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May 2012 Newsletter

Meeting - May 13, 10:00am
Top Notch Restaurant
Hwy #6
Wiarton

Minutes:
GBMTC Meeting April 8, 1012
Burgoyne, Ont.

President Dave welcomed all in attendance.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and Ok'd by Bill Ladd, and 2nd'd by George G.

Treasurer's report by someone other than treasurer: Bank Balance: Over $900, however, Insurance due soon, which is over $500.

Business: Pumpkinfest plans are going well says chairperson Bill Ladd. Pumpkinfest this year is September 29/30.
There will be some advertising at New Liskeard for Pumpkinfest.

It was noted that the Kickoff for "Explore the Bruce" is on June 9, at the Bruce Power Info Centre. Information can be had on Tennyson's Website.

There will be a gathering of bikers on Friday 13th, July, at Stokes Bay.

Also a Sho 'n Shine on July 1st, hosted by Wiarton Willie. The ride to Lion's Head, around the Bruce Penninsula.

It was discussed that the destination for our Toy Ride could be Bluewater Park, in Wiarton. This was first suggested by our Toy Ride Chairperson, Norm Trudell, and it was decided by the attending group today that it would be a good
destination.

With all business discussed Keith Massey moved to end the meeting, with Jerry Cowtan 2nd'ding.
Sheila Housego won the 50/50 draw of $23.00. For Real.

Friday 13th
If it ever warms up we will be into another season of riding. A group of members decided the weather was not that great to ride to Dover so went on a ride to the escarpment taking in Eugenia Falls & the Beaver Valley.

Upcoming events

Those members with internet can check the web site & let me know if there are any errors or omissions.
May 5th Fish Fry, Tinys, 1119 Goderich St Port Elgin
May 13th GBMTC Meeting
June 2nd-10th Americade
July 21 Cargill bike bash

For Sale
2005 Silver Honda VTX R (Retro) 14,000 kilometers New tires, plugs and fluids.
Switchblade windshield, large leather saddle bags, crash bars and passenger foot boards.
$6750.00 certified.
Vic Hoggarth 21 Main St., Tiverton, Ont.

We have a 6' X 12' custom Car* Mate toy/cargo hauler for sale!
Features:
Black with screwless exterior, side man door w/cam lock hardware; rear ramp door with beaver tail; aluminum 15" star wheel; spare tire with carrier & cover; wall vents; domelight ;24" stone guard; bike pro wheel chock; aircraft track & dbl stud die down ring; swing down rear stabilizing jacks
Aluminum roof and floor - life time guaranteed.
Asking $4,200 OBO
Call Don 519-829-3094
or Email : cowtald2@bell.net