Early January

Remembering Leo Pedersen

One of our long time members Leo Pedersen has passed away, leaving a big hole in our group of intrepid TC enthusiasts.  Leo along with his wife Martha was a regular at our northern events including annual Conclaves and was loved by all who were fortunate enough to know him.  His humor and wit, not to mention willingness to share his vast knowledge and experience about MGs will be sorely missed.

Read more about Leo’s life and M.G. travels in the December 2021 newsletter.

2022 TCMG Council Announced

Please welcome the newly elected 2022 TC Motoring Guild Executive Council! Your new Executive Officers are Steve Simmons, Curt Sorensen, Rob Zucca, Joyce Edgar, Allan Chalmers and Mike Simmons.  Some additional club chairs are currently operating as they did throughout 2021, and may change in January.  Thank you to everyone who gives their time to keep our club running smoothly!

Executive Council President – Steve Simmons Vice President – Curt Sorensen Secretary – Rob Zucca Treasurer/Membership – Joyce Edgar Director – Allan Chalmers Director – Mike Simmons Ex Officio – Cliff Lemieux

Club Chairs (subject to change) Events – Steve Simmons Programs – Joyce Edgar Editor – David Edgar Regalia – Linda Simmons Asst. Regalia – Steve Simmons Sunshine – Bobbie Simon Historian – Don McLish Webmaster – Steve Simmons Hospitality – Jan Sorensen & Bobbie Simon

2021 Award Winners

Our congratulations also go out to the winners of the various TCMG awards for 2021:

• Frank Mason Award – Joyce Edgar
• Earl Sargent memorial Trophy – Richard & Sandra Loe
• Iron Bottom – Richard & Sandra Loe
• Breakdown Award – Cliff Lemieux

Having completed the year with a perfect attendance of TCMG activities with their TC, Richard & Sandra Loe have been presented the Iron Bottom Award for 2021. This achievement makes the Loes 7-time recipients of this difficult to obtain award.  Congratulations!

To learn more about these awards, including the various ways the breakdown award has been won, see the History Section of the web site.
 

Our first meeting of the year will be held January 25 on Zoom.  Our program for the evening will feature our own members talking about their new year’s projects and what they hope to accomplish this year. Scheduled speakers a/o Jan. 15 include Daniel Harrison, Cliff Lemieux and Steve Simmons. If you would like to talk about your project, contact Joyce Edgar to sign up.

The meeting starts at 6:00 PM (Pacific).  Members may join 15 minutes early.

Note that anyone making a simulated journey to the meeting in a TC by driving a minimum of 10 miles on the day of the meeting will receive a point toward the Sargent Award.

December recap: 29 members and guests attended our first in-person meeting since the pandemic moved us to an online format. Two TCs were parked outside, driven by the Loes and Hunsberger.  Thanks to all who donated to the Children’s Fund.  TCMG donated a full TC worth of toys plus $1,500 cash!

For more meeting and event information, visit the Calendar Page.

 

Join us for the 2022 Lame Duk Rallye on January 43rd (February 12)! Test your powers of perception as you journey along roads less traveled. See the charming and rural areas of Old Topanga Canyon, Fernwood and Monte Nido while seeking answers to nefarious easy questions provided by your rally master. Answer wisely and win the coveted Lame Duk Trophy!

Please bring a pencil or pen so you can write down your answers as you travel the rallye route. A picnic lunch and awards ceremony will follow the rallye.  Watch for a flyer in the mail for details on starting time and location.

November Recap: Six members with four TCs braved the foggy morning weather to participate in the last driving event of the year, a tour and picnic in the Flintridge Foothills. TCs were driven by Loe, Simmons, Zucca and Hunsberger.

For more meeting and event information, visit the Calendar Page.

 

The January / February Classic Chassis is online and ready for viewing!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS ISSUE

To view past newsletters, including one from way back in 1958, visit the Newsletter Page.

 

Welcome to our newest members!

• George & Lorna Murphy of Waleska, Georgia
• Richard & Judy Fritz of Longmont, Colorado

 

January 15: New page added for the 1958 TCMG / ARR Conclave.

December 8: Added new page for 2021 Sargent Award Results.

December 7: Updated pages for Mason Award, Iron Bottom Award and Breakdown Award.

October 19: Added new content on the Technical Resources page.

October 8: Added new page for George & Lorna Murphy.

October 8: Added new page for the 2021 TCMG / ARR Conclave.

May 13: Added new content on the Technical Resources page.

May 11: Added new page for Richard & Judy Fritz.

April 27: Added new page for Daniel Harrison.

April 22: Added new page for Doug & Laura Schirripa.

April 21: Added new content on the Technical Resources page.

March 8: Added new page for Joel Taylor.

February 10: Added new page for Deb & Mark Acosta.

February 8: Added new content on the Technical Resources page.

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.