Minutes1st December 2011
Apologies
Jonny Lennon, Davey Gillespie, Davey and Raymond Corbett, Paisley
New member – Jimmy Swan
Ali Mcknight said that he would sponsor the 9th race in February
It was decided that the race sponsor is to sell their own race and can ask for help if necessary.
Mervin read a letter from the newly elected club chairman expressing his interest in going karting as a club. It was decided that we would discuss it at next months meeting.
Mervin read a letter from Korie and Kia thanking us for our support in 2011. No one else contacted us regarding sponsorship for 2012 and a unanimous decision was taken as a club to continue to support Korie and Kia next season. It was agreed that we would give them £1500 and run a night for them on the 4th March.
A bus run to Joeys was put on hold for discussion in the new year.
Mervin read a letter from WADO International Karate Federation Downpatrick requesting Financial support.
WSB or MGP trip names will be taken in January to get it booked.
The Ancestors Toy Run meeting at 12.30 in Ballygowan on the 11th December
Mervin wished everyone a Merry Christmas
Kia said a word of thanks for the clubs support for the new year
3 November 2011
Appologies
George Gillespie, George and Nigel, Brian Willis, Davey and Raymond Corbett
New members
Colin Irwin, Ross Irwin and jimmy hall
Associate members T-shirt and a badge £30
Ivanhoe for the Christmas Dinner on the 3rd December £26 a head or £30 if your getting the bus
Mervin read a letter from Horse Riding for the Disabled thanking us for our recent support. He also read a letter from Knockevin Special School requesting support for equipment to help run their school
Moto GP 29th April Jerez WSB 23rd Sept Portimao
Fancy Dress night in the Enterprise 5th November
Night at the races DP Fireplaces will sponsor Race 7 and James Wellwood will sponsor race 8 on the 4th February
Go Karting is to be discussed at the next meeting
A Bus Run to joeys was discussed
Kia and Korie are making their calendar for next year if anyone would like to sponsor them it is £60 a square
Adelaide racer awards 20th January Mervin, Davey Pick, Peggers, Walter, Colin Irwin, Jimmy Hall, Ross Irwin
AGM
Chairman Ali Mcknight Proposed by Jonny Currie 2nd by Banty
V-Chairman Big Joe Jimmy Hagan Ali Mcknight
Teasurer Davey Pick Jimmy Hagan James Wellwood
D-Treasurer Banty Mervin Davey Gillespie
Secretary Peggers Jimmy Hagan Jonny Curry
PR Paul Hunter
Routes co-ordinator Banty
It was agreed that the issue of rider sponsorship should be left until next months meeting
Minutes from 4th August 2011
Apologies
Ali, PJ, Bill Mccord,James Wellwood, Lindsey Graham, Raymond and Davey Corbett, Jimmy Hagan, Kenny Gibson refused to apologise for Davey Gillespie, Jimmy Hagan
The much coveted gabshite badges are now available at a very reasonable price of just £3
UGP BBQ
Walter – Coal man
Colin Hunter – tables and tents
Doorman – Davey Gillespie front and back
Jim Miskimon was to be invited to our BBQ as a guest as a gesture for the photography work he does for the club.
The recent Poker Run cleared £170 for the club. Thanks to banty for sorting out the signs and to Raymond for organising the route.
Brian and Jackie Crainey kindly donated £100 to the club and we sent a thank you card for their generosity.
17th – 18th September Scarborough
Mervin commented on the riders that we sponser this year. Kia and Alastair are currently both leading their respective classes. Michael Pearson was battling at thefront at the recent Armoy Road Race. Marty Lyons was also at Armoy.
21st August The Iron Horse are running a Charity Run meeting in the square at half 11
25th September our Charity Run in aid of Horse riding for the disabled (RDA) meeting at 11
The on going discussions about the karting are to continue next month
Christmas dinner it was agreed that it will be in The Ivanhoe again and that we will hire a bus to leave people home. Where possible we would try and get tickets paid for before the December to confirm numbers. It was decided that if anyone wanted to start paying for theirs in installments that would be noted.
Dues next month.
Minutes from May 2011
Mervin announced that Korie had broken his arm but should be back again shortly
The Poker Run raised £150 for the club and we gave £30 to Tommy Taylor who won first prize. Mervin thanked Davey Pick for putting up 1st and 2nd prizes.
The night for Alastair Kirk raised £1230 and Mervin thanked everyone for their support.
Mervin read a letter from Parkview Primary thanking us for our donation of £530 following The Jim Savage Memorial Run in April
Minutes from 2nd September 2010
Apologies;
Davy Corbett, Raymond Corbett, Colin quad, Marty Lyons, Ali McKnight, PT, Roy Gillespie, Jonny Currie, Darky, Barney, Gareth Paisley.
Mervin read out letters of thanks for the recent support given to TASK group and PIPS. (Suicide awareness)
26th September – Bike run in memory of Richard Mahaffey for Chest Heart and Stroke
Sandwiches; James Simpson, Sam Tindsley, Davy Pickering, Davy Gillespie, Peggers
Prizes; Daryl Clifford, James Simpson, Davy Pickering, Jimmy, Richard Hemsley
Pastry; Daryl Clifford, Jimmy, Mervin
Pavlovas; Sam Tindsley
Scarborough
16th – 18th September. Planning to stay in Carlisle on Friday night on the bus. Anyone wanting to go on the bikes is to speak to James Simpson.
