CHAIRMANS CHAT
A considerable volume of stuff seems to be coming across my desk of late. There's lots of reasons for this and the fact that our branch is hosting the VCC AGM this August, followed by the Annual Fundraiser for Cancer just a fortnight later - no doubt has contributed to lots of the traffic density. What with the demands of the aforementioned plus monitoring the day-to-day housekeeping, it's important that I do try and remain organised!
On that note however - do feel free to give me a prompt should you feel that I may have overlooked something, forgotten all about the topic after just being told, and so on. As your new Chairman naturally I'm on a learning curve concerning admin and driving things VCC - but I'm not averse to any worthwhile tips and suggestions from any of you who as members have a combined skills set that covers a very big field.
Sometimes in the blur of the daily activity I receive an email, post or whatever that takes me back a bit and gives one time to reflect. Today I received one of those sort of posts.
This particular post pointed out that nine years ago we were very much involved with the celebrations concerning the opening of the Eastern Link Expressway. A good number of Veteran, Vintage and Classic Cars took part in the festivities and looking back now to that day it does form another important part in the story concerning various milestones reached with roading infrastructure in our region.
The photo attached is of Bob and Ruth Taylor driving their 1906 REO on the Eastern Link. I somehow fluked the shutter speed and light exposure with the camera all the while hanging out the passenger window of my Mum's restored Mini that Sam was driving. Sadly Bob and Ruth are no longer with us and the REO now resides a long way from here - but the car and people combo are recorded for all time here essentially 'Driving Our History'.
Donn White
Chairman
Coming Events—August
09 - 11/08—VCC AGM - Hosts BOP Branch
12-08 Club Nite - Long Service Awards. Special Guest VCC Registrar Neil Beckenham. Murray Sutton to present his 1961 Mini Van. Chairman Donn White to show a documentary concerning VCC activity in 1969.
14-08 Mid Month Run. TBC - Flower deliveries for the local Cancer SocietyKaaren Smylie.
25-08 VCC National Rallies - Daffodil Rally For Cancer - local Run coordinators Raewyn and Trevor Hughes.
26-08 BOPVCC Committee Meeting.
27-08 Nog and Natter - Papamoa. George and Lynn Howard.
30-08 Movie Nite at BOPVCC Club Rooms - Alastair Jones.
UPCOMING EVENTS!!!
3 – November – Massive Car Boot Sale & Annual Club Restoration Award
29 – November – Club Christmas Party—6pm Oak Tree Restaurant at Greerton $37 pp
We extend a warm welcome to
Grahame Smith - Email - plebs@hotmail.co.nz ph 027 333 6689
Grahame has a 1969 Wolseley Hornet & 1951 Panther Motor cycle
Ian Stuart – Email - ian_stuart1968@hotmail.com Phone 027 778 0689
Ian has a:- 1965 Ford Fairmont Sedan & several BSA Bantams
Matt Birdsall – Email - mattjbirdsall@gmail.com Phone 021 052 1160
Matt has a 1939 Matchless Model X Sport Tourer Motorcycle, 1978 Ducati 860 sport Motorcycle, and 7 x BSA Bantam Motorcycles
Jason Ede - Email jason@edeenterprises.nz Phone 022 494 597
Jason has a:- 1967 Triumph Spitfire, & a 1965 Triumph Spitfire undergoing restoration
Matt Dunn Email - matt@cartersphotographics.co.nz Phone - 021 466 451
Matt has a 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
Grant Fitzpatrick - Email- fitzyford@farmside.co.nz Phone 021 395 866 Work 571 1170
Grant has a 1963 Ford Consul Capri Coupe & a 1962 Ford Consul 315 Saloon IfyouwouldliketoobtainaBOPVCCnamebadge,pleasecontactour Secretary MichaelThormanon075444291
A DAMN FINE RUN!
Report by Elwyn Pirie
We left Tauranga in brilliant sunshine only to encounter mist and low cloud at the top of the Kaimais. This weather was to last most of the day however we got to our meeting point at Robert Harris cafe in Matamata without incident. There were 28 members and 15 cars so it was a exceptional turnout considering it was winter time. We left Matamata and after a short distance we heard a loud bang from a car up front. It was from the Model A Ford driven by Joe Scott. Apparently there was a faulty fuel pump and the Ford had a huge backfire. Joe said that he would be okay and the rest carried on to Arapuni.
