MINUTES OF THE JEEP CLUB OF NSW MEETING 14th September 1999

OPEN 8:50 PRESENT: Vivianne Bleiker, Larry Stewart, Ray Wyatt, John Glassford, Matt Rasdall, Dave Rasdall, Peter Jackson, Pasquale Sannuto.

VISITORS: nil

APOLOGIES: Heinz Bendinger, Warren Lewis, Brett Galway, Nathan Blamire, Stephen Tamba, Dave Camilleri, Anthony Camilleri.

Minutes of previous meeting distributed and read by all seconded by Matt.

BUSINESS ARISING: clarification: membership of the Jeep Club of NSW extends to the partner and dependant children of the nominated member.

SECRETARY'S REPORT

INCOMING NEWSLETTERS: Hornsby Kuring Gai 4wd Club, Horizons X 2, Nissan Patrol 4wd Club, Central Coast 4wd Club, Macarthur District 4wd Club, Cherokee Club Aust., Network News, Covernote.

PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL: Mitsubishi Muster '99, Nissan 4x4 Club Trials, ARB, All Make 4wd Swap Meet, Hawkesbury Valley Getaway.

LETTERS: the RFWDCA provided its financial year statement, promoted its November meeting, and requested all affiliates discuss and respond to the motion put forward by the Landcruiser Club.

read & moved pas, seconded by Larry.

TREASURER'S REPORT: treasurer absent without apology.

ASSOCIATION DELEGATE REPORT: topics discussed at the most recent association meeting include: impact of the GST, benefits of becoming incorporated, display of controversial photos in newsletters, donation of paper to the association for use in photocopier, announcement of a gate at Porter's road.

TRIP COMMITTEE REPORT: 2,3,4 Oct Capertee. 30,31 Oct Yalwal.

UNSCHEDULED TRIPS INCLUDE: ski trip, Birdsville, Death valley run (20,21 Nov?), Christmas party (4,5 Dec?), Ourimbah (trip leader: Brett) Ann Beddel Hwy.

SGT-AT-ARMS : absent .

GENERAL BUSINESS: the meeting decided to oppose the Landcruiser Club motion the association delegate will inform the RFWDCA in writing Larry to read the Network News Newsletter.

RAFFLE Won by Matt CLOSED 9:45

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OPENED 8.30 Present: Vivianne Bleiker, Larry Stewart, Ray Wyatt, John Glassford, Matt Rasdall, Peter Jackson, Pasquale Sannuto, Heinz Bendinger, Warren Lewis, Dave Camilleri, Anthony Camilleri, Peter Pauling, Mark Lamb, Keith Smith

VISITORS: nil

APOLOGIES: Dave Rasdall, Brett Galway, Nathan Blamire, Stephen Tamba,

Minutes of previous meeting unavailable

BUSINESS ARISING: new date for 4wd swap meet is 5 Dec 1999

SECRETARY'S REPORT: incoming newsletters - Hornsby Kuring Gai 4wd Club, Horizons, Central Coast 4wd Club

PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL: Stateside Merchandise, Motorcare 4wd, Festive Video &endash; The Strzelecki Track

LETTERS: incoming: Outdoor Recreation Party Ltd - survey of state forest usage. outgoing: reply to Outdoor Recreation Party Ltd, that a response to the survey was not possible in the time allowed

read & moved Pas, seconded by Larry

TREASURER'S REPORT: Opening balance $1320.34 Income $ 287.20 Expenditure $20.70 Closing balance $1586.74

read & moved Peter P, seconded Pas

TRIP COMMITTEE REPORT: 30, 31 Oct Yalwal. 20, 21 Nov Death valley. 4, 5 Dec Thirlmere Lakes &endash; Christmas party

UNSCHEDULED TRIPS INCLUDE: ski trip, Birdsville, Ourimbah (trip leader: Brett), Ann Beddel Hwy, 21-24 Sept 2000 60th anniversary of Jeep held at Tabulan

ASSOCIATION DELEGATE REPORT: nil

SGT-AT-ARMS:

Fine category by description	Offender	Status
lost track of convoy	Vivianne	paid $2
towing (2)	David C	paid $2
outstanding	Matt	owes $2

GENERAL BUSINESS: The meeting was told of the illness that has struck Trevor Jones, a long-term member of the club. A card is to be sent to Trevor on behalf of the club.

Cliff Clifton is after photographs of his Jeep in the bush. Anyone able to assist may contact Cliff on (0243) 908 369.

Mark Lamb displayed the prize he won as the "Best Presented Wrangler" at the Jeep Owners Jamboree '99 held recently. Well done Mark!

Raffle won by Larry CLOSED 9:45

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Those in the know rang early to book in, whilst some advised they couldn't make the meeting place but would be at the campsite for Saturday night. Others had family commitments on Sunday but still wanted to participate in the nite run. No problem!

To accommodate the local government elections the meeting time was set for 11.00am at the usual spot just off the F3. It had rained on Thursday and Friday so expectations were for the trip to be a bit on the damp side. But Saturday's weather was great. When Smie and the 'lations arrived there was the Glassford billy lids and John, Matt Rasdall with more billy lids, Ray and Liz, Viv, Bruce and 'Lisha Cookie waiting.

Keith "Rusty" Smith, Dave and Anthony Camilleri, and Cliff "Poppa Smurf" were expecting to meet up with us later in the day.

Not far from the meeting place we stopped and viewed a piece of local logging history, then a little further up the track we started using the little stick. After playing on a few pieces of dirt that trail bikes usually call their own it was across to the lookout for lunch. After lunch the tracks below the lookout kept us busy for the rest of the afternoon. We met Poppa Smurf on the road, and he joined in the fun too! Stumps were drawn about five o'clock and we headed to the campsite. Camp was set up in the usual spot then everyone settled down to relax and have dinner. A bit later Dave and Anthony turned up. Meanwhile, people were asking, "Where's Rusty?".

With the planned departure tine fast approaching we were still waiting for Rusty. So we went on the night run anyway! After driving around the tracks for an hour and a half we expected to see Rusty when we returned to camp. Guess what? No Rusty! So everyone sat round the fire, drank port and talked bullshit anyway. John took his bat and ball and went home.

Sunday was another glorious day weatherwise. We tackled a toughie before lunch then after lunch tackled another. Two tough tracks for the day!