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Banda News September 2014 https://www.facebook.com/PortMacquarieDistrict4wdClub In This Issue Check out our Members Website Login Information and our new Photo Competition Appreciation Letter from Elaine Cant Grassy Head Gathering Club Christmas Party Reminders Please send any content to our webmaster: Luke Clout so that it can be published on our club website. Please send any change of details, for sale items or trip reports to the newsletter editor: Ashley Morrison and webmaster: Luke Clout for publication. NOTE: Ideally, our newsletter needs to be distributed as soon as possible after our monthly meetings. Therefore, it is requested that content be sent to the newsletter editor as soon as possible to ensure your newsletter is filled with information you want to read. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook just search for: Port Macquarie & District 4wd Club Scan To Visit Our Club Website

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Page 1: Banda News - Port Macquarie & District 4WD ClubBanda Newsletter | September 2014 Page 4 General Meeting Minutes PORT MACQUARIE & DISTRICT 4WD CLUB Inc. PO Box 359 Port Macquarie NSW

Banda News

September 2014

https://www.facebook.com/PortMacquarieDistrict4wdClub In This Issue

Check out our Members Website Login Information

and our new Photo Competition

Appreciation Letter from Elaine Cant

Grassy Head Gathering

Club Christmas Party

Reminders

Please send any content to our webmaster: Luke Clout so that it can be published on our club website.

Please send any change of details, for sale items or trip reports to the newsletter editor: Ashley Morrison and webmaster: Luke Clout for publication.

NOTE: Ideally, our newsletter needs to be distributed as soon as possible after our monthly meetings. Therefore, it is requested that content be sent to the newsletter editor as soon as possible to ensure your newsletter is filled with information you want to read.

Don’t forget to like us on Facebook just search for: Port Macquarie & District 4wd Club

Scan To Visit Our Club Website

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Table of Contents Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Club Information ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3

General Meeting Minutes ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

Appreciation Letter from Elaine Cant ..................................................................................................................................... 6

Member Details ....................................................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Members Website Login Information..................................................................................................................................... 9

Photo Competition ............................................................................................................................................................... 11

Events Calendar .................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Trip Notes ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Trip Gradings ..................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Minimum Vehicle Requirements (AT ALL TIMES) ............................................................................................................. 13

Father’s Day Trip Report ....................................................................................................................................................... 14

Grassy Head Gathering ..................................................................................................................................................... 16

Club Christmas Party ............................................................................................................................................................. 17

General Information ............................................................................................................................................................. 18

Advertisers ............................................................................................................................................................................ 19

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Club Information

Meetings Information Meetings are held every third (3rd) Monday of every month (except December) at 7.30pm sharp at the Sancrox/Thrumster Rural Fire Station, Bushland Drive, Sancrox, 2446

How to Contact Us The Secretary

Port Macquarie & District 4WD Club Inc

Po Box 359

Port Macquarie NSW 2444

[email protected]

Executive Committee President: Kylie van der Ley

Vice President: Peter Wilson

Secretary: Gavin Sharp

Assistant Secretary: Vacant Position

Treasurer: Mick Tout

Committee Member: Luke Clout

Committee Member: Darren van der Ley

Committee Member: Steve Carlin

Committee Member: Steve Towle

Theos & Brill Brill Visitation Contacts

The Secretary – Gavin Sharp 0428 462 701

Meet & Greet Member Paul Weatherby

Club Website http://www.pm4wdclub.org

Club Webmaster Luke Clout

Newsletter Editor Ashley Morrison ([email protected])

Disclaimer The opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Port Macquarie & District 4WD Club Inc or the Committee

Advertisers We gratefully acknowledge the support given to this newsletter by our advertisers. We recommend that our readers return the compliment by patronising our advertisers wherever possible

UHF Radio The club uses citizens band and UHF channel 12 and our call

sign is “BANDA BANDA”

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General Meeting Minutes PORT MACQUARIE & DISTRICT 4WD CLUB Inc.

