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The Joe Wheeler car show was once again a very exciting time. Several members left
CLUB OFFICERS

PRESIDENT:

MIKE FLOOD WOW, what a meeting in September! We were crowded with thirty-
VICE PRESIDENT: nine members and guest present, we just packed them in. Two guest
join as new members. I would like to welcome Bruce and
IAN O'SHEA C
Shirley Ammons ('65 Triumph TR4A), Tracy Fiore and Jesse
SECRETARY:
Guardiani ('74 Triumph Spitfire). Bob and Gwen Molloy (63 MGB)
MIKE PAYNE attended their first meeting as returning members.
MEMBERSHIP:

TERESA FLOOD September has been a GREAT month and there is one activity left
the cars and coffee at the Westin Hotel on September 28th. It had
EDITOR: &
to be rescheduled from the 14th due to the water pressure in down-
COMMUNICA-
town Chattanooga. From only two members at Cambridge to start
TIONS the month, to 39 members at the club meeting, 11 at the Joe Wheeler
GIL DUPRE car show in Alabama, 4 members at the Ringgold cruise-in, and 7 on
CAR SHOW 'Tail of the Dragon" we have had fun this month.
CHAIR:PERSON
I talk about car shows often, so many may think that we set around
CONNIE WRIGHT &
looking at cars when we go to a car show. Well, we do not. Road
MICKY HEMSLEY bowling and Amish donuts at Rugby, golf and fishing at Joe Wheeler,
SBCC CHALLENGE and antique shopping while driving to and from almost any car show
CORDINATOR: can be on the agenda for any car show. You can even visit Historic
sights and museums while traveling, like the Space Center in Hunts-
MIKE FLOOD
ville, AL. We make friends in other clubs, so we can get updated on
WEBSITE COORDI-
their lives. Make a New Year resolution now to attend a car show
NATORS away from the Chattanooga area and meet other British enthusiast.
CONNI WRIGHT &

MARY DUFFY

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2019 is quickly approaching New Years Eve. There are a lot of activities for our Little
British Cars during the next few months. The biggest is our annual car show on 4-5
October. I hope you have registered your car and will participate.

Scott McAllister said he and Vickie ate at a great restaurant in McCaysville,

GA. That will be our October drive on October 28th. Stay tuned for time.

November is our annual Thanksgiving drive. It will be on Saturday, November

23rd. We will eat at the Warden's Table in the old Brushy Mountain State Prison. Do
not fear the prison is now a tourist attraction. The distance from Ooltewah traveling
north on HWY 58 is approximately 95 miles.

I contacted Cort Dondero and he confirmed that they will host the an-
nual Christmas party. Specifics will be disseminated later. The party at their home is
always a great treat with a covered dish dinner followed by an exchange of gifts using
"Dirty Santa " rules. Plan to attend for some food and fun.

Remember to drive what runs and join the fun.

On the SBCC Roads

Mike F

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SOUTHERN BRITISH CAR CLUB

Monthly Meeting Minutes 9/9/19

Flood opened the meeting and recognized visitors.

Approved August minutes as published in the Timing Light with correction.

Statement should read, “Committee would have the right to make the decision
whether to invite John Twist.”

Treasurer’s Report
Balance $6058.38 - Unanimously approved report.

Membership
1 new member
47 members, 15 new and 32 renewals

New Business
November drive planned to Petros TN - closed Brushy Mountain State Prison tour
and dinner at the Warden’s Table - scheduled 11/23

Car Show - October 4-5

Motion to purchase 3 folding tents - 1 with a Union Jack. Unanimously approved.

Motion to adjourn unanimously approved.

Submitted by R. Michael Payne

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Saturday August 24, 2019 was the Ninth Annual British car show in Historic Rugby, Ten-
nessee. Road bowling and Amish donuts were the order of the day/weekend. Three cou-
ples from SBCC went up on Friday the 23th, spending the night in bed and breakfast style
lodging. There were a total 47 cars and 4 British motorcycles on the show field.

Club members in attendance were:

Charles and Perky, 1966 Modified MGB
Connie, David and Edna Earle 1937 Morris Twelve Series III
Marge and Gil 1974 MGBGT
Mike and Teresa 1979 MGB
Scott 1955 MGTF
Hank 1951 MGTD
Dave 1957 MGA Coupe

There were many very beautiful car on the show field. Two cars in particular were owned
by individuals staying at the Grey Gables Bed and Breakfast. Steve and Shirley owned a
beautiful 1991 Morgan Plus 4. They purchased the car in England last August, but only
had it shipped in April to Savannah, GA then drove it to Winchester, KY. The second car
was a 1964 MGB that often comes to our show owned by Dennis and Pat Rainey. These
are friends with Doug and Sandy from California who now live in Fairfield Glades outside
of Crossville, Tn.

