Subaru 4WD Club of Victoria online magazine - July 2011

July 2011

General Meeting at Subaru Interactive @ Docklands, June 2011 (ISSUE 372) Subaru 4WD Club of Victoria Inc. Reg. No. A – 0006149J FWDV Member www.subaru4wdvic.com.au GPO BOX 2456 Melbourne VIC. 3001

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INTRODUCTION TO THE SUBARU 4WD CLUB OF VICTORIA: The Subaru 4WD Club of Victoria Inc. was originally formed over 30 years ago by an enthusiastic group of Subaru owners. Today the club has expanded to include all Subaru 4WD and AWD vehicles, as well as all other makes of AWD, light 4WD and crossover/soft-roader type vehicles. The club aims to participate in exploration of the Australian countryside without damage to the environment, vehicle or individual.

Visitors are most welcome to attend the club’s General Meetings and contact committee members regarding participation in club activities.

The club relies on membership fees to offset its running costs, including insurance.

Membership fees are payable each financial year, due after the yearly AGM. Fees for the 2010/2011 year are currently:

Interstate: $90 (Seniors card - $85) â—? Single: $100 (Seniors card - $90) Joint/family: $105 - (Seniors card - $90) (All fees includes affiliation and Insurance: $40) A trip fee of $10 per adult non-member applies (for insurance purposes) Please contact the membership officer for further information regarding membership, including pro-rata and monthly rates.

GENERAL MEETINGS Last Tuesday of each month (except December) at 8:00pm sharp at Sth Camberwell Tennis Club, at 322 Burke Road, Glen Iris (Melways 59 H6).

However, from February 2011 the clubrooms are unavailable. Alternative locations have been arranged on a month by month basis. See page 6 for details.

COMMITTEE Meetings 1st Tuesday each month: 7:30pm Damian Stock (President) Peter Bellis (Secretary) Bob Marshall (Treasurer) David Wilson (Trip & Social) Martin Foot (Editor) Andrew Jantke (Membership) Vacant (Resources) Vacant (Venue) Phil Milkins (Ordinary Member) Jessica Walsh (Ordinary Member)

president@subaru4wdvic.com.au secretary@subaru4wdvic.com.au treasurer@subaru4wdvic.com.au events@subaru4wdvic.com.au editor@subaru4wdvic.com. au mship@subaru4wdvic.com.au resources@subaru4wdvic.com.au (diverted to David Wilson for now) venue@subaru4wdvic.com.au (diverted to president) pm@subaru4wdvic.com.au jw@subaru4wdvic.com.au

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT Welcome to the July magazine and my last president’s report for the club year. I know that it is the week before the AGM because I have been spending my spare time trying to complete my AGM report. That, I am pleased to say, is finally out the door and making it into Peter’s final document for printing. If all has gone well you should be seeing a copy of the AGM report included with this July magazine.

Did I say something about spare time? Exactly what is that? I have not had too much of it recently, with a new kitchen being installed and a new job to contend with. These have come a poor second and third to the AGM report this week. The kitchen has not required much of my time but the new job has, with a quick trip to Sydney, getting me back into the swing of interstate business travel in a hurry. Getting to Melbourne Airport at 6am and then not getting back to it again until nearly midnight makes it a long day but getting to meet my new Sydney based work colleagues made the trip very worthwhile. Given that my new role is a national one I am sure that this won’t be the last trip I will be doing for my new employer.

Interestingly, my business trip also included a walk around of a large warehouse for Repco, full of all manner of good things for a car enthusiast.

It’s a pity I couldn’t bring home any samples. Such is life. Anyway, back to this month’s club news, from my perspective at least.

It was great seeing so many attending the meeting last month at Docklands, where we were hosted by the chief concierge, Jebadiah Annear, ably assisted by his co-worker Madeline. I am sure that everyone enjoyed the night, strolling around the facility and checking out all the new models, cutaway vehicles and the various video presentations. Well almost everyone, apart from Brian, who decided to take on one of the theatre’s lounge chairs, resulting in a couple of cracked ribs. Not something that Brian really wanted after enduring a few months of ill health earlier this year. If you see Brian ask him how he is feeling but, please, don’t make him laugh.

At the meeting Peter presented briefly the special resolution that will be put to the AGM regarding changes to the due date for membership fees. I hope that everyone understands the need for the club to accept this proposal and votes in the affirmative when this is put up. Come along to the AGM to have your say on this important, but necessary, amendment to our constitution.

