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TOYOTA LAND CRUISER CLUB OF AUSTRALIA (VICTORIA) INC. A0005442C ABN87301244383

APRIL CONTENTS

2014

VOLUME 42

No.7

Club Information

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Committee 2013-2014

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President’s Report

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Calendar/Coming Events

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Over the Next Hill

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Davies High Plain Adventure

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Hay Aid

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High Country Australia Day Report

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Kilmore Fire Clean-Up

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Trading Post

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Latest ARB Products

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TLCC Association Conference

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Executive position statements

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TLCCV Business Directory

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General Meetings: 7:30pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Mulgrave Country Club Wellington Road (corner Jells Road), Wheelers Hill Melways Ref 80 H1 Geelong Meetings: 7.30pm the 1st Tuesday of each month & 2nd Tuesday each November at the Supper Room, Geelong West Town Hall, 153 Pakington St. 3218. (Mel. 451 J2) ENQUIRIES: Membership & General to: The Secretary Toyota Land Cruiser Club PO Box 363, HAWTHORN 3122

Website: http:www.tlccv.com.au MEMBERSHIP DETAILS Joining Fee: $280.00 Membership: $145.00 REINSTATEMENT OF PAST MEMBERS If a member rejoins the Club within 5 years, a joining fee is not applicable.

If a member rejoins the Club after 5 years, they are required to pay the joining fee and undertake the Club’s Driver Awareness course.

RECOGNISED CLUB RADIO CHANNEL: 15 UHF

YARCK PROPERTY Our property is a registered Land for Wildlife property and no inference is drawn in the publication that the sign or registration has any other meaning.

Life Members: Graeme Wilson, John Whitney (Dec), Don Honey, Bill Dower, Alan Winch, Barrie McCarthy, Harold Ross, Sandra Tanner, Brian Stewart, Charles Norman, Ashley (Dec) & Judith Williams, John Turbill, Garry Cooper, Jan Chivers & Ken Hildebrand Honorary Members: Ross McClure, Clive Blakely, Reece DeJong Club Auditor: Chris Rumble

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Main photo: Brian Tanner Water crossing Cruiserkhana The opinions expressed in the articles appearing in this magazine are not necessarily those of the Editor or the Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Inc. The Editor reserves the right to delete where necessary any section of any article, which has been sent for publication in the magazine.

Acceptance of advertisements does not necessarily imply endorsement of products or associated companies or individuals by the Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Inc.

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COMMITTEE

2013 - 2014

President Ian Ross president1@tlccv.com.au

Driver Training John MIlls: driverawareness@tlccv.com.au * Driver Training Course bookings * Awareness Course certificates

Vice President Eric Bishop president2@tlccv.com.au

Yarck Management Brian Stewart yarckmanage@tlccv.com.au

Emergency Response Coordinator Bruce Fullard tlccrg@tlccv.com.au

Magazine Distribution Russell & Lesley Edwards finerprint@bigpond.com

Raffles & Supper Gabi & Grace Azzam Karen Wade

Trip Convenor trips@tlccv.com.au Tony Middleditch * Register a Member’s trip * Assistance in trip preparation

Club Shop Graham Cahill

Secretary Sandra Tanner ecretary1@tlccv.com.au

Assistant Secretary Alan McMeekin secretary2@tlccv.com.au

Treasurer Matt Parrott treasurer1@tlccv.com.au

Technical Brett Dyson

Committee Liz Mills committee1@tlccv.com.au

Committee Russell Edwards committee2@tlccv.com.au

Magazine Editor Sandra Tanner: Advertising Sandra Tanner

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clubshop@tlccv.com.au

Sergeant-At-Arms Russell Edwards finerprint@bigpond.com

technical@tlccv.com.au

Training Eric Bishop training@tlccv.com.au • Club training courses co-ordinator Special Events

Assistant Treasurer Adriano Denni treasurer2@tlccv.com.au

Marketing/Public Relations Coordinator Brian Tanner marketing@tlccv.com.au

Social Coordinator Helen & Rebecca social@tlccv.com.au * Book for participation in social events Visitor Greeters Carol & Greg Edmunds

events@tlccv.com.au • Shows & special event co-ordinator

Cruiserkhana enquiries@cruiserkhana.com.au

Membership Barbara Bryant membership@tlccv.com.au * Membership renewals, name badges, contact detail changes

GEELONG BRANCH

Librarian library@tlccv.com.au * Borrow DVDs & books * Contributions to the Library FWDV Delegate fwdvdelegate@tlccv.com.au Tony Bryant Webmaster Laurie Miles

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President Matt McPhee

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Vice President Matt Lilley Secretary Jennie Harvie

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Social Judith Williams

Excursion Visits Coordinator excursions@tlccv.com.au

activities@tlccv.com.au Activities Coordinator Ian Ross

MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTIONS

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

TRADING POST

All articles, trip reports and other contributions are welcome for inclusion in the magazine. They must be in the hands of the Editor by the first of the month.

Please send them to: The Editor, Overland Cruisering, PO Box 1778, Geelong 3220

• Please submit articles as Word documents with no formatting.

(No fancy formats as it will only have to be removed in preparing for publication).

In particular DO NOT embed pictures in your documents • Images (photos) should be supplied as seperate JPEG files.

The higher resolution the better. As a guide images should be of 300 pixel per inch with image files around 1-5MB fine.

• If you have multiple images, please burn to a CD and post to Editor rather than trying to email numerous images.

• Articles can be posted with normal photos.

They will be scanned and returned to the author if a self-addressed envelope is provided.

• Note: if selling a vehicle in the Trading Post it is a Motor Car Trader Regulation (1988-22(4) legal requirement that a cash price, registration number or engine number are supplied.

or email: editor1@tlccv.com.aau

Members’ name and membership number must accompany all articles and/or contributions.

ADVERTISING A TRIP • Note: All trips must be approved by the Trip Convenor before they can be gazetted in Overland Cruisering.

All contributions MUST BE received by the 1st of the month.

ADVERTISERS Please support those companies that advertise in our magazine. Let them know you saw their advert in Overland Cruisering.

A R E Y O U R M E M B E R S H I P D E TA I L S C U R R E N T ?

If you have recently moved, please notify Barbara Bryant – Membership Officer – and provide your new address, telephone number(s) and (if altered) your email address as soon as possible. Please also remember to remove the Club sticker if you change or sell your four-wheel drive.

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

ver the last month it has really been all systems go. Our now famous Cruiser-khana took place. On the Saturday I made my way up to Yarck to attend. Although I did not have any listed roles over the weekend, it did not take long to find some way to help out. We were very lucky to have two very special representatives from Toyota Australia attending on the day also.

Throughout the morning and into the afternoon, I met up with a lot of our members as well as our guests from other Clubs. With a little encouragement I was able to get a seat here and there in some of the vehicles so that the people from Toyota were able to go through some of the events. From the looks on their faces and their comments as well, I know that they were having a great time by choosing to stay and join us for dinner.

I managed to make my way around to many of the events and could see the tremendous efforts by our Club members all helping to make the event very special.

On the Saturday night we had a really wonderful feed put on under the leadership of Grace Azzam. It all seemed to run like clockwork, but I know that everybody was working hard to make it appear that way.

The next morning, everything was back on again but with different events. The canteen was doing a roaring trade even using the leftover roast from the night before in their beef and gravy rolls – yum!

The CFA attended to help fill up the bog hole and then stuck around and put on a show of their vehicles. We took the time to encourage them to do some fundraising and they even participated in a number of events. Even one of the big tankers did the staircase! They managed to raise a lot of money, thanks to the very generous donations people made. Overall it was a

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fabulous event. When all of the presentations were completed, I was approached by many members from other Clubs saying what a great time they had, making it clear that they would be back next year. Well done sub committee and everybody else that helped out.

With the bushfires earlier this year, the relief crew has been called back into action. I attended a property between Lancefield and Kilmore that had lost almost all of their fencing, but was fortunate enough to have been able to save their house and outbuildings. From what I heard, the owner was a little skeptical about having four-wheel drivers to help out, but I can guarantee without any doubt that those concerns were put to bed when our crew attended. With our trusty four-wheel drives we took off over the burnt out paddocks to start clearing the old fences.

There were about 35 members there, a great turnout and the many hands made light work as we got stuck into it.

Systems for pulling down the old fencing were discovered and it was not long before we were making massive inroads. Some of the crew were also hard at work building new fences. I had a really great day mixing with good friends and fellow Club members. At the end of the day the farmer showed his appreciation for the huge amount of work that we completed by putting on some drinks and nibbles and almost everybody stayed on for a drink or two. The day ended at a reasonable hour allowing us all to be able to get home in the daylight. Well done Bruce.

More recently I also assisted with the Hay Aid project organized by Sandra Tanner. It was so very moving to see the dramatic events that are unfolding up North as a result of the drought at the last meeting.

