TLCC COMING EVENTS TRIPS * EDUCATION COURSES * SOCIAL EVENTS * COMPETITIONS * MEETINGS * WORKING BEES

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1 TLCC COMING EVENTS TRIPS * EDUCATION COURSES * SOCIAL EVENTS * COMPETITIONS * MEETINGS * WORKING BEES Coming Events Sheets are published every month to keep Members up to date with trips, courses and events that are scheduled in the Club s calendar. Some trips etc may not have been advertised in TLCC News because the information was not available at the time of the latest publication or because they have been registered after it was issued. See the TLCC Forum for all the very latest updates. May 2016 TRIPS & EVENTS REGISTRATION To advertise your trip or event, it is necessary to register it with the 4WD Activities Coordinator at General Meetings or by phone, but preferably register by to 4wdtrips@tlcc.com.au Trips should be listed early to ensure inclusion in the Magazine, on the Forum and in the Coming Events Sheets. Please note: all dates, locations, destinations and events are subject to change, and are dependent upon available resources, weather and fire conditions, etc. Please always check with the listed contact for each trip or event before just attending. PLEASE NOTE If there are no course dates listed it does not mean that the course is not running, just that the next date has not been determined yet. Keep an eye on the Coming Events Sheets, or on the TLCC website and TLCC Forum for any course updates. The clubs website is used for booking on all courses. Click on the Training tab at the top of the page and then click on the Enrol into a Course tab on the left side of the page, or ask the Education Coordinator to do so for you and you will be contacted as new course dates become available. Upcoming Events DON T FORGET! Can t make it & have to cancel? Sometimes no matter how much you want to go, something comes up and you have to cancel. No problem! But it s important to let us know. So, if you can t make it for whatever reason, do the right thing and let the Course Presenter or Trip Leader know as soon as you can. Call them on their contact number, or send an with your name, the course or trip you were booked on and the dates. It will allow someone else to go and will be greatly appreciated by all. COMING EVENTS AT A GLANCE MEETINGS Next General Meetings......May 2 and Jun 6 and.jul 4 Next Committee Meetings....May 18 and..jun 22 and..jul 20 WORKING BEES Koolandilly..May 7-8 and....jun 4-5 and....jul TRIPS Abercrombie Nat Park..May 7-8 Freemans Water Hole.. May 7 Arnhem Land.June/July 2016 Muttaburrasaurus BBQ Tour..July 2-16 Corner Country Bucket List.July Madigan Line....Aug 8-27 Barrington Tops..Oct Coffs Harbour. Nov COURSES Driver Training.....May 10, and..jun 14, and..jul 12, Advanced Recovery & 4WD Driver Training..... Communications Navigation... OziExplorer.... OziExploer CE... Chainsaw.... Sand Driving.....Aug 20 Auto Electrical W shop.jun 26 and..aug 21 and... Wheel Bearing... Towing.. Nov First Aid... Trip Leaders.Jul GUEST SPEAKERS Command Auto Group.. May 2 See Upcoming Social Events for details... OTHER EVENTS Swap Meet May 22 Fireworks..Jun Challenge...Sept 30 Oct 2

2 TRIPS Trips that are full and do not have a reserve list do not appear in the Coming Event Sheet Remember, trip bookings operate on the basis of first in, best dressed. Most trips fill quickly so it pays to register early (by directly with the Trip Leader) if you are interested in joining any trip. To avoid missing out, visit the Trips section of the TLCC Members Only Forum regularly! Abercrombie National Park Sat 7th & Sun 8th May Book Now Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th of May 2016 Grade: Green / Blue (if wet) 10 vehicles, with spaces reserved for new members Requirements: Good A/T tyres with tread, Recovery Points, Vehicle Mounted UHF, Equipment: Standard recovery gear, camping gear, sense of humour and good wine, water, food (i.e. selfsufficient for 2 days). A bag of Firewood. at start Trip Details: An easy drive through the Abercrombie National Park. We will travel over the Blue Mountains though Jenolan caves and Dingo Dell before entering