Minutes – TSOA SA GENERAL MEETING 19th MARCH 2019

 Meeting Opened at 8:02pm     

 Welcome:

• Apologies: Geoff Ellis, Andy Hill, P & J Davidge, Neil Martin, John Wood, Bill Galer, D & M Bogisch, Bob Cini, Fay Esau, Peter Myhill, Greg Page, David Stephens.
• Guests/Visitors/New Members: New Member – Peter Spalding – Spitfire
• Previous Minutes: Accepted without alteration Proposed by Alex Smithson, seconded by John Tuohy.

 Presidents Report – Ian Rigby

• David Stephens (Vice president) is due to stand in next month due to Ian being away.
• Committee discussed the coming years budget tonight, Treasurer will talk more on that later in the meeting.
• It is our turn to host the TSOA Nationals in 2021 and people are sought to join a sub committee.See Ian or secretary if interested.
• Ashbourne Run on the weekend was well attended, great run and lots of Triumph cars joined the run.
• The upcoming weekender and social events have been granted some additional funding and subsidies.

Secretary’s Report – Duane Kaak

• We received 2 new applications for membership, 1 new member has a GT6, the other a TR6.
• A small volume of other club magazines also received and FHMC minutes received which have been passed on to Historic Registration officers for review.
• Stag Owners Club has invited all TSOA members to participate or spectate at their Annual “Herding of the Stags” on March 31st.
• The Nationals in WA this year is now fully booked, names being taken for a stand by list.

 Treasurer’s Report – Alex Smithson

• Balance in bank is $44,606 with very few transactions occurring since last month.
• The 2019/2020 Budget was presented to committee and approved. Due to no printed Trak costs, a surplus is likely for this current financial year.
• Full member subscriptions for the coming financial year will be reduced to $65, with a $5 discount if paid by June 30, 2019. All other member fees unchanged. Renewals will be sent via email with an SMS message to mobile phones to alert members to look out for it.

Social Report – Peggy Argent

• 32 people attended the run on Sunday 17th to Ashbourne and most dressed in green theme. John Tuohy was awarded best dressed prize.
• 10th April is a mid week run to Langhorne Creek, leaving 11am from the Pavilion on corner Greenhill and Glynburn roads.
• 14th April is a BYO Picnic lunch run in the McLaren Vale area, meeting at the McLaren Vale visitor centre at 10am for coffee. Centre is not open until 10am so don’t arrive too early.
• Volunteers are needed to fill the supper roster this year. See Margie Berlemon, Peggy Argent or Sue Gibson if you can help.
• Entertainment books are again for sale. See Margie Berlemon to order a physical book, or the app can be purchased online.
• The annual weekender has 22 people registered but can accommodate up to 40. $115 per person with great value to be had due to club subsidy.

 Competition Report – Duane Kaak

• Neil has submitted report via email to Duane due to him working interstate.
• Duane and Neil competed in a Modern Regularity event on 24th Feb but didn’t achieve great results due to extreme hot temperature. Duane reported he achieved 10th in 2 events, ahead of Neil each time.
• Neil walked the Superloop 500 track at a brisk pace of 30 minutes.
• Bruce Pollock from WA joined Neil at the Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport. Neil achieved a new personal best time of 2min 4 sec and a top speed of 203 km/h.
• MSCA Supersprint on March 17th had no Triumphs entered but Roger Lange and Richard Sutherland attended.
• Next regularity event is 31st March and also has a “come and try” component, see Duane if interested.
• The annual Anzac historic event at Mallala will see some Victorian Triumphs participate alongside Neil and Andy Ansell. These cars and owners are likely to stay in SA for the 6 Hour regularity event the following weekend.
• Helpers are needed for the Annual MSCA 6 Hour Relay on 5th May at Mallala.

Library Report – Bill Berlemon

• Open for business tonight.

 Regalia Report – Sue Smithson

• Polo shirts were offered to members at a special price of $25 tonight.
• All the other items are on display and there is a large range to choose from.
• Sue suggested people attending the WA Nationals might like to purchase a new shirt to wear to that event.

Newsletter Report – Position Vacant

• If you have anything to include please submit it to Ian Rigby or Marg & Dean Bogisch

Website Report – Roger Lange

• A Classified enquiry was received via the website for Tony Rutters TR4.
• Photos on the website are easily able to be downloaded and printed by members if desired.

Conditional Registration Report – Kevin Foster

• Nothing to report

 General Business

• Bill Berlemon advised he is arranging a Rowley Park Speedway reunion on 14th April at 10am, see Bill for details.
• John Tuohy asked why the Day Of Triumph was being held at Modbury Civic Park again. Ian Rigby advised due to lower cost, ease of dealing with the council, better eating and shopping nearby and better toilet facilities. Ian is open to any feedback or suggestions on future locations for this event.
• The feedback sheet completed at last month’s meeting has given the Social Secretaries and Committee good insight for planning future events. Peggy Argent will look to circulate the results.

Cars or Parts For Sale or Wanted.

• A GT6 in reasonable or better condition is sought by ‘David Allington’ See Ian Rigby for details.
• A 2500TC in Blanchetown is for sale at $2,500, Silver with red interior. See Roger Lange for details.

Raffle

Won by Kym Millard.

 Cars on Stage

• Andrew Pickles displayed his Stag. He has owned it for approximately 2 years and had local businesses Rowell & Searle, AAA Exhaust and Don Eldred work on the vehicle. A Weber carby has been fitted.

Supper

• Thanks to Peggy Argent/Sue Gibson & Natalie Farrell.

 

Meeting Closed:           8:57pm