Strand bikers run on 12th September, be at Downpatrick Cricket Club at 11am.
21st November is bike safe.
Christmas dinner arranged for 1st Saturday night in December at the Ivanhoe Carryduff.
Minutes from 5th August 2010
Appologies
Chapsy, Campbell Hannah, Ali, Davey Corbett, PJ, Brian Willis, Stevye Gowan, Gareth Kerr, Davey Pick
The draw for our raffle will take place at the Ulster Grand Prix BBQ and the prize money is £500, £250, £125, £75, £50
Mervin thanked Banty for putting out the signs and Raymond brown for doing the route for our Poker run, and thanks to all who donated prizes. We raised £411 for the club.
Scarborough
A list of names were taken for those wishing to go on the bus to Scarborough it was decided we would go on the Friday night and get back early Monday morning. Some members are going to go on their bikes instead.
A possible trip to Oulton Park in October is to be discussed next at next months meeting.
Following last months meeting regarding how many members we had on our books and how many are paid up to date Davey Pick and James Simpson found that we had 105 members of which there are 60 fully paid up, 20 who are unknown, and 20 not paid up at all.
The Strand bikers are having a run on the 12th September which clashes with Killalane meeting at 11am atDownpatrick Cricket Club.
Representatives from PIPS Ballynahinch and Ballynahinch Suicide Task Group where present at our meeting to thank us for our recent support when we held a run in aid of the respective charities and we were able to give each of them a cheque for £350.
Dues to be paid next month, September for the next 6 months.
Minutes 3rd June 2010-06-30
Appologies
Bill McCord, George Carbury, Jonny Currie, PJ, Davey Pick, Chapsy, Raymond and David Corbett, Stevey Gowan
Representatives came from Dramability and received with thanks the £700 that we raised on the 11th April on our charity run.
Bike safe on the 6th June has been camcelled
New members
Colin Hunter and Vicky Walton
Marty Lyons night raised £350
The poker run Mervin thanked Banty and Lee for sorting the signs out and thanked smoking slicks for their generous donation of a new tyre to the winner
Stenaline day trips £20 for bike and rider and it is suggested that at the next meeting we should pick a date and go as a group
26th June Alastair Kirk night in conjunction with ourselves
27th June a charity run in aid of Suicide Awareness
Condolenses were paid to the Hunter family after the passing of their Father
Christmas dinner is booked at The Ivanhoe Carryduff again
Bus to Scaborough will be sorted out next month
The Ancestors 11th Drunken Rally is to be held 6-8th August at Ballynahinch Rugbt Club
Boothill MCC’s 15th Tombstone Rally 27-29th August will be held at the Halfway House
Minutes 6th May 2010
Apologies
Bill Mc Cord, Ali McKnight, Colin Mc Chapsey, Campbell Hannah, Brian Steenson, Nigel Johnston, George Carberry, Marty Lyons
New Members
Chris Walton and Brian Carlisle.
Mervin issued the Gillespie’s with condolences on behalf of the club on the passing of their father. He then suggested that when we have our charity run for Chest Heart and Stroke on 26th September that as a club we should donate the cost of a wreath. Everyone agreed.
£700 was raised on 11th April for Dramability.
The night held on 24th April raised £1100.
Mervin thanked everyone for their continued support.
The ‘grub run’ was going to leave the Square at 11am on the 9th May.
The Bike Safe has been re-schedules to 6th June at 2pm.
Mervin with regret raised the recent death of Sam Martin at Kirkistown on May Day.
Marty Lyons has got his bike done in GSMCC colours and a night will be held for him on 29th May, with Davy Gillespie agreeing to do the door.
Poker run is schedules for 26th May meeting at 6pm.
Stena Line are promoting a day return to Scotland for a bike and rider for £30.
‘Loadsa Crack’ is booked as entertainment for the Christmas Dinner.
Mervin read a letter from Dramability saying they could not accept the money due to misunderstandings. It was agreed that the money would be offered for a second time and if declined that it would be donated to a similar charity.
The possibility of taking a minibus to Scarborough in September was suggested.
Minutes from 1st April 2010
Apologies
Bill Mccord and James Wellwood
Mervin opened the meeting with a minutes silence to mark our respects to the late Richard Mahaffey and past on the word of thanks from Richards wife to the six club members who followed the Funeral. Mervin also noted that the club would be making a donation to The Chest Heart and Stroke.
It was also decided that our last run of the year should be held in Richard Mahaffey’s memory and the run should be for Chest Heart and Stroke.
We received a letter from PIPS (Public Initative for the Prevention of Suicide and self harm) from Sally Adams, Jim Fultons sister, a charity that operates in the local area, which it was agreed that our second run of this year should be in aid of.
Other request for charitable support included:
- Royal British Legion Ballynahinch Branch
- Mencap – learning disability support
- Parkview School requesting money to purchase special bicycles for their school
Mervin thanked Banty for sorting out the signs
£1170 was raised on the Mar-Train night held in The Enterprise for Korie Mcgreevey on the 20th March
The next fund raising night is on Saturday 24th April in aid of Michael Pearson
11th April charity run for Dramability meeting at 11am in the square members where encouraged to bring sandwiches raffle prizes and pastry and Banty was to sort out a route
Anyone with a bib was told to bring it and wear it.
