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CMC Bylaws & Guidelines - Revised Feb 2018 The Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers (CMC) community is a family-oriented, social riding club consisting of fun-loving, enthusiastic individuals representing diverse races, creeds and colours. In order to foster an atmosphere of understanding, safety and inclusivity, the following guidelines have been made available. All members of CMC are required to be aware of, maintain compliance with, and sign off as required, on any of the following guidelines and waivers. ARTICLE 1 – CLUB CREATION AND NAME 1.1 This riding club shall be known as the “CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS.” This may be abbreviated as “CMC”. 1.2 The “CMC” Riding Club was founded in Cambridge, ON, in November 2006. The CMC has a National Officer as the head, a Provincial Officer Board consisting of National Officer, Provincial Officers, and Regional Officers; having autonomous decision making authority on all aspects of the CMC. The National Officer will have input equal to that of other members of the Board. The National Officer may not change or reverse a decision made by the National Officers Board. Decisions will be made by consensus of the National Officers Board, in the best interest of the CMC. The National Officer will make a final decision ONLY if the National Officers Board is deadlocked and a majority position is not attainable. The CMC is also represented by Chapter level officers. ARTICLE 2 – PURPOSE 2.1 The purpose of the CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS (CMC) is to provide a safe, family based riding and social club. It is a volunteer, non-voting riding only club; the CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS (CMC) exists as not for profit. ARTICLE 3 – MEMBERSHIP 3.1 Criteria: Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in motorcycles and or motorcycling (taking note of sections 3.6 and 3.7 below). However, given that the Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers is a private family-friendly, social riding club, it therefore reserves the right to refuse membership applications, should it be deemed in the best interest of the club. 3.2 Members will agree to adhere to the club bylaws. 3.3 Members must meet the membership criteria. 3.4 Members will agree with the club purpose. 3.5 Members are required to maintain good standing in terms of conduct. 3.6 Members must reside in Canada for at least 6 months of the year and must maintain a Canadian postal address. Grandfather clause is applied to current members that have moved from Canada but are still active with the Chapter. 3.7 Riders must possess a Canadian Provincial Driver’s License properly endorsed for motorcycle riding in the Province that issued it. This license must be produced to the Chapter’s First Officer (or his delegate) or the Road Captain upon request and comply with Article 14.2.6 3.8 Members agree that they are responsible for their own safety and conduct. 3.9 Participation in any club event is at their own risk and, as such, cannot hold the CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS (CMC) responsible for any mishap, incident or accident; nor is it implied that the CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS (CMC) is open to suit or litigation. 3.10 Any member who passes away will have their membership number retired. 3.11 Members may belong to other riding clubs such as brand specific or International Riding clubs, Motorcycle Clubs or other riding organizations, however recruiting CMC members for enrolment to that club may be grounds for improper conduct and thus dismissal from the CMC. 3.12 Members are not required to hold office and do not have voting rights. 3.13 Members not active within 90 days of joining, will be deleted from Chapter rosters at the 1st Officer’s discretion. (Exceptions may include military personnel, snowbirds, illness, etc). 3.14 Dormant memberships will be purged annually in November. The purging of Lone Riders will be the responsibility of the Regional, Provincial or the National Officer only. 3.15 Members not living within a 100 km "catchment area" of the nearest Chapter may join the Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers as a Lone Rider. This is the only justification for being a Lone Rider. This member will be given all rights and privileges as any other member of the CMC and will be included on the National and Provincial roster(s) to ensure local updates. As a Lone Rider, you will not be able to hold an Officer's position within a local Chapter. It will be the responsibility of the Lone Rider to keep current on all provincial activities by participating on the National forum and to actively participate in Provincial Chapters' events. ARTICLE 4 – DUES 4.1 Membership to the CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS (CMC) is free. There will never be a membership fee to remain in the club. No chapter may maintain a bank account under the name CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS (CMC). 4.2 No chapter may present or sponsor an event without the written approval of National. Insurance for an event must be carried by the venue or individual presenting the event. The CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS (CMC) will not insure any event, ride or social activity. ARTICLE 5 – MEETINGS 5.1 There are no formal meetings of the membership; however the officers may meet (periodically) to discuss club related business and issues. ARTICLE 6 – CLUB OFFICERS 6.1 The club shall be administered by the following officers: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and Financial Officer. Chapters may increase officer ranks to reflect individual chapter needs. Any Officer designation (outside of those outlined above) must be approved by their Provincial, Regional, and/or National Officer 6.2 Road Captain: organizes and leads/tailguns the group during a riding event or group rides. 6.2.1 Road Captains must have taken part in a group riding program that covers the planning, procedures, safety, signals and other relevant factors for a group riding activity. 6.2.2 Members must be group riding approved by a Road Captains before proceeding on a CMC ride. 6.3 Officers shall be eligible for reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred during the administration of club business by submitting a request with receipts to the First Officer, who will deal with the Financial Officer, all chapter funds are the responsibility of the First Officer who may delegate to a Financial Officer. 6.4 No officer may hold an executive or officer designation with any other motorcycle or riding club. ARTICLE 7 – DUTIES OF OFFICERS 7.1 It is the responsibility of all Officers to adhere to and put in practice all CMC bylaws. 7.2 All officers must report to the First Officer for any and all chapter issues. The First Officer will consider all remarks and render a decision that he/she feels is best for the club. The First Officer’s decision is final. The First Officer will consult with the Provincial Officer/Regional Officer or National Officer to make the decision best for the CMC and Chapter. 7.3 Should a Chapter’s 1st Officer feel it necessary and appropriate to remove a Member from the Chapter and / or the CMC for bylaw violations, the 1st Officer must inform and consult with the Regional Officer (or in the case where there is no Regional Officer, the Provincial Officer) before final decision to remove a member is made. The Regional Officer will inform Provincial Officer so he/she is aware of situation. Upon approval, this removal will then be forwarded by the Regional Officer to the National Membership Coordinator for entry into the National Rosters. ARTICLE 8 – APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS 8.1 The First Officer will appoint Officers as needed or required to fill vacancies, and will inform the CMC Membership Coordinator and their respective Regional or Provincial Officer of these changes or additions. The First Officer can appoint his/her replacement but only after consultation with their respective Regional/Provincial or National Officer. 8.2 Instalment or replacement of: National Officer, Provincial Officer, or Regional Officer, must be made by consensus of the Provincial Officer Board. 8.3 Any National, Provincial, Regional or 1st Officer, being either unable, or unwilling to fulfill duties required of the National Officers Board, due to personal, health, work, absence, or other reason, may be removed from their position, upon consensus of the National Officers Board. 8.4 All such decisions must be made maintaining Article 10 “Conduct” of the CMC, and with respect. ARTICLE 9 – APPOINTMENTS AND COMMITTEES 9.1 Appointments and Committees are positions in the club that are of a voluntary nature. 