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BRISBANE 4WD CLUB
NOVEMBER 2017
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Cape York Trip—AT THE TIP
CORROBOOREE –Kenilworth
Picture WHEN DISPOSING OF YOUR VEHICLE,
YOUR CLUB STICKER MUST BE REMOVED AND
- - FRONT PAGE - -
BOTH MEMBERSHIP OFFICER &
Anton wheeling at
A CLUB INDUCTION ASSISTANT MUST BE NOTIFIED
the Corroboree You are the club member not the person you sold your vehicle to.
The next owner may not have your good manners on the road or in the bush.
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The Brisbane Four Wheel Drive Club Inc.
WEB www.brisbane4wdclub.org
FACEBOOK brisbane4wdclub.org
PO BOX 15039 CITY EAST, QLD 4002
General meetings are held on
the second Thursday of each month 7:30 PM
at Edinburgh Castle Hotel
421 Gympie Road, KEDRON
ALL VISITORS WELCOME
MEMBERSHIP
ENQUIRIES : membership@brisbane4wdclub.org
Subscriptions: (includes $30.00 association levy & insurance)
Single Membership $70.00
Family Membership $80.00
Joining fee:
Either for Single or Family $20.00 + annual subscription fee as above.
Club Account: BSB# 124013 Acc# 10377798
COMPULSORY: It is the responsibility of each Trip Participant
to ensure they have a current drivers licence and
their vehicle has current registration and a minimum of 3 rd party property insurance.
We wish to acknowledge with THANKS the substantial contributions
to our magazine made by ADVERTISERS.
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Presidents Report
Rob Shergold
0419 717 820
president@brisbane4wdclub.org
Hi all
Another great month in club saw our travellers return from
Cape York. Some took a while coming back after blowing up
their turbo on the way. Congratulations Chris and everyone
on running a great trip as they all seemed to have had a top
time. Looking forward to the verbal trip report at the next club
meeting.
I was very pleased that the club listened to Dan speak on the
Personal Locator Beacons. Thank you to the attending club
members for voting for us to buy two of them, as safety is a
top priority for us. Hopefully we will never have to use them.
I really enjoyed the Corroboree at Kenilworth this year. Jackie
and I went just to relax, and we did. On the Saturday morning
Brett and Molly led a gentle trip that was just great. They have
a real gift in leading, just the right trip at the right time.
In 2 years time is our 50th anniversary as a club. We are ap-
parently the oldest in Queensland. It has been suggested that
we make it a special year with a number activities. Let us
know if you have any ideas. Thanks Nigel, Brett and Rosey
for the discussions so far.
Keep on going on the trips and enjoy.
Rob
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Vice President
Brett Lonergan
0427 028 102
vicepresident@brisbane4wdclub.org
I am currently reviewing the Trip Leaders Guide and Member Responsibilities on trips.
Members are reminded that you are required to sign on for trips at the club meetings or on our
members facebook page. It is also important to remember to contact the Trip Leader of your inten-
tion to withdraw from a trip. These are the obligatory rules for:-
MEMBERS to
• Sign on for a trip
• Inform the Trip Leader if not attending a trip for any reason
VISITORS are required to
• Sign on for a trip
• Inform the Trip Co-ordinator their vehicle needs to pass inspection if not already done so
• Have all mandatory recovery gear in their vehicle
• Inform the Trip Leader if not attending a trip for any reason
It will be at the discretion of the Trip Leader as to whether or not to accept
a participant/vehicle on a trip on the day.
These rules are in place to ensure that all participants have an enjoyable and safe trip.
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From the Editor’s Desk
Vicky Williams
0414 953 978
editor@brisbane4wdclub.org
NEXT MAGAZINE DEADLINE IS :
Thursday 23rd November 2017
We now have a PHOTO OF MONTH page using your best pictures
Please ensure your files are saved in .doc, .xls or .jpg format and
keep your photos in their original size
Webmaster Update
Andrew Coventry
0467 081 713
webmaster@brisbane4wdclub.org
Webpage : www.brisbane4wdclub.org
to access the members link i.e. the Club Shop, Information, Photos and Videos
please email webmaster@brisbane4wdclub.org with your name, personal email
address, and preferred password for the webpage.
I will create a login and email you back with confirmation details.
I would like to post a new article each month after the magazine comes out,
if you have any specific thoughts as to what you would like to see or photos
to add to your article please email me.
