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Moreton Districts Off Road Club MDORC TALK December 2014 Merry Christmas Moreton Districts Off Road Club PO Box 279 Kallangur QLD 4503 Website:http://www.mdorc.org.au Email:[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] UHF CB: Channel 27 2013/2014 Committee Members President Vice President & Membership Officer Ivan Proctor – 0415 366536 Evan Gill – 0412 703833 Secretary Eamonn Coughlan Treasurer Miranda Buckley Trip Coordinator Gary Eikenloff – 0410 077653 Publicity Officer Aleisha Gill Driver Awareness Officer Michael Buckley Other Positi ons Magazine Editor Webmaster Property Officer Merchandise Coordinator Care Officer Genny Proctor Brent Brian Michael Grimstone Leighanne Grimstone David Duncan Monthly meetings When: First Wednesday of each month Where: Norths Leagues Club Contents Minutes of General Meeting������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 Minutes of Committee Meeting�������������������������������������������������������������������������������7 President’s Report�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������10 Magazine Editor’s Comment���������������������������������������������������������������������������������11 Trip Reports Mt Mee Day Run �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������12 Double Island�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������24 Trip Calendar���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������20 Trip Planner�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������22 Required Recovery Equipment�����������������������������������������������������������������������������30 Trip Planner Code of Ethics�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������30 Trip Ratings�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������31 Duty of Care����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������32 MDORC Shop��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������34 MDORC Yellow Pages & Sales������������������������������������������������������������������������������34 Advertisers List SolarXpress�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������18 Norths��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������19 A-Trek Campers and Camping Hire����������������������������������������������������������������������19 Springers Solar������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������28 Hart Transmissions������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������28 Escape2Adventure������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������29 TPO�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������29 ARB�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������33 RBC Business Solutions���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������35 1347 Anzac Ave, Kallangur Start:7.30pm sharp - all visitors welcome Fees Annual Membership Single $60, Family $65 Joining Fee: $30 (Membership fees are due at the end of each Financial Year) 2 December 2014 December 2014 3 Membership Officer: 33 current members. 5 visitors present. Minutes of General Meeting Moreton Districts Off Road Club INC. PO BOX 279 KALLANGUR QLD 4503 ABN: 99 906 292 238 Trip Co-ordinator: • Trip planning night on Friday at 7.30pm at Norths. • Michael spoke about Wheels of the Century. Looking for volunteers. • Ivan spoke about Sausage Sizzle at BCF Morayfield on Saturday 15 November. • Helen organised Christmas Party Fri Sat Sun 28, 29 and 30 November. MDORC have reserved Pardoo area. Names needed please, contact Helen. Visitors welcome. Fee for visitors. Free for members. 5 November 2014 Meeting Opened by: Ivan Proctor at 7.33pm Attendance: As per the sign in book. Apologies: Nil Driver Awareness Officer: Michael spoke re what’s involved. Trip list available for members wishing to do DA. Minutes of Previous Meetings: Moved by: Genny Proctor Seconded by: Eamonn Coughlan Magazine Editor: Genny discussed trip reports. Inskip and Mount Mee photos etc to be sent to magazine@ mdorc.org.au. President: Thanks to Eddie, Lorraine and Genny for conducting Masters BBQ at very short notice. $475 raised. Property Officer: Tiny had nothing to report. Business Arising from Previous Meeting: Nil Correspondence: Emails from: Nathan Georgie re membership and from Dirk Hartog Island re trip discount for clubs planning trips within 3 years. Info from www.Dirkhartogisland see email (with Ivan). Mail In: Offer