Suzuki Owners Club - Armco Adam

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CentreName	East Midlands
secratary	Alby White
Telephone Number
Mobile	07762242309
Email Address	eastmids@suzukiownersclub.co.uk
centre website	eastmids.suzukiownersclub.co.uk
meet info	4th Thurs of month
Address	The Crown
	8 Croft Crescent
	Nottingham

postcode	NG16 2QY
country	United Kingdom

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The different types of bike insurance

There is no question of the need for all motorbike owners to invest in the appropriate bike insurance; not only is it necessary to secure yourself financially against loss of, or damage to, the vehicle – it is also something all riders are legally obligated to do. Riding without a licence carries a punishment of driving licence penalty points, a fine or possibly even the loss of the licence. However, there are three different types of bike insurance, offering different degrees of coverage – making it necessary for motorcycle enthusiasts to find out as much information about each as they can, before deciding.

Firstly, there is ‘third party only’ bike insurance, which is generally the cheapest insurance option available and the minimum required by the law, but which also provides the least degree of cover. With this, the policyholder is protected against damage to the property or person of a third party. What this means is that, where you to be involved in a collision with another vehicle, that you were the cause of, your insurance policy would cover the costs of repairing the other vehicle and any medical costs of the occupant. This means that you would not be covered for injuries you received in the accident or any damages accrued to your bike. Furthermore, if your bike were to be stolen or damaged by fire, these events would not be covered by the terms of your policy.

The next level up is ‘third party fire and theft’ insurance which, as the name indicates, is broadly similar to that offered by ‘third party only’ insurance. The difference is in the scale of cover provided, as this will protect the policyholder in the event of the motorbike being stolen or set on fire. Perhaps unsurprisingly, this level of coverage carries more expensive premiums, but with the greater degree of protection offered, it is more likely to repay these costs in the future. In addition, with vehicle insurance being such a competitive market, it is possible to secure a good deal.

The final type of bike insurance policy available is ‘fully comprehensive’ insurance, which, as the name indicates, provides the policyholder with complete protection. Many ‘fully comprehensive’ policy packages also include legal expense and breakdown coverage as extras.

When deciding which type of bike insurance to go for, you should always try to get quotes for all three, as many companies – such as Carole Nash – offer telephone quotations. Choose based on your financial circumstances, but look at the long-term benefits as well as short-term savings.

Club History

Armco Adam

Published on 10-Oct-2011 02:23 PM Number of Views: 2330

The Suzuki Owners Club of Great Britain began as a branch of a club that didn't exist. In 1971 the One Seven One Club was formed with thirty members and by the end of 1974 there were almost a thousand. The One Seven One Motorcycle Club had its own premises (based in an old church hall) which housed the Triumph, Honda and BSA Owners clubs, but it soon became obvious that Suzuki's were becoming more numerous than any other make at the club. Their owners got together with the view to opening a branch for the Suzuki Owners, a meeting was held but when the owners tried to trace the headquarters of the club, they found there was no club! So under the guidance of the reverend Tony Lloyd, who at the time rode a GT750 Kettle, the initial meeting was held at the 171 Motorcycle Club in Press Street, Openshaw, Manchester, they contacted Suzuki GB for their approval and founded the Suzuki Owners Club.

Regular meetings got off the ground in September 1973; within a matter of weeks there were a hundred members. Very soon afterwards the idea that branches in other parts of the country could be viable was muted and a London branch was formed in February 1974. The Southern centre had their initial meeting on the 22nd of February 1974 at St Anne's church hall, South Lambeth, about fifty people turned up but the area was unsuitable for regular meetings to be held there. After a call for volunteers, an Ad Hoc committee decided that no meetings would take place until a permanent place had been found. This proved to be a difficult task as they wished to remain in the London area and it was not until the 8th of April 1974 that regular meetings actually commenced, but the pre-meeting advertising fell flat due to a printing dispute and the posters they had managed to get printed arrived late.

The first combined meeting of North & South Suzuki Owners was held at the 171 club, the southern guys riding up in really heavy rain. There was from all accounts a good turnout, which made their efforts worthwhile. The Church has now been demolished and as far as is known the 171 Motorcycle Club faded away at the same time.

The initial committees for the respective Suzuki Owners Club centres were: Northern centre James Denton - Secretary Charles Parr - PRO

Southern centre Raye Marshall - Secretary Ian Barr - Treasurer Julian Clark - Social secretary Tony Fagan - PRO Peter Redman - Editor The initial meeting places were: Northern - 171 club, Openshaw, Manchester Southern - 'Cranbrook', Brookmill Road, Deptford.

The first annual membership fee for the club was £1.80 (plus 20p for a membership badge), for which the Northern members got the use of all the facilities at the 171 club, which included legal aid, a coffee bar, reading room, shop, recreation room and a games room which could be turned into a cinema if required, specialist tool hire and a monthly newsletter containing a programme of planned events at the centre, technical articles and general chat. Each week at the headquarters there were films, talks, demonstrations or runs out.

The Southern centre was still in its infancy and had not organised anything at this time

The aim of the founding club was to help members to enjoy the ownership of their Suzuki machine as much as possible.

The club bi-monthly magazine now known as the Hustler was originally called the Suzuki Owners Club Official Magazine and had a Yellow cover, it was printed in Bristol, as that was where the then editor lived. The Name Hustler was decided on at a committee meeting in Croydon in 1976.

