SOCIAL SNAPSHOT

Well the NSW Nationals are done and dusted and I am sure a good time was had by all those who attended.   There were a few “minor incidents/mechanical failures” but generally things ran smoothly.   The weather, unfortunately, was not the best with some inclement and cold weather, but this did not stop the action.    South Australia came up TRumps winning the Iron Man TRophy – congratulations to those who participated in the various Ironman events.   Most of the SA delegates left on the Saturday morning heading home via Hay and others had other places to go to and people to see.   Rory & I went to the Blue Mountains and spent 3 nights in Wentworth Falls with friends, but boy was it cold – we had the combustion heater on each night and this is November.

As Peggy mentioned at the last meeting the ladies’/partners lunch was very well attended and it was nice to see Lorraine & Greg out and about.

By the time you this is posted on the website, the annual Observation Run will have taken place and I wonder who this year’s winner is??   Hope they realise they have to set next year’s event and to win they needed to be driving a TRiumph.   The run was set by Peter & Julie Davidge and as I write this I have no idea where they are taking us.

The Christmas Dinner and Trophy Presentation is fast approaching and, again, is at the Royal Adelaide Golf Club at Seaton.   This venue seems very popular hence we have had no change over the past few years – however we are always open to suggestions.

The Annual After Christmas Run is going to Links Lady Bay at Normanville.  Whilst we have been there before the food and service was good, so we have opted to return.   We will do a similar route but as we are meeting later we are not stopping for a coffee on the way.  Hope to see you there.

All upcoming events are listed on the website calendar and are also included in the next issue of TRak.

We wish you all a Safe & Happy Christmas and hope to see you out and about in your TRiumph in the near future.

Cheers Sue (and Peg)

TSOA Christmas Dinner & Trophy Presentation

Saturday 12th December

 Club sponsored pre dinner drinks

From 6.30pm

Dinner 7.00pm

Royal Adelaide Golf Club

Tapleys Hill Road, Seaton

Cost – $55.00 Members

           $70.00 Non Members

For further information please contact

Sue 8449 7814

Bookings with full payment by 29th November

Just a quick report before I head off for the Nationals in Bathurst.

What a day at the Bay for our 50th year. We had a 48 count for the day but with the 2 late arrivals we got 50 cars for 50 years.
After a very early start for Arrand Ellery and myself we had a bit of a worry with the sprinklers still running happily, but thankfully they dropped out and the cars rolled in and we were up and running.
A VERY big thank-you to all the helpers on the day. The Team of Bill and Marg always are a great support for the club and again reliable in bringing the club tents etc. for us.
The ladies Sue, Marg and Natalie took over for me on the gate.
There was lots going on as we laid out the field. Coffee and Cream were in place and he was very happy to be part of the day and it turned out to be worth his time.
He asked if we were planning more events and I told him of the Nationals next year and he has already expressed interest in supporting us on that day also.
(I will put that to the National Committee to discuss.)

A blow on the horn had the judges front for action and with not much persuasion they were into it.
Thank you to Neil, John, Roger, Richard, Alex, Peter, Duane, Chuck, and Dean great work team.

I must say as I turned around and looked at the line-up of cars and a stream of locals with dogs, bikes, kids and strollers it was impressive. I’m very happy with the outcome for the event.

We also had the very supportive inspectors looking over the cars for a number of people catching up on the Historic part of owning and running these cars.
It’s a great help to them to catch as many as we can in one spot and helps keep their records up to date.

I also had an interesting conversation with a lady from South Africa.
She told me that she (and her husband) were members of the triumph fraternity over there and she told me she was sending pictures of the cars back to her husband so he could see what we have here.
I believe we had an Iconic Bathurst driver turn up and was seen looking over the cars with interest. (Name not in print)
I also had several cars enter late and one that looked a great barn find turn up and take up a membership on the day.

I’m sure that there was a lot that I missed out on and there is a lot more I could put here but the day has burnt me out and I needed to get this to our Editors so that they can get it to print before the day ended.
The results were announced on the day and are as follows:
I had a great team supporting me doing the tally ups and score sheet checks.
Again I could not have done this without their help so Thankyou to Rory Gibson and Mike Temby. They kept me on my toes and the judges honest.