Last month I attended the association’s general meeting. While there I ran Page: 4

PRESIDENT’S REPORT into Jim Mizzi, one of our ex-members for those of you who don’t know him, and had a good old chat with him, as usual when we meet. Interestingly, Jim has recently been involved in the formation of a new 4WD club in the western suburbs, made up of a number of ex-members from his old club. While Jim had aimed to stay clear of club committees, after many years of being on them at both our club and his recent club, City West, he is now well and truly back into the swing of it as vice-president of his new club. I don’t envy the work he must have ahead of him bringing a new club into existence but I wish him luck. I also met up with an old work colleague who is a member of the Land Rover Owner’s Club. He is in semi-retirement and spends three days a week looking after a doctor’s fleet of luxury cars. What a tough job that must be, making sure the batteries are charged, the motors are tuned and the rego paid up. Now that’s something I could really get used to.

Recently we had our annual Christmas in July event. Again Peter and Jean graciously opened their house for the club to enjoy a magnificent Christmas feast. Peter again did a great job with the BBQ for the main course and then followed it up with a lovely cheesecake. Jean produced a very tasty slice, the recipe for which was in hot demand. Thanks go out to Jean for her kitchen management, to Bev for her purchasing prowess and to the rest of the members who helped out with the meal. It really was a most enjoyable night.

Don’t forget that this month’s meeting and AGM is at the Balwyn Library again, due to the renovations still underway at the club rooms. Please be early as we have much to cover in the meeting. Leave yourself plenty of time to get there. We will have some door prizes and a light supper so be there to have a chance of winning. We do have some official things to complete during the night, such as the club elections, so please come along and be involved in electing your committee for the coming year.

Of course it would be great to see some new faces on the committee, not that there is anything wrong with the old ones, but we can always use some fresh minds and the different ideas that come with them. Remember, it is your club and the committee is one way of being closely involved with how the club is run. Please see me or one of the committee if you want to be nominated or know someone that should be but is too shy to seek nomination themselves.

Well that’s all from me this month. I look forward to seeing you at the AGM or out on the track some time.

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EDITOR’S REPORT This month’s magazine and enclosures have been produced under some duress, as two days before production my Mac’s OS became corrupted and refused to start up. After 24 hours of backup to an external hard disk using an old computer, I re-installed and she fired up. Apparently all was OK, but come print day, the Fuji Xerox printer produced two test copies then went on strike.

Not sure whether it was hardware or software. After an hour or so we we’re back on speaking terms but it may be up for a major service some time soon.

The AGM is upon us and let it be known, I am more than happy for someone to volunteer to take over the editorship and/or the website (despite what the President says elsewhere about having lots of time on my hands!).

A reminder that the magazine is available to the public on-line. Anyone can view an edited version of the current magazine from the club’s website, www.subaru4wdvic.com.au Members who wish to receive electronic copies of the full version including contact details of office bearers and trip leaders should contact me for a link to be emailed each month. This can replace or complement your paper subscription as you prefer.

The magazine deadline for next edition is AUGUST 16th, 2011. Send all copy to editor@subaru4wdvic.com.au Martin

VENUE REPORT

JULY GENERAL MEETING AT BALWYN LIBRARY Date: Tuesday 26 July at 8pm.

Venue: Balwyn Library meeting room, 336 Whitehorse Road Balwyn, Melways Map 46 Ref E8 (next to McDonalds). Enter the building via the car park door. The carpark is accessible from Whitehorse Road.

The meeting will be followed by the Annual General Meeting (see pages 16 – 18 for the Agenda and Special Resolution.

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TRIP & SOCIAL REPORT “GERMANTOWN” DAY TRIP Sunday 24th July 2011 ... NB correction of date Time: Venue:

Cost:

11:00am for 11:15am, finishing around 4.30pm Ziebell’s Farmhouse historic property, 100 Gardenia Road, Thomastown (Melway Map 8 H5), followed by a 95 Km run via Whittlesea and Yan Yean Reservoir ending at Schramm’s Cottage, Victoria Road, Doncaster. The trip can be done in its entirety or in part, contact Martin for details. $7.50 for tour and morning tea at Ziebell’s; lunch at the Royal Mail Hotel Whittlesea and $4 entrance at Schramm’s Cottage.

