The Resonator - June 2010

Official Newsletter of the Austin-Healey Club of Southern Ontario

"Prez Sez" AHHHHH SUMMER! Ancaster British Car Flea Market is in the books for another year, and what a great year it was too. The weather co-operated, the crowds turned out and the new facilities were terrific. A huge vote of thanks is due to the organizers and volunteers from both our Club and the British Car Club for a job well done.

The final "formal" tech session of the year was held in May at Jule Enterprises and was well attended. Thanks to Martin & his crew for hosting this.

Although it's still a few weeks until the official start of summer the weather recently has been most summer like with clear skies and warm temperatures.

Evenings and weekends are packed with car shows and cruise nights to suit all tastes, and it makes it difficult to find time for all that we would like to do.

We have had some of the best drives in a long time this month and we are hoping for it to continue.

Conclave in Galena Il. is fast approaching and all indications are that it will be a great event. I am heading out there with my son Tom and we are hoping that the summer weather will continue. We get back from there on Friday night, late, and then Levina and I head out with a group of eleven for a tour of the east coast on Sunday. What a great life!! I am going with the belief that this ain't no dress rehearsal, so better make the most of it.

Many of you will have your cars on the road by now and hopefully you are enjoying this time of year as much as we are. Make sure to include as many of our Club events in your schedule as possible, especially the upcoming wine tour, always a popular outing with a new twist this year and be sure to include Fall Wind Up on your calendar.

GET INTO YOUR HEALEY AND SEE WHAT YOU GET OUT OF IT!!

JUNE 2010

Inside Prez Sez . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg 1 View From The Navigator's Seat . . . . . . .Pg 1 Fall Windup . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 2-4 Wine Tour Flyer . . . . . . . . . . Pg 5 Advertisers . . . . . . . . .Pg 6-7 Flea Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg 8-9 News & Information . . . . . .Pg 10

Bob Yule

View From the Navigator's Seat

For Sale . . . . . . . .... Pg 11

Well as I said previously - our BJ8- 'Misty Blue' has been seriously ailing this Spring which resulted in MAJOR repairs to whole engine - hopefully, now that we have the engine back in the car (last Wednesday) this poor LBC after a rough few months,will be ready for her Maritime Tour in July. On the bright side - now that most everything has been replaced/repainted etc. we will hope no more problems will arise, however as we have learned in the past never say never.

On a lighter note - do check out page 5 for our up-coming Wine Tour and BBQ supper - a little different twist this year.

July Pub Night Guest

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2010 Events Calendar . Pg 12

Visit our web site

www.ahcso.com

Happy Healeying!

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Come to the Annual

Wine Tour!

Saturday July 10 – 1:00 p.m.

Meet at Orr’s: 1376 Hwy #8

Stoney Creek We will leave for the Wine Tour at 1:30 sharp to visit 3 or 4 wineries throughout the afternoon The tour will end up at Ravine Vineyard - Norma Jane and Blair Harbers winery - where we will enjoy a bbq supper of meats, salads, dessert, tea and coffee Cost will be:

$15.00/person.

The Harber's son Paul is now the Chef at the Winery and has a wonderful new BBQ so we thought it would be a good opportunity to have a change from 'Pot Luck'.

Do come out and join us for a fun Wine Tour and a delicious supper!

If you haven't already let me know you are coming please email Anna Orr by the weekend of July 3rd. at healeygal@cogeco.ca

See you on July 10th!

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CO-CHAIR FLEA MARKET The Ancaster Flea Market committee has recognized the need to increase the size of the administrative team.

This decision was made to facilitate the distribution of duties and ensure that we have coverage should the need arise.

In short this means we need a new person from the Austin-Healey club to join the team.

We are looking for some one who will be prepared to donate one day a year to the club plus 3 to 4 planning meetings. Duties include planning activities and overseeing operations on the day of the event. At present these duties are divided between the 2 club chairmen, the intention is to make this a 4-person group.

The move to the new fairgrounds is now complete. We have procedures in place; we now need 'captains' to see things through. 2010 was successful, but it highlighted that so much responsibility was on so few people that the event could be put in jeopardy by a single absence.

The flea market is vital to the continued success of the AHCSO. We need additional help. We need you to give it serious consideration.

Martyn Ridley ANCSO Ancaster Flea Market Chairman

FLEA MARKET ORGANIZATION Organizational tasks are divided among the Flea Market Committee team, with members able to take on more than one role so long as conflicts are avoided or handled in advance. The committee should consist of a minimum five (5) members but no more that seven (7).Membership in both the Austin-Healey Club of Southern Ontario and the British Sports Car Club is encouraged.

NB: while all tasks listed come within the auspices of the Committee, Committee members are not expected to fill them all.

Chairman: The Chairman is responsible for the site and operation of the Flea Market. Prior to the event this includes obtain and approving the contract with the Agricultural Society, Society contacts obtaining insurance, and obtaining the keys for the event.

Keys: Marritt Hall (1), Gate House (2), Fence/Door Padlocks (2) Keys are the sole responsibility of the chairman.

The Chairman with the Treasurer will determine the required float for the event. The Chairman will bring the float to the event.

NB: As a member of the Austin-Healey Club Southern Ontario Executive, the chairman is blanket covered by a non-profit legal entity. If the chairman is not a member of AHCSO he is singularly responsible for the event.