The club magazine now incorporates an events guide that gives a brief description of events that are being organised by Centres, National Committee and individual members. These events provide a venue to allow members to meet and get to know each other. They also qualify as part of the Clubs annual attendance/mileage competitions. Each member has the opportunity to win one of the many trophies on offer; the prizewinners are presented with their awards at the Clubs AGM.

The Club very soon became a national organisation and opened "branches" or Centre as we call them throughout the country. Today we have approximately 22 Centres in the UK, one in Czechoslovakia and one in California in the USA. We also have sister organisations in the USA (SOC-USA) and Denmark (SOC-DK) Club members obtain a range of benefits for their annual subscription, access to a comprehensive dealers list that offers a range of discounts on parts, services and accessories, this is incorporated in the SOC Discount booklet which is issued twice a year.

Membership also gives the opportunity to secure discounted insurance deals simply by the virtue of being a Suzuki Owners Club member

Memberships also include affiliated membership to the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF), Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) and the National Association for Bikers with Disabilities (NABD). The Club also supports the work that is undertaken by FEMA

The club is ran by a National Committee of unpaid volunteers, elected by the membership The Suzuki Owners Club is an independent Club, and whilst Suzuki does not own us, we work in close partnership with Suzuki supporting them and promoting the Suzuki marque at every opportunity. We are a family orientated Club and have many young people amongst our ranks. Some of these youngsters work just as hard as their parents when out and about with the Club. It is the belief that if we teach our young members to respect bikes, to be aware of the dangers of motorcycling and to learn what motorcycling is all about, they will then become safer and better motorcyclists in the years ahead.

Do you have any early photos of the club and club life? If so we would be pleased to hear from you.

Suzuki Owners,
Club PO Box 37,
Cleator,
Cumbria,
CA23 3WZ

Introduction	The National Committee identified the need for a person in a position within the club as Webmaster. The National Committee realised that the club needed to have an Internet site that was modern, easy to use and attractive. This document identifies the post profile for the role of Webmaster and the reporting requirements for the post holder. Furthermore the post will be an executive position, with the Post Holder being a permanent member of and accountable to the National Committee
Objective	The objective of the Webmaster is to provide the membership with a high quality website which promotes the potential of the Club to interested parties
Responsibility	The Webmaster is responsible for: Overseeing and updating of the club website. Continued improvement of the website Collating all articles for inclusion on the club website Ensuring that the password(s) for the various parts of the website are not disclosed to anyone other than those deemed necessary by the National Committee and that being only the National Secretary Ensuring that no insulting, defamatory or derogatory items are placed on the club website. Maintaining the @Suzuki e-mail address system for the National Committee Members and Club centres Ensuring that no unnecessary expenditure shall be incurred, without clearance from the club treasurer or National Committee first.
Communication	The Webmaster shall report back to the National Committee as and when the need arises and shall submit, as necessary articles for inclusion in the club magazine. In addition to the previously mentioned communiqués, the post holder shall also submit a report for the Annual General Meeting each year.
Post Duration	In line with current National Committee guidelines, the post holder shall occupy the position for two-years, renewable at the club Annual General Meeting. The National Committee can dissolve this post if it is felt that it is no longer warranted.

Introduction	The National Committee identified the need for a person in a position within the club as Welfare Officer. The National Committee realised that the club needed to show the members that it is also concerned with the wellbeing of all current club members This document identifies the post profile for the role of Welfare Officer and the reporting requirements for the post holder. Furthermore the post will be an executive position, with the Post Holder being a permanent member of the National Committee and accountable to that Committee
Objective	The objective of the Welfare Officer is to represent to the club to its members who in the opinion of the NC might be in need of some help from the club
Responsibility	The Welfare Officer is responsible for; Checking on members who have been reported as being unwell or involved in serious RTC’s Visiting or sending cards/flowers etc. to said members or there family as felt necessary Attending funerals if felt it is required by the NC Keeping the NC updated on the status of any members he has contacted in line with his role Ensuring that no unnecessary expenditure shall be incurred in the execution of their duties, without clearance from the club treasurer or National Committee first
Communication	The Welfare Officer shall report back to the National Committee as and when the need arises and shall submit, as necessary articles for inclusion in the club magazine. In addition to the previously mentioned communiqué, the post holder shall also submit a report for the Annual General Meeting each year.
Post Duration	In line with current National Committee guidelines, the post holder shall occupy the position for two-years, renewable at the club Annual General Meeting. The National Committee can dissolve this post if it is felt that it is no longer warranted.

Introduction	The National Committee identified the need for a person in a position within the club as Treasurer. The National Committee realised that the club needed to have accurate financial records This document identifies the post profile for the role of Treasurer and the reporting requirements for the post holder. Furthermore the post will be an executive position, with the Post Holder being a permanent member of and accountable to the National Committee
Objective	The objective of the Treasurer is to provide the National Committee and membership with up to date and accurate information on the financial situation of the club.
Responsibility	The Treasurer is responsible for: Overseeing the club accounts. Continued improvement of financial services to the club Producing financial reports. Ensuring that any expense claims submitted by either National Committee members or club members are accompanied by proper receipts and are submitted on official claim form Ensuring that no unnecessary expenditure shall be incurred, without clearance from the National Committee first.
Communication	The Treasurer shall report back to the National Committee as and when the need arises and shall submit, as necessary articles for inclusion in the club magazine. In addition to the previously mentioned communiqués, the post holder shall also submit a report for the Annual General Meeting each year.
Post Duration	In line with current National Committee guidelines, the post holder shall occupy the position for two years, renewable at the appropriate club Annual General Meeting.