Magazine of the Sapphire Coast Historic Vehicle Club Pambula
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The Spoke Autumn 2021 Magazine of the Sapphire Coast Historic Vehicle Club Pambula 1921 Model T Ford - see story inside Sapphire Coast Historic Vehicle Club Inc 15 Greigs Flat Rd Greigs Flat, NSW 2549 Australia www.schvc.com.au PO Box 219, Pambula, NSW, 2549 Club Office Bearers FROM THE PRESIDENT: PATRONS Geoff & Evonne Grenenger In theory from Rego Day until the General Meeting in February the club is in Summer Holiday PRESIDENT Geoff Dunstan 0433 434 283 [email protected] recess......In practice we hardly stop! Both the Workshop and Panelshop have been busy right through. Senior Vice President Max Sinclair 0427 170 843 [email protected] A working Bee was held to remove the Catalytic Converters from the vehicles down the back before they were collected Junior Vice President Fred Silk 0421 516 501 [email protected] by the scrap metal dealer. Thanks to those members who turned up, rolled up their sleeves and got the job done! Secretary Dinah Silk 0431 457 078 [email protected] We lost well known member, Norm Prattis in January. Godspeed Norm. Treasurer Philip Boyd 0404 595 850 [email protected] Life member Peter Learmont turned 90 in late January and some members celebrated with Peter and his family at the club. Registrar John Turbet 0431 431 141 [email protected] Thanks to Bob, Tony, Gary, Henry and the rest of the “T” team, our Model T is looking great and running well. Assistant Registrar Henry Petterson 0437 713 573 Gary arranged an earlier than usual scrap metal collection to help in managing the area and keeping it tidy. Thanks Gary Committee Members Ian Baker 0429 044 011 Fred removed and replaced the failed clutch in the club's ride on mower. Thanks Fred. Ken Coates 0425 206 778 [email protected] We held a photo shoot at the club. Member Kim Armstrong brought his mobile photography scaffold and camera gear taking shots to be used for Grant Applications, Websites and Club Promotion. Gary Harvey 0421 159 321 A Grant Application to the Butler Bequest has been lodged with the National Trust to help fund the Railton Jim Hepburn 0400 763 607 restoration.......hoping for good news in March! John McNair 0412 199 099 [email protected] An impressive and expensive book on the history of motoring in Victoria has been donated to the club. Speak to Alex McQueen if you'd like to borrow it. We also had a combined Microwave/steamer/convection cooker donated by new Neil Thiedeman 0488 020 031 [email protected] member Dennis Ward. Thanks Dennis. Public Officer Michael Quinlan Gary's inititive in having the mentoring students learning panel work on club member's vehicles is not only helping fund the cost of supplies to teach them, it's enabling members to have work done affordably. Check out Max's Valiant when Membership Geoff Dunstan 0433 434 283 [email protected] you get a chance and John's Riley is next! Workshop Co-ordinator John Turbet 0431 431 141 [email protected] This is just a snapshot of what's been going on over the break, thanks everyone who has working, helping and involved over the break. Events Co-ordinator Charles Hodsdon 0439 952 441 [email protected] Fortunately Covid regs had been relaxed in time for our February General Meeting – 40 attended ! Acceptance Officers John Turbet, Fred Silk, Henry Petterson Saturday morning Feb the 6th was raining but members still got work done at the working bee.. The Railton frame was loaded onto the mobile trolley. Three cars straightened up in the Learmont Pavilion ready for the Vehicle Inspection Officers John Turbet,Fred Silk, Henry Petterson, Neil Thiedeman, Harry Keys first Bus Group. Gardening and tidying up. Baiting done and more. Thank you. Mentors Bob Raward, John Turbet, Harry Keys, Dennis Kimber, Gary Harvey Members have stepped up to fill vacant Club Positions, thanks Mark, Charles, Rob and Ian. We still have some positions unfilled, if you can help I'll be pleased to hear from you ! Site Manager Gary Harvey 0421 159 321 We have quite a full calendar of events for 2021, something for everyone hopefully, please join in ! Club Merchandise Roger Budd 0425 326 040 Geoff D Hospitality Committee Marion Crowther, Ailsa Sinclair Library & Motoring History Alex McQueen 0419 527 757 Media Manager John McNair 0412 199 099 [email protected] Bus Tour Co-ordinator Ian Showman 0419 635 757 [email protected] The Sapphire Coast Historic Vehicle Club NSW HMA Delegate John Turbet 0431 431 141 [email protected] A Founding Member of the NSW Historic Motoring Association Inc https://historicmotoring.com.au Magazine Editor Ken Coates 0425 206 778 [email protected] Club Office Bearers FROM THE PRESIDENT: PATRONS Geoff & Evonne Grenenger In theory from Rego Day