The following members are recognized for their exceptional contributions to the Club.
Hennie de Beer
Hennie served as barman for the club for many years, without pay.
Today, Hennie can be found mostly at Zwartkops Raceway, where he act as Starter.
Henri Heyns
Henri has been editor of our club newsletter for time immemorial - he puts in an enormous amount of work for little thanks, and when not hunting for material, rides with the best of us.
Allie Scheepers
Allie served as club secretary for many years, doing an often thankless job with dedication and skill.
Nowadays Allie is enjoying her retirement, as an ordinary club member, to be found at the centre of the party at all club socials.
Adriaan Scheepers
Our second chairman, Adriaan has served on the club committee for as long as anyone can remember, and is still very active in the club. Adriaan is best known as our GS guru - he has forgotten more about off-road touring than most people will ever learn.
Bruce Meyers
Founder of Bavarian Motorcycles, it could be argued that Bruce was the founder of our club as well. He has supported the club in many ways since its inception, providing premises, food, encouragement and expert insights. Bruce passed away in December 2009 due to cancer.
Wendy Meyers
Co-owner of Bavarian Motorcycles, Wendy is best known for her sunny disposition and cheerful welcome to all who visit. Have a problem? Wendy will sort it out. The perfect foil to Bruce's serious demeanour, Wendy's warm nature is an integral part of what has made our club what it is today.
Simon Pilfold
Who among us has not sought out Simon for his help with some thorny technical problem? Always there for club members, with expert advice and innovative solutions. Look past the cynical exterior for the wonderful sense of humour and deep irreverence. Few members know that Simon was also a co-owner of Bavarian.
Mike Hennessy
As Club Treasurer and Chairman for quite a few years, Mike has been a kingpin since joining the club some years ago and has done much to place Pretoria on the veritable BMW Club map. The Club was privileged to be served by a man of his leadership qualities and organising abilities.
Brian Cannoo
Brian Cannoo, developer of the first website. Brian died in a motorcycle accident in 2008.
Richard Hussey
Richard served continuously on the Club Committee from 1995 until 2010 of which five years as Chairman.
In addition to his 14 years service to the Club and as member of the Rides Committee, he has also continuously served on BMW Clubs Africa from 1999 until 2010.
Pieter de Koker
Pieter was co-opted on the Committee in August 2001 to organise GS rides. He held the GS portfolio on the Committee from 2004 until 2007. He was Chairman in 2007 and held the position until March 2009. In this period he represented the Club at BMW Clubs Africa meetings. Pieter organised and led many successful Club rides and longer trips.
