The President's Page

Hello and Christmas greetings to you all !

Once again I blinked and the year seems to have swept past, but I do hope that it has been good to you and left a few happy memories over which to reflect.

Amongst the various school related activities, which as of today have finished with the youngest hav-
ing now completed year 12, we did manage to get along to a few motoring events and get a little bit of project work done, which was great. We'll see if we can build on that in the coming months, especially in getting some preparation done for the National Rally.

There have been times this year when the club has been saddened to learn of the loss of members and their loved ones, and our thoughts are with those families and partners that remain. I know too that quite a few have been ill with various ailments, and we wish them a swift recovery.

For those of us able to attend some events these last few months have offered a great variety across the states, and it has been wonderful to read the associated reports contained in the Southern Sphinx.

As a club we really are fortunate to have such a terrific resource in our magazine which, along with our spares and website, are our lifeblood. On behalf of the club I would like to thank all involved in these areas who have, under what were at times challenging and also sad circumstances , done such a marvellous job.

The board has been keeping occupied, with topics such as the National Rally and Club spares coming in for discussion. Main- taining and updating Car history reports have been a concern, and although I believe these are improving as vehicles recently change hands can I ask that we remain vigilant, since they are a great resource to have and we are fortunate, and thankful, to the National Historian and supporting officers who care for them.

Subjects regarding the rehoming of various Armstrong Siddeleys always get some interest, as it should, and a pair of Whitleys were the most recent on the agenda.

Encouraging young and future generations to become involved in classic motoring is an ongoing point of conversation, and something that we must continue to work at. I was recently looking at one of the programs run in the UK where people can borrow a classic for a year, and wonder if it isn't something that could be done here. For those of you interested have a look at www.classiccarloanproject.co.uk .

On behalf of the Board thankyou to all of the officers, members and friends that have supported, and continue to support our club. Thankyou as well to the members of the board, all of whom work tire- lessly to support and keep the gears turning behind the scenes.

May you all have a joyful Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.

Cameron Wright, President ASCC