These changes were tabled and approved our Monthly Meeting held on 19, 2024, proposed to take effect for 2025 Season.
Item and Effective Date: February 1, 2025
Initiation Fee and Annual Dues
Per the club by-laws Article 1 – Membership, B – Dues, the Initiation Fee and Annual Dues are reviewed in May/June, or earlier, each year. Any changes must be approved by an Extraordinary Resolution which requires a notice of motion, posting of the notice of motion, and discussion at the following meeting. This motion must be passed with a ¾ majority vote.
Proposed Amendments to the VMC’s Bylaws; November 30, 2024.
Preamble:
These proposed Bylaw amendments have been discussed around the table at Executive Meetings over the prior few years. The reason for proceeding now is simply to include these amendments with the previous Bylaw updates adding Family and Youth level which were approved in November, when filing with the BC Societies Registry.
These changes were tabled and discussed at the rescheduled monthly meeting on November 21st.
A motion was made and approved to publish these recommendations as required and put to a vote as an Extraordinary Motion at next month’s meeting.
The suggested changes are highlighted in Red below.
“Extraordinary Resolution” shall mean a resolution passed by a majority of not less than three-quarters of the members entitled to vote as are present at a general meeting of which notice specifying the intention to propose the resolution as an Extraordinary Resolution has been duly given.
Notice of Extraordinary Resolution shall be deemed to have been given to all members, if posted on the website at least two weeks prior to the meeting. All members to be alerted to this posting through a broadcast e-mail. Notice that an Extraordinary Resolution will be presented, must also be given at the regular VMC meeting prior to the meeting at which it will be voted upon.
This Extraordinary Resolution is being circulated by email and posted under Latest News on VMC’s website for consideration and vote at the next regular monthly meeting on December 17, 2024.
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On Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 3 PM at the Aria Conference Centre in Surrey BC Roger will be receiving the 2024 Bar and Hedy Hodgson Award.
This award is given to those who have contributed to the Betterment of Motorcycling in Canada.
If you wish to attend and support Roger, (tickets $125) contact mailto: halloffametickets@yahoo.com and let them know that you wish to be seated with Roger ( tables of 10).
Roger, a VMC club member since the 70s has sat on many committees and also served on the executive.
He has won the VMC Memorial Trophy, the Activity Award, and is a five-time winner of the Matson Award, which is given for contributing the most motorcycling – which he considers his most treasured award.
Over the years Roger has enjoyed photography, particularly taking pictures at club events. This has led to the largest collection of VMC photos of anyone in the club. He has borrowed older members’ photo albums and has scanned all the photos for the club to enjoy. Roger also has all films and videos that are being converted to DVD.
In 2002 he took over the publishing of the club’s newsletter which always included some historical content, and continues it to this day.
He is also the go to person in the club for information.
Roger worked hard supplying all the information to have the Shanks family inducted into the Canadian motorcycle Hall of Fame and both the VMC and Vern Amor through his work had been inducted into the Canadian Hall of Fame and the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame.
He and Gary Nostrand produced a coffee table book of vintage motorcycles of Victoria, and also the Victoria motorcycle club history book.
Roger has 63 consecutive years of VMC membership and has lots of memories to look back on.
If you want to know anything about motorcycling in British Columbia, ask Roger.
The Victoria motorcycle club wishes to thank Roger for all his effort over the years, and even more importantly is camaraderie and friendship.
Three cheers!
https://vmc.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/VMC.png00admin32https://vmc.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/VMC.pngadmin322024-11-26 11:03:582024-11-26 11:20:15Congratulations to Roger Boothroyd, the latest VMC inductee into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame.
Location: Cook Creek Rd, Comox Valley, BC V0R, Canada
Our island terrain is perfect for training and racing hard enduro, with volcanic rock and tight, gnarly single-track snaking its way through the west coast rainforest. We’ve got rocks, we’ve got roots, great big old and second-growth logs, you won’t be disappointed. This was a real test of metal… and plastics.
If you enjoy long walks in the woods pushing your bike, with interludes of riding, then Hard Enduro is for you!
Duration: 9 hr 15 min
Classes staggered in the following order: Silver Gold Bronze
This was a 1 lap race
Parking: Park on Chef Creek FSR on the side of the road, near or past the main staging area. Please pull off of the FSR as far as possible.
Camping: was available on-site, first come first served. Campers can park at main staging area.
Food: Biblio Taco will be supplied Chilli and Chips for 10$ as well as assorted beverages.
