The NAM Committee

Jack is the founding member of NAM. He is one of a few people who took a donation from the Durham Advanced Motorcyclists (DAM) and through hard work and commitment, built the NAM into the success that it is today.

Jack retired as chairman at the end of 2005, but stays connected to the group via his position of Group President which involves acting as a "sounding board" for the committee, assisting in various activities when requested by the committee and chairing the AGM whilst the committee is disbanded.

Ron is a long standing member of NAM previously serving on the committee and now getting his dream job as chairman. A man with boundless enthusiasm and drive.

Michael has been with NAM since 2003 and originaly joined the committee in the role of assistant secretary. He accepted the position of secretary in 2007.

As secretary he gets to take lots of notes, write lots of letters, answer loads of questions, organize lots of meetings etc. etc. the list goes on.

As assistant secretary Eric helps take some of the load off the multi tasked Michael doing many of the secretaries jobs.

As well as the notes taking, letter writing, questions answering, meetings organising that Michael doesn't have the time to do Eric also is the membership secratary.

As membership secretary Eric keeps track of all NAM members including new entrants, associates and full members.

Louise has the onerous job of looking after the books. This is often a complicated task, keeping a watchful eye on the money coming in and money going out.

Kevin co-ordinates the training group, with the other members he has the job of organising the training programmes that our associates will follow. The challenge of maintaining NAM's high standards is no easy ask, but one that he undertakes with relish!

These guys work with Kevin to organise the the training programmes that our associates will follow. The challenge of maintaining NAM's high standards is no easy ask, but these guys are up to the task having lots of motorcycling experience and boundless enthusiasm.

Terry is our observer team leader for all the areas that NAM covers.

He has the responsibility for all the Observers in his area to ensure they remain motivated and continue to enjoy the essential task they are performing.

Terry has the job of allocating the best observer for a particular associate taking into account location, machine type and other factors to make the training process a success.

Jack has the rather difficult task of trying to come up with new and interesting rideout routes every month. This is a no win task, as what one group of people find interesting and challenging, another group will either feel it was to challenging, to long, boring, to short etc. etc. This is compounded by the difficulty involved in coordinating what can be in excess of 30 bikes, trying to get everyone off at a given time and not loose anyone before returning home etc.

Jack took this role in 2009 and will be grateful for any monthly rideout, suggestions, or offers of help during rideouts.

Don't forget, if you have a favourite route, why not invite the group and turn it into a rideout? Contact Jack who will be more than willing to help you with any planning and organization.

David is the editor and producer of the NAM group newsletter. Like any editor David is keen to fill the pages with informative and interesting stories so if you have any ideas for stories or features then let him know, they will be greatfully received.

What can I say about this guy, a relative newbie to NAM but keen to help in continuing its success. If there are any problems with the website please let us know by using the form on the contact page.