NEWSLETTER OF SUMMERLAND SPORTS & CLASSIC CAR CLUB INC.NEWSLETTER OF SUMMERLAND SPORTS & CLASSIC CAR CLUB INC.

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You are invited to join us:

Summerland Sports & Classic Car Club invites members of the following clubs to attend any SSCCC events. Club registrars are requested to list our events in their clubs’ day book.

If you are planning to attend, please advise our President so we expect you. This helps with catering and other arrangements.

Clubs: Ballina District Vehicle Restorers Club; Coffs Sports Touring & Classic Car Club; Grafton Vintage Motor Vehicle Club; North Coast Street

Machines; Northern Rivers Classic Car Club; Northern Rivers Vintage & Veteran Car Club; Gold Coast Antique Auto Club; Mt Warning Historic Auto Club

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If not claimed, PLEASE RETURN to:

PO Box 761, Lismore, NSW 2480

Please tell us if your address changes

Ellis & Denise Vaughan with their BMW

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OFFICE BEARERS FOR 2017 CLUB YEAR

PRESIDENT David Besson PO Box 5204 02 6672 6620

Murwillumbah South, 2484 0412561805

VICE PRESIDENT Bryan White "Fernbrook" 931 Fernleigh Rd 02 6687 2188

Brooklet 2479 0418 654 400

SECRETARY Barry Granatelli 29 Conte St 02 6621 7835

Lismore 2480 0414 817 223

TREASURER Sue De Paauw 1McInnes Lane 02 6683 2740

Tuckurimba 2480

REGISTRAR Jason Crimmins Lot 105 Jersey Drive

North Casino 2470 0423 042 271

MAGAZINE EDITOR Fiona Gordon 26 Godfrey Place 02 6628 1519

Alstonville 2477 0431 984 410

Assistant MAGAZINE EDITOR

Shirley Bryce 625 Wardell Rd, 02 6628 3443

Alstonville 2477 0412 866 199

Editor's email - summerlandsportsclassiccarclub@gmail.com (DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE 23/6/2017)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummerlandCar

Website: http://shannons.com.au/club/carclubs/summerland-sports-classic-car-club/

PUBLIC OFFICER Robert Lovell 58 Beaumont Drive, 02 6621 9682

Lismore 2480 0427 257 190

PUBLICITY OFFICER David Gordon 26 Godfrey Place 02 6628 1519

Alstonville 2477 0431 984 410

EVENTS COMMITTEE Jeff Johnston 4 Windsor Court 02 6624 5962

Executive plus :- Goonellabah 2480 0419 006 302

Terry Goldman 12 Kookaburra Terrace 02 6624 7043

Goonellabah 2480 0429 380 381

Rudy De Paauw 1McInnes Lane, Tuckurimba 2480 02 6683 2740

GUIDELINES FOR CONCESSIONAL REGISTRATION (CLUB PLATES)

Member must be financial. Vehicle has to be at least thirty years old.

Vehicle must be inspected by the Club Registrar at least once each year

(RMS pink slip is acceptable).

Minimum insurance cover of Third Party Property Damage. Full Comprehensive is recommended,

proof of cover must be provided to Registrar prior to initial registration or renewal.

RMS has introduced a 2-year Trial program to test the viability of a new category of participation.

The new program will permit the use of approved vehicles for personal purposes for 60 days in the year,

in addition to attendances at authorised Club Outings.

Owners will be required to maintain a Log Book showing the date, time and departure location for each

day that the vehicle is used. (Failure to maintain an accurate and up-to-date daily record could mean

severe consequences for the member and our club!)

Eligibility of your vehicle(s) may be reconsidered if the following vehicle attendances are not met :- One Vehicle – Must attend three Club events each year. Two Vehicles – One vehicle must attend one Club event & the other vehicle two Club events each year. Three or more Vehicles – Each vehicle must attend one Club event each year.

Any variation from these rules, for acceptable legitimate reasons, will require prior Club approval.

Non-compliance can result in registration being cancelled. The Club cannot afford the risk of the system being abused and the subsequent loss of the benefits of these worthwhile concessions for other Club members.