Up to 20 volunteers for this race, with multiple volunteer positions including:
Road crossings Splits Sweepers
Volunteers were provided with a free meal and beverage from Biblio Taco.
https://vmc.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/VMC.png00admin32https://vmc.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/VMC.pngadmin322024-11-25 20:40:592024-11-25 20:41:38Welcome to Vidra’s MonsterMash Hard Hare Scramble at Cook Creek October 30th
VMC requires a new Treasurer, and as such requests that a club member volunteer for this important role. Our current Treasurer of the last decade Perry Chow is unfortunately hospitalized and cannot continue his role as VMC Treasurer. As we are in the process of membership renewals for 2025 and we require someone with some […]
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Barnes Powersports and Barnes Harley-Davidson Victoria have been a proud supporter of the Victoria motorcycle club for well over a decade.
They have generously let us use their building space every month for our club meetings, and supported the VMC in many other ways.
It’s important that we give back to our sponsors, and they are offering our club members a little incentive if you feel so inclined.
They are currently offering us a 20% off discount on parts and accessories at both their Langford and Esquimalt locations.
And if you’re interested in buying a Harley, they are clearing out their in-store inventory at their invoice cost.
If you’re interested in buying a Hog, This might be the time to do it.
They are also having a Black Friday leather Jacket Exchange – if you bring your tired, beat up, ripped, old leather jacket in and purchase a new one, that old rag will save you $125.
Check them out.
https://vmc.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/VMC.png00admin32https://vmc.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/VMC.pngadmin322024-11-19 22:49:392024-11-25 16:58:25We would like to show our appreciation to Barnes PowerSports and Barnes Harley-Davidson Victoria
In 2024 The VMC undertook capital improvements on the Cycle Park property including a new pavilion, power shed, a toggled power gate, improved water distribution and for the first time electrical services.
These capital improvements, changes to the parking areas, landscaping and improved trial sections could not have been accomplished without the many sponsors that stepped up and supported the club.
This support shone brightly when the VMC posted the CMA national trials event on the weekend of the 8/9 and 10th of November.
The VMC made sure the event was spectator-friendly, incorporating some well-designed man-made sections that added an extra level of excitement.
A special thanks goes to the event’s many sponsors, whose support made the event possible:
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Photo’s in this article are captures from the video.
Technical content was taken from the Christy Williams Richards post at the CMA Website.
The 2024 Canadian National Trials Championship kicked off and wrapped up in a spectacular fashion this past weekend at the Victoria Motorcycle Club (VMC) property. Despite the heavy rain on Saturday, nearly 50 riders gathered to take on a challenging and meticulously crafted course, designed by multi-time Canadian Trials Champion Ryon Bell, Matt Fracy, and Brandon Volk. Their efforts, alongside a dedicated team of volunteers, ensured that the event ran seamlessly. From the course layout to the volunteer support, timing, and overall atmosphere, it was clear this was a top-tier competition. The sections were tough but fair, and the event as a whole was a resounding success.
Championship Class: Murphy Aaron Dominates
In the top-tier Championship class (Trial 1), Murphy Aaron (Gas Gas; Temecula, California) stood head and shoulders above the competition, halving the scores of his closest rivals over both days. After his impressive 2-1 finish in the AMA National Series, Aaron came into the weekend on fire, navigating the notoriously slippery VMC terrain with ease. “This was the toughest event I’ve ridden all year,” Aaron remarked after the event. “Some of those sections were as hard as anything in the US National Pro lines, and even the Pro riders would have been taking points.” He went on to say that the VMC was not only the slipperiest place he’s ever ridden but likely the most slippery place in the world.
Rounding out the top 3 in the Championship class were Brandon Volk (Vertigo; Victoria, BC) and Sean Bird (Scorpa; Port Coquitlam, BC). Brandon enjoyed a more comfortable lead on Saturday (105.5-124), but Sunday’s battle saw a much closer contest, with Sean finishing just 3 points behind. Sean, who’s recovering from a hand injury suffered at the Trial des Nations earlier this year, showed he’s still more than a match for his younger competitors. This duo promises to provide some exciting rivalry moving forward, possibly even some camaraderie as they both eye the Trials des Nations in 2025.
The Women 1 – Sportsman class was dominated by Victoria’s own Melissa Andrist (Gas Gas), who was the sole competitor but still managed to beat several male riders. Her back-to-back victories earned her another title in the long list of CMA Women’s Championship wins.
