Living the Adventure! is the official Club motto. It encapsulates what we do as a Club. The enthusiastic members of the Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club delight in wilderness Come experiences and join and us adventure in the great outdoors Members enjoy and care for the environment and have a positive approach to conservation which is promoted through education and setting good examples. The club encourages family activities as much as possible, with social events and regular trips to places of interest in the bush. The club is affiliated with the Recreational 4WD Clubs Association of NSW and ACT, and supports its code of ethics. October Bredbo trip NEXT MEETINGS RSL Club, Dobbs Street, Wagga Wagga 7.30 pm Meeting Tuesday 20 October 2015 Meeting Tuesday 17 November No Meeting in December Email: wagga4wdc@yahoo Website: www.wagga4wdclub.org Wagga Wagga 4WD Club Newsletter Page 1 Postal address: PO Box 5842 Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650
Club Executive President Andrew Thompson Ph 02 6922 3868 Vice President Paul Kingdom Treasurer - Rob Hoogland Secretary Kaye Hoogland Public Officer - Paul Kingdom Magazine Editor - Karen Lenihan Publicity Officer - Lee Simpson Training & Activity Co-ordinator John Kent Association Delegate - John Kent Equipment Officers - John and Brenda Moore Webmaster Ken Eustace Going Nowhere in Bredbo Wagga Wagga 4WD Club Newsletter Page 2
Wagga Wagga 4WD Club EVENT CALENDAR (updated 16-Oct-15) Club events in blue, Public holidays in red, Other events in black. Inform John Kent of coming events. Oct-15 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 1 2 3 4 3,4,5 Southern Tablelands 4WD Club property, Bredbo. John Kent 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5: Labour Day Hol NSW. School starts VIC. 6: School starts NSW 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 14; Committee meets 16-18: Sydney 4WD and Adventure show. 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 20: Club meeting 22. Battery World Technical Night 6pm 26 27 28 29 30 31 Deadline TrackChat contributions Nov-15 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6: Club cooking for Leukaemia Foundation, Coolamon. 5.30pm 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11: Committee meets 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 17: Club meeting 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 22: Pine Mountain area Vic. Tony Driscoll 30 Deadline TrackChat contributions Dec-15 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 1 2 3 4 5 6 5, 6: Christmas party and awards. Theme "Q" 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 11 Dec: School Hols QLD, SA 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 18 Dec: School Hols NSW, VIC NO MEETING 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Christmas 28 29 30 31 Deadline TrackChat contributions Jan 2016 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 1 2 3 1: New Years day 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 19: Club meeting 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 26: Australia day. 27 School starts Deadline TrackChat contributions Feb 2016 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 16: Club meeting 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Deadline TrackChat contributions March 2016 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 14: Labour Day (VIC) 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 25-28: Easter 25 Mar - 8 Apri School Hols VIC, QLD 28 29 30 31 Deadline TrackChat contributions Wagga Wagga 4WD Club Newsletter Page 3
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Activity: Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club Inc. ACTIVITY INFORMATION SHEET Technical Night Battery World Co-ordinator: John Kent Phone: 0419 691 218 Email: Johnkent651@gmail.com Date: Thursday 22 October Start / Departure time: 6.00 pm Meeting point: Battery World, Pearson St. Wagga Wagga Vehicle / participant numbers: Maximum: Minimum: 10 Description of activity: Commences 6 pm. Talks, demonstrations and discussion about: Batteries: - types (lead acid, gel, AGM, deep cycle, starting). What s best for your needs? How to look after your batteries. Battery charging and dual battery set up: smart chargers, 12 volt DCDC chargers, isolators Solar panels. Sausage sizzle Company reps will also be in attendance. Level of difficulty of overall activity: Easy? Moderate? Hard? Very hard? Trip Grading (see below): If wet: NA If dry: NA Suited to camper trailer? NA Number of nights camping? NA Location: Full time driving? NA Fuel required: NA Easy Personal gear required: Bring a folding chair in case you need it. Club gear req d: Nil. Other comments or safety issues: Take care we will be in a commercial premises / workshop. Battery World is one of our long standing sponsors. Their support and interest in our club is much appreciated. Airing up at Bredbo Wagga Wagga 4WD Club Newsletter Page 5
Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club Inc. Living the Adventure! COMING EVENTS October 12 Last day for nominations for Club Person of the Year October 14 Committee meeting. RSL Club. 6.30 October 20 October 22 November 1 November 6 November 17 November 28, 29 December 5 Date TBA Club meeting. Wagga Wagga RSL Club. 7.30 pm. Visitors Welcome Battery World Technical Night. 6 pm. Everything you need to know about batteries and powering your rig. Day trip Beechworth. Salway Club cooking BBQ for Coolamon Leukaemia Foundation Club Meeting. RSL Club 7.30pm. Voting for Club Person of the Year. Day/Weekend trip. Berembed Weir. Salway Club Christmas Party and Awards night. Amateur Radio Hut. Small St Wagga Wagga. Come dressed as a Q themed character. Details in November TrackChat and at next meeting. Track Clearing in Kosciusko National Park for NPWS Wagga Wagga 4WD Club Newsletter Page 6
Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club Inc. ACTIVITY INFORMATION SHEET Activity: GOOG S Track 2016 Leader: Greg Ogden Ph: 0419494451 Email: greg_ogden@yahoo.com Date: 16/4/2016 30/4/2016 Start / Departure time: 9:00am Meeting point: Silverlite servo. Vehicle / participant numbers: Maximum: 10 Minimum: 2 Activity description: Travel to Ceduna in South Australia then head north on Goog s track to the Transcontinental Railway and head east to Glendambo. From here there are many ways to return to Wagga which will be open to negotiation and participants interests. Level of difficulty of activity: Easy? Moderate? Hard? Very hard? Easy to Moderate Trip Grading: If wet: 3 If dry: 4 Suited to camper trailer? No Number of nights camping? Full time driving? Personal gear required: Club gear required: Other comments or safety issues: 14 Location: No Fuel required: Full Tank. You will need to cover 550km of travel through sand dune country. Camping Gear. First Aid Goog s track is relatively short, however there are many things to see and I intend to take our time travelling through the country. NOTES for all trips: 1. Intending participants must inform the activity leader by the Wednesday before departure. 2. For trips, all vehicles to carry basic recovery equipment and have recovery points front and rear. 3. Trip / Club rules are to be followed. 4. Because of the nature of activities undertaken, there is always the possibility of personal injury or vehicle damage. All participants have a responsibility to maintain safety at all times. 5. Responsibility of a vehicle driver: It shall be the sole responsibility of each vehicle driver to decide whether or not to start or continue to participate in a trip. It is recommended that advice is sought from the trip leader. TRIP GRADING/ DIFFICULTY: (Conditions may change during the trip) 1. Very easy with little if any 4WDriving. Usually a scenic tour. 2. Easy 4WD trip. Winching and/or towing unlikely. 3. Medium 4WD trip. Requires a capable vehicle, cautious driving and basic 4WDriving skills. Winching should not be required. 4. Moderately difficult with some winching and/or towing a possibility. Good 4WDriving skills and a capable vehicle required. 5. Extremely difficult, Participants must be experienced at travelling over difficult terrain. Winching and/or towing highly likely. Wagga Wagga 4WD Club Newsletter Page 7
Activity: Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club Inc. ACTIVITY INFORMATION SHEET Day Trip Leader: Tony Driscoll Ph: 0408226667 Email: Bullant61@hotmail.com.au Date: Sunday 22 Nov 2015 Start / Departure time: 8 am Meeting point: Opposite Jubilee Park Vehicle / participant numbers: Maximum: 10 Minimum: 2 Description of activity: Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park. Bluff Falls via Upper Dogman Tk. Then via Lower Dogmans Tk and,bush Rat Tk, to Ross Lookout. Home via Burrowa Tk,Pine Tk and Jephcott Firetrail to Shelly/Walwa road. Level of difficulty of overall activity: Easy? Moderate? Hard? Very hard? moderate Trip Grading (see below): If wet: 4 If dry: 2 Suited to camper trailer? n/a Number of nights camping? n/a Location: Full time driving? yes Fuel required: Full tank from Wagga Personal gear required: Recovery gear, Club gear req d: Other comments or safety issues: Low range required on some tracks. Bredbo Wagga Wagga 4WD Club Newsletter Page 8
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364 Edward Street, WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Ph: (02) 6925 4348 Fax: (02) 69 25 3314 Email: sales@dencodiesel.com Web: www.dencodiesel.com Connect with us at www.facebook.com/dencodiesel Follow our Blog @ www.australianturbo.com.au Stockists of the Five Major Turbo Brands, Holset, Borg Warner, IHI, MHI and Garrett. Exchange Pump and Injectors, including EFI and Common Rail. Diesel Fuel Injection Service, Dy Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club Inc. One Day Advanced First Aid Course In response to requests for a one-day first aid course tailored to outdoor recreation settings, the following is available from Remote Safety Solutions who also provide the 3 day remote area first aid course previously advertised. Please let me know if you are interested and I will arrange a suitable date. John Kent, Activity & Training Coordinator Ph 0419 691 218 johnkent651@gmail.com Information about the course: This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to provide an advanced first aid response, including management of the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance. The unit applies to workers who may be required to provide, coordinate and manage a first aid response across a range of complex situations, include community and workplace settings. It will be tailored to outdoor recreation settings. What is involved? Completion of pre-course study plus 10 hours practical training including 1 night scenario. Course Hours: Course Discount Price: Day Session 8.30am to 4.30pm Night Session 7.00pm to 9.00pm $180.00 per Person Number of participants: Minimum 10. Maximum 30. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course. Award issued: Students who successfully complete this nationally recognised training will be awarded the statement of attainment: HLTAID006 Provide Advanced First Aid Wagga Wagga 4WD Club Newsletter Page 10
