The Monthly Newsletter of the NEXT CLUB NIGHTS 6:30 pm Monday 19 th January 8 pm Monday 2 nd February Abbiola from 4Cs accepted lots of presents and cash given by Members at the AGM Club nights are usually held on the first Monday of each month at Lakeside Lutheran College, 2 Portobello Road, Pakenham; enter car park from Lakeside Boulevard. For further information on (or to offer suggestions for) meeting activities contact PAC Meeting Co-ordinator meetings@pakenhamautoclub.org.au January 19 th 2015 PAC Annual Awards Dinner Windmill Room, Pine Grove Hotel, Upper Beaconsfield Meals at pub prices order from the menu on arrival (6:30-8 pm) Awards will be presented after 8 pm for all PAC events from July as well as Annual Championship Awards, Service Certificates, and much more.
Sunday Monday Wednesday Club Calendar January February March 1 Motorkhana, PAC 2 Club Night BBQ, Show & Shine, 7:00pm, Lakeside Lutheran College 4 Group 5 Presentation, Sofia s Camberwell Saturday 3 7 Autocross, VCAS1, DSCC Deniliquin Sunday 4 8 Sprint, G5S1, PIARC Phillip Island Motorkhana, practice, FFCC/ TCCA Werribee (grass/dirt) 1 Motorkhana, VMC2, PAC 2 Club Night Visit: Master Motor Body Repairs 4 7 Autocross, VCAS2, CCC Swan Hill 8 Sunday 11 15 Motorkhana Theo Wintels Memorial, VMC1, TCCA/FFCC Werribee Monday 12 Committee Meeting OilRag articles due Last day to book for Annual Awards Night (see 19 January) 16 Committee Meeting OilRag articles due 15 16 Committee Meeting OilRag articles due Saturday Sunday Monday 17 Test & Tune Day, PAC 18 Khanacross, PAC 19 Annual Awards Club Night, PAC Pine Grove Hotel, Upper Beaconsfield 21 21 Motorkhana G5NS-2, FFCC/ TCCA Werribee (grass/ dirt, twilight) Rally Eildon Stages, VRC1, NCCA Eildon 22 Motorkhana G5NS-1, HSCCV 22 Autocross/Khanacross, PAC Werribee (grass/dirt) 23 23 Saturday 24 28 Rally Neerim Classic, VCRS1, NCCA Neerim 28 Trial George Woods Novice, FFCC Powelltown Junior Development Program Young Driver Training Day, PAC Sunday 25 29 Motorkhana, VMC3, NCCA Werribee (grass/dirt) Saturday 31 Junior Development Program Young Driver Training Day, PAC Events counting towards Club Championship and/or Activity Award comprise all PAC run events and any event that a member is eligible to enter because they hold PAC membership. PACrun VCRS VRC VCAS Non- VMC Rob G5 I/Club Colour coding G5 of series Speed event Speed Roy 2 Have you joined the PAC egroup, pacautoclub@yahoogroups.com, where members share views and get information and last minute updates on events? Click here: pacautoclub-subscribe@ yahoogroups.com to join.
