Club Minutes – April 2025

Present: Paul Roodenrys, John Ogden, Paul Riley, Chris Tidyman, Colin Simms, Martin Elferink, Jeff Cohen, Robin Genero, Jeff Andrews, David Henderson, Joe Fishburn, Chris balvern, Stephen Gee, John Diaz, Peter White, Andrew Hughes, John Doyle, Rob Hannah, Richard Robertson, Peter Wark, Tony Hlland, Kevin Tubb, Rod broadhead, Rob McKellar, Ian Hamilton, AndrewBuckley, Lance Robertson, Simon Woffenden, David Bonillo, Shaun O’Rouke, James baldwin, Kevin Roberts, Graham McAndrew, Phillip Marshall, Gary Ghatto, Pat Rowley, Tony Moses, John Pisano, Jeffrey Nickless, Tony Monk.  

Open Meeting: Welcome by cub president

Apologies: Col Bradley, Paul Hurley, Mike Meloff

Accept previous meetings minutes: Tony/ Richard

President’s Report  

AGM, end of regular business, all positions made vacant, need a treasurer and secretary. Please consider taking up a post. Not onerous, committee meeting, about an hours paper work.  Please consider.

First aid for motorcyclists, Sunday 15 June 10 to 4pm, $45 per head club pays balance, 25 place limit.  Preference to regular riders.  Name if interested to Michael Callaghan.

EFTPOS up and running, have purchased a square reader.

Sadder note, John French has passed away, John and his son Karl joined about 3 months ago.  John was a real gentleman.

Treasurer’s Report:

Working account: $4780.53

Debit account: $152.24

Rescue account: $2202.58

Expenditure: 

• $159 PO Box

• $300 recue acc 

• $488 Christmas in July at Schmokin’

John Diaz queried when charitable donation for this year is to be made, President presented the view discussed at the committee meeting that in future it is proposed we have a have a fundraising ride to support the charities we choose to support.

Secretary’s report: Nothing to be relayed to meeting.

Webmaster report:  Website is ticking along, Richard has fixed a glitch, all meeting reports on website. AGM etc, minutes and special announcements.

Membership Secretary Report Rob Hanna:

• 126 paid up members, 36 outstanding.  If you haven’t paid you are no longer a paid up member.  It is important for non paid members to understand that club rego is invalid if you aren’t a paid up member.

• If you’ve paid and not received invoice/ receipt contact Rob.

• Membership growth has been consistent.  Josie Barrett is financial member.

Guest:  Mick  from Bulli  Antique Bike Show.  August 22/23 2025.  This year there will be Tech seminars, chopper club NSW, live music Friday and Saturday,  talks about restorations fuel tank, speedway champion,  seminar on generators/ magnetos.  Motorcycle only swapmeet Saturday, camping available.  Food and bar open all weekend.    Club is a celebration of all bikes 35 years or older.  Focus on the unusual rare etc.  Invitation to showcase our club as well with our banner and a few bikes Dave Reedy bike 1928 HD, modified in 1932 by Sam Opie. Bikes for sale. . It is planned that this year’s show will be bigger and better than last years. $10 entry.

Ride Reports:  Old Bikes For old blokes. Last Friday 11/4 went very well.  Club members visited Anthem with their bikes, the visit was very well received and Anthem would like to host us again perhaps on a 6 monthly basis and have a BBQ.  8 bikes attended, probably max of 10 at Anthem.  Tony M will approach Harbison to see if they would like a visit..

Christmas in July in April: 26 bikes on the ride with others joining us at Schmokin’ for a Bacon and egg roll and coffee.  The member who had a bacon and egg roll without the roll and the other member who had a chai latte raised some eyebrows amongst the more traditional club members present. $488 total cost and a very enjoyable morning.  

Lunch ride to Crookwell: Big turnout, great ride.

Oggy’s Ride: Cann River, Orbost, Omeo, Hothan, Mount Beauty, Corryong, Mount Kosciuszko, guided tour by Doug.  Cooma and home. Great ride.

(Richard asked if people could contribute to ride reports on website)

Michael: He and his daughter went up Putty, Singleton, Dungog, Gloucester, rained and overcaste the whole trip.  Cranback, Warchope, Walcha. Mick not impressed with Walcha, has changed a lot from when he lived there.  Home via Wollemai Road, ‘pissed’ down, couldn’t see but they had a great time away. Bikes Triumph Tiger and MT09. 

Greg Nelson: 4 riders 2700 km 9 days of riding. Jindabyne, Yackandandah, Swan Hill, Stall, Apollo Bay, Great Ocean Road, Queenscliffe, Ferry, Lakes Entrance and home.  One torrential downpour plenty of road works.  All riding BMW GS.  Dave, Mick.  

Dirt Bike Tuesday: 3 riders, revisited first ride. Rocky, rough road.  Taralga for lunch. Wombeyan Caves Road is open for bikes unofficially. 

Richard:  Grenwell Point, fish and chips in the park.  RT1250 goes well.

New Members:  Ron Williams: 30 year resident,  Honda CB750/4,  close to original.

Upcoming Rides:

• Sunday, Tarago for Loaded Dog

• Thursday Ride 24/4, 8/5 meet Bradman Oval

• SHIT ride and Cars and Coffee as per usual.

• Coffee ride 4th May 9.45 MV Clock

Upcoming overnight ride: Booroowa, Wyangala Dam, Woodstock Pub for lunch staying at Boorawa Hotel.  Winter rides are good fun, sometimes the participants stay up a late as 9pm!  Sat 17 and Sun 18 May. Home through Gunning, Grabben Gullen. Still room available at Booroowa Hotel.  Book your own room.

New Bikes:

Restoration Updates:

Other Business:   

• Jeff:  Josie Barrett is very  greatful for assistance,  Greg Nelson is selling Rod’s bike. All good condition, 48.500 km. $11000, bargain, excellent condition. 

• Comment from Paul Riley regarding riding safely.  Double lines. Appreciate riding with safe riders. 

• President’s thank you address:

• Nomination of Rob Hanna for life membership in recognition for his service to the club. passed unanimously.  

• Rob: Thanked the club, Moved to MV when he met Sandra, met Phil Marshal and soon became a passionate member of the club.

Meeting Closed:

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

John Ogden (Administrating Member)

All committee positions declared vacant.

• President: Nominated Michael Callaghan by Richard, Seconded Pat.  Accepted.  Michael Callaghan 2025 President

• Vice president: Paul Roodenrys nominated by Michael, seconded by Chris Accepted. Paul Roodenrys 2025 Vice President

• Secretary: Rob McKellar, nominated by Rob, seconded Michael. Accepted. 2025 Secretary Rob McKellar

• Treasurer: Richard Robertson nominated by Tony, seconded by Kevin Accepted. 2025 Treasurer Richard Robertson

• Membership Secretary. Rob Hanna, Nominated by Colin, seconded by Paul.  Rob Hanna 2025 membership secretary

Three ordinary members nominated and seconded by attending members: Andrew Buckey, Mal Cambell, Colin Simms. All accepted. 

Meeting closed: 

New Member:  4 bikes 73 500/4, loves riding. Welcome to the club.