2023 Club Calendar

Information listed in the club calendar is subject to change without notice. Scheduled events, dates of those events, and meeting programs may be moved or swapped as needed to avoid conflicts or to accommodate our presenters. The calendar is updated regularly so please check often!

Note: “Unofficial Events” are those in which participation does not award points toward the Sargent “Use it or Lose it” trophy nor require participation to earn an Iron Bottom award. They are listed solely for their interest to TCMG members.

To view photos and information on past TCMG events an meetings, see the archives page.

December 5, 2022 – January 15, 2023: DIY Driving Tour

The DIY Winter Tour is on! Your task is to photograph your TC (with or without you in it) in a Holiday or Winter setting. Photos should include something related to Winter, or the Winter Holidays (Xmas, New Year’s, etc.) Get creative, and have fun!

Submit your photos to Joyce Edgar by January 15th to be included in the slide show at our next Zoom meeting. To receive one point toward the 2023 Sargent Award, be sure to drive your TC at least five miles during your photo shoot.

 

January 24: General Meeting (ONLINE)

Program: “How To Build A Tank”

Our next monthly meeting will be held on January 24 on Zoom.  Our presenter for the evening will be TCMG member Rob Zucca, who designs and builds exhibits for a presidential library.  Rob will be discussing his efforts to build a WWII Sherman tank from scratch, using materials you can buy at the hardware store.  Sound incredible?  It is!  Join us to see for yourself.

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.

 

February 11: Lame Duk Kup

 

NOTE DATE CHANGE! Rescheduled due to forecasted rain, our next event will be the Lame Duk Kup on Saturday, February 11th.

Join us for the 2023 Lame Duk Kup!  Our day will start out with a scenic tour through the twisty canyons of the Santa Monica Mountains.  Our destination is the upper reaches of Malibu Canyon where the real challenges begin, including a TC mini-funkhana that will test both driver and navigator.  Those driving boring cars (non-TCs) may also compete.

The day will conclude with a picnic and awarding of the coveted (and historic) brass duck which the winner keeps for one year.

Bring a picnic lunch!  Also bring folding chairs, as seating at the picnic location is limited. Parking at our destination is free for anyone driving a TC.  For those driving boring cars, there is a $7 fee (park fee / honor system).  Flyers are in the mail with event details, and info has also been sent to the club email list.

 

February 28: General Meeting

Program: “Belfast TT in a 1934 MG NE”

Our February meeting will be held on Zoom. The evening’s program will be a presentation by Pete Thelander on his trip to the Befast TT with his 1934 MG NE.

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.

 

March 2-25: DIY Driving Tour

The earliest known M.G. advertisement was reportedly seen on March 2, 1923 – exactly 100 years ago this month. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the M.G. brand, our “Do It Yourself Tour” for the month of March will involve driving your TC on a journey to find or achieve something relating to 100. Take a photo with your TC showing what you found. Examples:

• An object approximately 100 years old
• The number 100 displayed somewhere
• 100 of something (count carefully!)
• A 100 mile drive (let’s see that trip meter say 100!)
• Driving your TC 100 MPH (good luck with that)

To receive a point toward the 2023 Sargent Award, you must drive at least 10 miles during your journey to capture a photo. Submit your photo(s) to Joyce Edgar by March 25th.

 

March (Event moved):

The previously scheduled WIldflower Tour has been postponed until April due to a delayed bloom.

 

March 28: General Meeting

Our March meeting will be held on Zoom. The evening’s program will be a documentary film by TCMG member Charlie Williams on the construction of a ski lift in Northern California. Anyone interested in nuts and bolts should find the process fascinating!

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.

Post-meeting update: Charley’s documentary is now available by clicking here.

 

April 1-22: DIY Driving Tour

The April DIY Tour has started!  Choose one, or both of the following themes:

April Fools: Make up a tall tale, and get a photograph (that includes your TC) to back up the story.  Like that fallen tree which was of course cut down by George Washington’s axe.

Easter Bunny: Photograph your TC with something to do with Easter, Rabbits or Eggs.

There will be no mileage requirement for this month’s challenge!  Send your photo(s) to Joyce Edgar by April 22nd to receive a Sargent award point and to have your photos included in the March 25th Zoom meeting.

Have fun!

