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October 2014 Issue No: 393 Respecting the Great Outdoors CENTRAL COAST CLUB Full Nundle Trip report inside
October 2014 Issue No: 393
Respecting the Great Outdoors
CENTRAL
COAST CLUB
Full Nundle Trip report inside
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COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT: Shane Brodbeck 0409 488 027 [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT: Peter Chilvers 0449 175 671
SECRETARY: Scott Sheldon 4393 6385 [email protected]
ASSISTANT SECRETARY: Judy Reeds 4390 7030 TREASURER: Max Gear 4342 8226
MAGAZINE EDITOR: Brian Ick 0407 264 741 [email protected]
TRIP MASTER: Neale Simpson [email protected] PUBLIC RELATIONS: Simon Newton 4325 4733
SUB-COMMITTEE Assistant Treasurer: Jo Kelly 4340 2900
Quarter Master: Andrew Carlin 4324 8097
Public Officer: Scott Sheldon Social Coordinator: Kerrie Carlin 4324 8097
Merchandising: Cherrie Pandich 4328 1309
DTU Officer: Bob Montgomery 4342 8946 [email protected]
Raffle Coordinator: Sue Pomare 0403 207 364 The Central Coast Four Wheel Drive Club is a member of the Four Wheel Drive NSW & ACT Association. www.4wdnow.com CLUB DELEGATES: Peter Wade
Bruce Close
Ralph Teeson
CLUB MEETINGS
Club meetings are held on the SECOND THURSDAY of each month (except January) at the Tuggerah Public School Assembly Hall, Old Pacific Hwy, Tuggerah at 8:00 pm. Members are invited to bring their friends to the club meetings and outings. THERE IS NO MEETING IN JANUARY OF EACH YEAR.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS Committee meetings are held on the SECOND MONDAY after the General Meeting. For the venue contact the Secretary, members welcome.
MAGAZINE INFORMATION Any information or articles of interest are always very welcome by the editors and can be e-mailed directly to: [email protected]
Please ensure that your articles and trip reports are to the editor as soon as possible in order to get them in the next magazine. The cut off date for production is the 1st of each month. Please take an interest in your club and its activities by participating any way you can as it does benefit you. Club Postal Address is: CC4WD CLUB PO BOX 4354 Lake Haven, NSW 2263.
CLUB WEB SITE: www.cc4wdc.org.au
WEBMASTER: Greg Elsey [email protected]
CC4WD CLUB PHONE No. 0457 983 505
ISSUE No 393 October 2014 The opinions expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the club. Any spelling or grammar mistakes are randomly
Introduced inconsistencies.
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President’s Report
Gee these months are going very fast, seems like only 4 weeks ago I did my last report for the magazine. Thanks to those members who have emailed photos of previous trips that they had been on, to me recently. If you have any interesting stories and or photos for the magazine, our forum or Facebook, please let me know and I can add them in. If you are nominated to do a written report of the trip that you have been on, please make sure that you have it to me before the end of the month so I can have time to fit it in the next issue of the magazine. There have been plenty of trips on during September and October and I hope that you have been able to get on at least one of them.
Editorial
Regards Brian
Hello everyone, Xmas Party; Kerrie has informed me that she has only received one form, from the members, for the clubs Combined Xmas Party, which has me concerned, as Kerrie has a lot of work to complete, to once again make this event amazing. Kerrie can only do this if all members get their forms into her as early as possible, as she needs the numbers attending ASAP . Mingara; Has been and gone once again, and the result was pleasing to see even though not as spectacular as last year. This solid result for us, and indeed the promoters ensures that this club will continue to have a fundraising avenue well into the future, so this club not only relies on membership fees. Although this event was not a membership drive, we still gained 16 new members from the show, and many more went away with more knowledge about there local 4wd club. Total raised from the show was $ 4057.00, with club costs of $ 950.00 to prepare for the show with a whole new library of photographs and the purchase of the first prize. So, although down on last year, the club gained a healthy result in the end. A huge thankyou to the volunteers that helped out during the weekend, but a big personal thankyou for all of Kerrie's hard work over the past few months getting this display up and running. To all the club members out on trips this long weekend be safe, and enjoy your trips around this great country of ours. And remember this club is PAR ONERIE Shane Brodbeck President
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Central Coast Four Wheel Drive Club Inc. General Meeting Minutes Thursday 11th September, 2014
Held at: Tuggerah Primary School, Tuggerah
Meeting Opened: 8:04 pm by President, Shane Brodbeck
Attendance: As per the attendance Book
Apologies: Fran & Darryl Travers, Steve Murray, Simon & Cheryl Newton, Dave & Heather Brown, Teig
& Kristy-Lee Enraght-Moony
Visitors: As per visitors register 1 x Nissan, 1 x Toyota
Minutes of Previous Meeting:
The minutes of the previous meeting of Thursday, 14th August, 2014 were tabled.
Motion: “That the minutes of the previous General meeting as printed in the monthly
magazine be accepted.”
Moved: Neale Simpson Seconded: Kerin Brodbeck CARRIED
Business Arising from Previous Meeting
Nil
President’s Report:
Items covered in general business
Vice President’s report: Nil
NSW & ACT 4WD Association update
Newnes area conflict between 4x4 and motorbikes
Super show has a teams event
New guidelines for individually constructed vehicles being reviewed by RMS
Police currently booking people for what they believe are unsuitable bull bar fitments. If you get a fine send
it through to the Association to review
Facebook article about rating of all D shackles by the RMS. This is false.
