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May General Meeting - via Zoom June 2020
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
The AGM will be held on Thursday 13 August
MEMBERSHIP
ENQUIRIES : membership@brisbane4wdclub.org
Club Bank Account Details
BSB: 124 013 Account Number: 10377798 BANK OF QUEENSLAND
MEMBERSHIP: SINGLE / FAMILY / SOCIAL
Joining Fee $20 (New Members - once only)
4WD Association Levy $30
Plus please choose either Single, Family or Social membership
Single Membership $40.00 (Full Year if join between - 1 July to 31 Dec); or
$20.00 (join between 1 Jan to 31 Mar); or
$10 (join between - 1 Apr to 30 June)
Family Membership $50.00 (Full Year if join between - 1 July to 31 Dec); or
$25.00 (join between 1 Jan to 31 Mar); or
$12.50 (join between - 1 Apr to 30 June)
Social Membership $15 (Full Year - Magazine via email only)
COMPULSORY: It is the responsibility of each Trip Participant to ensure they
have a current drivers license and their vehicle has current registration and a
minimum of Third Party Property insurance.
We wish to acknowledge with THANKS the substantial contributions
to our magazine made by ADVERTISERS
Cover picture: First ever online General Meeting, May 2020
DANNY
President’s Report POWER
president@brisbane4wdclub.org
Another month, well two months, how many of you were in ISO?
As we emerge from these “unprecedented” times, I hope that we
can start on our camping and four wheeling, around our great
state (as we are not allowed to cross borders YET). It is funny how
I felt naughty driving out of my suburb to visit a friend. Happy, when I got
back to work, and then could roam the state again.
I believe there are many trips in the pipeline, so keep an eye on the club
Facebook events page. I think we will see more day drives although camping
trips are being planned as well. It was good to see people dial into the Zoom
meeting; in fact, this Zoom thing has really taken off. Funny how it has been
around for years, and then comes along a pandemic and Zoom becomes a
household name. It is not without its problems, but the committee has
embraced it and we have managed to get some work done.
Photos, Photos, Photos and more Photos. We need more photos for the
magazine, 50th booklet, website and Facebook. Even the standard smart
phone takes good photos these days and if you can get it onto Facebook I am
sure it is only a couple more clicks to get it to the Editor and Webmaster.
Share via email. Photos taken from Facebook are too compressed to use in
the magazine or on the webpage. I hope all the ISO projects have been
completed, and when next camping, all your cooking skills that have been
learnt during the past 3 months come the fore.
The AGM is coming up. Consider sticking your hand up for a role, the rewards
can be great and most roles don’t require a great amount of time dedicated.
Maybe just a few hours outside of the meetings. Yes, some roles are more
involved, and some less. If becoming a committee member is not your thing,
stick your hand up to run a trip. Again the rewards are generally greater than
the effort involved.
Well that’s me done. I will stop my ramblings. See you on the tracks soon.
Danny
TERRY
Upcoming Trips SCOTT
tripco@brisbane4wdclub.org
Future (proposed )Trips:
Dates and details to be advised as soon as restrictions
allow for travel and numbers.
Please watch the Facebook Events page for further updates.
Friday 12 - Sunday 14 June 2020
Mt Barney Wilderness Retreat Danny Power 0428 926 041
Saturday 27 – Sunday 28 June 2020
The Springs 4x4 Park Gareth Costello 0409 470 921
Friday 24 – Sunday 26 July 2020
Sundown National Park Gareth Costello 0409 470 921
Saturday 22 - Sunday 23 August 2020
Trip Leader Training/Induction Weekend at Janowen Hills 4wd Park
Daryl O’Rafferty 0418 183 637 Chris Morahan or CIO
Saturday 12 – Sunday 13 September 2020
Levuka 4wd Park (3 clubs) Ian Brown 0415 633 530
Friday 18 September—Thursday 1 October 2020
Longreach trip Brett and Molly Lonergan 0428 988 032
(Ending at the Corroboree, Mt Perry) 0427 028 102
Thursday 1 – Sunday 4 October 2020
Corroboree at Mt Perry Molly Lonergan 0428 988 032
Dayboro Day Drive Date TBA
Lunch at The Gantry Daryl O’Rafferty 0418 183 637
Woodenbong Weekend Daryl O’Rafferty 0418 183 637
Boonah, Condamine, and Woodenbong, Camping Woodenbong Show
Grounds, Dinner at Woodenbong Hotel
SEAN
Upcoming Socials POWER
social_coord@brisbane4wdclub.org
Future (proposed )Socials:
Dates and details to be advised as soon as restrictions
allow for travel and numbers.