the Abercrombie National Park. The intention is to drive around the major tracks and visit the main places of interest before camping overnight at Silent Creek or a new camp ground which has become available to larger 4wd clubs, access to this area on this weekend is being negotiated at present.. On Sunday we will continue through the park and exit via Oberon. The Park has some steeper sections and a few creek crossings. New members more than welcome. National Parks are subject to road closures (if too wet or snow) Trailers: The trip is not really suitable for trailers but if you re really keen give me a call to discuss. of everyone coming in your vehicle, membership number, Vehicle Make and Model, Vehicle Registration, Contact Phone Number. Trip Leader: Andrew Boyd Ph. Mob Register promotions@tlcc.com.au Freemans Water Hole New Trip Leaders Trip 7 May 2016 Grade: Blue Black if Wet 6 vehicles No Reserves Requirements: Good A/T or M/T tyres or equivalent Equipment: All recovery gear at meeting place Trip Details: This trip is specifically for members who want to make their way from the middle of the convoy to the front, out of the dust. It is a good 1 day trip where you will be given a trip that you can lead in the future. From the time you pull off the black top you will be in low range for the day. Expect some rock ledges and bog holes, a standard vehicle should be able to make it through the day undamaged. Front and rear tow points ready before start of trip Trailers: NO Trailers registration, Contact Phone Number. Trip Leaders: Stuart Robertson Mobile: Register: stuartbrobertson@gmail.com Arnhem Land June & July 2016 Grade: Black due to remote areas travelled 8 vehicles Requirements: Good A/T or M/T tyres or equivalent. y functional in-dash UHF radio. Air compressor. Equipment: Standard recovery gear, camping gear, self sufficient with food & water. All relevant vehicle spares - e.g. shocks, belts, hoses, puncture repair kit etc at meeting place, high usage vehicles may require to carry extra. Trip Details: Highlights of the trip will include Litchfield NP; Kakadu NP; Coburg Peninsular; Nhulunbuy; Savannah Way; Lawn Hill NP. The trip will travel through remote areas of the NT. Must be able to carry food and water etc for 10 days. The full trip from Sydney should take about 8 weeks however some participants may prefer to start near Darwin. Some water crossings expected. Trailers: Camper Trailers accepted registration, Contact Phone Number. Trip Leaders: Allan & Helen Kidd Phone: Register: allan.kidd@optusnet.com.au Muttaburrasaurus BBQ Tour 2016 Saturday 2nd July to Saturday 16th July Grade: Green all the way at this stage. 8 vehicles. Requirements: Good sense of humour. Outstanding ability to contribute to the trip report is a plus. Past literary awards a bonus. Equipment: Vehicle mounted UHF CB. Maps: Not totally necessary but maps covering the route Sydney-Bourke-Longreach-Hughenden and return would be handy. Will be available everywhere. Trip Details: As we all know, Muttaburrasaurus was a genus of herbivorous ornithopod dinosaur, which lived in what is now northeastern Australia sometime between 112 and 99.6 million years ago during the early Cretaceous Period. We re going up there to find a live one and try it out on the barbeque! Leaving Sydney we will head up to Longreach and stay a few days while visiting the QANTAS museum and the Stockman's Hall of fame then on up to Hughenden and Winton where we will visit the various dinosaur digs while keeping an eye out for a live Muttaburrasaurus. It won t be too strenuous 4wd-wise but your camera will get a workout as will your UHF and trivia skills. Other 1: A dependable vehicle will be good. Muddies etc not required as it is a green trip. Vans, trailers, horse floats, rooftop tents and swags all welcome. Prior experience as a Muttaburrasaurus chef will be a definite advantage as will be a very big frying pan. Other 2: Camp oven apple pie is on the menu for at least one night. registration, Contact Phone Number. Trip Leader: Martin Dalmazzo Mobile: Register: mudtruck@bigpond.net.au

