Banda News. August In This Issue. Riding for the Disabled Thank You Letter

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1 Banda News August In This Issue Riding for the Disabled Thank You Letter 2016 Bago Bush Endurance Ride Father s Day Drive Reminders Please send any content to our webmaster: Luke Clout so that it can be published on our club website. Please send any change of details, for sale items or trip reports to the newsletter editor: Ashley Morrison and webmaster: Luke Clout for publication. NOTE: Ideally, our newsletter needs to be distributed as soon as possible after our monthly meetings. Therefore, it is requested that content be sent to the newsletter editor as soon as possible to ensure your newsletter is filled with information you want to read. Don t forget to like us on Facebook just search for: Port Macquarie & District 4wd Club Scan To Visit Our Club Website

2 Banda Newsletter Page 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents... 2 Club Information... 3 General Meeting Minutes... 4 Events Calendar Trip Notes Trip Gradings Minimum Vehicle Requirements (AT ALL TIMES) Photo Competition Riding for the Disabled Thank You Letter Bago Bush Endurance Ride Father s Day Drive Wauchope Showground Clean Up WD Club Female Apparel General Information For Sale... 22

3 Banda Newsletter Page 3 Club Information Meetings Information How to Contact Us Meetings are held every third (3rd) Monday of every month (except December) at 7.30pm sharp at the Sancrox/Thrumster Rural Fire Station, Bushland Drive, Sancrox, 2446 The Secretary Port Macquarie & District 4WD Club Inc Po Box 359 Port Macquarie NSW 2444 secretary@pm4wdclub.org Executive Committee President: Kylie van der Ley Brill Brill Visitation Contacts Meet & Greet Member Club Website Club Webmaster Newsletter Editor Disclaimer Advertisers UHF Radio Vice President: Secretary: Assistant Secretary: Treasurer: Committee Member: Committee Member: Committee Member: Committee Member: Peter Wilson Gavin Sharp Jenny Towel Luke Clout Tony Lievore Darren van der Ley Steve Carlin Jenny Towel The Secretary Gavin Sharp Darren van der Ley Luke Clout Ashley Morrison (ashley.r.morrison@gmail.com) The opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Port Macquarie & District 4WD Club Inc or the Committee We gratefully acknowledge the support given to this newsletter by our advertisers. We recommend that our readers return the compliment by patronising our advertisers wherever possible The club uses citizens band and UHF channel 12 and our call sign is BANDA BANDA

4 Banda Newsletter Page 4 General Meeting Opened: 7:30pm Chair: Kylie VDL General Meeting Minutes PORT MACQUARIE & DISTRICT 4WD CLUB Inc. PO Box 359 Port Macquarie NSW 2444 GENERAL MEETING 15 th AUGUST 7.30pm Raffle Prize: $100 Dan Murphy voucher To be drawn at September meeting Apologies: Phil & Mandy O Brien, John and Pat Howarth, Tony Lievore, Gavin Sharp, Ron Keating & Chris VDL Welcome new members: Geoffrey Thorley Minutes of the July 2016 meeting: As printed in the Banda News, be accepted as a true and accurate record. Adoption moved: Richard Couell Seconded: Paul Weatherby - Motion carried. Visitors: Janet and Stephen Gillespie, Issac & Alli McGoldrick and Jeremy Weller Matters arising from previous minutes: Richard Couell - Potential request marshals for the vintage motor cross club. Richard to provide further info at a later meeting. Correspondence IN: Grafton 4WD Club newsletter Greater bank statement Cheque from Rural Scenes for Wauchope 4WD show Correspondence OUT: Nil Treasurers Report: Club balances as tabled by the treasurer. Moved that Treasures report be accepted by Luke Clout, 2 nd by Gwendy VDL. Motion carried. Trip/Social Reports: Wauchope 4WD show. Plenty of helpers from the club, which was great to see. Pete, James, Rob & Dee Pike did a fantastic job assisting with the Co-Op 100 year anniversary cook off. This was a fantastic event that drew a lot of attention from the public. Thanks also to Tim from the Co-Op who managed things from the Co-Op s perspective. Hopefully we can do something again next year! We managed to raise a whopping $520 from gold coin donations that will be donated to the Jim Bruce Trust. The track went off without a hitch (except for a blown water main that needed to be repaired on Sunday morning) and thanks need to be passed onto JNC Constructions for building the track for us this year. Everyone had their bellies kept full thanks to the cooking exploits of Dave W, Jenny and Gavin. Also thanks to Tony Lievore for the dairy donations and Ken & Cheryl Scarff for the printing of photos and laminating. All in all a great show. Looking forward to doing it all again next year. Steve Towle motion to increase donation amount to a total of $1000 seconded by Gwenda VDL motion carried.

