April Bash Bulletin

Variety - the Children’s Charity
A: 47 Herbert Street Artarmon NSW 2064
Stuart Telfer – P: (02) 9819 1009 F: (02) 9437 3588 M: 0425 277 673
E: [email protected] W: www.variety.org.au/nsw/BASH
Hello everyone and welcome to the April edition of the Bash Bulletin for 2016!
We’ve just returned from our successful Variety 4WD
Adventure which finished on Fraser Island the weekend before
last. Everything went well and we had several ‘Virgin’ teams
who all seemed to enjoy themselves and I think we converted
a couple of them to the ‘Family’ and they’ll be back with us
next year.
Pictured is Sharon White and Christine’s Scott’s entry, car 24,
driving along the eastern beach on Fraser Island. Car 24 was
our Highest Fundraising Team winner. More details further into
the Bulletin.
I would like to thank Les Smith and TEAM TOSHIBA for printing our 4WD appreciation certificates for
us again this year. Cheers Les, most appreciated.
BRYDENS SPECIAL OFFERS
Don’t forget our Naming Rights Sponsor, Brydens Lawyers, are your go to law firm to help you in
anyway with your legal issues. And here’s a special offer for you to take advantage of. For more
Brydens Lawyers news click this http://brydens.com.au.
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A LOVELY EMAIL
We received an email from the Principal of Urbenville Public School, Lauren Hankinson, before we
went on the 4WD Adventure then one after we had visited the school. I’m reproducing parts of the
two emails to let you know how much of a difference you all make (Bashers/Adventurers) when we
visit schools. Have a read to the prior first;
Hi Stuart,
Thank you again for bringing such an incredible event to our school and town and for your
tremendous donations. It is the absolute highlight of our school calendar this year. Thank you.
See you next week!
Then after we visited;
Dear Stuart,
There are just no words. Thank you so very much. Your visit was just all so quick but the impact it
has had and the memories created...priceless.
I'm going to be loading photos up on our Instagram page www.instagram.com/urbenvilleps and
tagging Variety Australia so they can also see the tremendous day we have just had but also your
team of warm, enthusiastic and kind drivers may like to take a look too.
Life in Urbenville is pretty tough and although we don't seem very far from it all, it is very isolated and
removed from the rest of the world. We had students today that truly would never have seen 50
people in one place before and the best meal some of them will have had all week...month...year
(parents and kids!).
Enjoy the rest of your week. You have just blown me away with what you have given to my little
school. I just can't thank you enough.
On a personal note, Variety Australia will now have my support for the rest of my life knowing
firsthand what you do and the lives you change for the better. I hope one day, my partner and I may
be able to join you all for a week trip somewhere helping kids that certainly never asked for the life
they have been born into.
Kind regards,
Lauren Hankinson
Principal
Urbenville Public School
There you go everyone, feel good about yourselves and the work you do for Variety so we can do
these types of visits and presentations to the schools we visit on our events.
FUNDRAISING POSTER
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Our marketing team have come up with a great little “tool” to help you with your fundraising activities.
A lot of you raise money from BBQs to Bus trips and we now can offer you a poster to tell everyone
who you are and what you are fundraising for. The poster comes with the classic four wide, Bash car
photo together with two recipients Variety has helped along with a blank spot to put the event you are
working at and a spot for your car number.
You’ll be able to print these yourselves or we can help out here by doing them in A3 size. This is just
one of the tools the Variety Team are working on for you to help with your fundraising. You can see
the poster by clicking HERE (on the electronic version or by putting www.??????????????? Into
your web browser.
WHAT’S THAT BASHER UP TO?
We’re introducing a new section to the BB to highlight some of
the great fundraising our Bashers are doing and to give you
some inspiration for your fundraising ideas.
Here’s our first story! We’re thrilled to have cousins Geoff and
Robert from Car K9 back on the Bash again this year. Without
a major sponsor they’ve struggled to reach their fundraising
target some years but they never give up! They jump onto any
fundraising opportunity which pops up, including heading down
to the Summernats car festival earlier on this year, and shaking
buckets at Woolies stores during the Fresh Community Fairs.
Thanks to their support of these events they’re just over halfway towards their fundraising target.
Keep up the great work guys! Here they are pictured at a Woolies lamington drive with helpers and
Woolworth staff. Well done boys!
