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CENTRAL HAWKE’S BAY BRANCH of the VINTAGE CAR CLUB of NZ (Inc) Lamb Country Branch Email: centralhawkesbay@vcc.org.nz

POSTAL ADDRESS

CHB Branch of the Vintage Car Club (Inc) c/-18 Wilder Street, Waipukurau. 4200

Club Nights—7.30pm 3rd Wednesday of every Month

The 1959 XP-87 Corvette Sting Ray Racer—By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher The Corvette Stingray Racer XP-87 with a 283V8 engine is a sports racing car and concept car that debuted in 1959. The car was developed in the styling studios at General Motors (GM) at the behest of Bill Mitchell, GM Vice President of styling. The design was based on a sketch by designer Pete Brock, and was further developed by Larry Shinoda and Chuck Pohlmann. The history of the Chevrolet Corvette with its rakish good looks and great power has always excited automotive enthusiasts. With the Corvette, General Motors created its own American sports car tradition. One of the most popular Corvettes of all time was the Corvette Sting Ray Racer introduced in Author Peter Brock with his Book (Corvette Sting Ray, Genesis 1959. This model continues to have a great folof an American Icon) lowing, and this story is a follow up by popular demand to a Story of the Week I wrote in September 25, 2019 about the Corvette Sting Ray Racer. When automotive enthusiasts speak about the 1959 Corvette Sting Ray Racer, the first names mentioned are usually designer Bill Mitchell and engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov, rightfully known as “Mr. Corvette.” For me, the 1959 Corvette Sting Ray racer model is on my list of the greatest looking designs that GM developed during the 1950s.

1959 Corvette XP 87 Stingray on display at the Peterson Automobile Museum

From the 1950s to 1970s, Bill Mitchell was one of the most powerful and influential designers in the motor world. He was truly a Corvette person and devoted to high-performance and great styling. Developed in Studio X, the Sting Ray racer design was developed in 1957. By February of 1958, the side exhausts became a part of the design theme for the vehicle’s appearance. Arkus-Duntov created an all-new lightweight tubular space frame for the model to help the vehicle’s suspension. After its introduction by the GM design staff, the model was painted red then later repainted in silver for the 1960 campaign.

The 1959 XP-87 Corvette Sting Ray Racer—By Robert Tate, Automotive Historian and Researcher In 1957, the “Mule,” which it was called at the time, was driven by Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss for track testing at Sebring in 1957. The results were admired by Mitchell and other racing fans as well. Mitchell also brought in Larry Shinoda to help design the streamlined appearance for the vehicle. The Sting Ray had a short racing career. Mitchell even used his own money to develop and finance the model into a highperformance racing machine. The 1959 model represented a total transformation of a great looking sports car and was ad1959 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray interior mired by many. When Mitchell started driving the vehicle on the road and to work, the Sting Ray was given a windscreen for the driver and passenger, along with a longer grille for that great looking front end appearance. After concluding its brief racing career, the Sting Ray was unveiled at Chicago’s McCormick Place auto show on February 18, 1961. It was Mitchell who decided to restore the racer back to its popular silver paint job from the red. The chassis was further developed with more added features and a largerdisplacement small block engine was used as well. Dunlop disc brakes and fuel injection were also added. Mitchell felt the first generation Corvettes were too rounded and soft, so the Corvette Sting Ray Racer featured a sharper body edge that made it work. The body was made of thin fibreglass with aluminium reinforcement which was eventually replaced with balsa wood. Anyone interested in the background and origins of the 1959 Corvette Sting Ray Racer should explore “Corvette Sting Ray: Genesis of An American Icon” by Peter Brock with a foreward by Ed Welburn, former VP of Global Design at General Motors. In addition, automotive enthusiasts who would like to have a replica of the Corvette Sting Ray Racer, check out the 1/18 scale die cast models manufactured by AUTO art. The Predecessor to the Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray XP-87 is the Chevrolet Corvette SS.

Bill Mitchell standing next to the 1959 Corvette Sting Ray racer and the 1961 Corvette 2 Mako Shark XP 755.

Central Hawke’s Bay Branch of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.)

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2021 To be held at the Waipukurau Bowling Club, Mt Herbert Rd, Waipukurau.

On Tuesday 15th June at 7.30pm AGENDA     

Apologies. Minutes of the 2020 AGM. Branch Office Holder Reports. Election of Officers. General Business.

Notices of Motion are to be received, in writing, by the secretary—No later than 1st June 2021    

The Branch Secretary 73 Porangahau Rd Waipukurau 4200 or email: ken.lyons@xtra.co.nz

All committee positions are vacant and nominations are to be received by the Secretary no later than seven (7) days prior to the meeting. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor provided the nominee is present at the meeting. The Minutes of the 2020 Annual General Meeting are printed in this magazine.

All members and interested persons are welcome to attend

AGM—Tuesday 15th June 2021—Central Hawkes Bay Branch Dinner and AGM To be held at the—Waipukurau Bowling Club—Mt Herbert Road, Waipukurau Arrive for refreshments from 6.00pm—Meal at 6.30pm—AGM to follow. Main & Dessert—$30.00 per person—Eftpos available Menu:

Crumbed Chicken Breast with Mushroom sauce Roast Pumpkin ,Kumara and Potatoes Cauliflower, Broccoli with Cheese Sauce Minted Peas

Dessert:

Apple and Sultana Crumble with Custard and Fresh Cream Tea and Coffee If you have any dietary needs, please advise when you book your meal.

