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Introducing Mark Paynter

Mark, member# 62I789 has recently taken on the role of and so sends this message. A reminder regarding the MAO-
Adjudicator for the Motorcycle Apprentice of the Year award TY nomination closing date for this year 30 September 2021
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motorcycle repairers as possible to promote the award. Please
Mark joined the Ulysses Club in March 2013, and quickly be- visit your local motorcycle repairer/s and if they are employing
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as many years on the branch committee.
With branch and members assistance we will be able to reach
He and his wife Vanessa moved to Lake Macquarie in N.S.W, a far greater audience making the award more prestigious and
and these days are enjoying riding with the Newcastle Lower promoting the Ulysses Club at the same time.
Hunter Branch. Having attended the recent Orange Odyssey &
AGM, as well as national rallies in Launceston, Wauchope and If you require any assistance or have any questions please
Mornington, Mark has made some great new friends and be- contact the MAOTY Adjudicator, Mark Paynter (maotyadjudi-
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to the Ulysses Club. MAOTYAdmin@ulysses.org.au

With a long career as a motor mechanic and also working in The MAOTY Brochure is available by downloading it from this
the TAFE system, and having employed many apprentices link
during those years, Mark is pleased to have the opportunity
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TAFE and so is well placed to be able to manage the adjudica-
tion process. Please ensure all applications are submitted by 30 September
Welcome aboard Mark. 2021.
Mark is forging ahead and going straight to work in the role,

Ulysses Club Road Safety Committee.

Neville Gray, a very valuable and well-respected member of the changes that we now have on our roads, not only in South
your Ulysses Club Road Safety Committee has chosen to step Australia but nationally. Nev has written many informative
down from this role to enjoy his retirement and more riding and articles for our Riding On magazine and E-Newsletters, one that
touring. We wish him well for all the wonderful travels that he springs to mind was the excellent article regarding towing a
will no doubt undertake. trailer behind a motorcycle.
Nev has been a driving force for safer motorcycle riding for Nev will be greatly missed on the Committee for his knowledge,
over 22 years both in South Australia and nationally with the experience, sense of humour, and comradery.
Australian Motorcycle Council. For many years while on the Na-
tional Committee and after, Nev was the National Road Safety I look forward to catching up with Nev at one of our
Coordinator for the Ulysses Club. wNational Rallies

Nev is one of the original members of the Ulysses Club Road Dave Wright #51871
Safety Committee, when back in 2009 members from all States Chair, Ulysses Club Road Safety Committee
and Territories were recruited to meet for the inaugural meet-
ing which was held in Canberra. Nev’s expertise and experience
has been crucial and he has been the driving force for many of

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