CommiTTEE REPoRTS

Paul hughes

Welcome to 2021. It hasn’t got off to the wonderful start I had hoped for but that was beyond our control. At this stage let’s hope things go smoothly from here on in. Rest assured the committee will adjust “if and where” necessary to keep members safe, legal and involved. The first two events suffered from Covid restrictions. The General Meeting was called early to allow as many as possible to plan their week. I think the Zoom meeting was a success, but we are planning on going back to onsite meetings from now on. Jollys Lookout postponement was due to Covid restrictions on numbers etc. It will be run on 7 February and hopefully will have its usual great turnout of members. We shouldn’t complain considering the restrictions fellow motorcyclists in other states have had to endure. Safety is the prime concern. The Annual General Meeting will be held on 4 March at Geebung RSL. Notice of meeting and associated nomination and proxy forms are in this journal and will appear on the web site. I would urge all members to become involved. The committee this year has had some great success stories. Photo competitions, Back to the Bush’s, another fabulous Christmas Party and member draws which have been all designed to keep members involved in their club during these difficult times. I thank the committee members one and all as it is their work that makes this all possible. Recently we have started a section on the website under downloads to post up other BMW club journals. It is headed “Magazine - Other States”. It is well worthwhile having a cruise through this section to see what others are up to. Many thanks to Greg and John for organising this.

I think any reasonable person would agree that our journal is a stand-out success. Much of that well recognised success is due to Cindy and Duncan’s excellent editorial skills (that we are extremely grateful for), but most its appeal is due to your inputs, articles and photos. Our journal doesn’t simply re-print corporate or overseas writer’s articles but is full of Queensland member’s content. That is what makes it so good. Please keep it all pouring in. The Cane Toad Rally is on in April. Many will be returning rallyists but if you haven’t attended one before I would suggest you should consider. The team organising this has gone to a great deal of trouble ensuring this will be a great success. Sign up, you will love it. I remind members that we have an everincreasing Library available with many motorcycling rare books available to borrow and read. Fascinating stuff. The best way to get your hands on one is see Jane Gray at one of the General Meetings. There is a listing in the journal at the end. Our dealers and supporters have shown they are dedicated to continue to assist our members throughout the last year. Please show your appreciation by supporting them. Next club year will still be quite a challenge as I don’t see Covid going away any time soon. The committee will continue to be innovative and provide interesting events and activities. Your assistance in indicating in a timely manner is most appreciated and will ensure we are welcome back to the venues we utilise.

President’s Report

At the AGM on 4 March, I will be standing down as President. I have had a long run and it is time for someone else to take the helm. I have genuinely enjoyed helping to see the club grow and prosper during my time. I have made many great friends and I hope to continue to see all of you. The committee support has been fabulous during my run and I thank each and every committee member and those members who have worked hard to make the BMWMCQ such a success. On that note I am very pleased that our current club secretary Tony Gray has decided to nominate for President. Tony has been treasurer, secretary, and a wonderful contributor to club life with Jane and has organised countless rides and events. He also has a long history of club administration and leadership in another life. Personally, January has been a bl…y disaster. My well-planned trip to Tasmania has had to be cancelled. Something to do with Vic and Tas not wanting to let me in. My car has still not recovered from its flirt with danger in December. I will be going for a short blatt on the 1200 for a week mainly just to experience that wonderful feeling of freedom on the road shared with friends again. Hope to see you all at events and please…

Ride safe.

Cheers,

Paul

mark Gilbert Vice President’s Report

The good ol’ days! - Mark Gilbert in the day

OUTDOOR FESTIVAL: MOTORCYCLES ON THE GREEN

10.30AM SAT 27 FEB 2021 GOMA | FREE

Rev your engines at this outdoor festival featuring motorcycles, DJ sets from Patience Hodgson and Lori Lee Cash, live motorcycle builds, plus more!

Chat with members of the Historic Motorcycle Club of Queensland as they show off their bikes on the green. Plus, experience the world-exclusive exhibition ‘The Motorcycle’ at GOMA, and drop-by the Ellaspede pop up workshop to see a live custom motorcycle build.

This event is free, no bookings required / Please note that a valid ‘The Motorcycle’ ticket is required to visit the exhibition.

john Eacott Treasurer’s Report

There is $121.15 transferring from PayPal membership which is not in the current bank statement.

