The Wanderer— February 2007

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The W

anderer

Westgate Wanderers—Official Branch of Ulysses Club Inc

February 2007

Government meeting provides

encouragement

Recently a delegation of motorcyclists

met with new Victorian Minister for

Transport, Hon Tim Pallas to discuss a

number of key issues, such as Motor cy-

cle safety, Rider Training, Learner Ap-

proved Motorcycle Safety scheme, Road-

side hazards and Rider Responsibility.

The Minister, in summing up the meeting concluded that it

had been a very fruitful exercise and he requested we meet

again in seven months to review progress and outcomes.

Dale Maggs presented the Minister with an MRA cap and

the Minister agreed to a group photograph to mark this

memorable occasion.

We left the Ministerial Offices on Collins Street with a feel-

ing that the future of motorcycle safety and awareness in

Victoria was about to take a giant step forward. Only time

will tell. Without doubt, this was one of the most open and

frank meetings with a Minister, where motorcycling has

been discussed in a receptive manner.

Those who attended look forward to the next meeting in

seven months. We will be closely monitoring progress on

items during this period and will be keeping in close touch

with each other and the Minister’s office.

Neville Gray #3394

National Vice President and Public Liaison Coordinator.

Ulysses Club Inc.

For the full report please go to our website and read the

item under Notices (

www.westgatewanderers.org.au

)

The

Westgate Wanderers

mission statement:

“To provide our

members with the

opportunity to ride and

grow old disgracefully

amongst like-minded

good friends”