#9959
Monthly
Newsletter February 2007
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Sponsoring Dealer:
11 Mile
PINELANDS NT 0829
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Oliver Dunkel NT Motorcycle Centre PINELANDS
NT 0829 Ph: 08 8939 0390 Fax: 08 8939 0300 |
PO Box 39831 WINNELLIE NT 0821 Website: http://www.geocities.com/topendhog |
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PUBLIC OFFICER Matt Johnson Ph: 08 8939 0390 email: matt@ntmotorcyclecentre.com.au |
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MEMBERSHIP
OFFICER Jo Donnolley Ph: 08 8932 6900 (H) Mob: 0417
720 222 email: neatrim.nt@bigpond.com |
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ROAD CAPTAIN Phill Alexander (Krasha) Ph: N/A Mob: 0417
313 095 email: krasha1@bigpond.com |
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DIRECTOR Dave Hartree (Hoot’n) Ph: 08 8939 0390 (W) Mob: 0412
581 401 email: hootn@bigpond.net.au |
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SAFETY OFFICER Geoff Theodore Ph: 08 8932 6900 (H) Mob: 0407 654.006 email: neatrim.nt@bigpond.com |
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/ MOTORCYCLE SAFETY LIAISON Mick Luke (Swoop) Ph: 08 8984 3844 (W) Mob: 0407 395 173 email: swoop69@gmail.com |
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PHOTOGRAPHER Brian Sweeting Ph: N/A Mob: 0439 884 085 email: xena39@austarnet.com.au |
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SECRETARY
(Acting) Linda Alexander Ph: N/A Mob: 0400 966 444 email: redbak7@bigpond.com |
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LADIES OF HARLEY Michelle Redding (Shell) Ph: 08 8988 9467 (H) Mob: 0417 875 779 email: belgravehomes@dodo.com.au |
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TREASURER Geoff Theodore Ph: 08 8932 6900 (H) Mob: 0407 654.006 email: neatrim.nt@bigpond.com |
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HISTORIAN Mark Dobie Ph: N/A Mob: 0404977572 email: N/A |
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EDITOR Suellen Drinkwater Ph: 08 8984 2430 (W) Mob: 0418 828 982 email: suellen7@gmail.com |
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PROPERTY OFFICER Shane Doody (Doods) Ph: 08 8988 9467 (H) Mob: 0413 128 660 email: belgravehomes@dodo.com.au |
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ACTIVITIES OFFICER Paul Marchant Ph: 08 89844955 (W) Mob: 0423426384 email: N/A |
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WEBMASTER Richard Tokarczyk (Rat) Ph: 08 8927 6636 (H) Mob: 0424 774 449 email: ozzient@internode.on.net |
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DirectoR’S Report
With Dave “Hoot’n” Hartree
Welcome members to another year in the Darwin Chapter. I would like to thank everyone that attended events in the previous year, and hope to see you all at as many events as you can get to this year. Thanks also go to all of the committee for the efforts put in throughout the year.
The AGM was well attended in January, and I would like to welcome the committee for 2007 to what is building to be quite a busy year for the chapter. The changes to the committee are as follows: Secretary – Linda Alexander (temporary for 2 months), Membership Officer – Jo Donnolley, Editor – Suellen Drinkwater, Activities Officer – Paul Marchant, Road Captain – Phil Alexander, Historian – Mark Dobbie, Photographer – Brian Sweeting. All other positions have been kept without change.
I remind members that local chapter membership expired on Dec 31st 2006, so if you have not renewed, please attend to this ASAP as your membership will be terminated if not renewed by March 31st 2007. Please note that you need to ensure your international membership is still current.
I look forward to catching up with you all at our next meeting on Friday 2nd Feb. at the PINT club at 6.30pm, or if you can’t attend the meeting, at the Sausage Sizzle at NT Motorcycle Centre (NTMC) on Sat. 3rd Feb.
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Picture Brian Sweeting |
Until then, Ride with Pride,
Hoot’n
Treasurer’s Report
With Geoff Theodore
Happy New Year to everyone.
The Club's account is looking quiet healthy as at the 31 December 2006. The bank balance has increased compared with the December amount.
We have a huge year ahead of us with the NT Rally being held in early August and the National Rally at the end of October.
Please ensure you have renewed your membership and be part of an exciting year. See you all at the next meeting.
Cheers,
Geoff
Ms. Editor
With Sue Drinkwater
Hello everyone!
