Wagga Wagga Veteran & Vintage Motor Club Inc.

OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF Hosts of the greatest rally in the south! Proudly affiliated with the Council of Heritage Motor Clubs NSW Inc, & the NSW Southern Motoring Association Inc. Find us at wwvvmcinc.wordpress.com (just Google wwvvmc) Wagga Wagga Veteran & Vintage Motor Club Inc. THE FAMILY CLUB P O BOX 598 WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 ESTABLISHED 1967

PRESIDENT REFLECTION AUGUST 2016 REFLECTION NEWSLETTER OF THE WAGGA WAGGA VETERAN AND VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB INCORPORATED Established 1967 Incorporated 1987 Vacant OFFICE BEARERS VICE PRESIDENT Bob Maslin 6921 4147 cbmaslin@yahoo.com.au SECRETARY Janelle Clout TREASURER Brian Hanson 6922 3316 b.c.hanson@gmail.com MAGAZINE EDITOR Sue Kelly 69255239 susanhoad@gmail.com SOCIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR Ian Holgate 6921 9772 ircm@dodo.com.au REGISTRATION OFFICER Gerald Rainbird 6920 2379 grainbird61@gmail.com RALLY DIRECTOR Ray Harrison 0407145525 rayharrisonau@gmail.com PROPERTY & LIBRARY OFFICER David Campbell PUBLICITY OFFICER Julie Rockliff 69264947 julie.rocky1@gmail.com CLUB GROUNDS OFFICER John Rockliff 69264947 john.rockliff1@gmail.com SUB-COMMITTEES SOCIAL EVENTS CLUB GROUNDS REGISTRATION MAGAZINE JUNE RALLY Ian Holgate John Rockliff Gerald Rainbird Sue Kelly Ray Harrison Bob Maslin Ian Holgate Peter Billingham Stuart Le Lievre Brian Hanson Craig Kelly Peter FitzPatrick Ian Holgate Rob Le Lievre Sue Kelly David Campbell Rodney Bredin Wayne Clout Chris Billingham Peter FitzPatrick Wayne Clout John Rockliff Brian Hanson David Campbell Ian Condon Stuart Le Lievre MEETINGS Monthly meetings are held at 7.30 pm on the first Friday of each month at the clubrooms, corner of Docker and Morgan Streets, Wagga Wagga. All members, guests and visitors are welcome. CLUB EVENTS Club events are held on various days during the year. Please check the "Coming Events" section of this newsletter for details. For vehicles on Club Plates, a copy of the club magazine with the Events calendar showing the sanctioned events must be in the member s vehicle when on these specific events. STATEMENT OF OBJECTS The Club's Statement of Objects is as follows: For the association of persons interested in Veteran, Vintage, Classic and Post Classic motor vehicles. To encourage the restoration, preservation, use and display of these vehicles and associated literature, films, photographs, tape recordings and video tapes. To demonstrate the capabilities of these vehicles by engaging in competitions including economy trials, regularity runs, observation events, motorkhanas, concourse competitions and vehicle rallies. To encourage goodwill, friendship, and communication between members of this Club, and between members of this Club and all other persons, clubs and associations having like Objectives.

MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 5 August, 2016 Meeting opened at 7.38pm by President Rob Le Lievre. Meeting was held at our club rooms, corner Docker & Morgan Streets, Wagga Wagga. PRESENT R Le Lievre, B Hanson, C Billingham, S Le Lievre, I Condon, S Kelly, C Kelly, V FitzPatrick, P FitzPatrick, B Cowie, D Heffernan, W Bowen, R Lieschke, R Harrison, C Harrison, J Rockliff, P Tarlinton, R Tarlinton, J Rockliff, B Smith, D Smith, D Bredin, K Cain, A Cain, L Taylor, D Campbell, J Clout, C Holgate, B Maslin, I Holgate APOLOGIES G Rainbird, C Rainbird, W McAfee, P Hoey, T Oliver, C Oliver, A Taylor, D Maguire, M Maguire, J Last, P Last, A Garthon, V Garthon, D Foster, R Foster, R Halbisch, M Halbisch, W Clout, A Clout, M Clout, G Clout, S Fitzgerald, M Fitzgerald, VISITORS 3 2016 Annual General Meeting commenced with a minutes silence in memory of Jim McLarty and David Peel. PREVIOUS MINUTES It was moved R Le Lievre and seconded J Clout that the minutes from the previous AGM held on 7th August 2015 and as read be accepted. Carried. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES OF AGM 2015 Rob Le Lievre put forward the motion that the WWVVMCInc subscription remain at $60.00 for the financial year 2017, seconded B Maslin. Carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS FOR 2016 PRESIDENT S REPORT 2016 has seen the 49 th year of our club coinciding with the 49 th running of a very successful June Rally. Thanks to Rally Director Ray Harrison and his team of workers, well done. The last twelve months has gone so fast mainly due to so much activity in the club, congratulations to those who have contributed to the events and thankyou Ian Holgate for directing our events. Over two years ago the decision was made to decommission the parts yard at Downside. Thankfully this was finalised during July 2016, I am pleased to report the club has gained $5,200.00 from the various sales and I thank all those that assisted. The Pinnacle of my term as president must be the Tour Tasmania March 2016 which saw 24 club members with 12 vehicles tour Tasmania for over thirty days. As tour guide I thoroughly enjoyed the trip as it reinforced the family nature of this club, great social interaction and looking out for one and other. Thanks to both Chris Billingham and Sue Kelly for helping organise and run the tour, a great team. 2017 hails the 50 th year of our club, there is much to do to make this milestone memorable through events and recording our club s history. I thank the outgoing committee for all there help and loyalty over the past twelve months and I wish the new committee all the best for a very successful 2017. President Rob Le Lievre TREASURER S REPORT Brian tabled the Annual Statement and talked us through it. It was moved by Brian Hanson and seconded by A Cain that B Hanson be authorised to make the following statement to NSW Fair Trading in the Annual Summary of Financial Affairs. *The Club s financial statements for the last financial year were presented to the members of the Club at the Annual General Meeting held on 5 th August 2016, *The particulars set out in the Annual Summary of Financial Affairs are correct and give a true and fair view of the financial matters to which they relate and are not misleading, and *There are reasonable grounds to believe, at the date of this statement, that the Club will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due. Motion carried unanimously. MAGAZINE EDITOR S REPORT This past year, we included a Ladies Page thanks to Sue Kelly. John Rockliff has continued to be the leading source of jokes, followed by Ruth Foster. Use of the attendance form on the club s web site plummeted from minimal to negligible so we have resurrected the Facebook page for club chat. Currently, members should friend Chris Billingham for access. I have enjoyed the Editor job for 5 years now but it is time for a change. I would like to thank my committee and also the extras who turn up regularly. We have the production line down to a fine art and can complete the job in an hour so long as the printer gets a heads start. The reduction in the number of magazines printed has resulted in considerable savings for the club. I would be happy to join the magazine committee, perhaps as the web man if invited by the new Editor. Stuart Le Lievre. SOCIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR S REPORT The following events were held over the last 12 months: August 2016 Progressive lunch: Soup at Rockcliffs, Main at Clubrooms, Dessert at LeLievres, a good event well attended with 19 members. Ganmain show. 6 Cars September Kangaroo March to North Wagga, 10 vehicles. Coota Swap. Members helped with Lake to Lake fun run. Riverina Truck show and Kids Convoy. T ford and Chev Truck. Run to Lockhart, visit Museum, Lunch at the Services Club then out to Smith s Farm, 8 Cars. October The Rock Show, only 2 Cars. Jindera Swap. Wagga Monthly Meet, 3 cars.

