The BLOWER OCTOBER 2017 Dan Rupnik/Craig Mainprize at the KK Rally finish line - Pic Tony Hanrahan BATHURST LIGHT CAR CLUB 416 CONROD STRAIGHT MT PANORAMA PO BOX 444 BATHURST www.blcc.com.au FROM THE EDITOR Welcome to my nineteenth edition of the Blower, the monthly magazine of the Bathurst Light Car Club and welcome to all new readers. A bit of a mixed bag this month as we wind down to the final major event of the year – Speed Weekend. Lots of new information for the upcoming year with the draft calendar now out and a reminder to those interested in the history vehicles of our sport that the tribute to the Targa Florio is coming up from the 29th November to the 3rd December. Moves are now underway to have the Bathurst Light Car Club undertake officials training courses in conjunction with CAMS in the Club’s rooms on Conrod Straight with more details to come in the next Edition. Remember it is still not too late to become eligible for the weekend away for two people on the coast, you just have to be registered as a volunteer at a Club event in 2017 as an official to go in the draw for your chance to win. The winner will be announced at the Club Presentation Night and Christmas Party on the 9th December and tickets for the best Christmas Party in town go on sale this month. Next month will feature the October Khanacross which we ran out of time to include here but plenty of pics and good results for our juniors. Till next month readers – safe motoring. Bob Lundie-Jenkins B.A. Editor BLCC Blower ATTENTION ALL BLCC CLUB MEMBERS A register is being developed of the CAMS qualifications of all Club members and we need your help. If you hold a current CAMS Officials license of any kind please send your name, CAMS membership number, CAMS license expiry date and specific qualification with the grade to: The BLCC Competition Secretary at [email protected] The information will assist in the staffing of Club events and development of future Club Officials so please submit your details as soon as possible. 2 PRESIDENT’S REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2017 October has come and almost gone without too many matters of concern – although the month isn’t quite over yet!! For those of you who may have become aware of an incident at the Clubrooms on the day of the Supercheap 1000 this year, I would like to advise that one of the persons staying at the Clubrooms, against the advice of those with him, decided to take his drone up for a (last) look around the circuit. ”Last” is the keyword to the matter - the flight was reported to Police who attended in numbers and confiscated the unit (not returned yet to the best of our knowledge). The message to all is don’t fly drones at any motorsport events as we have emphasised throughout the past 2 years. For the information of those members with vehicles on Historic or CVS Registration Schemes, please be advised that the Roads and Maritime Service, as a result of not being ready/organised to confirm the Logbook Scheme on a permanent basis, have extended “The Trial” for a further 2 Years to expire September 2019. It should be noted also that Maintenance Runs for those members using Logbook privileges, are to be included as one of the 60 days and are not a “free run”. The notation on the top left of log book pages eludes to this irrespective of what is noted on registration papers that are generic to all Historic/CVS registration whether using logbook or not (RMS Rego paperwork has not been updated with the introduction of logbooks to reflect the status of maintenance runs more clearly). As we move toward the end of our events calendar, both on track and off, don’t forget the Speed Weekend both as competitors and officials – Your Club Needs Your Help please. Don’t leave it to somebody else as every little bit of assistance goes a long way (Previous experience is not necessary guidance/training and lunch provided on each day). The Christmas Party/Presentation Night is the final event for the year to be held on the 9th December in the Clubrooms with the usual Happy Hour to get everyone in the mood for a great night. I hope to see as many members as we can attend the evening with tickets highly subsidised as a way of giving a final Christmas present to all members of our Club and to encourage you all to join us to help celebrate another great year. Tickets will be available through Donna Sims in Orange, Dave Robinson and Matt Windsor here in Bathurst from mid-November. Numbers are limited so please be early both to ensure you get a seat/table and further to assist us with catering. 