President's Report (October 2003)

October has been a very busy month with our three huge Indy events. Firstly the gymkhana had twenty two entrants, and as usual proved to be a competitive and enjoyable day, with a reasonable crowd of onlookers. Then we held our annual concourse in conjunction with Raceline Promotions at Parklands Showground. There were sixty cars on display, unfortunately due to bad weather numbers were lower than expected. Everyone I talked too seemed to enjoy themselves, and thought this was a great venue.

Last of all but not least was our Parade Laps. We had fifty Vettes organised for the track both days, however, due to Indy changing the numbers we were only allowed 36 Vettes on Saturday and 24 on Sunday. But, wow, what a weekend. Everyone got a buzz driving around the track. I wish to thank everyone who understood the hard decisions I had to make in reducing the numbers to suit the Indy Corporation.

I would like to thank the Club’s Committee members for their efforts to insure that these events would be a success, and also thank you to all Club members who assisted by either helping with the planning or running of these shows. Also, I would like to thank the entrants, without whom, the shows would not go on, and our Sponsors for their great support.

It gave me great pleasure to present the President’s Trophy for this year to long time club members, Doug & Julie Carter, for their help and assistance, and their many years on the Committee.

Our AGM will be held after our regular Club Meeting on Wednesday November 5th at East’s Leagues Club. All Committee positions are open for nominations. This is your opportunity to think about who you would like to be on the Committee for 2004. So please take the time to complete a nomination form included in your Vetteletter this month, these forms need to be received by post or handed to the Secretary by 8.00 pm Wednesday the 5th November. If there are no nominations received for a position, nominations will then be called from the floor on the night.

I am happy to continue as President if nominated, but I do need a strong and dedicated Committee to ensure the Club will continue to grow from strength to strength. So please attend the AGM whether you have a little or a lot to offer, as this is a great Club to be part of. Its continued growth and success is the responsibility of its enthusiastic members and new committee.

Xmas with the Tigers is almost booked out, with only a couple of spots left if you are planning on going then let Sandy know now. This should be a great night with about 60 members. Don’t forget our Run and Xmas break up at Col’s on Sunday the 7th of December.

The Club has had a very exciting and busy year; I would like to take this time to thank the Committee for their support and assistance throughout the year.

Till next month
Drive your Dream

Brad