VSCCA, Canberra October News Letter

Canberra Chapter Newsletter October 2012

General News

Greeting to all members on a lovely spring September morning !! Would like to remind everyone of the Xmas party date in November , time to get bookings in !! John Clarke has indicated he will take the lead in organising VSCCA attendance at the Government House open day on 23 March 2013, he is hoping to be able to mount a display of a car from each decade !! Put this event in your diaries !!

2012 Christmas Lunch

Springers Rest has been booked for Sunday 18 November , 12.00 for 12.30 , 3 course meal ( with 3 choices ).Cost this year will be $50.00 per head, drinks not included.Please advise me by 9 November if you are coming , can deposit direct to St George ( DOHERTY ) BSB 112 - 908 Acct 457504815 , or cheque made out to DOHERTY , or cash at monthly b'fast.This event needs to be pre paid for the restaurant !!

Lakeside on Thursdays

I understand the Lake get togethers are still happening, especially with the nice weather............

Money matters

Vegemite Jar balance sitting around $570 !!

Regalia

I am looking after regalia , generally will have gear at Breakfasts , if you need specific items not on hand , I can order from Sydney !!

Name Badges

Canberra Trophy Centre, 12 Molonglo Mall , Fyshwick make the proper VSCCA name badges for members.Order code is T-VSCCA-NB and you can have them in magnetic form for $11.95 or with a pin for $8.80.They will also post them out , their number is 6280 6520.

Club pointscore

Update from Richard on local pointscore - Calver 66 / Pearse 48 / John Phillips 47 / Riley 39 / John Clarke 36 / Higham 35 / Shanahan 32 / Ian Phillips 30 / Gulson 29 / Makeham 28 / Moore 23

Doherty 21 / Baker 21 / Hoskin 19 / David Clarke 16 / Lockwood 16 / Kinloch 12...............

Richard points out that there is only 7 scored dates available to be in for your chance to win the ever popular Sheep Station..............

Club web site

John Grant looks after maintenance of the club website and asks that all members submit photos of their cars, together with a brief technical description.You'll find the details at www.vscca.org.au

Calendar

30 September - VSCCA breakfast @ Diplomat

21 October - SDMA Hillclimb Competition Day @ Sutton Rd venue 10.00 am - club run for interested members.

28 October - VSCCA breakfast @ Diplomat

27 / 28 October - Motorclassica Show in Melbourne

18 November - Christmas Lunch at Springers Rest 12.00

NO NOVEMBER BREAKFAST

1 / 2 December - Queanbeyan Swap Meet @ Qbn Showground - club run for interested members

I am still doing the b'fast ring around , but if people know they are attending a qik call or email will get you on the list !!

Canberra Co ordinators

Paul Doherty 0408 212 590

Ian Barges 0437 147 715 ( Historic registrar )