9.2 These positions are appointed by the First Officer and can include, but are not limited to road captains, event coordinators, social convenors, etc. ARTICLE 10 – CONDUCT 10.1 All participants agree to adhere to CMC riding protocols and proper social etiquette. Any member of the club may be dismissed from the CMC, a club meeting or any club activity as a result of inappropriate behaviour/conduct. The member shall be warned concerning such inappropriate conduct by an Officer or Road Captain. The following shall be the basis for, but not limited to, inappropriate behaviour and disciplinary measures: 10.1.1 Wild, unsafe riding habits; especially any activity which jeopardizes the safety of other persons. 10.1.2 Inappropriate or obnoxious behaviour that is detrimental to the image of the club or any member or officer. 10.1.3 Consumption of alcohol, or any other potentially impairing substance, including but not limited to prescription medication and/or legalized marijuana by a motorcycle operator, prior to or during any ride organized and posted by a chapter, its Officers or a qualified Road Captain. 10.1.4 Solicitations of members for the purpose of joining another club. 10.1.5 Threatening or verbally intimidating or harassment of a member. ARTICLE 11 – NON-MEMBER GUESTS 11.1 Non-member guests are welcome at general meetings, rides, and social gatherings of the CMC so long as they are invited guests and they agree to abide by CMC rules and ride guidelines. Each regular member may invite one (1) non-member guest to a club event, more upon consultation with the Officer/person in charge of the event. 11.2 Guests must agree to abide by club rules and standards of conduct. ARTICLE 12 – CRESTS, LOGO & PATCHES 12.1 All crests and logo designs are property of the CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS (CMC). Only the National can commission the production and distribution of Promotional Product, including, but not limited to: Crests, Clothing, Hats, Stickers, Event Banners, or any product bearing the Madison or CMC designation. 12.2 All third party items must be approved by National and distributed by the First and Second Officers of each chapter. Any reproduction in any way of the Madison must be approved by National. 12.3 Any profits from Sections above become property of CMC. A quarterly report of CMC funds will be provided to the Provincial Officer Board by the National Financial Officer, or Officer with access to the same information. 12.4 The riding crest will never be referred to as colours. It will never be worn with other motorcycle club patches. Riding clubs and brand specific logos/crests are welcomed to be shared with the CMC logo (Madison). Our crest is called the “Madison” in honour of the 10 year old girl that won our design contest. (Madison Smith). 12.5 The riding crest will never be worn with rockers, 1%, MC or colour designations. Our riding crest is purchased, not earned. 12.6 The riding crest is used only as identification of the CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS (CMC) and not a MC designation. 12.7 No Territory or location badge/patch will be worn on the back with the CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS (CMC) crest. 12.8 CMC (Chapter number and chapter name) may be worn on the front left of the vest / jacket only. 12.9 CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS (CMC) encourages all members to proudly wear a Canadian Flag crest on the left front of their vest / jacket. 12.10 No other countries flag can be worn above or beside the Canadian Flag. The CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS (CMC) is 100% Canadian. 12.11 Crests may only be purchased from CMC National or through your Provincial/Regional/Chapter Officers. Cost is plus taxes and shipping if applicable.. Email for your order. ARTICLE 13 – CHAPTERS 13.1 All CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS (CMC) chapters must adhere to these bylaws. 13.2 All chapter decisions will be made by the chapters First Officer. If the First Officer is not able to render decisions or commission the rules and code of conduct due to negligence or sickness, the Provincial/Regional Officer (or his appointee) will assume operation of that chapter until the First Officer can return to his/her capacity or a new First Officer is appointed. 13.3 All chapters must purchase their crests from National . The crest may not be reproduced in part or in whole for any reason. Any member with a counterfeit crest will be removed from the CMC membership and subject to legal repercussions. 13.4 Transfers between chapters due to relocation is permitted and does not require National Officers Board approval. Chapter 1st Officer will be notified and welcome the transferring member accordingly. Transfer requests to another chapter for reasons other than relocation, such as personal issues, will be reviewed on an individual basis. After appropriate National Officers Board member has reviewed request, he/she will make decision to permit or decline request. Administration and 1st will then be notified of final decision. ARTICLE 14 – CLUB RIDING 14.1 All members and guests participating in any riding activity: 14.2.1 Shall wear a helmet compliant with CSA and/or DOT helmet standards where applicable by law, and appropriate closed toe footwear. 14.2.2 Shall wear eye protection such as goggles, face-shield, safety eyewear, including prescription eyewear; meeting shatter or impact standards. 14.2.3 Are highly recommended to also wear long pants, long-sleeved shirt or jacket and full-fingered gloves. 14.2.4 Shall be properly motorcycle licensed to ride a motorcycle. And ride only a legally registered, licensed and insured vehicle that they are operating. 14.2.5 Shall keep their motorcycle in proper operating condition, including, but not limited to, vehicle equipment and operation requirements set forth in the Provincial Motorcycle Vehicle Act. 14.2.6 Provide proof of license, registration, insurance and will allow the inspection of their vehicle and equipment, done by any club officer or road captain who then may deny participation for failure to meet standards in the interest of the group’s safety. ARTICLE 15 – CMC PARTICIPATION / RESPONSIBILITY & LIABILITY WAIVER(S) 15.1 Each individual participates in activities solely by choice. Any participation relinquishes any responsibility of the CMC as an organization, for any and all liabilities resulting in participation in any club ride, gathering or social activity. 15.2 All activities and events must comply with any and all Provincial or local laws and ordinances. Any personal injury or property damage resulting during a club ride or social activity at any time, becomes the responsibility of the individual parties directly involved only, and at no time shall the CMC be held liable. 15.3 Any individual involved in any illegal activities will be immediately suspended from the CMC until a further review of the situation by their Provincial/Regional Officer and subject to immediate removal from all club rosters and membership roles and will be forbidden to claim any and all association with the CMC. 15.4 All individuals participating in any CMC club ride, gathering or social activity, will be required to accept these terms and conditions by reading and signing off on the Bylaws and any required or pertinent waiver form(s), prior to any CMC club ride, gathering or social activity. 15.5 Waiver Forms may be downloaded here. Please note, by not agreeing to these terms and conditions you will forfeit your eligibility to partake in any CMC rides and activities. ARTICLE 16 - OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR CMC CHAPTER FACEBOOK PAGES 16.1 A CMC Chapter FaceBook page will be a closed group. Any chapter that is not already closed must do so immediately. 16.2 A CMC Chapter FaceBook Page will be administered by the 1st officer or his/her delegates 16.3 A CMC Chapter FaceBook Page will be open to all CMC members - New CMC members welcomed on FB must have been processed through the forum registration process first. Example of past issues: member is welcomed on FB as CMC member but in reality the National Membership Coordinator has no record of person joining CMC. Members from other chapters wanting to join a chapter FaceBook page can be verified as members by the National Membership Coordinator beforehand. 16.4 All CMC Chapter FaceBook Pages will adhere to CMC Bylaws & Chat guidelines - link to the bylaws can be found on the bottom right corner of any page on the forum. 16.5 Any & all CMC information such as CMC rides, M/G, new member welcomes, retired/injured CMC member, officer status change etc must also be posted on CMC National forum. This document is binding to all established and future CMC FB pages. Any FB page using the CMC name/trademark that is found not to be following these stated rules, may/will be closed. Revised Jan 2019