Please contact Eva Gollan 06 858 9105 or nga-oki@xtra.co.nz by—Friday 11th June 2021 No late bookings please. Eva is required to forward food orders and numbers attending to the restaurant a few days before. PLEASE NOTE:

The CHBVCC branch will make payment for any late dinner cancellations or no shows, then an invoice will be sent to the member/members concerned.

Bruce Poole CHB Branch Chairman.

CHB Branch of the VCC—Elected Members —2020-2021 CHAIRMAN Bruce Poole brucepoole1930@gmail.com 06 858 9940 027 244 9090

COMMITTEE Lynn Cross secross@xtra.co.nz 06 858 9814

SECRETARY Ken Lyons Ken.lyons@xtra.co.nz 06 858 8093

Gary Weaver weave@xtra.co.nz 06 858 9908

TREASURER Kaye Carswell wpkmotors@gmail.com 021 124 3620

Iain Gollan/Eva nga-oki@xtra.co.nz 06 858 9105

CLUB CAPTAIN Rod McKenzie rod.mckenzie.wpk@xtra.co.nz 06 858 9562

Neil Malcolm pat.neil2016@gmail.com

V.I.C. (I.D. Card) CO-ORDINATOR John Foot jsfoot@xtra.co.nz 06 858 8301

PUBLICITY/WELFARE OFFICER Sandra Cross secross@xtra.co.nz 06 858 9814

BLEAT EDITOR Joyce Calder joycecalder@gmail.com 022 166 1403

Sunday 20th June 2021—Run to Haumoana—Organised by Lynn and Sandra This run will be a disorganised event but with a competitive edge. The destination being a collection of cars etc. Some of very special significance and not far away from cafes and wineries. Details of where to meet etc, will be emailed soon.

SUNDAY 18TH JULY 2021-SHED RUN TO DANNEVIRKE—organised by Wayne McDonagh Assemble at Tavistock Place — Ready to leave at 9.00am Travel down main road to Dannevirke. Re-assemble and connect with Norsewood and Dannevirke members at the carpark opposite the Mangatera Hotel. 10.00am

FIRST SHED VISIT A collection of projects and yester-year vehicles.

11.00am

SECOND SHED An immaculate display of 1950’S

Americana and Automobilia collectables.

12.00

Lunch stop at the Citizens & Services Club, Queen St, Dannevirke. Lunch $13.00 per head.

1.30pm

THIRD SHED This is the best display of something for everyone I have ever seen. Trucks, tractors, motorbikes, collectibles. A real “don’t miss” shed.

Enquiries phone Wayne 0274 453199

Events Calendar

CHB VCC Date

June

Tuesday 15th Sun 20th

July

Sun 18th

Other District's Events Date

AGM—to be held at the Waipukarau Bowling Club Sun 6th Cross's run to Haumoana—to view Hickson's car collection. Sun 20th 3 Sheds to view in Dannevirke— Organised by Wayne McDonagh

Whanganui Branch—Annual Rally (Queens Birthday weekend)

Taupo Brass Monkey Rally

Wed 21st Branch Dinner and Meeting: Venue TBA

August

National VCC AGM in Christchurch [Bruce

13th 15th Poole attending] Wed 18th Branch Dinner and Meeting: Venue TBA National VCC Cancer run—Contact Kaye

Sun 22nd Janet and others

Sept

TBA

Spring/Daffodil run to GKW by GKW or experts trial

Wed 15th Branch Dinner and Meeting: Venue TBA 23rd to 25th La-

October

13th 14th Central North Island run —organise by 15th 16th Rod and Scarlet McKenzie

bour weekend HB VCC Safari rally Fri 29thWed 20th Branch Dinner and Meeting—Venue TBA Sat 30th Targa Rally cars in Havelock North

Nov

Sat 20th

Veteran Rally

Dec

TBA

Parade, meetings, runs

Sat 11th

Club Christmas Party

January 2022 February

5th—6th

International Rally Taranaki

January 16th to 21st—2022 For more information go to www.historicmotoring.co.nz 7

Leadfoot festival

Chairman's Report—June 2021 I've just heard that the team who have been doing the meals at the Waipawa club have finally retired, so we have lost a very good venue for meetings unless the bowling club sources another caterer. The same caterers have also been doing meals for the dinner nights at "The Little Theatre". Our next meeting at the Waipukurau Bowling Club is our AGM and several members have indicated their willingness to stand for positions. It is very rewarding to see how the club operates so give consideration to standing for a position. Forms are in the Bleat. On a brighter note Kaye Carswell and myself went out to the venue for the Cancer society run on 22nd of August 2021 and it is a very good venue for the finish of the run, afternoon tea and an auction. Some other surprises are in store also. The team of Kaye Carswell, Janet Weaver, Eva Gollan and Jean Hopping are starting to gear up for this event, if you're asked to help, please do so as this is a very worthwhile cause. The VCC of NZ inc works in conjunction with the Cancer Society for this occasion. In 2019 approximately $70,000.00 was raised for the Cancer Society and all money raised locally stays locally. Last time we had approximately 75 cars, so get your friends together and see if we can get 100 cars out. Any type of car is welcomed. From all reports, what happens on tour stays on tour but little snippets have come out and a big thanks to Jean and Keith Hopping for a wonderful two days away. Rod's and Scarlett’s tour in October is next. Until the AGM good motoring, drive safely and look after yourselves.