November Miss Wagga Crowning, 7 cars. Cancelled rego day, held a week later. Bendigo Swap. 2 nd Rego Day. Culcairn Swap and car show. Cars to Holy Trinity School, 4 cars. Wagga Monthly Meet. December Christmas Party well attended, 45 people and about 15 cars. January 2016 Evening run to Wantabadgery, Police Monument, 13 cars. Ice cream Relay, 7 cars. Marrar Pub for Dinner, 10 cars. Wagga Monthly meet, 5 cars. February Working Bee, front garden. Kildare College 4, cars. Breakfast Run, 10 cars. Cars lap the main, Sat Sun, 12 cars. 4 Weeks in Tasmania March Lockhart Truck Show, Junee Rhythm and Rail. April Junee Swap, South West Slopes Get Together, 6 cars. VRA New Truck into service. May Container Working Bee, Australia Biggest Morning Tea. Dubbo Pre 30 Rally, 2 cars. Willans Hill Transport Day. Historic Winton. Wagga Monthly Meet June June Rally Working Bee, Cars in Market Place for June Rally. Damper Day WET just had BBQ at Holgate s. Wagga monthly Meet July Reserve Forces Day then lunch in Junee WET COLD DAY, 10 cars. Wagga Swap, Supplied gate helpers for CHACA Club. All Ford Day and Swap, Le Lievres and I Condon attended. Wagga monthly Meet. Cruise For Clint. Ian Holgate. REGISTRATION OFFICER S REPORT The first Registration inspection day was washed out and had to be rescheduled for the following weekend which provided much more pleasant whether conditions. Registration Inspection days were well represented with all vehicles passing inspection on either the first day with some vehicles required to be reinspected on the second day. There was another 5 vehicles inspected in January and February this year due to Registration expiry for these vehicles out of sync with 30 November expiry. These vehicles all passed and on my advice have since tried to address problem with the RMS to convert to the common expiry date. I believe there has been a very favourable take up of the log book scheme introduced by the RMS as a 2 year trial in December 2015. Log books will be subjected to inspection at next years inspection days, so make sure users of the scheme present log books on the day. The goal of these inspections is to ensure all vehicles registered in our club are maintained in a safe condition for themselves and other road users in accordance with club rules and RMS regulations. John Rockliff Temporary Registration Officer. RALLY DIRECTOR S REPORT 2016 has seen our 49 th Annual June Rally come and go with 151 entrants participating. This year our Saturday run ventured in a new direction down the Hume Highway on the dual carriageway to Holbrook for lunch and then through to Morven and on to Mangoplah for afternoon tea. Entrants enjoyed the many attractions in Holbrook including the Submarine, the 3D hologram presentation on Commander Holbrook, antique and books shops plus the Pottery Museum. Lunch at Holbrook was supplied by the Holbrook Loins Club with our club members helping out as required, while the East Wagga/Kooringal Sports and Citizens Auxiliary catered for both our Saturday and Sunday evening dinners at Gumly Hall. The Gods were with us again this year providing warm sunny winter weather for the traditional soup stop at Wantabadgery and our Public Display at Downside. As always, Downside again proved popular with both the entrants and the public. Outside entries from the public for the Special Interest Parking on the Sunday at Downside has double each year since its inception 2 years ago. This year over 100 vehicles were displayed in the area. No doubt this category will continue to grow and create additional interest if we wish to promote the idea during the Public Display. We again thank other clubs that turn up year after year to display their interests, machinery and operating skills. The Tumba Rail, the Pedal Car Club plus the various Traction, Tractor and Engine displays certainly enhance our day. We must not forget the time and effort put in each year by the members of these clubs to help make our day a success. We would particularly like to congratulate the Wagga Historic Engine Club for walking their Robey Traction Engine out to Downside this year. Not a small feat by anyone s imagination. Last year external caterers were introduced for both the Saturday and Sunday evening meals to reduce the workload on club members over the Rally Weekend. This policy was continued this year with the addition of the Saturday Lunch also being let out to caterers. I believe that for our Rally to continue and be successful we must attempt to implement suitable changes to find a happy medium where members are able to enjoy our Rallies, but also be prepared to put in a decent effort to ensure our Rally remains unique. This year our Rally Committee attempted to make the Saturday a work-free day for our members as much as possible, so they could participate in the events on the day. Sunday was declared a work day where all members were asked to hop in and work on the day. And it worked extremely well. Over 80% of our club members got involved on the day. As a Rally Director - this is a sign that our club is healthy and going forward in the right direction. We have had a lot of new members in the past couple of years and all is working well. We have to move forward - but at the same time

