Upcoming meeting: February 26
Bring your favorite non-TC hobby items for a show and tell.  Learn more about your fellow TCMG’ers through their own hobbies.  This one is always a crowd pleaser!  See the Calendar Page for more program and event info.

Events: Our next event is the Lame Duk Cup.  Meet on Saturday, Febuary 9 at Wildlife Reserve in Sepulveda Basin, 6350 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys.  Meet: 9:30am – Start: 10:00am.  See the Calendar Page for more info.

Newsletter: The January / February Midget Chassis is online and ready for viewing. Click here to view on screen, or click here for a printable booklet version.

Membership: Welcome to our newest members Charles & Susan Roehrl and Ron & Diane Spindler, and returning member Stephen Schrieberg!

Announcements: The TCMG executive officers for 2013 have been announced, and all club positions have been assigned. The TC Motoring Guild 2013 club officers are as follows:

President: ­ Gorden Bundy
Vice President:­ Ron Simon
Treasurer: David Edgar
Secretary: ­ David & Lucy McCanne
Director: ­ Gene Olson
Ex Officio: ­ David Mathison
Programs: Team of Ron Simon, Gordon Glass and David Edgar
Events: ­ Steve Simmons
Regalia: ­ Linda Simmons
Raffle: ­ George Kershaw
Newsletter: ­ David Edgar and Jim Crandall
Webmaster: ­ Steve Simmons
Historian: ­ Don McLish
Sunshine: ­ Bobbie Simon

Our hearty thanks to those who volunteer their time to keep the club running smoothly!

Also, our congratulations to the winners of TCMG’s various awards for 2012. The winners are:

Frank Mason Award: Joyce Edgar, for her faithful and devoted service on the TCMG council.

Earl Sargent Trophy: Steve and Linda Simmons, for the most consistent use of their TC on club events. Final 2012 standings for this award are posted here.

Breakdown Award: Gene Olson, for suffering an overheated engine on the way to Gof West (towed home, repaired and driven again to GoF West), followed by his muffler falling off on the way back.

Also a huge thank you to Lucy McCanne for organizing the holiday party last month.  It was greatly enjoyed by all who attended.

Web Site: NEW PAGES ADDED!

• A new article has been added to the “Period Pieces” section of the History page.  It is entitled “TC – The Classic Anachronism” and was written by our own Jim Crandall for Safety Fast magazine in 1963.  You can read this article and many more on the History Page.
• A new page has been added entitled, “The History of the TC Motoring Guild Badge“.  This page dives into the history of our beloved car badge and shows the differences between the various types offered over the years.
• Also be sure to check out the newly redesigned Regalia Page, with several items listed that haven’t been advertised for years!

As always we are seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about. Historic photos and stories are also being sought to expand our TCMG History section on the site. Please send what you have to Steve Simmons.

Upcoming meeting: January 22
Program to be announced soon. See the Calendar Page for more info.

Events: Our next event is the Lame Duk Cup in early February.  Details to come…

Newsletter: The December Midget Chassis is online and ready for viewing. Click here to view on screen, or click here for a printable booklet version.

Membership: Welcome to our newest members Charles & Susan Roehrl and Ron & Diane Spindler, and returning member Stephen Schrieberg!

Announcements: The TCMG executive officers for 2013 have been announced, and all club positions have been assigned. The TC Motoring Guild 2013 club officers are as follows:

President: ­ Gorden Bundy
Vice President:­ Ron Simon
Treasurer: David Edgar
Secretary: ­ David & Lucy McCanne
Director: ­ Gene Olson
Ex Officio: ­ David Mathison
Programs: Team of Ron Simon, Gordon Glass and David Edgar
Events: ­ Steve Simmons
Regalia: ­ Linda Simmons
Raffle: ­ George Kershaw
Newsletter: ­ David Edgar and Jim Crandall
Webmaster: ­ Steve Simmons
Historian: ­ Don McLish
Sunshine: ­ Bobbie Simon

Our hearty thanks to those who volunteer their time to keep the club running smoothly!

