CLUB TORQUE All American Car Club of Cairns Newsletter Inside this edition: President s report Coming events Contributors: Gertie, James. All American Car Club Of Cairns(Inc.) PO Box 13N North Cairns QLD 4870 Ph: 0431 704 929 Issue #4 April 2017 http://www.americancarclubcairns.com
Please address correspondence to: The Secretary All American Car Club of Cairns (Inc.) PO Box 13N North Cairns. QLD 4870 Club meetings are held at Yorkeys Knob Community Hall, Wattle Street, on the last Sunday of every month, commencing at 10.00am. Membership Fees: $45.00 (due each September) President Bruce Nancarrow 0431 704 929 ga32958@bigpond.net.au Objects of the Club To promote ownership and appreciation of American motor vehicles. To promote and provide owners and admirers with car shows, car rally s and social events. Note: Members are required to attend 3 meetings/events before eligible for Special Vehicle Registration and must repeat yearly to continue to qualify. Hi Members, It looks like the weather is starting to cool down a bit and now we just need the rain to stop. Some of our members have been away over the Easter break and it has been good to see photo s posted of their adventures. The family went and had a look at the T.O.T.S 2016 Swap Meet which was held at Cannon Park. I think they did a good job and like anything the first is always the hardest. The Northern Nationals will be held at the Springmount Raceway on May 5 th 7 th 2017 so hopefully I will finally make it up there for the Sunday program. I think the Mater truck is coming so the kids should enjoy that. Vice President James Fullerton 0417 451 676 Secretary Mike Bowman 0409 502 754 mike.bowman14@gmail.com Treasurer Paula Partington 4055 3152 / 0417 730 878 pawnee1966@yahoo.com.au Events Co-ordinator James Fullerton 0417 451 676 jcm65@bigpond.com Property Officer Bob Aller Newsletter Editor Kristie Partington kristiepartington@yahoo.com.au Webmaster Rob Healey rob@allaboutweb.com.au No doubt the police will be out in force that weekend so be mindful if attending. Coming up in June will be the 20 th Anniversary of the Kurrimine Beach Hop which will be held on the weekend of the 2 nd to 4 th so I imagine some of our members will make Kurrimine an extra-long weekend stretching from Friday to Monday. The theme for the Saturday night fun and games will be Mardi-gras. Get in now and book your accommodation. If any members would like to organise an event at any time, just let the events co-ordinator know or if something comes up a short notice can be organised and a short notice run can be put up by James. Remember after our April meeting we are having tea, coffee & cakes & biscuits. Soft drinks will be on sale. Remember don t live your life a ¼ mile at a time just cruise and see you at the meeting on 30 th of April. James 2
All American Car Club of Cairns Meeting Minutes 26 March 2017 Meeting Opened: Attendees: Apologies: Visitors: 10:15 am Per attendance register Rob Healey, Pam & Demelza, Anne Power, Eddie & Jo Mazur. Nil Acceptance of Minutes from previous meeting: Moved by Marg Seconded by Kel Business arising from last meeting: Bruce contacted Red Dice Rockabilly Band no response. Incoming correspondence: Suncorp Bank statement; return of Newsletter for Bob Aller (address issue); Invoice from Australia Post (P.O. Box rental). Email from Beaudesert Motoring Enthusiasts Club newsletter on the Southern Queensland Rally 9 to 11 June 2017. 1995 2 door 4 seat RHD Lincoln Coupe for sale Bruce will email details & photos to members price $5000.00. Outgoing Correspondence: Registration letters for Chris Gosetti (Firebird) and Peter Baker (Mustang). Treasurers Report: Monies Incoming: Subscriptions Monies Outgoing: Raffle; Paddy Power cruise drinks & Poker Run. Balance of account $4900.00 approx. Newsletter Editors Report: Thanks to Marj & Caitlin for their contributions, they were well received. Members are invited to submit photos or items of interest to Kristie at: kristiepartington@yahoo.com.au. Events Co-ordinators Report: Coffee following today's meeting. Full details on all planned events can be found later in Newsletter, as well as on the Club's website. Acceptance of Reports: Mover: Steve Seconder: Kel General Business: 1. Kel advised he has trouble opening Newsletters online Bruce advised a couple of members email addresses were bouncing back. 2. Gordonvale Pyramid Race Day they are looking to include a Car Show in the park as part of activities (week following Swap Meet in August) at least 6 members indicated an interest in participating, 3. National Heritage Motoring Day (21 May 2017) Bruce to discuss with other car clubs what their intentions are, as this is an opportunity for car enthusiasts to let the general public and politicians know the extent of the hobby. Next Meeting: 30 April 2017 Lotto see Helen T-Shirts & Caps: See Paula who has some old style Ladies shirts for sale @ $8 each. Raffle: Easter Hamper. Meeting Closed: 10:35am 3