Please watch the Facebook Events page for further updates.
Friday 10 – Sunday 12 July 2020 Xmas in July at Stanthorpe Winery
Mohammad Jowkar and Mike Elliott 0407 936 811
Saturday 1 August 2020 Trophy Day
Gareth Costello 0409 470 921 Possibly at Club Corner. TBC
Date TBA Bribie Day Drive and BBQ
Daryl O’Rafferty 0418 183 637
Late September Navigation Run
Sean Power 0422 243 552
Friday 20 - Monday 22 November 2020 National 4x4 Show
Daryl O’Rafferty 0418 183 637
Friday 4 - Sunday 6 December 2020 50 Birthday / Christmas Weekend
Daryl O’Rafferty 0418 183 637 Sean Power 0422 243 552
Venue: Neurum Creek Bush Retreat. (If you have already booked and paid,
your booking and payments will be held over to the new dates).
Please RSVP (to re-confirm or accept): membership@brisbane4wdclub.org
We require numbers for catering and event organisation.
If you have not already done so, please also make your own booking for
camping directly to Neurum Creek Bush Retreat via their website:
https://bookings.ncbr.com.au/book-online or call 54963692 (Tracey). It is
important to quote ‘Brisbane 4wd club’ to be allocated to our reserved
areas. There are 13 Powered sites available in
our area. Please request during booking if
required. First in best dressed….so don’t
delay. Dogs are allowed at $2.50 / dog / night
$$$ Items for SALE $$$
Special for this magazine only
These items are for sale in this magazine only to ensure those
without Facebook have a chance to purchase.
All proceeds will be going to 50th Anniversary event:
Samsung Galax TAB A6 – Window Mount and Cover $100.00
Kings Double Swag no bag –
used $ 50.00
Dune Kimberley plus 9 Tent
$250.00
Camp Cooking with Ruth SKILLET CHEESECAKE BANANA BREAD Whilst there are a few ingredients, this is well worth the effort. Very easy recipe to cook on the Weber Q in a skillet or cake tin on indirect heat. An absolute winner up on the beach when I made it last. For the banana bread 3 medium-size ripe bananas (mash) 2 large eggs 2/3 packed brown sugar 4 tbsp melted butter 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 cups plain flour 1 tspn baking soda PInch salt - kosher salt if available 1 cup chocolate chips (put in bag before you go) For the cheesecake 6 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 large egg 3 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp plain flour Pinch of kosher salt ¼ cup melted chocolate, for drizzling (optional) Directions Make Banana Bread In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, butter, and vanilla and whisk to combine. Add flour, baking soda, choc chips and salt and stir until just mixed. Make cheesecake In a medium bowl, whisk together cream cheese, egg, sugar, flour, and salt. Grease a skillet, Add banana bread batter to skillet. Dollop cream cheese mixture all over the top of banana bread batter Use a butter knife to swirl the two batters together. Smooth top and bake until cooked – approx. 30 to 35 minutes. If using, drizzle with chocolate before serving. Click here for the video / website
From the ARCHIVES
Some of the terms in this are seldom used these days but it is still a fun read
Ron n Rhondda
COMPUTERS
Why Computers Sometimes Crash!
by Dr Seuss. A book for obsolete children.