Bike safe on the 25th April
Mervin mentioned how Alastair Kirk was out in the GSMCC colours and at when PR work was being done he was wearing a Gabshite t shirt.
17th April Scarborough
After discussions it was decided that our raffle was to be drawn at our UGP BBQ
GS motorcycles Ballymena are having an open day on the 10th April.
The Ghost riders are having a run on the 18th April
Minutes from 4th March 2010
Apologies
Gareth Paisley, Bill Mccord, Chapsy, Gerry Crawford, Stevey Gowan, PJ, George and Nigel, Stuart Cruthers, Brian Willis, Ali Mcknight, Roy Gillespie, James Simpson
New Member Alan Johnston
Mervin thanked everyone for their support on the night of Alastair Kirk’s fund raising night at which he raised £1825
The night held for Corie Mcgreevy of Mar Train Racing will be held on the 20th March
Banty’s to get the signs sorted out ahead of our next run on the 11th of April for Dramability
Following a night @ the races held for Michael Pearson and the obvious success that it was Mervin thought that we should definitely hold one later in the year for ourselves.
PJ is getting married on the 6th March and Mervin was getting a bus for it
Davey Pick and Paul hunter bought 20 new bibs to be worn on club runs and looked after by anyone who took one. Everyone thanked them for their generosity.
It was announced that anyone interested in going to the TT can fly by helicopter from Ballynahinch for £150 return with Colin Nelson
There is a parade lap of some sort around Lisburn on the week of the Ulster GP which the club have been asked to help at, more details to follow.
Lizzie Drakes Motorcycle supporters club are running:
a night at the races @ Bog Road Social Club Lisburn 19th March at 7pm
Annual BBQ @ Lizzie Drakes Lisburn Sunday 11th July from noon to late
Fundraising night and Disco Bog Road Social Club Lisburn 7th August at 8pm
Minutes from 4th February 2010
Apologies
Bill Mccord, Marty Lyons, James Simpson, Jimmy Hagan, Davey Nelson
In response to the sponsorship we agreed to offer for the 2010 season:
Alastair Kirk and Marty Lyons have both agreed to run the club colours on their bikes.
Tim Martin has also done as he said he would and has put the GSMCC logo on his superbike and supersport machine’s in return for our agreement to sponsor young Kory Mcgreevy.
And Michael Pearson has got the our name on both bikes and on his leathers.
The fund raising nights will be held in The Enterprise Ballynahinch starting at 8pm for the riders in question:
13th February Alastair Kirk Racing
20th March Martrain Racing – Kory Mcgreevy
24th April Carryduff Forklifts – Michael Pearson
29th May Marty Lyons Racing
The dates for our charity Runs will be as follows for the coming year with the charities in question to be confirmed at a later date:
11th April
27th June
26th September
Meeting at 11am in the square
It was decided that following the success of this years mid week poker run that we should hold two in the in coming year to be held on the 26th May and the 4th August meeting at 6pm with the hope of leaving at half 6 at the latest.
The Ghost riders are having a run on the 18th April.
Mervin read a letter from Denise Hillis who had received sponsorship two years ago for a set of tyres asking if we could sponsor her again this year. Ali Mcknight proposed that we had agreed to do enough this year and this was seconded by Gerry Crawford.
Bike safe had offered to do a session for the club on a date of our choosing, Ali, Banty, Brian Stevenson, Gerry, Dicky, Keith, Peggers, Colin, Paisley,and Samuel Tindsley all expressed an interest.
Gerry Davey and Brian all offered to do the door on the 13th February.
Mervin asked what the procedure should be should a family member of a club member should pass away and it was agreed that we would buy a reef and put an add in the paper for the familt in question.
The Motorbike show will be held in the kings hall from the 12th-14th February 10am – 6pm
24th April a night at the races will be held in Comber Rec for Michael Paerson
Mar Train BBQ 21st August
Minutes from 7th January 2010
Apologies
Bill Mccord, Samuel Tindsley, Michael Williamson, James Wellwood, Brian Steenson,Craig Armour, Brian Willis, Roy Gillespie, Willy Sweeney
Chairman James Simpson opened the new year by saying a word of thanks to all members for their attendance and on going support of the club and to all those involved in the clubs committee.
James continued to nominate Mr Mervin Ferris to be the clubs Vice President to which Wilbert seconded and the club agreed.
James then spoke his opinion on the aims and objectives of the club are and commented that he felt we had lost our way of recent months. He also reminded us that last years decision to sponsor Michael Pearson was voted on and made as a decision by the whole club and at the time was the nearest viable option to us having our own bike. And it would be James’ hope that we could sponsor a number of different riders in the coming year.
Joey’s bus run was left to February’s meeting due to the weather.
Everyone agreed they where happy enough with this years Christmas Dinner and would go back to The Ivanhoe next year
Mervin read out the minutes from the 5th November regarding the anonymous letter. Banty proposed that if whoever wrote the letter won’t put there name to it then it shouldn’t be considered by the club. Kenny Gibson seconded this and Mervin asked whoever wrote the letter to say but no one spoke it was therefore decided that the letter should not be taken into consideration.
Ali Mcknight then spoke to encourage anyone who has something on their mind regarding the club to bring it up at the end when there is always an opportunity given to do so.
Gerry Crawford raised the issue of club meetings not starting on time and it was decided that they should start at 8pm sharp in the future.
