july 2007 president's report - july 2007 · 2010-05-24 · drive club newsletter presidents...

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Upcoming Trips:

A.G.M. — 1st August

Swap Meet—12th August

Birdsville Races Trip —26th August — 9th September

President's Report - July 2007 Hi Fellow Members,

I would like to welcome Craig Triffett, Silvana Tridico, Ben Penrose and Christy Gordon to the club, I am sure you will enjoy being members, especially with a few more trips going onto the trip calendar. Annual General Meeting On the 1st of August is our AGM and the following positions are up for re-election:

President (must be a Police employee)

Treasurer (must be a Police employee)

Equipment Officer

Training Coordinator

Activities Coordinator

Ordinary Committee Member

Social Sub-Committee Members (number to be determined by AGM) Please think about whether you feel you want to increase your current level of contribution to the club, if you do then perhaps a Committee position is the way to do that.

Training In April and June, the club’s Training Unit conducted Proficiency Driving Courses with Paul Kirkbride, Silvana Tridico, Jack Dalrymple, Craig Triffett, Lynette Taylor and Stuart Schulze all qualifying. Congratulations to all of you.

The Chainsaw Training Course in May had to be cancelled due to insufficient numbers and has been rescheduled for 22-23 September at Warburton. If you interested in attending this course you have to register with Cameron Sanderson, his email address is on the club website.

At the moment the Winch Recovery Course in July has two members booked in and the Intermediate Driving Course in August has only one member registered to attend. If you are interested in attending either of these courses, please contact Cameron Sanderson.

If we don’t get any more members interested in the Intermediate Driving Course it will have be cancelled and held at a later date.

Club Trips There are a couple of new trips on the calendar, which you should have received notification of or you can check out the details on the club website.

See you soon

Wayne Morgan President Mobile 0417-054-108 Email [email protected]

Drive Club Newsletter July 2007

Victoria Police Four Wheel

In This Issue

President’s Report 1

Your Committee 2

From the Editor 3

Trip Reports 4

Swap Meet Notice 6

Upcoming Training Courses

9

Club Calender 11

Discounts Available At: 12

Sponsors 13

OUR COMMITTEE

President - Wayne Morgan

[email protected] W: 9247 6769 M: 0417 054 108

Vice President - Marcus Nash

[email protected] W: N/A M: 0410 249 183

Secretary - Rob Garside

[email protected]

Treasurer - Barbara Tabaka


Equipment Officer - Marc Drew

Activity Co-ordinator - Ron Levett

[email protected] W: N/A M: 0412 480 917

Training Co-ordinator - Cameron Sanderson

[email protected] M: 0414 765 662

Public Relations Officer - Steve Aicher


Ordinary Committee Member - Gary May


VP4WDC Newsletter July 2007

Changing Address or other Contact

Details!!

Please advise Club Secretary or President.

From the Editor

Finally an edition of the club newsletter appears. My apologies for the tardiness of this issue. Hopefully now that a few more trips and events are appearing on our calendar I will have something to publish. Keep an eye on the club web site for updated trips and info etc.

Hope to see you on the tracks!!

Steve Aicher—Public Relations Officer

Please Note—the MFB has changed its email addresses.

The old addresses used [email protected].,gov.au.

The new addresses use [email protected].

Please amend your email address book for any MFB club members!!


Trip Reports

Annual Club Dinner

A small turnout for this year’s annual dinner but once more a great night. Thanks to Branco and the social committee for the great organization.

The club awards made were:

Club RFDS Award (most fines) - Marcus Nash

Club Member of the Year - Marcus Nash

Steve Aicher



The questions below about Australia, are from potential visitors/tourists. They were posted on an Australian Tourism Website and the answers are the actual responses by the website officials, who obviously have a sense of humour.

Q: Does it ever get windy in Australia? I have never seen it rain on TV, How do the plants grow? (UK). A: We import all plants fully grown and then just sit around watching them die.

