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FEBRUARY 2016
NEWSLETTER OF SUMMERLAND SPORTS & CLASSIC CAR CLUB INC.
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not necessarily represent the official opinion of Summerland Sports & Classic Car Club.
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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OFFICE BEARERS FOR 2015 CLUB YEAR
PRESIDENT
Bryan White
VICE PRESIDENT
Jim Hodgson
SECRETARY
Barry Granatelli
TREASURER
George Jensen
REGISTRAR
Jason Crimmins
MAGAZINE EDITOR
Fiona Gordon
Assistant MAGAZINE
EDITOR
Sue De Paauw
"Fernbrook" 931 Fernleigh Rd
Brooklet 2479
17 Greenwood Drive
Goonellabah 2480
29 Conte St
Lismore 2480
20 Homesleigh Drive
Goonellabah 2480
Lot 105 Jersey Drive
North Casino 2470
26 Godfrey Place
Alstonville 2477
1McInnes Lane
Tuckurimba 2480
02 6687 2188
0418 654 400
02 6625 1453
0427 251 453
02 6621 7835
0414 817 223
02 6624 3001
0412 788 620
02 6662 2723
0423 042 271
02 6628 1519
0431 984 410
02 6683 2740
Editor's email - summerlandsportsclassiccarclub@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SummerlandCar
Website: http://shannons.com.au/club/carclubs/summerland-sports-classic-car-club/
PUBLIC OFFICER
Robert Lovell
PUBLICITY OFFICER
David Gordon
EVENTS COMMITTEE
Executive plus :Jeff Johnston
Terry Goldman
Rudy De Paauw
58 Beaumont Drive
Lismore 2480
26 Godfrey Place
Alstonville 2477
02 6621 9682
0427 257 190
02 6628 1519
0431 984 410
4 Windsor Court
Goonellabah 2480
12 Kookaburra Terrace
Goonellabah 2480
1McInnes Lane
Tuckurimba 2480
02 6624 5962
0419 006 302
02 6624 7043
0429 380 381
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 vehicle may be reconsidered if it does not attend three Club events per year.
REGISTRAR—Jason Crimmins 0423 042 271
MONTHLY MEETING OF THE SUMMERLAND SPORTS AND CLASSIC CAR CLUB INC.
Held at Lismore Workers Club 2nd December 2015
Meeting Opened: 7.30pm.
Chair: Bryan White.
Present: George & Marj. Jensen, Barry Granatelli, Ellis Vaughan, Brian & Heather Sidney, Lex Cole,
Ron Nowlan, Rudy & Sue de Paauw, Ken Bryce, Denise Fenwick, David & Fiona Gordon, Bob Sweeney,
Peter Mc Gowan, Terry Bush, Jim & Barb Hodgson, Terry Goldman, Bryan White, Jason & Sandra Crimmins,
Trevor Ball. Jeff Johnston,
Apologies: Helen White, Grant Moehead, Shirley Bryce, Jeff Pettitt, Julie Nowlan, Joy Ball
Minutes of the Previous Meeting: That Minutes circulated to Members in ‘Accelerations’ be accepted as true
and correct. B.Granatelli / E.Vaughan..
Treasurers Report: As at 30/11/15, as read and be accepted as true and correct. G.Jensen / J.Johnston..
Correspondence In: As separate listing.
Correspondence Out: As separate listing.
Motion: That correspondence tabled and action taken by the Secretary by ratified - B.Granatelli / D.Gordon
General Business:
Report on November Events
Jacaranda Weekend 7th/8th November – Ray Lovett and Ron Nowlan attended
Coffee Run 11th November – to ‘Torakina Café’, Brunswick Heads – 14 Members attended – Great Run –
Excellent Restaurant - thanks to Jeff Johnston.
Autorama 14th/15th November – Five couples attended - Travelled Friday - Great Accommodation at Tugun –
Saturday registration at Mudgeeraba – Rally to Tumbulgum for lunch – Saturday Night ‘Lets Have a Ball’ Tugun
Bowls Club. Sunday – Cars judged – Rally, returning to Tugun Bowls Club for lunch. Jeff & Sue Johnston won a
trophy for their Porsche.
Club Run 22nd November – ‘Mystery Run’ – Great country roads – Wonderful hospitality from Rudi & Sue who
provided morning tea at their home. Lunch at Westower Tavern – Ballina – a brilliant run.- 24 Members attended.
