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Royal Flying Doctor Service
Fund Raiser
what had been donated
through what had been donated
Over 500 motorcyclists descended on Dwellingup WA on and would frequently end up buying something before going
Sunday 31st October.
home.
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cafes but others turned up to buy motorcycle gear that had Along with money raised before the sale, over $4800 was raised
in Dwellingup from sales, lucky dips and donations.
been donated by bikers from WA.
A cheque for $6515.24 was deposited into the RFDS account on
Bargains were snapped up by riders, some of whom were 1st November.
delighted to buy brand new jackets or boots for half price.
Motorcycle gear both new and used, was generously donated Thanks go to riders for donating gear and supporting the sale,
by WA riders, and many a bargain was available. to the Shire of Murray for providing the facilities at no cost, and
sponsors who provided support, including the Ulysses Club that
It appears that when stored over winter some gear had a habit provided the Public Liability Insurance cover.
of shrinking so riders had to replace it.
All goods and services were donated and 100% of proceeds
Organiser Tony Collins and members of the Ulysses Club went to RFDS.
Fremantle Branch manned the stall and coaxed and cajoled
riders to part with money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service – Consideration is being given to a repeat event in 2022.
a service that no biker wants to use, but which a few have used
to save their lives. Tony Collins
Fremantle Branch
Roger from Capel Riders organised a whip around amongst #34687 DM69
his group before the ride to Dwellingup and handed over a
donation $500, and Derek from Perth Chapter of AGA handed
over $200 given by riders.
A number of local Dwellingup businesses also generously
donated money, and goods to the lucky dip prizes – thank you
Wild Squeeze, Long Riders Café and IGA Dwellingup.
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ULYSSES MEMBERS RV GROUP the isle, look them up.
REPORT Their 3-day Inaugural RV Rally will be
held at Ross from 4-6 February 2022.
It is with a heavy heart that I pen this report on behalf of my big Back to the mainland, and there are
mate and RV Group National Coordinator Ken Tacon. rallies popping up in every state!
The reason I’m doing this, in case you hadn’t heard, is that Ken As far as national events are
is seriously ill, and just wasn’t up to the task. We all extend concerned, our annual Birthday Bash
our love and best wishes to he and Doreen during their painful LV ERRNHG LQ DW 5HÀHFWLRQV 1RUWK
battle. Haven Holiday Park from 13-20 March 2022. Our AGM event will
be held at the AREC facility near Mudgee, from 17-24 October
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RV Group has sprung back into action, with rallies happening in
DOO VWDWHV IRU WKH ¿UVW WLPH LQ PDQ\ PRQWKV Visit our website at ulyssesrv.org for further details on all these
events, or to access our membership application form if you’re
We have just returned from the NSW Spring Rally in Tuncurry, interested in joining our beaut team. We are/were all Ulyssians!
which set a new record for the state with 37 vehicles and 74
wonderful members in attendance! Sadly the weather wasn’t In closing, very best wishes to all Ulysses members and their
terribly kind, but hey, it’s good to be back out there anyway! families for a safe and merry Christmas, and a far better New
Year in 2022.
We have great pleasure in welcoming a new state group to our
folds, with the formation of the Tasmania RV Group, led by Mike Bob Lucas #32872
Meyman 0408 263 880 and Gary Rush 0400 140 010. If you live on behalf of Ken Tacon #36130
on the Apple Isle, contact Mike or Gary to see what’s happening, National Coordinators,Ulysses Members RV Group
and how to join if you’re not already an RV member. If you visit
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