Then we got to the intersection of State Highway 29 and State Highway 1 where there is considerable road works for the bypass at Paieire. We waited for about 20 minutes in the queue to get out onto State Highway 1 and turn left. On arrival in Arapuni we went to the Rhubarb Cafe for lunch and Alastair Jones gave us a few details of the building and history of the Arapuni dam. We then went down to the swing Bridge and some of us walked over. I have a fear of heights so only went a few meters on to the bridge. We all dispersed after this and made our way back to Tauranga and it was still a fine day in the Bay of Plenty.
Many thanks to Alastair and Gwen for organising this enjoyable run.
PS Ron and Kerry Elton won the chocolates for the first correct answer for the Arapuni St with a car name KISSEL. They remembered seeing one at Southwards Museum.
TheArapuniDamandPowerhouse—This complexwasdesignedandbuikltfrom1924to 1929bytheamalgamationoftwoofBritain’s finestengineers,namelySirWGArmstrongand SirJWhitworth(Armstrong-Whitworth).ArapuniVillagehousedtheworkersandtheyaccessedtheconstructionsiteonthefarbankof theWaikatoRiveroverthesuspensionbridge. Thedamis64metreshighwiththewaterflowingabout1.2kmsalongtheopenhead-raceto thepen-stocks.Thepowerhousewasoriginally builttohouse4Francisturbinesandbetween 1934and1937itwasdoubledinsizeto136 metreslongsoanother4turbinescouldbeinstalledtotallingabout170MW orinourlanguageabout264,000HP.Itis22metreshighand23metreswide.Itwastheeasilythelargest power-stationinNZformanyyearsanditsplaceofimportancehasresultedinitbeingawarded anHeritageNZCategory1HistoricPlace,theonlypower-stationtoreceivesuchanaward.Tryan Internetsearchfortheengineerstogainaninsightintowhatcontributionstheymadethatare stillinusetoday.
A DAMN FINE RUN!
Red Skelton's Recipe For The Perfect Marriage!
1. Two times a week we go to a nice restaurant, have a little beverage, good food and companionship. She goes on Tuesdays, I go on Fridays.
2. We also sleep in separate beds. Hers is in California and mine is in Texas.
3. I take my wife everywhere, but she keeps finding her way back.
4. I asked my wife where she wanted to go for our anniversary. "Somewhere I haven't been in a long time!" she said. So I suggested the kitchen.
5. We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops.
6. She has an electric blender, electric toaster and electric bread maker. She said "There are too many gadgets, and no place to sit down!" So I bought her an electric chair.
7. My wife told me the car wasn't running well because there was water in the carburetor. I asked where the car was. She told me, "In the lake."
8. She got a mud pack and looked great for two days. Then the mud fell off.
9. She ran after the garbage truck, yelling, "Am I too late for the garbage?" The driver said, "No, jump in!".
10. Remember: Marriage is the number one cause of divorce.
11. I married Miss Right. I just didn't know her first name was 'Always'.
12. I haven't spoken to my wife in 18 months. I don't like to interrupt her.
13. The last fight was my fault though. My wife asked, "What's on the TV?" I said, "Dust!".
These were the good old days when humor didn't have to start with a four letter word or political. It was just clean and simple fun.
Branch
Inter-club Run Sunday 28 July at
The Settlers and Steam Museum, Holden's Bay Rotorua
Photos/words by
Brian Pratt.
The run was a huge success with a turn out of approx 50+ people and 30+ cars. Brian was too busy to get accurate numbers but lots of cars unseen before, from 4 branches. The sun came out for our picnic in the museum grounds
No smiles allowed! -Editor
Branch Inter-club Run Sunday 28 July at
The
Settlers and Steam Museum, Holden's Bay Rotorua
Photos by Brian Pratt
Branch Inter-club Run Sunday 28 July at
The Settlers and Steam Museum, Holden's Bay Rotorua
Photos by Brian Pratt
BOP VCC ANNUAL DAFFODIL RALLY FOR CANCER 2024
Sunday 25th August
Everyone and all makes and models of vehicles are welcome to join in the Car Display and the Rally. All proceeds from the day will be donated to our local Cancer Society. We hope your club members will support this worthy cause.
CAR DISPLAY - A car display in the public car park next to the BOP VCC club rooms, 29 Cliff Road, Tauranga from 10 am to Noon. ARRIVAL TIME - The gates will open for display vehicles from 9am. $10 Per vehicle will be collected at the gate. Please have your vehicles parked BEFORE 9.45am.