PO Box 359 Port Macquarie NSW 2444

GENERAL MEETING 15th September 2014 @ 7.30pm General Meeting Opened: 7:30pm Chair: Kylie van der Ley. Raffle Prize: $100 Voucher Port Tyre World – Drawn tonight. Apologies: Phil & Mandy O’Brien, Grahame & Marj Leahy, David Walters, Lyndon Chandler, Ken & Jenni Towle Welcome new members:

Craig & Kay Bennett

Phil & Sue Hutchison

Bruce Robson Minutes of the August 2014 meeting: As printed in the Banda News, be accepted as a true and accurate record. Adoption moved: Paul Weatherby, Seconded: Steve Towle - Motion carried Visitors: Mark & Jane Heydon, Ken & Cheryl Scarfe Matters arising from previous minutes: Club photo competition. Will be instigated on the Club website shortly. Watch this space. Correspondence IN:

4WD Association updated membership stickers – See Gavin for new 2014 – 2015 stickers.

Statement from NAB

Thank you letter from Endeavour Mental Health Clubhouse for funds raised at Wauchope 4WD show.

Advertising material from Downunder 4x4 (LED lighting products).

Promotional material from Landcruiser Club of Australia for upcoming Willowglen Challenge event to be held over October long weekend.

Emails from multiple interested parties requesting Club information. Correspondence OUT:

Emails to multiple parties who expressed interest in the Club.

Cheque to Ryans Hot Bread for $73.97 (bread for Wauchope 4WD show). Treasurers Report: Treasurer was an apology at August meeting. August and September reports were presented tonight. Club balance to 15/09/2014 is $11,975.77 and term deposit of $10,912.53 Moved that Treasures report be accepted by Mick Tout, 2nd by Barry Brown. Motion carried Trip/Social Reports:

Pete Wilson led 18 vehicles in his virgin role as Trip Leader through a fairly grey and drizzly morning to Wilson River reserve where we walked out to the falls, followed by lunch at the picnic ground. Then back to the Beechwood pub for afternoon bevies. Thanks for a great day Pete & Jacinda!! See trip report elsewhere in newsletter.

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Events Committee Report (Upcoming events):

Sunday 21st September. Dunbogan headland walk Point Perpendicular. See elsewhere in newsletter for more info or contact Gavin to reserve your spot.

4th, 5th & 6th October (October long weekend). Grassy Head Gathering. A relaxing long weekend away at the Grassy Head caravan park. See newsletter for details, or contact Gavin Sharp for more info. Places are limited. First in best dressed.

Sunday 19th October Stockton Beach Cleanup. Darren & Kylie are coordinating this year. Give Kylie a call if you would like to come down and help on the day. Darren & Kylie will be camping over the Friday & Saturday nights at the Stockton Beach Holiday Park. Need to make your own bookings. Stockton Beach driving permits are waived on the day.

Club Christmas Party to be held over weekend Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December at Theo’s. Cost $15 per member & visitors $40. Kids wishing to have a sausage sizzle are free. All the usual stuff with kids Santa, adults Kris Kringle, camping Friday & Saturday nights and heaps of fun. If you haven’t been to Theo’s before, we have great riverside camping on private property, long drop toilets, communal fire pit and plenty of laughs. No power available. Theo’s is about 1.5 hours West of Port Macquarie. Take the Oxley Highway through Long Flat and turn right into Forbes River Road at Yarras. Pass the Olive Farm, onto the dirt then follow your nose for about 20kms till you arrive at the camping area on the left hand side. Let someone from Events Committee know if you want more detailed instructions. Make sure you bring swimmers, drinking water, all food and drinks (except Saturday night dinner) and a willingness to have fun!! RSVP to Gavin by November meeting - [email protected] or 0428 462 701

Driver Awareness Report: - Richard Couell.

