THMCEC newsletter December 2015

TWEED HEADS MOTOR CYCLE ENTHUSIAST CLUB
INC.
DECEMBER 2015
THE RIDERS REPORT
Email: thmcec@yahoo.com.au
THMCEC CONTACT DETAILS:
Club Mobile: 0404423317
Facebook: thmc Ec
Web Site: THMCEC.org.au
POSTAL: PO Box 6142 South Tweed Heads NSW. 2486.
THMCEC COMMITTEE CONTACT DETAILS:
Harry Lente
0418 885 582
hlente@bigpond.com
Mark Phippard
0755 995 299
Michelle Preston
0410 374 037
michandtony@bigpond.com
Col Serone
President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Committee:
Lindsay Saunders, Tony Bruggy, Andy McDougal, Kevin Dyson, Tommy Patterson
Public Registrar:
Vintage Registrar:
Editor:
Web / IT:
Caterers:
Events Contact:
Events Committee:
Merchandise:
Harry Lente
Harry Lente
Lindsay Saunders
THMCEC CONTACT DETAILS:
0418 885 582
hlente@bigpond.com
0418 885 582
hlente@bigpond.com
0412 111 816
bmw76r100s@tpg.com.au
Phil Atkins
Garry Caldwell
Garry Lamb (Vintage)
Trevor Moran
0409 834 969
0412 766 246
Trevor Moran
0408 512 820
and 'Side-kicks' Justin and Katharine.
Andy McDougal
Rod Hall
bronniew1@bigpond.com.au
Be aware that Club Committee members have work and business commitments and may not be immediately contactable.
CLUB PATRONS:
Col Serone (Foundation member); Grahame Young (Foundation Member); Harry Lente.
The objectives of the Club shall be:
 To Foster the cause of motorcycling and preserve the history of all classes of motorcycling.
 To encourage the collection, restoration, and maintenance of motorcycles.
 To collaborate with authorities and other bodies to bring about a greater understanding of the Club and
enable the Club to carry out its objectives.
 To have a good attitude, show and hold respect for and towards our Members, our Guests, the Club and to
foster and further these relationships. To welcome riders & like-minded people to the Club and our events.
CLUB EVENTS, RIDES AND MEETINGS ARE ALL NSW (DST) TIME UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
MONTHLY GENERAL MEETINGS:
Are held on the FIRST MONDAY of the month Starting at 7:00 PM. (7:30 PM during DST) If this happens to align with a public holiday, the
meeting shall be on the FOLLOWING Monday. Meetings are held at Tweed Heads Bowls Club, Corner of Florence and Wharf Streets, Tweed
Heads NSW 2486. Please Contact any committee member if unsure.
RAFFLES:
THURSDAY night Raffles are from 6:30 PM, QLD (7:30 PM DST) held at KIRRA SPORTS CLUB (Appel St Kirra)
SATURDAY afternoon Raffles From 1:00 PM QLD (2:00 DST) held at COOLANGATTA HOTEL (Marine Pde. Coolangatta)
RIDE RAFFLES are held on the majority of organised rides.
All Members and their guests are invited to Raffles. As a bonus, each week there is a THMCEC members draw, and the only way to get the cash
is to BE THERE!! Kirra jackpots weekly, starting from $50.00 until won, Coolangatta is $50 every week.
VINTAGE RUNS:
Please remember to contact Harry Lente (0418885582) BEFORE riding your Vintage / Historic registered bikes outside of club events.
Raffles and meetings are CLUB EVENTS and Vintage bikes can be ridden to these venues.
All events organised by the events committee have a backup trailer for breakdowns.
ALL SUNDAYS are VINTAGE RUNS as per club rules. 2 or more current members MUST ride together, so get 'em out there they won't break
down on their own in the shed!!
THMCEC On the Road Since 1984
TWEED HEADS MOTOR CYCLE ENTHUSIAST CLUB
INC.
THMCEC UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2015.
19th December Christmas party
Another year over, done and dusted and very dusty the next day ;-)
13th December Annual General Meeting Bigger than the federal elections, all positions vacated and swearing at the old
committee completed and a new one voted in and ready to be sworn at.