Public entry at 10am. All proceeds to the local Cancer Society. There will be eftpos available.
IMPORTANT - Please NO moving vehicles in the car park after the public enter.
PARKING MARSHALLS - Parking marshals will be BOP VCC members who will be wearing HiViz vests. IMPORTANT - Would one-make motoring clubs please group vehicles together where possible.
PUBLIC - The public are invited to view the cars. Gold coin donation to the local Cancer Society.
FOOD OPTIONS: at the BOP VCC club grounds. A sausage sizzle will be available from early. The BOP VCC kitchen will be open - tea, coffee and Morning tea will be available for purchase. A coffee van will be onsite. EFTPOS will be accepted (no credit cards or paywave).
HEALTH & SAFTEY: Qualified First Aiders on site if medical assistance is required. A comprehensive first aid kit and a defibrillator on site.
SPECIAL RIDES: During the morning the Mustang Owners Club will be taking some children for rides, departing from and returning to a designated space near the VCC club rooms. Please keep this area clear so that everyone will be safe. PLEASE NOTE: This is a pre-arranged event with the local Cancer Society.
BRIEFING: Midday muster on the lawn in front of the BOP VCC rooms.
ENTRY FEE: All vehicles that have paid the $10 entry are invited to join the run.
NON VCC PARTICPANTS: are required to complete an official entry form (SEE ATTACHED) and bring to the event. These forms will be collected from the driver on leaving the carpark, in return for route instructions. "Guests are required to complete the official Vintage Car Club of New Zealand Inc entry form prior to this event taking place. By completing this form you are included under the Club's Public Liability Policy with Vero Liability Insurance Ltd for property damage and personal injury."
AFTERNOON TEA: The run will be ending at an undisclosed location where the BOP VCC members will be providing a superb afternoon tea for Rally participantsCOST - $5 per person.
BOP
VCC ANNUAL DAFFODIL RALLY FOR CANCER 2024 Sunday 25th August
Continued-
THE RALLY ROUTE: There will be an awesome mixture of highway, byways, and country roads, that you will travel down, to the barrels of the earth, and back up along the ridges. PLEASE NOTE: "There will be no unsealed roads”.
DURATION OF RALLY - Approx -1.5 hours.
We are looking forward to you joining us for a great afternoon's driving around the local countryside, with like-minded people who love their vehicles, and will enjoy having a chat over afternoon tea afterwards. At the same time, we are not only showcasing our 'pride and joys', but getting the opportunity to support our local branch of the Cancer Society, a most worthy cause!
IMPORTANT - RSVP: Would each car club contact/events person please advise me of numbers attending by Tuesday the 20th of August. This is mainly for car park planning and afternoon tea catering, thanking you in advance.
ORGANISER/CONTACT PERSON - For all enquires please contactRaewyn Hughes 021 - 02212186
Sent in by Kaaren
Smylie
Jack, a handsome man, walked into a sports bar around 9:58 pm.
He sat down next to this blonde at the bar and stared up at the TV as the 10:00 news came on.
The news crew was covering a story of a man on a ledge of a large building preparing to jump.
The blonde looked at Jack and said, "Do you think he'll jump?"
Jack says, "You know what, I bet he will."
The blonde replied, "Well, I bet he won't."
Jack placed $30 on the bar and said, "You're on!"
Just as the blonde placed her money on the bar, the guy did a swan dive off of the building, falling to his death.
The blonde was very upset and handed her $30 to Jack, saying, "Fair's fair... Here's your money."
Jack replied, "I can't take your money, I saw this earlier on the 5 o'clock news and knew he would jump."
The blonde replies, "I did too; but I didn't think he'd do it again."
Gold Card Coffee Morning Greenwood Park
First outing for George Howards newly restored MG
1966 Daimler V8 auto - in immaculate order. New paint, leather upholstery, carpet, wood trim work done by previous owner. I have owned it for eight years and kept it in top condition. Recent full service and top tune. Has a current registration and WOF. $25,000.00
Contact Mike 64 27 439 2444 or at steinvale@xtra.co.nz
1913
Sunbeam 16/20 Hp Doctors Coupe – from the Estate of David Kennedy McIvor, this is a classic piece of automotive history: a meticulously maintained 1913 Sunbeam Convertible.
The price has been reduced. This vehicle has an elegant design from a bygone era, and a powerful 4.0L 4-cylinder engine. This rare collectible is offered at $35,000 ONO. For more information, please contact Amy Jansen directly at amy.jansen@pgtrust.co.nz or by phone at 027 463 4906.
