THE
HUB
August
2021
Official Magazine of the THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND CANTERBURY BRANCH INCORPORATED 1
THE HUB Newsletter of: THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND CANTERBURY BRANCH INCORPORATED
Insurance
VERO CIS—telephone 0800658411 Canterbury Branch Agency Number 300130 This number needs to be quoted when taking out insurance for Canterbury Branch to benefit.
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CLUBROOMS: Cutler Park, McLean's Island CLUB NIGHT: 7.30pm Ist Thursday of the month
CONTENTS
Chairman’s Report
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9-90s Report
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Secretary’s Report
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AGM Minutes
18-27
Motorcycle Report
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Winter Run Report
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Swap meet Report
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Rally Entry Forms
36-38
Notice of Special General Meeting 8 Club Captain’s report
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Commercial Report
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Part’s Report
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Veteran Report
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New Members
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Marketplace
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Condolences
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Copy for the September Hub closes on
Wednesday 25th August Contact "The Editor", 34A Harrowdale Drive, Avonhead, 8042 Phone 03 342 9110 / 0277728660 Or preferably email vccthehub@gmail.com Cover photo:
Gilbert and Andrea Dallow’s 1954 Hudson Jetliner at the July Old Cars, Bikes and Coffee, and Winter Picnic Morning. 3
Canterbury Branch Coming Events
August
Sun 1st Thurs 5th Wed 11th Wed 11th Fri/Sat/Sun 13th/14th/15th Sun 15th Tues 17th Wed18th Sun 22nd Wed 25th
September Thurs 2nd Sat 4th Sun 5th Wed 8th Wed 8th Sat 11th Wed 15th Sun 19th Tues 21st Wed 22nd Sun 26th
Motorcycle ‘Round The Bays Run Noggin and Natter 9-90s Motorcycle Noggin VCC National AGM Christchurch Old Cars, Bikes and Coffee Grounds Maintenance Morning Commercial Noggin VCCNZ National Day (Daffodil Rally) North Canterbury Noggin
Noggin and Natter Women Driver’s and Young Driver’s Rally
Grounds Maintenance Morning Motorcycle Noggin 9-90s Awards Dinner Commercial Noggin Motorcycle Reliability Trial and VIC day Old Cars, Bikes and Coffee Grounds Maintenance Morning North Canterbury Noggin Annual Veteran Rally
Refer Pages 44 and 45 for Branch Officers, Representatives and Co-ordinators 4
Canterbury Branch Monthly Programme Noggin Night 1st Thursday of the month
Old cars, bikes and coffee 3rd Sunday of the month
9-90s 1st Wednesday after noggin
Grounds Maintenance Morning 1st Sunday and third Tuesday of the month
Motorcycle Noggin 2nd Wednesday of the month Commercial Noggin 3rd Wednesday of the month
Parts Department Wednesdays 12.30-5pm and every 3rd and 4th Sunday 9-12pm
North Canterbury Noggin 4th Wednesday of the month
Check online for more up-to-date events information on our club website: www.canterburybranchvintagecarclub.org.nz/events COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: The contents of this newsletter may not be reproduced in a commercial publication without the Editor’s permission.
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Acting Chairman’s Report Many of you will know that I have been co opted by the Branch Committee as Caretaker/Acting Chairman for the immediate future, following Ross standing down due to his ill health. In accordance with the Branch Constitution a Special General Meeting has been called (see elsewhere) to elect a Branch Chairman until the next Annual General Meeting when nominations for all Branch Committee members will be called for. (Please note –that “the position of Chairman shall be open to any member of the Committee and any person who has served one full term on the Branch Committee.”) We are indebted to Ross for his many years of holding office in the Branch. He has been Secretary, Delegate and Chairman (serving these terms at several different times) and we thank him for this. Our thoughts and warm wishes are sent to him. At the last Branch Committee meeting (the first following our AGM) we welcomed Robyn Cox as our treasurer. The Branch Committee has co opted Graham Evans as Vintage Convenor. (Our thanks are given to Mike Milne for his time on the committee.) Graham is well used to committee work and will be an asset to us. Mark Drury has volunteered to be responsible for the Annual Vintage Rally this year and will liaise through Graham to the committee. Katryna Shaw has been elected as Club Captain after serving as a general member on the committee. The Motorcycle Section has appointed Paul Ainsworth as their representative on the Branch Committee. Welcome Robyn, Graham and Paul, we appreciate that you have made yourself available for these important tasks. The sub committee organising the Club’s Executive/AGM on behalf of the branch, has been beavering away to ensure its success. They invited me to their recent meeting and I was very pleased with what is planned. I am looking forward to seeing a good turnout from our members at the AGM on Saturday 14th August at the Rydges Hotel. It doesn’t cost anything to attend the meeting, but numbers are required (should you wish to partake) for the complimentary morning tea. (See last month’s Hub and Beaded Wheels for further information.) Members may also attend the Executive Meeting, but may not “speak” to the meeting. Please see Rod Thrower (our delegate) should you wish for an item to be brought up for discussion. Leigh 6
Secretary’s Report Well here we are, August all ready, Club AGM just two weeks away. ARE YOU ATTENDING – 9am Saturday 14 th August, Rydges Hotel, Latimer Sq. If not, are you volunteering over the weekend assisting with transport etc. Contact: Terry McQuinn 03 359 2557, Marilyn McKinlay 03 349 6951 Katryna Shaw 021 0277 2375 The two topics that should be of interest to all Branch Members are; 1: The notice of motion re the introduction of the facility for on-line membership. 2: The Rebranding of the Club with a new Logo. The first item is a no-brainer, in this day and age of “I want it now”. As secretary I can only see this as making my job a little easier and will I’m sure attract more of the younger generation via Face Book and other online services. Now Item 2: THE NEW LOGO I have been underwhelmed with email responses from our 1100 plus members. Thank you to those that have replied to my request not to phone or accost me in person, I have enjoyed reading your reasons, positive, negative, and in between comments. At this stage Canterbury have approximately 10 negative, 24 Positive and 6 semi positive that would like to make changes to what has been put to us. These figures include our joint members so I feel I have been shown a direction from a minority to present to the branch committee Canterbury’s overwhelming support for the new concept. If at this late stage you feel strongly either way you now have approx. 10 days to let me know by email, or you can attend the AGM and have your say. SEE YOU THERE. Rod
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CANTERBURY BRANCH INCORPORATED NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday 2 September 2021 at 7.00 pm Immediately before the Noggin and Natter In the clubrooms, Cutler Park, McLeans Island Road Due to ill health, Ross Butler is standing down as Branch Chairman. In accordance with the Branch Constitution, this Special General Meeting has been called to elect a Branch Chairman until the next Annual General Meeting when nominations for all Branch Committee members will be called for.