As was pointed out it is not just the farms

and animals that are affected, but also the impact that it is having on the people. Sadly many families will never be the same.

Sandra came up with the idea to help them, and I am absolutely delighted about the way that the farmers and our members have embraced this. I will let Sandra tell you just how well it has all gone, but I am staggered at the shear generosity shown by the farmers and our Club members.

Again we were able to use our vehicles for what they were designed for to venture into the farms to retrieve the hay bales and deliver them to a holding farm. As the day went by we had a convoy going and the loading and unloading was happening swiftly all like clockwork. It is amazing what a little idea, determination and drive can do. Sandra has proven to us all that we can all make a little difference somehow, you just have to believe in what you are doing. Well done to all of the Club members that helped out on the day, it really was most humble, but we did have a good time.

So, as you can see, it has been a very busy but most productive month for me and the Club. I am so very proud of the community efforts that we have been able to assist in but at the same time we also got the chance to do a bit of off road work and have a really fun time as well.

Easter is rapidly approaching as I write this, so may you all be able to have a little time to yourselves and maybe even a bit of four by four action.

Happy Easter……………..

Ian Ross (1409) PRESIDENT

CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR 2014

JOHN WHITNEY PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION Members are NOW invited to submit entries for the Annual John Whitney Photographic Award DIGITAL IMAGES are requested so there is NO excuse for not submitting an entry.

ENTRY • • • • • •

REQUIREMENTS You must have taken the photo Advise where the photo(s) have been taken The picture should be taken on a Club trip or activity Images should be submitted as digital JPEGs Each image must not exceed 5MB in size Limit of 5 images per member

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ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED B E F O R E 3 1 S T M A Y, 2 0 1 4 WITH YOUR NAME AND MEMBERSHIP NUMBER

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CALENDAR

COMING TRIPS

Prior to booking or setting any dates for an event, please check with the Activity Coordinator who will ensure that there are no clashes. Please email to the Activity Coordinator the proposed date, time, venue and overview of the event.

April 18th – 21st April 18th April 26th & 27th April 25th – 27th May 2nd – 4th May 13th May 17th May 18th May May 24th & 25th May 30th & 31st June 7th June 7th - 9th June 10th June 14th June 21st & 22nd

Sands of Wyperfeld & Vic/SA Border Track Good Friday – Easter DA Practical weekend Avon River Adventure Visit to Wandarrah (Nissan FWD Club property) Yarck Management and DA Theory Toolangi day trip (difficult) Wesburn day trip (difficult) * RIOS Brazilian Theatre Restaurant, Richmond – Expressions of Interest Maintenance & Construction weekend DA Practical weekend Noojee day trip (difficult) Jordan Valley Loop working Bee Yarck Management and DA Theory Lower Plenty Hotel Pub Night Maintenance & Construction weekend

LETTERS As the person responsible for recording tickets sold and indeed, helping sell at the Cruiserkhana, I would like to extend a special thank you to Jennifer Henderson for sitting with me all day Saturday and also taking books to the nearby “stalls” and selling books to them as well. Her company and assistance were greatly appreciated.

I would also like to thank Kelvin Connors for helping me with raffle ticket sales as well. He, like Jennifer has made it much more pleasurable and easier.

Jennie Harvie (202)

June 28th & 29th DA Practical weekend June 29th Neerim South day trip (difficult) July 8th Yarck Management and DA Theory July 26th Christmas in July lunch at Fergussons Winery, Yarra Valley July 26th & 27th DA Practical weekend August 9th Chocolate Indulgence Tour August 12th Yarck Management and DA Theory August 30th & 31st DA Practical weekend September 9th Yarck Management and DA Theory September *Blues Train Evening – Expressions of Interest September 27th & 28th DA Practical weekend October 14th Yarck Management and DA Theory October 25th Halloween Night at Yarck November 1st & 2nd DA Practical weekend November 11th Yarck Management and DA Theory November 15th Living Legends (home of retired champion racehorses), Greenvale Picnic and Tour November 29th & 30th DA Practical weekend

SHOW & TELL MAY SHOW & TELL This month the team from Cruiserkhana 2014 are proud to show you a selection of shots from this year’s great event. Enjoy the skills and spills of the different Clubs, teams and individuals who took part.

any questions you may have. This will be an informative presentation, particularly to newer members to four-wheel driving, so don’t miss this month’s Show & Tell section.

JUNE SHOW & TELL Confused about the tyres you should be using for that High Country trip?

Need to learn more about the tyre pressure required on sand or gibber?

The guys from Junction Auto in Mentone will fill you in with all the information to do with types of tyres available, repairs, pressures, etc. They will endeavour to answer

CRUISERKHANA MERCHANDISE All Cruiserkhana merchandise will be on sale at General meetings or can be purchased by arrangement.

Classy breathable Polo shirts and T-shirts at $35 each ($30 for kids sizes), hats at $18 and fantastic jackets at $50. Limited stocks ready to sell. Now is the time to get ready for Cruiserkhana 2015.

Special: A discount of $5 off per item if you put your name down as a marshal.

ALSO

2014 CRUISERKHANA VIDEO The official video of the 2013 Cruiserkhana can be purchased (needs to be pre-ordered) for $10 and $15 if posted.

Contact: tlccv@.cruiserkhana.com.au

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NOTICE

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Incorporated will be held Tuesday 15th July, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m.

NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICERS AND ORDINARY MEMBERS OF COMMITTEE Nominations of members for election as Officers and Ordinary Members of Committee are to be in writing and signed by two members, together with the consent of the nominee.

Nominations may be posted, delivered or handed to the Secretary (Sandra Tanner) but must be received by Tuesday 20th May, 2014.

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INFORMATION FOR TRIP LEADERS • Trip leaders please note that under the Constitution, members may not take part in any club activities involving four-wheel driving unless they have completed the Driver Awareness

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Course (Theory & Practical) and have filled in an Indemnity Form.

• The Club Insurance Policy states that only Club Trips that are gazetted in the Club Magazine and the Club website are covered by the Club Public Liability Policy.

• All Club Trips gazetted in the Club Magazine must include a telephone number (or mobile) and/or an email address for the purpose of booking on a trip.

• Members please note that telephone calls should not be made later than 8:30 pm.

Club trips are for club members only. Non members are not afforded insurance coverage by the club and may jeopardise our coverage. If you have any queries they may be raised with our Trip Coordinator, Tony Middleditch.

Members Please Note: All guests attending TLCCV trips must take out Temporary Membership. This includes children of members 18 years of age and older. If you have any queries contact our Trip Convenor, Tony Middleditch at trips@tlccv.com.au. All applications and payments for Temporary Membership MUST be received by the Membership Officer NO LATER than 14 days prior to the trip.

Facebook: Any trips advertised on Facebook that have not been approved by the Trip Convenor will not be recognised as an official Club trip and therefore not be covered by the Club insurance.

Seasonal Road Closures: Contact Parks Victoria on www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1process_content.cfm?main=9&page=2.

APRIL Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details:

Trip Leader: MAY Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details:

Trip Leader: MAY Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment:

Overnight: Details: Trip Leader:

AVON RIVER ADVENTURE - Trip full, waiting list only Friday 25th - Sunday 27th April, 2014 (Anzac long weekend) Huggetts Lane, near Heyfield.

Friday 8:30 am 8 vehicles Medium to hard - depending on weather conditions.

Full tank from Heyfield UHF (initially channel 15) Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre.

Bush camping - pit toilets Thursday night - no facilities on Friday & Saturday night.

4WD the Avon River to the edge of the Avon Wilderness, camping on the river’s edge. For those that wish to MTB with Heidi some interesting riding on Friday morning. The Avon River will be refreshing at the end of the day.

Saturday we will head west to take in the spectacular views from Ben Cruachan & McMillans Lookout then heading down to camp on Macalister River. Sunday we climb up to Mt Useful before exiting near Walhalla.

Laurie & Heidi Miles: Email: trips@zebra400.com VISIT TO WANDARRAH - (Nissan Club property approx 200 kms from Melbourne) Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th May, 2014 BP Servo, cnr Sands Rd and Princes Freeway, Longwarry.

Friday 2nd: 6:45 pm for 7:00 pm departure.

10 vehicles Medium - weather dependant Full tanks from home.

15 UHF Vehicle in sound mechanical condition. Basic recovery gear.

Camping at the Nissan Club property for two nigthts, which can accommodate tents, camper trailers, caravans.

Leave the BP servo under the guidance of a Nissan Club leader, arrive Wandarrah & settle in. Day trip for Saturday, lunch on the track, arriving back for happy hour. Sunday: short trip, lunch on the track, return to Wandarrah for pack-up and early afternoon leave for home. All members need to bring own food and drink for the weekend.