For anyone interested in being a part of the next Woolworths Fresh Community Fair to raise some
extra $$, please email Catherine at [email protected]
Do you have a fundraiser or any activities that you’ve done or that are coming up which we can
share? Send me some details and we’ll share your story in ‘What’s that Basher up to?’
BASH ‘DAY’ SPONSORS
Here’s a great opportunity to get your organisation or brand in front of a passionate and loyal Variety
Bash Community during the event. A one day sponsorship opportunity.
What’s included in the sponsorship? Opportunity to place signage at Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
stops on your sponsorship day. Opportunity to place signage at the Bash start line on your
sponsorship day. Opportunity to speak to the Bash community during the Dinner. Logo recognition
on Variety B to B Bash website as event sponsor. Logo recognition in Variety B to B Bash Bugle
sponsor section. Plus a ½ Page advertisement in Variety B to B Bash Bugle
Sponsor a day on the route to support the Variety B to B Bash and celebrate with over 110 Bash cars
and 350 participants in raising over $2 million for Aussie kids in need in 2016.
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This is your opportunity to be part of Australia’s most iconic and successful charity motoring event,
the Variety B to B Bash. We have a flyer available for you at
http://www.variety.org.au/PageFiles/3635/Variety%20B%20to%20B%20Bash%202016%20%201%20Day%20Sponsorships.pdf
For more information or to secure a day sponsorship please contact Mili Simic on 0430 431 956 or
email [email protected]
BASH IDOL ENTRANTS
We are going to make a decision, prior to the Bash, whether or not Bash Idol stays as part of the
event. Last year we had only two entrants and it’s been suggested we should drop it I personally
would be devastated without this event as I’ve been associated with it since 1998, when as an
entrant, John Flower the then “Bash Director” rang me and asked me would I run Red Faces at an
overnight spot, Kynuna, in Outback Queensland.
Well who’ll ever forget it, it was a hoot? Penny Docherty entered the Variety Choir made up of
anyone she picked out of the crowd. Who’ll ever forget the cattle dog trying to grab Penny’s ‘baton’
and she conducted the choir from ground level?!?!?!
We’ve had some amazing performances over the years and probably many more bad ones too! One
veteran Basher used to say to me, “I only come on the Bash each year to see if the acts could get
any worse!” That used to hurt me!!!!
Anyhow, does it stay or does it go? You will be the judge by entering or not. If we don’t have a
minimum of six acts entered by Friday 5th August we’ll be dropping it. Just send me an email with
your intention to [email protected]
THEME DAYS/NIGHTS
We’ve already told you that COLOUR DAY is TARTAN this year! That’s to go with our Scottish
Theme Day on the Bash which is Day 2. from Armidale. This is how come! In 1839, George J.
Macdonald, acting as the commissioner of crown lands in NSW, described the site he was standing
in, now occupied by Macdonald Park in East Armidale, as 'an extensive, open plain, well-watered
and sheltered and centrally situated.' Macdonald named the area after his clan's baronial estate of
'Armadale' in Scotland. And hence, why we will be having Scottish (Tartan) Day whilst there, starting
at the school for breakfast!
There will be two more announcements made at our Motoring Events Information Night (M.E.I.N.)
this Wednesday night, so be there to find out!
THE MOTORING EVENTS INFORMATION NIGHT (AKA M.E.I.N.)
Our next M.E.I.N., is this Wednesday night, April 20th at the Gladesville RSL @ 4 Linsley Street,
Gladesville starting from 6pm. These nights are held on the THIRD Wednesday of the month – in
most cases. There are a few changes to that depending on certain circumstances.
For Virgins it is a great opportunity to talk to Bashers and mechanics about building or maintaining a
Bash car so make the effort to come along on these nights. We welcome Bashers, 4WD
Adventurers, friends and interested newcomers from 6pm.
2016 BASH APPAREL ON DISPLAY
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At this week’s M.E.I.N., we will also have the range of apparel on show from Actioncorp where you
can try on various items for sizing purposes. Colin Farr from Actioncorp will be in attendance to help
you with choices and personalised embroidery ideas you may have for your crew’s clothing.
BASH CAR PHOTOS FOR THE BASH BUGLE
I select most of the photos that go into the annual Bash Bugle, however, if you have a particular
photo of your car you’d like used send it to me via email to stuart.telfer@#variety.org.au preferably in
jpeg configuration.
If you are a Virgin entry we require a picture of your Bash car, preferably with a pleasant background
in a park or on a beach etc. Please do not take it outside your workshop with the garbage bins in the
background!!! Do you grasp what I’m saying? Deadline for your photos is the 31st April.
