Updated Conclave Information
The annual TCMG / ARR Conclave in October is on! This year will have several changes made in order to comply with Covid-19 restrictions and to ensure the safety of our members. See the Calendar Page for details.
September Meeting Is Now Online
Our September meeting has been moved online in order to comply with COVID-19 social distancing regulations. See below for details.
Upcoming Activity Changes and Cancellations
Because the safety of our members is our primary concern, several of our planned upcoming activities have been cancelled due to concerns over the COVID-19 virus.
- Our general meeting September 22 has been changed from in-person to online.
See below for details. - The Einhorn hot dog party in August has been cancelled, and a social distancing event has taken its place. See the Calendar Page for details.
Other upcoming activities may also be postponed or cancelled depending on what happens with the continued virus situation. Check this website for the latest updates and status of other upcoming TCMG activities.
Our meeting on September 22nd will be held online using the Zoom application. The meeting will begin at 6:00 PM PDT. You can participate using any computer or device with the free Zoom software installed. If you require assistance installing Zoom, contact Steve Simmons or David Edgar.
The evening’s program is being planned and will be announced shortly. Check back for updates!
Note that anyone making a simulated journey to the meeting in their TC by driving a minimum of 10 miles on the day of the meeting will receive a point toward the Sargent Award.
August recap: 31 members attended our August virtual (online) meeting. Five TCs drove a “simulated journey” to the meeting. Those TCs were driven by Edgar, Hunsberger, Loe, Simmons and Zucca.
For more meeting and event information, visit the Calendar Page.
NOTE: This event could be cancelled depending on the Covid-19 situation. Check back for updates.
Our September event is the Queen’s English Car Meet and Auto Jumble on Sunday the 27th at Woodley Park in Van Nuys from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The gates open for participants at 8:00 AM. Bring a picnic and we will gather in the MG section around 11:30 and enjoy seeing one other while observing social distancing guidelines.
There is a pre registration form on their website or you can register as you arrive. If you do not plan to enter a car in the show, park in the public parking area and walk in at no charge.This will be our first in-person event since March when we toured the Lanterman House. It seems so long ago. I am keeping my fingers crossed that this annual meet will be held as scheduled. If the organizers decide to cancel, I will send a group email with an alternate tour. Either way, stay safe and enjoy your MG. – Richard Loe, TCMG Events Chair 2020
For more car show registration information, CLICK HERE.
August Recap: 12 TCs and 4 moderns participated in our July “Historical Hunt” event. Those who brought out their TCs were: Chalmers, Edgar, Eicher, Einhorn, Hanes, Hunsberger, Loe, Ockwell, Simmons, Williams, Wright and Zucca.
For more meeting and event information, visit the Calendar Page.
The September Classic Chassis is online and ready for viewing!
To view past newsletters, including one from way back in April 1958, visit the Newsletter Page.
No news at this time.
September 8: New page added to the History Section: “Reflections on the Conclaves”
July 8: Added new content on the Technical Resources page.
June 17: Added new content on the Technical Resources page.
June 16: Added new content on the Technical Resources page.
June 5: Added new content on the Technical Resources page.
April 23: Added new page for Michael Whalen.
March 31: Added new page for Ralph & Donna Littlefield.
March 9: New info added to the 1966 Conclave Page.
March 6: New page added for the 1968 Times Grand Prix.
February 25: Added new page for Rob Zucca.
February 25: Added new page for Pete & Lisa Gannon.
December 14: New TC info added for John & Georgia Bowyer.
November 12: New page added for Mike & Sherri Simmons.
November 3: New page added for Beau & Annie Sicotte.
October 19: New info and photos added to the 1959 TCMG / ARR Conclave page.
October 16: New page added for the 2019 TCMG / ARR Conclave.
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.
The evening’s program is “Shared Memories”. Everyone can participate in sending a photo (please ID people in photo if possible, approximate date and location/event). The photos selected are meant to stimulate memories for everyone, whether it is of the same event or of something similar they also attended. If you wish to share one of your memories or favorite photo or of a recent photo with a grandchild in the car, please send to Joyce Edgar by August 20, 2020 via email.