Members Facebook Page: Brisbane 4wd Club members group
Send your REQUEST to join the group after you have joined the Club.
Public Facebook Page: Brisbane 4wd Club Inc
Any member or visitor may send a REQUEST without having to join the Club
From your Webmaster
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Association Delegate
Shane Rose
0400 800 264
Assocition_delegate@brisbane4wdclub.org
Assistant Secretary
Gareth Costello
0409 470 921
assist_secretary@brisbane4wdclub.org
As we progress through the year please
remember to submit nominations for awards for Trophy Day
as they occur or come to mind.
By doing this it gives a large range of nominees
for an end of year result.
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Trip Co-ordinator
Terry Scott
0403 315 262
tripco@brisbane4wdclub.org
LADIES DAY DRIVE - CONDAMINE GORGE HIGHS AND LOWS
DATE: Saturday 4th November 2017
ADDRESS: Killarney and surrounds
TYPE OF EVENT: EASY – MEDIUM approx. 400 klms
TRIP LEADER: Vicky and Nigel Williams
MOBILE: 0414 953 978
COSTS: Dinner at the Dugandan Pub
MEETING PLACE: Hungry Jacks at Beaudesert
DATE/TIME: 8 am
LAST FUEL: Beaudesert
BYO Water , Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea, and camping chair
TOILETS: available at food times
PETS: YES (on a leash at all times)
COMMENTS: Most of the trip will be gravel roads with a little bit of off-roading weather permitting and
of course lots of water crossings. Please bring closed shoes as we will be walking to a beautiful water-
fall that very few people get to see without barriers. On the way home we will stop into the Dugandan
Pub for a yummy dinner. This will be a full day especially for those of you who live on the north side but
it will be a day to remember
BRIBIE ISLAND DAY DRIVE
DATES: Sunday 26th November 2017
TYPE OF EVENT: EASY - MEDIUM
TRIP LEADER: David Brettle - Grizz
MOBILE: 0408 732 859
MEETING PLACE: McDonald’s at Caboolture Island turnoff
DATE/TIME: 8.00am to leave at 8:30am
LAST FUEL: TBA
Km FROM VENUE: TBA
DRINKING WATER: Bring Lunch and Refreshments
COMMENTS:
Don’t forget to book your beach permit prior to Sunday. .
We have a 3 day Australia Day weekend coming up.
Anyone got a trip idea?
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Trip Co-ordinator
Terry Scott
0403 315 262
tripco@brisbane4wdclub.org
LEVUKA 4WD PARK
DATES: 10th to 12th November
ADDRESS: Beaury Plantation Road, Urbenville NSW
TYPE OF EVENT: MEDIUM, could get hard to difficult with rain
TRIP LEADER: Glen Hodgkinson MOBILE: 0400 045 027
COSTS $30 a day for a family of four (2A 2C)
MEETING PLACE: Levuka 4WD Park—directions are on their website
LAST FUEL: Woodenbong Km FROM VENUE: 5kms
DRINKING WATER: BYO water
SHOWER TYPE: Hot TOILETS: Flushing
PETS: Dogs are allowed
COMMENTS: . Finally a trip to the infamous Levuka, come and join Rollee exploring
the park. If it rains it will get very interesting. Rollee is also celebrating his 50th birthday that
weekend. DON’T FORGET DAYLIGHT SAVING, YOU WILL LOSE AN HOUR CROSSING
THE BORDER. For more information on the park and directions visit their website at
www.levuka.com.au
CLUB INDUCTION
DATES: THEORY NIGHT Wednesday 29th November 2017 Chris’s Place
PRACTICAL Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd December 2017
ADDRESS: Woodford
TYPE OF EVENT: MEDIUM
TRIP LEADER: Chris Morahan MOBILE: 0417 237 043
COSTS TBA – if camping overnight at Woodford Showgrounds
MEETING PLACE: Woodford Showgrounds
DATE/TIME: 9.00am
LAST FUEL: D'Aguilar
Km FROM VENUE: 5kms
DRINKING WATER: Yes
SHOWER TYPE: Hot
TOILETS: Flushing
PETS: NO
COMMENTS: Club Induction for new members to the club. Other members are encouraged to
come along to meet and welcome our new club members.
