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Article: The Great Twizel Ulyrection
ULYSSES CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND INC.
NATIONAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS
President: Mike Dew #2415
367 Wairakei Road, Burnside
Christchurch 8053
Ph: 03 359 4949
Mobile: 027 283 0235
Email: [email protected]
Vice President: James (Jim) Galt #5991
P O Box 5232, Frankton, Hamilton 3242
Ph: 07 847 2700 (bus hrs)
Mobile: 021 901 557
Email: [email protected]
Treasurer: Stuart Burns #3703
P O Box 45, Rotorua 3040
Ph: 07 349 1323
Mobile: 021 972 535
Email: [email protected]
Article: Update Twizel 25th
Anniversary Memorial Tree
Article: Murray’s Cake
Article: Ohaupo Tree Church
Rider Mentor Update
Ulysses Survival
Secretary: Nicky Bright #7125
47 Kahu Way, RD2, Blenheim 7272
Ph: 03 572 8588 (evenings)
Mobile: 020 403 79715
Email: [email protected]
Committee: Jayne Mansell #5291
Flat 2, 22 Arthur Road, Manurewa.
Phone number 021 0346 555
Email: [email protected]
The Journey
Northern Odyssey Ride
Rallies
Committee: Jim Furneaux #2098
47 Ward Street, Upper Hutt 5018
Ph: 04 971 2893
Mobile: 021 244 2091
Email: [email protected]
Branch Meeting Times and Contacts
Administration/Membership/Gear:
ULYSSIAN MAGAZINE PRODUCTION
Debby Morgan, PO Box 40218, Upper Hutt 5140
Publisher: Editor/Advertising: Design: Printing: Distributon: Ph: 0800 ULYSSES or 0800 859 773 between 2:30pm and 5:30pm
Mobile: 021 072 3636 Email: [email protected]
Keeper of the Remembrance Book:
Peggy O’Neal #2849 Email: [email protected]
Paul Lance
Kevin Kinghan
Phone: 07 862 6957
Email: [email protected]
Gemma Wild
Email: [email protected]
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Ulyssian MAR 2016 |
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MIKE DEW #2415
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
I
hope you all had an opportunity to
enjoy the festive season and welcome
to 2016.
So much for the weathermen getting
it right when once again areas flooded
in the north and south over the holiday
period. I can remember them saying in
August/September that we were going
to have a long, hot and dry summer. Yes
they were right for November and up to
late December. Even now in late January/
early February there’s been the odd night
when it’s been cool enough to turn the
heater on. Never mind, the weather is
going to improve in March when hundreds
of motorcyclists (some in cars and in
motorhomes) will flock to Westport for the
Ulysses Club National Rally.
This is the first time in our history that
a National Rally and AGM have been
held on the West Coast of the South
Island. Early registration numbers are up
and hopefully this will continue until the
closing date on February 29. The Buller
Branch doesn’t have a big membership,
so it would be great if we showed them
our support in attending this event. I’m
sure it’s going to be a great weekend.
You might have noticed in the Natcom
minutes that we will have a new
contractor managing the Club website
from April 2016. Net Enterprises Ltd (Paul
Willard) has been awarded a contract to
redesign and manage the Club website
and Facebook page.
Many thanks to the current Webmaster,
William Glendenning #1916 (Web-Enz),
for all the work that he has done in setting
up and managing our website since 1998.
It was at the 1998 Club AGM held in
Dunedin that approval was given for work
to commence on a website for the club
(www.ulysses.org.nz) and which came
“on-line” around March the same year. I’d
also like to acknowledge all the extra work
that William has done for the Club at no
charge in maintaining this site. Your efforts
have been very much appreciated William
and our thanks also go to Yvonne who has
supported you throughout the years.
This website review has been very
time consuming, as we wanted to
ensure that all the options being offered
by the two parties (Web-Enz & Net
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Enterprises) were fully investigated
before awarding a contract.
In this edition of the Ulyssian you’ll
also find an advertisement calling for
proposals from members to coordinate the
advertising in the Ulyssian and on the Club
website. It is envisaged that the successful
applicant will be remunerated by way
of a commission from adverting sales
with all terms being agreed in a contract
between the parties. Please check out the
advertisement for more details.
During the year the Natcom members
telephone the branch coordinators at
“Eight motorcyclists
have died on New
Zealand roads
since the beginning
of this year. The
disturbing feature
of these deaths is
that the majority
involve male riders
over the age of 40.”
least three times. The reason for these
calls is to maintain a good two-way
communication link between Natcom
and Coordinators and to receive any
feedback on issues affecting the Club.
One suggestion received in January was
to reduce the joining fee for partners
of members. At our meeting on the 16
January it was agreed that the joining
fee for a partner would be $10 instead
of $35. The $10 joining fee covers the
cost of the name badge and postage.
New membership application forms have
now been forwarded to your Branch
coordinators and secretaries.
Just seen a Press release from ACC
where a Mr Carey Griffiths (from ACC)
states that 53 motorcyclists died on our
roads last year (48 riders and 5 pillion
passengers). This is the highest number
since 1998. Eight motorcyclists have
died on New Zealand roads since the
beginning of this year. The disturbing
feature of these deaths is that the majority
involve male riders over the age of 40.
One fatal crash involved a 54 year-old
who was on a learner licence and another
54 year-old also on a learner’s licence
was caught travelling at 162km/h. This
highlights a real issue that we are dealing
with. It concerns older male riders who
are overly confident and often riding bikes
that are beyond their experience and
capabilities. Nearly three quarters (73%)
of fatal crashes occur on the open road
where a loss of control can be deadly.
He also stated that ACC’s Ride Forever
programme provides all bike riders with
the opportunity to improve our riding
skills, knowledge and capabilities (I fully
agree with that statement). As we know
ACC is a no fault system, so their press
release doesn’t state how many riders
were at fault in these fatal crashes.
At the end of the day we can continue
to complain about the way ACC present
these figures, but the facts are that
53 motorcyclists (riders and pillion
passengers) died last year on our roads
and we have to get this number down.
Also a reminder that the Coordinators
and Natcom meeting will be held on
Friday March 18 at Club Buller (used to
be called the Workingmen’s Club), 44
Queens Street starting at 1:00pm. If the
branch coordinator / president is unable
to attend then a committee member is
expected to stand in for them. As a last
resort a branch member can stand in
for the coordinator. Remember you’re
representing your Branch membership
at this meeting, so your input is very
important and valued.
See you in Westport.
Take care, stay upright and be alert.
Mike Dew # 2415
National President
ULYSSES 2016
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Some of the BENEFITS:
New replacement Motorcycle if a total loss occurs within 12 months of the insured
motorcycle being first registered as a new Motorcycle up to 20,000km – this increases to 24
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Roadside Assistance is provided on comprehensively covered motorcycles
AUTOMATIC RIDING APPAREL cover - $5,000 (indemnity value) any one claim per year.
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DISCOUNTS DISCOUNTS DISCOUNTS – Age Discounts, Multiple Bike Discount (conditions
apply), Loyalty Discounts, Trike Discounts, Named Rider Discounts and the Restricted Usage
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LOWER EXCESSES – The standard policy excess is now $250 (plus underage excesses
applying), $500 theft excess and on approved track days a $750 excess only will apply.
RIDE FOREVER If you complete a Ride Forever training course, provide us with your certificate and
we will apply a NIL excess for one claim within 12 months of completing this course.
Call us on 0800 65 62 64 and ask for Leonie, Annaliese or Brandon if you have any
queries.
KEVIN KINGHAN
ULYSSIAN EDITOR
EDITORIAL
A
s the Ulysses Club heads into
another year, there appears
to be a common thread in the
Branch News. How do we
attract more members, younger members,
and generally secure the Club’s future.
The most positive thing about that is
that everyone seems to be on the same
page. Between the like minds, I’m sure
the solution will be found. With ever
more distractions available, it isn’t just a
Ulysses issue. In fact it’s not even simply
a motorcycling issue. There are more
sports and pass-times available at the
click of a button than we would have ever
considered. With around 2800 members,
the Ulysses Club is quite an entity.
Encouraging younger riders will also,
hopefully, keep the rest young at heart
too, so keep asking them to come along
for a ride.
Last day for
submissions for
the next Ulyssian
magazine is May
10, 2016.
There is an advert in this issue for an
advertising coordinator. The traditional
advertisers don’t have the budgets
from the good old days, and with lots of
“The most positive
thing about that is that
everyone seems to
be on the same page.
Between the like
minds, I’m sure the
solution will be found.”
different media, both bricks and mortar
and online, it makes sense to amalgamate
the two and offer them a diverse method
of communicating with Ulybods.
Meanwhile, back to your Ulyssian can I beg for more photographs of you
lot doing your thing? The bike doesn’t
have to be the star of the photos but if
you can have one somewhere in the
scene, it makes your articles come to
life. Remember, the Ulyssian is also
something you can show people that are
looking into joining, so share it around,
use it to attract new members - and
remember to stop and smell the roses on
the ride. While smelling the roses, whip
out the camera for posterity...
NEW MEMBERS
Membership
Number
First Name Surname
Branch
09345
Peter
Groves
FAR NORTH
09346
Mark
Taylor
HAWKES BAY
09347
Wayne
Williams
NORTH HARBOUR
09348
Debbie
Williams
NORTH HARBOUR
09349
Leigh
Earnshaw
NORTH HARBOUR
09350
Warren
Rose
KAPITI COAST
09351
John
Finlayson
FAR NORTH
09352 StewartWoollett
MANAWATU
09353
Eugene Berryman-KampROTORUA
09354 PeterRiddell
MANAWATU
09355 GavinMitchell WELLINGTON
09356 RobertHuitema NELSON
09357 LauriePetterson WAIRARAPA
09358 MurrayAnderson WHAKATANE
09359 MurrayBarrett
CANTERBURY
09360 MurrayWise
CANTERBURY
09361 SteveClarke
CANTERBURY
09362 NealeGilbertson WESTLAND
09363 DennisPaulsen
NELSON
09364 GeorgeDrayton
CANTERBURY
09365 DannyStar
AUCKLAND
09366 DavidMitchell AUCKLAND
09367 GeoffPullin
MARLBOROUGH
09368 NickyPullin
MARLBOROUGH
09369 RussellMontgomeryMARLBOROUGH
09370 ColinKennedy CANTERBURY
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Membership
Number
First Name Surname
Branch
09371Neil Davis
AUCKLAND
09372 RogerJudd
AUCKLAND
09373
Clive
Dinmore
NORTH HARBOUR
09374 ChiengKhong
AUCKLAND
09375 FrankWitowski NELSON
09376 DerekStratford NELSON
09377 PeterWilks
NELSON
09378
Harry
Handley
NORTH HARBOUR
09379 WaynePeters
TAUPO
09380TrishLurman TAUPO
09381 NigelKatene TAUPO
09382 BruceVincent CANTERBURY
09383 MareeVincent
CANTERBURY
09384 TracyCurrin
CANTERBURY
09385 MichaelSchnackertz MARLBOROUGH
09386
AnthonyMullen
MARLBOROUGH
09387 ElliottCrawford AUCKLAND
09388 GeoffCrawford AUCKLAND
09389
Tracy-LeeCrawford
AUCKLAND
09390 ColinSkeats WESTLAND
09391
Toni
McEwen
NORTH HARBOUR
09392
Keith
Patterson
NORTH HARBOUR
09393
Shelley
Shanley
NORTH HARBOUR
09394
Diane
Thompson
NORTH HARBOUR
09395
George
Louis
NORTH HARBOUR
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NATIONAL TREASURER’S REPORT MARCH 2016
articles, branch news, etc.
