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January Official 1Newsletter of the 55Club2013 of Victoria 55 -5656- 57 Chevrolet
Meet the Committee
President
Vice President
Greg Rowe
Karl Wakartschuk
Greg (aka ‘Rowie’) is married to Phoebe, has 2 children and works in contract trucking. Greg’s vehicle of choice is a Chevy.
Karl has been a member for 24 years, and is married to Barbara and has 2 sons, Robert and Andrew, and 5 grandchildren. Karl gets about in his 57 Chev Handyman.
Contact Us Greg Rowe
0408 454 082
Karl Wakartschuk
0418 370 152
David Desira
0418 106 333
Jeff Wilson
0418 577 286
Public Relations Bob Stertern-Gill
Juli Stertern-Gill
0411 162 132
Lois Peterson
0417 017 990
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Bob SterternStertern-Gill
0411 862 955
Bob is married to Juli, and has 2 daughters, Carly and Stacey. He is kept busy running his home maintenance and renovations company. Keeping Juli’s SS company in the garage is a 1966 Impala .
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Meet the Committee
Secretary
Treasurer
David Desira
Jeff Wilson
David is married to Virginia and has two kids. We run our own company servicing medical and industrial instruments. Toys include a 57 Nomad & 4 door hardtop, dirt bike, quad bike...anything with a motor that goes fast makes me happy!
Jeff is married to Kaylene, and has 2 daughters and 1 grand daughter. Jeff is kept busy as National Op’s Mgr, and gets about in his first love, a ‘55, but also sneaks in time with his 56 4dr HT and 57 2dr post.
Newsletter and Web Editor
Memberships and
Juli SterternStertern-Gill
Merchandise
Juli is married to Bob, and runs her own boutique cake and dessert business. Juli’s vehicle of choice is her SS Commodore, but is just as happy to co-pilot Bob’s ‘66 Impala.
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Lois Peterson Lois is married to Steve, and they have 4 children and 5 grandchildren. Lois gets about in a Berlina, and loves travelling to the US ... Lois also looks after the social events for the Club January 2013
President’s Report I’ll start by saying happy new year to all club members and their families. Hope you all have had a great break and wellearned rest. Well were back into the swing of things when it comes to the club and its activity’s.
job of telling the poor non club kids to wrack off from Santa, thanks Lois for that job!). The Hot Rod show would have passed by now and thankyou to Don, Michael, Ross, and Tarik for placing their vehicles on the club display and I hope there was an award amongst them. Also David had his Nomad on a single display and I’m hoping with the recent mods he completed may have given him an award as well. Thanks for all who helped in not only the set up but also the packing up of the displays during the weekend.
The Chev Convention is striving along quicker than most anticipated with plenty of us flat out organising and promoting the event . I have to say cheers to previous organisers in our club for arranging the event because there is so much more things to organise than I originally thought and if we did not have the committee and the likes of a few talented members, this event would not have worked in the past. We are still lacking entry forms from club members which I thought was a bit poor but as history tells us that the members are always the last to commit. So please everyone send the forms and the moneys to Jeff in Benalla so we can get an early feel for numbers.
All of you would have received an email by now about up and coming events which will be a regular thing in the future to work with the sms system we have used in the past. I’ve had good feedback already from this and as I said in the e-mail it is for events and runs only( It’s not going to replace the newsletter or monthly meetings!).
We also have Convention raffle ticket books available if any members could sell them with some great prizes so if you need a book of 20 or 50 at $5.00 a ticket, give Jeff Wilson a call and I’ve got a limited amount as well.
If anyone has not received the e-mail can you please get in touch with me so I can update the details. It was a nightmare trying to update the registry which myself and Lois have been working on so please in the future if there’s a change of address,e -mail,phone number postal/living address, or wife can you let Lois know for updates. This will be updated regardless of changes yearly so the
The xmas party was a great day and there was a great turn out on the day. Thanks once again for all who helped and I’m already looking forward to the next one ( just not the The Hot Ones
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President’s Report workload is minimised.
for contents requirements, jam job it, and sign wright it in our club logos to ensure its ready for the next summer and xmas party. I’ve already started the task of looking for items and donations to build and fit out the trailer from club members and allow there Company name or work to be advertised on the trailer as a result. We have a few ideas for storage, towing, and we will put it to members at a up and coming meeting for any other ideas, anyway enough of the trailer.
The presentation night is on next week so I hope you all have booked with Lois for our night of nights with no shorts (myself and Steve really hate that rule!) which once again will be a funny and fun night as they are. I know there hasn’t been a lot of attention paid to runs of late but I assure you a few of us have ideas planned after the Convention. We are looking for volunteers for the May mystery run or any other ideas for runs, so contact myself or Lois if your keen!
