Colac Collectable Car Club August 2007 Newsletter

Newsletter of the Colac Collectable Car Club Inc: A002859B 6th August 2007 PO Box 346 Colac, Vic, 3250. Presidents report 2006-2007 Well it is that time of the year again when a president has to put pen to paper and give a brief on the year just finished. When I reflect on the comings and going of the club and its activities over the year, it has been pretty hectic. Trips such as the weekend away to the Federation Picnic at Marong, Australian Historic Motor Racing Festival at Winton, Cobden Spring Festival, Charles Hall Korwengie Krankup at Korwengieboora just outside of Daylesford, a day the president had with the ladies at Werribee Mansion in November, it seems that all the men felt that an auction out the road was more important than smelling the roses. There were many more activities. This year I felt that we could have been out in our collectable cars every weekend:- oh wouldn’t that be wonderful!!!! There were lots of runs and get togethers (with other clubs also) throughout the year giving us lots time to enjoy our hobby. Then out of the blue I had to step down from the presidents job due to a personal family problem and I am pleased to say all looks very good at this stage. I would like to thank John Knight our Vice President for taking on the roll of President for the rest of the year, and thank you all for your concerns. -Robin Walter

Acting Presidents Report April-July 2007 After Robin announced his retirement from the Office of President on March 16th I have been Acting President. Since then the club has had a run to the Model Barn in Terang, a Tea meeting at Graeme’s and an excellent day run to the You Yangs with a few “Ups and Downs”. A weekend away as the guests of the Hamilton Car Club was greatly enjoyed by those who could attend and four members also had a day at the Winton Classic Race Meeting on May 27th. On June 23rd we had a club outing to Cobden which included a visit to the Kennett’s China Pottery, The Mouse Trap and Port Campbell Historical Society. Members have once again continued to enjoy the W.I.T.H. Runs in the summer months and the Grub Club in the cooler months. In all, a successful and happy year for our club. Finally, on behalf of Robin and myself, a special Thank You to all of you who served on our various committees and to those who organized our varied and interesting runs. Acting President John Knight. Page 1

RUN REPORT Triumphs and Chamberlains Steve Dolan and I were at the Colac Car Show at the Memorial Square and we were approached by Graeme Oxley from the Triumph Car Club of Melbourne. We spoke for a while about cars of course and Steve mentioned that I had a Triumph MD. This raised Graeme’s curiosity and he asked if he could have a look at it so we all went out to Barry Chamberlains at Barongarook. Graeme told Barry that the Triumph Club were going to do a trip to Port Campbell on the 21st of July, so Barry invited them to stop into his home on the way for morning tea. The week prior to the 21st there was a big clean up of cars to be washed and polished. On the morning of the 21st the Triumph club arrived at the Colac Visitor Centre where they were met by some of our club members, and after a quick chat Steve and I led the convoy of cars to the Chamberlains. Barry’s wife Lois and daughters had provided a lovely morning tea consisting of hot soup, sandwiches, sausage rolls, tea, coffee and biscuits. There was good food, good conversation and a good array of cars to inspect Jaguars, Triumphs, Humbers and Skodas. We all had a great time. Gerald Young

Tasmania for a week At the last committee meeting the topic of a trip to Tasmania for one week in Autumn 2008 was raised. If you are interested in this idea, please contact Graeme Chislett Ph 52315670.

Special Thanks The Treasurer and committee would like to thank Paul Durr for auditing the club books for the 2006—2007 year. Thank you Paul.

Page 2

Office Bearers 2007-2008 President: Secretary: Assistant Secretary: Treasurer: Public Officer: Run Organizer: Run Committee: Safety Officer: Safety Officer Assistant: Catering Officer: Cardiologist: Newsletter Editor:

John Knight Heather Knight George Tucker Anthony Splatt Keith Chambers Vince Thorne Annette Thorne Graeme Chislett Colin Box Ted Price (Permits) Graeme Chislett Geoff O’Neil Kathie Quinton Elizabeth Chambers George Tucker

Ph Ph Ph Ph Ph Ph Ph Ph Ph Ph Ph Ph Ph Ph Ph

52315981 52315981 52311530 52321212 52314572 55952040 B/h 55952040 B/h 52315670 52313806 52313019 32315670 52313318 52314684 52314572 52311530 email-

Mob.0417059058 55954455 A/h 55954455 A/h

Mob.0419152685 Fax 52311400 [email protected]

Memberships are Now Due! All Annual Memberships of $15.00 were due on the 1st of July 2007. Many members have not yet paid. Remember your CH Plates are invalid if you are not a financial member and your vehicle would be deemed to be unregistered if you use it. If you have not already done so, contact the treasurer Anthony Splatt and pay your subs ASAP.

Editors News The major cost to the club involved in producing the newsletter is printing and distributing it. To keep the cost of publishing the newsletter down, I would like to email copies to those who have an email address. By keeping the cost to the club low means our annual fees will remain low. If you wish to have your copy of Wind in the Hair emailed to you please send me an email with your details. [email protected] Thank you -George.