(Read this to yourself aloud!)
If a packet hits a pocket on a socket on a port,
and the bus is interrupted at a very last resort,
and the access of the memory makes your floppy disk abort,
then the socket packet pocket has an error to report.
If your cursor finds a menu item followed by a dash,
and the double-clicking icon puts your window in the trash,
and your data is corrupted cause the index doesn't hash,
then your situation's hopeless and your system's going to crash!
If the label on the cable on the table at your house,
says the network is connected to the button on your mouse,
but your packets want to tunnel to another protocol,
that's repeatedly rejected by the printer down the hall......
And your screen is all distorted by the side effects of gauss,
so your icons in the window are as wavy as a souse;
then you may as well reboot and go out with a bang,
'cos sure as I'm a poet, the sucker's going to hang.
When the copy on your floppy's getting sloppy in the disk,
and the macro code instructions is causing unnecessary risk,
then you'll have to flash the memory and you'll want to RAM your ROM,
and then quickly turn off the computer and be sure to tell your Mum!From the ARCHIVES Sept 1984
I admit I am not a good passenger and after I gave my eldest daughter her
first driving lesson I booked her in with a driving school, so I can relate to this
item. Ron Harders
FOUR WHEEL DRIVING WITH MY WIFE
by Mal Wade
This story is about four wheeling with my wife. I do all
the driving in our family. Not that my wife would make a
lousy driver: suffice be it that I tell you that on her
first (and last) driving lesson, she nearly wrote off a
Morris Mini and almost put our Landcruiser over a cliff,
in sixty seconds flat, in first gear, with the handbrake
on, and me running behind.
Katie is a little nervous when I drive. For example, a
few years ago I was forced off the road whilst taking a
corner on a road I knew well, and the mud thrown up
covered the windscreen whilst I had my hands full with
two tonnes of recalcitrant Landcruiser. I thought to
myself after realising that Katie had been quiet for
about ten minutes "Gee-, Katie took that well,
considering that I couldn't see where we were going for
a few minutes there", and stole a glance at my passenger
only to find a bronze statue welded to the panic bar on
the dashboard!
A while back, we went on yet another, four-wheel drive
trip with the club: Katie with her pillow and blanket as
usual, and two friends as ballast. The trip was going
well with everyone really enjoying themselves on the
first day. You can always tell, when Katie is enjoying
herself: she sits in the foetal position in her front
seat, cuddling her pillow under her blanket. The pillow
muffles everything she says somewhat, and unless you
knew her well, you would swear that she is mumbling
something like "I want to go home" or 'When are we going
to get on a road, Mal?". When you know her though, you
realise it is her Irish accent making her hard to
understand, and that is her way of expressing pleasure.
It must be; she keeps on coming on four-wheeling trips
with me!From the ARCHIVES At the camp fire on the first night, Katie found out something that everybody else already knew. The track we would follow the next day had not been followed in its entirety by a four-wheel drive for many years. The trip leader had followed it recently, but some of it was on motorbike, some on horseback, some in four-wheel drive, and some on foot. Of courses Katie was so excited about it that she immediately raced back to the tent to tell our friends about it, emitting high pitched screams of excitement as she ran. She must have forgotten that they were at the campfire with us. Gee she likes that pillow of hers! Kattie is not real rapt in fauna: particularly legless reptiles that hiss in the night near her bed. We had a hard time convincing her that the noise emanated from a leaky air bed in the adjacent tent. I have had nights with fewer interruptions to my sleep. The climax of the trip came the next day when we had a particularly exciting climb to exit from a creek-bed. Most of the vehicles had to be winched or towed up the embankment, but I refused to let this minor obstacle embarrass me. In fact, eight times I refused to let this minor obstacle embarrass me. I knew that I could get my Land-cruiser up it, and hell or high water would not stop me trying. Well, on the seventh attempt, half way up, with the car perched between a tree-trunk and a boulder, on a slippery clay 45 degree incline, Katie decided on the spur of the moment that she wanted to see what the situation looked like from outside the car. She could have waited until the floorboards were a little closer to the ground, though, or even until I had stopped! What I do not really understand, though, is what she meant when she dived back in moments later muttering something that sounded like "If you are going to die, then I want to, die with you!". We gave everyone a bit of a show when we eventually crested that silly little embankment: the people who dived out of the way when "Measles" crested the embankment at full revs in second- low with all four wheels air-borne are not likely to forget the day. Especially the poor guy who dived into the patch of nettles.