Also, our congratulations to the winners of TCMG’s various awards for 2012. The winners are:

Frank Mason Award: Joyce Edgar, for her faithful and devoted service on the TCMG council.

Earl Sargent Trophy: Steve and Linda Simmons, for the most consistent use of their TC on club events. Final 2012 standings for this award are posted here.

Breakdown Award: Gene Olson, for suffering an overheated engine on the way to Gof West (towed home, repaired and driven again to GoF West), followed by his muffler falling off on the way back.

Also a huge thank you to Lucy McCanne for organizing the holiday party last month.  It was greatly enjoyed by all who attended.

As always we are seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about. Historic photos and stories are also being sought to expand our TCMG History section on the site. Please send what you have to Steve Simmons.

Upcoming meeting: January 22
Program to be announced soon. See the Calendar Page for more info.

Events: Our next event will be announced soon…

Newsletter: The December Midget Chassis is online and ready for viewing. Click here to view on screen, or click here for a printable booklet version.

Membership: Welcome to our newest members Charles & Susan Roehrl and Ron & Diane Spindler, and returning member Stephen Schrieberg!

Announcements: The TCMG executive officers for 2013 have been announced.  They are Gorden Bundy, David Edgar, David & Lucy McCanne, Gene Olson, Ron Simon, Steve Simmons, and David Mathison (Ex Officio).  Thank you to everyone who volunteers their time to keep TCMG running smoothly.

Congratulations to this year’s TCMG award winners!  They are as follows:

Frank Mason Award: Joyce Edgar, for her faithful and devoted service on the TCMG council.

Earl Sargent Trophy: Steve and Linda Simmons, for the most consistent use of their TC on club events.  Final 2012 standings for this award are posted here.

Breakdown Award: Gene Olson, for suffering an overheated engine on the way to Gof West (towed home, repaired and driven again to GoF West), followed by his muffler falling off on the way back.

Also a huge thank you to Lucy McCanne for organizing the holiday party which was enjoyed by all who attended.

As always we are seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about. Historic photos and stories are also being sought to expand our TCMG History section on the site. Please send what you have to Steve Simmons.

Upcoming meeting: December 2
Join your fellow TCMG’ers at our annual Holiday Party on Sunday, December 2nd in Studio City! See the Calendar Page for more info.

Events: Our next event will be announced soon…

Newsletter: The December Midget Chassis is online and ready for viewing. Click here to view on screen, or click here for a printable booklet version.

Membership: Welcome to our newest members, Brian & Jane Sonner, and Ron & Diane Spindler!

Web Site: Current standings for the Earl Sargent Memorial Trophy, along with a description of how points are awarded, are now posted on the web site and will be updated as the year progresses. Click here to view!

As always we are seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about. Historic photos and stories are also being sought to expand our TCMG History section on the site. Please send what you have to Steve Simmons.

Upcoming meeting: November 27
Our next meeting is on Tuesday, November 27th. Our program will be Pete Thelander talking about what it takes to go vintage racing. See the Calendar Page for more info.

Events: Our next event will be announced soon…

Newsletter: The November Midget Chassis is online and ready for viewing. Click here to view on screen, or click here for a printable booklet version.

Membership: Welcome to our newest members, Brian & Jane Sonner, and Ron & Diane Spindler!

Web Site: Current standings for the Earl Sargent Memorial Trophy, along with a description of how points are awarded, are now posted on the web site and will be updated as the year progresses. Click here to view!

As always we are seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about. Historic photos and stories are also being sought to expand our TCMG History section on the site. Please send what you have to Steve Simmons.

Upcoming meeting: November 27
Our next meeting is on Tuesday, November 27th. Our program will be Pete Thelander talking about what it takes to go vintage racing. See the Calendar Page for more info.

Events: Our next event will be announced soon…

Newsletter: The November Midget Chassis is online and ready for viewing. Click here to view on screen, or click here for a printable booklet version.

Membership: Welcome to our newest members, Brian & Jane Sonner (bio page coming soon), and Ron & Diane Spindler!

Web Site: Current standings for the Earl Sargent Memorial Trophy, along with a description of how points are awarded, are now posted on the web site and will be updated as the year progresses. Click here to view!

