ULYSSES CLUB Inc
COFFS COAST BRANCH
NEWSLETTER – SEPTEMBER 2008
President Brian Platts
02 6656 1648, brplatts@tpg.com.au
Vice President Mike O’Rourke 02
6651 5610, gutsup1951@yahoo.com.au
Secretary - Andrew Wright, 02 6656
9128, 0400 706 602 andreww.coffscoastulysses@bigpond.com
Treasurer – Sandie Jones, 02
6651 4889, 0411 12 3120, yumy2@optusnet.com.au
Quartermaster James Stuart 02
6651 5990 bluesmanjimbo@dodo.com.au
Editor – Dave
Barter 02 6655 1091, davidjbarter@optusnet.com
Web Master - Chris Eddy, 02 6651
6355 eddytec@tpg.com.au
Publicity - Shirley Rose, 02
6651 4697, 0417 250688, shoseus@yahoo.com
Welfare – Roger Bemmer 02
6651 7701, 0439 43 0769, rbemmer@supernerd.com.au
Ride – Ron Adams – 02
6653 1478, 0421 343 947, ronkay@dodo.com.au
Ride – Dave Barter 02
6655 1091, davidjbarter@optusnet.com
Ride – Paul Otton 02
6652 2650, 0423 527 320 paul2wheels@hotmail.com
Ride – Chris Eddy, 02
66516355 eddytec@tpg.com.au
This
newsletter is emailed to members who are registered with the club secretary
along with the latest news and ride dates. Hard copies are handed out at Friday
night drinks and some are left at Coffs Motorcycles just up the road from
Bunnings. It is also on the Ulysses web site, Coffs branch.
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September
Presidents Report.
I would like to
thank Keith our Quartermaster for his ongoing support to our branch & his
efforts on running our store he has done an exception job & we all wish him
well playing with his new tonka toys in Gove.
Thanks to James Stewart
for stepping up & offering to take over the job of “Q” he will be our new
supplier of 007 Ulysses goodies when Keith hands over the reins.
We are getting near
the end of another year and I would urge all our members who are coming to our
Christmas party to arrange their accommodation at the Woolgoolga caravan park
if they haven’t already done so as not to miss out on wonderful night.
We would also like
you the members to put on your thinking caps as to a theme for the party &
bring your ideas to the next quarterly meeting.
We are starting the
Executive meeting on the 8th September at 5.30pm so the ride meeting
can start early approx 6.30pm as we are going to arrange a ride calendar for
the next 6 months this will require a slightly longer meeting & all ideas
are very welcome.
On the 14th
September Scott Rodham will again hold our Ridden on memorial service at Beacon
Hill.
Also the Wheels
Skills rider training is on the 15 & 16 of November.
There is a lot
happening in our branch over the next few months I hope every one enjoys it
all.
Cheers.
Brian
ROLL CALL >
Ross Bruce, Rides a Honda hornet 900.
Lives at Bonville and is an Automotive manager for Coffs Toyota ph 66535066
Desley Sibbald can be found hanging onto Graeme’s
back. 
Paul
Fancourse. Hes the good looking one in the photo. Rides a Triumph Sprint. Lives at Repton and is a Contract
Slasher ph 66554859 if you need slashing.
Kathy Fancourse, rides a Moto Guzi and reckons Paul is a great
Ball room dancing partner.
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Confuses say, He who waves with right hand must
have a cruise control.
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RIDE REPORT South West Rocks Sunday 31st August
Whale of a time at Trial Bay. No white
pointers today. It was an overcast day
but the rain held off and 23 bikes and a trike had an enjoyable ride south.
President Brian came to wave us off, he has a bad case
of the flu, so is laying low. We detoured through Grassy Head road but were
held up in the twisties by traffic which was disappointing. After a coffee
break at Clybucca we toured on to Trial Bay jail for some whale watching as it
was blowing a gale we did the usual and stood around and talked bikes and told
jokes. We had a pleasant lunch at the Country Club $11.80 for all you can eat.