DARYL
Membership O’RAFFERTY
membership@brisbane4wdclub.org
Emily Angus Sharon Angus
Charlene Brown Mackenzie Brown
Ty Brown Evan Broughton
Amanda Costello Victor Cox
Roylyn Bell Czernia Mitchell Ede
Benjamin Fritz Berit Genz
Andrew Greentree Calam Learmonth
Nicholas Lord Robyn Roper
Tina Sandford Kai Sempert
Roslie Shaw Stella Smith
Karen and Jock
MauHow to create a Facebook Event on the club members group
It is best to complete this task on your computer rather than your mobile phone
Facebook application as it gives you additional options on your computer rather
than your mobile device to complete.
Step One: Make your way to the “Brisbane 4WD Club Members Group”
Step Two: On the left-hand side of the screen you will see an “Events” tab. Click
the Events tab. This will open a list of current events. On this page you will see a
blue icon with “Create Event”. Click “Create Event” tab and a new screen will pop
up with event details to fill in.
Step Three: Complete event details thoroughly. It will give you the options to
include dates and times, attach a photo to the event, add details or a spiel of the
event and any extra information you need. Make sure you complete the “location
section” and the event name section. Example of your event name may be
something like “Janowen Hills 4x4 Park”.
Step Four: You will need to select the box in the Post Permissions section that
reads “Anyone can post”. This allows other members to post in the event once it’s
created.
Step Five: You are able to select co-hosts to the event who must also be
members of the “Brisbane 4WD Club Members Group” Example. If you were
running a combined club trip with “Fred” you could add Fred in as the co host to
the event so then he would also get the updates on posts or be able to edit the
event details.
Step Six: Ensure that you leave the tick box selected that reads “invite all
members of the Brisbane 4wd Club Members Group”.
Step Seven: Once you are sure that all details are correct within your event table
and all of the above steps have been completed in full you may proceed with
clicking “Create” at the bottom of the menu.
Once you hit create this will process the event and send an event invitation out
to all members of the club Facebook group. From here the invited members may
post on the event with any questions they may have, show their intent to attend,
give them the option to confirm if they are “Going”, “Maybe Going” or “Not Able
To go”. This will give the trip leader some indication on numbers as they start.
It is best for the trip leader to create their own Facebook event as then being the
creator of the event they will receive appropriate notifications when members
post into the particular event that they are running. It is best to create the event
in the members group once the trip has been approved by the committee.