The December 2015 Report which has
been audited, is available on the club
website and a copy has been sent by
email to each co-ordinater.
At the 2015 AGM it was agreed that the
Annual Financial Report would not be
included in the Ulyssian as a means
of saving costs and ensuring that the
magazine space can be utilised for
Set out below is my report on the club
financial position which accompanies the
Financial Report.
TREASURER’S REPORT
It is a pleasure to present my second
report since taking over the role of
National Treasurer at the 2014 AGM.
The 2015 Accounts show a Net deficit
of $7,822 compared with a deficit of
$14,721 in 2014. While total expenditure
for the year was consistent with the
previous year our income showed a slight
increase. Subscriptions remained fairly
consistent with the new members closely
matching those resigning from the club.
Lower interest rates had a slight impact
on our income this year, compared to the
previous year.
Members will note the surplus this year
on the History Book Trading account
which is mainly due to the fact that many
branches have decided to purchase
the national book stock that they were
holding. As I mentioned in my last report
the stock of books on hand at balance
date are now held at a valuation amount
and this has been reduced again this
year. We still have a plentiful supply of
book available for sale, it is a good read
and something that I would hope every
member would purchase.
During the year Natcom has made a
concentrated effort to control expenditure
and this is evident from a review of the
Income account. However, one area that
we have seen a significant increase in
expenditure is in relation to the magazine.
The issues around the magazine and
future costs were fully discussed at the
Coordinators’ meeting in October and set
out in recent issues of the Ulyssian.
The net assets of the club have
reduced by $7,987 over the year to
$182,453, with $46,540 of these assets
tagged for Rider Safety Training and AGM
Equalisation. Members should also note
that a further $107,357 of funds on hand
at balance date represent subscriptions
relating to future years.
Overall, the position of the club is
satisfactory and with the increase in
subscriptions from the 2016 year this
should continue in the short term.
I would be pleased to respond to any
questions about the accounts at the AGM
or by email or other means for those not
attending. However, if you have detailed
questions to ask at the AGM it would be
helpful if I could be advised in advance so
I may check records beforehand.
Thanks to our Administrator, Debby
Morgan, without her assistance the
Treasurer’s job would be impossible to
do on a voluntary basis. It has been a
pleasure to continue my role on Natcom
and be able to contribute to debates
and activities of our club, beyond the
financial ones.
Stuart Burns BMS, FCA #3703
National Treasurer
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 021-972-535
Date: 12 January 2016
I would urge members to download and
review the Club’s 2015 Financial Report.
As usual if any member requires further
information on any matters raised above,
please feel free to contact me.
Stuart (Smokey) Burns #3703
National Treasurer
ADVERTISING COORDINATOR
The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. National
Committee is seeking proposals
from club members in relation to the
provision of services to the club to
coordinate the advertising in the club
Magazine and website.
The role will require applicants to:
Sell advertising for inclusion in the
club magazine “Ulyssian” which is
produced quarterly and also for the
club website.
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Liaise with the magazine editor
and club webmaster in relation to
placement of the advertising in the
respective media
Handle the invoicing to and receipt
of monies from advertisers
Fully account to the National
Committee in respect of the activities
relating to the role.
It is envisaged that the successful
applicant will be remunerated by
way of commission from advertising
sales with all terms being agreed in a
contract between the parties.
Proposals should be forwarded by
Thursday 14th April 2016 to: The Secretary,
Ulysses Club of NZ Inc
P O Box 40 218
Upper Hutt 5140
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ADMINISTRATORS REPORT FEBRUARY 2016
Date
29-Jan-15
29-May-15
27-Aug-15
30-Nov-15
5-Feb-16
Newest Member
9173
9266
9307
9362
9395
Current Members
2845
2804
2846
2899
2617
Lapsed Members
5400
5528
5524
5520
5787
Resigned Members
555
559
562
564
607
Deceased Members
382
386
387
392
398
Life Members
15
15
15
15
15
Deceased Life members
5
5
5
5
5
Odyssey Medal Holders
23
25
25
24
24
Ulyssian Receivers
2707
2676
2715
2759
2489
NZ Directory Members
2348
2330
2368
2417
2191
Couples Sharing Ulyssian
101
102
106
111
107
Overseas members
25
19
19
19
18
Membership figures
As I write this report, there are still some
236 members who have yet to renew
or advise they will not be renewing
their membership. The trend of natural
attrition of around 200 members per year
is quite commonplace across all hobby
organisations, however it still significantly
affects a Club and the cost of membership.
I would like to ask you all to encourage
those past members who have not
renewed to do so, to ensure the benefits
of membership can be maintained.
Your National Committee work very
hard to keep the many benefits of
belonging to a nationwide organisation, at
the same time making sure everyone is
considered a valued member of the Club.
Those who have now renewed their
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membership will have to pay an additional
$10 late payment fee, this includes two
members residing at the same address
and are taking advantage of the 10%
discount applicable in this regard.
Membership cards
I am sure many of you who have recently
renewed your subscription have been
surprised by the membership card turnaround time.
The deal we have with Star Insurance
for the production of our cards has seen a
considerably better result than in previous
years. These days cards are ordered one
day and received within three working
days. This is especially important at this
time of year when many of you wish to use
your cards for travel on the Inter-Islander.
Gear Sales
It’s pleasing to see that some branches
are taking the opportunity to bulk purchase
gear items. This not only helps keep
moving the items I have for sale, but is an
opportunity for branches to make a small
profit on sales to the branch members.
Overall sales direct to members has
been fairly slow, but hopefully you will all
take advantage of what will be on offer at
the AGM Rally in Westport in March.
Raffle Tickets
If enquiring about raffle tickets, please
contact National Committee member
Jayne Mansell, [email protected].
Talk soon
Debby – National Administrator
AGM DATES 2016
Close
Date of
AGM
Date
Venue
AUCKLAND
7-Mar-16
Manukau Cruising
Club, Orpheus Drive,
Onehunga
07:00 PM
P,VP,T,S,
4 Com
7-Feb-16
BULLER
7-Apr-16
Coordinators residence
7pm
C,S,T, Com
7-Mar-16
CANTERBURY
17-Feb-16
Cashmere Club,
88 Hunter Terrace,
Christchurch, 8022.
8.15pm
C,S,T, 5 Com
15-Jan-16
FAR NORTH
1-May-16
Hikurangi Fire Station, 3
Alfred St, Hikurangi
11am
C,VC,S,T,
6 Com
1-Apr-16
GISBORNE
5-May-16
Tatapouri Fishing Club
7.30pm
C,VC,S/T,
3 Com
5-Apr-16
HAWKE’S BAY
6-May-16
Taradale RSA, Napier
7.30pm
P,S,T, 4 Com
6-Apr-16
KAPITI COAST
5-May-16
Waikanae Pub,
Waikanae
7.30 pm
C,S,T, 5 Com
5-Apr-16
KING
COUNTRY
5-May-16
Riverside Lodge, Te Kuiti
7.30pm
C,S,T, Com
5-Apr-16
MANAWATU
10-May-16
Bunnythorpe Tavern,
Bunnythorpe
7.30pm
C,S,,T, 3 Com
10-Apr-16
MARLBOROUGH
21-Apr-16
7.30 pm
C,VC,S,T,
up to 8 Com
21-Mar-16
Branch Secretary,
23 Bary Street, Blenheim
NELSON
23-Feb-16
7pm
C,S,T, 4 Com
23-Jan-16
Branch Secretary, 5 Oxford
St, Richmond, Nelson 7011
NORTH
HARBOUR
7-Apr-16
7.30pm
C,VC,S,T, Com
7-Mar-16
Branch Secretary,
P O Box 100 054, NSMC,
Auckland 0745
NORTH
OTAGO
4-May-16
7.30pm
C,VC,S/T,
3 Com
4-Apr-16
C/- 25 Itchen Street,
Oamaru 9400
OTAGO
3-May-16
7pm
C,VC,S,T,
5 Com
3-Apr-16
Branch Secretary, 73B
Factory Road, Mosgiel 9024
ROTORUA
1-May-16
7pm
C,S,T, 4 Com
1-Apr-16
SOUTHLAND
15-May-16
11:00 AM
C, S/T, 3 Com
15-Apr-16
TARANAKI
4-May-16
7pm
C,S,T, 4 Com
4-Apr-16
TAUMARUNUI
12-Apr-16
RSA, Taumarunui
7pm
C,T,S, 3 Com
12-Mar-16
TAUPO
12-May-16
Cosmopolitan Club,
Taniwha St, Taupo
7.30pm
C,S,T, 3 Com
12-Apr-16
TAURANGA
19-Apr-16
9.15pm
C,VC,S,T, Com
19-Mar-16
TOKOROA
13-Apr-16
7.30pm
C,S/T,4 Com
13-Mar-16
Branch
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Time
Positions
Nominations
Red Cross Rooms,
33 Redwood Street,
Blenheim
Club Waimea, 345
Queen Street, Richmond
Pupuke Golf Club,
231 East Coast Rd
Campbells Bay North
Shore
Criterion Hotel, 3 Tyne
Street, Oamaru
Otago Motorcycle
Club Rooms,
Clark Street, Dunedin
St. Johns Office, Pereriki
Street, Rotorua
145 Wicklow Street,
Clifton, Invercargill Inglewood Club, Moa
Street, Inglewood
Citizens Club,
13th Ave, Tauranga
Community Rooms,
Gate 1, Tokoroa Hospital,
Maraetui Rd, Tokoroa
Address for
nominations
Branch Secretary,
26 Mt St John Ave,
Epsom, Auckland 1051
Branch Secretary,
71 Snodgrass Rd,
RD2, Westport 7892
Branch Secretary, 29 Aston
Drive, Waimairi Beach,
Christchurch 8083.