10Trip Co-ordinator
Terry Scott
0403 315 262
tripco@brisbane4wdclub.org
NIGHT DRIVE
DATES: Saturday 2nd December 2017
ADDRESS: Glasshouse Mountains
TYPE OF EVENT: MEDIUM
TRIP LEADER: Tyler Broughton
MOBILE: 0455 880 004
MEETING PLACE: Woodford Showgrounds
DATE/TIME: 7 pm
LAST FUEL: D'Aguilar
Km FROM VENUE: 5kms
DRINKING WATER: Yes
PETS: NO
COMMENTS: Another special night drive through the Glasshouse Mountains. Come earlier
and meet out new members at the Club Induction Weekend.
11CAPE YORK – WEEK 1!
The trip to Cape York was such a huge trip, with so many places and events, that a single report just won’t
do the trick. Instead, we will break up the report into three, each covering about a week of the trip.
A trip of this magnitude, just over 6500 for the Hilux takes a little bit of planning. In our case, over a peri-
od of 12 months, we had about 6 planning meetings as well as quite a bit of discussion on Facebook and
at Club meetings. We had a reasonable itinerary to follow, but were flexible about altering it as we went
so that we could get the most out of the trip. The only exception was a fishing trip we had booked in
Seisia and accommodation booked in Weipa.
The list of those coming changed quite a bit over time, but settled on; Chris and Ruth in the Hilux, Mark in
his BT50, Pete (the turtle) in his newly equipped Hilux, Danno in his petrol 80, Arthur and Charlotte in the
Prado, Steve and Cheryl in their GU, Graham and his son Tony in the D-Max and visitors, Mason and Wen-
dy in the mighty Mitsi. We also had a couple of Jeeps from the Brisbane Jeep Club (Cedric and Greg +
Families) join us at various times on the trip.
All made their way separately to the meeting spot on 3rd Sep at Mt Malloy, outside Cairns. As some are
people of leisure, they could take their time, while others, like us poor workers did the 1900km run in 2
days.
We started off heading into the Daintree, across the ferry and on to the Bloomfield track. Bloomfield can
be very steep and slippery in parts, but generally quite an easy run. This was a great intro to the trip as it
had some beautiful scenery, lunch on the beach, a couple of small water crossings and our first hit of dirt
and corrugations. Our first stop was the iconic Lion’s Den Hotel, where we camped for the night, grabbing
a few beers and a meal.
Next morning we headed off the Cooktown for a quick look before taking Battle Camp Road (corrugated,
but a simple 2wd run) through to Laura. Following a tip from a local, we stopped at Codfish waterhole,
where we saw the biggest Croc we found on the trip, a solid 4-5m. After a short stop at Old Laura station,
we headed into Laura itself for a night behind the Laura Pub, enjoying another few beers and a camp fire.
We were now settling into the routine of packing up, driving and setting back up again, something we did
a lot during the trip! Next stop was at Musgrave Roadhouse, where for some afternoon entertainment,
the owner feeds the fresh water crocs that they have living in their waterhole. With a lot of klm’s still
ahead of us, the next day saw us travel up through Coen to Archer River Roadhouse, which had the most
expensive fuel we saw on the trip $2.00/l. Luckily we had heard this earlier and topped up fuel at Coen
(1.75/l) where we also stopped for a couple of beers at the Exchange Hotel.
By this time, we were ready to hit something a bit harder, so took on the Frenchman’s track across to
Chilli Beach. This offered a number of challenges, including some steep rocky slopes, deep water cross-
ings, big steps, spectacular scenery and some huge ruts and wombat holes. This made for some great
4wding, some hairy moments and a lot of wheel lifting! The 53km track took us 6 hours to travel, so all
up, it took us 9 hours to get to Chilli Beach camp ground. Whilst beautiful, Chilli beach had a wind that
would blow the horns off a bull! Our planned two night stay and rest became a single night quick sleep,
then head off to Bramwell Junction to take on the Telegraph track, but more about that next month!
Chris Morahan
12Pascoe River (Frenchmans)
Archer River
13Laura Pub Chair Fail
Big Crocodile
14Laura Pub
Musgrave Tank Sign
152017 Corroboree at Bluff Creek, Kenilworth
On Friday Mum and I hooked the van up and
headed off to the Corroboree.
When we got there, we collected our goodie bag
and met the others to set up camp.
Saturday morning saw some members going out
on early drives; we headed off on an easy one
which took us to a lookout. It only took about 1 ½
hours to complete.
Saturday night there was a band playing, which
included Elvis. Sunday morning once again some
members went on more trips and Mum and I
headed off on a Medium Trip. This was great fun
as I got a Go Pro for my birthday so I had fun film-
ing. When we were back at camp, they had the
Tug of Snatch in the afternoon which Mitsubishi
Club won. Then the car Jam where they try and
shove as many people as you can into a car. We
managed to get 23 and the winners had 24.