As always we are seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about. Historic photos and stories are also being sought to expand our TCMG History section on the site. Please send what you have to Steve Simmons.

Upcoming meeting: October 23
After two remote meetings in a row, we will return to our usual Montrose location for our next monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 23rd.  This is our annual Halloween Party and Pot Luck, which starts at 7PM (note earlier start time!).  This year will include fun games and great food.  Don’t miss it!  See the Calendar Page for more info.

Events: Our next event will be announced soon…

Newsletter: The October Midget Chassis is online and ready for viewing. Click here to view on screen, or click here for a printable booklet version.

Membership: Welcome to our newest members, Ron & Diane Spindler, Curt and Jan Sorensen and Bob & Judi Eicher!

Web Site: Current standings for the Earl Sargent Memorial Trophy, along with a description of how points are awarded, are now posted on the web site and will be updated as the year progresses. Click here to view!

As always we are seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about. Historic photos and stories are also being sought to expand our TCMG History section on the site. Please send what you have to Steve Simmons.

Upcoming meeting: September 25
Our next monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 25th at Hema Ratnayake’s restoration shop in Azuza. Please note we will not be meeting at the Montrose location! We will enjoy a talk about Hema’s restoration business and see examples of his work.  Meeting starts at 7PM. See the Calendar Page for more info.

Events: Our next event will be announced soon…

Newsletter: The September Midget Chassis is online and ready for viewing. Click here to view on screen, or click here for a printable booklet version.

Conclave: Only one week to go!  Please get your reservations in for this year’s TCMG / ARR Conclave. The latest information (as of 4-30-2012) can be found by clicking here.

Membership: Welcome to our newest members, Ron & Diane Spindler, Curt and Jan Sorensen and Bob & Judi Eicher!

Web Site: Current standings for the Earl Sargent Memorial Trophy, along with a description of how points are awarded, are now posted on the web site and will be updated as the year progresses. Click here to view!

As always we are seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about. Historic photos and stories are also being sought to expand our TCMG History section on the site. Please send what you have to Steve Simmons.

Upcoming meeting: August 28
The next monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday the 28th at the Simon Auto Museum in Gardena. Please note we will not be meeting at the Montrose location! Enjoy popcorn and a movie among the many great cars of this collection. Meeting starts at 7PM. See the Calendar Page for more info.

Events: Our next event will be announced soon…

Newsletter: The September Midget Chassis is online and ready for viewing. Click here to view on screen, or click here for a printable booklet version.

Conclave: Please get your reservations in for this year’s TCMG / ARR Conclave. The latest information (as of 4-30-2012) can be found by clicking here.

Membership: Welcome to our newest members, Curt and Jan Sorensen and Bob & Judi Eicher!

Web Site: Current standings for the Earl Sargent Memorial Trophy, along with a description of how points are awarded, are now posted on the web site and will be updated as the year progresses. Click here to view!

As always we are seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about. Historic photos and stories are also being sought to expand our TCMG History section on the site. Please send what you have to Steve Simmons.

Upcoming meeting: August 28
The next monthly meeting will be held at the Simon Auto Museum in Gardena. Please note we will not be meeting at the Montrose location! Enjoy popcorn and a movie among the many great cars of this collection. Meeting starts at 7PM. See the Calendar Page for more info.

Events: NOTICE: Our event on August 18th at the Easley Pacific Railroad has been cancelled! Stay tuned for the next event announcement…

Newsletter: The August Classic Chassis is online and ready for viewing. Click here to view.

Conclave: Please get your reservations in for this year’s TCMG / ARR Conclave. The latest information (as of 4-30-2012) can be found by clicking here.

Membership: Welcome to our newest members, Curt and Jan Sorensen and Bob & Judi Eicher!

Web Site: Current standings for the Earl Sargent Memorial Trophy, along with a description of how points are awarded, are now posted on the web site and will be updated as the year progresses. Click here to view!

As always we are seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about. Historic photos and stories are also being sought to expand our TCMG History section on the site. Please send what you have to Steve Simmons.