Richard reported that several new members have recently participated in Driver Awareness. All passed with flying colours. Well done to all who have attended. Next Driver Training will be held Sunday 19th October. Contact Richard if you would like to participate.

Forestry Report: - Steve Towle.

Wauchope forestry has employed a Recreational Coordinator. She will be the club contact from Forestry perspective. Logging is continuing near railway on Bago Rd. Reminder to stay clear of logging areas.

Delegates Report: - Richard Couell / Mick Tout.

Nil to report General Business:

Ron Owen from 4WD Association will be guest speaker at the October meeting. Ron will be addressing any queries you may have regarding the Association including the age old question ‘What does our Club Insurance cover’? Make sure you are there to hear what Ron has to say. Appreciated if any curly questions could be forwarded to the Club secretary so Ron has time to prepare his responses prior to the meeting.

Discussed that there will be a prize for the best decorated camper at the Christmas Party. Raffle Prizewinner: $100 Voucher Port Tyre World – Drawn tonight. Winner Peter Wilson Meeting Closed: 8:20 Next meeting scheduled for: 20th October 2014

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Appreciation Letter from Elaine Cant Hi,

Here is a little story first!

My driver awareness class has been cancelled over about a 6 months period

forvarious reasons.

When arranging to go on the last official date of the course, I said to Richard

hopefully this will go ahead this time, and explained that I am a shift worker and

have had to take annual leavefor all previous dates and for the new date, Richard

then asked if I could email my shifts to him just in case, I thought Ok?

Well unfortunately due to the rain the official date was cancelled and Richard

then said ok I’ve checked you’re shifts and you are not working on 31st August, we

will book in for that day, I thought shite, cool!

Well it FINALLY HAPPENED! I would like to put a BIG BIG HUGE THANK YOU

to Richard Cowell, for thinking out of the square and working around my shifts and

finally getting The Cancelled Girl off the list.

Met up with Richard and also Brian (who was having a refresher) at Woollies at

Lake Cathie, as I had no idea where Richard was talking about where the DA would

take place. Brian and I had a wee chat in the carpark waiting for Richard, and I

explained to Brian how green I am, don’t even know how to work my radio, he said

no worries we’ll get that sorted

Set off about 9.15am where I followed Richard, with Brian behind me and headed

for Dooragan National Park, we had a wee drive around to our picnic area where

the lesson was going to be, and what a beautiful spot it was, I had no idea how

close to home we have such beautiful places.

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When we arrived there a guy (sorry can’t remember his name) on a motor bike also

arrived who knew Brian and they talked a lot about different bits and bats on

4wds and other car stuff (I had no idea really what they were talking about!) and

the Nissan Hilux got a few jibs (that’s the make of my 4WD!) but I listened

quietly.

Anyway we went through the DT Manual with Brian and

Richard taking turns each reading out loud, and explaining very well to me when

they saw the ‘blank’ look on my face. We had a few laughs and Brian (I bought a

jeep, Brian!) shared a few stories and pics from his iPad which was very

interesting, Brian also printed off a complete guide to heading off-road, which

was a great read. Learnt a lot, and some of the information, e.g. twigs and sticks

I never even thought about, I also have LOTS AND LOTS more to learn and read

up on, by the end of the manual my head was spinning, and I might add the Hilux

got a few other jibs, I’m thinking shite what have I bought! The other thing that

stuck in my head from Brian, when out 4WD and you’re not sure ‘have a cup of

tea,’ basically stop assess, take your time and do it right, so I thought to myself

well I’ll be having lots of cups of tea’s After the DT we went for a wee drive and boy can that Richard drive, I was

trying to keep up with him, so whatever Richard done, I followed, but I was

basically up his arse which I realised later that’s a no no! Richard also said that

we would go up Big Brother, which I thought how cool! Anyway we were driving and

I said to Richard when do we get to BB, he then smiled and said you are going up it

now, shite I thought to myself, anyway went up over a few bumps going up the hill