Looking for Clubs to submit fundraising activities they are involved in.
Hunter Region committee meeting now first Monday of every second month.
Camp Quality cancelled due to conditions at Stockton Beach. Will now be held 15th May 2015.
Correspondence Inward
Inward - post
bank statements
Landcruiser Club of NSW Willowglen 4x4 Challenge brochures
Downunder 4x4 Lighting price guide
Inward – email
1. NSW-ACT 4WD Association
Minutes of a meeting to organize the Club area for the 4WD Super Show
2. Hunter & North Coast 4WD Association
a. Nil
3. Letter of resignation from Ken and Deidre Bailey. They have moved to the North Coast.
4. Quite a few membership enquiries and heaps of renewals
5. A request from Brian Hilton Toyota to discuss assistance with a 4WD open day
6. A scam email that required investigation by the Committee before electing to take no action.
7. Request from Central Coast & Hunter Burns survivor support group for the Club to hold a 4WD day trip on
Sat 4th October – where they come along for the ride. They offered to assist in the cost of fuel
9. Advertisers
A. Extreme Marquees EOY sale
B. Powerful 4x4 specials
C. Gecko Wheels facebook page – claiming to be the fastest growing 4x4 wheel brand
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D. CCIA NSW – confirmation that the 2015 Caravan, Camping, RV and Holiday Supershow will be held at
Rosehill Racecourse from Sat 11th April to Sunday 19th April. E. Autoandboat.com.au advertising LED lighting
Outwards
1. Replies to membership renewal and new member enquires
2. Annual summary of financial affairs to NSW Fair Trading
Change in bank account signatories to NAB
Motion: “That the Inwards and Outwards Correspondence as presented be acepted
and dealt with.”
Moved: Paul Kelly Seconded: Alan Howard CARRIED
Treasurer’s Report:
New Treasurer Max (with his L plate on display) tabled his first report.
Motion: “That the Treasurer’s Report as presented be accepted.”
Moved: Ken McDonald Seconded: Shane Tapscott CARRIED
Treasurer Max then presented the bills for payment and requested that they be approved for payment.
Motion: “That all bills for payment as presented be paid”
Moved: Ken McDonald Seconded: Shane Tapscott CARRIED
Membership:
Assistant Secretary Judy requested the meeting’s endorsement of the following applicants for membership to
the Club:
Steve Constable, Martin Dale
Motion: “That the persons listed above be accepted as members of the Club”
Moved: Judy Reeds Seconded: Brian Ick CARRIED
President Shane then presented new member packs to the following people:
Martin Dale, Steve Constable, Steve Farmer & Kathy Lucas, Ivan Pora & Robyn Newman
15yr badges to Wayne & Sue Prendergast, Barry Vines & Joyce Hollins
Public Relations:
No present.
Driver Training Unit:
Nothing to report.
Stage 1 certificates were presented to:
Rex Bailey, Tony Bourke, Scott Horne, Greg Middleton, David Mitchell, Martin Dale, Steve Grant & Cat Grant
No Stage 2 certificates were presented.
The next Stage 1 on Oct 12 has spots available.
The next Stage 2 on this weekend has spots available.
Editor’s Report:
Looking for any articles you might like to see in the magazine. Facebook page now over 300 likes. Working on
updating the Club’s website as well.
Merchandise:
Get your jackets, hats & beanies before it gets to warm. If you want cricket hats it takes 10 days to deliver so
please order them.
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Piston-broke Trophy:
New member Steve Farmer for the burnt out Range Rover on the F3.
Pissed & Broken Cup:
Chilly never passed it on to Glenn & Clarrissa and as he was not at the meeting so it was decided he can keep
it for another month!
Last committee meeting held: 25th August, 2014 at Dans Close Gorokan
Business Arising:
1. Casual vacancy in the Vice President position. Peter Chilvers expressed interest and was elected to fill the
vacancy.
2. Visitor cost to attend Xmas Party increased to $30
3. Report that wood shed was empty in August. Peter Thorne cut up another trailer full so thank you for that
4. Mingara key points – 27th & 28th. Club members welcome to come to the stand to drop in for a chat
however last year this resulted in a large group out the front of the stand which deterred non-members
from entering the stand. Please try to keep the area in front of the stand free.
5. Committee decided to purchase a mobile EFTPOS terminal for use at Mingara, paying membership
renewal, merchandise purchases etc by members. No establishment fee, $14.90/mth, no minimum
transaction fee, $0.04% fee on purchases, a 2 year contract.
Next committee meeting to be held on Monday 22nd September, 2014 at the Community Care Building in
Henry Wheeler Close Gosford at 7:30pm
General Business:
1. Mingara. Got a great list of prizes totaling $3600 split into 5 individual prizes. Raffle tickets on sale now
and will be drawn Sunday afternoon of the show
2. Roster system for the stand set up. Max half a day. Some spots to fill please contact Kerrie.
3. Committee has held a lot of discussion on the running of the stand, getting new members and how to get
through the DTU.
