Thanks for Visiting
Chapter Six is an A.A. group of sober men & women motorcycle rider's whose motto is
" Stand & Deliver "
We are all members of Alcoholics Anonymous who have experienced an incredible change in our life because of our sobriety.
The Logo :- The outside circle has the date, being the year AA started, Chapter Six and Into Action is from the Big Book which cover's step 5 to step 11 all action steps
The inside circle has Stand and Deliver which covers step 12 and means
Stand up and be counted, and Deliver the message to the still suffering alcoholic.
The motorcycle, because we are a motorcycle group and the circle and triangle because we are all AA members.
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Chapter Six Motorcycle Group AA Meetings
Shepparton :- First Thursday of each month 8 pm. ( Closed Meeting )
Contacts : Gary 0418177228 Ron 0428855027
Meeting Place :- Scott's Church cnr Fryers & Corio Sts Shepparton
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Geelong :- Each Saturday 5pm to 6.30pm ( Open Meeting )
Contacts : Shane 0402541136 Andrew :- 0408359076
Meeting Place :- Cnr Moorabool & McKillop Sts Geelong
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Stanley Vic :- Third Friday of each month 8pm ( Closed Meeting )
Contacts : Steve 0407004169 Syd 0402184262
Meeting Place :- Stanley Soldiers Memorial Hall
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Boronia Vic :- First Saturday of each month 12 noon. ( Open Meeting )
Contact : Richard 0433157217
Meeting Place :- Uniting Church Hall Cnr Zeising Court & Boronia Road Boronia.
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Wallan Vic :- Second Wednesday of each month 8 pm. (Open Meeting)
Contact: Lou 0409512526
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Bendigo Vic :- Fourth Tuesday of each month 8 pm. ( Closed Meeting )
Contact : Paul 0408443191
Meeting Place :- Salvation Army Complex 65-71 Mundy Bendigo .
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Please Note :-
All AA members, or any person who believes they may have an
alcohol drinking problem, is welcome to attend any, Chapter Six Motorcycle Group AA meeting.
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Chapter Six Motorcycle Group Service Office.
Address :- P.O.Box 7202 Shepparton Vic 3632
SERVICE OFFICE COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
Omeo - First Sunday in March 3/3/13
Geelong - Last Saturday in July 2013
Shepparton - Last Saturday November 2013
Be at the Service Meeting ,let your vote count.
Here's what Ward.E the Chairperson for the General Service Board
in New York had to say at the 22nd World Service Meeting
about rotating Service positions in AA
"Rotation keeps the Fellowship alive; it reduces egotism & prevents defects of character invading the Fellowship. it produces fresh ideas, keeps the personalities out of the Fellowship and is a step into humility "
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What is the Chapter Six Service Office and what is it's function
SERVICE OFFICE
Chapter Six Motocycle AA Group Australia
Chapter Six Motorcycle AA Group Australia is a group of sober men and women of Alcoholics Anonymous who ride motorcycles, they may belong to any AA group in Australia or they may belong to a Chapter Six Motorcycle AA Group
The purpose of Chapter Six Motorcycle AA Group Australia is to carry out duties as a Service Office and unite all these sober Motorcycle riders under the one roof
This enables them to combine their love of riding motorcycles with the AA program, and carry out the following activities.
To carry the message of AA to the still suffering alcoholic.
To arrange recreational activities such as group motorcycle rides to AA anniversary's, AA functions, AA meetings, aand places of interest, to encourage existing AA members who ride motorcycle's to join us on our rides.
To serve as a communication centre for participating groups and group member's , using regular newsletters, flyer's, and e-mails to keep each member informed on what activities, rides, and meeting's are occuring in their area, and on a National or State level involving all Chapter Six Motorcycle Group Australia ride's.
To supply Chapter Six Logo's ( Badge ) , T-shirts, stickers, AA literature etc, to Chapter Six member's.
To answer e-mails, phonecalls, mail etc, and inquiry's into Chapter Six, about what it is, and it's functions.
To keep a list of avaiable members and telephone No's for 12 step work.
To provide production of New's Letter's, Flyer's, and information on planned ride's.
To manage Web site chaptersix.vpweb.com.au
Chapter Six Motorcycle AA Group Australia has a service committee elected by it's member's that consists of a Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Web-Master, New's Letter Editor, Product's and Literature Officer, and Ride - Co-ordinator who carry out the above dutie's.