remember the traditions that have made our Rally one of the most successful rallies on the Annual Calendar. Finally I would like to thank our Rally Committee and all the members that helped make our 49 th Annual June rally another successful event. Thank you for your support. Lets all get fired up for our 50 th in 2017 What a milestone. Ray Harrison CLUB GROUNDSMAN S REPORT Thanks for the opportunity to be included in the Committee of W.W.V.V.M.C Inc. There have been a number of activities in and around the Club Rooms during the past twelve months. We started off with the completion of our fantastic cupboard and display cabinet with final setting up of storage, library and trophies. Store rooms in and out were cleaned out and sorted which has given us a lot more room and much easier to find and locate equipment. The storage container out back was completely emptied out and shelving installed to west wall which enabled items to be stored off the floor giving a lot more room and accessibility. Triangle garden on the west side of clubrooms has been turfed and watering system has been extended from the rose garden to irrigate. Projects that are still ongoing include signage or mural on the western entry to the club rooms, lighting for the entry and car parking and bollards installed to restrict vehicle access on the west side footpath. The mystery of the very wet lawn area on south west corner of clubrooms continues, but spring time is scheduled for the water diviners to move in and locate fault. The big project that has just begun is of coarse the sealing of the car park. This is in its early stage of planning and development and will represent a huge leap forward for good clean and safe access to our clubrooms for members and guests. I would like to thank everyone that assisted in getting these projects completed, very much appreciated. John Rockliff PROPERTY AND LIBRARY OFFICER S REPORT During the past year the club had the cupboards, bookshelves and display cabinets installed. Ray Harrison, the previous property officer created a spreadsheet of all library resources housed in the book case for all members to access. The printed version of the spreadsheet is available in the front cupboard. I am sending a copy to Stu to put on the website for members to browse at home. New keys were organised due to the age of the old ones. Old keys were returned and marked off and a new spreadsheet has been created with the new key records. Frames, labels and photograph procedure for club room walls seems to be going smoothly. Outstanding work: The club has had some vehicle work manuals donated. These still need to be sorted through to decide what should be kept and catalogued and what can be disposed of. Thanks Sue Kelly PUBLICITY OFFICER S REPORT I have enjoyed my second term as your publicity officer. I have organised different fractions of the press to attend all the events leading up to our 49 th Rally. They also attended Downside and did a feature on Merv s Ford. On Saturday Morning of this years Rally, Daryl McGuire MP came and flagged the cars off for the start. Whilst we walked and talked, Daryl asked me if there was anything he could do for us for our 50 th, and while dodging mud puddles and wet grass, he felt we really needed a car park. He went on to specify what his thoughts were on the matter and asked me to obtain 3 quotes and a letter of Club history and outlining what we have in mind for our 50 th. So a committee meeting was called, levels taken of the area and designs drawn up as we agreed upon. The plans, specifications and quotes were presented to Daryl by Brian Hanson and myself on 5 August 2016. I have also spoken to Sarah Navins at WIN TV in regard to doing a special segment for us Ladies and what we like about our Club and also the cars. I shall need a few of our Ladies to dress up in the 1920 / 30 era and then go for a drive and this will be filmed and shown on WIN TV prior to next years Rally, our 50 th. The University have also shown interest in making a short film for us about our Club history and include archives for members to enjoy. This will be done by there film production students as part of there coarse. I look forward to representing our club for another term and pursuing the plans that have been