TSOA GENERAL MEETING  18^st June 2019

Meeting Opened at 8:00pm     

 

1. Welcome:
   • Apologies: Andy Hill, John Wood, Alex & Sue Smithson, John Tuohy, Peter & Julie Davidge, Marg Bogisch, Fay Esau, Tom Long, Kevin McEnroe.
   • Guests/Visitors/New Members: Guest – New TR6 owner
   • Previous Minutes: Proposed be accepted by Neil Martin, Seconded by Bill Galler.

 

2. Presidents Report – Ian Rigby
   • Ian apologised for being away last meeting but thanked all those that helped keep the club running in his overseas absence.
   • Lots of events planned for the rest of the calendar year.
   • Reminder that as at the upcoming AGM all positions are declared vacant.

 

3. Secretary’s Report – Duane Kaak
   • Received in some other club magazines, FHMC minutes.
   • Duane also received information that the Bay to Birdwood this year is running the old roads and the club could again view from Dequetteville Tce if desired.
   • The Melbourne Cup parade in November is seeking 30 well presented Stags. See Duane if interested to register.
   • Personal thanks expressed to TSOA members who helped and came on the run on Sunday to show their support of the Triumph marque on the race track.

 

4. Treasurer’s Report – Duane Kaak
   • Bank balance is healthy at $49,153.88
   • Approx 180 members have renewed before tonight with a further 120 due still to pay subscriptions for next year. Lots have paid via Direct Deposit to Club bank account.

 

5. Social Report – Peggy Argent
   • Mid week run had 13 people attend.
   • Only 11 members attended the run to The Bend on Sunday.
   • Sunday 21^st July is a breakfast run departing Burnside Town Hall at 8:30am for Oakden.
   • August 18^th is a run to Paech Farm at Wistow, tour of sheds and lunch. Cost $15per person, subsidised by club, members need to order and pay in advance
   • Christmas Dinner is booked for 30^th
   • Volunteers are needed for October and November Supper roster.

 

6. Competition Report – Neil Martin
   • The 1986 Targa Adelaide poster of a Rally TR7 at last meeting was further identified as the Rally TR7 built by Colin Bond from the 2 wrecked TR7 Pro cars from the series event. Duane found a further picture of the same rally car severely damaged, likely its demise.
   • Thanks expressed to the Flaggies and officials that assisted at The Bend event. Flag marshals were Ian Rigby, Bryan Young and Arrand Ellery. Keith & Clare Williamson and Roger Lange also assisted in morning documentation activities for the MSCA.
   • At The Bend Neil and Duane both obtained new personal best times approx. 1.5 seconds below their last event at the same track.
   • A Regularity event is on this coming Sunday, Neil is the only Triumph driver entering.
   • An MSCA Supersprint at Mallala is at end of July.
   • Andy Ansell’s car is nearly repaired and he will likely attend a Jaguar Club race day in a couple of weeks.

 

7. Library Report – Greg Page
   • Open for business.

 

8. Regalia Report – Sue Smithson
   • No Report

 

9. Website Report – Roger Lange
   • Roger reported that the white Spitfire for sale has been sold for a good price.
   • Due to the length of the list, TR6 parts for sale by Colin White is on the members page.
   • See Roger if you need any help in loading pictures or articles.

 

10. Conditional Registration Report – Kevin Foster
    • Kevin reminded all that logbooks need to be updated by June 30 but acknowledged the members present had mostly completed this task.
    • The administrator position will be vacated by Kevin as at 1^st July 2019. Ian Rigby as President advised he will undertake the role to ensure it is completed until a new incumbent is found.

 

11. General Business

• Bill Berlemon presented Duane Kaak with a “Triumph of Jokes for over 50s” book in attempt to improve Duanes jokes at each meeting.

 

12. Parts or Cars For Sale or Wanted
    • Roger has some Hyundai 15 x 5.5 inch steel rims to suit a Triumph Saloon to give away.
    • Colin White provided a printed listed of his TR6 parts for those without a computer to access website.

 

13. Raffle

Won by Dean Berlemon (Cordless drill)

 

14. Cars on Stage
    • Nil cars on display.
    • Dean Berlemon advised he has recently bought a 2500S.
    • Trevor Lindsay mentioned he helped a friend bring a 1988 Argo, Lemans race car from Melbourne as a project. Fitted with a Formula 1 style engine.

 

15. Thanks expressed to Supper Roster volunteers Natalie and Peggy.

 

Meeting Closed: 8:47pm