Here we are at the first newsletter of the New Year (and we’re at the end of January already! Goodness, doesn’t the time fly?) Many thanks to those members who have taken the time to give me submissions for this newsletter. A small newsletter this month, while our new committee get into the swing of things, and we gather ourselves for the coming year. It’s shaping up to be a good one.
I’m thinking of starting a “Letters to the Editor” section, so if you have any thanks, gripes, brickbats/bouquets or comments in general, you can send them to my email address below.
Please remember that this is a family newsletter, so you need to keep your letters non-political and in clean language. As Editor, I reserve the right to edit/clean up or just not print anything that the Dealer, the Director, or I deem unsuitable.
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You can find me at suellen7@gmail.com so get typing!
Enjoy your riding!
Sue
Membership Officer’s Report
With Jo Donnolley
The Club has currently 52 financial members on the books, including Bugger the Club Mascot.
If you haven't already renewed your membership, please do so by the 31 March 2007. You can either drop your Enrolment Form off to the Club Director, Dave Hartree, at the NT Motor Cycle Centre, or bring it along to the next monthly meeting. (An enrolment form is included in last pages of this newsletter.)
For those who joined or renewed your membership prior to the AGM, your Membership Cards are available at NT Motor Cycle Centre - see Dave. Chapter pins and patches are also available at the price of $5.00 each. You can see me at the next club meeting to purchase these.
Cheers for now
Jo
Safety Officer’s
Report
With Geoff Theodore
Greetings all.
I will be attending the Rider Awareness Northern Territory (RANT) and reporting back to the club with up-dates. I will also follow-up on other safety issues during the year and report back to club members.
Keep BLACK ON BLACK (
Cheers,
Geoff
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Hello Everyone,
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
This being the first newsletter of the month I would like to say hello to all members, new and old. I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome the new committee members.
This year I’m sure will be action packed and an extremely busy year. As the LOH (my second time running) I plan on organizing a couple of events which will be organized in conjunction with the Activities Officer to ensure no activities clash on the same weekend.
The first ride I attended this year, Sunday 28 January, was a great turnout with 15 bikes attending the ride to Corroboree Tavern. Let’s hope the participation in events throughout this year exceeds previous years. As everyone knows, the more participation, the more fun that’s had by everyone involved.
I look forward to seeing everyone on the road soon.
Michelle Redding
Ladies of Harley
Tech Talk
With Charlie “MadDog” Caden
Hi to all, hope you had a good new year.
Found this site while on the net last week. Well worth a look if you are thinking about buying a NEW BIKE – site is 2007harleydavidsonroadking13 – all one word.
[Or click this link: http://www.coolclimbing.com/2007harleydavidsonroadking13.htm Ed.]
Also found a cure for you CLUNKER gear changers out there. Nothing worse than getting on your bike and watching someone pull in their clutch and bang their bike into first gear. I know Harley boxes are strong but your linkage is not. Also will cure your gear change up and down and eliminate 80% of the noise. At the moment there are a number of bikes trying out the test and all have good reports on a smoother gear change, better clutch operation and quicker response and less noise. If you want to know more email me and I will pass it on.
On a better note thinking of upgrading my bike again so if anyone is interested in an ultra with all the fruit, give me a call, too many bits to list. The night rod special looks good VRSCDX.
Till next time
MadDog
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I went to a party, |
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And remembered what you said. You told me not to drink, Mum So I had a sprite instead. I felt proud of myself, The way you said I would, That I didn't drink and drive, Though some friends said I should. I made a healthy choice, And your advice to me was right, The party finally ended, And the kids drove out of sight. I got into my car, Sure to get home in one piece, I never knew what was coming, Mum Something I expected least. Now I'm lying on the pavement, And I hear the policeman say, The kid that caused this wreck was drunk, Mum, his voice seems far away. My own blood's all around me, As I try hard not to cry I can hear the paramedic say, |
This girl is going to die I'm sure the guy had no idea, While he was flying high, Because he chose to drink and drive, Now I would have to die. So why do people do it, Mum Knowing that it ruins lives? And now the pain is cutting me, Like a hundred stabbing knives. Someone should have taught him, That it's wrong to drink and drive. Maybe if his parents had I'd still be alive. My breath is getting shorter, Mum I'm getting really scared. These are my final moments, And I'm so unprepared. I wish that you could hold me Mum, As I lie here and die. I wish that I could say, "I love you, Mum!" So I love you and good-bye. |
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This sobering (or hopefully so) poem has been going
round the Internet for some time. Doesn’t hurt to read it every now and again Attributed to US organisation MADD (Mothers Against
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS’ FOR FEBRUARY 07
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Date |
Event |
Details |
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Friday 2nd February |
Monthly Meeting |
PINT Club,
Marrara 6:30 pm All welcome |
