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Darwin Branch

Established 1971

Issue 7 — AUGUST 2019

Regular Features

Page 3 The President’s Say

Page 5 Where to find us

Page 6 Event Calendars

Page 8 Merchandise

Page 17 Social Update

Page 23 UHF Cheat Sheet

Page 24 Trip Leaders Guide

Page 25 Trip Briefing and Safety

Page 26 Trip Grading Guide

Page 27 August GM Minutes

Special Features

Page 10 Club History by Derek McCarthy

Page 15 Members Rig by Jason Colquhoun

Page 18 Birthdays for July

Page 19 Oolloo Station by Trinity Wright

Page 21 Classifieds

Page 22 Social Upcoming

PRESIDENT

Vice President

Public Officer

Secretary

Treasurer

Trip Coordinator

Social Coordinator

Fellowship Officer

Editor

Club Historian

Web/info Manager

Property Officer

General Committee

Training Coordinator

4WD Association

Social Committee

Social media

Stuart Wright

Mickey Barratt

Terry Maynard

Vacant

Karen Heffey

Vacant

Kat Wessling

Vacant

Terry Maynard

Derek McCarthy

Graeme Steer

Tony Virgen

Michael Wood

Tony Virgen

Ian Arnott

Vacant

Tony Virgen

Mickey Barrett

Kat Wessling

Kerri Barratt

Contact Us

Mail us at

The Secretary TLCC Darwin,

PO Box 42461

Casuarina NT 0811

Email:

secretary@tlccdarwin.com.au

COVER PHOTO

Coburg by Stuart Wright

Your Committee

Hi Everyone,

August brings with it the Annual Bush Ball, this year’s event will be at Oolloo Station and is set to be a great night/evening. If you are

able to make it, please come along and support the club so we can make it a night to remember.

We are coming to the end of the Dry Season, but I must say it has felt like one of the best Dry Season’s I can remember for con-

sistent cooler weather. As usual, no-one can say with certainty just when we may see some rain, on one hand, the rural area could

definitely do with some rain to top up water supplies, however it is always good to stretch out the dry as much as possible.

It would be good to see some trips advertised to fill in September through to the end of the year, so if you have a free weekend and

are keen to head out for a local get away, please be in contact so we can get a trip arranged. I will be looking at running a couple of

day or weekend trips in the coming months, but others would also be encouraged.

We still have some vacancies on important Committee Positions. If anyone can put their hand up to assist with the Secretary posi-

tion, it would be greatly appreciated. If you can make it along to most general meetings, as well as Committee meetings to take

minutes, as well as monitor the secretary email, then you be greatly contributing to the running of the club. Hopefully we can fill

this position soon.

We will be coming up to the AGM in the coming months also, which means a new Committee will be elected, you will see an email

come out running through all the committee positions and their duties. I ask all members to give some serious thought to putting

their hand up to join the Committee. I can honestly say that with a Full Committee, none of the rolls are very onerous, attending 1x

Committee Meeting per month and assisting with monitoring of emails, or assisting with back ground tasks is all the additional work

that is required. So please have a think and nominate for a position on the Committee at the next AGM. A full Committee is really

important for a great Club to thrive.

Membership renewals are now overdue, I notice there are still several outstanding. If you are keen to remain financial members

(which we would all love to see), then please head over to the club website and renew your membership now.

Another thing to keep in our minds is 2021 being the Clubs 50th Birthday. We will be looking at having a great Celebration, a couple

of extended trips organized during the year, along with special memorabilia merchandise etc to help recognize this amazing mile-

stone of the club.

Have fun and get dirty,

Stuart Wright

President

THE PRESIDENT’S SAY

WHERE IS THIS ?

From The Editor

Please get all articles in for the magazine ASAP

so it can be uploaded sooner rather than later.