This is social day trip including a pleasant drive and lunch at a pub in Whittlesea. The object of the day is to look at the restored homes of German farmers who migrated to Victoria in the mid 19th century.

The tour is now confirmed, based on the numbers indicated on the trip intention sheet. However if you are on the list and unable to attend, please let me know asap.

Contact Martin (email editor@subaru4wdvic.com.au)

COMMITTEE RETREAT: Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 August, to be held at the Stock farm, located north of Woodside on the South CarrajungWoodside Road, contact Damian Stock: president@subaru4wdvic.com.au with any queries.

ANNUAL SNOW TRIP: late July or August, to be advised. Nothing definite as yet, but please contact David W ilson: events@subaru4wdvic.com.au if interested, as depending on prevailing weather conditions, it may be scheduled without further notice.

SEPTEMBER DAY TRIP: Sunday 4 September, no details as yet, David Wilson events@subaru4wdvic.com.au with any queries.

CLUB’S 35TH BIRTHDAY BASH: Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September, to be held at the Stock farm, contact Damian Stock: president@subaru4wdvic.com.au with any queries or suggestions.

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REVISED TRIP STANDARDS (RECENT CHANGES IN BOLD) The aim of all Subaru 4WD Club of Victoria Inc. trips is to have an enjoyable experience in the bush, increasing 4WDing skills and experience, whilst maintaining the highest regard for the safety of individuals, the vehicle and the environment. As a driver you have ultimate responsibility for the safety of your passengers and vehicle. It is the responsibility of any participating driver to contact individual trip leaders for clarification of individual trip requirements and standards.

Financial members are encouraged to participate in as many trips as possible to increase confidence and experience. Visitors are welcome subject to the payment of the appropriate levy to cover insurance, but after two visits, should consider membership. Non-financial members are not covered by insurance and may not participate until payment is received.

Individual drivers with concerns or queries regarding their vehicle and the trip standard should contact relevant trip leaders. The Subaru 4WD Club of Victoria Inc. recommends that each vehicle carry the following items of equipment on every trip: a) Personal details form as specified by FWDV, copy to Trip Leader b) Two Rated D- Shackles (minimum 3.2t); c) Rated “Snatch’em” Strap; d) Recovery Points, Front & Rear; plus optional bridle strap, according to vehicle design; e) AM (27Mhz) Channel 5 or UHF (477Mhz) Channel 16 CB Radio; f) Fire Extinguisher, accessible to the driver; g) Spare Tyre (full size); h) Jack and Wheel Brace, or equivalent; i) Emergency Supplies (matches, food, water and clothing); j) Sufficient Fuel, Oil and Water for the trip and delays; k) A Tyre Pressure Gauge; Compressor (according to the trip) l) An Axe, Bow or Chain saw; m) A Sturdy Shovel (collapsible shovels are no good); n) Spare Parts (appropriate to the nature of the Trip); o) A Tool Kit; p) Personal First Aid Kit; q) The Vehicle Manual.

Any vehicle not carrying at least the first five (5) items of equipment should contact the individual Trip Leader before leaving. Any Club member unsure about any of the items of equipment listed above are advised to contact the the Trip and Social Coordinator or the Trip Leader concerned.

All Trip Leaders carry a complete First Aid Kit in case of emergency. All nonemergency medical needs are expected to be meet by individuals own medical supplies.

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FOR SALE The club makes this space available free of charge to members wishing to buy or sell items.

Please note that the Motor Car Trader Regulations 1998-22(4) require that vehicles for sale advertisements must contain: (a) the cash price of the vehicle and; (b) the registration number if registered or the engine/chassis numbers if unregistered. Contact the club editor to advertise in this space.

Forester Aluminium Bash Plates: made from 6.0mm construction grade aluminium: $300 for club members, $330 for non-members. Fitting can be arranged.

Contact: David Wilson, email: events@subaru4wdvic.com.au "Taurus" brand roof mounted cargo pod: Approximately 300 litre size and lockable. It is in excellent condition as it has only been used once. A great way of taking that 'little bit extra' on holiday. The pod comes with all mounting hardware to secure to roof racks, and has internal straps to secure loose items. $180 o.n.o.

Contact: Jessica, email: jw@subaru4wdvic.com.au

RESOURCES Club Clothing prices: Polo - $30 Double-sided vest - $60 Long sleeved fleece top - $65 Storm jacket - $110 Cap $25

Where is it?

