Track Torque “Responsible Four Wheel Driving and Family Touring”
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Track Torque “Responsible Four Wheel Driving And Family Touring” TRACK March 2012 Torque Newsletter www.wangaratta4x4club.org.au Inside this issue: The President’s Page Members’ Page Minutes from February General Meeting Minutes from 2011 AGM Trip Reports Club trips Wangaratta Four Wheel Drive Club Inc March 2012 Page 1 Track Torque WANGARATTA 4X4 CLUB The Wangaratta 4WD Club has evolved from a few members in 1983, to a membership of over Wangaratta Four Wheel Drive Club 40. The Club is made up of individuals and Committee Members families who are interested in responsible Four Wheel Driving. There is no restriction on the President David Jackson make or type of four wheel drive vehicle, and there Vice President David Blore is always plenty of variety and camaraderie Secretary Bruce Gooday amongst members. Treasurer Ian Watkins Where we live: Members live all over the North Social Coordinator East and beyond, including from Benalla, Membership David Blore Beechworth, Glenrowan, Milawa, Albury, Property Craig Cheetham Wodonga, Wangaratta, Goorambat, Tatong and Newsletter Editor Maria Lucas Melbourne. Trip Coordinator Tom Barnard 4WD Victorian Representative Craig Cheetham Wangaratta Four Wheel Drive Club is a member of the Victorian Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs. Web Master Terry Dillon Publicity Officer Andrew Brown Affiliations: Members of our club are Merchandise Ron Beurs proud to be part of the Adopt a Hut Program and Sergeant At Arms Ron Beurs work with Parks Victoria to look after Top Crossing and Lake Cobbler huts. Past President David Robinson We are also affiliated with the South Coast Four Wheel Drive Club based at Wollongong, and the Four Wheel Drive Club of WA. Current members of the respective clubs are entitled to Reciprocal Membership. WEBSITE: . www.wangaratta4x4club.org.au Membership: Single or family $80 p.a. General Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, generally at the North East Car Club Rooms, Tarrawingee Recreation Reserve, commencing 8.00pm. There is no meeting in January. Please refer to the club calendar. Visitors are always most welcome. Track Torque: Newsletter Contributions may be forwarded to … Editor : Maria Lucas 5762 3620 : [email protected] st Editorial Deadline – Usually 1 of the month. This is your newsletter so be a part of it and send any articles of interest, comments, birthdays, etc, to the editor. Advertising: $80.00/yr. Please contact the editor for further details. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in the articles in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the editor or of Wangaratta Four Wheel Drive Club Inc. The editor reserves the right to delete any section of any article, or reject any article, which has been sent in for publication in the Newsletter. Front Cover: Zeka Spur trip Wangaratta Four Wheel Drive Club Inc March 2012 Page 2 Track Torque The Presidents’ Page That's it, another club year over. The AGM will no doubt bring a new group of committee members to steer the club into 2012/13. As I detailed last month my sincere thanks to all committee members for their effort this year. As I ponder the 'year that was' and my original aspirations for the club, I feel we've grown in many areas during the year - our club meetings are a joy to attend, it's great to see the increased comradiaship among our members. Our physical club membership is on a healthy upwards trend, thanks to those that have brought their friends along and recommended us as a good club to belong to. Our club finances have taken a couple of shots in the arm from various grants which has seen our club equipment levels increase and the necessary finance to extend and expand a variety of training opportunities to all club members during this next club year. On the down side - I wanted to see more club trips and new trip leaders during my tenure, unfortunately this has not happened or changed much from previous years. I take responsibility for this - I didn't really realise just how busy our people actually are, and no matter the effort or enthusiasm from the committee, family and business commitments take preference. For this to change, it will need a different approach in the new year with those that are able, to step up when they can and lead a trip because 'somebody else will probably not do it if they can't). It only takes 12 or so members to put their hands up and we've got a full calendar to start with. It's great to see Ian, a new member already leading a trip shortly. A good start to 2012. Over the last 4 months I've had a variety of health problems that has retarded