Banda News February 2017 https://www.facebook.com/portmacquariedistrict4wdclub In This Issue 4WD Camping Weekend: Kylie s Beach Xmas in June 2017 Clarence River Camp Oven Weekend 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
Banda Newsletter Page 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents... 2 Club Information... 3 General Meeting Minutes... 4 Events Calendar... 10 Trip Notes... 10 Trip Gradings... 10 Minimum Vehicle Requirements (AT ALL TIMES)... 10 4WD Camping Weekend: Kylie s Beach... 11 Day Drive Lorne Area... 12 Xmas in June 2017... 13 Clarence River Camp Oven Weekend... 14 4WD Club Female Apparel... 15 General Information... 16 For Sale... 17
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 Towle Luke Clout Tony Lievore Darren van der Ley Steve Carlin Jenny Towle The Secretary Gavin Sharp 0428 462 701 Darren van der Ley http://www.pm4wdclub.org 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
Banda Newsletter Page 4 General Meeting Minutes PORT MACQUARIE & DISTRICT 4WD CLUB Inc. PO Box 359 Port Macquarie NSW 2444 GENERAL MEETING 20 th FEBRUARY 2017 @ 7.30pm General Meeting Opened: 7:30pm Chair: Kylie VDL Raffle Prize: $100 Coles Myer voucher Apologies: Phil & Mandy O Brien, Neil Chapman, Paul Hanes, Martin, Brian and Sue Taylor, Gavin Sharp, Luke Clout. Welcome new members: Trevor & Gail Whitehouse Minutes of the January 2017 meeting: As printed in the Banda News, be accepted as a true and accurate record. Adoption moved: Dave Walters Seconded: Ian Cairncross - Motion carried. Visitors: Steven Whitnall Matters arising from previous minutes: At a recent Executive meeting, the purchase of a fully automated defibrillator was discussed. Steve Towle has researched and presented a few options. Best option appears to be the Samaritan 500P for an all up cost of $3000. Executive all agreed this would be a good purchase for the club to make, and determined to present a motion at tonight s general meeting. Steve spoke on the benefits of the device and answered several queries. Luke Clout moved a motion that the club purchase a Samaritan 500P for a total cost of $3000. Seconded by Steve Carlin. Motion carried. Steve Towle will progress purchase. Noted would be good to have in time for the upcoming Christmas party. o Defibrillator has been delivered and is available for all club trips. Currently stored with 4WD Association. Training to be arranged sometime in the new year. o 16/01/2017 - Courses are still available, date yet to be determined Steve Towle o 20/02/2017 Course date still to be determined. Steve Towle to arrange. Michael Giles asked if the Association could be approached to supply new / revised driver handbooks. Gavin to approach Mark Heydon. o Mark Heydon has approached the 4WD Association who advised books are no longer produced. Determined existing book is out of date, so no point in reprinting. Gavin to approach State Forests to see if what is available. o 16/01/2017 - ACTION Gavin to approach State Forest. o 20/02/2017 - ACTION Gavin to approach State Forest. Correspondence IN: Grafton 4WD Club newsletter Greater bank statement
Banda Newsletter Page 5 Correspondence OUT: Nil Treasurers Report: Club balances as tabled by the treasurer. Moved that Treasures report be accepted by Peter Wilson, 2 nd by. Michael Giles. Motion carried. Trip/Social Reports: Nil Events Committee Report (Upcoming events): Friday 10 th March 2017 Mick Giles and Lyndon Chandler are running a camping weekend to Kylies Beach. Meet at ARB at 5:30pm. Activities include day drive to Harrington area, beach driving and fishing. Contact Michael or Lyndon for more info. Sunday 12 th March 2017 Gavin is running a day trip around the Lorne area with lunch at the Macadamia farm. See flyer in newsletter for more details or contact Gavin at gavjan1@gmail.com or 0428 462 701 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 0428 462 701 or gavjan1@gmail.com for more info. TRIP FULL Friday 18th Aug Clarence River Camp oven Weekend The Clarence Valley Camp Oven Festival is a feast for the senses! The tastes, the smells, the sights, the sounds...the wonderful feeling of sitting around a camp fire with good food, good people and good yarns. A celebration of the