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1 NISSAN NEWS This Issue: Lost tracks - Part 4 AGM documents grampians trip report July 2018 Regd. No Print Post Approved No

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3 Nissan News is the official magazine of The Nissan Four Wheel Drive Club of Victoria Inc. ( the Club ) which is a member of Four Wheel Drive Victoria. Articles, trip reports, social and technical reports etc are welcomed for inclusion in Nissan News. General Meetings: Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month (except January) at the Keysborough Senior Citizens Club, 352 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough. (Melways Map Ref 89 D9 ). General and Committee Meetings commence at 7.45 PM Sharp. Correspondence: All correspondence (except articles for Nissan News) should be addressed to: The Secretary Nissan 4WD Club of Victoria Inc. PO Box 351 Springvale 3171 Website: The Editor reserves the right to reject articles submitted for publication. The views and or opinions expressed in Nissan News are not necessarily the views, opinions or policies of the Editor or of the Nissan Four Wheel Drive Club Inc. Acceptance of advertising does not necessarily imply endorsement of products or associated companies or individuals by the Nissan Four Wheel Drive Club Inc. In this issue... 3 Calender of Events 4 Trips and Events 11 Lost Tracks - Part 4 13 Notice of AGM 14 Duties of Positions 15 Nomination Proxy Form 18 Trip Report - Grampians 22 Minutes: June General 23 Minutes: June Committee CLOSING DATE FOR MAGAZINE 2nd Friday monthly Advertising Rates Full Page: $670 (colour) / $460 (black & white) Half Page: $380 (colour) / $260 (black & white) Eighth Page: $110 (colour) / $75 (black & white) CLUB LIFE MEMBERS Steve Trickey Clive Garaway John Barnes Paul Warner Peter Simpson John Tomlinson Gary Lister Trevor Heale Alan McCabe From the Editor One off page advertising (introductions, special promotions etc) per page $100 (colour) / $70 (B&W) For items marked on "For Sale" pages members can list items for sale at no charge for 3 months. Non-members $10 (conditions apply, contact Editor for details). Membership CLUB BANK DETAILS BSB: A/C No: A/C Name: Nissan 4X4 Club of Victoria Remember to include your name in the reference details. A new member joins the Club as an Associate Member. Once the following attainments are achieved the member can apply for Full Membership: Full membership form is available in the members pack or request from Membership Secretary or download from web site. Once a Full Member you are eligible for a key to the club property. Been an Associate Member for 6 months. Completed Driver Training. Attended 2 club trips. Participated in a Club working bee and/or kitchen roster at a general meeting. Attended at least 4 general meetings. Membership Fee's as at 1st June 2018 Once off joining Fee of $110 ( this includes driver training ). Annual Subscription of $150. Therefore a new members cost would be $260 for the first year. Pro-rata is calculated for the second years membership fee. If you have any questions about membership please contact the membership secretary or approach any of the Committee members at the next General Meeting. Hi all, Just to inform you that the AGM is next month and all the related documents are in this edition. If you are looking at nominating for a committee position please get your nomination in to the Secretary. Cheers Heath Glass. Nissan 4x4 Club of Victoria Editor Cover: Grampians Trip Photo by: Adam Webb The Club wish to sincerely thank the NOBLE PARK FOOTBALL CLUB for the use of their club rooms for committee meetings. NISSAN NEWS JULY

4 Meet the Committee Committee members for the year Executive Committee President Sarah Bounden Secretary Leigh Williams General Committee Membership Secretary Heath Glass (caretaker) Editor Heath Glass Publicity Officer Neil Brydson Sales Officer Rich Hall Trips Coordinator Josh Doble Ordinary Committee Ordinary Committee Member Non-Elected Positions Librarian Glynn Deane Also Wandarrah Key Master Michael Melenhorst Vice President Kyle Baxter Treasurer John Farlow Driver Education Stephen Bloomer Land Coordinator Dean Walker Sergeant at Arms Michael Dingli Social Coordinator Kim Taylor Webmaster Heath Glass (caretaker) Ordinary Committee Member Mike Hale Regional Representitive John Tomlinson FWDV Delegate Neil Chalmers FWDV Delegate Gary Lyons FWDV Delegate Neil Brydson Committee meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month (except December) as shown in the calendar of events. The committee welcomes members to attend committee meetings as well as table items for the agenda. To advise of attendance or items for the agenda, please contact the secretary two weeks before the meeting to ensure appropriate time can be provided. 2 JULY 2018 NISSAN NEWS

5 Calendar of Events JULY Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun GM The Kimberley and Beyond Xmas In July CM Driver Training The Kimberley's and Beyond Cape York AUGUST Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun AGM Cape York CM National 4x4 Show Cape York Cape York SEPTEMBER Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun GM Driver Training Awards CM OCTOBER Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun GM CM NOVEMBER Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun GM CM Club Chrismas Party DECEMBER Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun GM CM General Meeting Committee Meeting Driver Training Working Bee School Holidays Public Holidays Club Social Event Show Club Trip NISSAN NEWS JULY