Wandarrah has hot showers & toilets, but NO DRINKING WATER. Garry Cooper. Email: gac001@bigpond.com TOOLANGI DAY TRIP Saturday 17th May, 2014 Toolangi 9:00am 6 vehicles Difficult Full tank ex Melbourne 15 UHF Vehicle in sound mechanical condition, raised suspension, rear diff lock (or traction control) & 33” mud terrain tyres with minimum 50% tread required, basic tool kit & vehicle spares required, full recovery equipment (with winch recommended), compressor & tyre gauge, lunch.

N/A This day trip will explore the more challenging tracks in Toolangi SF that we missed on the last trip. A chance to get out & 4WD for the day close to Melbourne.

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MAY Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment:

Overnight: Details: Trip Leader: JUNE Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment:

Overnight: Details: Trip Leader: JUNE Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details:

Trip Leader: JUNE Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment:

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WESBURN DAY TRIP Sunday 18th May, 2014 Wesburn 9:00am 6 vehicles Difficult Full tank ex Melbourne 15 UHF Vehicle in sound mechanical condition, raised suspension, rear diff lock (or traction control) & 33” mud terrain tyres with minimum 50% tread required, basic tool kit & vehicle spares required, full recovery equipment, comprfessorf & tyre gauge, lunch. Must have winch (& in good working condition).

N/A This day trip will be exploring the tracks around Wesburn, & Ellis Track will be the first and maybe last track of the day. A challenging trip if it’s wet or damp.

Adam Takacs: Email: adam@insightproperty.com.au NOOJEE DAY TRIP Saturday 7th June, 2014 Noojee 9:00am 6 vehicles Difficult Full tank ex Melbourne 15 UHF Vehicle in sound mechanical condition, raised suspension, rear diff lock (or traction control) & 33” mud terrain tyres with minimum 50% tread required, full recovery equipment, compressor & tyre gauge, lunch, basic tool kit & vehicle spares required. Must have winch (& in good working condition).

N/A This day trip will be exploring the tracks around Noojee which can be steep, slippery & very muddy. A challenging trip if it’s wet or damp.

Adam Takacs: Email: adam@insightproperty.com.au JORDAN VALLEY LOOP WORKING BEE - Queens Birthday weekend Saturday 7th - Monday 9th June, 2014 Code’s Flat Camping Ground 9:00 am Saturday 7th June for setup at camping ground. Working bee will begin after lunch.

12 vehicles (6 places available) Easy to moderate depending on weather.

Full tank from Moe or Mansfield 15 UHF Standard recovery gear, good off road bias tyres, water crossing blind, food, drinks & supplies for the weekend.

Code’s Flat Camping Ground at $15 per person per night, hot showers & flushing loos.

This is a working bee to maintain all historical sites in our Region G - to name a few Chinaman’s Point, Jericho Tunnel & Jericho Cemetery. Note: Preference will be given to those with a steel bladed brush cutter to tackle Jericho Cemetery.

Dulcie Watts: Email: dulciew@bigpond.net.au NEERIM SOUTH DAY TRIP Sunday 29th June, 2014 Noojee 9:00am 6 vehicles Difficult Full tank ex Melbourne 15 UHF Vehicle in sound mechanical condition, raised suspension, rear diff lock (or traction control) & 33” mud terrain tyres with minimum 50% tread r3equired, full recovery equipment, compressor & tyre gauge, lunch, basic tool kit & vehicle spares required. Must have winch (& in good working condition).

N/A This day trip will be exploring the tracks around Neerim South which can be steep, slippery & very muddy.

A challenging trip if it’s wet or damp.

Adam Takacs: Email: adam@insightproperty.com.au

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Trip Leaders: Laurie & Heidi Miles Participants: Adrian & Rosalie Reville Gordon Chessum Neville & Sally Kidd Eamonn & Libby King Michael Schuettke George, Natalie & Zoe Vrsecky March 2014 Crossing the Murray River: After a sleepless night due to rowdy campers at the Colac Colac caravan park, the convoy headed to Corryong to fuel up. Rev arrived a little late so earned the guernsey of trip report writer for the day.

After leaving Corryong, we crossed the Murray River into NSW through Khancoban passing some Samba deer grazing beside the road. Soon we were passing the Murray Power Station 2 into Kosciuszko National Park where three

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Turning onto the Major Clews Trail we aired down our tyres before following the fire track to Major Clews Hut. We stopped briefly to inspect the hut and the monument to “Major” Clews who was part of the survey team for the Snowy Mountains Authority.

We were now travelling south on Geehi Walls Trail, which crosses Swampy Plains River. Arriving at Keebles Hut, it was time for a morning tea break while some of the convoy

enjoyed looking through the old hut.

After crossing Swampy Plains River again, we passed Geehi Hut, and Geehi Flats where we entered the Alpine Way and turned south towards Tom Groggin. It wasn’t long before we past the Tom Groggin rest area where many people were camping. Kangaroos lazing under the trees took little notice of our 4WD’s.

Our first big adventure was to cross the Murray River. This relatively easy crossing took us back into Victoria.

We turned right onto the Tom Groggin track where three wild dog carcasses were hanging on the signpost. Our plan was to head for Doggers Hut, but too many campers were already camping there.

Laurie headed our convoy back to a quieter location where we set up our camp site for the night. Lunch was also taken before setting out for a return trip to Mt Pinnabar.

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As we ascended the mountain, we came across another convoy which had stopped at a huge bog hole. They were slow to work up the courage to drive through, so we watched as one by one they went through the middle. Michael and George also couldn’t resist the challenge and went through the bog hole while the rest of the convoy took the safe option around it.

Further up the mountain, Rev dropped a wheel into a huge rut and with only three wheels on the track and one in the air, Rev was spinning wheels and unable to move.

A lengthy recovery ensued to get the vehicle out of the rut and back onto 4 wheels.

Michael anchored his 4WD to a tree and started to winch Rev’s vehicle up the steep slope but this was unsuccessful so Eamonn attached a snatch rope to the back of Rev and slowly pulled him backwards while Michael slowly lowered it down with his winch, With Michael’s winch cable almost at full

length, Neville’s Prado came to the rescue and hooked onto the opposite side front and Rev was able to back out.

After a 2 hour recovery, it was getting late so it was decided to abandon the trip to the top of Mount Pinnibar and return to our overnight camp site where Heidi (who was out MTBing up to Davies Hut) had returned from her bike ride. After a lovely sunny day, the weather changed quickly as a thunderstorm rolled in. After about 30 minutes of rain it started to clear however, the rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the group.

Rosalie & Adrian Reville (2067) Heading to Davies Plain: After a restful night’s sleep we awoke to clear skies and the stir of fellow trip members preparing breakfast and packing their camp sites up in preparation for an early start.

After the rain of the previous evening there was the uncertainty as to just how slippery the tracks would be, however once the sun broke over the surrounding ridge and

mountain peaks any residual moisture in the tracks soon dried alleviating any anxiety.

The morning drive followed the undulating Davies Plan track through the Indi Wilderness Area weaving through the open woodland gums and periodically dispersed with open planes and included crossing the fast flowing Buckwong Creek and a number of other smaller creeks.

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The convoy’s conversation over the radio was entertaining and informative covering a diverse range of topics including satellite phones and the inability to dial 13 and 1300 based numbers from overseas based satellite phone service providers in particular access to RACV total care.

With the combination of the pleasant drive meandering amongst the gum trees and rocky outcrops along the Davies Plain track and the conversation on the radio, I lost concept of time and we soon arrived at Davies Hut in no time. The stop provided a chance for more socializing, including discussion on vehicle set up & the TLCCV Facebook page, plus the hut also presented us with an excellent photo opportunity.

Returning to our vehicles we turned left from Davies Hut along the Davies High Plain track towards Charlie Creek.

There was substantial evidence (in the form of horse manure) of the presence of brumbies, however a sighting proved

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allusive. Sally was prompted to offer a bounty of $5 for the first confirmed sighting of a brumby by an under 21 year old.

The trip towards Charlie Creek covered sections of track that had been bulldozed and realigned, creating a bumpy rock strewn track that was devoid of the magic associated with weaving amongst the gums of the open woodland. There was a climb from the ford at Mac Creek followed by a descent to Dead Horse Creek and another climb. We reached the highest point of the trip at 1760m near the intersection with Kings Plain track and passed through a section of dry snow gum woodland that had died and not regenerated after past bush fires. There was however a decent display of wildflowers.

A comparatively steep descent to 1387m found us arriving at Charlie Creek camping ground where there was a relieved stop for some of our convoy.

We continued along Davies Plain track

turning left onto McCarthy’s track, taking in the spectacular views of the Indi Valley before the steep descent down to the Poplars camping area on the Indi/Murray river. Being a great place to stop for lunch, Sally, Zoe and Natalie took the opportunity of a long break to wade through the shallow water across the state border to NSW. Zoe demonstrated how adept she was at skipping stones.