 

April 15: Joe Douglass Memorial Wildflower Tour

The Wildflower Tour returns for 2023!  Recent storms have brought wildflowers back to California in abundance.  Many types of wildflowers including poppies are blooming in the mountains and deserts north of Los Angeles.  On Saturday, April 15, our adventure will take us on a 1-hour drive along scenic roads to the California Poppy Reserves in Lancaster.

After touring the sprawling fields of flowers, we will visit the nearby home of Michael and Wanda Hughes to see their TC restoration in progress.  Following the garage tour will be a picnic at the Hughes home.

 

April 23: Queen’s English British Car Show (Not a TCMG Event)

One of the better British car shows in Southern California, Queen’s English attracts hundreds of British cars and features an autojumble.  See www.queens-english.org for more details.

 

April 25: General Meeting

Program: “Things I Wish The Previous Owner Hadn’t Done”

Join us on Zoom for an amusing night of stories and photos from members about botched repairs, undesirable modifications and other maladies pertaining to their TCs.

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.

 

May 23: General Meeting

Program: “Genealogical Research”

Cliff Lemieux will give a talk about his hobby of genealogical research and what it takes to get involved. Afterward, members are encouraged to talk about the genealogical history of their TC so come prepared with your car’s story!

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.

 

June 1-21: DIY Driving Tour

In honor of our Summer picnic this month moving from Pasadena, home of JPL, to Thousand Oaks, home of… well… oaks, your task is to photograph your TC with one of the following:

1. Something aerospace, aeronautical, etc.
2. The most grandiose, large or otherwise impressive tree (or tree-like object) you can find.

Send your photo(s) to Joyce Edgar by June 21st, and be sure to drive at least 5 miles during your journey to receive a point toward the Sargent Award!

 

June 24 (SATURDAY): Annual Summer Picnic

The annual Summer Picnic will take place on Saturday, June 24 at the Simmons Residence. Bring a picnic lunch or dinner and dine in the garden, tour the collection of vintage cars and enjoy the company of fellow TC aficionados.

Entertainment will include:

• Bring a picnic dinner and dine in the garden with your fellow enthusiasts (dessert and drinks will be served by the hosts)
• Tour the garage and collection of cars
• Win mystery prizes in our mystery contests (TCs only!)
• Rumor has it the newly completed Buckeridge TC may be on display

Those driving TCs or other interesting classics will get VIP parking in the gravel area by the entrance.

PLEASE RSVP so we are sure to have enough seating for everyone.  Invitations have been sent to all members signed up for local mailings, and an email invitation was sent to the group.  If you did not receive this information, contact Steve Simmons.

 

 

June 27: General Meeting

Our June Zoom meeting will be held on Tuesday the 27th. The program for the evening will be a brief talk by Steve Simmons on “XPAG Camshaft Design and Failures”.

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.

 

July 5-22: DIY Tour

Summer has taken hold in much of the country, and they say July 4th was the hottest average global temperature ever recorded. To commemorate this new record, your task is to photograph your TC with something “hot”. Don’t assume “hot” can only mean temperature. Be creative!

Drive your TC at least 5 miles during your photo shoot and receive a point toward the Sargent Award.

Send your photo(s) to Joyce Edgar by July 22nd to receive credit and be included in the slide show at our next Zoom meeting.

 

July 25: General Meeting

Program: “TC Collision Recovery”

Our July meeting will be held on Zoom. TCMG member Kregg Hunsberger will be giving a presentation on the repair and restoration of his recently totaled V8 TC.  Learn what is worth repairing and what is better being replaced as TCMG member Garret Hanes performs repairs for Kregg in his professional restoration facility.

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.

 

August 22: General Meeting

Our August Zoom meeting will be held on Tuesday the 22nd. The program for the evening will be “Project Updates & TC Adventures” by TCMG members. Those wishing to participate should inform Joyce Edgar and either send her your photos or be prepared to share them yourself. Have a repair or restoration project underway? Gone on a great drive recently? Let us know about it!

 

August 26: Made for Malibu: TCs, Touring and Tacos!

NOTE: This is an RSVP event!

Our August event will start with a one-hour scenic driving tour through the Santa Monica Mountains above Malibu.  Our destination is Point Dume and the home of TCMG member David Mathison.  An all you can eat taco bar will be on site to provide free lunch and drinks to attendees, and David’s pair of award-winning vintage motorcycles will be on display along with his other vehicles.

