2010 BRONZ AGM, Wednesday 21 July 2010

[RiderInBlack]

Copied from the E-mail I got sent:
BRONZ AGM




The 2010 BRONZ AGM will be held on Wednesday 21 July 2010.

• Venue: The Danish House
• Address: 6 Rockridge Road, (Off O'Rorke Road) Penrose, Auckland
• Date: Wednesday 21 July 2010
• Time: 7-30pm

Attached is a nomination form for nominating office bearers and committee members for the 2010/11 year. Everyone is welcome to come along and be a part of the AGM and join us for supper as this is your chance to meet other members and have an input into how YOUR organisation is run.
It would be great to have more members come along and see what we do. We really appreciate support and input from our members.

Who is standing for the Committee, and what do have they to offer Us as Bike Riders?
Have attached last AGM Minutes, AGM Flier & BRONZ Nomination Form.

[RiderInBlack]

These are our a Politic-wing, I'm seeing a totally lack of interest who is this running for BRONZ. Who are ya and what are ya standing for?

[Squiggles]

I'm standing for a spot on the committee.

[Katman]

Who are ya and what are ya standing for?

Very true.

A nomination form is not worth the paper it's printed on if we don't have any clue as to the potential candidates.

[RiderInBlack]

I'm standing for a spot on the committee.

Awesome. Good on Ya. So what would ya like ta see happening for the Motorcycling? What direction would ya like to see BRONZ heading in?

[RiderInBlack]

Very true.

A nomination form is not worth the paper it's printed on if we don't have any clue as to the potential candidates.

In this I totally agree with Katman.

[Squiggles]

Awesome. Good on Ya. So what would ya like ta see happening for the Motorcycling? What direction would ya like to see BRONZ heading in?

I'd like to see a bit more unity within motorcycling, more communication between all the clubs out there...

I'd like to see us push to reinstate and get back on the Motorcycle Reference group as well as any of the others... Why? Because I'd like to see BRONZ more able get there say in before the decisions are made by higher powers. This will invariably involve cleaning up our own backyard (something i want to see happen) but i'd rather we were able to set the direction than have them do it for us...

More members, would be good to see some fresh faces at the blood & toy runs, at the monthly meetings etc

[Katman]

I'd like to see a bit more unity within motorcycling, more communication between all the clubs out there...

I'd like to see us push to reinstate and get back on the Motorcycle Reference group as well as any of the others... Why? Because I'd like to see BRONZ more able get there say in before the decisions are made by higher powers. This will invariably involve cleaning up our own backyard (something i want to see happen) but i'd rather we were able to set the direction than have them do it for us...

More members, would be good to see some fresh faces at the blood & toy runs, at the monthly meetings etc

You know you've got my vote.

However, many BRONZ/KB members might only know you as Squiggles. I think the BRONZ website needs to have profiles of all the people (including their views on the direction Motorcycling should be taking) that are likely to be standing as candidates.

[RiderInBlack]

I think the BRONZ website should have profiles of all the people (including their views on the direction Motorcycling should be taking) that are likely to be standing as candidates.

Totally Agree with you there Katman (gee getting ta be a bad habit). This is our NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE BODY, not just a local bike club.
I am a member, but have received no information to who is standing. As a National Body AGM, there should have at least been some Candidates Standing already, and there should be some info on who they are. Also as a National Body AGM, it should be recognized that due to distances and time, Members not in Auckland will find it difficult to attend, therefore will not be able to be there to vote. Are there positions in the BRONZ National Committee for Area Rep's? If so, what are the Areas, and how are the Area Rep's Selected?

[Big Dave]

Who is standing???

I don't recall a position where there has been more than one volunteer.

[RiderInBlack]

I don't recall a position where there has been more than one volunteer.

Kind of sad that. It's not a local AGM, it's a National AGM. What's more it's Motorcycling's Political equal to the AA! How are we as Motorcyclist expect to be taken seriously in Parliament, if we don't take serious interest in our representation!

[Big Dave]

Yea - true - I've only been to the local gigs. More people would be great - why I mention it.


Vote squiggles for king.

[fossil]

Kind of sad that. It's not a local AGM, it's a National AGM. What's more it's Motorcycling's Political equal to the AA! How are we as Motorcyclist expect to be taken seriously in Parliament, if we don't take serious interest in our representation!

Its a local AGM.
BRONZ doesn't exist as a national organisation. There are 3 separate registered Incorporated Societies. Auckland BRONZ, Timaru BRONZ and Otago BRONZ. When I checked the Incorporated societies website it shows that the national organisation ceased to exist as a registered "not for profit" organisation on the 17th June 2004. This is from the BRONZ website;

"About Bikers Rights Organisation of New Zealand

BRONZ is a Non-Profit Incorporated Society with branches throughout New Zealand.

BRONZ represents many hundreds of motorcyclists. Each branch of BRONZ is an Incorporated Society, and affiliated to BRONZ.

BRONZ meets twice annually and has as its executive a National President, National Vice-President and National Secretary/Treasurer. Each branch selects two representatives who attend BRONZ meetings with full voting rights.

While BRONZ is essentially a political organisation, being concerned with the politics of motorcycling, it actively supports its branches in the raising of the perception of motorcycling and in their charitable works, namely their Annual Toy Runs, and Easter Egg Runs which raise donations for charities such as the Salvation Army in branches area.

BRONZ is a self funding organisation, being self funded thorough its branches, receiving no government funding or assistance at all, unlike our Australian counterparts, or on the local scene, Motorcycling New Zealand.

Enquiries may be made to BRONZ on national matters or to individual branches for local matters and membership."

It looks like a very well run Organisation to me!

[RiderInBlack]

Its a local AGM.
BRONZ doesn't exist as a national organisation. There are 3 separate registered Incorporated Societies. Auckland BRONZ, Timaru BRONZ and Otago BRONZ. When I checked the Incorporated societies website it shows that the national organisation ceased to exist as a registered "not for profit" organisation on the 17th June 2004. This is from the BRONZ website;

Then Why in the E-mail sent to me regarding the AGM, does it not state clearly that this is the AGM for Auckland BRONZ? There is no-where on the e-mail that says that it is for the Auckland Branch of BRONZ. Nor does it say that the AGM is for the Auckland Branch. Remember that I am not an Aucklander even though I am a Northlander. Whats more I am sure there are Members Of BRONZ far South of Auckland that should have a say in who stands for them. Which Branch does say someone from Napier belong? How about Wellington or anywhere else in North Is.? Is It Not About Time BRONZ become a National Organisation again if it is going to Lobby Parliament seriously? Sorry, but I joined BRONZ with the believe that it was a National Body Lobbying on behalf of Motorcyclist in NZ. If this is not the case I am wasting my money and my time IMHO.

[Katman]

If Ixion had any credibility left he'd start answering some questions instead of just logging on for a quick read and then quietly slipping out the back door hoping he hadn't been noticed.