4. Xmas Party a big event to organize. Coming up quickly so please submit attendance forms ASAP.
5. Peter Glendenning. Gencom have moved to Newcastle but they still service Central Coast. If have a 40
channel 2 way under 3 years old it can be programmed to an 80 channel.
6. Dave Austin’s grandson Ben raffle on 20th Sept at Wyong Golf Club starting at 7:00pm. $10 entry fee. See
Wombat if want tickets. Lions Club of Wyong are running it. Club will be donating over $900 from last
year’s fun fines and raffles.
Trip Master:
DTU Stage 1 – Steve Grant. Excellent day, worth attending, a great refresher.
Ladies Day Out – Maria Stokes – an awesome day out run exceptionally well by Faye!
A lot of trips in the magazine for the next couple of months.
Items for sale:
Bev Fort: A 12 foot fibro light duty Jayco caravan and a Cub heavy duty Offroad camper trailer for sale.
Barry Vine: 1 x 6m and 1 x 3m drag chain. $20 for both
GU side steps. Pick up at Bateau Bay
Fully equipped 100 Series Landcruiser for sale – details on the Club website
Trailer axle at WeLeaser – anyone can take it!
Upcoming Events As per the calendar
Up Coming Trips As per the calendar
Fun Fines:
Everyone with no badge and the wrong badge
Joyce & Barry – we don’t believe them when they said nothing happened.
Neale for getting stuck on the DTU Stage 1 trip. A good winching exercise for newbies!
Raffle:
1st Prize –Tracey Murray 2nd Prize – Faye Goodman -
Meeting Closed 9:10 pm
Next General meeting will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2014
The minutes of this meeting were recorded by: Scott Sheldon, Secretary
Meeting Chairman President Shane Brodbeck
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Stage 1. 12 October 2014
2015 22nd February 19th April
14th June 16th August
18th October
Stage 2. 8th – 9th November
2015 21st – 22nd March 16th – 17th May
18th – 19th July 19th – 20th September
14th -15th November
Dates to remember for the DTU Stage 1 and Stage 2
training days.
Young Ben being presented with a cheque by President Shane for $995.00 from the Central Coast 4wd Club at a Trivia night held for Ben last month, also $100.00 was donated back by the winning trivia team (The Goat Herders) in total over $5,000.00 was raised to help Ben where needed. A great night was had by all who attended.
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Presentations
Welcome to our
New Member
Steve Farmer.
Stage 1 Certificates awarded to
Scott Horne, Cat Grant and
Steve Grant
15 Year Membership awarded to
Barry, Joyce Hollins and
Wayne Prendergast
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Nundle State Forest
Whose idea was it to start so early? An early start it was for some, leaving at 5.00am to make our way to Scone. Finally we arrived for that much needed caffeine hit or in my case a hot chocolate fix. Maybe it's a 4x4 urban myth that the trip leader provides breakfast? No such luck! Maybe next time? On the road again, the 15 cars number off as we head out of Scone to Nundle via Crawney Pass. You will hear and read this statement over and over again in this report but the scenery was beautiful. Particularly as we passed the most amazing grove of Black Boy Grasses totally enveloping a mountainous slope. This display was the largest clump anyone on the trip had seen in any one place. We passed through the extensive equine property Kitchwin Hills. Time for morning tea- slices, and the much needed sugar fix. Arriving at Nundle around 11.10, TC gives us firm orders only an hour for lunch before we head off again. Some head off to top up on fuel... a very slow prospect with one diesel pump and no automatic responses, with it requiring a manual reset after each vehicle. Many took the chance to explore the old Wool mill, which is still in working order for historical value along with a boutique of woolen clothing for sale. We then dash off to the lovely old pub for a much talked about bowl of chips. It was lovely sitting in the sun enjoying our chips and beer. Before we knew it, it was leaving time and the newbies had to make a dash to the car. Oops, two minutes late but luckily Tail End Charlie (Trevor) patiently waited. We were now on our way just out of town into Nundle State Forest to set up at the Ponderosa Camp Area. A quick 45 minute set up and then it was time for FUN. Tyres down for mud we headed for an afternoon drive. Our first challenge was a steep ascent up into a lookout. So many times, all you could see in the climb up to crests was your bonnet and the treetops. This was why we were here. Better than the rides at a fun park. We then got to slip and slide our way through some wonderful mud tracks. (So glad we cleaned the truck before heading out... NOT) Up tracks, down tracks, around sweeping corners and tight bends. Someone made the comment that the tight bends didn't suit the Nissan but that can't be right. A Nissan can tackle anything! Now if they said Jeep, we'd understand... We then headed into the 'deep dark forest' where Faye put out the call to beware of the Yowies... The fun of more mud puddles and a small creek crossing. We then head up the hill hoping to get up to the tower but no such luck. Sat Navs are good but not good enough to let us know about a locked gate. Back down the hill, stopped along the track to collect some firewood. Thank goodness for Tappy's ute! Including what we all brought I'm starting to think this fire is going to be seen from space. We arrive back to the campsite by 4pm just in time for happy hour.
