The Masonic Motorcycle Association of Australia
National President: Cliff Hobson
2 Drumalbyn Close, Wyoming NSW 2250
Phone: (02) 4329 3310 – Mobile – 0414 437 424
Email: cliff@lasotell.com.au
National Secretary: Dot Marshall
10 Kerta Close, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029
Phone: (03) 9749 5748 – Mobile – 0412 060 582
Email: gdsmarshall@impaq.com.au
Minutes of the Masonic Motorcycle Association of Australia Inc (MMAA)
National Rally held on Saturday 28 January 2006
Chairperson: Terry Webster
The meeting was held at the Wagga Wagga Masonic Centre, Wagga Wagga, and commenced at 2.00pm.
Present:
Bombala - Paul Gimbert (Bombala President), & Alison Gimbert
Central Coast/Sydney - Michael Lampadarios (National President), Cliff Hobson (Central Coast/Sydney President), Gary Duff, Hans Gyger, Graeme Williams, Allan Mason, Roger Keane, Lynden Norgate & Richard Black
Victoria - Terry Webster (National Vice President), Dot Marshall (National Secretary), Greg Marshall, Grant Bates (Victoria President), Roger Coates (National Sergeant at Arms) & Chris Packham
NSW – Peter Seymour, Wendy Capararo, Trevor Capararo & Robert Hendren
Ken Parsons (Membership Status unknown at time of typing minutes….Secretary)
Apologies:
Central Coast/Sydney – John Francisco, Elaine Tickner &, Chris Tickner
Victoria – Michael Fernando, Tony Bruce-Mullins, Steven Lane, Chris Knott, Ian Lanyon, Ian Voerman, Steve Ellis, Olivia Middleton, Chris Dobson, Terry Doyle & Michele Duiker
New South Wales – Mal Billinsby & Gary Fox
Terry Webster welcomed all members who were able to attend.
Minutes of Previous Meeting:
Moved: Michael Lampadarios
Seconded: Lynden Norgate
“That the minutes of the previous meeting held on Saturday 22 January 2005 as tabled be accepted.”
CARRIED
Correspondence:
INWARD:
Motorcycle Council of NSW Inc. re affiliation
Motorcycle Council of NSW re invitation for 2 Delegates to attend their meetings (Roger Coates & Chris Tickner were elected as the two Delegates to attend the MC of NSW meetings)
Motorcycle Council of NSW re The Summer Blood Donor Challenge Project
OUTWARD:
11/12/04 Motorcycle Council of NSW Inc re confirmation of interest and association
16/2/05 MMAA 2005 AGM Minutes
6/11/05 MMAA 2006 Notice of Meeting with attachments
24/1/06 MMAA 2006 AGM Itinerary
Treasurers Report:
Alison Gimbert reported a Bank Balance as at 7 September 2005 of $1,654.79. Alison advised that due to the cyclic distribution of National Australia Bank Statements she was only able to do her report from September 2004 to September 2005.
Moved: Alison Gimbert
Seconded: Greg Marshall
“That the Treasurers report as tabled be accepted.”
CARRIED
Terry Webster suggested the National Body get internet access to the accounts for the National Treasurer to be able to download relevant Bank Statements. Michael Lampadarios offered to organise same.
Presidents Report:
National President:
Michael Lampadarios reported that the MMAA had lost a few members due to being unfinancial and also due to relocation. Michael also advised there had been a little increase in the membership numbers.
Bombala President:
Paul Gimbert reported that a number of members were unable to attend the AGM due to illness and the extreme weather conditions.
Paul said that it had been a slow year regarding activities due perhaps to a lack of interest. Paul advised he is still trying to keep the membership enthused.
Central Coast/Sydney President:
Cliff Hobson advised that the CC/S Chapter had also lost a few members, younger members who had also dropped out of Lodge. Cliff reported that there were a few new members that had come along to their monthly meetings which were still held at the Bowling Club.
Cliff advised that riders participating on rides were charged $5.00 each which had gradually built up to a sizeable balance in the bank to enable the Chapter to donate funds to charity. The Chapter had also been selling shirts etc.
Cliff informed the meeting of members going to Camp Breakaway on a regular basis to give rides to the disabled. He hoped that there would be more new members next year.
Victoria President:
Grant Bates advised that the Victoria Chapter was still meeting regularly even though a few members had been lost due to relocation with work. Grant advised a few members had been struck off due to being unfinancial but there were new members joining to offset this. There had been semi regular rides organised. He was pleased to announce that there were 8 members from the Chapter attending the AGM. He also advised that one member, Steven Lane, had now joined the Craft.
General Business:
Membership:
Dot Marshall requested a minute to remove members (whose fees were 18 months overdue) from the membership register. It was suggested by Paul Gimbert that 18 months was be too long and that members should be deemed unfinancial after only 6 months. There was some discussion.