6 Club Trips and Events Below is a list of trips and events for club members to attend. For full details look on the Club Forum. If you wish to attend a trip then register via the web site and contact the trip leader if it's required. Notice on attending trips: Please make sure that your vehicle is registered, driver has a current drivers licence and your membership subscription is up to date. Please have a look at the trips that require a leader as there are a few to pick from and once a TL is registered for a trip the date can be set that will be benifical to all participants registered on that trip. If there is a month on the trip date then this is a suggested month to run the trip. July-August Trip Leader: Required Mount Matlock Snow #2 This is a nice family fun day trip to the snow at Mount Matlock. The trip dates will be flexible as we cannot predict what day the snow will fall. July-August Trip Leader: Required Mount Matlock Snow #3 This is a nice family fun day trip to the snow at Mount Matlock. The trip dates will be flexible as we cannot predict what day the snow will fall. 13th - 15th July Coordinator: Kim Taylor Christmas in Wandarrah Christmas in July Club Party. Mark it in your diary, come and socialise drink, sing and be merry. There will be a limit of 50 people so get in and get registered. 8th July - 30th Sep 2018 Trip Leader: Mike Hale 30th July 2018 Trip Leaders: Brian & Trish Rollins The Kimberley and Beyond For those lucky enough to have time to spare, I am planning a 3 month trip for true off road caravans or those willing to tent it for that time. We will head to Alice Springs, Katherine, Kununurra, Wyndham. Derby, Broome, One Arm Point, Broome, Windjana gorge, Tunnel Crk, Giekie gorge, Bungle Bungles, Wolf Crk. Alice Springs, Boulia, Winton, Longreach, Windorah, Quilpie, Thargomindah, Bourke, Cobar, Cobram and home. TRIP FULL Trip to Cape York This will be a trip to Cape York for approx 8 weeks. Possibly take in Fraser Island on the return trip. We are quite happy to have participants join in/leave if need, be due to time constraints, or participate in the entire trip. 4 JULY 2018 NISSAN NEWS

7 23rd - 25th Nov Coordinator: Kim Taylor Club Christmas Wandarrah Mark it in your diary, it s not just for the kids it s our last get together for the year so come and socialise drink, sing and be Merry. Once again we will be having a Spit Roast dinner catered for by the Maffra Spit Roast company followed by dessert. 26th Dec - 2nd Jan 2019 Trip Leaders: Darren & Sharon Jones Deni Xmas Camp Trip We will be staying at Deniliquin Riverside Caravan Park. This is an easy trip with no limit to numbers. Activities include relaxing, Floating down the Edward River, fishing, sightseeing etc. Dogs and Caravans welcome. Any enquires call us on (03) or Christmas in Wandarrah 13th - 15th of July Mark it in your diary. Socialise, drink, sing and be merry. Register on the web site and select the meal type you are bringing. There will be a limit of 50 people so get in and get registered. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the number of people attending this weekend NO DOGS ARE PERMITTED. Any enquires address them to the Deb Nugent ( ). This event is held at the Melbourne Showgrounds and will require members assistance. Show dates: 17th, 18th and 19th of August Register your assistance on the web site or contact the Publicity Officer - Neil Brydson NISSAN NEWS JULY

8 *10% off to all club members * Excludes Fridges Products Bull Bars Fridge/Freezers Winches Communications Hike-Lite Food 4WD Accessories Camp Furniture Tent & Awning Accessories Camping Essentials Coolers Lighting Camp Cooking 4WD Recovery Gear RV Accessories sales@werevr4x4.com.au web: Address: P.O. Box 4164 Carrum Downs Vic JULY 2018 NISSAN NEWS

9 Membership Subscription Renewal We are now into our new membership year so I would like welcome everyone to the year. If you haven't paid your renewal and you are wishing to continue with the club please get your subscription payment in. Also if you require assistance with this please let someone on the Executive Committee know so they can help. If you are retiring from the club can you inform the Membership Secretary if possible so the adminstration changes can be noted. Also return your Wandarrah key (if you have one) to the Key Master. Please note that this will be the last magazine going out to members that have not renewed. Cheers Heath Glass Membership Secretary (caretaker). How to Run a Club Trip All trips MUST be accepted by the Trip Coordinator before being advertised in the Club Magazine or forum. Send an to the Trip Coordinator which details your trip. Once the Trip Coordinator has approved the trip it is posted in the Trips section of the Club Forum. Once posted on the Club Forum, please ensure that you keep the trip entry up to date with attendees and review it regularly for comments or questions from members. To comply with our insurance requirements it is essential to complete the required paperwork. Members can use the online digital trip participant form to quickly and easily submit the required details. Alternatively a printable version of the form can be downloaded from the club website ( or Four Wheel Drive Vic. website ( org.au). All other forms for trip leaders and guests can be downloaded from the club website ( or FWDV website ( If you have any ideas about a trip and/or questions speak with the Trip Coordinator (trips@nissan4x4vic.com.au) or any of the committee members. Submitting a Trip Report I have recently had members ask me how to write a trip report. As trip reports are a fundamental part of the magazine, it s great when members want to share their interesting experiences with the club community. The general rule of thumb when submitting a report is to provide as much relevant information as possible. For example: When I receive your details I will create a proof of your report and send it to you for changes or approval. When you write your report, do it from your perspective, how you experienced the trip from start to finish. I find it helpful to Specify whether its Club or Personnel Trip. Trip name and date. Participants on Trip. Photos. Trip report text. Selfie or avatar if you perfer. look at the map or GPS file as well as photos to jog those memories. When I receive your draft I will create a proof and send it to back to you to make changes if necessary. Hope this helps to get those reports in. Cheers. Heath. Thanks I would like to thank Niss4x4 Auto Spares for supplying me with all the parts I needed to get my 4x4 running happy again. They also gave me an awesome discount. Thanks. Richard Merton NISSAN NEWS JULY

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11 DOOR PRIZE PROUDLY SPONSORED BY Werevr 4x4 The Nissan 4WD Club of Victoria Inc acknowledges this sponsorship with thanks. The members of the Nissan 4x4 Club would like to welcome the following to the club: Jamie Adams and Jen Casey Shehaan De Silva and Jeanette Bakelmun-De Silva Keith and Claire Klijnsma (welcome back) Andy and Lynda Reid Congratulate the following members for reaching their membership milestone and contribution to the club: 15 Years Darren and Sharon Jones Jason and Michelle Tilden 25 Years Craig and Thelma Mcfarlane By Law in the making All members are welcome to attend Committee Meetings. An invitation does not need to be sought but if you wish to raise a item it must go on the agenda beforehand, by ing secretary@nissan4x4vic.com.au If it is a detailed or complex item requiring further consideration, you may wish to document it and present to the committee and seek leave to pursue it at the following meeting after the Committee has had time to digest it. Some subject matters can be subject to robust discussion as they are of a passionate nature, but Visitors, like Committee members are entitled to be heard and addressed in a respectful manner. NISSAN NEWS JULY