Football Grand Final – GO COWBOYS. Well I was
hoping, but maybe next year. Raffle prizes were
drawn and some of our members won prizes.
Monday morning it was raining. So we packed up
and headed back home after a great weekend with
a great club.
One thing I did learn over the weekend, you don’t
need an alarm clock when Matty is around. Thanks
for waking me Matty!!!
Josh Facey
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1 2 3 4 5
Committee Mtg Condamine Ladies Drive
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
CLUB Meeting Lake Somerset Holiday Park
Levuka 4WD Park Rollie’s 50th Birthday
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Copocabana
NOVEMBER 2017
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Mag Deadline Bribie Island Day Trip
27 28 29 30
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 Qld School End 9 10
Committee Mtg Club Christmas Party - Yarraman Caravan Park
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
CLUB Meeting Mag Deadline
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
DECEMBER 2017
Chriistmas on the Clarence 22 Dec to 5 Jan
25 CHRISTMAS DAY 26 BOXING DAY 27 28 29 30 31Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1 NEW YEARS DAY 2 3 4 5 6 7
On the Clarence 22 Dec to 5 Jan
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Club Meeting Cooloola Tiki Tour
15 16 17 17 19 20 21
Mag Deadline
JANUARY 2018
22 QLD SCHOOL START 23 24 25 26 AUSTRALIA DAY 27 AUSTRALIA DAY weekend 28 AUSTRALIA DAY weekend
29 30 31
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1 2 3 4
Club Meeting Mama Mia
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Mag Deadline
FEBRUARY 2018
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 2820
The Club Shop
Molly Lonergan
0428 988 032
clubshop@brisbane4wdclub.org
Cap $20
Club Shirt $40
Key Ring $10
Cotton Drill Shirt $40-$45
C LUB SHOP PRICES
Shirt – Cotton Drill short sleeve $ 40 First Aid Kit – Club Bush $110
Shirt – Cotton Drill long sleeve $ 45 Fire Extinguisher $ 30
Club Shirt $ 40
Club Jacket $ 80 Bow Shackle – rated $ 12
Hat - Beanie, Cap, Wide Brim $ 20 Snatch Strap 8000 kgs $ 55
Drought run Badge for sleeve $ 10 Recovery Blanket $ 30
First Aid Kit $110
FICU Badge for sleeve $ 10 Recovery Hitch Rear $ 50
Hat - Beanie, Cap, Wide Brim $ 20 Tree Protectors $ 35
Cloth Badge $ 8 Tow Hook $ 12
Emblem Sticker $ 4
Pen $ 5
Key Ring $ 10
Stubby Coolers (2 for ) $ 11
Rear Recovery Hitch $50
Rated Bow
Fire Extinguisher
Shackle $12
Emblem Sticker $4
Tow Hook $12
Snatch Strap 8000kg $55
Stubby Cooler
$6 or two for $11 Cloth Badge $8
21Brisbane 4WD Club General Meeting
Secretary: Kirsty Newbery
0414 672 546
secretary@brisbane4wdclub.org
The President opened the meeting at 7:31PM.
PRESENT: as per Attendance Sheets.
APOLOGIES: Andrew Coventry, Ross Edwards, Anton Neilsen, Sharon Quinn, Milla, Danny Heidi Power.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MINUTES: Kirsty Newbery I move that the minutes from the September 2017
meeting as printed in the October 17 issue of Whispering Wheels Magazine are a true and accurate rec
ord of proceedings and they be adopted accordingly. Seconded by: Pau Hogan All in Favour CARRIED
BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES: NTR
CORRESPONDENCE: Inwards - Journal - 4 wheel cruisin, Review (Issue 590), Office of Fair Trading -
return of Form 8 with requested amendments and payment form (to be paid and amended), Australian
Business Register - (Are your ABN details correct?), BOQ everyday business account statement, BOQ
Investment account maturation notice (for action), BOQ Business cheque account statement, Polaris
wholesale catalogue. Outwards - NTR I move that the inwards correspondence be adopted and the out
wards correspondence be endorsed. Seconded by: Matthew Zander. All in Favour CARRIED.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM CORRESPONDENCE: NTR
TREASURER’S REPORT: (Tracey Brettle) as per attached I submit that the Treasurer’s Report as print
ed in the October 17 issue of Whispering Wheels Magazine a true and accurate record of the Club’s fi
nancial position as at the End of (previous month/year) and move that the report be accepted. Seconded
by: Mel Bartlett. All in Favour Carried.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM TREASURER’S REPORT: NTR
Special Item - Dan Cirsky - talking about Personal Locator Beacon (PLB). Registered with Australian
Maritime Safety Authority. For emergency use only. Also explained about EPERB, Satellite phone and
satellite trackers. All devices carry poor signal under canopies. Fines for unnecessary release of PLB.
