Newsletter of the Ulysses Club Inc. Glasshouse Mtns...

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Newsletter of the Ulysses Club Inc.

Glasshouse Mtns Branch

PO Box 380 Morayfield QLD 4506

Website: www.glasshouse-ulysses.org

Ol’ No1’s Memorial Service at Mildura AGM Ulyssians stood in whatever shade they could find on a hot Mildura day, to Celebrate Stephen Dearnley’s Life, and listen to the many stories from those who knew him the most. His daughter Alexa Brown, our National President Dennis and Past Presidents Rick, Kim & Tom, with New Zealnd’s President Peter McIntosh and many others. Here is Stephen’s last message he prepared before the Mildura AGM A Message for Mildura Almost everyday I hear about a member somewhere in Oz giving a helping hand to someone who had been having a bad trot. Perhaps it was the simple act of picking up a stranger’s bike after a nasty drop and helping the owner on his way; perhaps it was to give much-needed support to a member painfully recovering after a long bout of Chemotherapy. Whatever form it took, this was an example of Ulysses in action. It is this same spirit of Ulysses in action that supports me now as friends call or visit in these twilight years. Because this spirit can overcome petty squabbles and differences and bring members ever closer together wherever they may be, I hope that Ulysses in action may continue as my legacy long after I have ridden on. Stephen #1,

2 Committee

3 President

& Welfare Reports

4 Birthdays

5 Boreen Point Ride

6 Jack Bottomley

7 Phuket Photos

8 AGM Mildura

9 Dates of Interest

For Sale

10 For Sale

11 Business Adds

12 Sponsor Ride Calendar

From The EDITOR’S DESK

To all Glasshouse Members.

Firstly my Apologies for not having April’s Newsletter printed for last week.

I thank all for their contributions this month. News from the AGM is 2015 AGM is at

Albury-Wodonga with 2014 in May at Alice Springs. Also the new revised Constitution is

now in place.

Next year is at Fraser Coast-Maryborough in April. It would be great to see more Glasshouse Members

looking at going after all it is 3 hours up the road. Please read and enjoy Averil –Slogga

APRIL

2012

ISSUE 171

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News Editor & Historian:

Averil ‘Slogga’ Hingley DM Mobile: 041 978 7302 Email: news-history @glasshouse-ulysses.org

Secretary:

Denise ‘Niecey’ Stanaway

Mobile 040 707 3919

Email: secretary

@glasshouse-ulysses.org

President:

Terry ‘Dartss’ Sheppard

Mobile: 044 771 7711

Email: president


Ride Co-Ordinator:

Graham ‘Drums’ Kennedy

Mobile: 043 869 0354

Email: ride-coordinator


Treasurer:

Don ‘The Don’ Gregory

Mobile: 042 732 6944

Email: treasurer


Social Coordinator:

Donna ‘Groover’ Boxsell

Mobile: 040 068 2901

Email:

[email protected]

Regalia:

Kisann ‘Kaz’ Phillips

Mobile: 042 231 3585

Email: [email protected]

Welfare Officer:

Christine ‘MissBehavin’ Sheppard

Mobile: 041 693 7960

Email: mycoffeecupisred

@gmail.com

Web Administrator:

Christine ‘MissBehavin’ Sheppard

Mobile: 041 693 7960

Email: mycoffeecupisred

@gmail.com

Valley Rally Coordinator:

David ‘Pringy’ Pring

Mobile: 040 839 3987

Email: venomleather

@hotmail.com.au

Glasshouse Mtns. Branch 2012 Committee

The Ulysses Club Glasshouse Mountains Branch Inc.

meets at The BIG FISH Tavern

459 Pumicestone Rd Caboolture

We meet Socially every Wednesday Evening

approximately 6pm with The Members Meeting held

first Wednesday of each month at 7pm.