my drive and enthusiasm for all things including our club, my apologies and thanks to those that have taken up the slack. I've just returned from the Adelaide Caravan and Camping Show which found me collected by ambulance at 5.30 am one morning with massive chest pains. Results were 'all clear' if that is really possible. I must confess that as I was being trollied to the ambulance - after telling Chrissy I loved her and goodbye - I made peace with my maker, because I didn't think I'd be back. The last 4 months has seen one episode after another with totally different health issues each time - all with no real explanation. What it has done though is to make Chris and I focus on what's important in life and to re-evaluate where and what we plan for over the next few years. I'm sitting here at home on the back porch watching the flood waters rise, content with how our club has evolved through the last year. I've had 2 members around helping me lift gear up out of harms way, and another 3 offers of help if required. I've made some really good friends over the last few years in the club and that to me is what's most important, thanks for allowing me the privilege of the presidency over the last 12 months - I hope to get out and about a bit more next year as hopefully my life slows down a bit. dj Wangaratta Four Wheel Drive Club Inc March 2012 Page 3 Track Torque Members’ Page CLUB APPAREL Club Tee Shirts, badgers, jumpers, windcheaters, etc are available from STEER Clothing - 52 Norton St, Wangaratta opposite the Wangaratta station. Phone: 03 5721 7773. (The club shirt should be a dark green with gold embroidery.) First Aid Training Subsidised first aid training for active club members will be held at the North Eastern Car Club Rooms on the weekend of 5-6 May 2012. The cost to members who participate is $50.00 each, payable in advance and not later than the April 10 General Meeting. There is an upper limit on the number who can participate on that weekend so confirmation of bookings by way of early payment will confirm your spot. Registration and payment can be lodged with the secretary at either the March or April general meetings. Those who successfully complete the course will receive a nationally recognised qualification and certificate (commonly known as First Aid Level2). An equivalent course conducted through Gotafe costs $180.00. Squires Sports & Mowers Sales & Repairs Mowers, Brushcutters, Chainsaws, Wood Heaters & Bicycles Trevor & Terese Squires 53 Nunn Street, Benalla 3672 Phone/Fax: 03 5762 2519 E-Mail: [email protected] Wangaratta Four Wheel Drive Club Inc March 2012 Page 4 Track Torque Minutes of General Meeting 14 Feburary 2012 Meeting chaired by President David Jackson Present & Apologies: As per attendance book. Welcome: Visitors Graeme and Helen Martin were welcomed Program: “Three Moods of the Simpson” – talk and photos by B Gooday Minutes of December meeting: Approved – Stan Williams, Barry Burns Correspondence: In: Dept of Justice – new rules approved YMCA – Community Raffle cheque $380.00 City of Wangaratta – Community Grant $2500.00 NECC – use of club rooms Newsletters Nissan 4WD club Cross Country Jeep Club ARB 4x4 Action Summer Edition Treasurer: General Account $8234.85 (includes $4920.11 grant money) Term Deposit $1262.62 Trip Reports: Pinnacles / Zeka Spur – Murray McEachern (+ video) Future Trips/Activities: Beyond Hotham 22 Mar-1 Apr Recce – Toolangi 3-4 Mar Open Forum: Craig C has LC wheels, stock Jeep wheels, and new FJ Cruiser wheels and tyres for sale. D Jackson has earth mats and water tank for sale. General Business: Subsidised first aid training will be held on 5-6 May 2012 – members required to register and pay $50 in advance. Club by-laws: Graham Abotomey, Scott French, Andrew Brown, Tom Barnard and Bruce Gooday agreed to prepare a proposal for members to consider. Meeting closed at 9.50pm GUEST SPEAKER for the MARCH GENERAL MEETING Tom will present the year that was. There will be some great footage and photos of what we got up to on trips during 2011/12. Wangaratta Four Wheel Drive Club Inc March 2012 Page 5 Track Torque Wangaratta 4WD Club Minutes of Annual General Meeting 8 March 2011 Meeting opened: 8.45pm Minutes of 2010 AGM approved on the motion of T Dillon / T Barnard President’s report: Outgoing president David Robinson addressed the meeting outlining the year’s activities. Treasurer’s report: The audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2010 were circulated to those present and received on the motion of D Jackson / D Clarke. President David Robinson vacated the chair in favour of Sue Abotomey who chaired the meeting for the election of 2011-12 office bearers All committee positions were declared vacant.