Mervin said that we had sponsored Alastiar Kirk, Marty Lyons, and Michael Pearson last year and summarised the requests for sponsorship that he had received for this year:
Alastair Kirk is going to be running his on bike this year and is working on costs of approximately £1000 for a race weekend. With it being his own bike he therefore has the bike leathers and helmet all available for sponsors and any sponsorship is welcome.
Michael Pearson is riding with Carryduff Forklifts again this year and is riding Ryan Farquhars 09 zx10 as well as an MSS discovery zx6. He offered to paint two helmets in our colours and was looking in and around £3000 to do so.
Korrie Mcgreevy is a 12 year old boy from Ballynahinch and will be riding a 125 in Mar Train colours next season, Korrie wrote the club a letter requesting some form of sponsorship and attended our meeting. Korrie has been riding bikes since he was 6 and has already won 6 championships. Tim Martin also said that if we did sponsor Korrie that he would put our name on his superbike and supersport bike.
Marty Lyons hopes to run his SV again this season and intends to do The Manx this year as well.
Wilbert suggested giving them all a thousand pounds and keep our club nights for ourselves.
Mervin suggested £1000 each and run a night for each rider in The Enterprise
Banty suggested £1500 each and run a night for each rider in The Enterprise to which Wilbert seconded and everyone agreed.
Ali Mcknight then added that for very little more he thought we could get Alastair Kirk’s bike painted in the club colours.
Marty Lyons added that he always enters as The GSMCC bike and that he would be willing to paint the bike for £1500 and a night.
Kenny Gibson then suggested that Mervin goes to the riders and negotiates what we get for our money.
Wilbert raised the issue of how many club members we have actually attending our monthly meetings compared to how many are on our books. He suggested that any new members should have to pay £30 up front.
Mervin then added that if a member hasn’t been in 7 months they should be taken off the books.
As a means of raising funds for our club to sponsor the riders named above it was decided that we should run a ‘thousand club’ as was discussed earlier in the year. All members would be expected to sell as many tickets as possible with the hope of drawing it on Easter Monday. It was agreed that there would be 5 prizes
1st £500
2nd £250
3rd £125
4th £75
5th £50
24th April a night at the races
Mar Train BBQ 21st August
Mervin then announced that The Gabshites had booked a table at the Irish Racer awards on Friday the 15th January and asked if anyone was interested in going.
Minutes from 28th November 2009
Apologies
Bill Mccord, Nigel Johnston, Bisto, Hugh, Sam Tindsley, Ali Mcknight, Davey and Raymond Corbet, Stuart and Wilber Cruthers
Mervin said that our website will cost £43 for this coming year and probably about £20 for the following year. Gary Cahoon was also presented with a plaque to show the clubs appreciation for all his efforts.
Mervin said that flights for Silverstone GP on the 20th June are at £45 and asked if anyone would be interested in going.
The annual Toy Run will be held on the 6Th December meeting at 1pm in Ballygowan
Our Christmas dinner on the 5th December
Janet’s Santa walk is on the 12th December @ Molly Browns in Newtonards at 10:30
It was suggested that there would be a run to Joey’s bar at the end on January
In the January meeting we will refer back to the minutes taken on the 5th November 2009 regarding Michael Pearson and our sponsorship in 2010
Minutes from 5th November 2009
Apologies
Bill McCord, Ali McKnight, Janet, Marty Lyons, Davey Corbett, PJ, Brian Willis, Brian Steenson, Brian Stevenson, Jon Jo, Chapsy, Jimmy Hagan, Wilbert and Stewart Cruthers
Our December meeting will be held on Wednesday 25th November to allow time to sort out the Christmas dinner.
The money raised for Cancer Research on our run in September will be presented on the 25th November
£660 was lifted at our annual Fancy dress night. Mervin thanked everyone for their support and attendance and it was suggested that ahead of future events that two people should be assigned to each door before hand.
Christmas dinner tickets will are £26 a head and £30 a head if you are getting the bus, The Ivanhoe are also offering discounted rates for rooms for the night at £49 for a single and £60 for a double.
Mervin read a letter out from The Mitre Trust thanking us for the £500 we raised for their new facilities.
Davey Pick and Paul Hunter said that they would buy the club new bibs for members to wear on our club runs.
The website for the next two years is costing us £43 which Gerry Crawford proposed we should pay which Hugh seconded.
Gerry congratulated Mervin on behalf of the club on his new position in the Marshal’s association as Chairman.
Mervin in turn congratulated John Lennon on his recent award for Long service in the Marshal’s association.
Mervin talked briefly about who we might consider supporting financially next year and updated us on what Michael Pearson is planning next year with him buying Ryan Farquhar’s 09 super stock zx10 and Carryduff Forklifts buying him a MSS Discovery zx6 to race next season. Mervin commented on how well he felt Michael has done this year on under powered machinery. An option which was suggested was that we could sponsor Michael two helmets next year done in livery to our choosing.
An issue was later raised anonymously regarding our sponsorship of Michael last year suggesting that it was a waste of money and that the money would be better spent on club members in some way whether it be by Christmas dinners or some sort of discounted trip away. It was thought that members should be given time to think about that matter and that the issue should be raised again in January.
Jimmy Hagan asked when the club where going to go touring again it was thought that this could be looked at in the New Year.