BOP VCC LONG SERVICE AWARDS
If your 25-year, 35-year, 50-year, or 60-yearlong service badge is coming due, please contact our Secretary Michael Thorman on 07 544 4291.
The processing of the badges takes time, so it would be appreciated if you would let Michael know sooner, rather than later.
PLEASE NOTE - To receive your badge, you must have had a continuous membership with the VCC.
NEW DETAILS FOR NOG & NATTER
Please note changes to the venues and day that our monthly Nog & Natter (N&N) will be held on for the rest of the year!
From April there will only be TWO VENUES that N&N will be held, Tauranga and Papamoa, alternating between:
1) Tauranga Citizens Club, and
2) Rain Bar & Restaurant, 3now0 Gravatt Road, Papamoa Beach.
Also, please note that N&N will be held on the LAST TUESDAY of every month.
It is with regret we advise we had to make the decision to cancel meeting in Katikati, due to the lack of the availability of a venue that is priced to suit our members.
Therefore, commencing in April, N&N will be at Papamoa, at the Rain Bar & Restaurant. Thereafter, on the 28 May we are at the Tauranga Citizens Club.
Any questions please contact Kaaren Smylie 021 66 43 41 or 07 576 4180
Rotorua Vintage & Veteran Car Club (Inc)
“SULPHUR CITY” RALLY
ROTORUA31AUGUST2024
The Rotorua Vintage & Veteran Car Club cordially invites you to take part in their Annual “Sulphur City Rally” to be held on Saturday, 31st August 2024 at the RVVCC Clubrooms, Neil Hunt Park.
PROGRAMME
Friday,30thAugust2024
4.30pm - 6PM Rally packs available at RVVCC Club rooms, tea and coffee available
Saturday,31stAugust2024
7.45am Tea/Coffee available at RVVCC Club Rooms, rally packs can be collected
8.30am Briefing 9.00am First Car away
3.30pm Afternoon tea back at clubrooms 4.00pm Prize giving
CLASSES
Class 1 Veteran and Vintage vehicles
Class 2 Post-Vintage vehicles Class 3 Post-War vehicles Class 4 PV 60
Class 5 Post 1980
NB: If fewer than 3 vehicles are entered in a class, they will be placed in the next appropriate class.
For those who are interested the Rotorua Sulphur City Rally is happening on the 31st of August 2024. The Rotorua branch’s Facebook has the entry form. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Contact Hayden Duncan at hayden.duncan@live.com
Rotorua Branch Secretary
Hayden Duncan
HUMOUR
Mecon Limited Laser-Prep
Cleaning with out chemicals or abrasives, it is an eco friendly and cost effective way compared to other methods such as media blasting or paint stripping.
It can remove light rust off delicate car/engine parts. It will easily clean a metal head gasket previously impossible with conventional cleaning methods.
Benefits are - no harsh chemicals, no abrasives, no expensive set up cost (as with media blasting), no loud noises during the process, no hazards as with high pressure equipment, very precise cleaning and no clean up cost!
This cleaning can be done in your garage if required as it is plug and play! Cost is dependant on size of job and location (if it cannot be delivered to us)
For applications on Mould, Welds and pre-welds, Food manufacturing stainless steel, Delicate Machine parts etc.
RALLY INFORMATION:
The Scenic Tour of the King Country is an informal rally through the roads of the King Country, we have some questions for you to answer along the way and along with silent checks.
You will travel over a mixture of gravel and tarseal roads. Journeying through country North and South of Taumarunui, stopping for lunch at Ngakonui Valley School and then heading back through Taumarunui where you can get petrol if necessary. The route is approximately 180km long.
The event is open to members of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand.
The Road code must be obeyed at all times. One person in each vehicle must be a member of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand and may be called upon to show their current membership card.
The Driver must hold a valid driver’s licence and may be required to show this document.
No entries will be accepted after closing date due to catering requirements.
In event of a dispute, the decision of the Rally Organising Committee shall be final.
A back-up vehicle carrying petrol and water will follow the route.
Electronic navigation aids are not to be used during this event.
PROGRAMME
Saturday 12th October 9.00a.m. MeetattheCarpark (OppositethePostOfficeinMiriamaStreet) (Rally Pack will be given out)
9.15 a.m. Welcome briefing 9.30a.m
First vehicle departs. Lunch provided by Ngakonui Valley School PTA.