3 By the time you read this article the Khanacross for Sunday 22nd October will have been and gone and hopefully run for the fun of all as intended by your Committee with all having enjoyed the day. Travel safe – Happy Motoring Mick Tuckey President Office Bearers 2017 – BLCC email: Secretary - [email protected] Position Name Contact No. Position President Mick Tuckey 0408 659 862 [email protected] Vice President Scott Sims 02 6362 9784 [email protected] Treasurer Robert Flood 0408 402 729 [email protected] Secretary Donna Sims 02 6362 9784 [email protected] Committee Tim Burt 0434 391 397 [email protected] Scott Campbell 0423 727 901 [email protected] Ben Camilleri 0432 203 805 [email protected] Ian Plenderleith 0438 547 375 [email protected] Eric Thorpe 0428 249 013 [email protected] Matthew Windsor 0407 353 350 [email protected] Competition Secretary Bob Lundie-Jenkins 0434 318 148 [email protected] Publicity Officer Blower Editor Bob Lundie-Jenkins 0434 318 148 [email protected] Social Director Helen Mulholland 02 6362 0769 [email protected] Property Officer Historic Plates Registrar David Robinson 02 6331 7433 [email protected] Cams Delegate Helen Mulholland 02 6362 0769 [email protected] Alt. Cams Delegate Mick Tuckey 0408 659 862 [email protected] Quarry Groundsman John Windsor 0419 262 233 Membership Officer Phil Burgett 0419 758 825 [email protected] Chaplain Doug Rowan 0427 816 616 [email protected] Website Administrator Tim Burt 0434 391 397 [email protected] Eligibility Committee Matthew Windsor 0407 353 350 [email protected] Safety / Fire Officer Guy Sadler Patrons Cam Ashelford Rod Jones Arthur Davis Doug Moore Robert Wells 4 BATHURST TOWING 24/7 0429311013 (Brad Moras) Requests by members to attend prior to Monthly Committee Meetings. Please be advised that the advice re this matter issued on 11th June 2017 is hereby rescinded to overcome any interpretation issues. To provide for administrative efficiencies in accepting and approving attendance of individuals (not groups) at Monthly Committee Meetings, the committee require the following: The request is to be submitted 7 days before the meeting. The request is to be emailed please to [email protected] thereby not going to any one individual. Details of the matter to be discussed will be identified at the time of initial request and any written documents to be produced are asked to be submitted at time of seeking approval to attend - this will enable the Committee members to read, assess and research if need be. It will further allow for the matter to be included on the agenda. Advice of acceptance or otherwise of the request will, where possible, be advised to the applicant within 48 hours prior to the meeting. Those members so attending will have their matter dealt with first up before the primary meeting commences with a time limit of around 10 minutes allocated. A resolution of the issue may not necessarily be forthcoming on the night. Once the matter has been raised and brief discussion held or matter dealt with, the member will be required to leave the meeting to allow for the Committee meeting to be held. Mick Tuckey President 5 MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEETING OF BATHURST LIGHT CAR CLUB HELD ON WEDNESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2017, COMMENCING AT 7:30PM ATTENDANCE: As per attendance book. APOLOGIES: Gwyn Mulholland, Helen Mulholland, Kathy Hanrahan, Tony Hanrahan, Andrew Robinson, Phil Burgett, Bob Lundie-Jenkins, David Catt. Prior to proceeding with the meeting, Club President, Mick Tuckey, made an apology on behalf of the Committee, to all members who were present at the August General Meeting, in relation to heated discussion which took place during a pause in proceedings by the President. Discussion related to ongoing Khanacross matters raised by David Catt during the General Business. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF MEETING 30 AUGUST 2017 MOVED: Scott Sims SECONDED: Ben Camilleri MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES Mick Tuckey outlined proposal for Historic Registration through the Club. The proposal is that it is a requirement to attend one event as a competitor or official to be eligible to receive historic registration through BLCC. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence detailed by Secretary. MOVED John Markwick SECONDED: Tim Burt TREASURERS REPORT Treasurer detailed items in report. MOVED: Ces Evans SECONDED: Eric Thorpe QUARRY REPORT John Windsor reported that the motorkhana held on 10th September was very successful. The track was dusty even after watering. Robert Wells was the Clerk of Course on the day and 14 competitors enjoyed 12 runs in total. Mick Tuckey advised that he has received confirmation from Bathurst Council that they will be undertaking earthworks on the top tracks at the Quarry when they can fix them in to works schedule.