AGENDA To elect a Chairman for the VCC Canterbury Branch Incorporated. 1.
Apologies
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Nomination of two scrutineers (in the event of a secret ballot being held)
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Nominations
Nominations for Branch Chairman must be forwarded to the Branch Secretary, P O Box 11 082, Christchurch 8443 by 16 August 2021.
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I………………………………………………………………. Membership No………… Hereby agree to nomination for the position of Canterbury Branch Chairman Signed: ……………………………………………………………………. Proposer:……………………………………………………. Membership No…………. Seconder:…………………………………………………… Membership No…………. Nominee, Proposer and Seconder must be financial members of the Canterbury Branch. (Chairman – The position of Chairman shall be open to any member of the Committee and any person who has served one full term on the Branch Committee.) Note: A membership card check will be held at the door.
VCC Ferry Discounts VCC Member promo code: ANTIQUECAR
Booking Reference: WH5465 The secretary has been receiving requests for this information. Please contact him for anything additional.
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Club Captain’s Report
A big month ahead for the Vintage Car Club Canterbury Branch! Preparations are ongoing for our branch who is hosting the National AGM on the 13th, 14th and 15th of August. Numbers are coming through at a steady pace. We are still looking for people to take our guests with them on Friday’s rally. Friday Rally kajens70@gmail.com The BBQ on Sunday, after coffee and cars, currently has 70 people attending. If anyone is available to help in the kitchen with setting up and serving food, this would be greatly appreciated. BBQ help Katryna.shaw@pacificradiology.com
It would be wonderful for our members to show your support at the 75th Anniversary Dinner on the Saturday evening at the Rydges Latimer Hotel. The theme is simply Black and White. Entries for the National AGM Vintage Car Club Inc close 31 st July 2021. The VCCNZ National Daffodil Rally is on Sunday the 22nd September 2021. This is a worthy cause and from experience a fun day out!
Linda White is organising the women and young drivers rally this year and from what I understand she has in store for us will cater for both parties. The date for this is Saturday 4 th September 2021. Bring your rally gloves girls and boys. Keep warm and dry. Katryna Shaw
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Commercial Report Thanks to Mark Drury for hosting the July Commercial Noggin. Unfortunately I couldn’t make it back from a flooded Westport in time to come along, but I am reliably informed that there was a good turnout and the invitation for partners was appreciated. There is a plan for the August Commercial noggin, but still with some details to be worked out, so please get in touch if you haven’t heard from me before the usual day to check what’s finally decided. Neil Shaskey Commercial Convenor.
A great day for the fire engine recommissioning: Mark Drury, Don Bennetts and Roy Adams looking pleased after a first engine start. 11
Parts Report
Parts recovery from the late Ken Maklan’s place.
A full trailer and some left over!
Ken Maklan’s workshop
Chris Parker, Amy and Andrew Maklan (A penny for your thoughts Chris)
Mike Foster the man who makes our club grounds as magnificent as they are, looks pleased with himself
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Veteran Report Another quiet month for veterans, given the time of year, so not a lot to report. The Veteran Car Club held their AGM on Saturday 24th July – a good turnout considering some of us were at Cutler Park to attend the memorial service for Evan Perrin. It was nice to see a number of Ford T’s present there, (including his ‘as found’ 1918 and recently completed 1920 Tourers). As mentioned last month, the Annual Veteran Rally date has been locked in as Sunday 26th September on the branch calendar, and planning is well in hand. The finish destination is the Racecourse Hill homestead. The run will start in Darfield, and maybe stop at another place of interest on the way. There is going to be an open day at the Homestead and our cars will be parked nearby as an added attraction, so with that and some fun field tests, it will be an interesting day. Entry forms are in this Hub (see Page 38) and of course on-line, so fill it in now while you remember. Other club eligible vehicles are welcome too, but won’t be able to take part in the field tests or be eligible for any of the awards. Other events to consider include the Daffodil Rally on Sunday 22nd August (see page 31) if we get reasonable weather, and the VCC display at the Hororata Highland Games on Saturday 6th November which Malcolm McGibbon is busy organising.