Future Events
Standard of Excellence / Christmas Party – 6th December – at the “Summerland House Farm” – Hot and Cold
Buffet $40 per person.- 9.00 for 9.30am start – Lunch 12.00 for 12.30pm Club provide two free drinks per
Member.- Room hire considered a ‘donation to “Summerland House Farm”.
Coffee Run – 9th December. Details in December ‘Accelerations’
East Coast Fly-In 10th January – meet on Evans Head Rd at Woodburn at 8.00am to travel in convoy to Evans
Head Aerodrome.
North Coast Street Machines Display Day Sunday 10th January—Members interested in attending to meet by
Missingham Bridge.
Coffee Run 13th January – To ‘The Spotted Pig’ Alphadale – Refer ‘Accelerations’ – Jeff Johnston organising.
Eat the Street – Lismore 12th March – response and request for information sent to ‘Lismore – Come to the
Heart’ Jason Mumford. – no reply.
Bowdens Visit – Terry Goldman advised – “No response to our emails”- possible to visit with Cofffs Ex-Services
Club. Terry to follow up.
Historic Vehicle Log Book Trial – Our Club is now listed – details on RMS web site. Possible update of Club rules
necessary. - Club events are in addition to 60 days private use.
Life Membership – Lack of interest – No “Suggestion for Committee Consideration” forms received. Bryan White
to review members eligible.
Sympathy Card sent to Gayl Mc Kay following the recent death of her mother.
Get Well Card sent to Norma Goldman following her recent operation.
Rudi de Paauw has a ‘tacho’ he is wanting to give away – if interested, contact Rudi. on 6683 2740.
Meeting Closed: 8.08 pm.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE SUMMERLAND SPORTS & CLASSIC CAR CLUB INC.
held at the Lismore Workers Club February 4th 2015.
Meeting Opened 8.50 pm
Chair: David Gordon
Present: George & Marj.Jensen, David & Fiona Gordon, Lex Cole, Terry Goldman, Brian & Heather Sidney, Barry
Granatelli, Jeff Johnston, Rudy & Sue de Paauw, Trevor & Joy Ball, Robert Lovell, Bryan White, Ken Bryce,
David Besson, Gayl McKay, Denise Fenwick , Jason & Sandra Crimmins, Ellis Vaughan, Ron Nowlan, Terry
Bush, Doug Galpen,
Apologies : Jeff Pettitt, Helen White, Jim & Barb Hodgson, Alan & Lucky Howard, Meryl Lovell, Shirley Bryce,
Grant & Anne Moehead.
Minutes of Previous Meeting: That Minutes circulated to Members in ‘Accelerations’ be accepted as true and
correct. B. Granatelli / H. Sidney.
Public Officer Robert Lovell presented Financial Statement for the year ended 31st December 2014.
Robert commended Treasurer George Jensen on his record keeping.
Motion: that the Financial Report, as presented be adopted. R.Lovell / L. Cole
Motion: that Robert Lovell be authorised to sign the ‘Form 12’on behalf of the Club and the form be submitted with
the appropriate lodgement fee. R.Lovell / B.White.
Thanks: Treasurer George Jensen thanked Robert and Meryl Lovell for effort in the preparation and presentation
of the Financial Report.
President David Gordon thanked Robert & Meryl Lovell for their effort in preparing the Financial Statement and
Secretary Barry Granatelli, Treasurer George Jensen, Magazine Editor Fiona Gordon, Registrar Jason Crimmins,
the Events Committee – Jeff. Johnston, Terry Goldman, Rudy de Paauw and all Members for their assistance
and support during the last year.
President David declared all positions vacant and requested Robert Lovell as Public Officer act as Returning
Officer for the election of Office Bearers for 2015.
The persons elected for the Executive and Committees are:President:
Bryan White
B. Granatelli / G.Jensen
Vice President:
Jim Hodgson
G.Jensen / B. White
Secretary:
Barry. Granatelli
M.Jensen / D. Gordon
Treasurer:
George Jensen
B. White / J. Crimmins
Registrar:
Jason Crimmins
D. Gordon / d. Besson
Magazine Editor: Fiona Gordon
Assistant
Sue de Paauw
H. Sidney / J. Johnston
G.Jensen / L. Cole
Public Officer:
Robert Lovell
Publicity Officer:
David Gordon
G.Jensen / J. Johnston
Committee:
Executive and
Jeff. Johnston
D. Gordon / B. White
Terry Goldman
J. Johnston / F. Gordon
Rudy de Paauw
H. Sidney / J. Johnston
President Bryan White thanked Club Members for his election, for their past efforts and for accepting positions for
the coming year.
