Macedon Ranges Branch
of the Ulysses Club
A brief History
Branch History
Macedon Ranges Ulysses Group commenced life when Richard Prisgrove obtained a list of Ulyssians who resided in and around Sunbury, with the intention of forming a splinter group from the Melbourne Ulysses Branch, which would gather for local rides. Richard made contact with Brian Dixon, David Thomas, Terry Duggan and Ray Lane. They decided there would be between 20-40 riders in the area to form a group. The first newsletter was sent out on the 28th February 1999 inviting approximately 25 people to the first ride on the 14th March 1999. Splinters, as it was then known, continued to grow until the 22nd September 1999 when Richard advised Natcom that Splinters would become a formal group within the Ulysses network. The first official meeting of the Macedon Ranges Ulysses Group was on the 26th October 1999. The first committee from that date was: Ian Diss - Ride Coordinator/Treasurer, Brian Dixon - Publicity/Assistant Organizer, and Richard Prisgrove - Organizer. At a special meeting on the 21st November 2000, attended by 35-40 members, the first structured committee was elected.
The First Branch Meeting
Standing from L to R Brian & Eleanor Dixon, Jim Ferrie & Judith Gellies, Terry Duggan, Colleen & Ron Weste, John Kidd, Richard Prisgrove. Seated from L to R John & Helena (hidden) Glover, and their two children, David Barnes, (?)Dave Barnes Sister-in-law, Judith Barnes, Fran Kidd (peeking through), and Ron & Terry (seated in front) Lawrence. Seated from R to L Ella Prisgrove, Lisa and Jim Arnold
The First Five Presidents
Photo from July 2007 at the "Xmas in July" function. The first five presidents of the Macedon Ranges Ulysses Branch. Left to right: P5: Stephen Draper, P4: John Petschauer, P3: Cliff Yeo (who now resides in Bristol, UK), P2: Trevor Barnard, P1: Ron Weste (founding President)