Club Night Annual Awards Venue: Pine Grove Hotel Upper Beaconsfield Date: Monday 19 (NOT on the first Monday) Time: Dinner from 6.30pm Presentations at 8pm Awards will be presented for all PAC events from July as well as Annual Championship Awards, Service Certificates, and much more. Guest speaker, a PAC Rally hero. Family and friends invited. Please book by Monday 12 th January with gladfish@netspace.net.au. Club Night Monday 1 December AGM Guest speaker was Abbiola from 4Cs Crisis Relief Centre. She told us of many needy families in and around Pakenham, this made us very pleased with the amazing array of toys that we gave her that members had donated as well as the huge cash donation from those at the meeting, we hope this resulted in some extra smiling faces on Christmas day. Tim Craig reported, with photos, of his involvement in the 2014 Variety Bash. This was also the PAC Annual General Meeting, your new committee were elected and are listed elsewhere in this OilRag. We are still short of a couple of Committee people so why don t you volunteer for a committee position? We finished the meeting with a delicious spread of lots of yummy food. Club Nights Club Night Monday 2 February BBQ & Show & Shine starting 7pm NOTE new venue. Lakeside Lutheran College, 2 Portobello Road, Pakenham. The meeting room is on the corner of Portobello Road and Lakeside Boulevard, enter car park from Lakeside Boulevard. The meeting will be preceded by a 7pm BBQ and Show and Shine in the College car park, Lakeside Boulevard. This is an opportunity for our Club Plated members to meet our Motorsport members. We look forward to seeing some spectacular old vehicles as well as some nice clean competition cars. During the meeting we would like a club plated member to tell us about his/her club plated car, restoration project, awards won etc. accompanied by photos of course. Please contact Glad gladfish@netspace.net.au or ring 0410148058 if you can help. Club Night 2 March Visit to Master Motor Body Repairs Con Spadaro (former PAC member) has invited PAC to visit his Master Motor Body Repairs in Doherty St Pakenham at 8pm. Members and friends welcome. 3
A Few Words Editorial & President s Prattle If you weren t at the AGM, you may have missed the fact that I was elected to the position of PAC President for the 2015 club year. My first task is to publicly thank Leon for steering the club through the last few years. Leon has decided to take a sabbatical this year, but will still be assisting from behind the scenes. Also, many thanks to retiring Treasurer, Kim Dalgarno, and Membership Secretary, Alan Bloomfield; between these two, many, many years of committee service have been racked up. I d like to welcome the incoming committee John Hill has taken on the Vice Presidential role as well as continuing to look after the grounds and our interests on the Cardinia Motor Sports Working Group Glad Fish is our new Secretary and will continue to look after most of the roles she had last year but she has too many responsibilities so we need a volunteer or two to help out Rob Sanderson has enthusiastically taken on the role of Treasurer after joining the committee part way through last year Mick Kelly has returned to the committee after a few years break and will be looking after Membership Tim Stuchbery joins the committee and will look after Speed matters Peter Morrison has remained on the committee to look after the Rally side of the club Larry Kogge will continue to be the Club Permit Scheme Co-ordinator Eddie Metz continues as the Junior Club Competiton Car Co-ordinator. We have the nucleus of a hard working committee, but there is room for more members to help out either in a full committee position or to work in the background on Club Merchandise specific projects. If you can spare a little time to work on behalf of the club, please ring me on 0427443821 or email president@pakenhamautoclub.org.au. Oh, by the way, I am continuing in the position of Editor; so, please send your articles, photos, etc. to editor@pakenhamautoclub.org.au for inclusion in the next issue of OilRag. Glad and I have decided that 2015 will be our year for training new event organisers. We have only a few licensed to run CAMS events, so we are going all out to ensure more club members qualify to run them. By the start of 2016 we aim to have a full calendar of events at McGregor Rd with a different CoC for each. So, if you would like to learn how to run events, please contact Glad or I to make it happen (or say yes when we approach you). The basic process is simple assist on an event as a timekeeper or road closure official and