PRESIDENT’S REPORT – March 2022

It was such a relief to resume meetings again in March following our last meeting in November 2021.  Despite some rustiness the meeting went relatively smoothly and our new barman Jordan, replacing Stan, slipped into his new role with great fluidity.  I was particularly pleased to see a few members indicate an interest in taking on a couple of roles crucial to the ongoing running of the Club.

Prior to our main meeting the Committee met to discuss running the Day of Triumph (DOT) and the range of trophies on offer.  The Committee agreed that the DOT should be our biggest show day of the year and provide an opportunity to

• recognise and encourage the quality of owned and restored Triumph cars
• proudly display members’ cars and market membership of TSOA to the public
• allow Club members to observe and discuss a broad range of quality restorations across the marque

Concours and Pride of Ownership categories allow this to happen, but there is a big effort in putting it on, so we want as many members as possible to participate on Sunday 3 April.  Come along, get involved, show us your car, talk to other members about their cars and ENJOY.  You won’t regret it!  And as a bonus, I believe Dino and Lisa Vitesse, once again, are offering Primo meal vouchers to attendees.

Bill and Margie have a busy social calendar planned for April and are in the final stages of arranging for our annual Weekender in late May.  Check all that out in their report but make sure you register ASAP for the Weekender as bookings are going crazy!  A mid-week run (on a Wednesday) is being considered for May/June and details will be provided at the next meeting.

As an aside, Julie and I went to the opening of the new Information Centre at Monarto Safari Park earlier this week.  What a world class park we have on our doorstep just south of Murray Bridge.  Some members enjoyed a subsidised visit to Monarto in early November 2021 and a day’s visit is planned for the Nationals in October 2022.

Alex Smithson has got action for the 2022 Nationals underway again with great support from interstate.  The Committee is optimistic (but cautious) that the event will go ahead this year and has established a wait list to ensure that accommodation spaces are fully utilized.  Members who have not already booked but wish to be considered should contact Alex for details and ask to be placed on the wait list.

And for those members who volunteered at the last meeting, please bring along your item of memorabilia to April’s meeting prepared to talk about it for a maximum of 2 minutes.

To all members and your families, stay safe.  I look forward to seeing you in April.

Kind regards,

Peter Davidge (President)

Annual Weekender

Saturday 28^th May – Sunday 29^th May 2022

Meet: Burnside Town Hall

Time: 9.00am for 9.15am departure

Places we are visiting:

• Beerenberg New Café for morning Tea

Classic Cars at Totness

 Kanmantoo for Lunch

 Captains Cottage Museum at Murray Bridge

 Round House Murray Bridge

  Murray Bridge Classic Car Club for dinner

 Accommodation Adelaide Road Motor Lodge

 Aussie Apricots – Mypolonga

 Restoration Classic Cars – Mypolonga

 Serenity Gardens – Murray Bridge

 Auchendarroch House – Mt Barker

 Cost: $130.00pp twin share (payment to Alex by 6^th May)

Enquiries/Bookings Margie and Bill 0438836837

April 3rd              All Triumph Day – Civic Park TTG

April 10^th            Club run to St Kilda Tramway Museum – meet at Villi’s Café Blair Athol 10.00am BYO Lunch and drinks – please    advise numbers attending.

April 19^th             General Meeting – Sporting Car Clubrooms – 7.30pm

 May 1^st                 Peter Hall Memorial 6 Hour Regularity at Mallala- please advise Roger if you can assist with the TSOA Team –           volunteers are required! It’s a fun day, and everything is provided

 May 17^th              General Meeting – Sporting Car Clubrooms -7.30pm

 May 28/29th     Weekender – meet Burnside Town Hall 9.00am for 9.15am departure.

Socially Speaking for April 2022

March, we had a lunch run to Bethany.  Twenty-five members attended for the Chicken and salad lunch, which we purchased from Tanunda Foodland, including hot rolls to accompany the lunch. Many new faces attended the run, which was great to see the Triumph’s out and about in the Barossa.

April will also be a simple outdoor event. We have booked into the Tramway Museum at St. Kilda. We have organised a tour before the public arrive.  This will be a BYO Lunch again.  Meet at Villi’s Cafe 426 Main North Road Blair Athol at 10.00am. Please advise numbers attending.  Grandchildren welcome! Cost of $7.00 entry per person.

The Day of Triumph is being held on April 3^rd at Civic Park TTG.

The weekender planning is going ahead.  The dates are May 28^th and 29^th.  We have secured visits to two classic car venues, which are both amazing.  The Murray Bridge Classic Car Club is also hosting us for dinner on the Saturday evening, so a fun weekend is planned. Bookings are essential, please advise Margie if attending (0438836837) the cost will be $ 130.00 per person twin share. Payment to Alex by May 6^th. 15 rooms are booked, and 11 rooms are already taken!

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming events.

Bill and Margie

Day of Triumph 2022

It’s on again the TSOA annual DAY OF TRIUMPH.

Polish the chrome and get ready to be judged.

