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PRESIDENT'S REPORT
PRESIDENT'S REPORT

DAVID "GRIZZLY" BRETTLE

president@brisbane4wdclub.org
Hello fellow Club Members,

Now with the change of seasons it’s starting to cool down from
Xmas where the weather had been mostly predictable with hot
days warm nights and the occasional storm.
Two of our members felt the force of a small Tornado come through their camp site and
did damage to both them and their camper’s. Hoping everyone is on the mend.

Early February saw our club with a special invite from Lucas Bree the owner of The
. Springs 4x4 Park to be a part of the new extension to the park. It was an absolute
C pleasure to be there for the opening and be one of the first set of tyre tracks on the 1000
N acres of prime land at the back of the Springs. Listening to Lucas during the day on
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what he has planned for the new land (Springs Wing) shows that it was a no brainer into

the new investment and his support to the Four-Wheel Drive community in making the
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park into one off the best Park’s in Australia. Our Club has a long history with the park
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and is excited to support Lucas and his family in this new project. I would like to wish
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Lucas all the best in the future.
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D At the end of February, we were back out at the Springs supporting Lucas and Chris
W from Tred for the grand opening of the expansion to the rest of the 4-wheel drive

BBQ
on
a
4 community, cooking up a storm W E L C O M E Saturday night. All the campers were
with
very excited to see the new Wing. It was a great weekend with some great feedback.
T O T H E ( M E M B E R ) J U N G L E
E It was great fun to stretch the legs on Dug with a bit of a play around the park followed
N by a Zuk, Y62, and a Prado. Saturday night after the BBQ and Beer O’clock Hill it was
A back to camp and a little relaxation and a chat about what we had achieved. Later that
B night it started to rain so, the fire was abandoned and a mad dash to the nearest shelter
S which was Mrs Grizz’s awning where the fun started to happen, what a great night.
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R Mid-March 15-16-17th takes us to the 4x4 Drive Show where most of us spend heaps on
B upgrades for their pride and joy. Was great catching up with sponsors and, with other
clubs in the Association for a quick hello and chat. Three big days at the grounds and a
lot cooler than last year. To Kat and Matt and to all the volunteer’s, thanks for the great
effort on the stand.

A week later, on the 23rd we are back at the Springs for Induction, driver training or
awareness.

Lots more trips are coming in the next few months so have a look in the events under
member jungle to keep you up to date with what’s going on. If you would like to run a trip
and don’t know where to start, please have a chat with someone on the committee.

Well, that’s enough from me, until the next time, stay upright. Cheers!

Grizzly
Grizzly
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PRESIDENT