Now that subscription notices are out (you should have received a generic notice by email dated 10th May 2024) and payments are being received, updating logbooks is in full swing. Our Concessional Registrar, Ian Rigby was away on an overseas holiday for our May meeting, but other committee members Duane Kaak and Graham Dean did a great job in his absence. We had a very high turnout of members at the May meeting, and although logbook updating may have been one of the reasons for the strong attendance, I hope that all those members who attended enjoyed the meeting and hope to see more of all of you at other meetings during the year.
Geoff Ellis has advised me that he is resigning from All British Day committee. He has been our club representative for 11 years, and although he has greatly enjoyed his involvement with the ABD committee, he now thinks it is time to have someone else take on this role. Thankyou Geoff for your great service to the ABD committee as the TSOA representative. Stephen Wade is still on the committee but he is also a member of two other car clubs. It would be great to have another TSOA member on this committee, and I would be happy to help any potential applicant with his/her nomination.

Stuart Ghent is resigning from TSOA as from 1st July. Stuart has been a member of our club for many years and has been on the Conditional Registration team for over 20 years. Thanks, Stuart for your efforts over such a long period.

We had two cars on stage at our May meeting. Steve Farrar, who is a reasonably new member to TSOA, but has owned his car for around 30 years, had his very attractive GT6 Mark 1 on display. He has had it on periodic registration up until now, but with retirement approaching, wants to use the car more. The Mark 1 is like hen’s teeth, and it is great to see another one in our club.

Vin Anderson was a last-minute call up and had his lovely TR3A with him on the night, and graciously agreed to put it on stage. Vin told us the history of him acquiring the car more than 50 years ago, in his characteristically entertaining style, as well as his and brother Bob’s foray into importing an E Type from Britain. Vin clearly has a great love of the TR3A and it was nice to see it on stage, along with Steve’s GT6.

There have been some great club events since our last meeting. The MSCA 6-Hour relay was run on Sunday 5th May. The driver team of Neil Martin and Duane Kaak from TSOASA were supplemented by a TSOA Victoria contingent of Ian Cowie, Ed Ferguson, Brian Watson and Michael Kip. Our team placed 8th outright, and as always, Team Manager, Roger Lange, and Team Caterer Cherri Lange made sure we were well organised and well fed. Thanks to members who came out to help with time keeping and pit crew support. As always, this day is a highlight of the club year.

We had a mid-week lunch organised once again by Lawrie and Kaye Placing at The Rex Hotel, Marleston on the 9th May, and of course, the annual Club Weekender was held from Friday 17th May to Sunday 19th May, based at the Goolwa Motel. This was, as always, a most enjoyable weekend for all those who attended, and Bill and Margie Berlemon have continued to excel at providing an interesting and varied program at a very reasonable cost. Dean and Lisa, as well as Kate Berlemon provided great support, and it was also pleasing to see some local members including Ian Burman, Bill Galler and Phyllis Rutter join us for some of the events.
Our next social run is on 16th June, when we are going to the Beach Road Winery at McLaren Vale for lunch – Pizzas and/or salads will be on the menu. See the TSOA Calendar for more details.

Due to concerns about winter weather, we have postponed the Observation Run to November and there will be an Adelaide Hills run on the 21st July with lunch at Old Noalunga Hotel. Details are included in FasTRak.
Finally, the Annual General Meeting is now only 3 months away, after August general meeting. All positions in the club will be declared vacant. We have a large membership of some 250 people, and yet only a small handful of members make the club work by volunteering for positions or assisting to organise club events. I ask members to consider helping spread the workload beyond that small group of volunteers. Please call me (ph 0412 823789) or email me (alex.m.smithson@outlook.com) if you are prepared to help. We have numerous jobs within the club and would welcome new faces.
Regards
Alex Smithson
President