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1 Please tell us if your address changes If not claimed, PLEASE RETURN to: PO Box 761, Lismore, NSW 2480 S E P T E M B E R NEWSLETTER OF SUMMERLAND SPORTS & CLASSIC CAR CLUB INC. MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS of material for publication are encouraged and greatly appreciated. Preference will be given to original material. COPYRIGHT of all material herein remains with the creators /writers /photographers /artists /other contributors, as per Australian copyright law and the Berne Convention. If you plan to reproduce any content, please acknowledge Accelerations as the source. DISCLAIMER: Views and ideas expressed within Accelerations may exhibit some editorial independence, or may be those of contributors, and do not necessarily represent the official opinion of Summerland Sports & Classic Car Club. You are invited to join us: Summerland Sports & Classic Car Club invites members of the following clubs to attend any SSCCC events. Club registrars are requested to list our events in their clubs day book. If you are planning to attend, please advise our President so we expect you. This helps with catering and other arrangements. Clubs: Ballina District Vehicle Restorers Club; Coffs Sports Touring & Classic Car Club; Grafton Vintage Motor Vehicle Club; North Coast Street Machines; Northern Rivers Classic Car Club; Northern Rivers Vintage & Veteran Car Club; Gold Coast Antique Auto Club; Mt Warning Historic Auto Club

2 2 2 OFFICE BEARERS FOR 2015 CLUB YEAR PRESIDENT Bryan White "Fernbrook" 931 Fernleigh Rd Brooklet VICE PRESIDENT Jim Hodgson 17 Greenwood Drive Goonellabah SECRETARY Barry Granatelli 29 Conte St Lismore TREASURER Sue De Paauw 1McInnes Lane Tuckurimba 2480 REGISTRAR Jason Crimmins Lot 105 Jersey Drive North Casino MAGAZINE EDITOR Fiona Gordon 26 Godfrey Place Alstonville Assistant MAGAZINE EDITOR Shirley Bryce 625 Wardell Rd, Alstonville Editor's - summerlandsportsclassiccarclub@gmail.com (DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE 23/09/2016) Facebook: Website: PUBLIC OFFICER Robert Lovell 58 Beaumont Drive, Lismore PUBLICITY OFFICER David Gordon 26 Godfrey Place Alstonville EVENTS COMMITTEE Jeff Johnston 4 Windsor Court Executive plus :- Goonellabah Terry Goldman 12 Kookaburra Terrace Goonellabah Rudy De Paauw 1McInnes Lane, Tuckurimba GUIDELINES FOR CONCESSIONAL REGISTRATION (CLUB PLATES) Member must be financial. Vehicle has to be at least thirty years old. Vehicle must be inspected by the Club Registrar at least once each year (RMS pink slip is acceptable). Minimum insurance cover of Third Party Property Damage. Full Comprehensive is recommended, proof of cover must be provided to Registrar prior to initial registration or renewal. RMS has introduced a 2-year Trial program to test the viability of a new category of participation. The new program will permit the use of approved vehicles for personal purposes for 60 days in the year, in addition to attendances at authorised Club Outings. Owners will be required to maintain a Log Book showing the date, time and departure location for each day that the vehicle is used. (Failure to maintain an accurate and up-to-date daily record could mean severe consequences for the member and our club!) Eligibility of your vehicle(s) may be reconsidered if the following vehicle attendances are not met :- One Vehicle Must attend three Club events each year. Two Vehicles One vehicle must attend one Club event & the other vehicle two Club events each year. Three or more Vehicles Each vehicle must attend one Club event each year. Any variation from these rules, for acceptable legitimate reasons, will require prior Club approval. Non- compliance can result in registration being cancelled. The Club cannot afford the risk of the system being abused and the subsequent loss of the benefits of these worthwhile concessions for other Club members. REGISTRAR - Jason Crimmins