Spotter and tracker also offered up by Brett Lonergan and Michael Elliott. Discussion. Dan to purchase
the PLBs. Motion - Dan proposed that 2 PLB devices be purchased for leaders to carry on trips. Second-
ed by Ruth Morahan. All in favour. Carried.
VICE PRESIDENT: Brett Lonergan - NTR
MEMBERSHIP OFFICER: Jackie Shergold. Currently 82 memberships (140 members). New Members
as per attendance sheet. Membership cards have been issued - members to colect from Jackie. Cards
will offer discounts from various motoring retailers.
TRIP CO-ORDINATOR: Terry Scott Trip report: Cape trip - Arthur still at large. Corroboree - David Lord
gave verbal report. LC Park coming up, Ladies drive 4th November - Vicky Williams: Easy to medium.
Condamine gorge, Queen Mary Falls. Need walking shoes, morning tea and lunch. Stopping at Dugan-
dan Pub at the end of the day. Meet at Hungry Jacks at Beaudesert 8AM.
New Trips- (Trip-Date- Trip Leader) - Glen Hodgkinson (Rollee) to Levuka near Woodenbong;
11-12 November (coincides with Somerset trip). For Rollee's birthday.
Chris Morahan - Club induction (theory night - 29th) 2-3 December;
Woodford showgrounds. (coincides with Tyler's night drive).
Lonergans - Lillydale crossing 22 December onwards.
2018 - 2R beach trip, FICU, Desert trip. No trip sheets as yet.
TRAINING CO-ORDINATOR: Chris Morahan spoke already.
22SOCIAL CO-ORDINATOR: Michael Elliott David Lord - club corner weekend Bathurst verbal report given.
Thanks to Linda and Brett for Hosting. Progressive dinner is on this weekend. Starting from Pine Rivers
Show grounds, leaving from 5pm in the bus. Theme is flower power. Gareth - Kingston Park raceway go-
karting 21st October. Discussion re weight versus down-force. Lake Somerset 11-12 November: holiday
park weekend with shard meal. Chris Morahan - Copacobana special 18 November at Morahan resi-
dence. Janet Facey - Club Christmas weekend at Yarraman 8-10 December. Linda Krey - Mamamia
QPAC 3rd February. Money due this week. New Trips- (Trip-Date-Trip Leader)
CLUB INDUCTION OFFICER: Chris Morahan (completed).
CLUB INDUCTION ASSISTANT: David Lord / Andrew Greentree - new members to have vehicles in-
spected and new vehicles also to be inspected.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY: Gareth Costello - Please fill out trip sheets with legible writing.
WEB MASTER: Andrew Coventry (absent).
EDITOR: Vicky Williams: Has made several changes to the magazine presentation and surprised that
there was no comments. Magazine Deadline - 23rd October.
PURCHASING OFFICER: Molly Lonergan - sublimated shirts are in! prices are in the magazine. Stubbie
coolers are also in and available from the shop.
ASSOCIATION DELEGATE: Shane Rose - Corroboree well attended. FICU - $10 per vehicle, online reg-
istration available towards Christmas. Pushing on with mapping exercise which will be a year or two in
progress. Aim to show closed areas for safety. Insurance is going well. Always sign the trip sheet for insur-
ance cover. Meetings are 4th Thursday of the month. All welcome. Please check out the web site for
4WDQ.
TRAINING OFFICER Anton Neilsen - absent. (Kirsty) - certificates were handed out to those present for
the ladies' training. One to be posted.
PR Officer Matty Zander - this month he'll check out the 4WDQ site to ensure accurate details for contact-
ing the club. Opposite Lock having a closed door sale. Please see Matt for details. A few online enquiries
noted.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
New trip proposed to Bribie Island.
Letter for complaint about club behaviour of another club being prepared for communication with 4WDQ.
Vicky has prepared a code of conduct to be voted on by the members when finalised.