Welcoming Officer:

Sandra ‘Shamrock’ Kennedy

Mobile: 042 419 8139

Email: grahamkennedy2012

@bigpond.com

Raffle Chick:

Lyndell ‘Storm’ Ward

Mobile: 043 910 6954

Email: trikerchick57

@hotmail.com

Committee Member:

George ’Pharaoh’ Rinaldi

Mobile: 040 913 2711

Email: jewelpharaoh

@hotmail.com

Assistant Ride Coordinator:

Paul ’Pyro’ Schlichting

Mobile: 043 2470 663


Assistant Treasurer:

Glen ‘ET’ Boxsell

Mobile: 040 000 7351

Email: glennboxsell

@yahoo.com

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This month’s report contains both sides of the coin in that there have been some positives and

some negatives during the month. On one hand I genuinely feel we are on the track to getting our “Social”

club back. I hear positive comments from people I speak to about the topics we've already made

decisions on like finally having a majority consensus on keeping the Big Fish as our clubhouse. On the

other hand at this months' members meeting we discussed various concerns to do with where our Xmas

party should be held but sadly could not come to any meaningful outcome due to a lack of participation in

the discussion by the members present.

I continue to try to get members engaged in the topics we discuss but sometimes it seems all efforts

fall on deaf ears. It seems we all need a reminder from time to time of the reality of what it means to have

ownership of or in something, such as, feeding a dog, owning a car, or membership in a club or

association. Branch membership bears the responsibility of participation. This is your branch so you need

to support your committee who are there to support you, but if you don't get involved in the workings, the

“democracy” of the decisions made on your behalf you will end up being consigned to complaining about

a decision forced on you by the committee whom it is also forced on to make. In this case, to ensure a

suitable date and venue can be secured for our Xmas party at the end of the year. I don't believe this is an

outcome any of us want but it will be one we will all end up with if you are not willing to put your views

forward and participate in the democratic process. I continue to encourage all members to speak out

about the issues they feel we need to debate/discuss as a group for the betterment of our branch. Please

approach me or any of the committee when you see us to raise any concerns you may have.

Another topic for one of our soon to come members meetings will be to do with who pays to attend

our Xmas party and who doesn't, and why. I foresee there will be more members willing to participate in

that discussion but it cannot be included on the agenda until a date and venue is decided on.

To all of our members who made the trek to the National AGM, I trust they had a good time and

suffered no ill will such as was experienced last year and they all travelled to and fro without major

incident.

I look forward to seeing you all at our next social and members meeting nights and don't forget to

stay upright out there.

Disgracefully yours, Terry (Dartss) Sheppard

MissBehavin’s Welfare Report Ron Reeves came off his bike last week, he is well but did hurt his leg during the fall.

Kat, Chris Eichmann was rushed to Hospital last Wednesday night nothing to

serious, she is doing fine but was undergoing more tests.

Doc & Eko Colin & Lesley Robinson – My last email from Eko was that Doc

had gone into renal failure and was devastated. He was still undergoing tests.

Eko was to have surgery on her eye, so hopefully she will gain more sight back.

Brian Grieg –Hatchet -while at AGM he was admitted into Mildura hospital for 3 days with his

recurring problem. He had a turn which immobilised his left side. It is like a stroke but according to doctors it

isn't. Now that he is back home he is to see doctors for tests for Multiple Sclerious.

Dick Hingley -Groper was in hospital at Echuca. The morning the group of 10 members were

packing to head for Mildura, Groper was sick, dizzy and losing his balance. An ambulance was called and

after 3 days in hospital the doctors decided he had a virus which was affecting his balance etc. He recovered

and was able to travel to the AGM by car from Echuca.

I hope everyone is doing well, remember if you know of anyone that has been ill that I do not know

about please email or call, so I can keep everyone posted.

Disgracefully yours MissBehavin - Christine Sheppard # 53774

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Paul McGrath Tiny 02

Nancy Conquest Angel 02

Lee Leigh Dolly 03

Donald Smith Ken 03

Paul Daniel 06

Harry Randall 08

Paul Schlicting Pyro 12

Kelvyn Forden 13

Debra Blayden 17

Geoff Hodges Ge-off 18

Phil Green 20

Peter Harper 21

Sandra Kennedy Shamrock 27

Cliff Street Budgie 30

Don Poloymeris 30

Don’t forget to get your Birthday Voucher from Niecey

when your name is announced on the night

Spokesperson Secretary Committee Committee Committee

Donna –Groover Averil -Slogga Christine -MissBe'havin Denise –Niecey Ann -Annee

Plans are going along great for a memorable night. This month the plan is to notify as many

old Glasshouse Mtns. members as possible. Emails are being sent out to all addresses that I can

lay my hands on. Which is where our present members could help

Please…. If you know of members, past 7 present, who, for whatever reason have not been

attending on our social nights or rides and you are able to get their email address or phone

number give me the information as we would not like any Glasshouse past or present to be un-

aware of our Celebrations.