DOOR PANELS
OK, those that entered and paid their minimum $500 deposits, have now had their door panels
printed with their number on them. They will be available at this Wednesday’s M.E.I.N., or you can
have them mailed out in a tube for $10. It will come with your window strip, two variety logos, two
event logos and two Brydens Lawyers decals to be placed on your car.
For those that didn’t enter at this stage, you can have all the above mailed out to you to with ‘blank’
door panels which are also now available. Ring Sally with your credit card details on (01) 9819 1016
and she’ll mail them out to you along with several Bash posters which are now available too!
Intrastate entrants will have theirs mailed over the next week.
ENTRY FORMS – CREW SHIRTS
There are still many who haven’t filled out forms as yet. Many of you have money in but no forms!!!
Anyhow, we shall be ordering our Bash shirts shortly and we need your forms filled out including the
shirt sizes.
Team Captains, please make sure your crews have filled out their forms for this purpose. We just
love the bun fight each year over not getting the right size shirt – and yes – it’s usually those who
didn’t provide the information!! Go figure…..
IMPORTANT DATES
Here are a few dates that you should have in your diaries;
ChequePoint Day: Sunday 7th July at Heartland Motors, Castle Hill
Official’s Briefing Day: Saturday 13th August at Artarmon Variety Office
Final Office Day and Goodie Bag Pick up: Sunday 14th August at Variety Office
Bash Start: Sunday 21st August at Berowra
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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Following the disaster of Bash 1, the Dodge Ram, catching on fire last year and being written off I
want you to know if it can happen to a late model vehicle it can happen to an old car too! My fire
extinguisher alone couldn’t put the fire out and with the help of a truckie and many Bashers with their
extinguishers, John Williamson’s 20 litres of water and hand-fulls of dirt we put the fire out.
So, at the ChequePoint this year we’ll be checking for both a FITTED extinguisher and 20 litres of
water in your vehicles. Gang, it wasn’t a good day in my life and I don’t want anyone else to share
the experience.
STILLWELL TRUCKS CONTINUED SUPPORT
Stillwell Trucks have been a great supporter of Variety in general and the Bash in particular with the
Baggage Truck arrangements we have every year. They made their facility ‘open house’ for 20 years
for Allan Doherty to bring his B Double up each year and leave on their premises while you guys
filled it up with your gear.
They also held a golf tournament where the proceeds came our way, once they paid the golf course
the repair bill from my wayward hacks!!! So thank you Steve Shearer, Stillwell’s General Manager,
for your continued support of Variety, it’s much appreciated and this $10,000 will go a long way to
helping our special needs children we support. Steve also sent us a nice note,
Hi Stuart,
Great to see you again mate, please find the attached picture
as promised.
I'd appreciate it if you would please pass onto the many great
people at Variety - the Children's Charity, how proud we are to
contribute in a small way towards improving the quality of life
for those children and their families who are less fortunate than
most of us.
Thanks again mate, look forward to catching up again soon.
PS: if you haven't liked us on Facebook as yet, please do and
I'd appreciate your Bashers liking our page as well.
So here you go gang, please put into your Facebook search, Stillwell Trucks, and then ‘Like” their
page. Your support would be much appreciated for doing this, cheers!
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SALLY’S NOTE/REQUEST FOR AUCTION ITEMS FINAL NIGHT OF BASH
As many of you know we conduct an Auction on the final night. We are in need of several high
quality or unique Auction Items for the Final Night of the Bash, please note that this must be put
forward to Stuart before the Bash and it is at Stuart’s discretion if the item meets our requirements
and will be accepted! Please be aware that it must be an item we believe will be popular for the
Bashers!
Then - and only then - if accepted;
You will be offered 50% of the real dollars raised to your cars donation tally for the 2017 Bash –
please note this is over and above the required $8,500 which must be paid in REAL CASH.
DO YOU NEED TYRES?
A long time sponsor of Variety – the Children’s Charity is Tyreright who have been donating to us for
years through the Planned Giving program of ours. This has led to Bash sponsorship and they look
after my tyre requirements for Bash 1. Now you can imagine the kilometres we do in the command
ship is pretty high and we tend to wear out our fair share of tyres.