Day of the Event: 06:00-06:30 1) Unlock Gate 3 and secure open 2) Open Marritt Hall to permit caterer access, turn on lights 3) Open east man-door for set-up team entry 4) Verify four (4) locks locked at Public Gate 5) Begin heating Gate house 6) Secure Gate 1 06:30-09:30 1) Delegate duties to team leaders and volunteers 2) Oversee operations as required

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09:30-16:00 16:00-16:30

1) 2) 3) 1) 2) 3)

Oversee operations Oversee Teardown operations starting at 14:30 Ensure grounds empty, cleaned and vacated by 16:00 Secure Marritt Hall, shut lights, check all doors locked Verify four (4) locks locked at Public Gate Lock Gate 3

Vice-Chairman: Vice-chairman is to assist the Chairman in his duties and be in a position to take over and replace the chairman should it be necessary.

Treasurer: The Treasurer is responsible for the financial accounting of the flea market.

Publicity: Publicity is responsible for advertising prior to the event to ensure that we reach our target audience. Prior to the event Publicity is responsible to see that flyers are produced and available for the following year's event.

On the day of the event flyers should be available for distribution to the public.

Publicity is also responsible to ensure that flyers are sent to the Toronto Triumph Club for inclusion in the British Car Day information kit.

Head Cashier & Assistant: The head cashier and assistant are responsible for accepting and counting the money from the public gate and from cash runners on the day of the event, and recording the information for the Treasurer. Money from the public gate should be kept independent from the Gate 1 take.

Vendor Coordinator: The Vendor Coordinator is responsible to sign up and organize inside vendors, provide them with access and table information, accept payments for tables and staff and provide a record of this for Gate 1 staff to use on the day of the event.

The Coordinator should also handle outside vendor information and be knowledgeable on the operation of the event.

On the day of the event the Coordinator is to be available to handle inside vendor issues.

Gate 1 Leader: Responsible to see that the gate is operating effectively, transitions are handled smoothly, and report issues to the team.

Volunteers Coordinator: Responsible to sign up the volunteers and generate the volunteer lists to be used the day of the event. The Coordinator is responsible to confirm to the volunteer the role accepted, the time required and the location.

This information should be available 72 hours prior to the event.. On the day of the event the list should be provide to Gate 1 staff, in two (2) sections, those arriving before 09:00 (set-up & full day) and those arriving after. The Coordinator is also expected to list any VIPs expected.

Set-up Leader: Responsible to oversee inside set-up, approve layout, organize door security and enure security until the event opens. At end of day the Set-up Leaders is responsible to oversee inside teardown.

Floater (3): Act as cash runners and be able to substitute for non-arrival of volunteers.

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NEWS & INFORMATION FOR SALE

For sale, 3/4 restored Midget, and very rough Bugeye. This is from a large lot of parts I bought at auction. Lots of goodies for the Midget and it would be an easy car to finish if you have done one before. Most of bodywork done. There is a box of NOS, and a garage full of parts. I'd like to see all of it gone. Will only go as a package unless a very good trade came along. 1989 and 1990 Spitfries. Both running and the one car has overdrive. The tops like all of them has shrunken. Dirty from storage. One car just needs a drivers forward floor to make it roadworthy. A good father / son project or an easy first project for someone wanting a Spifire. Electronic Crane Ignition and rare header. Could readily be a driving pair. Reasonable offers on the pair. I would like to see it all gone by the end of June. Please E mail at address below to arrange viewing. seven7@cogeco.ca Dick Green, Editor Bluewater Banter

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FOR SALE 1965 BJ8 3000, MK III, Phase 2 Mint condition and ready to drive away.

Old English White, black interior with burled wood dash, wire wheels and spare tire.

30,000 miles since professional ground-up restoration in 1994 (Bronze medal winner for authenticity).

Improvements since then include a rebuilt transmission, new first gear, electric overdrive solenoid, generator, ignition system, electronic fuel pump (original Lucas parts retained).

Battery and two new Michelin radial tires, along with a Healey luggage rack and large waterproof suitcase for those dream vacations.

Fabric top, tonneau cover and hood cover in excellent condition.

British Heritage Certificate and full photo/ invoice file.

PRICE - $48,000 Cdn. Contact Neil at 613-225-6362 or e-mail standen.ual@sympatico.ca.

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JULY PUB NIGHT GUEST Many of us were very fortunate, that when we were working we got "benefits" through a group plan that our employer had at a low rate. When we retired or left their employment these benefits were lost. There could be cases where some of our members never had these benefits from day one. Some people believe that once you get to 65 the social plans of the government health plan looks after you.......sorry to burst your balloon. Dental is one area, YOU is on your own, fillings cleaning, xray etc can put a hefty bite into your wallet. The list goes on!

So what if we were offered a "group benefit plan" for the members of AHCSO. At this pub night June 09 a representative has agreed to come and hopefully answer your questions about having a plan for our members. So please come with your thoughts.

Ian Allison

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2010 JUNE 9

PUB NIGHT - MILTON

JULY 10

WINE TOUR & POT LUCK SUPPER - ED & ANNA ORR

JULY 11/16

CONCLAVE 2010 - GALENA, ILLINOIS. U.S.A.

JULY 14

PUB NIGHT - MILTON

JULY 18

'BRITS IN THE PARK' - LINDSAY, ONT.

AUGUST 8

'BRITS ON THE LAKE' - PORT PERRY

AUGUST 11

PUB NIGHT - MILTON

AUGUST 28

TOUR & SALMON BBQ - LAURIE & DIANE WILFORD

SEPTEMBER 8

PUB NIGHT - MILTON

SEPTEMBER 16-19

FALL WINDUP (ENDING AT BCD - BRONTE)

SEPTEMBER 19

BRONTE BRITISH CAR DAY

OCTOBER 13

PUB NIGHT - MILTON

NOVEMBER 10

PUB NIGHT - MILTON

DECEMBER 8

CHRISTMAS PUB NIGHT- MILTON

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