WARRNAMBOOL & DISTRICT MOTORCYCLE OWNERS CLUB MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 13th JANUARY, 2022
PRESENT 22
APOLOGIES: Keith & June Bonnett, Bill Frost, Rodger Punch, Bruce Brown, Tony Kane, Ken Rowe, Neil Wickerton, Gwenda Malseed, Neil Primmer, Jon & Cecila Narik, William Bell, Neville & Wilma Wallace, Pat O’Connor, Jane Cox, John Nowacki, Paul Kelly, Tim Fullarton,
Minutes from previous meeting held 11th November, 2021 as circulated are accepted.
Moved David Morse Sec: Geoff McLeod Carried
BUSINESS ARISING
CORRESPONDENCE IN & OUT - Thank you letter from Anglicare for Donation.
PRESIDENTS REPORT WELCOMEI hope that all members and guests had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
SPECIAL GUESTS
TREASURERS REPORT
Balance 11TH November, 21 $9,075.44
INCOME
3 New Member 90.00
Badge 10.00
$ 100.00
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$9, 175.44
EXPENDITURE
Stamps $ 20.00
Badges $ 30.30
Insurance $ 416.00
Donations
Anglicare $1,000.00
Backpack 4 kids $1,000.00
Salvation Army Toy Run $1000.00
$3,466.80
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BALANCE 13th January, 22 $5,708.64
INVESTMENT ACCOUNT
Balance November $6,985.13
Commonwealth Bank – Term Deposit 6 mth 1.90% Interest $6559.28
MOTION: That the Financial Report be approved
Moved Phillip Morris Sec Neville Smith Carried
RIDE REPORTS Bruce Brown
.CHECK OUT WEB PAGE FOR CALENDAR. www.wdmoc.com
DECEMBER RIDE - Morning Tea Lake Bolac and Lunch Coleraine.
JANUARY - 17 Bikes, 3 Trikes - Morning Tea Lavers Hill. Enjoyable ride along Turtins Track down to Apollo Bay. Apollo Bay was so busy returned to Lavers Hill for lunch.
AUSTRALIA DAY RIDE - 9 am - Morning Tea - Camperdown. Lunch – Daylesford. (Bruce sent out email about ride on Australia Day)
GENERAL BUSINESS
NOMINATION OF NEW MEMBERS
Andrew Clingan -
Chris Mowat - Bruce Brown
Rodney Peterson David Matthew
Members were accepted. Welcome to the Club.
PRESIDENTS REPORTDONATIONS
As passed by the majority of members at our meeting on the 11th November 2021 the following cheques were presented to these organisations:
Questions were asked at our last meeting that some of the organisations listed above should not receive our donations as they receive Government funding.
After some research I received the following information about each organisation:
As mentioned at our last meeting, the executive will look at other worthwhile organisations each year and forward their name to the members for their consideration and their vote.
CHRISTMAS BREAK UP
We had around 50 members attend the RSL for our Christmas Break Up.
A very relaxed and entertaining night was enjoyed by all.
WARRNAMBOOL BIKE NIGHT SATURDAY 29TH JANUARY 2022
A get together of motorbike enthusiasts. These enthusiasts will meet on the Civic Green between 4:00pm and 7:00pm.
TOY RUN
I met with Trevor & Bonnie Warnecke recently who are the co-founders and organisers of the Annual Toy Run in Warrnambool.
The Toy Run was established by Trevor in the early 1980’s to collect toys from the community for the underprivileged children in our community, these toys were then passed onto the Salvation Army for distribution. Trevor sought assistance form the Road Runners Motorcycle Club, of which he was a member to assist in this worthwhile project.
Unfortunately the Road Runners disbanded in 1997, which left Trevor, his wife Bonnie and a couple of other ex-members of the Road Runners to organise the Toy Run.
I heard via the grapevine last year that Trevor, Bonnie and Spike Malone were the only ones involved in organising the Toy Run.
I met with Trevor and Bonnie to see if the WDMOC could assist them in their quest and keep the Toy Run going. Both Trevor and Bonnie welcomed the assistance of WDMOC.
At tonight’s meeting (13th January) it was put to the attending members would they be in favour of helping this worthwhile cause. The result was a unanimous decision to assist with the running and organising of this worthwhile project.