Marc Dayball, the National HR Chief at Tyreright, has been a wonderful supporter and I asked him to
offer you guys a deal in preparation for this year’s Bash. Here’s his offer and unfortunate word
selection of our association;
Stuart
As the time for the Variety Bash rolls around the team at Tyreright hit the skids pretty hard in
anticipation of whatever trouble Telfer the Tyre Wrecker spins up for us this year. Will his vehicle
catch fire again? Will the pressure leave him deflated and flat on the side of the road? Will he bounce
back from whatever troubles the road throws up?
All we know is that every year Telfer the Tyre Wrecker ensures that the Bash hits all the potholes
and the Bashers hit all their fundraising targets. Tyreright is proud to be aligned with the Variety Bash
and are thrilled to offer all Bashers 10% off any GT Radial tyres at any of our stores in NSW. Just
bring this Bash Bulletin note into your nearest Tyreright store (listed below) to save.
Travel safe, have heaps of fun and stay rubber side down!
Tyreright Alexandria – 71-91 Euston Rd – 02 9516 3455
Tyreright Brookvale – 14 Roger St – 02 9905 5877
Tyreright Coffs Harbour – 159 Orlando St – 02 6650 9367
Tyreright Coonamble – 89 Aberford St – 02 6822 2500
Tyreright Dubbo – Cnr Bourke & Myall Sts – 02 6882 8622
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Tyreright Forbes – 1 Junction St – 02 6851 6868
Tyreright Gilgandra – 76 Miller St – 02 6847 2966
Tyreright Goulburn – 11 Finlay Rd – 02 4821 7094
Tyreright Narromine – 11 Mitchell Highway – 02 6889 7488
Tyreright Parramatta – Cnr George & Alfred Sts – 02 9806 8079
Tyreright Port Macquarie – 46 Acacia Ave – 02 6581 1169
Tyreright Prestons – 350-356 Hoxton Park Rd – 02 9607 9400
Tyreright Tamworth – 36 Barnes St – 02 6762 6350
Tyreright Tomago – 17 School Drive – 02 4964 8505
Tyreright Tuggerah – Cnr Anzac & Gavenlock Rds – 02 4353 3387
Tyreright Tweed Heads – 110 Minjungbal Drive – 07 5524 3407
Tyreright Warren – 43 Bundemar St – 02 6847 3222
Tyreright Wellington – 61 Lee St – 02 6845 1988
Tyreright Wetherill Park – 30 Elizabeth St – 02 9757 1222
Tyreright Windsor – Cnr Ross & Macquarie Sts – 02 4577 3259
DP Tyres Unanderra – 235 Princes Hwy – 02 42724326
Brook’s Tyres Parramatta – 605 Church St – 02 9630 5344 – Bash 1’s chosen outlet
Brook’s Steering Parramatta – 603 Church St – 02 9630 0016 – See Arnold and his team here, they
do my wheel alignments on Bash 1 – fantastic!
Argy Tyres Glendale – 15 Stockland Drive – 02 4958 1844
Argy Tyres New Lambton – Cnr Turton & Griffiths Rds – 02 4957 6521
Argy Tyres Toronto – 132 Carey St – 02 4950 4666
Argy Tyres Toukley – 193-197 Main Rd – 02 4397 2244
Argy Tyres West Gosford – 290 Manns Rd – 02 4324 5550
Regards,
Marc Dayball | National HR Manager | Tyres4U
There you go guys, every little bit helps. I suggest you print this page off and put it in your glove box,
you just never know when you need tyres!!!! Signed TTTW!!!
DOOR PANELS – SIGN UP NOW – REMINDER!
We are looking at getting our Bash Door Panels printed soon along with our other decals for your
Bash cars. As in the past, Rod “Brush” Baker, our signwriter will print your car numbers on the door
panels if you have completed and paid your $500, non-refundable, deposit. The cut off point for
these is next Monday, the 21st March. So get that paperwork in guys and girls or you’ll be paying
extra to buy your own numbers.
GOODIE BAGS
Sally Ross is really looking for products to include in our Bash ‘Goodie Bags’ if you have any
contacts for products that might be useful, fun, yummy or interesting to include please let Sally know.
Great promotion for their products. We generally request 400 (for one per person) or 150 (for one per
car). Call Sally on 9819 1016 or email her on [email protected]
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HOME HOSTING
How is your accommodation going? These three schools will be organising Home Hosting at
Lightning Ridge, Charleville and Hughenden. Here are the contacts;
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Lightning Ridge: Lightning Ridge Central School. Amber Adams P 02 6829 0511
Charleville: St Marys School. Deidre Murray P 07 4654 1638
Hughenden: Hughenden State School. Vicky Horton P 07 4741 2111
Now the above three ladies are all Administration workers at the schools, so they are not only taking
your calls but they are also running the schools! So be patient and courteous.