Contact EVENTS or MAIN committee for more Run Info
Other things on THMCEC's calendar that may interest you.
INFO FOR RIDERS.
1. All Runs are $5.00 EACH for members, $10.00 EACH for Non Members, not per bike. Kids are welcome and are free.
2. Runs LEAVE Kirra Sports Club at 10:00 AM NSW Time. Runs will CONCLUDE officially at Kirra sports Club.
3. Unless otherwise stated, all rides are brilliantly catered for by Phil and Tibbsy, and included in the run fee.
4. A back up vehicle follows all runs to ensure we all arrive back at Kirra safely and not left beside the road, unless of
course you didn't pay up, then it'll be a long push home!!!!
5. Check the web for the latest on a ride. The mag. will also have the newest info available at time of publishing.
6. Prior to events, a Text message is sent to members, if you are not receiving them, please contact Harry.
*******To help with sign on, please try and bring correct the money, smaller notes or coins*******
Back up Vehicle / THMCEC Mobile Number: 0404423317. Please save this number to your phone.
A Bit of Humour for the Humourless Humans.
From The Gospel of Lindsay:
If you argue with an idiot, any
People watching may not be able to the
difference.
I just booked a table for a special romantic
Christmas date for the little lady. I think that she
will be so overcome with emotion that she will be
in tears. She is Crap at snooker.
I got a Jack Russell pup for Christmas,
picked him up from the pound, he's mainly
black and brown with just a small white
area. I've called him Bankstown.
Ladies, this is why men do not set the Christmas decor.
God promised man that good and obedient wives would be found in all 4 corners of the world. And then He made the world round.
He then told women that men would hold them at the centre of their lives but gave men the ability to create fast bikes and sport.
This is absolutely true, with scientific proof to back it up. What a relief to learn this, I thought I was losing the plot. Ever walk into a room with some
purpose in mind, only to completely forget what that purpose was? Turns out, doors themselves are to blame f or these strange memory lapses.
Psychologists at the University Of Notre Dame have discovered that passing through a doorway triggers what's known as an Event Boundary in the
mind, separating one set of thoughts and memories from the next. Your brain files away the thoughts you had in the previous r oom and prepares a
blank slate for the new locale. Thank goodness for studies like this. It's not old age, it's that damn door! Did I already put this in the last magazine?
A Bit from the Ed: To all the members who got up off their butts and worked hard to make each event, raffles and meetings all go successfully,
what a big year. It has been a great year I've seen with how many members got in, rolled their sleeves up and had a go, from the big things to
the smallest, every bit counts. For my 2 cents worth I have put in to the club this year, I would like to thank everyone who gave me support
and help to get the job done. Popeye (and his camera) who supplied many of the happy snaps (& some jokes) and Jeff, who stood in as a
second photographer when Popeye was on another assignment. Moped Miss (Pauline) and Bernie happily sent some bibs and bobs along, the
bike Owners who took the time to scribble up a bit about their bikes and projects. Michele, the secretary for faithfully typing our minutes from
every meeting. To everyone who kicked in a word, joke or a picture, Thank you, every little bit is a big help. There were a few members said
they would do a run report for me, had an article or something for the news, but produced naught, so a big raspberry in your directions. The
best way to keep the news diverse is for ALL members to have their input. It is the clubs gig, not mine, so anyone can have a go at chipping in.
To the couple members that complained several times about some of the content, have a go yourselves you lazy buggers, then you can read
what you want next. Whinge over and done with! Next? Well If I bugged the absolute crap out of everyone at the runs selling raffle tickets,
stiff. No one punched me out, so the run raffles must not have been too bad. I enjoyed working alongside all our committee members, and
appreciate the time they took to listen to my input. Anyway, have great Christmas and New Year. See you at Cramm's farm in January.
Stay safe, keep on the black, Lindsay.
Instead of a signs that says "Do Not Disturb" I need one that says "Already Disturbed, Proceed with caution"
THMCEC On the Road Since 1984
TWEED HEADS MOTOR CYCLE ENTHUSIAST CLUB
INC.