wonderful Aussie outdoor lifestyle, a love of and care for the natural environment, and good old fashioned family fun. Come along and enjoy great music, camp oven demonstrations and competitions, bush poetry, the Saturday Night Bush Dance, markets, dog trials, lots of kids activities and more. Camping and cabin accommodation available, open campfires permitted. Contact Dave Walters 0417 427 235 Sat 10 th Jun XMAS in JUNE (June long weekend) at Brett and Gemma s property. Everyone bring a dish and share on the night around the campfire. Contact James Griffin 0419 017 089 Christmas period 2017 Gavin is running a 5-week degustation tour of Tasmania departing Sunday 17 th December. Maximum of 8 vehicles. Contact Gavin on gavjan1@gmail.com or 0428 462 701 for details. TRIP FULL
Banda Newsletter Page 6 Suggested future trips: Innes Ruins trip by Tony Levoire National Parks $17 per head in May (sand flys) require min 20 people. Potential Mothers Day trip. Udales Hut later on in the year Kunderbung Lime kilns Cells day trip Apr date to be advised weather pending Kylie/Darren VDL Stockton Beach cleanup/trip investigation Barrington tops trip Graeme 15/16 July 2017 meet at Townsville and travel onto the Cape, potential to travel with other club members (Steve Towle). Chainsaw appreciation course part 2 typically 4 hours on a Saturday. Dave Walters to nominate a date. Driver Awareness Report: - Brian Taylor. Next driver training will be held Sunday 19 th March meeting. Contact Brian Taylor on 0439 827 094 for more information. Richard is investigating the Basic and Advanced DTU for potential running in Port Macquarie next year. Contact Richard on 0412 726 984 for more information. Forestry Report: - Steve Towle. Nil to report. Delegates Report: - Mark & Jane Heydon Nil to report General Business: Reminder that membership renewal of $50 is now due. Preferred payment method is direct deposit into the Clubs bank account. Remember to leave your name as a reference or we won t know you have paid!! Account details are: o Bank: - Greater Bank o BSB: 637000 o ACCOUNT: 721386414 Brian Taylor is reluctantly resigning his position as Training Officer due to ill health in his family. The club would like to thank Brian for all the help he has given the club, we hope to see both him and Sue return in the near future. Raffle Prizewinner: To be drawn Mar 2017 Meeting Closed: 8:20pm Next meeting scheduled for: Monday 20 th March 2017
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Banda Newsletter Page 8 4 x 4 Accessories OPPOSITE LOCK PORT MACQUARIE 25 Acacia Avenue, Port Macquarie 6581 5728 kylie@vdlgroup.com.au - www.midcoast4wdcentre.com.au
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Banda Newsletter Page 10 Events Calendar Date Event Grade Contact Phone 10 th Mar 2017 Camping Weekend Kylie s Michael Giles or Michael Mob: 0400 084 312 Beach Lyndon Chandler Lyndon Mob: 0420 435 274 12 th Mar 2017 Day Trip Lorne Area Gavin Sharpe Email: gavjan1@gmail.com Mob: 0428 462 701 19 th Mar 2017 Driver Awareness Training Brian Taylor Email: briantay@bigpond.com.au Mob: 0439 827 094 8 th to 23 rd Apr 2017 QLD/NSW Border Trip 2-4 Gavin Sharp Email: gavjan1@gmail.com Mob: 0428 462 701 14 th May 2017 Driver Awareness Training Brian Taylor Email: briantay@bigpond.com.au Mob: 0439 827 094 Long Weekend Xmas in June 2017 Camping at James Griffin Mob: 0419 017 089 June 2017 Porters Long Weekend Finke Desert Race (Tentative) Tony Lievore Mob: 0427 775 168 June 2017 16 th July 2017 Driver Awareness Training Brian Taylor Email: briantay@bigpond.com.au Mob: 0439 827 094 18 th Aug 2017 Clarence River Camp Oven Dave Walters Mob: 0417 427 235 Weekend Dec 2017 Degustation tour of Tasmania Gavin Sharpe Email: gavjan1@gmail.com Mob: 0428 462 701 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
Banda Newsletter Page 11 4WD Camping Weekend: Kylie s Beach Lyndon Chandler and Michael Giles are running a 4WD Camping Weekend trip to the Harrington area staying at Kylies Beach. The trip will include swimming, fishing, scenic drives and beach driving. If you are interested, please contact Lyndon (0420 435 274) or Michael (0400 084 312) with a view to meet at ARB Port Macquarie, 5:30pm Friday 10th Mar 2017.