They will want to know; 1. Your car number, 2. Your name, 3. Your contact number, 4. Beds required
(e.g., three guys, three beds), 5. Your email address. All these are important items, don’t do any
short cuts.
Now, most importantly, these people are here to help you – they don’t have to do it – so be nice. At
this stage they haven’t got any beds lined up at all so don’t make any demands. Anyone that steps
out of line in this process will be cut loose and you can find your own beds. They are doing you a
favour remember!!!!!
VARIETY BEACH TO BAY 4WD ADVENTURE
Just to let you know the winners and grinners of the 2016 4WD Adventure, here’s the results;
Outright Winner: Car 126, Mark Stevenson and David Nicolls
Most Enthusiastic: Car 103 – the Caswells
Winner Trivia Night: Karen Perks from car 57
Best at Sports Day: Kay Bonomini from car 25
Goose of the Adventure: David Caswell car 103 (However, Reg Armstrong was very close with two
wins during the week!) Here they are on Fraser Island.
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INTENTION TO DONATE TO VARIETY
Sometimes we are asked for an Intention to Donate to Variety Invoice which is we – on behalf of
you – send to a company you may be dealing with a form for the agreed sum of money they have
promised you with payment details. We are unable to produce a ‘Tax Invoice’ for a donation, but this
form is the acceptable alternative for most companies. It’s simple for us to do and all we require is
their details – such as contact name, company name, address and the amount.
Call Sally Ross on 9819 1016 for further advice.
BASHERS EVENTS
Rebecca and Brigit from car NZ2 invite you, yes you darling, to The Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Party for Variety - the Children’s Charity and the 2016 B to B Bash.
When: 30th April 2016
Where: 41 Woolwich Rd, Hunters Hill
Tickets: $100 Available now By Donating to Variety, via this page:
https://2016varietybtobbash.everydayhero.com/au/the-crazy-horse-car-nz2 or scan the QR code By
Cheque: to Brigit Kirk, 41 Woolwich Rd, Hunters Hill, NSW 2110
RSVP: By the 15th April to: Brigit Kirk [email protected], or: Rebecca Poynter
[email protected]
The South Coast and Shoalhaven Bashers are putting on one of their fantastic fundraisers in April.
It’s Polka Dot Night and everyone is welcome.
When: Saturday 30th April
Where: Bomaderry Bowling Club
Time: 6.30pm for a 7pm start
Tickets: $75 each
Includes: Dinner, auctions, raffles and entertainment
Contact for more details: Brian “Dollars” Muller M: 0413 404461
Be part of this great night and don’t forget to….Come in your best polka dots!!
The Springwood Hippies. Car #1970. NOW is the time to book in for our annual golf, Fund Raising
day for Variety - the Children’s Charity. See our flyer on the Bash web site for the best networking
day in the mountains. Come and join the fun for our 16th annual consecutive golf day where your
money goes to helping children with special needs. Friday 6th May. Call me, Lindsay Curry on 0407
516 888 for any questions. See you there!!!!
Ronnie Tee from car #181 has a night of musical variety on 11th June at Castle Hill RSL. Follow
Ronnie on Facebook for more details
The Mermaids have two wonderful events coming up and I really do urge you to support these
events.
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The First: Thursday 2nd June. Each year Beryl Driver and her Mermaids organise a day on
Currawong which is the former Labor NSW holiday camp. I went for the first time last year and had a
great day – yes it’s a day out! You’ll be transported by ferry from Palm Beach across Pittwater to
Currawong and you swim back! Well that is, depending on how many raffle tickets you buy!!!!!!
You’ll have a great lunch, walk around this historic site, take the clubs for a game of golf with the
Peninsular Ladies or even a book to read, it’s just relaxing day in one of natures’ best kept secret
locations! In fact some of those Peninsula Ladies think everyone should be blind folded so they can’t
come back!!!!! Ha, ha……
The Second: Tuesday night 2nd August. This is Beryl’s signature event, her night out at the Palm
Beach RSL. This is a good night out which Beryl has been trying to stop having for several years –
BUT – the locals won’t let her stop them!!!!
You’ll have dinner and drinks at club prices with a raffle and a few auctions as well. I enjoy the
relaxed atmosphere of this night and watching the Main Mermaid in action as she “swims” around the
room making everyone feel welcomed like she does.