Mervin mentioned the possibility of a trip to the GP or WSB early in the New Year and expressed that if we where going to go that we should book it sooner rather than later.
Invitations to our Christmas dinner
Banty suggested that the man from Get Noticed who does our signs for us should be invited and everyone was in agreement.
Names below where also suggested depending on their availability:
Ray McCullough
Brian Reid
Lindsey
Ryan Farquhar
Jonathan Rea
Steven Watson
Jeremy McWilliams
Mervin congratulated Brian Steenson ahead of getting married and wished him all the best on behalf of the club
Apologies - Bill Mccord, PJ, Jonny Curry, Brian Willis, Roy Gillespie, Mervin, Davey Gillespie.
The Poker run on the 5th August raised £460 for club funds.
New Members - Alan Donaldson, Lindsey Mcclelland and Lucy Donaldson.
There’s a night for Michael Pearson in Crumlin on the 8th August.
UGP BBQ on the 15th August
Meeting closed 9pm
(Minutes written by Chris Gregg)
Apologies - Bill Mccord, PJ, Ali mcknight, Lindsey Graham, Brian Steenson, Chapsy, Daryl Clifford.
Poker run on the 5th August at 6:30 to raise club funds.
Grass Track, Mervin to look into applying for a date and see if the Mourne club can cover us with their insurance
Sat 5th Sept Men on a mission bike run leaving 1st Comber Presbyterian at 10am with breakfast at 9.
Mervin read a letter from Dramability Downpatrick asking for financial support. It was decided that we should consider supporting them next year.
Representatives from The Mitre Trust came and we presentes them with a cheque for £750 and two Gabshite t shirts.
Ivanhoe for the Christmas Dinner
UGP BBQ £10 a ticket on the 15th August
Lizzy Drakes are running a night at Crumlin Rec club mini bus from the enterprise 8th August
Meeting closed 9.45pm
(Minutes written by Chris Gregg)
Apologies - Bill Mccord, PJ, Stevey Gowan, Brian Steenson, Brian Willis, Micheal Williamson, Stuart Cruthers, Lindsey Graham, Willy Sweeney, Craig Armour.
14th June Musgrave Park Mitre unit run Davey Gillespie Colin quad and Daryl Clifford said they’d bring sandwiches and it was decided we’d have a BBQ on our return to the enterprise. Memebers where encouraged to bring raffle prizes.
20h June is the Mar train BBQ.
27th September is our run for Cancer Research.
Mervin read a letter from Christopher Esler from Donemana who was badly injured in a moto cross accident and it was thought that the club could maybe run a grass track race in order to raise fuunds for the club and for Christopher. Mervin and Jonny to look into MRA etc.
Proposed Peggers
2nd Davey Gillespie
Poker run on the 5th August at 6:30 to raise club funds.
3 representatives from The Down Syndrome Association attended our meeting and thanked us greatly for our support and kind donation of £750.
Meeting closed 9.45pm
(Minutes written by Chris Gregg)
Apologies - Bill Mccord, James wellwood, George carbury, Billy Murphy, Alastair Kirk, Kohn Kirk, Nigel Johnston, Davey Corbet, Gareth Kerr, Bisto, Stuart cruthers, Richard Mahaffey, Micheal Williamson.
Bike run for Down Syndrome on the 5th April raised £745.
Night for Michael Pearson on the 30th May.
Dillan Dicks parents sent a letter thanking the club for there support with his treatment.
14th June the run for Musgrave park hospital is on 11am in the square.
The club where to send a congratulations card to Ballynahinch rugby club for there success this year
1st Jimmy Hagan
2nd Brian Stevenson
Bills to be paid where
- £70 for the stew for our run in April
- £30 for 2 t shirts for Michael Pearson and his girl friend
1st Davey Gillespie
2nd Samuel Tindsley
Janet Ogle invited us allto herengagement party on Sat 6th June in the Ambar bar bangor
Charity bike run at A one tyres 24th May 2pm
Sunday 10th May grub run up to portrush
Mar train BBQ June 20th £20 tickets available
Meeting closed 10.00 pm
(Minutes written by Chris Gregg)
Apologies - Chris Gregg, John Lennon, George Gillespie, George Carbry, Nigel Johnston, Pete Johnston, Michael Williamson, Bill McCord, Davey Gillespie, Brian Steinson, Ronnie Murphy.
Mervyn said he’d see Nigel about fantasy road race.
Marty Lyons night raised £780.
Bike Run
Sandwiches – Janet O’Doyle, Chapsy, Daryl, Ali McNight, Hugh Rogers
Pastry – Mervyn, Jimmy, Davey Nelson, Paisley
Ballynahinch rugby final to watch in The Enterprise after the bike run.
19th April - Ghostriders bike run, leaving Dromara at Lagan View. Also Tandragee/North Armagh club are having a run.
There’s a run leaving Bangor to do 500 mile for Air Ambulance. They’re looking 1000 bikes and £100 per rider. (Same date as Rafrailand run – maybe the 28th?) Mervyn asked for a GSMCC volunteer.
Trip to John O'Groates
4 day trip – weather permitting
Wed 15th – Sat 18th
Boat leaving at 7:15 - £80 roughly
Rough price all in - £350 (food, fuel, bed, daily spending)
Congratulated Scott Rourke for being a father of twins, a girl and a boy.