and the last bump was a cracker, and the noises that was coming from under my

car, my heart was racing, Richard got told me to go in gear 1 and we had a

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Anyway we did get over it and got to the top, all safe and sound with a busted

sensor wire on the Hilux, Brian followed and said if his wife was in the car she

would have got out and walked, and Brian shook my hand congratulating me, what

can I say GO THE HILUX ! Mind you won’t attempt to go up there on my own! And

what a beautiful stop that is as well. On the way down on the big bump Richard

and I had another

And we all safely got to the bottom

So again I would like to say a HUGE big THAKYOU to Richard, the club is very

lucky to have him and also to Brian, it was a pleasure. Oh they both said it’s a good

idea to do a couple of DT training courses, which I agree especially someone like

me that is totally green in 4WD world, looking forward to learning.

Oh, I also know now what my car needs is lifts, so if my mate Darren at MC4WD is

reading this, looking forward to your big warm heart giving the wee Scottish lass

,that always asks for help in folding up her rooftop tent, even though he has

shown me 10million times!!!!

50-75% discount.

I hear Darren doing!

Anyway, had a great day, and again thanks Richard and Brian (I bought a jeep)

Elaine, and again go the Hilux!

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Members Website Login Information INTRODUCTION

Port Macquarie & District 4WD Club website now has a secure members login area. Here you will be

able to access information that is not available to the rest of the internet world.

DETAILS

To access the secure section:

1. Click on the Members link on the menu bar

2. This will redirect you to a login screen where you can

enter your user name and password. See table 1 below to

obtain your user name and initial password. Please

change your password once logged in.

If at any time you forget your password, click on the

Forgot Password link and you will be redirected to a

page that will email you a new password.

3. With correct entry of user name and password you will be redirected to the members page.

This will look very different to the normal club webpage so you know you are within the secure

area. Basic links will redirect you to:

Photo Competition Entry Form, and

Change password screen

To change your password, click on the Change

Password link and you will be redirected to a

page where you can enter the appropriate details

to change your password.

4. To logout, click the Logout link within the members area. If you close the browser you will

automatically be logged out.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If you have any questions or problems please send a message to the website administrator Luke

Clout at [email protected]

Your user name is the initial(s) of your first name(s) and your surname

Table 1: Members User Name and Passwords

User Name Password E-mail Security Question Security Answer

s&landerson s&landerson1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

ibaker ibaker1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

c&kbennett c&kbennett1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

d&dbordin d&dbordin1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

b&jbrown b&jbrown1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

j&rbutler j&rbutler1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

ecant ecant1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

s&tcarlin s&tcarlin1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

mcastro mcastro1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

l&vchandler l&vchandler1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

g&tclarke g&tclarke1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

lclout lclout1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

r&lcouell r&lcouell1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

d&rcremer d&rcremer1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

t&rerga t&rerga1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

gerickson gerickson1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

c&afoster c&afoster1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

j&cgriffin j&cgriffin1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

m&cgrigg m&cgrigg1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

t&rhiggins t&rhiggins1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

r&chill r&chill1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

d&ahodgson d&ahodgson1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

m&chovey m&chovey1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

j&phowarth j&phowarth1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

p&shutchison p&shutchison1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

rkeating rkeating1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

c&ckirkman c&ckirkman1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

g&dkirkman g&dkirkman1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

g&tlawes g&tlawes1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

w&bleader w&bleader1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

g&mleahy g&mleahy1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

a&lleddiman a&lleddiman1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

tlievore tlievore1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

s&pmccinerney s&pmccinerney1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