11th National Rally Coombs BC, was held at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds a couple of weekends ago this is my video of what took place. I could only cover so much, I hope you like it. Please do not share this video outside the CMC hopefully this will bring back some smiles and good stories .. thanks to the 008 for putting together a great rally

Reviewed Feb 2018 The Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers is committed to protecting online users' privacy. The purpose of this policy is to inform you about the types of information we gather when you visit or interact with the website and how we may use that information. Email and Electronic Forms If you send us an email message or fill out an electronic form with a question or comment that contains personal and/or identifiable information, we will only use that information to respond to your request, enable any registration requirements, or on occasion forward CMC-related information. We may redirect your message to another person, who is in a better position to answer your question. Under no circumstance will we give your information to any source that is not qualified, equipped or permitted to expedite and/or process your information. We collect some information that may be used for site traffic and statistical analysis, that helps us manage our web site and eCommerce store. Information Collected for Statistical Purposes We automatically collect electronically generated information about any visits to our site, such as the date, type of browser used, and technical Internet protocol data. We collect this information about each user session from our user logs, and refer to it in summary form for statistical purposes. No personal information is captured or retrieved from this type of information collection. Control of Personal Information At any time, while accessing our site, any user, while online, may decline participation in any activity that asks for information (e.g. surveys, email, or electronic services). Your choice not to participate will in no way affect your ability to use any other features on our site. In online applications that ask for personal information, you also are provided the option of cancelling or clearing all fields of information and terminating the application. Use of Cookies We do not use persistent cookies to collect permanent information. Use of persistent cookies (which would reside on the user's computer) may be used to increase ease of use. Such a cookie might contain the user's ID number, thereby relieving the user of having to always enter the number. Under this circumstance we will only use a persistent cookie, when you give your permission. We do use non-persistent (session) cookies in applications that keep track of a user's online session and make it possible for you to complete a form or use a function, but this cookie disappears when you finish filling out an application or searching a database. Disclosure To Third Parties Any information that we receive through the use of this website is subject to the same provisions as information provided on paper. Otherwise, we do not share personal identifying information with any third party without your permission. We disclose only in aggregate form our statistical analyses or demographics of users to third parties. This information is not reported or used in any manner that would reveal personally identifiable information and will not be released to any outside parties unless we are legally required to do so in connection with law enforcement investigations or other legal proceedings. Disclosure Exception To Third Parties Other Than Legal Any other access to CMC personal information outside of that required by law, would include only the following: Access to the servers of CMC's host provider (InvisionPower.com). This access is infrequent and will only take place after a formal request is made to CMC by InvisionPower, to allow them admin access for server maintenance (including hardware and/or software conflict resolution). If you believe that The Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers is using your personally identifiable information for a purpose other than outlined in this privacy statement, you may contact the Web Development Team by clicking on the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page. Adherence to PIPEDA Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers endeavours at all times to the proper management of personal information related to user privacy and is set up to be consistent as such with Provincial and Federal requirements. Reviewed Feb 2018

After hearing the sad news about Tina's passing, it got me to thinking. Do we really take the time to honour and care, or show compassion for each other while we have the opportunity? I know human nature causes us to take many things for granted, but let us try to at least make a concerted effort to stop and consider one another, instead of falling into the trap of self-interest. This not only applies to our immediate families, or even our CMC family, which we all are so fortunate to be a part of, but to those who happen to randomly cross our paths throughout life. I am not exactly sure why I am feeling so impacted by Tina's passing. Maybe it has to do with her vibrant personality and that ready smile. I do know the times I have ridden with, or conversed with her, were always moments that found myself being intrigued, just by watching her live life to the fullest. Those snapshots in time definitely lends weight to what is important to me now. Tina was taken prematurely from us by a condition we all despise. There are those still among us, who are in similar battles. Whether the ailments are physical, mental or emotional, let us try to be more aware of others and instead of just looking, let us begin to really see them. Get closer.