The club is missing its pair of twoway radios.

If you know where they are or who might have them, please contact David Wilson : events@subaru4wdvic.com.au

Contact David Wilson to order items : events@subaru4wdvic.com.au

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GENERAL NEWS

ANDREW AND LISA’S TRIP TO WA CHAPTER 1

By Lisa and Andrew Jaentke Let’s start at Streaky Bay, otherwise this could be a very long report. However I think it will be anyway!

Packed is what Streaky Bay was, serve us right for starting our holiday during school holidays. Pretty little place, but it was basically a stopover before we hit the Nullarbor.

The Nullarbor was a nice ease into our trip, very windy on our first night, it put the camper to the test. I was only a little concerned about the signs warning me of Dingos Hmmmm.

We visited the Bight, this was a nice break, however my favourite part of the Nullarbor was Balladonia. What a great night, the people were great, as was the pub. This was where we meet a few of the fellow travellers we had seen on our journey so far. This was also were we came across a thick fog making us feel even lonelier. It is funny to see how some people pass the time while travelling on the Nullarbor.

When we hit WA we headed straight for Cape LeGrand, again we were thwarted by school holidays. We could not get in to the National Park as it was full. Could you imagine? I have just travelled 4 days to have my perfect campsite on the beach and we could not get in. So we kept on driving. We managed to find a little place called Orleans Bay, a little known favourite spot for fishing.

Oops, it was here we realised I forgot my rod. This was where we experienced our first mouth dropping beautiful WA beach and you can drive on it! The Page: 10

GENERAL NEWS water was a deep turquoise and the sand was as soft and white as Talcum powder. I did not want to leave but we were in the first stage of our trip and I knew there were many, many more to com. So we had a quick paddle, as the sun was burning our lily white Victoria skin, then jumped back into the shelter of our cabin and kept driving.

The destination was Hopetoun.

Well, we had a second challenge for our camper here. Hail, large hail, the size of Tonker marbles. In our wisdom, we did not get into the erected camper for fear of hail coming through the canvas, so we crowded outside in the cover of the open lid, acting as a roof. Good idea to start with, until the hail used the canvas as a trampoline and flew at us at all directions. We were too busy laughing to get concerned at all. After three more hail storms had passed, we headed up to the beach for an elaborate sunset with the storm clouds in the distance. Beautiful!

We decided to move through the bottom of WA with a little more haste as we wanted to get to the Kimberley and spend the last few weeks of our 2 month holiday relaxing up there (as it will always be easier for us to get to the bottom of WA than to the Kimberley).

Hopetoun has the Fitzgerald National Park, but this was closed to road maintenance, so the ranger told me when I called him. Yes, they have ranger mobile number on their signs! So we had another change of plans, drove past the end of the rabbit proof fence and stopped at Bremer Bay – another beautiful beach and popular Salmon fishing spot. (Was angry at myself at this stage for forgetting my rod, not that I have really fished a great deal in my life but I do love Salmon ... Yum!)

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Stopped at Albany for the night in the most expensive caravan park we encountered. They got us again being a public holiday in Easter. Great shower though. The next morning we went to Cape Howe National Park, what a pretty place. We saw the Salmon Hole, guess what this is? It is where the salmon go to for calmer waters. The fishermen were walking out with huge salmon in their buckets! Again, this was a stunning beach – the water had that amazing colour that I had grown to love. We ventured further through the park to the natural bridge and spent hours wandering around the rocks around the blowholes, warming our bodies to the bones with the glorious sunshine that graced us this day and nearly every following day from here on.

We camped in the national park at Shelley’s Beach that was recommended. Access was only with a 4WD. In WA, on the busy seasons, they have camp hosts who take your payment (every national park had a fee of some sort) and show you around. What a wealth of knowledge these people are! The camp host at Shelley’s Beach was stationed there for 3 months. He kept the site clean and under control and was a great man to have a chat to.

We made it through Denmark visiting all the attractions including the Elephant rocks – I could not see the Elephant no matter how many times at different angles Andrew tried to point it out to me and stayed at a nice quiet place Pleasant Beach.

We continued the next day at the Walpole tree top walk, talk about making me seasick the walk swayed so much that I could not to take in all the sites.

Andrew really enjoyed it, I did too when the colour returned to my face. The ground Tingle Tree walk was a great enjoyable comfortable walk. These trees were massive and very peaceful. We made our way through Entrecastaux National Park and took in the attractions. They also have a Tree Drive that you can tune your radio into for information about the parks history as you drive around it. Different.

