Welcome to the July edition of the BRONZ newsletter. The Auckland AGM is less than a week away and it would be great to see some fresh faces come along. Also included this month are ways to get proactive about your local roads and details of upcoming rides. Keep the sunny side up!
BRONZ Meeting
The next BRONZ meeting will take place on Wednesday July 21st at 7.30pm at Danish House, Rockridge Ave, Penrose. Meetings take place once a month, on the third Wednesday of the month. We would love to see some new faces so if you wish to contribute please come along.
This month’s meeting is also the BRONZ Auckland AGM:
BRONZ Auckland AGM
The 2010 BRONZ Auckland AGM will be held on
Wednesday 21 July 2010
Venue: The Danish House
Address: 6 Rockridge Road, (Off O’Rorke Road) Penrose, Auckland
Date: Wednesday 21 July 2010
Time: 7:30pm
Attached is a nomination form for nominating office bearers and committee members for the 2010/11 year. Bring it along to meet the candidates and make your choices count.
Everyone is welcome to come along and be a part of the AGM and join us for supper as this is your chance to meet other members and have an input into how YOUR organisation is run.
It would be great to have more members come along and see what we do. We really appreciate support and input from our members.
Local Road Safety
Noticed loose gravel, slippery tar snakes, pot holes or a diesel spill on a nearby road?
Report road hazards to the relevant agency and help protect yourself and others from the danger.
The contacts for Auckland are listed below.
BRONZ also has business cards with this information on them available upon request.
NZ Transport Agency: 0800 444 449 1(North Island)
0800 444 449 1(South Island) www.nzta.govt.nz
Manukau City Council: 09 262 5104 www.manukau.govt.nz
Waitakere City Council: 09 839 0400 www.waitakere.govt.nz
Auckland City Council: 09 370 2020 www.aucklandcity.govt.nz
North Shore City Council: 09 486 8600 www.northshorecity.govt.nz
Events:
RRRS
Ride RIGHT Ride SAFE is a rider training course that runs once a month. Divided into alternate riding and non-riding segments, the course is made up of riding and classroom segments. Exercises in motorcycle control, counter steering, including its use for cornering, as well as exercises in braking and the theory of motorcycle control, techniques of motorcycle riding and protective gear are all included.
When: Next course August 15
Upcoming Courses: September 19, October 17, November 21
Where: Whenuapai Air Base
Cost: $60 for full day
Contact : Finn on 09 625 5533 or 027 484 6326 or bronzrrrs@hotmail.com
Blood Donations
It has been three months since the last official BRONZ blood run and it is now three months until the next one, in October. Donations are possible every three months.
What does this mean?
Now is the time to donate again! BRONZ members are invited to donate blood together with the Auckland University Scooter and Motorcycle Club at their group donation.
What: Blood Run
When: 27 July 2010, 5-7pm
Where: Auckland Blood Centre, Great South Road (behind Dilworth School)
Speed Show
When: 24 -25 July 2010
Where: ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane, Auckland
What: New Zealand’s largest motoring and motosports show. Ducati join the new motorcycle line-up this year with some very special bikes and merchandise. Triumph, Aprilia, Suzuki, Victory, Honda, Kawasaki, BMW and Royal Enfield brands are confirmed as is an extremely rare brand – Cotton Motorcycles. For more information visit http://www.speedshow.co.nz/
Blue September Coastal Bike Ride
The blue September Coastal Bike Ride is a ride around the coastline of NZ. This is an event to support Blue September during September. The purpose of the ride is to raise awareness of Prostate Cancer which kills 600 men every year throughout NZ.
Riders may join the ride at any stage throughout the country and are asked to contribute $10 towards the Prostate Cancer Foundation in exchange for a commemorative patch and BBQ sausage. Please wear a blue scarf if possible.
When: Saturday September 4th, 1pm
Where: Caltex Grand Drive, Orewa
Why: To raise awareness of and money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation
Contact: John Bourne on 022 640 5738
If you are aware of any upcoming events please contact the webmaster on bronzweb@gmail.com, with details on what and when and a contact number. Alternatively you can contact BRONZ via P.O. Box 96187, Balmoral, Auckland, 1342
Useful Links:
BRONZ - http://www.bronz.org.nz/
KiwiBiker discussion forum - http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/forumdisplay.php/108-ACC-levy-campaign
Bikers Against ACC - http://www.bikersagainstacc.org.nz/
Aims of BRONZ:
To Promote road safety through road user education
Education Rather Than Legislation Saves Lives
To protect and promote the rights of the motorcyclist to decide his/her own future as a road user
Let Those Who Ride Decide
To promote and protect the general welfare of the motorcycling public
What Does Being A Member of BRONZ Mean?
BRONZ is a voluntary, non-profit organization. Your membership fee goes back to you, the member, via research into proposed legislation and road safety, regular newsletters and other social activities (eg Toy Runs, Blood Run, Easter Egg Run).
Your membership entitles you as a member and a motorcyclist to a say in how the organization is run. You are entitled to vote on issues that will affect the future of motorcycling and you may contribute anything that you feel is important. You are not obliged to attend any meetings or other functions regularly, although to get the full benefit of what BRONZ offers it is suggested that you avail yourself to as many as possible.
Branch meetings are open to everyone, members are welcome to bring a friend.
Being a member of BRONZ does not interfere with membership of any other organization or club. As a member of BRONZ you are expected to behave in a manner that will not be detrimental to the good name of BRONZ and the image of motorcycling.
Contact BRONZ
Les Mason
Auckland President
021 781 322
Les.mason@gmail.com
Finn Nielsen
Ride RIGHT Ride SAFE Coordinator
09 625 5533
bronzrrrs@hotmail.com
Peggy O’Neal
Secretary
09 638 9227
bronzauckland@hotmail.com
John Maloyd
Webmaster
021 894 988
bronzweb@gmail.com
David Cohen
Press Officer
09 523 5308
mail@davidcohen.co.nz
BRONZ (AUCKLAND) INC
P O Box 96187
Balmoral
Auckland 1342
New Zealand
Email: bronzauckland@hotmail.com
Website: www.bronz.org.nz
Secretary/Treasurer: Peggy O’Neal
2010 Nomination Form
Please complete and send it to the address given above before the Annual General Meeting or bring it with you on the night:
Venue: The Danish House
Address: 6 Rockridge Road, (Off O’Rorke Road) Penrose, Auckland
Date: Wednesday 21 July 2010
Time: 7-30pm
MY NOMINATIONS FOR THE OFFICE BEARERS AND COMMITTEE OF BRONZ AUCKLAND INC FOR THE YEAR 2010/2011 ARE GIVEN BELOW.
Position
Nominee
Nominated By
Seconded By
President
Secretary/ Treasurer
Membership Secretary
National Representative
Committee
Committee
Committee
This form is submitted by: ________________________________
Date: ____/_____/20_____ Signature: ___________________________