Michael Pearson’s fundraiser night is on the last Saturday in May, Star Express are doing the music.
grub Run - Sunday before the North West.
Gabshites next run is on the 14th June..
Banty was left to get a card for the guy who made the signs.
Meeting closed 10.05 pm
(Minutes written by Jonny Currie)
Apologies - Jimmy Hagan, Jerry Crawford , Bill Mccord, Ali Mcknight, Alastair Kirk, Robbie Lewis, Chapsy, Campbell Hannah, Lindsey Graham, Paul Truesdale.
Last years Fantasy racer 2nd and 3rd is to be settled for next month.
The night for Alastair Kirk raised £1268 and Mervin thanked everyone for their attendance and support.
BMF want us to join which would give us £10 million public liability cover as well as various discounted services for the club at a cost of £172 per year. Brian Stevenson proposed that we should join and Richard Rourke 2nd it.
The trip to John O’Groats at easter will be confirmed at next months meeting.
A night will be held in the enterprise on the 28th March to raise money for Marty Lyons. Proposed by Stevey Gowan and 2nd by Raymond Corbett.
Jonny Currie is to get the signs to banty and he is to get the dates changed for the run on the 5th april.
Paul Truesdale has said he’ll put a service to the value of £100 up for the raffle.
Tickets are now available for the Mar Train BBQ on the 20th June tickets are priced £15.
Meeting closed 10.10 pm
(Minutes written by Secretary - Chris Gregg)
Apologies - Billy Blackwood, Stewart Crothers, Craig Armour, Bill McCord, Roy Gillespie, Kenny Gibson, Lindsey Graham, James Wellwood, Ali McKnight, Davy Pick, Gumpy.
Musgrave run changed from 21st June to 14th June 2009
The Fantasy Racer from last year was agreed
1st prize £50
2nd prize £30
3rd prize £20
April 19th - Ghost Riders run from Dromara
April 26th - 500 mile bike run
Considering going to Portugal for the last round of the World Superbikes on October 25th or Oulton Park for the final round of the BSB.
Hugh proposed and Wilber seconded, giving £30 gift voucher to the women who gets the tickets made.
(Minutes written by Secretary - Chris Gregg)
Mervin opened the meeting and commented on the success of the Christmas dinner and wished everyone a happy new year
New members - Paul Jess
Bike runs for 2009
5th April - Jim Savage Memorial Run will be in aid of those suffering from Down Syndrome, the charity is to be confirmed
21st June - For Musgrave Park Hospital as suggested by Stuart Cruthers
27th September - For Cancer Research as part of our on going support for the Charity
13-15th February - The bike show in the Kings Hall
Easter Saturday weather permitting Michael should be out on the Bike sponsored Club
A Family day of some sort was proposed by Debbie and 2nd by Ali Mcknight for after the bike run on the 21st June
14th February - A night will be held in The Enterprise to raise funds to support Alistar Kirk for his 2009 season
A trip to John O’Groats in Scotland was proposed for the 17-19April, Mervin is to look into the price of boats for the next meeting
A reminder to club members that dues will be paid every 6 months starting in March
(Minutes written by Secretary - Chris Gregg)
Apologies - Jerry Mcilroy, Gerry Crawford, PJ, James Wellwood, Alastair Kirk, Hugh Rogers, Davey nelson, Chapsy, Campbell Hannah, Craid Armour, Raymond and Stevey Corbett, Brian Stevenson.
New members - Paul McLarnon
Mervin read letters thanking the club for:
- the £920 raised for Shine a light
- the money raised for Cancer research and NI Leukaemia earlier in the year when we held the Jim Savage Memorial Run
- and our support when we sponsored Diane Hillis earlier in the year.
Brands Hatch - 11th October half 6 flight.
Michael Pearson was present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding the previously agreed sponsorship for the coming year. He brought with him various font's to be used on the bike and members voted and agreed on which font should be used. Jimmy Hagan proposed we went with a blue and yellow bike and ames Simpson seconded it.
Davey Gillespie proposed paying dues every 6 months, March - March, and George Gillespie seconded it.
Rathfriland MC 5th October run leaving the Coach Inn car park at 2 pm in aid of McMillan Cnacer.
Mervin read out minutes from last years AGM
This year positions where voted as follows:
Chairman:
Nominated - Davey Gillespie. Proposed by Jimmy Hagan 2nd by Jim Fulton.
Vice Chairman:
Nominated - Davey Corbett. Proposed by Jimmy Hagan 2nd by Nigel Jackson.
Nominated - James Simpson. Proposed by Bill McCord 2nd by Wilbert Cruthers
Put to a vote and voted 15 14 Davey Corbett
Treasurer:
Nominated - Chris Gregg. Proposed by James Simpson 2nd by Daryl Clifford.
Nominated - Davey Pickering. Proposed by Chris Gregg 2nd by everyone.
Chris Gregg agreed to help Davey
Secretary:
Nominated - John Duffield. Proposed by Chris Gregg 2nd by Jim Fulton.
Nominated - Bill McCord. Proposed by John Duffield 2nd by Jmaes Simpson.
Nominated - Chris Gregg. Proposed by Wilbert Cruhers 2nd by everyone.
Entertainments committee:
Mervin to be in charge of the entertainments committee and seconded by everyone.