I don’t have all the details but I urge you to contact Beryl and make a booking for both or either of
these fundraisers. Beryl is our oldest entrant and never stops thinking about the kids we support. I
know it’s a bloody long way away but it’s for Beryl…….how could you not support her for once?!?!?!
Get Beryl on 0410 478 897 and tell her Stuart told you to ring!!!!!
SHUTE HARBOUR CAR PARKING
For those travelling over to Hamilton Island, we have been successful in receiving wonderful help
from the Whitsunday Regional council regarding parking. Council has approved for us to park at
Shute Harbour and they will provide 24 hour security for the two days we are on the Island. That’s
fantastic news – and – we much appreciate their assistance.
Other options. Joe Cautela is organising with a Valet Parking service guy, a Queensland Basher we
met on the first survey, other ways to park and ride. We are still organising the finer details and
prices so keep an eye on this section. But here are some of the things we are looking at;
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Firstly, your provisions fee will include your charter cruise ship travel from Shute Harbour to
Hamilton Island and back to Shute Harbour on Wednesday 31st.
If you don’t travel back on the charter cruise you will have to pay your own way back from
Hamilton Island, there is no discount on the regular cruise price.
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Joe is organising undercover car parking separate to Shute Harbour. This is with the Valet
service. You will need to drop off your crew and baggage at the Shute Harbour terminal and,
just the driver, take the car to the parking area – mid way between Shute Harbour and Airlie
Beach. You will be taken back to the Shute Harbour terminal by bus.
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This last method allows you to stay longer on Hamilton Island but if you don’t return on the
31st, where you’ll be picked up at Shute Harbour by the Valet service, you will have to return
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to the Airlie Beach terminal at your own expense. Joe is seeking expressions of interest on
this Valet parking option to work in with the Queensland operator. Get Joe on 0412 448 007.
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Should you wish your car transported back to Sydney and fly direct out of Hamilton Island, Joe
is organising that car transport component as well. You will need to take up the above option
and leave your car in the lock up. From here your car will be picked up by the trucks for return
to Sydney. Again get Joe on 0412 448 007.
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Remember, if you don’t travel on the charter cruise components of this section of the Bash
your travel to and from Hamilton Island are at your expense.
Watch this space for further refinements and pricing. Remember, the Bash Office does not organise
the car transportation, Joe does this as a favour to you guys – so – remember that when he’s asking
for details and or payments. He’s doing you a favour, you certainly aren’t doing him any favours!!!!
JOKE OF THE MONTH – One of the Best Blonde jokes you'll read!
Two sisters, one blonde and one brunette, inherit the family ranch. Unfortunately, after just a few
years, they are in financial trouble. In order to keep the bank from repossessing the ranch, they need
to purchase a bull so that they can breed their own stock. So it’s decided the brunette should take off
and find a suitable bull
Upon leaving, the brunette tells her sister, 'When I get there, if I decide to buy the bull, I'll contact you
to drive out after me and haul it home.'
The brunette arrives at the man's ranch, inspects the bull, and decides she wants to buy it. The man
tells her that he will sell it for $599, no less.
After paying him, she drives to the nearest town to send her sister a telegram to tell her the news.
She walks into the telegraph office, and says, 'I want to send a telegram to my sister telling her that
I've bought a bull for our ranch.
I need her to hitch the trailer to our pickup truck and drive out here so we can haul it home.' The
telegraph operator explains that he'll be glad to help her, then adds, it will cost 99c a word.
Well, after paying for the bull, the brunette realises that she'll only be able to send her sister one
word.
After a few minutes of thinking, she nods and says, 'I want you to send her the word 'comfortable.'
The operator shakes his head. 'How is she ever going to know that you want her to hitch the trailer to
your pickup truck and drive out here to haul that bull back to your ranch if you send her just the word
'comfortable?'
The brunette explains, 'My sister is blonde. The word is big. She'll read it very slowly…(next page)
'Com-for-da-bul.'
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HAMILTON ISLAND ACCOMMODATION
And don’t forget to book your accommodation on Hamilton Island as there is no camping or caravan
parks there. Here is your contact for accommodation on Hamilton Island;
Melissa Pollard, Groups Co-ordinator, T: 02 9433 0457 E: [email protected]
LOGOS AND WORDING ON PRINTED ARTICLES
Now that we are back in the fundraising season we thought we should re visit what you can and can’t
say in your flyers/invitations and raffle tickets etc., as the fundraising season is also about to start for
you! With Virgin Bashers signing on we need to let them know and remind you about the rules of
using the Variety logos etc. You can use the Bash logo (as seen on the front page of the Bulletin)
with your fundraising literature but you CANNOT use Variety’s logo with the Heart and Hat on its
own. There are two versions of a combined Variety/Event Logo which we have developed for you
(pictured) but you can’t split it. If you can’t get it right, we won’t be putting it up on our web site.
