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The enthusiastic members of the Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club Inc. delight in wilderness experiences and adventure in the great outdoors.

Members enjoy and care for the environment and have a positive approach to conservation which is promoted through education and setting good examples. The club encourages family activities as much as possible, with social events and

regular trips to places of interest in the bush. The club is affiliated with the Recreational 4WD Clubs Association of NSW and

ACT, and supports its code of ethics.

NEW format for the Club meetings

At each meeting we are going to have a planned activity or theme. This is the preliminary plan for 2014. Your feedback either at the meetings or to the Chair, Paul Kingdom, is very welcome

Wagga Wagga 4 Wheel Drive Club Inc.

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NEXT MEETINGS Tuesday 18 February 2014 Tuesday 18 March 2014 Tuesday 15 April 2014

RSL Club, Dobbs Street, Wagga Wagga 7.30 pm

Visitors are very welcome

CLUB ANNIVERSERY

35 YEARS IN 2014


NEW format for the Club meetings

At each meeting we are going to have a planned activity or theme. This is the preliminary plan for 2014. Your feedback either at the meetings or to the Chair, Paul Kingdom, is very welcome

Meeting date

Activity or Theme

7.30 – 8.15

Business Meeting

8.15 – 9.00 18 February

Brendon Kingdom will talk about what he had to do to achieve the gold Duke of Edinburgh and Queen’s Scout Awards

Meeting

18 March

Planning for the Leisure Expo

Meeting

15 April

Organising the Quarry Day activity and the cookout

Meeting

20 May

Talking with the NSW Ambulance Service (to be confirmed)

Meeting

17 June

My best 4 wheel drive or tip activity

Meeting

15 July

Talking about radios (to be confirmed)

Meeting

19 August

Annual General Meeting

Meeting

15 September

Photography display and discussion

Meeting

21 October

Talking with the Rural Bushfire Service (to be confirmed)

Meeting

18 November

Trip planning and Christmas party organising

Meeting

6 December

Christmas Party

No Meeting


Wagga Wagga 4 Wheel Drive Club

President - Paul Kingdom Ph 02-6922 3868 Vice President - Rob Davidson Secretary - Michael Salway Treasurer - Ray Britt Public Officer - Paul Kingdom Magazine Editor - Karen Lenihan Publicity - Lee Simpson Activity Co-ordinator – John Kent Association Delegate - John Kent Equipment Officers - John and Brenda Moore Training Officer - John Kent Email: [email protected] Web Site www.wagga4wdclub.org

PO Box 5842, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650

Contents New meeting format 4 WD Club Executive Calender of Events Pilbara Toilets George’s BIG Birthday Upcoming Trip Information … Washington Winch and Other Interesting Things Defence Force Welcome to Wagga Wagga Expo Wagga Leisure Expo Club Display Upcoming Trip Information … Darling River Run Club Quarry Day Upcoming Trip Information … Easter trip, Murray-sunset National Park Application for Membership

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http://www.wagga4wdclub.org/


Wagga 4WD Club EVENT CALENDAR

Club events in blue, Public holidays in red, Other events in black. Inform John Kent of coming events.

Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su

1 2 1/2 Queanbeyan 4WD Show - Assoc quarterly meeting - 9am to 3pm.

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14-16: Albury 4WD, Camping and Van show. Club outing??

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 18: Club meeting. Guest speaker Brendan Kingdom "Duke of Edinburgh & Queens Scout"

24 25 26 27 28 21: Defence Force Welcome to Wagga Expo


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3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9: Club Quarry day. A day of fun and learning for club members.

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10: Labour Day VIC

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 18: Club meeting. Includes organisation for Leisure Expo display

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 22, 23 (+24): Vic High country - Washington winch, Omeo etc. Cameron

31 31: Club membership renewals due

Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 4 - 22: QLD, Vic school hols. 11 - 28: NSW School hols

1 2 3 4 5 6 4/5/6 - Wagga Leisure Expo - Club display and drive track??

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 8: George Cameron - 80th Birthday. Open House

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 18- 21: Easter. Murray Sunset Nat Park, VIC. Jkent National 4WD gathering, Dungog

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 15: Club meeting. Includes organisation for public quarry day and club cookout.

28 29 30 25: ANZAC day


1 2 3 4 3/4 Come & Try Day @ the Quarry? Set up Saturday, Public Sunday

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10/11: One or two day trip??? Leader required.

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 17,18: One or two day trip.?? Leader required.

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 20: Club meeting. Guest speaker: Safety and first aid in the bush??

26 27 28 29 30 31 24, 25: Cookout/ Formal dinner in the bush and overnight camp.


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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7, 8, 9: Queens Birthday L'weekend. 3 day trip?? Leader required.