CLUB MERCHANDISE FOR SALE.
Ring Trevor Moran 0408 512 820 onto arrange to receive or pick up your item.
Mens Short Sleeve shirt
Mens Long Sleeve shirt
Mens Flame Sleeve shirt
Sloppy Joes / jumper
THMCEC patches
Key Ring enamel
Belt Buckles
30th Anniversery DVD
$25.00
$30.00
$35.00
$35.00
$10.00
$10.00
$20.00
$5.00
Ladies Short Sleeve shirt
Ladies Long Sleeve shirt
Ladies Flame Sleeve shirt
30th Ann T's, last 2 in captivity
THMCEC Badges enamel
Stickers
Stubby Coolers
Old Poker Run T shirts
$20.00
$25.00
$30.00
$30.00
$10.00
$2.00
$5.00
$10.00
Note from The Editor:. I am just the poor bugger who bolts the news together. I need some odd bod parts to be supplied from other sources to complete the final project to get
the news on the road. If you have a few nuts and bolts or an old piston in the shed, pack ‘m up and send ‘m over. Lindsay. bmw76r100s@tpg.com.au or on a run or at raffles.
Any one not getting the newsletter? Please go to the web site, you are now able to update your email and subscribe online. Wa ve the mouse on the newsletter tab and the 'subscribe to
newsletter' will drop down. Click on that and enter your details. If I can do it, anyone can.
SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS & MEMBERS BUSINESSES
Please supply a business card or a word / PDF copy to Lindsay if you want to be in this section.
Bamboo, Shirts, jocks, socks,
Call Chrisso 0416220457
Email chrisso57@yahoo.com.au
Rod's Reinforcements
0417724486
Trade prices for THMCEC members
COOLANGATTA HOTEL
Rods_reinforcements@bigpond.co
m.au
Kids In Need
www.kidsinneedassociation.com.au
Phone 0755 896 802
Phone 0755 896 888
www.cooleyhotel.com.au
Cnr. marine Pde. and Warner St
Coolangatta 4225
Are they Rustin', Relics, Ridden or Restos? Members Machinery
No, it ain't a member's project but someone else's, as
we don't seem to have anything happening. The little
early 1950's beast that is way too cool. Check those flat
fish tail pipes! Restored, it can be fully registered, and it
was for many years. Here's the gig, if any member is
willing to show their journalistic talents, an 'incentive'
carton is on hand to produce a full run down feature for
the mag. Other than that, it will always be a mystery,
unless it appears before your eyes one day. I'll start off
....It has a motorcycle engine in it...the rest is up to you.
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TWEED HEADS MOTOR CYCLE ENTHUSIAST CLUB
INC.
Every now and then a piece of history comes up for sale. Norton Manx no R11M 86448’s journey Since Leaving Bracebridge Street has been in the service and
ownership of legendary bike racing names - Conn , Carruthers and Hailwood. This bike is now available for sale, a one off with a truly amazing story. The factory
records held by the Norton Owners Club in the UK, show the 500cc Manx was built on 28 June 1960 and then dispatched in July 1960 to a Kyle Palmer in
Singapore. One reference identifies Kyle Palmer as a Norton Agent, while another states that he was the race mechanic for a Singaporean Prince. The Prince
used Mr Palmer’s name when buying his racing bikes in order to avoid his family’s displeasure at his involvement in such a dangerous sport. By the early sixties,
the Manx had passed on to Corporal Chris Conn, a Royal Air Force technician posted to Singapore. During his posting to Singapore Cpl Conn won the Singapore
Motorsport Championship, and on a subsequent visit won the 1963 Singapore Grand Prix, ahead of various factory entries. On returning to the UK with the bike,
Conn continued to race as a privateer, with his most successful year being in the 1966 Senior TT ,riding this Manx, placed third behind Giacomo Agostini on his
MV and Mike Hailwood on his Honda (not too shabby for an old single!). In the Junior TT he again placed third behind Giacomo Agostini on his MV and Peter
Williams on an AJS. Conn continued to race during 1967, but retired very early in 1968, at which time he sold his Manx Nortons, less engine, to Kel Carruthers.
