September 2016 NewsletterWhats happened, Whats happening and Interesting links

This issuePg 1: Intro Upcoming Club Runs Pg 2: August Run Report Ten Pin Bowling Pg 3: Waitangi Wknd What’s On

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Hi team,

The days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer, you know what that means..........spring is here! check your fluids are where they should be and get that pony on the road. There is a bit to take in on this one.......hope you enjoy.Regards,GarethEditor.

Club Run - MRP Hydro Dam, Lunch and Private Car Collection, 25 SeptemberMeet at Putaruru, 9.00am, Tauranga members leave from BP Tauriko, 8.15am, Rotorua Members leave from Bunnings at 8.15am.

Meet at Putaruru old Post Office which is now a food hall on the roundabout SH1.Coffees & Toilets available here, plenty of parking on road, take 3rd exit on roundabout onto Kensington Street, angle parking available.

9.30am, Leave Putaruru for Arapuni, approx 15 minutes (14.1kms) travel to Arapuni Domain, here will will park up & have a short walk to Arapuni Power Station Swing Bridge, possibility of a bit of history here.May have some form of game in domain.

11.00am, Leave Arapuni, head over Arapuni Dam & to Whakamaru, approx 45minutes (58kms), here is the opportunity to give the cars a good run on some really good kiwi backroads.

11.50am, Here we will park up at the top of the access road & walk down to Whakamaru Power Station where we will be given a run down on how a Hydro Power Station operates by an employee of Mercury Energy or United Gooder Ltd.

1.00pm, From here we will go to Neds Cafe & Bar Whakamaru (Just over the road & plenty of parking) where we will have a bite to eat & refreshments, also a petrol station just down the road if needed, here we will do some prizes for the Game & Petrol voucher etc.

2.00-2.30pm, Leave Ned’s for Peter Philips Private car collection on SH.30, (approx 35kms, 30mins) Peter has a great range of vehicles including old trucks, a selection of 1935 Fords & assorted other memorabilia. Peter asks there is a Gold Coin Donation for a charity he supports (Dogs that assist Disabled People).

From Peters place everyone can head home or wherever they decide to go.

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It was a great turnout of 15 cars for the ten pin bowling and lunch on the strand at The Phoenix bar.

After the usual catch up and chit chat we got into our teams by pulling our names out of the hat. There were quite a few of us having trouble keeping that dam ball out of the gutter but by the amount of laughter and noise we all made everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves .

The overall winner was Murry Nelmes, second was Gareth Rogerson and third was Debbie Nelmes, well done to you all. As we had finished a bit earlier than expected we had a cruise around the mount as it was such a glorious day and the Mount was buzzing. The tummies were grumbling so on to the strand and the Phoenix Bar. Parking had been arranged for us on the grass opposite the bar and our host shouted us all our first drink, such a nice gesture.

No fining session today just a few announcements of some funny behaviour. Our best presented car was picked by the team at ten pin whick went to Kelvin, the VTNZ voucher went to Dave And Kay Corrin and the VTNZ umbrella went to Warren (many thanks to Dave and Vanessa for these). Vicki was the recipient of the Dip Stick award.Lots of chatting and we had the live singer serenading us with mustang sally over our lunches which I believe were enjoyed by all. We would like to thank everyone for coming and hope that you all enjoyed your day.

Regards,

Suzanne and Gillian.

August Run Report

Car Valuer For insurance purposes Dick Ward 5764527 - 0274938458

Ten Pin Bowling/Lunch at Phoenix Bar.

WHAT’S ON What’s on

When What Who/When4 September EBOP Classic Car Breakfast Red Barn Bakery & Cafe 237

Thornton Road, Whakatane4 September NZ Petrolhead Fathers Day Drags Meremere Dragway, Waikato4 September Petrolhead Breakfast Drivers Bar, 11th Ave Plaza

8am-11am11 September All Ford Day - Hamilton Claudlands showgrounds

Meet at BP Lakes - 8am24 September Street Machines & Customs

Charity Car ShowMain Street - Greerton 10am - 2pm

25 September CLUB RUN - MRP Hyrodam and Car Collection Viewing

Meeting times etc on Page 1

1st October Te Aroha Cruize In Te Aroha main street21-24 October 37th National Mustang

ConventionSpencer on Byron, AKL & ANZ Vaiduct Event Centre

21-23 October Pick-Up Round Up, Taupo Visit www.usahaulersnz.weebly.com for more info

22 October Wheels On Mainstreet, Mt Mau-naganui

Coronation Park, Car entry From 8AM

22 October NSRA Waikato Nationals Leamington Rugby Football Club, Cambridge 9.30am-1.30pm

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WheelTech Wheel Repairs94 Birch Ave, Tauranga07-57845437www.wheeltech.co.nz

Club Weekend Away - Waitangi Wknd 2017This is still a wee way away but put it on your calender, the usual “weekend away” that has hisorically been on AKL Anniversary Weekend has been moved to Waitangi Weekend so that it no longer clashes with the Jetsprints at Baypark.

This time around we are cruising to New Plymouth, leaving on the 4th Feb and returning on the 6th. The usual antics will play out with lots of fun had along the way. There are 12 x rooms pre-booked so if you are interested Please contact Paul Stops and he can help you out with finer details and accommodation bookings.

Paul’s email is buildingspecifics@xtra.co.nz

Club Wknd Away