12 Ringwood Nissan Yarra Valley Nissan-Lilydale Would Like To Offer Staff Level Discounts To All Members of Nissan 4WD Club of Victoria The Full Range Of Nissan Genuine Parts, Lubricants and Accessories Range Of Aftermarket Parts also available though Nissan automate program Special Service Rates For Service And Repairs New Car Deals At Fleet Pricing Dealer Contacts Maddison Flannigan - New Car Fleet Sales maddisonf@ringwoodnissan.com.au David Rowe - Parts & Accessories davidr@ringwoodnissan.com.au Stuart Gruchy - Service Dept stuartg@ringwoodnissan.com.au PARTS DIRECT JULY 2018 NISSAN NEWS

13 Lost Tracks - Part 4 THE STORY OF HOPE TRACK. Just 10 years post World War II, Victoria and the rest of the country, was in a major re-build, revamp of infrastructure mode which required vast quantities of building grade hardwoods for construction projects throughout the country. The Forests Commission of Victoria was created to be the overarching government body responsible for obtaining, grading and on selling to mills to process into commercial lumber. Foresters were sent far and wide into every nook, cranny, valley and rift to seek out and earmark mill tree s for harvest. Once time came to remove those trees, they were also responsible for putting in access tracks to reach that timber. Forestry tracks and snigs now make up most of the track network that we utilise for our driving based recreation. That and access that would also evolve from the management of forest fires and today s back-burning fuel reduction programs. My family were sleeper cutters, a job which involved selecting tree s, felling them and then cutting railway sleepers from the felled tree. They earned their living from cutting sleepers from River Red gums in the Barmah forest. Part of the art was to be able to size up a tree and accurately predict how many railway sleepers the tree would yeld. But I digress somewhat. Foresters in the high-country could tell you how many super cubic feet of lumber they could extract from a given timber lot. The spin-off from the need to access this timber required the need for machine operators to cut and push access tracks to reach the timber. Given the operators skill and the limitations of the machines of the day, 1960 s and 1970 s technology, sometimes dictated where and how the track was cut in. You must keep in mind that the primary function of the track was to access the mill trees. The logs would be snigged, ie, pulled by chain and bulldozer to a point where they could be loaded (again by pushing with a dozer), onto trucks to deliver them to mills. So as long as the dozer could access the timber and snig them up to a road, that really was all that was needed. Constructing a track to enable a wheeled vehicle to traverse it was not a driving fundamental. Consequently, many such tracks were cut onto gradients and side angles that were not ideal for wheeled vehicles and there certainly was no thought to how this newly cut ground would stand up to the ravishes of time and weather. All this was going on before our knowledge of soil erosion, water quality and environmental sustainability was known to the extent that it is today. A few of those tracks survived in my time and a few of those were so dangerous to drive, that they earned the title of widow-makers. These tracks were very,very steep, loose, eroded and to be honest, should not have been there for use. A few of them claimed lives, when vehicles got out of control and lost traction. A situation not helped by the vehicle technology of the time either. These widow-makers, to name a few: Trig Track (Aberfeldy), a couple of fatalities on that one, and today the alignment has been changed to do away with the dangerous parts; Black Soil Gully Track (Licola) from the Bull Plain road down the spur to the McCalister river at the Sister s, this used to head straight down the spur with no switch-backs, a couple killed on that one; The track behind the cemetery at Wonnangatta (although not technically a track), I know of three separate incidents where fatalities occurred; and then there is Hope Track which runs between the Big River road and Terrible track. Today it is re-aligned, but it used to simply head down the spur, short, steep, loose and almost impossible to drive. Unconfirmed fatality here also. Unfortunately, somebody had to give it a go. I can remember the windscreen frame of a Toyota FJ40 leaning up against a tree for years. Hope track. So named by the dozer driver who cut it, he hoped he d make the bottom without losing the machine on the way down. The machine was working higher up along Terrible for a couple of days, possibly tuning up some tracks which by now had become the responsibility of the Commission to maintain the main ones, when, I am told by a reliable ex-employee, the boss wanted the machine back at the depot ASAP. The operator, simply pointed the machine down the slope, dropped the blade and pushed a straight track down to the road in one go. Hoping he would come out on the road in one piece. The machine never ever got back there to close off the track or to re-align it. Hope track subsequently appeared on the next forestry maps and has existed ever since, although now not in its original alignment. I never drove the original track. I didn t have the nerve. And I doubt my old G60 Patrol would have climbed it anyhow. But I live to tell about it. Trickster. NISSAN NEWS JULY

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15 Notice is hereby given that a General Meeting and an Annual General Meeting of the Nissan Four Wheel Drive Club of Victoria Inc. will be held 7:45 pm Wednesday 1st August 2018 at Keysborough Senior Citizens Club 352 Cheltenham Road Keysborough. GENERAL MEETING AGENDA President s Welcome Apologies Committee Reports General Business Close General Meeting ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AGENDA President s Welcome Request for Proxies Attendance (Quorum) Apologies Acceptance of Minutes of Annual General Meeting 3 August 2016 Business Arising from the Previous Annual General Meeting Minutes Business for which notice has been given Committee Reports 8.1. President 8.2. Treasurer 9. All Committee Positions Declared Vacant 10. Election of Committee 11. Close Annual General Meeting Information on Proxies (Rule 35) A Member may appoint another Member as his or her proxy to vote and speak on his or her behalf. The appointment of a proxy must be in writing and signed by the Member making the appointment. The form appointing a proxy must be given to the Secretary before or at the commencement of the meeting. A form appointing a proxy sent by post or electronically is of no effect unless it is received by the Secretary no later than 24 hours before the commencement of the meeting. The Committee has approved the form for the appointment of a proxy. A copy of this form is available on the Website under Members/Documents, from the Secretary. NISSAN NEWS JULY

