Hi everybody & welcome to the Victorian Report Firstly, I regret to inform Members that Bill Wellwood passed away on Monday 5/7. Bill was a friend to many members but was best known as placeShannon's auctioneer. Bill was kind enough to preside over the occasional fun auction for club events wearing his customary top hat and loud vests. Our condolences to his loved ones. Well Vic Members, the State Titles have been run and won. Congrats go to Terry and Reg Black for their hard work and for organising this successful event. Marysville turned out to be a great venue and is a strong candidate for the next state titles. Assuming there is one, which brings me to my next point.  The Victorian chapter is dying a slow and painful death. Don't get me wrong, we have lots of members, in name only, but very few participants save for the usual small core group. Participants are what we need to save this club, not more members. By participants I mean bums on seats at meetings, ideas and suggestions put forth AND the willingness to get involved and organise events and outings. Paying your $50 annual fee does nothing for the club other than pay for the magazine. The whole idea of the club is to connect people who have a love of Thunderbirds and  give them the opportunity to enjoy the cars and each others company collectively. The club does not exist to provide members (read non-participants) with club registration. Sadly, this is increasingly the case. Over the last few months I have received several calls from prospective new members. Almost invariably the first question I am asked is "how do I get club rego"? Needless to say I fob those callers off. We don't need more people using the club to get club rego. Personally, I love Thunderbirds, always have, always will. I joined because of that. I'm not so much a people person as perhaps I should be but I will always enjoy my cars, with or without the club. Of course, I MUCH prefer with the club. So, to all of you reading this, ask yourself a question. How have I contributed to the club in the last 12 months? If the answer is " I haven't", I suggest you start whilst you still have a chance to be a member of the club. If you don't intend to, consider not rejoining. Perhaps the Victorian chapter will soon consist of only the 15 or so core members. If so, would it matter? If we never see or hear from you will you be missed? What would we lose by you not being a member? Think about it. Let me take this opportunity to emphasise that unless your club permit renewal is signed by the club delegate it is not valid. Yes, we do keep track of whose renewals are signed and yes, if it is not signed by the club delegate you will be busted for driving an unregistered vehicle. In order to be eligible for club rego you must BOTH be a current member AND the renewal must be signed by the club delegate. Jim Matthews informs me that he is struggling to get volunteers to run the National Committee and would like Victoria to take it over. Personally I can't see that happening in the near future as we are struggling to survive as a State Chapter. Given that situation, I question, in the current climate of apathy, do we realistically need a National Committee? What will happen if we don't have one? No, I haven't read the constitution so don't bombard me with negative emails or calls. I am merely asking the question. Do, however, feel free to email your constructive thoughts and suggestions.   Until next time  -  Steve Gasson 0421 462 884

National Show N Shine & AGM Saturday 16th October 2010 - Araluen Motel 226 Beach Road Batehaven - NSW

Double Room including 3 Course Meal & Full Breakfast	$180 per couple
Single Room including 3 Course Meal & Full Breakfast	$125 per single
Extra Nights with Breakfast	$124 per couple
	$97 per single
Extra Nights - Room Only	$92 per couple
	$81 per single

Class	Owner	Vehicle
Senior Division	Jim Licciardo	1965 Convertible
Primary Division
1st Place	Ray Dove	1956 Convertible
Runner Up	Eric Hill	1959
Drivers Class	Greg Fisher	1963
Show N Shine	Desmond Howlett	1962
Club Person of the Year	Lucinda Vennix
Best Overall Barry Haley Award	Jim Licciardo	1965 Convertible