Our August “social distancing” event will be a self guided drive in your TC between August 1st and the 16th. The weather is perfect for an evening toot to your favorite local restaurant. You may not feel comfortable stopping to eat, but take a picture with your TC in front and submit it with a short paragraph explaining why it is your “go to” eating place. It could be because it is the popular neighborhood hangout or maybe it’s a hole-in-the-wall with excellent food.
Our July meeting will be held online using the Zoom application, on July 28. 
Our “Do it yourself” event for July is to drive to any local major or minor historical marker or site, photograph your TC at the site, and submit the photo along with a brief written description of the significance of the location (paragraph of no more than 150 words) for inclusion in the newsletter. Try to find a location with some sort of British connection, but anything will do since likely there are not many British related historical sites on the West coast. Perhaps our East coast members will be more likely to find something with a British tie. The intent is to drive your TC, get out of your house practicing social distancing, and inform other members about your area while staying within 20 miles of your home. Please complete this task by July 12th and email your photo and paragraph to David Edgar.
Our July event is currently in the planning stages and will be announced soon.
Due to our current restrictions and in an effort to ease back into TCMG activities, this month (May) we will have a “Drive Your TC” event. You simply drive your TC a minimum of 10 miles and take a photo of it at a local landmark (could be your trip to the PO or market). Then submit that photo by May 17th to David Edgar for the next newsletter. The advantage to this unusual event is that any member anywhere can participate while following social distancing practices.
ill be held on March 24 at our usual Studio City location. This will be the return of our popular Hobby Night! 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!
Our next monthly meeting will be held on February 25 at our usual Studio City location. The program for the evening will consist of a documentary on the evolution of the automobile. See how technologies spanning 9,000 years led to what we have today, from the invention of the wheel to the Model T, to self driving vehicles.
We will meet at and tour the Lanterman House in La Canada Flintridge on Wednesday, March 4th. This craftsman home was designed by Arthur Haley in 1915 for Dr. Roy Lanterman and his wife Emily. The property stayed in the Lanterman family until the two bachelor sons, who had continued to live in the house, died in the 1980s. At that point the home was given to the City of La Canada Flintridge. Therefore, the original amenities, furniture and decor remain. Dr. Lanterman was interested in the latest technology and the home has many period examples that reflect this, for instance this is the first residence west of the Mississippi built of reinforced concrete. One Lanterman son was a State Assemblyman and the other was an inventor who designed custom components for high performance vehicles. Fee for the tour is $3 for seniors or students and $5 for adults.
Our next monthly meeting will be held on January 28 at our usual Studio City location. The program for the evening is “Game Night”. The crowd favorite returns with your award-winning (through cheating) host, Gene Olson! Teams will compete for fabulous prizes (or not) by participating in another of Gene’s devious TC-related games.
Dress up your engine bay with these exclusive TC Motoring Guild spark plug holders! Features raised logos on each side, one with the TCMG logo and the other the M.G. logo. Inspired by spare plug holders found on pre-war MGs, each unit holds four 1/2″ reach plugs. Also great as a decorative item for your desk or garage! See the 
Our next driving event will be the annual Lame Duk Kup in early February. Information on this event is forthcoming, including date, time and location. Stay tuned!
Our last meeting of the year will be our much anticipated Annual Meeting and Holiday Party on December 8, held at Sportsman’s Lodge in Studio City! Doors open at 6PM. In addition to great company and lots of food, you will also enjoy the following entertainment and activities:
Our annual Halloween Party will be held at 8:00 PM on Tuesday, October 22 at our usual spot in Studio City. Entertainment will be on hand. Win fabulous prizes! Also partake in nominations for the 2020 TCMG Board.
Our October event is the 63rd Annual Conclave of the TC Motoring Guild and Abingdon Rough Riders, which will be held October 12-14 in Morro Bay. For hotel and banquet dinner information, 
Don’t miss this crowd favorite on August 24! TCMG members Kay and Larry Einhorn will be hosting one of their world-famous Chicago-themed hot dog parties at their home in Encino. A short driving tour will precede the party.