Date 27th October 2012 6pm at Centenary Lakes Bowls Club Caboolture

Dinner is all ready planned (If you plan to attend and have a special needs in your diet,

please let us know and we can order for you.) Cost has not been worked out yet.

A Raffle is planned in June and with everybody’s help we can hopefully raise funds to keep

the evening cost to a minimum

Till next Month Averil {Secretary

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Boreen Point Ride – Sunday 25th March 2012

Hi All I have been on a few rides now and enjoy reading the write up of the rides in the newsletters.

It now looks like my turn has come, being nominated by I don’t know who. Waking up at some ungodly hour hearing the rain pounding on the roof, I thought ‘Bloody Hell’. Luckily it did ease off to showers. So on being dragged out of the bed I was told “we have to turn up rain, hail or shine”, and thinking to myself ‘shine would be much better’. So up and at ‘em, breakfast and then dressing in the wet weather gear and heading off to the BP North.

The further south we went the dryer it got, Yippee!!! Departing 8.30am with Diesel (Cliffy) leading the ride, we had 12 Bikes & 20 people heading off to Boreen Point with the weather looking a little bit dicey. Firstly we headed to Woodford, then up to Maleny, through to Montville, then Mapleton, stopping at the ‘Coffee View Café’ for smoko and coffee break. Then onto Nambour, Yandina through to Eumundi then onto Tewantin, then eventually arriving at the ‘Apollonian Hotel’ in Boreen Point at about 11.30am, meeting up with Drums & Shamrock who were minding a table for us all. Great Food, Great Company, live music in the background, what more could you ask for. Although the local native wildlife are a bit rude, swooping down and taking Drum’s meat right off his plate when he wasn’t watching, after that everyone was guarding their food from the kookaburras, more live entertainment!

We departed Boreen Point when we were told (not sure of the time). Stopping at Nambour about 3pm and saying our goodbyes. The weather was very kind to us, the sun poked through a couple of times but no rain. Considering the amount of rain there has been up the coast, the roads are in pretty good condition plus the lovely scenery along the way. What more could you ask for. We didn’t get lost or lose anyone along the way. I, for the first time, had a go at taking photos from the bike but I had a bit of trouble and kept pressing the wrong buttons, (think I’ve heard that excuse before somewhere)

need more practice

Very enjoyable day!! Looking forward to the next ride.

Robyn

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Fredrick’s visit to Jack Bottomley last month

to present Jack his 10 year Badge

Early in March Delia “Lady Butterfly” & Fredrick Batten “butterfly” along with Jack’s friend Kenn

Stevens who knew Pat (Jack’s Wife) &

Jack many years ago, visited Jack at

RSL Centaur Hostel, Caloundra.

When we approached the visitors

lounge, there were the tops of two grey

haired heads just showing over a

snugly two seater lounge..Sure enough

it was Jack sitting next to his girl

friend a fellow Centaur resident, Gloria

Nunn. They make a sweet couple,

holding hands and reviewing their

separate lives, adding importance and

meaning to every day.

On behalf of our Ulysses Club,

the Glasshouse Mountains branch, I

presented Jack with his ten year

membership badge. Over many recent

visits I’ve noticed Jack’s memory to be

constantly good, with some details lost

in the passing of years. With good care his memory is very much improved over a few years back, when

after an operation on his eye and later a fall in his Centaur hostel room, Jack’s memory failed him and his

health was generally “not good”

We gave both Jack & Gloria framed photographs from various visits to help keep the memories alive.

