MMAA National AGM - Buckenderra, N.S.W, Jan 2004

The Masonic Motorcycle Association of Australia



National President: Michael Lampadarios
101 George Evans Road, Killarney Vale NSW 2261
Phone: (02) 4332 2722 – Mobile – 0408 656 850
Email: mlampadarios@comcen.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 24 January 2004


The meeting was held at the Buckenderra Holiday Village and commenced at 5.05pm.

Present:

Bombala - Kev Short, Paul Gimbett (Bombala President), Steve Southall, Bernie Gimbett, Sandra Gimbett, Allison Gimbett, Colin Groves, Sharon Talbot, Allan Talbot.

Central Coast/Sydney - David Anthony, Michael Lampadarios (National President), Carl Brooks, Cliff Hobson (Central Coast President), Richard Black, Graeme Williams, Ken Parsons.

Victoria - Chris Packham, Terry Webster (National Vice President & Victoria President), Dot Marshall, Greg Marshall, Ian Voerman, Grant Bates

Apologies:

Bombala – Steve Preston, Taz Harlow & wife, Peter Campbell, Kerry Barker, Wayne Douch, Steve Fleming, Matt Turner.

Central Coast/Sydney - Roger Kean (Acting National Secretary), Barry Cooksley, Warren Booth, Chris Tickner, Mark Teswell.

Victoria – Roger Coates (National Sergeant of Arms), Glenda Coates, Lorraine Webster, Thomas Webster, Paul Dolan, Michael Fernando & family, Ian Lanyon, Michael Murray, Simon Nichols

Michael Lampadarios welcomed all members who were able to attend.

Minutes of Previous Meeting:

The Secretary’s Report was unable to be tabled as there was no acting Secretary at present.

Moved: Terry Webster
Seconded: Michael Lampadarios

“That Dot Marshall be elected National Secretary.”
CARRIED

Correspondence:

Nil


Treasurers Report:

The Treasurers Report was unable to be tabled as there was no acting Treasurer at present; however Michael Lampadarios reported an income of $2,450.00 and expenditure of $1,795.00. The bank balance as at 22/1/04 was $655.00.

Michael Lampadarios advised that the income was derived from the sale of T shirts, name tags, badges, key rings and lapel pins etc.
Moved: Michael Lampadarios
Seconded: Terry Webster

“That David Anthony be elected National Treasurer.”
CARRIED

General Business:

Michael Lampadarios advised that during 2003, two Associate members who joined the MMAA had become Freemasons.

Michael also advised of a Tamworth weekend ride where members supported Mathew Sanderson on his 3rd Degree. Pictures were tabled. While at Tamworth MMAA members were invited to participate in the Tamworth Music Festival Parade in support of Smokey Dawson. Arrangements would be made from February onwards. There are 2 members in Tamworth who own a 300 acre property who have offered to accommodate campers.

Michael also advised that 2003 saw the formation of a new NSW Chapter – Bombala. Paul Gimbett and Allan Talbot were the driving force. A second Central Coast Chapter is in the process of forming.

Michael asked Chapters to plan a ride calendar for weekends away etc. with all details, including venue, dates and numbers that could be relayed to him to enable the formation of a National Ride Calendar. Day rides could be organised on a more regular basis. This would mean that all members could be notified Australia wide. The details would be put on the website. It was planned for the website to be updated on a more regular basis. Michael advised that the Domain name registration had been renewed at a cost of $25.00 for another 2 years. Chris Tickner s wife would be the Newsletter Editor. The Newsletter would include the Ride Calendar and Road Rules.

Michael reminded members that Torrini Leathers offered a 10% discount to all MMAA members.

Cliff Hobson raised the question of public liability with regard to rides. As the rides were regarded as a mutual gathering of members there was no problem with public risk and liability. Terry Webster advised that the MMAA Victoria Chapter had been incorporated. Discussion centred on this topic with the result that Allison Gimbett would look into Incorporation of the National Body as she had experience with this with other organisations.

Cliff Hobson advised the Central Coast Chapter were doing some general charity work together with rides and displayed his black polo shirt with MMAA embroidered logo at a total cost of $43.00. There was discussion whether to have both a black polo shirt and long sleeve white business shirt (with MMAA logo and ability to wear bow tie) for official Lodge visits. Emphasis was placed on the white shirt for Lodge visits against the proportion of Associate members who would only wear the black. Cliff would show members a catalogue with prices.

Terry Webster asked Cliff Hobson to procure a cost for the 2004 Rally Patch. Pins were suggested instead of patches due to cost and display room on jackets. David Anthony and Colin Groves volunteered to design the 2004 Rally pin.

It was suggested to have all merchandise, regalia etc. centrally ordered by one member for all States.

Paul Gimbett suggested a change of wording on the application form “I pray for membership”. Terry Webster advised that the wording on the Victoria Chapter application form had been altered and would email a copy to Allison Gimbett to update the NSW application form accordingly.

Cliff Hobson circulated paper for all members to write their email addresses. Michael Lampadarios has all details on the National Register.

Allan Talbot advised an Omeo ride in February (possibly the 28th) and suggested that Bombala members might like to make it a weekend ride and invite Associate members for a Friends in the South.

David Anthony advised that country Lodges were not managing due to low numbers.

Allan Talbot replied that they had many new members with a growth of younger members.

Discussion centred on a location for the 2005 National Rally. The Bombala Chapter would decide on a venue (a point equidistant to all Chapters) and give at least 6 months notice. It was also suggested to move the Bombala Lodge meeting back by a few weeks to coincide with the 2005 National Rally to incorporate an official visit.

Ken Parsons suggested that the 2005 National Rally have an agenda of organised rides and activities so all members knew what was arranged for weekend.

Much discussion followed regarding the destination and route of the next days ride. It was decided to go to Charlottes Pass (approximately 200km return) leaving at 8.00am after the Group Photo. Members were asked to assemble at the front gate.

Terry Webster offered “cobbers” neck-ties to all interested members.

There being no further business the meeting concluded at 6.55pm.