For CONCOURS
1. TR2/3/3A/3B Winner: Chuck and Dianne Falzon (TR3a)
2. TR4/4A/TR5/250 Winner: 1St place: Johnny Fricke (TR4) 2Nd place John Tuohy (TR5)
3. TR6: Winner: Peter Davidge (TR6)
4. TR 7/8 Winner: Roger Lange (Silver TR8)
5. Spitfire/GT6 Winner: Volker Stroeher (Spitfire)
6. Stag Winner: Andy Hill
7. Saloon: Winner: Bob Cini
8. Herald / Vitesse Winner: Carolyn Byrne (Herald)
9. Pre 54 Winner: Chuck Falzon (TR 1949)

Michelotty Trophy:          Johnny Fricke
Register Trophy: Chuck Falzon
Harris Mann Trophy: Roger Lange

1st place outright for the day: Johnny Fricke

2nd place for the day: John Tuohy

3rd place for the day: Roger Lange

For Pride Of Ownership:

10. TR2/3/3A/3B Winner: Ivan Powell (TR3)
11. TR4/4A/TR5/250 Winner: Tony Rutter (TR4)
12. TR6: Winner: Ian Burman
13. TR 7/8 Winner: Bob Farrell (TR8)
14. Spitfire/GT6 Winner: John Wood (Gt6)
15. Stag Winner: Mike Temby
16. Saloon: Winner: Trevor Lindsay (Pi Estate)
17. Dolomite: Winner: Bob Cini
18. Competition: Winner: Neil Martin (TR7 V8)

I have a camera full of pictures and on return from Bathurst I will get them to the right people so we can get them in the Mag and also on the web.

Thank you to all those that took the time to fill in the short Questionnaire regarding the event and I have passed on the results to the committee for review and discussion.

Kind Regards and thanks to all for coming out and making the day what it was.
Ian Rigby.

Daylight saving has now arrived, so the theory is we have more time to be out and about in our TRiumph. (or Sunbeam)  Personally I think October should have eight weeks in it so we can catch up on all the jobs around the house,  and in garden, and I am sure there would be things to do to get your TRiumph ready for the summer runs.

September 20^th we had a fantastic run to Willunga and once again some roads that we have not been on before, and the lunch was really good too, thank  you  Mike  and Trina .

We were in the Sunbeam Alpine on the Bay to Birdwood Run, and waved to the very few who were there on Dequetteville Tce as we drove by in perfect sunshine .I believe they had a record number of vehicles this year with around 1700.

The Day of triumph OCTOBER 25^th will be done and dusted by the time this newsletter arrives  so I hope you all managed with the change of Venue.

The Mid week run on Wednesday 14^th was poorly attended, a lot of work goes in to organising a run and it is very disappointing to not have the attendance.

Then October 30^th to November 7^th it will be off to the Nationals for many of you, we wish you a safe and trouble free Trip.

Sharpen the pencil for the Annual Observation Run 29^th November, and once again this will be a BBQ lunch sponsored by the club. Do BYO, drinks and chairs.

If you have not yet booked if for the Christmas dinner, you had best be giving Sue a call, we don’t want her to start stressing about number, lets surprise her this year and get in first.

After Christmas Monday 28^th December,  we are off to Lady Bay for lunch. This year we have invited the Sunbeam Owners to join us. You will need to book with Sue or myself for that run

There will be a mystery run on January 23^rd,  for ice cream and coffee, full details in the December TRak.

ALL BRITISH DAY February 14^th

Easter is very early next year March 25^th -28^th 2016.

Today is the 20^th October and there are now just 65 days till Christmas, I was just wondering, with mentioning Easter already!!!!

If you would like to organise a run, please contact Sue or myself as we have not been inundated will calls yet and my inbox is empty.

Sue’s contact details are 0428 735 960 surogib@adam.com.au

Peg’s contact details are 0409 090 369  pegbrian@bigpond.com

Cheers for now  Peg

Final update for our 50^th year “TSOA Display day”

When: 25^th October.  Where: Wrigley Reserve Glenelg.

Entry is via the roundabout at the end of Anzac Highway.

Times: I will be there around 7.30 ish for set up. Cars to position can be from 8 a.m. but need to be in place preferably by 9.30 so we can do a call to arms and start judging at 10 a.m.

Cars on trailers are no problem but we may need to put the towing cars on the paved area. I have permits for these cars. Cars on display do not need permits.

The club tent will be in place but to a limited area, so please, as this is a requirement by council see me if you do bring one as I need to control the placement and we may need to restrict to the size stated on the acceptance to the reserve.

We will have our Regalia for sale on the day so bring money.

We also have David from “Coffee N Cookies” Selling –

Cappuccinos, etc

Cookies / slices hot dogs

Toasted sandwiches

Slushies

Flavoured waters

Soft drinks

HISTORIC INSPECTIONS:  These will be available on the day.

Both Kevin Foster and Colin White will be there to help you get this requirement done.

You will receive a sheet to keep on your car window so that the guys have clear vision who wants this done.  Keep an eye on your car so when they get to it meet them and you can show them the documentation they need. (Log book and Rego Papers)

Finally

I also have a very short questionnaire regarding this event for next year and need your input so I can present the outcome to the committee.

I’m looking forward to seeing you all on the day.

Regards

Ian Rigby

Here is a link to great historical record of Triumph’s origins. Enjoy!

“This is Triumph” on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OanO_XEuH8c&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Well hello to all TSOASA members. At the AGM Sue Gibson and I, Peggy Argent, have put ourselves forward to do our best in the position of Social Secretary jointly taking on the role.

