NOTICE OF MEETING The Annual General Meeting of Caravan Clubs of Queensland Inc. will be convened on Monday 9 th March 2015 at the OES Hall on the corner of Oxford & Junction Streets BURANDA at the conclusion of the Delegates Meeting on that evening. A copy of the Nomination Form is attached to this Bulletin. Please copy the form as required. PRESIDENTS REPORT JANUARY 2015 Another AGM is due to be held at the Delegates Meeting in March. I wish to take this opportunity to thank all stakeholders for their commitment to the CCQ Community over the past 12 months. As a community and an organisation we have broken new ground and matured considerably. The Election of the Committee for 2015-16 is an important one. If we wish to continue to achieve recognition and influence by local and State Governments, it is important new people, with a desire to be involved, should nominate. Included in this Newsletter is a list of achievements, over the past 12 months, by the retiring Committee. It has been both exhilarating and satisfying. With the right people in 2015, this can continue. Just take a look. I would like to thank the outgoing Committee for their support, and to the Delegates I say thank you for your commitment. Your Clubs can be proud of the job you have done. Given your support I will nominate for another term, with a view to finishing some of the tasks in progress. Bob McKernon CCQ DELEGATES MEETING DATES 2015 Delegate s meetings are held at the OES Hall at the corner of Oxford & Junction Streets Buranda. Meetings start at 7.30 pm. 9 th March - Annual General Meeting of the CCQ will follow the Delegates Meeting. 11 th May 13 th July September meeting is usually held at the State Caravan Rally at a date and time to be fixed. 9 th November Page 1
CARAVAN CLUBS OF QLD INC List of Achievements for 2014 Container purchased and set up for storage of CCQ equipment for use at State Rallies Public Liability Insurance increased to $20M to bring it in line with what venues require Two more clubs become affiliated with the CCQ GEIRO and Jabiru State Rally held at Nanango Showgrounds Sub Committee set up from host clubs for 2015 State Rally and venue chosen LED process streamlined with setting up of database, guidelines drawn up and clubs sent form electronically for ease of return Meetings and correspondence with Ipswich Council re showgrounds in their area and paper drawn up for them on club expectations of a rally site and how rallies work particularly as to how monies are collected Meetings with Caravanning Qld and the Caravan Parks Association Database of CCQ members established for sending out of Minutes etc. Work started on a 5 Year Plan for CCQ Name change and new logo for the association finalised and registered with Office of Fair Trading Rules of Incorporation revised, accepted by clubs and approved by the Office of Fair Trading Attendance by CCQ at National Association meetings Licence Agreement with Murwillumbah Showgrounds signed off by CCQ CCQ handles all bookings for Murwillumbah Showgrounds from clubs Web page review by Webmaster Meeting with MLA to put forward a case to the Transport Department re discount on caravan registrations for pensioners as happens with boat registrations Staffing of a successful stand at the Caravan Show Survey conducted at the Caravan Show in conjunction with UQ Support to Moreton Regional Council to have Lawnton Showgrounds made available for short term caravan camping Disc Bowls rules revised Contact with Glass House State School re expectations of clubs using their grounds National Rally wound up and surplus funds to CCQ invested CCQ to acknowledge Caravan Friendly towns with plaque on entrance to town and guidelines set CCQ represented on Southern Downs Regional Stakeholders Group Relationship built with Cassowary Coast Council Contact with Whitsunday Regional Council re overnight parking in Proserpine Article written for What s Up Down-Under Incentive offer made to clubs to encourage collection of LED statistics Page 2
Caravan Clubs of Queensland 39th State Caravan Rally 2 Stanthorpe Showground 21s t 27t h September 2015 For more information on the 2015 State Caravan Rally contact: Secretary Mrs Juliet Raymond 13 Gladebourne Cres Victoria Point Qld 4165 Ph: 07 3207 0265 Mob: 0416 729 968 Wineries in the Granite Belt There are somewhere like 55 vineyards and 40 boutique cellar doors in the Granite Belt centred on Stanthorpe. The Queensland College of Wine Tourism was constructed to provide training to people involved in the wine and tourism industry. The Queensland College of Wine Tourism is a joint venture between the Department of Education and Training and the University of Southern Queensland. It Provides specialist education & training related to the Wine Tourism Industry. The college opened in March 2007. The state-of-the-art $8.5 million education and training facility for the Queensland wine tourism industry, the College is located on the campus of Stanthorpe State High School and provides specialist education and training facilities for the wine tourism industry. This information from the qcwt visit the website at: http://www.qcwt.com.au Image from http://www.qcwt.com.au Page 3