Next stop was Albany and the Cape Leuwin Light house. We trouped up the lighthouse and out to the balcony as the weather was just perfect.

We also visited the Jewel Cave which was remarkably dry for a cave, and made it to Margaret River for the night. This is where I planned my “seven Page: 12

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winery, one chocolate factory, one oil factory and the cheese factory� in a one day visit. Good thing I had a reliable driver (I should mention here that I have only been behind the steering wheel for about 15min in our journey so far). What a great day we had here! Margaret River will be seeing us again.

Moved up to Dunsborough for the night and to feast on our goodies from the day.

Next Stop will be the Busselton Jetty.

[Thanks to Lisa and Andrew for this article, as there are no club trip reports this month - Ed.] Page: 13

CLUB CA Date

Event

2011 Sun 24

“Germantown” Day Trip

July or August

Annual Snow Trip - Please contact David di trip, as it may be scheduled without further n weather conditions and known availability. L

Tues 26

General Meeting / Annual General Meeting

Sat 13 – Sun 14

Committee Planning weekend (replaces normal Committee Meeting for August)

Tues 16

Magazine deadline for articles, reports, etc

Tues 30

General Meeting

Sun 4

Day Trip

Tues 6

Committee Meeting

Tues 13

Magazine deadline for articles, reports, etc

Tues 27

General Meeting

Sat 15 – Sun 16 Oct

Club birthday bash

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Sat 29 Oct – Tue 1 Border Track Nov Sun 27 Nov

Christmas Party

Wed 28 Dec – Sat Christmas Trip 31 Dec

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Thomastown/ Social Whittlesea/Doncaster

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Cost

$11.50 + pub lunch

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Notice is hereby given to members that the Annual General Meeting of the Subaru 4WD Club of Victoria Inc will be held on Tuesday, 26th July 2011, at Balwyn Library meeting room, 336 Whitehorse Road, Balwyn, commencing after the finish of the July General Meeting.

Order of business will include: Confirmation of the minutes of the 2010 annual general meeting.

Presentation of the 2011 annual report.

Presentation of 2011 annual financial statement.

Membership subscriptions, fees and levies for 2011/12.

Special resolutions (if any are tabled - please see note below for requirements).

General business.

Presentation of annual and other awards.

Election of officers of the club and ordinary members of the committee.

Nominations for committee positions must be submitted to the club secretary by no later than 7 days prior to the Annual General Meeting.

However, if a committee position has no nominations by the time of the Annual General Meeting, the club’s constitution allows for the acceptance of nominations from the floor of the meeting.

Special Resolutions If a member wishes to bring an item of business to the Annual General Meeting that requires a special resolution, 21 days written notice of the special resolution must be given to all club members.

Peter Bellis Secretary 25th May 2011

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SECRETARY’S REPORT 6th June 2011

SPECIAL RESOLUTION Changes to Club’s Constitution Changes to the club’s constitution must be approved by the members of the club by way of a special resolution at a meeting of the club. The requirements for the passing of a special resolution, as set out in section 29 of the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (as amended) are as follows: at least 21 days notice is given to all members entitled to vote, specifying the intention to propose the resolution as a special resolution at that meeting, at least ¾ of the members at the meeting who are entitled to vote, vote in favour of the resolution, and the chairperson declares the resolution has been carried, unless a poll is demanded.

Proposed Special Resolution The following proposed special resolution will be put forward to the members for consideration and determination at the general meeting of the Subaru 4WD Club of Victoria Inc to be held on Tuesday, 26th July, 2011.

I, Peter Gordon Bellis, propose that the following changes be made the constitution of the Subaru 4WD Club of Victoria Inc. In rule 6.d, replace the words “the day of the Annual General Meeting” with “31st May”.

In rule 5.b, replace the words “two (2)” with “one (1)”.

Motion is moved by Peter Bellis.

Motion is seconded by Damian Stock.

Purpose of Proposed Special Resolution The purpose of the resolution is to decouple the membership year from the financial year / annual general meeting so as to allow membership renewal to occur and be finalised by 30th June of each year when the annual affiliation and insurance fee is payable to 4WD Victoria.