Branch Secretary,
63 Morgan Rd, Titoki,
Whangarei
Branch Secretary,
3 Pothutukawa Grove,
Gisborne
Branch Secretary,
48a King St, Taradale, Napier
Branch Secretary,
24 Kereru St, Waikanae
Branch Secretary,
1 Les Munro Pl, RD6,
Te Kuiti 3986
Branch Secretary,
99A Schnell Dr, Palmerston
North 4414
Branch Secretary,
P O Box 103
Rotorua 3040
P O Box 476,
Invercargill, 9840
Branch Secretary, 192 Kina
Road, RD31, Opunake
C/- Neil Mason, 52 Mahoe
Rd, RD2 Taumarunui
Shop 5, Sun Court Arcade,
Plaza 19, Tamamutu St,
Taupo 3330
Branch Secretary, P O Box
338, Tauranga 3140
Branch Secretary,
22 Baird St, Tokoroa 3420
AGM DATES 2016
Close
Date of
AGM
Date
Venue
TURANGI
9-Mar-16
Bridge Motel,
S H 1, Turangi
7.30pm
C,S,T,2 Com
9-Feb-16
Branch Secretary,
2A Poihaere Street,
Turangi 3334
WAIHITHAMES
VALLEY
15-May-16
Paeroa RSA Club,
Belmont Road, Paeroa
2pm
C,S,T, 4 Com
15-Apr-16
c/- P Howat, RD5,
Thames 3575
WAIKATO
2-May-16
7.30pm
C,VC,S,T, 4
Com
1-Apr-16
C/- Tom Jones,
20 Leyton Place,
Hamilton 3200
WAIRARAPA
16-May-16
8pm
C,VC,S,T, Com
16-Apr-16
159 Stronvar Road, R D 6,
Masterton 5886
WANGANUI
5-May-16
7.30pm
C,S,T,5 Com
5-Apr-16
WELLINGTON
10-May-16
Petone Workingmens
Club, Udy Street, Petone
8pm
C,S,T, 4 Com
10-Apr-16
WESTLAND
13-Apr-16
Hokitika Chartered Club,
Hamilton Street, Hokitika
7pm
C,S,T,4 Com
13-Mar-16
WHAKATANE
13-Apr-16
Ohope Chartered Club,
Bluett Road, Ohope
7.30pm
C,VC,T,S, Com
13-Mar-16
Branch
Key: C = Coordinator, S = Secretary,
Time
Positions
Nominations
Commerce Club, 197
Collingwood Street,
Hamilton
Services and Citizens
Club,
Essex Street, Masterton
RSA, St Hill Street,
Wanganui
Address for
nominations
Branch Secretary, 8A
Chester Road, Wanganui
Branch Secretary,
12 Woolwich Close, Whitby,
Porirua 5024
Branch Secretary, 42 Bonar
Drive, Hokitika
Branch Secretary, 381
East Bank Road, RD3,
Whakatane 3193
P = Branch President, VC = Vice Coordinator, VP = Vice President,
T = Treasurer, S/T = Secretary/Treasurer, Com = Committee
1. This Branch AGM information Notice has been compiled from a combination of information provided by branches and details from
last year. No responsibility is taken for errors and ommissions caused by any brnach’s failure to provide the information which has
been requested.
2. For nominations you may use the Generic Branch AGM nomination form appearing below:
GENERIC BRANCH AGM NOMINATION FORM 2016
THE ULYSSES CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND INC.
I nominate: Member No. # For the position of: {please circle one}
CoordinatorBranch President
Vice-CoordinatorBranch Vice-President
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Committee Member
Nomination accepted by: Date: Nominated by: Member No. #
Seconded by: Member No. #
All nominations are accepted with no pre-conditions
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
THE ULYSSES CLUB OF NZ INC.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Venue: Solid Energy Centre, Cnr Pakington & Domett Streets, Westport
When: Saturday, 19 March 2016 at 10.00am
Meeting Agenda
1. Welcome and Greetings
2. Apologies
3. Minutes of AGM held at Tauranga 2015
4. Matters Arising
5. President’s Report
6. Matters arising from report
7. Treasurer’s Report
Minutes of 2015 AGM –
Tauranga
The Minutes of the National AGM held in
Tauranga on 11 April 2015 are available
on the Club website. Refer to the home
page, the link is just under the notice for
the next AGM in Westport.
Remits/Resolutions
8. Matters arising from report
9. Coordinators’ Meeting Report
10. General Business
11. Odyssey Medal Presentation (if any
forthcoming)
12. 2017 AGM - presentation
13. Election Of Officers
General Business
Westport AGM
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General Business or Members Questions
which are notified in writing, (including
by email) to the National Secretary
by Saturday, 31 January 2016 will be
accepted for discussion in General
Business at the AGM.
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resolutions to be voted on at the
2016 AGM.
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your magazine. If the renewal date is
December 2015, then you have until 1
February 2016 to pay your membership to
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then any postal vote cast will be invalid
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
NOMINATIONS FOR NATIONAL COMMITTEE
WITH THE PROPOSER & SECONDER ARE…
Nominee
#
Nominator
#
Seconded
#
Incumbent
2415
Bob Tanner
2877
Bruce Wood
7237
√
5991
Lawrence Gosnell
8430
Stephen McLardy
5721
√
3703
Andrea Thompson
5500
Peter van der Maat
8136
√
7125
Jim Furneaux
2098
Mike Dew
2415
√
Jim Furneaux
2098
Maggie Bath
2700
Bob Bath
1362
√
Jayne Mansell
5291
Stuart Burns
3703
Jim Furneaux
2098
√
President
Michael (Mike) Dew
Vice-President
James (Jim) Galt
Treasurer
Stuart Burns
Secretary
Nicky Bright
Committee
Vacant
We have a vacancy for a Committee member due to the withdrawal of a nomination after the closing date. Accordingly there will be a
call for nominations from the floor made at the AGM. If more than one nomination is forthcoming a vote will be required.
Please contact the National President (Mike Dew) if you require any further information on what’s involved (time & effort etc.) in filling
this position.
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BRANCH NEWS
Auckland
My Last Report
Yes after 5 years it is time for me to step
aside and let someone else have a go.
I have enjoyed serving the branch and
the club, it has not been all plain sailing
but it has been fun. Health concerns
and a new job were the final reasons
for my stepping down, but I had felt at
the end of last year that it was time to
move on and let someone else have a
go. My personal feelings about having
a time limit for all roles is more in favour
of us setting down length of terms
in office - 5 years max would be my
suggestion. But for now I will be taking
a long overdue rest and just enjoying
some riding. I will transfer to Ulysses
NZ’s 30th Branch that was formed, that
being the North Harbour Branch. Which
I am proud to say was formed during my
tenure as Auckland Branch President.
North Harbour meets just 5 mins up
the road from where I live and no traffic
to contend with whereas it is an hour
plus to get from home to the Auckland
meetings, I will continue to visit Auckland
meetings but this will be on my bike
which will halve the travel time.
Auckland continues to grow and is
approaching the size we were when
the North Harbour branch was formed.
Who knows, we may see the formation
of Ulysses NZ’s 31st branch - a
Counties Manukau branch? In the not
too distant future.
Auckland Rally 2015
The Auckland Rally was a hoot and those
that attended were treated to a great time,
and we finally got a spit roast that was
to die for. “Pork Chop” being our master
chef. We returned to the traditional way
of cooking and catering with folk pitching
in peeling spuds and kumara and our two
great cooks in control Bob Leeper and
Tony Brighthouse. Breakfasts of Bacon
Sausages scrambled eggs baked beans
or spaghetti with toast and jams, for those
who like their cereal there was a great
range on offer. Those who did not join us
sorry but you’ll just have to book in early
for this year’s rally, one that I will definitely
be attending.
I managed to do the Chateau to Plateau
ride again this year, like many other
fundraisers the numbers were down; this
is a sad situation but one that seems to
be being repeated all over the country.
This year we made it to the Plateau for
the first time. We travelled some beautiful
countryside, had great riding conditions
and most of all the friends that we rode
with and stayed with made it the most
enjoyable weekend. This bought to
mind for me that it’s not so much the
destination that counts but the journey
and those who we journey with that
counts. We are looking forward to doing it
again next year.
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BRANCH NEWS
ARHT 21st Fund Raising Ride
Well this was a great day. We had around
600 bikes on the ride, give or take a few,
counts varied on both ends of the ride
so have taken the figure that was at the
start. Unfortunately a third of the bikes in
the ride were held up at the first red light,
producing quite a large gap between the
two groups, hence the discrepancy in
the count. I would have to say this was
the most orderly and well controlled ride
that we have had and been on in all my
years. This I think we can put down to
the pre organisational discussions with
the Police and the Police assistance/
supervision of the ride. It was pleasing
to see representatives from many of our
neighbouring branches, Hamilon, ThamesWaihi, Taranaki, to name a few, sorry if I
missed any, then there was representation
from Natcom, so a big thanks to all those
branches that took the time to support
our fundraiser ride. We also had groups
from NZ Bikers, Harley Riders, BACA,
Tribesmen, and Hell’s Angels. It is good
to see all the different groups joining in
and we need to encourage this and we
need to support their fundraisers also.
Everyone was well behaved and the
Police only had to have a chat with a
couple of riders, but all in all I must say a
big thanks and congratulations to all who
participated in the ride and of course a big
thanks to Jayne for her efforts in setting
up and co-ordinating the event. Our guest
rider was Phil Gough and it was great to
chat with him and have him on the ride,
He has requested to become a member
of Ulysses Club, so I am getting the
paperwork underway, so it looks like we
will be welcoming him into the Club in the
not too distant future. Phil will be standing
for the Mayoralty of Auckland City so we
wish him well in the upcoming election
for the job. We cleared $4,500 on the day
and still have tee shirts for sale we will be
making these available to all branches and
any others who wish to purchase them in
support of the ARHT. We will get an add
out to you all and remember this is a great
service one that we need to support and
all funds raised go to the ARHT. We will
be presenting the ARHT with a cheque in
April.
Well that’s all from me look forward to
seeing you on a ride or two.
Ride Well and Ride Safe and Grow Old
Disgracefully.
Rob Bissett #7822
Auckland Branch President
Canterbury Tales
Doesn’t time fly when we are all having
fun? What a busy few months we have
had and I am assured that everyone has
been behaving a little disgracefully, as
we should.
Like most people Christmas came
and went with a lot of time spent with
family and friends - some with a like
mind, which was great. A lot of members
put more than a few miles on the clock
and completed the Helicopter Hunt,
helping raise funds for the local rescue
unit. Afterall, they have picked up and
transported a couple of our branch
members over the years. Thea and Pete
put this ride together and it has gone
down well with those who completed the
questionnaire - well done.
Over the next few months we have
plenty on the runs list and if you are in
town.,look us up and join the crew for the
day, the knitting club is all over the area
depending on the weather and who is
around for their Wednesday Run. It would
appear they are not all retirees, and a lot
of shift/weekend workers are joining in the
fun. By the time you read this Valentines
Day will be over, but our runs committee
have put together a brunch run and it
looks like it will be well supported, so
more on this next time, maybe.
Plans are well in hand for the St John
Run held on ANZAC Day and we would
love to see you all here for this, it will be a
great day.
Members are looking forward to
Westport and have been making their
plans for some long rides to get there,
some via the “Guss Rally” in Nelson and
others via Invercargill and all places in
between.
A lot of members have taken up the
offer for the ACC sponsored training with
many completing the Silver and Gold
sections. To achieve this they normally
need to take a day off work and as course
numbers are limited I believe some have
had to book a wee way out. Don’t forget
to claim your refund from your club via
your branch. This also applies for first Aid
training as well.
Our branch AGM will be over by the
time this comes out but I would like to
take this opportunity to thank the outgoing
members on behalf of the branch. Our
long serving branch secretary is standing
down after 7 years in the seat and Bob’s
smiling face and disposition will be
missed. We know he will not be far away
and I am sure will available to supply his
vast knowledge when needed.
Till next time. See you all in Westport.
Stephen Orpwood 2119
Canterbury Coordinator
Hawke’s Bay Happenings
We are now well into organising our End
of Summer Rally and it’s great to see
the teamwork that is being put in by all
the Hawke’s Bay members, many have
put their hands up to help in all sorts of
ways, some in the background, some in
the foreground but any help is gratefully
appreciated and the culmination will
be a great rally and an even greater
Ambulance ride on ANZAC day.