Upcoming meeting: August 28
The next monthly meeting will be held at the Simon Auto Museum in Gardena.  Please note we will not be meeting at the Montrose location!  Enjoy popcorn and a movie among the many great cars of this collection.  Meeting starts at 7PM.  See the Calendar Page for more info.

Events: Our next event is a picnic at the Easley Pacific Railroad on August 18 at the Ludwick home.  See newsletter for details.

Newsletter: The August Classic Chassis is online and ready for viewing. Click here to view.

Conclave: Please get your reservations in for this year’s TCMG / ARR Conclave. The latest information (as of 4-30-2012) can be found by clicking here.

Membership: Welcome to our newest members, Curt and Jan Sorensen!

Web Site: Current standings for the Earl Sargent Memorial Trophy, along with a description of how points are awarded, are now posted on the web site and will be updated as the year progresses.  Click here to view!

As always we are seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about. Historic photos and stories are also being sought to expand our TCMG History section on the site. Please send what you have to Steve Simmons. (use the “Contact US” link above)

Upcoming meeting: July 24
Our next meeting program will be presented by Ron Wong, who will discuss competing in Archery at the Senior Olympics.  Don’t miss this very interesting presentation!

Many thanks to Tony and Cindy Henkels for hosting our annual picnic meeting in June.  It was well-attended and enjoyed by all!

Events: Safe journeys to everyone returning from GoF West 2012. It was a spectacular event as always!  We had 32 TCMG members in attendance, driving 10 TCs.  Congratulations to all of the TCMG members who won awards, as listed below:

Steve and Linda Simmons

• High Point Trophy
• 2nd Place in Car Display, TC Class
• 2nd Place in Rallye, Pre-’56 Class
• 1st Place in Funkhana, TC and Earlier
• 1st Place in Photo Competition, General Interest (Steve)
• 2nd Place in Photo Competition, General Interest (Linda)
• 2nd Place in Photo Competition, Action and Humor (Linda)

Gene and Deana Roth

• 3rd Place in Car Display, TC Class

David Mathison

• 3rd Place in Funkhana, TC and Earlier Class

Pete and Fran Thelander

• 1st Place in Carless Funkhana, Couples
• Dead Last But Finished Award, Rallye

Sherman and Daveen Kaplan

• Award of Merit in Car Display, TF Class

George Kershaw

• 1st Place in Model Diorama
• 1st Place in Model Display
• 2nd Place in Single Model Display

Larry Long

• 1st Place in Arts and Crafts

Newsletter: The August Classic Chassis is online and ready for viewing. Click here to view.

Conclave: Please get your reservations in for this year’s TCMG / ARR Conclave. The latest information (as of 4-30-2012) can be found by clicking here.

Membership: Welcome to our newest members, George & Joël Stewart, and David Winstead!  Membership now stands at 100.

Web Site: Current standings for the Earl Sargent Memorial Trophy, along with a description of how points are awarded, are now posted on the web site and will be updated as the year progresses.  Click here to view!

A new section entitled “Period Pieces” has been added to the History section. The first article in this series is a piece written by founding member Frank Mason. More will be added as they are uncovered from the archives.  Another new page, “Video Vault” has been created to display video and film footage of TCMG-related content.

Other pages recently updated include the 1957 Conclave, Early Photos and member pages for Bunker Hill (new photos) Ron Simon, Gene Wescott and Robert & Pamela Stephenson.  Also the pages for our new members noted above.

As always we are seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about. Historic photos and stories are also being sought to expand our TCMG History section on the site. Please send what you have to Steve Simmons. (use the “Contact US” link above)

Upcoming meeting: July 24
Our next meeting program will be presented by Ron Wong, who will discuss competing in Archery at the Senior Olympics.  Don’t miss this very interesting presentation!

Many thanks to Tony and Cindy Henkels for hosting our annual picnic meeting in June.  It was well-attended and enjoyed by all!

