CMC Report
By Combined Motoring Club Delegate, Jim Boyd
General Meeting -31 May 2010
The meeting was opened by President Kathleen Toovey, who broke the news to the delegates that due to health circumstances, she will be standing down from the committee, and handing over control to Tony De Luca, Vice President. Tony then took over the chair, and thanked Kathleen for her contribution to the council.
There were a few points of interest brought forward which are of concern to the general motoring enthusiast, and are as follows -
There have been reports of abuse of HCRS plates of late, apparently people have been registering cars
on club (HCRS) plates for a period of time, then transferring to full registration with the same owner,
and after a short period selling the car fully registered having not paid any stamp duty. This tends to
make the Government somewhat cranky, and may also jeopardise our Club Plate System.
It has been pointed out that although our cars in the majority were built prior to seat belt laws, we are NOT allowed, under any circumstances to carry a child under seven years old, unless full compliant seat belts and child restraints are fitted, no exceptions.
The ASRF (Aust Street Rod Federation) has advised the council of concerns over importation of modified vehicles from overseas. Where there has been virtually open slather for years if vehicles built prior to 1982 were to be imported, provided all components were of the correct period. However now there are full chassis bodies and other parts being offered as brand new reproduction, you must be able to prove your parts are authentic. It is rumoured there are about 300 vehicles waiting to be shipped back overseas, at the owners expense. Get customs agent's advice before you buy, particularly on E-BAY.
Affiliations - There are currently 146 financial clubs within the CMC, the latest admission being the Cronulla RSL Motor Enthusiasts, with the next club to be voted on at the next meeting being the Isuzu Car Club of Australia.
The Robert Shannon Foundation - has received 8 entry's since the last meeting.
SECC. - There have been 1666 tickets allocated to date, remember to have them affixed to the outside of the windscreen, (if so fitted) BEFORE entering the gates, this will assist in flow and area allotment in general, Goody bags will be handed out at the gate upon entry.
National Motoring Heritage Day - was generally regarded as a great success, venues recorded good turnouts with cars visiting a number of shows on the same day.
Happy Motoring
Jim Boyd
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