These logos, plus the event logo on its own, are available from the Bash Office and should be used
in all fundraising promotions and on all printing and advertising material (raffle tickets included). It is
imperative that your car number is the main feature of the title. Then, and only then, should you
mention that Variety is the beneficiary of your particular fundraising activity. Here are some examples
you can use;
CAR NO. 999
Raising funds for the Variety B to B Bash 2016
CAR NO. 999
Raising funds for Variety’s “children with special needs” through the Variety B to B Bash 2016
CAR NO. 999
… an entrant in the Variety B to B Bash 2016
CAR NO. 999
… an entrant in the Variety B to B 2016 Berowra to Bowen Bash
If in any doubt about this please do not hesitate to contact me at the office as it’s extremely important
we play to the rules of the land regarding charities. And please don’t change its shape either! We ask
Car Captains or Team Leaders to double check their helpers that they are getting it right. Thank you.
Send Sally an email and she’ll forward the logos to you, [email protected]
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SERVICE CERTIFICATES
If you are coming up to 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years of Bashing this year, you need to let us know in
the office. It is up to you to inform us and if you don’t – and – on the night you don’t get your
certificate, then don’t blame us!!!!! Is your name missing and have we received your entry form yet?
Below is a list of Bashers who have nominated so far, if your name is not on this list, it’s time to get
your Entry Form in! Here are the links;
Car Captain: https://variety.smartygrants.com.au/2016B2BBashCarCaptainEntryForm
Car Crew: https://variety.smartygrants.com.au/2016B2BBashCrewEntryForm
Officials: https://variety.smartygrants.com.au/2016B2BBashOfficialsEntryForm
Car #
57
351
888
41
F-1-11
1960
Certificate First
Name
Surname
Grahame
George
Scott
76
76
555
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Stewart
Di
Mandy
Eileen
Sean
Logan
Henderson
Frilingos
Broadfoot
Adams
Wilbraham
Parker
Donaghey
Donaghey
Ross
33
800
160
67
69
161
161
37
37
F1-11
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Steve
George
Anthony
Lachlan
Pauline
Gus
Joe
Ross
Bill
Bill
Shuttleworth
Gioulis
Messina
Cordato
Meers
Signorelli
Cautela
Stuart
Betts
Rigney
112
999A
20
20
Ron
Ian
Burns
Banks
OV1
25
Peter
Joe
Lindsay
Hebbes AM
Mullaly
Curry
57
148
317
1970
15
15
25
25
Robin
Kymbo
Henderson
Godson
BASHERS OVERSEAS
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David Blissett in his 2015 Bash shirt visited his Kiwi Bashing Buddy,
Murray, recently and whilst walking around Christchurch looking for a
coffee shop and ice cream bar found the world-wide headquarters to
Telfer Electrical. Telfer Electrical Ltd was founded in 1951, the year I
was born, in Christchurch and has proven to be a long-standing and
successful business in the electrical wholesale market.
Telfer Electrical supplies leading brands - from specialised equipment
to everyday items - for the industrial, commercial and domestic
markets. The group also provides specialised services such as
lighting designs for large complexes, including hazard area and
security lighting. From specialised cabling to quality switchgear and
components, Telfer Electrical provides the complete solution.
THAT’S IT - TIME TO GO
That’s all I have for you at the moment but if you have anything you’d like inserted into the next BB
don’t hesitate to send it in to me at any time. Do you have any fundraisers planned? Let me know.
And as always, please feel free to contact Sally or myself at any time if we can assist you in any way,
in your endeavours, to join us on this year’s Variety Brydens Lawyers Berowra to Bowen Bash.
And remember, we are only a phone call away to help.
