COME OUT TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING JAN 30TH - PARTICIPATE!
Happy New Year to everyone from Cricket:
I would like to take this opportunity to send out a little reminder of a few things for 2010.
First... the general meeting for elections... This will be held on January 30/10. At McNeil's Landing Restaurant, 790 King St. E. Gananoque 613-382-5131
Second... membership dues will be taken at the meeting and also you can mail them to me. c/o Jen Williams RR2 Perth Road, ON K0H 2L0 $20.00 made out to Old Bastards Vintage Motorcycle Club. There will be a short grace period for paying. But any longer, and your email will be taken off my computer until paid up.
Third... I am still getting my membership list organized. I have discovered that there are a few more honourary members than I knew about. If you are one of these very important people, please jot me a line and let me know. You can use either my personal email... or cricket@oldbastards.ca
Fourth... I have come across some people that would like to be taken off my OB bulk mail out list. If you are also one of these people, again please jot me a line requesting that I take you off. I will not ask twice again. I hope to see everyone at the general meeting at the end of the month. Elections for all positions will be open for nominations. Take care... Have a safe holiday. Cricket
2008 Charity: The Gananoque Youth Service is non-profit, have regular daily drop-in hours, tutoring and mentoring is available...the list goes on and on.Their return rate is high, which means both that there's a need for the facility, and that they're doing something right. There are a large number of kids who go on a very regular basis, and sometimes the snack that's provided for them (free of charge, if they don't have any $$) is the only decent food they get all day. A member heard that their fridge gave up the ghost last summer and called in a favour and got them a new one for free. About 2 weeks later she was standing in the Post Office when a woman that she barely recognized threw her arms around her and started thanking her with tears in her eyes...it was one of the workers at the Youth Centre. She told her about some of the kids there, and about some of the programs they offer and about how they try to get the kids involved in the community through things like picking up garbage in the park, helping to set up/clean up at various events and so on. In 2008 the membership agreed to donate $3000.00 to them.
Hello fellow members and a prosperous 2009 to all.
January 25th was OB election time welcoming Ralph Thompson to the office of President, Brian Weir to the office of Treasurer and Jen Williams to the office of Secretary. Jen, Brian and Ralph were the only nominees for these offices so no election runoff is necessary. Our Vice President Rick Meggs has voiced a desire to continue as Vice President and will be the VP for 2009. Good job Rick. Thanks to treasurer Hugh Henderson for his work. Karin Brose, after terrific work as a regalia person, needs a break so WILL SOMEONE STEP UP PLEASE!!!
Webmaster Dave Smith has been under great amount of stress at this time. His spouse Katie is battling Leukemia and on behalf of every member in our club I would like to wish you a speedy recovery. Filling in for Dave Smith will be Brian Weir easing in Ian Mac Farlane who has been building and designing websites.
This years January agm was at the 'Anthony's Pub' across from the Town Park on King St. West in Gananoque. All future 'Old Bastard' messages/emails will be coming from Jen Williams ( OB club secretary) Outgoing president: Wolf Shedler
OLD BASTARD’S MINUTES January 25/09 Anthony’s Pub, Gan. 11am
Attn: Wolf, Hugh, Rick, Jen, Brian, Ralph, Paul, Karin, Mac, Derrick, Deb, Dave Balderson, Deb, Lynn, Wayne Wolf opened the meeting, after a very lengthy breakfast, thanking the past executives for their hard work in the jobs that they did for the club. Elections started promptly after.
President : Ralph Thompson was nominated by Paul – seconded by Mac. All present passed… Ralph accepted. Vice Pres: Rick Meggs was nominated by Paul – seconded by Derrick. All present passed… Rick accepted. Treasurer: Brian Weir was nominated by Wolf – seconded by Rick. All present passed… Brian accepted. Secretary: Jen Williams was nominated by Wolf – seconded by Hugh. All present passed… Jen accepted. Directors Mac Reath and Karin Brose will stay on for another year.
Webmaster: Ian MacFarlane with guidance from Brian Weir. All present passed. Congratulations to new executives and thank you to all the past ones. Discussions during this meeting were:
Mac motioned to the members that the executives start receiving a mileage allowance to meetings with the sum of 25 cents per kilometre for anything over 25 kilometres. Seconded by Derrick. All present passed.
