The Resonator - February 2010

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FEBRUARY 2010

"Prez Sez"UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

When I was asked to allow my name to stand for election as President ofA.H.C.S.O. I was somewhat reluctant, not least because the position had beenoccupied for the past seven years by a very able and capable person. Lauriehas steered the club through a number of outstanding events, left us in a goodfinancial position and crowned it all with a very successful Conclave in Kingstonlast summer. Thank you Laurie, you will be a very hard act to follow.Hopefully we can continue to have an active and vibrant Club, serving theneeds of Healey owners whatever their interests and level of involvement. Wehave a new team heading up the events committee in the form of Mark Doustand David Underhill and I am hoping you will give them all your support andmake sure to attend the events they put together.Our annual flea market at Ancaster is coming up quickly in April, and all mem-bers are asked to volunteer some time to help this to be the success that it hasto be in order for our Club to keep enjoying the benefits that you have all cometo expect, especially keeping the dues at a minimum level. Martyn will besigning up volunteers wherever he can find them.The rest of your executive have all volunteered their time to the Club and I askthat you give them your full support.This winter will be over before we know it, so let's get all those little (and large)maintenance jobs done and our cars can be back on the road as soon as theweather allows.

GET INTO YOUR HEALEY AND SEE WHAT YOU GET OUT OF IT!!

Bob Yule

Official Newsletter of the Austin-Healey Club of Southern Ontario

View From the Navigator's SeatAt our first executive meeting with our new President Bob Yule leading us, plansfor the upcoming 2010 'Healey' year are well under way and promise once againto be an exciting and fun year. Our first important event (and our only moneymaker) is just around the corner with Ancaster British Car Flea Market & CarShow on April 18th. We sure hope the global warning thing kicks in that day sowe don't have to wear our 'woolies' as was the case last year! We at the clubbooth were okay but those poor souls outside taking admission were frozen!Martyn Ridley has promised a nice sunny, warm day so we will hope he is right. As you will see in the Events Calendar there are many fun things planned for thisseason so get out to as many as you can and support this wonderful club whoprovide everything you need to maintain, drive and appreciate thefantastic experience of being a 'Healey' owner. See you in Ancaster!

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Tech Sessions . . . . . . . . . Pg 2-3

News & Information . . . . . Pg 4

Ancaster Flea Market . . . . Pg 5

Advertisers . . . . . . . . .Pg 6-7

BN1 Arrives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg 8

Boot’N Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg 9

Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . .Pg 10

2010 Executive . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg 10

Membership Info ..... Pg 11

2010 Events Calendar . Pg 12

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FEBRUARY TECH SESSIONS


JULE ENTERPRISES (MARTIN JANSEN)DATE: MAY 8, 2010

PHONE: 905-854-3555EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: www.jule-enterprises.com *details to follow


NEWS & INFORMATIONDAVE KOCH DRIVING AWARD

AHCSO have created a 'DAVE KOCH DRIVING AWARD'.This award in memory of Davewill be given annually to a club member who has consistently driven a Healey through-out the preceding driving season and by so doing, accumulated a considerable mileage.Nominations for this award can be submitted to any member of the executive by the endof October in that year and the award will be presented at the Christmas Pub Night. Theselection of the award winner(s) will be by a vote of the executive.

SOUTHEASTERN CLASSICMay 13 - 16th. Ocala, Florida

hosted by the Tampa Bay, AH Club. (Several members have already registered so why not make this an early season event!)

FOR SALETwo steel Austin Healey bonnets. $1300 each.

Please see details in Craigslist ads.100-6 Ribbed3000 Smooth

OUR SYMPATHYOur sincere sympathy is extended to

Greg Newton on the recent loss of his mother.


ANCASTER FLEA MARKETIf you haven't already done so mark SUNDAY, 18 APRIL on your calendar - Flea Market Sunday.The site is now complete. This year we have access to both buildings, a paved parking lot andamenities. While I can't promise sun and a gentle breeze I can say that you won't have to climbover construction or wander through the mud.With the site complete we have expanded the number of tables available. If you are thinkingof being a vendor - this is your year. In addition to more tables we have expanded and relocated the outside vendor area to ensurethat we can handle what ever! For Sale cars will be gathered together for ideal viewing andwe have plenty of parking for vendor vehicles.Those who choose not to vend can volunteer. John Roden and I will on the look out for volunteersto work the gates, set-up and tear-down. The Flea Market sign up site will be on-line for thosewho want to grab that plumb assignment (6AM set-up?). Like the man said "Volunteer early andoften."This year the club has decided not to run a club vendor table. If you have but a few items tosell there is no reason why you can't get together with another member with a few items andshare a table. Ask around at pub night, you are not the only one, I suspect there are manymembers that would like to sell the odd/extra objects in their garage.Now just in case your brain is two years out of date the Flea Market is now located at the cornerof HWYS 2&53 and HWY 52 in Ancaster. Not familiar with the area, exit HWY 403 at HWY 52and go south to the first traffic lights - yer can't miss it!

Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Admission: $5.00To view Flea Market Flyer - please go to: www.ahcso.com and look under 'Events'

It may be the dead of winter but before you know it...................Keep your tyres pumped,

Martyn Ridley

EXECUTIVE POSITIONRegrettably Ian Smith is not able to carry forward with his announced role as HealeyFlea Market Coordinator. As a result we are looking for a replacement for the positionof Co-ordinator in Training for this year. If you would consider this role please contactany member of the executive. We need your support and involvement.


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We began about 11 AM andeverything was back and offloaded by 4 PM, including astop for lunch on the wayhome.The reason I wanted to sharethis with everybody is that factthat going out for this expedi-tion with good friends to sharethe experience (and the labour)made the day even more funand special for me. I want to publicly thank AustinHealey Club of SouthernOntario members Scott Morris,Graham Secord, Peter Svilansand Martyn Ridley for help withthe move. In fact Martyn cameback for almost all of the nextday to help me to sort througheverything so I could catalogueand take notes, while he some-how managed to pack andstore it all in my now verycramped facilities.

Rich Chrysler

OUR BN1 COMES HOMELast week, Lyn and I purchased a Hundred , this time for ourselves! It's a really earlyone, built in mid November '53.Four good friends assisted with the gathering, loading and delivery of our BN1 projectcar the following Tuesday afternoon. The weather gods were smiling on us as it turnedout to be ideal conditions for the move; not numbing cold, just cold enough that thingsweren't melting or wet so the roads were clean and dry.


BOOT’N BONNET AUTOJUMBLE


EXECUTIVE FOR 2010

UPCOMING EVENTSJune 3/6: Barrie Spring Flea Market June 18/20: VARAC - Mosport, Ont.

July 10: WINE TOUR & POT LUCK SUPPER - Hosted by the Orrs.Sept. 9/12: Barrie Fall Flea Market

Aug 8: Tour & Salmon (or hamburger) BBQ, hosted by the Wilfords Sept. 16/19: Fall Windup (details to follow) Sept. 19: Bronte British Car Day


MEMBERSHIPUPDATE

AHCSO Members.

The New Year is upon us and this areminder, if you haven't already, toget your 2010 membership dues in.As in past years are method of payingdues is to mail a cheque to:

AHCSOAttn: Bob Gergely15 Bradbury Cres.Cambridge, ONN1R 7A3

Our dues have remained $60Canadian and cover your AHCAdues and our local club dues. Makecheques payable to: AHCSO.

Upon receipt and processing of yourrenewal I will be emailing a confirmationto you. This will only happen if I havea valid email address.

Thanks to the many of you that havealready sent your renewals in.

Bob G.


CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2010PUB NIGHT - MILTON

TECH SESSION - RICH & LYN CHRYSLER - 10 AM

PUB NIGHT - MILTON

TECH SESSION - AUTOFARM - BOB YULE

PUB NIGHT - MILTON

ANCASTER FLEA MARKET - MARTYN RIDLEY

BOOT'N BONNET AUTOJUMBLE - KINGSTON

PUB NIGHT - MILTON

"SPRING THING" - KENTUCKY - BEN MOORE

PUB NIGHT - MILTON

WINE TOUR & POT LUCK SUPPER - ED & ANNA ORR

CONCLAVE 2010 - GALENA, ILLINOIS. U.S.A.

PUB NIGHT - MILTON

'BRITS IN THE PARK' - LINDSAY, ONT.

'BRITS ON THE LAKE' - PORT PERRY

PUB NIGHT - MILTON

TOUR & SALMON BBQ - LAURIE & DIANE WILFORD

PUB NIGHT - MILTON

FALL WINDUP (ENDING AT BCD - BRONTE)

BRONTE BRITISH CAR DAY

PUB NIGHT - MILTON

PUB NIGHT - MILTON

CHRISTMAS PUB NIGHT- MILTON

FEBRUARY 10

FEBRUARY 13

MARCH 10

MARCH 27

APRIL 14

APRIL 18

APRIL 25

MAY 12

MAY 13-16

JUNE 9

JULY 10

JULY 11/16

JULY 14

JULY 18

AUGUST 8

AUGUST 11

AUGUST 28

SEPTEMBER 8

SEPTEMBER 16-19

SEPTEMBER 19

OCTOBER 13

NOVEMBER 10

DECEMBER 8

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