From the kitchen table of National President Jim Matthews Hello Every body and welcome to the Presidents Report. Firstly, I would wish one and all a Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year, it's amazing how quickly they pass by. The Club is traveling along very well and we seem to be enjoying the social interaction just as much as we do the cars . Dianne and I are leaving to go trekking for a couple of weeks today and our mobile phones will be turned off we find that the best way to really relax. There are a couple of members on the sick list at the moment and we wish you a speedy and complete recovery. That's all for this year, all the best. Take care and all the very best  -  Jim Matthews

From the desk of the Editor - Mark Ellery Hi all, the past few weeks have been busy.  Thanks to the assistance of Jim Kerr the long awaited rebuild of Thelma's 352 has begun and now I am looking for paint and other jobs that need doing such as rebuilding starter motors and generators etc.   The Magazine has been delayed due to my pc picking up a virus from an email and I did not want to send it to the printer until I was sure the pc was clean but all is well now.   Thanks to all who have contributed.  This magazine has some great articles from some new contributors and their efforts are gratefully received. I have a new email address - mark.ellery@bigpond.com Mark Ellery

From the desk of the Secretary - Madeline Wright Welcome to 2010, where are the years going, it only seemed liked yesterday that we had the Olympics.  2009 was a quiet year, but NSW & Vic titles were very successful and the Concours in Qld was a tremendous success.   The National Committee will be deciding what we will be doing for 2010 AGM, of which I think the President will put in his report, what we did discuss was going down the NSW South Coast somewhere to maybe have a Show n Shine and AGM, or Concours, details will be following. Hope everyone has had a lovely Christmas with family and friends and a happy and safe New Year. We will be looking forward to catching up with everyone throughout the year. Madeline Wright  - National Secretary

From the Desk of Barry Wright Well a new year once again, time keeps moving on but the interest in THUNDERBIRDS doesn't stand still.  There seems to be more around and on the roads everyday, my work takes me all over Sydney and I am amazed at how many I see on the roads, parked in factories, and I even spied one in a very small garage in a back lane in Randwick being restored. Yes we are coming up to that time of the year when we all have to pay our annual dues, the annual fee has not changed this year due to the committee keeping expenses in check and always looking for the best price for items required.  This year you will note that we have a reminder that fees are due on the 1st of APRIL each year.  You would be surprised how many members do not know the fees are due on the 1st. APRIL each year. So that's it, you have received the magazine with the renewal form enclosed, you have filled out the form, now all you have to do is put it in an envelope with your cheque or money order and send it off to me and go straight to the top of the class! For those who want to direct deposit money into the TOCA account that's okay, details below. Bank. - CBA, . Account name, - THUNDERBIRD OWNERS CLUB of AUSTRALIA Inc. or just TOCA. BSB No. - 062-221 Account No. - 10144244 Just remember to put your name in the details section so I know who's paid.  I hope this helps everyone. Happy Motoring Barry Wright