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17: Club meeting. Activity - what are your top 4WD and camping tips?

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21,22: one or two day trip. Leader required.

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 June - 14 July School Hols V, N, Q

30 28,28: One or two day trip - Leader Required


1 2 3 4 5 6 5,6: Trip leader required

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 snow trip??

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 15: Club meeting. Guset speaker: Everything you should know about radios. John Eyles??

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Jun-14

Jul-14


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Pilbara toilets

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George’s BIG birthday

Tuesday 8 April

Open house at his place 10am – 10pm

Ring Rita on 02-6931 2226 for details


UPCOMING TRIP INFORMATION SHEET

Washington Winch and Other Interesting Things Trip

Date- 22/23/24th March 2014

Departure Time and point. 0800, Jubilee Park

Trip Leader- George and Rita Cameron Phone 69312226

Vehicle Numbers Max 10 Min 3 Trip Description - This trip is to see the Washington Winch .This was used to retrieve sawn timber in the high country of Victoria. Also other interesting things that we can find. The first camp is planned for Moscow Hut. The trip heads to Omeo via the Omeo Highway (strange), east to Seldom Seen following Bindi Rd, Nunnong Rd, Glenmore Rd, Statham Tk and Bald Hills Rd. From Seldom Seen we will travel to Suggan Buggan to camp then via the Barry Way to Jindabyne, Tumut and Home. The trip would suite all drivers and should be scenic. Total distance is 900K. Maps - Hema Victoria High Country(East) or equivalent. Trip Grading: [See Below) Dry 2/3 Wet 4 Suited for Camper Trailers. Yes Full time driving- Yes Fuel required- Full Tank .Refuel as required. Club gear required- Nil. Personal Equipment- UHF, 1st Aid kit, recovery equipment. Comments- Once again a chain saw would be handy. TRIP GRADING: (Conditions may change during the trip)

1. Very easy with little if any 4WDriving. Usually a scenic tour.

2. 2Easy 4WD trip. Winching and/or towing unlikely.

3. 3Medium 4WD trip. Requires a capable vehicle, cautious driving and basic 4WDriving skills. Winching should not be required.

4. 3Moderately difficult with some winching and/or towing a possibility. Good 4WDriving skills and a capable vehicle required.

5. Extremely difficult, Participants must be experienced at travelling over difficult terrain. Winching and/or towing highly likely.

NOTES:

6. Intending participants must inform the trip leader by the Wednesday before departure.

7. All vehicles to carry basic recovery equipment and have recovery points front and rear.

8. Trip rules are to be followed.

9. Because of the nature of activities undertaken, there is always the possibility of personal injury or vehicle damage. All participants have a responsibility to maintain safety at all times.

10. Responsibility of a vehicle driver: It shall be the sole responsibility of each vehicle driver to decide whether or not to start or continue to participate in the trip. It is recommended that advice is sought from the trip leader


ACTIVITY INFORMATION SHEET

Activity: Defence Force Welcome to Wagga Wagga Expo

Leader: Volunteer? Ph: Email:

Date: Friday Feb 21 Start / Departure time: 4 pm???

Meeting point: Victory memorial gardens??

Vehicle / participant numbers: Maximum: 10 Minimum: 4

Activity

description:

In past years we have participated in this Expo with a Club display. We have not yet been requested

for the Expo organisers. Assuming we participate we need a number of volunteers to take the trailer

along, set up a display with our photo boards, brochures etc and be on site to answer questions etc.

Hopefully there will be room for a couple of vehicles to show off.

Level of difficulty of activity: Easy? Moderate? Hard? Very hard? Easy

Trip Grading: If wet: If dry: Suited to camper trailer? NA

Number of nights camping? Location:

Full time driving? Yes / No / NA Fuel required: A little bit

Personal gear

required:

Hat, Club tee shirts, badges, refreshments

Club gear

required:

Trailer, Club display materials, Brochures

Other comments

or safety issues:

This will need to be discussed and organised at the Feb meeting.



Activity: Wagga Leisure Expo Club Display

Leader: ? Ph: Email:

Date: April 4, 5, 6 Start / Departure time:

Meeting point: The Show Grounds

Vehicle / participant numbers: Maximum: Minimum: 20

Activity

description:

We have been in contact with the organisers of the Wagga Leisure Expo who have requested a Club

display and drive/demo track. We are negotiating arrangements and suitable site. Assuming we

again participate, we will need to plan the event (March Club meeting), build the drive track (week

prior to event), set up the display (Thurs 3rd

), and be there to interact with the public and give

rides/demos for each of the 3 days and then clean up. We need the support and assistance of

everyone and NOT leave it up to the usual few to do all the work.