REGISTRAR - Jason Crimmins 0423 042 271

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MONTHLY MEETING OF THE SUMMERLAND SPORTS AND CLASSIC CAR CLUB INC. Held at Lismore Workers Sports Club - Goonellebah – 3

rd May 2017

Meeting Opened: 7.35pm Chair: Bryan White

Present: George & Marj. Jensen, Lex Cole, Terry Goldman, Brian & Heather Sidney, Barry Granatelli, Jeff Johnston, Sue de Paauw, Bryan & Helen White, Denise Fenwick, Ellis Vaughan, Rod Johnston, Josephine Phipps, Jim & Barb Hodgson, Grant Moehead, Ron & Julie Nowlan, Chris Keith, Ray & Diana Collingwood, Jeff Pettitt, Steve Craven, Christine McNall, Peter McGowan, Ken & Shirley Bryce, Tony Lane, Ian Fordam, Jeff & Julie Snow, Jason Macdonald, Caroline Macdonald, David & Fiona Gordon, Doug Galpen, Jim Hanley

Apologies : Alan & Lucky Howard, Andy & Sally Salwat, Grahame Anderson, Rudy de Paauw, David Besson, Gayl McKay, Bob Sweney, Tim Pettitt, Andrew Drysdale.

Minutes of the March Meeting: (April meeting cancelled due to flood) That Minutes circulated to Members in ‘Accelerations’ be accepted as true and correct. B.Granatelli / L.Cole

Correspondence In / Out: As separate listing. Motion: That correspondence tabled and action taken by the Secretary by ratified -B.Granatelli / S.Craven.

Treasurers Report: As at 30/04/17 as read, be accepted as true and correct. S.DePaauw / D. Gordon

General Business

Events – March – April Classic Auto Museum – Gosford – 22

nd to 25

th/26

th March – Approximately 450 cars – total value over

$70 million on display. 10 Members attended together with Members of the Jaguar and Cadillac

Clubs. Bryan White presented a video of the cars displayed in the Museum at this Meeting.

Coffee Run to Ocean Shores Tavern.- 12th April - A great day – an enjoyable drive and great

companionship. 22 Members attended.

Monthly Run to Pimlico and Evans Head –23rd

April – Huge display of various ‘collectables’ at Mocat – enjoyable lunch at the Illawong Hotel, Evans Head – 26 Members attended.

‘Autorama’- Gold Coast Antique Auto Club – 29th & 30

th April – Barb. Hodgson reported –‘A wonderful

weekend.’ The event began with morning tea at the Club House followed by a run to Condong Bowling Club for lunch. Saturday evening was a ‘Rock & Roll’ themed dinner dance at the Tugun Bowls Club. Sunday morning cars were judged, followed by morning tea and a run around the Gold Coast, finishing at Tugun, for lunch and presentation of trophies.- Club Member Rod Johnston won a trophy for his Jaguar XJS. 10 Members attended Saturday – 13 Members on Sunday.

Events – May

Coffee Run Ballina - 10th May - to Ballina Gallery Café – details in May ‘Accelerations’

Alstonville Antiques Fair - 20th May – Meet at venue from 8.00am.

Bangalow Billycart Derby – 21st May – Meet in Station St. entering through the Show Ground - from

7.30am.

Beef Week - Show & Shine – 27th May – Meet at South Lismore – 7.00 am for ‘convoy’ to Casino.

Ballina Classic Car Club – Display Day – 28th May – Meet at Ballina RSL Club at 8.00am.

Events – June

Wintersun – Murwillumbah 2nd

– 4th June – Invite by Jim Butler of Shannons - Members to be advised

further.

Club Run to Brushgrove Hotel – 18th June - with Coffs Cex – details June “Accelerations’ – numbers

required

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Other General Business Club Plates - Bryan White advised ‘No additional information received’ – Bryan expects little information will be provided until towards the end of the trial period

Shannons Sponsorship – David Gordon contacted Jim Butler – Jim to advise of an acceptable amount.

Barlows of Ballina Sponsorship – 24th June - Display and barbecue 9.30am to 12.00pm.

Best Wishes after the flood - Denise Fenwick was thanked for passing on ‘best wishes after the flood’ from Ross McCormack and the Rover Club. Denise was asked to thank Ross and the Rover Club of Queensland.

Flood Appeal – In his May Report in ‘Accelerations,’ President David suggested that the Club might sup-port the flood appeal in some way. Considerable discussion took place but it was decided that the matter would be further discussed at the next Meeting

Meeting Closed: 8.35 pm

M E E T I N G V E N U E

Please note that The Lismore Workers Club has confirmed that we may now resume meeting at the Keen St, Lismore premises instead of at the Oliver Avenue Club. Social/dinner from 6.00pm at Bistro, at Lismore Workers Club, Keen St, Lismore, followed by Meeting at 7.30pm and coffee/drinks afterwards

Information provided by Jim Butler of Shannons regarding upcoming Show and Shine events supported by Shannons

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President’s Report

During our recent travels to Merimbula and back, Gayl and I were again amazed by our diverse

and spectacular country that so invites a driving holiday.