Bruce Poole CHB Branch Chairman

Rod’s Rattling's—June 2021 The “Twilight Rally” arranged by Bruce Poole and Ken Lyons went down very well with about 25 entrants who enjoyed a drive to Norsewood, starting with some soup and a bun from the Norsewood Hotel. We returned to Waipukurau for the rest of the meal at the Waipukurau Hotel. Thanks guys. On 20th May, Keith and Jean Hopping took a group of about 15 cars and 30 people to “Makoura Lodge” near Apiti for a night. It was a well-planned run with a huge amount of effort being put in for some entertainment by Keith and Jean, our guest Dave, the Lodge staff and our own “talented” crew. On Tuesday 15th June, the branch holds its AGM with a number of committee spaces available this year. All committee offices are available, so if you think you can contribute to the running of our branch of the VCC, come along and put up your hand. A new Secretary is required this year with the retirement of Ken Lyons who has really made it easy for the next person to step into his shoes. It would be a good idea for somebody to volunteer to be a “2 IC” to the Chairman and also the Club Captain so they can learn the ropes and help out. Lynn and Sandra Cross are making arrangements for the branch to go up to Haumoana on 20 th June, to visit the home and sheds of Craig Hickson of “Progressive Meats” fame, who bought the 1935 Auburn Phaeton that Lynn had owned for several years. I have been to this property a couple of times and the collection is very well presented, as are the splendid grounds. Wayne McDonagh is arranging to take the branch to three sheds and collections in the Dannevirke area on 18th July. These sheds have quite possibly not been visited by any of our members in the past and should be well worth the trip. Bruce Poole will be representing the branch at the National VCC AGM in Christchurch in August where discussions on a more modern logo for the club and the big VERO rally in New Plymouth in January will certainly be on the agenda. The VCC National Day for Cancer Support on Sunday 22 nd August is being planned for the CHB Branch by several of our ladies, with the public being invited to come along with their cars or other vehicles and join with us for a “Motor Show” and a trip out to a place of interest. This would be a good time to bring along your friends and family and let them experience the fun we all get from using our vintage car club vehicles. We could do with somebody to put their hands up to plan a “Spring Run” in September for the branch. There are multiple gardens we could visit at this time of the year, and it will be good to take our vehicles out of hibernation from the winter. Or, maybe it is time to shake up the brain cells and have an “Expert’s Trial”. Now that would rattle up the complacency of some hibernating drivers and navigators and entertain the rest of us with a “domestic” or two …… an almost guaranteed performance! In mid-October, Scarlett and I are arranging a three day mid-week tour into the Central North Island with a night in Whanganui and a couple of nights in Ohakune. Details are in the “Bleat”. We need to know you are planning to join us so as we can advise places we are stopping at for meals that there will be a certain number likely to be turning up. At this stage we have over a dozen cars starting, so if you have planned to come along, please contact us so we can put your names down on the list.

Rod McKenzie CHB Branch Club Captain

October 13th, 14th, 15th 16th 2021—Extended Mid-Week Run for CHB VCC Organised by Rod and Scarlet McKenzie Scarlett and Rod are putting together another mid -week trip, this time into the bowels of the Central North Island area in mid-October. We will be away for three nights and four days of motoring with a few interesting visits and things to see and do. This run will obviously entail some fairly full days of motoring [possibly around 300km per day!], so it will be more suitable for P45, P60’s and P80’s vehicles, but that is not to say that you shouldn’t drive your Vintage or PV vehicle on the run. Many of the roads we will travel on have been traversed by us in the past in our Ford Model T, so most entrants could bring any vehicle they like, providing they know it is up to the journey. You will need to have a good road map or electronic GPS at hand City of Whanganui when you start the run. And it will be more convenient if you pack a picnic lunch in the car before you leave home. The run will be in the form of a “Tour” and will be non-competitive. Visits will include shopping and sight-seeing in Marton, Hunterville, Whanganui, Jerusalem, Pipiriki, Raetihi, and Horopito, Ohakune, and a drive up to Turoa. The Motel we intend staying at in Wanganui for the first night [Wed 13 th] is: Burwood Motel Free phone: 0800 20 20 63 [Quote CHBVCC Rod $120.00 per night.] And on the second and third nights [14th and 15th] at Ohakune is: Ohakune Court Motel Free phone: 0800 288 289 [Quote OCT21CARS from $105.00] You are advised to have your bookings done well in advance, but you are free to stay at any other motel or camping ground as you see fit. It is imperative that you phone your booking in to each motel so you can tell them you are on this trip as we have spoken with each of them and secured our group a favorable rate. You will, of course, need to budget for all of your smokos, tea/coffee stops, lunches, your evening meals, and other motoring costs, etc. You must confirm with Rod and Scarlett [ rod.mckenzie.wpk@xtra.co.nz ] that you will be coming on the trip so they then know how many instruction sheets to print out and also to advise people, at any of the stops we intend making, how many of our folk are likely to turn up. It is only fair and considerate to advise food suppliers where we intend stopping that there will be a group coming through. To Summarise: Wednesday 13th: Thursday 14th Friday 15th Saturday 16th

Leave Waipukurau and drive to Whanganui. Leave Whanganui and drive to Ohakune via Pipiriki. Exploring around the Ohakune area. Head home via Taihape-Napier highway.