Chris has produced a disciplinary procedure for future use if required.
SARGEANT AT ARMS: Melanie Bartlett
GOOGF - 2 nominations, awarded to Danny Power for assisting random strangers at Inskip Point.
Fines as per recorded by SAA.
RUDE ROD: to Christian Horley for damage sustained at club corner.
RAFFLE DRAW:
Camp Dinner Shaun Power, 2 torches Dan Cirsky, Shane Rose, JB Hifi Gift Card donated by Brett Krey
Matty Zander, Pasta sauce jars. Shane Rose, Sharon, Kirsty, Sharon, Dave Brettle.
MEETING CLOSED: 9:37PM
23With 2 Ring-Ins 24
PROGRESSIVE DINNER
On Saturday 14th October we held the annual Progressive Dinner. The theme this year was
‘Flower Power’. We started by meeting at the Pine Rivers Showground. Everyone tried to show
Flower Power sense — flowers on their heads, tops, pants, and hats, and the Power Flower fam-
ily. Everyone left cars at the showgrounds and we travelled by bus to our first hosts Tracey and
Grizzly’s house. Although it was far in the bus, we had lots of laughing, singing, joking and Matt
the driver skilfully passed every bend. After a while we found ourselves at Tracey’s house. It had
a beautiful garden and ‘starter’ table. Colourful and tasty food and a Jacaranda tree added more
beauty with its flowers. It was the theme of flower power. After finishing the starter we left with
Tracey and Grizzly to go to our next destination for mains. Everybody was happy and tried to
keep the smile on Matty’s face.
The sky got dark as we arrived at Irene and Andy Coventry’s house just as the rain started.
Everyone ran into the house. Some friends were inside or outside under cover. Irene and Andy
had lots of yummy food for everyone’s taste.
After dinner Tyler came out wearing a red ladies dress with black long hair. Everybody laughed
and took photos of him. The rain had turned to showers as we were leaving to go to Brenda’s
house for dessert. Her house was far away so we had plenty of time for fun on the bus.
At Brenda’s house we sat under cover and the rain was lovely. Brenda and her mum Barbara
provided lots of beautiful yummy desserts. Brenda’s children Cooper and Aylssa had helped to
prepare them. After dessert , presents were given to the hosts, and also to the winners:- best
male Daryl O’Rafferty; best female Sharon Bourke, best couple Danny and Heidi, most outra-
geous Tyler Broughton.
We left Brenda’s house to go back to the showgrounds to collect our cars. It was a beautiful and
memorable night.
Many thanks to the hosts, Tracey, Grizzly, Irene, Andrew, Brenda and Barbara. Special thanks to
our responsible bus driver Matt.
Mohammad Jowkar
25Social Co-ordinator
Mike Elliott
0407 936 811
Social_coord@brisbane4wdclub.org
LAKE SOMERSET HOLIDAY PARK
DATES: 10, 11, 12th November 2017
TRIP LEADER: Gareth Costello
MOBILE: 0409 470 921
ACCOM BOOKING: 1800 689 679
ADDRESS: 78 Kirkleagh Road, 4515 Kilcoy
MEETING PLACE: N/A
TIME: 5pm
TYPE OF EVENT: Social
COST: Between $32 & $46 per night for 2 (depending on power, 30days advance booking &view)
DRINKING WATER: Yes
PETS: TBA
SHOWER TYPE: Hot
TOILETS: Flushing
COMMENTS:
Canoeing (BYO), mini golf, cricket oval, swimming, fishing, kiosk, communal camp kitchen,
dump station, cleaning station.
Lake Somerset Holiday Park offers a huge range of activities and is the perfect destination for
water sport enthusiasts. Enjoy boating in Somerset Dam, cast a line fishing or just take in the
picturesque landscape of mountain ranges and forests.
COPACABANA SOCIAL
DATES: Saturday 18th November
TRIP LEADER: Chris and Ruth Morahan
MOBILE: 0417 237 043
ADDRESS: 249 Maundrell Tce, Aspley
MEETING PLACE: N/A
TIME: 4pm to late
TYPE OF EVENT: Social
COST: $10 to cover meal
DRINKING WATER: Yes
PETS: Yes
TOILETS: Flushing
COMMENTS:
Brazilian BBQ and Pool Party. All the meats. Beds available for about 8
26Social Co-ordinator
Mike Elliott
0407 936 811
Social_coord@brisbane4wdclub.org
Club Christmas Party
DATES: Friday 8th to Sunday 10th December
TRIP LEADER: Janet Facey and Mike Elliott
MOBILE: 0430 382 809 and
0407 936 811
ADDRESS: Yarraman Caravan Park
MEETING PLACE: 12121 D’Aguilar Highway
TIME: Fri pm
TYPE OF EVENT: Social
COST: Unpowered sites $24, powered sites $27, private ensuite sites $33. Book
at 1800 288 560
Christmas dinner is $10 per person, Children 15 and under FREE.