We travelled through incredibly beautiful rural scenery. We privately named our trip ‘Planes,

Trains and Automobiles’. Its main purpose was to attend the Peugeot Pageant at Merimbula, to

which we added the Temora Aviation Museum and the Temora Rural Museum at Temora, the

Junee Roundhouse Railway Museum at Junee and McFeeters Car Museum in Forbes.

It was not just at these comprehensive museums, but almost every place we went that we found

an interest in our motoring or engineering heritage. We saw great cars and great machines from

stationary engines through to industrial scale diesel and steam engines, all in working order. There

were cars, bikes, an amazing collection of ambulances and fire trucks. There was farm, domestic

and factory machinery proudly displayed and documented describing its importance to each town

or industry. Added to this was a renewed interest in the historical architecture of many towns

where guided walks showed not only the municipal buildings but where the garages, blacksmiths,

stables, mills, power houses and workplaces operated, also featuring their importance in the

country’s development.

Most of these places rely on volunteer labour and are certainly good places to meet interesting

people. Those volunteers we met had a level of enthusiasm for their varied interests, pride in

their restorations and willingness to share their knowledge which made our visits especially

memorable.

Like us, they were enjoying pursuing their passions. Let’s keep on enjoying ours. We’re in good

company.

David Besson

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N O T I C E S

JUNE

Denise Fenwick Barbara & Jim Hodgson Jeffrey Pettitt Helen & Bryan White Sally Salwat Robert & Meryl Lovell

Wayne & Linda Orton

JULY

Grant Moehead /

Club Regalia

If any members are interested we do have the following club regalia for sale:

Metal Car Grill Badges $20.00

Cloth Badges $6.00

Sticker Badges $3.00

Club Name Badges

If any members wish to buy a club name badge, please contact Sue de Paauw. The badge has a small

logo and your name. You have the choice of a magnetic fastener (quite strong) or a more traditional pin

fastener. The badges cost $12.00.

Club Shirts

The club decided in 2015 to change the club shirt from the grey polo shirts to a button up chambray shirt

(either short or long sleeve). If any member wishes to purchase a shirt for use on club outings the

procedure is as below:

Purchase the shirt from George Gooleys, Lismore, they have all the necessary sizes and can provide

the best fit.

Take the shirt to either Daleys ( 21 Woodlark St ) or MR Promotional Products (145 Keen St) for

embroidering of the logo. You have the choice of any/all of the following - club logo; club name in

letters; your name. Bring your receipt for the embroidery to the Treasurer and the club will refund $5.00

towards the cost.

Several members have expressed a desire to purchase the old club polo shirts. I have contacted the

lady who used to make the shirts for the club and she is willing to make more. I spoke to the Club

executive at the last meeting and they were agreeable for members to purchase either the old polo

shirts or the new chambray shirts.

Therefore if anyone wishes to purchase the polo shirt please contact me on 02 6683 2740 or see me at

one of our meetings/outings.

Sue de Paauw (Treasurer)

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Jim Butler of Shannons has invited Summerland Sports & Classic Car Club to attend the Wintersun event at Murwillumbah on 2nd, 3rd and 4th June 2017

Event Program Car and Bike Entries are now open!

Friday 2nd June

9:00am to 12:00pm – Vehicle registration. (If you haven’t pre-booked you can enter at this time.)

1:00pm to 4:00pm – Observation run taking is the sights and sounds of the beautiful Tweed Valley.

5:00pm – Informal cruise night. Free to enjoy the Restaurants, Pubs and Clubs of the area.

Saturday 3rd June

8:00am to 10:00am – Vehicle Registration. (If you haven’t pre-booked you can enter at this time.)

10:00am to 4:00pm – Show and Shine for Cars and Motorcycles, Kids Carnival, Art Show.

10:00am- Live Music.

10:00am – Blue Suede.

11:30am – Pinup Competition.

12:00pm – West Texas Crude.

2:00pm – A Band Called Twang.

3:30pm – The Strays.

6:00pm – Cruise Night under lights.

Sunday 4th June

10:00am to 4:00pm – Show and Shine for Cars and Motorcycles, Kids Carnival, Art Show.

10:00am- Live Music.

10:00am – Cherry Divine.

11:30am – Haymakers.

1:00pm – Pinup Final.

1:30pm – Car and Bike Award Presentations.

2:00pm – Little Billie.