3 Corner Country Bucket List Book Now 23 July to 30 July Grade: Green to Blue if wet 6 vehicles Requirements: Good A/T tyres with at least 50% tread remaining, fully functional in-dash UHF radio, standard recovery gear. Overnight: Camping in bush & national parks with limited facilities. Must be able to carry food and water for 2-3 days. Longest distance first day 400kms. Trip Details: Depart Bourke to Tibooburra NSW, Bourke & Wills Dig Tree Qld, Coongee Lakes SA, Innamincka,. Bourke s Grave camp on Cooper Creek, Strzelecki Track to Cameron Corner Qld, Wanaaring NSW, finish at Bourke for early lunch. Trailers: Suitable for tents, trailers & off road caravans, suitable for families. Note 1: SA Desert Park Pass required. There will be a rest day at Coongee Lakes. Trip will be a leisurely pace starting about 9am and finishing about 3pm. Note 2: When registering please provide, name of everyone in your vehicle, membership number, mobile number, address, vehicle make, model & registration. Trip Leader: Chris Taylor 4taylors@optusnet.com.au Madigan Line 08/08/2016 to 27/08/2016 Start: Broken Hill Finish: Birdsville Max: 6 vehicles & 12 People (Could change to a lower No. Due to conditions of entry) Standard: Black Dependant on vehicle, may need to carry additional fuel for extended desert travel at high usage rates of Approx. 950 K. Radio: Fitted in vehicle with Channels 10, 15 & 40 UHF Equipment: Due to travelling in very remote areas & the high cost of vehicle recovery in case of break down, the Vehicle to be in 1 st Class condition; trip prepared & fully serviced preferably by a specialist 4WD Service Centre prior to the start of the trip. Off-road tyres with ample tread. At least one additional spare tyre, recovery equipment, vehicle spares and tools, sand flag (Mandatory), camping equipment, Be able to carry Approx. 90 to 100 Litres water and supplies for a Min Days. Further details at pre-trip meeting. Overnight: Mostly Bush camping, with some caravan & camping parks or similar (Fees Apply) before and after the crossing. Details: This trip comprises following the Madigan supply party (Tom Kruse; Latter to become the Birdsville Postman) from Yunta SA to Charlotte Waters NT then a west to east crossing of the Northern Simpson Desert, following the route taken by Cecil Madigan in 1939, but is now limited by permit and access restrictions to Birdsville QLD. Highlights to include travel through the Flinders Ranges National Park; Following the Old Ghan Railway to Charlotte Waters NT; Dalhousie Springs (Side Trip); Mt Dare Hotel, Old Andado Station; Mac Clarke Conservation Area; North Simpson Desert; Annandale Homestead; Birdsville Notes: 1 - No Pets; trailers or firearms. 2 - A pre-trip meeting to be conducted, 3. SA Desert Parks Pass; Aboriginal & Private Landholder Permits Required (Fees Apply) 4. of everyone coming in your vehicle, membership number(s), Vehicle Make and Model, Vehicle Registration, Contact Phone Number. Trip Leaders: Ken & Diana kenribbons123@bigpond.com Ph.: Barrington Tops Search & Rescue Exercise 2016 Book Now Friday 14th to Sunday 16th October 2016 Grade: Blue (if dry), Blackish (if wet) depends on the number of searchers to be transported. Requirements: Good navigation and map reading skills & able to use a UHF CB Radio Equipment: Good AT s minimum, Recovery gear, track clearing gear, camping gear, chainsaw an advantage, roof rack to carry the search team s backpacks (optional), vehicle mounted UHF CB, GPS. Maps: Gloucester Tops N Second Edition 1:25,000. from Gloucester. Trip Details: Club members are valued participants in the annual Barrington Tops Search & Rescue Exercise (SAREX) which sees several agencies including NSW Police, WICEN, BWRS, SES, RFS and the TLCC get together to practice what they do best within the structure of a SAREX. The focus for the exercise is the light aircraft VH-MDX which disappeared in the Barrington area in 1981 with 5 men on board and has never been found. Our role is to transport anything and anyone (mainly searchers' of the BWRS). TLCC club members are valued due to the driving skills that they have been taught and have further developed within the TLCC. The 2016 search area will probably be in the Gloucester Tops area. See past trip