Author: Andrew Gowans

The Passing of John Donnan

UPDATE - John's Funeral is on Friday 12 Sept at 12:30pm, with Pettigrew Funerals at 444 Pacific Hwy Belmont. See here for the Website.

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It is with much sadness that I report to you the passing of long time member and friend of the MG Car Club Hunter Region, John Donnan.

John and Jill have been active members of our club for many years , with John holding committee positions for several years and taking on the Chairman position for a National Meeting, they have been keen supporters of the mid week lunch runs.

John passed away Saturday morning 30/8/2025 from a heart attack.

Kay and I , on behalf of our club members, pass on condolences to Jill and family.

Funeral details will be posted as they come to hand.

Regards,
Denny Bowden
Vice President MGCCHR

Club Committee 2025/26

At the Club Annual General Meeting in the Club Rooms from 7:30pm on 12 August following Club Committee positions were filled as noted.

Please see the minutes of the meeting, to be released in the next Club Magazine for details of the meeting and election of Committee positions.

  • President: Steve Jones was duly elected.
  • Vice President: Denny Bowden was duly elected.
  • Secretary: Frans Henskens was duly elected.
  • Treasurer: Greg Jenkins was duly elected.
  • Club Captain: Peter Le Breton was duly elected.
  • Sporting Director: Gary Piper was duly elected.
  • Public relations: Andrew Gowans was duly elected.
  • Regalia: John Longrigg was duly elected.
  • Committee Member: Alan Andoni was duly elected.
  • Social Director: Linda Claydon was duly elected.
  • Magazine Editor: Graham Haywood was duly elected.

Election of 2025/26 Club Committee

Dear Members of the MG Car Club Hunter Region,

In accordance with the Club’s Constitution, at the start of each membership year all Committee positions are declared vacant and the Club membership elects a new Committee. This occurs at an Annual General Meeting (AGM) conducted on the second Tuesday of August and attended by the Club membership. At that AGM nominations and seconding of candidates for the Committee positions are confirmed, and votes are cast for contested positions.

The AGM for election of our 2025/2026 Committee will take place in the Club rooms on Tuesday 12 August at 7:30 p.m. At that meeting our outgoing Club Secretary will act as Returning Officer and will conduct the election of the new Committee.

To facilitate smooth running of the AGM:
  • Members of the MG Car Club Hunter Region are requested to lodge with the Returning Officer their nominations for 2025/26 Committee positions prior to the meeting. Each nomination must include the name of a seconder for the nomination, and advice that the nominee accepts the nomination.
  • Members are asked to ensure their nomination(s) are received by the Returning Officer by 5 p.m. on Friday 8 August 2025. In accordance with the Constitution, all financial full members (and not associate members) are permitted to nominate, or be nominated for the Committee. Eligible members can self nominate, as long as that nomination is seconded.
  • Those positions for which there is a single nomination will be declared at the AGM. The Returning Officer will conduct an election for any contested positions.

The elected Committee positions are:

Executive

  • President (incumbent Denny Bowden)
  • Vice President (incumbent Steve Jones)
  • Honorary Secretary (incumbent Frans Henskens)
  • Honorary Treasurer (incumbent (Greg Jenkins)
Remaining Committee
  • Club Captain (incumbent Peter Le Breton)
  • Sporting Director (incumbent Gary Piper)
  • Public Relations Officer (incumbent Andrew Gowans)
  • Regalia Officer (incumbent John Longrigg)
  • Committee Person (incumbent Alan Andoni)
  • Social Director (incumbent Linda Claydon)
  • Magazine Editor (incumbent Graham Haywood)
Please provide your nominations to the Returning Officer (Frans Henskens) preferably by email (henskens@henskens.com.au), in person, or by phone (0419561448 - at reasonable time of day) by 5 p.m. on Friday 9 August 2024. Make sure you state the position for which each nominee is being nominated, the name of a seconder for each nomination, and confirm that the nominee has agreed to the nomination.

For those who prefer to do things on paper, a form for printing and return is attached.

Regards,

Frans

Prof. Frans Henskens
Honorary Secretary, MGCCHR

Club Membership Fees Are Due For 2025-26

The Club Year for 2024-25 is coming to an end on 31 July, and Members will need to renew their Club Membership.

Those Members with vehicles on Historic Registration will need to ensure their Membership is current, as a failure to have a Membership with a Club registered for this scheme invalidates your registration, which can also effect your vehicle insurances.

It's also a good time to review your Membership details, and update any particulars which have changed - address, contact numbers, vehicles, etc.

Go to the Membership Form webpage for further details.

The Passing of Ros Roals

Denny has received word that Ros Roals passed away this week. Ros and her husband Nev (deceased) were active members of our club. Ros used to organise the Mid Week Lunch runs for the Club, which Kay took over from her.

Ros moved to QLD some time ago to be with her daughter and passed away in a nursing home up in QLD.

Our thoughts and sympathies are with her Family at this time.

NatMeet 2025 – Registration Opens 1 Dec

The latest Bulletin from the NatMeet 2025 organising committee has been released, read here.

What is of particular note for Members is that the total numbers are capped at 320 people, due to restrictions on some event venues.

With registrations opening on 1 Dec, Members will need to consider whether they will be attending so that they aren't disappointed.

You can lodge an expression of interest in NatMeet 2025, which will put you on the email list for updates - Nat Meet Registrar (Jan Rattray) - natmeet2025.registrar@mgcc.com.au

Steve Jones is looking into accommodation so, if you are thinking of going, please advise Steve or Myself ASAP;

  • Andrew Gowans - public_relations@huntermg.com
  • Steve Jones - sbmbjones@optusnet.com.au

Cheers,

Andrew Gowans

MGCC HR PRO

100 years of MG Special Raffle

To continue with celebrating MG’s Centenary, we are running a separate raffle which will be drawn at the Presentation Luncheon at Club Catalina, Rathmines on Sunday 17 November.

The prize is a special refillable ‘ale’ bottle specially designed for the 100-year Anniversary that was available at the Tamworth National Meeting in April, and which is now filled with fine port.

Dedicated tickets will be sold for $5 each at the September and October Club nights, as well as at the Presentation Dinner. This is a lovely memento, so please remember to bring along your loose change!

Anne Pettigrew

MGCC HR Euro Motorfest – Weather Advice

Good News - Euro Motorfest 2024 is going ahead on Sunday 25 August.
The organising Committee for Euro Motorfest inspected the Park this afternoon, and has determined that the site surface is in good condition. We've also consulted with the Council, and they see no issues with our event proceeding as planned.
Gates open from 8:30am on Sunday 25 August - see you there!