The story so far,

It is all steam ahead for next year's national. After many years of mainland rallies it has been decided that we will be heading overseas for 2009. Our chosen destination is the very two wheel friendly south eastern coast town of Bicheno. It is a 238km journey from the ferry to
Bicheno (unless you wish to take a more scenic route.

Thanks to Chalky, our resident website genius, we will soon have a webpage up and running.

www.nationalscooterrally.org.au

Without blowing his trumpet (ooh err) we must say that he has done an absolutely stellar job.

The Rally will run from the 23rd or January until Australia Day the 26th January.

Accommodation wise, we will be based at the Bicheno East Coast Caravan Park, if you would like to make a booking give them a call on (03) 6375 1999 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it we are sure they will be happy to sort you out. I would suggest that you get in early as spaces are obviously limited and many have already booked. Check out their website
www.bichenoholidaypark.com.au

We have booked a venue for the Saturday night presentations and disco (bring your own talcum powder).This year we are trying something new when it comes to providing music for the masses, we will be opening up the decks to anyone who wants to spin a few tunes. If you would like to show us your stuff on the wheels of steel get in touch with Stuart This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and we will keep a slot open for you. Now we realize that carting a bunch of vinyl isn't really an option for most people but you can either organize to have them brought along by car or just use your MP3 device. While we realize that purists might not be too keen on the idea of using an ipod we really want everyone to have a chance
to dance to what turns them on. Most of us will be riding to the venue andhave a limited capacity to carry equipment and scooter booty. If anyone is arriving by Car or Van and has some room for an extra box or two please get in contact with Stuart ASAP, your help is very much appreciated.

As for activities there will be the usual candidates, Sharon has been to Bicheno and she assures us that the ride out on Saturday will be enjoyed by everyone (that's if you can stay sober long enough). There will be awards given for the show and shine as well as Furthest ridden etc. We will also for the first time this year has an award for furthest ridden club. We will also be organizing some fun and games including a gymkhana. If you have any ideas for other events by all means drop us a line and we will try and make them happen. For more local knowledge contact Sharon This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Obviously in this day and age many people do not have the time or the stamina to ride from the other end of the country to Melbourne, so another development this year is hopefully the option of cheap shipping of your pride and joy to Melbourne. We have some contacts with
interstate shipping companies and hope to be able to organize some pretty good deals for helping you all get to the starting line.
Contact Stuart This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for further details and booking.

We are always on the hunt for sponsorship and this year is no different. So far Australian Scooter Parts have come to the party in a big way, the others who have dug deep are:

Carter's Classic Scooters, Carz & Scootz, Casa Lambretta (Australia),
and Saigon Scooters. I am sure that this list will grow and grow and if you know of anyone who may wish to join the list by all means get in touch. Sponsorship does not need to be confined to businesses; your club or even you personally are always welcome to
help us out. The website and all fliers will include an acknowledgement of all sponsors and will be regularly updated.

Contact Lesley This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Nick This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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queries.

If you have any questions, or if you have some ideas you think we
should know about, feel free to contact any one of us.

We would especially love to hear from anyone who has contacts in
the T-Shirt printing industry.

National Scooter Rally 2009 Volunteer Contacts
Lesley: Sponsorship, Maxi and Auto Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Nick: Sponsorship, Events Marshall This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Richard: Registration, Events Marshall and Design This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


Stuart: Interstate Shipping, Events Marshall and Entertainment This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sharon: Location, Photography and Ride Day Co-Coordinator This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Siobhan: Sponsorship This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Vicki: Photography and Auto Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Larry: Events Marshall This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


DISCLAIMER: 'This is an informal social activity run by
Scooterists for Scooterists. The organizers receive no financial benefit and the Rally
is run as a 'Not for Profit' event. Those attending and taking part in any of the activities do so with the understanding that they are solely responsible for their own safety and well-being and exempt the organizers of all liability whether actual or implied.'