KILCOY. IN PERFECT UNISON January 2019

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1 1 KILCOY Kilcoy is a busy little town with a variety of shops, including a supermarket and 2 hotels. There is also a lovely coffee shop in an old Queenslander house which has been kept in very good condition and has good coffee. The park along the highway, called Yowie Park has the local swimming pool and various other amenities and children s play area. It is also the venue for the local farmers markets. There is a Kilcoy History Trail which has very descriptive historical information along the trail. The history goes back to 1841 and follows on from there. The signs on the walk are designed and funded by the Kilcoy District Historical Society. The Kilcoy showground has a number of buildings including a hall, various amenities and an open area for watching events that are held in the showground arena. There was plenty of room to park our vans back to back as well as access to power and water. The only things we did not enjoy were the flies, which tended to stick to us everywhere. The weather was much cooler than we had anticipated and we also had some rain, which of course is much needed around the area. All of this did not dampen our spirits as we had a very enjoyable weekend celebrating our Christmas rally. Our post rally stop at Toogoolawah was very relaxing and lots of fun.

2 2 PRESIDENT S REPORT - KILCOY RALLY KILCOY - The Kilcoy Christmas Rally really was a great fun filled event, we expected a heat wave but it turned out quite cool with a few light showers, not enough to spoil our Rally. We arrived late on Thursday and there were already 8 vans there. By Friday afternoon we had 19 vans - a really good roll up. Some members could not attend with their vans so they stayed in the Motel and others came as day visitors on Saturday. Unfortunately 7 members had to cancel due to various reasons. Friday after morning tea the disc bowls were brought out, then later in the afternoon some of the ladies did craft work before the BBQ S were fired up for the evening meal. That was followed by games in the hall. Saturday at morning tea Bill Raymond presented the Police quiz & I am sure we all now know we need to brush up on the road rules. Then at the shuttle bus started ferrying us to the Exchange Hotel for Christmas lunch - what a great meal it was. Later in the afternoon back at camp the tables were decorated for the shared nibbles meal before Santa arrived with presents for everyone. Then Sarah & her helpers provided various types of entertainment. This was followed by some members playing board games. Special thanks to Sarah & her helpers for providing the entertainment, also Bob for organising a great meal at the Hotel and Bill Raymond for the Police quiz. After the usual Sunday morning wrap up some members travelled to Toogoolawah to relax at the old Railway station free Camp. It was pleasing to hear several people say it was one of the best Rallys they had attended. Next rally is at Allawah Scouts Camp 16 th to 21 st January 2019 Australia Day Theme, see you all there. Russell. THE JABIRU COMMITTEE PRESIDENT- Russell McCowan VICE PRESIDENT- Aivars Dreimanis SECRETARY- Juliet Raymond TREASURER- Marclain Lawless RALLY MASTER- Steve Costello ACTIVITIES- Sarah Pauley VENUE- Bob Richardson EDITOR- Grace Costello

3 3 ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO THE SECRETARY: - Juliet Raymond Mob: jabirucaravanrvclub@gmail.com comcom<jabirucaravanrvclub@gmail.com> LED FOR KILCOY IS $ RAFFLE PRIZE ROSTER PRIZE IS TO BE BETWEEN $25 & $30. If it is your turn to provide the Raffle prize & you cannot attend that rally then you have two options: 1. Swap your turn with another couple, or 2. Send in the prize with another member attending the Rally. THE JANUARY 2019 ROSTER IS: - GARY & JOAN TAYLOR February - Aivars & Rhonda Dreimanis June Albert & Sarah Pauly March John & Anne McIntosh July Bill & Juliet Raymond April Les & Karen Pitkin August Ces & Pauline Compton May Steve & Grace Costello September Barry & Fay Sawtell OUR CARE PERSON ALBERT S JOKE OF THE MONTH Sylvia Mitchell Mobile russellandsylvia@claremontresort.net.au Just let Sylvia know if you know of any of our members who are unwell so we may offer our best wishes or support. I didn't Best mind wishes everybody to looking all our at their members watches that are not feeling the best OR HAVING OPERATIONS - a quick recovery to all ALBERT S JOKE OF THE MONTH I didn t mind everybody looking at their watches at my recent presentations, but it is somewhat disconcerting to see the listeners take them off and shake them to see if they have stopped.

4 4 Raffle Prize : Van Prize : Wheel Clamp One night free camp won by Donated by Bob & Jeannette Richardson Wayne Wootton & Hazel Crewe Russell McCowan & Sylvia Mitchell Van No 59 Celebrations BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS Happy Birthday to : Congratulations & Happy Anniversary Glenys Walters & Joan Taylor (absent) to : Dennis & Bonnie (50 Years) Bill & Sue, Mal & Marcie

5 5 50 th Wedding Anniversary Congratulations to Dennis & Bonnie Williams on your 50 th Wedding Anniversary JANUARY BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Robyn McCormack 1 st Steve Costello - 4 th Gary & Joan Taylor 6 th Fay Sawtell 5 th Ces & Pauline Compton 11 th Sue Clark - 8 th Denis Healy - 21 st >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

6 6 JABIRU NOTICEBOARD FOR SALE : Club Shirts - Size M and Ladies 16 - $ each Club Jackets - Size Medium and Small - $ each Enquiries to Lyndell (On behalf of Ross & Sue Bruce) =============================== NOTICE TO MEMBERS Please remember to request leave of absence in writing to the Secretary, before going on extended leave of over 2 months or more. Thanks, Juliet ************************************************************* Places we found : There are numerous free camps that we encounter on our travels which we find very acceptable for various reasons - location, scenery, amenities, etc. This is an opportunity for our members to share these free camps with the other members in the club. If you have found a location that you think is acceptable to stop at then please let me know so I can list it here for others who may wish to visit this site on their travels. We found one recently, which some of you may be aware of, that we thought was acceptable. It is at Jennings NSW, across the rail line from Wallangarra on the New England Highway. The site is a huge area down the road from the Jennings Hotel. There is heaps of room, also has a pit toilet. Grass looks as though it is always mowed and there are some trees for shade.