Shortly after he arrived in the UK from Australia Kel had purchased a 500cc Manx engine from a former Norton Factory employee. Kel remembers the engine as
poorly assembled and he stripped and rebuilt it himself before fitting it to the ex-Conn Manx. The engine is stamped with the number 103463 and also has KC
stamped on the crankcase near the front engine mounting. The Norton Club in the UK, show engine number 103463 should belong to a Norton Jubilee. Bill did
ask Kel whether he’d stamped random numbers on his new engine himself, but in fairness to Kel and the passage of time, he couldn’t remember. Regardless of
the numbers source, Kel fitted his new engine to the ex-Conn Manx and competed on it in the '68 500cc
World Championship. Having missed the first two rounds, Kel’s first race on the Manx was the Isle of Man
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Senior TT, where (in his words) he was running a strong second until fuel starvation in 6 gear cost him
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time and he eventually finished 6 . The next meeting was the Dutch GP, and while there Kel discovered
he’d inadvertently caused the fuel starvation when he ran the fuel tank breather out through the fairing
belly pan, creating a vacuum in the fuel tank. After his 6th place at the Isle of the Man, and with the fuel
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now flowing freely, Kel finished 5 at the Dutch and Belgian GPs and 6 at the Ulster and Italian GPs. At
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season’s end Kel was placed 11 in the 500cc World Championship, a very credible result given he’d
competed in only 5 of the 13 races. In 1969 Kel was provided with factory Aermacchis so he sold the
Manx to a friend, Max Robinson, who was a member of Sydney’s Ryde Motorcycle Club. Max brought the
Manx back to Australia with him and used in local competitions. Sadly Max was killed in a car accident in
1971 and the bike was eventually sold off as part of his estate. The next owner was famous motoring
artist Alan Puckett, who was very involved with racing Aston Martin's at the time he bought the Manx and
he only rode the bike a couple of times. In his email to me, Alan painted a wonderful word picture of his
first ride on the Manx at Sydney’s Oran Park. In borrowed gear he wobbled his way around and quickly
found that the techniques of braking, gear changing and applying the power that served him so well in an Aston Martin didn’t work at all well on a Manx. Alan
said he was all over the place and in real danger of hurting himself until Len Attlee (a very well know racer of the 70s) took pity on him and set him on the right
track. Alan didn’t keep the Manx all that long and in 1973 he sold it to Barry Ryan (of Ryan’s Motorcycles). At around the same time, but on the other side of
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the world, Mike Hailwood was racing at the Nurburgring Circuit in his 50 car GP. During this race Hailwood’s car left the track and crashed into a guardrail,
crushing Mike’s right ankle and foot. It was almost a year before he could walk properly again and during this time the Hailw ood family decided to relocate to
Auckland. What happened next is very nicely covered in an article entitled “HAILWOOD the legend down under” published in “Classic Motorcycles” The article
describes subsequent events, Hailwood made a famous and sensational come back to record crowd attendance, and the featured Norton Manx was the very
bike he rode, alongside racing a Lotus 18 Climax. Due to his injuries, a rocking pedal was fitted to assist with gear changes, and is still with the bike. The main
race of the weekend was the Keith Campbell Memorial Unlimited which brought together big guns Eric Debenham, Elmer McCabe, Jim Scaysbrook, Alan Burt
and, of course, Mike the Bike. Scaysbrook led from flag to flag on Alan Puckett’s G50 Matchless (with a 650 cc) and notched up the fastest lap of the meet at
61.8s. But Hailwood was in hot pursuit and had the crowd on its feet during his race long scrap with Alan Burt. He covered the final lap in 62.3s – the fastest 500