After lunch we returned up McCarthy’s track past the helipad then turned left onto Limestone Creek track. Limestone creek track was lightly wooded providing a pleasing drive as it meandered along the creek valley. It also provided us with our evening campsite. As it was relatively early in the afternoon we took our time in selecting a suitable site. Our first attempt was aborted after some of our convoy smelt the remains of a dead brumby however a lovely spot was found just a little further down the track.

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After setting up everyone congregated around the campfire for happy hour and an evening of stimulating and often embarrassing games devised by Sally and Zoe. Thanks to both of them for giving us great fun and laughter before dinner.

Later that evening whilst walking with shovel in hand, I was confronted with the thunder of brumbies galloping down the embankment towards me. I was initially fearful that they would not see me in the twilight however a mare and her foal stopped about 10 metres short of me. Both the brumbies and I stared at each other; I could just make out the outline of a horse further up the bank and could hear another stirring beyond. Unfortunately when I turned on my torch the brumbies took flight ending what was truly a magical moment. Unfortunately I was both too old and unable to corroborate my story to claim the $5 bounty. Later that evening, the soothing sound of the bubbling Limestone creek soon caressed my weary eyes to sleep ending what was a very enjoyable day’s drive.

Gordon Chessum (2644) Hells Gate to Swifts Creek: We awoke to the sounds of native birds and a clear, sunny day. All packed and ready to go, we headed back on Limestone Creek Track with a request from Sally for a brumby sighting and photo. Not long to wait but it took off into the bush before she could get a photo. Heidi and Zoe saw it. Sally had set the $5 challenge for a brumby sighting by a

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person under 21 and also seen by a second person, so everyone was on the lookout. Soon there were more sightings but no photo - yet.

Laurie had phone reception and was able to read the comments from the TLCCV Facebook page about the photos he had posted of Rev’s recovery on Saturday.

There were lots of kangaroo sightings along Nunniong Rd. Suddenly Zoe announced to all excitedly: “Brumbies!”

With two cameras ready Laurie and Sally gave chase and – YEAH -a photo was taken successfully. Given the amount of droppings on the track, there are lots in the area.

The tracks the convoy were travelling on were winding through areas that showed evidence of fires – old and recent. Garrons Point Rd was overgrown in parts, logged in others and showing regrowth too.

Comment and discussion took place about the amount of blackberry bushes and how they came to be in Australia. We think it was Gerhard Von Mueller who planted them as food for people in remote areas.

Michael commented that it is predicted that by 2050 the blackberry will be the most prominent bush in the High Country.

Down and down went the descent into Hells Hate Hole and Hells Gate, then onto the Tambo River for morning tea. Those up front got to see a snake on the track. With the sighting of a brumby by Zoe, Sally excitedly handed over $5 to Zoe at Hells Gate.

After our break, we crossed the Tambo River then climbed out of Hells Gate to be greeted by ruts, ruts and more ruts of varying degrees. Rev slipped into one and needed some guidance from Laurie as to the line to take to get himself out. All was okay and we headed out again.

The next obstacle was a large tree across the track with no way around it. The decision was made to get out the chainsaws. Heidi and Nev were the trusty operators. After putting a drag-chain around it, cuts were made at either side of the track. Success and the cut portion was moved off the track for the convoy to continue on its way. We had been travelling on a mix of 4WD and 2WD tracks all morning through some pretty groves of logging regrowth. At this point the trip leaders decided we were running behind schedule so made a change to the planned route.

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We headed to the Washington Winch for lunch – the tree ferns were a change from the Aussie bush we’d travelled through.

There was a sighting of Black Cockatoos

by Sally and Libby managed to gain a leech as a passenger on her jeans (not for long though).

Lunch over, we headed towards Telephone Track which Rev and Michael had travelled on a recent trip with Laurie & Heidi. Low Saddle Track was pretty with lots of leaf litter covering the track and plenty of dried yellow flowers.

Toxic radioed he had a rattle so the convoy came to a stop while he checked it out. The rattle was a stick caught under the sidestep but while under the truck he noticed a significant oil leak at the front diff. Eamonn produced his spanners and advice. After a quick tighten and oil level check we were moving again. Toxic has decided not to use the same bush mechanic when the rear diff locker is installed - the gasket was not a genuine Toyota one.

The final challenge of the weekend was the TVGC Track which has a very loose rock section at the top. Each vehicle called the next one through once they’d passed this section. The view out over the valley on the way down was fantastic. Laurie asked Rosalie if she remembered this track from a previous trip. She said ‘Yes’, but she preferred driving down to driving up.

The trip ended at the Old Bindi Rd intersection north of Swifts Creek, where we all aired up and gave a big vote of thanks to Heidi and Laurie for a great trip. This trip allowed us to travel on all sorts of interesting tracks as well as working as a team when circumstances need it.

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H AI P Y AID

April, 2014 Brian & Sandra Tanner Matt & Ron McPhee Kelvin Connors Russell & Lesley Edwards Matt & Sarah Lilley Judith & Alison Williams Ian Ross, Cameron & James Mark Ker-David and James Robert Crick James Laging and Kevin Perdriset aturday 6th April was the culmination of 6 weeks of intensive work by Sandra Tanner in sourcing hay, pellets and powdered calves milk from farmers and suppliers across the western region of Victoria. Hay Aid has been a very high profile activity – highlighting TLCCV – but equally low level in actually needing members to assist with hay cartage.

Sandra has worked the phone tirelessly and the results have been nothing short of

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spectacular. It just goes to show how few it takes to make a difference. Prior to today, Hay Aid has seen 3 B-doubles and one semi-trailer hit the road destined for Outback Queensland and NSW laden with hay – thanks to our efforts.

None of these loads required additional member assistance, with Sandra cajoling farmers and others to pick up and transport the hay to storage points. Today’s effort was the final pickup of hay in the Barwon district, south/west of Geelong, whereby we needed to get hay from several farms to a storage point on a local property at Moriac. The hay needed to be assembled, as next weekend (12th & 13th April) trucks were arriving from interstate to transport the hay northwards. This had always been intended to be a short term, quick turnaround project requiring minimal input from members, the majority of the work being completed by Geelong Branch members.

Ten vehicles met at 9:00 am at Bunnings carpark at Waurn Ponds, with trailers

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attached and enthusiastic members and friends. We were extremely fortunate throughout this project to have received excellent sponsorship and today was no different. Geelong Branch President, Matt McPhee had been successful in Kerr’s Northside Hire donating a small tip truck and tandem trailer for the day – a fabulous gesture on their behalf. Matt also sourced another large tandem from Belgrove Hire, who also gave gladly to the cause. As we had a couple of vehicles without trailers, Sandra took the initiative to put the word on Bunnings for a loan of one of their customer hire trailers. They agreed, so we

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attached another tandem to Matt Lilley’s Cruiser. Following quick repairs to some faulty wiring, we hit the road. We started at the further most point of our collection being Colac. Sandra and I along with Russell & Lesley carried on to the Colac Co-Op where a pallet of powdered calves milk was loaded into Russell’s ute. At $90$100 a bag, this company happily donated some $1,500-worth to our cause. Another sterling effort from a local business.

Meanwhile the remainder of the convoy had met with a farmer who lived south of Colac who had 20 bales for us. As he only wanted several vehicles to accompany him, we found the remainder still waiting for our return. The original plan was for all the vehicles to attack this pickup and spread the load. As this wasn’t to be we headed back towards Moriac where we visited a farm where 40 bales for waiting for us. The farmer was on hand with his tractor and we soon had our vehicles loaded. As we were only 5 kms from our storage depot, we led the convoy to the Newling farm where the owner was waiting with his tractor and little nephew Cooper to unload our trailers.

Following this we adjourned to the local recreation reserve where we had lunch and waited for the rest of the convoy to arrive back from Colac. They finally crawled in with hay stacked two high. The farmer had under-estimated in thinking these few vehicles could carry all his hay.

Notwithstanding, the guys did a fantastic job, and after lunch they too were quickly unloaded and we headed back to the same property we visited prior to lunch. We soon had a routine going where as the trailers were filled, the vehicles returned to the depot, where the farmer worked all afternoon, unloading and stacking our hay. We soon had the original 40 bales transported, when the farmer said there were a “few more over the hill” that we could take. We followed his tractor and upon cresting the hill quickly counted in excess of 70 more bales that we spent the next couple of hours collecting and transporting.

This was a brilliant effort and work that

everyone enjoyed, especially as the hay was going to such an important cause.

With all the hay collected around 4:00 pm we did the final count and we had collected some 141 large hay bales in the day, plus another 40 had arrived from another local farmer that was assisting us in cartage.

With in excess of 180 bales, we have enough hay to probably fill two more Bdoubles, which were scheduled to arrive the following weekend. (By the time you read this report, the hay will have been delivered and some starving stock will be as grateful as their owners for the help).