Banda Newsletter Page 12 Day Drive Lorne Area DAY DRIVE TO LORNE AREA WITH LUNCH AT MACADAMIA FARM SUNDAY 12th MARCH WHERE: Day drive to Lorne and surrounding areas. Grade 2-3 drive. Mainly forestry roads with the odd challenge thrown in to justify your purchase of a 4WD FACILITIES: Morning tea & lunch will have toilets. No other facilities. WHEN: Departing from the McDonalds carpark at the Donut 7:30am on Sunday 12th March. LUNCH: Lunch is $20 per head and will be alternate drop of either warm chicken salad or homemade lasagne. Desert will be follow with an alternate drop of Rich chocolate macadamia brownie with macadamia ice cream OR Baked blueberry and passionfruit cheesecake with macadamia ice cream. Tea / cappucino available for additional $4 Drinks are BYO (including alcohol). Need to bring your own glass. Soft drinks are available to purchase. We will also be getting a tour and talk about harvesting & processing of the macadamias. WHAT TO BRING: Morning tea and drinks. Sturdy walking shoes & hat. Full tank of fuel. Camera. If we have time, we will stop at a fresh water swimming hole, so bring your swimmers. RSVP: Gavin Sharp gavjan1@gmail 0428 462 701 Note: minimum of 20 attendees required for lunch. If we don t get this many, then lunch will be BYO.
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Banda Newsletter Page 14 Clarence River Camp Oven Weekend The Clarence Valley Camp Oven Festival is a feast for the senses! The tastes, the smells, the sights, the sounds! The wonderful feeling of sitting around a camp fire with good food, good people and good yarns. A celebration of the wonderful Aussie outdoor lifestyle, a love of and care for the natural environment, and good old fashioned family fun. Come along and enjoy great music, camp oven demonstrations and competitions, bush poetry, the Saturday Night Bush Dance, markets, dog trials, lots of activities for the kids and much more. Camping and cabin accommodation available, open campfires permitted. When: Friday 18 th August 2017 Where: Clarence River Contact Dave Walters on mob: 0417 427 235
Banda Newsletter Page 15 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
Banda Newsletter Page 16 General Information This section is for all the general information that is available to you, our members. Please visit the website for more information: http://www.pm4wdclub.org/ http://www.pm4wdclub.org/news.aspx - Port Macquarie and District 4WD Club Trip Leader of the Year Award http://www.4wdnsw-act.asn.au - The Driver Training Unit (DTU) of "Four Wheel Drive NSW & ACT" http://www.pm4wdclub.org/shop.aspx - Port Macquarie and District 4WD Club Merchandise http://www.pm4wdclub.org/forms.aspx- Port Macquarie and District 4WD Club forms http://www.pm4wdclub.org/for_sale.aspx - Port Macquarie and District 4WD Club For Sale Section
Banda Newsletter Page 17 Hi-Lift Jack - $250 ono For Sale Bash Plate $350 ono (sorry no photo) Thanks and regards Chris Hogg and John Rayner-Sharpe Chris Mobile: 0407 005 723 John Mobile: 0418 488 909
Banda Newsletter Page 18 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 $50 ONO Contact Gavin Sharp on 0428 462 701