Jack’s greatest regrets now are not being able to ride his motorcycle or visit Ulysses Glasshouse

Mountains branch and talking with friends as he so much enjoyed doing. We talked about his motorcycle

racing days in Victoria and Jack’s last

motorcycle orientated outing to his friend

Fran Redding’s service in August. Gloria

said she has always been a bit scared of

motorcycles and had never ridden on a

motorbike, but would do so if Jack was

the rider.

Both Gloria & Jack said that they

would like more visits, so if passing

nearby or looking for a ride destination

consider Caloundra, nice beaches, great

food outlets and home to one of our

aging members who still lives our motto,

“Growing Old Disgracefully”

Fredrick Batten, “butterfly” # 40084

For his birthday, little Joseph asked for a 10-speed bicycle. His father said 'Son we'd give you one but the mortgage on this house is $280,000 and your mother just lost her job. There's no way we can afford it.' The next day the father saw little Joseph heading out the front door with a suitcase. So he asked 'Son where are you going?' Little Joseph told him; 'I was walking past your room last night and heard you telling mum you were pulling out. Then I heard her tell you to wait because she was coming too…. And I'll be damned if I'm staying here by myself with a $280,000 mortgage and no bloody bike!

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Graham McKewin & his wife Gloria were recently in

Phuket for the Warpigs get together

He sent some photos of the event for the news-

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MILDURA AGM March 2012 by Averil Hope everyone who travelled to Mildra AGM enjoyed the week. I would have to place Mildura up with

most other AGMs since I have been a member, like Mt. Gambier, Mudgee, Ulverstone, Coffs Harbour &

Nuriootpa. This years event was well organized, the locals welcomed us with open arms. I found they were

not out to make dollars out of us, everywhere we went for meals & entertainment out of the grounds there

was a place to suit our budget.

Groper & I left Burpengary on Friday 16th to head for Echuca where friends and fellow Ulyssians lived.

We headed out to Inglewood then turned off to Warialda via Texas & Yetman. The roads out that way

weren’t the best, in fact probably the worst of the whole trip.

Day 2 we headed for Dubbo where we received the latest news on the floods down there and had to

change our plans.

Day 3 Instead of Hay, we headed off to Albury via Canowindra and Cootamundra. 4kms out of Young

on hearing a thud and Groper trying hard to control the bike & trailer, we ended up down a 5ft embankment

on the opposite side of the road, right beside a large tree and we were thrown to the ground. Luckily after all

the rain down that way it was a reasonable soft landing so we were able to get up and survey the situation.

The bike was on a lean propped up by the insta trike setup, but 2 bolts had snapped off which caused the

noise I heard and the setup dropping to the road at 100kph. Next step was to ring for a tilt tray to come out

to help get the bike into Young. Reply was ‘sorry you have to notify your Insurance before we can come out.’

-Who carries their insurance phone numbers with them?- With all the traffic going past both ways, only 1 ute

stopped, a local sheep farmer, Graham, who had already gone past but came back to check because he

thought that we had picked a funny place to have a picnic. Then a motorcycle pulled up, he was a Ulyssian

and out of all the 130+ branches in Australia one guess where he came from? Yep! Glasshouse Mtns. His

name is Skip, he mainly goes to the AGMs. What a place and time to renew friendships. Then the tilt tray

came and between the tilt driver, Bruce, Skip, Graham and Groper everything was loaded on board and off

we went into Young where Bruce helped book us into the local Caravan Park. Then took our bike & trailer to

his work shop just down the road.

Day 4 Groper went down to the work shop and after checking everything out and with help from the

mechanics, our bike was ready to go again. The time and effort that the workshop mechanics and Bruce

gave us to help us on our way was tremendous.

Day 5 we ended up at Echuca at John & Robyn’s place, but not without an incident, one of the

mudguards on the trainer wheels came loose so with a bit of ‘Groper Ingenuity’ it was fastened securely

enough and held on until Echuca where again Groper had to do some welding.

Days 6 & 7 were spent relaxing and catching up with Groper’s brother who had travelled up from

Melbourne to see us. Then other Glasshouse Ulyssians turned up. Dave & Kazz, Keith & Mary, Wizard &

Sandi and Brian & Julie. Day 8 Friday. John & Robyn took all of us out on a House boat (which John looks

after) for a cruise and lunch on the Murray. Most enjoyable.

