paula Cripps, Peter and Cheryl Moore.

CORRESPONDENCE IN:

Nil

CORRESPONDENCE OUT:

Letter from Dennis to Mt Magnet Caravan Park as thanks for hospitality on Long Ride.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES:

T-Shirts - carried forward

RIDE CALENDAR DISCUSSION:

Comprehensive discussion about activities for July ensued and the result you will find at the end of these notes.

Arthur will make enquiries re the completion of sealing of the road between NWCH and Chapman Valley Road which accesses the Fishing Park

FUTURE ACTIVITIES:

Odyssey – Registration forms not available on the site as yet. (Registration form is now available on the Odyssey website http://odyssey.ulysses-wa.org )

Bruce will liaise with Peter Bargewell re a visit to his workplace near Mingenew on one of the following evenings 31 July, 7^th or 14 August.
Bruce has had little response from the Mt Magnet Shire Recreation Officer regarding an event allegedly happening their in October which we might visit. c/f
Veteran Car Club events 18 July at Glengarry Station, 15 August at Newmarracara Homestead. Garry Cripps knows more. Contact him if you want more info.

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Adventure Riders 17/18 July Coolcalalya run – Ross Herbert offered transport for bikes if needed.
Bruce to see about change of meeting night with Hotel. Too noisy with quiz night running out the front.
Agreed that we try The Provincial in Marine Terrace (next to Mick Davey Butchers) for Sunday coffee in July. Bruce will check out the airport to see if works are completed and whether there will be enough space for us to go back there for coffee.

NEXT MEETING:

Next meeting will be at Freemasons Hotel at 1930 on 28 July unless otherwise advised.. Bruce Ralph will preside. Meet for dinner beforehand if you wish.

The meeting closed at 2000 hrs.

GERALDTON BRANCH

MEETING NOTES – 26^th May 2010

Meeting opened at 1933 hrs. Meeting held at Freemasons Hotel and chaired by Garry Cripps.

PRESENT:

Garry Cripps, Dale Clifton, Graeme Stewart, Bruce Ralph, Dennis Sirrine, Carol Sirrine, Barry & Kate McConkey, Ross Herbert, Trish James, Ian Johnston, John & Judy Norton, Arthur Thorp, Tony & Teresse Bussey, Austin & Shirley Cannon, Jenny Peacock, Cyril McKenzie, Elly Slootmans, John Eckersley, Graham & Linda King.

APOLOGIES:

Peter & Cheryl Moore, Helen Orchard, Paula Cripps, Beve Thorp

CORRESPONDENCE IN:

From Nat Comm – Minutes of Monthly Nat Comm meeting also available on website.

Also volunteer badges were received and given out to those that volunteered at the Albany AGM.

CORRESPONDENCE OUT:

Nil

BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES:

Nil

RIDE CALENDAR DISCUSSION:

See below and website.

FUTURE ACTIVITIES:

Possible lunch ride when the weather is right to Caltex in Dongara seating out the back near river.
Possible ride out to the Fish Park when road has been sealed.
Poker Run to Yuna.
Trip out to the Tracking Station with cars in July. Bruce to liaise with Peter
Black Dog Ride to the Red Centre 11 September see web site: www.blackdogride.com.au

· W.A. Odyssey Sun City Resort Yanchep long weekend in September

http://odyssey.ulysses-wa.org/ best to get your accommodation sorted out now.

Maybe a festival in Mount Magnet sometime Aug/Oct Ulysses club has been invited. More information to come.

GENERAL BUSINESS:

· Kate went to the Motorcycle Graduated Rider Training and Licensing project meeting there are some changes planned : Further information can be found on the project web site at: http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/grtl

http://www.ors.wa.gov.au/TopicsRoadSafety/Pages/Motorcyclists.aspx http://www.ors.wa.gov.au/TopicsRoadSafety/Pages/Motorcyclists.aspx#forums

· There is a pick up at Bunnings car park on Friday morning for plants being donated to the victims of the Toodyay fire.

Sub-committee has met and is investigating options for shirt. Hope to have some samples to show at next meeting.
Bare Bones Odyssey cabins are going fast.

NEXT MEETING:

Next meeting will be at Freemasons Hotel at 19.30 of 30^th June chaired by Dennis Sirrine. Meet there for dinner beforehand if you wish. The meeting closed at 2010 hrs.