Peter Maynard won the raffle. He had a choice of a $10 scratchie of a bottle of
my home brew whiskey, he couldn’t make up his mind so
I gave him both. A few of us stopped at Macksville servo on the way home and we
all thanked Wayne Brown for not showing as it kept the rain away. Cheers David Barter.
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TOP BOX FIXING
When I installed the top box on my Honda Deuville the engineers went to
a lot of trouble to have two plates that moved sideways over four rubber mounts
which the instructions said to grease lightly if plates start sticking. After
about ten months I was riding along and thought I had a puncture but tyres were
ok so I put it down to the gusty Ebor winds. I checked the box and it still
moved, however I greased it and was amazed at the difference in handling.
Bernie said my box constantly shakes from side to side but I can’t feel it. Another example of modern bikes reaping the benefits of years of
research. David Barter.
CHANGE OF QUARTERMASTER
Our quartermaster Keith is leaving
in about two weeks for job in the mines. He is going to Gove
in the Northen Territory .
He will be on big money and plans to retire at 55. It works well because he can
be back every 6 weeks. We wish him well and wonder why arn’t
I doing that? Well he’s a Fitter and Turner and told me there is no openings there for a gardner.
James Stuart has agreed to take over the job so we welcome him to the task and
thank Keith for his hard work and attention to detail. James Stuart. **************************************************************************
TABLELANDS
WAY OPENING
I have received an update on the
'Table Lands Way opening'. There are
now 18 branches of Ulysses have expressed interest, could be quite a
gathering.
Date 29/11/08 which is the same weekend as our Xmas party. If anyone is
interested, the web site is http://www.tablelandsway.com.au/ and
http://www.tanjenong.com.au/findingus.htm
********************************************************************* CORRECTIONS
In the ride
calendar you made a mistake with my phone number it is
66571220. Also the hatchery admissions are $1.10 for pensioners and
$3.30 for non pensioners, they have bbq's for self
catering or picnic
lunch something to think about. Regards Owen
Had
wrong phone number for Paul on ride calendar. Correct number is -
6652 2650
Andrew
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A wife was making a breakfast of fried eggs. Suddenly, her husband burst into the kitchen. 'Careful,' he said, 'CAREFUL! Put in some
more butter! Oh my GOD!
You're cooking too many at once. TOO MANY! Turn them! TURN
THEM NOW! We need more butter. Oh my GOD! WHERE are we going to
get MORE BUTTER? They're going to STICK! Careful .. CAREFUL! I said be CAREFUL! You NEVER
listen to me when you're cooking! Never! Turn them! Hurry up! Are you
CRAZY? Have you LOST your mind? Don't forget to salt them. You
know you always forget to salt them. Use the salt. USE THE SALT! THE SALT!'
The wife stared at him. 'What in the world is
wrong with you? You think I don't know how to
fry a couple of eggs?'
The husband calmly replied, 'I just wanted to
show you what it feels like when I'm driving.'
Ride calendar
Ride Committee
- Mike O’Rourke (Vice President) – 6651 5610, 0413 590 858
- Chris Eddy – 6651 6355, 0416 040 484
- David Barter – 6655 1091, 0428 551 091
- Ron Adams – 6653 1478, 0421 343 947
- Paul Otton – 6652 2650, 0423 527 320
Unless otherwise stated, rides depart from the Bailey Centre.
Wednesday rides will have destination decided democratically by those going.
Each Saturday we have riders congregating at ‘Gloria Jeans South’ for coffee and conversation at 10:00am
September 2008
14th Memorial Service, in memory of those who have ‘Ridden On’. Beacon Hill, 8:00am, then to Ulong RSL for lunch. Bernie Higoe 6655 2268
17th Wednesday ride, 9:00am Bailey Centre
19th Friday Drinks Night Coffs Ex-Services Club. 7:00pm, dinner after.
