British Motor Club of Utah

Capitol Reef National Park, here we come!  Jon Hermance (jhermance@earthfax.com, home 801-583-5846) is the tour master for this event.  He and his family will be taking up the rear for much of the trip in their T-Series MGs.  There will be a mother-ship Toyota 4-Runner with some space for extra baggage and for anyone who wishes to stay out of a windy roadster for a few miles.  Said mother-ship also will be carrying a very adaptable tow-bar currently suited to most MGs and Triumphs.

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Our annual February potluck dinner and planning meeting went well and was well run and organized by our faithful leader and Governor General. Unfortunately your web correspondent had to leave early for a gig, but Paul Jaroch kindly took notes that I can pass on here.

• Current officers were in agreement that all will remain in their current positions.
• Paul Jaroch will take on the membership role.
• Renewal cards for donations need to be addressed — Paul and Drew will see that these are handled.
• Jon Hermance agreed to be a board member.
• Marty:  The club is $3K down in donations, but our expenses were less as well with no newsletter mailings. Corporation tax may be an item to address.
• Talk of space for restoration project pictures on our site in the future.
• Update our email addresses on the site, Paul and Drew will address this.
• June 19 is the British Field Day and Wendover as well, we could possibly attend both.
• Pay Pal donations may be doable.  Mark Bradakis is point on that.
• A GPS run may be in the works, kind of a rally with coordinates and little else.

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I think everyone is a little bit intimidated and apprehensive about taking on a project that they have never done before.  With that in mind, I thought that I would make a short list of things to keep in mind when you choose to sponsor one of the clubs driving events.  We always need more volunteers for these events and so I hope that this will help you make the decision to help the club out.

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The British Motor Club of Utah will call to order the February 2010 Annual Planning Meeting & Pot Luck Dinner at 6:00 pm on Saturday, February 27th. Please hold the date open. The location is the same as in recent past years, St Paul’s Episcopal Church located at 261 South 900 East, SLC. Paul Jarouch has graciously consented to coordinate the Pot Luck portion of the evening, please email him at bughous@msn.com to indicate what gastronomical wonder you will be providing. Please let him know early what you have planned as waiting till the last minute will surely give him ulcers! Rarely in the past has there been a problem, but please plan on a dish with 8-10 servings and Paul will let you know if other categories are in greater need of faire.

This is the general memberships opportunity to voice their opinions, concerns and interests for the events of the coming year. I have said it before, but hear goes again, this is YOUR club and YOUR voice needs to be heard. Some of our regular events did not happen in 2009 because no one stepped forward to be a sponsor. Please bring your ideas, enthusiasm and a tasty dish for an evening of LBC talk and bench racing.*

*Disclaimers:
Donations to the Treasury are always welcome. BYOB, (fermented beverages, in moderation, are allowed), plastic silverware, plates and napkins will be provided. Serving utensils are available. Come early (5:45 pm) and help set up or stay late to put chairs and tables away. Offer valid for the date of event only. Batteries not included.

We had a great turnout from the BMCU and the Jaguar Club for this tech session with Dale Hancock on interior work. Dale has done work on many of our members cars, and had lots of good tips for those interested in doing their own work. He answered many questions from the folks there, and took a look at a few pieces that were brought in for the session.

Dale is working out of a small shop now, and can be reached at 801-569-8861.

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