To help him: Banty, Raymond Brown, Ali Mcknight, Bisto Mcgreevey, James Simpson, Jimmy hagan, Bill Mccord, George Gillespie
Nominated - Bill McCord. Proposed by John Duffield 2nd by Jmaes Simpson.
Website:
Jonny Currie
Mervin congratulated everyone on their new posts
(Minutes written by Secretary - Chris Gregg)
Apologies - Brian Steenson, Chapsy, Campbell Hannah, James Wellwood, Stevey Gowan, Mark Hughes, Brian Willis, Brian Stevenson.
New members - Martin Hamill, Janet Ogle, Robert Ferguson, Shane Rowe, Brian Steenson, Stewart Crosby
UGP BBQ - Mervin thanked evetyone for their support at the BBQ despite the weather we lifted £940 on the night.
13th - 14th September - Killalane.
21st September Club Run in aid of Shine the Light Charity - Originally the run on the 21st was to raise money for care for Robyn Ferris, sadly it was announced that Robyn has died due to the illness and the run will be in aid of 'Shine the Light'.
It was asked that some members would bring a raffle prize to the run.
Banty was to sort out the route.
Jimmy, Mervin, Daryl, Davey Nelson - Pastry.
Samuel Tindsley and Ali - Sandwiches.
Thanks to Banty for getting the new signs made and many thanks to 'Get Noticed' for kindly donating the signs to the club
27th September - A night in the Enterprise to raise club funds the group Utopia will be playing.
5th October - Rathfriland MC are holding their annual John Ingram Memorial Motorcycle Run for Macmillan Cancer care meeting at the Coach Inn car park at 2pm.
6th December - Christmas Dinner at The Ivanhoe Carryduff.
This year we helped Diane Hillis, Alastair Kirk, Scott, Marty Lyons and Chris Nelson this year..
Mervin read a letter from Michael Pearson with a proposal for us to sponsor a new supersport bike which he would race at all ISB rounds and the national road races as well as the NW and the UGP in 2009. The graphics would be picked by the club and designed by 'Nice Bike' and in all press releases the bike will be known as The GSMCC bike. GSMCC would also appear on Michael's R1 and lorry in turn for his main sponsors being mentioned on the supersport bike. In return the club would have to put up £5000 and hold 3 fund raising events throughout the year. The breakdown for these costs where included.
It was proposed by Davey Gillespie and seconded by John Lennon that we should go with Michaels proposal.
It was voted on with the majority in favour of the proposal.
Colour scheme's chosen where red/black, yellow/blue and a fluorescent colour.
AGM next month.
(Minutes written by Secretary - Chris Gregg)
Apologies - Gerry Crawford, Davey Nelson, Ali Mcknight, James Wellwood, Nigel Jackson and Raymond Corbett.
New members - Paul Conway, Steven O Neil, Eamon Rodgers and Keith Hensley
UGP BBQ - 16th August
Buying a bike - Still looking into legal aspects and possible riders.
John Donnan memorial run - Drogeda at 11:45 Sunday 10th August.
Mervin read a letter from The Liver Support Unit at the RVH thanking us for our support He also read a letter regarding Robyn Ferris who our next bike run is in aid of and if it is not possible for Robyn to go to America for the treatment the money raised will be donated to 'Shine The Light'
Knockhill - 5:45 at forestside.
Kenny Gibson proposed that the top table should get their Christmas dinners paid for by the club, seconded Stuart Cruthers.
Brian Willis objected with Roy Gillespie seconding his objection. A vote was taken and the majority vote was for Kenny Gibsons proposal.
(Minutes written by Secretary - Chris Gregg)
Apologies - James Wellwood, Jonny Currie, Jimmy Hagan, Marons, Alastair Kirk, Bisto, Samuel Tindsley, Chapsy, Jim Fulton.
New members - Gareth Kerr and Lindsey Graham
UGP BBQ - 16th August, tickets are now available priced £10 per head.
The bike run in aid of The Liver Support Unit (RVH) raised £755 Mervin thanked all for their support.
Anyone going to Kells on the 18th July are to meet in the square at 5pm.
Knockhill's boats are £90 and all those interested are to let Mervin know asap.
Bike run 21st September - In aid of Specialist care required for 6 year old Robyn Ferris to treat her life threatening Brain Tumour.
Run's to follow that, next year, are Ronnie Murphy Down syndrome, and Stuart Cruthers Musgarve. Dates are to be confirmed at a later date.
Banty is to organise new signs to advertise our runs.
27th September - Is a night in The Enterprise to raise club funds.
Mervin is to find out about possible riders if the club is to buy a race bike as well as looking into the legal aspects. The possibility of buying leathers for riders to wear was also talked about. The decision to look into buying a bike was voted on with 4 votes against.
Closed at 21:40
(Minutes written by Secretary - Chris Gregg)
Apologies - Bill McCord, Jimmy Hagan, Richard Mahaffey, Wilbert and Stuart Cruthers, Davey Crumpton, Willy Sweeney, Craig Armour, Scott Rourke.
New member - Brian Steinson
Dromara Cycle Club - Sat 14th June Hillsborough new school @ 12:15 for briefing, 1300 to leave.
Paul Truesdale, Jim Fulton, Gerry Mcilroy, Chapsy, Ali Mcknight and Davey Pick
Ulster Grand Prix BBQ 16th August tickets £10 per head.
Alpha 5 bike run June 15th midday £5 per bike.