If you have any queries on how to create an event on the club Facebook page
please contact either Shane or myself by mobile or on email:
pr@brisbane4wdclub.org Matt Zander & Shane Rose
PR TEAMJune 2020
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
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Committee
Meeting
Via Zoom
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General
meeting Mt Mt
Barney Barney
Via Zoom
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Magazine
Deadline
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SPRINGS SPRINGS
4x4 park 4x4 park
School
Holidays
29 30July 2020
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Meeting
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Zoom
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General
Meeting Xmas in Xmas in Xmas in
July July July
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Magazine Sundown Sundown
Deadline NP NP
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Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
31 1 2
Trophy
Day
(TBC)
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Committee
Meeting
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
AGM
EKKA
Holiday
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Magazine Club Club
Deadline Induction Induction
24 25 26 27 28 29 30September 2020
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
1 2 3 4 5 6
Committee
Meeting Fathers
Day
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
General
meeting Levuka Levuka
4wd park 4wd park
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Dinosaur School
Tour Holidays
Departs start
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Magazine
Deadline
28 29 30MOLLY
Club Shop LONERGAN
clubshop@brisbane4wdclub.org
Cotton Drill Shirt Sublimated Club Shirt
Stubby Cooler
Shirt: Cotton Drill short sleeve $ 40
Shirt: Cotton Drill long sleeve $ 45
Club sublimated Shirt $ 40
Hats: Beanie, Cap, Wide Brim $ 20
Club Jacket $ 80 Snatch Strap
First Aid Kit
Snatch Strap 8000 kgs $ 55 8000kg
First Aid Kit: Club Bush $110 Fire Extinguisher
Fire Extinguisher $ 30
Bow Shackle (rated) $ 12
Recovery Blanket $ 30
Recovery Hitch Rear $ 50
Tree Protectors $ 35
Tow Hook $ 12
Key Trip Badge for sleeve $ 10
Ring
Cap Cloth Badge $8
Emblem Sticker $4
Stubby Coolers (2 for ) $ 11 Rear
Key Ring $ 10 Recovery Hitch
Pen $5
Emblem Sticker Cloth Badge Rated Bow Shackle Tow HookIngredients:
Chuck Steak, cut into large pieces
Plain Flour to dust
1 ½ tablespoons oil (for browning beef)
Brown Onion
Baby Potatoes, cut in half
Carrots, cut into large pieces
Sweet Potato, cut into large pieces
3/4 cup Red Wine
1 cup Vegetable Stock
1 tablespoon Vegemite
Method:
Place the camp oven on the coals and bring to a moderate heat.
Coat beef in flour
Cover the base of the oven in oil and place the beef in to brown
Place in all the rest of the ingredients
Cook in camp oven for approximately 2 to 3 hours
A nice warm dish for the
winter months.Print and colour Provided from ARB activity book
CHARLENE
May 2020 Association Delegate BROWN
association_delegate@brisbane4wdclub.org
CARE / FICU: FICU no rescheduled date for the 2020 event
at this time, currently waiting for restrictions to be further
relaxed however we are mindful of the Corroboree in Sept/
Oct. Merchandise still available – event shirts long and short sleeve,
car stickers, beach towels, vests, jackets – limited quantities. Refunds
event postponed all payments will carryover till when the next event is held. When
new date has been confirmed trip leaders will be provided list of members who were
registered to confirm club attendance. If registered person cannot attend new date,
FICU Committee will allow transfer of registration and meals to another club
member. When new FICU date is announced registrations will re-open again along
with dinner purchases.
Registrations will include discount barge and free beach camping. Currently all 350
free vehicle access permit exemptions were exhausted if those who purchased one
of these but are unable to transfer to another club member who request refund such
would be placed on website for purchase should such registration become available
National 4x4 Show which was due to be held in March 27-29 has been reschedule
at this point in time to 20-22nd November.
Training: Any trainers who need to update their qualifications (Cert 4 or New 4WD
Units) – now’s a good time if you need any support. If you expect to need support
once restrictions have been lifted – flag in advance. Possible Financial Support for
Cert 4’s if required. If any members are interested in becoming a trainer – talk to
Training Committee. Extended Training Registration to a National Level
Hall: Nil to report
Public Relations/ICT: NBN is now available – will be putting in application to change
Ian Bush asked about the Website – Miles is currently working on the ARMA
Website and is pushed for time but will eventually get onto it – Charlene is going to
help Miles out with this.