lap of the weekend – and swept past Burt within sight of the flag to claim second. Mike the Bike was back!” (note: 4 pictures of Hailwood on the Manx that Bill
took himself at the Amaroo meeting). The story then goes on to describe Hailwood’s second outing on the Manx, this time at the Australian Grand Prix meeting
at Bathurst. For 1977 the five lap historic machine “demonstration” had been officially upgraded to the race it always had been. Barry Ryan’s Norton was heavily
fettled prior to the Mike’s arrival. The Saturday race had a field of almost 70 bikes lined up. Elmer McCabe (G45 Matchless) led from the start, but within a lap
Jim Scaysbrook was in front on his G50 with Hailwood in a tremendous battle with McCabe and Dennis Fry (Manx Norton). Scaysbrook set a new lap record at
2m 44s to win, with Hailwood third behind Fry.” The Bathurst races at Easter were always well covered by the bike magazines of the day. After his races on Barry
Ryan’s Manx, Mike returned to Australia for another historic race meeting at Winton in Victoria, and then teamed with Jim Scaysbrook to race the Moreparts
Ducati 750SS (now owned by Motorcycling Australia) in the Castrol Six Hour race at Amaroo Park. Mike and Jim went on to race together a number of times, the
last being the 1979 Castrol Six Hour when they shared Jim’s CB900. Along the way of course Hailwood returned to the IOM TT and created history. It’s nice to
think that that history, and his return to racing bikes, was kick started by his rides on this Manx! Barry Ryan kept the Manx for a year or two after Hailwood’s
rides before selling it to Jim Scaysbrook (now Editor of Old Bike Australasia). Jim raced the Manx until 1982 when he sold it to Bill Snelling (owner of the
Westgate Racing Team) to raise funds to go to England for the Mike Hailwood memorial meeting at Donington Park. Bill Snelling sold the Manx in 1985 to
Richard Johnston of Wollongong, and Bill bought it from Richard in 2000, who with the help of some rather special friends rebuilt the bike, with the intent of
competing, but never did. Reunited With Old Friends: Since it’s rebuild the bike has had two outings: The first was the 2009 Broadford Bonanza in Victoria
where Kel Carruthers was the guest of honor. Bill was asked if the Manx available for his use over the weekend - needless to say it was his pleasure to do so. Kel
took his time, enjoying the experience saying "It may be the last time I get to ride a Manx". Next event in 2009, Jim Scaysbrook, was doing the riding. Since then
the Manx has been at rest. To take it racing again it would need a basic service and a fresh set of tyres.
Thank you to Bill Stone, the current owner for providing this (and a lot more, available if you want a good read) for our enjoyment.
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INC.
Screen Shopping: What's on The Internet?
This nice little 1969 Yamaha R3 popped up for a tidy
$5,500. It has 500 miles since a full resto. These little
350cc 2 strokes are capable of licking bigger bikes, and
were the basis for the TD2 Race bikes, granddad to the
mighty RD and RZ's of the 80's. Lightweight, reliable,
good brakes and handling. These lithe bikes are now
coming out of the shadows of their 'big bore' brothers
and some have the same "cult" collectability.
RATTLE THE TIN: THE RAFFLE RAVE.
THURSDAY NIGHT MEMBERS DRAW AS OF 25/11/15 IS NOW ####, BE THERE, IT COULD BE ALL YOURS.
############
EVERY SATURDAY THE COOLANGATTA HOTEL DRAW IS $50.00, SOMEONE, PLEASE WIN IT, WE NEED A BAR TAB!!!
#######
If you were there and won, congratulations, if not, sucked in, should have been there to claim it.
A.S.I.O. Brief: The Classifieds
Courtesy of SWAMP
Pic. Courtesy of Popeye
To place a 'bike related only' advert, please email 1 picture and a brief description to Lindsay: bmw76r100s@tpg.com.au (THMCEC members only)
1973 HD Shovel
Does this little black duck look a lot like Gus or what?
2015 Prezidents Report.
Well 2015 is over, and what a great year it was. Fantastic rides, great food & great company.
A big thank you to all the committee and event's organisers, caterers and back up, raffle teams and anyone
who helped out throughout the year.
It makes it allot easier to run a club with this kind of input and enthusiasm.
