SA Police Motorcycle Club
By Jim Andrew President
Toy Run
The annual Toy Run from Glenelg to Hahndorf was the SA Police Motorcycle
Club’s last event for 2003. On Sunday, December 14, about 25 members
took the relatively hassle-free ride up through the Adelaide Hills.
With the kids’ presents deposited at Hahndorf Oval, members took time
to enjoy the bike displays, food and drink, before riding back through
the hills. The club intends to participate again this year.
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| Club members wait to join in the 2003 Toy
Run |
Office-holders
From a meeting of the club committee early this year, Brenton Inglis
emerged as the new competition secretary. He has, with Greg Trickett’s
help, organized some inspiring rides for 2004.
In the mix are events for both dirt- and road-riders, as well as
social occasions for members and their families. The club is confident
that Brenton will excel in his new role.
Former speedie and long-standing club member, Al Coffey, volunteered
again for the treasurer’s position, while long-time member, Mick Klose,
has returned to his old job of secretary. Matt Nairne is again managing
the road rides; the first is scheduled for the end of March.
Membership, sponsorship
The committee has again decided to waive the usual $20 annual membership
fee this year, for both existing and new members. Committee members
hope this year to increase membership from all areas of SAPOL, including
recruits.
Inquiries from late 2003 showed clearly that many people out there
harbour great interest in motorcycles. They should contact any of
the committee members and receive the benefits the club has to offer.
The club has again secured Peter Stevens Motorcycles as its major
sponsor, which has, in turn, offered club members substantial discounts
on parts and accessories.
Events
Dirt: Scheduled dirt rides this year include campaways at
the Coorong, Coonalpyn, and the Riverland, while the major weekend
away toward the end of the year – at a venue to be decided – may be
the West Coast. As well, day trail rides are planned to take place
in various regions, including Kapunda, Murray Bridge and southern
areas.
Road: Matt Nairne plans to run a road ride at least once a
month, and weekday rides for shift-workers. Rides will cover areas
both north and south of the city.
Members have attended and enjoyed the Phillip Island Superbikes and
MotoGP; the club hopes to see them return this year as part of an
organized event. Interest has also emerged in attending the Australian
Superbike Championships at Mallala later this year.
The committee has planned a family day, at which it will provide
a free barbeque for members. This is likely to be scheduled for an
afternoon, following an early-morning ride for both road- and dirt-riders.
Queries should be directed to any of the SA Police Motorcycle Club
committee members.
CONTACTS
President:
Jim Andrew (Drug & Org Crime)
Ph: 8463 7811 or 0417 717 360
V/President:
Bud Abbott (Port Adelaide CIB)
Ph: 8207 6444 or 0419 860 549
Comsec:
Brenton Inglis (Norwood police station)
Ph: 8207 6800 or 0422 122 747
Secretary:
Mick Klose (Port Adelaide Patrols)
Ph: 8207 6444 or 0417 830 552
Treasurer:
Al Coffey (civilian, ex-SAPOL)
Ph: 8250 5290