The summer riding programme is also
well underway with the Diet Club Rides
on Tuesday evenings, The Summer Wine
rides on Wednesday mornings and some
great Sunday rides organised and a
couple where we are planning on meeting
up with other branches.
On Sunday 14th February we had a
ride up to Wairoa and also had five of our
members, including myself, attending the
Templeton Ridesafe course held in Napier.
One of our members, Chris Hughes,
kindly organised this for us but
unfortunately, as he had done the course
shortly before, was unable to attend.
The training was carried out to a very
professional level whilst still being a
good laugh and it seems everyone had
something to learn.
The last time I took on any training was
ten years ago in England, so I knew some
of the skills I had learned then had gone
rusty or disappeared completely, and this
was quickly proven a soon as we tackled
the low speed manoeuvring. It was as if
I had completely forgotten how to do it!
Being one of only two Cruisers attending
the course I wasn’t filled with confidence,
seeing all those shiny sports bikes and
vastly more experienced riders, I thought I
was stuffed.
But with a little bit of time and a lot of
listening, within five minutes I was leaning
the Boulevard over like a sports bike,
Not only that, due to me opening my big
mouth when I shouldn’t have, Andrew
Templeton had used my bike for the
demonstration, so that proved that the
only problem would be the idiot perched
on top of it - me.
All the things we all take for granted
when we are out on the road can, over
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BRANCH NEWS
time, diminish from our conscious/
subconscious and leave us now and
again stranded or in trouble. I can’t
recommend highly enough getting on
one of these courses and putting a new
polished edge on your skills - you never
know it may save you one day. I, for sure,
know it will help me as I have a mental
block on left handers - right handers no
problem. I can get the footboard down all
the time, but due to many of our members
renaming the last corner into Poranaghau
“Tiny’s corner” where I had a slight target
fixation problem and did some slow speed
grass cutting, yes, lefthanders were
definitely a problem. That now has been
cured and the left side hero knob has
been worn down to prove it.
Go on, swallow your pride, grab your
balls and give it a go.
As always, remember you never see a
motorbike parked outside a psychiatrist’s
office
‘Tiny’ Tim Stewart #8959
Ulysses Club Hawkes Bay
Branch President
Manawatu News
Greetings from Manawatu.
I was asked today “ have you done your
report for the next Ulyssian”? We are
apparently past our deadline for the next
magazine but perhaps Kev can squeeze
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this in?’ (yep, along with an apology for
dropping the ball with your report last
month…Kev) It’s been a great summer
for riding and today returning from our
club ride the temperature reading on
the bike was 32degrees while riding and
when parked it got to 38degrees! (Why
do motorcyclist wear black?) \It sure was
good to get hold of a cold drink and find
some shade.
What’s been happening in the
Manawatu? Basically, we’ve been getting
into gear since the festive season and of
course making hay while the sun shines.
Our Ulysses 2016 started with a club
summer BBQ on a perfect evening and 41
in attendance. We presented two 25 year
badges at that function to Brian Pearson
and Peter Palmer. We had four members
reach the 25year milestone in 2015, with
Jens Jorgensen and Val Ottaway receiving
their badges earlier in the year. A Thursday
twilight ride saw a large group off for a 1hr
back road ride, finishing in Feilding for a
steak meal. Monthly meetings are again
underway and also our programmed rides
of which today’s was to Herbertville. The
only negative at this time of year is the
liquid tar on the hot days!
As always it’s great to see new faces
joining us, and with our rides list out for
the first part of the year we look forward to
seeing more of them.
I write this looking forward to the AGM
in Westport which is only weeks away
now, all bookings done and confirmed.
See you there.
Bruce E
#2796
Above and below: Herbertville
Top Right: P Palmer
Below Right: B Pearson
BRANCH NEWS
Marlborough Musings
Nelson’s Nibblings
Hi all. As I’m sure we are all weather
watchers, you must be all jealous of the
weather the top of the south has been
providing for our summer riding season.
But with the bullshit aside I think all of NZ
can be happy with the summer it’s had,
unless you’re a farmer and a motorcyclist.
For Marlburians, we have some dates
you need to keep in mind…
ANZAC Day – This is a first for our
Rescue Services fundraiser to be held on
the Public Holiday. Fingers crossed for a
good turnout.
Branch AGM – April 21st 7.30pm Red
Cross rooms.
Many of you like what our branch
is about and there are many good
suggestions about how it could be taken
forward to a new level. But, what we really
need is YOU. How about coming along
and joining the Branch Executive and
sharing the load of running a successful
branch. It cannot only be about leaving it
up to the same people all the time.
Have you been following the changes
ACC have made to the Ride Forever
training programme? Have a look at their
website www.rideforever.co.nz - it just
keeps getting better.
How about the $30 from your bike
relicensing fee that goes to MSAC – have
you checked their website lately and
checked what they are spending the
money on www.msac.co.nz
As part of our Ulysses Club mentor
review team I have some updates. As
progress has been hampered by waiting
for decisions and seeing what National
organisations (ACC) do and how this fits
in with what we think our Club requires it
is all starting to come together now.
The Institute of Advanced Motorists
(IAM) motorcycle division are growing
their membership throughout NZ. If
you’re keen to expand your road craft
and maybe take your riding to a new
level it would be well worth a look.
www.iam.org.nz
For non Marlborough based Club
members if you are ever passing through
Marlborough see what we are up to via
the link on the Club website and come
and join us in our patch of this beautiful
country.
Don’t forget we meet every Saturday
morning at 10am at the Old Orchard Café
in Rapaura Road for coffee and a chat.
Enjoy the Ride!
Kevin Bright #7124
Happy New Year everyone! Hopefully
it’s a year of growing the membership
by finding innovative and exciting new
ways to attract the younger members to
our club.
Nelson is still continuing with its varied
rides calendar every Sunday. We also
continue to meet every Saturday at
Speights for a coffee from 10am till 12pm.
Recently we have even re introduced a
Wednesday evening Fish and Chip ride
along with our popular monthly Club night.
We also offer a slow riding practise on
Thursday nights from 7 till 8pm during the
summer daylights saving hours.
Overnighters have again kicked off
this years’ rides program with our annual
ride to Karamea, which I believe saw a
record number attending and all levels
of disgraceful behaviour. I hope a written
report will be forthcoming and revealing!
This year will see our branch AGM
moved to the 23rd of February for the
first time to facilitate any new coordinator
the opportunity to prepare for their first
coordinators meeting which will of course
be at the National Rally and AGM. This
year we are attempting to provide a guest
speaker for the first time to add another
dimension. Here’s hoping our members
will support this.
Most branches will go into a period
of transition from time to time where
new ideas and processes are tried, to
streamline and refine the way we do
things. The purpose of this is to make life
easier for a social club of riders. Even
though we are a club of over 40 year olds
we need to move ahead and look at ways
to attract and retain younger members.
March will see us holding our bi-annual
GUSS rally on the weekend of the 11th
of March and that will be a precursor for
the National rally and AGM to be held
in Buller on the following weekend. I am
looking forward to hosting you all and
then enjoying the festivities that Pete
Graham and all his crew are going to
put on for us. So please make Nelson
a stopover on the way to the National
Rally as we have some of the best
motorcycling roads anywhere in New
Zealand. Take a trip over the Takaka Hill
or just gently wind your way down the
Buller Gorge to Westport.
So until then, stay safe, and stay
upright. See you at the GUSS and
National Rally!
John Macdonald. #7528
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BRANCH NEWS
North Harbour News
Otago’s Opus
We must have struck it lucky on the
way to and at the ‘Burt’. We got pushed
around by the wind but had very little rain
- what a great event. We were Burt (Burt
Munro Challenge) virgins; must try to get
there again this year.
The North Harbour Branch Xmas
Dinner & Dance was well attended and
enjoyed by 130 members, partners and
visitors. This was a great way to wind
down the year.
Our Branch has lost 18 members who
have not renewed which is disappointing;
we have emailed everyone twice plus the
notices from NatCom Admin so I guess
they’re not coming back. On the positive
side we started the year with seven new
members who’ve done their second event
and will be introduced at our March Club
Night, so our membership will stay stable
at 200+.
Unfortunately the North Shore
Cosmopolitan Club clubrooms which
were our meeting place have been
closed down due to financial difficulties.
Fortunately the Pupuke Golf Club on East
Coast Road has allowed us to use their
lovely clubhouse and have given us a
great welcome. Our club night is still the
first Thursday of the month (except this
March) and we have the clubhouse to
ourselves. Next time you’re on the Shore
call in and share a beer and a meal with
us; we have a professional chef and a
well stocked bar. Some of us have joined
as Social Members and go up on a Friday
after work for dinner and a beer.
I have just got back from the Auckland
Rescue Helicopter Charity ride; it is a
shame these rides are not supported
like they used to be. We all want the
helicopter to pick us up if we have an
accident, so giving them a couple of
hours and a $10 donation once a year
is no big hardship. The same applies
to the Waikato/Cambridge Toy Run.
Branch members put a lot of work into
organising these events we should
support them.
Our Branch AGM will be held on April 7
at the Pupuke Golf Club; by the time you
read this nominations will probably be
closed (8th March). Nominations will be
published via Mail Chimp and our website
- if you want to do a postal vote contact
the Branch Secretary n.harbour.sec@
ulysses.org.nz
Wayne Painter #1756NZ.
North Harbour BranchPresident
Our Christmas BBQ at Long Beach, Port
Chalmers was a ‘howling’ success. A very
windy day and fortunately we were located
on the sheltered side of the hills. Out of
60-odd members the lunch attracted seven
cars, one motorcycle and one scooter. My
excuse for the car was I was bringing the
BBQ but for the other 14..?
The Ulyssian was hardly inspiring if you
look through the Rallies pages. Page 41
“Mayhem in February” - sorry Whanganui
but if any mayhem does occur, the
motorcamp will have you out on your ear.
The rest of the rallies are also at camps
– why? What about a little sophistication,
surely most people can afford a motel. I
just don’t get it. Ulyssians spend thousands
on their motorcycles but begrudge paying
for a motel? Flag the magazine and have a
very simple website and use the savings to
recruit new members.
Back home, Kevin from Xtreme
Motorcycles was to give us a talk in
November on Bluetooth equipment for our
bikes – however he forgot to turn up, but
this brings me to something else I don’t
get – phone calls and music available
in your helmet. Motorbiking is generally
associated with wide open roads, wind
through your hair and a sense of freedom
etc. not to be interrupted by utterances
from the back seat and as for music, my
bike has a lovely set of cut pipes and
since I travel at less than the speed of
sound I can actually hear them.
In December, we had the Police Southern
Road Policing Senior Sergant talk to us.
His key topic was alcohol, but we were
more interested in the foreign drivers taking
out kiwis and motorbikers. Around 25% of
fatalities in the Southern Lkes are caused
by foreign drivers, yet they only make up
a few per cent of the vehicles on the road!
Where is the focus on this?
At our January meeting, attended by 25
members, Rick from MCR spoke about
motorbike brake maintenance, operation
and checking your machine. Concerns
about using cheap Chinese rotors which
last for short duration – and nothing beats
the proper gear.
Something new for our Club is a
Garage Sale which is being held on April
9. All our members will be contacted for a
contribution (unwanted Christmas gifts?)
with half the proceeds for the Westpac
Rescue Helicopter Trust.