Bulls Township

10 Township Hunterville

Ohakune Townshop-

38th Annual Castrol Motorcycle Trial—The overall winners—CHB Members—Glyn and Cathy Clements Because of the Covid 19 lockdown last year the 38th trial had to be postponed. This year there were 35 entries for the Annual Castrol Autumn Motorcycle Trial with one unable to start due to illness. The competitors began leaving the clubrooms in Whanganui East to begin the timed section at 9.30am on Saturday morning. The course this year took them north up the Whanganui River Road through some beautiful scenery of the Whanganui National Park. This led onto Raetihi Primary school where a good lunch was provided by the parents of the school children to raise funds for an upcoming trip. The afternoon section was untimed and saw the bikes return to the clubrooms again via State Highway 4, the Parapara Highway. Overall winners—Glyn and Cathy Clements on their 1982 Honda CX sidecar.

Dave Henwood although wining his class, had to return in the afternoon on the tail end Charlie trailer due to fuel problems. All other competitors returned under their own steam. The dinner and prize giving began at 6.00pm, again at the clubrooms. A beautiful dinner was provided by Eilidh Pitkethley and some willing club members. Congratulations to the overall winners—CHB Members—Glyn and Cathy Clements on their 1982 Honda CX sidecar. They have been attending our trial for many years. The Coleman cup which is presented for the highest scoring local club member was won by Sam Wilson on his 1960 AJS 650. Willie Wood was our oldest competitor aged 85 and Melissa Tate was our youngest. The day was a great success and very much enjoyed by all with some saying they had never been up the River Road. The weather was very kind with only one short but very sharp shower at Raetihi at the end of the timed section. A big thank you to all helpers who gave their time willingly, without, the trial would be unable to run.

2021Twilight/Night Rally—organised by Bruce Poole and Ken Lyons—written by Gary Weaver Bruce Poole and Ken Lyons organised the twilight/ Night Rally which was very well supported with 50 people and 25 cars. The rally started at our favourite meeting spot in Tavistock place Waipukarau. Before we all headed off there was a briefing, then a list of driving instructions and a playing card given out to all participants, more about the card later. We headed off along Tavistock Road into Middleton Road, Porangahau Road, Nicolls Road, Braeveiw Road Ngahape Road, Tourere Road heading towards Ormondville. By passed Ormondville, we went along the Takapau Ormondville Road, Kopua Road and passing the Monastery. Travelling on roads many of us have never travelled on before. These roads lead us to the Crown Hotel in Norsewood where we were made welcome by host Swazzy, a Disco Operator entertainer from way back. Here we had a plate of soup with buns, some went into the back bar, outside bar, or smokers bar, whatever you want to call it on the day. Some very interesting history on the walls with many stories to be told.

First stop—cars arriving in Norsewood to visit the Hotel

After this break we left Norsewood and headed to Takapau on the Ormondville Takapau Road, down Oruawharo Road, Aorangi Road, Hinerangi Road, Woburn Road, Maharakeke Road Waiou Road, Hatuma Road, Arlington Road, Porangahau Road and onto the Waipukurau Hotel for dinner. After dinner the mystery of the playing cards was revealed, when your card was called you got to choose a prize, this was able to be done due to generous sponsorship organised by Bruce and Ken. Another great run organised and well patronised by club members. Well done and thank you Bruce and Ken.

May 20th 2021—visit to the—MAKOURA LODGE VISIT—written by Jenny Halford Thursday the 20th dawned bright and sunny, a good start to the two days planned at Makoura Lodge. Thanks to the closing of the Saddle Road there was a change of plans and an earlier start was made, to travel over the Saddle before it closed at 9.00am. The convoy was assembled at Ashurst and then we all moved off for the trip to the lodge, some classics and a few moderns.

Members being welcomed into Makoura Lodge

Makoura Lodge with cars lined up at the motel accommodation.

We arrived and all found our accommodation, before we had morning tea in the large reception room. A board had been set up with all the baby photos and a list of the first cars owned by the members. We had been given an entry form to “guess” and enter who was who in the photos and who had owned the cars, an impossible task, but we could at least guarantee that we had two of the photos and one car correct. It seems that no one now looks the same as those cute people in the photos, “funny that”. After lunch, it was on to the activities for the afternoon, skeet shooting, archery, golf and axe throwing. There was an assortment of talents and only one brave lady to compete against the men. Eva never let we females down and did very well. The cheerleaders, Kay and Janet were an inspiration to the participants with loud words of encouragement. The finish of the events saw everyone departing for the warmth of the lodge, for coffee or tea and another look at those darn photos. The evening meal over, the entertainment began with a professional singer/guitarist and club members, Rod and Ken assisting. Our song books with all the words helped the rest of us join in. Then we had Kay, Eva and Janet making a grand entrance in blond wigs, mini skirts and long black boots, singing Dolly Parton’s song “Jolene” very professional, they even had an encore. Keith was an excellent master of ceremonies dressed in his smart country and western outfit, black Stetson and all.