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SECRETARY’S REPORT 4WD Victoria requires affiliated 4WD clubs to pay their affiliation/insurance fees by 30th June of each year covering all members of the club as at 30 th June. This causes some problems for the Subaru 4WD Club, as its annual membership renewal currently does not occur until the annual general meeting in July.

If the club pays the Association’s affiliation/insurance fees as at 30 th June, the club runs the risk of being “out of pocket” for members who decide not to renew their club membership a month or two later.

If the club delays payment of the Association’s affiliation/insurance fee until July, then the club, its members and officer bearers are not covered by public liability and other insurances for a month. This would severely impact upon the club’s ability to run activities/trips during July.

CLUB MEETING MINUTES A General Meeting of the Subaru 4WD Club of Victoria Inc was held on Tuesday, 28th June, 2011 at “Subaru Interactive at Docklands” starting at 8:15pm.

1. Present: Jan Aylott, Bev Davison, Phil Milkins, Elaine Milkins, Glenys Howell, Brian Howell, Lisa Jantke, Andrew Jantke, Michael Hartsborne, Jean Bellis, Peter Bellis, Katie Scambler, Peter Mynard, Kate Coghlan, Doug Coghlan, Rick Koster, Paul Saleeba, Dale Rebgetz, Jamie Scott, Less Scott, Damian Stock, Martin Foot, Bob Marshall, David Wilson, Michael Dickman, Mark Tyssen.

2. Apologies: Ruth Marshall, Elaine Hyde 3. Visitors: Leonard Tyssen 4. Welcome: A welcome was extended to all members and visitors.

5.

Minutes of the Previous General Meeting

5.1. The minutes of the May 2011 General Meeting were accepted without amendment after being moved by Bob Marshall and seconded by Martin Foot.

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CLUB MEETING MINUTES 6. Correspondence 6.1. In • • • • • • • • •

Magazines from various 4WD clubs Advertising material Westprint Heritage Maps Royal Flying Doctor Service – Victorian Branch TGC International Holdings FlexiTank Department of Justice – incorporated association registration 4WD Victoria Various bits and pieces.

annual

6.2. Out • •

4WD Victoria – club’s magazine.

Subara Docklands – meeting night.

7. Reports 7.1. Resources • •

Club clothing is available for collection.

The company that supplied the club clothing appears to gone out of business. Watch this space.

7.2. Editor • • • •

The distribution list of the electronic version of the club’s magazine continues to grow.

Some members have indicated that they no longer want a paper copy of the magazine as the electronic version more than suffices.

The electronic version does not contain contact details.

Thanks to the Coghlans for their review of the Outback.

7.3. Trip and Social • • •

A number of recent proposed trips were cancelled due to either track closures or lack of attendance.

Christmas in July – a good fun social night. $20 per head.

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CLUB MEETING MINUTES • • • • • •

BYO alcohol.

Germantown trip – will be run in three parts covering 3 different locations around Melbourne.

Lunch will be at a pub at Whittlesea, with a fixed menu. Cost will be about $20.

Snow trip Will be July to early August – depending on snow conditions.

Looking for a few dirty (ie. muddy) trips.

7.4. Venue • • •

South Camberwell Tennis Clubroom renovations – still a work-inprogress.

July meeting will be held at the library in Balwyn (where we had April meeting).

Suggestions for guest speakers are sought for meetings post July.

7.5. Membership.

• •

Had seven membership renewals already.

Have a membership renewal form this year.

7.6. Treasurer • • •

Bank account balance is currently $2, 457.07.

Receipts for the month – membership renewals.

Payments for the month – printing expenses.

7.7. Secretary • • •

Annual general meeting will be held after next month’s general meeting.

Members were reminded that nominations are needed for the annual awards and committee positions.

A special resolution has been proposed and will be put forward to the members at the annual general meeting after next month’s general meeting regarding the disconnection of the membership renewal period and the club’s financial year.

7.8. President •

Many thanks to Subaru Interactive @ Docklands for allowing us to use their facilities for our June meeting.

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CLUB MEETING MINUTES • •

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4WD Victoria general meeting: Very informative presentation by a member of the Victoria Police Search and Rescue Squad. Made mention of a “spot” unit that allows GPS tracking via the internet of a person/vehicle.

A number of other 4WD clubs have brought forward their membership renewal date as a result of 4WD Victoria’s demand for clubs to pay the affiliation fees by the end of June.

Applied for, and received, a two month extension for the payment of the annual affiliation fee.

