Present: 18 members and
friends
Visitors: Ian welcomed
visitors: - Marty & Evette
Apologies: Rhys Williams and
Mario Ibeas
Secretary Report: Contents of PO
Box sorted and relevant items read by Ben: - Plastic Repairs – Peter Newell
(Glengarry), Alexandra Motorcycle Show and a Bank Statement.
Treasurer’s Report: As at end of January there
was $2071 in the bank.
Captains’ Report: Past and forthcoming rides
previewed by Peter Weyermayr.
Meeting Minutes: Minutes of the September
2002 Club meeting read.
Business Arising: Nil
General Business: Peter, Ian &
Ben spoke about Mario’s crash at a “ride day” at Phillip Island. He is in good
spirits and will probably be out of action for at least 3 months!
The new itinerary for
February to May is now available,
Some highlights being:
The Tasmanian Trip, a film night of Les Leahy’s recent Outback
Adventure and a trip to Portland for a long weekend.
As in previous years, Easter
will consist of rides on Good Friday and Easter Sunday only. As ANZAC day falls
on the following Friday we will have a 3-day ride centred on Portland.
The Shire of Yarra Ranges is having an organised ride through the
Reefton Spur on Feb. 22nd.
Marysville Bakery is holding their “Big Bakery Biker Bash” on Feb.23rd.
Ian then highlighted some problems on recent rides where riders leaving
a ride or getting fuel inadvertently led the group astray! This problem can be
easily avoided simply by the rider waiting and informing the rear rider of
their intentions!
Ben also outlined some concerns he had and advised that we should “all
listen to the leaders spiel of the days ride, obtain petrol at the designated
stops, if a crash occurs all riders should proceed only leaving the rear rider
there and be prepared to move off when the leader is ready”. Although we don’t
intend for our rides to be too regimented, by following common sense and some
of the above observations we can minimise ride hold-ups and have an enjoyable
days riding.
Phil Richards advised us of a “bike friendly” boot maker! For all leather goods & footwear repairs
go to Dandy Cobbler, 46 Walker St. Dandenong.
Close Meeting: 9.47 pm