President Vice President

BRISBANE

APRIL 2012

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COMMITTEE MEMBERS

2011-2012

President Vice President

Allan BenvenutiMatt Swain

SecretaryTreasurer

Todd RutledgeIan Skipworth

QLD Historic MotoringMagazine Editor

Council & AEHF Delegate

Scott Rutledge Scott Rutledge

Meetings are held at the Showgrounds,Gympie Rd, Lawnton on the second Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm.

Postal Address :- PO Box 2226

Chermside QLD. 4032

Web Site – northside-fxfj.org

MARYBOROUGH SPEEDWAY 2012

Minutes of Monthly Meeting

BRISBANE NORTHSIDE FX – FJ HOLDEN CAR CLUB INC

March 14, 2012.

Meeting opened: 7:38pm

Apologies: Bob Pearson, Ray & Lyn Munt, Judi Rutledge, Brett Reif, Kerry French, Bonnie Flaherty and Rowan Flaherty, Andrew & Val Ladlay.

Members in Attendance: 13

Visitors: Darren Ryan, Wilf Skirman, Ken Cherr, MalcolmLake, Cameron Sherwood

Minutes of September meeting: Read & accepted, moved Geoff Rutledge, seconded Basil Benvenuti

Business Arising: none

Correspondence:

Inward – newsletters & advertising material which was circulated, Renewal post office box, RACQ motorfest 15 July 2012, Qld auto spectacular 15 Apr 2012, Invitation to the Summerland sports & classic car club display day 5th Aug 2012, AEHF 2012.

Outward – nil

Acceptances moved by Todd Rutledge, seconded Bernice Benvenuti

Treasurer’s Report: Report presented & moved by Ian Skipworth, seconded Brett Reif.

Queensland Historic Motoring Council Report: None.

AEHF Report: Fees overdue from last year, Raffle ticket for club members to buy: first prize FX grill, 2nd prize Wall clock, 3rd prize Laser cut. Tickets and money to be returned by Oct 2012. Nationals to have rocket cover races, observation run around the track at Bathurst, FX FJ race cars to be at the event as well and money will be donated to care flight.

Club Runs: Refer to magazine. Petrie Markets, Harry’s Diner, and Munchie’s are regular runs each Friday.

2012 Runs: 25 Mar club run - Ian Skipworth.

22 Apr club run – Matt Swain.

12 May club run to Morgan’s seafood at Scarborough – Todd Rutledge

? Jun club run - Ennio Auriti.

? Jul club run - Andrew Ladlay.

Other events: Those wishing to attend other events are encouraged to raise them at meetings so they can be minuted.

Special Business: nil

General Business:

Vote for membership of: Darren Ryan, Wilfe Scemman, Ken Cherr, MalcolmLake, and Cameron Sherwood.
Club shirts need to place orders as a group order. Shirt size up to 3xl ( 72.5” ). Jackets were discussed, maybe a patch to be put on your own jacket.
AEHF tickets to be available for purchase at club meetings.
Pay for Australia post office boxes of $93 and to renew AEHF membership of $132. Moved by Ian Skipworth, second Todd Rutledge.
Chroming recommended at Rare spares.
Fj Ute for sale 186 trimatic, any questions ask Alan.
No reports for the reunion run in our club magazine.

Swap & Sell:Andrew has a 3 speed gear box for sale, Kerry has various FJ items, and Tim Leon is after FJ hubcaps, Cameron Sherwood has an EJ Banjo diff for hot 6. Refer to Swap & Sell section in club magazine. Note that rego or engine nos. required for vehicles to be listed. Allan can include in website with photos.

Meeting closed: 8:18pm

President: Allan Benvenuti Secretary: Todd Rutledge

PRESIDENTS REPORTAPRIL 2012

Hi everyone,

A quarter of the year has gone already, now we have the usual burst of public of public holidays where we usually try and take advantage of any long weekends. Easter is at a good time this year being in the middle of school holidays which I think might alleviate the rush a bit, Barb and I will be part of that rush going to Maryborough to see our daughter and her family before they move to Ingham for three years.