21st Quarterly breakfast at 8:00am, Sawtell RSL, then meeting at 9:00am followed lunch at Brushgrove Pub. Bernie Higoe 6655 2268
October 2008
4th Saturday Gloria Jean coffee 10:00am then lunch at Boudene’s at Moonee via Kungala
5th Copmanhurst Pub 9:30am , Andrew Wright 6656 9128
15th Wednesday ride, 9:00am Bailey Centre
17th Friday Drinks Night
18th Opening of Bill Dunlop’s ‘Motorcycle Tours’ at Juan’s Café, Dorrigo. Bill Dunlop 6657 2551
18th & 19th Queensland Overnighter, destination yet to be finalized, Chris Eddy 6651 6355
19th Ride to meet those returning from Queensland, 9:00am
24, 25, 26th Mid North Coast 20th anniversary bash at Valla Beach Resort.
November 2008
1st Saturday Gloria Jean coffee 10:00am then Dorrigo Bakery Pie Shop, Owen Mowle, 66571220
2nd Dutton Trout Hatchery, 9:30am, Owen Mowle, 66571220
7, 8, 9th Beardies Festival at Glen Innes
9th Snowy Ride
15th & 16th Rider Training at Armidale
16th Ride to meet trainees returning from Armidale, 9:00am
19th Wednesday ride, 9:00am Bailey Centre
21st Friday Drinks Night
29th Christmas Party at Woolgoolga Caravan Park
December 2008
6th Saturday Gloria Jean coffee 10:00am then Golden Dog, Glenreagh for lunch
7th Mystery Destination Ride, 9:00am, Dave Barter, 6655 1091
8th Committee meeting, 5:30pm. Ride Calendar meeting, 7:00pm
13th HOG Christmas Toy Run, 12:00 noon from Moonee Pub car park. Meet first at Gloria Jeans South for coffee.
14th Quarterly breakfast at 8:00am, Sawtell RSL, then meeting at 9:00am followed by lunch at Ulmurra Pub, via Lawrence. Brian Platts, 6656 1648
17th Wednesday ride, 9:00am Bailey Centre
19th Friday Drinks Night.
25th MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE
January 2009
3rd Saturday Gloria Jean coffee 10:00am
16th Friday Drinks Night
18th Breakfast at Bongil Bongil, 8:00am, BYO
21st Wednesday ride, 9:00am Bailey Centre
24-26th Redcliff branch may be coming to Moonee
February 2009
1st Nymboida Loop, clockwise, 9:00am, Wayne Brown, 6653 6871
7th Saturday Gloria Jean coffee 10:00am, then Star Hotel, Macksville
15th Yamba Picnic, 9:00am, BYO, Lyn & Paul, 6658 6360
18th Wednesday ride, 9:00am Bailey Centre
20th Friday Drinks Night Coffs
20th-22nd Gold Coast Bike Show, Mike O’Rourke, 6651 5610
March 2009
1st Tullymorgan Ostrich Farm, 9:00am, Chris Eddy?????
2nd Committee meeting, 5:30pm. Ride Calendar meeting, 7:00pm
7th Saturday Gloria Jean coffee 10:00am then lunch at Boudene’s at Moonee
15th Mystery Ride
16th-22nd Nepean Ulysses Branch welcomes you to the Penrith Valley, Home of the 2009 AGM
29th Quarterly breakfast at 8:00am, Sawtell RSL, then meeting at 9:00am followed by lunch at Wooli Pub. Paul, 6658 6360
July 2009
Christmas in July at Stanthorpe
Minutes of Executive Meeting
Date & Place – 8/9/08 at
Coffs Ex-Services Club at 1735
Open
Apologies
Present
Mike O’Rourke, Shirley Rose, Sandie Jones, Dave Barter, Brian Platts, Andrew Wright, Chris Eddy
Minutes of previous meeting:
Taken as read. Moved - Shirley, Seconded - Mike
Business arising:
- Wheel
- Skills, advance rider training course. 9 so far.
