G’day everyone,

Winter has hit at last and the good news is that there has been very good rain recorded over a large area of the state. Good for the farmers but makes it a little uncomfortable driving some of the early old trucks that do not have heaters or demisters. We look at the past and think of them as the good old days but maybe we have forgotten what it was really like operating without the luxuries of modern trucks. Still, I would rather solid cold steel than the plastic of today.

This is my last chance to remind everyone of your AGM coming up on the 11th of July. If you are considering running, which I know everyone of you are, then get along to the meeting and let your intentions be known or fill in the forms and get them sent back pronto if you want to nominate but can’t make it to the meeting. A separate sheet will be inserted in the newsletter for you to fill in. Remember you must be a financial member to nominate and vote. Subscriptions are due on the 1st July 2009.

I am very happy to report that the Golden Oldies now have a new member and I have been told that she is the most gorgeous gal that Steven and Grace Muscat could ever have dreamed of. Her name is Charlotte and she is the first child for Steve and Grace. Congratulations from all members of the club. Steve was unusually silent when I asked him if there was going to be an addition to the family for every truck and tractor he has collected. I am not sure what that meant.

Another popular member that I would like to pass on our best wishes to is Rod Mack-Kechnie who is still unwell. He will be very interested to know that the big orange “Bruiser” Brockway let me down on the way to Grenfell on the long weekend. About 20 miles from Dubbo it developed a leak from the radiator tank so I turned around and headed for home. Of all the Brockway parts used to make such a magnificent truck someone came up with the crazy idea of using a Mack radiator in them. But then I know that Rod has been living with these problems since he bought his Mack (Just kidding Mate) . God I ‘m going to miss this column!

I will keep this report brief and will give a full summary of past happenings and future dreams for the next issue.

Ed Eminson
President

G’day everyone

It has been decided that the Golden Oldies Truck Club will hold their AGM on Saturday the 11th of JULY 2009 at the Guide Hall on the corner of Baird Drive and Howard Ave Dubbo at 2.00pm. Between now and then I would like to ask all members to seriously think about the positions available and if they would like to become involved in the running of the club. All positions will be declared vacated on the day and a new executive elected.

If you are interested in standing for a position then please let other members know so you have their support at voting time. If you would like to nominate someone please talk to them before the meeting so that they are prepared. It can come as a shock when someone nominates you for a position and you have not had time to consider if you feel comfortable with that nomination.

For members who cannot get to the meeting and would like to nominate for a position then let someone know because nominations can be made in writing. The vacancies are not only for the local Dubbo members but all members wherever they live.

The positions that will be vacated and open for nomination are:

• President
• Vice President
• 2nd Vice president
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Club Registrar & Permit Officer (2)
• Media Officer
• Events / Rally Organiser

Below is an extract from the Golden Oldies Truck club’s Constitution regarding the election of Committee Members. Please read it carefully especially if you intend to nominate or vote at the annual general meeting.

Again I ask you all to consider the future of the club and if you think that you or someone else can contribute to it over the next twelve months then start discussing it now. We will set aside a section in the June issue of our newsletter for your ideas, suggestions and queries regarding the elections. I, along with the present committee members are quite willing to discuss any concerns that you may have.

Till next time
Ed Eminson
President

Click here to download a nomination form Nomination Form

EXTRACT:

GOLDEN OLDIES TRUCK CLUB INC
PRESERVING HISTORY ON BIG WHEELS

• To encourage the preservation of old trucks and their history.
• To share experiences and memories of past transport with other members, clubs and enthusiasts
• To display our vehicles and support community events and charities through our local truck show.
• To help other members with restoration and information of their trucks.

The Golden Oldies Truck Club evolved from a yearning to have a club that was specifically focused on trucks. A Registry was initially formed and the interest shown was overwhelming.

After about eighteen months it was decided that it was time to take the next step and in May 2006 the ‘Golden Oldies Truck Club Inc’ became a reality. We now have 79 financial members with well over 150 vintage trucks between them.

They consist of trucks from the turn of last century up to the mid seventies. Some have been restored while the others are undergoing restoration or are still in their working clothes.

In September 2006, just three months after we were officially a club, the Golden Oldies were invited to assemble their trucks at the Australian Road Train Association’s ‘Trucks out West’ truck show at the Dubbo Showground. What happened that Saturday in September really sealed our belief that there really is a huge interest in reliving our past transport industry.

There were over 100 vintage trucks on show which came from as far as Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, the Central Coast and from all areas of NSW. It was a huge success and we are now making a concerted effort to make the show an annual event.

The Golden Oldie Club have members from all over NSW and QLD and also one member from the USA. Because some of our members are quite a distant from Dubbo, we try to keep them informed with four quality Newsletters a year. The newsletter includes the president’s report, member’s photos of their vehicles, reports on events and shows as well as the classified section. The main feature is a section called ‘My Story, which is a contribution of someone’s memories of the past.

These stories are very fascinating and we have received many favourable comments. A club meeting is held on the last Monday of the month at the Guides hall on the corner of Baird Drive and Howard Avenue, West Dubbo at 7.30pm. Afterwards we have a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit. All interested in old trucks are invited.

All correspondence to be addressed to The Secretary PO Box 1369 Dubbo, NSW, 2830

Membership is from July through to June with subscriptions of $50.00 per annum. This entitles you to a club badge, club meetings, four quality newsletters per year, free entry to our truck show, a Christmas party and various outings where you get to meet other old truck enthusiasts.

Click here to download the application form APPLICATION FORM