However, the club’s annual membership fees will be discussed and agreed to at the annual general meeting.

8. General Business 8.1. Trivia night – Jean’s and Peter’s church (that lends the gear used for the “Christmas in July”) is running one on 30th July. Members who interested please contact Jean Bellis.

8.2. Travel in the Gippsland area – be careful as there are lots of road closures due to land slippage. Also be careful of road conditions due to potholes and wildlife.

8.3. Club’s website • • •

Currently being updated.

It will contain links to past copies of the club’s magazine.

Will be able to utilise the 4WD Victoria website for member information, details update, forums, etc.

9. Fines and Fun 9.1. Nametags: Les Scott, Jamie Scott, David Wilson, Mark Tyssen, Rick Koster, Brian Howell, Cynthia Rennolds.

9.2. Last to Meeting: Mark Tyssen.

9.3. Damian Stock – for not expecting any RSVP and, instead, receiving about 30.

9.4. Total fines collected - $3.20.

10. Meeting closed at 9:20pm and was followed by supper and then a tour of the Subaru Interactive facilities.

11. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, 26th July 2011 commencing at 8pm.

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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Abridged Minutes of the meeting of the committee of the Subaru 4WD Club of Victoria Inc held on Tuesday, 5th July, 2011 at the home of Peter Bellis starting at 7:45pm.

1. Present: Peter Bellis, Phil Milkins, Bob Marshall, Martin Foot, Damian Stock, Andrew Jantke, Jessica Walsh (via phone), David Wilson.

2. Quorum: A quorum was achieved with 8 committee members present.

3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting 3.1. Minutes of the June 2011 committee meeting were accepted without amendment.

3.2. Business Arising from the Minutes and Outstanding Actions 3.2.1.

Leisurefest

3.2.2.

Club Clothing The supplier has closed shop without notice.

3.2.3.

Club Survey

3.2.4.

Club’s Website Martin is still working through the notes supplied by Michael Stock.

3.2.5.

South Camberwell Tennis Club Rooms Completion status is unknown.

3.2.6.

Magazine Distribution List 4WD Victoria has been added to the distribution list for a paper copy.

The distribution list for the electronic version of the magazine will continue to be updated.

3.2.7.

4WD Victoria Affiliation/Insurance Fee Issues have been dealt with.

4. Correspondence 4.1. In 4WD Victoria Delegate’s briefing sheet.

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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

Documentation for annual affiliation fees and monthly fees for temporary members.

Patrick Thomson – regarding the club’s annual snow trip.

VACC – request for video to be included in advertisement for Leisurefest. Damian will submit footage from trips in Wombat State Forest, Powelltown, and Rawson.

4.2. Out: None.

5. Reports 5.1. Resources Club clothing supplier – have not found any indication on the internet that they have closed. However, they are not answering their telephone. Will investigate further.

First aid kits – they are located at David’s place. They will need checking and updating.

5.2. Trip and Social Germantown trip – meet at Ziebell’s Farmhouse at 11am for the tour at 11:15am. Have 13 people attending so far.

David and Rick will do a snow pre-trip this weekend (provided some cars are working).

Martin is exploring tracks in the Maldon and Castlemaine area for a trip for early next year.

35th birthday celebrations – will sort out next month.

5.3. Venue The July meeting will be held at the library facility at Balwyn.

Cost has gone up from $26 to $27.

Potential guest speakers: Smithy’s Outback Gear ORS 4WD storage drawers Rob ?? - engine oil additive TGC International – offroad gear 5.4. Membership Had one membership renewal – single.

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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Membership enquiry – Andrew to follow up.

5.5. Editor Two members at the last general meeting indicated that they will take just the electronic version of the magazine. This now means that there are three memberships that take an electronic version.

Will generate a member’s only version that will include contact details, any additional inserts, etc, that would not be normally included in the public version. Will put the member’s version on “Issue” but with restricted access to club members. Other options of accessing the member version will be explored in the future.

The cost of magazine printing for the last month was $56. The reduction in cost is due to only a few photos being in the magazine.

5.6. Treasurer Current bank account balance is $2,930.92.

Received $750 in membership fees in the past month.

Payments included printing and postage of $225.

5.7. Secretary The notice of special resolution was included in the June 2011 magazine.

5.8. President Committee planning weekend will be held on 13/14 August 2011 (to be confirmed at AGM).

4WD Victoria general meeting Trip planning tab on the website to assist with trip planning.