Afternoon tea at conclusion of Rally at clubrooms.
6.00 p.m. Pre-dinner drinks at the Taumarunui RSA, 10 Miriama St.
7.00 p.m. Dinner and prize giving upstairs at RSA.
Contacts
Prizes:
There are no set Rally classes. Classes will be determined on vehicle entries.
Prizes, which have been donated from our local businesses, will be awarded.
We will also have a raffle for sale.
Accommodation:
Twin River Motel - Are offering 7% off their standard rate and are holding rooms for VCC members.
Make sure you mention you are attending our Rally for discount. 078958063
Rally Organisers: Wayne and Julie Gilbert & Campbell Wright.
Rally Secretary: Jacki Sinclair, 0277791166
Postal Address: 936 Taringamotu Rd, RD 4, Taumarunui
“ONE IS NEVER TO OLD TO LEARN SOMETHING NEW!”
Manure... An interesting fact. In the 16th and 17th centuries, everything for export had to be transported by ship. It was also before the invention of commercial fertilizers, so large shipments of manure were quite common. It was shipped dry, because in dry form it weighed a lot less than when wet, but once water (at sea) hit it, not only did it become heavier, but the process of fermentation began again, of which a by-product is methane gas. As the stuff was stored below decks in bundles you can see what could (and did) happen. Methane began to build up below decks and the first time someone came below at night with a lantern, BOOOOM!
Several ships were destroyed in this manner before it was determined just what was happening. After that, the bundles of manure were always stamped with the instruction ' Stow high in transit ' on them, which meant for the sailors to stow it high enough off the lower decks so that any water that came into the hold would not touch this "volatile" cargo and start the production of methane. Thus evolved the term ' S.H.I.T ' , (Stow High In Transit) ,………….
“So, it’s really not a swear word” which has come down through the centuries and is in use to this very day. You probably did not know the true history of this word. Neither did I
I had always thought it was a golfing term
BOP
VIC Application forms
PLEASENOTE:The application form for a Vehicle Identity Card has changed from a 7 page application to 15 pages. The extra pages relate to explanations regarding whether you receive a “DOMAS” or a “VIC”, depending on the state of the Vehicle at the time of the application. Go to wwww.vcc.org.nz, and in the panel on the LHS is the option “RESOURCES/ DOWNLOAD” accessing that will show “VIC Application”. Print the required pages and note the requirements for the photos.
It is suggested that you complete all the pages and then contact either Alastair Jones 07 5761124 - or - Ivan Allen 07 5432629 beforesending the photos to Nat. Office Christchurch. This is to ensure the photos are as required and don’t get there before the paperwork, which in almost all cases has to be checked against the vehicle to make sure there aren’t any errors. Either of the VIC Officers are there to assist not hinder!
HUMOUR
Something here for all old farts . . . Later in life … Sent in by Tony Fraser
I used to be able to do cartwheels. Now I tip over putting on my underwear.
I told my wife she should embrace her mistakes . . . so she hugged me.
My wife says I only have 2 faults. I don't listen and something else....
The officer said, "You drinking?" I said, "You buying?" We just laughed and laughed....I need bail money.
I think the reason we are born with two hands is so we can pet two dogs at once.
Day 12 without chocolate. Lost hearing in my left eye.
Scientists say the universe is made up of protons, neutrons and electrons. They forgot to mention morons.
The adult version of "head, shoulders, knees and toes" is "wallet, glasses, keys and phone."
A dog accepts you as the boss... a cat wants to see your resume.
Oops.... did I roll my eyes out loud?
Life is too short to waste time matching socks.
Wi-fi went down for five minutes, so I had to talk to my family. They seem like nice people.
If you see me talking to myself, just move along. I'm self-employed, we're actually having a staff meeting.
I won't be impressed with technology until I can download food.
My doctor asked if anyone in my family suffers from mental illness. I said, "No, we all seem to enjoy it."
I really don't mind getting old, but my body is having a major fit.
Title? Project Manager...because Miracle Worker isn't an official job title.
I told my wife I wanted to be cremated. She made me an appointment for Tuesday.
My dream job would be driving the karma bus.
I've reached the age where my train of thought often leaves the station without me.
If you're happy and you know it, it's your meds.
I thought growing old would take longer.
I came, I saw, I forgot what I was doing. Retraced my steps, got lost on the way back. Now I have no idea what's going on.