I would like to encourage everyone to try to attend as many club runs, meetings and events as possible, as our membership is continuing to grow these events provide a great avenue to get to know each other better and share our interest and knowledge. I know it is impossible to attend everything, our busy lifestyle and commitments often demands our time elsewhere, but please take a moment to send an apology, to myself or Todd for the meetings or Matt or the organizer for runs and events. It helps to know if we need to wait a little longer before we leave and understand you are aware of the event.

It was disappointing to hear only two cars turned up for Ian’s run and I worry this sort of thing can discourage people to want to get involved and organize events.

I hope you all had a great Easter,

Happy Motoring

Allan Benvenuti

Sad News;

Michael Bishop’s Father passed away just recently. So on behalf of the club I wish to pass on our sincere sympathy.

Club Run March 2012

An Observation Run

Well my run was down for the 25 March being the day after the election. Leslie and I had planned an observation run around the dam with a prize for 1st and 2nd. I realized that the number of participants was going to be down as the date clashed with the Ormiston Swap Meet and some members would have had a late night watching the election results. I am thankful for Basil & Bernice and Todd & Victoria for turning up for the run as they ended up getting me out of a bit of bother with the Black Stallion.

My FJ has had starting problems since the November run. Following the starter motor and voltage regulator being rebuilt by my friends at David Jones Auto Electrical at Campbell Street, Herston, I felt it was safe to take the FJ on the club run. It all went wrong when I stopped to get some fuel at a Brendale servo. Got the fuel, paid for it went to start the car and heard the fateful sound of a motor straining to start, you have all heard the sound. Couldn’t clutch start it either! Ghad; what now I thought. Lucky that Leslie kept her head. I opted to get a cab to the Park and inform those waiting of my quandary. On arrival it was obvious that there were only two (2) members gathered for the run.

We talked about different options and it was decided that we try and jump start the car and then go to my place for mornos. Basil, with Todd following, kindly went to his place for some jumper leads and then on to the servo. You wouldn’t believe it but the @#$%^ black stallion decided to start first pop. Anyway, long story short, we all ended up on my back deck enjoying a great view and great company.

The 1st and 2nd prize was a selection of my famous Anzac Biscuits, (and no they are not dunkers) so I had no trouble with selecting the prize winners. They must have enjoyed the biscuits as I have not heard any adverse reports.

That’s one of the good things about being in our car club, there is always a member willing to help out with anything from technical advice, to sourcing car parts or experts in a trade related matter. I have kept the questions and will use them when my turn comes about next time. I am driving to Roma for the Easter in the Country Rally so I hope the Black Stallion doesn’t play up again.

Ian and Leslie

CLUB EVENTS

CLUB RUNS

APRIL 22ND APRIL MATT’S RUN

Matt’s run will be to Lakeside for the All Aussie Day on the 22nd.

Meet at PineRiversPark at 7.30 am for a 8.00 am take off..

Driver & Car $20 Passenger $10 Max $40

MAY12TH MAYTODD’S RUN

Meet at WylliePark at 4pm for a 4:30 departure.

Fish and Chip Run. Morgan’sRestaurant Scarborough.

CLUB MEETINGS

MAY9TH MAY

JUNE13TH JUNE

PETRIE MARKETS RUN

EVERY FRIDAY NIGHTDayboro Rd, Petrie 6.30pm

HARRY’S DINER AND MUNCHIES

EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT

SWAP MEET 2012
VENUES / DATES
REDCLIFF / 18-Mar
ORMISTON / 25-Mar
WILLOWBANK / 15-Apr
GATTON / 20-May
CAPALABA / 27-May
MT COTTON / 17-Jun
CABOOLTURE / 23-Jun
MUDGEERABA / 08-Jul
NAMBOUR / 28-Jul
ROCKLEA / 12-Aug
GYMPIE / 08-Sep
BEAUDESERT / 16-Sep
BEENLEIGH / 23-Sep
GM ROUNDUP / 30-Sep
TOOWOOMBA ALL HOLDEN DAY / 30-Sep
BUNDAMBA / 14-Oct
HERVEYBAY / 03-Nov
BEAUDESERT (OLD TAMBOURINE) / 25-Nov

CAR SHOWS

APRIL

22ndALL AUSSIE DAY

LAKESIDE RACEWAY

MAY

26THRODZ ROCK & ROLL

PINERIVERSPARK

STRATHPINE

SWAP AND SELL

NIL