GERALDTON ULYSSES

GERALDTON BRANCH

MEETING NOTES – 24th February 2010

Meeting opened at 1930 hrs. Meeting held at Freemasons Hotel and chaired by Ian Jackson-Woodhead.

PRESENT:

Garry & Paula Cripps, Dale Clifton, Tony & Teresse Bussey, Cyril McKenzie, Peter & Cheryl Moore, Graeme Stewart, Bruce Ralph, Dennis Sirrine, Carol Sirrine, Barry & Kate McConkey, Ray Haynes, Ian & Lynne Johnston, Austin & Shirley Cannon, John & Judy Norton, Roger Glass, Marilyn Newport, Russel Philip, Mark Chrimes, Darryl Langridge, Haydn Rowan, Ian Jackson-Woodhead, Pete Bargewell, Trevor Muir. Welcome to new members Michael & Debbie Ross.

APOLOGIES:

Brian & Helen Orchard, Neva Glass, Ross Herbert, Trish James, John Eckersley,

CORRESPONDENCE IN:

From Nat Comm – change of venue for the AGM meeting The Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre, Barker Road (off Albany Highway)

CORRESPONDENCE OUT:

Nil

BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES:

Nil

RIDE CALENDAR DISCUSSION:

See below and website.

FUTURE ACTIVITIES:

Albany AGM 8^th to 14^th March 2010 - volunteers will be needed to assist. Jobs listed are security, first aid, camping, marshal’s, event administration, gear shop, check in, event set up, event clean up, ushers, traders area, other enrolment form can be photocopied. It has been suggested that everyone bring their blue and white striped shirts and red Beret.
Monthly Adventure Riders - Third weekend in May (15^th,16^th) A run is being organised that will include 4x4 vehicles
The Veteran and Classic car club have asked if we would be interested in showing our bikes at the next Heritage day. May 16^th
The Long Ride is coming up next year.
Also Darwin Odyssey

GENERAL BUSINESS:

New Logo has been approved. New cloth patches available $5. Small stickers $2, large $5
Thank you to Peter for all the work he has been doing for the club.
Thank you to Rebecca, Bev and Arthur for their contribution into the logo and Cyril for organizing the printing of the patches and stickers.
Thank you to everyone that helped with the Ulysses Arthritis Fundraiser Ride.
It was noted that everyone thought that the Dongara dinner ride was a good way to meet people

NEXT MEETING:

Next meeting will be at Freemasons Hotel at 19.30 of 31^st March chaired by Graeme Stewart. Meet there for dinner beforehand if you wish. The meeting closed at 20.08 hrs.

Ulysses Club Geraldton Branch 27 January 2010

Meeting Notes and Ride Calendar

Meeting opened at 1906 hrs. Meeting held at Freemasons Hotel and chaired by Trish James.

PRESENT:

A cast of 23 including Garry and Paula Cripps, Darryl Langridge, Ross Herbert, Bruce Ralph, John and Judy Norton, Kate and Barry McConkey, Ian Johnston, John Eckersley, Arthur and Bev Thorp, Dennis and Carol Sirrine, Martina and Klaus Gudel, Teresse Bussey, Les Kersting, Peter Horner, Graeme Stewart, Ian Jackson-Woodhead.

APOLOGIES:

Tony Bussey, Peter and Cheryl Moore, Ray Haines, Cyril McKenzie

CORRESPONDENCE IN:

Notes from Nat Com meeting 21 November including Invitation to two delegates to Extended NatCom meeting on 12 March, (Garry Cripps and Graeme Stewart will be our delegates.). Information re postal voting forms,Procedure for attendance at AGM 13 March.

CORRESPONDENCE OUT:

Nil

BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES:

Nil

RIDE CALENDAR DISCUSSION:

See below and website.

FUTURE ACTIVITIES:

· AGM Albany 8 -14 March

· Long Ride 2010 to Darwin 1 May to 8 May

· Top End Odyssey Darwin 14,15 and 16 May

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Sunday coffee will be back to the Airport at 3pm commencing forthwith. ie this Sunday 31^th January.
A new logo to comply with NatCom wishes re wording developed by Arthur, Bev with input from Cyril to go to NatCom for approval. Bruce has it and will send off to National Secretary.
Klaus Gudel, Batavia Driver Training, advised the meeting of his service in rider training of all classes, including refresher lessons. He can be contacted on 0428998894.

NEXT MEETING:

Next meeting will be at Freemasons Hotel at 19.30 on 24^th January chaired by I J-W. Meet there for dinner beforehand if you wish. The meeting closed at 20.00 hrs.

GERALDTON BRANCH

MEETING NOTES – 25th November 2009

Meeting opened at 1905 hrs. Meeting held at Freemasons Hotel and chaired by John Eckersley.