from 4WD Qld 6-8 April stand. Treasurers Report: Statement of Monthly Receipts and Payments for Moreton Districts Off Road Club Inc. For the month ending … Receipts Gary Eikenloff Evan Gill Leighanne Grimstone Total Trip Fees Fines for Miles Merchandise 35.00 15.00 30.00 $80.00 Cashbook Balance as of 01/10/2014 Plus Receipts Total Payments Genny Proctor Genny Proctor Genny Proctor Miranda Buckley Michael Grimstone Total Pink Ladies/Xmas Postage/Pens Envelopes Gift Cards Snatch Strap/Pin Boards Less Payments Cashbook Balance 31/10/2014 Moved By: Gary Eikenloff Seconded By: Aleisha Gill 4 $6,109.96 $80.00 $6,189.96 22.23 47.30 34.80 300.00 247.00 $651.33 $651.33 $5,538.63 December 2014 Fundraising Co-ordinator: Sausage Sizzle on Saturday volunteers required Merchandising: Stickers $5 each get in early. PR: Aleisha showed designs of car stickers and received feedback from members on design. Care / Association Delegate: • David spoke and advised Dirty down under reported 2000 vehicles/people attended Double Island Point. • 2015 Coroboree being arranged by Motley crew in October taking place at Kalbar. Web Master: • New website info including updates on History, DA, Resources etc. Member resources section. Changes to current website including: Facebook Group set up for MDORC. Sergeant at Arms: MDORC challenge • Brent – forgetting child’s clothing. • Simon – not engaging 4WD and not having lights on. • Ivan – no lights. • Miles – no lights. • Leanne – no writing on Birthday card. Disposing of rubbish incorrectly. • Aleisha – No lights. Mt Mee • Tiny – Not nice to ladies driving jeeps. • Gary for confusing. • Stewart – Driving with indicator on. No lights. • Robert for not stopping at stop sign. • Aleisha for parking under a dead limb on a trip to Teewah Beach Trip. • Dave Mohr – unpacking a circus tent. Failing to stop at a turn. • Nick – Stick jammed under car. • Helen – Stick jammed under car. • Richard – Stick jammed under car. Richard lying about shower availability. December 2014 5 General Business: • Decisions made that Committee meetings to be emailed to those that request them. Possibly listed on website in member area-this option to be discussed further. • David mentioned historical information regarding the club sent via the mail. David is scanning information and creating a book for members to view. • Dave Meier offering to sell food grade containers. • $1848.25 raised on Pink Ladies Day at Redcliffe markets and $860 raised in raffle tickets. Grand total raised for Qld cancer Council Queensland $2708.25. Club decision to round donation up to $3000. Total value of raffle prizes donated $2400. Minutes of Committee Meeting Meeting Closed by: Ivan Proctor at 8:50pm Attendees: Ivan & Genny Proctor, Evan & Aleisha Gill, David & Helen Duncan, Michael & Leighanne Grimstone, Gary Eikenloff Pink Ladies Raffle Winners: David Edmonds Ergon – Binoculars donated by BCF Lawnton Micheal Buckley Rack Sack donated by Ivan Proctor Andrea Pettet – Black and White Quilt by Helen Duncan Eric Finn – Bunnings Voucher donated by Bunnings Rothwell Eddie Carleton – Esky donated by BCF Lawnton Michael Buckley – Barcardi donated by Genny Proctor Natasha Roland RACQ 2 ARB Chairs donated by ARB Caboolture Cassie Caldwell – Mako Sunglasses donagted by BCF Lawnton Cameron Maloney – Solar Fan and Torch donated by Springers Solar Lawton Jackson Johns – Solar Fan and Torch donated Springers Solar Lawton William Slabber – Swivel light and gloves donated by Repco Virginia & Colin Doohan Colin Doohan – Two bottles of champagne donated by Helen Duncan Robert and Sharyn Simon – African Quilt donated by Lorraine Wynn Derek Collinger – Teddy Bear Donated by Genny Proctor Des Lambert – Two pink beach chairs donated by Enogerra Camping David Duncan – Fishing pack donated by BCF Lawnton William Slabber – Timber Shelves donated by David Meier Chris Johns – 8000lb snatch strap donated by Robert Braun Gail Wainwright-Smith – Antler Duffle bag donated by Ivan and Genny Proctor Neil and Debbie Hester – $25 voucher and stubbie holder donated by Hog’s breath Neil and Debbie Hester – Frostbite Esky donated by Ray’s Outdoors Rothwell Moreton Districts Off Road Club INC. PO BOX 279 KALLANGUR QLD 4503 ABN: 99 906 292 238 Date 19 November 2014 Meeting Opened by: Ivan Proctor @ 7.10 pm Apologies: Eamonn Coughlan, Miranda & Michael Buckley Absent: Brent Brian Minutes of Previous Meeting: As Genny lost the original minutes and had to rewrite