Level of difficulty of activity: Easy? Moderate? Hard? Very hard? Easy (but a lot of work)

Trip Grading: If wet: If dry: Suited to camper trailer? NA

Number of nights camping? NA Location:

Full time driving? No Fuel required:

Personal gear

required:

We will need a roster of people and allocate responsibilities.

Club Tee shirts, name tags.

Club gear

required:

Club Trailer: Fencing, Tarp, BBQ, Banners, Displays.

Other comments

or safety issues:

Safety will be a key element.

We will need at least 10 truckloads of dirt for the drive track + earth moving equipment.


UPCOMING TRIP INFORMATION SHEET

Darling River Run 2014

Destination: Bourke via the Darling River to the Little Desert, Victoria Trip Leader: Jeff and Helen Brill Phone: 02 69331384 Date: 29 September 2014. to about the 24 October 2014. Departure Time? 0900 Departure point? Vehicle numbers: Maximum: 10 Minimum: 2 We have now decided a departure date and time. It could be planned for those who want to do the whole trip, part thereof or come and go as you please. What I had in mind was we would head to Bourke via Griffith and Hilston and then follow the Darling River to Wentworth. From here we will go to the Sunset country, Big Desert, Little Desert and then home. I expect a fair bit of bush camping plus a bit of Caravan parks to freshen up, resupply and washing etc. and at least one Station Stay. There would be plenty of 2/3 day stops depending how nice a camp site is and what there is to see and of course how big a hurry you are in. At no time are we more than an easy two days drive from Wagga Wagga. Help with the planning if going or not would be appreciated. NB Fresh fruit and vegetables cannot be carried to Griffith. Trip grading: If wet – 5 (The roads will be closed) If dry – 2 Suited to camper trailer? Yes as long as you don’t need a power point (unless you have a very long lead) and don’t mind dirt roads. Full time driving: NO Fuel required: Full tank from Wagga Wagga and fuel as required along the way. Personal gear required: UHF radio, 1st Aid Kit, Recovery and camping gear and other stuff. Club gear required: First Aid Kit. Thunder box. Club cook and Club Jester Additional information: National Parks I thought that we might visit on the way.

Willandra (Hilston). Gundabooka (Bourke) Paroo-Darling (Wilcannia/White Cliffs). Kinchega (Menindee)

Murray Sunset ( Mildura). Wyperfeld (Ouyen) Little Desert (Dimboola)



Activity: Club Quarry Day

Leader: John Kent Ph: 0419691218 Email: [email protected]

Date: Sunday 9 March Start / Departure time: 8.30 am

Meeting point: The Quarry


Activity

description:

Come along to the quarry for a play day of informal fun activities. This is a chance for members to

try out new things, practice techniques and get a bit of advice/help on whatever. We will probably

spend a bit of time on “what to do in an emergency”.

If you want to come along and sit in the shade and have a social chat, that is fine.

You can check out all the new gear we have purchased with the Council grant.

Someone may like to organise some driving games?? Volunteers welcome!!

We will finish when it gets too hot or people have had enough.

Level of difficulty of activity: Easy? Moderate? Hard? Very hard? Depends on what you want to do.

Trip Grading: If wet: 1 - 5 If dry: 1 - 5 Suited to camper trailer? Yes

Number of nights camping? NA Location: In your own bed at home??

Full time driving? NA Fuel required: Enough for the day

Personal gear

required:

Bring morning tea, BBQ lunch, chair, hat, sunscreen, vehicle, recovery gear etc. 4WD very

desirable but not essential.

Club gear

required:

Trailer. If hot we will put up the tarp. Jimmy Thunder. First Aid. Cold water. BBQ

Other comments

or safety issues:

We will commence the day with a Risk Assessment as a group exercise.



Activity: Easter Trip: Murray-Sunset National Park

Leader: John Kent Ph: 0419691218 Email: [email protected]

Date: April: 18, 19, 20, 21 Start / Departure time: 8 am

Meeting point: Moorong St roundabout. Adjacent to Hutcheon and Pearce (John Deere)


Activity description:

PLAN A: Explore Hattah Kulkyne and Murray-Sunset National Parks. Friday: Travel Wagga, Hay, Robinvale (refuel). Camp at Hattah Kulkyne NP (distance approx. 550 km 6 hrs drive). Saturday: Explore HKNP, Nowingi, M-SNP, Rocket Lake. Camp at Mt Crozier or Mopoke Hut. Sunday: Loop west through M-SNP. Camp at Pink Lakes. Monday: Travel home via Underbool (refuel?), Walpeup (refuel?), Mallee H’way, Kyalite, Moulamein, Conago, Jerilderie, Urana, Lockhart (distance approx. 600 km).