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AA LINKS
AA Times Website
Alcoholics Anonymous Australia
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Up Coming rides
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CHAPTER SIX MOTORCYCLE GROUP
AUSTRALIA
PROUDLY ANNOUNCE THE
2013 TASMANIA RIDE
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ST. HELENS AA GROUP ANNUAL RALLY ON THE
EAST COAST OF TASMANIA. SAILING ON THE SPIRIT OF TASMANIA
OVERNIGHT CRUISES
APRIL 2013
Departing Melb Thurs 18th. Arriving Devonport 19th
Departing Devonport Mon 22nd Arriving Melb Tue 23rd.
Call Shifty, Chapter Six Stanley Vic. For details.
0407004169
Dates for booking accommodation have now closed, all those members that have booked will receive further information in October, any other members who want to do the run will now have to arrange their own, booking on the boat and accomodation
PLEASE NOTE
ALL MEMBERS GOING ON THE RIDE,
YOUR MOTORBIKE CAN BE STRAPPED DOWN BY YOURSELF OR A STAFF MEMBER ,WHICHEVER YOU PREFER,
YOU CAN TAKE YOUR OWN TIE-DOWN STRAPS OR THEY WILL BE SUPPLIED, YOU CAN TAKE A COVER FOR YOUR BIKE IF YOU WISH TO DO SO
YOU MUST TAKE A STRAP OR TIE,
SO THAT YOUR FRONT BRAKE LEVER CAN BE TIED DOWN TO LOCK ON THE FRONT BRAKE,
THIS IS TO PREVENT THE BIKE FROM ROCKING FORWARD ON THE BOAT
AND BY THE BY
IT WOULD BE WISE TO PACK WARM CLOTHES
AND MAYBE SOME WET WEATHER GEAR
All riders to meet at the Spirit of Tasmania car park at Port Melbourne between 5 & 5.30 pm
Boarding closes at 6.30 pm sharp 1 second late and you have missed the Boat
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ACCOMMODATION
Queechy Cottages - from $100/double
2 Tasman Highway 0363761321
Tidal Waters Resort (4 star ) - from $180
1 Quail St . 0363761999
St Helens Caravan Park from $126/double
2 Penelope St 036371290
Hillcrest Tourist Park - from $95/double
10 Chimney Heights Rd - 0363763298
Backpackers St Helens
9 Cecilia St 0363762017
St Helens Bayside Inn - from $80/double
Cecilia St 0363761466
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TASMANIAN AA
East Coast Rally
Invitation to the 7th Annual East Coast Rally
with Al-Anon participation
Friday 19th April – Sunday 21st April 2013
Anglican Church Hall
Enquiries
In love and service
East Coast Rally Committee
Alcoholics Anonymous
Devonport Sunday Group
Meet & Greet Breakfast
Friday 19th April, 2013
8.00am
Mersey River Foreshore
Victoria Parade
(opposite the Maritime Museum cnr Gloucester Ave)
Devonport
You are invited to join the Devonport Sunday Group to meet and greet the members
of the Chapter Six Motorcycle Club, who have come to attend the East Coast Rally.
They disembark the Spirit of Tasmania between 6.30am and 7.30am. A sausage
sizzle breakfast will be supplied.
This is a great chance to show a welcoming hand to our interstate visitors and for
those who are unable to attend the rally to meet with some of the visitors anyway.
Please let us know you are coming so that we cater for everyone. There is play
equipment nearby for members children so bring the whole family.
Contact:
Hope to see you there
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Riding with the Chapter Six Motorcycle Group
All you need is a Motorcycle
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Chapter Six Opens A Meeting
At Bendigo 22.1.2013
I had put this day on my calendar for this important ride.
Army Ron was camping at my place for a few days working on a project.
I had been in touch with Rotten Ronny and we worked out a sort of ride plan for the day.
Gary B the Postie from Cobram arrived at my place around 3pm and we were to meet up with Justin at 4.30pm at a local car park.
Away we went, fuelling up on the way and when we got to the car park, Army Ron and the Postie kept riding on into the sunset. I pulled up to wait for Justin. The next thing I see is the Postie and Army Ron returning. I had forgotten to tell them about meeting up with Justin (so they said).
The three of us then headed towards Stanhope to meet up with Rotten Ronny and Tom at 5pm and Ron was on time as always, with three minutes to spare.
We all then moved onto Elmore for our wee break and a cold drink. I swapped bikes with Army Ron and we all headed off again and as I rode into Goornong I noticed that my packet of smokes had blown out somewhere along the ride.
Army Ron pulled up beside me and asked me if I had seen Syd and I said that I did not see Syd at all.
The rest of the group pulled up to greet Syd, I swapped Army Ron bikes again and we all headed off together. Fancy not seeing the legend (Pinoclean Syd)
We rode into Bendigo and went straight to one of Ron’s Kitchens for a feed.