them from memory, various corrections/additions were raised: • Property – the committee talked of getting a 3 x 3 gazebo – decision was to wait until we could get one on special. • Merchandising – reduced the car stickers to $5. • Publicity – the Explore Australia show at Manly Harbour next year was raised as a possibility for the club to have a stand. • Petrol vouchers for recces – pointed out that the minutes should not have read as though the decision had been made on this idea - should have read as an idea that was discussed only. Moved with amendments by: Evan Gill Moved with amendments by: David Duncan Business Arising From Previous Meeting: • Re future purchase of a new 3x3 gazebo to make it UV proof. • Further discussion of the recce petrol vouchers, it was thought too hard to police (which trips deserved it and which didn’t) and could cause discord among members. Initially David asked to contact other clubs who do it and how they go about it, but the general consensus was not to follow this through as it would cause too many problems. • Charging visitors $5 per day trip brought up again for discussion – still agreement that everyone pays it on trips where there are no other expenses for participants, ie camping fees, driving permits etc. Genny was asked to put a large ad in mag make sure everyone is aware of this change. President: Nothing to add. Correspondence: Need to check with Eamonn that he’s picking up the mail. Mail Out: Thank you letters for Pink Ladies donors and magazines. Emails In & Out: Email to Sarah Pugh at Norths about putting a free ad in the magazine, Email back from Sarah Pugh accepting and an advert sent in from her. Christmas is coming … 6 December 2014 Treasurer: N/A Trip Coordinator: • Gary asked about his reworded Duty of Care – asked David what CARE said – in short their reply was not to change it. December 2014 7 • Asked where he should mention $5 charge per vehicle, on the trip sheets? – Decision was made to put it on web site (and on the trip calendar). Evan to print and laminate signs for the trip bags. • Genny mentioned 3 trip calendar items on the website that needed slight amendments. Magazine Editor: Discussed advertising. Membership Officer: Still 33 members, 4 or 5 membership forms handed out at last meeting. Hope to get some back at Christmas party or next meeting. Evan to call those visitors who said they want to come to Christmas Party to mention payment for meals if not members! Driver Awareness Officer: Not here – need to get dates from him for next year’s DA courses – need to schedule regular dates to make it easier to arrange for people to attend and get helpers. Property Officer: • Got a new gas bottle, plastic storage box and BBQ supplies. Decision to get 3 more new storage boxes. • Discussed getting new tables, decided that we would wait until the New Year and discuss again. • Also discussion about getting car ramps for promotional events, again decided to discuss this in the New Year. General Business: • Helen has purchased goodies for the Christmas raffle, decided to split them into 4 prizes and the draw will be held at the December meeting to allow sale of as many tickets as possible. • Norths mentioned we can’t have room in December as they have functions on but will set up front alfresco area for us. • Gary checked when the meeting in January is – 14 January, as we don’t hold it straight after new year (giving people time to recover). Committee also agreed to not hold a committee meeting in December. Gary also checked details of trips for January. • David asked for volunteers to give a 10 minute talk at the December meeting, Genny suggested Anna Grimstone’s video presentation, unfortunately as the meeting will be outside there will be no power available so it was decided to show it at the January General Meeting. No volunteers for giving a talk. Next Meeting: 21 January 2015 Meeting Closed By: Ivan Proctor @ 9.03pm Care: • Mentioned that there has been talk about a bunch of idiots at hooning and causing damage at Double Island Point – they filmed it and posted it on social media. Police and CARE are trying to identify offenders and prosecute (some already going to court). The point being that steps are being taken to stop this kind of behaviour. • David was sent to Perth for first meeting at 4WD Australia as a representative of 4WD Qld – nothing much was discussed at our club level, but one thing though, every club across