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Day 2
Breakfast and on the move by 9am. We inflate our tyres ready for the gravel roads ahead. We head towards Barry, through Barry Station and then onto Glenrock Station. Absolutely stunning rolling, green hills. The first of our creek crossings appear just after Ben Hall Creek Bridge and considering all the rain we’ve had of recent all were flowing but barely a challenge- not much in the way of bow waves, the tyres barely got wet. Trip leader’s call for morning tea and once again, Cherrie comes to the fore and supplies a yummy peach slice. From here we have another 16 creek crossings, twenty in total for the day. On through Ellerston Station, a rather impressive Packer pastoral station, 68 km NE of Scone. The property also boasts some the best polo fields and its golf course was rated number 4 in Australia. But we weren’t here for the golf so what the matter. We have another lovely creek side stop for an early lunch and a wonderful boost of vitamin D. This was a lovely spot to have a quiet word and catch up with others within the group. Here we began to climb and were happy to find the main road through the Barrington National Park was open so had a great detour through a track. Wild brumbies caught our eye but shielded away as the convoy passed, those in the lead must have been fairly scary! Here we passed through and witnessed the dingo fence as we head on through Dingo Gate at the Western extreme of the Barrington Tops and back down towards Moonan Flats. We passed quite a number of wildlife on this second day of the trip, an echidna, numerous snakes, eagles and one lonely kangaroo. At Moonan Brook we re-inflate all the way back to blacktop pressure and this is when it hits you that the weekend adventure is coming to an end. Many within the group depart from here but those that are more inclined for some much needed chippies and beer head on to Moonan Flat Pub and drink to a wonderful weekend. Thanks Faye and T.C for a great weekend. Maria and Narelle
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World Rally Championship Report
What happened? How? Why? Where? Who will be interested? How can I make people interested?
My vision was clouded by the uproar of dust as the car speeded around the corner, shards of upturned earth pock-
marked the ground around me and rocks pelted the landscape…
Trip Leader Raymond and Vanessa Young (Isuzu)
Participants Simon and Cheryl (BT-50) Allan and Tracy (Isuzu) Wombat (Nissan Navara)
Mik, Tracy and Byron (Land Cruiser), Friends of Ray and Vanessa Matt, Carole and Annabelle ( Patrol)
To see such sights is a once in a lifetime opportunity, as is getting hit by a stones travelling at unearthly speeds. I’m
sure it was as thrilling for them as well as us. The car tore around a track, dodging ditches and edges my family and I
had been well aware of, while we were driving to the campground generously made available to us by Ray’s father and
we thank him for the privilege of witnessing such an amazing event with such clarity, while making camp on the
beautiful, rolling hills of the farm lands, only minutes away from a gorgeous billabong.
Many of us arrived for the weekend, while some made camp on the Friday. My family arrived under the veil of
darkness, so the morning was like a shroud of clarity resting upon the landscape, lighting each spectacular detail in a
frenzy of colour and sunlight. The rally began at 9am on the Saturday, signalled by the roar of V8 rally cars tearing up
the dirt road. Helicopters and cameras followed, held by all manners of both professional and amateur photographers,
including myself, who forgot the taking of a photograph required the lens to be uncovered and/or the camera to be
turned on…
Soon, car after dust-ridden car drifted around the corners at incomprehensible speed; showering all spectators with a
healthy dose of dust and pebbles. Any stationary object was coated in a new coat of paint I like to name ‘dirt’. Tables
and cars were coated in layers so thick, before long, they were comical. However, the toilet remained a wonderful
shade of ‘porta-loo’ green. Huge chunks of up turned earth littered each corner, spattering out into the fields as drivers
knocked them from their path.
After the rally drew to a conclusion, the bonfire was lit and the stars found their proper place in the sky. It was at this
point that all the grandest stories of adventures and mishaps sweetened the night air with laughter. As the night drew
to a close, excitement still ran high and memories were settling into the far reaches of our tired minds.
At dawn the following day, plans to go for sight-seeing drive around the area, eventually travelling to the billabong
nearby. The drive took us through the serene landscape we had previously witnessed, while presenting us with an
opportunity to observe the chunks of road that been carved out of the road by the many rally cars the day before. After
a short while, we arrived at a mountain bushwalk, though some of us didn’t equip the best shoes for it… *cough* me
*cough*…
As we traversed the rocks and leaf litter, the slope increased and the going got a little tougher but everyone reached
the lookout of the trail and after a few photos and topics of conversation, we headed back down to our cars. After a
spot of morning tea and socialisation, we headed back towards the promise of cool, crystal clear waters.
As the heat of the day drove everyone on, the promise of a nice swim in cold water seemed ever more pleasant. We
gathered up everything we would need and headed down the farm lands towards the promise of a much needed cooling
–down.
On the way back however, certain misadventures were in store for the unfortunates in our car. While we had been
lounging by the water, a herd of cows had migrated into the field, disorientating our navigation causing us to be lost
amongst the cattle; an interesting yet not-unwelcome farmyard experience.
I would like to thank Ray and Vanessa, Ray’s father and mother for allowing us the opportunity to camp and
experiencing their amazing views. Thanks also to Mik for lending us light when we needed it most.
A most enjoyable trip had by everyone.
By Annabelle
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HOW DO YOU USE THE GPS AGAIN
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Some of the action from the rally
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Tender Submissions
Expressions of Interest
Completing prequalification documentation Workplace Health & Safety Systems and Plans Safe Work Method State-
ments Guiding you through the Tendering world……...