Can I urge all members to get behind the club for the Convention. There’s has been a lot of work to promote it in Ballarat and we want to give Ballarat a great event for all to enjoy. Just a quick report and that’s about it for another month.
And now for the big announcement! We have a club trailer. I know there’s some criticism when it comes to this subject but it time to organise the clubs assets a bit easier. The bbq’s, gas bottles, tent, table, and everything else we need on outings will have a home together finally. A big thankyou to Greg Bayliss member number 57 (he likes that!) has donated to the club a 6x4 in good nick in which he said he doesn’t use anymore. During the winter months myself and other members will be working to box it up ,shelf it
“Drive ‘em hard”, Greg Rowe.
Our sympathy goes out to Karl, Barb & all the Wakartschuck family on the loss of Karl`s dear Mum, who passed away on New Years Day. Karl, our thoughts are with you from all your friends in the club. The Hot Ones
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The Hot Ones Hi Members So, what the hell happened to December’s Newsletter, I hear you all asking? Well, fair question I say... Let’s start at the beginning (if it wasn’t true and didn’t happen to me, I don’t think I’d have believed it myself!) At the November committee meeting, I think we finally decided on a method that would ensure there were no more hiccups with the delivery of the newsletter, and I was quite pleased about that, just quietly. So, what happened? A few things! First up, and almost too unbelievable to believe - the printer, who had faithfully promised me the week before that they would be able to turn it around in 2 days, well, didn’t. At 5pm on the Wednesday (after Bob had already left for the meeting), they called to tell me it wasn’t ready, and in fact it hadn’t even been prepped for printing yet.. So, when did they think it would be ready? Hmmm, hard to tell, but tomorrow should be right. OK I said, call me when it’s ready to collect. Did they call on the Thursday? Hah! Not on your life... Try the FOLLOWING Thursday! OK, very late... Pretty frustrated at this point, as I know Rowie was already fielding calls from some of you wondering what was going on... But wait, there’s a set of steak knives in it here that’s Not All That Happened! Oh No, when Bob rocked in to collect our newly minted, colour edition of the newsletter, what did he find on the cover? A very lovely pink pickup... Ah, wait, that’s November’s edition! According to the printer, that’s the file I sent them... “NOT ON YOUR LIFE” says Bob in his sternest possible tone... “Check your email”. “OH” says the printer, “We’ve printed the wrong month”... I kid you not! I couldn’t make up a story this good! Not only was the printer, hmm, 10 days late at this stage, but he’d printed the wrong month... So back to the presses they went, and A WEEK LATER (still not kidding!), the correct newsletters were finally in our possession. BUT THAT’S STILL NOT ALL! From there, well, it became beyond a joke really, Rowie calling, you lot frustrated as hell... Then man-flu hit! But, finally, the newsletters made the post, and you all (with a few exceptions I know about) got to read your newsletter with your Christmas lunches... Oi! So, for January, we’ve changed printers, a local chap, no Office Centres, no franchises, an honest-to-goodness, self-employed real person without “someone else” to blame if something goes awry... Let’s hope this relationship lasts longer than the first, lol! And from me, an honest-to-goodness apology. Sometimes things happen that we can’t control, and I am sorry that you all got stuck at the end of the mud pile that was the December newsletter. {And I hope that I never have to write anything like this ever again!}
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Lois’ Lines Welcome everyone to another year of cruisin` in your classic. We start off the year with our presentation night on Saturday Feb 9th at Natalies Restaurant, Ringwood starting at 6.30. Please make sure you dress to impress. If you have not let me know that you are attending or your payment has not been made please do so immediately.
Membership Full membership to the 55-56-57 Chevrolet Club of Victoria requires that you own a Chevrolet vehicle (of any make or model), and attend three meetings or club outings per year (Country members need only attend one meeting or outing per year). New Membership currently cots $75- which entitles you to a club polo shirt, stubby cooler and car club sticker. Renewal Membership is currently $40 per year, with all membership fees due on the 1st of August each year. year Associate Membership is open to those who do not currently own a Chevrolet but would like to enjoy our Club and its activities.
Meetings Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month, starting at 8pm. There is no meeting in January. Meetings are held at The Pines Learning Centre, 520 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East. Melways 34/D5. (Behind The Pines S/Centre)
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2013 Hot Rod Show We all met at the Exhibition Building on the Thursday around 2:00pm hoping that that would be early enough to get the cars in before the venue started to fill too much. The group included Rowie, David, Karl, Ross, Tarik, Michael Bujega, Don Neal, and Bob.
were a 57 coupe, blue and white which took out a few awards, but at the reported build price of $350K I guess you'd expect that. There was also a fresh 56 and 57 coupe which Rowie was right onto, making sure the owners were aware of the upcoming Convention.