Brian talked about the web site matters. Brian will be working with Ian on the site for a smooth transition. Please feel free to visit the site for new information about rides, meetings, and regalia. It was also discussed that all emails will be going through Jen from now on. Jen’s email is cricket@oldbastards.ca plus check the www.oldbastards.ca site and message boards.
Hugh gave his last treasurer’s report before handing it all over to Brian. The OB’s ended the year with a fair donation to the Gananoque Youth Center the total of $3000.00. This will help them out a lot with things that they truly need. The OB’s were more than happy to help them out. All past debts are paid in full for 2008 and the club is starting out 2009 with a healthy amount in the bank. Membership dues will be accepted at anytime. You can go to the web site to see how to make your payment.
Wolf was nominated official Rally Co-0rdinator for 2009. Seconded by Derrick. All present passed. Wolf accepted. We know that he will do a bang up job.
Rick made a motion before the members that a new position be created for the past president. With this position the past president will remain as an advisor to the present president for a period of one year. Seconded by Brian. All present passed. Wolf accepted.
Brian made a motion to include a button on the OB web site so members could send ideas to the club as to where the OB’s could make donations for 2009. Seconded by Paul. All present passed. Brian is to get started on updating the web site soon. (Please use the message board for this)
Dave Balderson thanked all of the past executives for their wonderful work done over the years. Then talked about the River Rat’s Rally in 2009. The RRR’s have invited the OB’s to bring out all their bikes to show them off. Please feel free to visit the RRR’S web site for more information on the Rally. It will prove to be another great outing for everyone. The River Rat web site is www.riverratriders.ca
Ralph would like to have business cards made up for the executives of the OB’s. Brian will check this in his spare time. If any !
Dave motioned to have a float $100.00 to Jen Williams as a petty cash. This will cover any mailings, memberships, etc. Seconded by Derrick. All present passed.
Ralph motioned to close the meeting after many laughs and thank yous at 12:50pm. Seconded by Paul. All present passed.
Next meeting will be Feb 22/09 at the Junction Restaurant 9:30am.
Let’s have as big a turn out as we did this time… more welcome to attend.
Addendum to members: use the Message Board button to communicate and discuss things with each other, and check it for the next meeting place.
Ralph will have a new presidents message here.
January 2008 President's message:
We had a good turn out at our annual meeting today at the Stone Street Bar and Grill. Thanks to all of you who were there. Gary Draper is our new club secretary and and the club will greatly appreciate his skills. Ernie Olivo the clubs founding father has stepped down as club secretary but will still be very much involved in the club especially during our annual rally as rally ambassador etc.. Ernie has worked hard over the years getting the club off the ground and keeping it going in the right direction. Ernie received a round of applause at today's meeting from all the members present, for his contributions to the Old Bastards Vintage Motorcycle Club. Ernie is an 'Honourary Member' for life and I would like to say to him 'Good Job' and THANK YOU.Hugh Henderson reported on the club finances and it appears that we are in good shape after insurance costs etc. We are all set for the upcoming riding season and I will try to keep you informed as to events in and around our area. Next Sundays meeting will be at Bobs Diner in Delta.
see below for the official minutes -- Cheers Wolf
The Annual Official Meeting was January 27th 2008,
Held at Gananoque at the Stone Street Bar and Grill. Wolf chaired the meeting. Approximately 25 Bastards in good standing attended
Executive vote: Stays intact with the exception of secretary.Ernie Olivo retires and is replaced by Gary Draper
Treasury: Hugh Henderson reports the new insurance has been paid and the coffers are not exhausted.
Charity. Wolf cited this years charity needs to be named.Teri Olivo (sp ) Suggested this springs Habitat for Humanity build in Newboro. Gary Draper supported the suggestion.
Events. David Balderson spoke at length about the upcoming "River Rat Riders" June 27,28,29 meet this summer. Dave has spoken to the OB membership at previous meeting asking for a collection of vintage bikes to join in.Dave has made an effort to provide an alternative to RibFeast which is an American production. The RRR keeps the proceeds in the Gan area. Had promoted the event at the Toronto Super Show.Raffle tickets to fund the event were made available as well as RRR club memberships. Mention the Clayton NY show had moved to the same weekend.Details at http://www.riverratriders.ca/
Welcomed new Members Roger Cooke and John Raine
Ernie asked that special honorary cards go out to members. GD will do so.