Central Coast & Hunter Regions Phone: 02 4353 9457 or 0407 539457 E-mail: [email protected]
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Well what a show, there was good weather, good crowds and may I say it was another successful event put on by Kerrie Carlin and her helpers. We had a new display area with plenty of photos from past trips, which bought back a lot of memories to many of the club members who were there at the show. There were many inquiries about our club during the 3 days of the show and we had 16 members of the public sign up on the day. Our raffle was a huge success again raising just over $3,000.00 for the club, I am sure that this money will be dispersed to some of the charities that we support throughout the year.
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CLUB AND COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
2014
General Club Meetings 8.00pm sharp
Committee Meetings 7.30pm at 1 Dans Close, Gorokan
Committee Meetings 7.30pm at Henry Wheeler Drive, Gosford
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Central Coast Four Wheel Drive Club
Coming Events Guide
For any club trip rated C and higher,
DTU Stage 1 must have been completed first.
If not, it is up to the discretion of the Trip Leader
for that trip.
DATE EVENT Class TRIP LEADER TELEPHONE Limit
9th Oct General Club Meeting E Tuggerah Public
School Secretary 8.00pm
11th—12th
Oct Slippery Rock Rd repairs E Brian Ick 0407 264 741 4
12th Oct Stage 1 DTU Bob Montgomery 4342 8946
17th—19th
Oct
Sydney 4wd and
Adventure Show E Eastern Creek None
19th Oct Stockton Beach Clean up Day E Bruce Close 0414 246 607 None
20th Oct Committee Meeting E 1 Dan Close,
Gorokan Secretary 8.00pm
1st Nov Watagan’s Play Day B Bob Montgomery 0403 800 959 6
1st- 2nd Nov Timor to Woko C Tony Clark
Faye Goodman
0411 090 653
0423 008 628 10
8-9th Nov Stage 2 DTU Bob Montgomery 4342 8946
12-16th Nov Weston Wollemi C-D John Smyth 0429 700 509
4362 2383 8
13th Nov General Club Meeting E Tuggerah Public
School Secretary 8.00pm
22nd Nov Christmas Party E Kerrie Carlin 4324 8097 None
24th Nov Committee Meeting E Henry Wheeler
Drive, Gosford Secretary 7.30pm
6th Dec Watagan’s Play Day B Bob Montgomery 0403 800 959 6
21st Dec—
3rd Jan
Shipwrecks and Whales to
High Plains Gold C
Bob Montgomery
Bev Fort
0403 800 959
0410 139 786 4
TRIP MASTER: Neale Simpson [email protected]
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CLUB AND COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
2014
General Club Meetings 8.00pm sharp
Committee Meetings 7.30pm at 1 Dans Close, Gorokan
Committee Meetings 7.30pm at Henry Wheeler Drive, Gosford
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Trip Book-In Procedure
1 You must personally book in.
2 If you book in early you must confirm that you still intend going no later than two weeks
before the trip. If you do not confirm, your position will be re-allocated.
3 If you are unable to attend please notify the trip leader as soon as possible so that someone else has the
opportunity to fill the position.
4 It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to contact the trip leader the night before the trip. This will enable you to
confirm your attendance or non-attendance, and also check that the trip hasn’t been affected by weather conditions.
5 The following is a list of equipment required for any Club trip graded D and higher.
UHF Radio in working order- CLUB CHANNEL (10)
Basic Recovery Equipment which includes the following
Front & Rear Recovery hooks
Snatch Strap
At least one Rated Shackle
Trip Classification Codes These classifications are applicable for standard 4WD vehicles
A This class of trip is considered to be extremely difficult. Participants will have to be experienced at
travelling over difficult terrain. An amount of winching and/or towing will almost definitely be
required. Participants will be required to bring along basic recovery equipment. The trip leader will
have the right to reject a request to go from someone who is considered under experienced.
B This class of trip is considered to be a moderate to difficult trip. An amount of winching and/or
towing will almost certainly be required. Under extreme weather conditions, this trip could develop into an A class trip.
C This class of trip is considered to be a moderate trip. Various sections of this trip will require
cautious driving in order to negotiate your way. In most circumstances winching and/or towing will not
be necessary.
D This class of trip is considered to be a relatively easy trip. It is unlikely that any winching and/or
towing will be required.
E This class of trip is considered to be very easy. Little or no four wheel driving will be required and
these trips usually consist of easy to reach base camps, scenic tours, social events etc, etc
IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL A, B AND C TRIPS YOUR VEHICLE MUST BE ABLE TO ENGAGE LOW RANGE.
These classification codes are A GUIDE ONLY.
The code designated to a trip can change from the time of designation to the actual time of the trip.
Although every attempt is made to ensure that an accurate class is given to each trip, members should be sure for themselves that they are capable of handling the type of trip they have chosen. If in doubt consult the trip leader, and he
will advise you whether you and your vehicle are suitable.
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Trip Book-In Procedure
1 You must personally book in.
2 If you book in early you must confirm that you still intend going no later than two weeks
before the trip. If you do not confirm, your position will be re-allocated.
3 If you are unable to attend please notify the trip leader as soon as possible so that someone else has the
opportunity to fill the position.
4 It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to contact the trip leader the night before the trip. This will enable you to
confirm your attendance or non-attendance, and also check that the trip hasn’t been affected by weather conditions.