5 Banda Newsletter Page 5 Luke Clout to organize the big cheque also liaise with the Jim Bruce trust for their media officer with the intent to have Port News publish the donation similar to last year. Working bee to pull bunting down on Sat 20 th Aug at showground 9am any help would be appreciated. Events Committee Report (Upcoming events): Saturday 20 th August 4WD Show track pack up. Meet at Wauchope showgrounds at 7am. Should be finished by 9am. Then back to Mid-Coast 4WD Centre where we will unpack the gear and hopefully have time to do a bit of a clean out of the club storeroom. Sunday 4 th September Gavin is running a Fathers Day drive. Departing from McDonalds carpark at the donut at 8am. Local drive through the area. Plan on visiting Jolly Nose area and Middle Brother Mountain area. Then down to Harrington pub for lunch before driving back to Port via Crowdy Bay National Park. Drive will be grade 2 3. Bookings essential (for pub lunch). Contact Gavin on or gavjan1@gmail.com by Monday 22 nd August to reserve your place. Saturday 8 th April 2017 Sunday 23 rd April 2017 Gavin is running a 2 week trip following the QLD / NSW border between Tweed Heads and Mungindi. This trip essentially follows the wiggly part of the border. Areas we will be visiting will include Lamington National Park, Mt Warning, Border Ranges National Park, Lions Road, Bald Rock National Park, Sundown National Park, 1 Ton Post + heaps more. Trip will be grade 2 with campers and up to grade 4 (day trips without campers). Combination of caravan park and bush camping. Total trip distance around 2000kms. Maximum of 10 vehicles. Contact Gavin on or gavjan1@gmail.com for more info. Xmas party 2-4 Dec at Brett and Jemma Porters the club has booked XS Catering. Heaven VMX (veteran vintage motorcross) require assistance over the Oct long weekend approx. 20 helpers are required with a donation of $1000 to the club. Contact: Richard Couell if you are able to assist or for further information. Events committee are investigating a trip over the Oct Long Weekend. Driver Awareness Report: - Brian Taylor. Next Driver awareness session will be held Sunday 18 th September. Contact Richard Couell on if you are interested in attending. Richards also investigating the Basic and Advanced DTU for potential running in Port Macquarie. Forestry Report: - Steve Towle. Nil to report Delegates Report: - Mark & Jane Heydon Nil to report

6 Banda Newsletter Page 6 General Business: RFS are looking to paint the Sancrox fire station, and they are looking for volunteers to assist. Would be great if we could get some club members to assist. Working Bee on 27 Aug at 8:30am please report to Sarah Cass to clean up the building in preparation for the painting. Members of the PM4WD club are invited to the dinner dance at Wauchope Country Club on Fri 21 st Oct to celebrate the 100 year anniversary. Tickets include champagne and canapes + two course meal + special gifts and prizes. Bookings and cost please call Hastings Co-op celebrating their 100 year anniversary have asked if the club is interested in attending their birthday celebrations. A Community Fun Day on Sat 22 Oct at the Wauchope Showground. Further details to follow. Free to Clubs. Jen Towell is offering her sewing skills to sew on the clubs logo cloth badge available from Luke Clout. Luke Clout to Steve Towell photo from the donation to RFDS at Birdsville for potential local media/press release. Ian to organize information regarding proper use of chainsaw to Luke Clout possibility of incorporating link on our website. Raffle Prizewinner: $100 Dan Murphy voucher to be drawn at September meeting. Meeting Closed: 8:20pm Next meeting scheduled for: Monday 19 th September 2016

7 Banda Newsletter Page 7 James Newton james@jnewtonconstruction.com.au Phone: Mobile: Family owned business established in Port Macquarie in 1971 and proud to have constructed projects such as: Emerald Downs Estate and Golf Course Ocean Club Resort Lake Cathie Brierley Hill Estate - Port Macquarie Glenview Park Estate Wauchope plus many more Our services include the full construction of subdivisions including all services, roads, sewer and water reticulation. As part of the construction of Glenview Park we recently constructed a 9m deep sewer pumping station to service the estate.