Club members receiving awards were:

Connie David and Edna Earle First in Morris Class

Teresa and Mike First in MGB Rubber
Bumper
Dave T First MGA Class

Hank Third T Series Class

Submitted by Mike F

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The Joe Wheeler car show was once again a very exciting time. Several members left
on Thursday the 5th to enjoy a round of golf, antique shopping, and swimming in the motel pool
on Friday. Other members left on Friday and 2 even drove over on Saturday morning. Scott
came by himself stating Vickie was still asleep at 5:30AM when he left. Several items were pur-
chased to be carried back to the Chattanooga area in the LBC that were driven.

Making the drive to the Alabama State Park were Gil and Marge in a MGBGT, David W and
Connie in a MGB, Gary and Mary in their Jaguar, Mike F and Teresa in their Triumph GT6, Mark
in his Jag, Hank in his MGTD, and Scott in his MGTF. There were a total of 40 cars at this years
show.

Receiving awards in the popular vote car show were Gil and Marge First in Rubber Bumper,
David and Connie Second in MGB Rubber Bumper. Mike and Teresa received First in Triumph
Spitfire/GT6. Mark received First in Jag 71-Present. Gary and Mary received Best of Show
Hardtop.

Submitted by Mike F

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OTHER INTERESTING CLUB MEMGER ACTIVITIES

BY CONNIE AND DAVID WRIGHT

Our1937 Morris 12/4 Series 3 went to visit the 1937 DC 3 "The Flagship
Detroit" at the Cleveland TN Jetport. Fun day ! Our 37 Morris, we call
"Nuffy" for Lady Nuffield, was made the week of Sept 23rd 1937 ! Happy
82nd Assembled Day Nuffy ! We have had her 30 years. The Flagship
Detroit was manufactured in early 1937 and American Airlines accepted

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As can be seen there were only three cars that attended the Ringgold
Downtown Cruise in on September 14.
Ian and Michelle in their MGTF,
Mike Flood and his Triumph GT6
Gil DuPre and his MGBGT.
There seemed to be a many lookers and the British Invasion. Lots of I had
one of those once or What the hell is that

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Friday night the 20th saw possibly the last Sonic for 2019. Depending on
the weather in October there may be another. Twelve hardy souls of
SBCC made it for food and milkshakes. There was cars present.

As usually there was plenty to discussed and talk about. Members in atten-
dance to discuss the world and local situation were: Dave and
Daina Spears, TR6; Mark Myers, Jag; David and Connie Wright, MGB;
Dave T, MGB; Mike and Teresa, MGB; Ian and Michelle, MGB; Clay and
Jennifer Brooks came in the Model A.

The weather was beautiful and the friends were great. We will have to de-
cide what the October weather looks like at our next meeting.

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I did some research on oil drip recovery pans on the internet. I found two that seemed to work. O ne on the left made from a I gal
steel can. The other made from aluminum and bent and sealed . The one from a tin can seamed logical to me. Scott gave me a left
over thinner can and I went to work to make one according to the drawing. Problem was that I have a 5 speed and t would not fit. So
after trimming it I still could not get it to fit properly, So I kind of modified it using the second drawing and came up with the bottom
drawing.

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 TIME TO RENEW13OR JOIN SBCC
TO REGISTER OR RENEW FOR 2019 MEMBERSHIP
FILL OUT THIS FORM

2019
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION and RENEWAL FORM
FOR
SOUTHERN BRITISH CAR CLUB OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA

MEMBER STATUS(CIRCLE ONE) NEW MEMBER MEMBERSHIP- RENEWAL

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Make/Year_____________________________ Model:____________________ Color: ______________

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Special information or Comments about you or your British Cars

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

Please complete this form for NEW AND RENEWAL MEMBERS:

Mail Your Completed Membership Application and Dues Payment to:

SOUTHERN BRITISH CAR CLUB

C/O Teresa Flood ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES $20 PER YEAR
3015 Lilac Drive NW
Cleveland , TN

OR Bring to the next meeting and give to Teresa Flood

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LOCAL EVENTS USUALLY ATTEMDED OTHER EVENTS

BY SBCC MEMBERS

OCOTOBER

October 4-5th Chattanooga SBCC

Annual Show Cambridge Square, Ooltewah
TN more info
WWW.SOUTHERNBRITISHCARCLUB.NET

NOVEMBER

( DECEMBER Christmas parity and meeting at

the Dondero’s home. Date to follow

The Georgia Triumph Association (headquartered in At-

lanta) has chosen Cloudland Canyon as the destination for
their 2019 Polar Bear Run. The date is December 28, with
a back up date of January 4 in case of rainy or snowy
weather on December 28. They usually have 40+ cars at
this event. SBCC member Ron Harr has offered to help
greet the club at Cloudland Canyon and provide some fire-
wood for hand warming at the destination. Any other
SBCC members that would like to participate in welcoming
GTA to our area would certainly be appreciated. They will
be leaving Dawsonville, GA at about 9 am. You can reach
Ron at ron_harr@comcast.net for more information.

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Phone: 800-637-9640

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