The Gryphon Award

Ken · 19th February 2008, 15:47

Dear all

We would like to announce that the Members Car of the Year Award will from now on be called The Gryphon Award. This is to mark our deepest respect for Garry who as you all know passed away this week.

The award will continue to be awarded at the first national meet of the year for the best car as voted for by you the members.

We are indebted to Jayne for allowing us to name this award after Garry and also Dave (Stocktake) for the part he played in making this possible.

Jayne has said she would like to present the award at a future meet and we would be so pleased if she would. For obvious reasons this may not be in May but any time Jayne is ready to present the award we would welcome her to the meet and make that possible.

Nothing else to say really apart from R.I.P. Garry and we will do you proud mate

From all of the club team

Blue Ghost · 19th February 2008, 15:50

what a nice idea. Garry would appreciate that so much

tourerfogey · 19th February 2008, 16:05

Excellent.

Raistlin · 19th February 2008, 16:08

Couldn't be better

BigRuss · 19th February 2008, 16:28

A fitting tribute to a brave, couragous man.

Russ

stocktake · 19th February 2008, 16:36

From my point of view I would like to thank all Mods, Admin and Directors alike for the support they have given on behalf of the club.

There have been many Pm's between these guys and I and no doubt each other, working behind the scenes to get to where we are now.

People going out of their way to help someone, who in some cases they never met.

Thankyou gentlemen.

As An aside
Jayne told Zac (son) last night about the award and It appears they had a drink and a few tears of joy to celebrate, just a short respite of cheer in these hard times for them.

Again Thanks to all the Guys in Green, appreciated

Dave Stocks...

Christopher · 19th February 2008, 16:45

Thanks Dave - I think that everyone would agree that Garry was (is) a model of strength and courage in the face of cruel adversity. What that we could all be blessed with these attributes when the time comes. We are "only" a car club at the end of the day, but we are also about the people as much as we are nuts about the car - so this is just how we can show our appreciation in a small way fitting the man and fitting the club.

windrush · 19th February 2008, 16:47

Well done the team I am sure that future winners of this award will be very proud to keep a fellow members name Garry as an inspiration to all

God bless RIP

greenthunder · 19th February 2008, 17:13

A fitting tribute WELL DONE.

podge · 19th February 2008, 17:24

What a splendid idea I am sure in years to come this will have a special meaning to Jane and the family. As a new member, I have/am been a member of other car clubs.....and this is certainly not "just another car club"! more a live/virtual family of friends.

19th February 2008, 15:47	#1
Ken Busy doing nothing! . Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6,373 Thanks: 33 Thanked 44 Times in 16 Posts	The Gryphon Award Dear all We would like to announce that the Members Car of the Year Award will from now on be called The Gryphon Award. This is to mark our deepest respect for Garry who as you all know passed away this week. The award will continue to be awarded at the first national meet of the year for the best car as voted for by you the members. We are indebted to Jayne for allowing us to name this award after Garry and also Dave (Stocktake) for the part he played in making this possible. Jayne has said she would like to present the award at a future meet and we would be so pleased if she would. For obvious reasons this may not be in May but any time Jayne is ready to present the award we would welcome her to the meet and make that possible. Nothing else to say really apart from R.I.P. Garry and we will do you proud mate From all of the club team

19th February 2008, 15:50	#2
Blue Ghost Retired Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	what a nice idea. Garry would appreciate that so much Last edited by JohnDotCom; 19th February 2008 at 18:03..

19th February 2008, 16:36	#6
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,590 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	From my point of view I would like to thank all Mods, Admin and Directors alike for the support they have given on behalf of the club. There have been many Pm's between these guys and I and no doubt each other, working behind the scenes to get to where we are now. People going out of their way to help someone, who in some cases they never met. Thankyou gentlemen. As An aside Jayne told Zac (son) last night about the award and It appears they had a drink and a few tears of joy to celebrate, just a short respite of cheer in these hard times for them. Again Thanks to all the Guys in Green, appreciated Dave Stocks... Last edited by stocktake; 20th February 2008 at 09:38..

19th February 2008, 16:45	#7
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	Thanks Dave - I think that everyone would agree that Garry was (is) a model of strength and courage in the face of cruel adversity. What that we could all be blessed with these attributes when the time comes. We are "only" a car club at the end of the day, but we are also about the people as much as we are nuts about the car - so this is just how we can show our appreciation in a small way fitting the man and fitting the club. __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

19th February 2008, 16:47	#8
windrush This is my second home December 2004 Rover 75 2ltr CDTi Connoisseur SE HL Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aldershot Posts: 74,464 Thanks: 2,431 Thanked 3,015 Times in 2,347 Posts	Well done the team I am sure that future winners of this award will be very proud to keep a fellow members name Garry as an inspiration to all God bless RIP __________________ ][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My Pearl Black Beauty Best regards Lilian and Derek Club Member No. 96 / Forum User No. 111 REGISTRATION to the club as a member FREE, FULL MEMBERSHIP is £10 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

19th February 2008, 16:05	#3
tourerfogey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Excellent.

19th February 2008, 16:08	#4
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Couldn't be better

19th February 2008, 16:28	#5
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,405 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	A fitting tribute to a brave, couragous man. Russ

19th February 2008, 17:13	#9
greenthunder Regular poster MG ZT-T120+ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MOTHERWELL Posts: 92 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A fitting tribute WELL DONE. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] GREENTHUNDER STRIKES Number 3042

19th February 2008, 17:24	#10
podge I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Tourer CDT CLUB SE Copper Red Mica Dec 01 ....now deceased....replaced by2003 Royal Blue T Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Warnborough, Hampshire Posts: 2,398 Thanks: 9 Thanked 69 Times in 20 Posts	What a splendid idea I am sure in years to come this will have a special meaning to Jane and the family. As a new member, I have/am been a member of other car clubs.....and this is certainly not "just another car club"! more a live/virtual family of friends.