Events: Safe journeys to everyone returning from GoF West 2012. It was a spectacular event as always!  We had 32 TCMG members in attendance, driving 10 TCs.  Congratulations to all of the TCMG members who won awards, as listed below:

Steve and Linda Simmons

• High Point Trophy
• 2nd Place in Car Display, TC Class
• 2nd Place in Rallye, Pre-’56 Class
• 1st Place in Funkhana, TC and Earlier
• 1st Place in Photo Competition, General Interest (Steve)
• 2nd Place in Photo Competition, General Interest (Linda)
• 2nd Place in Photo Competition, Action and Humor (Linda)

Gene and Deana Roth

• 3rd Place in Car Display, TC Class

David Mathison

• 3rd Place in Funkhana, TC and Earlier Class

Pete and Fran Thelander

• 1st Place in Carless Funkhana, Couples
• Dead Last But Finished Award, Rallye

Sherman and Daveen Kaplan

• Award of Merit in Car Display, TF Class

George Kershaw

• 1st Place in Model Diorama
• 1st Place in Model Display
• 2nd Place in Single Model Display

 Larry Long

• 1st Place in Arts and Crafts

Newsletter: The July Midget Chassis is online and ready for viewing. Click here to view, or click here for a printable booklet version.

Conclave: Please get your reservations in for this year’s TCMG / ARR Conclave. The latest information (as of 4-30-2012) can be found by clicking here.

Membership: Welcome to our newest members, George & Joël Stewart, and David Winstead!  Membership now stands at 100.

Web Site: Current standings for the Earl Sargent Memorial Trophy, along with a description of how points are awarded, are now posted on the web site and will be updated as the year progresses.  Click here to view!

A new section entitled “Period Pieces” has been added to the History section. The first article in this series is a piece written by founding member Frank Mason. More will be added as they are uncovered from the archives.  Another new page, “Video Vault” has been created to display video and film footage of TCMG-related content.

Other pages recently updated include the 1957 Conclave, Early Photos and member pages for Bunker Hill (new photos) Ron Simon, Gene Wescott and Robert & Pamela Stephenson.  Also the pages for our new members noted above.

As always we are seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about. Historic photos and stories are also being sought to expand our TCMG History section on the site. Please send what you have to Steve Simmons. (use the “Contact US” link above)

Upcoming meeting: June 26
Our next meeting is the annual Henkle’s picnic.  Note that we are NOT at our usual Montrose location and that this meeting starts at 7:00 PM!  Bring a picnic lunch and your TC.  See newsletter for additional details.

Events: Our June event is GoF West 2012.  See newsletter or GoFWest.com for details.

Newsletter: The June Midget Chassis is online and ready for viewing. Click here to view, or click here for a printable booklet version.

Conclave: Please get your reservations in for this year’s TCMG / ARR Conclave. The latest information (as of 4-30-2012) can be found by clicking here.

Membership: Welcome to our newest members, George & Joël Stewart, and David Winstead!

SPECIAL NOTE: GoF West 2012 is coming up fast! If you haven’t yet sent in your registration, please do so as soon as possible. See GofWest.com for more details on this great event. Remember, you don’t have to bring a TC to attend. GoF West welcomes all MGs, focusing primarily on pre-1956 models.

Web Site: A new section entitled “Period Pieces” has been added to the History section. The first article in this series is a piece written by founding member Frank Mason. More will be added as they are uncovered from the archives.

Another new page, “Video Vault” has been created to display video and film footage of TCMG-related content.

Other pages recently updated include the 1957 Conclave, Early Photos and member pages for Bunker Hill (new photos) Ron Simon, Gene Wescott and Robert & Pamela Stephenson.

As always we are seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about. Historic photos and stories are also being sought to expand our TCMG History section on the site. Please send what you have to Steve Simmons. (use the “Contact US” link above)

Upcoming meeting: May 22
Mike Simmons presents “History of the Venus Transit”. Mike gave a fascinating talk several years ago on the history of the Mount Wilson Observatory, and then led us on a special tour of the observatory itself. He is returning on May 22nd for a second presentation on the history of an important astronomical phenomenon which will be happening this coming June. The talk will be followed up by an event on Mount Wilson where you can see it with your own eyes! Don’t miss it, this won’t happen again until the year 2117!