16 NOMINATIONS FOR COMMITTEE, DUTIES OF OFFICEBEARERS At the upcoming AGM held in August each year, as per the Club s Rules, all committee positions will be declared vacant. Members wishing to nominate for a committee position must be FULL MEMBERS and meet the eligibility criteria set out in Section 50 of the Rules. Nominations should be made using the nomination form appendix 5 of the By-Laws. Under section 52.1 [b] of the Rules, nominations should be received by the Secretary at least 20 days prior to the AGM. No further nominations will be accepted after that date. Nominations will only be accepted from the floor at the AGM for a position which is left vacant. GENERAL DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEE Members of the committee of Victorian incorporated associations have particular legal duties under the Victorian Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 (Vic) (AIR Act) and judge-made law, such as the duty of due care, skill and diligence, the duty to act in good faith and the duty to ensure that the association does not trade while insolvent. The AIR Act uses the language of office holder to describe the people in an association who have certain legal duties to the organisation that must be met. Office holder is defined in the AIR Act to encompass, among others, committee members, the secretary, and any person involved in the association s management who can significantly affect the associations financial standing, Special legal duties apply to office holders. Many duties that apply to office holders are now listed in the AIR Act, including: the duty not to make improper use of information acquired by virtue of their position or to make improper use of their position to gain personal advantage or cause harm to the association the duty to return all documents that belong to the association within 28 days of ceasing to be a committee member the duty of care and diligence the duty to exercise his or her powers in good faith and in the best interests of the association and for a proper purpose, and the duty to avoid insolvent trading. This means that the committee should not continue to operate and enter into contracts or incur debts it cannot repay. If an office holder makes a business decision relating to the operation of the association, they must, among other things: make that decision in the best interests of the association, and not have a personal interest in the decision. For further detail please refer to PRESIDENT 1. To act as chairman at all meetings of 2. To ensure that all meetings are properly convened. 3. To ensure the correct functioning of all office bearers and any sub-committees. 4. To uphold the Rules and By-Laws and act in the best interests of 5. To act, subject to any expressed or implied instructions, on behalf of the Club and the Committee in the interval between meetings. 6. To represent the Club to other organisations or individuals. 7. To strive to continually improve the Club s policies, activities and administration, which requires the full co-operation with all office bearers. 8. To support committee members in performance of their duties. 9. To act on valid requisitions from members. 10. To be an account signatory for Club bank accounts VICE PRESIDENT 1. To act as chairman at all meetings and undertake other Presidential duties in their absence. 2. To uphold the Rules and By-Laws and act in the best interests of 3. To represent the Club to other organisations or individuals. 4. To strive to continually improve the Club s policies, activities and administration, which requires the full co-operation with all office bearers. 5. To support committee members in performance of their duties. 6. To be an account signatory for Club bank accounts SECRETARY 1. Record minutes of all general, committee and special meetings. 2. Issue copies of general and committee meeting minutes to the committee. 3. Record all correspondence. 4. To uphold the Rules and By-Laws and act in the best interests of 5. Attend to correspondence as required 6. Ensure all Club insurance policies are renewed 7. Provide copy of the renewed public liability insurance policy to the relevant parties as required. 8. Provide the names, phone numbers and addresses of the newly elected Committee to Four Wheel Drive Victoria (FWDV). 9. Lodge form 10- Statement of annual meeting and attachments to Consumer Affairs Victoria within one month of the date of the AGM. 10. Notify members on certain deadlines, the AGM, nomination dates, proxy dates. Also arrange voting slips for contested positions. POSITIONS AND DUTIES 11. Arrange for publication in the magazine of proposed changes or alterations to the Rules or By-laws 12. Ensure records of the Club are stored and maintained. 13. Maintain the Club s Rules and By-laws. 14. To be an account signatory for Club bank accounts TREASURER 1. Maintain accurate records of the financial affairs of 2. To report the previous months transactions to the members at the general meeting. 3. Publish month report on the Clubs web site in the members only area. 4. To issue receipts and invoices regarding collection of monies and bank monies received. 5. To uphold the Rules and By-Laws and act in the best interests of 6. Provide advice to the committee on matters relating to Club finances. 7. To prepare an annual report for submission to the members at the AGM and thereafter to Consumer Affairs Victoria. 8. To pay monthly accounts of 9. To prepare an annual budget for the coming year. 10. To be an account signatory for Club bank accounts. MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY 1. To organise the collection of mail from P.O. Box 351 Springvale. 2. Clear the mail box weekly on Wednesdays, sort the incoming mail and distribute to the various committee members portfolios. 3. In conjunction with the secretary, maintain and continually update the Clubs Membership data base. 4. Supply information to prospective members enquiries. 5. Receive and process membership applications, send out current new membership kits. Arrange name badges, membership cards and distribute. 6. Monitor associate memberships, on receipt of application, submit full membership qualifiers to committee, arrange for recognition in the magazine and by post. 7. Forward an updated list of financial members to FWDV. 8. To uphold the Rules and By-Laws and act in the best interests of 9. Create years of service badges from data base and distribute to those qualifying. 10. Forward to the committee monthly update of the current membership. 11. Print all magazine labels 12. Print the door attendance lists and hand to the Sergeant at Arms. 13. Arrange the sending of cards to members or their families as a result of illness or death. 14 JULY 2018 NISSAN NEWS