Q: Will I be able to see kangaroos in the street? (USA) A: Depends how much you've been drinking.

Q: I want to walk from Perth to Sydney - can I follow the railroad tracks? (Sweden) A: Sure, it's only three thousand miles, take lots of water.

Q: Is it safe to run around in the bushes in Australia? (Sweden)

A: So it's true what they say about Swedes.

Q: Can you give me some information about hippo racing in Australia? (USA) A: A-fri-ca is the big triangle shaped continent south of Europe. Aus-tra-lia is that big island in the middle of the Pacific which does not... oh forget it. Sure, the hippo racing is every Tuesday night in Kings Cross. Come naked.

Q: Which direction is North in Australia? (USA) A: Face south and then turn 180 degrees. Contact us when you get here and we'll send the rest of the directions.

Q: Can I bring cutlery into Australia? (UK) A: Why? Just use your fingers like we do.

Q: Can you send me the Vienna Boys' Choir schedule? (USA)

A: Aus-tri-a is that quaint little country bordering Ger-man-y, which is...oh forget it. Sure, the Vienna Boys Choir plays every Tuesday night in Kings Cross, straight after the hippo races. Come naked.

Q: Can I wear high heels in Australia? ( UK) A: You are a British politician, right?

Q: Are there supermarkets in Sydney and is milk available all year round? (Germany) A: No, we are a peaceful civilization of vegan hunter/gatherers. Milk is illegal.

Q: Please send a list of all doctors in Australia who can dispense rattlesnake serum. (USA) A: Rattlesnakes live in A-meri-ca which is where YOU come from. All Australian snakes are perfectly harmless, can be safely handled and make good pets.

Q: I have a question about a famous animal in Australia, but I forget its name. It's a kind of bear and lives in trees. (USA) A: It's called a Drop Bear. They are so called because they drop out of Gum trees and eat the brains of anyone walking un-derneath them. You can scare them off by spraying yourself with human urine before you go out walking.

Q: Do you have perfume in Australia? (France) A: No, WE don't stink.

Q: I have developed a new product that is the fountain of youth. Can you tell me where I can sell it in Australia? (USA) A: Anywhere significant numbers of Americans gather.

Q: Can you tell me the regions in Tasmania where the female population is smaller than the male population? (Italy) A: Yes, gay nightclubs.

Q: Do you celebrate Christmas in Australia? (France)

A: Only at Christmas.

Q: I was in Australia in 1969 on R+R, and I want to contact the girl I dated while I was staying in Kings Cross. Can you help? (USA) A: Yes, and you will still have to pay her by the hour.

Q: Will I be able to speak English most places I go? (USA) A: Yes, but you'll have to learn it first


From the Emai l

Charity 4x4 Swap Meet and Monster Auction

Sunday 12th August 2007

9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Held at Mt Cottrell Bowls Club Mt Cottrell Road, Melton (Melway Map 343 J12)

Entry: Gold Coin Donation

All proceeds from this event will support cancer treatment for Geoff Lake.

This charity fundraiser includes:-

• Four Wheel Drive Swap Meet • Car Boot Sale

• Monster Auction of some great items (commences @ 1:30pm) • Sausage Sizzle and Food / Drink Stalls

• Jumping Castle for the kids

• Plus a whole lot more ... For site/stall bookings or other enquiries contact Leigh Woodberry on 0412 146 100 or by email.


They are not behind there!!

They are not over there!!

They are not under there!!

And they are definitely not in there!!

What are we looking for?

MEMBERSHIP FEES—NOW DUE!!

Payments to Club Treasurer.


For Sale Hi everyone,

We are selling our Landcruiser. If you know anyone interested, please give either Dan or myself a buzz.

Dan 0402 033 357 Wendy 0402 033 356

2001 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER HDJ100R DIESEL TURBO 5 SPEED MANUAL

Photos of Woodspoint

Trip to Woodspoint coming soon!!