Members Scarlett McKenzie, Chris Murphy, Lynne Smales and Pat Malcolm

Members enjoying lunch

Time to announce the winners of the photo and car competition. It seems that every couple got a prize, with an MTA voucher, the winner of the top prize was Neil who received a $50 voucher. After a few more drinks and a chat everyone departed to their respective accommodations having had a most entertaining and relaxing day. Breakfast was at 9 00am the next morning and after the recharging of batteries with a cooked brekkie, it was time to depart for home. What an amazing 24 hours we all had. Makoura Lodge is a stunning venue and many thanks to Keith and Jean for all the trouble they went to in making 13 such a great two days for us all.

May 20th 2021—visit to the—MAKOURA LODGE VISIT—written by Heather Cheer We left home at 8.00am to travel with the Halfords to our meeting point in Ashurst. The Waipukurau group met at the top of Pukerora. We all needed to get across the Saddle Road before 9.00am the time it closed for repairs. Fourteen cars regrouped in Ashurst for a scenic drive along the meandering road of the Pohangana Valley to Makoura Lodge.

Ian and Eva E Gollan entertaining

Eva, Janet and Kay, entertain with performing Dollies “Jolene”

Dave, Ken and Rod performed a number of songs during the evening.

We arrived to a very picturesque setting of a grand lodge constructed of macrocarpa that had been milled on the property. The owner, Kimberly, gave us an outline of the history of the farm. The property has been in the family for 6 generations, originally settled by Hugh McIntyre in 1896. The following 4 generations were all sons named Hugh, however the male domination has been interrupted by Kimberly who is the present owner. After we were settled into our accommodation we enjoyed a pleasant morning tea and chatted in the sunshine. The competition boards of baby photos and another with a list of the first car you owned began a lot of deliberation. After lunch the games began. Firstly was clay target shooting, with a coach provided, then axe throwing, archery and finally a golfing hole in one with a difference. Several of the group took part while the rest were lead by the "Cheer Leaders" to offer encouragement. Very enthusiastic, pom pom waving, special Us Gals t-shirt wearing cheer leaders with original chants on cards, helped make for a hilarious afternoon. Pre dinner drinks, log fires and enjoying the company of the car club members began a very pleasant evening. Dinner enjoyed by all lead onto the evenings entertainment. A good friend of the Hoppings, Dave and his partner from Hawera had joined us and was set up to play on his modified mandolin. Keith and Jean had given us a rally book of country and western songs and other info. So began music, singing, laughter and fun. Rod joined Dave with his ukulele and Ken helped with the singing. Items by club members were slotted in between the singing. Eva sang 2 songs accompanied by Ian on his guitar to great applause. Several members became stand up comics with their jokes, won by Paul Jensen. Next came the wonderful item by the Dolly Parton Trio singing Jolene. After rapturous applause they did an anchor. Well done ladies.!!!

More fun with Line Dancing

The results from the competitions were; Ian Gollan who won the Makoura jacket for highest score overall in the 4 14 sporting disciplines.

May 20th 2021—visit to the—MAKOURA LODGE VISIT—Members photos

Graham Cheer—hitting the target

Gary Weaver having a go at Archery Janet Weaver—Cheer Leading

Rod McKenzie with all the arrows on the target for the best score of the day

Eva Gollan—Trying for a hole in one

Barry Smales—throwing the Tomahawk

Laurie Malcolmson—CHB Branch VCC member—Athletics Champion Laurie competes in the 70-75 age group. Laurie Malcolmson is addicted to athletics, he started athletics at school finding the life on a dairy farm made him pretty fit. Moving to Auckland, he trained at Mt Smart and ran in the first athletics event there. Competing in the shorter track events, javelin, discus, triple and long jump, Laurie held Auckland titles and decathlon National Titles. He was invited to trial for the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. In 1974 he was in line for the New Zealand Commonwealth Games in sprinting, clocking his best time of 10.4 seconds for the 100 metres. Sadly, injury prevented him from competing and discouraged, he gave up the sport. Thanks to encouragement from wife Gloria, Laurie resumed in the sport in 1981 and he has since competed in national, Oceania and World Masters Games, the latter in Japan, USA, Australia, Laurie Malcolmson—Athletics Champion South Africa and Auckland (2017). Over the years as Laurie left one age group to join the next, he has left behind records which still stand, including a 1985 100-metre record. In the 2019 2020 Athletic Season Laurie ran a 60m sprint in 8.70 seconds which put him at NO 1 in the World for his group, Men 70 to 74 years..He also held the high hurdle for 9 months in 2017, his time was 49.60. Laurie was a finalist in the Tararua Downer Sports Award. His nomination put him into the Sports Person of the year. As a family and extended family we are all very proud of him. In his 20’s Laurie got a letter asking him to Trail out for the 1992 Olympics which was an honour for him Covid intervened when it came to competitions, preventing local and overseas events although he continued to train and even this year international events such as the Oceania, Australian and World Masters Games have been cancelled. Which only leaves the regional and national masters competitions Laurie will be competing in the 60, 100, 200 and 400-metre track events, his hurdles ambitions put on hold until a niggling injury is resolved. But he has diversified into field events, harking back to his early days, this time focusing on hammer throwing and the shorter chain version the weight. This started last year when, bored because he could not hurdle, he picked up the hammer and had a go, nearly decapitating himself with his first effort. However, he persevered and branched into the 7.27kg weight, surprising himself with a good throw during the season which might have won the NZ title had it been competed for. In between, he goes to Palmerston North and Masterton to train on the all-weather tracks and use the throwing circles. He trains at Dannevirke domain as well, on the track and up the hill from the deer park to the aviary at pace!