June was another great month for us NOBS! The show in Ladysmith was a great success, not only did we have a good display of 49 motorcycles, but the spectator turnout was one of the best I have seen at local shows. At one time there were over 100 motorcycles in the parking lot plus many cars. All in all it was beyond my expectations! Well done to all who participated and worked at the show.
On Sunday June 24th we met in Arnprior at the ELGIN CAFÉ for breakfast. Even though rain threatened, especially for our western members, we had around 40 members and guests. Members of the CVMG Ottawa Section rode up to the meeting and joined us. The parking lot at the restaurant became a show place and lots of information was exchanged. A club thank you to Helen Bird for arranging the meeting.
At the meeting we discussed the Ladysmith show. The 50/50 draw at the show was won by Kim Hobbs of Shawville. She and the NOBS split $284.00. Ernie Pasch of the HOTEL LADYSMITH and NOB member said that he and his wife Cathy would put the show on again next year around the same time in June. We also decided to have 50/50 draws at each monthly meeting to raise money for our own section. We will decide in the future what to do with the proceeds from these 50/50 draws. The 50/50 draw winner at the meeting was NOB member Doug Ferguson of Braeside, $65.00 for Doug and $66.00 for the NOBS, how is that for math. Our next meeting will be on Sunday July 29 at Pine Lodge resort in Bristol Quebec. Wayne Duffy is arranging the August meeting in Petawawa followed by a tour of vehicles and equipment at the Military Museum there. NOBS MEMBERSHIP AS OF JULY 1 2007 = 61
July 7 – CVMG Ottawa Section show, St AlbertOntario.
August 11 – OTTAWA VALLEY ANTIQUE ASSOCIATION motorcycle class, Armstrong Heritage Farm, Hwy 148 Shawville Quebec (beside Shawville Chrysler)
August 18 – RIDE FOR REASEARCH, Eganville Ontario. August 25 (not confirmed yet) TEAM DIABETES Poker Run. Supported by
The NOBS. Details to follow. September 3 – SHAWVILLE FAIR Show and Tell. Second year for the fair to have a display of antique/vintage cars and motorcycles on the fair grounds. No classes.
2nd or 3rd weekend Sept – OLD BASTARDS PICNIC -OUR VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE CLUB Rally, Delta Ontario. This is our parent club’s main show and we should all try to attend. If you know of other events please contact me and I will notify the membership.
Marilyn Crawford a member of the Old Bastards travelled across Canada on a motorcycle to raise awareness about organ donation, read more---->
LIVER DONOR & RECIPIENT MOTORCYCLING ACROSS CANADA Raising awareness for organ and tissue donation March 6, 2007, Toronto – In a move to raise awareness about the need for organ and tissue donation in Canada, today living liver donor Robert E. Crawford and his recipient Marilyn Olivo-Crawford announced they would ride motorcycles across Canada delivering the message to communities to sign their donor cards and speak to their families about their wishes. They will also be raising funds to purchase urgently needed equipment for the major organ transplant centres across Canada.
“Canadians are dying because there is a critical shortage of organs,” said Robert E. Crawford. “There was such a shortage that when Marilyn needed a liver, I wanted to help, but not everyone has that option. We want Canadians to know they can make a difference by signing their donor cards and talking to their families about their wishes – it’s important for every Canadian to understand that they can save a life.”
On September 26th, 2005 Robert donated 67% of his liver to his sister-in-law Marilyn. The surgery was done at Toronto General Hospital and it was a complete success.
“I don’t know what I would have done without Robert’s generosity because I know the typical waiting time for a kidney/liver is more than 6 years,” said Marilyn. “I was extremely lucky and now it’s my turn to give back. I want everyone to understand that they need to do more than sign their card and put it in their wallet – they need to have the discussion with their loved ones about their wishes. That discussion can save someone’s life.”