President Bryan presented the “Pepper Grinder” to Robert Lovell as a “thank you” and as an acknowledgement of
Robert’s support of the Club.
Meeting Closed: 9.35 pm.
Summerland Sports and Classic Car Club
President’s Report, January 2016
It’s too late to wish you a “Happy New Year” but here’s to a Great 2016!
We have already started, with the incredible Great Eastern Fly-in at Evans Head and an enjoyable run for
morning tea, at Alphadale. It was surprising to see the huge number of cars at the Fly-in, especially when
Ballina had scheduled their annual display for the same Sunday. There were entrants and clubs there from
as far afield as Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Grafton. Many of the cars we had not seen before.
And, even though the morning tea run was just down the Highway from where we started, we enjoyed a
super, varied, 30-minute tour around (in circles sometimes!) the local district. Our events committee has
done a great job throughout the last year. Thank you to all of those who have been involved!
I’m sure that it has set the pattern for even more great outings for this coming Club year.
Helen and I are certainly looking forward to more great times, in the company of our fellow members.
The next important step is our Annual General Meeting, on Wednesday 3 rd February.
If you do want to get more involved in the running of our Club, then here is an opportunity to put your
hand up and offer your assistance in one of the executive or committee positions. It can be very satisfying.
And that is why on many occasions, the existing crew will volunteer to continue on (?)
It will be interesting to see how the RMS (Service NSW) progresses the refinement of the Club Plate
scheme this year.
What will be the requirements for participation in a “modified” vehicle? When the two-year test period is
over for the 60-day log-book option, will they be looking at increasing the costs of the provisional
registration and third party insurance? Will the option still be available for participation on the basis of
club outings only? We can only wait and see.
I, for one, have been standing back to see what happens. But, like others, with Superannuation funds being
de-valued by questionable fiscal policies and ridiculous reactions to overseas markets, we may well be
forced into serious consideration of handing in life-long held personal plates and surrendering to the new
schemes. A lot depends on how they may change the costs, when the trial is completed.
Whatever the future brings, we look forward to sharing it with you all.
Meanwhile, Happy Motoring!
Bryan White
NOTICES/COMING EVENTS
WEDNESDAY 10th FEBRUARY 2016—COFFEE RUN TO NEWRYBAR
Meet opposite 2LM at Goonellabah by 8.45am for 9.00am departure
We will drive to Newrybar via Tintenbar and Hinterland Drive to Newrybar , meeting at
Harvest to catch up and enjoy refreshments.
Meet us at Goonellabah or at Harvest from around 9.45am.
IMPORTANT REMINDER—MEMBERSHIP FEES
Club Membership fees were due in December, and all Members must be financial if they
wish to vote or be eligible to become an Office Bearer/ Committee Member at the AGM
to be held on 3rd February 2016.
Individual member: $30
Family membership: $40
Plus joining Fee of $10 for new members, to cover costs.
Please either pay the Treasurer, George Jensen,
or send to PO Box 761, Lismore, NSW 2480. Thank you
RECENT EVENT
MIDWEEK COFFEE RUN DECEMBER 9TH 2015
A good rollup of cars went on the end of year December
coffee run. There was a great variety of cars and a nice
sunny day for a club outing to the beach.
We left Goonellabah and travelled down to Ballina via
the Bruxner Highway in convoy. We met up with some
other club members at the Ballina Lighthouse Beach
Café for morning tea.
Some 17 members attended and all enjoyed the views
and outing.
Jeff Johnston
JANUARY
Barbara Hodgson
Sue Johnston
Lucky Howard
Joy Ball
Shirley Bryce
Margaret & Doug Gallpen
David & Fiona Gordon
Barry & Kath Granatelli
FEBRUARY
Marg & George Jensen
Ray & Lynda Lovett
RECENT EVENTS
STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE AND CHRISTMAS PARTY - SUNDAY 6th DECEMBER 2015
Another enjoyable and social day—sunshine, a good turn out of beautiful vehicles and the pleasant
surroundings at Summerland House With No Steps ensured a successful day. The buffet style lunch was excellent
and plentiful. Thank you to Barb Hodgson and Marj Jensen for all of your hard work organising the day.
“Most Desirable” vehicle was awarded to Ron Nowlans beautiful Mini. Club Member of the Year was Barry
Granatelli, who works tirelessly for the Club.