Where is this photo taken

Only person to send in response to last months photo was

Derek and he guessed Gibb River Road, which was correct

Where to find us

TLCC Darwin has two Facebook pages. If you log into Facebook and search for:

-Toyota Landcruiser Club Darwin - you will reach the public Facebook page

-Toyota Land Cruiser Club Darwin (Closed Group) - you will be able to request to join the closed group. A page administrator from the club will then accept your request to join the page if you are a club member. This is the most active of the two pages.

There is also a Photobucket account where members are encouraged to upload photos of trips and social events. All members can then look at the photos and they are very useful for the magazine. The website is www.photobucket.com , to gain access please contact the secretary.

Don't forget members are also entitled to join the national TLCC discussion forum. There is a link our the web site and the address is http:// tlcc.ipbhost.com/. This discussion forum is on-ly open to TLCC members. To obtain a login, apply via the website.

Another popular forum for Toyota owners is Landcruiser Owners Online http://www.lcool.org. It has sections for a range of different Toyota 4WD's. This is a moderated forum that you need to apply to join. Instructions are on their web site.

Please be advised that trips and events announced in this publication are subject to change

or cancellation at the Trip Leaders discretion. Please check our online Calendar, contact the

Trip Leader or secretary for the latest information on trips and events. Please make sure you

advise the Trip Leader at least one week prior to the trip/event if you wish to attend. This is

for club insurance purposes and to help the Trip Leader plan the trip/event, at this time you

will be advised of the meeting place and time of departure.

For a full and up to date trip list refer to the TLCC members calendar and

elsewhere in this magazine

Want to go for a drive, whole day out or a weekend away?

Not sure where to go or how to get there?

Contact the Tripping Up Committee and let us know!

We have a wide range of places to go and things to do, ranging from fun in the mud to chal-

lenging treks along historic trails. We’ll help you get where you want to go!

Trips will also be advertised on the Closed Group (Members only) Facebook page.

TRIP CALENDAR

DATE TRIP TRIP LEADER

SOCIAL EVENTS

DATE EVENT

17 Aug 19 Bush Ball

TRAINING

DATE TRAINING

TBA

NEXT MEETING

SEPTEMBER 2019

The next General Meeting will be held

at 6pm for the BBQ/meet n greet and

then for a 7pm meeting start on

Wednesday 4th September 2019 at

Gray Community Hall

Please contact the Secretary or Presi-

dent for the time, date and location of

the next Committee meeting.

Please see website calendar or contact

the Trip Coordinator or Social Coordi-

nator for the time, date and location of

the next trip or event.

WHERE DO WE MEET IN SEPTEMBER

Please submit all content to be published in the Magazine to

editor@tlccdarwin.com.au ASAP to be sure it will make the

next Publication. The deadline for all content is the Monthly

General Meeting, as we endeavour to publish the Emag

within 2 weeks after the General Meeting for your perusal.

• Take your photos on a high resolution setting and submit as

large a file as practical and please remember to include details

with your photos. I.E. Where, what trip and who was involved;

• Submit trip reports in a word document or simple text file with photos

either placed in document, or attached to the email with a reference to

the desired location in the report. I.E. Insert photo 1 here. All efforts are

made to keep your original format however stories may need to be

modified to fit on the page. We strive to make this publication both as

informative and entertaining as possible and rely on members submis-

sions to fill the pages, if you want to see new content in the EMAG-

please let us know!

OR - Bring your photos to the next meeting on a USB thumb drive

and the editor will copy contents to her computer.

Membership

Membership Fees

Single

Membership

Family

Membership

Associate

Membership

Joining Fee:

$25.00

(A once off fee for

new memberships)

Single

Membership:

$70.00 p.a.

Family

Membership:

$90.00 p.a.

Associate

Membership:

$50.00 p.a.

Single and Family

membership pro-rata rates apply

‘TLCC’ Stickers—$2.50

‘Life begins in low range’ Stickers—$15 each

Our thanks go to Gavin and his company Satellite Hire

for the sponsorship of TLCC Darwin membership cards

and name badges.

Going Bush on that long awaited 4x4 Trip?