3:30pm – Colt Seavers Band.

5:00pm – Cruise Murwillumbah and enjoy the Restaurants, Pubs and Clubs of the area.

Monday 5th June

10:00am – Scenic cruise taking in the attractions of the Tweed area.

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Congratulations to Rod Johnston on receiving this trophy at “Autorama” for his beautiful Jaguar XJS

C O M I N G E V E N T S

COFFEE RUN TO BALLINA - WEDNESDAY 14TH JUNE

Meet at Chemist Warehouse Car Park ,Goonellabah at 8.45am (9.00am departure) and travel via scenic route to Thursday Plantation at Ballina. The Thursday Plantation Visitors Centre & Cafe is on Gallens Road off Tamarind Road (Old Pacific Highway). There is ample parking at the centre/cafe. We are expected by 10.00am latest so those travelling directly please be on time. (They have a bus load of visitors arriving shortly thereafter). Catering: We have arranged a group booking for $8.50pp which includes bottomless coffee/tea, fruit cake and scone with strawberry jam and cream. BUT WE NEED NUMBERS, so please let me know at next meeting or by text/phone if you are attending. Enquiries/attendance: Jeff Johnston 0419 006 302

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...and You’re Invited!

DAY: SUNDAY DATE: 18th

June 2017

ESTIMATED TIME FRAME: From: 9.15am TO: afternoon

TYPE OF OUTING: Monthly Club Run . Joint with Coffs Harbour Car

Club

MEET AT: John Crowther Car Park

Cnr Dawson & Woodlark Sts, Lismore

9.15 am for 9.30am departure

DESTINATION/S: New Italy for morning tea at approx 10.30AM then

onto Brushgrove Pub for lunch.

ATTRACTIONS: New Italy historical items and morning tea followed

by drive via Pacific Highway to Cowper and then turn

off to Brushgrove for lunch at the Brushgrove Pub

for lunch.

Meet with club members of Coffs Harbour Car Club

for lunch .

ACCOMMODATION : NA.

CATERING ARRANGEMENTS: Numbers for lunch will be required by

Wednesday 15th

so we can notify the Pub.

Contact is Jeff Johnston on 0419006302 or 66245962. Jeff Johnston on 66245962 or 0419006302 for further details. —)

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A group of our club members attended Autorama held by the Gold Coast Antique Auto Club. This is an

event that some of us have participated in for many years and as usual great cars were on display over

the weekend. Two really well organised runs – Saturdays including lunch at the Condong Bowling Club,

which was a credit to them as the flood had been half way up the walls the week before.

Saturday night was dinner (& dancing). The theme this year was ‘rock & roll’. We dressed in our theme

outfits & everyone looked GREAT!!!!!! & might I say our Club looked the ‘best’ on the night.

Back to the cars – Rod Johnston won his class for his Jaguar XJS + Ron & Julie Nowlan nearly won the

trophy for their Mini Copper S. Ron was presented with the trophy then much to our disappointment it

was taken from him. The reason being that it was for the wrong class (what a mess up), but he took it in

his stride and said ‘Oh well I held the trophy for ONE minute”. Marj & George won the raffle which is a 2

night stay @ The Golden Riviera Resort.

We lined our cars up proudly with all the others – presenting 2 Jaguars, Renault Fuego & a Triumph

Spitfire, we also had another Jaguar & Mazda MX5 who were not eligible for judging as they were not

over 30 years old. However they joined all the weekend events.

Probably the highlight of the weekend was an elderly lady with her Saxon who was dressed in period

costume (all weekend), she participated in all events & also does all the mechanical work on her car,

needless to say she won all the trophies they could give her.

A great weekend, lots of cars, food, fun and laughter. We will probably be back next year.

Barb Hodgson

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CAR DISPLAY AT ALSONVILLE ANTIQUE FAIR 28th

MAY 2017 A good rollup of 13 cars and 18 club members attended the Alstonville Antique Fair. Despite overcast

conditions the rain held off and the public were able to enjoy our vehicles.

There was hot competition from members to purchase the most items on offer and it seems President

David & Gayl came out the winners with an array of ‘gems’. A very enjoyable fun day was had by all.

Jeff Johnston

R E C E N T E V E N T S

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BANGALOW BILLY CART DERBY 21

st MAY 2017

A beautiful sunny day greeted an enthusiastic crowd at Bangalow for the annual Billy Cart Derby. We had

14 cars with 21 members in attendance as the crowd enjoyed the day and watched the spills and thrills of

the billy cart entrants.

