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Telemachus Medals for On’. Both she and Russell assist each year with placing these
plaques on the Ulysses Memorial Wall at Somerset Dam in
Russell #49761 and Keren preparation for the Memorial event held at the gardens in
September.
Wheeler #49927 They both volunteer their time at a number of charity events,

Very well deserved for 2 amazing, caring and totally dedicated which include Riding for the Disabled at The Cartmill Centre
Ulysses members. Not only during their terms as President in Burpengary.
and Secretary but even up until today. Russell and Keren They volunteered their time and donated food every Sunday
Wheeler joined Ulysses in approximately 2007. They attend evening at Streetfeed, a charity organization feeding the
every meeting of the Northern Gateway Branch plus many homeless in Fortitude Valley.
other Branch meetings and as a result are very well known
and liked within the Ulysses Club. Russell and Keren have attended 99% of the annual Ulysses
AGMs. They have also given their time to volunteer at various
The Wheelers were instrumental in starting the annual AGMs.
Girraween Nursing Home Christmas morning and bike display.
They organized gifts for every member of the Nursing Home. The Wheelers’ genuine care and concern is not more
noticeable than when they take the time and effort to visit
They organized a Ulysses stall each year at the Sandgate anyone at home or in hospital who is either ill or injured.
Einbunpin Festival advertising and promoting the Ulysses
legend. They continue to attend all Northern Gateway and
Glasshouse Mountains Branch meetings, rides and events.
Russell and Keren organized that a large group of Branch
members join them in volunteering their time to assist with Submitted to Riding On by Louise Rose #49168
the annual Farm Fantastic Expo which showcases the best in
rural, outdoor adventure, tools, gadgets, gourmet foods and
gardening.
They started and organized the annual Odyssey originally
held at the Stanley River Environmental Education Centre
and the proceeds went towards the local Stanley River Fire
Brigade and also to UCARF.
Russell organized the annual Cartwheel ride each year. This is
a gathering of all the Branches in SE Qld at the Royal Hotel in
Harrisville. Each Branch organized their own Poker Run to the
event for a nominated fee and the money raised by them is
then donated to UCARF.
He was instrumental in encouraging his members to support
the annual Beardies Festival in Glen Innes, NSW, as well as
the Ipswich Toy Runs each year and the Daniel Morcombe
rides on the Sunshine Coast.
Each year they both assist with the organization of a Barefoot
Bowls charity event at the Scarborough Bowls Club with the
proceeds going towards UCARF and other charities.
Keren is the coordinator for getting the plaques done for
members of all the SEQ Ulysses Banches who have ‘Ridden

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