Southern Downs Regional Council – closed Condamine River Rd. New Council &
Mayor. Need to be cautious with local representatives, some seem to be set on
putting in a vehicle permit system to limit the number of vehicles that can access the
area. 4WD QLD does not support vehicle permit system. Bribie Island 24h
Surveillance Cameras – Number Plate recognition. Modifications: Shane and Miles
met with Honourable Steven Minnikin MP (Shadow Minister for Transport), starting
with clean slate, minds open on ideas and opportunities
4WD Australia: Investigation into the misconduct of the 4WD SA (Greg Chase) & NT
(Malcolm Stewart) Presidents. 4WD WA President (Non-Biased as he did not know
these people) was able to go through the information i.e. emails and review the
Zoom Meeting between 4WD Australia Reps and 4WD NSW .Association Delegate continued Report has come back stating that there has been misconduct and went through the reasons why. Recommends that they be censured and not allowed to be delegates as they have worked against the organisation by colluding with non-members to stack meetings & voting, as well as trying to get delegates who are doing a good job kicked out Next Meeting 7th May 2020 If Committee cannot be formed – decision may be made to wind everything up. 4WD QLD, Tasmania & NSW can be the only people to put up their hand to be on the committee . Shane recommended to the Public Officer that 4WD Australia should look to employ someone to do a complete review re Treasurer incident General Business Peter Copland – Twin Rivers 4x4 Club would like to thank 4WD QLD & Miles for the use of Zoom to do meetings. 4WD QLD happy to supply Zoom going forward Brett & Brad – Bundaberg 4WD Club – Re Corroboree Over half of the sites have been booked out for the Corroboree – A lot of people who have registered on the site but haven’t ordered their campsite – an email will be sent out to these people – if you don’t order your campsite, you won’t be booked. Shirt orders need to be in by end of May. If Corroboree does not go ahead this year, it will be postponed to next year. CEO Position Description has been completed and will be sent out to clubs ASAP. A couple of people have shown interest already Pushing deadline for applications back to next Management Meeting 21st May 2020
TRACEY
Treasurers Report BRETTLE
treasurer@brisbane4wdclub.org
March 2020
BANK BALANCE
BALANCE AS AT 01-Mar-20 $14,681.62
INCOME
Interest $1.86
Memberships $125.00
Raffle $407.00
Magazine advertising $400.00
Shop $140.00
TOTAL INCOME $1,073.86
$15,755.48
EXPENSES
Shop $246.00
TOTAL EXPENSES $246.00
BALANCE AS AT 31-Mar-20 $15,509.48
Accounts Summary
Cheque Bank Account 4,547.90
Investment Bank Account 10,961.58
Total 15,509.48Treasurers Report
April 2020
BANK BALANCE
BALANCE AS AT 01-Apr-20 $15,509.48
INCOME
Interest $1.87
Memberships $5.00
Shop $90.00
TOTAL INCOME $96.87
$15,606.35
EXPENSES
Trophy purchases and engraving $258.37
Envelopes and printer cartridge $121.60
TOTAL EXPENSES $379.97
BALANCE AS AT 30-Apr-20 $15,226.38
Accounts Summary
Cheque Bank Account 4,263.45
Investment Bank Account 10,962.93
Total 15,226.38HEIDI
Editor notes POWER
editor@brisbane4wdclub.org
NEXT MAGAZINE DEADLINE IS :
Friday 19 June 2020
There’s not too much in this mag. Just a short one to let you
know that we are all ok and looking forward to some trips and
socials again. Thanks to those that are still sending in recipes and content.
The e-mag link will be sent via email and if you would like to print your own
copy, I can also attach a PDF version. Please let me know via email if you
would like that option. There is also an option to print directly from the
e-mag, which is also located on the club webpage.
KACEY
Webmaster LONERGAN
webmaster@brisbane4wdclub.org
Club website:
www.brisbane4wdclub.org
MATT
Public Relations ZANDER
pr@brisbane4wdclub.org
Public Facebook page: Brisbane 4WD club Inc.
Brisbane 4wd club Members group:
A closed chat group for current, financial members of The
Brisbane 4wd Club.