This year alone our fundraising has allowed us to donate new banners and sandwich board to Kids In Need
with a $3,000 cheque also donated to a value of almost $4,000 to this charity, These Kids Are Our future.
Now it's looking onwards and upwards to 2016 & all the best for Xmas and the New year.
Harry
Courtesy Bus Pickups for Christmas Party on the 19/12/15
Shell Servo at Tugun; Kirra Sports Club; Chinderah Tavern;
Banora point water tower (Terranora Road); Club Banora; The
old Aquatic club (Cnr Frazer Drive); bus stop (Cnr Dry Dock Road
and Sunshine Blvd); Seagulls (West Tweed)
Give Harry a call or text on 0418885582 NUMBERS MUST BE
CONFIRMED so that definite PICK UP TIMES can be arranged and
then everyone advised by text.
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TWEED HEADS MOTOR CYCLE ENTHUSIAST CLUB
INC.
ON THE ROAD:
Memorial Run 8.11.15
THE RIDE REPORT.
Skies of grey did little to counter the
optimism and laughter in the car
park at Kirra. I was first to roll in
smack on 9:00. I figured 10 or 12
hard nuts would show, not afraid of a
little wet. As the clock rolled on,
9:30 had around 25 bikes and by
departure, closer to 35. Not a bad
roll up. Minus a couple who were
afraid the rain contained acid or
nuclear fallout, move out we did.
Their loss, the ride was well worth
the effort, as was the lunch awaiting
us at Springbrook. Gary Lamb took
on the leadership honours, pointing
the way through Currumbin,
Tallebudgera, Mudgeeraba,
Advancetown and to Canungra for a
pit stop at the Hotel. The scenery,
especially along the last leg over
the hill to Canungra is one that can
always appreciated, especially if the
time can be spared to stop at the
lookout. A few nice refreshments,
checking out some very nice bikes
and a few decent cars (i.e. read not
modern) going past, going up and
coming back from Orillys. After a
stretch, jackets and helmets were
donned, and hit the starters (kick
on the old bikes) and off we went.
We ripped along some of the more
major roads, providing plentiful high
speed corners, nice straits and excellent road surfaces. What used to be called the "goat track", Pine Creek Road, tight corners, steep downhill
sections altered the ride perspective. This road was fun when it was dirt, on the old trail bikes, now just as much on road bikes with the black
stuff under the tyres. Turn right onto Springbrook Road, the BBQ lunch was within smelling distance. Springbrook road has narrow corridors,
wood bridges, split road with plenty of switch backs, a bugger to get caught behind cars on, although in the right places, we whipped around
with no dramas, some more polite tin tops pulled over to let us by. On arrival, Phil and Justin had everything laid out, presented in style and
looking like it needed eating. Sadly, no time out for a minutes silence to remember out mates riding on the other side, but I did bring the 30
plus year old Bellstaff jacket of Nifty's along for the run, and will do so as long as possible. Lunch was superb; returns for seconds' mandatory,
even the "mashed potatoes" (rice that was just a little well done) disappeared. Roy had the raffle gods shining down on him, winning 4 items,
and everyone wanted to pat his head for the Leprechauns luck he seemed to have. An endless number of poker run T shirts have to be rid of
somehow. The hour and a bit flew by, in a nice spot with good mates, we could have easily prolonged our residence. Gary had selected a nice
park, with great shelter and amenities; don't be surprised if we revisit on another ride. Pack up time and many hands made light work of the
catering equipment, good on you to all helpers. Some of the smarter in our group put on full wet weather gear, not required until around
Currumbin on the return trip, when the deluge began. Oh well, themes the breaks, as the saying goes, it is all a part of riding. Corner marking
was good, again, no one disappeared in to the abyss of space, well done to everyone who took the time to stop and look out for us all. Thank
you to Gary Lamb for organising our last official run for the year, roads were excellent, providing a ride variety and vistas to enjoy.
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INC.
In A Minute: The General Meeting Goings On.