GERALDTON BRANCH

MEETING NOTES – 28th April 2010

Meeting opened at 1937 hrs. Meeting held at Freemasons Hotel and chaired by Roger Glass.

PRESENT:

Garry & Paula Cripps, Dale Clifton, Peter & Cheryl Moore, Graeme Stewart, Bruce Ralph, Dennis Sirrine, Carol Sirrine, Barry McConkey, Ross Herbert, Trish James, Ian Johnston, John & Judy Norton, Roger & Neva Glass, Ian Jackson-Woodhead, Arthur Thorp, Tony & Teresse Bussey, Austin & Shirley Cannon, Jenny Peacock, Helen Orchard, Cyril McKenzie, Darryl Langridge, Peter Bargewell, Klaus Gudel. Welcome to new members Bill Wallace, Warren Criddle and Kevin & Wendy Maisey.

APOLOGIES:

Kate McConkey

CORRESPONDENCE IN:

From Nat Comm – Minutes of AGM meeting and Nat Comm meeting available on website.

Letter from Nat Comm saying they have received a donation cheque of $200 from the Dicksmith ride towards the Ulysses Arthritis foundation.

Motorcycle Graduated Rider Training and Licensing project below:

The below information introduces the Motorcycle Graduated Rider Training and Licensing project currently being undertaken by the Department of Transport WA. This is a very important project that could change the way us West Australians obtain a motorcycle license. Why have I sent this to you ? You are listed as a contact for one of the 10 Ulysses Branches in WA.

As Ulyssians we collectively hold a wealth of experience riding motorcycle and have all experienced , either directly or through observing others, the difficulties of learning to ride. This knowledge and the opinions that it produces are valuable to this project and the improvement of motorcycle training and licensing in WA. Could you please pass this information on to the members of your respective branch and encourage them to become involved via the public forums and online survey. Meeting at Geraldton African Reef Resort 7^th May 2010 8:30am to 4:30pm

Further information can be found on the project web site at: http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/grtl

The public workshops have been scheduled for the dates and venues listed in the table below. People can register their interest via the form at: http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/yourlicence/20252.asp#workshop

CORRESPONDENCE OUT:

Nil

BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES:

Nil

RIDE CALENDAR DISCUSSION:

See below and website.

FUTURE ACTIVITIES:.

Possible lunch ride when the weather is right to Caltex in Dongara seating out the back near river.
Possible ride out to the Fish Park when road has been sealed.
Poker Run to Yuna.
Trip out to the Tracking Station with cars in July. Bruce to liaise with Peter
Black Dog Ride to the Red Centre 11 September see web site: www.blackdogride.com.au

· W.A. Odyssey Sun City Resort Yanchep long weekend in September http://odyssey.ulysses-wa.org/

Maybe a festival in Mount Magnet sometime Aug/Oct Ulysses club has been invited. More information to come.

GENERAL BUSINESS:

There is a Midwest Life Education fundraiser on Saturday 22^nd May at the Geraldton Yacht Club Tickets $50 at Queens Park Theatre. Dress Theme is Safari with prizes for best costume. 6pm -12 midnight. Ph 9956 1600 for more info.
Anyone thinking of going to Newcastle AGM in 2011 the dinner themes are Horse Racing 1^st night and Western on the 2^nd night.
There was a very spirited discussion on the choice of a club shirt again so a sub-committee has been chosen to investigate options. Anyone with ideas can email Dale. dale_clifton_42@hotmail.com The sub-committee members are: Ian Johnston, Dale Clifton. Helen Orchard, John Norton, Graeme Stewart, Peter Moore, Barry McConkey.
Discussion on how to conduct a ride. We ride as individuals but to make sure everyone is up and going and not broken down when we leave. Contact between front and rear riders - phone and radio also to use a vest. Cheryl Moore has volunteered for this when on a ride. Others may need to take a turn. Also to leave a larger space between bikes as some riders feel uncomfortable when other bikes ride closely. Basically ride with common sense safely and courtesy. Ride protocol on web site.
Burny Jacks wife has offered a 5% discount to Ulyssians at the Sunset Liquor store.

NEXT MEETING:

Next meeting will be at Freemasons Hotel at 19.30 of 26^th May chaired by Garry Cripps. Meet there for dinner beforehand if you wish. The meeting closed at 2043 hrs.