Along with the powdered calves milk donated by the Colac Co-Op, we also acknowledge the kind donation of pellets from Don Lidgerwood Seeds – again a donation in excess of $1,000.

Also a very special big thank you to those members that assisted throughout the day.

As an aside, it is unfortunate a very small minority question why TLCCV need to be involved in projects such as Hay Aid, Emergency Response and presumably, Christmas tree deliveries and activities they perceive not to be our core activity, i.e four-wheel driving. We are a big Club with a diversity of members, interests and opportunities. We are the Club of choice for many four-wheel drivers, and offer a range of activities for members. No one is forced to attend any of these activities and those that do, probably number less than 15 percent of our members. That’s fine, but I can assure you that those that make the decision to do something to help someone else are rewarded many times over with thanks and gratitude from the grateful recipients. Obviously it is not possible for everyone to participate in all Club activities, be it trips or public relations through reasons including work commitments, fuel costs, family and kids sport commitments, and that’s fine too. That is why as a large Club we can cover so many bases.

As an energetic Club, we need to constantly reinvigorate our membership, and this is best done through the influx of

new members that perceive us to be the best (and correctly so) 4WD Club to join.

From a marketing perspective we need to participate in public relations activities, which the Club has since 1975 when it participated in the Cape Shank cleanup.

Hay Aid has resulted in excellent relationships being forged with Toyota Corporation Australia, who donated the use of the Toyota trailer at Cruiserkhana, supply of merchandise to Hay Aid for fundraising purposes and a joint present from Toyota and Caltex of a limited number of fuel vouchers, which we have been able to distribute to members that participated in our hay collection.

The many organizations that Sandra approached are now aware of the TLCCV and along with press publicity has put our Club in the spotlight. So much so that St John of God Health Services, the National organization that runs hospitals in Perth and across Victoria, along with numerous Pathology Collection Centres approached me, with no prompting offering to help.

They were so impressed with our efforts that they have placed collection tins in their Blood Collection Centres across Victoria.

The funds will be used to purchase more powdered calves milk, which will be another great result.

I say to members, if you have the time and interest, put your hand up and attend a community service activity run by the Club.

Dulcie is looking for volunteers now to help maintain some historic sites in the High Country, providing the opportunity for members to enjoy some four-wheel driving access some tracks that are normally closed to us, plus participate in maintaining some of Victoria’s history. A brilliant project.

Similarly, our Emergency Response group are still assisting in nearby fire ravaged areas. These people need all the help that we can give. The bottom line is TLCCV can make a big difference in many lives. Why not be a part of it?

Brian Tanner (607)

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E M E R G E N C Y R E S P O N S E IGPR O U P

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Around 30 members made a difference cleaning up nearly 27km of burnt fencing.

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PRODUCTS

ARB RECOVERY POINTS A few years ago, ARB launched an exhaustive engineering program in order to set a new industry benchmark for how recovery points are designed, tested and selected by 4WDers in Australia. Instigated by countless customer enquiries and a lack of industry standards regarding rated tow points, ARB’s recovery point range seeks to address issues surrounding generic tow points and their unsuitability for a range of recovery situations. These issues include questionable and untested mounting locations, confusion regarding the selection of rated shackles and straps, and the inability of generic tow points to safely handle stresses generated by an angled pull during vehicle recovery.

Following ARB’s comprehensive development program, vehicle specific ARB recovery points are now available for the Toyota HiLux, Nissan GU Patrol and Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series, with more models in the pipeline.

Of critical importance in the design stage was the commitment to finding an optimal mounting location for the recovery point on each vehicle. Generic tow points, while rated to 10,000lbs or similar, are not vehicle specific and so mounting them is often left in the hands of the purchaser, who is unable to ascertain whether the 4 Overland Cruisering

surface they have mounted the tow point to can handle the load exerted during a recovery or whether air bag deployment is affected.

Each ARB recovery point has been built from the ground up and underwent considerable research and design involving actual vehicle chassis samples and CAD data relating to critical front sections of the vehicle.

Dozens of designs were explored, with the more promising models built into prototypes and tested on the actual vehicle chassis using ARB’s various load and destructive testing equipment.

Some vehicle models demanded very complex mounting systems to ensure fitment did not affect air bag deployment in the event of an accident. But with months of design and testing dedicated to each individual recovery point, ARB’s engineers have ensured that the crush pulse of the vehicle remains unaffected, whilst also ensuring the recovery points are fitted in the optimal location to handle the stresses experienced during vehicle recovery.

ARB’s engineers also focussed considerable attention on the development of a ‘recovery train’, in which they tested and verified what rated strap and bow shackle size is compatible with the recovery point.

This has not only simplified the use of recovery points out on the track, it has increased customer safety and reduced the likelihood of vehicle damage through misuse or incorrect selection of associated recovery point equipment. In doing so, the engineers were able to create a standard across all of the recovery points, with the recommended rated bow shackle for all ARB recovery points being 4.75t, paired with an 8000kg rated snatch strap.

Another important design requirement was the ability of these points to be rated in an angled direction of pull, and this has been achieved for angles up to the maximum turn angle of the front wheels of the vehicle. With this requirement came questions of how the snatch strap is attached to the point, and for this reason ARB recovery points have a long slot that allows the bow of the shackle to be fed through and the strap then attached via the pin instead of the bow. This allows the shackle to pivot within the recovery points to avoid side loads on the pin.

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MEETING

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Attending the Bi-Annual TLCC National Association Conference he Bi-Annual TLCC Conference was this year hosted by TLCC NSW and held at the Gilmour Inn, Goulburn, NSW on Friday 21st March, 2014.

Many will be aware that the TLCC National Association was formed in 2007. It’s inauguration was an outstanding success with talk fests, raffles, trips, making new friends and having the opportunity to have the presentation of the (then) new 200 Series L/C all in the surrounding beauty of Rawnsley Park in the Flinders Ranges, SA. Delegates Bruce Fullard and Sandra Tanner attended the conference on behalf of TLCCV as unfortunately it was the same weekend as our Cruiserkhana which meant that Ian Ross and Brian Tanner could not attend as well. The reason the conference was held on the Friday was due to TLCC NSW holding their annual Funkana on the 22nd & 23rd March, and they had invited all the TLCC visitors to stay for the weekend. Bruce and I did not stay on.

Upon being greeted by President Andrew Boyd, SA, Qld, WA, NT and Victoria introduced themselves and their positions in their respective clubs.

Andrew Boyd advised that Toyota Australia

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had kindly donated the use of a 200 Series, FJ Cruiser, 150 Prado, a trailer (which was the same as the one we were donated for our Cruiserkhana) and Toyota No. 1. Also, Toyota Australia had kindly presented each state with a bag which contained some “gifts”.

Throughout the day various topics were presented from the agenda which included membership profile and costs, insurance, training, advertising, marketing, social and community projects or involvement. It was very interesting to hear how each state ran the business of their club, particularly their training and insurance requirements.

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea were provided, courtesy of TLCC NSW, and a group photo shoot was held in the afternoon.

It is pleasing to report that all states have accepted reciprocal rights and even hinted that it would be interesting if TLCC members from each of the states could get together on trips.

Interesting to note that some TLCC clubs allow new members to go on trips prior to doing their DA. I have to confess I found this a little unusual and questioned this acceptance as one trip mentioned was across the Simpson Desert! Also, the insurance aspect was of concern, but the member(s) was covered as they had in fact

joined the Club.

Insurance with TCIS is the one favored by all states except Victoria, however as TLCCV have looked deeply into this issue, it was found to be almost the same. TLCC SA actually take out extra risk cover over and above the standard offered via TCIS plus additional external cover for members for loss of income/injury/death.

Executive positions vary from 8 – 12 Executive positions but include Membership, Social, DA, Marketing and Trips as Committee positions.

As I was permitted to tape the meeting, I have advised our Executive that I will do a more detailed report for presentation at the next Executive Committee meeting.

Sandra Tanner (607) NATIONAL TLCC ASSOCIATION DELEGATE

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT 1. The incumbent is required to convene and run orderly meetings according to the Constitution, Rules and By Laws of the Club.

Meetings will be run according to standard meeting procedure ensuring all members get a fair hearing.

2. To be directly involved in the liaison with all other organised bodies that have any form of important relationship with our Club, attending meetings and functions with these bodies representing and expressing the policies and views of the Club where necessary and to act as the official spokesperson on all matters relating to the Club.

3. To liaise regularly with the Chairperson of the various Club sub Committees (either personally or through delegation), and report the current and projected activities of all of those sub Committees to the Executive Committee every month. To support and coach other Committee members in the effective carrying out of their duties.

VICE PRESIDENT 1. The incumbent is required to attend all Executive and General Meetings and to convene and run orderly meetings according to the Constitution, Rules and By Laws of the Club when the President is absent.

