WARRNAMBOOL & DISTRICT MOTORCYCLE OWNERS CLUB inc
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 6th November, 2025
Kevin Langley chaired meeting in Trevor’s Absence
PRESENT 31 Present
APOLOGIES: Jamie Nicolson, Trevor White, Bill Owens, Bruce Brown, Colin Rogers, Keith & June Bonnett, Neville & Wilma Wallace, Geoff Barby, Dick Canapini, Ross Moloney, John & Laurel Nowacki, Tom King, Allan Woodhams, Tom Woodhams, Ross Wheeler, Kevin Robertson, Neil & Liz Wickenton, Ian & Maree McSween
Minutes from previous meeting held 111th September, 2025 as circulated be accepted.
Moved Jon Narik Sec: Shane Magrath Carried
BUSINESS ARISING
CORRESPONDENCE IN & OUT
Thank you from Elaine for the flowers after my Bicycle Accident.
PRESIDENTS REPORT
Firstly an apology for missing the meeting, but I am on an annual friends (of 52 years) holiday in Clare SA for 5 nights.
I have been to the bank a few times with Elaine, who can give those details in her Treasurers Report. We have a couple of motions that need to be moved in relation to that.
Welcome to the new members.
SECRETARYS REPORT - Thank you to Trevor & Kevin for running the last meeting. I’m nearly recovered and hope to be on the bike again soon. Thank you to all that attended the Surf City Safari. We were lucky with the weather.
TREASURERS REPORT -
BALANCE 11th September, 25 $11,845.08
INCOME
1 New Members $ 30.00
25/26 Membership $ 60.00
Rally Entries $3,248.00
Investment Acc $7,819.35 $11,157.35
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$23,002.43
EXPEDITURE
Rally Luncheons $2,915.00
Consumer Affairs $ 49.00
Flowers $ 55.00
Web Page $ 38.00
$ 3057.00
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BALANCE 6th November, 25 $19,945.43
COMMONWEALTH BANK
We need the following motions to be ratified.
Signatures will need to be changed at Commonwealth Bank . New President Trevor White to be added to Accounts and Secretary Elaine Finnigan to remain and Account needs two signatures. Trevor & Elaine to have access to internet bank. Bill Owens signature to be removed.
Accounts to be changed Warrnambool & District Motorcycle Owners Club - 063-533 Account 00905752 and Term Deposit Account 063-533 50271373
Moved Peter O’Keeffe Sec David Morse. Carried
Motion: As Moved by Peter O’Keeffe, Sec by David Morse. Members to vote on the above motion
Carried
INVESTMENT ACCOUNT
Trevor explained to Committee Members that having an Investment Account for 12 months that if something happened and Club needed to get access to money quickly it would take a while to get access to this money.
It was suggested that we withdraw money from Investment Account and deposit it in a Capital Growth Account which interest would be 3.4% and we would have access after seven days.
MOTION: The Warrnambool & District Motorcycle Owners Club Investment Account be closed and open a Capital Growth Account with 7 days’ notice
Moved Peter O’Keeffe Sec Kevin Langley. Carried
Motion: As Moved by Peter O’Keeffe, Sec by David Morse. Members to vote on the above motion
Carried
After two weeks of waiting for account to be opened to transfer money to Capital Growth Account I received phone call to say we are unable to have a Capital Growth Account because we don’t have an ABN number. Peter O’Keeffe has done the research and there is no problem with us getting an ABN
MOTION: The Warrnambool & District Motorcycle Club inc apply for an ABN number and then open the Capital Growth Account with access after seven days’ notice
Moved Peter O’Keeffe Sec Ken Rowe Carried
RIDE REPORTS
CHECK OUT WEB PAGE FOR CALENDAR - www.wdmoc.com
October - Barry Moran 10 Bikes to Lavers Hill and then Beeac Hotel for lunch
November - Skip 8 Bikes and 3 in the Mighty Triton. Lake Goldsmith
In Bruce’s absence Trevor & Colin Moorfield and few other members have stepped up and lead a few rides.
Details are below:
14/9/25 Sunday morning ride for World Suicide Prevention Day.
18/9/25 Thursday morning ride to Blow Hole coffee at Port Campbell Colin lead
21/9/25 Sunday morning ride to Schultz Dairy Timboon lead by Trevor McKenzie
25/9/25 Thursday morning ride to Noorat, Trevor lead, Bruce rode.
