eaovc nl feb · john taylor kilbroney 2016 membership 2017 membership fro the 2017 year is no due....
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President Derek Clark
Chairperson Norman Neill1 Valley View, Glenoe, Larne, BT403LI
Tel: 07765 475825 Email: [email protected]
Vice Chairman Lawrence Stanford
Secretary Gavin Millar41 Ballylumford Road, Islandmagee, Larne, BT403RN
Tel: 07500 565097 Email: [email protected]
Treasurer Martin WaterworthTel: 028 9071 4009 Email: [email protected]
Membership Secretary Andy Leckey17 Ypres Park, Newtwonabbey, BT37 0BP
Tel: 07778 939777 Email: [email protected]
CommitteeCollie Bowers, Mike Carroll, Brian Hamilton,
Alastair Kirkland, David Lauro, Carol Neill, William Peoples
Website / Newsletter Editor Andy Leckey17 Ypres Park, Newtownabbey, BT37 0BP
Tel: 07778 939777 Email: [email protected]
As editor, I am always on the lookout for articles, photos or anything else you feel may beappropriate for inclusion in the newsletter as well as on the website. It can be anythingconnected to the Classic Car community that you think may be of interest to our members.
NB: If the submission is not your own work please ensure that you have permission topublish it and information of where it was first published.
Upcoming EventsIf you would like to publish information on upcoming events that are not on the clubcalendar please send details to [email protected].
DisclaimerThe views expressed in this Newsletter may not be those of the EAOVC.
Club Officials
2016 Annual General Meeting
As you will be aware the EAOVC AGM took place at the Loughshore Hotel,Carrickfergus on Tues 1st November 2016.
The Officers of the club are in the middle of their two year period, we still are lookingfor a club secretary. Gavin Millar, who is standing in at present does not wish continuein this role indefinitely, and is only doing so to keep the club running smoothly. Weare urgently looking for someone to take on the role permanently.
If you are interested, please let Gavin know as soon as possible. Experience, althoughit would help, is not necessary, as this would bea gradual change over with plenty of help fromthe rest of the committee.
Hope House Ireland was chosen as Charity forthe 2017 Portrush Cavalcade.
Welcome to the February EAOVC Newsletter.
George Doran past away on the weekendbefore Christmas. George was alongstanding member of the club, one ofthe first members from when it was firstformed 25 years ago. He was a regularat the Portrush Cavalcade, attending allthe runs up to and including 2012 whenill health forced him off the road.
He still kept up to date by keeping intouch with members and receiving copiesof the newsletter. He will be sadly missed.
In a note to our club Chairman, NormanNeill, the family appreciated Derek Clark for his words on behalf of the EAOVC at thefuneral.
On a brighter note Ken McMaster is steadily improving having been in a out of hospitalfor a few months and wishes to thank all members for their concern.
“ I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Chairman and the members ofthe club for the lovely basket of fruit. It was very well received and enjoyed. Thingsare improving. I hope to be out and about very shortly. Thank-you ”
Ken & Irene McMaster
David Lauro also sends his thanks for the the support he received form the club during hisillness in the latter part of 2016 and is continuing in his recovery.
Also in the AGM, with costs rising as well as income from thestatic displays diminishing, it was put to the members thatmembership fees would need to be raised by five pounds. Aftera short discussion the motion was carried.
Unfortunately this means that membership fees have now beenraised to £20 (£15 for Over 65) rates. This is the first rise innearly 17 years.
Joint members still maintain their £5 discount and new members will still have anadditional £5 charge. Please remember to get your membership fees paid before 31st
March to avoid this charge.
You will have receive your membership form pre-filled in all you need to is check thatyour details are correct and return the form with your cheque.
NB if you pay by Standing Order you will need to inform your bank of the increasein payment or send in a cheque for the difference.
Christmas Supper.
The December meeting replaced by the Annual Christmas Supper. There was a hotbuffet as well as sandwiches, tea & coffee and mince pies laid on on for membersand their guests. As usual this was well attended and went off with very few problemsor complaints.
On a note about the Hotel and their staff,I would like to thank them for their hardwork over, not only last year but for the all
the years the club has been with them.
The Belfast Loughshore Hotel (to give them there full title), formally The Clarion, havebeen the base for this club from early days of the club’s inception.
Although not free, where is these days, over the years it has hosted our monthlymeetings and has been the starting point of many of our runs as well as hosting dinnersat the finish of others.
Long may this relationship continue.
The charity provide an apartment by the sea where those going through cancer couldrest and recuperate, free of any charge and also to benefit anyone travelling longdistances.
They chose the apartment on Whitehead promenade because of the beautiful sea-viewand walks. They began renting it in March 2014. The apartment is only a 5 minutewalk from the train station that provides a train that leaves guests at the entrance ofthe City hospital which is approximately 14 miles from Whitehead
25th Anniversary Gala Dinner Dance Saturday 11th March 2017 at 7pm - late.
For those of you not aware, it is 25 years since the club first was formed. In the earlydays the club was a split from the Carrickfergus Tractor Club, although who split fromwho depends on why you ask.
