MEETING NOTICE Annual General Meeting of Caravan Clubs of Queensland Inc.

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The March 2018 Delegates General Meeting will precede the AGM.

1 MEETING NOTICE Annual General Meeting of Caravan Clubs of Queensland Inc. Notice is hereby given that the AGM of the Association will be held on: Monday 12 th March 2018 at the OES Hall at the corner of Oxford & Junction Streets Buranda. The March 2018 Delegates General Meeting will precede the AGM. In accordance with the Constitution all members of the Committee shall retire from office, but will be eligible upon nomination for re-election. Positions to be nominated are: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Minute Secretary Committee positions (three only) Nominations must be in the hands of the Secretary by: Friday 16th February 2018 Nominations forms are attached with this Bulletin. Club members are encouraged to attend this important meeting and to consider nominating for any of the positions listed above. Page 1

2 HISTORY OF THE FORMATION OF THE CCCQ The first caravan club in Queensland was formed in 1949 by Alex Chesney, a Chermside caravan dealer, after discussions with Mr Norm Clark of Caravan Centre and Mr B. Flack a caravan owner. It was known as the Caravan Club of Australia, Brisbane Branch. In 1955 it changed its name to the Queensland Caravan Club. Alex s son Neil, a caravan manufacturer, formed the Chesney Caravan Club which later changed its name to the Carousel Caravan Club. By 1976 the Sunshine Caravan Club and the Kookaburra Caravan Club of Ipswich had also been formed. In that year the first combined rally of caravan clubs was held. Because of the high number of camper vans in attendance it was decided to form a club for camper vans, hence the formation of the Campervan Club of Queensland. In 1980/81 the 4th National Rally of Caravan Clubs was held at Nambour and hosted by a Combined Clubs of Queensland Committee. This committee was made up of ten members from the five caravan clubs in Queensland with the sole purpose of hosting the National Rally. A Bicentennial Committee was later formed after a suggestion that a special State Rally be held in 1988 to celebrate Australia s Bicentenary. The Committee, members from the five clubs, hosted a very successful Bicentennial State Rally at Nambour in May 1988 when 123 vans attended. Following the Bicentennial Rally thoughts turned to fundraising for the next National Rally to be held in Queensland in 1998/99. From this meeting, a committee known as the Association of Caravan Clubs of Queensland was formed. By 1994 the association had become incorporated and the name changed to the Combined Caravan Clubs of Queensland Inc (CCCQ). In 2014 the name was then changed to Caravan Clubs of Queensland Inc (CCQ). This information and more is readily available from the CCQ webpage at: HISTORY OF THE CCCQ and the CCQ First discussed in A group of Clubs held a gathering at Nambour Showgrounds Discussion arose at that rally regarding the formation of a State Body The aim being to liaise with one voice to lobby State and Local Govt s. Subsequently Messrs Mal Dale and Ron Schafer met to discuss the Formation of the CCCQ The Association was awarded Incorporation on 23 rd November 1993 Recognition and support was gained from the Caravan Trades and Industry Association now known as Caravanning Qld. In 2014 the Organisation was rebadged and renamed the Caravan Clubs of Qld Inc. A more modern image resulted thus providing a stronger presence to all stakeholders The CCQ has continued to evolve over the years and now represents 33 Clubs throughout Qld currently comprising approx vans. On Pages 4-6 is a table listing the membership of the CCCQ Committee of 1997 through to the CCQ Committee of CCQ Executive President: Philip Cullen-Ward Secretary: Barbara Rutherford Treasurer: Les Calvert All correspondence to: CCQ Secretary 1 Colvillea Close, Carseldine 4034 Or via at: ccqsecretary@gmail.com Page 2

3 CARAVAN CLUBS OF QUEENSLAND PROJECTS The following are some of the projects with which the CCQ has some involvement. National Association of Caravan Clubs (NACC). The CCQ president has a role as a Director of the NACC. Public Liability Insurance. Negotiations with showground authorities regarding Public Liability and access for caravan clubs and the need for clubs to have up-to-date insurance. Negotiations with local and regional councils about parking to enable caravanners to access shopping centres, information centres and the like in regional towns. See also the Courier Mail article on Page 5 about the Caravan Parks Association taking the Rockhampton Regional Council and the State Government to court about the free camping for RV travellers at Kershaw Gardens at Rockhampton. Negotiations with Caravanning Queensland about general caravanning topics of mutual interest. CCQ web site Garnering information about caravan safety and the need for caravanners to be very aware of their own tow vehicle and caravan GCM (Gross Combination Mass) as well as caravan ball weight and ATM (Aggregate Trailer Mass) particularly now that Road Transport Authorities and police are much more active in checking for illegal rigs. Lemon Caravans. There was an article in the November 2017 Bulletin about action being taken by ACCC (Australian Competition & Consumer Commission) against Jayco for allegedly breaching Australian Consumer Law by its conduct towards four customers who purchased defective Jayco caravans. Cooling Off period after the purchase of a caravan. LED collection Support of the RFDS by way of an annual donation Representation on Southern Downs Regional Council Reference Group Periodic representation to authorities trying to negotiate discounted caravan registration for seniors in line with discounted boat registrations Letters of support to local authorities attempting to install dump points in their town Annual Caravan Show State Caravan Rallies Currently investigating policy regarding camping in Showgrounds in New South Wales CCQ DISCLAIMER The material in The Bulletin is in the nature of general comment only and is not necessarily the view of the CCQ Inc. or of the editor. Articles are submitted by third parties and are accepted in good faith by the CCQ. The CCQ makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for the intended purpose of any product, service or material in The Bulletin Barry A. Roberts Editor Page 3