17 DRIVER TRAINING 1. Co-ordinate the Clubs training programs. 2. Update and organise printed material for courses. 3. Keep lists of training requirements for new members with the assistance of the Membership Secretary, advising them of those who have successfully completed courses. 4. Advise and assist any member with any queries about training and education. 5. Coordination of the trip leaders assistance program as determined by the committee. 6. To uphold the Rules and By-Laws and act in the best interests of TRIP CO-ORDINATOR 1. Promote the running of trips and assist trip leaders with organising trips if required. 2. Liaise with the Editor and the Webmaster to ensure that trips are published. 3. To access all trips prior to approval as a Club trip. 4. Oversee and encourage the running and reporting of all trips. 5. Ensure all paperwork and forms are completed and forwarded. 6. Take overall control of all Club trips advertised. 7. To uphold the Rules and By-Laws and act in the best interests of SALES 1. Take and record orders for pre-paid Club merchandise. 2. Purchase and sell Club merchandise to members. 3. Collect money for sold items and pass to Treasurer. 4. Investigate new items which may fit into the ambit of Club merchandise. 5. Where required, investigate new sellers to ensure all purchases for the club merchandise are sourced from the most competitive supplier. 6. To uphold the Rules and By-Laws and act in the best interests of SERGEANT AT ARMS 1. Organise the opening and set up of the hall and the dismantling after the meeting. Hold the keys and alarm code for the hall. 2. Oversee the signing in of members and the direction of visitors. 3. Sell tickets for the door and raffle prizes, draw the raffles and report on raffle takings. Run the fines section of the meeting. 4. Arrange for the collection of door prizes from the club sponsor to support the raffles 5. Report on the numbers of members attending Club meetings to the committee each month. 6. Organise the raffle and door prize at general meetings including the selling of tickets. 7. To sign in visitors and introduce them to the Club hosts, giving them a complementary magazine. 8. Pass the finished attendance forms to the Membership Secretary for the Brownie Points collator. 9. Maintain order at general meetings. 10. To uphold the Rules and By-Laws and act in the best interests of 11. Act as Chairman during the election of President, at Annual General Meetings. LAND CO-ORDINATOR 1. To act as chairman at all meetings of the land development subcommittee. 2. To liaise with local authorities regarding by-laws and permits. 3. To uphold the Rules and By-Laws and act in the best interests of 4. To present the property management plan to the committee. 5. To report activities and progress at meetings. 6. To liaise with the Training Officers on all aspects of development pertinent to the state of the driver training facilities. 7. To ensure that the President is kept informed of all matters of importance immediately they become known. 8. Organise working bees, in consultation with the driver training coordinator, at Wandarrah and bring to the committee any recommendations for maintenance or new work and costings associated with proposed work. EDITOR 1. Receive and review magazine material, reports, minutes, advertising and other materials and exercise editorial responsibility. 2. Assist the Publicity Officer obtain new advertisements and approve art work if required. 3. Publish the Club magazine and exercise editorial control over the content. Arrange for monthly printing (except for January) and transport the magazine to the General Meeting. 4. To keep a record of its advertisers, date when their advertisements are placed, quote new advertisers on sizes and fees and length of running. 5. Liaise with the Treasurer on the issue of invoices in advance. Advise the address label printer on those who are new and those who have ceased advertising. 6. Remaining magazines from the General Meeting are given to the Postal Officer for mailing out to Club members. Any extras are given to the Publicity Officer for advertising and Membership Secretary for mailing to advertisers. 7. To uphold the Rules and By-Laws and act in the best interests of SOCIAL CO-ORDINATORS [S] 1. Co-ordinate social sub-committee. 2. Organise supper at general meetings. 3. Arrange social functions and fund-raising events calling on members to assist. 4. Run and sell tickets for special raffles. 5. Oversee the suppers, purchase supplies. 6. Receive recommendations for events from members. 7. To uphold the Rules and By-Laws and act in the best interests of PUBLICITY OFFICER 1. To promote the Nissan Four Wheel Drive Club of Victoria Inc & its activities at Club meetings, shows, displays, open days, internet & the media. 2. To promote the Club image through its advertising and attendance at shows and 4wd events. 3. Organise speakers for general meetings. Peruse other Club magazines for ideas. 4. To uphold the Rules and By-Laws and act in the best interests of WEB MASTER 1. Maintain Club web site. 2. Maintain the Club addresses and distribution lists. 3. Liaise with Membership Secretary to manage membership access to web site. 4. Liaise with web hosting provider. 5. Liaise with hosting provider. 6. Provide details of all administration accounts to the secretary and ensure these details remain current. 7. Provide web site customer support to membership base. 8. To uphold the Rules and By-Laws and act in the best interests of ORDINARY COMMITTEE MEMBERS [2] 1. To assist other committee members as required. 2. To supplement and fill in for absent committee members and be given special tasks. 3. Manage the issue and recording of recipients of keys to Wandarrah. 4. To uphold the Rules and By-Laws and act in the best interests of APPOINTED POSITIONS LIBRARIAN 1. Arrange and record all lending from the library of books, disc s., maps. 2. Submit to the committee a list of possible additions. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VICTORIA DELEGATES 1. To represent the Club at FWDV delegates meetings and to vote in accordance with Club policy. 2. To report matters of interest from the FWDV meetings to the committee and the membership at general meetings. BROWNIE POINT COLLATOR 1. Receive attendance lists and, from other sources compile a list of members who have Contributed to the Club and its activities during the year. NISSAN NEWS JULY