STUART TELFER
Motoring Events Manager –
M 0425 277 673
Your Motoring Events Committee is; Peter Hebbes AM (Chairman), Jack Cannons AM, Gordon
Cooper AM, Paul Mullaly, Sally Ross (Motoring Events Coordinator) and Stuart Telfer (Motoring
Events Manager)
PARTS FOR SALE
For Sale - New Brantz 2s trip Meter, digital display, Overall distance, interval plus very accurate
Speedometer plus display Speed average. With remote reset attachment. This is the upgraded
model, was going to replace my Brantz 2 but couldn’t be bothered. $500.00
Also, Auto Pro thermostat temperature gauge, used but working fine, very accurate temperature
display. $50.00. Call Rocky 0437 933 737 or email for Pics or further information
[email protected]
CARS FOR SALE
The Bash office is constantly getting enquiries from new entrants about cars that are
available for purchase. If you’ve got a car for sale, please forward the details to the office. If
you’ve bought or sold one of these cars, also contact us. These are bought “As is” and have
not in any way been viewed by the Bash Office and the Bash Office cannot be held
responsible for any part of the transaction should one take place.
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1974 HOLDEN HQ Statesman in excellent condition set up as a
Variety BASH car with the theme of the "Wiggles." Engine and
gearbox were fully rebuilt approx., 15,000kms ago. Car has
electronic ignition, cam, extractors, 650 holley, heavy duty
suspension, bucket seats, trippi meter, engine bash plate, 120
litre aux. fuel tank in boot, LSD, UHF radio, engine safety chains,
stereo with roof mounted speakers, 2 spare wheels plus much,
more. This vehicle is ready to go on its next Bash and will be a
dream for any new owner. Get more details from the owner,
Glen Lewis, on 0437 032 393. $25,000 negotiable.
This HR Holden is a NSW car that went on the SA Bash many
years ago as S.A. #13. As you can see from the photo the car is
RS as it has sat in a paddock for years, but the running gear
would be worth having. This is what it has; Bond 1/2 roll cage,
worked engine, headers carby cam. etc., 5 sp Celica gearbox,
L.S.D. diff, Front disc brakes, 6 special wheel 8mm steel, all front
end wishbones reinforced, Body rusty, 3 comfy seats, All parts
would need service, Contact John Mineeff 0412 594 195. Price $
negotiable. Will sell whole or in bits.
WB Ute owned and prepared by John Williams (Willo): 6 cylinder - 5 speed T5 Gearbox Commodore Disc Brakes all round - Duel Fuel Tanks (150 litres) Commodore Diff 3.45 Ratio - 6 X
15" wheels - Reinforced Chassis - Bull Bar - Roll Cage - Full Harness - Seat Belts - Flashing Lights CB - Trippy Meter - Lots of Spares. Phone: (02) 4379 1723 - 0429 905 834. $18,000.00
1974 Ford Falcon station wagon. 4.1 crossflow motor, 4 speed
gearbox, Air bag over leaf spring suspension, large roof rack,
and with all the needed accessories required for a bash car
except for the trip meter. It comes with 2 spare wheels, 2 spare
axles, 2 jerry cans, spare belts and hoses, cargo barrier and
alloy bull bar. Will be sold with approx 5 months rego. $8000
ono, call Bill M: 0407954553
1960 Tank Fairlane Station Wagon. It has four bucket seats, re built engine and diff and plenty of
more things done to it. The owner, Dean Blaschke has done Victorian, South Australian and
Northern Territory Variety Bashes and it comes with the rego plates BASH 93. He wants $10,000
ono and you can ring Dean on 0432 321 749.
1970 Mercedes Benz 280S. This vehicle was set up by Frank
Lowndes (father of Craig) a very experienced engineer. The car
has amazing handling ability while still giving the comfort of a
floating lounge room. The car has completed a couple of bashes
and is currently located on the Gold Coast. The car has a new
transmission fitted before the last event, and includes a new
radiator,14” wheels with rally tyres with 2 spares, UHF Radio, a
terratrip meter, extra stainless steel fuel tank, stainless steel air
tank for operating the horn, led flashing lights with a speaker
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through them and 6 different emergency sirens. No rust in body work but engine needs some
attention. Currently unregistered. Price…$7,500. Contact Roger 0412170028 or email
[email protected] for more information.
1969 Valiant "Safari" Station Wagon
Bash ready, has completed a number of Newcastle Bashes
Near new 245 Hemi engine 3 speed manual
Completely rewired 2014,Resprayed 2015
Comes withBash plate, UHF Radio, Dust lights, Spot lights, Full
Roof rack with lights & speakers, Front and rear tow bar
3 seats – rear seat in the middle, full engineering certificate
Spare tyres and 6 months rego
Price: $6,000
Contact: Peter Harvey - 0428 400 761