NAACC November 2009, Update #76
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Good News for the Collector Vehicle Hobby in Canada
The (NAACC) National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada has
entered into a formal working partnership with the Historical Vehicle
Association (HVA). The HVA is the newly formed North American voice of
the collector vehicle hobby in both Canada and the USA. Hagerty
Insurance has graciously provided the funding necessary to make this
happen. The NAACC was invited to partner with the HVA and has a voting
Board position. The NAACC is also an ‘official member’ of FIVA - World
Governing Body of Motor Vehicles and also has a voting Board position.
This means that all NAACC members are now also members of the HVA and
FIVA. The details were worked out between the NAACC and the HVA on
November 17, 2009 in Traverse City Michigan. There will be more details
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2009 has been a very busy year for the NAACC. We spent many months dealing with the Government on your behalf.
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Speed Limiters:
We worked to oppose a Federal Government proposal that would require
all vehicles manufactured or sold after 2010 to be equipped with speed
limiters. Of course this ‘Big Brother’ approach is completely
unacceptable for obvious reasons. It is already a well known fact
that vehicle computers record vehicle speeds and are often used in
court cases.
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Scrappage issues
continue to be a serious concern for the hobby in both the USA and
Canada. The NAACC will be working with the HVA and SEMA to help sway
the US and Canadian Government legislators. In Ontario Canada the SVAO
is working to address scrappage concerns. Over the years I have spoken
at length with Bruce Stewart (SVAO) about this topic.
• March 2009: We have lobbied the Federal Government regarding
body shop supplies
including lacquer and enamel paint materials. The Government agreed to
allow both lacquer and enamel based products to continue to be
purchased and used for repair purposes by collector vehicle
enthusiasts.
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Automobile Appraisal Committee:
The NAACC now has an appraiser’s insurance program in affect.
NAACC Director Gordon Forman submitted his committee’s final submission
at the November AGM in Toronto. The automotive appraisal format and
information is available on the website. Gord continues to refine the
appraisal program. This project took nearly two years to complete. It
is intended to provide a guideline for accountability complete with a
comprehensive format for collector vehicle appraisers across Canada. If
an appraiser would like to have an errors and omission coverage
insurance policy they should contact the NAACC. This policy is
available now for a very nominal fee.
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Leaded Racing Fuel Lobby:
The leaded racing fuel lobby was a huge success for the collector car
community as the Federal Government was persuaded to extend the ban on
leaded racing fuels until the end of 2010. The NAACC submitted
literally thousands of letters as well as several petitions to the
Canadian Federal Government. This topic will become a concern for the
hobby again in 2010 as the USA has not adopted a ban on leaded racing
fuel and has no intention to do so at this time. Racers in Canada use
less than 1 % of all leaded fuel consumed.
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Website: Thank you to Wilfred Moase and Cam Hutchins. We now have a new, completely updated website.
www.naacc.ca
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Judging Guidelines: The Guidelines have been completely revised for 2010. They maybe viewed on the NAACC web site.
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Club Insurance & fees:
GOOD NEWS: We are currently expanding our Pat Anderson Insurance Group
insurance program to include vehicles in storage or under construction
including modified and stock vehicles. The premium for our
comprehensive club insurance program that protects club members and
their executives remains the same for 2010.
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Government relationships:
We continue to have a very positive working relationship with
Government Officials in the Province of Ontario. We are sitting on a
variety of Provincial committees across Canada to help shape proposed
vehicle legislation and emission requirements. i.e. AirCare and the
Department of Motor Vehicles (ICBC) in British Columbia. ICBC is
chairing the BC Collector Car Club Council. Nigel Matthews, ICBC
Manager of Special Licensing, is the chairperson. Jim Mcdonald
represents the Vintage Car Club of Canada. Fred Bennett represents the
Coalition of Collector Car Clubs and the Old English Car Clubs.
The NAACC sits as a member of the board. Gordon Forman deals regularly
with the officials in Manitoba.
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Clubs in Alberta:
Clubs in Alberta are now being asked to send their NAACC dues and
membership applications directly to the NAACC via membership chairman
Bob Ford as the SVA-Alberta is no longer collecting our fees.
NAACC dues have not gone up in 9 years. Clubs in Alberta, we thank you
for your continued support.
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Delta Hotels: We have partnered with Delta Hotels across Canada. Stay at a Delta Hotel and receive a 10% discount off their best rate.
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Updates for 2009:
There were six in-depth reports issued to all clubs in 2008 not
including the extensive North American car show coverage and general
information updates included on the website. In 2009 there have been
many updates provided to clubs via our web site as well as written
communication to all NAACC Directors in Canada.
Please note that is a very brief overview of the 2009 year. Literally
hundreds of hours have been spent on your behalf throughout this past
year.
Warmest regards to you all,
John Carlson
President /CEO
www.naaaccc.ca