8 Banda Newsletter Page 8 4 x 4 Accessories OPPOSITE LOCK PORT MACQUARIE 25 Acacia Avenue, Port Macquarie kylie@vdlgroup.com.au -

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10 Banda Newsletter Page 10 Events Calendar Date Event Grade Contact Phone 4 th Sept 2016 Father s Day Drive 2 Gavin Sharp gavjan1@gmail.com Mob: th Sept 2016 Driver Awareness Training Brian Taylor briantay@bigpond.com.au Mob: th Oct 2016 DTU Basic 4WD Course Richard Couell portmarineworx@bigpond.com Mob: th Nov 2016 Driver Awareness Training Brian Taylor briantay@bigpond.com.au Mob: nd to 4 th Dec Club Christmas Party Events Committee Events Committee th Jan 2017 Driver Awareness Training Brian Taylor briantay@bigpond.com.au Mob: th Mar 2017 Driver Awareness Training Brian Taylor briantay@bigpond.com.au Mob: th to 23 rd Apr 2017 QLD/NSW Border Trip 2-4 Gavin Sharp gavjan1@gmail.com Mob: th May 2017 Driver Awareness Training Brian Taylor briantay@bigpond.com.au Mob: th July 2017 Driver Awareness Training Brian Taylor briantay@bigpond.com.au Mob: If you would like to run a trip or are planning on running a trip, please contact the events committee for your TRIP LEADERS PACK or find it on our Club Website ALL IDEAS ARE WELCOME! Trip Notes Please remember to notify the Trip Leader at least 48 hours prior to confirm that you plan on attending a trip to avoid being left behind or in case the trip has been cancelled for some reason! Trip Gradings 1. Scenic drive, little or no 4WDing. 2. Scenic with plenty of basic, easy 4WDing and some tricky sections. 3. Medium 4WDing on well used trails with little or no overgrowth. 4. Medium 4WDing on little used and overgrown trails. 5. Difficult hands on 4WDing. Recovery gear essential. Minimum Vehicle Requirements (AT ALL TIMES) Vehicles must be fitted with a UHF CB radio. Vehicles must carry a snatch strap. Rated D shackles must be carried. Tow hooks must be fitted front and rear

11 Banda Newsletter Page Photo Competition 2016 Photography Competition This year s theme is Australiana with five categories Australian Landscape Australian Landmark Australian Flora

