Welcome to the June edition of the BRONZ newsletter. With the AGM fast approaching and another ACC protest event on the cards this month things are not slowing down, even if inclement weather is forcing many of us to! Read on and Ride Safe.
BRONZ Meeting
The next BRONZ meeting will take place on Wednesday June 16th 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.
Minutes
The minutes from the last BRONZ meeting in May are attached.
BRONZ AGM
The 2010 BRONZ 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. 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.
Northern Gateway Toll Road
The NZ Transport Agency has announced that motorcyclists will be tolled for using the Northern Gateway Toll Road on State Highway 1 north of Auckland. They claim that ‘everyone who uses the toll road enjoys the benefits of the straighter, quicker route. Motorcyclists equally benefit from the shorter travel time, safer motorway and fuel cost savings’.
BRONZ disagrees with this, given that motorcycles cause far less damage to the roads that four wheeled vehicles and carry the added bonus of easing congestion. BRONZ made a submission to this effect during the public consultation period in late 2009.
BRONZ is considering taking action to express its disappointment at the decision, but in the meantime it is worth noting that as of 1 June 2010 all motorcycles have been liable for a $2 fee for using the road.
More information here
ACC News
‘ACC: We’re watching you’
Featuring a special guest from the beehive who you’ve all been longing to meet…
We’re still not happy with ACC, come along to this event to make some noise and find out why!
When: 27th June, 11am (This is the last weekend before the new levies come into play)
Where: Viaduct Harbour
Why: We are still not happy with ACC and have a message for the minister.
Motorcycle Accident Myths
Associate Professor Charles Lamb, Head Business Management, Law and Marketing and Director Australasian Institute of Motorcycles Studies Project at Lincoln University recently presented a detailed analysis of the NZ Ministry of Transport accident data that questions the commonly held view of what is causing NZ’s motorcycle accidents.
His presentation slides can be viewed via this link
MR27
Last chance for lower levies: It’s not too late to register your motorcycle for an extra 15 months under the existing rates, just get down to the AA, an NZ Post Shop or VTNZ and pick up an MR27 form. This will allow you to register your bike for an extended period and delay the impact of the new levies until September 2011. These must be completed prior to 1st July 2010. The new ACC levies for cars and motorcycles come into effect on July 1st 2010.
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 June 20
Upcoming Courses: July 18, August 15, September 19
Where: Whenuapai Air Base
Cost: $60 for full day
Contact : Finn on 09 625 5533 or 027 484 6326 or bronzrrrs@hotmail.com
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/
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
BIKERS RIGHTS ORGANISATION OF NEW ZEALAND (AUCKLAND) INCORPORATED
MINUTES of BRANCH MEETING
The Danish House
Wednesday 19 May 2010
Start Time 7:42pm
Welcome: A welcome was extended to everyone
Apologies:
Les moved that we accept the Apologies, seconded by Hanne, agreed unanimously
Present: Peggy O'Neal, John Maloyd, Karl Meachin, Colleen Jagger, Philip Jagger, Neil Walsh, Attila Csapascyn??, Hanne Nielsen, Mark Casidy, David Cohen, Stephen Dodge, Mike Chambers, Finn Neilsen, Lars F Neilsen, Paul ???, Paul C, Brian Mills
Minutes: Les moved that we accept the Minutes from the last meeting as read, seconded by John, agreed unanimously
Matters Arising from Minutes:
Finn has talked with Linden/BRONZ National about BRONZ National and will talk with BRONZ Otago, BRONZ Taranaki, BRONZ Wellington and Hamilton, hopefully June sometime there will be a gathering.
Anne James ride early May had 106 riders for the ACC protest
Web Hosting $33.75/month with 2day.com, John and Stephen will sort this out and see if we can get a better deal elsewhere.