reports in the TLCC News Jul2010, Oct2010, Apr2011, Oct2011, Sep2013 and Feb2014 plus watch for the next issue of the TLCC News for the latest report. The search itself is organised overall by the Bushwalkers Wilderness Rescue Squad (BWRS) and it gets underway early on Friday so ideally participants should be in the area Thursday evening. Map Reading and Navigation education will be available closer to the event if required. TLCC club members need to be part of a member squad of the State Rescue Board e.g. RFS or SES etc or a member of a VRA (Volunteer Rescue Association) specialist member squad such as the BWRS or WICEN. Ask me for details. Without guaranteeing it, this activity has repetitively given participants access to locked National Park areas including Wilderness Areas. More Always fun, you never know what will happen next and you gain the experience of working and interacting with professional and volunteer agencies. The 2015 SAREX was a standout in exhibiting the level of driving and track clearing skills possessed by TLCC members. Trip Leader: Martin Dalmazzo Mobile: Register: mudtruck@bigpond.net.au Recovery Team for the World Rally Australia Event at Coffs Harbour Reserves List Open Friday 18th to Sunday 20th Nov 2016 Grade: Green

4 Minimum 7 vehicles with Co Drivers tank prior to leaving Sydney Equipment: Standard recovery gear, Food and Drink, must be self-sufficient for each day. Requirements: Good A/T or M/T tyres or equivalent with at least 50% tread. UHF Radio. Preference given to those that have completed advanced recovery. Trip Details: Navigation skills required. Be prepared for a vehicle recovery at short notice. As each of the 3 days are long, it is imperative that you and your Co Driver can work well together. Besides bringing a Camera to catch the close up action of the various rally cars, the rest of the day can be slow, so bring along a good book to read as well, as there will be plenty of down time. Trailers: Open for all types of tents, trailers and caravans, suggested overnight accommodation location at Mylestom Caravan Park. (02) (Centrally located between Coffs and Nambucca Heads for the first 2 days of the event) Cabin style accommodation is optional. Great way to show off the Club in a professional way whilst working for World Rally Australia TLCC Recovery crew. registration, Contact Phone Number. Further information about the trip can be discussed over the phone. Trip Leader: Mark Grace Mobile: Register: mark.grace1@bigpond.com EDUCATION ENQUIRIES Booking a Course: The clubs website ( is used for booking on all courses. Click on the Training tab at the top of the page and then click on the Enroll into a Course tab on the left side of the page. You can also me at education@tlcc.com.au with any enquires regarding the courses available or if you are interested in running any new courses which might be useful to the membership DRIVER TRAINING Recreational 4WD Driver Training Book Now for 2016Book Now Module 1 Tuesday May 10 Tuesday June 14 Tuesday July 12 Greyhound Social Club, Yagoona Modules 2 & 3 Saturday & Sunday May 14 & 15 Saturday & Sunday Jun 18 & 19 Saturday & Sunday Jul 16 & 17 ADVANCED RECOVERY & 4WD DRIVER TRAINING EDUCATION COURSES Saturday & Sunday This course is mandatory for people wanting to become Driver Trainers and/or join the TLCC Recovery Team. You will learn and practice a number of the more advanced vehicle recovery techniques such as safely rolling a vehicle from its roof back onto its wheels without damaging it (too much). Lots of 2 and 3 vehicle winching is also done. The driving portion involves some of the harder tracks at and recovery and/or winching during this should be anticipated. The water crossing in this course is mandatory. Bring your own WD40! SAND DRIVING Saturday August 20 Stockton Beach Covers the basics of sand driving for the novice. Also fun for the experienced. Course varies between 1 and 2 days depending on the time of year. You normally drive over much of the dunes at this iconic Beach and experience all the different sort of sand terrains on offer. A good day or two out and usually fun for kids as there are lots of nice steep dunes