OPEN ROAD MOTORCYCLE TOURING CLUB
March 2017 Club Objectives 1) 2)
To promote, encourage and co-operate with kindred bodies in fostering and maintaining motorcycling as a sport. To organize and conduct social outings, competitions and to encourage good fellowship amongst members. 3)
To maintain and keep up the prestige of the club and sport.
Committee President Vice President Secretary Editor & Treasurer Tour Master
Fred M Peter H E-J Ivan Z Mal F
042 777 1728 043 9919 629
Contact Details ORMTC Postal Address: Club Internet Home Page: Club e-mail address: Editor’s e-mail:
PO Box 714, Victoria Park W.A. 6979 http://ormtc.homestead.com ormtcwa@iinet.net.au stives73@bigpond.com Please use “ORMTC magazine” as subject
Cut off date for magazine articles is ONE (1) week prior to the meeting; if in doubt call the Editor! Disclaimer Comments and technical articles printed in this magazine are the results of member contributions and, as such, the views and opinions expressed DO NOT necessarily reflect those of ORMTC Inc. but are for general interest only. The ORMTC accepts no responsibility for accuracy of any comment, opinion or information contained in or omitted from this magazine.
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CONTENTS Page 01…………………………………..Club Objectives, Club Committee, Club Contact details Page 02…………………………………..Contents Page 03…………………………………..President’s Report Page 04…………………………………..Editor’s Report Page 05-06.……………………………...Meeting minutes from last month Page 07…………………………………..Ride Planner Page 08-09..……………………………..President’s Report Discussion Page 10-12.……………………………...Editor’s opinion on Discussion Page 13…………………………………..Merchandise Page 14-19.……………………………...Club Run photos by Ivan Page 20…………………………………..By-laws Page 21…………………………………..Riot Act Page 22….…..………..…………………Club finances February Page 23….…..………..…………………Club finances Annual Page 24-27…..………..…………………Social Ride photos by Ivan Page 28-29…..………..…………………Points table Page 30-31…..………..…………………Member’s details Page 32-67…..………..…………………A selection of photos from throughout the year Page 68…....……………………………..Club Run details Page 69…....……………………………..Social Ride details Page 70………………………..………....Club Ride Calendar
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Presidents Report March 2017 Following on from discussion at our last meeting in February I’ve included a report separate to this one to outline the dilemma we face in this club. Membership numbers have slowly dwindled over the years I’ve been a member and sadly I do not see the likelihood that the trend will reverse. Our dilemma is, do we change or do we stick to our current formula and hope for the best. Please take a read and if you feel some tinkering is necessary, please bring your ideas forward to our new Committee. We have been fortunate to experience some cooler weather recently and I’m sure this had a bearing on the February Club and Social Runs being well attended. March and April can be hot, but after Grand Touring over East in extreme heat in January, I too have learned there’s no such thing as bad weather, there’s only bad clothes. This old adage particularly applies to motorcycling in hot weather. With more hot weather on the way, you could do a lot worse than investing in a quality air-flow jacket and light but tough pants. They certainly make hot weather riding a far more pleasant experience. Keep safe Fred M March 2017
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Editors Report Hi all, The first thing you may notice is the weight of this edition with an extra 25 pages of photos from throughout the year. Plus the photos from both February rides. The points table has been finalised for the year and the members list hasn’t changed since November. There’s a bit of reading to think about revitalising club membership numbers and of course, ride details. Finances The annual summary is included this month along with the usual monthly table.
Ivan
52,880 December 52,600
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ORMTC RIDE PLANNER 2017
Month
Club Run
Social Run
Lead
TEC
5th
Peter
E-J
April
22-23rd
Mal
Peter
May
7th
E-J
June
11th
25th
July
9th
23rd
August
6th
20th
September
10th
24th
October
8th
22nd
November
5th
19th
December
10th
24th
Christmas Eve
January
7th
21st
Or 28th is part of a long weekend
February
11th
25th
March
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Lead
TEC
19th
Fred
E-J
9th
Ivan
Hans
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O.R.M.T.C. RIOT ACT This is to be read out at the start of each run 1. All riders are to be introduced to the Leader and Tail End Charlie before the start of the run. 2. Do not overtake on the left – EVER!! 3. For rider safety a staggered formation is strongly recommended. 4. Do not pass the leader unless they say it is okay. 5. When turning you MUST wait on the corner where you can be seen until the person behind catches up. 6. When you see someone on a corner you will become the corner marker unless they wave you through. 7. Ride within your own personal limits and be mindful of the road rules. 8. The tail end Charlie will always be behind the last bike, no matter what. Please complete the sign in sheet with rider/pillion details including an emergency contact name and number. This riot act must be read out before the start of each run. If you are attending the run and the organisers fail to read it out, please remind them to do so.
