CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

Along with some rain to make the grass grow (fortunately not in the same volumes as some other parts of the country) there’s still been enough sun to get out and about with the cars and motorbike, and it’s been nice to catch up with people.

With things a bit quieter it might be time to get to some of the more in depth and time consuming jobs in the garage. I’m sure a couple of bikes that need carbs cleaned and balanced will keep me out of trouble for a bit.

Although things are quietening down a bit towards winter we still have the Irishman Rally to look forward to for those who have entered, and there are some winter events coming up, and the branch AGM is also this month. As for the last couple of years it is on the same Sunday as OCBC, so feel free to bring the car out in the morning along with something for lunch. If we get lucky with the weather there might the chance of a picnic in the sun, otherwise the hall will be open to sit inside in the warm if needed.

Now is the time to make your thoughts known on the running of the Branch, things have a tendency to continue as they are unless something is suggested otherwise, so any chance to evolve should be seen as an opportunity for improving what we are offering our members.

Happy motoring.

Neil Shaskey

Winter Run Advance Notice

David and Pam Dacombe will be organising the Winter Run again this year. Pencil in Sunday 23rd July. There is an entry form in this Hub.

Branch AGM

( Sunday 18th June 2023 1pm after OCBC, in the clubrooms)

I am really looking forward to a much larger attendance at the branch AGM this year as a lot of you are interested in the direction that the Club may be heading in the future. Come along have your say. If the subject is raised please remember this is still in the very early stages and nothing will be finalized until Dec 2025. But as we all know when you are our general age that’s almost tomorrow.

The Delegates attended a workshop at the last March Executive Meeting here in Canterbury and the letter from Wellington Branch is included in our mail out of the Hub this month. This is their thoughts on the results put together by the National committee on that workshop.

The Canterbury Branch is interested in your thoughts on this before we have to attend the next club AGM in Nelson in August 2023. Rather than spend a huge amount of time at our AGM in discussion, we would like written submissions to our branch committee on the day, this would be the better choice. No decisions are going to be made on this subject at this early stage but it would be nice to know your thoughts going forward.

On a lighter note:

Club Identification Stickers: for attaching to the inside of your windscreen of your club car or everyday vehicles are available from the Bar at $3 each.

Number plate surrounds: We may also do another run of these if enough interest is shown. Let the Bar know or send the Secretary an email with your name ,and colour choice and we will see if this is worthwhile.

Black with white writing, or white with black writing.

Name Badges: are still available at a very reasonable cost. Members are encouraged to wear these to all events including Noggins. It does help our Bar staff in keeping up with our licencing laws.

See you at the AGM

Rod Thrower (Secretary)

Royal New Zealand Air Force 100 Year Celebrations

I have had more information about the 100 year anniversary of the New Zealand Air Force

It’s Saturday 17th June at the Air Force Museum.

They want to have five vehicles inside the venue. Two in the foyer and three in the main display area. They need the cars on Friday as they don’t have time to set them up on Saturday.

They would also like to have some cars parked on the grass directly outside the main entrance. All of the cars will be roped off for safety of your vehicle. The event begins at 9.00 am so we will need to be there at 8.00 am to set up. We should be able to remove the cars after 3.30pm

There will be a fly past at about 2.00pm with all of the current RNZAF aircraft. There will also be people wearing period dress. The organisers would encourage you to come in costume if you would like. If you are interested in attending please contact me at jenright51@yahoo.co.nz or on 027 439 6572

John Enright

We are still looking for the stopwatches that have been taken from the Club Captain’s office. If you have one of them, please let me know.

If you weren’t at Noggin you may not have heard that we are looking at replacing and getting some more picnic tables to compliment our grounds - so no more splinters in the backside!

I am looking for someone to organise the Homestead Rally which is in November. Jens has got two possible venues that could be used, but I just need someone to organise the rally route etc to get there.

Please let me know if you are interested. We will give you as much help as you need.

Henry who was helping organise the Rural Run said that Heather, Tim and Matthew put a lot of effort into making an enjoyable day. I went on the run and it was a great day, especially the horseshoe and gumboot throwing competition. A lot of thought went into this day so thank you to Heather and the family.

I wish everyone safe travels on the Irishman Rally - I am sure it will be very cold but a lot of fun as usual!

Katryna