2. To organise, introduce and propose a vote of thanks to guest speakers and be responsible for providing the necessary support, assistance and fellowship to ensure that their presentation is of the highest quality.

3. To appoint a handful of members at each meeting to be responsible for administering a "buddy" system of fellowship so as to integrate new members/potential new members into the Club.

4. To liaise regularly with the chairperson of the sub Committees as required and to liaise with the meeting venue provider and ensure a continuity of venue.

SECRETARY 1. To collate and maintain a detailed record of the minutes of all meetings and all other activities of the Club 2. To accept inwards correspondence and action and initiate outward correspondence expeditiously as instructed by the Committee and Officers of the Club.

3. Promptly provide to the Editor of "Overland Cruisering", and the Webmaster all correspondence that should be communicated to the membership via the magazine or email means, the complete minutes of each General Meeting for publishing in the magazine and a summary of the minutes of each Committee Meeting for publishing in the magazine.

4. Assist in all necessary aspects of administration of the Club.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY 1. To assist the Secretary in the performance of their duties, particularly in relation to incoming and outgoing correspondence. The Assistant Secretary should be able to perform the Secretary’s Duties when they are not available.

2. There is expected to be some separation of duties between the Secretary and Assistant Secretary,

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TREASURER 1. The incumbent is required to fulfil the position of Public Officer for the Club.

2. To effectively manage the financial affairs of the Club, and to maintain true and proper records of those financial affairs. To accept all income from the various sources and promptly deposit that income into the relevant accounts of the Club. The incumbent must supply a financial report on a monthly basis to the general membership and submit a detailed transaction report to the Executive Committee on a monthly basis.

3. To assist relevant individuals/sub committees in the skills of budgeting to ensure that effective budgets are achieved.

4. Arrange for the appointment of an Auditor to audit the accounts of the Club as required.

Assist in all necessary aspects of administration of the Club and to maintain a register of assets of the Club and, if necessary, sight each of those assets annually, if required.

ASSISTANT TREASURER 1. To assist the Treasurer in the performance of their duties. The incumbent must have familiarity with accounting packages used and the Club’s detailed financial situation as required to assist the Treasurer when they are not available.

2. To have particular reference to magazine income and invoicing and the Club Shop.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS (two) 1. Support of the Vice President in his/her endeavors to welcome new and potential members to our Club, by the buddy system.

2. To be responsible for preparation of the meeting venue and reinstatement of the meeting venue afterwards with assistance from membership.

3. Provide assistance to the Officers of the Club, as required, to help them carry out their duties in an effective manner.

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 1. This is an office bearer’s position and requires the incumbent to attend all General and Executive Committee meetings and occasionally other meetings. The incumbent being non-elected does not hold any portfolios. The position has full voting rights similar to those of the elected Committee members.

2. The incumbent is to be a source of historical advice and information to the newly elected Executive Committee. The incumbent holds the position for a maximum of twelve (12) months. If the incumbent President does not change then the Immediate Past President must stand aside.

GEELONG BRANCH PRESIDENT 1. The incumbent is to be a source of communication between the Geelong members and the Executive Committee and the Melbourne branch, both in terms of representation and a conduit for information. The position has full voting rights similar to those of the elected Committee members.

2. The incumbent should preside over the day to day operations of the branch, including running the monthly branch meeting in an orderly and enjoyable fashion.

THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS ARE NON EXECUTIVE POSITIONS WHICH ARE NOT ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. All positions need to supply an annual budget, a stock take and Annual Report to the Executive Committee each year.

ADVERTISING COORDINATOR 1. This position has the responsibility of sourcing, negotiating and coordinating all of the day to day advertising income for the Club magazine. The incumbent is responsible for providing efficient assistance for advertisers.

2. The incumbent shall formulate advertising rates annually, for approval by the Executive Committee. Recurrent advertisers shall be invoiced at a date to be determined each year and one off advertisers shall be invoiced immediately. Overdue accounts to be followed up on a regular basis and in an efficient manner.

3. Advertising and/or sponsorship for special events from our advertisers should be directed through the Advertising Coordinator where that support is sought by existing advertisers.

CLUB ACTIVITY CO-ORDINATOR 1. The purpose of this position is to maintain a calendar of Club events, both to be held at Yarck and other venues, to ensure that there are no clashes of dates that may cause inconvenience to organisers and/or participants.

2. The incumbent shall develop a protocol for notification and noting of events by members and clearly publicise.

3. The incumbent shall publicise the Club calendar in the Club magazine on a monthly basis, in each issue of the Weekend Wrap and on the Club website and keep all forms of such calendar up to date.

CLUB LIBRARIAN 1. To provide an information service to the membership related to four-wheel driving, touring, photography and related fields, covering books, magazines, travel folders, maps, DVDs and videos. Items stocked should reflect and foster members’ areas of interest. Such items to be made available at Melbourne and Geelong Branch meetings.

The operation of this position involves maintaining comprehensive records of items borrowed, purchasing new items and maintaining items in the Library, 2. Maintain all Club historical records and magazines from other Clubs and make them available to members as required but under supervision.

3. Involvement in organising Show and Tell activities and promoting the Library at Club meetings and in the Club magazine 4. By 14th May each year provide the Club Statistician with a summary of the involvement of Club members in running the Club Library for the 12 months ending 30th April.

CLUB SHOP COORDINATOR 1. The purpose of this position is to maintain a limited and marketable range of items that fulfils the primary needs of our members, having obtained items at the best possible price, without compromising quality, ensuring that purchase quantities are not excessive.

2. To set retail pricing that does not bring us into conflict with our corporate supporters.

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3. Club Shop should operate for a suitable time before and after the monthly General meetings, with a roster system of club members to assist.

4. To review regularly and with the approval of the Committee "write down" obsolete nonperforming stock.

5. To organise and maintain branch ships as well as a Driver Awareness Shop.

6. To work in conjunction with the Assistant Treasurer to update the Treasurer on a regular monthly basis as to items purchased and sold, as well as a physical stock take of all items on 31st March and 30th September each year.

7. Stock control records are to be kept as well as a limit of stock on hand at any time of no more than $6,000.00 except with the express approval of the Committee in writing, to exceed this amount. Standard stock items are to be agreed with the Executive Committee.

8. By 14th May each year provide the Club Statistician with a summary of the involvement of Club members in running the Club Shop for the 12 months ending 30th April.

CLUB STATISTICIAN 1. The purpose of this position is to keep a permanent record of the involvement of the Club membership in the life of the Club, so as to assist the Club in monitoring the involvement of members in activities, particularly with respect to annual awards. Skills are required in organisation and record keeping, rather than statistics.

2. The incumbent should communicate the results of their investigations to the Executive Committee in May each year.

3. The Executive Committee shall have due regard to the investigations of the Statistician, but shall not be bound by them in the process of making decisions about Awards.

CRUISERKHANA COORDINATOR 1. To run the Club’s annual competition event at Yarck in an overall coordination role and which will include an annual review of the event.

2. The role coordinates volunteers, sponsorship/prizes, publicity, and catering and general event organisation.

3. By 14th May each year provide the Club Statistician with a summary of the involvement of Club members in running Cruiserkhana for the 12 months ending 30th April.

DRIVER AWARENESS COORDINATOR 1. The Driver Awareness Coordinator position seeks to formulate and deliver a Driver Awareness program of the highest standard.

The Executive Committee must authorise any change to the content of the Driver Awareness program.

2. The incumbent must at all times supply excellence in leadership, 4WD technical skills, delegation, organizational skills, presentation and direction in all aspects of the carrying out of this position. The Driver Awareness Coordinator must maintain extensive information on all 4WD vehicles so trainers are able to deal with any technical issues and questions about the function of vehicles.

3. The incumbent must ensure that all new members attend the Driver Awareness program in a timely fashion.

4. The Driver Awareness Coordinator should ensure that advisors are trained to the highest standard of competency and shall also maintain a pool of Driver Awareness assistants in

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training to be promoted to advisors when required. This shall be at the discretion of the Executive Committee. At least one or more advisors shall complete relevant 4WD Victoria Driver Training courses.

5. The Driver Awareness Coordinator shall be responsible for maintaining a data base of members who have completed Driver Awareness.

The Driver Awareness Coordinator shall be responsible for the preparation and presentation of Driver Awareness certificates who have successfully completed their courses, at the next available General Meeting. The incumbent should have successfully completed a “Train the Trainer Course”, have presented six (6) theory nights and practical weekends. The incumbent should also have undertaken any other training courses as directed by the Executive Committee and ensure that advisors do likewise.

6. By 14th May eac year provide the Club Statistician with a summary of the involvement of Club members in running the Club Driver Training program for the 12 months ending 30th April.

EDUCATION OFFICER 1. The purpose of this position is to identify training needs in the Club and supervise the organization of courses by either internal Club personnel or external providers.