All our CMC members all deserve pats on the back but to choose one would be Dave Dunn (Dunner)/ He does a great job at organizing events and follows them through to the very end making sure everyone is content, putting himself last. He organizes many rides and makes sure we all return safe. Always stands up to the plate when anyone needs a helping hand. All round great guy

Hey all! Thought you would like to see the video I created for the CMC Booth at the recent Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylvsVwod-oQ

Hi everyone..... Starting November 15th 2015, lynn lees will be putting aside 15% of all sales from CMC members to be donated to the Childrens Wish at the next Anniversary Brunch in November 2016. What you have to do is state your name and chapter that you belong to when you order...either in "notes to Lynn" that is available when ordering or in a separate email after you have ordered. That way I can confirm your chapter and deduct the 15% from your order to go towards Childrens Wish. This will apply to everything that is on my site....not including sale items. The 15% will be taken off the total before taxes and shipping. Maybe we can make a difference if just a little bit Go to lynnleesembroidery.com to place your order http://lynnleesembroidery.com/ Lynn and Lee

Our members that are forever remembered, the dates they left us, their retired membership numbers, never to be forgotten until we ride with them again. May time soften the pain until all that remains is the warmth of the memories and the love. We can shed tears that they have gone Or we can smile because they have lived. We can close our eyes and pray that they’ll come back Or we can open our eyes and see all that they’ve left. Our heart can be empty because we can’t see them Or we can be full of the love we shared. We can turn your back on tomorrow and live for yesterday Or we can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. We can remember them and only that they have gone Or we can cherish their memory and let it live on. We can cry and close our mind, be empty and turn our back Or we can do what they’d want Smile, open our eyes, love and go on. #63003 Jim Sanderson, Grande Prairie, AB, Aug 12, 2007 #14026 Dennis Barron, St.Catharines, ON, Sept 22, 2007 #35005 Jim Parr, Elliot Lake, ON, Sept 23, 2007 #60006 Bob Brown, Medicine Hat, AB, April 2, 2008 #40010 Ken Ducheno, Brantford, ON, June 9, 2008 #40021 Don Morgan, Brantford, ON, July 4, 2008 #75027 Mike Moran, Goderich, ON, Aug 12, 2008 #63056 Sylvie Durrant/Day, Grande Prairie, AB, Sept 29, 2008 #76035 Denis Vaillancourt, Cornwall, ON, Nov 17, 2008 #1089 Al Johnson, Kitchener, ON, Dec 19, 2008 #7072 David Humpartzian, Hamilton, ON, Dec 20, 2008 #23069 Bill Wakeman, Winnipeg, MB, Apr 10, 2009 #24047 Glenn Kennell, CBS, NL, Sept 19, 2009 #40067 Bill Jamieson, Ohsweken, ON, Sept 25, 2009 #29007 Bill McCubbin, Prescott, ON, Oct 30, 2009 #63007 Ray Seely, Grande Prairie, AB, July 30, 2009 #75026 John Drummond, Zurich, ON, Dec 29, 2009 #36022 Allan Thomson, Nobleton, ON, Mar 2, 2010 #43001 James C. Manning, Tillsonburg, ON, Mar 3, 2010 #60000 Jodi Hilgendorf, Medicine Hat, AB, Mar 30, 2010 #74017 Norma Hulme, Chatham, ON, Mar 7, 2010 #61001 Larry Smith, Calgary AB /Cape Breton NS, May 25, 2010 #62043 Gilles Grenier, Iroquois Falls, ON, June 1, 2010 #76115 Gilles Beauvais, Cornwall, ON, June 9, 2010 #6123 Michael Campbell, Barrie, ON, Sept 15, 2010 #11459 Phil Dupuis, Ottawa, ON, Sept 22, 2010 #80047 George Mote, Selkirk, ON, Sept 30, 2010 #74033 John Thomas, Chatham, ON, Oct 14, 2010 #65037 Fred Picard, Victoria, BC, Oct 30, 2010 #76083 Maurice Brisson, Cornwall, ON, Dec 4, 2010 #17101 Patrick Cushing, Windsor, ON, Dec 18, 2010 #27038 Ed Hendriks, Mitchell, ON, Jan 26, 2011 #280156 Lorne Paul MacKenzie,London, ON, Feb 9, 2011 #6013 Rob Wood, Barrie, ON, Feb 12, 2011 #11081 Vince Tessier, Alfred, ON, Feb 16, 2011 #61022 Cameron LeBlanc, Alder Point, NS, Feb 28, 2011 #16032 Gilles Parent, Sarnia, ON, May 11, 2011 #76025 Pete Latour, Cornwall, ON, May 13, 2011 #20070 Paul Pinch, Peterborough, ON, June 4, 2011 #19001 Mark Lefort, Toronto, ON, July 1, 2011 #37017 James Mitchell, Port Alberni, BC, July 7, 2011 #47019 Rob Gedcke, Owen Sound, ON, Sept 5, 2011 #85009 Duane Schmale, Esterhazy, SK, Sept 9, 2011 #17285 David Schatz, Tecumseh, ON, Oct 3, 2011 #6106 Roger Martin, Barrie, ON, Oct 16, 2011 #58017 Deb Lindquist, Estevan, SK, Nov 2, 2011 #87017 Vic Mealing, Niagara Falls, ON, Nov 12, 2011 #46037 Bryan Day, Kitchener, ON, Nov 28, 2011 #17234 Paul Rocheleau, Lasalle, ON, Jan 17, 2012 #7141 Larry Blacklock, Stoney Creek, ON, Mar 19, 2012 #18019 Al Shipp, Woodstock, ON, Mar 19, 2012 #76080 Ray St. Germain, Cornwall, ON, Mar 24, 2012 #15073 John Gilbert, Fort Erie, ON, Mar 26, 2012 #42051 Dean Mcilroy, Balgonie, SK, Mar 30, 2012 #6053 Joe Noce, Tottenham, ON, Apr 20, 2012 #14042 Regis Allard, St. Catharines, ON, May 9, 2012 #22006 Jeff Crockford, Calgary, AB, June 8, 2012 #11564 Swapnil Hajare, Kanata, ON, July 17, 2012 #49007 Roger Grenier, Sudbury, ON, August 16, 2012 #6140 James Young, Barrie, ON, September 3, 2012 #76100 Larry Labelle, Cornwall, ON, October 19, 2012 #72033 Steve Bowering, Blind Bay, BC, November 20, 2012 #87001 Frank Chiasson, Welland, ON, November 28, 2012 #40035 David McIntosh, Brantford, ON, December 28, 2012 #36020 Tom Coates, Orangeville, ON, January 3, 2013 #84001 Andy Brownlie, Wallaceburg, ON, May 13, 2013 #6111 Gord Hollywell Orillia, ON, May 20, 2013 #17109 Donald Harris McGregor, ON, May 29, 2013 #69008 George Noel, PEI #42027 Chris Nicolychuk Regina, SK, June 17, 2013 #80061 Lana D'achilla Port Dover, ON #89023 Heather Finch Elora, ON Aug 2, 2013 #11449 Daniel Bissetsmith, North Gower, ON Nov 29, 2013 #32008 Jim Bradley, member of CMC Sault Ste Marie, Dec 16, 2013 #89073 Valerie Koster, Alma, Dec 21, 2013 #74062 Kenneth Shavers, Chatham, ON, Jan 7, 2014 #34057 David Johns, Pefferlaw, ON Jan 14, 2014 #17105 Patty Kotow, Harrow, ON Feb 3, 2014 #90041 Tina Hogg, Cambridge, ON Mar 3, 2014 #90050 Bill Ingraham, Cambridge, ON Mar 14, 2014 #84003 Rick Fulkerson, Tupperville, ON Apr 15, 2014 #75137 David Vanneste, Clinton / Port Dover, ON May 8, 2014 #59013 Glen McLeod, Iroquois, ON May 28, 2014 #76003 Charlie Matthews, Cornwall, ON June 5, 