In partnership with the Ontario Government’s Trillium, Gift of Life Network, Robert and Marilyn will be riding motorcycles across Canada over 4 weeks, covering almost 8,000 Kms. The ride will begin July 21st and finish August 18th 2007. Stops include (St. John’s NL, Sydney & Halifax, NS. Fredericton NB. Quebec City & Montreal QC, Kingston, Toronto, Oakville, Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay ON, Brandon MB, Regina SK, Medicine Hat, Calgary AB, Kamloops & Vancouver BC.). Both donor & recipient family members are involved and playing key roles in the planning and organization of this ride. The donor’s 9 year old son will be riding with Robert & Marilyn. Publicity events and rallies will be scheduled at all major centres along the route. Please check the website daily for location details and pictures.
http://mervsheppard.blogspot.com/
Old Bastards Rally (info on Home page)
OBVMC monthly meeting April 29/07
1. The annual Ride for Dad is scheduled for May 27. Rick Meggs is Road Captain. Contact Ernie by e-mail (ernie@oldbastards.ca) if you’d like to sponsor Rick or to ride with him.
2. Hugh reports a bank balance of $1600+ and growing.
3. Karen reports that all brown vintage caps have been sold. She will attempt to sell as much old stock as possible before re-ordering before the rally.
4. “Honourary membership” has been modified to “Honour Roll” on the OB website. Wayne Blanchard’s honourary status has been accepted and grandfathered. The “over 75” clause has been modified to “75 and 5” (75 and five years continuous membership, for life membership status. Moved and carried.
5. The 2007 OBVMC Rally will be held at the Lower Beverley Lake Township Park, September 7-9. Ernie will act as Rally Coordinator. Moved and carried. Wolf will inform Roger of our plans. Park management have been officially informed.
6. Marilyn Crawford’s Cross Canada Ride will receive a donation of $250 immediately. The club will officially sponsor a BBQ reception for Marilyn in the park on or about July 23. Moved and carried.
Our Club Constitution
The Constitution of the Old Bastards Vintage Motorcycle Club:
last official amendment Dec
Article 1: Name
The official Club name shall be ‘Old Bastards Vintage Motorcycle Club’ It may also be referred to as ‘OB’s or ‘OBVMC’ but hereafter in this document is referred to as ‘the Club’. The headquarters of this Club will never be changed from Delta, Ontario, Bastard Township. This article shall not be subject to amendment.
Article 2: Objectives:
1. To promote the ownership and use of vintage motorcycles and to encourage the restoration and survival of motorcycles 25 years old and older through a friendly cooperative and supportive manner. All members are encouraged to own and operate a vintage motorcycle.
2. To support worthy local causes through charitable means when possible. See Article 9: Charity
Article 3: Membership and Dues
1: Membership is open to all vintage motorcycling enthusiasts and family.
2: Honourary Memberships *Honourary memberships may be granted by a membership vote to any member for special contributions/service to the Club. * Any member who has fulfilled an executive position for at least three years will be entered onto the Club’s Roll of Honour which will be posted on the clubs website and archived in the clubs archives. *Honourary members are not required to pay annual dues. *Members over 75 years of age become honourary members if they have been members for 5 consecutive years prior to to their 75th birthday.
3: Responsibilities and Privileges All general members have the right to vote at Club meetings and run for office. All members are encouraged to participate in all Club events. All members are encouraged to attend regular meetings whenever possible.
4: Voting All members in good standing have voting privileges including honourary members
5: Dues Dues for each fiscal year shall be determined by a membership vote. Any dues received after September 1 will validate the membership requirement until December 31 of the following year.
Article 4: Officers and Elections
1: Elections Yearly elections of Club officers will be held in January. A majority consists of 50% plus one vote using ballots.
2: Elected Club Officers: Their responsibilities are to act as executive officers who work together to execute the will of the Club members. If an executive member is unable to fulfill his/her duties for any reason the other executive will follow the direction of the President or Vice President to appoint an interim officer and request input from the membership with regards to filling the vacant position. Any conduct that is detrimental to the Club image, or dangerous to the existence of the Club e.g.: misuse of Club funds, misrepresentation of the Club and its objectives, or not abiding by the Constitution and memberships direction are grounds for a motion to examine the problem and replace the executive in question if the membership votes for this action. The members of the club may remove an officer by a resolution passed by at least two thirds of the votes cast at a general meeting and thereby elect any member in his or her stead for the duration of the term. All attempts will be made to arrive at a reasonable solution before tabling this type of motion.