Events: Our May event will be announced soon.

Newsletter: The June Midget Chassis is online and ready for viewing. Click here to view, or click here for a printable booklet version.

Conclave: Please get your reservations in for this year’s TCMG / ARR Conclave. The latest information (as of 4-30-2012) can be found by clicking here.

SPECIAL NOTE: GoF West 2012 is coming up fast! If you haven’t yet sent in your registration, please do so as soon as possible. See GofWest.com for more details on this great event. Remember, you don’t have to bring a TC to attend. GoF West welcomes all MGs, focusing primarily on pre-1956 models.

Web Site: A new section entitled “Period Pieces” has been added to the History section. The first article in this series is a piece written by founding member Frank Mason. More will be added as they are uncovered from the archives.

Another new page, “Video Vault” has been created to display video and film footage of TCMG-related content.

Other pages recently updated include the 1957 Conclave, Early Photos and member pages for Ron Simon, Gene Wescott and Robert & Pamela Stephenson.

As always we are seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about. Historic photos and stories are also being sought to expand our TCMG History section on the site. Please send what you have to Steve Simmons. (use the “Contact US” link above)

Upcoming meeting: May 22
Mike Simmons presents “History of the Venus Transit”.  Mike gave a fascinating talk several years ago on the history of the Mount Wilson Observatory, and then led us on a special tour of the observatory itself.  He is returning on May 22nd for a second presentation on the history of an important astronomical phenomenon which will be happening this coming June.  The talk will be followed up by an event on Mount Wilson where you can see it with your own eyes!  Don’t miss it, this won’t happen again until the year 2117!

Events: Our May event will be announced soon.

Newsletter: The May Midget Chassis is online and ready for viewing. Click here to view, or click here for a printable booklet version.

Conclave: Please get your reservations in for this year’s TCMG / ARR Conclave.  The latest information (as of 4-30-2012) can be found by clicking here.

SPECIAL NOTE: GoF West 2012 is coming up fast!  If you haven’t yet sent in your registration, please do so as soon as possible.  See GofWest.com for more details on this great event.  Remember, you don’t have to bring a TC to attend.  GoF West welcomes all MGs, focusing primarily on pre-1956 models.

Web Site: A new section entitled “Period Pieces” has been added to the History section. The first article in this series is a piece written by founding member Frank Mason. More will be added as they are uncovered from the archives.

Another new page, “Video Vault” has been created to display video and film footage of TCMG-related content.

Other pages recently updated include the 1957 Conclave, Early Photos and member pages for Ron Simon, Gene Wescott and Robert & Pamela Stephenson.

As always we are seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about. Historic photos and stories are also being sought to expand our TCMG History section on the site. Please send what you have to Steve Simmons. (use the “Contact US” link above)

Upcoming meeting: April 24
Program: “David Mathison: My TC College Days”.  David will recount his days as a starving college student driving a TC. He will share his ways to stretch the dollar and keep the TC going during VERY cold Minnesota winters.

Events: Our April event will be announced soon.

Newsletter: The May Midget Chassis is online and ready for viewing. Click here to view, or click here for a printable booklet version.

Conclave: Please get your reservations in for this year’s TCMG / ARR Conclave.  The latest information (as of 4-17-2012) can be found by clicking here.

Web Site: A new section entitled “Period Pieces” has been added to the History section. The first article in this series is a piece written by founding member Frank Mason. More will be added as they are uncovered from the archives.

Another new page, “Video Vault” has been created to display video and film footage of TCMG-related content.

Other pages recently updated include the 1957 Conclave, Early Photos and member pages for Ron Simon, Gene Wescott and Robert & Pamela Stephenson.

As always we are seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about. Historic photos and stories are also being sought to expand our TCMG History section on the site. Please send what you have to Steve Simmons. (use the “Contact US” link above)

Upcoming meeting: April 24 – Program TBD

Events: Our April event will be announced soon.

Newsletter: The April Midget Chassis is online and ready for viewing. Click here to view, or click here for a printable booklet version.