Over the course of the weekend we took turns in coming in to the show and dusting down the cars and topping up the Convention flyers (which lots of people seemed to be picking up). Rowie made it in on the Sunday with his family and repreKarl had been busy during the week picking up all the club display gear and checking everything sented us at the presentation. On the Sunday most of us gathered there would be right on the day, so it was a matter of unpacking everything, rolling out the floor cover- around 3:00pm and sat around on the lawn ing and positioning the cars. Everything went to- where we raided Michael's esky and enjoyed the gether like clock work with minimum fuss and the sights and good company. Overall it was a great weekend, David managed a first place in Mild whole stand looked a treat. Custom with his Nomad. Thanks again to everyMeanwhile David was kept busy trying to set up one for their help. Outside everyone went off in his stand, which was a challenge trying to fit a large car into a small space, made even smaller their different directions. Even though we were there at the arranged time the Exhibition building was very busy with cars, exhibitors and people running around everywhere setting up their displays.
Australian Street Rodder had arranged to do a by the neighboring stands taking up half his space. A little diplomacy was needed to redefine photo shoot with Michael and his 57, so they were off in haste to their photo destination. the boundaries, (just ask Karl!) Cruisin Magazine caught up with David and A quick detail of the cars (thanks to Karl and othRowie to take some pics of the Nomad near the ers for helping David with his setup and last minExhibition Building. After a bit of driving around a ute details) and we were free to check out the lane way was found behind the Tankerville Hotel other stands an head off. where several hours were spent clicking away. The club cars all looked a treat on the display, Looking forward to seeing the results in print! congratulations to the guys for doing such a Thanks again to everyone for all their hard work great job preparing their cars before hand and over the weekend, hard work but well worth the for the presentation on the floor. effort, and thank you to Tim's son Juz for coming Michaels car, which a few of us got to see for the in and helping with tagging the electrical equipfirst time was excellent, especially considering ment. he took on nearly all the project himself in his Also, Glenn Rulach had the AiRide stand set up garage at home. When you see pictures of what the car was originally like you can really appreci- with a very sweet ute on the display. ate what an effort went into the build. Tariks car We called in from time to time to keep him company but Glenn always had someone there lookwas also a treat, with that big motor and ramjet looking mean. Note to self: don't line up next to ing at his products or just an old friend catching up for a chat, so he was kept busy most of the him at the drags. Dons car looked good in its lowered stance which we don't get to see often weekend. and Ross's rat rod just begs for attention in its sinister mat black and it's oh so low stance. David Desira The standard of the cars seemed to be up another level from last year. A couple of highlights The Hot Ones
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At the end of November last year, Bob was asked to take part in a photo shoot for a wedding... Here’s some of the images that were taken. The theme was 1960’s and ‘Goin’ To The Chapel’ was the order of the day... You can see the full shoot online on the RuffledBlog (http://ruffledblog.com/retro-australian-elopement-ideas/). All images are courtesy S Leishman Photography.
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December 2012 Minutes of Meeting held December 5th 2012 Meeting Opened: Visitors: Apologies:
8:20pm
Treasurer’s
Read by Jeff Wilson, accepted by Phill Marrinon, sec by Gavin Carrigg
Report: Minutes from
Steve Schembri Michael Kendal, Ross Anderson, Rohan Hutson, Tony Anastasio, Steve and Lois Peterson
Read by Jeff Wilson, accepted by Phill Marrinon, sec by Gavin Carrigg
previous meeting: Correspondence:
Newsletters Chevroletter QLD | Chevroletter NSW | Chevolution SA Belair Times | The Bowtie Letters / Emails Automotive Avenue, 2013 F1 Aust GP, invitation for club display. | Email from Jarrod Harding from Shannons. LeMans Go Karts | Classic Cruzin JC Classic Car Restorations | Retro Autos
Upcoming Events:
3 Feb, Super Chevy Sunday #20 rd
10 Feb, Picnic at Hanging Rock th
17 Feb, All American Day Car show th
24 March Mountain District Car & Bike Show th
Convention:
Jeff Wilson has been jumping through hoops trying to organise the Convention raffle. He has arranged three great prizes. Tickets now available