3 3 MONTHLY MEETING OF THE SUMMERLAND SPORTS AND CLASSIC CAR CLUB INC. Held at Lismore Workers Club 3rd August 2016 Meeting Opened: 7.30pm. Chair: Bryan White Present: Lex Cole, Brian Sidney, Barry Granatelli, Rudy & Sue de Paauw, Jim & Barb Hodgson, Terry & Norma Goldman, Jeff Pettitt, Robert Sawyer, George Jensen, Denise Fenwick, Jason & Sandra Crimmins, Ellis Vaughan, David Besson & Gayl McKay, Ted & Sue Parkinson, Ken Malcolm, Rod Johnston, Bob Sweeney, Doug Galpen, Chris Keith, Bob Sawyer, Josephine Phipps, David Cole, Bryan & Helen White, Apologies : Jeff Johnston, Grahame Anderson, Heather Sidney, Marj.Jensen, David & Fiona Gordon, Caroline Macdonald. Visitors : Peter Woods, Robert Melville & Angela Plint Minutes of the Previous Meeting: That Minutes circulated to Members in Accelerations be accepted as true and correct. B.Granatelli / J.Pettitt Correspondence In: As separate listing. Correspondence Out: As separate listing. Motion: That correspondence tabled and action taken by the Secretary by ratified - B.Granatelli / G.Jensen Treasurers Report: As at 30/06/16 as read and be accepted as true and correct. S.de Paauw / B.Hodgson. General Business Report on Events - July Coffee Run 13 th July to La Baracca, Keen St Lismore 8 cars & 12 members attended Ted Parkinson reported Scenic drive via Bentley to Casino returning to Lismore and La Baracca was enjoyable. good coffee and great service at La Baracca Christmas in July 17 th July 15 cars, 27 members & 2 visitors attended - Morning tea at Zenfeldts Coffee, Newrybar was very interesting Lunch at the Ballina RSL, Spinnaker Room Norma Goldman reported a fabulous day a big thank you to Heather Sidney for organising the day. Viewing of Robert Lovell s Vauxhaull 24 th July George Jensen reported on the history of the car and its restoration. George commended Robert for his attention to detail in the completion of the restoration. A truly great restoration, meticulously carried out - the best in the world George said. Invitation to Display Cars 30 th July Ballina Homemaker Centre 13 cars & 16 members attended cars created a lot of interest.- Carpark full of visitors to the Homemaker Centre August Events Coffee Run 10 th August to The Belle General Café Shelly Beach Road, East Ballina then on to view Graham Mein s cars in Endeavour Close - refer August Accelerations David & Gayl s French Run 21 st August combined with Queensland Peugeot Car Club who may provide a trophy - Lunch at Flutterbie s Cottage Café - Tyalgum - refer August Accelerations St Andrew s Anglican Church Market Day 27 th displaying cars August 8.00am to 1.00pm free breakfast for Members Future Events Coffee Run 14 th September Details TBA see September Accelerations Presidents Run 25 th September - date changed due to clash with All British Day Brisbane Travel to Cawongla for morning tea then to the Uki Hotel via Clarrie Hall Dam for lunch return to Lismore via Nimbin refer August / September Accelerations Club Plates President Bryan spoke about the RMS requirements and Club Rules pertaining to Club Plates and reminded Members of their obligation to comply with these requirements and rules. Members yet to fulfil their attendance obligation to be sent a personal reminder. Barlows of Ballina Sponsorship Club Members support of Barlows discussed. It was suggested that Members make Barlows aware of their Club membership when making purchases. It was suggested by Rudy de Paauw that we offer to display cars at Barlows, on an appropriate Saturday, to promote Barlows. David Gordon, our contact with Barlows, to be asked to discuss with Geoff Jacobs of Barlows. Meeting Closed: 8.29 pm 3

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10 10 C O M I N G E V E N T S WEDNESDAY 14 th September, 2016-COFFEE RUN TO ALSTONVILLE Meet at Chemist Warehouse carpark,goonellabah at 8.45am for 9am departure.

10 10 10 C O M I N G E V E N T S WEDNESDAY 14 th September, 2016-COFFEE RUN TO ALSTONVILLE Meet at Chemist Warehouse carpark,goonellabah at 8.45am for 9am departure. We will go via a short scenic drive via Richmond Hill etc to Alstonville where we will meet at café 86 on Main Main Street, Alstonville for coffee. Meet us at Goonellabah or at Café from around 9.30am.

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13 13 13 R E C E N T O U T I N G S COFFEE RUN TO BALLINA 10th August 2016 A good group enjoyed a lovely morning drive to Shelly Beach, Ballina to enjoy morning coffee. Afterwards we travelled to view Graham Mein s extensive collection of racing and classic cars. Graham gave us an outline of each car and the tour was appreciated by all. Jeff Johnston

14 THE PAST-LAKESIDE 1965 Picture 1: Who the.. is this? Picture 2: What the is this?

He is repairing his diff after an unauthorised run around the track before the daily

He then changed the gearbox with the car sitting on 3 bricks under each wheel.

