CommittEE rEports

Darryl Gowlett Treasurer’s Report

G’day Everyone,

What an improvement a month makes. I ventured out twice. Once to the service day at Jimboomba, which was most enjoyable, and once to the GM. Things are looking up. This month I have planned to do the Frigid Digit and the GM. I might use a whole tank of fuel.

On another financial note, I was looking into the cost of motorcycle registration and I have a funny feeling we’re being diddled. Single seat rego has gone up to $509, 30 yr veteran is $561, and normal rego is $587, with the interesting bits in the breakdown. Third party for single seat is $304 and to include a pillion you add $78. So we’re paying a penalty for other road users to harm us, because third party doesn’t insure the driver/rider. The other interesting figure is for traffic improvement. Cars are $63 whilst bikes pay a 10% premium to $68, even though we ease congestion, and definitely don’t chew up the road surfaces as much as cars. By that logic, push bike riders should be paying $100 for their ‘pushbike only’ freeways. Some bureaucrats are definitely FUBAR. Until next month, ciao, Darryl

Geoff Hodge Secretary’s Report

BMWMCQ General Meeting Minutes –6 July 2023

Venue: Geebung RSL

Meeting Opened: 7:30 pm

Apologies: Paul Hughes, Graham Healey, Paul Mcguire, Peter Ferguson, Richard Maher, Charlie Brown, Don Grimes, Kate Farrar

Minutes of Previous General

Meeting:

Accepted: Michael Ahlberg

Seconded: Ben Nazzari

Number of Attendees: 34

New Members (Name & MC): Nil

Visitors: Donna

Returning Members: Nil

Treasurer Report: Report in Journal.

Editor Report: Back. Huge thanks to Paul for his efforts while we were away.

Tools Report: Service Day attended by 30 people and 25 motorcycles. Raised $110 on the day. Thanks to Rob for use of the facilities and equipment.

Regalia Report: Bucket hat was fantastic in South America and BMWMCQ logo attracted many like-minded people to ask questions while we were there.

Records Report: Currently 277 financial members as of 7 June.

Events Report: Mid week ride leader Ben and Daryl. Ben thanked Les and Kelly for repairs to his bike. Upcoming events:

6 July - Christmas in July at Kingaroy, Richard Price. 20 attending so far, 1630hrs for drinks.

29 July - Frigid Digit, mystery location, Gary Bennett, Graham Healey, 49 attendees so far

6 August - Maggie’s Biscuit Ride to Storm King Dam, Peter Todd

Secretary Report: Nil

Dealer Liaison Report: Don nowhere near Geebung.

Clubs Australia Report: Craig Florance is new president following the AGM. Ed: See the next page for the AGM delegates photos. Vice Presidents Report: Paul nowhere near Geebung.