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14 Banda Newsletter Page Bago Bush Endurance Ride Firstly, I wish to thank the Port Macquarie & District 4WD Club for again helping the Wauchope/Port Macquarie Riding for the Disabled Centre at the 2016 Bago Bush Endurance Ride. The Bago Bush Endurance Ride is a sanctioned Charity event of ERANSW. This year s Endurance Ride was quite eventful for our club. We had the six vehicles with 10 members and two visitors on the pre-ride drive. We met at Timbertown at 9.00 and proceeded to drive around the 40km ride course. We had to negotiate trail 34/3, the one between Paddock Rd and the rear of the Sales Yards. The first creek crossing is now diverted due to its condition. John Livingston decided he wanted to negotiate the actual crossing until he stuck a stick into the water to check the depth and noticed it was covered in oil when he pulled the stick from the water. There are broken snatch straps, car parts, oil etc near the crossing from failed attempts. John followed the convoy via the by-pass. John checking the creek crossing Morning tea on Bago Bluff Odette s morning tea biscutes for all. We proceeded around the first part of the course without incident and had a quick morning tea up on Bago Bluff. Odette Bottle made some biscuits for the upcoming Club meeting on the following Monday but was a week out. We had many tasty treats as seen in the photo above. After morning tea we had a pleasurable drive until we come to a tree across on a trail heading to Pine Creek Road. One vehicle drove over the tree. Guess who tried and didn t make it yep, the adventurous John Livingston. John reckons he was in 2WD. Anyway, John s winch works well. The rest of the drive was without incident. We proceeded to the Bago Tavern and had an enjoyable lunch. Richard was so happy to eat out for a change that s the trouble having a wife who is a chef. This year our club helped with five checkpoints. Trudy and Steve were available for a short time Sunday morning so they kindly took the first check point at intersection of Bago Rd, Pine Creek Rd, Nine Trees Rd etc. The first riders flew past here about 3.20 Sunday morning. After the first leg riders past this checkpoint was finished so Steve joined Trudy and hit the swag. Heather and Ross were at checkpoint two which was on Nine Trees Road and they took over from Trudy and Steve for the second leg of the main ride and checked the other rides which passed their checkpoint. John and Leila were at checkpoint three. This was at the intersection of Pine Hut Road and Milligans Road. The riders had to ride down a very steep trail to this check point so Leila and John knew they were coming because of the yelling of the riders as they rode (slipped) down the slope. After the first leg had past Leila and John came into the base to help Tracey Vandenberg, who once again put her hand up to man the radio base. After the completion of the event Leila and John wished they had stayed home (only kidding). Tracey had them both running all day. Paul Weatherby was at his usual checkpoint on Boundary Road and Lemon Tree Road. Paul had an uneventful day and enjoyed his task.

15 Banda Newsletter Page 15 Then came checkpoint five. Poor Richard put his hand up for this one not knowing what he was in for. He was there with his daughter and one of her friends. A brief outline of Richards day was:- first leg 100km riders coming from the south, second leg of the 100km riders coming from the south, third leg of the 100km coming from the north then coming from the south after a turnaround just south of the checkpoint. The 40km riders came from the south. The 60km riders (40km ride then 20km ride) came from the south on their first leg then from the north on the second leg, down to the turn around and back from the south. Then the 20km came from the north, down to the turnaround and then from the south. I think Richard and the girls had 129 passes at their checkpoint. All the check point volunteers came to the base Saturday afternoon to collect the goodies for the bases and most stayed at the base and joined some of the RDA volunteers for dinner around the camp fire. It was a very enjoyable evening. Sunday around 12 the base received a call that a rider was off her horse and the horse had bolted up the road. I was responsible for the rescue of the riders and horses having the RDA horse float attached to my ute. I raced out to the pickup point where the Ride Secretary, Sean Pollard, had retrieved the rider and had commenced looking for the horse. We stayed out all afternoon but no trace of the horse. The following week saw many people out looking for the horse. We had members of our club out most days assisting in the search. The following Saturday night Dee & I received a call that the horse was found. We raced out, with the owners following, to retrieve the horse. He still had his saddle and bridle on. No damage to the saddle. The horse was slightly dehydrated and had mild Colic. On behalf of the Wauchope/Port Macquarie Riding for the Disabled Centre and Zone 6 of ERANSW (Dee & I are on the organising committee of the Bago Ride) we thank the members of the club for their continuing support of this event which is the RDA s biggest fundraising event annually. The club volunteers did receive a bottle of wine or two after the completion of the ride. We had a draw of all the volunteers who were involved in the event with Ross Pead and Paul Weatherly receiving a $25 voucher each from the Wauchope RSL to the Reflection s Restaurant. John, high and dry Richard and daughter with rescurers Safely found and going home Robert Pike Secretary, Wauchope/Port Macquarie Riding for the Disabled Centre Club member, Port Macquarie & District 4WD Club