4 YEAR PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER MINUTE SECRE- TARY 1997 Mal Dale Ken Adamson Jennie Stannett John Cochrane 1998 Mal Dale Ken Adamson Daphne Harry John Cochrane 1999 Ray Jensen Alan Prowse Rob Daly Brenda Usher Julian Barnard-Brown Warren Bowles Deirdre Mulder 2000 Ray Jensen Jim Hogan Rob Daly Ken McNab Warren Bowles Deirdre Mulder Eric Simpson 2001 Ray Jensen Jim Hogan Deirdre Mulder Ken McNab Graham Evans 2002 Ray Jensen Jim Hogan Deirdre Mulder Ken McNab Graham Evans John Craven Adrian Skinner 2003 Ray Jensen Jim Hogan Deirdre Mulder Ken McNab Graham Evans John Craven Adrian Skinner 2004 Ray Jensen Jim Hogan Deirdre Mulder Adrian Skinner Graham Evans Ray Campbell 2005 Ken McNab Jim Hogan Deirdre Mulder Adrian Skinner Graham Evans Les Usher 2006 Ken McNab Jim Hogan Deirdre Mulder Adrian Skinner Graham Evans Les Usher COMMITTEE EDITOR WEBMASTER Tom Smith Tom Smith Page 4

5 YEAR PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER MINUTE SECRE- TARY 2007 Ken McNab Jim Hogan Deirdre Mulder Adrian Skinner Graham Evans Bob McKernon Barbara Rutherford 2008 Ken McNab Jim Hogan Barbara Rutherford Adrian Skinner Warren Rowe Les Usher 2009 Ken McNab Jim Hogan Barbara Rutherford Adrian Skinner Warren Rowe Les Usher 2010 Ken McNab Lawrie Lubeck Barbara Rutherford Adrian Skinner Pam Eckersley Rob Poulter 2011 Ken McNab Les Usher Barbara Rutherford Adrian Skinner Pam Eckersley David Long Rob Poulter 2012 David Long Rob Poulter Barbara Rutherford Adrian Skinner Leighton Bloomfield Carolyn Healy Brian Lewis 2013 Bob McKernon Rob Poulter Barbara Rutherford Adrian Skinner Carolyn Healy Peter Holgate Brian Lewis COMMITTEE EDITOR WEBMASTER Barry Roberts Bill Raymond Page 5

YEAR PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER MINUTE SECRE- TARY 2014 Bob McKernon Rob Poulter Barbara Rutherford Adrian Skinner Carolyn Healy Peter Holgate Brian Lewis 2015 Bob McKernon Rob

6 YEAR PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER MINUTE SECRE- TARY 2014 Bob McKernon Rob Poulter Barbara Rutherford Adrian Skinner Carolyn Healy Peter Holgate Brian Lewis 2015 Bob McKernon Rob Poulter Barbara Rutherford Adrian Skinner Carolyn Healy Peter Holgate Brian Lewis 2016 Bob McKernon Barbara Rutherford Adrian Skinner Carolyn Healy Brian Lewis Pat Mander Rob Poulter Peter Holgate 2017 Phillip Cullen-Ward Rob Poulter Barbara Rutherford Adrian Skinner Carolyn Healy Brian Lewis Pat Mander Dennis Williams COMMITTEE EDITOR WEBMASTER Barry Roberts Barry Roberts Bob Barnett Barry Roberts Bob Barnett Barry Roberts Bob Barnett Page 6

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8 NOMINATION FORM CARAVAN CLUBS OF QUEENSLAND INC. Notice is hereby given that the AGM of the Association will be held on: Monday 12 th March 2018 at the OES Hall corner of Oxford & Junction Streets Buranda The March 2018 General Meeting will precede the AGM In accordance with the Constitution all members of the Committee shall retire from office, but will be eligible upon nomination for re-election. NOMINATIONS MUST BE IN THE HANDS OF THE SECRETARY BY: Friday 16th February 2018 Positions to be nominated are: PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER MINUTE SECRETARY COMMITTEE POSITIONS (THREE ONLY) NOMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF: (Print) NOMINEE: (Print Name) NOMINATOR: (Print Name) (Signature) _ SECONDER: (Print Name) (Signature) I HEREBY ACCEPT THE ABOVE NOMINATION: NOMINEE: (Signature) Date:... NOMINATION FORM CARAVAN CLUBS OF QUEENSLAND INC. Notice is hereby given that the AGM of the Association will be held on: Monday 12th March 2018 at the OES Hall corner of Oxford & Junction Streets Buranda The March 2018 General Meeting will precede the AGM In accordance with the Constitution all members of the Committee shall retire from office, but will be eligible upon nomination for re-election. NOMINATIONS MUST BE IN THE HANDS OF THE SECRETARY BY: Positions to be nominated are: Friday 16th February 2018 PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER MINUTE SECRETARY COMMITTEE POSITIONS (THREE ONLY) NOMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF: (Print) NOMINEE: (Print Name) NOMINATOR: (Print Name) (Signature) SECONDER: (Print Name) (Signature) I HEREBY ACCEPT THE ABOVE NOMINATION: NOMINEE: (Signature) Date: Page 8

ANNUAL REPORT CCQ PRESIDENT PHILIP CULLEN-WARD

ANNUAL REPORT CCQ PRESIDENT PHILIP CULLEN-WARD It s been a very busy year due to the Executive and Committee having to organise and run the State Rally at Goondiwindi. For those who went you would have