Moved: Dot Marshall
Seconded: Paul Gimbert
“That all unfinancial members, whose fees are 18 months overdue, be struck from the membership register of the MMAA.”
CARRIED
It was requested of the Secretary that all invoices be sent out in May, a month prior to the end of the financial year when they were payable.
Incorporation:
Members discussed “incorporation” issues in light of the fact that the Victoria Chapter has “incorporation” status. It was noted that the Victoria Chapter is the only “incorporated” Chapter of the MMAA. It was agreed unanimously that the National Body investigate the requirements etc. for investigating same.
Moved: Grant Bates
Seconded: Michael Lampadarios
“That Allan Mason investigate and compile a structure for the National Body including a new set of Model Rules, for voting by members and report to the National Executive, within a 3 month time frame.”
CARRIED
It was agreed by all, that any reasonable expenses incurred by Allan, be reimbursed to him.
Moved: Terry Webster
Seconded: Grant Bates
“That only financial members are eligible to vote and hold office within the Chapters and National body.”
CARRIED
Terry Webster raised the topic of Associate members and their ability to vote at meetings (where financial) but that they could not hold the principal positions within the Chapters and National body (i.e. President and Vice-President).
Terry Webster advised that the Victoria Chapter had their own website (organised by Steven Lane). The address was given as www.mmaavic.org.au.
Members had suggested holding the National Rally every two years, however Allan Mason suggested statutory requirements would likely dictate an annual meeting.
All members present voted unanimously to hold an annual rally. CARRIED
Members had suggested changing the running of the AGM from January to a later date as a result of the excessive hot weather conditions experienced. Terry Webster advised that as the Victoria Chapter were to organise the 2007 Rally then the Chapter would take all factors into consideration when considering a date and venue.
Terry Webster advised 2006 Rally Patches were available together with previous Rally Patches at a cost of $12.00 each.
Allan Mason suggested an event be held at the National Rally meeting to get more interested members i.e. an Observation Rally and also have something organised for female members and partners.
Terry Webster advised that the Victoria Chapter had held different events and rides to keep members interested.
Allan Mason went on to suggest a survey be sent to all members regarding ideas and activities together with a structured calendar – on a Chapter level.
Richard Black advised that the organising Chapter should be mindful of the time frame with regard to activities, as usually a 3 day weekend National Rally entails 2 days riding and a ½ day meeting so it would only leave one morning free.
Terry Webster suggested emailing the Survey then following up with phone calls. Terry advised the National Website was again up and running (www.masonicbikers.org) and all calendar events would be placed on this with a link for the Victoria members. Michael Lampadarios had renewed the domain name www.masonicbikers.com.
Roger Coates reinforced the National Road Rules and conduct of riding as per those adopted by the MMAA. Roger went on to say that the rules were to be adhered to without compromise. Richard Black suggested he didn’t like to adhere by the rules and wanted to be more flexible and not ride in such a regimented fashion. He also advised that common sense prevails and vehicles should be allowed to pass.
Cliff Hobson advised that the Lodge meeting would tile at 5.00pm with a meal in the South at approximately 6.00pm.
Presentations:
Michael Lampadarios presented Terry Webster; Grant Bates; Greg Marshall; Roger Coates; Cliff Hobson; Graeme Williams; Chris Packham; Richard Black; Paul Gimbert; Roger Keane & Dot Marshall with gifts in recognition of the continued support and help since the forming of the MMAA.
Election of Office Bearers:
Moved: Paul Gimbert
Seconded: Terry Webster
“That Cliff Hobson be elected President of the MMAA National Body for 2006.”
CARRIED
Cliff Hobson assumed the role of President and formerly chaired the rest of the meeting
Moved: Cliff Hobson
Seconded: Chris Packham
“That Terry Webster be elected as Vice President of the MMAA National Body for 2006.”
CARRIED
Moved: Steve Ellis
Seconded: Grant Bates
“That Dot Marshall be elected as Secretary of the MMAA National Body for 2006.”
CARRIED
Moved: Terry Webster
Seconded: Paul Gimber
“That Alison Gimbert be elected as Treasurer of the MMAA National Body for 2006.”
CARRIED
Cliff Hobson confirmed Roger Coates’s appointment as National Sergeant at Arms.
National Rally 2007:
Cliff Hobson advised that the Victoria Chapter would be organising the National Rally for 2007 and would consider dates and venues as recommended from members.
Cliff especially thanked Michael Lampadarios, on behalf of all members, for all the work he has undertaken to get the Association up and running and also for his continued support.
Cliff also thanked all the CC/S Chapter members for all their help in organising the 2006 National Rally.
There being no further business the meeting concluded at 4.00pm.
.JPG)
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