Awards were also presented to long-standing Members including Denise Fenwick, Marj & George Jensen, Heather
& Brian Sydney, Helen & Bryan White and Barb & Jim Hodgson.
CONGRATULATIONS
and Thank You to these
long standing Members:
Heather & Brian Sidney, Barb &
Jim Hodgson, Helen & Bryan
White, Denise Fenwick,
Marj & George Jensen
RECENT EVENTS
GREAT EASTERN FLY- IN AT EVANS HEAD—SUNDAY 10th January 2016
A lovely sunny day with some welcome cloud cover and a cooling breeze, a great turn out of beautiful
vehicles plus aeroplanes and other aerial machines, and an excellent display of model aircraft and boats.
We were entertained by some brilliant displays of flying and were grateful for the large areas of undercover
seating provided at this well organised event.
MIDWEEK COFFEE RUN 13/1/2016
It was a beautiful sunny day for a midweek club
coffee run on Wednesday, 13th January 2016.
A good rollup of club members in their cars started
the run at Goonellabah and took a leisurely trip along
quiet country roads, through the rolling hills of
Tregeagle and Rous to Alstonville and returned
via Lindendale to our coffee rendezvous at Alphadale.
There was a good variety of cars on the outing.
A total of 17 members and guests arrived at the
“Spotted Pig” at Alphadale for a lovely morning tea.
Jeff Johnston
BARLOWS OF BALLINA
Thank you to our magazine sponsor for ongoing support. Please support Barlows whenever you
can . This is their 3rd year as our major club magazine sponsor. 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.
EVENTS CALENDAR 2015
3rd February 2016
Social/dinner from 6.00pm at Bistro, at Lismore Workers Club, Keen St,
Lismore, followed by Meeting and AGM at 7.30pm and coffee/drinks afterwards.
10th February 2016
Wednesday coffee run to Newrybar - Details page 8
21st February 2016
Club Run to Knockrow & Ocean Shores —Details Page 6
2nd March 2016
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 March 2016
Wednesday coffee run—Details TBA
12th March 2016
Club Event—Display Day in Lismore—Details Page 7
6th April 2016
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 April 2016
Wednesday coffee run Details TBA
?10th April 2016
Ballina District Vehicle Restorers Annual Display (date to be confirmed)
17th April 2016
Club run—details TBA
4th May 2016
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 May 2016
Midweek Coffee Run-Details TBA
?14th May 2016
Display at Alstonville Antique Fair (date to be confirmed)
?15th May 2016
Bangalow Billy Cart Derby (date to be confirmed)
15th May 2016
Club run—details TBA
?Sat. 28th May 2016
Casino Beef Week SHOW & SHINE— (date & details to be confirmed)
1st June 2016
Social/dinner from 6.00pm at Bistro, at Lismore Workers Club, Keen St, Lismore,
followed by Meeting at 7.30pm and coffee/drinks afterwards
8th June 2016
Wednesday coffee run. Details TBA
19th June 2016
Club run—details TBA
6th July 2016
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 July 2016
Wednesday coffee run . Details TBA
17th July 2016
Club Run- Christmas in July outing details TBA
3rd August 2016
Social/dinner from 6.00pm at Bistro, at Lismore Workers Club, Keen St, Lismore,
followed by Meeting at 7.30pm and coffee/drinks afterwards
10th August 2016
Midweek Coffee Run- Details TBA
21st August 2016
Club Run-details TBA
EVENTS CALENDAR 2015 (cont)
7th September 2016
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 September 2016
Midweek Coffee Run- Details TBA
18th September 2016
Club Run-details TBA
5th October 2016
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 October 2016
Midweek Coffee Run- Details TBA
16th October 2016
Club Run-Presidents Run- Details TBA
2nd November 2016
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 November 2016
Midweek Coffee Run- Details TBA
?? November 2016
Jacaranda Weekend-Grafton Vintage Motor Vehicle Club-Details TBA
?? November 2016
Autorama Weekend-Gold Coast Antique Auto Club-Details TBA
20th November 2016
Club Run- Details TBA
4th December 2016
Standard of Excellence & Christmas Party-Details TBA
7th December 2016
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 December 2016
Midweek Coffee Run- Details TBA
RIP George Bowles
Long-time Rover club member George Bowles passed away on the 30th December.
George was the club Treasurer for 30 years or more and was also a life member.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Merle and family at this sad time.