they can slide down. Overnight camping in the warmer months is normally possible. OZIEXPLORER This is an introductory level course. Participants should have completed the Navigation course and must have their own LEGAL copy of OziExplorer. OZIEXPLORER CE OziExplorer CE is used on a wide variety of devices including phones, PDAs, Tablets and specially created hardware. To get the most from this course a handheld device is preferable to a device that is permanently mounted in the vehicle. The course will take participants through all the configuration options and show the settings used by the course presenter during trips. TOWING November The course covers the theoretical and practical aspects of towing everything from box trailers to caravans. A must for anyone intending to tow anything on or off road. Own trailer or caravan not required as there are a number at that may be used. Of course if you do have your own trailer/caravan you are welcome to bring it along to practice with. WHEEL BEARING REPACK Windsor area

5 The course repacking of the front axle wheel bearings and the front axle rebuild of IFS and solid axle Toyota vehicles. You will need to be prepared to get dirty for this one. AUTO ELECTRICAL WORKSHOP Sunday June 26 Sunday Aug 21 Mount Druitt (participants will be advised address) WORKING BEES AND OTHER EVENTS The course is designed for members who wish to learn how to wire up accessories in a vehicle. The course will cover the theory around wire sizes, fuses, aerial cables, techniques, as well as the opportunity to work on your own vehicle with guidance. Basic electrical tools that are recommended you bring along include a soldering iron, wire cutters, and pliers. CHAINSAW Theory Practical Wednesday Greyhound Social Club, Yagoona Extremely popular course. You will need to bring your own chainsaw for the practical component of the course. Lots of great hands on information provided by people who earn their living using chainsaws. A very strong emphasis is placed on how to safely operate a chainsaw. WORKING BEES KOOLANDILLY Work: Contact: Steve Curtis Mobile: Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 May Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 Jun Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 July Regular weeding, mowing, spraying and general maintenance. FIRST AID Cost: Koolandilly $ per person (non-refundable) This is not a re-certification course. Fee to be paid in advance of course WILLOWGLEN Work: Contact: Steve Curtis Mobile: GUEST SPEAKER TRIP LEADERS May: July Koolandilly Although you don t need to have completed this course to lead a Club trip, there is a lot of useful information available through this mentoring program. Run over two days at Koolandilly you will be able to discuss all those questions that you are unsure of with various trip leaders so that you can develop your own unique style. Positions filling fast. Vehicle Displays at General Meeting COMMUNICATIONS Cost: Nil The Communications course covers the operation of UHF CB style radios as well as HF, satellite phones, mobile phones and EPIRBS. You don t need your own your own radio to participate and learn. This course is very practical and many calls are made on the various radios.

6 UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS SOCIAL ENQUIRIES Booking an event: The clubs website ( is used for booking onto all events. Click on the Events tab at the top of the page and then click on the Events List tab on the left side of the page. Scroll down to Social Events and click on the event you wish to attend. Then complete the presented form and submit it. A booking confirmation will be issued. You can also me at social@tlcc.com.au with any enquires regarding upcoming events or if you are interested in assisting with the organization of an event. Swap Meet Sunday 22 May Revesby South Public School Cost: Sellers - $10 Buyers - $2 Contact: info@tlcc.com.au Fireworks Cost: Contact: Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 Jun Koolandilly $TBC social@tlcc.com.au Challenge Friday 30 Sept Sunday 2 Oct Cost: $50 Contact: challenge@tlcc.com.au Remember, for all the latest, go to the website