This year’s event will again be at Civic Park Modbury
SUNDAY 3rd of April

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 8.30am

The rules and scoring are the same as prior years and it will be the point score
that wins you the trophy. However due to low numbers over the past years, cars
may be grouped for judging.

The car needs to support the class and score ranking it has been entered into.

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

Please join me and many others on the day.

Apologies: It was flagged earlier that the event would be at the rotunda at the park in Adelaide but unfortunately the council pulled out at the last minute due to ground works.

Ian Rigby 0417085083

Finally, some better news as Covid restrictions are easing across the board and we will be resuming normal meetings from March onwards.  Come along and share what you’ve been doing with your Triumph (s) since we last met in November 2021 more than 3 months ago.

Following the cancellation of January and February meetings, the decision to include some additional outdoor events in the program seems to have been welcomed with a very successful run to Gumeracha on Sunday 13 February.  Our next outdoor run is to Bethany in the Barossa for a club sponsored lunch on Sunday 13 March.  Check the social calendar for details including news of our planned Weekender in May.  If you are a newer member the weekender is a great way to get to know fellow members.

Ian Rigby has confirmed the date and venue of the Day of Triumph (DOT).  Unfortunately, due to Festival events we were unable to get Elder Park but Civic Park, Tea Tree Gully on Sunday 3 April, is an excellent alternative.  Everyone has a full month to be on the marque and up to speed on the presentation of their car.  And remember that Ian is looking for some assistance with the event, so volunteers are welcome.

Vale Peter Boxall

Peter passed away in Hervey Bay on Saturday 12 February.  Peter was a longstanding member of over 25 years, moving to Queensland with his wife in the early 2000’s but still retaining his TSOA SA membership and close friendships with a number of members in the Club.  He won the Club’s Concours in 2000 with a beautifully restored TR8.  Julie and I are proud to be the current owners of that car.  Pete was larger than life, a man of action and a lovable rogue with a great sense of humour.  He will be greatly missed by his family, current partner Lita, and friends.  RIP mate!

To all members and your families, stay safe.  I look forward to seeing you in March.

Kind regards,

Peter Davidge (President)

March 13th      Club sponsored Lunch Run – Meet at 10.30am Civic Park TTG to go to
Bethany for a Club sponsored lunch. Please advise numbers attending.

March 15th      General Meeting – Sporting Car Clubrooms 7.30pm

March 20th     MSCA Super Sprint  – Mallala

April 3rd          All Triumph Day – Civic Park TTG

April 10th        Club run to St Kilda Tramway Museum – meet at Villi’s Café Blair Athol
10.00am BYO Lunch and drinks – please advise numbers attending.

April 19th        General Meeting – Sporting Car Clubrooms – 7.30pm

May 1st             MSCA “Peter Hall Memorial 6 Hour Regularity“at Mallala

May 17th          General Meeting – Sporting Car Clubrooms -7.30pm

May 28/29th  Weekender – details to follow.

The club picnic run to Gumeracha on February 13th saw 32 people attend this social event. The
picnic in the park was a huge success with people attending even from Mt Gambier! It was also an
earlier finish than the ABD!

March, we have an outdoor run with a club supplied lunch (Covid style) to again enjoy the fresh air
and keep within the Covid restrictions. This will be on March 13th (Adelaide Cup Weekend) to avoid
MSCA clash on the 20th. This run will be to Bethany Reserve. Meet at Civic Park at TTG at 10.30am.
Please advise if attending for catering numbers.

April will also be a simple outdoor event. We have booked into the Tramway Museum at St. Kilda.
We have organised a tour before the public arrive. This will be a BYO Lunch again. Meet at Villi’s
Cafe 426 Main North Road Blair Athol at 10.00am. Please advise numbers attending. Grandchildren
welcome! Cost of $7.00 entry per person.

The Day of Triumph is being held on April 3rd at Civic Park TTG.
The weekender (possibly Murray Bridge and surrounding areas) will be a one nighter, and we are
planning it for the last weekend in May (28th and 29th)

It’s a crazy world we are living in at present, but we hope you all stay safe and look forward to seeing
you on some fun outdoor runs!

Bill and Margie

Glad to see the website is back up and running. I’ve added a few more updates the 2500S blog since it was last available. It’s been slow progress but hopefully it will be back on the road soon.

https://triumph2500blog.wordpress.com/

Calendar 2022

February 27^th                     MSCA Presentation Day -Mt Barker Oval from 11.00am

March 13^th                          Club sponsored Lunch Run – details to follow TBA

March 15^th                          General Meeting – Sporting Car Clubrooms 7.30pm

March 20^th                          MSCA Super Sprint Day – Mallala

April 3rd                               All Triumph Day – Venue to be advised

April 10^th                              Club run to St Kilda Tramway Museum – details to follow

April 19^th                              General Meeting – Sporting Car Clubrooms – 7.30pm

May 1^st                                 Peter Hall Memorial 6 Hour Regularity at Mallala

May 17^th                               General Meeting – Sporting Car Clubrooms -7.30pm

May 28/29th                      Weekender – details to follow.