fill in a Trainee Licence application form. Then contact CAMS to get a link for the online training/assessment module to become a General Official. Follow that up or at the same time get a link from CAMS for the Event Command online training module. Then get your name on the paperwork as Assistant CoC for a club motorkhana with Glad and/or me as CoC. Do all the paperwork, set up and on the day running of the motorkhana and Glad and I will complete the assessment form and you are done. After that, you merely need to run an event every year or two to maintain your qualification. The following regular items are available by contacting the merchandising officer Short Sleeve T-Shirt $12.50, $15.00 Ladies T-Shirt $16.00 Long Sleeve T-Shirt; 100% $15.00, $17.00 cotton Polo Shirt; Aussie made $23.00 Polo Shirt; Striped collar and $23.00, $25.00 cuffs Dress Shirt; Pale Blue $28.50 from Nick Wright Nick Wind Cheater $20.00, $23.00 Fleecy Vest $25.00 Caps; Navy $11.50 Wide Brim and Bucket Hats; $10.00 Navy Polar Fleece $36.00 Beanie $11.50 4
Motorkhana/Khanacross Supplementary Regulations Non-Speed News All PAC directed events must include the following information in Supplementary Regulations, from Glad Fish Non-Speed Co-ordinator Competitors as Officials As a condition of entry, all drivers agree to act as Officials at the event if requested by the Clerk of Course to do so. Photography of Competitors I give permission for PAC to photograph or video me/the minor participating in this event and to use that image in promoting or advertising the Club and its activities including but not limited to Club Magazine, Club Website, articles for inclusion in news and other media. PAC Event Entry Fees for 2015 Club and Multi-Club Motorkhana $10, Early entry adults $20, Junior םם Late entry adults $30, Junior $15 םם Club and Multi-Club Khanacross Early entry adults $30, Junior $15 םם $20. Late entry adults $45, Junior םם Recent Events Saturday 13 December PAC Come and Try The ten participants at the final Come and Try for 2014 included two girls, Jess, and the one who gained the reputation of breaking cars (welcome to PAC, Rebecca). There were two young PAC members, Nicholas and Christian, following in their Dad s footsteps (no doubt another dad who will soon be beaten by his sons), three new lads (we look forward to seeing Bradley, Jake and Jarryd at future competition), one repeat lad, Patrick, who is making very good progress and 17 year old twins Faiz and Firdaus, who used the opportunity to gain more basic knowledge and understanding of car control. It was a privilege working with these young people and we look forward to seeing them at future club events. Sunday 14 December PAC Novelty Motorkhana This was Rob Sanderson s first event as a director, I would like to congratulate him on the outstanding job he did. Immaculate preevent work ensured success on the day. The event consisted mainly of novelty tests that are not in the CAMS Motorkhana Tests Booklet. These tests proved to be quite challenging, especially when the navigator had to move flags, buckets etc. The water test was a test of smooth driving (can t understand how I managed to do so well in it). The need for navigators in several tests saw very competitive partnerships forming, such as Ray and Ian. It also gave the timekeepers an opportunity to participate in the competition. We will definitely have another novelty event next year. Coming Events Saturday 17 January PAC Annual Test and Tune Day. Book-in from 12 noon. Driving starts at 1 pm. Participation $10 per driver (only for drivers entered in Sunday s khanacross other drivers may be accepted subject to the field limit not being reached and with a fee to be determined). We will have some of the top PAC drivers from rallies and autocrosses to give drivers some driving tips. Any queries contact John Hill jgmhill@virginbroadband.com.au. Sunday 18 January PAC Multi-Club Khanacross. The first PAC competition event for 2015. Following the Test and Tune the day before, we should all be ready to show what we have learnt and set some fantastic times. Further information and Supp Regs available on www.pakenhamautoclub.org.au or contact John Hill 56254049 or jgmhill@virginbroadband.com.au. continued on page 6 5