Please RSVP so we can get a head count for the caterer! RSVP Details will be found in the August newsletter and on our group email list.

Details on meeting time/location for the tour will be announced soon.  Driveway parking at our destination is limited and is reserved for TCs only please.  Others use street parking.  More event details will be provided as they become available.

Please RSVP to Joyce Edgar by August 20th.  See the club directory for phone / email or use the Contact Page on this website and select “Treasurer / Membership”.

 

September 1-21: DIY Tour

To celebrate this Labor Day weekend, you task is to find something holiday-related.  Perhaps just something that says “labor”.  Don’t worry, we aren’t making it that difficult.  We at TCMG are an equal opportunity holiday celebrators, so you are allowed to choose ANY holiday in September.  But how many can there possibly be?  You may be surprised…

https://nationaltoday.com/september-holidays/

You can pick any holiday (they seem to use that term loosely) from the above link and base your photo(s) upon it.  Send your photo(s) along with a description and what holiday you chose to Joyce Edgar by September 21 for inclusion in our next Zoom meeting.

Drive at least 5 miles during your photo shoot and receive a point toward the Sargent Award.  Competition for this year’s award is tight, with three members also going for the Iron Bottom Award.  See: http://www.tcmotoringguild.org/history/sargentaward/

Now get those TCs out there, be creative, and have fun!

 

September 23 (Saturday): General Meeting

“New Zealand Pre-War M.G. Tour”

NOTE DATE CHANGE! The September meeting will be held at the home of TCMG members Dave and Bobbie Spiegel in San Marino.  Dave will be giving a multimedia presentation on his trips to New Zealand to participate in a private driving tour of pre-war M.G.s.  His MG SA and TC will also be on display.  This presentation will be simulcast on Zoom.  Further details are forthcoming.

 

October 1-3: 67th Annual TCMG / ARR Conclave

Don’t miss our premiere event of the year, the 67th Annual Conclave with the Abingdon Rough Riders!

This year’s event will be held on October 1-3 in Paso Robles.  Further details will be announced shortly.

See the newsletter for further info.

To see photos from previous years and learn about this event’s 60+ year history, visit the Conclave Pages.

 

October 16-20: GoF West

MGs of all types gather at GoF West each year to celebrate the marque. Events include car show, funkhana, navigational rallye, arts and crafts competition, auction, banquet, and more. The event is scheduled to be held October 16-20 in Carlsbad, California.

All attendees must register.

For event and registration information see the GoF West web site.

 

October 24: General Meeting

Join us for a very special presentation by TCMG member Tom Wilson.  Tom will be speaking about early M.G. history and showing some rare factory photographs from the period.

 

November (Date TBA): Driving Event

TBA

 

November 28: General Meeting

Program: “The Caccavo Collection”

Our November meeting will feature a presentation by Dean Caccavo, who will be speaking about his collection of British vehicles.  Learn about his various restorations and modifications to some unusual cars you may not have heard of before.

This meeting will be held on Zoom starting 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 (Early, Date TBA): Annual Meeting and Holiday Party

The 2023 TCMG Holiday Party will take place in December, date to be determined. This year’s party will return to the home of Steve & Linda Simmons. Join us and enjoy the following entertainment and activities:

• Awards ceremonies for our three prestigious trophies:
  • Earl Sargent Memorial “Use it or lose it” Trophy
  • Frank Mason Award
  • Breakdown Award
• Announcement of the 2024 TC Motoring Guild Executive Council.
• Our annual tradition, auctioning of “The Brick”. This is a piece of the original Abingdon factory where our TCs were built. The wining bid takes the brick home for one year.
• Raffles where you can win fabulous prizes! Advance tickets sales available for Zoom attendees. In-person attendees may purchase in advance or at the party.  Those who drive a TC to the meeting will get one free raffle ticket with their ticket purchase.
• Fundraiser and Toy Drive to benefit Foster Children’s Resource Center.  The center provides emergency clothing and necessities to foster children referred by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). It gives each child new school clothing, a jacket, pajamas, socks, underwear, personal care items, a backpack, school supplies, a book, and a toy. Each child is given personal attention and treated with dignity and respect, helping them to feel special.  Bring a new, unwrapped toy or contact Joyce Edgar to make a cash donation.

Parts of this meeting will be simulcast on Zoom.  Stay tuned for further details.