Contact PR Officer and request to join.Committee
BRETT LONERGAN
vicepresident@brisbane4wdclub.org
GARETH COSTELLO
assist_secretary@brisbane4wdclub.org
KEVIN SHAW
sergeantatarms@brisbane4wdclub.org
CALAM LEARMONTH
training@brisbane4wdclub.org
Off Road Drive - Code of Conduct (Code of Ethics)
1. Obey the laws and regulations for Recreational Vehicles that apply to
public lands.
2. Respect the cultural, heritage and environmental values of public/
private land, by obeying restrictions that may apply.
3. Respect our flora and fauna. Stop and look, but never disturb.
4. Keep to formed vehicle tracks.
5. Keep the environment clean. Carry your own & any other rubbish out.
6. Keep your vehicle mechanically sound and clean to reduce the
environmental impact.
7. Adopt minimal impact camping and driving practices.
8. Seek permission before driving on private land. Do not disturb
livestock or watering points, leave gates as found.
9. Take adequate water, food, fuel, basic spares and a first aid kit on
trips. In remote areas travel with another vehicle and have Royal
Flying Doctor Service, or equivalent emergency contact by radio or
satellite.
10. Plan ahead and lodge trip details with a responsible person.
11. Enjoy your recreation and respect the rights of others.
12. Support four-wheel drive touring as a legitimate family activity.
13. Consider joining an affiliated four-wheel drive club.CHRIS
Club Induction MORAHAN
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* some 4wds do not 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.TYLER &
Club Induction Assistants BRIAN
cia@brisbane4wdclub.org
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, 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.
Tyler Broughton: 0413 830 096
Brian Learmonth: 0411 872 305BRENDA
Minutes 14 May 2020 (via ZOOM) MARMENT
secretary@brisbane4wdclub.org
The President opened the online meeting at 7.33pm
PRESENT: As per the attendance records.
APOLOGIES: Nikki Marsden, Charlene and Ian Brown, Clinton McKinless,
Molly Lonergan
VISITORS: Nil
NEW MEMBERS: 3 enquiries, and 1 new social member. Karen Mau and husband Jock. A
friend of Katie’s (Daryl’s partner) is currently working in Perth. Drives a Holden Colorado.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MINUTES:
That the minutes from the March 2020 General Meeting as published in the April/May 2020
issue of Whispering Wheels Magazine are a true and accurate record of proceedings and
they be adopted accordingly.
Moved: Brenda Marment Seconded: Duncan Marsden ALL IN FAVOUR CARRIED
BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES: Nil
CORRESPONDENCE:
Incoming: 4WD Qld – CEO Position Description, Remote log in advice and Zoom details,
April 2020 Email Correspondence, April 2020 Reps Meeting Agenda, Cash Summary March
2020, Training Coordinator Report April 2020, April 2020 Mail Correspondence, Balance
Sheet March 2020, March 2020 Reps Meeting Minutes, Approved Updated Public
Announcement Visiting HQP forests during COVID 19 crisis 28 April 2020,
Outgoing: 3 magazines posted, 120 email magazines + 100 emails – 50th Celebrations New
Dates (Editor).
Moved: Brenda Marment Seconded: Nigel Williams ALL IN FAVOUR CARRIED
BUSINESS ARISING FROM CORRESPONDENCE: Nil
TREASURER’S REPORT:
The Treasurer moved that the Treasurer’s Report is a true and accurate record of the Club’s
financial position as at the end of April 2020 and moved that the report be accepted.