28/9/25 Sunday ride to Heywood Trevor W lead 6 riders
2/10/25 Thursday morning ride ?????
5/10/25 Sunday Lunch Ride to Beeac Hotel, Lead by Barry Moran. 10 riders
9/10/25 Thursday morning ride to Yambuk, Trevor lead, only 1 rider so checked Safari route
12/10/25 Sunday morning ride to Port Fairy the long way. Trevor W lead 5 riders
16/10/25 Thursday morning ride to Penshurst Bakery. Trevor W lead 6 riders.
19/10/25 Sunday morning ride to Yambuk, coffee at Port Fairy . Trevor W lead 3 riders
25/10/25. Saturday Surf City Safari ride to Panmure
26/10/25 Sunday Surf City Safari ride to Yambuk
30/10/25 Thursday morning ride to Port Campbell, Trevor W lead, 5 bikes, 1 pillion.
2/11/25 Sunday Lunch Ride to Lake Goldsmith, lead by Skip, 8 riders and 3 in the mighty Triton
I encourage all members to join the club Thursday and Sunday rides, motorbikes like to get out of the shed.
As I have comms in my helmet, I can take calls on club rides if there is trouble on a ride. Members please put my number in your contacts list
Trevor White 0419936772,
Surf City Safari Report: Report from Trevor
Thanks to everyone that participated in the 43rd Surf City Safari. There were 70 Entries. 66 Bikes Saturday and 44 bikes & 8 Cars Sunday. Only 6 didn’t brave the weather on Sunday.
66 People attended the RSL on Saturday night .
The Surf City Safari went very well, with what we can control, unfortunately not the weather on Sunday before 9:00 am and for the first 30 minutes of the ride to Woolsthorpe, after which it cleared.
Special thanks to:
Elaine, her contribution to the success of the safari is enormous.
The many sponsors who provided items for the raffles and vouchers etc.
For the Judges David Morse and Dennis Bell
Trevor McKenzie for the photos and doing the bike winners photos and framing.
Jamie Nicolson for his action photos.
Colin Moorfield for preparing the Saturday Ride, the visit to the Laang Speedway was a highlight for many, most people have gone past it numerous times but never been in.
I enjoyed planning the Sunday ride to Yambuk, which was easy as I retraced Bruce’s route from previous years.
Peter O’Keeffe for leading the riders on Saturday and Kevin Langley for leading the riders on Sunday.
Thanks also to the members who helped with Marshalling,
Colin Rogers for being Tail End Charlie on both days and anyone else who helped.
Shane Magrath for the back up vehicle and rescue trailer, and Skip for providing the trailer.
Presentation to Joel Atwell for Youngest Rider on a Classic Bike.
GENERAL BUSINESS
NOMINATION OF NEW MEMBERSHIP
Paul Harris Nominated by Bill Buntine
Gary Atwell Nominated by Joel Atwell
Stephen Hawkins Nominated by Wayne Fary
Members were accepted. Welcome to the CLUB.
Phil Grummett suggested that we look into getting name on a Number Plate Cover. Club will investigate where these can be purchased and price.
30 SEC SALE
Rodger Punch - Helmet and Gloves for sale. These items sold after meeting.
Graeme Robinson - 2017 Holden Colarado. Dual Cab Ute with Canopy. Automatic, White. Set up for Caravan towing. 220,000 kms. Two Drawers and slide fitted in the Tub. Nudge Bar and Light Bar. Side Steps. Towing Mirrors. Phone Graeme - 0417501652
TOY RUN - 6th December. If you would like to be a Marshall turn up by 12.30pm and see Trevor. Skip will lead Marshalls.
RIDE TO REMEMBER - 1ST FEBRUARY. 2026
If anyone would like to join the group to Ride to Remember in Ararat, we have accommodation booked at Ararat on Saturday Night 31st January. This is a great weekend and ride on the Sunday.
If you would like to go please give me a call on 0428983408 for details.
XMAS PARTY - 11TH DECEMBER - 6.30PM, ALLANSFORD HOTEL. RSVP 5TH DECEMBER.
WE WISH YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.
HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL OUT RIDING IN THE NEW YEAR.
Raffle - Meal Voucher won Graeme Wines
Meeting Closed 8,.40pm Next Meeting . 8th January, 2026.