Working in remote regions?

If tour operators ensure they have one shouldn’t you?

Going on that extended fishing trip?

CONTACT US

Phone

1800 SATELLITE

1800 728 355

Email: hire@satellitehire.com.au

TLCC Darwin Club History— Black Jungle By Derek McCarthy

Coolalinga - 08 8983 1388 | Shop 20, 465 Stuart Hwy, Coolalinga NT 0839

Members Rigs

Member Name Jason Colquhoun

Year/Make/Model 2016 Toyota HiLux SR5

Engine 2.8L 1GD FTV

Transmission 6 Sp Man

Modifications 2” Lovells GVM 3500kg Toyo AT2 275/17 on Steel rims Toyota steel bar, brush bars and steps TJM rear step bar Toyota canopy, drifta drawers, MSA fridge slide. ARB compressor mounted in rear drawer ARB frontera 140L fuel tank 85A dual battery Gotta covered canvas seat covers Clear view mirrors Rhino pioneer platforms front and rear and Supa wing 270 awning Agritune ecu remap from AR Mechanical Plus the usual snorkel, light bars, UHF, etc.

Why did you buy this rig? We were looking at getting a 4x4 dual cab ute, looked at a few but settled on the new Hi-

Lux. Our aim is to do as much touring and 4wding as possible, now that we’re back in the

NT the plan is to travel as much of the NT during the dry season and travel further into oth-

er states over the Xmas breaks.

Where have you taken your rig? Purchased in Canberra Feb 2016, some Sth coast trips, drove up when moved to Darwin.

2017 – Lorella Springs Station, Xmas; Hervey Bay, ACT, Adelaide Devils Marbles.

2018 – Pine Creek, Crocodile Falls TLCC trip, Xmas; Tassie 4x weeks, Hervey Bay.

What have you setup your rig for? Touring, mud weapon, flex monster, daily driver?

Our rig is the daily driver, but has been setup for mild 4x4 and touring

What else do you want to do with the rig?

Custom alloy tray / canopy with dog box Upgrade dual battery to 200Ah lithium AFN hooped bull bar, rails, steps and winch Replace stock head unit for one with Hema topo maps

If you’d like to join the social club or have any ideas for a social event, please contact

Kat Wessling, Kylie Wright or Keri Barratt via the facebook page or so-

cial@tlccdarwin.com.au

SOCIAL UPDATE

BUTCHERS AWARD CANTEEN RAFFLE

MEAT TRAY

Oolloo Station Trip Report

Participants:

Stuart, Kylie, Trinity and Scarlett Wright

Kat Wessling and Eric Boyle

Dawn and Daniel Richardson

Friday 26th

July

We woke up got the last few things that we needed and then we started to drive to Noonamah to see everyone. Dad

filled up with fuel and after a radio check we were on the road at 9.10am. We stopped at Adelaide River for a quick pit

stop and then we continued on at 10.50am. We arrived at Oolloo Station and looked around for a camp site. We found

one on the edge of the Billabong under some trees. From here I could see lots of birds, ducks, pelicans and plovers. I

had fun using Kat’s bird app to figure out what the birds were. We set up camp and had lunch then sat around and

talked for a while. Mary and Richard, who were also camping here with some other friends came by for a chat. We went

to have a look at the camp kitchen and other facilities.

After this we lit the fire so that we had coals to cook our dinner. Us kids went fishing in the billabong. Someone caught

a Barra but not us. We cooked our spuds on the fire and enjoyed looking at the stars while we were sitting around the

campfire eating dinner. Dad brought some ice creams which he shared for dessert. After dinner it got cool so we (Trin

and Scarlett) got ready for bed and went to read for a while. The adults sat around the fire and talked and drank for a

while longer before they went to bed.