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February Club Run with Mal and Steve March 2017
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Lots of photos fuelling up because we were there for a long time! (there was only one pump at Pingelly)
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Boddington for lunch
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and finishing at the Four Seasons at Byford
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with Fred and Russell
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Steve and Peter’s Club Run down to Bridgetown for lunch
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Look at all those guys, same hair style.
Walter tampering with Steve’s bar end weights.
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Nigel may have arrived too late to hear the riot act but he wasn’t going to miss the 4 egg omelette challenge
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We were the only ones there providing any real business for the newly renovated family pub. Good thing there were 15 of us. The omelettes looked really good but I had ordered the big breakfast. I recommend Paddy’s Bush Bar and Grill if you’re looking for good quality food and you want the place to yourself.
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Not listening
Peter and Bob’s Club Run beyond the fence
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Hello Robin, on a ride but not with us!
Quiz answers being marked by Mrs Woolfrey.
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The Elizabethan Village Pub at Armadale was celebrating St Georges Day.
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the return of Rusty
Where is that noise coming from?
Kawasaki worshipers
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June overnighter with Dennis
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Thanks Mal for the photos. March 2017
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Social Ride to Noble Falls with E-J and Ivan
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the long road to lunch ...
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Member of the Year to Nic Woolfrey
Thanks Russell for the photos
Editor’s Prize and Photo of the Year to Peter Hubach
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Despite a bad weather forecast we didn’t see any rain.
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Peter’s photos from the October Club Run.
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Hans and Peter took the Social Ride to Dwellingup for lunch.
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ORATS
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Point Walter was chosen again for the Club Xmas party.
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After the flood, an exploration of areas to the East
Club Ride for March 2017 Meeting at Mundaring Dome 07:30 For a 08:00 Departure Lunch at a mysterious pub Finish at Araluen at another pub
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SUNDAY 19TH MARCH 2017
SOCIAL RUN WITH FRED AND E-J MEET AT LAKES ROADHOUSE THE LAKES GREAT EASTERN HIGHWAY 7.30 FOR 8.00AM DEPARTURE
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March ‘17 Wednesday 5th 8pm The Balmoral Hotel 901 Albany Highway East Victoria Park
April ‘17
Monthly Run Sunday 7th E-J + Volunteer wanted
Wednesday 3rd 8pm The Balmoral Hotel 901 Albany Highway East Victoria Park
May ‘17
ORATS 11th – 12th
Monthly Run Sunday 11th
Wednesday 7th 8pm The Balmoral Hotel 901 Albany Highway East Victoria Park
June ‘17
OPEN ROAD MOTORCYCLE TOURING CLUB RIDE CALENDAR 2017 Wednesday 1st 8pm The Balmoral Hotel 901 Albany Highway East Victoria Park
Social Ride Sunday 9th Ivan and Hans
ORATS 13th – 14th
Volunteers wanted
7:30 for 8am
Other Events
Volunteers wanted
Club Meeting
Monthly Run Sunday 5th Peter and E-J.
ORATS Easter
Volunteers wanted
Volunteers wanted
Social Ride Sunday 25th
Club Meeting
ORATS 11th – 12th
Volunteers wanted
Volunteers wanted
Social Ride Sunday 21st
7:30 for 8am
Club Meeting
Volunteers wanted
Monthly Run Weekend 22nd – 23rd Mal and Peter
Other Events
Annual General Meeting
Social Ride Sunday 19th Fred and E-J
Other Events
Other Events
If you wish to put any info in these boxes, contact the Tour Master or Editor
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