Motorkhana/Khanacross Saturday 31 January Come and Try Day Bring a young friend, (12-18 years) get them involved in Motorsport in a supportive and safe club environment, parents are invited to attend and be involved. While learning competitive motor sport skills, participants will also be developing safe driving habits that can be applied when driving on public roads. Supplementary Regulations and entry forms will be available on www.pakenhamautoclub.org.au or contact Glad gladfish@netspace.net.au or 0410148058. We received a thank you from car 181 in Variety Bash 2014. GCC, NCCA & PCCV have agreed to exchange electronic newsletters to save labour and costs. Grounds are in good condition at the moment, considerable mowing has been done. Caravan to be stripped of usable parts (windows etc.). Base may be suitable for a trailer. Remains to be got rid of. Batteries to be stored in metal tradesman s box. Grounds Fee Policy and Hire Fee to be same as 2014. Successful Come & Try days in November and December sponsored by CAMS. Working with Children checks are likely to be needed for Come & Try instructors in future. December Novelty Motorkhana, good concept, well attended. Some reductions made to entry fees for PAC 2015 events e.g.multi-club motorkhana, early entry adults $20. No change to PAC ground hire fee after comparing with similar venues. Ongoing discussion between Nick Wright and Peter Morrison re a joint submission to VRAP to standardise control entry procedure for A-B and A-A rallies and make it easier for control officials to run either type. 6 Non-Speed News Secretarial Section Notes from Committee Meetings New PAC meeting venue, Lakeside Lutheran College at $50 per session. Big meeting room, video equipment, use of kitchen, plenty of parking. Junior Programme for 2015. Monthly events, Charge $5 with sponsorship to cover CAMS Licences. Free instruction, free use of PAC club cars. Honorary membership to PAC valid for one year (CAMS licence is also for 1 year). A good way to attract new members to the club. PAC have applied for a CAMS Development Fund grant, or may have to consider other sponsorship to keep offering this service to young people. Community groups have shown interest in our Junior training program. continued from page 5 Sunday 1 February PAC Motorkhana Another new trainee director, one of PAC s top motorkhana competitors, Ray Garrad is directing this event. As a regular competitor we can expect a good event with some challenging tests from Ray. Supplementary Regulations and entry forms will soon be available on www.pakenhamautoclub.org.au or contact Ray raygarrad505@gmail.com or 0415415565. Glad from Glad Fish PAC Secretary Employment Opportunity Glad We re after a young, keen, selfmotivated, well-spoken and well-presented person with an obvious interest in cars to join us for the term of an apprenticeship. We thought a sensible place to look for such a person would be the. Interested applicants could contact me here at Andrews Autos, or call me on 5941 7450. Hope you can help us. Andrew. Andrews Autos, 3/30 Michael Street, Pakenham Vic 3810 03 5941 7450
As a service to members and a thank you to businesses who have put themselves out to provide services or venues or talk at our Club Nights, we include their business card here. If you are looking for a trade or service supplier, check here first. Trade Corner Andrews Autos Nigel Green Auto Hoses Pakenham is out of Nigel s area, he suggests, Al Bennet of Wizard Auto Hoses is your man, like me he runs a completely mobile service. His phone number is 0424 505 514 BOORAN HOLDEN Dandenong Tim Craig Club Member 7
Website: www.pakenhamautoclub.org.au Club Contacts Postal: PO Box 31,, VIC, 3810 Phone: 0413370159 2015 Management Team Egroup: groups.yahoo.com/group/pacautoclub Elected Committee shown in bold committee@pakenhamautoclub.org.au President Nick Wright 0427443821 president@pakenhamautoclub.org.au Vice-President John Hill ah 56254049 vicepresident@pakenhamautoclub.org.au Secretary/ Glad Fish 0410148058 secretary@pakenhamautoclub.org.au Public Officer Treasurer Rob Sanderson 0408302044 treasurer@pakenhamautoclub.org.au Membership Secretary Mick Kelly 0400510213 membership@pakenhamautoclub.org.au Cardinia Motor Sports Working Group John Hill ah 56254049 cmswg_delegate@pakenhamautoclub.org.au Maintenance & Property John Hill ah 56254049 grounds@pakenhamautoclub.org.au Rally Co-ordinator Peter Morrison 0408368426 rally@pakenhamautoclub.org.au Non-Speed Co-ordinator Glad Fish 0410148058 motorkhana@pakenhamautoclub.org.au Speed Co-ordinator Tim Stuchbery 0438432508 speed@pakenhamautoclub.org.au Club Permit Co-ordinator Larry Kogge 0408428309 permit_coord@pakenhamautoclub.org.au Club Scorer Glad Fish 0410148058 scorer@pakenhamautoclub.org.au Junior Program Facilitator Glad Fish 0410148058 junior_development@pakenhamautoclub.org.au Junior Competition Cars Eddie Metz Peter Bryen junior_cars@pakenhamautoclub.org.au CAMS Club Delegates Nick Wright Mick Kelly 0427443821 