5 The following is a list of equipment required for any Club trip graded D and higher.
UHF Radio in working order- CLUB CHANNEL (10)
Basic Recovery Equipment which includes the following
Front & Rear Recovery hooks
Snatch Strap
At least one Rated Shackle
Trip Classification Codes These classifications are applicable for standard 4WD vehicles
A This class of trip is considered to be extremely difficult. Participants will have to be experienced at
travelling over difficult terrain. An amount of winching and/or towing will almost definitely be
required. Participants will be required to bring along basic recovery equipment. The trip leader will
have the right to reject a request to go from someone who is considered under experienced.
B This class of trip is considered to be a moderate to difficult trip. An amount of winching and/or
towing will almost certainly be required. Under extreme weather conditions, this trip could develop into an A class trip.
C This class of trip is considered to be a moderate trip. Various sections of this trip will require
cautious driving in order to negotiate your way. In most circumstances winching and/or towing will not
be necessary.
D This class of trip is considered to be a relatively easy trip. It is unlikely that any winching and/or
towing will be required.
E This class of trip is considered to be very easy. Little or no four wheel driving will be required and
these trips usually consist of easy to reach base camps, scenic tours, social events etc, etc
IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL A, B AND C TRIPS YOUR VEHICLE MUST BE ABLE TO ENGAGE LOW RANGE.
These classification codes are A GUIDE ONLY.
The code designated to a trip can change from the time of designation to the actual time of the trip.
Although every attempt is made to ensure that an accurate class is given to each trip, members should be sure for themselves that they are capable of handling the type of trip they have chosen. If in doubt consult the trip leader, and he
will advise you whether you and your vehicle are suitable.
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When: Saturday 1st November 2014 - Sunday 2nd November 2014 Trip Leaders: Tony Clark 0411 090 653 Faye Goodman 0423 008 628 Where: Woko National Park Meet: 8.30pm McDonalds Scone (next to BP servo on northern end of town on New England Highway) Bring: Food, water, usual recovery gear, swimmers, camera, small bag of wood if possible. Minimum Requirements: Full tank of fuel at meeting point. All Terrain Tyres, Stage 1 awareness training Grade: C Vehicle Limit: 10 vehicles This trip is not camper trailer friendly We'll meet at Scone and travel to Timor via Gundy. At Timor we'll cut across through some winding and hilly roads to Ellerston for lunch beside a quiet stream, after which we'll climb up past the northern section of the Barrington Mountains, then drive down a unique, winding road into the Woko National Park where camping is available beside a flowing stream. N. P. Fees apply. ($10 per adult) Next day we'll be climbing up an old unused trail into the Coneac SCA and push through some steep bushy tracks, with amazing views. And to finish off a great weekend, ahead of us will be the
Terrible Billy track, then through Monkerai to Dungog and home. The trip will end at Dungog.
Watagan’s Play Day
CLUB WEBSITE AND FORUM
Our web site has been very quite lately, I am hoping once I am settled into the Editor’s
position I will be able to get the web site up and running again. But to do this I will need
information from you our members; such as stories, photos, information from other similar
clubs, etc.
I will be putting up the latest magazines to look at, as well as up coming trips, past trips,
photos of members vehicles past and present.
So if you have anything of interest please send it to me at [email protected]
If you are not registered to our Forum then you are missing out on some interesting
information and conversations. To register go to www.cc4wdc.org.au/forum and click on
register, fill in your details and once accepted you can join in on the conversations or just
start up your own topic, I am sure that one of us will be able to answer your questions.
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Date: November 1st
Trip Leader: Bob Montgomery 0403 800 959
Class: Easy “B”
Limit: 6 trucks
Meet: 9:00am Mandalong Rd just off the Freeway at Morisset.
A day to try some of the harder tracks in the Watagans.
You’ll need a minimum 50mm lift, a good set of all terrain tyres,
rated recovery points plus a sense of adventure.
Watagan’s Play Day
CLUB WEBSITE AND FORUM
Our web site has been very quite lately, I am hoping once I am settled into the Editor’s
position I will be able to get the web site up and running again. But to do this I will need
information from you our members; such as stories, photos, information from other similar
clubs, etc.
I will be putting up the latest magazines to look at, as well as up coming trips, past trips,
photos of members vehicles past and present.
So if you have anything of interest please send it to me at [email protected]
If you are not registered to our Forum then you are missing out on some interesting
information and conversations. To register go to www.cc4wdc.org.au/forum and click on
register, fill in your details and once accepted you can join in on the conversations or just
start up your own topic, I am sure that one of us will be able to answer your questions.
Four Wheel Drive NSW & ACT Association
For those of you who may wish to know what the Four Wheel Drive NSW & ACT
Association is up to these days, you can log onto www.4wdnow.com and down the left
hand side under “User Login” you can register your details and once they have been
verified by our club, you will gain access to the member’s area of the site for all sorts
of information.
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Come along & enjoy a fun day out, while helping to keep one of Australia’s most popular beaches beautiful! Registration is from 9am at the Worimi Conservation Lands 4WD beach access at Lavis Lane or Birubi Beach.
You must register on the day, which will entitle you to a free Beach Vehicle Permit for the day, a sausage sizzle and the chance to win some great prizes!
BYO sunscreen, hats & gloves.