Activity: Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club Inc. ACTIVITY INFORMATION SHEET Day trip Leader: Tony Driscoll Ph: 0408226667 Email: Bullant61@hotmail.com.au Date: Sunday 22 Nov 2015 Start / Departure time: 8 am Meeting point: Opposite Jubilee Park Vehicle / participant numbers: Maximum: 10 Minimum: 2 Description of activity: Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park. Bluff Falls via Upper Dogman Tk. Then via Lower Dogmans Tk and,bush Rat Tk, to Ross Lookout. Home via Burrowa Tk,Pine Tk and Jephcott Firetrail to Shelly/Walwa road Level of difficulty of overall activity: Easy? Moderate? Hard? Very hard? moderate Trip Grading (see below): If wet: 4 If dry: 2 Suited to camper trailer? n/a Number of nights camping? n/a Location: Full time driving? yes Fuel required: Full tank from Wagga Personal gear required: Recovery gear Club gear req d: Other comments or safety issues: Low range required on some tracks. Wagga Wagga 4WD Club Newsletter Page 11
Wagga Wagga 4 Wheel Drive Club Club Person of the Year Award The Nominees for Club Person of the Year are: Brenda Moore Brenda has made an outstanding contribution to our Club through: Looking after Club s equipment in the trailer, involved: keeping check on contents of the trailer; replacing items used; making sure it is ready for Club activities; washing, cleaning and maintaining equipment etc. Organising the catering and cooking for Club activities, especially Club formal bush dinner (Cookout), Christmas parties, public Come and Try Day at the quarry and so on. This has involved being the contact person for the event, working out menus and quantities, purchasing food and other supplies, making sure everything is on hand for the event, organising people, supervising preparation, cooking and cleaning, and following up afterwards. Being a proactive and enthusiastic participant in all activities and providing great support for other Club members. For her continual behind the scene work to support the club at events such as the cook-out, come and try days, and Christmas parties. She is also a very good at making new members feel welcome and encourages them to participate in club activities. Michael Salway Michael has made an outstanding contribution to the Club through: Serving on the Club Executive Organising and running numerous activities including: Training in using off-road trailers Training in GPS navigation Running numerous trips Helping with Driver Training Running sessions at public Come and Try Day Paul Kingdom Has carried the Club through the absence of Secretary and Treasurer along with support from his wife Jenny. Always very welcoming and friendly. Very supportive of Club members and activities and great back up. Gives a lot of his time and expertise to trips, activities, working bees and planning. John Kent John has put effort into all the club events and make them run so smoothly during the year Wagga Wagga 4WD Club Newsletter Page 12
Andrew Thompson Andrew Has stepped up and led trips during the year He is present at most activities and gets in to help He put his hand up as president this year to inject new ideas into the club Voting will be held at the November meeting or if you can t attaned email your vote to Karen at clarendon26@gmail.com Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club Inc. ACTIVITY INFORMATION SHEET Activity: Leader: Clancy Phone: 0428 719933 bh 6926 3611 ah Date: Saturday/Sunday 29 30 November Start / Departure time: 9:30am Meeting point: Hepburn & Lovett roundabout Vehicle / participant numbers: Maximum: No Limit Minimum: 1 Activity description: Out to Berembed Weir to practice driving skills. Especially for camper trailers, there is a variety of conditions and some challengingly tight tracks to navigate in safe surroundings. It s a great place to camp beside the river. Come for the overnight or just come out for one of the days Trip Grading: If wet: 3 If dry: 2 Suited to camper trailer? Perfectly Camping? Absolutely Full time driving? Fuel required Personal gear required: Other comments or safety issues: No Yes First Aid kit, recovery equipment, chair, cold weather clothing, UHF Intending participants must inform the trip leader by the Wednesday before departure. All vehicles to carry basic recovery equipment and have recovery points front and rear. Trip rules are to be followed. Because of the nature of activities undertaken, there is always the possibility of personal injury or vehicle damage. All participants have a responsibility to maintain safety at all times. Responsibility of a vehicle driver: It shall be the sole responsibility of each vehicle driver to decide whether or not to start or continue to participate in the trip. It is recommended that advice is sought from the trip leader Wagga Wagga 4WD Club Newsletter Page 13