2. The type of courses to be run will relate to the base charter of the Club and be allied to four-wheel driving in some form.

3. Popular courses need to be run on a regular basis - preferably every year but certainly every two years.

4. Approval for all courses must be obtained from the Executive Committee before they are publicised and a written submission must be made by the organisers incorporating costing, venue and personnel detail.

5. The courses must, where possible and relevant, be run to the relevant competencies and by accredited trainers.

6. By 14th May each year provide the Club Statistician with a summary of the involvement of Club members in running the Club Education program on a voluntary basis for the 12 months ending 30th April.

FWDV DELEGATE 1. To attend all necessary meetings of FWDV 2. To represent the Club’s views at such meetings and to further the Club’s best interests.

3. To report back to the Executive Committee and the membership regarding FWDV. MAGAZINE EDITOR 1. To publish a monthly magazine, "Overland Cruisering", (11 issues February to December) for the membership containing reports of Club activities, trips, events and trip calendar, sub Committee reports, news from Toyota and four-wheel drive information pertaining to touring, 4WD technical issues and member contributions.

2. The Editor needs to be able to design the magazine layout, type and compile the magazine and edit (for good taste, spelling and length) in a timely manner to be with the Printer in enough time to be printed without undue rush. Editorial prerogative should be exercised in respect to the effect on fourwheel driving generally and the Club’s reputation.

3. The Editor shall receive photographic images (prints and digital) for publication and

such images shall become the property of the Club and may be used for other Club purposes, unless otherwise specified by the copyright owner. The Editor shall supply the Media Officer with all photographs, CDs or images received not subject to copyright.

MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTOR 1. This position seeks to arrange for bulk supplies of the Club's printed magazine to be delivered to the Club's meeting venue, on a monthly basis and distributed to Club members after being recorded on a hard copy database. To expeditiously mail out magazines to all Club members that do not attend Club meetings, together with any enclosures required. Magazines are required to be plastic packed and address labelled.

2. To organise extra copies of the magazine for the Driver Awareness team to distribute to prospective members at the meeting and for the Executive table at all General meetings.

3. To liaise with the Membership Officer to have an up to date membership list at all times and follow-up undeliverable addresses.

MEDIA OFFICER 1. The purpose of this position is to maintain a library of images (both digital and electronic) that can be used by the Club, for publicity and other purposes.

2. The incumbent should encourage members to submit such images and if necessary copy and return hard copies, particularly of trips.

Where possible, the incumbent should organise for the taking of photographs of Club events.

3. Once submitted to the Media Officer such images become the property of the Club.

MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR 1. This position has the responsibility for attending to membership requests by new and potential members and processing requests, including renewals by existing members.

2. All requests need to be processed quickly and effectively and bank subscription/ membership Income should be deposited expeditiously into the appropriate accounts.

3. Maintain the latest and most comprehensive data base of the entire membership at all times. This needs to be supplied to the Secretary and Executive Committee on a regular basis. An analysis of membership movement activity, including a list of applications for membership must be supplied to the Secretary for the Committee to formally approve each month.

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER 1. This position seeks to promote the Club in a positive way in public forums, via personal appearances, audio, visual and the print media, under the direction of the Executive Committee.

2. To proactively seek out opportunities to do so, particularly where public comment has been made about facets of the Club's operations in a public forum or the 4WD movement in general.

3. To create press releases, including useable photographs, in coordination with and to be delivered by the President of the Club.

RAFFLES & SUPPER 1.This position seeks to encourage social interaction during and after each General meeting by maintaining effective supper requirements, through either purchase or preparation of biscuits, tea, coffee and cold water by liaison with the managers of the

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meeting venue.

2. To organise a raffle at each General meeting, by selling tickets at the venue and to purchase prizes for such raffle. The raffle shall if possible not be run at a loss but desirably run at a profit to the Club.

3. To draw the raffle, assisted by the Sergeant-at-Arms or other member of the Executive Committee.

4. To supply a balancing document to the Treasurer after each function, showing income and expenditure, with the netted cash value.

RESPONSE COORDINATOR 1. To coordinate a team of enthusiastic Club members, available to assist at short notice in emergency situations such as bushfire and floods, with a particular emphasis on the reinstatement of property such as fences and the like.

2. Ensure that all necessary Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and Procedures are followed and keep a listing of volunteers’ expertise and qualifications.

3. In an emergency, liaise with the relevant government departments or other agencies (e.g. Victorian Farmers Federation) as to the location of situations where the Club may be able to offer assistance. Liaise with land owners as to what is required and when the team is able to attend.

4. Liaise with the Club’s Publicity Officer in terms of positive Public Relations that may result from such actions.

5. By 14th May each year provide the Club Statistician with a summary of the involvement of Club members in running the Club Response program for the 12 months ending 30th April.

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS 1. The purpose of this position is both to raise money and create a positive atmosphere that encourages those attending Club meetings to have fun. The incumbent shall on a monthly basis, fine members for alleged infringements and indiscretions.

2. A record of the names of people who are fined at each meeting should be kept by a person appointed by the Sergeant to fulfil that purpose. If it is possible regular meeting attendees should be fined on a regular basis.

3. Assistance should be actively sought from a group of "Corporals" to source and supply well documented fines with the objective to spread the activity across the broadest spectrum of members as possible.

SOCIAL SECRETARY 1. The purpose of this position is to encourage members to mix socially, outside Club meetings with the aim of encouraging fellowship that may have the result of more Club trips and higher membership retention rates. Social occasions may be at other venues within Melbourne or may be operated in tandem with trips or other special interest occasions.

2. The incumbent may be responsible for catering Club functions as directed. Such organisation to include the purchase and preparation of food, management of human resources so that requirements for the function are fulfilled and obtaining supplies at the best possible prices, convenience and quality. Suggested frequency is a minimum of two occa¬sions per year, such as, dances, nights out at dinners, shows, river or bay cruises, sporting matches, children's events,

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etc.

3. Events in general to be self funding unless expenditure approved by Committee.

SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR 1. The incumbent in this position is responsible for liaison between the Executive Committee of the Club and the various organisers of the 4WD functions that TLCCV can be part of to further the aims of the Club and four-wheel driving generally.

2. Organisational capacity is a necessary requirement of this position as it is vital to muster the support of the mem¬bership to mount and man displays as a requisite to further the public profile of the Club. Some skills in construction and displays are required.

3. By 14th May each year provide the Club Statistician with a summary of the involvement of Club members in running the Club Special Events program for the 12 months ending 30th April.

TECHNICAL OFFICER 1. The Technical Officer is the individual charged with the supplying and/or sourcing answers of a technical nature that are requested by the membership.

2. On a regular basis, in arrangement with the President and Vice President, the Technical Officer should address the General meeting for an agreed amount of time on a "technical tip" that is perhaps timely or newsworthy. The Technical Officer should activate this address, and a request for questions from the floor should be answered on completion.

3. On a regular basis (probably annually) the Technical Officer should offer a day course on mechanical knowledge improvement for both men and women.

TRIP CONVENOR 1. This position is responsible for the coordination of all Club trips which includes being a contact/liaison point for persons on the trip and those "at home."

2. In particular the incumbent must ensure that the nominated Trip Leader has completed a Trip Leaders course and participants have successfully completed Driver Awareness.

Once the Trip Convenor has ascertained that these details are satisfactory, he should forward the details of the trip to the magazine Editor for inclusion in at least two (2) issues of "Overland Cruisering".

3. Forms as necessary shall be submitted to and approved by the Trip Convenor.

4. By 14th May each year provide the Club Statistician with a summary of the involvement of Club members in running the Trip Leader Education courses for the 12 months ending 30th April.

VISITOR GREETERS 1. This position seeks to be a first point of contact with new or potential members and requires the incumbent to attend General meetings at least 45 minutes before commencement time. The incumbent greets visitors, at the entrance to the venue, explains a little about the Club and designated persons that assist the visitor greeters at the General meeting. They ensure that name tags are provided and explain that visitors are requested to exit the meeting for a short time to be addressed by the Driver Awareness Coordinator to explain more about the club.

2. To convey signed visitors sheets prior to the meeting so that the President can welcome them.

3. By 14th May each year the Vice President should provide the Club Statistician with a summary of the involvement of Club members in running the Visitor Greeter and “buddy” programs for the 12 months ending 30th April.

YARCK MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR This position seeks to manage the forward planning, maintenance, usage and development of the Yarck property by employing a system of consultation processes which will enable all members who have particular interests in our property the opportunity to submit their views.

The incumbent needs to:1. Plan general track maintenance, building of new tracks and the closure of old tracks.

2. Maintain a key register, issue new keys, arrange for the refund of deposits after the return of keys that are no longer required by members, and ensure that the keys are changed on a regular basis.

3. Plan, direct and carry out the erection of new structures, general building maintenance and extensions to existing buildings. This includes obtaining the appropriate permits and liaison with relevant statutory authorities.

