Club Minutes – March 2026

Meeting Opened: 7:10

Attendance: 

Paul Roodenrys, Rob Hanna, Tony Moses, Mick Simpson, David Henderson, Mic Wade, Colin Bradley, Luke Sheridan, Lance Robertson, Graham Dodge, Andrew Buckley, Anthony Holland, Brian de Ridder, Kevin Tubb, Rod Broadhead, Mick lendrum, Kevin Roberts, Mark Clark, David Hanke, Paul Riley, Robin Genero, Sholto Hayes, Joe Fishburn, Roger Mantin, Ricky martin, Garry Jeffery, John Pisani, Chris Tidyman, John Ogden.

Apologies:

Stephen Gee, Greg Nelson, Peter White, Chris Balven, Colin Simms, Alan Scharfe, Brett McMahon, Ron Williams, Rob McKellar, Richard Robertson.

Presidents Report:

Christmas in July in April is coming, Sunday 19^th April, 8:30 am for 9am departure from Bradman Oval in Bowral for a ride around the beautiful Southern Highlands,  then a pie and a drink on the club at Werai Country Club. Should be a nice morning out.

Next big event is a two day ride to Rylstone Friday May 1 Saturday May 2. The ride up will start at 9am at the Shell service station on the freeway at Sutton Forest for a ride through Crookwell, Bathurst, Sofala to Rylstone. The return trip will be via Capertee Valley, Oberon, Taralga and home, about 350km both days.  So far I know of three others who have booked rooms at the Globe Hotel in Rylstone but I think there’s been more so get your booking in to avoid disappointment, the details were in last Saturday’s email.

Membership renewals came out via email on the first of March, if you don’t see the renewal make sure you chase it up with us, remember if you’re not paid up by the AGM in April you’re no longer a financial member and any historic registrations you hold will be void.

And finally, and most importantly the AGM will be on Monday 13 April. So please consider standing for one of our committee positions. This could be your chance to give back to the club or to fix the things you’re not happy about. Our secretary is moving overseas so won’t be standing, and neither will the treasurer. Neither job is particularly onerous, both entail sitting at the big table at meetings and giving a short report, additionally we have a monthly committee meeting where we sort out day to day running of the club and spitball ideas for events before putting it to you all at general meetings. The secretary keeps minutes and writes them up, the treasurer keeps a track of our finances. Neither job should take more than an hour a month outside of meetings. Additionally, we’ll need a Safety officer on the committee, and I also invite nominations for President and Vice President. Rob Hanna has indicated he’s happy to stay on as Membership secretary, which is just as well as the rest of us are a bit clueless when it comes to what he does.

Upcoming rides:

25 March, Wed 9am – 12pm SH.T (Southern Highlands Imperial Tour)26 March and 9 April Thu 9am – 12pm Classic Motorcycle Ride                          Sun 2 March 8am – 10am Crash the Cars and Coffee Classics Cruise, or CCCCC25 March, Wed 9am – 12pm SH.T (Southern Highlands Imperial Tour)5 April, Easter Sun 9:30am – 12pm Coffee Ride to Wollondilly Lookout on Wombeyan Caves Road then Back to town for coffee.Bikes and Coffee 11 April at Werai Tea House

Treasurers report:

Old account balance is $0. $300 had gone in for memberships, was transferred into savings account.

Spending Account: $226.23

Savings Account: $5907.76.   $1700 in membership renewals, $35 for one overdue renewal, $55 for a new renewal.  $2.25 in interest.

Secretary’s Report: Rob away.

Membership Secretary: 165 members. All invoices have gone out, if you haven’t received your please email Rob Hanna.  Check first in your spam.

New members:  Richard from Bowral BMWR90.  Lukefrom Colo Vale, Tiger 900.

Ride Reports:

Several members went to the Superbikes (John D, Colin S and paul H)Cann River, Omeo, Philip Island. Home via Delegate and umut.  A good run with fine weather.

Natioanl Japanese rally at Jindabyne. Garry Jtralered down his Yamaha XS 650. Heavy rain on the way down.  A great weekend.

David H and Paul, 5,500km in 5 days. Lightning Ridge, Broken Hill, Ceduna and Great Ocean Road.

Mark C. Eastern creek event. Classic motorcycle racing.

Other business:

A request for some more tables to be put out.

Kevin R:  21/22^nd march Racing at One Raceway.  BEARS/Bucket racing.

Paul Riley: Motor School at eastern Creek, $290.29/ march.

Rob proposed we have a raffle each meeting, Kevin supported the idea. Supported by members. Will start April meeting.

Meeting Closed: 7:49