President: - Will call and preside over meetings as well as call for adjournments. - Will be official Club representative to the press and other public actions - May appoint temporary officers - Will be one of the signing officers of the Club chequing account.
Vice-President - In the absence of the president the vice president will assume the president’s duties. - Will assist the President in all Club duties. - Will fulfill the presidential duties and call for an election if the membership requests it if the President steps down or become unable to act for any reason. - Will be one of the signing officers for the Club financial account
Treasurer - Will maintain a record of all Club financial transactions and keep all pertinent receipts. - Will collect and distribute Club funds. - Will report on the Club’s financial situation at all general meetings. - Will be one of the official signing officers -Will present a full financial report at the annual January meeting
Secretary - Will keep the minutes of the meeting as well as read the minutes of the last meeting - Will maintain a current Club membership list will be the main contact for inquiries and correspondence.
Appointed Officers:
Webmaster/ Club Archival Chair - will maintain the Club website. - will keep on file all historical and press articles pertaining to the Club. Members will be encouraged to submit suitable Club information to him/her.
The President may appoint committee officers ad hoc as required.
Article 5: Conduct of the Voting Process
Elections of officers will take place annually in January. Notification of time and place will be made available to all voting members by December 15. New members will be still be accepted between December 15th and elections in January, but the new signed on members will not be allowed to vote until 12 months later.
A quorum of 6 paid-up members is required and a simple system of written balloting will be employed. In case of a tie the president shall have the deciding vote.
Article 6: Finances
1: Expenditures: All expenditures over $100 will need approval of the membership. All Club cheques will require a dual signatory procedure between the president, vice-president, and treasurer. Exceptional expenses (i.e. rally) will be pre-approved in principle, and will be presented for approval at the next meeting.
2: Regalia All changes to official regalia design must be approved by Club members. All purchases of regalia must be approved by Club members.
3: Any expenditure over $100 must be approved by Club members. Any funding to charity must have approval of the membership. Any monies to be spent on Club social outings i.e. BBQ, Show, Rally, etc. must have membership approval.
Article 7: Meetings
Members are encouraged to come to breakfast at the Longhorn Saloon or Bob’s Diner (next door) in Delta and bring all other types of riders throughout the season. Other locations may be announced. Regular meetings are to be held once a month, usually the last Sunday of the month Voting during these meeting is valid with a quorum present (6 paid-up members). The president or vice president must be present. Process of the meeting shall be: a call to order, reading of the minutes (if necessary), reports by officers and or committees, old business, new business, announcements and adjournment.
Minutes (including attendance) shall be recorded by the secretary or designate.
Article: 8 Amendments
Any member may submit, in written form, suggestion(s) for amendments to the Club constitution to the President. It will be voted on at a regular meeting where a quorum is present and it has been put on the agenda sent to members. Every effort will be made to present the proposal to the entire membership before voting. A two-thirds majority vote is required for passage, and enough time must have passed for all members to receive notice of the motion. This would typically be considered a month.
Article 9: Charity
Whenever the club has earned surplus over and above its $5000 operating budget (after all expenses) 50% of the sum above $5000 should go to charity. Our current stated main Charity is listed with the club treasurer and can be view by request.
Any charity can apply to the Club for consideration of funding. Changing our current stated charity to another requires a simple majority vote at any general meeting.
Our policy regarding fund raising for charity is one of a passive nature and not a goal in itself, but whenever the club has excess funds these will be given to charity.
Article 10: Dissolution
If for any reason the Club ceases to exist as a formal organization all funds shall be donated to charity to be decided by the membership. Any unsold regalia will be sold off and proceeds thereof donated to charity decided by the membership.
These are the Results from the judging at the 2006 picnic on Sunday Sept 10th Best European ---Mike Baker on his BMW with sidecar Best British ---Don Cuts on his Velo Best American ---- Marilyn Crawford on her Indian Scout Best Asian --- Kim Amey on Kawasaki
Thanks for all the Rally 06 photos coming in. Thank you Mr. Stevens for your remittance of dozens of rally pictures.