16 Banda Newsletter Page 16 Father s Day Drive FATHERS DAY DRIVE SUNDAY 4 TH SEPTEMBER WHERE: FACILITIES: WHEN: WHAT TO BRING: GRADE: RSVP: Local drive through the Jolly Nose and Middle Brother Mountain areas. Highlights will include lookouts, waterfalls and the odd big tree or two. Then onto Harrington pub for Fathers Day lunch. Drive home be via Crowdy Bay national park. There may even be a sneaky little competition with some great prizes for a few lucky Dads!! Harrington pub has all of the usual facilities. Morning tea stop will have toilets and picnic facilities. Be at the McDonalds carpark at the Donut from 7:45 for 8am departure on Sunday 4 th September. Back to Port by mid afternoon. Full tank of fuel. Morning tea Grade 2 (unless we find a challenging section or two) RSVP to Gavin Sharp by Monday 22 nd August gavjan1@gmail

17 Banda Newsletter Page 17 Wauchope Showground Clean Up Club members helped out at the Wauchope showgrounds on Sunday 6th August by clearing away a large branch and other rubbish that had been blown onto the parking area during a recent storm. Many thanks to everyone who came to lend a hand, and for providing chainsaws etc on the day. The showgrounds were super appreciative of the help, and couldn t believe the club could rustle up so many willing helpers. Great work everyone!!

18 Banda Newsletter Page 18 4WD Club Female Apparel During the July meeting, Peter Wilson spoke on the new Ladies shirts. These will be available in Magenta, Purple & Navy and Pete will be coordinating the orders so please refer to the below pictures for sizing or you can see Pete to try your size. We need to put in a bulk order and order dates will be provided once determined. Finally, the cost of each shirt is $30 so please contact Pete should you wish to place an order. Female apparel MAGENTA (P2125), PURPLE (P9025) and NAVY (P2125) $30 each Magenta size 14 (age 13), Purple size 12 (age 12) and Navy size 10 (age 8) Jane Heydon (resident model) Purple size 16 Magenta size 18 Nave size 20

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21 Banda Newsletter Page 21 General Information This section is for all the general information that is available to you, our members. Please visit the website for more information: Port Macquarie and District 4WD Club Trip Leader of the Year Award - The Driver Training Unit (DTU) of "Four Wheel Drive NSW & ACT" - Port Macquarie and District 4WD Club Merchandise Port Macquarie and District 4WD Club forms - Port Macquarie and District 4WD Club For Sale Section

22 Banda Newsletter Page 22 For Sale Items: Clearance Sale 4wd Parts, Tools, Camping Gear etc Contact: Dave Walters via mobile: NUMEROUS PARTS FOR RANGE ROVER AND DISCOVERY INCLUDING: V8 ENGINE GEARBOX & TRANSFER CASE DIFF CENTRES SUNRAYSIER RIMS AND TYRES SUSPENSION PARTS SPORTS SEATS & DIFFERENTIALS Price: ASKING $1000 FOR THE LOT (Open to Offers) TOOLS: ENGINE CRANE $250 ENGINE STAND $100 PETROL PRESURE WASHER $150 TROLLEY JACK AND 2 STANDS $100 DRILL PRESS SMALL $50 ELECTRIC ARC WELDER WITH MASK AND ELECTRODES $150 METAL WORK TABLE, FILING CABINETS AND SHELFING JERRY CANS & PLASTIC WATER CONTAINERS THERE IS ALSO SOME CAMPING GEAR AND A FEW HOUSE HOLD ITEMS ALL OF WHICH ARE OPEN FOR REASONABLE OFFERS PARTS ARE BEING SOLD FOR KATHINKA LINAHAN FOR FURTHER IMFORMATION OR TO INSPECT ITEMS PLEASE CONTACT DAVE WALTERS:

23 Banda Newsletter Page 23 DRIVING LIGHTS FOR SALE Pair of LightForce 240XGT driving lights with 100 watt Xenophot 2000 hour bulb. Lights are in very good condition. Technical information can be found here Asking $100 ONO Contact Gavin Sharp on

24 Banda Newsletter Page 24 SELF INFLATING MATTRESS S FOR SALE Two single self inflating mattress s in excellent condition $30 each or $50 for both. Contact Gavin Sharp

25 Banda Newsletter Page 25 Item: For Sale Jayco Penquin Outback Offroad Campervan (Caravan) Contact: Helen on Registration: U35492, expires December 2016 Good condition, extra batteries, solar panel, roof top boat loader Price $14,500 (cash)