put in place to promote our club in 2017. Julie Rockliff President R Le Lievre declared all positions vacant, and stayed in the chair for the elections PRESIDENT: Position Vacant VICE PRESIDENT: Bob Maslin Nominated by J Clout, seconded B Bredin, elected SECRETARY: Janelle Clout Nominated by J Rockliff, seconded S Kelly, elected TREASURER: Brian Hanson Nominated by P Tarlinton, seconded J Rockliff, elected MAGAZINE EDITOR: Sue Kelly Nominated by C Billingham, seconded I Holgate, elected SOCIAL EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR: Ian Holgate Nominated by S Kelly, seconded B Maslin, elected REGISTRATION OFFICER: Gerald Rainbird Nominated by I Holgate, seconded R Harrison, elected RALLY DIRECTOR: R Harrison Nominated by D Bredin, seconded J Rockliff, elected PROPERTY & LIBRARY OFFICER: D Campbell Nominated by B Maslin, seconded I Holgate, elected

PUBLICITY OFFICER: Julie Rockliff Nominated by C Holgate, seconded J Clout, elected CLUB GROUNDSMAN: J Rockliff Nominated by C Harrison, seconded C Kelly, elected Rob thanked all members who took on positions. Meeting closed at 8.30pm Chris Billingham Secretary MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING 5 August 2016. Held at the Clubrooms, cnr Docker & Morgan Sts Wagga Wagga. Meeting opened by Vice President B Maslin 8.30pm PRESENT: 31 APOLOGIES: 22 VISITORS: 3 Vice President Bob thanked past committee members for a job well done MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING It was moved Chris Billingham seconded Chris Holgate that the minutes from the Monthly Meeting held on the 1 st July and as read at the August 2016 meeting be accepted. Carried BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES Parts yard at Downside has been dismantled and letter forwarded to Downside Trustees confirming cessation of rental. CORRESPONDENCE IN Membership enquiry Chris Nicholls Membership enquiry Jason Maynard Wedding Car Hire enquiry Gemma Cummins Andrew McCurdy MG enthusiast introducing MG Buy Swap Sell on line John Turner VCCA TAS trip looking for photo s for book John & Sue Turner 2016 Western Wilderness Diamond Jubilee State Tour album (orders can be placed for $25-$30 depending on special deal at the time). Country Hope regarding participation in this years camp 2 nd October NSW Fair Trading regarding loose fill asbestos registration Boggy Creek Shows Pty Ltd regarding visiting Tumbarumba Parkes Antique Motor Club 40 th Anniversary Rally 1,2,3 October WWCC Sewerage Account Landrover Range Rover Day 2016 3-4 September, Cootamundra Matthew Beh, Activities Organiser Bunnings Warehouse Fathers Day Family Night invite 1 st Sept. Invite from Junee GasWork Garage next door to Licorice & Chocolate Factory (unique collection of Classic Fords and other vehicles). Temora Show n Shine 24 th September Morris Owners Club Hunter Region would like to be included on Rally list for 2017 Invite Speed: The Fast and the Curios at Murray Art Museum Albury 20Aug 6 Nov Quotations for Concrete parking area at front of club rooms. Membership Application Michael & Beth Pym CORRESPONDENCE OUT Reply to membership enquiry Chris Nicholls and Jason Maynard. Forwarded letter to Julie Rockliff for Daryl Maguire re support for car park at clubrooms Downside Hall Trustees Parts Yard Land Rental cessation Wedding car hire response to Gemma BUSINESS ARISING FROM CORRESPONDENCE There is no loose fill asbestos in clubroom ceiling. Julie and Brian attended a meeting with Daryl Maguire regarding quotations for clubroom car park, awaiting further correspondence from Daryl. Bob ran through our New Membership policy. COMMITTEE MEETING Waiting quotation from Fire Solutions regarding safety checks. Flyer for movie night get started next social day at Rob s Bollard and sign for front of club rooms WIP #33 50 th Anniversary compiling time frame of club history. Julie and Brian have a meeting with Daryl Maguire Friday morning. Parts yard cessation all done. Sign missing from clubrooms front gate. Ian picked up boxes of piston rings/bearings from Kevin Longmore, will contact Tassie club to see if any interest. Rally windup thank you letter to Daryl Maguire and Winery. Donation for 2016 to VRA $2,500.00, look at August mid week run to present TREASURER S REPORT Brian moved, seconded Sue Kelly that the report as tabled be accepted.carried GENERAL BUSINESS Midweek runs will be held on 3 rd Wednesday of the month. The following members offered their assistance to Fitzy for the Lake to Lake 11 September Janelle, Chris & Ian, Sue & Craig, Bill Should cars face the other way at Downside for better photo opportunity? Sub Committees need to be organised and advise Editor. Email addresses to be updated for new committee members for Reflection. Tassie poster is on the wall.