Advance rider rebate from NATCOM = 50% of cost up to $80. - Brian advised that we do not have to send copies of our minutes to Natcom
- Drinks night – long discussion on the merits of various venues. To be discussed at quarterly meeting.
- Annette Fisher working bee – done.
Correspondence : - Andrew
In
- Gateway to Rainforest Rally – 13-14 September
- Upper Lachlan Tourist Assoc. – Tablelands Way
- Glen Innes Branch – Beardies Festival 7-9th Nov ‘08
- Denyce Hodgkinson – re letter from Foster Branch
- Ducati Thunder Rally 10-12 October
- Upper Lachlan Tourist Assoc. – Tablelands Way update
- Natcom – minutes of AGM; extended Natcom meeting; Natcom 28th June
- Natcom – Note to treasurer, appeal for volunteers for AGM2009
- Phone call from Bill Dunlop – Starting motorcycle tour business
- Roll the Dice Rally – Warwick 27-29/3/09
- Victoria Hotel at Rutherglen - MotoGP accommodation
- Natcom – requesting committee details
Out
- Natcom advising committee details
Presidents report:
I would like to thank Keith our Quartermaster for his ongoing support to our branch & his efforts on running our store. He has done an exceptional job & we all wish him well playing with his new Tonka toys in Gove.
Thanks to James Stuart for stepping up & offering to take over the job.
Vice Presidents report:
Nike commented on the number of new faces showing up at Saturday coffee. Hard to keep up!
Treasurers Report:
Per attached list. Moved – Shirley, Seconded – Dave.
Newsletter report:
Public Relations report:
Shirley
has sent editorial copy to newspapers on the memorial ride. Gloria Jeans South
has been receiving enquiries re. when we meet. Quality
of their coffee seems to have improved.
Webmaster report
Our branch web-page now has a facility for people to send the secretary their e-mail addresses.
Quartermaster report:
Stock levels OK
General Business:
· Ladies Rides no longer required
· First aid course – 20/9/08 at Coffs Ex-Services Club
· Member Survey – work in progress
Meeting Closed at 7:00pm
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Treasurer's Report --
Income and Expenditure 30 June 08 to 30 August 08 |
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@ Bank |
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Balance as at 30 June 08 |
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$4,629.04 |
$4,629.04 |
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Ride Money
Banked on 11/7 # 50 |
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$27.10 |
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Ride Money
Banked on 8/8 # 51 |
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$97.00 |
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Ride Money
Banked on 21/8 # 53 |
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$35.00 |
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Quartermaster
Income Banked # 52 |
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$400.00 |
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Total Income this period |
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$559.10 |
$559.10 |
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ADD Income = Sub Total |
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$5,188.14 |
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Cheques Presented |
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Quartermaster
O/going Cq.487304/Inv's 63751; 64156 |
-$185.50 |
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Quartermaster
O/going Cq.487305/Inv's Not yet receivewd |
-$362.85 |
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Total Cheques
presented - Outgoing this period |
-$548.35 |
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-$548.35 |
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LESS Cheques
presented = Sub Total |
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$4,639.79 |
$4,639.79 |
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Reconciliation - Balance at Bank as
at 31 August 2008 |
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Cash Flow Financial position as at 8 September 2008: |
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ADD |
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Quartermaster
Float |
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$78.00 |
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Quartermaster's
Sales #54 (Cash on Hand to be banked) |
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$200.00 |
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Petty Cash
- Treasurer |
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$3.25 |
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Cash on
Hand - Secretary (Printing comsumables) |
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$11.00 |
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Ride money
and Scratchies Value - Cash on Hand |
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ADD Cash on Hand = Sub Total |
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$292.25 |
$292.25 |
$292.25 |
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Financial position as at 8 September
2008 |
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$4,932.04 |
$4,932.04 |
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SPLITS: |
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