British Motor Club of Utah

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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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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The location for this gathering was Larry’s idea and it became obvious that a lot of the BMCU members agreed with his choice. Diamond Lil’s is probably one of the most unique restaurants in Utah. If you can imagine Knott’s Berry Farm you’re there. It’s a total wild west saloon and eatin’ house both inside and out and seats 500 within the various rooms. It didn’t start out this way though, it was a modest home in 1969 and remodeled with old barn wood and cabin logs to seat 32. Prime rib and bread were baked in a home sized gas oven. That was then but the original charm is still there now.

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Wow oh Wow oh Wow!!!! Sunday’s impromptu road trip was awesome.  The weather cooperated and we had a great time cruising through the mountains.  We had four Brit-mobiles, one Mercedes chase vehicle and two others in LBC’s who headed up the canyon before us.

Particiapants were:  Kevin and Marie, Austin Healey; Larry and Margaret, TR6; Rich, TR 250; Roger and Jill, Sunbeam; Paul, Mercedes.  Sorry, I missed who the other two people were who headed up the canyon before us (sources tell us this was the Jahnkes).

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Once again your intrepid web editor managed to have a conflict with a BMCU event, but the photos received from Gary showed a good group of folks made it. As always, please send in any photos or stories.

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