Australia is having trouble growing their numbers. Fund Raising Co-ordinator: • $200 from BCF Sausage Sizzle which was good for the temperature! • Genny asked to look into the new Bunnings at Brendale/Warner as a possible venue. Merchandising: Cost price of club shirts checked, we’re selling them at cost price so don’t think we can reduce them anymore. Need to talk about new shirts sometime next year. Public Relations: • Wheels of the Century – got to talk to 6 people who were interested. At $75 not going to do it again, as this event is not the right place for us (if it was free – yes). • Need to sort out paying for the Explore Australia show - there is an up-front cost of $300 deposit that will be returned at/after the show, so no cost to the club. Talk about what’s happening at this show and what the club could do on their stand. David mentioned that it might be good to do it under the umbrella of 4WD Qld (who will be there) with other clubs, so presenting a united front of responsible clubs. • Genny mentioned email contacts going through to the Secretary from website might be being missed as Eamonn is away so much. Brent having trouble changing contacts on the website. Ivan to discuss with Brent. 8 December 2014 December 2014 9 President’s Report Magazine Editor’s Comment Once again it’s been a busy month. We had the Inskip camping weekend at the beginning of the month and a call from Masters North Lakes at 08:30 Saturday Morning asking if we could do a sausage sizzle that day! It was a big ask but Eddie, Laurraine and Genny and I stepped forward to accept the challenge. We managed to raise $475 and use up some of the sausages left over from the last sausage sizzle. Not much in this month’s magazine, but thanks to Andrew Elms for the Mt Mee report and photos and to Christine Braun, Gary Eikenloff and Evan Gill for their photos. Thanks also to Nick Beresford for his Double Island Trip Report and Neil Hester for the accompanying photos. It was also a busy month for promoting the club with the Wheels of the Century car show. From reports received it was not a huge success but it was worth a try just to see what the show was like. We had another sausage sizzle on the 15th at BCF Morayfield. Unfortunately this one was not so good and we only managed to raise $200. However, I would like to say a big thanks to all the volunteers who assisted on the day (Eddie and Laurraine, Gary, Cecilia, Erin, Saun and Anthony, Christine and Robert, Helen and David). It does mean we managed to raise $675 for club funds in November. We also had the trip planning meeting which attracted a good number of members. We now have some very interesting trips planned for the next 12 months. By the time you read this the Christmas party weekend will be over so I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our members a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. Just to remind people the next club meeting will be on Wednesday 14th January which is a week later than our normal meeting date. Ivan Proctor [email protected] As Ivan pointed mentioned, we had two sausage sizzles in November. The last minute one at Masters North Lakes happened because I put the club’s name on Master’s cancellation list (because their standard wait time is so long) although I didn’t expect to get asked to put a sausage sizzle on on the same day! It all worked out quite well in the end - because of the late notice Masters set up their gazebo and bbq for us (we still put up a club banner) and we only had to work from 10am until 2pm, which wasn’t too bad considering there were only 4 of us to man the stall. As well as making a great amount of money, we also scored huge brownie points with Masters by agreeing to do the sausage sizzle at such short notice - they were very grateful not to have to run it themselves. The second sausage sizzle, two weeks later, at Morayfield was a bit of a flop - we didn’t expect great things but thought it was a good way to finish up the stock we had before the end of the year. Who knew it was going to be so stinking hot?!? Although we were careful to set the stand up to maximise shade for the workers (and some for the punters), I think we were sizzling more than the sausages and even the icy cold drinks didn’t attract too many people. Have to say though, that I was amazed when I totted up the takings to see we had pulled in $200 profit we thought we’d done much less trade than this. Thank you to everyone