Social Day Tuesday 30 th August will be visiting the archive centre at CSU South Campus. Meet there at 9.30am and then back to Rob s to continue whatever!!!!!!!! PAST EVENTS Members attended the following:- Reserve Forces Day and trip to Junee Mid Week Run Wagga Swap All Ford Day Eastern Creek Social Day at Robs COMING EVENTS Ian reported on coming events; check the events page for these. MEETING CLOSED at 9.35pm Chris Billingham Outgoing Secretary THE PASSING OF JIM MCLARTY The Club lost one of it s active members with the passing of Jim McLarty on 31 July, 2016. Members parked their Club cars in front of the church and formed a guard of honour after his Service of Thanksgiving at St Andrews Presbyterian Church on Fri 5 August. The efforts of Jim and David Bredin established the very successful and on-going Mid-Week Run. MID WEEK RUN 20 JULY 2016 This was our second attempt at a Midweek Run this month as by date it should have been the week before (13th) and a few of us did go for a run to Uranquinty Bakery. However, there was a bit of confusion with the date and many believed it was the 20th and others didn t get notice of the date change in time (new mail arrangements delay the magazine etc). Some of our regulars were also involved with the Downside cleanup working Bee on the 13th, so it was thought to give the run another opportunity on the 20th. We had 13 members attend the run which was also by the way a re run to the Uranquinty Bakery via the new Kapooka Overpass. Bob & Di Smith Modern, Julie R with Ray & Pam T in 76 M Benz, Merv H 34 Ford, David & Lorna B 39 Chev, Brian & Cheryl H 86 M Benz, Geoff & Robyn P modern. After discussion with the Events Director (Ian H) and discussion at August monthly meeting it has been decided that the Midweek Runs will fall on the THIRD Wednesday of the month from now on. so the date won t matter, it will be whatever the THIRD Wednesday of the month date is. Same meeting time at clubrooms (1.30pm) unless advised or some special event is organised. Until next time Ray T NEXT MIDWEEK RUN 17th August 2016 (is the Third Wednesday) PLEASE NOTE: Meeting time this month 12.45pm for 1.pm. For presentation of cheques to the VRA for June Rally charity donations ROBS SOCIAL DAY - Tuesday 30th August Visit to CSU - Regional Archives College Avenue, Turvey Park (South Campus) 9:30am This won't be for a tour as such, but there are staff on hand to help search for any required information. If you have dates and particular events that you want to search for please bring them with you. Head to a coffee shop about 11.00am, then to Rob s place to continue social day if you wish. Photo taken from the Order of Service. WEBSITE UPDATE. wwvvmcinc.wordpress.com Just Google wwvvmcinc Link added to Darryl s Photography 2016 June Rally photos. Club History page amended to reflect minutes recently located.

This could be a great couple of days for members who like working horses. SOME EXAMPLES OF LEXOPHILIA TASSIE POSTER Rob has completed the Tassie poster which now hangs in the Clubrooms beside the Gippsland Tour and Red Centre Tour posters. Rob has used sassafras for the frame what else? Check it out. He put a lot of work into it. XEd. Jokes about German sausage are the wurst. I'm reading a book about antigravity. I just can't put it down. I got a job at a bakery because I kneaded dough.

VEHICLE PHOTOS FOR THE CLUBROOMS Members are encouraged to display photos of their club vehicles in the clubrooms. For consistency, the following standards apply. The label layout is: Owner/s Name Year and Vehicle Model The label will be positioned at the bottom left hand corner of the frame. You need to provide an A4 sized photo of your vehicle for display. Place your order with Sue Kelly, (02) 69 255 239 Pay $10 for the frame and the label. Labels will be ordered twice a year, once in conjunction with the June Rally and again around Christmas FOR SALE 1969 Triumph Sedan, Green, Petrol Injection $1,100. Car is in the paddock, but is all there. Contact Elaine Simpson on 6922 5244 or 0432 HOOROO FROM ED. I have enjoyed being the Club s magazine editor for the last five years but it was time for some new blood. Please help make Sue s job easier by submitting material. I plan to remain on the committee and look after the web site if invited to do so. X Ed. MOWING ROSTER 27 August Stu Le Lievre* Peter Billingham 10 September Bob Maslin* Malcolm Nixon 24 September Brian