Keep watch of club calendar!!

Upcoming Training Courses


APRIL

Friday 27-Saturday 28 Proficiency 4WD Training

Course City and Bayswater North $50 (Vic 4WD Certificate)

MAY

Saturday 19-Sunday 20 Chainsaw Training Course Warburton $50 (Accredited Certificate)

JUNE

Friday 22 Saturday 23

Proficiency 4WD Training Course

City and Bayswater North $50 (Vic 4WD Certificate)

JULY

Sunday 29 Winch Training Course To be announced, depending

where most course participants live

$20 (V.P. 4WD Certificate)

AUGUST

Sunday 19 Intermediate 4WD Training

Course

To be announced, depending where

most course participants live $50 (V P 4WD Certificate)

SEPTEMBER

To be announced

First Aid Level 2 Training Course

To be announced (family welcome)

$50 (Accredited Certificate)

OCTOBER

Friday 19-Saturday 20 Proficiency 4WD Training

Course City and Bayswater North $50 (Vic 4WD Certificate)

NOVEMBER

Friday 16 Trip Leader Training Course City $20 (V.P. 4WD Certificate)

Saturday 22—Sunday 23 Chainsaw Training Course

(Rescheduled) Warburton $50 (Accredited Certificate)

And Remember……..


C lub Calendar For Full Notices & All Details, Please Visit:

www.victoriapolice4wdclub.org.au

2007 Calendar

Date Details Rating Trip Leader JULY

Sunday 22/7/07 Telstat Radio and Navigation Club Day, Seaford Fun see Club Secretary for

Details

AUGUST

Wednesday 1/8/07 Club Meeting - South Melbourne Serious Fun

Wayne Morgan Mobile 0417 054 108

Email President

Sunday 12/8/07 Charity Swap Meet and Auction Melton Fun See Website

Saturday 25/8/07 Sunday 9/9/07 Birdsville Races Trip Easy

Barbara and Eddie Tabaka Mobile 0402 990 486

Email Treasurer

SEPTEMBER



Email President

**11 - 21 September Typo Station Backup Wyperfeld Hike Medium


Email President

Saturday 19/9/07 Sunday 6/10/07 Central Australia Trip Easy

Smokey Dawson Mobile 0427 055 944

Email Smokey

OCTOBER



Email President

NOVEMBER



Email President

**13 – 23 November Typo Station Backup

Alpine Hike Medium Wayne Morgan

Mobile 0417 054 108 Email President

DECEMBER

Saturday 1/12/07 Club Xmas Breakup Fun Bronco Milic-Zumberski

Mobile 0403 090 791 Email Bronco



Email President

Numerous locations throughout Australia Produce TJM Members Privilege Card available from the club President

www.4wdmegastores.com.au

49 Sydney Road, Brunswick 3056 Phone: 9380 4172 Produce Club Membership Card

www.timeplus.com.au

690 South Road, Moorabbin 3189 Phone: 9532 5558 Produce Club Membership Card

www.allterrain4x4.com.au

511 Whitehorse Road Mitcham 3132 Mobile: 1300 72 4 784

& also at:

94 Puckle Street Moonee Ponds 3039 Phone: 9326 0808

At either store ask for Geoffrey De Graf and produce your Club Membership Card

http://telstrashopbusiness.com.au

Numerous locations throughout Australia

Produce Club Membership Card

www.arb.com.au

The following businesses offer discounts to all Victoria Police 4WD Club members.


5 George Street, Spotswood 3015 Phone: 1300 554 944 Order by phone and advise you are club member.

www.toughseal.com.au

Use your club group rewards card at any Ray’s Outdoors Store for discount

www.raysoutdoors.com.au


Special thanks to Bell’s Hotel for hosting the club’s monthly

meetings

BELL’S HOTEL

Corner Moray & Coventry Streets

South Melbourne

9690 4511

Our Sponsors

Auspit—Special Price for Club Members

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