2014 #45012 Art Pennell, Consecon, ON, July 27,2014 #76093 Rory Evans, Newington, ON, Aug 20, 2014 #71001 Richard Gondek, Newtonville, ON, Sept 20, 2014 #74025 Barry Wood, Chatham, ON, Nov 14, 2014 #75133 John Schoen, Lucknow, ON Nov 21, 2014 #6100 Wayne Riviere, Barrie, ON, Nov 26, 2014 #24138 Wayne Rodgers, Paradise, NL. Jan 17, 2015 #7062 Pete Hendriks, Stoney Creek, ON, Feb 6, 2015 #29015 Glennys Bourassa, Brockville, ON, Mar 9, 2015 #11090 Peter Newhook, Kanata, ON Mar 11, 2015 #46084 Richard Watkins, Kitchener, ON Mar 23, 2015 #73030 Gloria Stokes, Guelph, ON May 28, 2015 #94094 John McPhate, Courtice, ON July 18, 2015 #20076 Karyn Hayward, Bethany, ON July 28, 2015 #46015 Heidy Schmidt, Kitchener, ON Nov 13, 2015 #27090 Andy Devries, Mitchell, ON Jan 11 2016 #11185 Wayne Villeneuve, Ottawa, ON Mar 2 2016 #23230 Bill Brown, Winnipeg MB Mar 23, 2016 #36007 Phil Feifer, Hillsburgh, ON Apr 5, 2016 #12190 Nicole Puff, Calahoo, AB May 6, 2016 #18032 George Stachovskis, Woodstock, ON June 27, 2016 #50126 Lynn Smith, Bowmanville, ON, July 10, 2016 #46099 Susan Buller, Kitchener, ON, Oct 30, 2016 #17061 Wayne Scottie, Essex, ON, Oct 29. 2016 #65092 Ron Asselin, Victoria, BC, Jan 20, 2017 #46088 John Ellis, Kitchener, ON, Jan 31, 2017 #11235 Winson McEwen, Kemptville, ON Feb 9 2017 #50069 Keith Hill, Oshawa, ON Apr 14, 2017 #46085 Annie VanLanduyt, Kitchener, ON May 15, 2017 #75024 Cheryl Bilcke, Hensall, ON June 3, 2017 #11005 Bob Godin, Nepean, ON June 9, 2017 #280153 James Michael "Mike" Evans, Lucan ON, June 20, 2017 #11002 David Lott, Ottawa, ON July 4, 2017 #96001A. Magnolia Lemay, ON Aug 12, 2017 (honourary junior member) #99016 Elliott Tessier, Shuniah, ON Aug 25, 2017 #82021 Brenda Sumner, Neepewa MB, Sept 22, 2017 #29033 Robert Joyce, North Augusta, ON Oct 4, 2017 #88012 Bill Broad, Picton, ON, Oct 4, 2017 #82031 Mike Goodman, Neepawa, MB, Nov 14 2017 #21015 Linda McNair, Strathroy, ON, Nov 24, 2017 #50016 Bill Smithers, Oshawa, ON, Dec 9, 2017 #65165 Randy Davis, Victoria, BC, Dec 12, 2017 #50100 Rob Winfield, Oshawa, ON, Dec 15, 2017 #24088 Denise Murrin, Logy Bay, NL, Dec 2017 #30006 Jennifer Heimbecker, Cambridge, ON, Dec 28, 2017 #50115 France Bernier, Whitby, ON Jan 1, 2018 #62003 Gilles Lepage, Iroquois Falls ON, Jan 14, 2018 #75015 Gerald Davidson, Clinton, ON, Jan 14, 2018 #18021 Brenda Lee Hill, Woodstock, ON, Feb 20, 2018 #58034 Judy Brown, Russel, SK, May 27, 2018 #8054 Steve Oke, Lantzville, BC, June 15, 2018 #45046 Marilyn Terry, Consecon, ON Aug 10, 2018 #17031 Jim Wright, Windsor, ON Aug 21 2018 #7035 Rhys Westmoreland, Hamilton, ON, Sept 11 2018 #94125 Donna Ton, Bowmanville, ON, Sept 29, 2018 #94069 Larry Brigley, Port Perry, ON, Oct 2 2018 #20051 Shelley Jorgensen, Woodview, ON, Nov 30 2018 #72056 Doug Norton, Inverary, ON, Jan 9 2019 #32053 Robert Patterson, Kinmount, ON, Jan 28, 2019 #23033 Mike Dunn, Winnipeg, MB, Feb 21 2019 #280195 Jack Thornton, London, ON, Mar 29, 2019 #7001 John Galley, Hamilton, ON, April 2, 2019 #73056 Cheryl Ward, Listowel, ON, May 16 2019 #50010 Heather Cloutier, Stouffville, ON May 18, 2019 #16081 Pam Clifford, Sarna, ON 4 June 2019 #7109 Jeff Baird, Ancaster, ON 14 June 2019 #57043 Randy Woodruff, Sharon, ON 7 July 19 #40015 Cliff Penfold, Brantford, ON 9 May 2019 #40047 Dave Gregory, Brantford, ON 5 July 2019 #11298 Alex Urquhart, Orleans ON, 5 Oct 2019 #280182 Tony Augustine, London, ON 1 Dec 19 #20042 Jay Hughes, Port Hope, ON 20 Mar 20 #36024 Catharine "Cathy" Mino, Orangeville, ON 17 Apr 20 #16051 Darcy Krauza, Courtright, ON 16 May 20 #56005 Maurice Woodworth, Vancouver, BC 3 July 20 #16089 Pat (Pasquale) Fazio, Bright's Grove, ON 11 July, 2020 #6115 Rose Holmes, Barrie ON, 8 Aug 2020 #73083 Bill Gallagher, Bluevale, ON, 19 Sept 2020 #73043 Harry "Woody" Woodrow, Listowel, ON, 22 Sept 20 #89040 Jim McBain, Guelph, ON 18 Nov 2020 #280288 Shelley Keay, Delware, ON 24 Dec 2020 #LR-ON019 (formerly 036) Roger Roberts, Lanark ON 30 Jan 2021 #71001 Robert Frank HIggins, Mission BC 3 Feb 2021 #280194 Sandra Cassar, London, ON 10 March 2021 #7074 Tracy Buckland, Hamilton, ON 30 Mar 2021 #29061 Linda Lavigne-Clarke, Metcalfe ON, 3 June 2021 #45058 Robert "Bob" Bourdeau, Trenton, ON 23 June 2021 #16038 Judy Grigg, Wilkesport, ON 19 July 2021 honourable mention: Mike Palmer Aug 2021 #17042 Jim Tracey, Belle River, ON, 12 Oct 2021 #72033 Jackie Dalzell, Cornwall ON, 5 Nov 2021 #23046 Doug Mattila, Stonewall, MB, 26 Oct 2021 #23350 Willi St Goddard, Winnipeg MB, 17 Nov 2021 #23349 Bob St Goddard, Winnipeg MB, 4 Dec 2021 #23112 Dolores Fracassi, Winnipeg MB, 11 Dec 2021 #23022 Armand Gevers, Stonewall MB, 15 Dec 2021 #23189 Wayne Boonstra, Winnipeg MB, 4 Mar 2022 #23293 Gord Clark, Niverville, MB, 13 Mar 2022 #42019 Kevin Monaghan, Montmartre, SK, 14 Apr 2022 #92034 Emily Tuner, Pembroke ON, 24 Apr 2022 #49020 Roland Brisson, Hamner ON, 11 May 2022 #45060 David Pyatt, Napanee, ON 24 June 2022 #11133 Robert Berthelet, ON, 30 July 2022 #57034 Ken Coleman, Markham, ON, Sept 2022 #94086 Robert McCaul, Clarington ON, Sept 2022 #45052 Richard Sharpe, Trenton, ON Oct 29, 2022 #57018 Rick Proteau, Keswick ON, Apr 18 2023 #45083 Deborah Mora, Belleville ON, Apr 17 2023 #280225 Walter Beitlberger, London ON, 19 Feb 2023 #7069 Tom Lake, Hamilton, ON 4 May 2023 #6037 Scott Emmerton, Barrie ON, 8 May 2023 #57031 Eric Adams, Mount Albert ON, Sept 12 2023 #89014 Mary Slade, Guelph ON, Oct 4 2023 #280135 Debbi Haskins, St Thomas ON, Oct 7 2023 #46016 Ingrid "Oma" Fohry, Waterloo ON, Oct 2023 #72026 Larry Geier, Ganonoque ON, Dec 6 2023 #59008 Louis Fontaine, Matlock MB, Dec 20 2023 #59011 Marion Lacroix, Ames, MB Feb 25 2024 #82038 Dwayne Whitecloud, Griswold, MB, Apr 16 2024 #24023 Dave Newport, Mount Pearl, NL, Apr 21 2024 #24097 Paul Morris, St John's, NL, Apr 25 2024 The gypsy wind, it called your name, No time to say good-bye. You left us here alone, old friend, To take your final ride. The world it couldn't tame your soul, You lived your life with pride. Now you soar free - like the crow,57 You're on your final ride. Your memory won't fade, old friend, We'll hold you deep inside. We'd come with you if, we only could, Upon your final ride. It's time to say so long, old friend, As you take your final ride. We'll keep you with us in our hearts, If not riding by our side.