Hanson* Laurie Taylor 8 October Ray Harrison* Wayne Clout 22 October Peter FitzPatrick* Craig Kelly * Denotes key holder. The date indicated is the weekend you must mow. If you cannot make it, please contact the key holder to make other arrangements or change places with somebody from another weekend. Phil Hoey mows the main lawns and you only have to do around the gardens, the edges and clean the toilets. The full 2016 mowing roster is in the Member Section of the website. LAUGHTER THE BEST MEDICINE THE DONKEY It was a fine spring day in Father O Malley s new parish. He walked to the window of his bedroom to get a deep breath. It was a beautiful day outside - but then he noticed there was a donkey lying dead in the middle of his front lawn. He promptly called the local police station. The conversation went like this: "Good morning. This is Sergeant Jones. How might I help you?" "And the best of the day te yerself. This is Father O'Malley at St. Ann's Catholic Church. There's a donkey lying dead in me front lawn and would ye be so kind as to send a couple o'yer lads to take care of the matter?" Considering himself to be quite a wit and recognizing the Irish accent, Sergeant Jones thought he would have a little fun with the good father. He replied, "Well now Father, it was always my impression that you people took care of the last rites!" There was dead silence on the line for a moment... Then Father O'Malley replied, "Aye, 'tis certainly true, but we are also obliged to notify the next of kin first, which is the reason for me call." Contributed by Ruth Foster

Ladies Page Bone Health What you can do Include in your diet cereals, vegetables, legumes (e.g. lentils, beans), fruit, milk, yoghurt, cheese, lean meat, fish, poultry and nuts. To meet daily calcium requirements include: two serves of dairy, a serve of calcium-rich foods such as broccoli, beans, almonds, tinned salmon or sardines. Maintain vitamin D by trying for 10 minutes of sun exposure daily without sunscreen (15-20 minutes in winter) the main source of vitamin D is sunlight. Test your vitamin D levels with a blood test so your doctor can advise if you need supplements. Weight bearing exercise, where bones and muscles work against gravity, is the key to good bone health. Replace caffeine drinks with water and herbal teas. Have 1 alcoholic drink a day but aim for at least 1-2 alcohol free days a week. If you stop smoking you can cut your risk of bone fracture from osteoporosis by half. Some medications lead to increased bone density hormone replacement therapy (HRT) increases bone density but its effects last only whilst you are taking it. If you have had an early or premature menopause you should have regular bone scans to monitor your bone density and be on HRT if applicable, to reduce risk of osteoporosis. If you have/have had an eating disorder, get regular checks of your bone strength. If you have an illness, or are taking medication that increases your risk of osteoporosis, discuss the possible effects with your doctor and have regular testing of bone density. Medications that might affect bone density include long-term corticosteroid medications used to treat asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn s disease or thyroxine for hypothyroidism. Ref: Jean Hailles Health Wagga Wagga City Flag Did you know that we have a city flag? In 1965 Council adopted a City Flag, at the time it negotiated a "Coat of Arms" through the College of Arms in London. The flag was designed by Mr H Ellis Tomlinson, MA, FHS. The stalks of wheat and other motifs incorporated in the design were suggested by Council. The design of the city flag was taken from the central motif of the shield of the Coat of Arms, with the design being made square. Sudoku 009 (Easy) Sudoku 008 Solution Please contact me, Sue Kelly with contributions and ideas for the Ladies Magazine page. Phone; 69255239, 0428616921, or Email: susanhoad@ gmail.com

