JDCSA - GM Minutes

Minutes of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia Inc General Meeting held at The Junction Sports Bar on Tuesday the 6th of December 2022. Chairperson: Fred Butcher

Meeting commenced at 7.30pm

Apologies: Tony & Gabriele Human, Graeme & Betty Moore, Wayne Buttery, Jeanette Brown, Bob Charman, Alan Bartram, Peter & Tricia Clarke, David Cocker

New Members/Visitors: Former members Nigel & Margie Galliver; they have an XE and a Series 3 XJ6. Welfare: Steve reported on the passing of Hazel Brown. Bob Charman is also in hospital. Previous Minutes: Moved for acceptance by Heather Buck & seconded by Jo Orford.

Business Arising:

50th Anniversary Book: Tim White reported on the progress of the book. He is now about 2 weeks from finalising the final draft.

SA Jag Day: Di Adamson reported that the day will be held on the 18th of December, the PA System, Shannon’s along with Regalia sales are organised, but it will be more of a BYO picnic lunch or go over to TTP. The Salvation Army will be there to collect donations from members.

50th Dinner: Suzanne Jarvis gave the meeting an update on the event. It will be held on July 29th. Tickets will be on sale early in 2023. President’s Report: Fred Butcher Fred’s report is in December Classic Marque. Vice President’s Report: Michael Pringle Michael is still pursuing various sponsors for the 2023 National Rally. He also attended the Adelaide 500 & commented on what a great job Di Adamson had done with the cars for the Drivers Parade & the static display. Secretary’s Report: Steve Weeks Steve informed the meeting that the Executive Committee has discussed the 2 options for Individually Built Vehicles and following member feedback, we have opted for Option 2. Treasurer’s Report: Heather Buck Heather said that club finances were OK.

Membership Secretary: Daphne Daphne said that we have 7 new memberships for December to date. Editor/Events Coordinator: Graham Graham spoke on the many events coming up. He thanked members for their contributions to Classic marque over 2022 & asked for more articles for 2023. Next years magazines will feature on the 50 years of the club and contain interviews with long term members. National Rally 2023: Phil Prior: The Rally Registration Forms went online last week and so far we have received 100 registrations. Logbooks: Bob Charman. In Bob’s absence, Daphne said that Bob is progressing well with a logbook system on TidyHQ.

Regalia:

Graeme modelled a National Rally shirt; Regalia items can be viewed & purchased on TidyHQ. M.S.C.A: Barry Kitts All events are finished for this year. Library: Tom Brindle: Tom now has a number of new books available.

Compact Register:

Phil Prior has posted a Compact Register run on the 8th of January, it will start at Burnside & finish at a Tenafeate Creek, cost is $40 per person, all details are in TidyHQ. Jaguar Ladies Social Group: Tricia Clarke In Tricia’s absence, Heather informed that the next event will be a lunch at the Marion Hotel on the 19th of January. XJ Mk10 420G Register: Bob Charman. In Bob’s absence Daphne informed that Bob has organised the annual XJ Breakfast at the Birkenhead Tavern in January. Tickets are available in TidyHQ. Multi-Valve: Peter Buck Peter Buck: Peter explained how he and Heather worked as a team when organising Register events. The Register meetings for 2023 are already in TidyHQ. E.F.& GT: Suzanne Jarvis Suzanne said that the recent register runs have been well attended and has scheduled many events for 2023. Suzanne was congratulated for her contribution to the Register this year. SS/ Pushrod: Brenton Hobbs: Graham Franklin attended the last register meeting and said that it was well attended. XK & Marks 7 8 & 9: Steve Weeks The Register Christmas lunch resulted in over 30 members attending. The next event will be a Register meeting on the 15th of February.

New Business:

Our Vice President, Michael treated us to an amusing poem, “The Ballad of Stanley & Louisa”, which was well received by all present

Meeting Closed at 8.25 pm.