Version 15 - January 2016
Branch:
The Ulysses Club of New Zealand Incorporated
Membership Application
Branch
Stamp
Here
Please - Complete sections B, C & D
 Ask Club Officials to fill in the appropriate parts of Section E.
 Only then forward this form, with fees enclosed, to your Branch Coordinator/President for
checking and forwarding to the National Administrator.
Section A:
a.
b.
c.
Rule 2.1 A person is eligible to be a member if the person:
is 40 years old or more, & holds a current motorcycle licence, & has been nominated by a Branch Member & approved by the
Branch Coordinator and one other Branch Committee member; or
is 40 years old or more, & has a longstanding interest in motorcycles or is the spouse/partner of a current member, & has been
nominated by a Branch Member & approved by the Branch Coordinator & one other Branch Committee member; or
is 40 years old or more, & holds a current motorcycle licence, & is generally resident overseas, & has been nominated by two
members who are generally resident in New Zealand.
Section B:
Personal Details
If you are applying for joint membership and your partner/spouse is already a member, enter your details below as Applicant 2 and then enter your partner/spouses
name & membership number in the section marked with an asterisk *
Applicant 1
Applicant 2
Name:
Nick Name:
DOB: Required or form returned
* Joint Membership Y/N
If Yes, State Name:
Member #
Phone #:
Mobile #:
Email:
Address:
Town/City:
Post Code:
Have you been a member before?
If Yes - What was your Ulysses #
Proposed by: Name:
Member #:
Signature:
I agree to abide by the rules of The Ulysses Club of New Zealand Inc.
Signed:
Name Badge: Inc. Nickname?
Show Branch or Town/City
Yes/No
Yes/No
If Town/City enter the name of it here
No. of
Sub-total **Please note that if only Applicant 2 is joining
applicants
on this form then the joining fee is $10.00.
Joining Fee - Applicant 1
$
35.00
$
$
10.00
$
Joining Fee - Applicant 2**
Note:
$
40.00 or $36.00 ea
$
One year Membership
Membership always begins on
$
100.00 or $90.00 ea
$
or; Three year Membership
the 1st January of the year of joining.
$
If you join on or after 1st October,
Overseas Membership-per applicant
add $20.00 each p.a.
your sub will be applied from the
$
Bike # Badge - Applicant 1 or 2 or both
$10.00 each if Req'd
1 - 2 - both
1st
January of the following year.
$
35.00
$
"Grow Old Disgracefully"
See Rule 2.5( c)
25 yr History Book of the Ulysses Club of NZ Inc.
$
TOTAL
Fees
Section C:
Section D:
Payment
Cheque: Yes/No
Joint 10% disc.
Direct Credit: Yes/No
BNZ Bank A/c:
02-0412-0001771-097
Please note: If you use Direct Credit you must include your Surname & Branch as a reference.
Section E: To be completed by Club Officials
We confirm that: this applicant attended two Club/Branch rides and/or functions
(1)
on these dates and meets the conditions of membership as per Rule 2.1 (above)
(2)
We confirm that: (delete one)
(1) Under Rule 2.1(a), we have sighted evidence of age and the motorcycle licence of the applicant, OR
(2) Under Rule 2.1 (b or c), we are recommending this application. (Branch Coordinator: Please attach justification to this form and
forward to the National Administrator, The Ulysses Club of NZ Inc. P O Box 40218, Upper Hutt 5140, for consideration by the
National Committee).
Coordinator/Branch President:
Signed:
Sec./Treas./Committee Member:
Date:
Signed:
Version 15 – January 2016
The Ulysses Club
Originated in Australia in 1983, a number of New
Zealanders at first joined through Australia.
As the New Zealand numbers grew a branch was
formed here to look after the Club.
When numbers reached around four hundred, The
Ulysses Club of New Zealand Incorporated was
formed with a National Committee. As of April
2015 active membership is about two thousand,
seven hundred and twenty nine branches have
been established to arrange regional activities.
A number of members have been recognised for
dedicated service to the Club with Life Membership
and to their branch with the Odyssey Medal.
Why Ulysses?
The name originates from a poem of the same title
by Lord Alfred Tennyson. It tells how the great
Greek hero Ulysses, now middle aged and securely
in charge of his kingdom of Ithaca, become bored,
and longs to go adventuring with his shipmates of
old. It describes will the type of person who still
has enough spark to continue riding into middle
even later years. The poem is much too long to
quote in full here, but you can find it in libraries,
online, and in the Albatross Book of Verse.
Regalia (Gear)
A wide range of regalia with our registered logo is
available for purchase from the Club website
(www.ulysses.org.nz) or through your Branch
Quartermaster. There are badges, braces &
buckles, all manner of clothing and other
interesting items. A book celebrating the Club’s
first 25 years titled “Growing Old Disgracefully” is
available for purchase as well.
What are the Club’s aims?
 To provide ways in which older
motorcyclists can get together for
companionship and mutual support.
 To show by example that motorcycling can
be enjoyable and a practical activity for
riders and pillions of all ages.
 To draw the attention of public and private
institutions to the needs and views of older
riders.
Apart from riding, what else happens?
We publish a national magazine, the Ulyssian,
which contains information about forthcoming
events, provides a forum for members’ news and
views, and topics of interest to bikers. We also
maintain a website which provides open and
immediate communication between members.
Branches throughout New Zealand arrange
meetings, rallies, outings and social events. The
Annual general Meeting & National Rally of The
Ulysses Club of New Zealand Inc. is held before the
end of April at a different location each year,
alternating between the North Island and the South
Island. This is a major event on the calendar, being
an occasion for members to socialise, play and ride
together.
Joining Criteria
Any person aged forty years or more:
 Who holds a current motorcycle licence either in
New Zealand or overseas or,
 Who is the spouse of a member or,
 Can demonstrate a long standing interest in
motorcycling to the satisfaction of the National
Committee, may apply for membership.
How do I join?
 Fill in the form overleaf and forward it to the
Branch Coordinator/President with the $35.00
joining fee plus $40.00 one year or $100.00
three years’ subscription fee.
 If a joint membership (couple residing at same
address) the first applicant pays $35 joining fee
& the second applicant pays $10.00 and you
both also take 10% off the subscription fee, i.e.
one year $36.00 or $90.00 for three years’
subscription fee for each applicant.
 Overseas members must add $20.00 per year for
each applicant.
 Bike badges with your membership number are
available for $10.00 for each applicant.
 A Nickname can be included on your Name
Badge. Indicate your preference on the form.
 You also have the option of either having your
Branch or your Town/City on the Name Badge.
Indicate your preference on the form.
 Before joining you may be required to attend
two functions or rides with the Club/Branch over
a two month period. This depends on Branch
policy.
 Your nomination requires the support of an
existing financial member.
 The membership year starts each first of
January.
After Joining:
All new members will be sent
a Membership Card and
Name Badge as part of their
joining pack.