William Glendenning started in 1998
doing the Ulysses website after talking
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Natcom into having a website. He met
the cost for the first five years, at which
time the site was fully revised and he
did a subsequent redesign. Quite some
time later, payment eventuated through
a proper pricing structure. From April,
William will cease this role after 18 years
putting in the hard yards and a huge
thanks goes to William for this.
Those of us in the Southern region
will no doubt be looking forward to the
spectacular ride up the West Coast to the
AGM. 20 Otago members attending at
Westport – and we are all looking forward
to riding the winning raffle bike back home.
Henry #7595
Southland Ulysses
Welcome to 2016 – the weather down here
in Southland is excellent riding weather
and many bikers are ‘hitting’ the town.
We stopped to speak to two bikers from
Holland (consulting maps etc, looking
for camps) so we had a bit of a chat and
they are here for some time – they’ve
completed the North Island, much of it
secondary roads – they’ve been avoiding
SH 1 if possible. A group of 50 bikes
from Denmark, visiting the Burt Munro,
set up at E Hayes and Sons – they too
had covered quite a bit of the South,
starting point being Christchurch. Always
interesting to have a bit of a chat. They
were also to do the Richardson Truck
Museum which is now open and very
interesting – got to allow plenty of time to
cover that. Good Café/Restaurant there
as well.
For ourselves, most rides have been
impromptu ones – the selling of raffle
tickets being a main excuse. The weather
of course has been absolutely fabulous
and most are taking advantage of same.
Our last Dine-out was in December
and these are put on hold during Jan/
Feb whilst most are holidaying, spending
family time – whatever.
Our last Dine-out was at the Cheeky
Llama at Queens Park with a continuous
supper and it was all of that – very pleasant.
We have a few attending the AGM in
Westport – a long ride for most of us and
one or two going on four wheels. We wish
Westport all the best for a good event.
Ride on –
Wish you all safe and happy riding and
good health
Jill W #474
Southland
BRANCH NEWS
Taupo
It has been a while since we had a report
from Taupo. We have a very active branch
here with lots of new members in the last
year since Jan and I moved here from
Auckland. There has been an influx of JAFAs
to Taupo and according to our immigration
officer, we have now shut the gate.
We have organised rides every second
Sunday and we have been everywhere:
Mokai, Ohope, Napier, Te Kuiti etc,etc and
all done superbly by our rides coordinator,
Grumpy. He is not really grumpy, he just
looks that way.
We have just come back from a 4 day
trip to Mahia on Anniversary Weekend
with about 20 members and partners.
Grumpy’s family kindly lent us their bach
for the price off a pig, raised by Paul and
Evonne with scraps from everyone else.
We also had the use of the bach next
door. It was an awesome weekend with
lots of frivolity. We rode down through
Napier and Wairoa on Friday and back
through Gisborne-Opotiki-Rotorua on
Monday. ‘Old Boy’ John Delatour took us
to his cousin’s museum at Cricklewood
station in Nuhaka for a nosy, a cuppa and
a feed, much appreciated by everyone.
We have coffee every Saturday
morning at 10 at Pub n Grub on the
lakefront, so call in when in Taupo.
About 15 of us are off to the Nelson
rally and the AGM in Westport next month
and that should be an awesome couple
weeks cruising the top off the Mainland,
led by our fearless leader Ian.
That’s it for now, hope to see a lot of
you in Nelson or Westport.
Cheers,
Rick Kosterman #7552.
Above: At Cricklewood station in
Nuhaka.
Below: We have found a vegetable
to cook for lunch in Mahia.
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BRANCH NEWS
Tauranga Branch
Since our last letter we had our annual
Xmas lunch at the McLarens Falls Café.
We had a really good turnout and even
though it rained a bit, we were able to
enjoy our food and have some good
laughs with giving out the Xmas pressies.
In December we had four motorcycles
assist with marshalling on the Tinman
Triathlon and on the 9th January we had
eight allocated motorcycles and then
Trevor came along - because he was
bored at home and was missing doing his
normal lead bike stint to help out at the
turn around point - which the organisers
did not have a marshal for. Thanks to
those guys who gave up their time to help
out. The money we collect from those two
events gives us $1000 which we donate
to the Rescue helicopter.
Nine of us attended an (ASMA)
Accident Scene Management course in
January run by Pro Rider. It is focussed
on what to do when arriving at a
motorcycle accident and you are the first
person there. Specifics like when and how
to remove a helmet and how to put injured
people in the recovery position were of
interest. Everyone enjoyed the course and
if you were the unlucky patient (myself)
who JT had to remove the helmet from,
you came away with a bonus dislocated
jaw. But we had a fun time while learning
some really important skills. With nine of
us having done the course, it is hoped
that when we go on our Sunday rides
there should be at least one member who
has done the course.
Two members did the Silver Training
course with Pro Rider in January, so when
we do the GOLD course we should have
at least 10 members attending. I am told
their course was slightly different to that
of RiderQaul, so it will be interesting to
compare notes.
Ride Safe
Swanie
#7475
Waihi
We have some amazing people in this
great Club of ours. Long time Branch
member, Murray Gray #637, was recently
awarded his O.B.E. (Over Bloody Eighty)
at a lunch organised by Hamilton’s David
Coy. This was held at Waihi Beach R.S.A.
and David pointed out that Murray had
completed 15 Rusty Nut’s 1,000 mile
Challenges (1600km) to be completed
in under 24 hours, the last on his 75th
birthday. Apparently only two other riders
have completed more 1,000 milers and
they’re half Murray’s age. Although
Rusty Nuts is no longer active, Murray
decided to celebrate his 80th by riding
another 1,600km with two mates, which
they did under the 24 hours. Awesome,
I got tired riding 370km back from New
Plymouth after New Year.
Our Xmas party at Milby’s Lodge at
East Cape was well attended and enjoyed
by all.
Our mid week dinner rides are also
proving popular with up to 20% of
membership turning up each fortnight
at a different café or picnic area on the
Coromandel.
As I write this we are counting down
to the 23rd Valley Rally to be held on the
outskirts of Waihi.
Finally, on a more sombre note, I
have to report that we farewelled one of
our founding members, Bill Hollis #437,
on December 18th. Bill had planned his
service and the casket was carried in by
family members. Bill’s cut-off and Rally
badges, along with his hat and a can of
his favourite brew were on the casket
lid. After a moving service and many
memories shared, Ulysses members
carried Bill out to the hearse. About 25
bikes accompanied Bill on his last ride
around Whangamata.
Clive Richardson #184
Wairarapa Whisperings
Happy New Year to all Ulyssians and their
families. May 2016 be a great one.
Although I personally haven’t been
on many rides up until mid January, the
Branch rides have been well attended.
Ten members of the branch had a
great weekend ride early January. They
travelled on the least direct route to
Napier on a bunch of windy roads that
saw us around the back of Waipukurau
and somehow through Clive then Napier.
Day two saw them travel over the Gentle
Annie to Taihape. The day was perfect
to take in the magnificent scenery of this
route. Night two was spent in Ohukune
with a quick trip up to the ski lifts to take
in the view before dinner and bed. Day
three started with ride from Raetihi to
Pipiriki and through to Jerusalem. Then
lunch at Wanganui before hitting the road
homeward. I was disappointed to miss
this one but I am sure it will come up on
the calendar again.
Andy and I missed this ride as we
were in the UK. When we first decided
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BRANCH NEWS
to go I contacted Steve, the Secretary
of the Great Britain Ulysses Club, who
lives fairly close to where we were
staying. Andy and I joined the Great
Britain club when it first started up, with
Andy being an ex-POM. On the Great
Britain Club website, they have a forum
page which members create discussions
so Steve posted comment that we were
heading over and to see if anyone was
interested in a catch up. So on January
3 we met up for coffee at Yondermann
Cafe, Warlow Mires in the Peak District
of Derbyshire. As the weather was a bit
miserable we all travelled by tin-tops.
Two of the members even travelled
three hours from Liverpool to meet
up, which was amazing. One of these
was a New Zealander who is going to
try and plan a visit to New Zealand in
2017 and incorporate the National Rally
in Wairarapa. Great Britain Ulysses is
still in its early stages and members
do not have membership numbers and
Above: Andy and I with our National
Rally 2017 Gnome with members of
the Great Britain Ulysses Club.
there are no branches as yet but with
membership building rapidly I am sure
there will be several branches before
too long. Was great to see how other
clubs are run and the Great Britain one
is very well organised and has some
interesting souvenirs.
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BRANCH NEWS
Wellington Anniversary weekend was
a busy time for our Branch, with the
New Zealand Classic International Cycle
racing in the Wairarapa from Wednesday
through to Sunday which is a major
fundraiser for our Branch. Thanks to Rex
Bateman and his crew of road marshals
for making this event the success it is. We
had a pot-luck ride for those not needed
for the cycle race on Sunday which ended
up going to Norsewood for a coffee.
Then as Monday was a holiday we had
a gymkhana at Brian and Jo Bosch’s
property which was attended by 16 club
members and locals alike. Featuring
slalom courses, obstacles and slow riding
courses then a dash up the hill to finish.
Brian supplied a BBQ for lunches to be
cooked on and a great day was had by all
along with a few sunburnt faces. Thanks
Brian and Jo.
Coming up I am looking forward to
attending the National Rally/AGM in
Westport. We have a contingent of 23
plus the Wairarapa Rally Gnome will
be attending which is magnificent for a
club of 50-odd. A group of 17 is doing a
bit of a tour before hand and will attend
the GUSS Rally in Nelson the weekend
before then a leisurely ride over the next
week meeting up with the rest of our
group in Blackball for a night at the Hilton
before travelling up to Westport. Look
forward to meeting a lot of you there.
Karen Wilson
#7787
Wanganui Nitty Gritty
Hi all.
Hope you all survived the silly season;
I did and was back just in time for it
before the first frosts started hitting
Holland. Has been a nice warm summer
here in Wanganui and we have been out
and about.
No planned rides in January but some
of the DIY rides went on of course and I
did a few “family” trips around the Island.
The turnout for our Xmas ride/Lunch was
a bit disappointing but our Toy Run was
very successful; the committee did a good
job as did all the helpers during the Boxing
Day Races; our Secure Parking and our
Stand at Taupo Quay both had a busy day.
In February we’ll have started our “normal”
activities; we did a run to Whakamaru via
Bennydale and Pureora forest, not the
best start of the New Year runs. Only two
turned up, I lost my rain suit bag (not tied
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on properly, but recovered), when leaving
Whakamaru I noticed a flat rear tire, I’ve
got the repair gear but we couldn’t find
the hole, but luckily the Tauranga Ulysses
turned up for a petrol stop and one nice
girl had one of those foam tire fillers so we
used that and it worked on my tubeless
tire. Will have it checked out tomorrow.
On the last stretch home I was attacked
by a wasp and ended up with a sting in
my neck. Still a nice ride of 540km. Next
will be Paeroa Races and then of course
our own Mayhem in February Rally in
Mangatapopo. By the time you’ll read this
I will be packing for the AGM in Westport
and hope to see a lot of you there. I’ll be
touring the South Island after the AGM and
will be in Invercargill during Easter playing
with the mokopuna and the bunnies.