Balance sheet

ACCOUNT CODE

BMW Motorcycle Club of Queensland Inc For the year ending 31 January 2021 vs year ending 31 January 2020, cash basis

ACCOUNT NAME BALANCE COMPARISON BALANCE VARIANCE (%)

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS

11000 Bank - BOQ Premier Investment Acct Bank - BMWMCQ Cheque Account Accounts Receivable

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

$20,352.43 $11,066.01

$31,418.44

TOTAL ASSETS NET ASSETS

EQUITY

1110 Retained Earnings Surplus/(Accumulated Losses) Current year earnings

TOTAL EQUITY $31,418.44 $31,418.44

$27,160.86 $4,257.58

$31,418.44

$20,000.00 $7,470.86 -$310.00

$27,160.86

$27,160.86 $27,160.86

1.8 % 48.1 % 100.0 % 15.7 %

15.7 % 15.7 %

$20,726.46 $6,434.40

$27,160.86

31.0 % -33.8 % 15.7 %

john Eacott Treasurer’s Report

john Eacott Treasurer’s Report

Tony Gray Secretary’s Report Did you wake up on 1 January 2021, pleased to see the end of 2020, and hopeful of a new year where the Covid pandemic was remembered as a bad dream?

That must have been me because I had planned and booked a trip to Tasmania with my old bike riding mates from my Melbourne days. Alas Covid has not yet been assigned to the waste basket of history and it is my Tasmanian trip that has had to be binned. Closer to home is going to be the order of the day for the foreseeable future.

Being flexible and resilient pretty well sums up what the Club has been during 2020 and must continue into 2021. Already we have moved the January General Meeting to the airwaves and deferred the very popular Jolly’s Lookout breakfast to February. We still are very well placed in Queensland compared to a lot of our interstate cousins and almost on another planet compared to the rest of the world – NZ excepted of course. Be thankful for what we have and join in with as many of the Club events as you can – one thing that Covid should have taught us is not to take anything for granted – including getting out on your bike with like-minded friendly souls.

A note of caution if you are out and about on your bike based on my recent experiences – a Jetski managed to part company with its tow vehicle on the Brisbane Valley Hwy just before we arrived and then a fallen tree blocked our path on the mid-week ride excellently led and planned by Mark Mustchin. My dear old Mum always maintained that things happen in 3s’ so I am being very careful until #3 shows itself. There has been very little for the Secretary to do over the Christmas holiday period with the club’s Post Office Box empty when I call. Things are hotting up however as we head towards the AGM on 4 March. You will find the Notice of the AGM, Nomination and proxy Forms in this journal. It is an old truism that you get out of something what you are prepared to contribute – this is especially so with clubs such as ours.

Participating in any of the regular events, writing an article for our excellent club journal or putting up your hand for a Committee position are several ways to get involved. If you are interested in a Committee position but unsure of what might be entailed then get in touch with me or another member of the committee and we will assist your understanding. New blood is always welcome onto the committee so do not be shy.

Tony.

BmWmCQ meeting minutes 14 january 2021 Venue: Zoom meeting due to Covid Restrictions

Meeting Opened:

7.05 pm Apologies: Mark Gilbert, Ron Durkin, Maggie Rafanowicz, John Allan, Richard Maher. Minutes of Previous General Meeting: Accepted: Rosi Johnson Seconded: Duncan Bennett

Number of Attendees: New Members (Name & MC): Visitors: Returning Members: Treasurer Report: Editor Report:

Tools Report:

Regalia Report:

Records Report:

Events Report:

Secretary Report:

Dealer Liaison Report:

Vice President Report: President Report:

