NEWS and NOTICE BOARD
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GUEST SPEAKER for FEBRUARY MEETING
The Committee has invited a guest speaker
to the February General Meeting
on Thursday 5 February 2015.
The speaker will be Steven Farmer who is the
Manager of Shannons Insurance, Canberra.
The talk will be a brief 10 minute outline
of Shannons Insurance services available
and will take place near the end of the meeting.
Steven will then be available for members to
approach him afterwards for a personal chat
about what Shannons offers and in particular
to their individual circumstances.
Note: Shannons will be a major sponsor of our 2015 Rally
(as in previous years).
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The VVCMCC
End of Summer Tour
Will start on Saturday 21 February
and end on Friday 27 February.
(leaving two insurance days in case of breakdowns 28-29).
We will cross the Snowy's and then the Victorian Alps to the Victorian Coast.
We will cross the Port Philip Ferry at Sorrento and join the Great Ocean Road.
We will follow this road to SA when we will turn north and east
and cross northern Victoria before again crossing
the Snowy's and returning to Canberra.
'V Plated' bikes will be allowed and welcome but I do not expect backup.
Each day's ride will be approx 400km to allow for relaxed riding and sightseeing.
The route will be planned for maximum enjoyment and good riding.
Overnight stops have yet to be determined , but will be in pubs as much as possible.
Full details can be seen HERE
To join us please contact
Lorraine Litster on 0401 400 754
or
litster@smartchat.net.au
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23 January 2015
Salt Racing In Australia
by Stew and Glen Ross (Ross Racing)
click on the image below
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The VVCMCC eight years ago:
A Report and Photos from the 2007 Pre Rally Fettling Run.
Click on the image below
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The 2015 Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club Rally will be
based at Alivio Tourist Park (ALIVIO) located at
20 Kunzea Street, O’Connor ACT
ALL details and Entry Forms at http://vjmc.org.au/
*** Volunteer Marshals are needed for the VJMC Rally ***
If you wish to be a Marshal,
please download the Marshal Registration Form below,
print it out, sign it,
and give it to Lou Baljak (ph: 0401 995 158)
at the next General Meeting
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Date: 14 Sept 2014
John's Motorcycle Towing
A new business in Canberra,
John's Motorcycle Towing focuses on local transport of most sizes of motorcycles.
Using a enclosed fully lockable van, your motorcycle is out of the weather and free from stone chips and bugs. Towing any where in town and surrounding regions John's motorcycle towing can move your bike to a new home, show or to mechanics for service or major repairs. When it is to cold or wet... to ride by appointment John can pick your motorcycle up first thing in the morning, take it to be serviced, and return it in the evening when you return home from work. As fun as riding in peak hour traffic is, when you can't see out of your foggy visor and cant feel your fingers. This service also eliminates the need for cab fares to work or organising a lift.
In the very near future John's motorcycle towing will also be equipped to tow non running motorcycles. Don't trust some ropes and a trailer with your pride and joy, John has been riding and owning motorcycle's for over five years. John's motorcycle towing is fully insured for loading & unloading your motorcycle and is also insured for while your motorcycle is in the possession of John's motorcycle towing. Please call for quotations.
John Farrugia
Phone: 0420 809 541
Email johnsmotorcycletowing@gmail.com
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Date: 2 Sept 2014 (from Phil Sell)
Motorcycle lane filtering to start
in ACT in February 2015
Read more HERE
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VVCMCC REGISTRAR APPROVAL TO ATTEND CLUB RUNS PROMULGATED BY CLUBS AFFILLIATED WITH THE ACT AND NSW COUNCILS OF HISTORIC MOTORING CLUBS.
Financial VVC members are advised that approval is hereby given to attend events promulgated by Clubs affiliated with the ACT and NSW Councils of Historic Motoring Clubs.
The Event must be recorded in your Log Book prior to departure and approval for all promulgated events outside the ACT and NSW must be sought from the VVC Registrar.
VVC Registrar approval must be sought for individual attendance at any non-promulgated events in any State/Territory.
If you have any doubts...... Contact the Registrar, Phil Sell on 0413 153 019... prior to setting off on the interstate event.
Please don't forget your Log Book.
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Disclaimer
The Veteran Vintage and Classic Motorcycle Club of the ACT presents all material as accurate, but does not accept responsibility for accuracy, omissions or application. Statements of fact and opinion are the responsibility of the authors alone and do not imply an opinion on the part of VVCMCC of ACT.