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Candidates National Committee 2023

Robert Hunt (#51563) After attending several AGMs as a rider and volunteer, I stepped
Position Sought: National Committee down from my Branch commitments in 2015, to take up the
Member role as Director of the inaugural Rally at Mornington Vic (2019).
During the four years of planning, I gained an even greater
I have been a member of the Ulysses appreciation for the complexities of operating at a national level,
Club since 2009, during which time I have and an admiration for the teamwork, creativity, business, project
enjoyed many riding adventures, especially and logistical skills it takes to ensure the success of our largest
with those from my home location, the annual event. Of course, I should also add your patronage and
Geelong Branch. the Ulyssean esprit de corps!
I strongly believe that the strength My current ride is a 2019 Can-am Spyder RT Limited. Yes, I have
and success of our Club comes from the camaraderie and heard all the jokes about going over to the dark side. But our
commitment of its members. From the time I joined, I have great Club is not about who you are, where you’re from or what
felt valued, supported and welcomed at all levels; it is a social you ride, but, what it means to “Grow Old Disgracefully”.
network which I am proud to be a part of, and to gladly promote
to others who may consider joining. I am married and my wife is also a Ulysses member. We have
three adult children and four wonderful grandchildren. All
As a committed member, I have served a total of six years in have enjoyed our Branch family activities―so second and third
both leadership and administrative committee roles (including generation Club membership is looking promising.
President) within the Geelong Branch. These roles enabled me
to serve the Club and our local community, as well as gain an Motorcycles aside, I enjoy all sports and am a mad South Sydney
excellent understanding of Club machinations at Branch and (NRL) and Richmond (AFL) supporter. I am happy to discuss the
inter-Branch levels. pros and cons over a quiet drink at any time.
I have served on the National Committee for the past 2 years With your support I would like to work as part of the National
in the roles of Advertising Officer, Purchasing Officer, MAOTY Committee by reinvesting my skills and experience back into the
Liaison, International Liaison and Manufacturers/Sponsors. I Club, to ensure the interests and benefits of our members remain
intend to travel to New Zealand and Norway to attend their well represented, and see our Club continue to thrive.
annual gatherings and further promote Ulysses Internationally.
Robert Hunt (#51563)

David Schoer #64785 My working life has been quite varied, mostly in management
Position sought: National Committee roles; owning my own business and 20 years for a marketing
Member company. One of my proudest achievements, being chosen to do
Santa Claus in Mall of the Emirates in Dubai UAE.
Hello Ulysses family, Please allow me to
introduce myself, I’m David Schoer, current Since joining the Ulysses I have attended every AGM, National
Branch President of the Nepean Branch Sydney Rally and always encourage our members to do the same.
NSW.
So down to the ‘nitty gritty’. What can I bring to the Ulysses Club
I would like to be considered by you, our as a NatCom member? Good question; thank you for asking.
members, for the position of Committee
member at the upcoming AGM to be held in Lismore in 2023. I would say my ability to adapt to the changing environment that
Even though I am still a youngster by comparison to some we are now living in. The ability to learn and accept advances in
members (I joined in Jan 2015) my view as a member has technology (how scary are mobile phones and computers right?).
always been to take an active role in Ulysses Club. I’m willing to listen to ideas and concerns and put them forward
I have held positions of Quartermaster, Vice President, President for discussion (within reason).
and ride leader of Nepean Branch; Secretary of Blue Mountains; I also believe I can be a voice of reason for our members,
Vice President and President of MIA Branch (Murrumbidgee). someone you can have a friendly chat to about anything at all.
I have been actively involved in the pursuit of new members, Having said all that, I will not support anything that could be
be it at a BBQ at Bunnings or MCA Supermarket, visiting Branch deemed detrimental to the Ulysses Club or its members.
sponsors, even getting articles in a number of local newspapers. Thank you for reading my spiel and I trust you might honour me
I have built a strong relationship with other Ulysses Branches, with a position on the National Committee as we continue to fly
endeavouring to foster and encourage inter-Branch activities. the flag in the spirit of “Ole #1”.
YES, I am passionate about the Ulysses Club and want to see it
remain a thriving Club that people want to join. See you in Lismore in 2023.

I am now retired due to an injury so have ample time to commit
to being an active NatCom member. David Schoer #64785

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