General Meeting 2 November 2015
Held at Tweed Heads Bowls Club, Florence St, Tweed Heads NSW
Meeting Commenced 7:30pm (NSW)
Present: Harry Lente, Mark Phippard, Michele Preston, Tom Patterson, Linda & Peter Bale, Lindsay Saunders, Gary Lamb, Peter Williamson,
Phil Atkins, Trevor Moran, Noel Walker, Sandra Murphy, Linda Nicastri & John Gleave.
Apologies: Tony Bruggy, Todd Serone, Col Serone, Gary Caldwell & Kevin Dyson
Previous Minutes read by Michele: accepted Tom P, seconded by Peter B
Treasurers Reports: Read by Mark (Attached to Minutes) accepted Linda, seconded Peter B
Correspondence In: Returned Newsletter Robyn J, 2 Letters regarding the Grafton Overnighter Run.
Correspondence Out: Nil
Past Events: Overnighter Grafton – Good ride, but a few disturbances in the Pub, will be addressed in general business. Club trailer lost jockey
wheel – Mark P to follow up and fix
Upcoming Events/Rides: Memorial Run 8 November – Gary Lamb organising the run, going to Springbrook Park. Justin and Phil catering, Mick
to do back up. Jet Boats – 21/22 November – Harry to send out text asking for more volunteers. Raffles – Hams will start 6 weeks out from
Christmas – 3 hams Thursday raffles, 2 hams Cooly raffles, possibly will replace chickens with tin of biscuits or something else.
General Business:
Harry – Peter from Jet boats asked the Club if we are interested in doing more catering for their club. Currently our Club does 2 -3 events a
year and already struggle for volunteers so decision made to just stick to what we already do as catering is not our clubs priority.
New members inquired if they can pay 2 memberships, this year's (which finishes at the end of November 2015) and next year's as they want
to attend this year’s Clubs Christmas party? Decision - Welcome to come as visitors and pay for own food and drinks but wait for AGM and just
pay for 2016 membership.
Sandra asked regarding AGM voting - if you are not financial before the meeting you can’t vote? Membership’s fees will be taken before the
meeting commences. All members will be asked to fill out membership forms to update all records for 2016.
Mark - Kirra Club will be issuing 2016 Kirra Sports Club members cards that you will now use to swipe to get discounted members prices etc.
They have also asked for support / donations towards the cost of the lift – this will be addressed at next year’s general meeting.
General Business continued:
Noel – a meat tray was knocked off from raffles at Cooly Hotel- suggestions for this not to happen again – Name and ticket number to be
written on the bag containing the meat and the winning ticket presented to collect the meat tray from the fridge or give the winning person
the meat tray and then it is their responsibility from then on, majority decided better to give the person the tray.
AGM – starts 9am (NSW) breakfast and memberships from 8am (NSW)
Sandra asked about NSW Vintage Registration, Harry still following up.
Harry – 2 written complaints and verbal complaints regarding behaviour of members at the Grafton overnighter – the committee will be
dealing with complaints.
Michele – Thmcec Face book page has been shut down by Face book. They now require Government identification to verify the page and the
person behind it. At the moment going through the process of providing ID and I will be sending them a copy of the Clubs Incorporation
Certificate and number so hopefully up and running again soon.
Lindsay - $900 for a 6 piece Band for Clubs Christmas Party all organised
Meeting closed 8:05pm (NSW)
Kids In Need Donation 15/11/15
30 years and $30,000, the goal set by KIN for their major fund raiser of the year, The Dragon Boat races in Jack Evens Boat Harbour. Our $3000
is 10% of the target, a huge help. Our bright new banners and signs are eye catching, drawing the attention of park users on Saturday as we set
up, definitely a huge improvement on the very crusty old painted ones, thanks to the skills of Tony and the team at NR signs. THMCEC will be
represented every time these banners and 'A' frames set up. Many Charities are now finding, getting sponsors, donors and contributions is
now a struggle. People and business are either jaded with the number of requests and constant bombardment by different organisations or
the well documented profiteering and impropriety creating mistrust. KIN really struggled this year. Rest assured, KIN is still 100% volunteer,
with shoe string costs and any money raised goes exactly where required most. In due course, donors in many cases are notified on where and
what their contribution is used for. The timber board walk vibrated under the rumble of 30 odd bikes, the council may have a few screws to
torque down during the week! A fantastic turn out of our members really made it a spectacle for all the onlookers. Kids loved it, wanting to sit
on the bikes, parents taking photos, another 15 minutes at the harbour would have been good, just to let the public learn a bit more about our
club. May be next year? Even better, a static bike display (or may be a paddle), just for fun. The amount of members who turned out was
fantastic, really making it a sceptical for the onlookers. Special thanks for the raffle tams and raffle regulars, they are the reason we can be so
generous and contribute back to our local community. A delicious lunch was prepared for us by Phil back at the track, along with a few coldies.
