MGCC - Touring Register

Contacts


This page last updated on 29-Oct-2008

Captain Kevin Leishman
Secretary Noel Burch
Treasurer Chris Rowley
Committee Laurie Barnes
Ken Catlow
Laurie Ritchie
Peter Clark

Overview

Coach Party, Broken HillThe Touring Register has been established to provide MG Car Club Members with economical Touring holidays using their MG vehicle in the company of like-minded enthusiasts who enjoy driving their car in a non competitive manner.

All M.G. Car Club Members are welcome to join our activities; your membership ensures instant access.

The Register organizes tours ranging in duration from 2 days to 10-days.

The major annual "Extended Tour" organised by the Register is conducted over a period of approximately 10 days, mainly during February. Past tours have been to

Future major tours will include a return to Tasmania, and a trip to the New South  Wales Southern Riverina.

The tours are well organized and the cost includes Tour Itinerary, Motel Accommodation, Breakfasts, Evening meals, Entrance Fees, and where necessary, Coach travel. 

The Tour Director, [Club member] provides daily driving tips, [tourist items] maps, and Route suggestions.

By purchasing our accommodation and other requirements in bulk, costs to members are kept to a minimum, and this form of touring becomes an economical way of seeing the country side whilst obtaining maximum enjoyment from your MG.

MG's are great little cars to enjoy the thrill of motoring, for they give you the sky, the sun and the wind at no extra cost, they are for people who enjoy driving cars of character, made for individuals.

For further information, refer to the register contacts list on the home page.


Aims and Objectives

On the roadTo provide MGCC members with economical Touring vacations so that they may enjoy using their MG in the company of like-minded enthusiasts to enhance membership camaraderie.

Through the energies of a small committee appoint a Tour Director to develop tours & budgeted costs to cover the following

  • Tour Itinerary
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfasts
  • Evening Meals
  • Entrance Fees
  • Group Coach Travel where necessary

Arrange to carry a limited quantity of spare parts for emergency use.

Tour Director to provide daily driving (tourist items) tips, maps & route suggestions.


Financial Policy

More wine tastingAll pre-trip expenses for a tour incurred by the committee and the Tour Director will be included in the total costs for the tour and shared by the members participating.
All receipts and payments will be through a separate bank account operated by the Touring Register. This account will be reported monthly to the Club Treasurer and be subject to audit by the Club Auditors.


Supper Club Meetings 

Bordertown dinnerArrange a schedule of Bi-monthly meetings at the Club Rooms to cover topics such as -

  • car preparation for long distance touring
  • economical packing for limited MG boot space
  • review past Tours
  • discuss future activities.
  • conduct annual elections
  • "My First Car night"
  • "My Best Car Story" night

Supper Club Meetings are by nature very informal social gatherings where the participants bring to the meeting a picnic table (there are plenty of chairs) along with some nibbles and a bottle of their favourite beverage. Members also bring a plate for supper.

The Meetings commence at 8 pm at Unit 53, 49-51 Norcal Road, Nunawading.

Apart from being listed on the main Club Calender these Supper Club Meeting dates can be found under "Future Tours & Meeting Dates" on this website.

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Touring Participants Responsibilities

  • Touring partyOne participant in each car must be a member of the MGCC. 
  • To be responsible for their own health 
  • Pay for all vehicle expenses incl petrol 
  • Pay for all costs of drinks & lunches and dinners where not covered in package. 
  • To ensure their MG is in A1 mechanical condition and either fully registered and insured or covered by Limited Registration in which case a Permit is mandatory. 
  • Provide organisers in sealed envelopes medical details for use in an emergency together with home contacts. (Optional)

Cancellation Policy

 Pinaroo shadowsAll cancellations must be in writing

In the event of a cancellation made prior to the date for payment of the full Tour amount the initial deposit will be forfeited, however, if a replacement booking can be substituted the initial deposit will be refunded in full.

 In the event of a cancellation made after the date for payment of the full amount, a refund equivalent to the amounts able to be cancelled for motels/meals & extras will be made. This will not be calculated until after the Tour concludes. If a replacement Tour booking can be substituted the amount in full will be refunded.

Ross Hall and TC in Broken Hill


Future Tour Dates

Click here to download Specific Tour Entry Forms Wellington Ferry

When What
Tuesday 21 October Supper Club
Friday 31 Oct Wangaratta Jazz Festival Tour
Saturday 8 November Spring Shuffle
Tuesday 9 December Supper Club