NOVEMBER 2019 _________________________________________________ G.P.O BOX 1351, BRISBANE, QLD. 4001 FALCON GT OWNERS CLUB OF QUEENSLAND INCORPORATED www.falcongtownersclubqld.org GPO BOX 1351 BRISBANE QLD 4001 ABN 52 886 709 516 Club Mobile Ph: 0409 596 708 2019/ 20 CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT: Mick Haywood (M) 0417712975 MEMBERSHIP OFFICER: Email: [email protected] David Roads (M) 0419605803 VICE - PRESIDENT: NOTICE: Email: [email protected] Darryl Taylor (M): 0409055569 Membership NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Email: [email protected] Jo Taylor P.O. BOX (M) 0417008663 SECRETARY: Email: [email protected] Paula Hincks Please send all (M): 0408885328 Membership mail NEWSLETTER MAIL TO: Po Box 135 Email: [email protected] to: Rochedale Sth 4123 TREASURER: P.O Box 844 Paul Lewis Park Ridge FUNDRAISING OFFICER: (M): 0439386218 Qld 4125 Val Hincks (M):0418889359 Email: [email protected] Email: N/A Membership ONLY! GT HISTORIAN: All other mail to Mark Barraclough MERCHANDISE OFFICERS: Email: [email protected] Club PO Box Wally Miszkowycz (M): 0418711877 WEBMASTER: New Email: [email protected] Jenn Lewis: 0432187972 Email: [email protected] Wide Bay correspondent Cassandra Hill (based in Bundy) Ph: 0414309925 Email: [email protected] Far Nth Qld correspondent Peter Auditore (based in Townsville) Ph: 0408188025 Email: [email protected] Darling Dns correspondent WANTED (based in Toowoomba District) Email: Mackay Area correspondent Mick & Vicky Mason (based in Mackay District) Ph: 0408845753 Email: [email protected] DISCLAIMERS! THE CLUB PROMOTES SAFE DRIVING AND COMPLIANCE WITH TRAFFIC LAWS AND THEREFORE ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONSEQUENCES OF ANY UNLAWFUL ACTIONS THAT MAY BE TAKEN BY MEMBERS. THE FALCON GT OWNERS CLUB OF QLD INC, THE COMMITTEE AND THE MEMBERS ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE AUTHENTICITY OR VALIDITY OF ITEMS APPEARING IN THIS NEWSLETTER. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS NEWSLETTER ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF OTHER MEMBERS IN THE CLUB OR MEMBERS OF THE CURRENT COMMITTEE. President’s Report November2019 Hello to all club members. Our combined GT Club weekend away to Valla Beach in Nambucca Heads has gone for another year and I must say the weather wasn’t kind to us at all, as there were cyclonic (as I call it) winds and the temperature was freezing. In the 30 years Sharron and I have been going to Valla we haven’t been that cold. It was ridiculous. Lucky for us we packed our jumpers and trackies but the downside was not a lot of partying was done outdoors. One of our members broke her ankle/leg and ended up in hospital. Jenny we hope you have a speedy recovery and we hope you come back to Brisbane very soon. Thank you to all those Queenslander members who dressed up on the Saturday night. It was so good to see a lot of our members made the effort. Also, congratulations to all club members whose cars won trophies for the Show n Shine. A special trophy was all presented in honour of the late Jeff Lawlor from the Inverell Club. His wife Lisa presented a trophy to the outstanding car that Jeff always admired and loved and lucky the GT came this year and that trophy was presented to Peter and Cheryl Harrington for their XW HO. Well done to you both. This year’s Christmas Party is being held on the 24th November at the Capalaba Junior Rugby League Club. Please check this month’s newsletter for further details. It is important that you register for catering purposes. Please see Jo Taylor or go to our Facebook page and nominate how many family members will be attending. As our jet setters are back this month (Val and Paula) I personally want to thank Helen Burley for stepping into Paula’s shoes and typing our minutes and Peter Harrington and Kevin Martin for stepping into Val’s shoes and selling our raffle tickets at our last meeting. So enclosing if you can’t make this meeting you can contact me by mobile, home or by email [email protected] with any suggestions, complaints or compliments regarding the club. See you all there. Cheers for now. Mick. October club run Fort Lytton As this was a run central to most members it was easier to just meet at the location itself. It was a nice day but a bit warm with a slit breeze. It was a very small attendance for a run that was so close to a lot of members, some members drove down from Glass House Mountains to attend. The Fort is an interesting place to walk around not over large area but has a few small museums in out buildings. I jumped in on one of the tours and heard a bit about the mines that were put in the mouth of the river and how they would be detonated if needed. One of the guides opened up the powder room for the big gun and