To fill Bill’s boots would be just about impossible so we won’t even try and just do it our way, and just think there is only 11 more months to go and someone else  can give it a go.

Sue and I both thank Bill as he has been an outstanding social secretary, and he has left the calendar with quite a few runs already organized, this should make the transition from old to new a lot smoother.

I am sure Sue and husband Rory don’t need any introduction to members as they have been in the SA club for about 25 years, and both been very active and held office positions, and have had the same TR6 for many years.

Me however, along with husband Brian, have been members for about 19 years, but we don’t have a TRiumph now, however Brian is always looking.

We have had many Triumphs starting with a GT6, Stag, 2500 x2, TR6 and a TR7. Although I have never held a position in the club, I have helped out with the supper roster over the years, and of course I love to do breakfast on the Saturday morning on our fabulous WeekEnders.

We would like to invite members to contact either Sue or myself with your preferred style of club activities, that way we can give it our best shot to accommodate YOUR diverse requests. What will it be? Long runs, short runs, early morning, mid morning,  stopping for breakfast, cook your own  or sit and be served, or morning tea or  lunch, or what about starting

later in the afternoon and stopping for pre dinner nibbles and A drink , then  drive on to dinner?  Then driving back in the moonlight how romantic could that be?

WE need to hear from YOU, otherwise we will set what we think you want to do.

Unfortunately we were not at the August 23^rd Dolphin Cruise, but believe all had a lovely day with great weather, and dolphins to fulfil the day.

The Ladies lunch will be on the 8^th Sept at Caffe Buongiorno 212 Belair Rd Mitcham at 12 noon, and yes the men are welcome.

The next run will be Sep 20^th meeting at Victoria Hotel Top of Taps – One thing to be aware of on this day, it is the City Bay Fun Run and there are a number of road closures including Anzac Highway from the City to Glenelg.

And now is the time to add your name to the Christmas dinner.

Sue’s contact details are 0428 735 960  surogib@adam.com.au

Peg’s contact details are 0409 090 369  pegbrian@bigpond.com

Cheers for now

Peggy -Sue

For a bit more convenience we will be joined on the day by David from “Coffee n Cookies.” (Mobile coffee truck) he provides Cappuccino’s, hot dogs, Cookies, slices, toasted sandwiches, slushies, soft drinks.

Also the cars that you plan to display need to be in place preferably around 9am for a 10am start to the judging.

Regards

Ian Rigby

President report
Wow what a quick year .
The club continues to remain healthy and vibrant with money, events and members . Fine tuned improvement were made to fast track last year and the value of being a member was also well tuned with discounted events and no increase to subscription fees.
We have begun to celebrate our 50th Birthday this year with extra special events including a formal dinner. The dinner , a memorable weekender and the years events would not have happened without the effort of Bill Berlemon. Hence why he is the recipient of this year’s President’s Award.
At now 50 years old it would be easy to imagine not being successful with a marque out of production for over 30 years but we and our Triumph cars have thrived, not just here in SA, but worldwide.  I am sure like many older successful clubs before us with longer history and with the passion inside us all we will survive many more years to come.
Officially the year ended august 15. So if you have not renewed membership or had your rego papers stamped etc you cannot legally drive your car and again we will report non financial members to DPTI.
This scheme back bones the TSOA, with many non active members utilising it.  Although we never meet them here they are often the other Triumphs we see on the road. They love their classic car as much as many of us, they keep the club financial so tonight I say thanks to them.
But bigger thanks to everyone who puts not only renewal money but time and energy into the club and organises, attends and participates.
Next year will likely be a little different.  I am looking forward to more detail about the national meeting and hopefully a new triumph saloon in my collection. I won’t be standing again for president, so as I bow out a big thank you to all for your support in the near 3 years at the top,  and I wish the new committee the very best of success.

Day of Triumph 2015

50 Years of TRIUMPH

It’s on again . . . the TSOA annual DAY OF TRIUMPH – SUNDAY      25^th  of   OCTOBER   

This year we are at WIGLEY RESREVE, GLENELG for our 50th year celebrations.

Entry to the event is from the roundabout at the end of Anzac Hyw.

Cars need to be in place early and can’t be removed until the end of the event at 3pm for safety reasons. Gates open around 9am. It does not need to be perfect it only needs to run to get there. If you wish to show off the restoration in progress it can also be on a trailer . . .  just get it there and get ready to be judged.

The rules and scoring are the same as prior years and it will be the point score that wins you the trophy. The car needs to support the class and score ranking it has been entered into.

I will need a lot of help from several people on the day that have an eye for detail, especially Concours.

In the event of a tie, for any category, I will ask several of the more knowledgeable in the group to cast their eye over the cars to come up with the ultimate winner. The decision will be based on an agreed approach that would be around overall presentation and as close to original as possible.

There is access to food and toilets at several locations in the area or bring your own food and tables. The club will provide a council approved sheltered area.

Please join us on the day.                      Ian Rigby  0417085083