MNZ board nominations

[Paul Searancke]

Hi Scott,
There is a Board and Commissioner meeting tomorrow(Sunday 10th). As you know I agree with your sentiments.The South Island Road Board member has chosen to respond before this meeting. Our(MNZ) accidents figures for trail rides are extremely low in fact. The only discipline lower per rider numbers is Moto-Trials. The highest accident figures (requiring further treatment) are for road racing and SX. Tomorrow I will also be requesting a copy of the Board minutes where this was voted in.
Paul Searancke

Scott411
Hi Scott,
I raised the matter of the trail ride tax and the outcome form the Board is that it stands. I forgot to ask for a copy of the Board minutes.
Paul Searancke

[Shaun]

So if it a was 2 wheels instead of 3 and the fun/free trip was to the Isle of Man you'd be playing the same tune?...

ummmmm, the TT happens in MAY/JUNE No interference with the NZ CHAMPIONSHIPS

Now try again to be cleaver

[jellywrestler]

ummmmm, the TT happens in MAY/JUNE No interference with the NZ CHAMPIONSHIPS

Now try again to be clever

you missed the bottom line Shaun on post 164.

Sidecar Bob is on that evil tanglefoot, he should really login as sidecar Knob when he's drinking.
And on a school night too what is the world coming to?.

[scott411]

Scott411
Hi Scott,
I raised the matter of the trail ride tax and the outcome form the Board is that it stands. I forgot to ask for a copy of the Board minutes.
Paul Searancke

that is a shame, because i think this will cause a revenue drop as trail rides will find private insurance at much better rates elsewhere.

this whole thread was ment to be a fact finding mission to help people who were undecided who to vote for, but it typical Kiwibiker style it has ended in a name calling shit fight, with very little of the input coming from Jim or Chris,

as for why my old man pulled his sponsorship of all MNZ events, you will have to ask him, because we do not speak for each other, and i feel i have done enough around motorcycling to deserve my own voice, as does he,

Very few people have put as much of their own money into motorcycle racing over the last 20 years in NZ as he has, through sponsoring riders, series and events, we all know he is not shy in telling people what he thinks, but i think it at least needs to be looked at why he pulled his sponsorship, and Ian, ill tell you the main reason was not money.

The main reason's why i think the board is off track is with the trail ride levy as mentioned above, but also about what this article is about. http://www.moto-media.net/?id=721

as it states in that article at the bottom is the fact that i am taking some time away from running motorcycle events and even my business to do a long overdue OE, so it may not effect me so much who wins this election, but I have been going to races since i was born, and have a huge passion for motorcycle racing of all types, i had a few more questions to ask, but this has been a shit fight enough on here,

[sidecar bob]

ummmmm, the TT happens in MAY/JUNE No interference with the NZ CHAMPIONSHIPS

Now try again to be cleaver

You wudda missed a winter meet at Manfield, still not very patriotic of you!!
Im taking the piss Shaun, because after all, who gives a shit if Chris was asked to see if any Kiwis that wernt going to be otherwise engaged wanted to go to an out of country meeting.
At least he wasnt being obstructive & destructive to the racing fraternity.
It can hardly be used as a stick to hit him with.

[scrivy]

You wudda missed a winter meet at Manfield, still not very patriotic of you!!
Faark, who gives a shit if Chris was asked to see if any Kiwis that wernt going to be otherwise engaged wanted to go to an out of country meeting.
At least he wasnt being obstructive & destructive to the racing fraternity.

I hope there was no Heineken consumed this morning Bob...............

[sidecar bob]

I hope there was no Heineken consumed this morning Bob...............

Noooo, Had few engagment drinks at drivers bar last night, not a regular occurence.

[Biggles08]

that is a shame, because i think this will cause a revenue drop as trail rides will find private insurance at much better rates elsewhere.

this whole thread was ment to be a fact finding mission to help people who were undecided who to vote for, but it typical Kiwibiker style it has ended in a name calling shit fight, with very little of the input coming from Jim or Chris,

as for why my old man pulled his sponsorship of all MNZ events, you will have to ask him, because we do not speak for each other, and i feel i have done enough around motorcycling to deserve my own voice, as does he,

Very few people have put as much of their own money into motorcycle racing over the last 20 years in NZ as he has, through sponsoring riders, series and events, we all know he is not shy in telling people what he thinks, but i think it at least needs to be looked at why he pulled his sponsorship, and Ian, ill tell you the main reason was not money.