cams_delegate@pakenhamautoclub.org.au 0400510213 cams_deleg_alt@pakenhamautoclub.org.au Social Co-ordinator Glenys Hill ah 56254049 social_secretary@pakenhamautoclub.org.au Meetings Co-ordinator Glad Fish 0410148058 meetings@pakenhamautoclub.org.au CAMS Officials Co-ord r TBN officials_licencing_co-ord@pakenhamautoclub.org.au AOMC Delegates Larry Kogge Mick Kelly 0408428309 aomc_delegate@pakenhamautoclub.org.au 0400510213 aomc_deleg_alt@pakenhamautoclub.org.au Club Permit Registrar Graeme Begelhole bh 59975555 permit_registrar@pakenhamautoclub.org.au OilRag Editor Nick Wright 0427443821 editor@pakenhamautoclub.org.au Publicity Officer Glad Fish 0410148058 publicity@pakenhamautoclub.org.au Merchandise Manager Rob Sanderson 0408302044 merchandising@pakenhamautoclub.org.au Web Master Leon Prosser 0407552047 web_admin@pakenhamautoclub.org.au Catering Glenda Garrad 0422931605 catering@pakenhamautoclub.org.au is emailed to members in full colour. Members without email can request to have a black and white photocopy snail-mailed to them. is usually available in full colour on the PAC website (www.pakenhamautoclub.org.au) some time after it is mailed or emailed to members. To contribute articles and/or pictures to, please send them by email to editor@pakenhamautoclub.org.au. If you are of the pre-email generation, we accept typewritten or handwritten contributions; please mail these to: 8 About Editor, Nick Wright, 66 Blue Ridge Road, DEWHURST, 3808. is proudly brought to you by: Nick Wright Editing and layout Glad Fish Rounding up contributions Glenda Garrad Proof-reading John Hill Copying, collating and postage Members Contributing articles & photos
Inc APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP / RENEWAL FORM (New members will be proposed by the President and seconded by the Secretary and accepted subject to the Committee s agreement). NOTE: All Membership Applications must be ratified by the PAC Committee. Membership Cards will be sent out after ratification at the next Committee meeting (held 3 rd Monday of every month). This may result in a delay in processing your application. The tear-off receipt at the foot of this page, signed by an authorised officer of PAC, may be used as a temporary membership card. an invitation to join PAC from: office use only Applicant s Name: Address Postcode Phone AH BH Mob Email address 1 Fax Occupation Membership may be Single (one person only) or Family (a family membership fee covers two Adults and any number of Juniors under 18; additional Adults pay extra fee). Single Membership Details Mark here if you don t want details published Type Date of Birth 2 Joining Fee 3 M ship Fee 4 Total Mem. No. Adult N/A $15.00 $40.00 $ Junior / / $7.50 $20.00 $ Total Payment $ Family Membership Details Mark here if you don t want details published Type Name Date of Birth 2 Joining Fee 3 M ship Fee 4 Total Mem. No. Adult N/A $25.00 $60.00 $85.00 Adult N/A N/A N/A Junior / / N/A N/A Junior / / N/A N/A Junior / / N/A N/A Junior / / N/A N/A Extra Adult N/A N/A $25.00 $ Extra Adult N/A N/A $25.00 $ Total Payment $ All Applicants I desire to become a member of Inc. In the event of my admission as a member, I agree to be Signed... bound by the rules of the club for the time being in force. on.../..../... Payment may be made by Cash, Cheque (payable to Inc.) or EFT (BSB:, 033 636 A/c No: 711052). For EFT, please ensure that the deposit reference contains your Surname and, for renewals, Membership Number. 1 Required for us to send your newsletter. 2 Date of Birth required only for Junior (under 18) members. 3 New applicants please sign application and pay the joining fee in addition to the annual Membership fee. Interim Membership Card This certifies that... and family members...................................................... has/have applied for membership of and paid the appropriate fee. He/she/they is/are recognised as members of the Club until... or the earlier issue of PAC membership card(s). Signed... (authorised officer) on... Payment Method (amount, cheque or ref no.) Cash Amount $ Cheque No. EFT Ref. No. 4 Fees valid at the revision date of this form; please check PAC website for current fees (www.pakenhamautoclub.org.au). Revised: 23/06/2014 Competition Licence To compete, you must have a CAMS Licence: cost of the basic L2NS is $65 (adults) or $20 (juniors) and requires separate cheque payable to CAMS Ltd or credit card details. Application forms are available from our membership secretary or from the CAMS website http://docs.cams.com.au/cams%20forms/ Competitors/CAMS%20Level%202%20Licence.pdf.
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