The club is back to normal activities

From the Secretary on 9/06/2020:

Dear Wellington Branch Members,

As I am sure you are aware, the pandemic alert level has now been reduced to Level 1, which means that life can return pretty much to normal, except at the borders.  Accordingly, your committee has decided that Branch activities can resume, starting with the usual Wednesday morning gathering on 10^th June (tomorrow).

The June Club Night will be held on Tuesday 16^th June at the usual time.  The committee is endeavoring to obtain a speaker, but, because of the short lead time, this may not be possible.  So come along prepared to tell a yarn or two about your Lockdown experiences.

Motoring events will re-start with a rally on July 26^th.  The details of this event will be in the July Motoring Spirit.  The convenors of the informal Sunday and Wednesday runs will be in touch directly about these events.

The AGM has been postponed until August 18^th.  The Government has passed regulations allowing Incorporated Societies (and other organisations) to ignore regulatory and constitutional requirements when compliance has been prevented by the COVID-19 Pandemic, so the fact that this date does not meet the requirements of our constitution is not an issue.

The Prime Minister has asked people to continue with hand sanitising and the collection of contact tracing information.  Accordingly, hand sanitiser and an attendance log will be provided at all VCC meetings in the meantime.  Please note that she has also asked people to stay home if they are showing any symptoms of sickness.

Regards

AlastairMcCarthy

Secretary, VCC Wellington Branch

Ph 04 5898248

Club Activities

Clubrooms - Parts - Library

The clubrooms are in Halford Place at the east end of Jackson St, Petone.

Club nights: Are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the clubrooms from 7:30pm with the formal meeting starting at 8pm. We generally have a guest speaker and this is followed by supper and an opportunity to explore the club facilities as well as meet and make new friends.

Friday Nights: Noggin and Natter, Parts Department and Library open from 7:30pm. On the odd occasion we have a film night to coincide with this.

Wednesdays - “Open Day”: The clubrooms are open for you to use the facilities, from 9:30am to 12 noon.

Parts Department and Library: Open on club nights, Wednesdays and Friday Nights.

Motorcycle Section: The motorcycle section meets at a separate venue each month, gathering from 7pm for a start at 7:30pm. Meals are available at the venue for those who wish to dine afterwards. The date and venue are advertised in the branch newsletter “Motoring Spirit”. Click here

Calendar

FOR DETAILS OF UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS REFER TO THE BACK OF THE LATEST NEWSLETTER (USUALLY P23). ​​​​​​​
Click here

For a summary calendar of the next four months Click here

The Branch clubrooms are available for hire. Please email: wellington@vcc.org.nz

Club Events

Typical Events are:

November Rally, Dinner & Prizegiving:
Our Annual November Rally is held on the first Saturday of November, with a dinner and prizegiving in the evening. This is our main event for the year.

Participants are encouraged to dress in the era of their vehicle.

Colonial Cup:
In August we “judge” the year’s new restorations and combine this with a Sunday Rally.

Gymkhana:
A test of driving skills held in a park.

Club Captain's Safari - Monte Carlo Rally:
This is a long touring event run on Wellington Anniversary Weekend, going into other regions and finishing in Whanganui to join their rally Vintage Weekend. The Monte Carlo is run on the Friday, and you choose your starting point and gain points by the places you visit.

Twilight Run:
A run “into the dark” – to see the sunset, usually finishing with a meal.

Daffodil Day:
A car display event held every August to raise funds for the Cancer Society.
This is normally held at QE2 Park, McKays Crossing, Paekakariki. All vehicles and spectators welcome.

Remembrance Rally/Social Country Run:
A social run to a lunch, where members no longer with us are remembered. This includes readings from Murray’s Joke Books – a wonderful legacy to the club.

Biennial Motorcycle Rally:
The major local event specifically for the motorcycles. Motorcycles are of course welcome on all the other club events.

Monthly Runs
Mid-Week Run: Last Wednesday each month (Details advertised in the Branch Motoring Spirit)

Sunday Run: First Sunday each month (Details advertised in the Branch Motoring Spirit)

Beyond the Branch
Members also participate in events at other branches, as well as national events such as Easter Rallies. See the National Calendar. Click here