MRA Newsletter Dec09

MRA Newsletter – Dec 2009

Toy Run photos available

The web address is

http://www.glossyfx.com/events.html

Police / Motorcyclists Summer Blood Challenge

1 December 2009 to 26 February 2010 www.donateblood.com.au – Supported by the NSW Police and MCC of NSW.

The Australian Red Cross Blood Service is once again running it’s annual Summer Blood Challenge in which the police and motorcyclists across NSW and the ACT take part in a competition to see which group and their supporters donate the most blood from December 1, 2009 to February 26, 2010. Over the past 18 years, since the challenge started, over 45,000 donations have been made – a good result. Each blood donation can help save up to three lives. Donors can vote at the Garren Donor Centre or the Donor Mobile Unit by completing the entry form and putting it in the on-site voting box. This year is expected to be a very close contest – we motorcyclists want to keep the winners title while the police aim to re-capture the crown….See the website for more info.

TOY RUN 2009!!

Motorcyclists Riding for the Community

2009 ACT and Districts Motorcyclist’s

TOY RUN

12th December 2009

Over 1000 bikes and riders are expected to gather at Old Parliament House from 0830am for breakfast in the lead up to the 2009 Motorcyclist’s Toy Run commencing at 10:00am on Saturday the 12th of December.

This ride marks 28 years of effort by riders to raise funds and bring gifts for the charities of Canberra to aid those less fortunate during this the festive season. This event has raised tens of thousands of dollars in cash and gifts over the years and has been growing steadily with the reinvigorated move to motorcycling, and this year should be no exception.

Unfortunately there will be twelve riders and their machines absent as they too are also serving the community providing their machines and time in support of the Children with Special Needs Christmas party at EPIC. These riders will be rewarded with a very precious gift, that of a child’s smile and a mother’s tear, as she sees her child laugh and play on these very large two wheeled enjoyment machines.

So come along, cheer the riders, see the decorated bikes and see the ride along Adelaide Ave, Commonwealth Ave and into Garema place. You can meet the riders at Old Parliament House before they leave or see the pack enter Garema place and feel the ground shudder. You too can bring a gift or make a donation at Garema place as every dollar raised or present given will benefit Canberrans in need.

This year the ride will be led by Senator Kate Lundy, Ms Mary Porter MLA representing the Chief Minister, and Senator Gary Humphries. Also in the lead group will be Ms Meredith Hunter MLA Parliamentary Convenor of the Greens Mr Brendan Smyth MLA Deputy Opposition leader.

Please contact Peter Major 0419 866 126; 6207 0073; peter.major@act.gov.au if you have any questions.

Motorcycle Support for Triathlons

MRA ACT

Needs Your Help

Wanted Riders to Carry Technical Experts in Support of Triathlons in the ACT

Hi Everyone,

Stu Couper our triathlon support organiser needs volunteer riders (who do get paid for their work) to carry triathlon officials as pillions while they ensure competitors in the cycling leg are doing the right thing.

Detailed below is an email from Stu with all the information including his contact details. If you are available please drop Stu a line or give him a call he’d be glad to hear from you.

Thanks in Advance,

Pete

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General Meeting Updates

We’ve recently added all the dates for next years general meetings.

NB:

January 2010 – no meeting

July 13 – also nominate for a position on the committee for the AGM in September

Sept 14 – and the AGM this night as well

2009 Capital Rally

Where?

On the banks of the Goodradigbee River, Brindabella. Near Brindabella Station

How?

The route will be signposted from the turn-off just before the Cotter, just past Murrumbidgee River Bridge (Note: Approx 20kms of gravel road)

Cost?

$15 onsite, including badge

Food, Grog, soft drinks, and toilets availible onsite. Great swimming hole, shady campsite and good company!

Further info, contact Helen Crowe on 0400 438 251

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2009 MRA-ACT Toy Run

Supporting The Salvo’s and St Johns Care

Saturday 12th December 2009

Come and watch the parade!

Where to be:

View the Parade from 10:00am on Adelaide Ave and Yarra Glen between Parliment House and the roundabout at Woden, or Commonwealth Ave

Join the activities at Garema Place, Civic from 10:30am including Best Decorated Bike and Best Dressed Rider or Pillion

Support us by Donating:

Toys to suit all ages, cash donations or non-perishable food

Toy Run badges availible on the day!

Major sponsors are:

TJ’s Motorcycle Tyres

Rolfe BMW

Trophylink

Audio Solutions

Canberra Motorcycle Centre

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Motorcycle Awareness Week

1. The Launch: 24th October 2009 – 0930 for 10:00 at Ainslie Place Civic near the conical fountain area, banners bikes and you. The new ACT Riders Handbook will be launched, and JOE Rider will take to the roads again to raise awareness of motorcycle riders.

After the launch, there will be a BBQ at Black Mountain Peninsula. Come along and have a chat with other members of the motorcycle community. Joe Rider vests will be distributed as well
2. Ride to Work Friday and Bikers Breakfast: 30th October 2009 – 0700 breakfast kicks off at Lennox Gardens. The winner of the Spot Joe competition will be drawn
3. A Gala Fashion Parade of good Riding Gear for the discerning rider on Thursday 29th October 1930 (7:30pm) Italo-Australian Club Forrest, coupled with a great presentation from Southcare Helicopter service and a mystery guest
4. BIKE FEST 2009

All Bike fest info HERE!!

Other great events happening during the week that your attendance would be greatly appreciated at are:
Pink Ribbon Ride: Sunday 25th October, at Old Parliament House 0830 for 10:00 followed by an afternoon in the park for the family
THANKYOU

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UPDATE:

The BikeFest posters are now done.

Feel free to download, print and disperse!

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MRA ACT Membership renewals now due

Hi Everyone,

how fast the year rolls round and the time arrives to renew your membership or join with the MRA ACT. Over the past year the association has had many wins and actively represented motorcycling interests to the Government, media and community at large.

To allow the MRA ACT to continue to support you, we need your continuing membership support.

Current Fees are:

a. $20 per person/year Single membership

b. $30 per family/year Family membership

c. Multiple year memberships are available and the fees are up on the website.

You can pay your fees and/or join by:

a. coming to a monthly meeting and paying in person (cash or cheque);

b. mailing a cheque or money order (with your membership form) to – GPO Box 1768, Canberra City 2601

c. Direct Deposit for renewal and joining (please mail membership form if joining for the first time); (instructions on website (www.mraact.org.au)

The MRA ACT looks forward to your continuing support.

Ride Safe and be a member,

Pete