Saturday 27th

July

We got up and we all cooked our breakfasts. All camps cooked bacon and eggs for breakfast. After we had eaten we

did our dishes. Mid morning we all jumped in our cars and drove to Butterfly Gorge. The car park was crowded. So

once we had found somewhere to park we walked into the Gorge. Part of the walk we had to walk across some water. I

was tall enough so my shorts didn’t get wet but Scarlett had to get wet shorts. We had to take our shoes off to cross the

water and the sand on the other side was really hot. Lots of people were swimming in the Gorge. We walked back out

and decided to drive to Crystal Falls (Cascades). Dad led the way because he knew where to go. We got to crystal

Falls and ate our lunch at the car. After lunch we walked down to the river. Daniel and Dawn walked up the river to

have a fish and the rest of us sat in water at the falls and had a drink. There were plenty of people camped on the edge

of the river.

On our way back to camp we called into the Douglas Daly Tourist park where we went to the toilet and the boys bought some more beer. Back to camp and we stopped up at the homestead. Here we stayed for happy hour and had some food and drinks. While Kat, Dawn and Mum discussed ideas for the Bush Ball us kids had fun learning how to crack a whip, had a ride in a tractor and helped put some feed out to attract the cows into the stock yards. After this we headed back to camp to cook dinner. We lit a camp fire to sit around

and here we sat to eat our dinner. We had ice cream for dessert again and looked in the Billabong with a torch to see if

we could see any croc eyes. By this time it was getting late so we headed to bed.

Sunday 28th

July

Us kids got up before Mum and Dad and we got dressed and we walked up to the homestead. We were able to go for

a ride around the property in the Station owners’ buggy. They let us each have a turn driving the buggy. They also

took us down to the river and took us for a ride in their boat. When we had finished we walked back to camp, to find

that Mum and Dad had packed up while we had been busy all morning and we had missed out on the pancakes for

breakfast. Once pack up was completed we directed everyone on how to get to the river and we went for a look. Back

to camp and hooked up the trailers. We stopped by the homestead to say thank you and goodbye. While the adults

were chatting we relaxed in the hammock and practiced our whip cracking skills again.

From here we drove to Adelaide River where we stopped for a late lunch. It was really busy here. Once we had eaten

we said goodbye to everyone and we headed for home.

It was a very fun weekend for us kids and a nice relaxing weekend for the adults.

Trinity Wright

TLCC Darwin Classifieds If you have something you would like to advertise in the monthly TLCC magazine,

get your ad into the Editor editor@tlccdarwin.com before the next club meeting.

Rhino Rack ladder in bag as new $100

Contact Ron Harbeck

89481138

0457004090

July is done and dusted and with the last day of the month, it seems the humidity is creeping in. For the Saturday the 20 th of July how-ever, the dry season turned it on for the Social catch up lunch at Lola’s Pergola. One of Darwin’s quirkier establishments, the venue offered a relaxed atmosphere waterside with chilled music, and great company. Kylie, Eric and I had the pleasure of catching up with long time members, John and Shan, new members Gina, Rodney, and the opportunity for all of us to get to know Anita and share with her, a little about our club. Burgers and salads all around, we had the chance to chat about up coming trips (I may have spruiked the Bush Ball like I had shares in it) and easily lost a couple of hours relaxing by the water. Thanks to all who joined us, was a lovely lunch with great company.

August’s social is the Bush Ball @ Oolloo Station – see below for details and should you require more info, please get in contact.

September the social crew have planned an evening at the Deck chair cinema for Friday 6th September – 7:30 pm. Tickets are availa-ble via

http://www.deckchaircinema.com/films/the-lion-king/

Octobers’ catch up will be barefoot bowls. Keep an eye out closer to the time for details.

Trip Leader’s Guide for Short Trips Leading trips is an important task that club members undertake. This guide has been developed to help

trip leaders understand the responsibilities of a trip leader. Contact the Tripping-up Coordinator with any

queries.

Initial Interest & Trip Coordination

· Contact Tripping-up coordinator (tripping@tlccdarwin.com.au) or any member of the tripping-up commit-

tee if you are interested in running a trip.