(PAYABLE BY THE NOVEMBER MEETING OR DIRECT DEPOSIT INTO
CLUB ACCOUNT PRIOR TO MEETING - state name and Christmas Meal)
LAST FUEL: Yarraman
DRINKING WATER: Yes
PETS: Yes – on lead
SHOWER TYPE: Hot
TOILETS: Flushing
COMMENTS:
The annual club Christmas Party. Fun and games for all ages. Sites: approx. 20
Club room is booked. A gas fired BBQ and cook top, sink, microwave, kettle and fridge
are in the camp kitchen.
A camp fire area has been set up the top side of the club room.
There is a swimming pool inside the camp
and varying bush walks from the site
Janet will be leading a drive approx 9.30 Saturday morning vising some local attractions
27Sergeant at Arms
Melanie Bartlett
0438 096 665
sargentatarms@brisbane4wdclub.org
Happy November!
Last month we issued fines for sneaky generator power theft,
deplorable caravan reversing, and the abandonment of a new
association membership card in a port-a-loo. We also issued our
first interclub fine to the Mitsubishi Club, for Rob Ellis’ use of a
prime mover air horn to wake up sleeping B4WDC members
from very close range, at Corroboree. Danny Power was awarded
the Sergeant’s Get Out of Gaol medallion, for taking time out
from his own Fraser Island holiday to help other less experienced
4WDers navigate the soft sand to the barge.
There are a few outstanding unpaid fines in the ol’ Sarge fine
book that I’ll be looking to call in shortly, so if you know you owe
fine money from the last few months, best to get it in the box
before too long.
28Christmas Holiday Break ….
Christmas on the Clarence Grafton
LEADERS: Brett and Molly Lonergan DATES: December 22, 2017 – January 5, 2018
Address: Winegrove Road, Lilydale (south
-western side of the Lilydale Bridge)
We will be going on drives in the Coffs,
Glen Innes areas including beach drives.
We will also be spending days just playing
in the water, relaxing, and lunches at the
local Coppmanhurst pub.
All are welcome
Camping is free
Toilets but no shower
BYO water
you can use Generators if required
Swimming is safe
Bring a Canoe
Pets welcome
4WD trips will be easy to extreme - your
choice
Next Year …. 2018
Mama Mia - QPAC
DATES: Saturday 3rd Feb 2018
TRIP LEADER: Linda Krey
MOBILE: 0412 713 445
ADDRESS: QPAC, South Bank
TIME: 12:30 for preshow drinks and lunch at own cost. Show starts at 2pm
TYPE OF EVENT: Social
COST: $105 (PRE-PAID A reserve seats)
COMMENTS: Set on a Greek island paradise and inspired by the story-telling magic
of ABBA’s timeless songs, writer Catherine Johnson’s heart-warming tale centres
around a young bride-to-be. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the
identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last
visited 20 years ago.
DROUGHT RUN — Easter 2018 last weekend March 2018
DESERT TRIP — August 2018 LEADERS: Brett and Molly Lonergan
29Treasurers Report
Tracey Brettle
0417 732 858
treasurer@brisbane4wdclub.org
Treasurer's Report Brisbane 4 Wheel Drive Club Inc
September 2017
CHEQUE ACCOUNT BANK BALANCE
BALANCE AS AT
Combined general & corroboree accounts 01-Sep-17 $22,713.41
INCOME
Memberships $90.00
Raffle $127.30
Shop sales $142.00
Progressive dinner $810.00
Magazine advertising - Goodyear $200.00
Interest $2.56
TOTAL INCOME $1,371.86 $24,085.27
EXPENSES
Shop purchases $1,953.35
Christmas in July (further catering) $46.59
Office of Fair Trading postage (constitution) $7.60
Rocket Printing $255.20
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,262.74
BALANCE AS AT 30-Sep-17 $21,822.53
30OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
Old Laura
CAPE YOUR TRIP
INVESTMENT ACCOUNT BANK BALANCE
BALANCE AS AT 01-Sep-17 $8,722.14
INCOME
Interest $0.00
BALANCE AS AT 30-Sep-17 $8,722.14
Accounts Summary
Profit & Loss No 1 Acct 21,822.53
Investment Acct 8,722.14
Petty Cash - Treasurer 79.45
Petty Cash - Assistant Secretary 60.00
Petty Cash - Purchasing Officer 100.00
30,784.12
THE BRISBANE 4WD CLUB CHANNEL.