p&smccoy p&smccoy1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

dminer dminer1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

g&nmitchell g&nmitchell1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

a&mmorrison a&mmorrison1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

m&snitschke m&snitschke1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

p&mo’brien p&mo’brien1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

k&rpaulsen k&rpaulsen1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

r&hpead r&hpead1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

t&sperrett t&sperrett1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

b&gporter b&gporter1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

brobson brobson1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

k&cscarfe k&cscarfe1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

g&jsharp g&jsharp1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

k&dsherwood k&dsherwood1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

a&msmith a&msmith1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

p&sstanley p&sstanley1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

b&staylor b&staylor1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

ctout ctout1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

m&stout m&stout1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

s&gtowle s&gtowle1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

c&gvanderley c&gvanderley1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

kvanderley kvanderley1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

dvanderley dvanderley1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

t&mvandenberg t&mvandenberg1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

p&kweatherby p&kweatherby1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

p&jwilson p&jwilson1= [email protected] Club website address pm4wdclub.org

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Photo Competition INTRODUCTION

Port Macquarie & District 4WD Club is running a photo competition that is open to all financial

members.

DETAILS

The competition consists of six (6) categories:

Landscape

Nature

Black & White

Humour

People, and

4WD action

Each member can submit one (1) entry per category, thus a potential of six (6) entries per member is

possible.

Full terms and conditions can be found on the competition main page of the club website

www.pm4wdclub.org

Click on (see Figure 1 below) to go to the competition main page. From here you can

navigate around at your leisure.

Figure 1: Website Screen Capture

Click Here

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On the competition main page you can:

Click on categories to view other club member’s entries.

Submit an entry.Click the link “Click Here to Login & Submit an Entry”, enter your login

details to access the secure member’s area and follow the links. Fill out the entry form (Figure

2 below),

Figure 2: Photo Competition Entry Form

Browse for your photo by clicking the Browse…button

Click the Upload Photo to upload your photo and voila, you have submitted an entry.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Luke Clout is the competition facilitator, so if you have any questions or problems please send a

message to [email protected]

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Events Calendar

Date Event Grade Contact Phone 28 Sept 2014 Hunter area 4WD Association &

Camp Quality day on Stockton Beach

www.4wdnow.com.au Mick Tout and Richard

Couell

4/5/6 Oct 2014 Grassy Head Gathering Gavin Sharp Email: [email protected] Mob: 0428 462 701

19 Oct 2014 Driver Awareness Training Richard Couell 0412 726 984

19 Oct 2014 Stockton Beach Clean Up Day Darren van der Ley 0439 846 166

6/7 Dec 2014 Club Christmas Party at Theo’s Events Committee Email: [email protected] Mob: 0428 462 701

14 Dec 2014 Driver Awareness Training Richard Couell 0412 726 984

If you would like to run a trip or are planning on running a trip, please contact the events committee for your TRIP LEADERS PACK or find it on our Club Website

ALL IDEAS ARE WELCOME!

Trip Notes Please remember to notify the Trip Leader at least 48 hours prior to confirm that you plan on attending a trip to

avoid being left behind or in case the trip has been cancelled for some reason!

Trip Gradings 1. Scenic drive, little or no 4WDing.

2. Scenic with plenty of basic, easy 4WDing and some tricky sections.

3. Medium 4WDing on well used trails with little or no overgrowth.

4. Medium 4WDing on little used and overgrown trails.

5. Difficult hands on 4WDing. Recovery gear essential.

Minimum Vehicle Requirements (AT ALL TIMES) Vehicles must be fitted with a UHF CB radio.

Vehicles must carry a snatch strap.

Rated D shackles must be carried.

Tow hooks must be fitted front and rear

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Father’s Day Trip Report

Our trip consisting of 18 vehicles started at the donut on Father’s Day at 8am. We gathered

together on Beechwood Rd (Wauchope Showground) so that the convoy was organised and Allen

and Maureen could join

us. From there we

headed off to Fire Tower

#1 turning on Bellangry

Rd at Beechwood and

then onto Hastings Forest

Way. At the Fire Tower

Lookout we all settled

down to morning tea

enjoying the vista and the

threatening thunderstorm

approaching.

Tony Lievore once again looked after all the kids by supplying flavoured Norco Milk. My kids have

started asking if “the milk man” is going on these trips before asking if other kids are attending.

