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The HISTORIC Motorcycle |
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2010 - 2011
The H.M.C.C.Q. is a club formed in September 1970 with a
present membership of some eight hundred members, whose objectives are: To
encourage correct restoration and preservation of the following classes of
motorcycles: - Veteran, Vintage, Post Vintage, Post War and Historic. To
actively engage in rallies, exhibitions and other events suitable for these
machines. To offer the services of the club. its members and vehicles to such
charitable organizations as maybe decided upon from time to time. To encourage
the retention of the above classes of motorcycles in Queensland. To extend club
membership. To encourage The club consists of a management committee and fourteen areas in Queensland. which engage in rallies, exhibitions and other events suitable for these types of machines. The areas are located in Brisbane, Burnett, Dalby, Fraser Coast, Gladstone, Gympie, Ipswich, Kingaroy ,Mt Tamborine, Pine Rivers. Rockhampton, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and Warwick. All areas hold a monthly meeting and enjoy a monthly run open to all club members. Longer rallies of two and three days and tours of four. seven, eight and nine days are also organized. As a member you are entitled to have your bikes registered under the Queensland Transports concessional registration scheme provided they are eligible, being manufactured thirty years prior to registration date. Under this scheme members can ride their bikes to and or in any event sanctioned by this club or any appropriate club. This scheme is conditional on you retaining membership of the club. Club members also receive a discount at rallies etc organised by the club Several areas have libraries with books and videos on these types of motorcycles and these are available for members use. The club organizes three motorcycle only swap meetings at Maleny. Gatton and Pine Rivers to assist members in obtaining parts for restoration. The monthly journal has motorcycle related information, a calendar of events of this club and associated clubs, along with a classified section, which is free to members wishing to buy or sell bikes or parts thereof. The journal, which will be sent with your membership card, will also inform you of the various meeting places and area contact names. As a restorer, one of the great advantages of being a member of the club is the wealth of knowledge available from other members who have previously completed similar restorations. A pleasing aspect of being a member is the number of friendships that are formed through participation in the many activities of the club. For further information contact: - Sue Riley, Membership Secretary | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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