The President
Kate Batty
I started riding motorcycles in the UK over 30 years ago, and fell in love with the freedom. As my only form of transport at the time, it meant I experienced all weathers, including snow, but I was fortunate to have a good mentor. I now ride with friends and family socially, commute to work and volunteer for Blood Bikes in SE QLD.
My work background is in children’s education, behavioural sciences and supporting parents of children who are developing differently to their peers. I am currently working on disability projects and as part of a national project on autism awareness and education.
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Secretary
John Moe
I’ve only been riding for a bit under two years, but have clocked up over 60,000 kms in that time, mostly on rural and mountain roads. Since passing my first year, I’ve been regularly supervising riders through the Helping New Motorcyclists Facebook group as well. Through that group, I met John Burrill, who introduced me to QMC. After attending a few meetings, I decided I wanted to do what I could to assist in their efforts and joined as a full member.
When I’m not riding, I’m working as a cloud infrastructure administrator, spending time with my family, looking after pets, or working / playing on computers at home.
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Treasurer
Roy Packer
I was approached about the Treasurer’s position with QMC after about six years doing the same job for the MRAQ, resigning around 2014 due to their new focus and direction.Work history: I have been a long time High School teacher in the workshop subjects, currently using up some long service leave and transitioning to retirement. Always enjoyed teaching those who wanted to learn,
I also spent a long time in the Army Reserve as a member of the RACT (Royal Australian Corps of Transport). I held military licences from motorcycle to HC (heavy combination) and spent a lot of time in driver training both instructing and as a licence testing officer across these licence codes.
On the motorcycle side I started riding when I was initially teaching in Gayndah and have had something either Japanese, German or British almost continuously ever since.
After my first go at a restoration (BMW K100) I’m keeping an eye open for a project, my current ride is a Triumph Tiger Sport.
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