Day 9 John & Robyn had a family wedding that afternoon so we were left to do our own thing.

On thinking back 3 years ago, when the National Committee announced Mildura as our 2012 AGM, we

had said ‘Party time at Echuca first.’ So with us camped on their doorstep, the wedding, they became

grandparents for the second time and John was finally retiring all in that week, they were looking forward to

some quiet days after the AGM.

Day 10 Sunday everyone was packing up to head to Echuca, that is all but Groper & myself. Groper

decided to have an extended stay in Echuca at the local hospital for 3 days. He had a virus which didn’t want

to let go. Wednesday we finally packed and hooked the trailer onto John’s car and got to Mildura where we

set up camp with 1700 other Ulyssians. A great AGM. The layout of the grounds were well set out plenty of

eating stands. Plenty of Trade stalls compared to some other AGMs. Thursday was Ol No1’s Memorial

Service. Saturday was the parade in which we didn’t go. Gee! the first one we have missed. But we had

breakfast in town and walked to the park in time to see over 2300 bikes enter which took over an hour to

finish. Saturday afternoon was the Annual General Meeting a reasonably short one this year. No voting

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The dates for the Farm Fantastic is

Friday 20th Saturday 21st Sunday 22nd 2012

The Farm Fantastic Committee has plans to visit us on the Wednesday

evening 18th April to keep our volunteers for the Farm up to date with the

changes that are happening this year . I will be taking names and times as

soon as possible after this date. Averil Volunteer Team Member

VN2000 Classic LC

VULCAN regrettable sale due to health.

I am a retiring Ulysses member trying to sell

my bike and associated regalia due to my

incapacity to continue riding. My wife and I

have a heap of Ulysses clothing and gear that

will pass to the new owner/s.

GENUINE 24,000 K’S – Only 2nd owner-(Always garaged)

Heaps of extras included, Registered Full screen Factory leather panniers

Rear footboards and sissy bar Front/Rear LED running lights

Cobra performance exhaust, - (Real good sound) Front wheel stand

Removable USA style leather top-box and screen bag 2 x black Helmets

Excellent padded bike cover Ulysses clothing with badges/patches.

2 sets of Wet weather gear (dri-rider) with gloves etc Great touring bike, good range, economy and plenty of power Excellent Original Condition Truly great bike- (NO Joyriders). Hard to find bikes in this condition

Greg Searle # 31264 Ph: 0738820875 Mob: 0404006048

ANZAC DAY March with the Woodford Branch RSL to the Woodford War Memorial Service commencing 10am

$15,000 ONO

because the Committee are doing a great job, nobody else wanted to nominate. Sunday morning, even before daylight, tents were being pulled down and a mass exit from the grounds

started. We had to go back to Echuca, where, next morning we said our goodbyes with hugs & kisses and

left on the bike via West Wyalong, Goondiwindi, Toowoomba, Esk and home arriving Wednesday lunchtime..

Keith had taken the trailer home from Mildura for us. Thanks Keith. But not without further hassles with the

bike, both Shockies had collapsed probably started from the accident.

So, I for one, was more than pleased to get home. After resting up, I now look back and say it was

another great AGM. Next year 2013 Fraser Coast at Maryborough Show Grounds. We will be there.

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All ‘FOR SALE’ advertisements by financial members will be published for

3 editions only. Unless the Editor is notified of a change in Price etc.

Non members advertisements will be published for 1(one) issue only.

Please notify the editor when the article is sold.

Yamaha Warrior A very reluctant sale of Eko's Warrior.... those that know the bike will appreciate it's condition and history. A very careful Lady Rider who just loves the bike but has come to the conclusion that she has to go… She likens it to a Lion caged up where it should be free to roam The bike has done 17433kms since 2003 custom paint and exhaust. Standard Exhaust included

asking price $18500 but we will negotiate some with the right buyer

Contact Doc...0411145927

YAMAHA VIRAGO V-STAR 250

2010 Model only 177 Kms

Under Factory warranty Remainder of Warranty to new Owner.