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Saturday 3rd February |
NT Motorcycle BBQ |
NT Motorcycle
Centre Pinelands 10:00 am
onwards All welcome. |
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Monday 5th February |
Movie Night |
TBA |
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Wednesday 14th February |
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St Valentine’s Day Aaaah. |
Send flowers,
cards, chocolates, alcohol anonymously to your beloved. Whatever order
you like. Just do it. ü |
Department of HOG Business Affairs
Know and support your local HOG members’ businesses
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Phill’s Painting Service “Old Fashioned Quality &
Value” All work guaranteed Ph: 8927 2319 Mob: 0417 313 095 Phill Alexander (Krasha) |
Snap-On Tools Selling all workshop, mechanical
tools and associated products. Ph: 0409 413 418 Kevin O’Shaughnessy (Kev) |
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Top End Upholsterers & Motor Trimmers Palmerston Ph: 8932 6900 Geoff Theodore (Roasted) |
Palmerston Computerized Embroidery Warehouse Palmerston Ph: 8932 6507 Fax: 8932 8755 John Chibnall (Madcow) |
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Guitar Lessons By Mark Muffler $30 per hour 30 Years’ experience |
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Delta Electrics Winnellie Ph: 8984 4033 Fax: 8947 0421 John White – Finance Manager |
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Damages Domain Check out the web page at damagesdomain.tripod.com Biker events photo gallery |
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S&J Painting Service 30 years’ experience Ph 0427 987 107 Steve & Jenny |
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If you want your business to be
included in this newsletter, and are a financial member of the Darwin Chapter
for 2007, please forward your business details to suellen7@gmail.com
LOCAL CHAPTER MEMBER ENROLMENT FORM AND RELEASE
Applicant’s Name:
Residential Address:....................................................................................................................................
Postal Address: ......................................................................................................................................
Telephone: ............................................................... (H):.............................................................. (W)
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Facsimile: ......................................................................................................................................
Email: ......................................................................................................................................
HOG Number: Chapter
#: International
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Expiration Date: Local: 31
December 2007 International Expiry:.....................................
Chapter Name:
I have read the
Annual charter for the HARLEY Owners Group® (H.O.G.) and hereby agree to abide
by it as a member of this dealer sponsored chapter.
I recognise that
while the Darwin Chapter is chartered with H.O.G., it remains a separate,
independent entity solely responsible for its actions.
THIS IS A RELEASE, READ BEFORE SIGNING.
I agree that the
Sponsoring Dealer, H.O.G., Harley-Davidson, Inc. Harley-Davidson Motor Company,
and the Darwin Chapter and their respective officers, directors, employees and
agents (hereinafter the “Released Parties”) shall not be liable or responsible
for injury to me (including paralysis or death) or damage to property occurring
during any H.O.G. or H.O.G. chapter activities, and resulting from acts or
omissions occurring during the performance of the duties of the Released
Parties, even where the injury or damage is caused by negligence (except wilful
neglect). I understand and agree that all H.O.G. members and their guests
participate voluntarily and at their own risk in all H.O.G. activities and I
assume all risks of injury and damage arising out of the conduct of such
activities. I release and hold Released Parties harmless for any injury or loss
to my person or property which may result from my participation in H.O.G. activities
and event(s). I understand that this means that I agree not to sue the Released
Parties for any injury or resulting damage to myself or my property arising
from, or in connection with, the performance of their Chapter duties in
sponsoring, planning or conduction said event(s).
WAIVER OF RIGHTS
UNDER STATUTES
I further agree
to waive all benefits flowing from any statute which would negate or limit the
scope of this Release, Indemnification and Assumption of Risk agreement. By
signing this Release, I certify that I have read this Release and fully
understand it and that I am not relying on any statement or representations
made by the Released Parties.
Applicant’s
signature:...................................................................................... Date:...................................................
Witness:.............................................................................................................. Date:...................................................
Local
Dues Paid: $25.00 Receipt No:.................................................. Date:...................................................
(Return form to your local Chapter by handing in at the next monthly
meeting to the Treasurer or post to NT Motorcycle Centre
Next Committee
Meeting:
Date: Friday 2nd March 07
Where: TBA When:
6:30 pm
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8–11 February 2007 Not
too late if you hurry! |
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National HOG Rally 2007 Start planning for Nuriootpa Barossa Valley SA!! 26-28 October 2007 |
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Closing Date for
the March Newsletter
Monday 19th February 07