Hello to all members,
At last, we are back in action, albeit cautiously. We will continue to be guided by the latest health advice to keep us all as safe as possible even if inconvenient at times. Our last meeting prior to lockdown was on 22nd June and post lockdown we began again on 13th October with forty odd attendees at our general meeting. Unfortunately, the club’s audio-visual system had a remote internal connection problem over which we had no control and despite the best efforts of Secretary Gavin and the duty manager who had everything connected correctly we had to proceed without it.
The following morning, Samantha Taylor – RMYC functions manager rang to apologise, as she had successfully tested the system and offered to waive the $150 fee for covid safe set up that we usually pay. She also offered use of the RMYC laptop to use as back up and a personal meeting to review the system which was recently updated. Electronic systems are not like mechanical systems where you can actually see what is wrong!
Sunday 17 Oct - Our free BBQ features British vehicles and is covered in the VP newsletter. Covid regulations mean we have three separated groups of 30 max.
Group 1 – David Cawthorn
Group 2 – Kerry Benson at McCarrs Creek Reserve.
Group 1 & 2 Location map
Group 3 – Graeme Smith at Bayview Park reserve.
Bayview Park - as viewed when driving from Mona Vale
Free parking at Bayview Park
We now have about seventy-eight people booked in! Twelve remaining places are at Bayview, and we must adhere to the thirty limit. Please bring all utensils, picnic chairs, tables etc. Forecast is good at present. Hot water facilities for tea/coffee at McCarrs Creek however Group 3 guests at Bayview are requested to bring their own Thermos of hot water. No raffles on the day either.
Cancellation will be notified if necessary on the website under Stop Press on Saturday about 7pm.(Based on BOM advice - we may sometimes get it wrong but the 7pm call will prevail regardless) In the event of forecast inclement weather we are able to go direct to the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club for breakfast with a wonderful glass outlook of Pittwater, boats and Bayview hills. Cost about $20 each. Usual entry procedure at reception – mention PMEA for seating.
Our general meetings return to Tuesday nights now except for November when we must revert to Wednesday 10th for one time.
Our long-awaited AGM is on 26th October in the Top Deck room at the usual time. This will be an extra special meeting as we have some special awards to honour some very much valued members and pay homage to two past presidents who have passed on since our last meeting. We also wish to acknowledge the women associated with our club and express our appreciation of their contributions which often go unnoticed. We invite women of our club as members, wives, or partners to join us. The bistro is open for dinner and the bar will be open to mingle afterwards. We have some interesting John Kaye videos to present and would be appreciative if some of members of old could attend with memoirs of past presidents. The current committee have all re nominated and no further nominations were received so no election will be necessary. I continue to be amazed with the initiatives and spontaneity of fellow committee members in executing their roles. We have made quantum leaps in the use of technology in administration and most members are now using the new website confidently for booking events, transferring money & general information.
Past club patrons – Doug Baker, Bill Lacey, Adrian Stanford – all have now passed on and it is timely to consider the role and consider at length a suitable short list of possible nominees. Please confidentially advise potential candidates to me or a committee member before 21 Oct.
PMEA Christmas luncheon - Sun 12 Dec at RPAYC as per last year. See the events calendar to book at $35 each which is generously subsidised. This has been a well attended fun event for members and spouses. This is a good dress up day to enjoy - people can look as glamorous as possible. The lunch includes two courses and a welcome drink on arrival. We also have a display of about fifteen vehicles on the lawn in front of the clubhouse – great to wander amongst the vehicles before and after the lunch with a drink and friends with that great background. We need some good show vehicles – maybe some newer members who have not exhibited before – please contact me and we always have plenty of spectacular vehicles of old.
That is about it for now, enjoy your motoring and your club.
Kind Regards,
Kerry Benson
President.