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 6th November, 2025
Kevin Langley chaired meeting in Trevor’s Absence
PRESENT 31 Present
APOLOGIES: Jamie Nicolson, Trevor White, Bill Owens, Bruce Brown, Colin Rogers, Keith & June Bonnett, Neville & Wilma Wallace, Geoff Barby, Dick Canapini, Ross Moloney, John & Laurel Nowacki, Tom King, Allan Woodhams, Tom Woodhams, Ross Wheeler, Kevin Robertson, Neil & Liz Wickenton, Ian & Maree McSween
Minutes from previous meeting held 111th September, 2025 as circulated be accepted.
Moved Jon Narik Sec: Shane Magrath Carried
BUSINESS ARISING
CORRESPONDENCE IN & OUT
Thank you from Elaine for the flowers after my Bicycle Accident.
PRESIDENTS REPORT
Firstly an apology for missing the meeting, but I am on an annual friends (of 52 years) holiday in Clare SA for 5 nights.
I have been to the bank a few times with Elaine, who can give those details in her Treasurers Report. We have a couple of motions that need to be moved in relation to that.
Welcome to the new members.
SECRETARYS REPORT - Thank you to Trevor & Kevin for running the last meeting. I’m nearly recovered and hope to be on the bike again soon. Thank you to all that attended the Surf City Safari. We were lucky with the weather.
TREASURERS REPORT -
BALANCE 11th September, 25 $11,845.08
INCOME
1 New Members $ 30.00
25/26 Membership $ 60.00
Rally Entries $3,248.00
Investment Acc $7,819.35 $11,157.35
---------------
$23,002.43
EXPEDITURE
Rally Luncheons $2,915.00
Consumer Affairs $ 49.00
Flowers $ 55.00
Web Page $ 38.00
$ 3057.00
---------------
BALANCE 6th November, 25 $19,945.43
COMMONWEALTH BANK
We need the following motions to be ratified.
Signatures will need to be changed at Commonwealth Bank . New President Trevor White to be added to Accounts and Secretary Elaine Finnigan to remain and Account needs two signatures. Trevor & Elaine to have access to internet bank. Bill Owens signature to be removed.
Accounts to be changed Warrnambool & District Motorcycle Owners Club - 063-533 Account 00905752 and Term Deposit Account 063-533 50271373
Moved Peter O’Keeffe Sec David Morse. Carried
Motion: As Moved by Peter O’Keeffe, Sec by David Morse. Members to vote on the above motion
Carried
INVESTMENT ACCOUNT
Trevor explained to Committee Members that having an Investment Account for 12 months that if something happened and Club needed to get access to money quickly it would take a while to get access to this money.
It was suggested that we withdraw money from Investment Account and deposit it in a Capital Growth Account which interest would be 3.4% and we would have access after seven days.
MOTION: The Warrnambool & District Motorcycle Owners Club Investment Account be closed and open a Capital Growth Account with 7 days’ notice
Moved Peter O’Keeffe Sec Kevin Langley. Carried
Motion: As Moved by Peter O’Keeffe, Sec by David Morse. Members to vote on the above motion
Carried
After two weeks of waiting for account to be opened to transfer money to Capital Growth Account I received phone call to say we are unable to have a Capital Growth Account because we don’t have an ABN number. Peter O’Keeffe has done the research and there is no problem with us getting an ABN
MOTION: The Warrnambool & District Motorcycle Club inc apply for an ABN number and then open the Capital Growth Account with access after seven days’ notice
Moved Peter O’Keeffe Sec Ken Rowe Carried
RIDE REPORTS
CHECK OUT WEB PAGE FOR CALENDAR - www.wdmoc.com
October - Barry Moran 10 Bikes to Lavers Hill and then Beeac Hotel for lunch
November - Skip 8 Bikes and 3 in the Mighty Triton. Lake Goldsmith
In Bruce’s absence Trevor & Colin Moorfield and few other members have stepped up and lead a few rides.
Details are below:
14/9/25 Sunday morning ride for World Suicide Prevention Day.
18/9/25 Thursday morning ride to Blow Hole coffee at Port Campbell Colin lead
21/9/25 Sunday morning ride to Schultz Dairy Timboon lead by Trevor McKenzie
25/9/25 Thursday morning ride to Noorat, Trevor lead, Bruce rode.
