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July 4 Working Bee Collingrove

July 4 Drift Practice Mallala

July 16 Hub Lunch Edinburgh Hotel

July 19 Foggy Dew Run Veteran/Vintage

July 26 G1 Drift Mallala

August 9 Run to Tram Museum at St Kilda

August 9 Wintercup 2 Collingrove

August 15 HQ Enduro Mallala

August 16 Picnic Day Classic Section

August 22 Drift Practice Mallala

September 2 Club AGM Clubrooms

Next General Meeting – Wednesday 1 July All members are invited to attend our next General Meeting to be held on Wednesday 1 July at 8.00pm. Come and hear about Graham Boulter’s latest adventures overseas. He has just returned from a fascinating trip (a lot of it motor related!) and is keen to tell you all about it. Prior to the meeting, from 6.30pm, come and enjoy a meal consisting of soup for starters, followed by pies and pasties. Please book your meal with the office by Friday 26 June and advise your preferences. Cost of the meal is $10.00pp. From the President – Michael Keenan As car persons we should all know the value of logic and the most valuable principle of a logical answer to a problem – Occam’s razor – the simplest solution is the best and most likely to be the actual solution. The other rule is the camel principle - that is a complex solution and is most likely to be designed by a committee – why? Because it tries to incorporate all the parts. (Opinions/ views etc) Given it is election time, a quick review of the nomination and election process and the application of the Occam’s razor is perhaps pertinent. The Club’s constitution actually calls for four sets of elections. One for President, one for Vice President, one for Secretary and one for Board Members. Complicating the matter is nomination for one position excludes you from another. An added but not impinging complication is that some people don’t have to be elected this time. The governance committee of the Board has considered this arrangement. Apart from it not being a simple solution to the problem of how you get a good collection of people who represent the clubs internal opinion to manage the Club for everyone’s benefit – it also wastes talent. If, for example, three people stand for President, two of them will not be able to participate in the Board for a year. Given the Club, and it is not alone in this, is not under siege with candidates, this is a gross waste of talent. The same happens with Vice President and with Secretary. There is a catch all that says the Board can appoint people thereafter and there is a potential for the person who nominates to get involved in the Board committees and there is also a potential for a person to be involved into the sections in lieu of their loss. However that must be weighed against the candidates realization that they might have escaped (rather than lost) the position and so they are less willing to put their name up in the immediate future. The Club needs to think seriously about having a single all in all out election process with the Board appointing its officers from within –as does parliament, most clubs and organizations. Apart from simplicity, it has the advantage of having candidates stand for the job of managing the Club rather than the position. For those who want to have recognized and direct vote for the Club’s mantelpiece, the other option is to have a two elections - for President and for the Board, if so, then to ensure the capture of talent, the process should allow a candidate to nominate for a President and for a board position - if they lose as President, then in the simultaneous separate ballot process they can then be voted onto the Board – if they lose both, there has to be a message in the result. In the meantime, we have an election under a set of rules and I urge candidates to come forward; I will not be so ingenuous as to say there is no time commitment because there is but if you have the time and the commitment, it will seem like no time at all. Membership Thank you to all the members who have already renewed their membership for the upcoming financial year. Please note that the office will be open on Wednesday evening, 1st of July, from 6.30pm to 8.00pm prior to the General Meeting to renew memberships or get log books updated.