Trial 2 – Expert Class: Alex Le Tops the CMA Podium
The Trial 2 – Expert class proved to be the most competitive class of the weekend, with riders putting up impressive scores. On Saturday, Alex Le (Vertigo; Squamish, BC) finished first with 100 points, followed by Andrew Watson (Montesa; Victoria, BC) and Rhys Hathoway (Vertigo; Victoria, BC). On Sunday, two non-CMA riders, Nik Ferguson (Gas Gas; Victoria, BC) and Trevor Wince (Gas Gas; Duncan, BC), took the top spots in this class, with Alex Le securing third.
Ontario’s Aaron Wilkins (Beta) had a standout performance in the Trial 3 – Sportsman class, earning the CMA Championship after securing two wins. On Saturday, Wilkins was closely contested by John Faa (Vertigo; Victoria, BC), but on Sunday he pulled away with a 19-to-53-point victory. Faa finished second both days to earn the CMA silver medal, with Brian McNeal (Gas Gas; Coquitlam, BC) securing third.
Vet 3 – Senior Sportsman: Dave Nunn’s Consistency Pays Off
The Vet 3 – Senior Sportsman class saw Dave Nunn (Gas Gas; Victoria, BC) winning both days with consistent scoring, 70 points on Saturday and 59 on Sunday. Nanaimo’s Simon Kitchen (Beta) pushed Nunn hard, despite battling a back injury on Sunday, finishing in second. Ernie Ferguson (Vertigo; Victoria, BC) claimed third place but could only compete on Saturday due to injury.
The Trial 4 – Intermediate class saw a bit of a shake-up between Saturday and Sunday. Ethan Maier (Beta; Portland, Oregon) took the win on Saturday, with Shawn Steinbacher (Vertigo; Pennsylvania) in second. On Sunday, Steinbacher flipped the script, claiming victory while Maier took second, and local rider Mike Bullen (Gas Gas) rounded out the podium.
Vet 4 – Senior Intermediate: Eastman and Patterson Battle It Out
The Vet 4 – Senior Intermediate class was the largest of the weekend, with 11 riders on Saturday and 10 on Sunday. Stu Eastman (Vertigo; Victoria, BC) claimed the top spot on Saturday, but Nova Scotia’s Kevin Patterson (Vertigo) took the win on Sunday, finishing just two points ahead of Eastman. In the overall standings, Eastman secured the CMA Vet 4 championship, with Patterson taking silver. The oldest rider in the event, Bill de Garis (Vertigo; Port Moody, BC), at 84 years old, finished in third both days, securing the CMA bronze medal. Bill, who wasn’t thrilled about competing in a “young man’s class” of riders under 50, is a true testament to the enduring spirit of trials.
Women 2 – Intermediate: Delacroix Claims Victory
The Women 2 – Intermediate class featured a strong turnout with five competitors. Day one saw Alicia Lim (Vertigo; Victoria, BC) take the lead, followed by Katie McGeachy (Beta; Vernon, BC) and Jaclyn Delacroix (Vertigo; Squamish, BC). However, Day two saw a shift in the standings, with Delacroix taking the top spot, McGeachy remaining steady in second, and Emily Roberts (Beta; Golden, BC) claiming third. In the overall series standings, Delacroix took first, McGeachy second, and Lim finished third.
Event Highlights and Gratitude
This year’s event received rave reviews, with a few surprises including the first-ever use of a first-loop time limit and separate courses for each day’s competition. The VMC made sure the event was spectator-friendly, incorporating some well-designed man-made sections that added an extra level of excitement.
The event would not have been possible without the support of the VMC’s dedicated volunteer crew, with more than 25 scorers and the tireless Clerks of the Course—Ryon Bell, Matt Fracy, and Brandon Volk—who worked countless hours behind the scenes.
A special thanks goes to the event’s many sponsors, whose support made the event possible:
Victoria Motorcycle Club,
True Line Contracting,
H. Volk Transport,
Cutter Industries,
Stan Fry Cement Finishing,
Moser Earth Works,
Farhill Engineering,
AAA Rebar,
Willowleaf Holdings,
Perrier Roofing,
Landmark Sign,
Langley Precast,
Nichol Electric,
Pacific Truss,
Trio Redi Mix,
Thetis Cove Joinery,
Mototrials West,
Capital City Paving,
United Rentals,
Northridge Excavating,
Fisher Backhoe Services,
Global Pro Systems,
Old Dart Management.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to these sponsors, and the volunteers, and riders who helped make this event an unforgettable experience.
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