Web Site: A new section entitled “Period Pieces” has been added to the History section. The first article in this series is a piece written by founding member Frank Mason. More will be added as they are uncovered from the archives.

Another new page, “Video Vault” has been created to display video and film footage of TCMG-related content.

Other pages recently updated include the 1957 Conclave, Early Photos and member pages for Ron Simon, Gene Wescott and Robert & Pamela Stephenson.

As always we are seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about. Historic photos and stories are also being sought to expand our TCMG History section on the site. Please send what you have to Steve Simmons. (use the “Contact US” link above)

Upcoming meeting: March 27
Our guest speaker will be our own Pete Thelander, who will be offering us a preview of his upcoming presentation for the Kimber Festival. It is entitled “Researching M.G.’s Rarest Racer” and is sure be quite interesting!

Events:The March event was nearly rained out but the sun shone through just in time for the Queen’s English Car Show to happen. See the latest newsletter for more info and photos.

Our April event will be announced soon.

Newsletter: The April Midget Chassis is online and ready for viewing. Click here to view, or click here for a printable booklet version.

Web Site: A new section entitled “Period Pieces” has been added to the History section. The first article in this series is a piece written by founding member Frank Mason. More will be added as they are uncovered from the archives.

Another new page, “Video Vault” has been created to display video and film footage of TCMG-related content.

Other pages recently updated include the 1957 Conclave, Early Photos and member pages for Ron Simon, Gene Wescott and Robert & Pamela Stephenson.

As always we are seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about. Historic photos and stories are also being sought to expand our TCMG History section on the site. Please send what you have to Steve Simmons. (use the “Contact US” link above)

Upcoming meeting: March 27
Program will be announced soon.

Events: Our next scheduled event is a picnic lunch at the Queen’s English Car Show in Van Nuys on Sunday, March 12.  Bring a chair and a lunch, and meet at noon around the TCMG banner in the MG area of the show.  For more information on the show itself, click here.

Newsletter: The March Midget Chassis is online and ready for viewing. Click here to view, or click here for a printable booklet version.

Membership: Welcome our newest members, Jim and Kim Ellis, and Mike and Julie Wilson!

Web Site: A new article has been uploaded to the History section about the origin of the Lame Duk Kup event.  There is also a new page with more information including past winners of the Kup, also in the History section.

Development on the new site continues. We are currently seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about.  Historic photos and stories are also being sought to expand our TCMG History section on the site.  Please send what you have to Steve Simmons. (use the “Contact US” link above)

Upcoming meeting: February 28
Program: David Mathison: “Driving a TC around Europe in the 1960’s”.  David will be talking about his experiences driving his TC through Europe in the 60’s and showing slides from his journey.

Events: The next TCMG event will be announced soon.  Our February event, the Lame Duk Cup, was a success as usual and enjoyed by all who attended.  Congratulations to Steve Simmons for winning the prestigious Golden Duck Trophy.  Photos of the event are available in the March newsletter.

Newsletter: The March Midget Chassis is online and ready for viewing. Click here to view, or click here for a printable booklet version.

Membership: Welcome our newest members, Jim and Kim Ellis, and Mike and Julie Wilson!

Web Site: Development on the new site continues. We are currently seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about.  Historic photos and stories are also being sought to expand our TCMG History section on the site.  Please send what you have to Steve Simmons. (use the “Contact US” link above)

Upcoming meeting: February 28
Program: David Mathison: “Driving a TC around Europe in the 1960’s”.  David will be talking about his experiences driving his TC through Europe in the 60’s and showing slides from his journey.

Events: Our next scheduled event is the Lame Duk Cup on February 11.  Meet at Wildlife Reserve in Sepulveda Basin, 6350 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys.  Meet: 9:30am – Start: 10:00am. Duk flying, Duk racing, Duk concours, and of course a good meal. get your FREE ducks at the January meeting, or at the event.  Contact Gene Olson for more info at 805-522-8052 or use the contact page to send an email.

Newsletter: The January / February Midget Chassis is online and ready for viewing. Click here to view, or click here for a printable booklet version.

Membership: Welcome our newest members, Jim and Kim Ellis, and Mike and Julie Wilson!