BOP VCC COMMITTEE 2024-2025
CHAIRMAN DONN WHITE 0274 764465
PAST CHAIRMAN
JOHN WHITCOMBE (JILL) 027 552 4201
SECRETARY MICHAEL THORMAN (JANE) 07 544 4291
TREASURER JILL WHITCOMBE (JOHN) 027 552 4201
CLUB CAPTAIN
COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE
KAAREN SMYLIE (JIM) 021 664 341
ALASTAIR JONES (GWEN) 07 576 1124
BRIAN PRATT (CINDY) 07 5447952
COMMITTEE KAAREN SMYLIE (JIM) 07 576 4180
COMMITTEE ALAN MACKENZIE 027 564 7785
COMMITTEE
GEORGE HOWARD (LYNN) 020 40427624
COMMITTEE DOUG BROWN 021 668117
COMMITTEE KEITH PERKINS (JANE) 027 5781231
COMMITTEE
HELEN MEREDITH (GRAHAM) 027 7111 249 OTHERELECTEDOFFICERS
PATRON ALASTAIR JONES (GWEN) 07 5761124
HALL HIRE KAAREN SMYLIE (JIM) 021 664341
PARTS SHED JACK ANDERSON (MERILYN) 07 5766346
PROPERTY MANAGER JACK ANDERSON (MERILYN) 07 5766346
KLAXON EDITOR BRYCE STRONG ( CHRISTINE) 0274 966706
FACEBOOK/WEBSITE DEIDRE RENNIE (TONY) 021 665 875
WELFARE
MERILYN ANDERSON (JACK) 07 5766346
KITCHEN CO-ORDINATOR JILL WHITCOMBE [JOHN ] 07 552 4201
HON. SOLICITOR PETER BUTLER (MARION) 021 423 453
VIC CERTIFICATION ALASTAIR JONES (GWEN) 07 5761124
VIC CERTIFICATION IVAN ALLEN (YVONNE) 07 5432629
SAFETY OFFICER BRIAN PRATT 07 5447952
LIBRARIAN PET ER WITHERS 0220 173798.
NAME BADGES
MICHAEL THORMAN (JANE) 07 544 4291
GREETING NEW MEMBERS BRIAN PRATT & JOHN WHITCOMBE (Ph #’s elsewhere on list)
KLAXON EMAIL: klaxoninfo@gmail.com CLUB WEBSITE: www.bayofplentyvintagecarclub.com
SECRETARY EMAIL: bayofplenty@vcc.org.nz FACEBOOK bay of plenty vintage car club (Public
BOP VCC—Operational Information
The Club Rooms are 29 Cliff Road. P O Box 660, Tauranga, 3144.
Key contacts are:
Acting Chairman– Donn White 0274 764465
Chairman– John Whitcombe 027 552 4203
Secretary– Michael Thorman 07 5444291
Club Captain Kaaren Smylie 07 576 4180
Monthly events—
Email: johnandjill37@gmail.com
Email: bayofplenty@vcc.org.nz
Email: kaaren@smylie.co.nz
Club night (except January) - 2nd Monday, start time 7.30pm
Mid week run
Wednesday following the club night
End of the month run Held on the last Sunday of the month.
Committee Meeting — Last Monday of the month
Noggin ‘n’ Natter
Last Tuesday of the month at 6pm
Coffee Mornings - Every Monday Morning Noggin ‘n’ Natter held last Tuesday of the month at 6pm and location alternates between-
1. Tauranga- Tauranga Citizens Club, Cameron Road.
Contact is Kaaren Smylie phone 021 664341 or 07 576 4180.
In 2024 at Citz Club in - May, July, Sept, November
2. Papamoa/TePuke– Rain Bar and Restaurant, 30 Gravatt Road, Papamoa
Contact is - Lynn Howard. Phone 020 4042 7624.
In 2024 at Rain Bar in April, June, August, October, December
If your birthday falls in this month please remember it is your turn to provide a plate for supper. Thanks to last months birthday people for their food.
Please remember to wear your name badges to all events. BADGES ARE FREE TO NEW MEMBERS if they need one.
LIBRARY HOURS— The library is open whenever the Club is open. Members wanting to search for or return books should ask a Committee member to open the library. We accept good clean car service manuals, or books that relate to automobile history or travel for our library
PARTS SHED Clean out your sheds and bring those surplus parts down. They may be just what someone else needs Parts shed open most Monday morning. Contacts are Jack 07 5766346 or Colin 027 2629161