Other Events/Buy/Sell/Swap: Past rides: General Business

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Brian Floyd (from Russia with love!) $31K in 2 accounts. $1300 annual donation made to the RFDS. Started the journal - Rob Wynne has lead story crossing the Simpson Desert in 1994. Aiming for publication about the 28th January. Looking for single page short stories with photos. Next service day to be at Rob Wynne residence. Rob not available first 2 weeks April. WL to confirm date with MM. Nothing to report. PH has had a few new shirts made and commented on how good Gold Star Embroidery were to deal with. 247 financial members. 2 new members in January. There were 50 new members in the 2020 calendar year. This is an excellent result in a Covid pandemic restricted year. Jollys Lookout ride has been moved to February due to Covid restrictions. No correspondence in or out. A quiet time for the Secretary but building towards our AGM in March. M&W finding hard to get stock as factory is working with skeleton staff due to Covid. New person engaged to handle parts. Safari is still happening, penned in for March 2021. 10% discount for Club Members on parts & accessories at M&W. Mark G was an apology. Change to meeting and January breakfast occasioned by Covid outbreak in Brisbane leading to restrictions. We need to be flexible. Police Blitz about to happen on Mt G so be careful, avoid weekends if possible. Exhaust noise is top of the Police agenda. BMW Motorrad Rally to be decided by the Committee soon. AGM on 4 March hopefully at the Geebung RSL. Annual return made to Clubs Australia that contained many ‘good stories’ in our report. Looking for people to lead rides. -

MM reported that GOMA Display on the Art of the Motorcycle is excellent. Club outing there in February. State journals are now on the club website. Clubs Australia Delegates Report - Club Badges are to be changed in line with parent company direction. Karuah River Rally is likely to be canceled for 2021. Classic Group has now organised an event for 12/13 Feb for ride to Crows Nest & Mundubbera in lieu of Karuah River Rally.

Greg Gaffney records@ bmwmcq.org.au Greg Gaffney Records Officers Report

It was great shopping yesterday without a bloody mask! Hopefully, we can ‘keep or noses clean’ and stay on top of any further outbreaks. I’m looking forward to a great year and participating in more rides. Mark Mustchin has done a fantastic job organising rides, I just wish I could have been on more of them.

Welcome to New Members :

Doug & Julie Cameron THE GAP R1200GS David Whybrew HENDRA G310GS Naydene Barron THORNLANDS R1200GS Gerald Kelder MANSFIELD R65 Jon Reid CHURCHABLE K1200LT Peter Gittoes KANGAROO POINT R1200GS Phill York CARINA R1200GS Marc Robinson RACEVIEW K1600GT Richard Price FIG TREE POCKET R1200GS Craig Bishop MORNINGSIDE R1250 GS Adventure Clive Valte WEST END R9T and R80

Bill luyten

SERVICE DAY

The Club will hold a Service Day on Saturday 27 March at Rob Wynne’s place starting at 0930.

Location: 61-63 Saint Jude Circuit Jimboomba (Just off Mt Lindesay Highway) Note: some GPSs require the suburb to be “Glenlogan” Oil drain pans, oil disposal as well as a comprehensive tool kit is available.

We will be providing a Sausage Sizzle (or steaks) and Drinks at very reasonable prices (proceeds to the RFDS). Please let me know if you require specialty tools brought along. There are special tools available (see below list) including the GS-911WiFi and 3 pin diagnostic tools.

Tools for loan

There are special tools available including the GS911WiFi and 3 pin diagnostic tools. Special Tools • 34mm socket for rotating crankshaft • Twinmax electronic carburetor balancer (Twin

BMW engines) • Vacuumate (electronic synchronization of throttle valves up to 4 cylinders) • Clutch alignment shafts (3 sizes)

Tool’s Report

• Compression gauge (cylinder pressure) • Steering head bearing puller and seating tool • Gearbox output flange puller • GS-911 Wi-Fi Diagnostic tool (Wi-Fi and USB

Version) • GS-911 3 pin Diagnostic tool (for older bikes) • Tyre Pressure Monitor Sensor (TPMS) tool • Enduralast hall sensor tester • Brake bleeding tool (suction bleeding via the brake caliper) • Compression tester

Club Tool Loan:

$50 deposit (refundable) for GS911. Tools and spares can be picked up at my place in Springfield or brought along to a monthly meeting or Club ride.

Contact Tools Officer

Bill Luyten 0438 123 747 email: spares@bmwmcq.org.au

Rosi johnson

There are some sample sizes of Club embroidered t-shirts which will be brought along to the monthly meetings and there are many ordering options including using the order form on the following pages!

Also, congratulation to our winners of the Lucky Door Prize BMW Shirts - Stuart Wade and Jane Gray.

Ride Safely out there, Rosi. regalia@bmwmcq.org.au

Regalia Report