· Discuss the trip concept and location, if previous trips have been run in this area and if there are any

electronic maps, trip summary sheets or other useful information.

· Check whether preparation is required for trip (eg permits, keys, advance recon). Your committee

member will assist you in this requirement.

· Fill in the on-line Trip Proposal Form (http://www.tlccdarwin.com.au/trips.html). This will automatically

email the Tripping Coordinator who will then ensure an email is sent out to all club members with trip de-

tails:

* Meeting time, date, place duration

* Trip destination

* Trip grade and description

* Vehicle requirements

* Trip Leader contact name, phone number, email

* What to bring (eg overnight gear, recovery equipment etc)

Meeting Point and Departure

· Meeting times and location should be organised at a convenient location for people travelling from dif-

ferent locations and a time to suit the amount of travel/trip involved (usual locations include Reidy’s Lur-

es for east-bound (Arnhem Hwy) trips and McDonalds Coolalinga or Noonamah United for southbound

trips)

· Give briefing at start of trip as per the Trip Briefing (next page)

· Fill in the trip form including names and vehicle registrations of participants; you may elect to ask indi-

viduals on arrival at the meeting point to complete the form for you. A clipboard is useful for this.

· Ask for a nomination to write a trip report and ask them to submit their report to editor

(editor@tlccdarwin.com.au) by the following weekend.

· Remind and encourage people who are taking photos that the club has both Photobucket and

Facebook sites to upload photos for all to share.

· Arrange for someone to record GPS track of trip and send to the Information Manager

(infoman@tlccdarwin.com.au) by the following weekend.

Completion and Return

· Contact the Tripping-up Coordinator to advise safe arrival home

· Complete the Post Trip form (http://www.tlccdarwin.com.au/post_trip_report.html) which will

then be emailed automatically to the Secretary (secretary@tlccdarwin.com.au)

Trip Briefing & Safety This is a guideline to what should be discussed and organised at the meeting point, also additional points that

will help to ensure that all participants have an enjoyable and safe trip.

• Tail End Charlie to be appointed

• UHF channel 10 normally used

• All vehicles to observe road rules

• Leave minimum three seconds to between each vehicle – at least double this in wet weather or difficult

conditions

• Each vehicle is to maintain position in the convoy and not pass trip leader

• Vehicles leaving convoy to inform Tail End Charlie

• At intersections and obstacles each vehicle must indicate and ensure the vehicle behind has negotiated

the intersection or obstacle before proceeding

• On steep/slippery hills, vehicle in front to reach crest before following vehicles commences climb or de-

scent

• In river crossings, where possible, no two vehicles to be in water at the same time

• Gates to be left as found

For recoveries:

* Trip leader to appoint a recovery leader

* Safety to be highest priority

* No one to be no less than 1 ½ lengths away from snatch straps and winch cables

* All trip participants have the responsibility to ensure that any recovery equipment used during recovery oper-

ations on a club trip is designed, manufactured and rated for recovery purposes. All equipment used is to be

stamped or carry the manufacturers tag stipulating the safe recovery rating of the item of equipment.

* All vehicles must carry their own recovery equipment consistent with the grade of the trip including: tow strap,

snatch strap, shovel and hand or electric winch

* Rated recovery points must be fitted to all vehicles front and rear

• All trip participants are to comply with the directions of the trip leader or the appointed recovery coordina-

tor unless safety would be compromised. Any member observing an unsafe practice or unsafe equipment

has the responsibility to alert the trip leader or recovery coordinator who is to halt the recovery operation

until the practice or equipment is made safe.

• All drivers are responsible for their passengers

• Members inviting visitors on trips are responsible for them

• Members and visitors attending Club activities will abide by the decisions and directions of the trip leader

for the safety of those attending, in respect of route to be taken, convoy procedure, fire precautions, care

and respect of private property and dangerous weapons and materials.