who has submitted anything to the magazine this year, keep up the good work. See you at the Christmas Party, but if you’re not there, have a very Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year. Genny Proctor [email protected] 10 December 2014 December 2014 11 Photo by Andrew Elms Photo by Andrew Elms Mt Mee Day Run Trip Leader/s: Gary Eickenloff (with help of Peter Bowen and Tiny) The Dayboro IGA car park was a hub of activity as we all gathered for an 8am start. With coffee in hand and the usual run down on the day’s events, the 4WD convoy then headed for the tracks of Mt Mee. Despite the lack of recent rain, the tracks weren’t too dusty, well only at the back anyway. Heading towards The Gantry, we had a change of route due to the closure of the A-Break track. Climbing the hills to the top lookout over the western side, which overlooked the valley over Lake Somerset was spectacular. The park was scattered with fresh undergrowth of palms, tree ferns and other ‘green’ flora. It was great to see the transformation of vegetation after previous burn-offs. With 15 vehicles in the total, we ended up splitting into two smaller, more manageable groups – “Team Gary” and “Team Peter”. Muddy and rocky ground kept our attention focused on the track as we were expertly guided through tight and sometimes very steep terrain, passing others enjoying the same activities, along the way. We stopped at The Gantry for a feed and continued on to meet up with the others. Unfortunately Peter had to retire early with a busted radiator (again), his group was under pressure to find their way to meet with Team Gary, in a separate part of the park. There were some tricky parts of the track, over creek crossings with large boulders followed by steep climbs, but we all managed to get through just fine. Upon returning to The Gantry at the end of the day, we could barely recognise the two ladies in pink (also Tail-Gate Tail-end Charlie) who looked a bit like a couple of Mary’s from the local tribe after driving topless (roofless Jeep) in the dust! Photos on these pages courtesy of Gary Eikenloff Andrew Elms 12 December 2014 December 2014 13 Lining up to split into two groups Views near lookout Photos on these pages courtesy of Christine Braun Somerset Dam Coffee break at the Gantry 14 December 2014 December 2014 15 Photos on these pages courtesy of Evan Gill 16 December 2014 December 2014 17 Trip Calendar Club Meeting January Social Trip February 1 Day Trip Weekend March April Scenic Rim Club Meeting 2 3 Choice of 2: 4 Club Meeting Club Meeting 5 6 Explore Australia Promotional 7 May July June Fraser Island Kids MDORC Challenge Details on the trip calendar at mdorc.org.au Fund Raiser 1 Club Meeting or 5 8 Club Meeting Sausage Sizzle Club Meeting and AGM Club Meeting 11 Croquet n Crabs 11 12 12 Mt Mee Day Run 14 Landcruiser Mountain Park Glasshouse Mtn 15 Committee 16 17 18 Landcruiser Mountain Park Committee Mt Mee Night Run 21 Bribie Beach Breakfast 25 MDORC Challenge 26 31 18 Committee Stanthorpe Wine Tour Christmas In July Glasshouse Mtn 27 28 Scenic Rim 29 29 30 Committee 24 27 28 Pink Ladies Day Committee 23 Jimna 26 Boreen Point 22 24 Rocky Creek Committee 21 Imbil State Forest 23 25 Committee 20 Committee 22 Trip Planning 17 19 Committee Mystery Tour 14 18 19 20 Belthorpe 16 Committee Committee 10 Pin Bowling 13 15 Border Ranges Inskip President’s Night 9 10 Spicers Gap Club Meeting CityView 7 10 Club Meeting Club Meeting 4WD Qld Corroboree Go Carts 8 13 November December 6 Glendon Station 9 October 3 4 Club Meeting September Club Meeting 2 Bunderberg Outback Trip August Big Meal Out Christmas Party 30 Fraser Island Clean up 31 December 2014 December 2014 19 News Flash Trip Planner The trip planner gives an overview of trips planned for the next few months. Trips can be changed, cancelled, or new trips added. Listen out for more details at club meetings. January 2014 11 January Croquet ‘n’ Crabs Date Trip Genny Proctor Social Leader Rating $7 per person for croquet. Cost 2–4pm, meeting at Woody Point Car Part at 1.45pm latest. Details Eildon Croquet Club at Woody Point will set up the playing lawns and teach us the basics of croquet but without getting too complicated. A fun introduction into something new. After croquet, we will cross the road to the Belvedere Hotel for a relaxing drink or two and continue with a meal at the Steak and Crab House next door. Date 17–18 January Trip Landcruiser Mountain