We finally found our way to the meeting place and we were
greeted by Peter and Penny.
One by one members started to arrive and at one stage I counted 15 odd bikes of all sizes and makes.
Others arrived in cars and I could say that there were between 40-50 people at the meeting which was chaired by Ron E and Carl from Bendigo.
The meeting was very moving and it was just great to see so many new faces sharing stories between one and all.
The Members, who put this meeting together and made everyone feel at ease and welcome, should be very proud of themselves.
We or I in AA are starting to enjoy a life beyond our wildest dreams, with friends we have not met yet.
To see the interaction between people who are getting their lives together and making their family and friends proud of what they are achieving.
To the people who prepared supper need to be thanked for their great preparation and effort that they put into eats.
After the meeting everyone mingled between themselves and the odd loud laughter and smiles was just great to witness.
It was time to hit the road for our ride home, somehow the chocolate man got left behind and the postie was camping in Bendigo for the night.
We found the main drag with Ken Ts help and away we went, riding straight through to Elmore. Justin rode at the back and showed us the road in front with his low beam light.
Man, that bike of Justin’s really has a bright light.
Army Ron got his driving lights working and he was allocated to ride up front and light up the road and away he went.
Our next stop was at Stanhope and this is where we said good bye to Ron and Syd. Justin, Army Ron and I then rode the short to Shepparton.
One day at a time the ride goes on forever and the road never ends. Till next time, bye from me.
Gary W
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Stanley Remembrance Day Ride
16 – 18 of Nov 2012
Some members from all over rode up to the Stanley meeting on Friday for their local Chapter Six Meeting.
The meeting was very well attended and the barbi that was put on by Shifty and his family before the meeting from all accounts was just great.
I could not make it to the meeting but travelled in Al’s bus up to Jindera and waited there for those who were staying at Reg and Sue’s.
Just after 11.30pm I heard the sound of bikes rolling up the street and I got up and went out to greet them.
We all went inside and the tea, coffee, chocolate, laughter and lies started to flow.
We will have to look after the chocolate man.( Snickers )
On the Saturday everyone was up on time and rearing to go after breakfast.
After a ride edict talk from the Postie the group headed off to the Albury servo.
I counted some 14 bikes; Shifty was there on the new old BMW. Gatton was riding a new demo Victory,
I don’t know what his verdict was about the bike, but I heard other comments from different ones.
The ride around and over the Hume Weir to Jingellic for a smoke break, was just one beautiful parts of the ride.
There was more countryside on the ride that was just as great.
The group then decided to ride onto Kahancoban for lunch, and what a great feed it was.
I heard great positive comments from different ones about their meals.
We are having a bit of a break here at Jingellic before moving on for lunch.
Riders and friends gathered for a BBQ at the end of the ride in Albury’s Norial Park .
For those who had decided to camp over at different places, and those who wentback to Reg n Sue’s house watched a documentary of the Isle of Man racing.
We don’t ride bikes, those blokes do, and they are ????????? They may want a look the 2 step.
On Sunday morning Reg lead the riders that were left into the spiritual concept meeting at Glenecho, there were around 20 odd members attending the meeting…
Pinoclean Syd, Postie Gary, Paul and Penny and I were all ushered out of town by Reg for our windy ride home.
Alison wants to thank Reg for going slow and waiting for her in her bus as she followed along.
A great effort was put into this ride buy the Stanley Group and I as well as others had a great time doing some things beyond our wildest dreams.
Till the next ride, ride safe and good bye.
Gary W
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Anniversaries,
Conventions and Events
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Introduction to Riding with Chapter Six Motorcycle AA Group
F.O.B.
( Friends Of Bill )
. All AA members , family, and friends are welcome to join in on our ride’s, regardless of what make of motorcycle you ride.
. You ride with us entirely at your own risk, it is your responsibility to obtain your own insurance, ride in a proper and safe manner, and treat other riders with respect.
. We reserve the right to ask any person to leave the ride for :
. Acting in an inappropriate, or dangerous manner or
. Not following direction.
. All ride’s are not organised rides, they are an invitation only to join us, it is very important that you know that we are not a motorcycle club, we are a motorcycle AA group.
There are no fees or attendance obligations, nor is there any governance and politics that often comes with a structured approach – all we ask is that you be aware that the rides are nothing more than Friends of Bill ( F.O.B.) going for a ride and you are welcome to come if you can make it!
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We hope to see you again, Check back later for new updates to our web-site,
there's much more to come
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