For those of us who also belong to the Veteran Car Club (and for Veteran owners who don’t) – there is a garage visit/noggin at our place (34 Rossington Drive, West Melton) from 7.00pm on Tuesday 10th August. Please bring your own preferred beverage unless you prefer OJ or soft drinks. Supper provided. In the meantime, enjoy your time tinkering in the shed. Regards Colin Hey (Veteran Convenor) 13
New Members A warm welcome is extended to the following new members. We look forward to seeing you at our events. Andrew & Justine Marshall 1984 Audi UR Quattro (Pictured) Alan Newton 1964 Jaguar 2.4 MK2 Saloon, 1954 MG Magnette ZA Saloon Graham East 1947 Austin 8 Sedan (Pictured) Vance & Kylie Perrin 1920 Ford Model T Tourer. (See last month’s Hub) Janine Perrin 1918 Ford Model T Tourer. Bobby Vermeer 1948 Morris Series Y 10cwt single cab, (Pictured), 1935 Austin 7 special.
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BRANCH AWARDS DINNER SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2021 Clubrooms, Cutler Park. Bar opens 6.00 pm Please be seated for dinner by 6.30 pm The dinner is held annually to present branch members 25, 35, 50 and 60-year membership awards. Tickets ($35 single) will be available from branch committee members and at the bar at Noggins from August. The meal will be catered by our very own Annette and Lindsay Painter who know just what we like and there will be plenty for all. If there are any special dietary requirements, contact Leigh - 342 9110 or craythornes@actrix.co.nz as soon as possible please. This year, our National President Diane Quarrie will be presenting the awards. Come along and support your fellow members on their special night. 35-year presentations Gary Cook, Esme Humm, Maryanne Kear, Tim Eagle, Marilyn McKinlay. Allan Rennie, Lyndsey Saunders, Kay Shaskey 50-year presentations Jack Blyth, John Coomber, John Hastilow, Michael Lavender
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9-90s
Hi to Everyone Well, I am pleased to say that the Mid Winter Pot Luck Lunch was the best we ever had. There was a good crowd and, believe it or not, 99% of the food was homemade. The team and I are proud of you all. It is a good feeling when everyone does their best to make it a success. A big thank you to George and Heather Nimmo for their talk and to Tony and Annette Meikle for their help and, of course, to everyone who helped with the clean up. August 11 Ken James and Bruce Miles. We will meet at Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub on Augustine Drive off Halswell Rd at 9.55am September unknown.
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Looking forward to seeing you all next month. J K and the team .
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VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF NZ CANTERBURY BRANCH (Inc.) Minutes of the 65th Annual General Meeting Held at Cutler Park on Sunday 20th June 2021 at 2.00 p.m. PRESENT: Ross Butler (Chairman), Rod Thrower (Secretary), Kevin Sarjeant (Treasurer) and 77 members.
MINUTES SILENCE: For members who have passed away during the year. APOLOGIES: 12 - List filed with the minutes. MOVED: “That the apologies be accepted.” Gill Stevenson/Kevin Sarjeant CARRIED SCRUTINEERS: MOVED: “That Tony Meikle and Gay Goodman be appointed scrutinisers.” Colin Hey/Murray Trounson CARRIED Confirmation of the Minutes of 64th AGM held on 25th July MOVED: “That the Minutes of the 2020 AGM as published in the September 2020 Hub be confirmed as a true and complete record of that meeting.” John Coomber/Murray Trounson CARRIED MATTERS ARISING: Nil ANNUAL REPORTS: Annual reports were published in the Notice of 65th Annual General Meeting. MOVED: “That the Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Vintage, Veteran PV/PWV/P60V/P80V, Commercial, Motorcycle, Swap Meet, OCBC, The Hub, Vehicle Identity Cards, Spare Parts
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Department, 9-90's, Maintenance Crew, reports as published in the Notice of 65th Annual Meeting be accepted Rod Thrower/Robyn Cox CARRIED ANNUAL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS AND BALANCE SHEET: Audited copies of these accounts were available at the meeting and filed with the Minutes The financial accounts received with the June Hub were issued subject to review by our external accountants. Kevin explained parts of his Report. Copy filed with Minutes. Questions invited. Nil MOVED: “That the Financial Accounts and Balance Sheet as presented at the 2021 AGM be approved.” Kevin Sarjeant./Ross Butler CARRIED APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REVIEWER Ainger Tomlin Ltd had agreed to perform an independent review for the coming year. There being no more nominations or discussion. MOVED: “That Ainger Tomlin Ltd be appointed as Branch Reviewer.” (Accepted) Colin Hey/Murray Trounson CARRIED APPOINTMENT OF SOLICITOR Alexander McPhail of Clark Boyce had agreed to accept nomination again this year. There being no more nominations or discussion: Has not been agreed to at this date. It was moved and seconded that we appoint the above subject to agreement from them. (Confirmation 23/06/21 filed with minutes.) MOVED: “That A. McPhail of Clark Boyce be appointed as Branch Solicitor.” Jens Christensen/Jim Miles CARRIED 19
ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE The Secretary had received the following nominations by the closing date of 23rd May 2020. Chairman Ross Butler Rod Thrower / Kevin Sarjeant Immediate Past Chairman N/A Secretary Rod Thrower Kevin Sarjeant / Ross Butler Treasurer Robyn Cox Ross Butler / Rod Thrower Club Captain Katryna Shaw Mike Foster / Kevin Sarjeant Vice-Captain Dave Inwood Ross Butler / Rod Thrower Committee Neil Shaskey Neale Cook / Colin Hey Neale Cook Colin Hey / D Inwood Colin Hey Neale Cook / D Inwood These were duly elected onto the Branch Committee. Thanks to Katryna Shaw for stepping up to the Role of Club Captain. There were no further nominations. MOVED: Annette Meikle/Gay Goodman CARRIED MOVED: “That the Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer require two of three to signing rights to the Branch bank accounts.” Kevin Sarjeant / Ken Lowden CARRIED CONFIRMATION OF REPRESENTATIVES OF SUB GROUPS TO THE BRANCH COMMITTEE: Rep Parts Shed Wayne Stocks Chairman Swap Meet Colin Hey Bar Rep Gill Stevenson Maintenance Rep Mike Foster Motorcycle Section TBA VIC Signatory Don Bennetts Beaded Wheels Scribe Tony Becker Librarians Owen Genet and Kay Shaskey 9 – 90s John Kuipers Velosolex Group Royce Baker Barn Bookings & Camping Kevin & Claire Campion North Canterbury Noggin Alan Hill Trophy Custodian Leigh Craythorne Hub Editor/Web Master Tony Craythorne
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Thanks were given to Tony for taking on the job as Hub Editor/ Web Master. The meeting was advised that the Motorcycle section would appoint a representative and advise who that person was, with the aim of attending the next full committee meeting. MOVED: “That those named be confirmed for the respective positions.” Tony Meikle/Bob Gough CARRIED PRIVACY OFFICER MOVED: “That Rod Thrower be appointed Privacy Officer.” Ross Butler/Leigh Craythorne CARRIED DELEGATE: MOVED: “That Rod Thrower be appointed Delegate.” Ross Butler/Leigh Craythorne CARRIED TROPHIES PRESENTED AT THE 2021 BRANCH AGM: MacLachlan Trophy (Awarded by formula to the Veteran Vehicle which covers the most miles for the season.) Awarded to Joseph McClintock – Model T Ford Raceabout Max Smith Memorial Trophy (Veteran vehicle competing in the greatest number of Canterbury Branch events) Not Awarded Use Not Abuse Trophy (Awarded to acknowledge the most creditable effort during the year for the same driver with the option of two vehicles (car or motorcycle) where at least two speed events and two endurance events have been successfully completed by members of the Canterbury and Banks Peninsula Branches). Awarded to Banks Peninsula Member – Mark Cummings – Mazda MX5 Noel Beecroft Trophy (Awarded for Restoration Veteran Cars) Not Awarded
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The Rae Trophy (Awarded for Restoration Vintage Cars) Awarded to Evan Perrin- 1920 Ford Model T Tourer (Evan passed away one week ago so will presented at July Noggin to his wife Janine and son Vance.) Noel Beecroft Trophy (Awarded for Restoration PW Vehicles) Awarded to Heather Harris- 1958 Holden FB Robert Hayes Family Trust Trophy (Awarded for P V Restoration of the year.) Not Awarded C.J.S. And M Hey Trophy (Awarded for P60V Restoration of the year) Not Awarded Eric Walker Trophy (Awarded for Motor Cycle Restoration of the year) Not Awarded MOTORCYCLE SECTION TROPHIES Tolhurst Trophy (Oldest motorcycle attending the Annual Rally and the Annual Motorcycle Rally) Not Awarded Ian McGregor Trophy (PWV Motorcycle attending the most branch events.) Not Awarded The judges were thanked for their deliberation. Special Events Trophy Awarded to Mike Foster and Grounds Maintenance Team The donors of these trophies were acknowledged for their generosity. CALENDAR OF EVENTS CANTERBURY BRANCH 2021/2022 2021 July Sat-Sun 10/11th Mid-Winter Motorcycle Run Sun 25th Winter Run
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August Sat 1st Sat 14th Sun 22nd September Sun 4th
Around the Bays Motorcycle Run National AGM (Christchurch) VCC National Day (Daffodil Run)
Sat 11th Sun 19th Sun 26th
Women Driver Rally and Young under 25 Drivers Rally Awards Dinner Motorcycle Rough Run and VIC’s Annual Veteran Rally (Confirmed)
October Fri-Sun 8/9/10th Sat-Sun 16/17th Sun 24th
Swap Meet Girder Fork Motorcycle Rally Grasskhana Branch Grounds
November Sat 6th Fri-Sun 12/13/14th Sun 21st Sat 27th
Annual Vintage Rally Show Weekend Tour Homestead Run Motorcycle Annual Rally
December Sat 4th Sun 26th
Children’s Christmas Picnic Boxing Day Run
2022 January Thurs 2nd Sun 9th Sun 16th- -21st
Motorcycle New Year Run Picnic Run. Vero International Festival of Motoring.
