I would have to say this has been a very cold month but one that has warmed my heart and made me even prouder to call myself a Ulyssean and a member of the North Harbour Branch.
You guys and gals really stepped up to the plate with the fund raising for The Wilson Home Trust.

The goal started at $2,500 then went out to $3,000 and hit the $4,000 mark on the presentation night which only took 2 months. Given that Wilson Home was expecting that we might get something together for them by Christmas. So when we invited them along to the presentation Carol was expecting to give a talk to give an insight as to what they do to help motivate the members with the fund raising needless to say they were totally blown away and so thankful for what we achieved.

I personally would like to give an enormous thank-you to Peter Webb for his efforts, efforts that were made possible by the generosity of members. Now we are thinking about the next charity and have started talks with NS Hospice. In saying this you can still donate to any of our current Charities through the bank account. See the website for details.

I attended the twists and turns this month and it was great to get back into the slow riding bought back memories of riding in the Drill Team, if you haven’t been along to these, I urge you to get out and give it a go. Now talking about rider training the following information should interest all our members.

ACC Motorcycle Rego Cash Back Programme

I spoke with ProRider and have arranged the following deal with Pro Rider for North Harbour Branch Members and this has been extended to Auckland Branch Members

Get cash back by doing your Ride Forever Silver and Gold courses with Pro Rider

As part of the Cashback Offer Pro Rider will waive the $50 registration fee for all Ulysses members attending a Ride Forever course. Just use the code ULYR4E when you make your course booking.

Find a course date that suits you
•          You can book on to an existing SILVER or GOLD course using the code ULYR4E.
•          Or we can create one for you on a date to suit; for this to go ahead we need a minimum of 4 riders and a maximum of 6. Just contact the office on 09 973 3456 or email office@prorider.co.nz and we can set this up for you, then we’ll send you a registration link so that friends can attend too.
Cashback Pilot
Get $100 cashback - this is exactly what ACC is offering riders who do Ride Forever Silver and Gold courses.
The cashback offer is a pilot scheme and will be trialled for two years, it is open to riders who live in NZ and who’ve held a full New Zealand Class 6 licence for five years or more and have a current motorcycle registration.
Riders can claim their cashback, paid into their New Zealand bank account, by supplying a photo of their current motorcycle rego. Simply take two courses (at least three months apart) and you can claim $100 cashback and then in 12 months’ time you can claim another $100 which = $200 all up.
There’s good news for anyone who has already been on a Ride Forever Silver or Gold course - so long as it was taken after 1 July 2016 it can count as the first course in your cashback claim.
The cashback adds to existing incentives, including several discounts and reimbursements on things like insurance. This is on top of the substantial subsidy on the courses themselves (ACC pays $249 per course while each rider contributes a maximum of $50 per course).
To find out if you are eligible here is the criteria -
•          For riders living in NZ who have had their full NZ Class 6 licence for at least 5 years
•          Who will have completed two Ride Forever Silver or Gold courses (one can be historical)
•          Have a current registration label for their bike
•          Cashback offer is per rider, not per motorcycle, you can only apply once regardless of how many motorcycles you have
•          $200 cashback is paid in 2 x $100 instalments over two years
For full details about the cashback, see rideforever.co.nz/cashback

The Mid-Winter Social and Dance
This was great for me, it warmed me up and I clocked up 8.5klm’s just dancing now I know I’m not the greatest dancer and defiantly no contender for dancing with the star’s but it’s great for losing weight, so I’d like to challenge you all to get up and hit the floor especially at our Christmas Dinner and Dance.

Speaking of which it is on Saturday the 7^thof Dec @ 7pm – 11pm at the NS Squash club, so please put this event in your diary and get yourselves along, we will start selling tickets soon.

Branch Dinner: Elevations
What a great night we had sorry for those who weren’t able to make it, a big thanks to Sonia  for organising the venue, and not forgetting Shane aka “Pork Bone” for arranging and driving the bus 11 of us arrived on the bus all up we had 27 turn up for the dinner and from what I heard everyone reckoned we should do it again

IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS

1.August’s Branch Dinner will be held at Hobsonville RSA 114 Hobsonville Rd, Hobsonville, Auckland 0618.

2.September’s Branch Dinner will be held at Goode Brothers Shop 5, North West Shopping Mall, Maki Street, Massey, Auckland 0814

3.RIC Training with John Heebink at Bar Africa Meeting Room. Training for anyone interested to gain knowledge and an understanding of how to host a social ride. ALL WELCOME!

4.North Island Remembrance Service
August the 10th Auckland Branch will be hosting The Remembrance Service at Great Lake Centre Taupo. Wayne will lead a ride down on Friday the 9thand there will be a ride most likely combined with Auckland down early Saturday morning. If you are planning on staying in Taupo, please make your own accommodation arrangements.
Note that evening meals are available at the Taupo Cosi Club and that the Taupo Branch have organised a social there which starts at 8 pm. Come along and catch up with old mates, make new friends, mingle and reminisce about the good old days.
A Raffle will run on the night, A DJ will keep things moving along. Badges and Patches will be sold on the day, both at the venue and at some of the organised rides. In the Foyer at Great Lakes, Tea, Coffee, milo and biscuits (gold coin donation please)

6.The Ronnie Run. Les has the event planning well underway we need to start promoting this ride from now on.