18 NISSAN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE CLUB OF VICTORIA Inc. REG No. A006470R Valid from 17/05/2017 Document 4 com nom form COMMITTEE NOMINATION AND PROXY FORM I... Signature. hereby nominate... for the position of (circle appropriate position) : President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Driver Education Editor Land Coordinator Publicity Officer Sales Officer Sergeant at Arms Social Coordinator(s) Trip Coordinator Webmaster Ordinary Member 1 Ordinary Member 2 Seconded by.. Signature... Accepted by Nominee (signature)... Date Elections are held at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). All nominations must be lodged with the Secretary 20 days prior to the AGM. All nominations must be signed by the Nominee, Proposer and Seconder. Nominees must be full members of the club. Only one person in a membership can vote on the committee at any one time. Copies of this form available from the secretary. NISSAN 4WD CLUB OF VICTORIA INC Appointment of Proxy - Complete section A or B not both I of. being a Full Member of the Nissan Four Wheel Drive Club of Victoria Incorporated hereby A) - Appoint... of.. as my proxy to vote on my behalf at the meeting of the Association (Annual, Special or Ordinary as the case may be) to be held on the day of.20. My proxy can vote as seen fit to do so. B) Appoint the Secretary as my proxy Voting Instructions: Agenda Item Motion For/Against/Abstain DATED this...day of Signature of member.... This form is to be kept by the Secretary for a period not less than 12 months. 16 JULY 2018 NISSAN NEWS

19 Harpers Creek Alhambra Thackeray All Nations Matlock Woods Point Gooleys Creek Brown's Lone Grave Walk (Land Rover Owners Club of Gippsland) Watson's Reward Walk Watson's Reward Shanty (Low Range Offroad) Shanty Shanty The Aberfeldy Tracks Project The West Gippsland Relic, Mining and Heritage Protection Inc are maintenance managers of the Aberfeldy Tracks Project. The Nissan 4x4 Club of Victoria have two regular working bee dates each year for club member volunteers to help maintain the Store Point Discovery Walk and Concord Gully area sign. These areas are a very important part of Victorias gold mining history. The trip dates and more details are on the club web site and in the trips and events section of magazine. The next event will be around October/November. TBA If you wish to know more about the West Gippsland Relic, Mining and Heritage Protection Inc. then visit their web site: Map Showing location of Nissan 4x4 Club clean up area REGION G (Toyota Landcruiser of Vic) REGION F (Wanderin' 4 Wheelers) REGION E (Victorian 4x4) REGION B (Yarra Valley 4x4) REGION T Earth 4x4 (O'Tooles) REGION D (Idlers) REGION C REGION S (Nissan 4 x4 Club) REGION A (Amarok Club of Vic) Some of the clubs that volunteer their time So sign up now for a fun weekend away contributing to a worthy cause. NISSAN NEWS JULY

20 Trip Report Grampians Drive Rock Art & Rugged Beauty 16th March 2018 Report By: Adam Webb Participants Adam, Melissa, Emma, Ivy & Abby Webb (TL) John Millane Greg Wiltshire (TEC) Patrol GU Patrol GU D-MAX The weekend kicked off from just outside Halls gap, we all made our way to Plantation camp ground 10ks outside of Hall Gaps on Mt Zero Road, worth a look for anyone heading out that way looking for a good free campground. There was around 30 large camping sites catering for tents through to camper trailers/small caravans. We woke to a few Kangaroos hopping around the campsite. After we all met up at camp on the Saturday morning we headed off through Halls Gap to tackle our first track into the national park camp for the Saturday Boreang Camping Area. Along the way John pulled over on the Grampians Rd to shuffle an Echidna off the road before it became roadkill. Needless to say, John felt the echidna s spines for the best part of the day after the good deed. Just shortly after turning onto the Victoria Valley Rd we came to our first Track the Henham Track. We aired down and headed into the national park. The track didn t disappoint, there was plenty of washouts to navigate and a few good drop-offs into the dry creek beds along the way. Would be a great challenge with a bit of water (add that one to the list.) the 33k track took up most of our morning and we rolled into camp around lunch to set up for the evening. After setting up camp we were keen for more, so we headed down the nearby Moora Track around to the Moora Moora Reservoir where the girls pleaded with us to swim, but the reservoir was a little dry and didn t look too inviting, great for a bit of a Kayak and fishing, not so much swimming around this time of year. So we continued to finish off the rest of the Moora Moora track, Along the way we came across a pretty large field of bee hives, I wasn t too keen to try and get any of the bush Honey but managed to snap a couple of pics before we continued on. The Moora Moora track was almost like were on the beach or trekking through the middle of a sandy island. Good boggy sand track for the most part with the odd Emu darting around to keep the kids entertained. 18 JULY 2018 NISSAN NEWS

21 We got back to camp just as the gusty wind and stormy clouds were rolling in. We all huddled under Greg s awning to share a few pre-dinner snacks and drinks before we lit the BBQ and had a bite to eat for dinner and a bit of yarn before we turned in. John had a little visit from a kangaroo keen for a bit of feed, they seem to be really tame around these parts. Overnight there was a good amount of rain and gusty wind to let us know it was definitely not Summer anymore. So, we woke early to a soggy camp to pack up. There was again plenty of Roos around which kept the girls entertained while we packed up camp ready for the day ahead. We headed around past the Lodge (no idea what that was, couldn t see any remanence of anything) down Syphon Rd with trailers in toe, the track was littered with Roos around the airstrip, to the point we had to slow down to a crawl to ensure we didn t hit any before we headed down or up the Goat Track. I was a bit nervous given this was really the first time pulling the camper around on true low range tracks and there was a few gnarly switch backs on the map that could have caused us a few issues. I now know why it is called the Goat track, there was some really good steep rocky tracks right on the side of the mountain as we climbed up. We managed to get to the top no worries, and the views were spectacular across the national park. As we treked around the top of the Mountain there were some really interesting rock formations so we stopped for a few drive by photos to take in the scenes around the track. As we came over the top and started to head down the mountain I pulled over laughing, in the middle of nowhere there is a speed hump sign???? WT!! Nice view but we couldn t see the speed hump so I am not sure what the purpose of the sign was. Never the less we snaked back down the mountain before we came to the last stop in the national park, just past the Buandik camp ground was the Billimina Shelter where there was some pretty interesting aboriginal artwork at the end of a kilometre walk. After the artwork and some morning tea we headed back towards Halls Gap to wrap up the trip and air up before the blacktop back to Melbourne. Then came another good deed by John who helped keep me on the go after my air filter choked the life out of the Patrol reducing me to a crawl on the last stretch of gravel before getting back on the Grampians Rd towards Halls Gap, needless to say there is now always a spare air filter in the back of the wagon, ready to go. Thanks to everyone for coming along it was a great little weekend, next time we will have to take a couple of more days to explore the many more tracks on offer. Cheers Adam NISSAN NEWS JULY