Our meeting dates have changed from
the first Monday of the month to the first
THURSDAY of the month. The Wanganui
RSA decided to close on Mondays and
the original planned Tuesdays didn’t
work out because it clashed with other
bike groups, so let’s hope everybody
is happy now. Within a few months our
own AGM will come up and hopefully we
can interest a few more members to join
the committee. It’s always nice to have
a few new faces around and a pair of
extra hands will be handy to share the
load. I’ll have to get my act together to
start the end of year reports as soon as
I am back from Westport. Glad that the
Bike Raffle tickets have arrived and I am
checking out a few potentials; always fun
to do and I am almost sure it is my turn
this year. During our last meeting we said
goodbye to Bryn Kendrick, he is moving
to Christchurch. We will miss his company
and his input into our branch, good luck in
the Mainland Bryn and Lyn.
It is always funny writing these
stories because you know by the
time everybody reads it, will be six
weeks later and a lot has happened in
between. Rides and weekends have
gone, planned activities might have
changed and of course the seasons are
changing as well and we’re all thinking
about zipping in the thermal liners while
reading about Christmas. That’s it for
now folks, a shortie for a change.
Cheers...Piet #1255
Westland Ferals
Hello again from Westland.
It’s that time again for another update
on how the Westland Branch has been
going; it can be described in one word
– Great! Membership continues to grow,
so a big shout-out to our new members,
Terry Duthie, Colin ‘Sketa’ Skeats and
Gilby; we hope you enjoy the camaraderie
that the Ulysses Club offers.
With the silly season over, members
have been out and about frequently mid
week. Wednesday Twilight Rides have
been reasonably well attended with loads
of different destination choices. Also our
weekend rides have been very popular
- our rides coordinator does a great job.
Several Westland members attended
the Longest Day and the Helicopter Hunt
rides, all enjoying the occasions. The
Sound of Thunder at Ruapuna and the
Moutain Thunder meeting at Methven
aren’t too far away either, I’m sure several
members will be attending.
The annual Top of the South Run last
December was well supported with 20
attending the four-day trip away. It’s
always popular with loads of fun and
misbehavior. A mention to those that
think they escaped a fine at the traditional
Hanmer fines session on the Sunday
evening - I can categorically confirm you
have not escaped as you may feel. Your
cases have been deferred to a higher
court due to the severity of your offence your time is nigh…
It was a sad occasion to farewell
Helen Boakes from the branch last year,
however the farewell dinner with Helen
and Gavin was well attended at the
Kaniere Hotel, who put on a superb meal.
Westland’s loss and Hawke’s Bay’s gain.
As I’m sitting here indoors in my air
conditioned lounge room, I’m looking
outside at a crystal clear blue sky with
a 24degree plus temperature outside magnificent Coast weather. Who would
live anywhere else? We get a fair bit
of borax chucked at us due to the odd
millimeter or two of rain but this place is
awesome at times; must check my water
tank – it’s probably getting a bit low…
The National AGM in Westport is
approaching with great haste, so if you’ve
not registered please do so; it’s so much
easier for the organisers if the registrations
are in early. I commend and congratulate
Pete Graham and his team hosting the first
ever AGM on the West Coast and I’m sure
it’s going to be a great success.
On that note I’d like to wish everyone a
safe and happy 2016.
Grub #5457
ARTICLES
THE GREAT
TWIZEL
ULYRECTION
T
he “droop” is something we
normally put down to the
ravages of advancing years;
but not a malady you would
readily associate with a young, strong
mighty Oak (Pin Oak to be precise),
but unfortunately that’s exactly what
happened. However, there are cures, and
in the case of the former there are little
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blue pills whereas for the latter there are
much larger blue pills, and these were
administered around the trees drip line
by a bunch of Canterbury Ulybods on
09/12/15.
It all started with an email message from
former National Treasurer and Life Member
David Coy who had noticed the sad state
of the tree on an earlier ride thorough the
area. Davids’ concern was then discussed
by a small group from Canterbury who
were having tea during one of our regular
FishnChip Ride evenings. Branch member
Duncan Mill immediately mentioned that
he had contacts in Twizel and would try
to arrange for the tree to be staked and
supported; all of which happened within a
week of the discussion, problem number
one thereby sorted.
Next problem was “ongoing long
term care”, which prompted a group,
comprising Allan Richards, Graham
Sutherland, Rob Attrill and myself, all
from Canterbury, to ride to Twizel on
Wednesday December 9th with a 5 litre
water container and a packet of slow
release fertiliser pellets. Forecast for the
day of the 600 odd k return trip was for
fine sunny weather, but we all left the BP
in Rolleston at 7.30 am in light, but pretty
cold, drizzle, thank you Met Service!
Graham, however, was convinced that
it would all change once we reached
Burkes Pass and he was spot on, and the
ride alongside Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki
was just stunning.
Was great to arrive on site and see the
work Duncan’s mates had put in, which
obviously made our job a little easier.
Seems the tree may have had a wee
growth spurt so our first job was raise the
ties, to remove any trace of the “deadly
droop”, then excavate the immediate root
area and bury the big blue pills around the
drip line. Next step was a visit to the local
Cafe “The Musterers Hut” a mere 100
metres from the tree and ask if we could
fill our 5 litre water carrier; which we did
from their very conveniently located tap.
Watering complete; but we’d also noticed
that the grass in the area look pretty
green so Allan spoke with a couple of
maintenance blokes who said there were
in fact sprinklers all around the area but
it seems very little of the water is actually
reaching the tree.
A further discussion with the obliging
ladies at “The Musterers Hut” resulted
in us being able to leave the 5ltr water
container and a note book with them, for
the convenience of any of our members
who might be in the area and willing to give
the tree another drink. We also thought
that it would be great if those members
maybe bought a tea or a coffee from the
cafe at the same time; as there’s nothing
like a little reciprocal business to keep all
sides happy. Please just put the date of
your visit, your name and your branch in
the notebook too, it’s useful for us to have
an ongoing maintenance record.
We won’t be down there again until at
least mid March 2016 so any inter branch
support we can get will be gratefully
accepted, it is after all “OUR TREE!”
Bob Tanner 2877
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ARTICLES
UPDATE
TWIZEL
25TH ANNIVERSARY
MEMORIAL TREE
F
ollowing the concerns of several
members regarding the state
of the Twizel 25th Anniversary
Memorial Tree, Natcom
contacted the Mackenzie District Council.
I received a prompt reply which was very
pleasing. Garth Nixon is the Manager in
charge of Community Facilities and he
contacted me directly by phone.
Natcom’s query was in respect of
the Council’s planned management of
memorial trees planted with their approval
in parks and reserves. Garth advised that
there is no policy as such, and that all trees
planted on council grounds are treated with
the same care and management.
Garth advised that he had visited
the tree, and stated that he felt it was
doing well at this stage. He confirmed
that the area receives water from an
automatic watering system in the lawns,
so the tree would get water when the area
surrounding it is being watered. However
he did state that any extra water and
attention we could provide when visiting
would be beneficial to the tree’s ongoing
health. I confirmed with him we did have
an arrangement with the cafe owners who
have stored a watering container for us.
Garth also mentioned that the spring
growth commences later in their area
due to the altitude, so the fact that
the tree wasn’t showing any green leaf
in November is not unusual. Most spring
growth starts in November. There is quite a
“It is young and will
take several years
to get it’s “feet
down” after which it
should thrive.”
difference between the two photos (Nov &
Dec) taken last year which proves that fact.
I felt satisfied with his answer, in so
far as he confirmed there is a watering
regime for the area so the tree isn’t going
completely without water. He held a
personal viewpoint that staking trees is
not always beneficial as they are then
protected to an extent that their roots
don’t establish strong connections. Their
climatic conditions mean that a strong
tree will survive so it’s better to let it swing
in the wind thereby laying down stronger
“foundations” in the soil.
His overall demeanour was favourable
and I’m sure that the tree hasn’t been
neglected. It is young and will take
several years to get it’s “feet down” after
which it should thrive.
Nicky Bright #7125
National Secretary
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The Waikato-BOP Thursday Lunch Ride
Group held a surprise OBE (Over Bloody
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RSA. Long term Ulyssian Murray is a
legend among NZ distance riders having
completed 15 of the Rusty Nuts 1000
milers, the last one when he was past
75. That’s beyond disgraceful, it’s tough;
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the night and still riding when it comes up
again. Only two others did more of the
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visited the Ohaupo Tree Church
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Barry gave a presentation to the
group explaining how he came
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so far and plans for the future.
The Tree Church is open to the
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over the summer. Picture shows
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ARTICLES
RIDER
MENTOR
UPDATE
MARCH 2016
Most of you will be aware that a sub-group made up of Jim Furneaux,
John McDonald, Kevin Bright and myself have been doing some work
around improving mentoring within the Ulysses club. This has been
ongoing for some time with a couple of periods of inactivity for one
reason or another.
Most recently we had a teleconference to discuss the work that we
had completed so far and if we thought we were heading in the right
direction with what we were doing and how this would be beneficial to
the club.
We looked at these questions from a business case point of view
and concluded that to spend large sums of club funds on developing
and implementing a formal mentor assessment and accreditation
system is no longer viable for the following reasons:
We asked the question who from within our own branch
membership has formally asked one of the branches mentors for
assistance?
None of us could recall any formal requests from branch members,
so if we are investing money in having mentors available for our own
members then we would have a very small client base.
For any branch members who would like to do some formal training
there are other options in the form of Ride for Ever courses which are
available nationally, are facilitated by accredited providers and are
based off the same road craft system. In most regions there is more
than one provider.
There is also the IAM option in some regions, the four of us are
all involved with the IAM on various levels and this is a path that we
have individually chosen to improve our own riding.
We all agreed that the mentor scheme has benefits on a less
formal level in that having mentors on branch rides or riding regularly
with branch members and consistently demonstrating “Road Craft”
techniques would positively influence the riding techniques of
others over time. For this reason, we feel that we need to keep the
mentoring concept going but in a different direction where branches
have proactive riders that actively assist with rider safety in the
branch, region and neighboring branches that others look up to.
There will still be a need to ensure that the riding habits of any
new mentors are at a suitable level and the initial thought is that one
of us could make ourselves available to go for a ride with a mentor
candidate, this may be done when we are going to be in the area for
other reasons and would take some coordinating.
We also identified that there are other club members who are IAM
members who could assist with this.
To ensure that our own riding has not deteriorated we envisage that
we will get together periodically and go for a ride to cross check each
other; the upcoming AGM in Westport would be an ideal time to do this.
Ride Safe
Lawrence (Goose) Gosnell #8430
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ULYSSES
SURVIVAL
The question I ask you… Of the current
2,700 Ulysses members, the majority are
over 50 and an alarming number are over
70. A very small number are in the 40 to
50 age group. Going forward, how are we
going to survive?
The fact of the matter is, if we continue
down the path we are now riding we
won’t! We must be proactive! We are
leaders in the motorcycling community
and we need to be seen as desirable and
a great club to join. Not only a bunch of
boring old farts, acting disgracefully.
We need to promote ourselves and be
prepared to get out there and show we
have real riding experience with a lot to
offer other motorcyclists. Although we
are a bunch of social riders who enjoy
riding and support motorcycle related
charities, we now I feel have to do more
and be more welcoming of rider’s under
40. There are no young new members
coming into our club! That age group and
older people looking for a new adventure
or who perhaps have never ridden need
to be our focus.