General Fruit, Vegetable and Berry Growers The Granite Belt is not only home to many wineries but also has many fruit, vegetable and berry growers. The rich volcanic soils provide excellent growing conditions not only for apples, but also pears, table grapes, berries, stone fruit, olives, persimmons and figs. The region also grows an array of vegetables including beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, capsicum, cauliflower, celery, Chinese cabbage, eggplant, leeks, lettuce, parsley, peas, mushrooms, pumpkin, rockmelon, eschalots, silver beet, spinach, squash, tomatoes, zucchini and more. You can stock up at roadside stores or at times of the year from the farm gate. Information from the Stanthorpe Visitor Information Centre at: www.granitebeltwinecountry.com.au Graham Rodger s Outback Aussie Tag-along Tour 2015 Graham Rodger entertained at the 2013 National Caravan Rally at Rockhampton and he recounted how he had very successful Tag-Along Tour of Outback Queensland towns with a variety of artists performing at each stopover. He is planning the same this year travelling from Miles to the Red Centre. In all there will be 14 shows along the route. If you re interested in a Tag-Along Country & Western tour visit his web site for all the details including costs. www.grahamrodger.com.au Teresa Roberts It s been a while since the 15 th National Caravan Rally took place at Rockhampton in 2013. Caravan Clubs of Queensland received the letter shown on Page 5 from the Australian Red Cross thanking the 15th National Caravan Rally organisation and in particular Teresa Roberts as the Rally Craft co-ordinator for the craft donation to the Red Cross. The Red Cross has advised that all of the craft donations have been distributed to nursing homes in the Rockhampton region. Thanks to all those caravan club members who generously donated their time, effort and skill in hand crafting the wonderful items to this very worthy project. Thanks also to all those volunteers who helped at the Crafty Capers venue during the rally. CCQ Executive President: Bob McKernon Secretary: Barbara Rutherford Treasurer: Adrian Skinner All correspondence to: CCQ Secretary 1 Colvillea Close, Carseldine 4034 Or via email at: ccqsecretary@gmail.com CCQ Web site is: https://sites.google.com/site/caravanclubsqld/ PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE TO THE CCQ SECRETARY S EMAIL ADDRESS ccqsecretary@gmail.com Page 4
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CARAVAN CLUBS NACC History In 1970/71 the very first National Rally was held at Mildura and was organised by the Caravan Club of South Australia. Six clubs were in attendance at this rally. Further National Rallies were organised by the different state associations and it was not until 1990 at the 7 th National Rally that a decision was made to form an Australian Association of Caravan Clubs. In 1993 at the 8 th National Rally the National Association of Caravan Clubs was formed and became incorporated. Each State Association took turns at being the National Secretariat for a three year period and was responsible for organising the National Rally at the end of their three year tenure. Since incorporated Associations are typically State based, it became increasingly clear that a national body needed to be under Federal jurisdiction and after much work, it was agreed to change the National Association to a Company Limited by Guarantee under the Corporations Act. The National Association of Caravan Clubs Limited was officially registered in December 2009 with the President of each State Association of Caravan clubs being the members of the new company. As the NACC is a Company Limited by Guarantee, it does not have any shareholders and the membership is restricted to the State Associations. The NACC is managed by a Board of Directors who are appointed by the State Associations. In several cases the President of the State Association is also the NACC Director for that state. National Rallies are still a key function of the NACC as well as being a member of MoTOURing Australia which represents the interests of all RV owners at the national level. Members of the NACC are: Canberra Caravan Club Inc. NSW Association of Caravan Clubs Inc. Caravan Clubs of Queensland Inc. Association of Caravan Clubs South Australia Inc. Association of Caravan Clubs Victoria Inc. Western Australian Association of Caravan Clubs Inc. Page 6
At the recent MoTOURing meeting which was attended by NACC representatives information was provided about a new Freedom Camping spot provided in Ballarat by the local council. The spot is called PIONEER PARK and the following information will assist you to get there and access the facility. You take the C307 exit off the freeway and head south on C307, Gilles Road, take the first right at McKenzie Drive and you are there The Entrance is at the second gateway, you cannot miss the large sign. A search in Google maps for "Pioneer Park Ballarat" brings up the location. Although CMCA is mentioned on the sign, the park is open to any RV that has a toilet on Board. PIONEER PARK FREEDOM CAMPING By camping in this free camping park, you hereby agree to the to Leave No Trace Parks (LNT) Code of conduct and the following City of Ballarat regulations: 1. To stay in the Pioneer Park free camp area for no longer than a maximum of 48 hours. 2. To not use awnings, chairs or barbeques unless in a designated camping area. To be aware of surroundings and only camp in appropriate areas. 3. To not drive in any area or use hydraulic jacks or other levelling devices such as wooden blocks when damage may occur to soft surfaces. heavy vehicles may damage soft surfaces through inappropriate use of levelling blocks or jacks. Driving any vehicles on soft surfaces may cause damage. 