Activity: Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club Inc. ACTIVITY INFORMATION SHEET Day Trip Leader: Clancy Phone: 0428 719933 bh 6926 3611 ah Date: Sunday 1st November Start / Departure time: 9:30am Meeting point: Jubilee Park Vehicle / participant numbers: Maximum: 10 Minimum: 2 Activity description: Just a day drive to Beechworth and back with some 4WD involved along the way. Aiming for lunch at Beechworth and home by 5pm Trip Grading: If wet: 3 If dry: 4 Suited to camper trailer? If you want to bring it along you re welcome Number of nights camping? Unfortunately no Pretty much although lunch at Beechworth could well be Full time driving? an extended affair Fuel required Yes Personal gear required: First Aid kit, recovery equipment, chair, cold weather clothing, UHF Other comments or safety issues: Intending participants must inform the trip leader by the Wednesday before departure. All vehicles to carry basic recovery equipment and have recovery points front and rear. Trip rules are to be followed. Because of the nature of activities undertaken, there is always the possibility of personal injury or vehicle damage. All participants have a responsibility to maintain safety at all times. Responsibility of a vehicle driver: It shall be the sole responsibility of each vehicle driver to decide whether or not to start or continue to participate in the trip. It is recommended that advice is sought from the trip leader Wagga Wagga 4WD Club Newsletter Page 14
Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club Inc. ACTIVITY INFORMATION SHEET Activity: Contact: Ph: Email: Date: Start / Departure time: Meeting point: Vehicle / participant numbers: Maximum: Minimum: Activity description: Level of difficulty of activity: Easy? Moderate? Hard? Very hard? Trip Grading: If wet: If dry: Suited to camper trailer? Yes / No / NA Number of nights camping? Location: Full time driving? Yes / No / NA Fuel required: Personal gear required: Club gear required: Other comments or safety issues: NOTES: 1. Intending participants must inform the activity leader by the Wednesday before departure. 2. For trips, all vehicles to carry basic recovery equipment and have recovery points front and rear. 3. Trip / Club rules are to be followed. 4. Because of the nature of activities undertaken, there is always the possibility of personal injury or vehicle damage. All participants have a responsibility to maintain safety at all times. 5. Responsibility of a vehicle driver: It shall be the sole responsibility of each vehicle driver to decide whether or not to start or continue to participate in a trip. It is recommended that advice is sought from the trip leader. TRIP GRADING/ DIFFICULTY: (Conditions may change during the trip) 1. Very easy with little if any 4WDriving. Usually a scenic tour. 2. Easy 4WD trip. Winching and/or towing unlikely. 3. Medium 4WD trip. Requires a capable vehicle, cautious driving and basic 4WDriving skills. Winching should not be required. 4. Moderately difficult with some winching and/or towing a possibility. Good 4WDriving skills and a capable vehicle required. 5. Extremely difficult, Participants must be experienced at travelling over difficult terrain. Winching and/or towing highly likely. Wagga Wagga 4WD Club Newsletter Page 15
Leukaemia Foundation Event Light the Night Friday 6 November 2015 6.00 pm to 8.45 pm Kindra Park, Coolamon Contact Aaron Armstrong at countryproud01@gmail.com Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club Inc. Wagga Wagga 4WD Club Newsletter Page 16
Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club Inc. MEMBERSHIP FORM I am: Applying for membership Renewing my membership 1. Membership is annual from April 1 st to March 31 st of the following year. 2. Club fees are $55 annually per vehicle/family. 3. This information is to be used for Club operational purposes only. Please print neatly I, (full name) of (postal address) Town Postcode Home Telephone: Business Telephone: Mobile Telephone: E-mail Address: Motor Vehicle: Registered No: hereby apply to become a member or renew my membership of the above named incorporated association. In the event of my admission as a member, I agree to be bound by the rules of the association for the time being in force. I have read and understood the Trip Rules and Etiquette, and the Code of Ethics, and I agree to abide by these. I understand that four wheel driving is potentially hazardous and that injury and vehicle damage is always a possibility. I understand the membership fee per family/vehicle is $55 p.a. I hereby nominate the following persons to enjoy with me the privileges of membership excepting however the right to vote at meetings: Spouse/Partner: Children: Signature of applicant: Date: NEW MEMBERS ONLY are required to have this section completed. This nomination may be carried out when a prospective member attends a meeting and presents this form. I,.. (full name) a member of Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club Inc, nominate the applicant, for membership of the association. Signature of proposer:. Date: Wagga Wagga 4WD Club Newsletter Page 17
Club Jumpers Hunters Newsagents 02-6921 2121 Bottle Green fleece tops from Hunters embroidered with club Logo and name Please note all prices have been removed from these notices - due to price increases. You will need to ask for the price when you order the items. Club Badges Sports Bar Plus 8 Fitzmaurice Street Wagga Wagga 02 6921 3674 Pin back Magnetic Back Wagga Wagga 4WD Club Newsletter Page 18