The future is in our hands but the
question is; are we just going to sit on
them (hands) and do nothing? How
can we actively get out there and show
these people firstly, motorcycling is a fun
and safe activity to get into and that the
Ulysses Club is a great club for riders of
all ages. Let them come and ride with
us and don’t let the ‘40’ age limit be a
barrier. If the majority of you feel we need
to stick strictly to the age of 40 before
joining then great! Just don’t make it a
barrier for younger riders, after all they
might be your sons and daughters or
grandkids you are excluding! In short we
need to promote inclusive fun and safe
motorcycling for all.
Please give these comments some
thought, discuss them with your riding
mates because if we don’t, we may see in
the near future, Ulysses slowly die. Let’s
do it while some of us still have some
energy to do something about it.
John Macdonald #7528.
ULYSSES
THE JOURNEY
It is said that we are living one big journey; from birth to
death.
Every now and then, a journey comes to an end for one
of our Ulyssian mates.
The passing is quickly spread through the grapevine.
Everyone checking to see if other mates know.
Discussions on the road trip to get there. Beds being
offered. Rides (pillion) being offered so that others had
opportunities to get there too.
And so another journey begins from homes all over,
gathering other friends along the way. As these riders
near the final destination, they encounter similar groups.
Often there is a coffee /refuelling spot and more of the
small groups are becoming one big group, all united in
their grief and love untill finally all riders are at ‘the point’.
The point of the ride, the beginning of the final ride for
their deceased Ulyssian. More riders trickle in. Everyone
gathers to say their last goodbyes and to express their
condolences to the grieving Family. There is a quiet peace
amongst the riders who are usually rambunctious, noisy,
laughing, joking and generally living to the motto “Grow
Old Disgracefully”. But never on these days.
There is a ceremony to attend. Each one is a reflection
upon the recently departed and their Family. Often we
discover the richness of this person’s life and pride
ourselves on knowing him or her, and being involved,
even in a small way.
After the ceremony is completed, everyone is invited to
a venue where we chat and partake in light refreshments.
Then the Ulyssians begin to relax and let their hair down.
The talking becomes a little louder and the jokes more
robust. The tales too. When you get a group of Ulyssians
together, there are a lot of tales to be told.
Finally, the time has come and cannot be delayed any
longer, for the return trip back to their respective homes.
Some may have come a long way and have quite a
journey ahead of them.
There is a time to reflect; on our mates, on our families,
on Ulysses, on life.
How it is, who we are, how different we are and what we
share.
Though we are a very diverse independent bunch of
motorbike riders, we all share in the Ulysses Family.
Whether we group together for occasions or remain
individual, we are a Family and we support each other in
this Journey of Life.
Jayne Mansell #5291
257 The Mall Onehunga, Auckland
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ARTICLES
NORTHERN
ODYSSEY
RIDE
Day One
It’s nice when you plan a trip weeks in
advance and the weather gods allow you
to follow the bad system up the country.
We had planned leaving on January 4
to catch the 10.45 sailing from Picton,
weeks ahead. As the bad weather rolled
through on January 2-3 the forecast for
the following week was looking pretty
sharp. Pulling out of the driveway at 6am
into a rising sun was a great way to start
the adventure.
The ride to Picton from Christchurch
is one I never get sick of. It either spells
the beginning or end of an adventure in
the north. The ferry crossing was slightly
lumpy, filled to the max, and unfortunately
a necessary evil, but it was on time and
we rolled off the other end, heading
toward Napier via SH1. Out through
Shannon and the Manawatu Gorge and
onto SH2, which we followed to Hastings
for the first three checkpoints and then
onto Napier for the evening.
Napier’s Marine Parade had NO
VACANCY signs up, but on the western
side we found a motel for a reasonable
rate and then proceeded around to the
waterfront bars in search of a meal.
Found a bar with a Sunday night “steak
special” which was pretty appealing,
although there were some “conditions”.
I asked the barman what the conditions
were and was told, “Well it has to be
Sunday for starters!”
The trip had been enjoyable, with only
Napier Wharf
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Above: The road into
Donneraille Park
Below: A room with a view
a few spots of rain as we chased the
remainder of the front north, covering
718km. After a couple of beers and dinner
and about two pages of my book, I was
reading the same line twice!
Day Two
The leg from Napier through to Opotiki
would have to be 600km of motorcycle
heaven. It doesn’t get much better than
this and it is easy to remove several
thousand k’s worth of tyre over this
winding and demanding piece of road.
But first, a trip up to the Bluff Hill
lookout. I don’t know about you folks but
sometimes I hate the GPS. Mine has the
ability to take me some odd ways to a
destination but then again… maybe it’s
the programmer! The Domain looks out
over the Port. There were no ships in
and you have to admire the ability of the
people that can manoeuvre large vessels
behind the seawall for loading the logs,
which looked more like matchsticks from
our vantage point.
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ARTICLES
It was a brilliant day, a forecast high
of 20 degrees. What more could one
ask? We followed SH2 out of Napier
and I was so focused on enjoying some
well-engineered 45km/h corners that I
completely missed the question at Lake
Tutira so had to turn around and do it all
twice more!
Wairoa is, well it’s Wairoa. I know
the local council is trying to get more
businesses into the area and I wish
them luck with what must be a hard row
to hoe. Turning onto SH35 made for a
nice inland ride, away from the coast,
and we detoured off to a local camping/
reserve, Donneraille Park, which is close
to Tiniroto. A picturesque wee spot in the
middle of hard farming country. It’s little
wonder that they still use horses in this
part of the world for stock work.
There was no need to venture into
Gisborne and managed to answer the
question, skirt around the edge and get
fuel on the Northern side.
We had several stops on the way
through to Opotiki. Tologa Bay, Tokomaru
Bay, Te Araroa, and Te Kaha, the home
of Willie Apiata. From Gisborne around to
Opotiki there were people camping on the
side of the road next to the beach, with
tents at all sorts of odd angles, crammed
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into little spaces, and enjoying the
summer. It was nice to see happy smiling
kids, revelling in some of New Zealand’s
best. The road was superb, the scenery
the same, and we arrived in Opotiki with
another 626km added, worn the sides off
the tyres and looking forward to a beer.
We have regularly stayed at the old
Masonic Hotel in Opotiki. It has now got a
very interesting twist to its Irish theme …
Indian Cuisine!
Day Three
By comparison to yesterday, today
was a doddle, without the high level of
concentration required when working a
winding road. We turned off SH2 towards
Ohope and stopped at the “free spring
water” tap and yes it’s worth a stop.
While we were there, several car loads
of locals stopped to fill water containers
but I didn’t see anyone leave a donation!
After Matata we headed for Tauranga to
see the Hairy MacLary sculptures that
are on Tauranga’s water front. It was
great to see the kids fascinated with
the selection of sculptures. The bronze
statues that could be crawled on were
well polished by a myriad of little bums
that have slid over them.
The Tauranga Eastern Link toll road is
Above: The largest Poutakawa on
the planet
Below: That’s it!!
21km, and runs from south of Te Puke
to Papamoa, making a quick transition
from the Matata straights to Tauranga.
On the way back we took the “scenic”
route through Te Puke and the huge traffic
reduction made a pleasant detour.
Back through Matata and on to
Kawerau and Murapara. Just as we were
leaving Murapara on SH38 a late model
Holden commodore pulled out of Kopuriki
Rd and was, well let’s say he was
exceeding the speed limit to a point that
I was not comfortable, and was pulling
away from us. He was in the distance a
wee way when we turned off to go to the
Kaiangaroa village to answer the question
there. Returning to SH38 it wasn’t long
before we could see some flashing lights
in the distance. Sure enough, the man
in the Commodore was talking to some
very agitated police officers with lots of
pointing and arm waving. I wouldn’t be
surprised if he wasn’t walking from there!
Above: 3D mural in the National
Aquarium
Below: Hairy & Friends
We were spending the night in Rotorua
as the next day was off to Auckland to
visit family. It was an easy day covering
416km.
Day Four
What can I say? The ride from Rotorua
up SH27 and across to SH1 via Tahuna
and Ohinewai was okay. At Ohinewai
we were on the expressway/motorway
right through to the Johnson Hill Tunnel
just north of Orewa and then a short hop
to Sandspit. Did the reverse of all that
in the afternoon back to Hamilton and
back to Rotorua. It was good to be well
south of the Bombay Hills again and we
had covered another 627km. I was very
pleased most of Auckland was still on
holiday and the traffic was light!
Day Five
The last leg of the Odyssey ride for us.
It rained from Rotorua till about 10ks
before the church, which was our last
question, and then into nor-west and
warm temperatures. As we weren’t
catching the ferry until early Saturday
morning, we decided to go and check out
the National Aquarium in Napier. It was
well worth the $20 admission fee. Back
on the bike and through to Woodville
battling a strong nor - west wind on the
beam all the way. Palmerston North was
our destination so on with wet weather
gear and got through the gorge dry!
Decided we may as well go further south
and got drenched and hammered by
the wind so stayed in Levin for the night
- 487km for the day. The next day - back
to Wellington. It was great to get on the
road home, with the familiar coastal route
signalling the end of another adventure
and 441km for the final run.
This is the second Northern Odyssey
I have done and thanks to David Coy
and Jim Galt for putting this adventure
together. These rides get you to the
places you fly by thinking…I must stop
there…one day!
Michael Green
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RALLIES
Runs &
Rallies
MARCH
5 – 6 Frankton Thunder,
Hamilton (see Facebook
for details)
6
Cambridge to Hamilton
Toy Run, Waikato Branch
11–13 GUSS Rally, Nelson
Branch
18–20National Rally & AGM,
Westport
20
Kapiti Coast Toy Run,
Kapiti Coast Branch
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Northern Odyssey, final
date for Entries
APRIL
3
Tauranga Ulysses Toy
Run, Tauranga Branch
23–25End of Summer Rally,
Hawke’s Bay Branch
25
St John’s Fundraiser,
Canterbury Branch
25
Northern Odyssey,
finishes
MAY
20-22 Tauranga Ulysses Rally,
Waihi Beach
Tauranga Ulysses
Club Rally
Date: 16th May 2016
Venue: Waihi Beach Christian Camp, 48 Seaforth Rd, Waihi Beach.
Cost: $50 per head, includes accommodation, Saturday breakfast and evening meal,
Sunday breakfast. On Friday night you can visit the local RSA for a meal or there are
several local takeaways.
Name Ulysses No Pillion Ulysses No Address Email JUNE
17–19Not Final Okataina Rally,
Rotorua Branch
Phone Enclosed Entry Fee $ NOTE: Ulysses events in BOLD
For more details of each event
see ad at end of The Ulyssian,
or Ulysses website – www.
ulysses.org.nz or, contact local
Coordinator or, use Google.
Coordinators: to have your
significant Runs & Rallies
included in the R & R list for
future editions of The Ulyssian
please advise David Coy at:
[email protected] two weeks
before the edition deadline.
Thanks.
If you require a map or receipt please enclose a self addressed envelope. I agree to
abide by all rules and regulations for the event and will hold blameless all organisers
and officials connected to the event, for injury or damage while attending or travelling
to or from the event.
