BMW Motorcycle Club of Ottawa

Welcome to the BMW Motorcycle Club of Ottawa Latest Update:1 Feb 2010

Thank you for visiting our web site. We hope that this web space will enable BMW MC Members and
any person interested in the Club to be better aware of the our activities, events and rides.

Click here for info about the Club ;...about Club Events;....about Membership Applications

* * * News and Updates * * *

See CALENDAR page for new 2010 "Events" Calendar; included are both BMW M-C Ottawa sponsored events as well as others taking place in our favourite riding areas (Ontario, Quebec and the New England States).

See NEWSLETTER page for:
1) current Club By-Laws (Nov'09 version);
2) some new proposed amendments to the By-Laws;
3) some new info on SAFETY RECALLS.

REMINDER: our annual winter Pot Luck Dinner takes place at 5:00PM on 20 February at the Jack Purcell Community (located off Elgin St. between Gladstone Ave. and Gilmour St.).

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Advanced Rider Training 2010
FYI : Wednesday, June 2, 2010 has been reserved for a "cornering school" at Calabogie Motorsports Park. This is a follow-on program to last year's successful ART program. Here are some of the details.

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It's Membership Renewal time again!
Your membership is now up for renewal and dues must be paid by no later than February 20, 2010, which is the date of the Club's Potluck. The Potluck is a Club sponsored event for members in good standing and their families. Your membership can be renewed at the Club's monthly meeting or, by mail, by sending a cheque for $25 payable to "BMW Motorcycle Club of Ottawa" at the following address:
P.O. Box 8503 Main Terminal, Ottawa, ON, K1G 3H9.

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Club Regalia and Merchandise
FYI : BMW Clubs Canada has approved a design for the new Club Logo. We are awaiting bids for the new design from our suppliers and will soon open up the order process.

See CALENDAR page for times and locations of all Club functions.

The BMW Motorcycle Club of Ottawa is a proud supporter of the Ottawa

Motorcycle Ride for DAD
Funds Raised - $320,000 and counting
1725 Riders Participated
Thanks to all who participated or volunteered

About the BMW Motorcycle Club of Ottawa
Welcome to the BMW Motorcycle Club of Ottawa website. We're first and foremost a BMW motorcycle club but our practice has been to include people that ride other brands who enjoy the same activities and share the same values as our members.The Club was created in 1983. We became the first motorcycle chapter of the BMW Club of Canada (BMWCC) in 2006. We have also been a chapter of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America (BMWMOA #145) and the BMW Riders Association (BMWRA #68) since 1985.We'd like to answer as many of your questions as possible and have included some typical Q & A's below.
Feel free to come to an activity or one of our meetings to introduce yourself and meet our members.

BMW Club FAQ (frequently asked questions):
Q. Where and when are the Club meetings?
A. See Calendar page to get the Club meeting information. Also you can consult or download the Club Calendar.
Q. How do I contact the Club?
A. The quickest way is to go to the CONTACT Page and click on the buttons for the officer, director or various functions you're interested in and send an e-mail. You can also drop us a line at our mailing address.
Q. How will I know what's happening in the Club?
A. Visit the website. Upcoming events are listed on the main page with references to type of activities, meeting times and places. and there's a complete list on the Calendar Page
Q. What is the best way to be informed of Club activities?
A. From the web site access the Club Discussion Group. Once you're a member of the Club you will be entitled to join the "Discussion" Group. Registering to the Discussion Group enables you to be notified automatically of any announcements and/or news.
Q. Do I have any obligations to the Club?
A. There are no obligatory activities. But we expect that members and their guests will conform to the riding conventions and practices of the Club. These are common sense measures that contribute to the safety and security of members participating in Club; for Activities and Events.

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