4. Liaise with the Evergreen sub committee in regard to all aspects of flora and fauna management on the Yarck property regarding erosion management and re-vegetation programs.

5. Ensure current and future water supply requirements and maintenance needs are met and upgrading and purchasing of new equipment as approved by the Executive Committee.

6. By 14th May each year provide the Club Statistician with a summary of the involvement of Club members in running the Club Yarck consultation (Yarck Management meetings) and practical tasks (working bees and other voluntary efforts) for the 12 months ending 30th April.

WEB MASTER. 1. To be responsible for the graphic presentation and maintenance of the Club’s web site, its links to other web sites and email addresses.

2. To be responsible for the compilation of the Club’s weekly on line newsletter “Weekend Wrap”, with assistance from the Club’s Publicity Officer.

CAN YOU HELP? Club Shop urgently requires some members to assist with sales at the General Meetings each month.

If you can spare some time in assisting, please do not hesitate to speak to Graham at the General Meeting and offer some assistance.

It would be greatly appreciated.

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NOTICE

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - PROXY VOTING

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Toyota Landcruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Incorporated will be held Tuesday 15th July, 2014 commencing at 7:30 pm.

As per the Rules of the Constitution: “…appoint another member as his proxy by notice given to the Secretary no later than 24 hours before the time of the meeting in respect of which the proxy is appointed.”

In practical terms with our meetings being held on Tuesday, proxies must be in the hand of the Secretary by 8:00 pm. on Monday 14th July, 2014.

APPENDIX 1 FORM OF APPOINTMENT OF PROXY I of Member No being a member of the Toyota Landcruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Incorporated hereby appoint of being a member of that incorporated Association, as my proxy to vote for me on my behalf at the Annual General meeting of the Association to be held on Tuesday 15th July, 2014 and at any adjournment of that meeting.

My proxy is authorised to vote in favour of / against (delete as appropriate) the resolution (insert details).

Signed

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ruierkhana 2014 has again lifted the bar, with more competitors, more spectators and more sponsors making this year’s event bigger and better than ever.

It has rapidly become a “must attend” event, with Clubs determined to have a crack at the perpetual Trophy.

We had a number of Club entrants vying for the Inter-Club trophy and many had not entered before!

The Pajero Club took out the 2014 trophy from the TLCCV Yarck Yowies, LROCV came second and Pajero third.

The Range Rover Club will have to enter again to win that most prized of bragging rights, as will LROC now second place getter two years in a row. Melton and District were represented and one sole member from Nissan as well as some privateers! TLCCV was ably represented with a number of Club entries.

There were some great TLCCV successes with Gunther Scheffel, Slawko Kulyk,

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Rebecca Sclossmacher, James Clark, Greg West, Simon Garraway and our very favourite Dulcie Watts doing extremely well. Wayne Jinks overall took out the prestigious Bob Hollow Trophy for the best TLCCV competitor, as well as 2nd prize in the Best Performing Toyota award.

The event wouldn’t happen without sponsors and TLCCV very much appreciated their donation of $18,000 worth of prizes! A brilliant effort, and one that competitors certqinly appreciated.

Night Drive Highlights must include the new Night Drive - which was like an old fashioned car rally in the dark. Almost everyone got lost, sometimes more than once and you definitely had to have a sense of humour to take part! All who took part raved about it!!!!

Events Many of the events were as in previous

years but the order had been mixed up a bit and the Presentation ceremony took place early on Sunday afternoon, Saturday night was purely a social night and it was great to see all Clubs having a fantastic time and enjoying themselves!

One of the highlights of the weekend would have to be Matt Hunter from Terrain Tamer tackling the Rock Climb backwards!

The Yarck CFA were a fantastic help over the weekend assisting with filling up the Bog Hole innumerable times and a tanker, pumps and hoses were put to good use. They brought their truck on Sunday and did a collection and rumour has it that one big CFA truck tackled the Wet Lap without a drop of water being spilt! Huge kudos to them - it is rumoured that they had 3000 litres on board! Their Hilux not deflated and the second time with reduced tyre pressure the difference was obvious for all to see.

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Making it all happen!

An event like Cruiserkhan cannot be run without a multitude of people working in the background to ensure that all goes like clockwork.

The CruiserKhana Sub-Committee led

by Co-ordinator Annie McGennisken and supported by Andrew Bock (Chief Marshal), Greg Edmunds (Secretary), Carol Edmunds (Entries), Angela Di Lallo (Sponsorship), Neil Chambers (Yarck Liaison) and Ian McCartney (Logistics), Ellen McCartney (Marshals and Sponsors) and Luis Jardim (Events) had been running around at a great rate of knots for weeks in anticipation of this year’s event. It would take a lot to top the fantastic 2013 CruiserKhana, which upped the number of entrants and introduced new events .

Most of the Sub Committee was up at Yarck on Thursday 19 March because although the event didn’t start until late on Friday, there was lots of preparation to be finalised - signs to be made and erected, show bags to be finalised, prizes to be allocated, and the kiosk to be set up. Not to mention numerous generators and other equipment to be made operational.

Friday dawned and it was another influx of Club members - the catering personnel this time. Life wasn’t meant to be easy and poor Slawko had to go all over Melbourne to locate a pre-ordered portable cool room, which eventually arrived in a dead heat with the huge meat order from Savs Meats in Dandenong. Friday there was also shuttle service of four portable toilets from from Alex. Derek went to Lilydale to pick up the extra oven and erected the sound system at the bus stop.

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The hut turned into a commercial kitchen with Grace Azzam and her dedicated band of happy helpers making light work of catering for near 300 people for the Saturday night dinner. The feast needed to be seen to be believed! Last minute purchases from the local area of ice, bread and vegies arrived - you name it, also arriving on the Friday!

Unless you have been involved in CruiserKhana you have no idea of the logistics required and the event simply wouldn’t happen without a large core group of helpers that put in a huge amount of work! That’s year after year!

Thanks so much everyone.

By Friday night everyone was exhausted and that’s when our visitors started arriving. Sponsors reps included Lightforce, Airport Toyota, Terrain Tamer, Happy Camper, Freshield and High Country Parts 4X4 in Mansfield (ARB reps)- and of course how could we forget Rhys from Hastings Camping! Although Brad Schaffer couldn’t make the event, Melody Schaffer flew the flag high for 12 Volt On the Move. James Azzam was onboard this year assisting with the provision of first aid services, through his company Revive & Survive, with Paramedic Jen Henderson. A vastly increased number of sponsor stalls added to the spectacle.

planned. The second events area also helped lessen the congestion. With some fine tuning, hopefully further improvements can take place for 2015.

There are simply too many people to thank for making the weekend the success it was - the helpers – every one of them, who gave so unselfishly to the Club, especially the Ladies in the Kiosk.

The sponsors who gave prizes that surpassed all our expectations. Also the sponsors who gave in kind - especially Thompson Sound from Geelong (PA system at a bargain basement mprice), Australian Canvas (the kiosk marquee), Barkee Savahl (donated much of the meat for both the Dinner and the kiosk thanks so much Barkee), UGFM and local newspapers for publicity. We can’t forget the irrepressible James Azzam who did a wonderful last minute job on the PA as well as his First Aid duties, The Yarck Management Sub-committee also needs a huge thanks for having the property in such wonderful condition.

I must also thank the families of our hard working sub-committee and volunteers for putting up with all of us. Especially Derek and Leigh who have partners that breath, eat and sleep CruiserKhana!

Also the Exec Committee for having the faith to let us run the event and to do it well!

This year Brian Tanner had used his extensive contacts to get 4 x 4 Australia on board as sponsors and we also had a catering trailer lent by Toyota Australia as well as two reps from the Melbourne Office - Charlie and Haydn attend. All the guys had a ball!

CruiserKhana is not only about the competition and the financials, it very much show cases the Club in the wider four wheel drive community and much more than that, allows Club and non Club participants to meet at a relaxing and fun venue!

A lot of work had taken place since the 2013 debrief, and whilst the queues for some events were still a problem, the new traffic circulation worked as

Angela Di Lallo On behalf of the CruiserKhana Sub Committee

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2014 Cruiserkhana sponsors

Airport Toyota Hastings Camping & Outdoors Kaymar 4WD Accessories Battery World Happy Camper Gourmet Australian Canvas Co. Freshield DreamPot Home Eltham UG FM

Terrain Tamer 4WD Powewrful 4x4 Accessories Widetread Tyres Southern Cross Canvas 4x4 Equip Outback Ideas Faisel Gourmet Smallgoods Westprint The Yarck Hotel Born to Stay Alive Ufixit

Guest 4WD 12Volt on the Move Lightforce Performance Lighting SCS 4WD Centre All Car Carpets Giddy Goat Cafe Maxtrax Safety Dave Ark

National Media Sponsor

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