Central Hawke’s Bay Branch of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.) NOMINATION FORM 2021 / 22 All nomination forms are to be received by The Secretary, 73 Porangahau Rd , Waipukurau 4200. NO later than 1st June 2021 I hereby nominate: ________________________________________________________________________ For the position of: ________________________________________________________________________ Proposer: _________________________________________________Membership No: _________________ Seconder: _________________________________________________Membership No: _________________ Signature of Nominee: _________________________Membership No: _____________Date: _____________ OFFICE HOLDER’S DUTIES CHAIRPERSON

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Central Hawke’s Bay Branch of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.) 2020 AGM Minutes Minutes of the 2020 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING held at Oruawharo Homestead, 379 Oruawharo Rd, Takapau on Wednesday 15th July 2020 at 7.30pm. Notice of meeting: ( Read by Secretary ) PRESENT: 41 members APOLOGIES: Robin Mackie, Neil Cox , Lesley and Brian Ennor, Janet Weaver, Irene Spicer, Paul and Judy Jensen, Geoff Kelly, Ken Eason, Colleen Duncan, Peter and Suzanne McCool, Ruth and Bruce Parker. Moved: Gloria Malcolmson Sec: Bruce Poole MINUTES OF 2019 AGM ( As circulated to all members in June and July Bleat) Taken as read and true and accurate record. Moved: Kaye Carswell Sec: Iain Gollan MATTERS ARISING: Nil REPORTS: The following reports were read and the reports are as follows. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Annual General Meeting 2020. This is my third and final report as Chairman. I must say it has been a pleasure and a delight holding this position. The Branch runs like a well-oiled machine and we are almost embarrassed by our riches, both financial and personnel. Membership is good and participation is high both in meetings and runs. This year has been testing but I believe the right decisions have been made over the Covid 19 matters and here we are again, happy as can be. The Committee as a whole has worked nicely and as a unit. The key positions on committee are the secretary, the treasurer and club captain/delegate. In these posts we have near perfection with Ken Lyons, Kaye Carswell and Rod McKenzie. Off committee we have more important people – in Bulletin Editor Joyce Calder, who does such a wonderful job on the “Bleat” at next to no cost, thanks to the wonders of e-mail and a few hand deliveries. Thank you, Joyce. Eva Gollan, who this last year, has organised meals and venues – well done and thank you, Eva. My wife Sandra has sent out a surprising number of get well cards. She co-ordinated our very successful 2019 Cancer Rally and has acted as Publicity Officer. John Foot, with the help of Charlie Newport, has continued doing VIC applications and valuations, and Scarlett McKenzie has organised raffles many and varied. Thank you all. This year only one is standing down from Committee, Ruth Parker who has done two years and was good value with the Cancer Rally. Thank you Ruth. We have a nominee for that vacancy. We are in a bit of a bind regarding a new chairman, but that was foreseen last year, so we have a nominee to recycle and a commitment from a member to take over at the next AGM. Further thanks go to Club members who have organised runs, rallies and functions all have been enjoyable. In conclusion, I thank all members for their participation, support and camaraderie. It has been an absolute pleasure and an enjoyable tenure. LYNN CROSS Chairman Moved: Lynn Cross Sec Diane Quarrie SECRETARY REPORT Secretary report for 2020 AGM of CHB VCC. This 2019 to 2020 period is my second year serving our CHB VCC as your secretary. It was also my third year as a member of the CHB VCC so I still consider myself new to Vintage car Club activities. The CHB VCC currently has 116 financial members. We have among our membership many long serving and knowledgeable people that I have been able to ask for advice when required. I hope I have been able, with their help,to do a satisfactory job for our membership. Recording and writing the minutes of our Committee meetings and our Club nights has been possible and made easier for me with gadgets such as the tablet to record and playback dialogue from the meetings so I can write a true and accurate record. However I am not able to write shorthand notes as I have seen Sandra Cross do during meetings of the Committee for the Daffodil rally for Cancer. I do appreciate that members use our sound system when they speak at our club night meetings. I know 18 that is the only way that the recording device will pick up dialogue from the back of the room, unless it is Rod McKenzie or Bruce Poole speaking. continued