Members are discouraged from taking dogs on club trips. The Trip Leader may allow dogs however:

* Dogs must not be taken into restricted areas such as national parks, unless approval has been sought from the

landowner/National Parks

* The animal must be under control at all times

* The owner of the animal accepts sole responsibility for the animal and its actions

* TLCC Darwin will in no way be held liable for any damages caused by or any actions taken by the animal.

Ready to Go?

Trip Grading

A grading system of Levels 1-5 is used to assist members in de-ciding which trips they would en-joy and which grade suits the drivers experience and ability. This system of grading is a guide only and may change due to weather conditions. The trip leader should be consulted in such circumstances.

Grade 1

Very easy with little if any 4X4 involvement. Will usually consist of a scenic tour or an easy trip to a camp and/or towing unlike-ly.

Grade 2

A relatively moderate 4X4 trip with winching and/or towing un-likely

Grade 3

A medium 4X4 trip which requires cautions whilst driving. Winching and/or towing should not be re-quired.

Grade 4

A moderately difficult 4X4 trip with some winching and/or towing al-most a certainty.

Grade 5

An extremely difficult 4X4 trip. Participants must be experi-enced at travelling over difficult terrain. Winching and/or towing will definitely be required and participants must have all their own recovery equipment.

Remember to lock and unlock your hubs!

Your vehicle should be fitted with towing points, painted yellow front and rear.

Before the trip

Obtain maps. If possible recce the trip and ask someone who has done it before.

On the day

Conduct a trip briefing, nominate scribe for the trip report., arrange convoy positions including Tail End Charlie.

Trip Briefing

Check all present, introduce your-self, new members, visitors, etc. Describe trip in general and de-scribe any difficult or specific points in detail and planned stops.

Important

If you have suggested trips or would like to lead a trip, please see the trip coordinator at the next general meeting. These are held on the first Wednesday of every month.

Convoy procedures

Trip leader to appoint “Tail End Charlie” and UHF Channel 10. Observe road rules at all times. Leave at least 4 vehicle lengths between you and the vehicle in front. All vehicles are responsible for the following vehicle at turn offs, road crossings, and negotiat-ing obstacles.

Always maintain convoy position, except in unavoidable circum-stances. No vehicle is to pass the Trip Leader unless in an emer-gency. Vehicles leaving a 4WD convoy for any reason must in-form the Trip Leader and “Tail End Charlie.”

Hill Climbs

When climbing a 4WD hill allow vehicle in front to get over the crest of the hill before you at-tempt to follow.

River Crossings

No two vehicles should be in

the water at any one time.

Properties

All gates are to be left as found!

Recoveries

In the event of a recovery or ac-cident, the Trip Leader to ap-point a “Recovery Boss.” Vehi-cles to keep well clear of opera-tion. When winches or snatch straps are being used, all per-sons are to stand well clear of cables and straps (at least 1.5 lengths, total cables and straps in use, in all directions is recom-mended), or remain in own ve-hicle. If you require the vehicle in front to stop, use radio, switch lights on and off or use horn.

All drivers are responsible for their passengers at all times. Visitors on club trips are the re-sponsibility of the people who invited them, but the Trip Leader should make sure that all visitors are conversant with these con-voy procedures.

All vehicles must carry their own recovery equipment, con-sistent with the grade of the trip, which should consist of towing rope, strap, winch or turfor etc., and shovel.

Trip Leader may make any other conditions for his particular trip at his own discretion. He must in-form all participants of his inten-tions before leaving.