The main reason's why i think the board is off track is with the trail ride levy as mentioned above, but also about what this article is about. http://www.moto-media.net/?id=721

as it states in that article at the bottom is the fact that i am taking some time away from running motorcycle events and even my business to do a long overdue OE, so it may not effect me so much who wins this election, but I have been going to races since i was born, and have a huge passion for motorcycle racing of all types, i had a few more questions to ask, but this has been a shit fight enough on here,

Good thoughts Scott, I especially liked this quote from the article you linked to:

"This is the sort of patronising language one would expect from a School Principal addressing a class of third formers, not an elected national body writing to a group of mature club committee members."

I have witnessed such attitudes recently at this years rounds of the Nationals. It always seems to need to be an "us vs them" mentality which is never going to move our sport forward.

[prettybillie]

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I'd love to find a new owner for Bill Newtons bike too; as that's one of the few 'modern' short bikes out there, and well priced too.

Bluebell is for sale too! Someone please buy her - I have massive house repairs to do!

[The Chow]

that is a shame, because i think this will cause a revenue drop as trail rides will find private insurance at much better rates elsewhere.

this whole thread was ment to be a fact finding mission to help people who were undecided who to vote for, but it typical Kiwibiker style it has ended in a name calling shit fight, with very little of the input coming from Jim or Chris,

as for why my old man pulled his sponsorship of all MNZ events, you will have to ask him, because we do not speak for each other, and i feel i have done enough around motorcycling to deserve my own voice, as does he,

Very few people have put as much of their own money into motorcycle racing over the last 20 years in NZ as he has, through sponsoring riders, series and events, we all know he is not shy in telling people what he thinks, but i think it at least needs to be looked at why he pulled his sponsorship, and Ian, ill tell you the main reason was not money.

The main reason's why i think the board is off track is with the trail ride levy as mentioned above, but also about what this article is about. http://www.moto-media.net/?id=721

as it states in that article at the bottom is the fact that i am taking some time away from running motorcycle events and even my business to do a long overdue OE, so it may not effect me so much who wins this election, but I have been going to races since i was born, and have a huge passion for motorcycle racing of all types, i had a few more questions to ask, but this has been a shit fight enough on here,

I wasn't going to respond , but I have too I'm sorry. I have had experiences that may have cloud my judgement about the reason Kawasaki didn't front, but I have seen it before , way before you were even out of school mate , so don't patronise me , I doubt that anyone has put as much in to the sport as what I have done since 1971. And Scott it cost me personally big time $$$$$$$ in the end.

[scott411]

Ian, by no means was that a shot at you, i remember being at school and coming with Dad to by tyres off you, and you would be part of the very few in that group as well, and your continued commitment to the road race champs is awesome, live updates is very cool, wish someone would do it for the mx nats as well,

[The Chow]

Ian, by no means was that a shot at you, i remember being at school and coming with Dad to by tyres off you, and you would be part of the very few in that group as well, and your continued commitment to the road race champs is awesome, live updates is very cool, wish someone would do it for the mx nats as well,

Mate no worries , your dad and I go way back and yes we haven't always seen eye to eye and may never do again. But that doesn't mean I don't respect him as a businessman and motorcycle person. I hope he keeps supporting the Red Devil Race Team or what ever he chooses.

Back to work , over and out

Ian

[The Chow]

Ian, by no means was that a shot at you, i remember being at school and coming with Dad to by tyres off you, and you would be part of the very few in that group as well, and your continued commitment to the road race champs is awesome, live updates is very cool, wish someone would do it for the mx nats as well,

RE:UPDATES You may get something for the Nats this year , early planning stages yet , but is my plan to expand into this.

[CHOPPA]

RE:UPDATES You may get something for the Nats this year , early planning stages yet , but is my plan to expand into this.

Live updates, commentary etc were one of the best things from the nats this year! Even if I have to block there posts monday mornings hahaha

[watchman]

Steve, you also forgot to mention that it was singlehandedly 1 person that over rode the MNZ rules and Constitution to make his own decisions - not the Board of MNZ, but 1 member alone. He then made all of us abide by it.
We weren't going to be bullied, so decided not to play.
Unfortunately, he did it again this year. So we found another sandpit. You and I didn't do the Nats for 2 years, rather going and having a ball on classics!

see scrivy ,its very hard to take what you say seriously when you come out with statements like the above.for this to have happened in the way you suggest implies the rest of the board let it happen, were in fact compliant in letting it happen, but nowhere on this thread have i seen you take any of them to task over it,
it implies that they are all 4 of them weak willed and obviously in such a state as to be unable to protest , or raise concerns, yet no one has challenged either of the 2 board members up for re-election implying i think satisfaction in their performance.
love the we wernt going to be bullied !! really isnt that what you do so well. in an earlier post you said id obviously been told the wrong information, perhaps theres a few conversations over the past few years you have obviously forgotten