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Library News DID YOU MISS OUR BIG BOOK, MAGAZINE AND BROCHURE SALE? NOW YOU CAN PURCHASE OUR SURPLUS STOCK YEAR ROUND BY COMING INTO THE LIBRARY ON WEDNESDAY OR FRIDAY MORNINGS. One popular book that we have recently re-read is “BIG REV KEV” by double Australian Drivers Champion, and serious Tasman Series competitor, Kevin Bartlett, who was able to challenge the visiting Internationals at circuits in both Australia and New Zealand. In fact he is the only still active driver to have competed in every Tasman Championship, and he claims to hold the record for driving the widest assortment of cars in circuit races of any current driver. His love of Bathurst, where for years he held the record for the fastest lap ever recorded, shines through page after page. So the book is an entertaining read and recounts how he started from a small beginning as so many champions did, and became successful not only from his driving ability but also from his engineering and car sorting ability. In a local and topical comment, he has some good words to say about those superb organisers and valued Club members, Neville Pym and Clem Smith. As a result of our plea for a couple of publications in last month’s Newsletter, we are very grateful that John Lindsay supplied us with the copy of ‘Road and Track’ and Peter Bradey supplied us with ‘Spark Plugs.’ These valued gifts complete a couple of our collections. URGENTLY REQUIRED: SCC Motoring History Books (Brooks Books) Nos 4, 7, 8 and 10. When you are next in the Club, have a look at the information on THE LIBRARY NOTICE BOARD (the board nearest the function room) for information about books magazines and other topical subjects. Gavin Farmer is currently researching for two more books with help from the Library. One is on the Monaro and the other on the Buckle. If anyone has photos or information that they think should be included in these publications talk to us in the Library. Meet Us In The Library. HRR News HRR AGM is set for Tuesday July 14th, Ann Ozgo and Rodney Gibb will be stepping down from their positions as Chairperson and Minute taker respectively. Ann and Rodney have done an admiral job in their contribution and commitment to the HRR section of the club, but will still continue on as committee members. So now is the time to put your hand up and make sure your nomination is in for these positions. “Ask not what the HRR can do for you, but what you can do for the HRR”! A strong contingent of crow eaters made the trek to All Historic Winton recently. The Dodge contingent was out in force and got some respectable results in a strong field. Mark Woodberry was fast but a dodgy (sic) seal let him down, Kevin Shearer had the Cooper Jap flying, Brocky was in the Streamliner, Trevor Dunfords Vauxhall found extra revs’ due to a diff ratio change. Lobethal Update, Lobethal is looking bigger and better this year with two action packed days planned for 3-4 October 2009. Volunteers are required to help run this great event, go to www.lobethalgrandcarnival.com.au for an application form or contact Penny Gordon at the club on ph 83734899 Highlights for 2009 will include: • 70th Anniversary of the 1939 AGP won by Allan Tomlinson in an MG TA Special • The attendance of Allan Tomlinson (who will 93 at the time of Lobethal) who will guest drive a replica MG TA being built to mark the occasion by MG enthusiasts, John Lackey and Rob Rowe. Allan is also entered to co-drive the J2 of WA stalwart, Ed Farrar. Allan will be flying out from New York where he now lives with his daughter. • Alfa Romeo P3 GP cars from the USA owned by Jon Shirley and Greg Whitten. • Featured Marques will be Alfa Romeo and MG Next Meeting - AGM Tuesday July 14th

Hub Lunch Thursday 16 July at 12.30pm. Edinburgh Hotel, 7 High Street, Mitcham. Contact Sarah on 8264 0752 or 0409 197 404. Collingrove Hillclimb Working Bee – Saturday 4 July Thank you to all the people who attended the April working bee, it was a good day and a number of jobs and projects were achieved or started and without your help none of it would happen. Now it’s time again to ask for more volunteers to help with ongoing maintenance and new projects, the next working bee will be on Saturday 4 July, 9.30am start, hope to see some new faces. Please phone Margaret Hall on 8389 6635 to register as lunch will be provided. Safety Harness Wanted A Safety harness, or a racing harness that could be converted is required as soon as possible. This is to allow Dads Army to meet safety regulations when cleaning off the build-up of pepper trees, etc or doing general maintenance on the roof of our Club. Please contact the office on 8373 4899 if you are able to assist. Drift Officials Needed We are in need of bolstering our stock of Drift officials in all areas. We are particularly in need of volunteers who are willing to learn the scoring system. The Club will hold a couple of training sessions for interested volunteers to learn the scoring system. A basic knowledge of computers would be helpful. The next Drift Meeting at Mallala Motorsport Park is on Sunday 12 July. If you are interested or know anyone who might be, contact Penny Gordon Ph: 8271 5689 or email sccsaevents@internode.on.net Market Place Wanted to Sell VandenPlas 1965 4 litre. No rust in body. Excellent interior. Engine removed and dismantled. $5,000. Contact 8272 2895. Wanted 1936-1940 Ford V8 Flathead parts, front/rear suspension, diff, gearbox, gauges, Morris Cowley steering components, please ring Phil Carter to discuss mobile 0417 876 484. 1913 Humber, ex M. Mitchell $30,000; 1912 Humber unrestored, Complete $6,000 ono. Phone 8373 2820 or 0438 943 799. Holiday House to Rent – Stansbury, Y.P. Overlooking the sea. 100 years old, restored to old era. Accommodates 5 people. Minimum 3 nights. Bedspreads supplied, BYO sheets, blankets, pillows. Outdoor gas bbq in garden setting, pergola and picnic furniture. Off street parking. Contact Graham South (08) 8297 2475 or 0417 894 814. Holiday Rental – Port Elliott Cowsley House, a luxuriously appointed 2 storey limestone cottage situated in a quiet street in the heart of Port Elliott, only metres from The Strand and 5 minutes walk to Horseshoe Bay. 3 bedrooms (sleeps up to 4 adults and 4 children) 2 bathrooms, designer bed linen and towels provided. Full cooking facilities including dishwasher. Private courtyard for alfresco dining. Off street parking in lockable garage. Visit www.cowsleyhouse.com.au or call 0428 130 899 for full details. Visiting France? Stay a while in SCC member’s medieval village house. In SW France this carefully restored stone house, dating from the 13th Century, has modern appliances, central heating. Sunny terrace, garden, secure parking. Our interesting small town of Castelnau-Montratier and surrounding countryside with vineyards offers a perfect way to experience France. Good availability for short or longer rentals. Phone John or Norma on 8223 2707 for full details and brochure or visit www.housesouthfrance.com.

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New Members – May 2009 George Symeonakis General Lucas Pellegrino General, VMax. Competition Andrew & Lauren McCracken Classic Tony Guy General Andrew Marshall General, Classic, VMax, Comp. Lisa Arklay General, Competition Bec Redin General Christian Ware General Todd Lia General, Competition Jack Greene Competition John Birss Classic, Competition Brenton Hounslow General Phil Mere General, Classic, Competition Veteran News Coming Meetings July 17 – Noggin and Natter Night August 21 – Debate – American vs English Cars – speakers invited. Coming Events July 19 - Foggy Dew Run – Vintage Section organised August 9 – St Kilda Tram Museum – Vintage Section organised August 23 – Beachfront Breakfast Run Oct 25 – London to Brighton Run – entry forms from SCC or nevskurr@adam.com.au Invitation event – VCCA(NSW) 1 & 2 Cylinder Rally – 4-6 September, Wagga. Entry forms from Chris 8278 8465 Congratulations are due to George Brooks - a member of our club for 63+ years. George was recently awarded the OAM for his services in documenting and researching South Australian motoring history. Most Veteran Section members will have a set of his 12 motoring history books published by the SCC over many years. AGM and Trophy winners At the recent AGM, the following trophies were awarded – Ian Monfries Trophy for outstanding service to the section – Di & Jon Pyle RAA President’s Trophy – Mullins Family, 1908 Darracq RAA Anniversary Trophy – Ray & Jeannette Mossop, 1914 Minerva Percy Wien-Smith Trophy – Bronze R. Mossop, 1914 Minerva; Silver M. Poland, 1912 Argyll; Gold M. Pryce, 1910 Talbot. David Lipsham Memorial Trophy – Kevin & Anna Fagan Greenham Trophy – Graham Treloar – 1915 BSA m/c Advertiser Trophy – National Veteran Rally Committee Chairman’s Award – Peter Mullins Special Award for valued service to the National Rally – Lynnear Fagan Congratulations to all these winners. New Veteran Section Committee – Kevin Fagan, Geoff Chennells, Chris Chennells, John Ellis, Peter Mullins, Mike McLeary and Chris Schwalm. We are ready for another great year of veteran motoring. Veteran Car in SA magazine – the June issue is now out. Many people have magazines sitting at the club awaiting collection. If you want your magazines posted, then please send $8 for one year to the SCC office or make sure that you include the money with your club subs. Past issues can be posted for $2 each. Contact SCC office. Articles for Veteran Car in SA magazine are always welcome to roryhope@ozemail.com.au Veteran vehicle available –the SCC’s 1917 Dodge brothers 2 seat roadster is now available for a new custodian. The vehicle has recently completed a week of rallying at the National Veteran Rally at Naracoorte. Apply for information from SCC office or Chris 8278 8465, or club website. Applications for dating of a veteran vehicle – application forms are available from Peter Mussared 8278 6902 or from the club website. Wanted – Dec 2007 copy of Veteran Car in SA for the library binder.

HQ News Check out HQ Racing on the SCC website For all the latest HQ News go to the new website / HQ Section for race reports, meeting nights, etc. Classic News Past events The Clare Classic Sunseeker is over for another year; and now to start planning the next. This years on 13, 14, 15 June saw a sunny Saturday, a wet Sunday and a sunny Monday. Not bad considering the forecast. All who attended enjoyed the hospitality of Annie’s Lane Winery, for Saturday lunch & wine tasting. Sunday was a drive to Moonta to ride the Mines Train and visit the Mines Museum then to Moonta Bay for lunch. Back to our accommodation at the Clare Country Club in much rain. Sunday was a drive to Tanunda to look at the David Braunach Museum organized by Jeff Gransden and then on to Seppeltsfield Winery for lunch where the Sunseeker Trophy and the Bill Potts trophy were awarded. Thanks were made and the Sunseeker ended for another year. The Committee trust that everyone enjoyed this year’s event and look forward to the next. Coming meetings Friday 3 July is the Classic Annual General Meeting. The outgoing Chairman is no longer looking for a replacement and the majority of the Committee are carrying on. Come along and enjoy a light-hearted night with trophies awarded and cars on display and a delicious supper. Friday 7 August will be a Rolls Royce night. Come along and enjoy a Classic Rolls night and meet the new Chairman. Friday 4 September is going to be a St. John Ambulance night complete with Ambulance and all the goodies. More information later. Coming Events Sunday 19 July is the Vintage Section Foggy Dew Run and the Classic Section will join them on this event. Refer to the Vintage news for more information. Sunday 16 August we are planning a Picnic Day. More info to follow. Gordon Taylor, Classic Chairman. Vintage News Previous Events/meetings The Burra weekend was a great success! Please look at the webpage Vintage sections for photos. Even the weather was kind and no one had major mechanical problems. The weekend proved we can have a lot of fun for not much money! Coming Meeting July 10 Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale yes this will be a carburettor night – expect to learn about the intricacies of these potentially troublesome devices. Coming events July 19 This year’s foggy dew run will commence at the clubrooms at 9.00 am for a 9.30 am start and follow a veteran friendly costal route ending at the most interesting South Australian Aviation Museum at Port Adelaide. Lunch will be available at modest cost at a nearby hotel. Andrew Christophersen – Phone 8370 8115

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS At this late stage we are continuing to seek NOMINATIONS for the 5 Board positions that become vacant in September this year. In the interests of the ongoing and effective management of our Club we have extended the closing date another 2 weeks to 10th July 2009 with the view of attracting additional nominations. Ideally we would like to receive more nominations than vacancies so that members have the opportunity to vote for their preferred candidate(s). This is your opportunity to either seek a nomination or to nominate a colleague to take an important role in the management of your Club. Nominations are required for President, Vice President, Secretary and 2 x Board Members.

CONGRATULATIONS TO GEORGE BROOKS OAM Awarded the Order of Australia Medal in the Queens Birthday Honours for 2009 George’s professional life is well documented. As a Resident Engineer of the State owned Engineering and Water Supply, he had the responsibility for supervising the erection of the vital water supply pipelines, from the River Murray to metropolitan and rural areas. Few would have continued to accept the primitive working conditions of those country construction camps, for such an extended period. His supervision ensured that the pipelines were constructed to a standard that has allowed these vital pipelines to continue to serve South Australians ever since, in the trouble free manner that they do. However George’s other legacy, is the result of his outstanding commitment to the recording of early motoring history, and in particular that of South Australia. These records are a unique and an absolutely invaluable source of information, both currently and certainly for research in the future. The obsession commenced while George was attending King’s College, and was aided with a Brownie Box camera. For over 50 years George has spent thousands of research hours, to diligently and accurately recreate from scratch, all motoring records, and in particular the records of South Australian motor registration up to 1931, because the originals were senselessly destroyed. Over a number of years, he has collected or borrowed from private collections, sufficient photographs to publish through the Sporting Car Club, fourteen booklets. These and his book, S.A. Motor Cars 1881 to 1942, co-authoured by Ivan Hoffman, represent the most important and comprehensive record of South Australian motoring history ever assembled. The booklets have been the inspiration for the production of similar books in the other States. From the beginning George has actively participated in veteran vehicle rallies in his ever immaculate 1910 Daimler, or in vintage events in his Straker Squire. During the war years, while stationed in Sydney George was instrumental in founding the Vintage Sports Car Club of Australia, and is the only surviving founding member. He held office within the Veteran Section of our Club for many years. His major contribution was to be responsible for the accurate dating of veteran motor vehicles, which he continued to do, until recent ill health prevented him from continuing. His maintenance of uncompromising standards of authenticity and legally correct dating, although frustrating for some owners, was maintained so effectively, that his standards have been recognized around the world. Finally and most importantly, to acquire the comprehensive private reference library such as that collected by George, now housed at the National Motor Museum, is an amazing thing in itself, however its true value only comes from access to it, and the dissemination of the information that it contains. In that respect George was totally unstinting in his efforts. He would go to inordinate lengths to provide anyone who requested information, with every detail he could find, and he did so, most promptly. Because of his invaluable, accurate and authoritative source of information, George’s reputation as a provider of flawless details of cars and motoring history, spread throughout the world, to encompass individuals, clubs, authors, international museums, and of course the History Trust of S.A. The amount of his personal time taken in such activity and correspondence has been incredible. It is therefore of no surprise, that from its very beginning, George has been actively involved with The National Motor Museum at Birdwood in S.A., first as a member of it’s founding Committee, then as a Board member for many years.

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July 2009 1 General Meeting – Clubrooms 3 Section AGM – Classic 4 Drift Practice – Mallala 4 Working Bee – Collingrove 10 Section Meeting – Vintage 14 Section AGM – HRR 15 Section Meeting – HQ 16 Hub Lunch – Edinburgh Hotel 17 Section Meeting – Veteran 19 Foggy Dew Run 20 Section Meeting – Drift 26 G1 Drift – Mallala August 2009 5 General Meeting – Clubrooms 7 Section Meeting – Classic 9 Wintercup 2 – Collingrove 9 Run to Tram Museum at St Kilda 14 Section Meeting – Vintage 15 HQ Enduro – Mallala 16 Picnic Day – Classic 17 Section Meeting – Drift 19 Section Meeting – HQ 21 Section Meeting – Veteran 22 Drift Practice – Mallala

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July 4 Working Bee Collingrove

July 4 Drift Practice

Mallala

July 16 Hub Lunch Edinburgh Hotel

July 19

Foggy Dew Run Vintage/Veteran

July 26

G1 Drift Mallala

August 9 Wintercup 2 Collingrove

August 9 Run to Tram Museum at St Kilda

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HQ Enduro Mallala

August 16

Picnic Day Classic Section

August 22 Drift Practice Mallala

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CALENDAR of EVENTS Continued… He has always been a most important adviser and ardent supporter of the Museum, with his cars now being on permanent display in the Museum, and his records of S.A. motoring history, a major part of its reference library. Thus all who know George Brooks, have nothing but the greatest respect for him as a person of the highest integrity, in every possible way. His contribution to the Sporting Car Club of S.A., its members, and the wider community of veteran motoring enthusiast around the world, must never be under estimated. It is therefore a privilege for all of us as fellow Club Members, to be able to formally recognize these achievements and to sincerely congratulate George on being very justly awarded the Order of Australia Medal for his lifetime contribution. An award given in due recognition of that which he has accomplished, and one which has been long overdue.