Following a nice morning tea

we then headed off to the

Wilsons River Reserve. From

Hastings Forest Way we then

turned off onto Wilsons River

Rd and onto the Reserve.

Once we created 18 parking

spots, majority of us

commenced the 3.5km

round trip walk passing the

magnificent strangler fig,

then through sub-tropical

and warm temperate

rainforest, to a waterfall and pool. Having thoroughly enjoyed the walk we then sat down to a nice

BBQ lunch.

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We then left the Reserve

and headed on to

Beechwood via a detour

along Pappinbarra Rd which

closely follows the

Pappinbarra River and

included two very scenic

river crossings.

Once in Beechwood we

settled in for a beer or two

at the Beechwood Hotel

with some nice background

music provided by Cheryl.

The trip was very successful with all enjoying the company, scenery and trivia questions. Thanks to

all that attended this trip.

Please check out Luke’s professional pictures on our website.

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Grassy Head Gathering

GRASSY HEAD LONG WEEKEND GETAWAY

WHERE: Camping next to the beach at the Grassy Head Caravan Park. About 1 hour North of Port

Macquarie. WHEN: Friday 3rd October through Monday 6th October (October Long Weekend).

Sharp family will be departing 8am Friday. If you cannot make this, then make your own way up the Pacific Highway to the Stuarts Point turn off and follow the signs to Grassy Head.

CAMPING DETAILS: Grassy Head Caravan Park has all facilities, including hot showers, powered & unpowered sites

and a pub just up the road. There are a few fire pits, so we should be able to have a fire if it’s a bit cool. Nearest shop is at Scotts Head, about 15kms to the North.

ACTIVITIES: Whatever rings your bell really. There will be a day drive around the local area, and dinner on

Sunday night at the Stuarts Point Tavern. A large screen TV has been arranged to watch the NRL Grand Final. Otherwise, there is beach fishing, cycling, long romantic walks along the beach and relaxing.

COST: Powered sites are $38 per night (for 2 adults).

Unpowered sites are $33 per night (for 2 adults). Extra adults are $15 per night. Kids (3 – 14 years) are $7 per night. Infants (<3) are free. Limited numbers available for both. First in best dressed.

A $20 deposit is required to reserve your place. WHAT TO BRING: All food (except for Sunday night at the Tavern), swimmers, boogy board, push bikes, fishing

gear, chair for relaxing. MORE INFO: Contact Gavin Sharp on the details below if you would like more info, or to reserve you place: [email protected] 0428 462 701

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Club Christmas Party

4WD CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY

Saturday 6th December Camping at Theo’s

from Friday to Sunday ~ Dinner Saturday evening ~ $15 each for Club members

$40 each for visitors Free kids sausage sizzle

BYO drinks and all other meals Adults Secret Santa to the value of $10. Label gifts ‘His’ or ‘Hers’

$10 presents for kids Santa. Clearly label presents with your child’s name.

RSVP &payment required by November meeting to Gavin Sharp. For more info contact Gavin

[email protected] or 0428 462 701

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General Information This section is for all the general information that is available to you, our members. Please visit the website for more information: http://www.pm4wdclub.org/

http://www.pm4wdclub.org/News.aspx - Port Macquarie and District 4WD Club Trip Leader of the Year Award

http://www.4wdnsw-act.asn.au - The Driver Training Unit (DTU) of "Four Wheel Drive NSW & ACT"

http://www.pm4wdclub.org/Shop.aspx - Port Macquarie and District 4WD Club Merchandise

http://www.pm4wdclub.org/Forms.aspx - Port Macquarie and District 4WD Club forms

http://www.pm4wdclub.org/For_sale.aspx - Port Macquarie and District 4WD Club For Sale Section

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Advertisers

The following now available from Midcoast 4WD Centre now trading as

Opposite Lock – Port Macquarie 25 Acacia Avenue – 6581 5728 [email protected]

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