Park Leader Simon Laverie Rating Blue In the New Year the $5 fee per vehicle for Day Trips is being extended to all participants - members and visitors alike. The fee will also apply to all trips that do not incur other costs, ie camping or driving permits etc. Cost 4WD and All Wheel Drive Vehicles: $45 per night per vehicle for 24 hour stay. $25 day trip per vehicle/day rate. See website: www.landcruisermountainpark.com.au Details at the club meeting. Details A camping weekend testing you and your 4WD against some of the best tracks in the park. Rated blue but with some black if your keen (DA only). Date Leader 24-25 January Genny Proctor Trip Rating Australia Day Weekend Blue Details at the club meeting. Details Revisiting Rocky Creek campsite for those who’d like a relaxing weekend after all the stress and strain of Christmas and New Year. Date 14 February February 2014 Spicers Gap Trip Leader Helen Duncan Rating Blue $5 per vehicle. Cost This is a 10 car maximum trip, so get your names down quick. Details to come. Details Spicers Gap is a mountain pass that is located 100 km west of Brisbane, and was the original route over the Great Dividing Range. 22 February Trip Bribie Beach Breakfast Date Social Lorraine Lynch Leader Rating Benalong St, Woorim Details This beach is dog friendly for those who would like to bring their dog. It is located south of the Bribie surf club on Benalong Street. There is parking, BBQs and a large shelter. 20 December 2014 Cotton pads dipped in wax are an easy way to make portable fire starters. December 2014 21 22 December 2014 December 2014 23 DOUBLE ISLAND POINT We started out journey at the Hungary Jacks at the Glass House Mountains. All 6 cars set off on time and ready for the adventure that followed. On our way, Helen got her hopes up thinking that Richard was going to take the exit that goes to the markets, but they were quickly dashed as he drove straight pass it, only to take the next exit. We wove our way through the scenic hillsides till we reached the $7 ferry we all had to get our camping permits changed from Inskip Point to Teewah Beach. We then proceeded along the beach to our camping site. We pulled up, unloaded the firewood from our cars (which was all milled timber), and set up our tents and swags apart from Dave who was still pulling stuff out of his car and taking hours to set up. Once he was set up, we set off to the Fresh Water Track for a spot of lunch then we headed up the track. We were annoyed to find that the government have put gravel down on all the technical areas making it a simple run. We then headed up the road to the King Bore Track where Richard wanted to take us on the last trip to Double Island Point at the middle of the year but it was closed at that time. The sign at the front read “4-5 Hours” to complete but he said we could do it in 2-3. We started with the idea that it was going to be quite challenging in some areas but only to find that the government have made it more accessible like the Fresh Water Track. Along the way, we all picked up multiple stick with myself leading the charge with 2 sticks early and looking like I could be funding the whole Christmas Party if the trend continued. But then everyone caught up apart from Gary who was our Tail End Charlie, because we had cleared the all the sticks from the track. The only technical bit was a bit of soft sand here and there. We also drove past a track that goes down to the beach but it was blocked off only to find tracks going straight around the gate (we did not go down it). We then drove into Rainbow Beach to fill our tanks and get some food for dinner. On our way back to the camp site, we stopped at Fresh Water because Richard was adamant that they had showers there, only to find that there was no showers in sight. So we headed back to the camp site, where we started the fire, set our chairs up and got the marshmallows out. We all had dinner and then Helen set off home (only to find that she got home at mid night). We all got up the next morning and Richard and I went for a quick fish only to have the sun in my eyes. We then started packing up with all of us intrigued in how Dave would fit all the gear back in his Suzuki. I do not know how, but he did. We then headed up the light house with the intensions of playing on the rocks but there was far too many people around. A few of us walked up to the lookout and saw some turtles playing in the water but none