'Liver Support Unit - Royal Hospital'
29th June 11am £5 per bike
Fliers - Pegs
Mervin Daryl Jimmy - a dozen pasrty
Bisto - Floury Baps
Davey Gillespie, David and Raymond Corbett, Hugh Sandwiches
Route Planner - Banty
Night for Chris Nelson raised £1260, Mervin thanked everyone for their attendance and support on behalf of Jimmy.
Marty Lyons to pay £140 to the website
1st James Simpson
2nd Ali Mcknight
Possible boat trip to the Isle Of Man.
Possible BBQ @ Springhill between Portrush/Portstewart (Ali Mcknight).
Closed at 21:55
(Minutes written by Secretary - Chris Gregg)
Apologies - Gerry Crawford, Davey Pickering, Robert Smith, Stuart Cruthers, Willy Sweeney, George Carbury, Nigel Jackson, Alastar Kirk, Robbie lewis, Raymond Corbett, Bill McCord, Jim Kirk, Craig Armor, Robert Smith, Scott Rourke, Brian Stevenson.
New member - Mark Hughes
£650 raised on Jim Savage Memorial Run. His family are organising another fundraiser.
August 16th - Ulster Grand Prix BBQ. Hugh is looking into getting tickets printed.
Decision made not to sponsor Ulster Grand Prix, 1st - Davey Gillespie, 2nd - Colin Hunter
Presentation of the kick start machine to be some time during the North West, Jimmy Hagan, Marty Lyons, Michael Williamson, Ali Mcknight and Samuel Tindsley all said they would attend it
May 7th - Photo shoot in the square to promote the begotten era
May 20th - Mervin, Chapsy, Colin Hunter, Michael Williamson, Peggers and Daryl said they'd escort bikes
Website paid for - £125
May 11th - Run up to the North West, meeting at 10:15 in the square
June 29th - Bike run in aid of Davey Corbett's sister 11am in the square
Fundraiser night - Chris Nelson 24th May (Ali to do fliers to be given out at the begotten era).
August 8th - 10th - Knockhill. £20 ticket in, £89 Boats across, about ten members put their names forward
Colin Hunter passed that the flowers reef and website fee's should be paid
Closed at 21:50
(Minutes written by Secretary - Chris Gregg)
Apologies - Michael Williamson, John Lennon, Evon, Paul Hunter, Nigel Jackson, Stewart Cruthers, Craig Armour, Willy Sweeney, Robert Smith.
Chairman Jimmy Hagan thanked all for their support on the 29th March for Scott's night.
April 6th - Jim Savage memorial run, a number of people said they would bring raffle prizes and pastry, Scott said he would take the reef out in the van.
Prizes - Jimmy Hagan, Davey Gillespie, James Wellwood, Jerry, Ali Mcknight, Andy Orr
Pastry - Mervin, Jimmy Hagan, Brian Stevenson, Daryl Clifford, Hugh Rodgers, Davey Nelson
It was agreed that we would give £200 to Diane Hillis for a set of tyres, 1st - Jim Fulton, 2nd - Jimmy Hagan
Our next run is for Davey Corbetts sister
Future runs - Ronnie Murphy and then Samuel Tindsley
Christmas do back in the same place as last year. 1st - Jimmy Hagans 2nd - Scott Rourke
Club BBQ 16th August after the Ulster grand prix
Fundraiser night - Marty Lyons 26th April
Fundraiser night - Chris Nelson 24th May
23rd May is the forgotten era
Marty Lyons to get stickers
20th April is the Moneyslane run
Closed at 21:50
(Minutes written by Secretary - Chris Gregg)
New members - Robert Lewis and Cecil Jess
Apologies - Alastair Kirk, Jerry Crawford, Nigel Jackson, Simon Smith, Chapsy, Richard Mahaffey, Roy Gillespie, Phil McCracken, James Simpson, Brian Willis, Bisto, Robert Smith, Billy Blackwood.
Chairman Jimmy Hagan thanked all for their support on the 16th February £1150 raised for Alastair
April 6th - Jim Savage memorial run meeting 11am in the square
Mini motos at Doagh £30 to do some night
April 5th - Launch of the kells road race, race itself 19-20th July
Agreed to go halfers on a "kick start machine" with the Marshalls association (half of £680 - £340)
1st Jimmy Hagan 2nd Colin Hunter
March 16th - Coast to Coast rideout. Be at Sprucefield for 10am
(Minutes written by Secretary - Chris Gregg)
New member - Alastair Kirk
Apologies - Bill McCord, Billy Blackwood, Kenny Gibson, Mark Crawford, Willy Sweeney, Colin and Nigel Hunter, Davey Crumpton.
Jimmy Hagan thanked all that came and supported the fundraising event which was held on the 26th of January.
29 names were noted down for the Brands Hatch weekend away on the 10th - 12th October to watch the British Superbikes. All members names that were taken must bring £50 next week for their flight.
Fundraising dates for the sponsored riders in the club were as follows:
February 16th - Alastair Kirk night
March 29th - Scott Rourke night
April 26th - Marty Lyons night
May 31st - Chris Nelson night
April 6th - Jim Savage memorial run meeting 11am in the square
Bus run to Joeys to meet at 3pm on the February 23rd in The Enterprise
Scott was going to book the track day for March 30th, providing all members gave him the £60 for the track day.
(Minutes written by Secretary - Chris Gregg)
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