Signature Rider Signature Pillion Please send to: Tauranga Ulysses Club, PO Box 160, 7th Avenue, Tauranga. OR email
completed form to - [email protected]
Queries to 07 543 3042 or 0275 862 121
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RALLIES
AKITIO – ULYSSES OVERNIGHTER – GET TOGETHER – RALLY
(hosted by Kapiti Branch Ulysses)
DATE – SAT 10th DECEMBER 2016
VENUE – AKITIO COMMUNITY HALL – OPEN FROM MIDDAY SAT.
BYO= BREAKFAST and DRINK (tea, coffee, sugar and milk provided)
COMBINE THE ANNUAL – WOODVILLE LIONS – “SUZUKI COAST TO COAST RIDE” – WITH THIS EVENT AND HAVE AN
OVENIGHT STAY. See www.eventfinder.co.nz for info on the “Coast to Coast Ride”
The hall has several bunk rooms availale downstairs these have limited sleeping for 50 people only, (first in first served basis)
you need to supply your own sleeping gear, ie sleeping bag, pillow etc. Camping is also available, but again you provide all your
sleeping requirements. The hall has good amenities, toilets, showers etc. The large kitchen is well provided for, a commercial
type, it has microwave, kettles, toasters, gas hobs, stove, fridge, freezer, all cutlery, pots, plates, cups etc, also a nice outdoor
BBQ availale. Good safe bike parking. There is a small store, and fish/chip shop available which is just a short walk along the
road, the will be open till about 7.30pm. They also have a selected amount of liquor for sale. Boat Club Bar will also be available, after the “coast to Coast’ Ride. Come and ride some great sealed Back Country roads out to the coast, enjoy a nice relaxed
atmosphere with other Ulyssians, walk along the beach, enjoy a relaxing evening, and if you wish sleep (limited room) on the
large covered upstairs deck and watch the sun rise over the ocean in the morning.
Cost is $40 per head for the night, INCLUDES EVENING MEAL. For Bookings please email [email protected] (remember 50
is the cut off for beds) no booking no bed. CUT OFF DATE FOR BOOKINGS 30TH NOVEMBER. You can pay Kapiti Ulysses
Branch BNZ 02-0720-0111956-00. Please enter your NAME – BRANCH – MEMBERSHIP NUMBER.
Rusty (Banch Secretary)
THE NORTHERN ODYSSEY 2016 Entries open until 31 March. This year’s route starts & finishes in Taupo and goes through Hawke’s Bay, East Cape and Bay of Plenty; every hour or so, you will need to stop and find the answer to a question. The questions can be completed anytime up to ANZAC Day (25 April 2016), do it when you like as one long ride or several short ones. REGISTRATION: $30.00 (includes Badge). ENTRIES: Open to all, Ulysses members and non-­‐members. SEND: Your Name & Contact details (address, email, phone) either by email to: [email protected] or by post to Northern Odyssey, PO Box 5232, Frankton, Hamilton 3242. Either enclose a cheque for $30.00 with postal entry or make a bank transfer to Ulysses Club, Waikato Branch, Westpac Account No: 03 1555 0013109 00 – make sure sender’s name is clear. Organisers, Jim Galt & David Coy of Waikato Branch, take no responsibility for any injuries or damage that may arise from participating in this event. 40
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RALLIES
TAURANGA ULYSSES CLUB
a branch of the Ulysses Club NZ
When:
3rd April 2016
Where: Ride
departs 11am at
Papamoa
Plaza, Domain
Rd.
You can support the ride and help by: Join in, making a cash donation, buying
a badge, bring an Easter egg, an educational toy, puzzle or game.
In support of TrustPower TECT Rescue
Helicopter, and Tauranga Hospital
Children’s Ward.
Indemnity: By participating in this event, you agree to hold the Organisers of the event and of the Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. blameless for any
loss, injury and damage, whatsoever while at or travelling to or from this event. You are responsible for your own safety and security.
The new camp owners have taken over and have decided
to allow us to have our Rally there in 2016. So we lied
disgracefully,
2015 was not the final ever, no more that’s it Rally.
(Oop’s sorry)
So we would like to announce …….
“The Maybe, Maybe Not Final Okataina Rally”
17 - 19 JUNE 2016
Saturday Night Theme: “Mid-Winter Christmas”
$75.00 PP INCLUDES:
BUNK ROOM OR CAMP SITE, RALLY BADGE, FRIDAY - DINNER
SATURDAY - BREAKFAST & DINNER, SUNDAY - BREAKFAST
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
R EG ISTR A TIO N FO R M A R E A V A ILA B LE O N O U R W EB SITE
w w w .u lyssesrotoru a.org.n z
O R E M A IL A N D R E A, ad.thom pson @xtra.co.nz
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COORDINATORS’ CONTACT DETAILS
The Ulysses Club of New Zealand Incorporated - New Zealand Ulysses Branch Co-Ordinators, Meeting Times and Addresses
Version 01/03/2016 - To update your Branch’s information, please contact the National Secretary - contact details inside front cover.
BRANCH
ADMINISTRATION:
Debby Morgan
AUCKLAND
Rob Bissett
BULLER
Pete Graham
CANTERBURY
Steve Orpwood
FAR NORTH
Michael Couchman
GISBORNE
Christine Cameron
HAWKES BAY
Tim (Tiny) Stewart
KAPITI COAST
Kiaran King
KING COUNTRY
Graeme Hammond
MANAWATU
Bruce Ebbett
MARLBOROUGH
Kevin Bright
NELSON
John Macdonald
NORTH HARBOUR
Wayne Painter
NORTH OTAGO
Bruce Thacker
OTAGO
Mike Wyatt
ROTORUA
Peter van der Maat
SOUTHLAND
Jill Warhurst
TARANAKI
Ray Senior
TAUMARUNUI
Bob Kendrick
TAUPO
Ian Pilbrow
TAURANGA
Marius Swanepoel
TOKOROA
Brian Middleton
TURANGI
Steve McLardy
WAIHI-THAMES VALLEY
Marlene Fisher
WAIKATO
Lawrence (Goose) Gosnell
WAIRARAPA
Karen Wilson
WANGANUI
Piet Meijer
WELLINGTON
Jim Furneaux
WESTLAND
Gary Sinclair
WHAKATANE
Max McAuslin
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Address:
Phone / Email:
0800 Ulysses
P O Box 40218, UPPER HUTT, 5140
[email protected]
96 Becroft Drive Forrest Hill Auckland 0620
09 449 1609
Manukau Cruising Club, Orpheus Drive, Onehunga, 1st Monday monthly, 7.30pm
[email protected]
71 Snodgrass Road RD 2 Ext WESTPORT 7892
03 789 7749
1st Tuesday of each month at Club Buller
[email protected]
24 Glencoe Street Burnside Christchurch 8053
03 358 7494
Cashmere Club, 88 Hunter Tce, Christchurch, 3rd Wednesday monthly 7.30pm
[email protected]
1377 State Highway 1 RD 2 Okaihau 0496
09 4018838
Burger King, Whangarei, Sundays at 10.30am
[email protected]
277 Bloomfield Road R D 1 Makauri Gisborne 4071
06 8689661
Tatapouri Fishing Club first Thursday monthly 7-30pm
[email protected]
25 Tait Drive, Greenmeadows, Napier
06 845 0238
Taradale RSA, 1st Wednesday monthly, 7.30pm
[email protected]
191 Hokio Sand Road LEVIN 5571. 1st Thurs.Mth 7:30pm. Odd Mths Waikanae
06 367 3560
[email protected]
Hotel, Main Rd/ Even Mths Telegraph Hotel Otaki.
17 Seddon Street, TE KUITI, 3910
07 878 5009
Contact Graeme for details
[email protected]
Mako Mako RD 3 Pahiatua 4983
06 376 7138
2nd Tuesday each month (except January) at the Bunnythorpe Tavern at 7.30pm.
[email protected]
47 Kahu Way R D 2 Blenheim 7272
03-572 8588
Vines Village Rapaura Road every Saturday Morning 10 am
[email protected]
9 Fairfield Street, Brightwater, 7022. Speights Ale House Cadillac Ave (opposite
03 542 4054
[email protected]
WOW complex), every Saturday 10am to 12 noon.
P O Box 100 054 NSMC Auckland 0745. 1st Thurs.Mth 5.30pm Pupuke Golf Club, 09-444 2770
[email protected]
231 East Coast Rd, Campbells Bay, North Shore
123 Thames Street Oamaru 9400
03 439 5545
Criterion Hotel, Cnr Harbour & Tyne Sts, Oamaru, 3rd Wednesday of each month
[email protected]
17 McGeorge Avenue Mornington Dunedin 9011
03 453 5287
First Tues. each month, 7:00 pm at the Otago M/C Club (OMCC) rooms Clarke St
[email protected]
7A Duncan Street, Rotorua
07 349 3021
St John Ambulance Hall, Peririka Street 7.00pm last Sunday of the month
[email protected]
P.O.Box 476, INVERCARGILL, 9812. Ride 3rd Sunday of month. Meet in the carpark 03 216 6234
[email protected]
behind Glasines in South City around 10.30am
206 Seaview Road NEW PLYMOUTH 4310. The Tree House, 471 Devon Street West 06 753 6044
[email protected]
New Plymouth, 4pm 3rd Sunday of the month
4366 State Highway 4 RD 1, Ongarue, TAUMARUNUI, 3994
07 895 9244
R S A, 2nd Tues. each month.Rides 10.00am , Railway Station
[email protected]
Pilbrow Watchmakers Shop 5 19 Tamamutu Street Taupo 3330
07 377 3550
Taupo Cosomopolitian Club Taniwha Street, 7:30pm.2nd Thursday each month.
[email protected]
87 Stableford Drive, Pyes Pa, Tauranga
07 543 0080
Tauranga Citizens Club, Thirteenth Avenue, 7.30pm, 3rd Tuesday monthly
[email protected]
19 Kaka Crescent, TOKOROA, 3420
07 886 8389
Lunch Meeting every second month ph Coordinator for details
[email protected]
6 Runuku Grove Turangi 3334
07 386 0881
Bridge Motel SH1 Turangi 7.30 pm 2nd Wednesday each month
[email protected]
35 Banks Road Matamata 3473
07 888 5854
Waikino Hotel, Waikino, 3.pm, Sunday 2 monthly Check www.ulysseswtv.org.nz
[email protected]
3 Constance Place, Cambridge 3434
07 823 0069
Waikato Commerce Club, 197 Collingwood St, 1st Mon Mthly 7.30pm (except Jan) [email protected]
40C William Wong Place, Carterton. Wairarapa Services & Citizen’s Club, Essex
06 379 7022
[email protected]
Street Masterton, 3rd Monday monthly 7:30pm
33C Pitt Street Wanganui 4500
06-348 4141
RSA 170 St Hill Street Wanganui, 7.30pm, 1st Thursday monthly
[email protected]
47 Ward Street, Wallaceville, UPPER HUTT 5018
04 971 2893
Petone Workingmen’s Club, Udy Street, Petone, 7.30pm, 2nd Tuesday monthly
[email protected]
1 West Drive, RD 2, HOKITIKA 7882
03 755 6216
Varies, contact Gary for details
[email protected]
72 Thompson Road, RD2, Opotiki 3198
07 315 7569
Ohope Charter Club, Ohope, 7.30pm, 2nd Wednesday monthly
[email protected]
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