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23 ABN /4 Canterbury Road, Braeside 3195 Ph: (03) Specialist Services Nissan Trained 4WD REpairs & Service 150 Point Pre-purchase Check Air Conditioning Auto Electrical Diesel Repairs EFI Diagnostics Injector Cleaning Engine Reconditioning LPG Installation Roadworthy Inspections Towing Service Truck Repairs Tyres - including 4X4 Wheel Balancing Window Tint At Cologne Motors we take great pride in offering our clients personalised and friendly service at all times Located in Mordialloc - Braeside Cologne Motors is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring our technicians are kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. Cologne Motors have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including 4X4 vehciles. As a Repco Authorised Service Centre we have a commitment to high quality workmanship and ensuring the very best in automotive care. Customer Services Loan Cars Pick Up/Delivery Quick Quote Reception Waiting Lounge Tea & Coffee Now Endless Air Agent Opening Hours Monday to Friday Saturday 8.00am pm By appointment NISSAN NEWS JULY

24 General Meeting - MINUTES Nissan 4x4 Club of Victoria Inc. 1945hrs Wednesday 6 th June Cheltenham Road, Keysborough The Meeting opened at 07:50 p.m. with President Sarah Bounden in the chair Welcome and Introduction Apologies : Gary Lyons, Kyle Baxter, Brian Marshall, Rosie and Brian Smith, Barry and Helen Bevan, Andrew Rodrick, Daryl Rabbit, Scott Lavender, Paul Verbeek, Darren and Deb Hanna, Ian and Helen Geddes. Visitors There were 3 visitors, here as a result of the: Web Site x 2 Referral from members x 1 Acceptance of previous Club meeting minutes As published in the June Nissan News were accepted. Moved by Ian Knight seconded by Glynn Deane - carried Reports: President: Sarah Bounden Insurance brokers have changed ownership but no change to us. Thanks to Mike and Jane Carbis for posting magazines over the years. The new postmistress is Wanda McLaughlin, thanks for picking that up Wanda. Vice President: Kyle Baxter An apology - NTR Secretary: Leigh Williams Mail in new cheque book, membership renewal, magazines, junk mail from Goughs plastics. Treasurer: John Farlow Financial reports are up on the Web Site. Cash numbers are down a bit but this should turn around when the balance of the membership renewals come through. Membership Secretary: Vacant Caretaker Heath 211 members at the moment. Payment preference is EFT for membership renewals Land Co-ordinator: Dean Walker Working bee was, poorly attended, only 12 turned up. Not a lot achieved but impressed with the state of the property, rubbish being removed and sites clean. Driver Training: Stephen Bloomer- Last driver training postponed due to last minute cancellations. 29 th June is the next one. Only 4 enrolled so far. Darren Jones handed out certificates to Trip Leader trainees that were present from this group: Shane Bacon, John Millane, Andrea Trovo, Anton Menge and Alexander Glover, Sales: Richard Hall Looking at bin bags with logo Social Committee: Kim Taylor Puffing Billy night was really good. Next event will be Xmas in July. Meals are shared so nominate to organisers what you will bringing i.e. main or desert. Awards day 16 th Sept. Editor: Heath Glass- NTR Publicity Officer: Neil Brydson 4x4 Fishing and Boating in August, need more participants. Volunteer via the website. Stickers from RJ batteries available and will give you discounted prices if they are on your vehicle. They are doing a presentation at the next meeting with a follow up on 12 volt troubleshooting at a later date. Trip Co-ordinator: Josh Doble Not much going on at the moment. Andrea has already done one trip to Walhalla and talked about it tonight. A lot of participants including kids. Library: Mick Melenhorst - NTR Webmaster: Vacant, caretaker Heath NTR Sgt at Arms: Michael Dingli Raffles were drawn etc. Guest Presentation Kylie from Great Stuff Direct demonstrated portable cryovac machines. GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Mike Hale gave out Tree lopping certificates to those who were present from those who attended: Gerard Sexton, Mike Hale, Dean Walker, Steve Moon, Steve Nugent and Clay Howard. 2. Mike Illife has 3 free rear seats for a GU patrol available. 3. Neil Brydson travelling to Gulpa Island near Mathoura next week if anyone is interested in joining him. 4. Shane Bacon Sat phone info. Suggested having a look at Telstra s new plan. Further discussion re Sat Phone vs. HF radio. There being no further discussion the meeting concluded at 2100hrs Next meeting 4 th July. 22 JULY 2018 NISSAN NEWS

