Meeting minutes for 20090804

Meeting on 20090804
Meeting start: 1932
Attendees:
Cliff - President
Paul (Pazz) – Vice President
John Hnatowych – Secretary
Kim – Sponsorships, Treasurer
Jason Evers – Events Coordinator
Paul (Pazz) - Newsletter

George
Margaret
Mark
Michelle
Mark
Stewart
Natalie
Jokhoda
Christine
Allan
Andy
Ray
Janine
Jason Ahl
Police officer – Inspector Philip Newitt


Apologies:
(everyone else)

Inspector Philip Newitt
Investigation Manager, Major Crash Investigation Unit
-In charge of SA police force taskforce 'diagonal'
-The taskforce is not set up to take car enthusiasts (not 'hoons'). They are targeting hoons, especially those who abuse the roads.
-The events that occurred in late June started this taskforce, to remove the problems on the road
-There are some clubs who do not opperate as a true club, and instead get together and try and race through a certain route
-Sometimes these events turn into burnouts in certain metropolitan areas
-It is not just clubs we are targeting, but people who get 'enjoyment' out of disrupting the local community, such as those who drive at 100 in a 50 zone.
-Its makes it easier when there is a pattern to this as we can target these areas.
-We are the 6 club that Philip has spoken to
-Some level of media coverage has generated a level of fear in proper clubs.
-We have brought together some specialised police officers from various areas of the police force to be part of the task force.
-One of the 'clubs' had a drag that had 70 people as spectators. If anything were to occur, serious injury could happen to not only the driver but also the spectators, similar to the recent event in America
-Our information comes from reports from people in the community.
-131 444 is the policed attendance line, and is to be used to report any road issues.
-Gorge Rd is a very difficult road to set up any automated speed detection system, only local community efforts along with the taskforce can affect this.
-The community has to get their voice heard if they wish for something to happen. The government will not know what is wrong if no one speaks up.
-There are two sides to the 'drag strip' issue for SA.
-It is an outlet, but people will continue to illegally drive anyway
-Misuse of a motorvehicle is a serious event and we can impound the car for 7 days.
-An undue sound offence carries an on the spot fine of $170.
-The police force reserves the right to 'pull over' a vehicle to inspect it at any time.
-Speed cameras can be an emotional thing, but they are not. In the early days, people raced to work at 90, in a 60 zone, but nowadays, people are more weary about the situation and sit at 55 to 60 generally, so speeding has reduced.

Things we notice all the time
-not wearing a sealtbelt
-body ejected from vehicle
-speed
-drugs
-inattention
-pedestrians

-since the 70's accidents are going down per year, factors that help this is the police force, vehicle improvements and the community

-We receive 16,000 to 18,000 calls a year through the 131 444
-A letter will be sent as a caution to the vehicle owner
-Caution infringement notice
-infringement notice
-driver will go to court

-Philip believes that the driving lights are only used for hazardous driving conditions such as heavy rain and fog
-GPS's while not illegal to position on your windscreen, obstruct the view of the road.
-If a report is given about someone who is blaring music from their vehicle, a letter is sent to the driver, to cease the noise.
-Some parts that are factory installed are not legal, such as exhaust systems and driving lights
-The South Australian police department has much more 'powers' tin the legislation that govern the SA roads, especially when compared to NSW or VIC where there has been corruption in the police force.
-The taskforce we are in charge of only targets criminal behaviour. Drivers that abuse the laws stand in court and are instructed to a curfew of 9pm and 6am


Cliff - President:
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Pazz – Vice President:
Any questions you have, especially technical ones, please forward them to me and I'll pass it to Philip. I will also organise for a Traffic Police Officer to come here for a meeting.

Thanks to all that came to the quiz night, excellent time and good turnout.

There is a motoplex demonstration, that is coming up and will be shutting down part of North tce. It really is the one and only chance to make our voices heard to the government, on August 28th.

Christmans breakup – we need to vote what we want to do.
a) Bowling at the Woodville Bowls
b) Go carts
c) Away trip

There were a large number of people who raised their hands for going away. However, there will be a pole on the forum for people to vote. This is for the 28/29 of November.

We have had a letter from the Street Machine for affiliation for the whole club. Its $50 for the club to become an affiliate.
We will get exposure on the SMASA site
Discount for club entries
Newsletter from them
And gold class to 'Navgas'

Majority has agreed that we should do this.

A Rocktober, 25th of October. This is for children in broken homes and of the state. A trip to Mannum and a free lunch if you have a kid in your car.

Last meeting we handed out Sponsor feedback forms, however we have not received any back. We need these forms back as we are about to renew a lot of the sponsorships, and we need the numbers to prove that these sponsors are being used.

We've had a report of a white commodore doing donuts in the Marion car park with a club sticker. If anyone knows of any details please contact the club committee. Please also ensure that if you sell a car, remove the club sticker.

Pazz has a Repco 'matrix' for discounts through the club. You get a trade card which can be used at any store. If you'd like one, fill out a form and then hand it to Pazz. A card will be sent to you after it has been processed.

Christine stars in the latest Street Commodores magazine, in the Monaro Nationals. Good on ya Christine!

John Hnatowych - Secretary:
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Kim - Treasurer:
Bank account is looking very healthy
We will be doing the next chocolates run where all monies raised will go to the club for future events

Kim - Promotions:
Jason and Kim are going to go to sponsors to renew their sponsorships, and have organised the chocolates.

Cliff – Website:
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Jason – Events Co-ordinator:
July events
Bingo night, made $53 for the club, next one in September
August events
Quiz night, which was good

Upcoming events
-Movie night at Marion megaplex on the 29th of August.
-Night cruise on the 15th of August. Approx. 100km, Starts at Bunnings Mile End at 7pm

-6th of September is Mini-golf at Salisbury, all information is on the forum
-12th of September, Dyno Day at Wilmore Racing. Non refundable $20 deposit
-26th of September, Bingo night at Evers house, starts at 7pm, drinks and food will be available.

-4th of October, Edithburg Show n Shine, $10 entry. Entry forms with Jason.
-17th of October, Street Commodores Cruise for Charity
-18th of October, Autobarn Show n Shine and Sound off.
-24th of October, Riverland Auto Expo, $35 to enter, or $60 with the Dinner.
-31st of October and 1st of November, $30 entry subsidised, outside $20 subsidised. Our inside floor plan is 25m x 15m

Pazz - Newsletter:
Newsletter is all done, however will add some notes from Philip. Will be sent out soon.

General business:
Jason has temporarily taken over the Cruise Co-ordinator, however if anyone wishes to take the reins, please contact Pazz.

If anyone wishes to order club merchandise please contact the committee.

There is a drive in (at Gepps Cross!) night in 28th September, $20 per car. Midnight Spares and one of the Mad Max. Tickets can be obtained from the Birdwood Motor Museum.

Car Musuem in Kanivar. Could be a possible welcome back cruise.

1st Winner of lucky numbers is Christine.
2nd Winner of lucky numbers is George.

Meeting close: 2115