Minutes of the TLCC Darwin General Meeting

Date 7 August 2019

Venue: Gray Community Hall, Palmerston

Time Commenced: 7.10pm

Present

Business arising from previous minutes Minutes accepted as a correct record of the meeting Moved by: Kat Wessling Seconded by: Stuart Wright General Business Presidents Report Sorry I was an apology at the last General Meeting, but we had a good trip to Coburg Peninsular. Nominations for Awards for the Bush Ball due in. New Financial year, Members need to renew or join now. We will be ordering a new batch of membership cards at the end of August, so make sure you are paid up to be included. The AGM coming up in a few months time, so look out for Committee Position details coming out through your emails. Treasurers Report Treasurer away, outgoings – hall hire, incomings new memberships and renewals. Books next meeting. Secretary Report Need to find Secretary, Gina doing Minutes. Membership renewals, new member applications through the club website coming through. Tripping Up Report Tripping up Co-ordinator needed, please come forward if you are willing to help out If you are planning on running a trip, please fill out a trip Proposal Form on the website and we will get it advertised via email and Facebook. Feel free to contact any of the Committee to assist with ideas and guidance. Club 50th Birthday in 2021 Ideas needed if anyone has ideas, or photos/info from past club events that could be used to cele-brate. Gina went on Bush weekend a couple of weekends ago to Spring Falls had a great time good experience as had to be winched up a tuff track on the way out. 9 Vehicles went great bush camping and beautiful scenery. Saw Kangaroos and Emu’s and of course the birdlife. Upcoming Trips Graham Steer 27/08/2019 - 29/09/2019 Simpson Desert Stuart Wright Beginning October bush camping details TBC

Present As per attendance book

Apologies Brit, John & Shan, Deb & Terry

Visitors Dawn & Daniel, Julia & Darren

Editor Apology, but please send through any magazine content to help produce our monthly emag. Social co-Ordinator July - Lola’s Pagola Fanny Bay lunch was good day, great to relax and catch up with club members. Bush Ball weekend of the 17/08/2019 Bush Ball awards night, Masquerade Mask. Prizes for Best Dressed including kids. 10am-12pm Kids mask making 2pm-4pm 4WD novelty events (no real 4WD involved, but vehicle and driving required) Evening pot luck Dinner, Bring/make a dish Prize for best main and dessert Pay by the 15/08/2019 $30 per vehicle per night. Pay on line September 6th Deck Chair theatre LION KING October Barefoot Bowls with Topend 4WD Club (details to be finalised) Prizes by ARB drawn during meetings. Training June saw the 1st Basic Training 3hrs intensive workshop on how a 4WD works. Another Training session will be held on the 14/08/2019 6pm-9pm same venue as Basic Training. Practical to be held on the 25/09/2019 vehicles need a recovery point bring own recovery gear if you have. More training opportunities TBC, check emails and Facebook for details as they become available. 4WD NT MOU Trips will be coming up from time to time behind closed gates, worth doing, exploring and greating new tracks. 2-3 over the next couple of months, will be advertised via Email/Facebook. Can be harsh on vehicle duco, usually entail scrub clearing, walking, track building, overnight bush caming, but can be very rewarding for those that are keen. Will be exploring more areas through Litchfield, so keep an eye out for opportunities to join in. General Business Eric and Kat went to Ooloo Station for the Weekend. Had a great time nice and quiet out of the way place. Homestay 3 double rooms, Pool, Getting horses. 2hr drive from Darwin. They encourage club members to check it out, the Bush Ball is a great op-portunity for that. Vehicle Stickers to go on window TLCC Darwin being looked at, Stuart to get quote. Let us know if you have ideas on what you want. Butchers Award – Prize donated by Club Sponsor Anaconda Dawn Nominated Eric for his UHF Arial coming loose on his brand new vehicle 9 Stuart Nominated Eric pin Stripes Crystal Falls/Cascades saying track good to go. Lots of scratches on car due to overhanging

trees and bushes 25 Will Nominated Bodhi heavy ridged lights very bright on vehicle. 30 Eric Won Butchers Award due to accumulated total Charity Raffle – Canteen – Prize donated by Club Sponsor ARB Darwin All proceeds to CANTEEN

Jake won this month but was generous enough to redraw as he won the previous month. Johnathan won the redraw Meat Tray Lucy Hayes, not present. Redraw Tania Townley won No other business and meeting closed Next Meeting Wednesday 4th September 2019 Venue Gray Community Hall Meeting Closed 7.55pm