MEALS CITY MEMORIAL
I have been approached by Chef/Manager of the kitchen at the City Memorial Bowls Club Robert King, to please be patient with receiving your meals when we have dinner before our meeting. At the moment the bistro is experiencing a shortage of staff and last Thursday night 13th January, they were down to just 4 staff, half the staff numbers they usually have.
Robert suggests, order early to ensure that you receive your meal at a reasonable time and you don’t have to wait.
GUEST SPEAKER
Remember; we are here for a good time, not a long time.
Stay upright and enjoy your riding
Barry Moran
RIDES - It was mentioned when leaving KFC on rides make sure you know who the Tail End Charlie is and at corners make sure you stop and visible to riders. This concern was raised after a ride when a few got lost. Our Aim is to have everyone turn up at the same destination.
SOCIAL NIGHT - 10TH FEBRUARY. - BARE FOOT BOWLS AT CITY MEMORIAL & DINNER
Anyone interested in a game of Barefoot bowls and then dinner after. Please come between 5.30 and 6 pm - $10 a head. If not interested please come have a drink and watch. I will send email closer to time.
Raffle - Meal Voucher won Pam McLeod
Meeting Closed 9.30 Next Meeting . 10th March, 2022.
PRESENT 22
APOLOGIES: Keith & June Bonnett, Bill Frost, Rodger Punch, Bruce Brown, Tony Kane, Ken Rowe, Neil Wickerton, Gwenda Malseed, Neil Primmer, Jon & Cecila Narik, William Bell, Neville & Wilma Wallace, Pat O’Connor, Jane Cox, John Nowacki, Paul Kelly, Tim Fullarton,
Minutes from previous meeting held 11th November, 2021 as circulated are accepted.
Moved David Morse Sec: Geoff McLeod Carried
BUSINESS ARISING
CORRESPONDENCE IN & OUT - Thank you letter from Anglicare for Donation.
PRESIDENTS REPORT WELCOMEI hope that all members and guests had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
SPECIAL GUESTS
- Paul Poduska our guest speaker for the night.
TREASURERS REPORT
Balance 11TH November, 21 $9,075.44
INCOME
3 New Member 90.00
Badge 10.00
$ 100.00
----------------
$9, 175.44
EXPENDITURE
Stamps $ 20.00
Badges $ 30.30
Insurance $ 416.00
Donations
Anglicare $1,000.00
Backpack 4 kids $1,000.00
Salvation Army Toy Run $1000.00
$3,466.80
-----------------
BALANCE 13th January, 22 $5,708.64
INVESTMENT ACCOUNT
Balance November $6,985.13
Commonwealth Bank – Term Deposit 6 mth 1.90% Interest $6559.28
MOTION: That the Financial Report be approved
Moved Phillip Morris Sec Neville Smith Carried
RIDE REPORTS Bruce Brown
.CHECK OUT WEB PAGE FOR CALENDAR. www.wdmoc.com
DECEMBER RIDE - Morning Tea Lake Bolac and Lunch Coleraine.
JANUARY - 17 Bikes, 3 Trikes - Morning Tea Lavers Hill. Enjoyable ride along Turtins Track down to Apollo Bay. Apollo Bay was so busy returned to Lavers Hill for lunch.
AUSTRALIA DAY RIDE - 9 am - Morning Tea - Camperdown. Lunch – Daylesford. (Bruce sent out email about ride on Australia Day)
GENERAL BUSINESS
NOMINATION OF NEW MEMBERS
Andrew Clingan -
Chris Mowat - Bruce Brown
Rodney Peterson David Matthew
Members were accepted. Welcome to the Club.
PRESIDENTS REPORTDONATIONS
As passed by the majority of members at our meeting on the 11th November 2021 the following cheques were presented to these organisations:
- Salvation Army – Toy Run - $1000
- Anglicare – Christmas fund - $1000
- BackPack4Kids – Christmas fund - $1000
Questions were asked at our last meeting that some of the organisations listed above should not receive our donations as they receive Government funding.