Date	Details
Monthly Meetings	Held at Bell's Pub - South Melbourne First Monday of Each Month
Autobarn Cruise	Autobarn Cruise Nights Usually held on the last Wednesday of each month weather permitting
Essendon Cruise	Essendon Cruise Night at Essendon Airport 2nd Tuesday of the month
American Iron Cruise	American Iron Cruise Night - 6pm - 9pm 35 Lusher Road - Croydon "The Rock Complex 1st Friday of the Month $3.00 for Display Cars - $3.00 Spectators
Sept 26	Breakfast at Cocomo's - Rowville - Victoria Another no-fuss get-together by the Eagles Rod & Custom Club. Bring along your partner to enjoy a leisurely breakfast in warmth and comfort. Heaps of easy parking available for your hot rod, custom, or chrome bumpered cruiser. This Event will be repeated on the 4th Sunday Every Month Cocomo's Restaurant - Stud Park Shopping Centre - Stud Road - Rowville 8.30am - 10.30am
Sept 04	Dimboola Swap Meet & Show n Shine $15.00
Sept 05	Fathers Day Car Show $10.00 Old Gippstown Moe
Sept 05	The 6th Annual Park in The Court Display Day raising funds for The Royal Childrens Hospital Appeal Ardena Court , East Bentleigh Vic Starting at 9-00am to around 4pm Why not cruise down with the family park in the court wander around have a look at the other cars get some ideas for your project head of for lunch Best of all all donations received on the day go to The Royal Childrens Hospital Appeal Freebies, Coffee, Sausage Sizzle, Drinks ALL Clubs & Cars Welcome
Sept 12	Shepparton Swap Meet, Shepparton Racecourse Over 600 sites for vintage veteran and classic cars cost?
Sept 19	Pakenham Swap Meet Pakenham Racecourse $5
Sept 26	Garage Crawl to BONDS 12:00pm 43 Wild Cherry Lane (dirt rd- at the end) Melways 184 J11 BYO Chairs and Drinks R.S.V.P 23rd September at latest for catering purposes Bob or Noeline on 9436 1580 No Cost
Oct 03	The last of the Chrome Bumpers - Cora Lynn Recreational Reserve Cora Lynn, (Melways ref: 14, R15) Display car & driver free entry, general public $5 per person, children under 12 free
Oct 03	The Rotary Club of Euroa present the Euroa Show n Shine. Veterans, Vintage Classic, Custom and Modified Special Car Categories. Trophies for all Marques Pre and Post war Hot Rod & Custom. 42 trophy categories Kids craft music and entertainment in parkland setting. Gold coin Entry and showbag for entrants 8.00am - 3.30pm Information: 03 5795 1347
Oct 16	National Show N Shine & AGM Please make an effort to support the club and to assist in decisions made that will direct the future of the club which means YOU! Details Above
Oct 17	Chryslers at Caribbean - Chrysler Restorers Club
Oct 17
Oct 17	Cranbourne Swap Meet
Oct 17	Inaugural All Ford Display Day & Cruise
Oct 22 - 24	Australia has a strong tradition in classic motoring, with over 700 car clubs nationwide. Club events are a popular on the classic motoring calendar, often attracting in excess of 5,000 enthusiasts and 1,000 cars to one-day events, including drive days and concours d’elegance displays. In October 2010, Exhibitions & Trade Fairs will stage Motorclassica Australia’s first International Concours d’Elegance and Classic Motor Show, bringing together the most beautiful cars in the world, from both Australia and abroad, over three days at the iconic, world heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens
Oct 24	The Annual Victorian Mustang Roundup and Concours Dandenong Showgrounds, Bennett Street, Dandenong. Entries for all judged classes will be accepted on the official entry form available in the next issue of Mustang Roundup. All Mustangs entered for judged classes must be owned and registered to financial Mustang Owners Club member
Oct 24
Oct 31	Afternoon tea at Braeside Park {November Event} All Thunderbird owners welcome and invited further details will follow. No Cost
Nov 05/06 07	Bright Rod Run
Nov 13/14	Bendigo Swap Meet
Nov 21	Manhattan
Nov 28	Southern Hot Rods Christmas Cruise Melbourne Gun Club Lilydale Gates Open 9am
	If you know of a show that is not listed please let me know so that I can add it as soon as possible. Lucinda Vennix (03) 9736 2742  -  0439 479 356

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