Among the founding members of the club was Eric Lynn, Dennis Higginson, JohnMagill,George Dornan, Mick Dowey and Billy Peoples, father of current club memberWilliam who is organiser for this event.
The first meeting was held in Dennis Higginsons’s house before moving to theCourtaulds Club. They then moved to The Fergus Inn which, after a few new ownersand a couple of name changes it is now The Belfast Loughshore Hotel where we stillmeet today.
This year’s Annual Dinner Dance will be a celebration of the club’s first 25 years aswell as looking forward to the next. With the help of theLoughshore Hotel and sponsors such as Cannon Motorsthis will be a very special night.
There will be a special presentation, courtesy of CannonMotors for all fully paid up members that attend.
As usual there we will start with a drinks reception beforethe we sit down for our 3 course meal. We will have livemusic form ‘Zolene and the A. L. S. Band’ as well as theusual fun and games in between.
Professional Motorcyclist Alistair Seeley (fromCarrickfergus) will also be joining us for the evening. With17 wins at the Northwest 200 he is one of the mostsuccessful riders at the Portrush circuit.
There will also be a photographer there for photo's ofguests for those interested. The photos can be selected and printed for purchase onthe night.
This Dinner Dance will be held at the Loughshore Hotel on Saturday 11th March at7pm. Tickets are available for £25 per person.
Contact: William Peoples
Tel: 07808 361334
Email: [email protected]
This will be a very special night for the club and already is proving very popular soplease get your tickets early.
Tickets will NOT be available on the night.
Kilbroney Vintage ShowSaturday 17th June 2017
As our members will be aware the KilbroneyVintage show will be held on Saturday 17 June thisyear. The show is one of the biggest show north ofthe border and attracts visitors from all over theisland.
The entry form is now on the website available todownload and we are asking all members to returnit to the Secretary so as we can return them in bulkto keep all the members of the EAOVC together inthe program and have enough space on the stand for all our members and guests.
This was a great success last year with over thirty cars from the club on our stand andmore cars parked about the show. This year we would like to see more.
The entries should be with the Secretary by the 1st of May, giving Gavin time to getthem to the organisers. As usual our club stand will be there from early morning forour members.
Please get your entries in early, it's free if booked before 12th May, but remember,our secretary need your entry by 1st May for us to book it for you as well as bookingthe stand for the right numbers.
John Taylor Kilbroney 2016
Membership 2017Membership fro the 2017 year is no due. Membership cards and AOVC event bookswill be enclosed with this newsletter to the members that have renewed and have notalready received them.
If you pay by Direct Debit (DD) please remember to change the DD instruction to reflectthe £5 membership rise in fees.
If you have not yet received your membership card and have already paid pleasecontact me on the details below.
For those of you have not already renewed please remember you are not officially afully paid up member and there is a £5 surcharge after the 31st March.
A list of club events are listed on the insid back page of this newsletter although pleasenote this is subject to change as other events will be added or events may be cancelledor changed. Please keep an eye on the website for the latest news and make sureyour contact details are up to date,
And finally if you are not renewing your membership we would like to know why, isthere a problem can we rectify it, we do not want to see you go. Please get in touchand let us know.
Membership Secretary: Andy Leckey Email: [email protected] Tel: 07778 939777
EAOVC Events Calendar 2017Tue 07 Mar Monthly Meeting Held at the Loughshore Hotel, Carrickfergus.
Sat 11 Mar Annual Dinner Dance The club will hold the Annual Dinner Dance in the Loughshore Hotel, Carrickfergus. This is a three course meal followed by live music into the night.
Wed 18 Mar Easter Run.
Tue 04 Apr Monthly Meeting Held at the Loughshore Hotel, Carrickfergus.
Sun 23 Apr Drive it Day.
Tue 02 May Chip Shop Run An evening run followed by Fish and Chips. What could be nicer.
Sun 21 May Late Members Run.
Fri 02 Jun Dreamnight at Belfast Zoo Belfast Zoo held it's annual charity event 'Dreamnight'. An invitation only event held exclusively for the NI Cancel Fund, The Childrens Hospice and the Royal Victoria Hospital For Sick Children.
Tue 06 Jun Monthly Meeting Held at the Loughshore Hotel, Carrickfergus.
Sat 17 Jun Kilbroney Vintage Show The Annual Vintage car show organised by Newry and Mourne District Council.
Sun 25 Jun Midsummer Run Details to follow EAOVC Details.
Sat 29 Jul Whitehead Festival Static Display A Static Display at the Whitehead Festival in Whitehead forllowed by an optional Meal afterwards at Larne Golf Club, Islandmagee.
Tue 01 Aug Monthly Meeting Held at the Loughshore Hotel, Carrickfergus.
Sun 06 Aug Portrush Cavalvcade The Annual Charity Run. This year we are raising money for the this year's charity 'Hope House Ireland'.
Tue 03 Oct Monthly Meeting Held at the Loughshore Hotel, Carrickfergus EAOVC Details
Sun 08 Oct End of Season Run Details to follow EAOVC Details
Tue 07 Nov Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of the EAOVC.
Tue 05 Dec Christmas Supper The Christmas buffet for members and their partners.
Events are subject to change
For the latest details and entry forms please go to www.eaovc.co.uk/events
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