Suggestions for variations to Plan A are welcome (e.g. base camp? Visit Wyperfeld NP?).

Expect 2 days of driving on remote sandy tracks including sand dunes. Camp sites have toilets but no showers. There will be a number of stops of historical interest e.g. Mopoke Hut, abandoned salt harvesting at Pink Lakes etc. I hope there will be opportunity for some walks.

M-S NP is VICs second largest NP and contains 4 designated wilderness zones. It is isolated and has quite a bit of wildlife. It is one of the few remaining semi-arid regions in the world where the environment is relatively untouched and is home to VICs largest flower, the Murray Lily and Aust’s rarest bird, the Black Eared Miner. It has diverse habitats (salt lakes, dunes, grasslands, mallee, cyprus pine, saltbush, belah etc). Salt was commercially harvested from 1916 – 1975 at Pink Lakes.

Weather may be warm, cool (late April), dry or wet.

Level of difficulty of activity: Easy? Moderate? Hard? Very hard? Moderate to Hard depending on weather and sand conditions.

Trip Grading: If wet: 3 - 4 If dry: 3 - 4 Suited to camper trailer? Yes

Number of nights camping? 3 Location: Hattah Lakes, Mopoke Hut or Mt Crozier, Pink Lakes

Full time driving? Yes Fuel required: Lots. Consider carrying extra.

Personal gear required:

Camping. Capable 4WD (low range). UHF radio. Air compressor. Food. Water for 3 nights camp. Recovery gear (mainly snatch strap and shovel). Walking shoes. Choccie biccies for the trip leader. Bring entertainment for the camps.

Club gear required:

First aid kit.

Other comments or safety issues:

DO NOT carry fresh fruit due to quarantine restrictions (fruit fly).

This is fairly remote country. Do not expect phone coverage (I will have a sat phone). Wet weather could make tracks difficult.

High standards of etiquette and hygiene are expected.

NOTES:

1. Intending participants must inform the activity leader by the Wednesday before departure.

2. For trips, all vehicles to carry basic recovery equipment and have recovery points front and rear.

3. Trip / Club rules are to be followed.

4. Because of the nature of activities undertaken, there is always the possibility of personal injury or vehicle damage. All participants have a responsibility to maintain safety at all times.

5. Responsibility of a vehicle driver: It shall be the sole responsibility of each vehicle driver to decide whether or not to start or continue to participate in a trip. It is

TRIP GRADING/ DIFFICULTY:

(Conditions may change during the trip)

1. Very easy with little if any 4WDriving. Usually a scenic tour.

2. Easy 4WD trip. Winching and/or towing unlikely.

3. Medium 4WD trip. Requires a capable vehicle, cautious driving and basic 4WDriving skills. Winching should not be required.

4. Moderately difficult with some winching and/or towing a possibility. Good 4WDriving skills and a capable vehicle required.

5. Extremely difficult, Participants must be experienced at travelling over difficult terrain. Winching and/or towing highly


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Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club Inc MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION / RENEWAL 2013/2014

1. Membership is from April 1, 2013 to March 30, 2014

2. This information is to be used for Club operational purposes only.

3. Please indicate YES or NO whether or not you agree to the publishing of information in the Club Members List

The following may be published

in the Members List

YES NO

I, (full name)

of (postal address)

(Town) Postcode

Home Telephone:

Business Telephone:

Mobile Telephone:

E-mail Address:

hereby apply to become a member of the above named incorporated association. In the event of my admission as a

member, I agree to be bound by the rules of the association for the time being in force. I have read and understood the

Trip Rules and Etiquette, and the Code of Ethics, and I agree to abide by these. I understand that four wheel driving is

potentially hazardous and that injury and vehicle damage is always a possibility. I understand the membership fee is

$55 p.a.

I hereby nominate the following persons to enjoy with me the privileges of membership excepting however the right to

vote at meetings:

Spouse/Partner:

Children:

Motor Vehicle:

Registered No:

Emergency Information This information will be kept confidential and only used in a emergency

Emergency Contacts – preferably NOT the person you usually travel with.

1. Name: ……………………………… Ph. ……………… 2. Name ……………….…………… Ph.

…………………

Health concerns if any (Allergies, etc that the club should be aware of) Name:

……………………………………….

Concern

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…

What to do

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Signature of applicant:

Date:

I, ……………………………………………(full name) a member of Wagga Wagga Four Wheel Drive Club

Inc, nominate the applicant, for membership of the association.

Signature of proposer:………………………………………………. Date: ………………………………..

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Wagga Wagga 4 Wheel Drive Club Inc. · 7. All vehicles to carry basic recovery equipment and have recovery points front and rear. 8. Trip rules are to be followed. 9. Because of the