After some research I received the following information about each organisation:
- Anglicare:
- Receive a yearly grant from the State Government of $68,000, which is used for Emergency Relief. This emergency relief is used for:
- Supplying breakfast to the homeless and those less fortunate 7 days a week
- Supplying emergency accommodation
- Supplying emergency food packs and hampers to those less fortunate
- Receive a yearly grant from the State Government of $68,000, which is used for Emergency Relief. This emergency relief is used for:
- Anglicare have an annual expenditure of approximately $ 250,000
- This amount is more than 3 times what Anglicare receives from the Government
- This extra money comes from public donations and is used for Christmas toys and hampers etc and is used when required to assist with Emergency Relief.
- BackPack4Kids
- Their purpose is to aid displaced children (foster care) by providing the essentials needed most urgently, long before any arrangements have been made to further support them.
- Receives no funding at all from the Government
- Supported solely by public donations
- 4000 children are displaced and placed in foster care each year in Victoria
- 14,500 presents were given to these children last year valued at $360,000
- Salvation Army Warrnambool:
- Income
- Receive $76,000 from Government per annum
- Red Shield Appeal – $13,000 (Donations)
- Fundraising Donations - $34,000
- Christmas Cheer - $19,500 (Donations)
- Expenditure
- Employee salary - $46,000
- Christmas Cheer - $19,500
- Welfare – Food, Food Vouchers, Emergency Accommodation - $78,500
- Total = (-$20,000)
- Income
As mentioned at our last meeting, the executive will look at other worthwhile organisations each year and forward their name to the members for their consideration and their vote.
CHRISTMAS BREAK UP
We had around 50 members attend the RSL for our Christmas Break Up.
A very relaxed and entertaining night was enjoyed by all.
WARRNAMBOOL BIKE NIGHT SATURDAY 29TH JANUARY 2022
A get together of motorbike enthusiasts. These enthusiasts will meet on the Civic Green between 4:00pm and 7:00pm.
TOY RUN
I met with Trevor & Bonnie Warnecke recently who are the co-founders and organisers of the Annual Toy Run in Warrnambool.
The Toy Run was established by Trevor in the early 1980’s to collect toys from the community for the underprivileged children in our community, these toys were then passed onto the Salvation Army for distribution. Trevor sought assistance form the Road Runners Motorcycle Club, of which he was a member to assist in this worthwhile project.
Unfortunately the Road Runners disbanded in 1997, which left Trevor, his wife Bonnie and a couple of other ex-members of the Road Runners to organise the Toy Run.
I heard via the grapevine last year that Trevor, Bonnie and Spike Malone were the only ones involved in organising the Toy Run.
I met with Trevor and Bonnie to see if the WDMOC could assist them in their quest and keep the Toy Run going. Both Trevor and Bonnie welcomed the assistance of WDMOC.
At tonight’s meeting (13th January) it was put to the attending members would they be in favour of helping this worthwhile cause. The result was a unanimous decision to assist with the running and organising of this worthwhile project.
MEALS CITY MEMORIAL
I have been approached by Chef/Manager of the kitchen at the City Memorial Bowls Club Robert King, to please be patient with receiving your meals when we have dinner before our meeting. At the moment the bistro is experiencing a shortage of staff and last Thursday night 13th January, they were down to just 4 staff, half the staff numbers they usually have.
Robert suggests, order early to ensure that you receive your meal at a reasonable time and you don’t have to wait.
GUEST SPEAKER
- Paul Poduska
- 20 years in Australian Army
- 2 RAR Second Battalion – Townsville
- Sniper Leader in Afganistan
- 4 months 2009
- 8 months 2011 – 2012
- Lived in Warrnambool past 10 years
- Partner Kylie
- 2 Children
- Works with Adam Sheehan in Port Fairy as 3rd year building apprentice
Remember; we are here for a good time, not a long time.
Stay upright and enjoy your riding
Barry Moran
RIDES - It was mentioned when leaving KFC on rides make sure you know who the Tail End Charlie is and at corners make sure you stop and visible to riders. This concern was raised after a ride when a few got lost. Our Aim is to have everyone turn up at the same destination.
SOCIAL NIGHT - 10TH FEBRUARY. - BARE FOOT BOWLS AT CITY MEMORIAL & DINNER
Anyone interested in a game of Barefoot bowls and then dinner after. Please come between 5.30 and 6 pm - $10 a head. If not interested please come have a drink and watch. I will send email closer to time.
Raffle - Meal Voucher won Pam McLeod
Meeting Closed 9.30 Next Meeting . 10th March, 2022.