February Sat 5th Sat 12th Sun 13th Sat 19th
Commercial Annual Rally (Confirmed) Boot Fair Moped Run Clip on Run 23
Sat/Sun 26th-27th
Branch Annual Rally
March Sat-Sun 5th-6th Sun 13th
Jim Toohey Motorcycle Run Rear Wheel Brake Rally
April Sun 10th Sat 16th Sat 23rd Mon 25th
P Group Annual Rally Scooter Run Autumn Run Malvern Run
May Sat 1st Sun 22nd
Rural Run Motorcycle Rough Run
June Sat – Sun Wed 8th Sun 12th Sun 19th
4th-5th Irishman Rally Motorcycle AGM Restoration of the Year Branch AGM
July Sat – Sun 9th-10th Sun 24th
Mid-Winter Motorcycle Run Midwinter Run
August Sat 6th Sun 21st
Around the Bays Motorcycle Run VCCNZ National Day (Daffodil Rally)
September Sat 3rd Sat 10th Sat 18th Sat 25th
Women Drivers Rally & Young Drivers Rally Awards Dinner Motorcycle Rough Run and VIC’s Annual Veteran Rally
October Fri-Sun 07/08/09th Sat-Sun 15/16th Sun 23rd
Swap Meet Girder Fork Motorcycle Rally Grasskhana Branch Grounds Labour Weekend 24
November Sat 5th Fri-Sun 11/12/13th Sun 20th Sat 26th
Annual Vintage Rally Show Weekend Tour Homestead Run Motorcycle Annual Rally
December Sat 3rd Children’s Christmas Picnic Mon 26th Boxing Day Run NOGGIN NIGHT: 1st Thursday of each month 9-90’s OUTINGS: 1st Wednesday after Noggin MOTORCYCLE NOGGINS: 2nd Wednesday of the month COMMERCIAL NOGGINS: 3rd Wednesday of the month NORTH CANTERBURY NOGGIN: 4th Wednesday each month 7.30pm Rangiora RSA. PARTS SHED WORKING BEES: Wednesdays 12.30—5 pm and every 3rd and 4th Sunday 9—12 pm. MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE WORK DAYS: 1st Sunday of the month. Calendar of Events: MOVED: “That the Calendar of Events be adopted.” John Coomber / Mike Foster CARRIED DATE OF 2022 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MOVED: That the 2022 Annual General Meeting be held at 2pm on Sunday 19th June 2022.” Ross Butler/ Rod Thrower CARRIED Colin Hey requested the meeting consider a change of time to 1-30pm for the next AGM, given that it was held close to the shortest day, and to provide some continuity with the Old Cars Bikes and Coffee event which would also be held that morning. It was suggested by the meeting that 1.00pm would be better. Gill Stevenson suggested strong advertising to highlight the change of time next year. MOVED “That the 2022 AGM start time be 1.00pm” Colin Hey/ Rod Thrower Carried 25
PRESENTATION: Presentation was then made to Kevin Sarjeant for Serving as Treasurer for the last six years. Thanks were given to Kevin Sarjeant for his Services to the Branch for the past 6 years to a round of applause. GENERAL BUSINESS: Jens Christensen raised the matter of the appointment of Alexander McPhail of Clark Boyce and It was Moved and seconded that we appoint the above subject to agreement from them. (Confirmation was received 23/06/21 filed with minutes.) Colin Rae raised matters regarding the costs and format of The Hub, suggested the magazine only be printed as a newsletter like it was during Covid no colour pages and only come out every two months. Treasurer replied this had all been taken into account and discussed though the year past at committee meetings. The final decision being what the committee decided was the wish of the majority that the magazine return to as near as possible to the way it was before covid, but with a cost for printing and postage copies for those that wished to receive it this way. Annette Meikle asked why the members who picked the magazine up at noggin had to pay for it. The Chairman and Secretary explained the reasons why this was just too time consuming to manage, to separate the printed and posted members. Tony Craythorne suggested maybe we should look at raising the levy. Colin suggested we trial it for six months. Leigh Craythorne suggested any saving from the two monthly productions would be probably taken up by more pages having to be printed. 26
No Motions were proposed or put to the floor, however the committee can discuss this matter further if it deems it necessary. Bruce McCormick raised matters regarding the discount offered to members on ferry crossing being a lot lower than those offered to Caravan Association members. It was pointed out that these discounts are negotiated by the Club Committee on behalf of the branch every year and with the club having approx. 8500 members in comparison to the caravan Club having approx. 80,000 members. Lyndsey Saunders raised the matter of there not being many rallies for PWV vehicles, like one a year. Roy Grainger supported this comment and said there needed to be more runs for this class. The Vice Captain advised there were very few if any dates left in the calendar apart from winter months. The OCBC convenor suggested that any members could organize a run to start at or after the OCBC mornings for their group if they wished. The Chairman and P Group convenor advised they would look into it and see what other opportunities were available. Leigh Craythorne raised the point that the AGM was the voice of the members, and their opportunity to raise issues that are important to them. The committee is appointed to act on decisions made by the meeting in accordance with the club rules. A letter was tabled from Pauline Croucher on the success of the Children’s Christmas Picnic (this would be published in the October Hub in conjunction with the notice for the 2021 Children’s Christmas Picnic. There being no further business, the meeting was closed at 3.13 pm. Signed ……………………………………..Chairman Date …………………………………….. 27
Motorcycle Report The days are getting longer, not long to wait for the warmer weather… Past Events. 10th – 11th July -Mid Winter Run. Unfortunately this event had to be cancelled. 14 July – Noggin. Held at The Bealey Hotel, Bealey Ave. A good turnout enjoyed the company of others in very convivial surroundings. 24th July – Fish & Chip Run. This was held in very fine, sunny conditions, even if a little cool. A good turnout of 15 or so riders, so I am told. The riders enjoyed a quiet amble into the countryside, stopping at the Leithfield Pub for lunch. Future Events 1st August – Round the Bays Run. Meet outside PMH Hospital, 10.15am for a 10.30 am departure. John Benn is organising. This is a “just turn up” event, no formal entry forms etc.