Test Run Weekends Please note there has been a change in the format. Saturday remains unchanged but on Sunday there will be a destination for us to meet at 2.30pm-3.30pm for a drink, food and a talk. This is a social event for new and old members and an excuse to get your classic car out of the garage. Test run weekends remain the third full weekend of the month.

Grub Club At the AGM it was voted that Grub Club nights be reduced to EVERY SECOND FRIDAY NIGHT. These will be listed in the Calendar of Events in each newsletter. For those who still want to meet on the alternative Friday night for an informal night out, contact Kathie Quinton Ph 52314684. Page 4

Aug 17th Grub Club, Austral Hotel Colac 6.30pm. Join us for a meal and a chat. Aug 18th Test Run Saturday. Aug 19th Test Run Sunday, trip to Torquay, pack a thermos and some afternoon tea. Meet at the Front Beach 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Aug 23rd Charles Hall and the Ballan Mens Group are coming to Colac to view the Provan and Brunt Collections. They have invited our club to join them. For details contact Robin Walter Ph 52338348 Aug 26th Picnic at Marong, run by the federation, if you haven’t been before it is worth considering. Departing Colac Visitor centre at 7.30am so we get there early to avoid the queue. Aug 31st Grub Club, Leura Hotel Camperdown 6.30pm. Join us for a meal and a chat. Sept 2nd Hamilton Swap Meet, Hamilton Show grounds, 90 indoor sites for info Ph 0448823614. Sept 8th Film Night, at Graeme Chislett’s house, 8 Callistemon Court Elliminyt, 6.30pm start. Bring a winter desert or slice to share, the catering committee will supply soup and bread. Names to Kathie Quinton Ph52314684 by 1st Sept. 07. Sept 14th Grub Club, Mid City Motel Colac 6.30pm. Join us for a meal and a chat. Sept 15th Test Run Saturday. Sept 16th Test Run Sunday, trip to Maddens Hotel Camperdown for a coffee and a talk. Meet at the venue 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Sept 28th Grub Club, RSL Club Colac 6.30pm. Join us for a meal and a chat. Sept 30th Bay to Birdwood, entry forms available from Heather Knight, entries to be in by 10-8-07, cars are limited to 1956-1977. Oct 12th Roast Night & Entertainment, Central Bowling Club 6.00pm sharp $15.00 per head, bookings essential, names to Kathie Quinton Ph52314684 no later than 19th August 07, limited seating available. Confirmation and payment by Sept.28th. Oct 13th Federation Meeting, Casterton. Oct 13th/14th Historic Motor Racing at Winton Raceway, possibility for you to do a lap in your car. Contact Robin Walter Ph52338348 prior to mid September for details. Oct 15th Committee Meeting, at John and Heather Knight’s house 7.30pm. Oct 20th Cobden Spring Festival, car parade Saturday. Meet at the Cobden Lake at 10.30am, bring a picnic lunch for after the parade. Oct 20th Test Run Saturday. Oct 21st Test Run Sunday, trip to Port Campbell. Meet at the Beach Car park Area and find a cafe 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Oct 26th General Meeting, at LaPorchetta Sports Bar 6.00pm meal, 7.30pm meeting. For catering purposes names to Kathie Quinton by 20th Oct Ph 52314684 Oct 27th Car Display at Warrnambool. 7.00am start at the Colac Visitor Centre. The South West Region of the Chevrolet Car Club of Victoria has invited our members to bring their cars and join them in their annual display to coincide with the annual Melbourne to Warrnambool bike race. Saturday night tea at the Cally Hotel , Fairy Street Warrnambool.. On the Sunday a cruise to Port Campbell for lunch. Contact Heather Knight for entry forms. Nov 2nd WITH 14th Birthday run to Lorne, in keeping with tradition the first WITH run for the year is to Lorne. Meet at the Colac Visitor Centre at 6.00pm Nov 9th WITH run to Deans Marsh, meet at Colac Visitor Centre 6.00pm. Pizza for our meal prepared to your own favourite recipe. $5 per head. Night organized by the Catering Committee names to Kathie Quinton by Nov 2nd Ph 52314684. Nov 9th-10th Porsche Rally, as part of the Porsche rally around The Great Ocean Road, the Porsche cars will be involved in motoring events at the Colac Sale yards on Nov 10th and The Camperdown Sale yards on Nov 9th. Well worth a look. Nov 16th-18th Bendigo Swap Meet, clubs are given financial grants on a basis of assistance given at Bendigo Swap, where, apart from paying $10 per hour to clubs for each volunteer, there is a $5 meal voucher, free admission to the swap meet and a badge. All this amounts to a $42 subsidy for your volunteer work on behalf of your club. All clubs are asked is that each volunteer is fit and well enough for a two hour shift. Volunteers to contact Graeme Chislett Ph52315670 prior to November. Nov 17th Test Run Saturday. Nov 18th Test Run Sunday, trip to Cobden Bakery for a coffee and a talk. Meet at the venue 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Dec 15th Test Run Saturday. Dec 16th Test run Sunday, trip to Arab Café Lorne for a coffee and a talk. Meet at the venue 2.30pm to 3.30pm.

Page 3