Lions Pride Holden
Car Club Inc.|
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NEWSLETTER CONTENTS: * Minutes of Meeting MINUTES OF 159th MEETINGLions Pride Holden Car Club Inc 159th Meeting Minutes November 10, 2011Opening:The general meeting of the Lions Pride Holden Car Club Inc was called to order at 8pm on 10th of November 2011 in Alvie Hall by John O’Sullivan Present: John O’Sullivan ,David Slater, Gerard Bilston ,Doug Newman, Tess Schouw , David Britton, Lance Baker, Kym Britton, Lyle Turnbull ,Duncan Turnball, Geoff Fitzpatrick, Rhonda Bilston ,Liz Newman, Archie Newman, Steve Wilson, Jeffery McAlpine ,Matthew Baxter, Jamie Lane, Gwen Richards , Peter Schouw, James Chisholm, Peter Doyle, Scott Sigmont, Bruce Hawkins, Matthew WilsonAPOLOGIES: Joseph Attard, Cheryl McLean, John Richards, Jan Lawery, Jeff Barber VISITORS: Nigel Short, Elliott Gwynne, Keith Walker, John Malone , Andrew Gardiner-Wyatt GUEST SPEAKERS: John Fenner Barry A Gaks Approval of Minutes The minutes of the previous meeting were Unable to be read out due to not having a copyOpen IssuesChristmas Party Sunday 27th November 2011 at Charlies auto Museum Arthurs Seat Social committee asked members to bring a salad or dessert to the Christmas party as the club will be providing the meat for the BBQ and Drinks . Bunnings Sausage sizzle Fundraiser Tuesday 27th December 2011 (Helpers Needed ) Kym asked people to put their names down if they are able to help out Members are reminded the Club as Permit books brought out by AOMC for sell $5.00 per book it is highly recommend that all members with club plates by a book Club Newsletter is for you the members and are reminded to please email edtor things to be added to the newsletter Cut of date is 25th of each months New BusinessSandown Historic award a Lions Pride Award to Adrain ( a friend of Tracey) John recived a email from Adrain and read it out Dave Slater gave his Treasurer report and it was discussed the club is in a very good financial state after paying all the yearly obligations Social Committee shared a number of upcoming events that club could look it to doing for club runs ect. Shannons drive in , Mountain bike and car show, Seymour swap meet and car show and touched on the News years run to the Balnaring races Doug shared upcoming Swap Meets all will be listed in upcoming Newsletter Next meeting to be held at One Stop brakes for a BBQ John Fenner was a Guest speaker it was great to listening all his storys from back when he worked for GMH started working there in 1955 until he moved to Altona with Toyota after they brought the Dandenong plant then relocted to Altona He also Brought with him a Old co-worker Barry A Gaks they passed around all photosAdjournment:Meeting was adjourned at 9.45pm by John O’Sullivan. The next general meeting will be at 8pm on 8th of December 2011 in One Stop Brake Shop Factory 5/1271 Ferntree Gully Rd Scoresby . Minutes submitted by: Kym Britton
View from the top G'Day All, Welcome to the years final newsletter......the next one is due in February ,around the time of our next meeting at Alvie Hall. Please note that the January meeting will be held at the Mulgrave Country Club.....a social evening for dinner and a 'catch up '. Well, another year has passed all too quickly, its been a significant period in the clubs history and I trust you've enjoyed being part of it. Organizations like ours, survive and prosper, due to the commitment of its membership and each of us only get back what were prepared to put in . During the last 12 months 'Lions Pride' has been involved in several high profile events......we had 8 cars in the RACV 'Flag the Flag Tour' ,a six day journey through Northern Victoria , involving over 200 vehicles . One of our cars was awarded the "Best Classic Trophy" which was a great honour and reflected well on the club. We also received an invitation to the 'Phillip Island Classic' and given display space within the Expo Centre. 'Lions Pride' put together a terrific display, over two days, at the largest historic motoring event in the Southern Hemisphere......HOW GOOD WAS THAT ????? In late April , 'Lions Pride' celebrated its 20th. anniversary , this took place at the Mulgrave Country Club and I was privileged to present both Graham and Jamie with Life Membership, of the club they helped form, way back in 1991. A tremendous evening was enjoyed by all and it showcased the level of maturity that the club has achieved........to be able to organize , fund and participate in such an event is something that each and every member can be justifiably proud of. There was numerous other events throughout the year and there will be more in the future . The Social Committee is currently working on a combined run with 'Lions Pride NSW ' which I'm personably very excited about........ watch this space ! While all these events are wonderful opportunities for 'Lions Pride' it needs to be remembered that our greatest asset , our ONLY asset , is the membership .......without membership there is no club......it simply begins and ends with you . We often have visitors and they have commented on the welcome and warmth that's been extended to them during the evening.........such remarks, more than anything else, make it all worthwhile. These visitors may, or may not go on to become members, but that's hardly the point . The point is that "Lions Pride '' must remain a welcoming and inclusive group of people ,whose automotive passion, unites like minded souls. That is and always will be our greatest challenge.....its also the only true measure of our worth . The Christmas Party was terrific with 'Charlies Auto Museum' providing plenty of additional interest. Much work was done by the Social Committee and others to ensure the day ran smoothly.....its a long way from the North Pole to Arthurs Seat so Santa's visit was extra special indeed. I hope he treated himself to some of the cake which Peter so generously donated . Congratulations to Tracy ........'The Ian Bergman Memorial Trophy' is very special indeed.......Jane and Dave were runners up by just one vote . I would like to take this opportunity to thank all Committee Members for their focus and hard work......each of you are always there for the club at all times, thus making my role so much easier. I wish all members a safe and enjoyable Christmas period ....take care. Until Next Time, John
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