4. To always leave an area cleaner than I find it. This responsible behaviour illustrates your commitment to the LNT Program. 5. To always take care of the natural environment. Do not cut living foliage, pick wildflowers or disturb wildlife. 6. To park my vehicle so as not to obstruct reasonable passage, exit or access to other vehicles or property. 7. To display the Leave No Trace accreditation card on the front passenger side of my vehicle windscreen, or for towed units, on the window closest to the entrance door, and to remove it prior to my disposing of the vehicle. The expiry date on the accreditation card reflects the club membership renewal date. 8. To purchase fuel, food, water or supplies as a form of thanks whenever feasible. 9. To dispose of all rubbish, and grey water in an appropriate manner. 10. NO BLACK WATER IS TO BE DISPOSED OF AT THIS SITE. Free Dump Point facilities are available at the following participating caravan parks: Big 4 Ballarat Goldfields Holiday Park Address: 108 Clayton Street, Ballarat VIC 3350. Phone:(03) 5332 7888 Big 4 Ballarat Welcome Stranger Holiday Park Address: 263 Scott Parade, Brown Hill VIC 3350. Phone:1800 622 777 Big 4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park Address: 56 Remembrance Dr, Cardigan VIC 3350. Phone:(03) 5334 1686 Eureka Stockade Holiday Park Address: 104 Stawell St S, Ballarat VIC 3350. Phone:(03) 5331 2281 You can access more information at the web address below. http://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/lae/freedom-camping.aspx Page 7
LOCALITY EXPENDITURE - SHOPPING DOCKETS Over the last several years it has been the practice of members of caravan clubs in Queensland to save their shopping dockets when on club rallies and to then submit them along with the total of their camping fees to the CCQ. The CCQ tallies the amount of money spent by members in each council region for the year. These figures are then distributed to the local councils and state and federal governments in an effort to show the economic benefits that the caravanning fraternity brings to those regions and why governments and business should be investing in infrastructure and welcoming clubs to their regions. Locality Expenditure Summary email expendituresccq@gmail.com This report has been filtered to limit the report to the following criteria: Period 2014 All Clubs All Venue Types All Localities All Local Government Areas Data provided by the participating Affiliated Caravan Clubs Participating Clubs 26 Events 205 Max Min Average Vans 3611 237 1 17 Localities Local Government Areas 29 Venues Visits Expenditures Caravan Park 53 $84,523.00 Free Stay 7 $0.00 Other 29 $9,141.00 Scout Ground 10 $10,454.00 Showground 106 $178,403.00 Expenditures Site $282,521.00 Dining $142,168.00 Other $306,923.00 Major $88,601.00 Period Total $820,213.00 Average / Van $0.00 History (All Clubs, all years) 2015 2014 $820,213.00 2013 $770,003.00 2012 $624,280.00 2011 $565,029.00 Total Locality Expenditure (to date for all Clubs) $2,779,525.00 Report presented by Bob Barnett Page 8
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN WRITING ABOUT YOUR CARAVANNING EXPERIENCES? David Gilchrist is a Brisbane based journalist who, beyond video production, has written for a variety of publications including The Independent in London, Australian Geographic, Outthere and The Australian Newspaper, The West Australian and The New Zealand Herald and 4G Productions have provided work for National Museum of Australia, ABC Open and ABC Landline. He is currently writing two stories for Caravan World Magazine and has asked the CCQ to see if there any members willing to be part of his stories. The first story is about interesting/innovative ways to keep 12 volt caravan batteries charged. The second story is about bush camping. If you re interested contact David Gilchrist at: d.gilchrist@bigpond.com David Gilchrist Freelance Journalist - Caravan World Magazine Po Box 112 Petrie Qld 4502 A NEW PLACE TO STAY Cheery Nomad RV Park & Farmstay is located just off the Hervey Bay-Maryborough Road and is only 6 kilometres from the Maryborough CBD. Our aim is to give a 'best value' choice to all travellers passing through or visiting our area. Make this your first stop north of Brisbane to explore the Fraser Coast. All enquiries: 0414 754 638 113 Lawson Street, Maryborough Queensland 4650 We are not a caravan park. We have large sites with lovely rural surrounds. Powered caravan / motorhome sites Unpowered camping / tent sites Cabins for two Camp kitchen with gas barbecues, sinks, television, table tennis and dart board Social area with bar, television and pool table Amenities block with disabled facilities, hot showers and laundry Communal fire pit with camp oven cooking Wood fired oven Swimming pool www.cheerynomad.com.au 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 9
NOMINATION FORM CARAVAN CLUBS OF QUEENSLAND INC. Notice is hereby given that the AGM of the Association will be held on: Monday 9 th March 2015 at the OES Hall corner of Oxford & Junction Streets Buranda The March 2015 Delegates 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 20th February 2015 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)... NOMINATION FORM CARAVAN CLUBS OF QUEENSLAND INC. Notice is hereby given that the AGM of the Association will be held on: Monday 9 th March 2015 at the OES Hall corner of Oxford & Junction Streets Buranda The March 2015 Delegates 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 20th February 2015 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) Page 10