Les moved that we ask John and Stephen to look at Web hosting costs, seconded by John, agreed unanimously
Secretary:
Mail In + Mail out Correspondence
Ministry of Economic Development – Companies Office for Financial Statements 2009
Westpac notice of stopped cheque, I will contact the person
Westpac Statements + Resident Withholding Tax Certificate
Email from Hanne with items for the Agenda
Returned ‘Centreline’, have changed to their email address.
NZ Transport Agency, Proposed Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices Amendment
Wickliffe, Changes made to Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rule
Membership:
NEW MEMBERS, Geoff Alcock, Roy Milne, Bill Crawley, Graeme Hauer, Alistair Edwards, Bernard Orr.
RENEWALS, Mike Tizard, Geoff (Scruff) Young, Steve Southall, Rosco Pennell, Wayne Davison, John MacFarlane, Liz MacFarlane, Philip Jagger, Colleen Jagger, Cedric Chambers, Paul Tremewan, Brian Welch, Anne Welch.
Les moved that we accept the Secretary’s Report, seconded by Finn, agreed unanimously
Treasurer’s Report:
Paid, Macmillan, Nameplate Engravers, Trailer warrant/rego
Accounts as at 18/05/2010 Current Balance
BRONZ 03 0206 0031953 000 $ 3 686.01 CR
BRONZ Savings 03 0206 0031953 026 $ 5 417.71 CR
BRONZ RRRS 03 0206 0031953 002 $ 378.11 CR
TOTAL $9 481.83 CR
Letter has been sent to Mr Clements re motorcycle parking in the city. The ‘Motorcycle Stakeholders Group’ was abandoned and may restart.
Les moved that we accept the Secretary/Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Mike, agreed unanimously
General Business:
Nothing further on setting up RRRS as a Charitable Trust
ACC Protest Sunday 27 June 2010. Venue TBC. This is the last weekend before ACC fees take effect 1 July 2010. We are not happy! What are they doing with the $30 revenue that is to be allocated to Rider Training??? Final program of the day will be confirmed later. Ride in to the venue; let it be known our concerns.
The ACC increase has been gazetted. The venue is to be finalised, to bring attention to Mr Smith that we are not happy; invites will be sent out, media to be notified. Discussion on how we will promote ourselves to be safe and to be seen.
We can’t dictate to riders what they should/shouldn’t wear, e.g. high Vis. Discussion on hour we could manager the day/ride afterwards. Disruption on the day – we don’t condone illegal activities. Looking to make this a national event for BRONZ.
Discussion on Toll Road maybe protest ride after the ACC Protest event 27 June 2010.
Stephen asked about RRRS ‘Riding in Groups ACC DVD, he will contact ACC for more.
Parking in Auckland City, talks etc still in progress, Stephen and Les are chasing this up and asked who is DALE CLEMENTS???
Hanne asked that we all start collecting all press releases and email the link to our webmaster to load on our website.
BRONZ sticker – we are watching you, a design/size was chosen, just looking a new ‘eye’. Will order 200 when finalised. Back with the ‘sticker maker’ at the moment for new sample.
Finn discussed ‘non compliant’ helmets. Two persons have been ticketed – check you helmet now for the standards sticker on it.
David asked what our BRONZ membership is, didn’t know at the time and said I will check it is 242 financial members.
Our BRONZ AUCKLAND AGM will be 21 July 2010, see elsewhere for Notice of meeting and Nomination form. I have been doing this job for some time and would love someone new to take over. This is BRONZ Secretary/Treasury, membership and if necessary Ride RIGHT Ride SAFE course list maintenance although I am happy to continue with that as most days I am helping out at the course. I feel BRONZ Auckland would benefit from someone with new ideas.
Meeting Closed: 9.05pm Next meeting: 16 June 2010
NOTICE of
2010 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of
BIKERS’ RIGHTS ORGANISATION OF NEW ZEALAND (AUCKLAND) INCORPORATED
BRONZ (AUCKLAND) INC
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
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 club 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.
Ta Peggy
Secretary/Treasurer
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: ___________________________