Thank you Thank you to: - The members of our families who came, and those who sent best wishes. It was so special to have our CMC friends with us, as well as other friends and family. It was about sharing it with the people who help make our lives so great! It was great to have family from far away, and those that conquered a few hurdles to join us. We appreciate it very much. - To Angela B and Mom who helped get the house and gardens ready for the big day. We know other folks wouldn't care, but it was important to us to be able to show you our home. Special thanks to Mom Patty for making the little vests for our nieces and nephews - they fit right in! - To my brothers Jody and Mike, who planted the trees we got for wedding presents, and Matt, who helped with parking at the ceremony. Thanks to my sisters in law Tanya and Gillian for chasing my awesome nieces and nephews all over the place! It was great to have a chat with you guys Friday night too. We must do that again! - To our CMC friends who collected food money and donations - you made that part of our day so easy! Thank you to the road captains who made our trip to Goderich safe and fun! We are a very impressive group, I think! Thanks to Jayne for supplying the bird seed for the kids - Cooper didn't eat it and it was the perfect activity for the 4 year olds! - To Paul and Izzy, who were the best witnesses ever! You made us laugh, and you helped us enjoy our day just the way we wanted it - no fuss, no schedule. - to Paul and Marianne, for taking our engagement and wedding photos. They are so very perfect in capturing the special moments - to Carol for the awesome flower bouquets! - to Susie and Karen at the White Carnation for an awesome meal! And the laughs afterwards too! - to Jackie Bradley for bringing our guest of honour Kally - we appreciated it, and we were glad you both could join us. We are 100% behind you, Kally! - To those who gave donations - you guys generously gave $1400 to help a brave girl and her family fight Crohns Disease, and another $200 to the Crohns and Colitis Foundation. - To Jeff Sabin, the best wedding officiant ever! He helped us create the perfect ceremony! We will forever laugh hysterically at a draft wedding ceremony he found (which we didn't use) that took "cheesy" to a whole new level, but guaranteed, we won't forget it! For those who asked, here are our vows: John: Jacqui, 16 months ago you captured my heart by being exactly who you are. A kind, caring, generous soul with a huge heart and the willingness to take another chance. You make me feel alive, you make my heart sing, and Lord knows, you make me laugh. In the past 1 1/2 years, we have shared some good times, had some challenges, but you have been by my side when I needed it most. I respect you, and will never take you for granted. I call you my Angel for these and many other reasons. I love you, you are my best friend, and Jacqui, you will always be the best part of my day. Jacqui: A wish is an invitation to imagine. A chance to pause with wonder, an opening into possibility With each wish is the power to make it come true. I wished for: A man who would love and respect me as deeply as I love and respect him I wished for: A passionate man who wasn't afraid to face and share his emotions. I wished for: A man who would be interested in the things I care about and be willing to share his interests with me I wished for: A man who could be a role model for my sons not only in how he conducted his life but how he treated their mom My wish came true when I met you.