Web Site: Development on the new site continues. We are currently seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about.  Historic photos and stories are also being sought to expand our TCMG History section on the site.  Please send what you have to Steve Simmons. (use the “Contact US” link above)

Upcoming meeting: February 28: Meeting program to be announced soon.

Events: Our next scheduled event is the Lame Duk Cup on February 11.  Meet at Wildlife Reserve in Sepulveda Basin, 6350 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys.  Meet: 9:30am – Start: 10:00am. Duk flying, Duk racing, Duk concours, and of course a good meal. get your FREE ducks at the January meeting, or at the event.  Contact Gene Olson for more info at 805-522-8052 or use the contact page to send an email.

Newsletter: The January / February Midget Chassis is online and ready for viewing. Click here to view, or click here for a printable booklet version.

Membership: Welcome our newest members, Jim and Kim Ellis, and Mike and Julie Wilson!

Web Site: Development on the new site continues. We are currently seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about.  Historic photos and stories are also being sought to expand our TCMG History section on the site.  Please send what you have to Steve Simmons. (use the “Contact US” link above)

Upcoming meeting: January 24
“Game Night” – Gene Olson will be debuting a new game to replace the popular “Wheel of Misfortune”.  See teams compete for bragging rights and devise new ways of cheating their way to victory as they answer MG and TCMG-related questions.

Events: Our next scheduled event is the Lame Duk Cup on February 11.  Meet at Wildlife Reserve in Sepulveda Basin, 6350 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys.  Meet: 9:30am – Start: 10:00am. Duk flying, Duk racing, Duk concours, and of course a good meal. get your FREE ducks at the January meeting, or at the event.  Contact Gene Olson for more info at 805-522-8052 or use the contact page to send an email.

Newsletter: The January / February Midget Chassis is online and ready for viewing. Click here to view, or click here for a printable booklet version.

Membership: Welcome our newest members, Jim and Kim Ellis!

Web Site: Development on the new site continues. We are currently seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC. We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about.

Announcements: The 2012 TCMG Executive Council has been finalized.  Congratulations to those appointed to the council this year, and our hearty thanks to everyone who has volunteered to make this the best year yet.  Our new executive council are:

President: David Mathison
Vice President: Ron Simon
Secretary: David Edgar
Treasurer/ Membership: Joyce Edgar
Events: Gene Olson
Director: Gordon Glass
Ex Officio: Steve Simmons

Our additional council is as follows:

Programs: Steve Simmons
Asst. Programs: Gordon Glass / David Edgar
Raffle and Regalia: Dave Coleman
Newsletter Editors: David Edgar and Jim Crandall
Club Historian: Don Mclish
Sunshine Chair: Bobbie Simon
Webmaster: Steve Simmons

Upcoming meeting: January 24 (program to be announced soon)

Events: Our next scheduled event is the Lame Duk Cup.  Date and details will be posted when they are available.

Newsletter: The December Midget Chassis is online and ready for viewing.  Click here to view, or click here for a printable booklet version.

Web Site: Check out our latest member bio submission by Alan Chalmers!  Development on the new site continues.  We are currently seeking photos for the Members Gallery showing you and your TC.  We also welcome member biographies so your fellow TCMG’ers can learn a bit about you, your history with your TC or anything else you care to write about.

Announcements: The TCMG executive officers for 2012 have been announced. They are David Edgar, Joyce Edgar, Gordon Glass, David Mathison, Gene Olson, Ron Simon and Steve Simmons (ex-officio).  Thank you to all who volunteered their services this year.  Also announced at the holiday party were the winners of our annual awards.  They are Steve Simmons (Frank Mason Award), David and Joyce Edgar (Earl Sargent Award) and Gene Olson (Breakdown Award).

Other news: Our December 11th holiday party was enjoyed by all who attended.  Special thanks go out to Art Ludwick for his always entertaining auctioneering skills, to Linda Simmons for her efforts in planning and decorating the event and to everyone else who helped to make the event a success.  We collected many toys for charity, and raised over $1,100 for the club from all of the generously donated auction items by our membership.