There was great variation in cars of different makes, beautifully presented for the public who enjoyed

admiring them and talking to the owners throughout the day.

Jeff Johnston

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CASINO BEEF WEEK SHOW & SHINE 27/05/17

The organisers of this event were delighted with the rollup of 167 cars & bikes etc that attended Saturday’s Show & Shine. This was the largest attendance for some years and the quality and variety of vehicles on display was a credit to all those car lovers who participated.

Our club had 26 members and 19 cars in attendance. Everyone was happy with the day and Ron & Julie Nowlan were rewarded for their beautifully presented Mini by winning the “Best Sports Car” trophy. Congratulations Ron & Julie.

R E C E N T E V E N T S

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Dave Gordon recently visited the Gosford Classic Car Museum while on holiday. Unfortunately they would not allow him to sit in the Ferrari so the VW was his only choice!

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1973 Mercedes Benz 350SLC AMG. Believed to be the only 350 SLC AMG in Australia .

1960 MG Magnette Series 3. One of only 10 Registered in the world.

Both cars are on club plates, they will be sold unregistered

If you are interested in either of these cars, please ring Jeff on 0414 875 888 to arrange

inspection

V E H I C L E S F O R S A L E

1973 ROVER V8 3500.

Unregistered but was running and registered two years ago. Upholstery in good order—

vehicle needs some TLC

At Morisset Park (Lake Macquarie)

Contact Dave Gordon 0431 984 410 for information or to inspect

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Thank you to our magazine sponsor for ongoing support. Please support Barlows whenever

you can . This is their 4th year as our major club magazine sponsor and their generosity assists

the Club significantly.

Geoff Jacobs and the boys can be found at 2/19 De-Havilland Crescent, Ballina NSW 2478 or

telephone them on (02) 6686 2044.

Barlows can supply expert advice plus a multitude of workshop requirements, including bolts,

v-belts, pulleys, paint, Valvoline oils, work boots and shirts, abrasives, cut-off wheels, pumps,

BOC industrial gas, and so much more.

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4/5/6 June 2017 Wintersun at Murwillumbah—Details page 7

7th June 2017 Social/dinner from 6.00pm at Bistro, at Lismore Workers Club, Keen St, Lismore, followed by Meeting at 7.30pm and coffee/drinks afterwards

14th June 2017 Wednesday coffee run to Ballina. Details Page 8

18th June 2017 Club run-joint run to Brushgrove Pub to meet up with Coffs C-Ex Sports Touring & Classic Car Club. Numbers will be required for catering. Details Page 9

24th June 2017 Sponsorship support BBQ at Barlows Ballina. 9.30am to 12pm.

5th July 2017 Social/dinner from 6.00pm at Bistro, at Lismore Workers Club, Keen St, Lismore, followed by Meeting at 7.30pm and coffee/drinks afterwards

12th July 2017 Wednesday coffee run . Details TBA

16th July 2017 Club Run- Christmas in July outing—details TBA

2nd August 2017 Social/dinner from 6.00pm at Bistro, at Lismore Workers Club, Keen St, Lismore, followed by Meeting at 7.30pm and coffee/drinks afterwards

9th August 2017 Midweek Coffee Run- Details TBA

20th August 2017 Club Run—French Run -details TBA

6th September 2017 Social/dinner from 6.00pm at Bistro, at Lismore Workers Club, Keen St, Lismore, followed by Meeting at 7.30pm and coffee/drinks afterwards

13th September 2017 Midweek Coffee Run- Details TBA

17th September 2017 Club Run– Presidents Run—Details TBA

4th October 2017 Social/dinner from 6.00pm at Bistro, at Lismore Workers Club, Keen St, Lismore, followed by Meeting at 7.30pm and coffee/drinks afterwards

11th October 2017 Midweek Coffee Run- Details TBA

15th October 2017 Club Run-Wilsons Robotic Dairy-Details TBA

1st November 2017 Social/dinner from 6.00pm at Bistro, at Lismore Workers Club, Keen St, Lismore, followed by Meeting at 7.30pm and coffee/drinks afterwards

4/5 Nov. 2017 Jacaranda Weekend-Grafton Vintage Motor Vehicle Club-Details TBA

19th November 2017 Club run—Details TBA

? December 2017 Standard of Excellence & Christmas party. Details TBA

6th December 2017 Social/dinner from 6.00pm at Bistro, at Lismore Workers Club, Keen St, Lismore, followed by Meeting at 7.30pm and coffee/drinks afterwards

13th December 2017 Midweek coffee run—Details TBA

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