HCEMC. 13th July 2026 Minutes

Present: Andrew Buckley, Dave Henderson, Paul Riley, John Diaz, Graeme Dodge, Kevin Roberts, Brian De Ridder, Jo Irvine, Tony Holland, Tony Moses, Phil Laxton, Kevin Roberts, Colin Sims, Mik Dubokovich, Paul Roodenrys, Joe Fishburn, John Ogden, Pat Roley, Lance Robertson, John Mackay, Stephen Gee, Chris Balved, Robin Gener, Chris Tidyman, Rob Hanna, Paul Hahn, Mark Clark, Phil Whitton, Mick Simpson.

Apologies: Luke Sheridan, Peter White, Zeb Dubokovich.

Meeting Opened at 1900: Welcome by Paul Roodenrys

Accepted previous meetings minutes: To be accepted at next meeting

President’s Report: Several future rides were discussed as per a recent committee meeting.

Greenwell Point will be the destination for the 19^{th of} July ride.

It was decided by the meeting to not have partners at this year’s Christmas Party.

There are currently 20 people who have had more than the three months grace period to renew their membership. These people will be dis-membered.

Rob Hanna will be updating the website with rides and events, and future meeting minutes will be on the website also. Paul Riley will be trained in how to operate the website also.

Michael Callaghan has organised a three-day ride from 16^th to 18^th October (Similar to the ride he went on last year). This will to Orbost, Corryong, Cabramurra and return. No more than 500km in a day.

It was suggested a day of karting including a ride to and from the Picton Karting track would be a fun event.

This was agreed to by members on the night. More details will be discussed at the next meeting.

Treasurer’s Report:

Balances as of 4pm 13/07/2026: 

June-   

Interest                                   $       9.57

Membership                           $   330.00

Outgoing (Solstice Ride)         $   620.57

July-

Interest-                                  $      10.16

Membership-                          $   100.00

Outgoing-                                $       4.70

Statement 1-                           $   197.00

Statement 2-                           $   361.51

Savings-                                   $ 9161.05

Total available-                       $ 9719.56

Membership Report: Rob Hanna

Currently 159 members paid up.

Waiting for two more.

As mentioned previously, a few members have not taken advantage of the three months grace to renew their membership and will no longer be members.

Secretary’s/Safety Officer’s Report: Paul Riley

A sample of a practical and small first aid kit was demonstrated.

Due to interest from members, costing for the ‘pistol pouch’ design, and all components of the kit will be presented to the next meeting to determine if-

a.     A bulk order would enable the club to have approximately six (or more) of these kits made up and available to be on every ride or,

b.     All members would be able to purchase one or,

c.      The suggestion was made the cost of a kit be included in the membership to the club, so everyone had a kit.

Webmaster Report: Rob Hanna

Rob has removed the calendar from the front page.

Rides will now be displayed on a page.

Ideas from members has been offered- if you’d like to see something on the website, let Rob or Paul know.

Minutes will soon be on the website and a link to open them. Discussion on whether to have them emailed is still being discussed and your viewpoint on this is welcome. Email Paul or Rob.

Club members are reminded that they must:

·       Have a fully registered or club plated and roadworthy motorcycle.

·       Follow all road rules including those involving blood alcohol limits, speeding and safe passing.

The club strongly recommends:         An ATGATT approach to riding

                                                  :         On Club Rides selecting a lead and following                                                         riders

                                                  :         Having a pre-ride brief on likely road conditions                                                       and possible hazards.

·       Club Members are reminded that club rides do not finish at the destination

Other Business-

·       Mick noted a ride to Broken Hill for a bike show in September could be an option.

·       Dirt bike ride for 14^th July was to be on Goodmans Ford Road loop.

·       Last Month’s ride was to Wyangala Dam and accommodation in a bunkhouse sounds like it provided a lot of interesting times.

·       The ride to Murrumbateman Pub on 28^th July will leave at 10:00 AM from Heatherbrae Pies.

·       Another ride along the Capertee River Trail was 3 days and 1100km well spent also.

·       The Denman Rally (held the same day of our lunch in Gerroa) was well organised and a treat of some old and classic bikes. Worth having a look at next year.

Bikes for sale:

·       Suzuki Bandit 1200, John Diaz, $2500, 10 months rego (never been raced and only ridden by a little old lady on Sundays to church)

·       1981 Kawasaki Z1300 offered for sale. In good condition but could use a little TLC. The bike has been owned for 24 years, and it’s no longer a desirable project. Has rego, $7,000.

·       Jeff Cohen is selling his Honda CB 350 Twin. You can find details on https://www.machinerycleanery.com/HondaCB350/ It’s ready for club plates.

New Members-

·       Joe Irvine was at the meeting as a new member

·       Grant Douche pleased everyone with news of his 40 or 50 bikes, one being a Honda CB1100R!

Several offers were made to Grant to help him bring his bikes to his new address in the highlands- members of this club are generous to a fault!

Raffle winners

1^st ticket G19- Brian de Ridder- Fuses

2^nd ticket B13- Mick Simpson- Doohan picture

3^rd ticket B43- John Ogden- Chocolates

Meeting Closed at 1952.