Well that’s about all to report for this month I look forward to leading you into a bright future and welcome any suggestions or thoughts you may have about our Branch.

Rob Bissett #7822
North Harbour Branch President
n.harbour@ulysses.org.nz
+64 027 733 3923

Please support North Harbour Branch sponsors.

Check out ProRider Website for all available courses.
www.prorider.co.nz

Save your bottle tops from your wine bottles and bring along to each monthly meeting. These get passed onto Lions Club who collect as a fundraiser for Child Dialysis. Get your local restaurant on board and have them keep the bottle tops for you.

Raffle Prizes and Tattle-Tales Wanted

Ulysses North Harbour
Runs and Event Calendar
email: Runs Coordinator

Rider in Charge (RIC) would appreciate all participants of rides to be at the departure point 10 minutes early with a full tank of gas. If the weather looks suspect then please phone the RIC or check out North Harbour Ulysses facebook page to see if the ride is postponed or cancelled.

The Rider in Charge will be organizing the day. Contact them for details. All riders participating in a Ulysses Ride are expected to hold a current motorcycle license, wear suitable clothing and to have a registered and warranted road-worthy bike.

The organizers and/or the Ulysses Club are not responsible for participants safety and all participants participate at their own risk.

All participants are aware that they are traveling on open public roads and are responsible for their own safety and compliance with all Rules and Laws.

Please check your runs list as some rides or destinations may have changed from initial calendar entry.

Club Night Meeting and Social Evening
Held at Pupuke Golf Club
231 East Coast Road (opp Sunnynook Rd) Campbells Bay
1st Thursday of the Month.
Meals available from 5.30pm and meeting starts at 7.00pm during winter months.
Our next social dinner is on 21 Aug - 6:30pm - 9:30pm.
Change of venue this month to Hobsonville RSA, 114 Hobsonville Rd, Hobsonville, Auckland

Midweek Wednesday Rides (check out NH Ulysses facebook page for details.)
Are you free to ride Midweek?
Why not join fellow Ulyssians on Wednesday's
Departing Warehouse covered carpark in Albany at 10.00am
Destination decided on the day.
These rides are proving very popular.

It’s a great opportunity to practice all those key low speed skills in a safe, supportive environment. For instance when did you last practice an emergency stop? Plenty of skilled riders attend to help with technique and encouragement and they are not judgemental. Better to practice where there are people to help pick the bike up if you lay it down!
The school entrance is first on your right as you turn off Great North Road into Archibald Road:

Coffee & Conversations
Oliver's Cafe
340 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa

21 August
August Branch Dinner
Hobsonville RSA
114 Hobsonville Road, Hobsonville

2019 Executive Members

Non Committee Positions

Our Club Insurances have been renewed again for the coming year with AON.

Please note, our insurer has made particular mention that we communicate to all members that in the event of a incident that may require activating our insurance policy that the insured party (that's all of us as members of the Club) does NOT admit liability for, or settle any claim or incur any defence costs without the prior written consent of the insurer (that's AON). In other words admit nothing and immediately advise Natcom of the situation.

This information is posted on the links page of the Club website.

Link to website is http://www.ulysses.org.nz/links/

ULYSSES 2016
INSURANCE SCHEME

FROM 1 MARCH 2016

AON has a New Policy Wording with a New Underwriter:

In collaboration with NZI, Aon has a new improved policy wording for Motorcycles. This Prestige Motorcycle Policy gives you the best of the best in cover for all types of On-Road Motorcycles including 3 wheelers, Off-Road Motorcycles including Quad Bikes, Competition Motorcycles (not covered whilst racing), Motorcycle Collections and Classic/Vintage Motorcycles. A new policy wording will be sent out shortly.

Some of the BENEFITS:

New replacement Motorcycle if a total loss occurs within 12 months of the insured motorcycle being first registered as a new Motorcycle up to 20,000km – this increases to 24 months and 30,000km for Ulysses Members.

Windscreen/shield, headlights or tail lights covered – Nil excess

Roadside Assistance is now provided on comprehensively covered motorcycles by
FIRST ASSISTANCE – 0800 120 102

AUTOMATIC RIDING APPAREL cover - $5,000 (indemnity value) any one claim per year.

Option to have REPLACEMENT RIDING APPAREL cover - $5,000 (REPLACEMENT value) any one claim per year. Premium for Ulysses Members $50 plus GST. (Normally $75+GST)

DISCOUNTS DISCOUNTS DISCOUNTS – Age Discounts, Multiple Bike Discount (conditions apply), Loyalty Discounts, Trike Discounts, Named Rider Discounts and the Restricted Usage Discount – this is now based on riding less than 7,500km per year, per bike! (was 5,000km)

LOWER EXCESSES – The standard policy excess is now $250 (plus underage excesses applying), $500 theft excess and on approved track days a $750 excess only will apply.

RIDE FOREVER If you complete a Ride Forever training course, provide us with your certificate and we will apply a NIL excess for one claim within 12 months of completing this course.

Call us on 0800 65 62 64 and ask for Leonie, Annaliese or Brandon if you have any queries.