Remember next time you are driving on your way out camping for
the weekend, or when driving along the highway and you spot a
friend, we are now using UHF CHANNEL 9
31Membership Officer
Jackie Shergold
0408 984 844
membership@brisbane4wdclub.org
Hi Members
The 4WDQ Association membership cards have been posted to those people who were unable to
attend the last meeting. We are still waiting for a few extra cards to be printed and these will be issued
as soon as we receive them.
The Association are negotiating discounts that we can receive from retailers by showing the member-
ship card.
Apologies (from the Editor) for omitting Irene Coventry’s birthday last month
32Club Induction Officer
Chris Morahan
0417 237 043
cio@brisbane4wdclub.org
New club members: After joining the club, you are required to complete our Club Induction
before attending any trips rated higher than “EASY”.
Driver Experience: Conditions on some trips rated MEDIUM or above may prove too difficult for
inexperienced drivers even after the Club Induction. You should advise the Trip Leader of your
driving experience and vehicle equipment prior to signing up on the trip.
Trip Ratings: Trip Leaders—it is up to you to correctly rate your trips.
Make allowances for effects of weather on your trip and how it can effect the novice 4wders.
*NOTE* not all 4WD’s have the required recovery points,
please contact the Club Induction Assistant if unsure.
Trip Guide Lines
Brisbane Four Wheel Drive Club trips are categorised as follows.
Scenic: Bitumen, gravel surface, no 4x4 driving, lookouts, vantage points of the
local area and other points of interest.
Easy: Off road formed tracks, some 4x4 driving. no steep inclines, no deep
creek crossings. (No C.I. required)
Medium: Off road, bush terrain, medium grade inclines and side slopes, easy to
interesting creek crossings. (C.I. required)
Hard: Off road, rough terrain, steep inclines, steep side slopes, rough creek
crossings, possible towing. (C.I. required)
Extreme: Off road, rough terrain, very steep inclines, steep side slopes, difficult
creek crossings, possible winching and probable towing. (C.I. required)
Trips are rated by the Trip Leader at the time of reconnaissance. However, track conditions can
change dramatically between reconnaissance and the trip date. These changes can alter the
rating of a trip without the knowledge of the Trip Leader.
33Club Induction Assistants
David Lord Andrew Greentree
and
0438 955 915 0400 542 060
cia@brisbane4wdclub.org Vehicle Inspection
INSPECTORS: D AV I D & A N D R E W
Every new vehicle to the Club must be inspected for recovery points and required equipment
by a Club Induction Assistant prior to attending a Club trip.
The vehicle must be registered, be maintained in a roadworthy condition and have a minimum
of Third Party Property Insurance, however, full comprehensive insurance is preferred.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:- must be carried on all trips
UHF RADIO:- car mounted will give better range, but hand-held is the minimum requirement
Our Club Channel is UHF 9
FIRST AID KIT suitable for the amount of occupants in that vehicle.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER let’s hope it is never required.
RECOVERY EQUIPMENT must be carried on all 4WD trips
NON-WINCH VEHICLE
Rated recovery points - front and rear – inspected and approved.
Snatch Strap - 8000kg min, should be rated 2-3 times higher than GVM.
Dampener Blanket - regulations state compulsory use with snatch strap.
Rated Bow Shackles - 3.25 tonne minimum rating.
Shovel – you’re using it, so make sure it’s comfortable to use.
Axe or Bowsaw - a bowsaw is easier, however, an axe is handy for chopping firewood.
The above items are a minimum requirement for each club vehicle that attends a 4wd trip.
SPOT CHECKS MAY OCCUR
WINCH EQUIPPED VEHICLE: as for non-winch vehicles, plus the following:
LEATHER GLOVES must be worn when handling winch cable or chains.
TREE TRUNK PROTECTOR to protect the environment.
BOW SHACKLE 4.75 tonne minimum rating for use with the tree trunk protector
Each member is able to, and should, add to these items as they see fit.
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