June Club Run

The Club Plate Inspection Day is for all members, but especially important for those with historic plated vehicles.

When: Sunday 22^nd June 2008.

Where: Holroyd Gardens.  Corner of Pitt and Walpole Streets, Holroyd (Merrylands).  This was the venue for last year’s club plate inspection, which was a winner for the kids. 

From: 11am.  Lunch will be from approximately 12.45pm. I need to know if you are coming so we cater for you.  Please also let me know if you have any special dietary requirements.  Email me at: wesandkathy@ozemail.com.au, or call 0412 587 285 by 20^th June 2008.

What to bring: folding chairs or picnic rug, hat/sunscreen, kid’s bikes/scooters and an appetite!

Note: Dogs are allowed at this park but they need to be leashed at all times.

Information on Club Plate Inspection

It is a requirement of the RTA and Council of Motor Clubs (CMC) that the owners of these cars confirm to the RTA rules and the Club’s constitution rules to which they belong to.         

Our Club requires the following of Club plate owned cars:

• Pink slip inspection and give a copy or the inspection number to the Plate Registrar. 

• Comprehensive insurance. 

• Annual Inspection by the Club.

Club plated cars also need the RTA renewal of registration to be signed by the Club Plate Registrar.

Club plated cars are to be used only for official club runs, club meetings and shows. Unscheduled trips beyond the boundary of the above list must be logged with the Club Plate Registrar as per RTA and CMC rules.   For the privilege of cheap registration and CTP insurance, these rules also protect us and the Club against liability claims involving the car in the unlikely event of an incident. If it is brought to the attention of the RTA or CMC that the use of the car is outside club events or we shortcut our own rules, we could lose club plate privileges or worse, the Police will consider you to be driving an unregistered vehicle and possible fines incurred.

If you want to use your car for non club events, please contact me – even if it is a text message so I can log it into my diary.  Remember you do not need to contact me to use your vehicle for our official club runs, club meetings and shows.  Any run, meeting or show listed in our newsletter as one of our events is covered by this rule.  If you wish to go on runs held by other Clubs, you just have to contact me and I will diarise it.  Whilst we would to be more liberal with use of Club Plate vehicles, it is unfortunately out of our control.

Club Plate Inspection Form

Don’t forget to complete the information below and bring it with you on the day. 

 For those who are not aware of Historic registration – it is specifically for unmodified and original EJ and EH Holdens.  The vehicle must fit a stringent list of requirements to be eligible and Members must be fully financial for at least 6 months with a minimum of 3 Club Runs within that period to obtain Vintage Plates.  As mentioned above, having an historic registered vehicle costs much less in annual registration costs but it also means that you can only use your car for official club runs, club meetings and shows. Unscheduled trips beyond the boundary of the above list must be logged with the Club Plate Registrar. 

July Club Run - BYO Picnic

You can make it a quiet and lazy day or some activity with walking tracks and duck feeding.  Robbo and I will be organising some low level activities too.  The Club will be providing dessert / afternoon tea.

When: Sunday 13^th July 2008

Where: Lake Parramatta Reserve.  We visited Lake Parramatta during the 2006 Poker Run. 

From: 11.30am. 

What to bring:  Your lunch!!  There are BBQ’s in the picnic area should you want to bring some snags or stuff to BBQ.

There are picnic tables and chairs, but you may prefer your own folding chairs or picnic rug.  Don’t forget the hat and sunscreen.

All Holden Day – 2^nd and 3^rd August

Please visit the All Holden Day Website (http://www.nswholdenday.com/) to download an entry form to enter the All Holden Day, which is on the Sunday.  It is always a fantastic display of old and new Holdens, with last year the event attracting over 800 cars.  The event also showcases trade stalls and is well known for its two day swap meet.  I recommend that, should you be looking for something specific that you head out early on the Saturday avoid disappointment.  The Club has always supported this event and will be attending as a club run.  More information will be in newsletters closer to the date.

30^th Birthday Cocktail Party

When:  Saturday 23^rd August 2008

Where:  Dooleys Restaurant, Cnr Clyde Street and Silverwater Road Silverwater NSW 2128

From: 6.00pm – 10.30pm

Dooley’s is just next door to where the Anniversary Day Show and Shine is held.

The EH Holden Car Club of NSW is turning 30 and we want you to join us us to celebrate!  There will be memorabilia, old pictures, people with great history, food, cake and dancing.  Beverages are not included. 

It will be a fantastic night and we hope you can come along.

Club dress codes apply. 

Member cost: $10 per person                Non member cost:  $20 per person                Children (under 12): $5 per child

RSVP: 8^th August 2008.  Please complete the slip below and mail to the PO Box with payment or hand it in at a club meeting.

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45^th Anniversary Day Show and Shine – 24^th August

Make sure you don’t miss out on our 45^th Anniversary Day show and shine.  This year, to celebrate the EH’s 45^th birthday, you have the opportunity to purchase a limited edition, made to order T-Shirt when registering to enter the show.  This offer is only available to those who enter before 3^rd August.  The entry form is linked and I urge you to complete the registration before 3^rd August.  This helps us logistically and also means it costs you less!