GETITOUT&GETITGOING Coming Events Events Calendar WOULD MEMBERS WHO ARE INTENDING TO ATTEND AN EVENT PLEASE NOTIFY THE SOCIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR BY EITHER PHONE, EMAIL OR LOG ONTO THE CLUB WEBSITE WHERE YOU CAN ADD YOUR NAME TO THE ATTENDANCE LIST, HOPING YOUR NAME MAY ENTICE OTHER MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE EVENT. Wednesday 17 th August 2016 Ray Tarlinton 69223751 0429 966 684 MID WEEK RUN Leave the clubrooms at 1.30 pm and arvo tea somewhere. Cheque being presented to the VRA Saturday 20 th August 2016 GANMAIN 108 th ANNUAL SHOW Leave the clubrooms at 8.30am. This is a great small country show. After leaving the show, call at the Cain s house in Coolamon and inspect the shed on the way home from Ganmain. Might even get a cuppa. Sunday 21 st August 2016 David Campbell 0428 691 438 Tuesday 30 th August 2016 Rob Le Lievre 6971 1829 0419 445 625 Thursday 1 st September 2016 DRIVE TO TARCUTTA FOR ROAST MEAL AT THE PUB Start at Clubrooms 10.0am for morning tea, then depart for Tarcutta. After lunch, visit David s shed and the Tarcutta Men s Shed. NEED NAMES & NUMBERS FOR MEAL TO DAVID ROB S SOCIAL DAY Meet at CSU Archives College Ave South Campus, start at 9.30am then onto nearby Coffee Shop at 11.00am, then back to Rob s Shed if you wish. Ian Holgate (02) 6921 9772 BUNNINGS FAMILY NIGHT FOR FATHERS DAY I need 6 vehicles to be on display in a roped off area in the trade area at Bunnings in Dobney Ave, start at 5.30pm and finish at 8.00pm. A chance to fly the club flag. Please give me a call if you can come with a vehicle Friday 2 nd September 2016 GENERAL MEETING Clubrooms at 7.30pm please bring a plate for supper. David Snape from NRMA Veteran & Vintage Vehicle insurance will be a guest speaker about Policies and Guidelines. Sunday 10 th September 2016 Saturday 17 th September 2016 Ray White OPEN DAY WITH THE WAGGA CITY AERO CLUB Inspect the planes of the members of the aero club and they have asked to check out our vehicles, maybe take them for a short drive. Other Wagga Car Clubs have been invited. Ian Holgate (02) 6921 9772 ROLLS-ROYCE DAWN PATROL Our club has been invited to join the RR Members for a Bistro Dinner at the RSL Club on the Sat evening at 6.30pm. Dinner will cost $35.00 per head. If interested, contact me so I can let the event organiser know numbers before the 1 st Sept Wednesday 21 st September Ray Tarlinton 6922 3751 MID WEEK RUN Leave the clubrooms at 1.30 pm and arvo tea somewhere. 1 1 Saturday 24 th September 2016 RIVERINA TRUCK SHOW & KIDS CONVOY Convoy to start lining up at the Bomen Saleyards by 10.30am and leave by 11.30 am Drive your old vehicle out to the Holgate s on Byrnes Rd to be there no later than 11.00am. Bring morning tea, thermos and a chair, then sit on the side of the road and watch the Convoy come down Byrnes Rd. It s a spectacular sight. Vehicles on display at Apex Park from 1.00pm to 7.45 pm (www.riverinatruckshowandkidsconvoy.com) 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 3 1 1 2 2 BONUS POINTS REFLECTION AUGUST 2016 POINT SCORE

Tuesday 27 th September 2016 Rob Le Lievre 6971 1829 0419 445 625 ROB S SOCIAL DAY Robs shed start at 9.30am 1 1 Friday 7 th October 2016 GENERAL MEETING Clubrooms at 7.30pm. Please bring a plate for supper. 2 2 Sunday 23 rd October 2016 REGO DAY AT THE CLUB ROOMS If your vehicle/s fall due for rego at the end of November, be at the clubrooms from 8.30am with your old vehicles for inspection and don t forget your logbook EVENTS FROM OTHER CLUBS AND SPECIAL INTEREST Saturday 3 rd September 2016 COOTAMUNDRA GATHERING OF LANDROVERS The day before the Coota swap Saturday 3 rd September 2016 COOTAMUNDRA SPRINTS AT COOTA AIRPORT Peter Murphy has recommended this event. He said it s a good day with lots of older vehicles to check out. Even give your oldie a run. You have to put in an entry form. I have forms. FRI SAT SUN 9 th to 11 th September WAGGA MG CLUB Gathering of the faithful MG rally 10 th & 11 th September 2016 Martin Ziermann (03) 5727 6090 WANGARATTA 46 th SPRING TIME RALLY Sunday 25 th September 2016 CHEV FOUR TOUR STARTS Saturday Sunday 1 st & 2 nd October 2016 BARELLAN WORKING CLYDESDALES & HEAVY HORSES WEEKEND Barellan Showground Sunday 2 nd October 2016 MOTORING LIFE MUSEUM OPEN DAY Special guest will be the Veteran Car Club starting at 9.30am and finish at 2.30pm 18 th to 22 nd May 2017 ANTIQUE CAR CLUB ALBURY WODONGA WILL BE HOSTING CHMC annual Rally also the National Heritage Motoring Day as well as celebrating their 50 th year This could be a good run as a group for the 5 days SWAP MEETINGS Sunday 4 th September 2016 COOTAMUNDRA SWAP Sunday 11tn September 2016 SHEPPARTON SWAP Saturday 15 th October 2016 0427 002 741 Brian 0412 162 089 Sunday 16 th October 2016 JINDERA SWAP Twin City Club GUNDAGAI SWAP This is a first time up swap being held behind The Dog On The Tucker Box REFLECTION AUGUST 2016