Moved: Tracey Brettle Seconded: David Brettle ALL IN FAVOUR CARRIED
BUSINESS ARISING FROM TREASURER’S REPORT: Nil
VICE PRESIDENT: NTR
MEMBERSHIP OFFICER: see New Members section.Minutes 14 May 2020 (via ZOOM)..continued TRIP CO-ORDINATOR: New/Upcoming Trips: 27th -28th June – The Springs – Gareth Costello TBA 24th -25th July – Sundown – Gareth Costello TBA 12th -13th September – Levuka – Ian Brown (3 clubs going) 1st – 4th October – Corroboree 2020 – Brett and Molly Lonergan – Bundaberg 4WD Club July 2021 – Kimberley Trip – Simon Kean-Hammerson (Now Closed) Members have asked for some trips to go in the magazine – Daryl is suggesting 4 trips, dates TBA-Dayboro Day Drive, Janowen Hills + possible a Trip Leader Training, Bribie Island and Woodenbong drive along the Condamine River. SOCIAL CO-ORDINATORS: New/Upcoming Trips: 23rd May – Quiz Night – Sean Power 12th – 14th June – Mt Barney Retreat – Danny and Heidi Power 10th -12th July – Christmas in July, Stanthorpe – Mohammad Jowkar TBA Trophy Day – TBA, suggested dates in August (around Ekka time), at Club Corner 18th Sep – 1st October – Longreach and Winton Dinosaur Tour – Brett and Molly Lonergan, will finish the trip at Corroboree, Mt Perry Christmas weekend + Clubs 50th Celebrations – 4th -6th December – Daryl O’Rafferty and Sean Power, at Neurum Creek, please email Daryl to re-confirm attendance CLUB INDUCTION OFFICER: Suggested to run a trip to Janowen Hills after July TBA CLUB INDUCTION ASSISTANTS: Absent ASSISTANT SECRETARY: NTR WEB MASTER: Absent TRAINING OFFICER: Absent EDITOR: The next magazine deadline is Friday 22nd May 2020. Please send any correspondence to Heidi. The next magazine will probably be a June edition, not a combined June/July edition as previously discussed. PURCHASING OFFICER: Absent PR OFFICER: The Facebook administration approvals is working well, and posts are getting approved quite quickly. Shane has paid for some advertisements and looks like we have had a few enquiries. The committee will need to discuss updating the website, probably within the next week.
Minutes 14 May 2020 (via ZOOM)..continued ASSOCIATION DELEGATE: Corroboree has sold out. FICU has been postponed to next year, no dates yet. They do not want to hold it too close to Corroboree. 4WD AUS has a meeting in 11 days. Letters have been sent to two states, SA and NT, asking them to remove 4WD AUS logos. The investigation into the misconduct of those two presidents, the report has come back saying there was misconduct and stated why. There has been a large number of requests for using Zoom to hold virtual meetings, so 4WD QLD now have 2 accounts. There is no training currently but will start again soon. 4WD QLD are currently seeking a Part-time CEO role, details have been posted on Facebook. Applications close next Thursday 21 st May. Miles has had support from two political parties regarding the modification laws. This is good news with elections to be held later in the year. Charmaine asked if I had been sent any information about Bribie Island, no I have not. Charmaine to send me the information. They are trying to get the beach closed to 4WD vehicles forever. They are suggesting that there is too much traffic and are trying to restrict numbers. There have been no details released yet about visiting or camping at Fraser Island, Moreton Island and Stradbroke Island. GENERAL BUSINESS: Covid-19 lifting info – camping will resume on 12th June, in QLD. Next week you can travel up to 150km from your home and have a gathering of 20 people. Day trips will run again soon. We should be covered by insurance if the trip is on Facebook and the trip sheet will need to be filled out. AGM – it should be held in July; however, we will probably move it, possibly to August. Danny does not want to do it via Zoom, and we probably will not be back at Edinburgh Castle Hotel either. If committee members change positions, we might be able to do handover outdoors somewhere. To discuss at next committee meeting. It still gives us enough time to get the information out to members. Heidi is still working on the booklet for the 50th Celebrations, she would like photos from trips over the last 10 years, especially where Danny and Heidi did not attend. Gareth is still going ahead and getting the trophies engraved for Trophy Day SERGEANT AT ARMS: Absent VIRTUAL RUDE ROD: Duncan for slipping over in his kitchen and hurting himself. RAFFLE PRIZES: N/A MEETING CLOSED: 8:37pm
Duncan Provided from ARB activity book
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