11th August – Motorcycle Noggin. Motorcycle Corner, Cutler Park, from 7.30 pm. The fire will be going. 22nd August – National Club Day – Daffodil Run raising money for Cancer Research. Please see elsewhere for details. 28th August – Fish & Chip Run. From this month onwards the place to meet and depart from will be changed to outside PMH Hospital on Cashmere Road. As usual, meet at 10.15 am for a 10.30 am departure. On the F&C runs, there does appear to be still some confusion about just when it is held. The run is on the 4th Saturday of the month. In most months this may be the last Saturday, but this year (2021) 4 of the months have 5 Saturdays. 8th September – Motorcycle Noggin. At this stage nothing formally organised so it will be at Motorcycle Corner or if freezing cold in the Barn. From 7.30 pm. 11th September – Motorcycle Skills Training. This is a carry-on from the very successful event that was held in May. More details on this later on, so look out for information to come via the email later on. 19th September – Reliability Trial Event. 10.00 am start, at Cutler Park, McLeans Island. On at the same time as the OCBC coffee morning, so hopefully 28
will provide some entertainment for the club membership at large. Other onemake motorcycle clubs are being contacted to solicit their attendance and participation. See elsewhere for more details. 25th September – Fish & Chip Run. Meet outside PMH 10.15 for a 10.30 am departure. I think that is about it for this month, Cheers, Chris
MOTORCYCLE RELIABILITY TRIAL Cutler Park 19th September 2021 Any ‘bike may enter, big or small. There will be set courses around cones. Two courses; one morning, one afternoon. A rider must duplicate their times. (It is not a speed test). The organisers are planning an enjoyable day out for all.
Please support this new event.
This early notification is at the organiser’s request as accommodation is at a premium during this period.
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Daffodil Rally – Sunday 22nd August CALLING ALL MEMBERS – this is one event we’d really love to see you attend. As you will see on the flyer for this event on Page 30 there are four starting locations – Rangiora (for all of our North Canterbury members), New Brighton, Cashmere and Rolleston. Please note the new starting location for Cashmere – it’s been moved to Princess Margaret Hospital due to a tournament now happening at the Cashmere Club that weekend. All you need to do is arrive at one of the start locations between 10am and 10.30am on the morning of 22nd August. There you will be given instructions and set off on a route that will take you to Cutler Park. At each start location you can choose between a short and a long route (about 30 minutes or 1 hour approximately). There will also be barista coffee available to purchase at each start point. The event is completely open, so consider inviting friends and family along in their own car – people do not have to be VCC members nor do they need to be in (or on) a club eligible vehicle. Once at Cutler Park, the Avonhead Rotary Club will be there with hot food and drinks for sale (all proceeds going to the Cancer Society), and the clubrooms will also be open. You can bring your own lunch if you prefer. All of the cars will be on display, so you can mix and mingle and enjoy the early part of the afternoon until we have a short prizegiving which will be no later than 2.00pm. A special information and donation web page has now been set up for the event - the web address is: https://www.daffodilday.org.nz/vintagecarclub Now, a word about donations. You have 3 Options: 1) As you arrive at Cutler Park you can make a cash donation to the Cancer
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Society as you arrive – this money will be passed on directly to them. Please be generous – this run is also organised for your enjoyment. 2) Alternatively, each set of instructions will have a QR code on it, which you can scan with your smart phone (if you have one), which will provide you with the on-line site where you can make a donation of your choice directly to the Cancer Society. Upon making the donation, you will be sent an email receipt, which you can show when you arrive at Cutler Park. 3) Before the event, you can log onto the Cancer Society/VCC event webpage (as above) and make your donation. Again, please print your receipt or show it on your phone as you arrive at Cutler Park. 4) Given that all 65-year-old plus members should have had their COVID jabs by 22nd August, it is expected that the Government will have by then activated the WWY (We’re Watching You) microchips that you unknowingly received in your jabs. Given this, we’re going to take delivery of a DYB (Download Your Brain) scanner in time for the event, and scan your forehead as you arrive at Cutler Park. This will automatically deduct $20 from your pension and send it straight to the Cancer Society. In all seriousness, this will be a great event to take part in, and I’d really encourage you to take part and enjoy the event for this very worthy cause. Cancer is a merciless disease which will touch us or our loved ones in some way during our lives, so here’s your chance to do your bit. Our aim is to raise at least $5,000 on behalf of the Canterbury Branch, which is the target you will see set up on the web page. Using one of the two technology options will rely to some extent on your honesty – please respect that and do the right thing for the Cancer Society. By the way, the event will be on, wet or fine. Oh, and yes, there are only 3 options for payment, in case you’re still worried about Option 4! Have fun on the day – see you there! Colin Hey