until the General Meeting in February the club is in Summer Holiday PRESIDENT Geoff Dunstan 0433 434 283 [email protected] recess......In practice we hardly stop! Both the Workshop and Panelshop have been busy right through. Senior Vice President Max Sinclair 0427 170 843 [email protected] A working Bee was held to remove the Catalytic Converters from the vehicles down the back before they were collected Junior Vice President Fred Silk 0421 516 501 [email protected] by the scrap metal dealer. Thanks to those members who turned up, rolled up their sleeves and got the job done! Secretary Dinah Silk 0431 457 078 [email protected] We lost well known member, Norm Prattis in January. Godspeed Norm. Treasurer Philip Boyd 0404 595 850 [email protected] Life member Peter Learmont turned 90 in late January and some members celebrated with Peter and his family at the club. Registrar John Turbet 0431 431 141 [email protected] Thanks to Bob, Tony, Gary, Henry and the rest of the “T” team, our Model T is looking great and running well. Assistant Registrar Henry Petterson 0437 713 573 Gary arranged an earlier than usual scrap metal collection to help in managing the area and keeping it tidy. Thanks Gary Committee Members Ian Baker 0429 044 011 Fred removed and replaced the failed clutch in the club's ride on mower. Thanks Fred. Ken Coates 0425 206 778 [email protected] We held a photo shoot at the club. Member Kim Armstrong brought his mobile photography scaffold and camera gear taking shots to be used for Grant Applications, Websites and Club Promotion. Gary Harvey 0421 159 321 A Grant Application to the Butler Bequest has been lodged with the National Trust to help fund the Railton Jim Hepburn 0400 763 607 restoration.......hoping for good news in March! John McNair 0412 199 099 [email protected] An impressive and expensive book on the history of motoring in Victoria has been donated to the club. Speak to Alex McQueen if you'd like to borrow it. We also had a combined Microwave/steamer/convection cooker donated by new Neil Thiedeman 0488 020 031 [email protected] member Dennis Ward. Thanks Dennis. Public Officer Michael Quinlan Gary's inititive in having the mentoring students learning panel work on club member's vehicles is not only helping fund the cost of supplies to teach them, it's enabling members to have work done affordably. Check out Max's Valiant when Membership Geoff Dunstan 0433 434 283 [email protected] you get a chance and John's Riley is next! Workshop Co-ordinator John Turbet 0431 431 141 [email protected] This is just a snapshot of what's been going on over the break, thanks everyone who has working, helping and involved over the break. Events Co-ordinator Charles Hodsdon 0439 952 441 [email protected] Fortunately Covid regs had been relaxed in time for our February General Meeting – 40 attended ! Acceptance Officers John Turbet, Fred Silk, Henry Petterson Saturday morning Feb the 6th was raining but members still got work done at the working bee.. The Railton frame was loaded onto the mobile trolley. Three cars straightened up in the Learmont Pavilion ready for the Vehicle Inspection Officers John Turbet,Fred Silk, Henry Petterson, Neil Thiedeman, Harry Keys first Bus Group. Gardening and tidying up. Baiting done and more. Thank you. Mentors Bob Raward, John Turbet, Harry Keys, Dennis Kimber, Gary Harvey Members have stepped up to fill vacant Club Positions, thanks Mark, Charles, Rob and Ian. We still have some positions unfilled, if you can help I'll be pleased to hear from you ! Site Manager Gary Harvey 0421 159 321 We have quite a full calendar of events for 2021, something for everyone hopefully, please join in ! Club Merchandise Roger Budd 0425 326 040 Geoff D Hospitality Committee Marion Crowther, Ailsa Sinclair Library & Motoring History Alex McQueen 0419 527 757 Media Manager John McNair 0412 199 099 [email protected] Bus Tour Co-ordinator Ian Showman 0419 635 757 [email protected] The Sapphire Coast Historic Vehicle Club NSW HMA Delegate John Turbet 0431 431 141 [email protected] A Founding Member of the NSW Historic Motoring Association Inc https://historicmotoring.com.au Magazine Editor Ken Coates 0425 206 778 [email protected] Club Meetings & Information Club Runs and Events CALENDAR Club meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month (except January), at the SCHVC clubrooms, MARCH commencing at 7:30pm. The SCHVC complex is located at 15 Greigs Flat Rd, South Pambula, with entry off the Princes Hwy via Settlers Rd. 1 MONDAY BREAKFAST IN MERIMBULA TIME & VENUE TBA IN NEWSLETTER Each Wednesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm the workshop is open for all members to work on their own or other historic vehicles, under the direction of the Workshop Coordinator.