PARTS SHED

Once again I have to report that your Spare Parts Shed is in excellent health.

We have a working bee every Wednesday afternoon and every third and fourth Sunday morning of the month which is regularly attended by about twenty volunteers. These volunteers are now all aging like the rest of the VCC which is a bit of a worry but the younger members still have a living to make so I guess we'll just carry on and do our best.

One of the things that is very pleasing is that the parts storage is now getting well sorted out and the spare parts are now much easier to locate. I think this is reflected in the amount of parts sold and the resulting money put into the running of our club. Also I would like to draw your attention to the many compliments we get from visitors from other branches and from overseas visitors both verbally and in letters to the secretary. We would be one of the biggest repositories of old car parts in New Zealand if not in Australasia as well.

Since the Covid outbreak we have been getting a plentiful supply of spare parts as members downsize their homes and other reasons and I would like to thank all these people who have contributed so much to the running of our club. Thank you each and everyone. The new trailer and club ute have certainly made things much easier.

Our construction gang deserve a big thank you for all the hard work they do as they provide the foundation that we build on and for all the extra work they do around the club grounds. They have just finished refurbishing "The Chateau" to a high standard. A big thank you to you guys.

In conclusion, the Parts Shed is in better shape this year than we were last year and we are looking forward to another year serving our members and keeping their cars on the road and you never ever know when you might need us. Later this year we are losing a valuable member of our team. Chris (Kit) Parker will be leaving to live in Aussie to be with his family. His knowledge, skills and teambuilding will be sorely missed. Good luck with the move Chris from all of us.

Wayne Stocks

Spare

Parts co-ordinator.

Grounds And Maintenance

This year was the usual of mowing lawns etc. around the grounds made a bit more difficult by the retirement of Eric Mattsen and Tony Ward. Thanks a lot for your hard work over the years.

There were a lot of jobs that we would have like to do but couldn't for the lack of volunteer help. We have up graded the water supply for the club rooms and the grounds from gravity fed to pressure pumps this means doing away with the concrete tanks on the stands.

As of the AGM I myself will be handing over the maintenance convener job to someone else?? Hopefully someone will put his/her hand up to carry on with new ideas

Mike Foster Maintenance Rep

Library

Over the last year the stock of books has increased, as older members donate their collections, which is most appreciated. Extra shelving has been installed to accommodate the new additions, including various car and motorcycle sales brochures.

Since Owen Genet stood down as librarian last year Ted Hockley has come on board to help collate and record the books on to file cards.

Unfortunately after over 40 years Kay now also has to retire as librarian, so there is now a need for someone to help Ted keeping the library running, so please volunteer if you are able to assist with some time.

Kay Shaskey and Ted Hockley

The Librarians.

The Hub is now sent to 1,022 email addresses.

There are several reasons as to why your Hub link may not magically appear and is not delivered, and I endeavour as much as is possible to keep these to a minimum. I discovered a very large number of members had “unsubscribed,” many possibly by inadvertently clicking the link at the bottom of the email. I have “resubscribed” these so if that doesn’t suit you just “unsubscribe” again.

Be aware that even if you don’t get the email notification with link to the newsletter, (Monday morning preceding the Noggin and Natter), your Hub will be published on the Branch website that morning. Just dial in “vcc canterbury“ or something similar to find it. An icon on your desktop is a handy shortcut.

I have tried to include as many photos of our events as possible but as we can’t attend everything, any photos received would be appreciated.

Thank you to Leigh for the monthly proofreading and all the contributors over the past year and special thanks to those who are able to get their copy in early; it makes it so much easier.

And lastly, I would very much like somebody who could assist in helping with or finishing the Hub in the case of me being unable to. eg holidays, sickness, falling off the perch etc. Hopefully you won’t be needed but it would be nice to have some back-up. Please give me a call.

Tony Craythorne Hub Editor

9-90s

Hi to you all

At the 9-90s we had a very good year with good outings, a great team to work with, and good attendances,

As this is my last year as coordinator, I thank every one for their help in making the 9-90s a success. I am looking forward to participating hopefully for many a year to come.

Regards

John Kuipers

Website

Again this last year I have tried to keep the website current and up to date with our events before and after they occur.

The statistics for our website for the past year are as follows:

The site has been visited 25,248 times.

12,019 via mobile.

11,884 via desktop.

2,238 by tablet

Individual page views number 45,289

Our most remote viewers are in Russia and northern Canada.

The surprise for me is the largest access being by mobile phone, a sign of the times and reminder of the changing nature of our club.

Any photos of Branch activities are welcome and I would like to thank those who have sent them over the past year.

Tony Craythorne

Website Editor

2023

Calendar of Events 2023 to 2024 (Draft)

JULY 2023

Sunday 16th OCBC

Sunday 23rd Midwinter Run

29/30th Midwinter Motorcycle Run

AUGUST 2023

Sunday 20th Daffodil Day

Sunday 20th OCBC

Saturday 26th Motorcycle Around the Bays

SEPTEMBER 2023’

Saturday 2nd Women’ and Young Driver’s Rally

Saturday 9th Awards Dinner

Sunday 17th OCBC

Saturday 24th Veteran Annual Rally

Saturday 24th Motorcycle Trial Day

OCTOBER 2023

6-8th Swap Meet

14/15th Motorcycle Girder Fork Rally

Sunday 15th OCBC

NOVEMBER 2023

Saturday 4th Vintage Annual Rally

Sunday 12th Homestead Run

17-19th Show Weekend Tour

Sunday 19th OCBC

Saturday 25th Motorcycle Annual Rally

DECEMBER 2023

Saturday 9th Christmas Social

Sunday 17th Childrens Christmas Picnic

Sunday 17th OCBC

Tuesday 26th Boxing Day Run

JANUARY 2024

Tuesday 2nd Motorcycle New Years Run

Sunday 7th Picnic Run

Sunday 21st OCBC

Sunday 28th Veteran Picnic Run

FEBRUARY 2024

Saturday 10th Boot Sale

Saturday 17th Motorcycle Clip on Run

Sunday 18th OCBC

24-25th Branch Annual Rally

MARCH 2024

Saturday 2nd Brooklands to Brighton 100 year old cars

Saturday 9th Motorcycle Moped Run

Sunday 10th Rear Wheel Brake Rally

16,17,18th Motorcycle Jim Toohey

Sunday 17th OCBC

Saturday 23rd Annual Commercial Rally

APRIL 2024

Sunday 7th P Group Rally

Saturday 13th Scooter and small Motorcycle Rally

Sunday 21st Autumn Run

Sunday 21st OCBC

Thursday 25th ANZAC (Malvern) Run

MAY 2024

Sunday 12th Rural Run

Sunday 19th Grasskhana

Sunday 19th OCBC