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JDCSA June 2023 General Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia Inc General Meeting held at The Junction on Tuesday the 4th of July 2023.

Chairperson: Fred Butcher

Meeting commenced at 7.30pm

Apologies: Gordon Brown, Wayne & Bev Buttery, Trevor Elburn, Bob Charman, Moira Lugg, Paul Morse, Gabriella Human.

New Members/Visitors:

Fred welcomed Jim McBride into the club, he has an X150 and Keith Mortimer, a visitor from Victoria.

Welfare:

We have lost 3 long term members this month, Merv Tucker, Ron Foenander & Tony Human. Peter Buck said that Tony Human’s funeral is this week.

Previous Minutes:

A correction to the June meeting minutes from Tricia Clarke being that the lunch venue for the upcoming Jaguar Ladies Social group is at the Lion Hotel and not the Wellington Hotel. Otherwise moved for acceptance by Geoff Thomas and seconded by Steve Corbally.

Business Arising:

▪ 50th Anniversary Book: Tim White advised that the book is now available for sale and copies available tonight.

▪ 50th Dinner: Suzanne Jarvis informed that all 200 tickets have been sold.

President’s Report - Fred Butcher:

The President’s report is in Classic marque for all to read. Fred has recently returned from WA helping to remove the periscope assembly from an Oberon Class Submarine.

Vice President’s Report:

Tim informed the meeting that AnnMarie Pijanka is progressing well with the club’s new web page.

Secretary’s Report:

Steve Weeks advised that we have received an invitation from St Johns offering a free CPR course to members, details are on the desk.

We have also received the Motorfest program from the Federation, including details on the “Southeast Safari” to be held in 2024. Once again details are at the front desk and Steve will email any interested members with further details.

Treasurer’s Report:

Heather Buck advised that she has finished the Annual reconciliations and will now have Angela Rogers (our independent reviewer) review them.

Membership Secretary’s Report; Daphne Charman advised that all is going well. There are no new members to date this month.

Editor’s/Events Coordinator Report: Graham requested stories from members as winter is always a quiet time for club events.

Logbooks:

Bob is currently in hospital but Dave Burton (our previous Logbook secretary) has stepped in to help Daphne Charman process logbooks tonight.

MSCA:

Barry Kitts said that there is a 2-day Sporting Car Club event at The Bend this weekend.

Regalia:

Graeme Moore has a limited range of regalia tonight and has a number of National Rally pens for sale.

Library:

Tom Brindle has a good display of books and DVD’s available.

Register Reports.

Please note that all members are welcome to attend Register Events:

◊ Compact Register: Phil Prior advised that the Compact Register is joining with the XK 7, 8 & 9 Register for a Breakfast/Lunch run on August the 17th. All are welcome.

◊ XJ Mk10 420G Register: Bob Charman is in hospital. Bob and Daphne will be organising the XJ Christmas dinner after the 50th Dinner.

◊ Jaguar Ladies Social Group: Tricia advised that there are only 2 places left to view the David Roache collection. Afterwards lunch will be at the Lion Hotel.

◊ Multi-Valve: Peter Buck noted that Bev Buttery has had a number of health issues lately, but hopefully is on the mend.

Peter also mentioned that he has booked passage to Tasmania next year and that bookings are limited, so book early if you intend going to the Tassie National Rally. The next Register meeting will be at the Kensington Hotel on the 27th of July.

◊ E. F & GT: Suzanne Jarvis advised that the next meeting will be at Geoff Mockford’s on the 16th of July.

◊ SS/Pushrod: Malcolm Adamson gave a register update for Brenton Hobbs, informing that the recent Register meeting at the home of Dave & Angela Rogers, went well. The next meeting will be at the Caledonian Hotel on the 19th of July.

◊ XK & Marks 7, 8 & 9: Steve Weeks advised that the next event is the combined breakfast/lunch run with the Compact Register and a number of other car clubs on the 17th of August.

New/General Business:

▪ Fred commented on the recent run to Anlaby homestead and the history and how well restored it is, he also thanked Moira Lugg for organising the day.

▪ Peter Clarke said that his brother has a Series 3 XJ for sale for a price yet to be determined.

▪ The next General Meeting will be on July the 1st of August at The Junction, Anzac Highway.

Meeting Closed at 8.07 pm.

Steve Weeks Secretary