25 Nissan 4x4 Club of Victoria Inc. Committee Meeting hrs Wednesday 20 th June 2018 Moodemere St, Noble Park The Meeting: opened at 7:45 p.m with the President Sarah Bounden in the chair Welcome and Introduction Present: Sarah Bounden, John Farlow, Leigh Williams, Heath Glass, Glynn Deane, Stephen Bloomer, Dean Walker, Mike Hale, Josh Doble and Neil Brydson Apologies: Kyle Baxter, Michael Dingli, Rich.Hall, Kim Taylor Visitors: Alan McCabe, Steve Nugent, Trish and Brian Rolllins, Lorraine Farlow Quorum Yes Acceptance of previous Club meeting minutes The May 2018 Committee meeting as published in the June Nissan News were put forward for acceptance. Moved by Steve Bloomer and seconded by Josh; carried Reports President: Sarah Bounden Working with Kyle on general Club documentation. Membership resignations are each being investigated Vice President: Kyle Baxter an apology. No progress on Black Snake Creek Hut rebuild, still awaiting 3 rd parties approval. Treasurer: John Farlow Financials published, moved by John, seconded by Neil and accepted. Membership renewals coming in. Will pay FWDV renewals this month so payment in and out are in same financial year. Payments out for this month put forward and moved for payment by JohnF, seconded SteveB and accepted Secretary: Leigh Williams Membership renewal x1 Invoice from new litho Advised that Heath and I attended Wandarrah with the Arborist. His report will be made available in around a week. His advice was do nothing until we receive his report and use this to gain permission from the council There was robust argument around this subject, mostly around removing them regardless. It was confirmed that no activity will happen until report is tabled and council has approved. Membership Secretary: Caretaker Heath Glass Approved hardship payments for member. 3 Associate memberships approved with a 4 th one to be approved via circular resolution. Proposed SteveB seconded Neil. Land Co-ordinator: Dean Walker Next working bee Xmas in July. Driver Training: Stephen Bloomer Only 4 booked for June driving but this may proceed regardless, due to cancellation of last months. New training manager at FWDV has clarified that we don t need WWCC. An Instructor update weekend was held with FWDV, with a new method of snatching shown. Will do intro session at club meeting when approved Sales: Richard Hall An apology - NTR Social Committee: Kim Taylor An apology Editor: Heath Glass Advertisers have all paid except for one. Publicity Officer: Neil Brydson RJ batteries presenting at next meeting 3 quotes in for banners and table cloths. Neil is proposing the Extreme Marquees one for approx $1300. Mike Hale has seconded passed. This will proceed when quote is confirmed in order to receive prior to next show. Trip Co-ordinator: Josh Doble Awards day 16 th Sept Will organise another snow trip. Some interest in mid week trips Webmaster: Caretaker Heath accounts on our Mail Server are being set up for all committee members for official business. This is a legal requirement. Sgt at Arms: Michael Dingli - Apology Business arising from previous meeting. Sarah advised that we still require a copy of our ABN certificate in order to assist in identifying who we are. Recently there have been two occasions where we have required this. Once to change our Web provider over and a 2 nd time to open additional bank account. The Secretary advises that 3 attempts to do this in the past have been in vain and it requires a formal request from the Club Committee to do so as the existing records have contact details that are unknown to us. The President is therefore formally requesting the Secretary Leigh Williams to make a request in writing to the CAV to obtain this certificate. This was seconded by Josh Doble. We have previously discussed sending out the Pros and Cons of introducing some reimbursements to club members who are regularly out of pocket with what are effectively compulsory expenses. A document was created as a result of and agreement to at the last committee meeting. Visitors to the meeting suggested that it would be more appropriate to have a discussion over these items at the next GM. It was decided to proceed as originally planned. GENERAL BUSINESS Alan McCabe introduced the concept of building a HQ for the club in Melbourne. He believes the Club needs a good long term project to work on. As this is a major project the Committee has asked Alan to talk to the general membership at the October. Gives us the chance to advertise this. Mike July Aug Sept. apology There being no further discussion the meeting concluded at 2230hrs. Next meeting 18 th July NISSAN NEWS JULY

26 Are you looking for a 4x4 Club? Do you enjoy 4 wheel driving? Do you enjoy the outdoors? Are you looking to join a fun, family friendly club? Take a look at the advantages of becoming a member. About Us: The Nissan club was formed in 1976 to engage in and promote four wheel driving for recreation. From those beginnings of some friends with G60 Patrols, we have grown into a well organised and inclusive group of over 200 members. There is a mixture of 4WDs within the club such as: Patrol, Pathfinder, Navara, Maverick, Landcruiser, Hilux, Prado, Wrangler, Pajero, Ranger, Defender, Discovery, Amarok, BT-50 and some SUV which meet specific trip requirements. Club Trips: Club trips are run through out the year. Trips cover the whole of Australia, so wherever you plan to go for your next trip we can certainly help. Club members have a wide range of experiences and are always keen to assist with suggestions, hints and information for your trip planning. The Trip Coordinator ensures there is a good variety of trips available, from the Victorian High Country to the deserts of Central Australia - we have a lot to offer. Trips have varying levels of difficulty from Novice (Easy) through to Expert (Very difficult). Trips range from half a day, one day, mid-week and weekend or several weeks depending on where you want to go. Some of the trips this year have included: Portland Sand Dunes Rubicon Valley Border Track Victorian Mallee Wyperfield NP Victorian High Country Helping the Community: We participate in events which help the community. We are associated with a number of organisations and help out with: - Clean up the bush - Restoration of historic land marks - Charity Events - BlazeAid Social Events: The club also has a social committee which organises social events such as dinners, Chrismas parties and fun sporting events. Driver Education: As part of your membership we have a qualified driver training team that holds driver education programs to assist drivers in 4WD techniques and the safe and responsible use of 4WD equipment. Club Property: We are saving the best for last! The club has its own 80 acre property, two hours east of Melbourne, in picturesque East Gippsland. Club members can enjoy the facilities at their leisure, with plenty of sites for tents, camper trailers or caravans, there are also hot showers and flushing toilets. The extensive fire place area for camp cooking or relaxing with other members at happy hour is a popular spot. There are well maintained 4WD tracks on the property, as well as the tracks in the beautiful area of the State Forest which borders the property. So what are you waiting for? Join now and enjoy the experiences of a life time. Don t forget to check out the web site for more details. 24 JULY 2018 NISSAN NEWS

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