Giggling Gertie s Gut-busting Jokes! I called an old school friend and asked what was he doing. He replied that he is working on "Aqua-thermal treatment of ceramics, aluminum and steel under a constrained environment". I was impressed... On further enquiring I learned that he was washing dishes with hotwater...under his wife's supervision. * @$@$@$@$@$@$@$@$@$@$@$@$@$@$@$@$@$@$@$@$@$@$@$@$@ A crusty old battleship admiral died and found himself standing before Saint Peter at the pearly gates. Peter welcomed him warmly, Come right in, Admiral! You've served your country well and you may enter Heaven! The admiral looked thru the gates and stepped up to Saint Peter, Just one thing, sonny. I hope there's no Chiefs here. They are the rudest, most obnoxious variety of human ever, and if there are any of them here, I'm not going in; I'd rather go to the other place. Don't worry, admiral, said Saint Peter. No Chief has ever made it into Heaven. You'll find none of 'em here. So, the admiral goes on into Heaven. Moments later, he comes upon an amazing sight. It is a swaggering figure in a khakis, garrison cap cocked slightly on his head, a mostly empty bottle of Jack Daniels in one hand, and a beautiful woman on either arm. Incensed, the admiral rushes back to Saint Peter and gets in his face.hey! You said there were no Chiefs here! So what the hell is THAT.!. Don't worry, admiral, says Saint Peter gently. That's God. He just THINKS he's a Chief. ^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^ A lady about 8 months pregnant got on a bus. She noticed the man opposite her was smiling at her. She immediately moved to another seat. This time the smile turned into a grin, so she moved again. The man seemed more amused. When on the fourth move, the man burst out laughing, she complained to the driver and he had the man arrested. The case came up in court. The judge asked the man (about 20 years old) what he had to say for himself: The man replied, 'Well your Honor, it was like this: When the lady got on the bus, I couldn't help but notice her condition. She sat down under a sign that said, 'The Double Mint Twins are coming' and I grinned. Then she moved and sat under a sign that said, ' Logan 's Liniment will reduce the swelling,' and I had to smile. Then she placed herself under a deodorant sign that said, 'William's Big Stick Did the Trick,' and I could hardly contain myself. But, Your Honor, when she moved the fourth time and sat under a sign that said, 'Goodyear Rubber could have prevented this Accident!'. I just lost it.' 'CASE DISMISSED!! 4
Upcoming Events: EVENTS CALENDAR SUN APR 30TH : MONTHLY MEETING TO BE HELD AT COMMUNITY HALL YORKEYS KNOB, CNR WATTLE & CUNNINGHAM STs AT 10:00am. COFFEE, TEA, CAKE & ANZACS. SOFTDRINKS WILL BE ON SALE. FRI 5 th MAY : TOP OF THE STATE HOT ROD & CUSTOM CAR CLUB INC MONTHLY KROOZE NITE 6PM FIRST SHOT COFFEE AND GRILL 484 MULGRAVE RD OPPOSITE STOCKLANDS KROOZE FROM 7.30PM BE THERE AND KEEP THOSE WHEELS TURNING. ASRF SANCTIONED SA 108-03-2017 FRI 5 TH - SUN 7 TH MAY : NORTHERN NATS HELD AT THE SPRINGMOUNT RACEWAY. MORE INFORMATION AT http://www.springmountraceway.com/northernnats/ SUN 14 TH MAY : CARS & COFFEE, CAFFEINE & GASOLINE AT COFFEE HAVEN AT THE HUNGRY JACKS END (WHERE WE USED TO HAVE IT) HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL MUMS SUN 21 ST MAY : BRUNCH RUN TO BLUE MOON GRILL CAFÉ AT TRINITY BEACH. MEET AT BUNNINGS AT 9.30AM TO LEAVE AT 9.45AM. MENU: www.bluemoongrill.com.au/download/1506_bmg_breakfast.pdf MAY 28th 2017 : BENT RODS SHOW N SHINE & SWAP MEET AT HERBERT RIVER JOCKEY INGHAMH MORE INFORMATION: www.facebook.com/bent-rods-car-club-inc-420214941360434/ SUN MAY 28 Th : MONTHLY MEETING TO BE HELD AT COMMUNITY HALL YORKEYS KNOB, CNR WATTLE & CUNNINGHAM ST AT 10:00am. LUNCH RUN TO EDGE HILL TAVERN: file:///c:/users/windows%208/downloads/qne_395_menu.pdf DATE CLAIMERS MAY 28th 2017 BENT RODS SHOW N SHINE & SWAP MEET JUNE 2ND 4TH 2017- KURRIMINE BCH WEEKEND WITH TOWNSVILLE JUNE 9TH 11TH 2017 CHARTERS TOWERS CAR SHOW AND SWAP MEET JUNE 17TH 2017(?) CAR & BIKE SWAP MEET & SHOW. ATHERTON HIGH SCHOOL JUNE 25TH 2017 SPORTS DAY AT GOOMBARRA PARK LAST SUNDAY IN JUNE. JULY 4th- AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CRUISE JULY 30 th CYCLONES SHOW N SHINE. TOWNSVILLE STRAND PARK AUG 12 th 2017 TOWNSVILLE ALL HOLDEN AND GM SHOW & SHINE AND SWAP MEET AT TOWNSVILLE SHOWGROUNDS. AUGUST 13th 2017 - CAIRNS SWAP MEET & CAR, BIKE & TRUCK SHOW SEPTEMBER 3rd 2017 INNISFAIL CAR SHOW NOVEMBER 26TH 2017 CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY DECEMBER 17TH 2017 CHRISTMAS LIGHTS CRUISE MARCH 18TH 2018 PADDY POWER MEMORIAL CRUISE APR 2018? TOP OF THE STATE SWAP MEET & CAR BIKE SHOW APR 21 ST 22 ND 2018 BURDEKIN AUTO FESTIVAL AT AYR SHOWGROUNDS AT ANY STAGE ON THE DAY OF A RUN IF THE WEATHER LOOKS DOUBTFUL PLEASE CONTACT EITHER JAMES ON 0417451676 OR AMANDA ON 0409349103. 5
2016 Gleam Machine: Taylor Somerville 1985 Chevy Corvette. If undeliverable please return to PO BOX 13N Nth Cairns. 6