PRESENT:

Garry & Paula Cripps, Dale Clifton, Tony & Teresse Bussey, Cyril McKenzie, Peter Moore, Ross Herbert, Arthur Thorp, Beve Thorp, Elly Slootmans, Warren Kalazich, John Eckersley, Les Kersting, Ross Herbert, Trish James, Bruce Ralph, Dennis Sirrine, Carol Sirrine, Barry McConkey, Kate McConkey, Neville McLean, Phyllis Dunstone, Ruth Morris, Gail Foreman. Welcome to new members Dave Foreman, John Norton, Judy Norton

APOLOGIES:

Brian & Helen Orchard, Neva Glass, Ray Haynes, Cheryl Moore, Ian Johnston, Noel Dunstone, Graeme Stewart, Graham Shepherd

CORRESPONDENCE IN:

Notes from Nat Comm. meeting and Quarter Master

Mail from Esperance containing tourist information for anyone that wishes to look at it for the upcoming AGM trip.

Email from Janette Chetcuti of Holland St School saying that the Smart Boards are now up and running and they will send us some photos soon.

CORRESPONDENCE OUT:

Nil

BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES:

Nil

RIDE CALENDAR DISCUSSION:

See below and website.

FUTURE ACTIVITIES:

Christmas Pageant 5^th December in Albany for anyone that can go to help promote the Ulysses AGM in Albany.
12^th December Charity ride (toy Run) in conjunction with the Salvation Army has received major sponsorship from Centro Shopping Centres. There will be 10 x $100 Vouchers from Woolworths, 5 x $100 Coles and 5 x $100 Target. The parade will start from Centro Stirling’s car park (to be fenced off) and finish at Target via the highway and Chapman Road . A police escort is anticipated. Finish with a sausage sizzle at Target car park. Buy a sausage for a chance to win.

Albany AGM 8^th to 14^th March 2010 - volunteers will be needed to assist. Jobs listed are security, first aid, camping, marshal’s, event administration, gear shop, check in, event set up, event clean up, ushers, traders area, other enrolment form can be photocopied.
The Veteran and Classic car club have asked if we would be interested in showing our bikes at the next Heritage day. May 16^th
The Long Ride is coming up next year.
Also Darwin Odyssey

GENERAL BUSINESS:

December coffee meetings will be at the Skeeta's at 3pm.
Next years Odyssey will be held at Yanchep

NEXT MEETING:

Next meeting will be at Freemasons Hotel at 19.30 on 27^th January chaired by Trish James. Meet there for dinner beforehand if you wish. The meeting closed at 20.03 hrs.

GERALDTON BRANCH

MEETING NOTES – 28th October 2009

Meeting opened at 1940 hrs. Meeting held at Freemasons Hotel and chaired by Ian Johnston.

PRESENT:

Garry & Paula Cripps, Dale Clifton, Darryl Langridge, Tony & Teresse Bussey, Graeme Stewart, Cyril McKenzie, Peter Moore, Ross Herbert, Arthur Thorp, Elly Slootmans, Warren Kalazich, Jenni Peacock, John Eckersley, Ian Johnston, Russell Philip, Greg Davies, Les, Ross Herbert, Trish James, Bruce Ralph

APOLOGIES:

Brian & Helen Orchard, Roger & Neva Glass, Ray Haynes, Cheryl Moore, Paula Cripps

CORRESPONDENCE IN:

Mail from Albany containing tourist information.

Information from Peter on the Blues Festival at Bridgetown 13/14/15 Nov

CORRESPONDENCE OUT:

Nil

BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES:

Nil

RIDE CALENDAR DISCUSSION:

See below and website.

FUTURE ACTIVITIES:

The Veteran and Classic car club have asked if we would be interested in showing our bikes at the next Heritage day.
Rose Holdaway’s Midwest Expressions Art Project - official opening of the exhibition will be at the QPT on the 13^th November and continues until the 20^th.
22 November is the Antique Fair and Swap meet. Anyone that has something to sell contact Peter Moore by 15 Nov if you wish to sell something.
Christmas Pageant 5^th December in Albany for anyone that can go to help promote the Ulysses AGM in Albany.
6 December Adventure Riders run from Drummonds to Horrocks. More information next meeting.

Albany AGM 8^th to 14^th March 2010 - volunteers will be needed to assist. Jobs listed are security, first aid, camping, marshal’s, event administration, gear shop, check in, event set up, event clean up, ushers, traders area, other enrolment form can be photocopied.

GENERAL BUSINESS:

November coffee meetings will be at the Freemasons Hotel at 3pm.

There is a new Motorcycle trainer in town for those that wish to go for a motorbike licence.

Klaus Gudel PH: 0428998894 Business cards are at Suncity Motorcycles.

Bruce Ralph reported that our charity ride in conjunction with the Salvation Army has received major sponsorship from Centro Shopping Centres. There will be 10 x $100 Vouchers from Woolworths, 5 x $100 Coles and 5 x $100 Target. The parade will start from Centro Stirling’s car park (to be fenced off) and finish at Target via the highway and Chapman Road . A police escort is anticipated. More details next meeting. The day will start with morning tea at Stirling ’s car park (gold coin donation) and finish with a sausage sizzle at Target car park. To be held on 12^th December.
Christmas Party will probably be on 13 December at the Geraldton Club to be confirmed. BBQ bring your own and share salads.
Next years Odyssey may be held at Yanchep
A new venue is needed for own monthly meeting. Ian and Peter are looking into this.

NEXT MEETING:

Next meeting will be on 25^th November chaired by John Eckersley. Meeting place to be advised

The meeting closed at 20.35 hrs.