28/9/25 Sunday ride to Heywood Trevor W lead 6 riders
2/10/25 Thursday morning ride ?????
5/10/25 Sunday Lunch Ride to Beeac Hotel, Lead by Barry Moran. 10 riders
9/10/25 Thursday morning ride to Yambuk, Trevor lead, only 1 rider so checked Safari route
12/10/25 Sunday morning ride to Port Fairy the long way. Trevor W lead 5 riders
16/10/25 Thursday morning ride to Penshurst Bakery. Trevor W lead 6 riders.
19/10/25 Sunday morning ride to Yambuk, coffee at Port Fairy . Trevor W lead 3 riders
25/10/25. Saturday Surf City Safari ride to Panmure
26/10/25 Sunday Surf City Safari ride to Yambuk
30/10/25 Thursday morning ride to Port Campbell, Trevor W lead, 5 bikes, 1 pillion.
2/11/25 Sunday Lunch Ride to Lake Goldsmith, lead by Skip, 8 riders and 3 in the mighty Triton
I encourage all members to join the club Thursday and Sunday rides, motorbikes like to get out of the shed.
As I have comms in my helmet, I can take calls on club rides if there is trouble on a ride. Members please put my number in your contacts list
Trevor White 0419936772,
Surf City Safari Report: Report from Trevor
Thanks to everyone that participated in the 43rd Surf City Safari. There were 70 Entries. 66 Bikes Saturday and 44 bikes & 8 Cars Sunday. Only 6 didn’t brave the weather on Sunday.
66 People attended the RSL on Saturday night .
The Surf City Safari went very well, with what we can control, unfortunately not the weather on Sunday before 9:00 am and for the first 30 minutes of the ride to Woolsthorpe, after which it cleared.
Special thanks to:
Elaine, her contribution to the success of the safari is enormous.
The many sponsors who provided items for the raffles and vouchers etc.
For the Judges David Morse and Dennis Bell
Trevor McKenzie for the photos and doing the bike winners photos and framing.
Jamie Nicolson for his action photos.
Colin Moorfield for preparing the Saturday Ride, the visit to the Laang Speedway was a highlight for many, most people have gone past it numerous times but never been in.
I enjoyed planning the Sunday ride to Yambuk, which was easy as I retraced Bruce’s route from previous years.
Peter O’Keeffe for leading the riders on Saturday and Kevin Langley for leading the riders on Sunday.
Thanks also to the members who helped with Marshalling,
Colin Rogers for being Tail End Charlie on both days and anyone else who helped.
Shane Magrath for the back up vehicle and rescue trailer, and Skip for providing the trailer.
Presentation to Joel Atwell for Youngest Rider on a Classic Bike.
GENERAL BUSINESS
NOMINATION OF NEW MEMBERSHIP
Paul Harris Nominated by Bill Buntine
Gary Atwell Nominated by Joel Atwell
Stephen Hawkins Nominated by Wayne Fary
Members were accepted. Welcome to the CLUB.
Phil Grummett suggested that we look into getting name on a Number Plate Cover. Club will investigate where these can be purchased and price.
30 SEC SALE
Rodger Punch - Helmet and Gloves for sale. These items sold after meeting.
Graeme Robinson - 2017 Holden Colarado. Dual Cab Ute with Canopy. Automatic, White. Set up for Caravan towing. 220,000 kms. Two Drawers and slide fitted in the Tub. Nudge Bar and Light Bar. Side Steps. Towing Mirrors. Phone Graeme - 0417501652
TOY RUN - 6th December. If you would like to be a Marshall turn up by 12.30pm and see Trevor. Skip will lead Marshalls.
RIDE TO REMEMBER - 1ST FEBRUARY. 2026
If anyone would like to join the group to Ride to Remember in Ararat, we have accommodation booked at Ararat on Saturday Night 31st January. This is a great weekend and ride on the Sunday.
If you would like to go please give me a call on 0428983408 for details.
XMAS PARTY - 11TH DECEMBER - 6.30PM, ALLANSFORD HOTEL. RSVP 5TH DECEMBER.
WE WISH YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.
HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL OUT RIDING IN THE NEW YEAR.
Raffle - Meal Voucher won Graeme Wines
Meeting Closed 8,.40pm Next Meeting . 8th January, 2026.