of us wanted to do the extra walk and go to the light house. We then headed back along the beach so we could stop in at the pub to get a feed before we headed home. We all ordered with Richard first then Gary then Dave then myself. But the food came out with Dave’s first, then Gary’s, then mine, but Richards was forgotten, AGAIN. So he got up and made a loud stand against it. We then parted ways and headed home. All up, it was a really enjoyable time and a fun weekend adventure. Written by Nick Beresford 24 December 2014 December 2014 25 26 December 2014 December 2014 27 The new Capalaba store has installation bays similar to Lawnton with Auto Electricians on staff u u u u u offset & digital printing design & desktop publishing digital publishing & online ordering binding & other print finishing services warehousing & logistics Call our Customer Service Manager, Aleisha Cheesman, on 07 3268 8805 or email [email protected] www.tpo.co 28 December 2014 December 2014 29 Required Recovery Equipment All Vehicles Must Carry • • • • • • • • • Recovery points front and rear 2 x rated shackles (rated to GVMx2) Snatch Strap Spare tyre, jack and tools Dampener bag First aid kit UHF Radio Strap joining stick Fire Extinguisher Trip Ratings Easy Also Recommended • • • • Insect repellent Axe / bow saw Shovel Appropriate footwear Overview Description Advisory Sign/ Symbol All-wheel drive and high range. Novice drivers. Green Circle Medium Mainly high range 4WD but low range required. Some 4WD experience or training required. Difficult Significant low range 4WD with standard ground clearance. Should have 4WD driver training. Blue Square Black Diamond Very Difficult Low range 4WD with high ground clearance. Experienced drivers. Double Black Diamond Winch Vehicles Must Carry Leather gloves, Tree trunk protector, Snatch block, 2nd dampener bag. If you do not have all the required equipment, call the trip leader prior to the trip and let them know. The club has spare equipment; the trip leader will arrange necessary equipment. Expected terrain & track conditions Trip Planner Code of Ethics (Produced with the permission of the Australian National Four Wheel Drive Council in the interests of promoting responsible Four-Wheel-Drive-Touring) • Obey the laws and regulations for Recreational Vehicles that apply to public lands. • Respect the cultural, heritage and environmental values of public/private land by obeying restrictions that may apply. Vehicle Suitability • Respect our flora and fauna. Stop and look but never disturb. • Keep to formed vehicle tracks. Recovery Equipment • Keep the environment clean. Carry your own and any other rubbish out. • Keep your vehicle mechanically sound and clean to reduce the environmental impact. • Adopt minimal impact camping and driving practices. • Seek permission before driving on private land. Do not disturb livestock or watering points, leave gates as found. • Take adequate water, food, fuel, basic spares and a first aid kit on trips. In remote areas travel with another vehicle and have Royal Flying Doctor Service, or equivalent, radio contact. Driver training experience • Enjoy your recreation and respect the rights of others. • Plan ahead and lodge trip details with a responsible person. • Support four-wheel drive touring as a responsible and legitimate family recreational activity. Consider joining an affiliated four-wheel drive Club. THIS CODE SUPPORTS THE NATIONAL RECREATIONAL VEHICLE POLICY AND IS VALUABLE ONLY IF YOU OBSERVE IT 30 December 2014 Weather December 2014 Tracks with frequent very Mostly unsealed steep and/or roads with no rocky, slippery, obstacles and sandy track minor gradients. sections. May have difficult river crossings. Suitable Suitable for All-wheel drive Suitable for for medium high clearance and high range medium to clearance vehicles with 4WD. Can be low high clearance vehicles with dual range tyres clearance with vehicles with dual dual range and suitable for the single range and range and all all terrain or road terrain. (Mud road tyres. terrain tyres. tyres. terrain tyres). Winch/recovery As per club As per club As per club equipment standards standards standards required. Drivers with extensive experience Recommended Recommended and advanced that drivers have for drivers with training should experience or reasonable only attempt Suitable for 4WD training. experience or as there are novice drivers. Recommended 4WD training. several technical to be done To be done challenges. in groups of in groups of Recommended vehicles. vehicles. to be done in groups of four or more vehicles. May be more Will be more Will be more Will be more difficult in wet difficult in wet difficult in wet difficult in wet conditions. conditions. conditions. conditions. Tracks with some steep and/or rocky, slippery, sandy sections. May have shallow water crossings. Tracks with frequent steep and/or rock, slippery, sandy track sections. Possible water crossings. 