7th September 2017 Meeting opened at 8:05 pm .
Prior to the meeting was a presentation by Ray from MTQ Systems . Robert Pepper and Joel Bristow presented certificates for completion of Winch Training . The President , Trevor Ryan welcomed all members and visitors . Please refer to attendance book . Minutes from previous meeting were acknowledged as correct by Phil and seconded by Joe .
Presidents Report - Trevor Ryan � Congratulations to Simon and Vesna on birth of their daughter Gracie � Thanks to Kirri – great job organising and running stand at 4x4 show . � Reminder – Sat phone is invaluable . X2 recent trips when it was required for emergency use .
Vice President Report – Stuart Webster � Thank you to all who participated at recent Bunnings BBQ fundraiser .
Secretary Report – Sue Byers � Incoming -Telstra bill x2 , masonic hall bill , new membership , letter re ABN details , 4WDVic stickers , quote from snap printing � Outgoing – nil
Treasurers Report – Emma Bristow on behalf of Rachel Webster � End of July balance of $ 11,903.66 End of August balance $ 15,367.29 � Incoming - $ 5,109.25 . ( memberships , Bunnings , banking , merchandise , misc . SAA ) � Outgoing - $ 1,483.84 ( 4x4 show deposit , CAV fee , room hire , stationery , Trailer insurance , meat for Bunnings ,
Telstra bill ) � New badges – yet to be ordered . Please respond to Rachel on Facebook post
Trip Co-ordinator – Richard Smith � Trip Co-Ord Diary –( at present only showing those trips , known as per Facebook ) � 4WDVic clamping down on insurance when it comes to trips . If it is not in the Diary , then it is NOT listed as
Gazetted . Therefore if the Trip Co-ordinator is not aware of any trips , it is not recognised . � New “ Trip pack ”, with all forms for running a trip . Visitors need to pay $ 11 for insurance . � Minimum requirements for a trip . This is for safety . Trip leaders will be checking vehicles ( you may be denied ) � Snow Trip – Sunday 10 / 9 . Open . See Andrew � Avoca -22/ 9 to 24 / 9 . Open . See Richard and Tanya � Grand Final w / e 29 / 9 to 1 / 10 – Lake Lacelles Hopetoun – open . See Andrew � Grand Final w / e – Woods Point – open . See Michelle and Jason � Grand Final w / e – Grampians Getaway – open – see Trev � Melbourne Cup w / e 2 / 11 to 7 / 11 – Epic Eldee – open – see Trev ( please email ) � Eldee extension 7 / 11 to 12 / 11 – open – see Andrew � Melbourne Cup w / e – 3 / 11 to 7 / 11 Buckland Valley ( Mt Hotham ) – open see Peter � Big Desert / Border Fence – Easter 30 / 3 to 2 / 4 / 2018 w / e – open . See Andrew � High Country – Anzac 25 / 4 to 29 / 4 / 2018 – open . See Andrew . � Peace of Mind- Family Retreat No2 . ( Planning stage ). 24-25 / Feb 2018 – Leigh . More details to follow � Club Poker Run No2 -24/ 3 / 18 -Leigh
DTU Co-Ordinators Report – Fred Schenck � Basic Training . Theory on 26 / 10 . Practical on 29 / 10 . ( X10 registrations at present . Leigh is main instructor ) � Trying to identify more training needs � Intermediate training – Nothing organised yet .