President’s May 2025

Once again your committee has been hard at it considering events for the remainder of this year, and into 2026, in line with the fundings of last year’s member’s survey.

Amongst the ideas to look forward to . . .

More technical nights, likely including restoration specialists discussing the pitfalls and benefits of restorations across all models – possibly including a slide presentation.

We had some very good guest speakers last year and I’m looking for your ideas on who you would like to hear from this year. One suggestion is someone from SAPOL to explain traffic/vehicle parking accreditation for major events.

After winter, an All Registers Family Picnic to involve our members young and old, male and female. This would also be a good way to meet other Club members and swap experiences and info.

It’s been a few years since the Club held a ‘Weekender’ and we’ll be looking at that again, perhaps with a venue relatively close to the City.

We’re also looking into whether we can make videos of key events which can be uploaded onto our website.

And speaking of the website, the Committee has agreed to continue using eHost as our hosting organisation – you may recall they were appointed after the death of former webmaster John Kemp last year.

And on the subject of John Kemp, via our Patron, Peter Cundy, the Club has purchased 28 very good quality MG prints from the James Dugdale collection and a matching set of 28 line drawings with annotations, all from John’s estate.

They are to be called the John Kemp Collection. They will be framed, and Peter has offered to curate the collection, rotating them through the clubrooms as part of his contribution as Patron and Pre-War Historian. This is a fascinating acquisition for the Club and we are very fortunate to have been able to secure it through our Patron’s vigilance and dedication – so thank you Peter!

You’d be aware of our new process for selecting members to take part in Parades and Displays. Since that policy was agreed on by the committee an event arose which required a quick decision, so our policy has been amended with the additional of a fifth dot point: “In the case of a short notice event when it is impractical to notify and receive members’ interest to participate, the Parades and Displays Co-Ordinator has the authority to select suitable vehicles for the specified event”.

Overall, what’s important is we give you want you want from your membership, so if you’re a new member or didn’t take part in the survey last year I’m always pleased to hear from you at president@mgccsa.org.au

That’s all for this month, Safety Fast!

Stephen Marlow
President.