Minutes of the XK, 7, 8, 9 Register held at the home of Roger and Di Adamson – 6th April 2011
Present: Doug & Sue Harrison, Rob & Vicki Loffler, Robin & Diedre Ide, Julian & Moira Lugg, Richard Smith, Peter & Ros Holland, Roger, Di & Scott Adamson, Peter Goodale, Onslow & Wendy Billinghurst, Ossie & Rayeena Petrucco, Rod & Peg Davis. Apologies: Carla Smith, Judy Goodale, Roger & Lyn Hughes, Jenny Hales & Russell Clarke, John & Lindsey Williams, Graeme & Fiona Schultz, Rob Smith, John Dunning. Business:
Doug was welcomed and is making a speedy recovery.
Christchurch earthquake – no further news from Ray & Marian Larsen.
Run to Meningie March 20th was very successful – thanks Robin.
E-type 50th anniversary function went well – thanks to the register members for the support at Birdwood Mill. Congratulations to Di, Roger and the E-type organising committee for a fantastic event.
XJ racing at Mallala (Di) 3rd July 2011 (V12 Register invites us on this event). Meet at Virginia Nursery (45 min drive from Adelaide) - browse through the gift shop and renowned nursery. Morning tea at Doncho‟s Cafe, Virginia Nursery, Virginia at 10.00 am (Muffins, Croissants, Cakes or full breakfast). Depart Virginia at 10.40 for a cruise of approximately 25 minutes to Mallala Raceway Watch warm up laps featuring club members including our President, Rick Luff Bring along a picnic lunch, tables and chairs, or buy lunch there (Hot dogs, Hamburgers etc). The Club has hired shelter (Garages) in the pit area for club members Watch the afternoon racing as engines rev, rubber burns and cars and minds spin Return to Adelaide at your leisure Future events:
Bungaree station – possible venue for next border run to SA (Sue to investigate), ideas also included Cornish Festival, Music in Bundaleer Forest event, and a run to Kapunda (Rob Smith), Beltana Station/ or other venues (Robin/ Moira to investigate for August 2012), possible run to Springton in August this year (Moira).
NZ run proposed (Easter 2012 April 6th). Coincides with Jaguar event in Blenheim. Richard/Ossie to organise. Any interest to Richard (4 members interested already).
Proposed visit to Australia in Feb 2012 by a group of UK XK and E-type drivers (the club will organise a function to meet them in Adelaide).
2011 Border run hosted by Victoria Hotel: Rosebud Country Club, 27 Boneo Road, Rosebud Vic 3939 Arrive Friday 14th October 2011, Depart Monday 17th October 2011 Bookings at Rosebud Country Club have to be finalized so require 3 months notice (numbers next meeting). Gerry Howell is the Victorian contact. Interest from 3 members but several others away & prefer early November. Julian to email Gerry.
New events dates to be checked with Di as events coordinator.
Fox Creek run on Sunday – some members going.
Club Calendars available from Julian.
Updated register list to be circulated again.
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