For more information contact Bruce Close on 0414 246 607
STOCKTON BEACH CLEAN UP DAY - SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER 2014 - 9AM TO 1PM
See Red
About Rubbish
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Date: December 6th
Trip Leader: Bob Montgomery 0403 800 959
Class: Easy “B”
Limit: 6 trucks
Meet: 9:00am Mandalong Rd just off the Freeway at Morisset.
A day to try some of the harder tracks in the Watagans.
You’ll need a minimum 50mm lift, a good set of all terrain tyres, rated
recovery points plus a sense of adventure.
Watagan’s Play Day
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Shipwrecks and Whales to High Plains Gold
Bev and Bob invite you to join them on a Pre Christmas and New Year Road Trip
Where: NSW South Coast and Victorian High Country
When: Sun Dec 21st 2014 to Sat 3rd Jan 2015
Details:
This is a road trip adventure that will incorporate a bit of everything: on road touring, off
road adventure, bush camping and possibly some formal campsites too.
We are looking for a couple of extra cars to join us; due to a desire to move quick and light,
maintain a relatively loose itinerary and with possibly limited camping opportunities on
some parts of this trip, we wish to keep the numbers low – 4 cars only.
We plan to travel down the south coast incorporating Bega and Eden before the Christmas
crowd arrives on the coast; a visit to the Whaling museum at Eden is a must. Christmas will
be spent at a bush camp on the banks of the Snowy River, after which we will ascend to the
Victorian High Plains from Limestone Creek across Davies Plain, conquering Mount Pinnibar,
and then down to Wheelers Creek Hut. A fast cross country run on the bitumen towards the
Mansfield area, or a more scenic trip cross country, will have us seeing the New Year in at
the Woods Point Pub, eventually departing via Jamieson, aiming to be back on the Coast by
the weekend.
Required:
You and your vehicle in tip top condition, prepared for a mix of challenging and
remote 4wding and some ‘on road’ laid back touring
Self sufficient for fuel, water and food
Be prepared to camp in all conditions - anything from snow to 40 degrees
Open mind and sense of humour – this is an un-reccy’d trip with a loose agenda
driven by timing, weather and road conditions on the day
Meeting Point:
Date: Sunday 21st December 2014
Where: Cooma
Time: 12.00 Noon, aiming to depart 1pm - (First night will be a bush camp)
CONTACT: BEV FORT 0410 139786 or BOB MONTGOMERY 0403 800959
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MULGA OR "KING BROWN" SNAKE
(Pseudechis australis)
The Mulga snake has the largest recorded venom output of any snake. It is found throughout Australia, except in Victoria, Tasmania and the most southern parts of Western Australia. The name "King Brown" snake may lead to confusion and to the incorrect use of brown snake antivenom, and is therefore best avoided. It feeds on rats, mice birds, lizards and other snakes. It is frequently active at night, especially in hot weather.
It is heavily built, being in fact the heaviest Australian venomous snake. The body is uniform in colour, usually light brown, but there is some variation between individuals. The average length is around 1.5m, and the record length greater than 3m. Mulga snakes are oviparous (egg-laying). They may become aggressive and strike repeatedly if threatened
EASTERN BROWN SNAKE
(Pseudonaja textilis)
The common or eastern brown snake is active mostly by day, except in very hot weather. It feeds on rats, mice, birds, lizards and other snakes and is therefore attracted to barns and farms. It prefers dry country to swampy areas. The brown snake lays from 10 to 35 eggs. The young brown snakes are banded in dark grey or black, and have a broad band on the back of their heads. By three years of age, the bands disappear, and the adult is usually uniform in colour, ranging through light or dark brown, orange-yellow or even black. The shape is streamlined, and the head is not distinct The eastern brown snake is found throughout the eastern half of Australia, with the exception of Tasmania. It has also been reported in New Guinea, where it is believed to have been introduced by man. The average length is approximately 1.5 metres, and the largest recorded length 2.4 metres. When attacking, the brown snake winds its body into an 'S' shape, raising itself off the ground. It strikes very rapidly, with its mouth open, possibly because of its relatively small fangs (approximately 3mm in length). The average venom yield is around 4mg (although the record venom yield was 67mg). The venom contains potent neurotoxins and procoagulants, resulting in progressive paralysis and incoagulable blood. Clotting defects may require multiple doses of antivenom for complete reversal. Occasional fatalities have occurred as a result of bleeding into the brain due to coagulation disturbances
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When:
Friday 17th October - Sunday 19th October 2014
Where:
Western Sydney International Dragway, Eastern Creek
The Sydney 4WD and Adventure Show will be held on 17th-19th October 2014 at Western Sydney
International Dragway in Eastern Creek. Now in its fifth year, the event is designed as a family-
friendly, fun day out. The Show’s location at Western Sydney International Dragway is easily
accessible and has convenient onsite parking; plus it boasts a permanent 4WD track that is a
major focus of the Show.
Entertainment and attractions include special guests on the Engel Bush Camp stage including
Jason Andrews (All 4 Adventure), Pat Callinan and Ernie Dingo. The Fishing Stage is hosted by
Al McGlashan (Big Fish Small Boat), plus the Extreme 4x4 Show is a huge attraction. Team D Max
stunt drivers will be at the Show again in 2014, plus there’s camp oven cooking demos, new
product information, recovery demos, fishing demos, kid’s activities and more.
