This may be a bit off message, but elsewhere we have been discussing the ACOC Sprint down at Goodwood. It is the last competitive sporting event which is organised by the Club. Over the years, the attendance by ACOC members driving AC cars has dwindled down to just 8 entries this year, down from a peak of 33 in 1990! I admit this year was a particularly poor turnout from ACOC members in ACs, as there were 18 or so last year, but the trend is ever downwards. Entries are also open to ACOC members in non-ACs (17 this year) and non ACOC members in non ACs (31 this year). By inviting outsiders we can keep the event going, in the hope that sons and daughters of members, and new owners of these beautiful cars will come out to play in the future. We are incredibly lucky to have a Saturday slot at Goodwood, and if we failed to renew our application, we would never have another Sprint at Goodwood as there is a queue waiting for anyone to drop out. We would then be a Club representing some of the most charismatic sports and racing cars in the world, without an event in which they can compete. That would be a sad day, and so we try various ways to encourage entrants in their ACs. Whether it be the Forum, the Sprint, the International Meeting, the National Day or the Dinner Dance, we need members to join in and enjoy making new friends.