7 7 FUTURE RALLY DATES SEPP HENSELER Where were you born? Udligenswil, Switzerland Where did you go to school? PRIMARY Udligenswil, Switzerland HIGH SCHOOL - Lucerne, Switzerland What is your favourite Colour? BLUE What is your favourite Sport? Soccer What is your favourite song? The Highway - Johnny Cash What is your favourite food? Hamburger What is your favourite Cartoon Character? Felix the Cat One thing you can t live without? My family and my garden. What do you most hate? To be told what to do (bad luck from your wife) One word that best describes you? Caring - sharing Naughtiest thing you did at school? Drink the Priest s wine as an altar boy. Your Motto- LIVE AND LET LIVE FEBRUARY 2019 MULLUMBIMBY SHOWGROUND MARCH th to 18 th APRIL 2019 CARAVAN PARK 13 th to 18th - DARLINGTON PARK - CROWS NEST 10 th to 15 th This is second weekend due to Easter. Also our 5 th Anniversary rally. MAY BEAUDESERT SHOWGROUNDS 8 th to 13 th This is second weekend and also our JUNE 2019 AGM RALLY - NANANG0 SHOWGROUND 12 th to 17 th JULY WARWICK SHOWGROUND - 17 th to 22 nd (Jumpers & Jazz Festival) AUGUST CLARENDON FARM HEARTLAND (Near Lowood) 14 th to 19 th SEPTEMBER TOOWOOMBA SHOWGROUND 18 th to 23 rd (week before Flower Festival) DISCLAIMER : The information contained in this magazine for Jabiru Caravan & RV Club Inc is not necessarily the views of the Committee or the Editor. All contributions are welcome and should be sent to the Editor, who reserves the right to summarise or amen items without notice.

8 KILCOY RALLY 8 Friday turned rather chilly so we had a restful day, some played disc bowls before our Hamburger night followed by more games for all and craft for the ladies. We still had our fire and lots of laughs with Chinese Whispers around the fire Saturday was our Christmas lunch at the Exchange Hotel followed by nibbles for afternoon/evening as well as our annual visit from Santa. More games followed and lots of laughter.

9 9 Transport to and from Hotel was very efficient. On to our follow up celebrations, more food, Santa and games. Lots of fun had by all with Albert and his game with very funny results and various other games as well. Great fun. The Winner Cutting Christmas Cake Our Disc Bowls Champions for 2017 and 2018

10 10 HAPPY 2019 NEW YEAR THE WAY THERE Follow the green marked road from the Warrego Highway, along Mt Crosby Road. Turn left onto Allawah Road and continue to the Red Arrow marking the Allawah Scout Camp.

11 11 ALLAWAH SCOUT CAMP JANUARY 2019 ADDRESS : Allawah Road, Mt Crosby 4306 Camp Site Fees : $ per person per night. Power & water Extra hoses and leads required. Pets allowed - on leads at all times. Fire Ring available bring your own firewood please. (IF NO FIRE BAN) NO Dump Point - Nearest is at Ipswich Showground AUSTRALIA DAY RALLY THURSDAY - Arrive and set-up. Check in with our Rally Master Steve Costello on pm - Happy Hour Meet Greet. Rundown of activities by Russell. 6.00pm- Dinner - bring your own meal. Webers will be available to cook on. 7.00pm - Cards Board games available. New games welcome. Later- Yarns around the camp fire - IF NO FIRE BAN IN PLACE FRIDAY 6.30am - Walkers all are welcome to join am - Morning Tea. 12 noon BYO picnic at the river. Followed by Fishing Competition. 4.00pm Happy Hour/Afternoon Tea 6.00pm BYO meat and drinks for an Aussie BBQ. Salads provided. BBQ available. 7.00pm Dice games. Please bring pen and paper. Later Yarns around the camp fire IF NO FIRE BAN IN PLACE SATURDAY 6.30am - Walkers all are welcome to join am Morning Tea. 1.00pm Back Yard Cricket and other Aussie games. 4.00pm Happy Hour/Afternoon tea. 6.00pm Dinner - Aussie style catered meal. $10 per head. 7.00pm Jabiru themed trivia. The sheilas verses the blokes Later - Yarns around the camp fire IF NO FIRE BAN IN PLACE SUNDAY am - PANCAKE BREAKFAST all welcome 8.15 am 8.45am. - Our usual migration to settle our week-end accounts. Don t forget to purchase your raffle tickets am - Morning Tea Roundup of the Rally. Talk on next rally. The Jabiru activities are pleasure based & NOT compulsory - attendance is your choice. HOWEVER FUN IS MANDATORY TRAVEL SAFELY!!!!!!!! NEXT RALLY IS - FEBRUARY 13 th to 18 th at Mullumbimby Showground.