gave a bit of info on how they did things and getting the ammo up to the gun above. Will defiantly go again but will do a guided tour next time. It is all free they just ask if you could kindly put a donation in the box. Check out the website for days when cannon firing is on plus night re- enactments. For those that did attend it was and interesting day with friends see a bit of Brisbane History. By Jo T An interesting day well worth the trip to visit specially doing a guided tour you get more information about things. SECRETARY’S REPORT MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AT COORPAROO RSL TUESDAY 15TH OCTOBER 2019 Meeting commenced at 8.01pm Welcome back the Clarris's from there trip Welcome to potential new members or visitors. No new members in attendance. Apologies Tammy and Mark Van Der Togt Scotty McCaskill Danny & Tracy Sneath Paula and Val Hincks Mitzie Last Secretary's report Accepted Sharon Haywood Seconded Troy Treasury report by Paul (read out) Opening balance $14,493.32 Closing balance $18,132.56 Events account Opening balance $28,798.66 No activity Closing balance $28,798.66 All Ford was paid Accepted Wally Second Bob Taylor Incoming mail (available for reading) • Gold Coast Falcon Owners club • Motorlife News • Mustang News • The Legend Falcon GT Club Fund raising Peter Harrington and helper Kevin Martin 1st prize Lync men's pack and pen 2nd prize Survivor Car Magazine issue 30 & Stubby cooler 3rd Kit Kat Tickets $1, buy 5 get 6 Available at the break for purchase Membership Total members 423, breakup 13 Life members, 1 Honour member, Associates 137, Full member 272 Total financial members 355 Total un-financial members 46 Merchandise New merchandise • Caps 2 different types • Windscreen banners popup ones (tent style) or foldup. Narrow and one that covers the full windscreen. Prices to come back to us • Investigating jackets. Sheet being created. Names can be embroidered. Min of 30. Numbers are needed $120 for 30. Ladies and gents. Show of interest at meeting 2. Action: Club members to contact Wally for a show of interest in the jackets, for numbers (not for ordering just show of interest) • New club keyring spoken to a jeweller for a more secure swivel. $10 for the stronger keyring. Batches of 25 Motion: to arrange for an upgrade to the existing keyrings. Purchase of stronger swivel. Batch of 25. All in favour. Accepted to progress Decision: All existing sold ones to date, can be replacement if broken. None have broken to date. Awards 10 years Phillip Elton, Mark Wolf, Anthony Mravik 15 years Marty Grogan, Tony & Michelle Gardner, Anthony Champion 20 yrs Di Clarris Break for 10 mins Recommenced at 8.30pm General Business FGTN2021 Contact with the owner of Dick Johnsons rock car. Will be brought to the nationals for display. Discussions taking place for the Phase 4 to be displayed. Next run Fort Lytton Discussed in newsletter and Facebook post for details. No Eftpos. Cash only. Kiosk for soft drinks. Bring your own food and drinks. Guided tours good history lesson. Next meeting speaker Gavin - hoist lift installer presentation. Valla Support the restaurant the Woolshed needed. Esky billy cart building. Accommodation is still tight if you aren't using please advise so someone else can use. Nationals 2021 Nationals Easter more details come next Easter. Contact with V8Super Cars. Next meeting for nationals late November or maybe Valla. Photo shoots with cars where we are staying to help promote. Good for applying for grants. Local councillor involved. 23rd night look over the pits at a dealer ship. Possible location. Maybe on board of sponsorship Logos and merchandise being organised. 50th Anniversary of the Phase 3. Photo shoot in the Sport and Leisure Centre. Cars anytime for promotions. Impromptu event Paul is the clubs delegate for the Qld Historical Motoring Council and reported - Meeting last month. The government TMR record of impromptu events TMR. Look at the website for more information. More info to come from a meeting in November. Club to record each one. And members to find out what the rules are. Mick to look into extending the Valla days event. 1 sept legislation changed use of mobile car. Club QHMC website would like club runs Christmas party at football club Murray McDonald won the $50 Membership 1st purple Mick Bullis 2nd purple Sharon Haywood 3rd orange Darryl Taylor Meeting closed 9.04 Thank You to Helen Burley for stepping in for Paula. Club Christmas Party Date: 24th November NEED NUMBERS “NOW!!!!” Venue: Capalaba Warriors Jnr Rugby League Football Club, Banfield Lane Capalaba Club Christmas Party, is this month and is planned for Sunday the 24th November at 10am and will be at the Capalaba Warriors Jnr Rugby League Football Club, Banfield lane Capalaba again this year.