Unmarked Showroom condition Black in Colour

Price $5500.00 Phone Brett Wicks # 50561

mobile 047643079 Any Questions ask Dorrie

FLORIDA OR MOON Two blondes living in Oklahoma were sitting on a bench talking, and one blonde says to the other, 'Which do you think is farther away... Florida or the moon? 'The other blonde turns and says 'Helloooooooooo, can you see Florida ?

BIKE TROUBLE A Blonde pushes her BMW into a gas station. She tells the mechanic it died. After he works on it for a few minutes, it is idling smoothly. She says, 'What's the story?' He replies, 'Just crap in the carburetor' She asks, 'How often do I have to do that?'

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Mt Mee Bus Owner/Operator Don Hadley -Hacker #50558

20 Seater bus Available for half & full day tours Group transfers Airport Transfers Holiday tours Or get a group together and organize a fun day out Contact Don for a quote. Very reasonable prices

Mobile 0404575158 Fax 07 54990003 Email: [email protected]

Talk to …...

David Pring –Pringy #56474

Mobile 0408393987


Garry Higgison Owner Operator

Phone: 0488139494 ABN 22 727 820 505


Web: www.gassasoddjobs.com.au

Small Home Maintenance, Repairs, Interior & Exterior painting. Lawn mowing service.

Full gardening service High pressure cleaning of drive ways and footpaths.

Small tree and shrub pruning service. Rubbish removal. Custom made furniture.

Servicing Beerwah and the Sunshine Coast

Please feel free to contact me for any Information you might need

Chris Cook J.P.Qualified Marriage Celebrant Phone 0405106589

Weddings, Name givings, Commitals, Renewals and Funerals Discount to Ulysses Member s At a price you can afford

Disclaimer: Newsletters are produced monthly. Opinions expressed by contributors do not necessarily reflect those of

the Ulysses Club Inc Glasshouse Mountains Branch. The Editor and the Ulysses Club Inc. Glasshouse Mountains

Committee accepts no responsibility for any article or advertisement in this publication and have the right to refuse any

piece for publication if he/she feels that it will breach any advertising laws or offend any person/persons. It is assumed

that any photos submitted for the Newsletter have the permission of the subjects

NOTE: Closing date for all submissions to the newsletter is the 4th Wednesday evening of each month.

Any material received after this date will be printed in the following month’s Newsletter unless it is ur-

gent and requires to be in the coming issue

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Contact: Dave Lucas Manager Caboolture Motorcycles Ph. 54951466

10% off for all Ulysses Club Glasshouse Mtns. Branch Members

RIDE CALENDAR APRIL/MAY 2012 Ride Coordinator Drums……mobile 04 3869 0354

Assistant Ride Coordinator Pyro….. mobile 04 3247 0663

Saturday

14th

Mooloolaba BP North Arrive 4pm

Leave 4.30pm

Ride Leader Paul

Fish & Chip Ride

Sunday

22nd

Forrest Hill

near Gatton

BP North Arrive 8am

Leave 8.30am

Ride Leader TBA

Lunch Ride Café 11

Wednesday

25th

Woodford War

Memorial

BP North Arrive 9am

Leave 9.30am

Ride Leader TBA

Anzac Day Parade & Service

Sunday

29th

Caloundra

Centuar House

21 West Terrace

BP North Arrive 8.30am

Leave 9am

Ride Leader TBA

Visit Jack Bottomley

member Glasshouse Mtns

in Nursing Home

MAY

Weekend

4th—6th

Morree Muster

Morree NSW

Contact Steve

0404084419

10th Anniversary Weekend

Sunday

06th

Evans Heads BP South Arrive 7am

Leave 7.30am

Ride leader TBA

Ride with Redcliffe Branch

Sunday

13th

Don’s Jackass

Ride

BP South Arrive 8am

Leave 8.30am

Ride Leader Don

Ride to Boonah to a Donkey

Farm

Sunday

20th

Scavenger Hunt TBA Arrive 8am

Leave 8.30am

Ride Leader TBA

Further Information to

come

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