Central Hawke’s Bay Branch of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.) 2020 AGM Minutes Secretaries report continued: They come through loud and clear without the mike ! My other function of receiving information from National Office and other VCC Clubs and forwarding on what is relevant to our membership, or individuals when it pertains to their role within the club seems to be working ok. I hope as recipients of these communications it is working for you also. Please don’t hesitate to contact me directly if there is something I can do for you to assist with communication to our membership of any Club activities such as runs etc. Again technology such as the email programme with all members email details logged in make it possible to quickly and efficiently forward on to individuals or the wider membership. Very little of the Clubs communications arrive, or are sent by ordinary post. All VCC of NZ activities , and all other Club newsletters can be accessed by any member by just logging into the VCC of NZ website. There is also a Facebook page for those familiar with using that Social media platform. For this reason I do not bombard our membership with every communication or newsletter I receive from other clubs. If I did, I think you might consider putting me on your blocked sender list. I have enjoyed the opportunity to work with Lynn during his term as your Chairman and I thank him for all his support and guidance with my role as Secretary. I hope, as no doubt you all do that the Covid 19 lockdowns and restrictions do not have to be implemented again. I am sure we will all be looking forward to being able to participate in our Club activities that are beginning to fill our calendar for the remainder of this year. Check your Bleat. I look forward to serving you all for a further year if I am re-elected to this position. Moved: Ken Lyons Sec: Barry Smales

CHB VCC Club Captain’s Report for 2020 AGM The early months of the Branch year were a lot of fun for our participating members, however, since the 15 th March there have been few events for our members to be involved with due to the COVID pandemic. No matter, there have been two or three local runs more lately for us to air our vehicles on the roads of CHB, and it is rather nice to be getting “back into it”. And some have used the quiet times to work on their vehicles. All the events throughout the year[until mid-March] have been well supported and have been well documented with reports in the “Bleat” from one of the various participants from the run, and it gives us all an interesting perspective of something those people have enjoyed about the run. It also gives our “Bleat” editor Joyce something to fill the pages with. I have had several very favourable comments from members from other branches about our magazine and what we have done in the branch, so do keep sending Joyce your articles and photographs as the magazine is seen and read nationwide. Some of the highlights of the year have been the car-show and the run out to Chapelwick at Poranghau for the “Cancer Daffodil Day”, the tour to Te Kuiti and beyond, and the summer run out to Herbertville. We all “dodged a bullet” with Joyce and Gary’s run the “Silky Oak Chocolate Factory” in March when a couple of bus-loads of tourists from the “Ruby Princess” cruise ship arrived and mingled with us as we were leaving. Thankfully, we all missed getting a dose of COVID from them! Now we are getting back into the swing of things we could do with some more volunteers to co-ordinate runs for the coming next twelve months. Make it complicated or simple, it is up to you. But each of you must have an idea or two that can be built on for something to entertain us all for a few hours. Thank you to each of the members who have put together some entertainment for us this past year, and we look forward to whatever the next 12 months hold for our branch of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand. Another thing that would be useful for the branch would be to have somebody dedicated to making reports, and downloading photographs, etc to the Vintage Car Club group page on “Facebook”. If you haven’t seen this initiative, then you ought to go in for a look as it is very interesting and worthwhile I believe. Once again, my sincere thanks to my very supportive P.A., Scarlett, who guides me, and has organised the raffle prizes each month for our monthly meetings. Look out for some new ideas she is cooking up. It is a very costly exercise to send your branch delegate, me, to the Executive and National AGM meetings for all branches throughout the year, so I hope you read and get something out of the reports I have written for you, the members of the branch. OK, what does it cost, I hear you ask? It cost the club over $1200 to get me to Greymouth and back to attend the National AGM last year, and a lot of time and work on my part, so I sincerely hope you, as members of the branch, are able to get something of value out of what I report back. I shall be attending this year’s AGM in Wanganui in mid-August on your behalf. continued 19

Central Hawke’s Bay Branch of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.) 2020 AGM Minutes Club Capitan's Report continued: We are entering into my seventh year as your branch Club Captain, and it would be healthy for the branch to have someone else coming along to fill my shoes. It is a fun position, and you get to meet and know all the active members of the branch during the year’s activities. Form an orderly queue please. Moved: Rod McKenzie Sec: Basil Stephens EDITORS REPORT TO THE 2020 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Joyce had emailed Ken her Editors report which is printed below. Joyce was able to address the meeting and present her report verbally. 2019 was extremely busy with the arrival of twin granddaughters Bella and Isla in January 2019. I spent the first six weeks of their lives with them in the North Shore Hospital Auckland; this meant travelling 80ks a day to do this. It was all very trying at times however we are please to say they are both doing very well. They are now 16 months old and going to day care. Who would have thought 2020 would have unfolded the way it did. We are very lucky the Covid 19 epidemic was managed as well as it was in NZ. For most of us the lockdown period was a very positive time with family. For me it was a catch up on some home maintenance. The Bleat is still ticking along, haven’t heard any complaints yet! Just keep the articles coming in as most of the Bleat content is very dependent on someone participating in club runs and activities to take some photo’s and write a short report. A very big thank you to those members who are regularly contributing articles. Our club has great members who have organised some great car runs to places we would not normally get to if not organised through our car club. Thank you all. An electronic copy of the Bleat is sent to all club members, sponsors and head Office in Christchurch to put on the Web-site, although they are not happy with anything over 5MB at the moment. Our very capable secretary photocopies a few copies to have delivered to members without email address. Moved: Joyce Calder Sec: Michael Harding