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Winter Run Report Organised by Dave and Pam Dacombe, this year’s Winter Run was held on Sunday 18th July. Both the start point and finish destination was our very own Cutler Park – ideal, because it coincided with our regular OCBC (Old Cars, Bike and Coffee) meeting for the start, and finished at the Barn where we could enjoy our lunch with a nice warm fire going. As has been mentioned elsewhere, OCBC mustered another great turnout, especially considering it was the middle of winter. Unfortunately, although it was warmish for us on our side of the southern Alps, but Westport and Marlborough were underwater! OCBC proved a perfect start-point for the run, not only because there was a coffee van there, but because there were a lot of people and cars there – probably three or four times the number of cars that came on the run. A great opportunity to mix and mingle before the run got underway. As we were handed out our instructions soon after 10.30, I overheard one member (who at that time I didn’t know) ask if the instructions were difficult, because he was by himself. I was also by myself, so I offered to navigate for him, which he readily accepted. It turned out to be Alec Marshall, who joined our Branch as a new member three months ago. He has a 1932 Alvis sedan in very original condition, which many years ago was his father’s car, so as we made our way along the plotted route, I was able to learn a lot about the car, and get to know Alec at the same time. The car was bought by his father in 1958, and it was used as the family car in England for two years until it broke down with magneto trouble. Alec’s father attempted to repair it, but gave up and parked the car in a garage, where it had remained for all of 60 or so years, until very recently. Alec migrated to NZ many, many years ago to pursue his career in medicine, but finally the time came where it was necessary to deal with the old car back in the UK. He decided to have it sent to NZ, and then had to deal with the logistics of getting it here. He commissioned a mechanic back in the UK to get the car running again so it could be shipped back, and then once 33
here, he sent it to Auto Restorations to look after making it roadworthy and to get it through compliance and registration. It’s now roadworthy and there is still work to be done, but it’s an original car with much of its original paint and leather interior, so Alec’s preference is just to get it looking respectable and to ensure it is reliable, without destroying the originality. The run took us west from McLeans Island, through Weedons and onto the new southern motorway at Weedons Ross Road. From there we went into town via Gasson Street, then north through Avonside, Burwood and Marshland, before returning to Cutler Park on the new Northern Corridor and through Northcote. It was interesting to see how out-of-place vehicles like Model A and T Fords look on the new motorways, the good thing being there is plenty of visibility and room for overtaking traffic (or to be precise ‘being overtaken’). It was also good to see a number of motorists and pedestrians giving us the thumbs-up or waving as they went past. On arrival back at the Barn, the fire was roaring, and the room was full of happy people enjoying their lunch. All up an enjoyable day – what else is there better to do on a cold winter’s day? Thanks David and Pam for a good run with clear and correct instructions, and thanks Alec too for the ride. Colin Hey
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Swap Meet
It’s all systems go for Swap Meet. Our borders are safe (we hope), food vendors have been booked in, the loos have been ordered, the ground markings have been checked, and almost all of the sites have been sold – what more could a swap meet enthusiast want? At Noggin this month we will have the small signs available for collection – if you can take one or more and put them up somewhere in your neighbourhood, it would be a great help. Also, if you are at Noggin, please check the roster sheets. If your name is already there, please check that your allocated time is still OK, and if it’s not please change your time, or see me if you’ve had a change of plans. If your name is not there, please find a job you would like to do and a time that suits you and add your name. There is nothing arduous or difficult to do, all we require is an hour or so of your time over the whole weekend. At the September and October Noggins we will have weekend passes available to purchase. Remember that entry is $5 per day, or you can buy a three-day/weekend pass (wrist-band) for $10 and just show it at the gate as you come through. Colin Hey Chairman Swap Meet Committee.
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Under 25 and Women Driver’s Rally Entry form Driver’s Name:
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Driver’s age on 4th September if entering the under 25 rally: ….. Vehicle Make & Year: ………………………………………………. No. of people for Museum and Afternoon Tea: @ $20 per person …………@ $20 = ………. Under 25 year old females will be automatically entered in the Womens Rally as well. Enter online: Here Or mail to: Linda White, 9 Cawood Terrace, Kainga, Christchurch 8083 Payment by direct credit, with your name and “Under 25” or “Womens Rally” to: VCC Canterbury Branch, 03 1594 0096832 00 ENTRIES CLOSE 21 AUGUST 2021
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Under 25 and Women Drivers Rally Information Starting at Cutler Park Saturday 4th September 2021 Time 1pm for field tests followed by the rally An easy drive, no shingle, no timed section, to the Sparks Colonial Museum, Rangiora. Entry fee of $20 per person includes entry to the museum followed by a scrumptious afternoon tea on site at the museum / Rossburn Receptions. A prize will be given for the best hat and handbag combination (optional). Please get your young relatives and friends to enter our Under 25s event. All they need is a club eligible vehicle which is now anything 1990 and older!! A navigator would be helpful too. Maybe Grandad and grandson could swap seats for the day! Entries close 21 August 2021, numbers required for catering. Online entries on the club website. Any enquires to Linda or Martin White 323 6315 or Linda at 027 4833556 or linda_white_nz@yahoo.co.nz Thank you
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Annual Veteran Rally Programme: 9.30 to 10.00am assemble at the Darfield Recreation Centre, North Terrace, Darfield for morning tea (supplied). 10.00am Pre start briefing begins. Two routes, 15km approx. for slower vehicles, 30kms for faster vehicles’ Finish destination Racecourse Hill Homestead SH73, 6km west of Darfield in time for lunch (BYO). Concours judging and Field Tests will be held in the afternoon. Vehicles will be on display at the Homestead open day.