<< new banners and signs. Below: KIN's
Sandy and Mick. >>> raffle teams
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TWEED HEADS MOTOR CYCLE ENTHUSIAST CLUB
INC.
CLUB MERCHANDICE FOR SALE.
Ring Trevor Moran 0408 512 820 onto arrange to receive or pick up your item.
Mens Short Sleeve shirt
Mens Long Sleeve shirt
Mens Flame Sleeve shirt
Sloppy Joes / jumper
THMCEC patches
Key Ring enamel
Belt Buckles
30th Anniversery DVD
$25.00
$30.00
$35.00
$35.00
$10.00
$10.00
$20.00
$5.00
Ladies Short Sleeve shirt
Ladies Long Sleeve shirt
Ladies Flame Sleeve shirt
30th Anniversery Shirts 3 left
THMCEC Badges enamel
Stickers
Stubby Coolers
Old Poker Run T shirts
$20.00
$25.00
$30.00
$30.00
$10.00
$2.00
$5.00
$10.00
SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS & MEMBERS BUSINESSES
Rod's Reinforcements
0417724486
Rods_reinforcements@bigpond.co
m.au
Trade prices for THMCEC members
COOLANGATTA HOTEL
Kids In Need
www.kidsinneedassociation.com.au
Phone 0755 896 802
Phone 0755 896 888
www.cooleyhotel.com.au
Cnr. marine Pde. and Warner St
Coolangatta 4225
Old Time Blasters, Yesterdays Road Bikes.
Bert Greeves started Invicar in 1952 producing 3 wheel vehicles
for disabled war vets. A passionate off road rider, Bert and his
cousin Derry Preston Cobb, (who the first Invicar was built for)
started manufacturing scramblers and time trials motorcycles in
1954 with Invicar funding. 1970's Japanese dominance in the MX
and Spanish brands in trials, sales were slow. Invicar was removed
from the UK MOT in '75, and a factory fire in '77 was Greeves end.
1958 Greeves 20SA Hawkstone
There are bikes and manufacturers that have been influential and pivotal
and in many respects, but the diminutive Greeves can lay claim to having
changed the face of trials and Scrambles / Moto Cross forever. The small
160 to 300 cc 2 stroke bikes successfully outclassed the bigger 500 cc
bikes from the likes of AJS and Triumph in 1958 to win several major
competitions. Spanish manufacturers and later the Japanese followed the
Greeves designs cues, producing light weight specialised bikes for off
road competitions. Bert used innovation and technology, introducing
several new suspension types, building motors or having motors and gear
boxes supplied for specific tracks and events. The Hawkstone was the
replacement for the successful Fleetwing and was the bike that took
Greeves to the record books. USA was the major market, where the
modern moto cross event was emerging. The Hawkstone and subsequent
successors were also introduced in road legal versions. This diversified
the off road competition genre yet again. There were several unique
features on the 20SA, Leading link forks with rubber torsion rather than
springs, the rear had standard twin shocks, but also contained a torsion
arm. The frame geometry was unique, factory designed and built for dirt
riding. Prices range from as little as $500 for a total wreck to $15,000 for
a bike with proven successful race history and providence.
Things that go through my mind: I saw a sign that said "Thieves operate in this car park". Does the Medicare rebate apply for their services?
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