Treasurer Report( also sent as an attachment to this document when emailed). At the conclusion of the reading of her financial report Kaye asked that approval from the members be sought for a proposal to donate $1000.00 to the Cancer Society from CHB VCC funds. Lynn then addressed the members and repeated the proposal and then asked if anyone wished to discuss the proposal. When no one indicated they wished to discuss the matter Lynn asked for a seconder. John Foot seconded the motion and the proposal was passed without objection. Treasurer Report Moved: Kaye Carswell Sec: Gary Weaver Treasurer Report ( also sent as attachment to this document when emailed) At the conclusion of the reading of her financial report Kaye asked that approval from the members be sought for a proposal to donate $1000.00 to the Cancer Society from CHB VCC funds. Lynn then addressed the members and repeated the proposal and then asked if anyone wished to discuss the proposal . When no one indicated they wished to discuss the matter Lynn asked for a seconder. John Foot seconded the motion and the proposal was passed without objection. Treasurer Report Moved: Kaye Carswell Sec: Gary Weaver Treasurer Report ( also sent as attachment to this document when emailed) continued

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Central Hawke’s Bay Branch of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.) 2020 AGM Minutes ELECTION OF OFFICERS Ken has received the nomination forms from the proposer for the positions as listed. The following members nominated for the positions are as follows. Chairperson: Bruce Poole Secretary: Ken Lyons Treasurer: Kaye Carswell Club Capt/ Branch Delegate: Rod McKenzie Editor: Joyce Calder Committee Members: Gary Weaver, Lynn Cross, Iain Gollan, Neil Malcolm, Publicity/Welfare Officer. Sandra Cross: (outside committee ) VIC/VID Inspections and Valuations: John Foot (outside committee) Meals/ Catering: Eva Gollan (outside committee ) NOMINATIONS CLOSED: There being no further nominations from the floor it was proposed the nominations be accepted Moved: Lynn Cross Sec: Ken Lyons 35 Year Badge presentation: for John Foot and Diane Quarrie Diane was invited to present John with his 35yr badge and before doing so spoke of Johns involvement with VCC of NZ. She said John joined the Auckland branch in 1985, serving on committee and as Club Captain. When John retired in 2001 and moved to Cambridge he transferred to Waikato branch also serving on committee and as Club Captain. During his time with Waikato John and Shirley together organised many rallys and club runs. In 2008 John was elected onto the Management Committee of VCC of NZ and also served as Nth Island Club captain until 2012. Since joining CHB VCC John has served on committee and is currently providing his expertise as VIC/VID co-coordinator. Diane said both John and Shirley have provided a huge contribution to organising and participating in VCC events including at least six Vero International rallies and many Nth Island Club Capt events. Diane then thanked John and Shirley for their huge contribution and presented John his 35year badge. John then spoke of Diane's involvement with VCC of NZ , having joined Waikato Branch on 1 st March 1984. She was elected Branch secretary at 1985 AGM. In 1986 Diane transferred to Hawkes Bay Branch serving as Branch Chairperson for 5 years and also becoming involved in organisation of ART DECO week. At 2006 National AGM Diane was elected to the Management Committee a position she held for 9 years. In 2011 she was presented with Presidential Award. Diane transferred to CHB VCC in 2011. She chaired the organising committee for the 2012 Vero International rally. Diane was elected National President at the 2015 AGM. John concluded by congratulating Diane on her huge contribution to VCC activities while also having a full time job. John then presented Diane her 35yr membership badge. Diane then acknowledged all the support and assistance she has had from her husband Geoff. She said that she could not have achieved so much without him, and thanked him with great sincerity. John then asked if he should carry on with his contribution for CHB VCC with the article in Idle Torque pages of the Beaded Wheels magazine. The members were happy for John to continue with this and Lynn thanked John for his ongoing contribution on behalf of the CHB VCC. GENERAL BUSINESS: Branch Levy The branch levy was discussed briefly and it was agreed that the levy would remain unchanged for 2020-2021 at $20.00 for single and $23.00 for joint membership. Moved: Keith Hopping Sec: Chris Murphy Scarlett McKenzie then spoke about the Club night raffles. She suggested that the members could consider a new format for the raffles where a ticket would be chosen by each member present at no cost and the winning number drawn would be paid a cash reimbursement for the meal charge for one person. This would be funded by the CHB VCC. Lynn then asked the members for comment it appeared that no one objected to 22 the proposal.

Central Hawke’s Bay Branch of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.) 2020 AGM Minutes It was then put to the meeting that: At a CHB VCC Club night one raffle ticket for each member attending for the meal would be issued at no cost and the winner would have their meal cost reimbursed: No one opposed the proposal so the motion was accepted and passed. Moved: Scarlett McKenzie Sec: Chris Murphy Laurie Malcolmson spoke regarding the Mid Winter Christmas lunch he and Gloria are organising for club members on Sunday 26th July. He said that at this stage only 28 people had committed and asked that anyone else wanting to go contact him ASAP. He said fancy dress and gumboots are not compulsory so please don’t let that put you off coming along. There being no further business the meeting was declared closed. MEETING CLOSED:

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