80-channel CB radios – the power output is lower to stop splatter across adjacent channels.

Radio use whilst driving is not illegal.

Spot EPIRB – should the club consider purchasing one for use on club trip. Purchase cost is about $190 plus a yearly service fee. Would be available for use by members for private trips.

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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Signalling to rescue aircraft – should use red and yellow coloured ground sheets for highlighting position to rescue aircraft.

6. Membership Fees Current membership fees are: Membership Type

Joining Fee

Senior’s Trip DisFee (adult non count

$40

$10

-$10

$10

$65

$40

$20

-$15

-

$50

$40

$10

-$5

-

Membership Subscription

Association Levy

Single

$60

Family / Joint Interstate

-member)

4WD Victoria are now charging $42 for the Association levy.

However, this increase will be absorbed by the current fee if the proposal to bring the membership year forward two months to May is accepted by the members at the July GM. The club needs to set two lots of fees, one for July 2011 and one for June 2012 (provided the proposed amendments to the constitution are accepted). Alternatively, the club looks at setting its July 2011 membership fees and then, decouple the setting of the membership fees from the annual general meeting so that they can be set before the May renewal. This will require further investigation by the committee and any constitution changes put forward to the members at a future general meeting.

RESOLUTION

The committee unanimously resolved to recommend to the members at the Annual General Meeting that the membership fees not change for 2011/12.

7. Annual General Meeting Annual accounts – awaiting results of Resources stocktake.

Annual reports Required by Tuesday, 12th July, 2011.

Photographs will be kept to minimum to reduce printing costs.

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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May have an alternate printing source depending on the president’s employment status.

Chairman for election – Damian will approach a member on the night.

Supper Will take the club urn for hot water.

Martin will check out a nearby pizza shop as to availability.

Jean will buy some cakes and biscuits for supper, plus some softdrinks.

Annual awards Received 6 nomination forms from various members.

The various award nominations were reviewed and awardees determined. Trophies and certificates will be presented at the annual general meeting.

Membership awards – to be determined by Andrew.

Andrew will send the certificates to Martin for printing and laminating.

Door prize - $30, $20 and $10 gift vouchers. Damian to sort out where from.

8. General Business Driver Instructor Training / Accreditation 4WD Victoria is still seeking additional driving instructors.

The nomination form for Jessica will be sorted out by Damian.

Car insurance coverage and membership The membership form states that a member will have full comprehensive insurance on their vehicle. However, this is not possible for some members due to their vehicles being insurance write-offs and therefore, only having third-party property, fire and theft insurance.

The club’s constitution, in rule 26.f, only requires members to have third party property insurance.

Club Banner: Damian will progress the tear drop banner.

9. Next Meeting will be held on Saturday, 13th August 2011 at Damian’s farm at Woodside.

10. Meeting closed at 11:15pm.

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FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VICTORIA TRAINING CALENDAR August 2011 Friday 5th Proficiency Course (PC110806) Theory - Nth Balwyn Saturday 6th Proficiency Course (PC110806) Practical – Werribee Friday 5th August Snow Course (AW110806) Saturday 6th August Snow Course (AW110806) Sunday 7th August Snow Course (AW110806) Monday 8th Chainsaw Course (CS110813) Theory - Nth Balwyn Saturday 13th Chainsaw Course (CS110813) Practical - Tallarook Sunday 14th Chainsaw Course (CS110813) Practical – Tallarook Thursday 18th Proficiency Course (PC110820) Theory - Nth Balwyn Saturday 20th Proficiency Course (PC110820) Practical – Werribee -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

September 2011 Wednesday 7th Proficiency Course (PC110910) Theory - Nth Balwyn Saturday 10th Proficiency Course (PC110910) Practical – Werribee Monday 12th Chainsaw Course (CS110917) Theory - Nth Balwyn Saturday 17th Chainsaw Course (CS110917) Practical - Tallarook Sunday 18th Chainsaw Course (CS110917) Practical – Tallarook Thursday 22nd Proficiency Course (PC110924) Theory - Nth Balwyn Saturday 24th Proficiency Course (PC110924) Practical – Werribee

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FWDV can be contacted on (03) 9857 5209 or e-mail: training@fwdvictoria.org.au Contact S4WDCV Secretary Peter Bellis: secretary@subaru4wdvic.com.au regarding attendance at FWDV courses as a club discount may apply.

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