14 14 THE PAST-LAKESIDE 1965 Picture 1: Who the.. is this? Picture 2: What the is this? Picture 3: Look Ma. No teeth!. Who is the club member attending Lakeside in 1965? He is repairing his diff after an unauthorised run around the track before the daily events began that ended badly when he stripped some teeth off his gearbox. He then changed the gearbox with the car sitting on 3 bricks under each wheel. His mates looked on but no helpers. He drove home later in the day. Note the lowered car. Jeff Johnson 14

15 15 N O T I C E S Club Regalia If any members are interested we do have the following club regalia for sale: Metal Car Grill Badges $20.00 Cloth Badges $6.00 Sticker Badges $3.

15 15 15 N O T I C E S Club Regalia If any members are interested we do have the following club regalia for sale: Metal Car Grill Badges $20.00 Cloth Badges $6.00 Sticker Badges $3.00 Club Name Badges If any members wish to buy a club name badge, please contact Sue de Paauw. The badge has a small logo and your name. You have the choice of a magnetic fastener (quite strong) or a more traditional pin fastener. The badges cost $ Club Shirts The club decided in 2015 to change the club shirt from the grey polo shirts to a button up chambray shirt (either short or long sleeve). If any member wishes to purchase a shirt for use on club outings the procedure is as below: Purchase the shirt from George Gooleys in Lismore. They have all the necessary sizes and can provide the best fit. Take the shirt to either Daleys ( 21 Woodlark St ) or MR Promotional Products (145 Keen St) for embroidering of the logo. You have the choice of any/all of the following - club logo; club name in letters; your name. Bring your receipt for the embroidery to the Treasurer and the club will refund $5.00 towards the cost. AReminder Members with vehicles on Concessional Registration (Club Plates) are reminded of their attendance obligations at Club events each year. The Club attendance requirements are set out on page 2 of this magazine SEPTEMBER Helen White Heather Sidney Wayne Orton OCTOBER Owen Maguire David Gordon Sandra Crimmins Steven Smith Tom Cadet Robert Melville - Heather & Brian Sidney Alan & Lucky Howard

16 16 B A R L O W S O F B A L L I N A Thank you to our magazine sponsor for ongoing support. Please support Barlows whenever you can. This is their 4th year as our major club magazine sponsor and their generosity assists the Club significantly. Geoff Jacobs and the boys can be found at 2/19 De-Havilland Crescent, Ballina NSW 2478 or telephone them on (02) Barlows can supply expert advice plus a multitude of workshop requirements, including bolts, v-belts, pulleys, paint, Valvoline oils, work boots and shirts, abrasives, cut-off wheels, pumps, BOC industrial gas, and so much more. 16

17 17 17 EVENTS CALENDAR th September 2016 Social/dinner from 6.00pm at Bistro, at Lismore Workers Club, Keen St, Lismore, followed by Meeting at 7.30pm and coffee/drinks afterwards 14th September 2016 Midweek Coffee Run to Alstonville - Details Page 10 25th September 2016 (note change to 4th Sunday this month) 5th October 2016 Club Run - Presidents Run to Cawongla and Uki details Page 11 & 12 Social/dinner from 6.00pm at Bistro, at Lismore Workers Club, Keen St, Lismore, followed by Meeting at 7.30pm and coffee/drinks afterwards 12th October 2016 Midweek Coffee Run - Details TBA 16th October 2016 Club Run- Details TBA 2nd November 2016 Social/dinner from 6.00pm at Bistro, at Lismore Workers Club, Keen St, Lismore, followed by Meeting at 7.30pm and coffee/drinks afterwards 9th November 2016 Midweek Coffee Run - Details TBA 4-6 November 2016 Jacaranda Weekend Grafton Vintage Motor Vehicle Club Details TBA 20th November 2016 Club Run- Details TBA 11th December 2016 Standard of Excellence & Christmas Party - Details TBA 7th December 2016 Social/dinner from 6.00pm at Bistro, at Lismore Workers Club, Keen St, Lismore, followed by Meeting at 7.30pm and coffee/drinks afterwards 14th December 2016 Midweek Coffee Run - Details TBA

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1 Please tell us if your address changes If not claimed, PLEASE RETURN to: PO Box 761, Lismore, NSW 2480 N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 5 NEWSLETTER OF SUMMERLAND SPORTS & CLASSIC CAR CLUB INC. MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS