Edition No. 87 June - Aug 2015

Doug Mitchell and brother at Lakes RSL

Wendy Maclean, Ian Richards (Pres) and Ros Wilson at Lakes Entrance

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Meetings are held the 1st Monday of each month (except January) at Club Kilsyth corner of Colchester and Canterbury Roads Kilsyth. Starting time is 8:00pm.

Postal address: - P.O. Box 2475 Rowville Vic. 3178 Phone: - 0422 914 345

www.holdencarclubs.com or email: 6080holdenclub@gmail.com

0418997390

If you have any questions, ideas or would like to speak to any of the committee, please do not hesitate to contact them. Committee President: Ian Richards 0413 843 869 Vice President: Eddie Blanks 0409569884

Email:eddieblanks@hotmail.com Secretary: Bernadette Drummond 0425775464 Email: mailto:berniedrum@hotmail.com Treasurer: Jeff Comport 0418 339 825 Event Co-ordinator: Neil Wilson 9589 5032, 0437889708 Email: nrosslyn3@optusnet.com.au Newsletter Editor: Andrew Maclean 0402 082 940 Email: 6080holdenclub@gmail.com Member Liaison: Edna Mitchell 0412 806 749 Email: staty73@hotmail.com Bernie Cahill 9758 7129 Email: bca68198@bigpond.net.au Ordinary Committee Ros Wilson 9589 5032 Members Shane Terjesen 9754 3758 Red Plates: Ian Richards 0413 843 869

A Club Membership fee of $90 is payable at the time of joining. New Members will receive a Membership Premier Pack. This includes one polo shirt with member’s name, stubby holder and pen. Membership renewal is $50 per annum.

The Club Mission Statement The 60-80 Holden Enthusiasts’ Club Inc. is a family friendly club which aims to promote the awareness and appreciation of Holden vehicles manufactured between 1 January 1948 and 31 December 1984. All attempts are made to ensure that costs are kept to a minimum so that access to Club events and activities is available to all members.

The Club Constitution The 60–80 Holden Enthusiasts’ Club Inc. promotes a friendly and social atmosphere with members required to adhere to the Club rules and policies sanctioned by the membership. All members have the right to an equal say and age shall not form the basis of refusal to the Club.

The 60–80 Holden Enthusiasts’ Club Inc. will not enter into any form of slander towards other clubs or individuals within their own Club and members should, wherever possible, promote good relationships with members of other car Clubs.

MEMBERSHIP FEES

Available to current members only. Full payment must be received when placing an order. Delivery will usually be within one month of order. Please place your orders with Ros Wilson, Ph 95895032 Car Stickers: small $6.00 each or 2 for $10.00 Umbrellas $25.00 Baseball Caps: $15.00 Wide Brim Hats $30.00 Polo Shirts:* $30.00** Summer Polo Shirts:* $30.00 Bomber Jackets:* $112.50** Belt Buckles: $60.00 (see Ian) Car display prints $80.00 (see Ian) Polo Fleece $40.00 Weatherproof Jacket $80.00 Stubby Holders and Pen $8.00 (with logo) *Prices for larger sizes may incur additional costs. **Includes member’s first name on the front.

NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING RATES

4 editions per year.

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Full page - $200.00 per year A business card sized advertisement on the Club website is $100.00 per year.

If you choose to advertise on both the website plus 1 of the options above you will receive a

discount of 25% off the combined total.

Space is available for both forms of advertising, please contact Ian on 0413 843 869. Or E-mail: 6080holdencarclub@gmail.com

MERCHANDISE

Welcome everyone to Newsletter No. 87

Well here we are heading into the winter months of the year, don’t think of hibernating inside, we as a club have got some great happenings coming up.

Get ready to celebrate the 20th ANNIVERSARY of the 60-80 HOLDEN ENTHUSIASTS’ CLUB INC. on SUNDAY 25th OCTOBER 2015.

Are you in touch with previous members, please let them know of this occasion, have you any memorabilia, we are in the process of finalizing details. Keep a look out for information of this event either by Newsletter, Website, Facebook, Twitter, Google+.

Are you aware of how great our Website is, James Constable is continually working and updating this means of communication of our club. Website Twitter Facebook Google+. Check them out.

Once again, Neil Wilson (our Events Co-ordinator) is looking at runs for our club to be involved in, if you have any ideas please approach Neil.

Next run coming up, is to the Morris Minor Garage at Harcourt on Sunday 31st May, this should be a great day out, have a look at the run sheet for all the information. Please let Neil know as numbers are needed for this event. Lunch run to the Wallace Hotel is on Sunday 21st June, please let Neil know if you are interested in joining members for this run. We believe the food is fabulous and the entertainment is good too.

AGM --- MONDAY 6th JULY 2015

Our Annual General Meeting will be held at the Club Kilsyth on 6th July 2015,

Now is the time to think about getting more involved in your club.

ALL POSITIONS BECOME VACANT ON THE COMMITTEE AT THE AGM

All members should have received voting sheets in the mail, Please use these to nominate a member for a position. Red Plate Holders this is a meeting that you need to attend.

A few of our members are on our sick list, we wish them well and back on board soon.

Condolences to members that have lost loved ones.

If at any time you want answers to questions about our club, our committee is there to help, don’t know who they are, check out the newsletter page.

Hope to catch up with as many as possible on our future runs and events.

Ian Richards

(President)

PRESIDENTS REPORT

Thanks to everyone who has sent run reports and photos of recent events. I have renominated for the position of Newsletter editor for a further 12 months. Should my nomination be successful I will look forward to presenting this important production to you on a quarterly basis. I would also like to put on the record that I will not renominate for the 2016 year (next yr) as I believe it is important to bring new blood and life to the important roll of Newsletter Editor. I have enjoyed producing this Newsletter but feel it is time to hand over to a new Editor and take the production of this publication forward. By the way I am still in the market for a HX- HZ vehicle either a wagon or possibly a ute. Please keep me in mind if you see something. Andrew Maclean Newsletter Editor

Get Well wishes to any members suffering illness or recovering from surgery.

CLUB PERMIT SCHEME – Important reminder to members who have cars registered under this scheme. To retain your Club permit you must attend 2 Runs and 2 Meetings including the AGM per financial year of membership. Some Red Plate holders have failed to fulfill their obligations as per the policy and rules guidelines. Failure to do so may ultimately result in our Club notifying Vic Roads of the cancellation of our endorsement for you to have the Red Plates. Please don’t put us in the position to have to do this. Club plates are a privilege, the obligation is yours.

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EDITORS REPORT

It was a fine weekend that greeted us for the Clubs annual long weekend escapade which was held at the picturesque location of Lakes Entrance. Most members made the journey down during Friday with yours truly leaving about 230pm Friday afternoon. It was important to get to Lakes in time for the fish and chip dinner at 7pm approx and thanks to Neil for ringing to check on our progress and predetermine what we wanted for dinner. Our accommodation was arranged at the Whiter’s holiday village where a large selection of very comfortable cabins awaited us. Some members also chose to provide their own accommodation which was also catered for.

As we expected the weather gods were shining upon us and we woke to a glorious day and more importantly, Neil and Ian were preparing their usual cooked breakfast for all of us to enjoy and enable us to continue with the process of meeting and greeting. Saturday was a relaxing day and members spent the day wandering through Lakes Entrance checking out all that was on offer in preparation for our dinner date at the local RSL that evening. This was a great night with all members and families in attendance. The venue was full, always a good sign, and as you can tell from the photos the meals were exceptional and the variety of food available was

extraordinary. Once the night had concluded we retired for the day, ready for our big adventure the next day by boat to Metung.

Weekend at Lakes Entrance March 6-9 2015

After another superbly prepared breakfast of bacon and eggs etc (prepared dutifully by you know who), Members made their way to the port of Lakes Entrance around 1030am to board the cruiser for a leisurely trip across the lakes to Metung, where yet another meal waited us. The Lakes looked spectacular as there was only a slight breeze, glorious sunshine and cloudless skies. The scenery was also splendent with autumn colours on full show and many pleasure craft out and about doing what they do. The journey took just on an hour and was a great way to spend the morning prior to our arrival at the Metung Pub located right on the lakes offering superb views of the

marina and associated waterways. Our menu was prepared and offered a nice choice of foods at very reasonable prices. We spent about 1.5 hours in a lovely relaxed atmosphere, great food, and views to behold. When our lunch was concluded we boarded our cruiser for the return journey and shared in jovial

conversation up to our arrival back in port. Everyone had a fantastic time and was an excellent choice of activity for the day. After a great day Sunday the evening was a lot more leisurely and concluded with a group barbecue at the caravan park and a little amber fluid etc to round off festivities.

Monday was again a lovely morning. Most of us were preparing for our homeward journey, some were staying on and others were actually moving on and continuing with their particular holiday, vacation activities and pursuits. A final breakfast was had by all and we parted company having had a fabulous weekend. This was my first weekend away with the club after many years as a member. Myself and Wendy had a great time and can recommend it to all members and encourage you all to “keep that date’ in preparation for next years event.

I wish to publicly thank everyone who contributed their time and effort in making the “weekend away” such an overwhelming success. In particular to Neil and Ros, Ian and Bronwyn for their outstanding contribution with organising and seeing that everything was attended to. These activities do not just happen and we should be extremely proud of the committee and their unheralded commitment to contributing to the successful running of events as large as these. Well done to all, Andrew Maclean

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

JUNE

Date Event Where Meeting Place Time

Mon 1st General meeting Club Kilsyth 8pm

Sun 7th Yarra Glen Market

Yarra Glen Racecourse

Club Kilsyth 8.30am. Lunch in Healesville

Mon 8th QUEENS BIRTHDAY

Sun 21st Lunch Run Wallace pub, Wallace

Stud Park Rowville

2nd stop Melton m/tea

10am.

3rd stop Wallace pub 12.30

JULY

Sun 5th TBA

Mon 6th A.G.M Club Kilsyth 8pm

Sun 19th Lunch/ Xmas in July

Healesville RSL Club Kilsyth 11.30. Any changes will be advised

AUGUST

Mon 3rd General Meeting Club Kilsyth 8pm

Saturday 15th Sunday 16th Bendigo All Holden Day weekend

Saturday meet there Sunday travelers Meet at Holden Rd Calder Park 7-30am

More details closer to date. Dinner Saturday night, etc.

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