Cmc024 members and friends have worked hard the past 7 year to make the Twist Your Wrist ride a success and ensure some great kids benefit from the money raised each year. Thank you to National and other members from across the country for your support and compliments. The children's wish rides in the province have grown to three a year. Supporting rides the Twist Your Wrist ride have formed in Marystown and Clarenville. Both have become a success. What we have started here on the rock and continue to grow and help terminally ill children throughout the country. Any member, chapter, or region who would like to give it a try we at 024 are here to help. It's all for the kids. Some very special kids. All the best. Don

I really think every one of our cmc members deserve this but if we have to pick one .i cant do it .you all deserve it and i proud to be a member with you all.

On the final day of my trip, we were on the road by 8 AM and rode up through Detroit and crossed over on the Blue Water Ferry, from Marine City MI, over to Sombra, ON. https://goo.gl/maps/5pRNKrPG2Am Since crossing at the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit with a camper in tow is so expensive ($12.50 each way) I opted for the ferry route which is not only far less expensive ($5 with the camper each way), but it is also a lot faster as there are virtually no line ups through Customs, or at the toll gate. After we crossed over, we parted ways, with Craig bound for his Mother's place in Shelburne, ON and I for home. Total mileage for me on this trip was 3,567 KM/2,230 MI You can view the photos of this trip - HERE DUSTY

I got this message earlier this evening. Anne and her husband Larry both lost a parent just before Christmas. From Anne & Larry Hello CMC Members: Larry and I want to take this opportunity to tell you how much it meant to us that you "lit a candle" in memory of my Dad on his personal page through the Hardy Lee Funeral Home in Harriston. Also, the personal messages of sympathy that were left on this same page, as well as our home computer, both for the loss of Larry's Mom and my Dad who were buried three days apart, were so much appreciated. Your caring thoughts of support were very special and certainly let us know that you were thinking about us both and the loss of our Parents. Your kind words were exactly what we needed. Your thoughtfulness was very special and will not be forgotten. Thank you for caring. Anne & Larry Boehm

Below is a email I received from Anne Boehm today regarding the donations presented at last Sundays lunch. Please note this is only the donations made on Sunday and does not include the funds raised or donated thru out the year from various chapters and events. Well done CMC Hi Dennis: I would like to take this opportunity to say congratulations on the enormous success of your CMC brunch this past Sunday in Cambridge. What an amazing time it was and so wonderful to see the room filled with so many smiling and happy faces. Everyone always makes me so welcome and I sincerely feel like I am part of the CMC, even though I do not own a bike. I am thrilled to let you know that a grand total of $7,679.66 was raised through the various donations that were presented on Sunday. That is absolutely incredible and I sincerely hope that all Members of CMC are proud of their collective efforts. That is outstanding. The breakdown of the donations is as follows: $ 850.00 CMC 046 - Kitchener - Show & Shine $ 2,050.00 CMC 073 - Saugeen Maitland - Richard Martin Head Shaving $ 3,929.66 CMC - London - Ticket Sales, Donations, 50/50 Draws $ 461.00 50/50 at Brunch $ 389.00 Plastic Bin It was so nice to see you again on Sunday and I want to thank you for inviting me to your luncheon. It was an incredible meal and it seemed that everyone was really enjoying it. On behalf of the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, thank you for helping to grant a very special to a very brave & deserving Wish Child. With every best wish Anne Anne Boehm The Children's Wish Foundation P.O. Box 185 Kitchener ON N2G 3X9 Phone: 519-742-0637 E-mail: anneandlarry@sympatico.ca Website: www.childrenswish.ca