Sydney 4WD & Adventure Show
and Tinnie and Tackle Expo 2014
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This is designed as a camping trip, due
to the fact that we will not have vehicle
access to our camping area at Dunn’s
Swamp. Camper trailers are welcome,
but will have to park away from the
camping area, and may need to return
via the sealed roads instead of via the
Wollemi N.P.
On the forward journey, we’ll traverse
mainly sealed roads, via Cessnock,
Denman, Bylong and Rylstone, to
Dunn’s Swamp, where we camp
(camping fee is $5 per adult and $3
per child, per night).
Activities include bushwalking,
swimming and kayaking in/on the
beautiful water reservoir (on the
Cudgegong River), rock climbing,
fishing and a half day excursion to
Ferntree Gully.
The return journey, on the Sunday, takes
us into the north-western corner of
Wollemi National Park, for the 4WD
part of the trip (only 20km), on a rarely
traversed track, over Nullo Mountain,
via private roads at each end. A scenic
drive through the Widden Valley brings
us back on to the Cox’s Gap road, then
via Denman for the trip home.
What to Bring: Camping gear, drinking
water, shower (if desired), kayaks (if
possible), sturdy walking shoes,
swimming togs. [Pit toilets are
provided]
NB: The return trip will change if it
rains, as the track is available in fine
weather only.
## Those who have only the weekend
available may wish to join us at Dunn’s
Swamp on the Friday evening.
Trip Leader: John & Helen Smyth 0429 700 509 or 4362 2383
Date: November 12-16 (Wednesday to Sunday), 2014
Class: C-D
Vehicle Limit: 8
Meeting Place: 8 am @ Freemans Waterhole (Opposite the Oak)
Camp fees: $5 per adult and $3 per child / per night
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Brendan Twomey
Dylan Richardson
Mason Brightmoore
Mia Lawler
William Enraght–Moong
Harrison Torpy
Mackenzie Harmer
Liam Hyland
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Club Christmas Party
When: Saturday 22nd November 2014
Where: We-leaser at Dungog.
Kids Games Start At 10am,
Flying Fox, Water Slide, and More
Games (adults also allowed)
Lunch for Everyone
More Games
Nibbles On the Lawn
SANTA
Dinner, Drink with Dinner & Desert
Movies for the kids
Adults Party Commences, Games, Music, Campfire
Come for the weekend or just the day/evening!
We need final numbers by the 9th October.
(THAT’S THE OCTOBER MEETING)
CLUB MEMBERS $20 per adult, Kids Free
VISITING ADULTS $30 per person,
VISITING KIDS / GRANDKIDS $20 for present from
Santa
Please bring your own plates and cutlery
Please fill in the separate form and return (with payment) to
Kerrie Carlin, the Social Co-ordinator, or contact her on
4324 8097 or 0405 329 428
Or email [email protected]
Please Note: Only children attending the Xmas Party receive presents.
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Club Christmas Party Saturday 22nd November 2014
Registration Form
If you wish your children (15 and under) to receive a present from
Santa, please complete the following
Please Note: Only children attending the Xmas Party receive presents.
If you are staying for dinner please fill in the following:
Club members $20 per adult & Kids Free
Visiting Adult $30 per person
Visiting kids/grandkids $20 for present from Santa
Please Note: once money has been paid no refunds Membership Number: __________________
Name:_______________________________
Number of adults club members attending: _____________
Number of adult visitors attending: _______________
Number of children attending: ___________
Member # Surname First Name Boy Girl Age
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FOR SALE
Bushboy Rear Fold Soft Floor Camper trailer
We bought this new in 2010 it’s a rear fold camper (no climbing over each other) it’s in good
condition; the canvas is very good with a good size awning plus a second tent that zips to the
front of the awning if you should need the extra space. The tent unfolds quickly for overnight
without the awning and is very comfortable for extended stays. The camper comes with 3 newish
31”AT tyres, storage box, 2 jerry can holders, 1 gas bottle holder, 2 pole carriers, 12v outlets and
deep cycle battery plus a slide out Drifta kitchen.
$4250
Call Bob 0403 800959
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“Driz-a-bone” Style Jacket (with Embroidered Club Logo) POA Wet Weather light-weight Jacket (with Embroidered Club Logo) POA Jacket (polar fleece with emblem) $35.00 Green Sloppy Joe (with hood, only a few left) $45.00 Green sleeveless vest (polar fleece with emblem) $30.00 Club Shirt (with Embroidered Club Logo) $30.00 Long Sleeve Bisley Shirt (with Embroidered Club Logo) $55.00 Optional Extra (with first Name only) POA Extra name plate badges (new style) $10.00 Baseball Caps (with Embroidered Club Logo) $15.00 Floppy Hats (like Cricket hats with Embroidered Club Logo) $18.00 Beanies (with Embroidered Club Logo) $15.00 Scarves (with Embroidered Club Logo) $18.00 Stubby Holders (with Logo) $5.00 Club Stickers $2.00 CC4WD Club Windscreen Stickers Large $20.00 CC4WD Club Windscreen Stickers Medium $12.00 CC4WD Club Windscreen Stickers Short $8.00
Contact: Cherrie Pandich on 4328 1309
Club Merchandise For Sale Club clothing is a great way to promote our club and show your support for responsible 4WDriving and, the
clothing is good value.
Price List:
The windscreen stickers are made by one of our club members and donated to the club.
Thank you Chris Newbold
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