Buy, Swap, Sell:
Gavin Carrig is after a 283
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Meeting Minutes Run Reports:
Rowie reported on the Christmas LGC Santa Cruise. David and Rowie cruised down in the Nomad, a few members in attendance. About 300 – 400 cars, good day out. Club Christmas party, well attended with about 19 cars. Food was fantastic, thanks to Tarik for the meat...yum! Special also thanks to Bob for Santa duties. Rowie unveiled the new club bbqs. Thanks to Growe Transport and Clayton Holden Wreckers for supplying them. Alby reported on the Eagles Cruise at the BP servo cruise night, held 7:30. 3rd Thurs of the month (summer months) Can enter from Eastlink or via Caribbean Gardens Drive. Don Neal reported on Manhattan Day. About 300 cars, wet start to the day but turned out fine. Wandin Yarra Valley cruise night at Wandin East Reserve. 3rd Wed of the month, October to March, About 300 cars at the December cruise. David reported on the Bright Rod Run, David and Michael Kendal attended. Spotted a few club members there, incl Brian Bud and the Drews from Tat. Huge event as usual, this one being the last. Alpine Shire now planning to run the event next year. Mixed response from attendees, some saying they’ll be back others planning to follow the Northern Rodders to the new venue. Jeff Wilson on the Geelong Revival. Interesting range of cars, good variety of events including ¼ mile sprint. Would be worth doing a club run there. Throttlers are holding a show n shine on the 23rd of March at Carrum Downs complete with boat drags. Vic Hot Rod Show, David has sent in the club entries, Don Neal, Ross Anderson, Tarik Yalcin and Michael Bugeja will have their cars on display. David will also have his Nomad on display on a separate stand.
General Business:
Sponsors secured for the Convention so far: Shannons, Cruzin Magazine, Aussie Desert Coolers, Airide, Growe Transport, Font, Supa Trik Diffs, Clayton Holden Wreckers, Aussie Auto Air. Eleven trade stands have been booked. Local radio will possibly attend the Sunday event.
M Closed:
9:40pm
Next Meet:
February 3rd, 5pm for BBQ before meeting
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Presentation Night It’s on again - the CMOTY award and Club Presentation Dinner! February 9th - Saturday night Natalies Restaurant, Maroondah Highway, Ringwood $35 per person 2 course meal
Dress to Impress Please! (That means NO SHORTS for the gents! And ladies - get sparkly!) Please contact Lois with your RSVP: Direct Deposit: bsb 033270 acc 123191 name 5-6-7 Chev Club Post cheque to Lois Peterson: PO Box 423 Hastings 3915
Booking and Payment Deadline - 25 January
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Club Store CLUB MERCHANDISE. See Lois to purchase yours. Jackets - $140. Rugby tops - Adult $55 [Kids sizes (4 to 14) (in Navy or Red) - $40] Polo Shirts - $30 Adult - Black in Small, Medium, Large, XL. Kids - Black - 6, 10
All tops now available with your name embroidered on them. ( $10 )
Club Jacket
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PO Box 605, Benalla Vic 3671
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Events Calendar February 3rd
Club Meeting BBQ The Pines Learning Centre - 5pm start check the website for confirmation on times
February 3rd
Super Chevy Sunday Gleneagles Reserve Seaton - 20th Anniversary Show. More details and entry: www.chevperformancesa.com
February 9th
Annual Presentation Night CMOTY Awards - Natalies Restaurant Mitcham Details this issue...
February 23rd - 24th
Ballarat Swap Meet Ballarat Airport, Sunraysia Highway Gates Open to the Public 7am
February 23rd
Newstead Swapmeet and Chrome Bumper Show ‘n’ Shine Newstead Racecourse Gates open 6am
March 15 - 17
10th Chev Convention Ballarat See details this issue and on website
April 7th
American Motoring Show Flemington - Gates Open 9am
April 7th
Drouin Swapmeet Lardner Park, Burnt Store Road, Drouin Public from 8am
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Classifieds Used front bumper bar to suit ‘56 OK condition
‘56 original Dash cluster
Jeff
Peter Forbes
‘make an offer’
0418 577 286
1957
0412 443 391
210 Sedan $27,000 Rohan 0419 514 327
1956 4dr sedan *reduced!* $35,000 350 chev, 9” diff, dual
VS Clubsport
Kevin
p Inj Manifold 355 Stroker motor Harro od condition 20” wheels, 5 speed, Go
0403 287 957
*unreg* $8,000
fuel, RHD
Jeff - 0418 577 286
!! WANTED Gavin
1957 Chev Coupe , PS, LHD, 283ci, Powerglide Blue/W hite paint - W hite Interior
ine 283 ci eng 769 342 1 3 4 0 ig r r Ca
$40,000 ONO
To add, change or remove listings from this section, please email the details direct to the editor:
Chris 0430 222 755
dessert@onesweetgirl.com.au
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