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Vehicle entry Fee: $20. Rally Plaque: $10 (optional, but entry required by 29th August) Competitive entry: Preferred Route:
Concours Yes / No (Please circle option) Field Tests Yes / No (Please circle option) Short / Long (Please circle option)
Pay by: Online Direct Credit to 03-1594-0096832-00, please put your name and name of the rally with the payment. Enter on-line by clicking HERE or by posting this entry to: Event organiser Colin Hey 34 Rossington Drive, West Melton 7618 ENTRIES CLOSE SUNDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 38
FOR SALE Workshop Manual In mint condition covering Vauxhall H10 and H12 Models. Published as a genuine Luton factory edition. $30.00
Tom Clements 3527457 Metal Lathe Little John an old machine with lots of tooling and four jawed chuck, face plate, steady, live centre, Jacobs chuck etc . etc. $800 Three Cylinder compressor Topmaq purchased 2012, in excellent condition. 3 HP single phase 60l tank 115 PSI 458 litres per min. with two spray guns in new condition, one suction, one gravity feed $700 Mitutoyo magnetic based dial gauge $70 Hydraulic pipe bender with formers 1/2 “ to 2” $100 4 bending dogs, one 1200mm long made from 25mm spring steel bar, one 800mm long 19mm spring steel, one 600mm forged steel, one 300mm cast steel .(for the uninitiated bending dogs are for bending/straightening dumbirons etc.) $50 Trammel rod for internal measurements, body dimensions, toe-in etc. plus small adjustable one and two pointers for tube trammel $20 Alan Wills 021 08700692 03 3327225
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WANTED Wanted - Model A or similar front bumper - must be in suitable condition for chrome plating. Contact John Lynn 0274481430 Wanted: I desperately need a 1946/48 Ford coupe or sedan left hand side bottom door hinge. The panel beater has lost mine. Contact Ken Brown kbrown@xtra.co.nz
PARTS DEPARTMENT OPEN EVERY WEDNESDAY 12.30pm – 5 pm THIRD & FOURTH SUNDAY 9 am – 12 noon Open first Thursday of the month on Noggin Night Vero Festival of Historic Motoring The Festival Secretary has published detailed information on the options for parking motorhomes during the event. For full details contact him at: Young Drivers and Womens Rally Linda needs your entries soon.
festivalsecretary@vcc.org.nz
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OTHER BRANCH and ORGANISATIONS EVENTS See Notice board posters for more information.
Hororata Swap Meet 25th September See Below. Targa 2021 VCC Time Trial 24th-30th October. Contact: rod.corbett88@gmail.com National Veteran Rally 29th-31st October Contact: martin_jw@xtra.co.nz Or our Branch Secretary for details and entry form. Marlborough Sporting Trial Sunday 29th August Contact: Peter Thwaites thwaiting@slingshot.co.nz Phone (03) 5785036 or cell 0211777487
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2021-2022 Representatives Motorcycle Convenor Paul Ainsworth (Joss)
Bar Managers Gill Stevenson (Kevin) ainsworth.electrical@xtra.co.nz kstevenson@xtra.co.nz 027 432 1391 gill.ellwood@cdhb.health.nz 03 327 5743 Velosolex Group Royce Baker (Janice) Amanda Franklin (Wayne) whisky17@xtra.co.nz wfranklin100@hotmail.com 03 322 5529 03 389 7066 Parts Dept. Rep. Wayne Stocks waynestocksy@gmail.com
Librarian Owen Genet Contact Kay, below.
9—90’s Co-ordinator John Kuipers (Colleen) 03 332 7926
Assistant Librarian Kay Shaskey (Graeme)
03 383 1380
kayandgraeme@xtra.co.nz
North Canty Noggin Alan Hill (Barbara) abhill@usnet.co.nz 03 313 6008 021 161 5866 Beaded Wheels Reporter
Tony Becker (Ngaire)
danebecker36@gmail.com
03 421 2426 027 446 6964
Trophy Custodian Leigh Craythorne (Tony) craythornes@actrix.co.nz 03 342 9110 027 460 4508
Hub Editor Tony Craythorne( Leigh) vccthehub@gmail.com Swap Meet djbennetts@compassnet.co.nz Colin Hey (Jenny) 03 342 9110 03 385 6333 heywolseley699@gmail.com 027 772 8660 027 860 9545 03 359 8737 021 883 807 Maintenance/Clubrooms Mike Foster Swap Meet Sites mike_dawn.foster@xtra.co.nz Neil Shaskey (Louise) 03 359 8260 swapmeetsites@gmail.com 022 359 8260 03 352 8802 027 289 6201 Barn Bookings/Camping Kevin and Claire Campion kj.ec.campion@xtra.co.nz 03 312 7255 027 407 5344 VIC Representative Don Bennetts (Judy)
03 352 5217
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2021-2022 Main Committee Chairman
Veteran Convenor
Ross Butler (Debbie)
Colin Hey (Jenny) heywolseley699@gmail.com 03 359 8737 021 883 807
Acting Chairman Leigh Craythorne (Tony) craythornes@actrix.co.nz 03 3429110 0274604508
Vintage Convenor Graham Evans ( Anne) gaevans@xtra.co.nz 03 351 5919 027 320 7948
Secretary Rod Thrower (Lynda) canterbury@vcc.org.nz thrower.rod@gmail.com 03 338 2320 021 126 3529
P Group Convenor Neale Cook (Sasha) neale.cook@bayleys.co.nz 021 295 3628
Treasurer Robyn Cox (Eric) robyncox99@gmail.com 021 237 6777
Commercial Convenor Neil Shaskey (Louise) neilandlouise@snap.net.nz 03 352 8802 027 289 6201
Club Captain Katryna Shaw (Bryce) katryna.shaw@pacificradiology.com 021 0277 2375
Assistant Club Captain Dave Inwood (Linda) magical_monaco@xtra.co.nz 03 327 4156 027 307 7636 45
CONDOLENCES Our deepest sympathies are extended to the family and friends of the following Branch members who have passed away recently. Peter Cornelius Allan Francis Tom Smith
BARN HIRE
The Barn is available for hire to all members for birthdays, anniversaries, meetings, and other functions. Contact Kevin or Claire on 03 312 7255
Canterbury Branch Web Site www.canterburybranchvintagecarclub.org.nz canterbury@vcc.org.nz PO Box 11-082, Sockburn, Christchurch Our bank for direct credit payments is Westpac Barrington Mall A/C 03 1594 0096832 00 Please enter your name and event entered or other details of deposit. 46
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