31 Duty of Care NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS & VISITORS All members and visitors alike, including passengers, are reminded that their attendance or participation in any Moreton Districts Off Road Club Inc. (hereafter referred to as the ‘Club’) event is of their own choosing and they accept full responsibility for their own actions and consequences. All persons, drivers, visitors and passengers alike are reminded that they have a ‘Duty of Care’ to themselves as well as others and take all necessary reasonable steps to ensure their own safety and the safety of all others at all times. All members and visitors alike, including passengers, are reminded that although the Club attempts to conduct trips and events in the safest possible manner, there are many changing factors and unforeseen circumstances that the Club and its members have no control over. Each member, visitor and passenger are the only persons that know their own capabilities and therefore are the only persons who know if they are capable of participating or continuing to participate in a Club event / trip. If these persons feel that their vehicle or themselves are incapable of participating or continuing to participate in a Club event / trip in a safe manner, then they need to withdraw at that time from the Club event / trip. If this happens, the person(s) must notify the trip leader or official by radio or other means of communication, of their intention to withdraw. Convoy rules and procedures, and night run rules, are provided by the Club for the safety and enjoyment of everyone on a Club trip / event. Your participation of any Club event / trip is conditional upon you and your passengers/visitors/guest or others, accepting the Club rules, Convoy Rules or Night Run Rules, and therefore accepting your own liability of your own action at all times. Please remember that any event or trip is much more enjoyable when each of us takes care, not only of ourselves, but also the safety of others. Authorised by: Management Committee and Members of the Moreton Districts Off Road Club Inc. 32 December 2014 December 2014 33 MDORC Shop For club clothing come and see Leighanne at the meeting. We also has windscreen stickers. Adult Club Polo Shirt - $30 Adult’s Cap - $10 Children’s Polo Shirt - $20 Unisex Fleece Vest - $30 Children’s Bucket Hat - -$10 MDORC Yellow Pages & Sales If you have your own business and would like to advertise in the club magazine, please send through your information that can be added to the list below. Member Name Business Details Phone Brent Brian FlowBiz 07 3283 6215 RBC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS www.flowbiz.com.au FlowBiz is a software development house that specialises in Workflow orientated business systems management tools with a range of add on modules for Governance, Risk and Compliance that have been deployed across many industries. Solutions range from customised and bespoke developments through to out-of-the-box and cloud solutions. Michael Buckley Nice Wheels Driver Training 0414 340 303 www.facebook.com/nicewheelsdt Aleisha Gill Offroad Angel 0424 141089 offroadangel.com.au / facebook.com/offroadangelaustralia Offroad Angel creates lifestyle clothing for women who are offroading enthusiasts. We have also started a brother label called Offroad Demon for the men. Evan Gill Escape2Adventure 0411 885 375 www.escape2adventure.com.au Sales of on and off road camper trailers and accessories Richard O’Shea (Richo) 34 Brenton Tapp 07 3858 1444 * Copiers / Printers [email protected] * Workflow Solutions www.rbc.com.au * Document Management Solutions * Managed Services inc. Print, I.T.& Telephony *Conditions Apply *Cannot be used in conjunction with any other RBC Promotion *ARB Logo used with express permission of owner [email protected] Chainsaw sharping & servicing plus other small two stroke motors etc. December 2014 December 2014 35 Notes and a Happy New Year