We were very fortunate on Friday evening at our Meet & Greet to have Pookie Partridge join us. Pookie gave us a update on his and Lynn's progress and steps towards a full recovery. I was very proud to be able to present Pookie and Lynn with $1500 that has been raised to then from our daughters Jessica's hair cut and the generous donations from all you folks towards it. I have received a few more donations today so the total is still rising , we will continue to accept donations until there is no more to accept. Pookie and Lynn thank everyone for all their acts of kindness and well wishes. Thank You all, again you all have made us all proud of the CMC

Each year at the CMC anniversary breakfast, money raised by various chapters in Ontario are presented to Anne from Children's Wish. Each year she describes a wish granted in our area, inspiring us all to continue to raise money for this amazing cause. With the assistance of Anne and Dennis (Fireden), we have designed a patch for our vests, so we can proudly show our support for this charity. All profit from the sale of these patches will be given to Children's Wish at the anniversary breakfast. We are offering these patches for sale at a price of $5.00 each to any CMC chapter/member across Canada. Please contact us if interested and we will make payment/delivery arrangements.

The crew of 036 Orangeville just wanted to say thanks to all the CMC members representing CMC003 Mississauga CMC006 Hamilton CMC067 BurlOak CMC089 Guelph CMC090 Cambridge (and yes those who I may have missed), who came out yesterday to our Blues & Bikes Show and Shine at the 2015 Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival. I also wish to acknowledge and thank Barrie Harley Davidson and the Orangeville Roller Girls for helping to make this event a success! All of you were part of record breaking history…Over Two Hundred Bikes! ...and we actually hit our closed street limit and ran out of bike parking spaces at one point! . Great problem to have! In any case thank you all. Here are some photo & video vignettes of the event. Multimedia Stream (Photos & Videos)

A beautiful loving tribute to TIna who left us a year ago today, done by Lisa 1BadApple Chambers

I know he wouldn't want any accolades for anything he ever does but Alex "Bigdaddy" from 094 is always the first person to offer any assistance to help out other people. There have been numerous occasions where he has gone out of his way to hook up his trailer and pick up many riders who have broken down no matter how busy he may be. He has answered any and all calls for help no matter how far he has to go out of his way. He has gone to the aid of riders at the Highway Of Heroes ride and jump started their bikes and the same at the Bikers Reunion. He has organized events to help out at the local Salvation Army and to help sponsor 10 families for Xmas. Alex and Tammy are always the first to offer condolences, help, and gifts to anyone who has experienced any unfortunate circumstances this year. Like I said, he would not want any recognition as that is the kind of guy he is, and a great leader for the 094.

Thanks for posting Fireden No matter who gave what amount, it all came from the same caring heart that we call the CMC :D Thank you all from sea to sea

Hey guys, First and foremost I would like to congratulate you guys on such a good job yesterday. To say that this years ride was put forward under less then favorable conditions would be an understatement but I really want to take some time out to talk about what a huge role you all play in this ride. At the end of the day, a Motorcycle Ride for Dad is nothing without the ride, and the ride is nothing without you all. Yesterday I had 15 intersections covered and controlled by the CMC's making you the largest contributors of traffic control to this ride, larger then the RNC. There was way too many politic's involved in this years ride and I'm very sorry that you all bore the brunt of that. At the end of the day though I am an RNC officer I plan this ride on my own time and have to work as any outside person would, with the RNC to get their approval. This year, despite my best efforts they had some issues with things and we had to make sacrifices to keep this ride running, and the CMC's ended up with the short end having to leave ahead of the rest of the parade. For that I am truly sorry. I am also sorry that yesterday before the parade I got pulled away to deal with another matter but that again speaks to the strength of your group and your experience that you all stepped in flawlessly to do your jobs. Superintendent Joe Boland of the RNC was present yesterday, he was a huge supporter of this ride and a key person to getting the help and approval I needed this year to keep us going. He made it a point to transmit over the RNC radio frequency yesterday about what a phenomenal job you did. I never had a doubt and he was very impressed. It only solidified the support the RNC has for the CMC's involvement in the ride. I know you may have been left with a sour taste your mouth after yesterday's ride and please do not let the sacrifices made this year change your participation for next year. I was not joking when I told you all I was starting planning for next year next week. I will be meeting with the RNC to get their notes about the parade and will start the planning immediately for next years ride. I will be going to bat to change things back to the way it was last year when we all left with the parade, I think we can all agree that worked perfectly and there was no need to change it. I'll be starting plenty early so I can fight those fights I simply could not this year. I hope to see you all on the road this summer and definitely will see you all at the volunteer BBQ the fall. You again continue to rock and I appropriate everything you do for the Ride for Dad. Anyone have have questions or comments about the ride drop me a line. I think I got everyone on this from that email sheet I passed around. Jim and Darryl's handwriting is a bit rough so I don't know if I have them in right. Also if someone could print this out for Gerry or tell him he did great I'd appreciate it. I'm in your debt guys, not that it's gonna get you out of any traffic tickets!! Caelie Cst. Caelie Conroy #698 Ride Cpt, MRFD

Irma, Most dont realize Newfoundland is a tropical island on the east coast. This is our normal cloths this time of year.

That looks like it was a lot of fun! If you can't beat winter, pretend you're somewhere warm -Irma

One our members (Opie) came across this and it totally worth the share!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nppH4WLytzc Just a tip - if you leave the back part of the belt stick out, you have a handle.