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Newsletter 2019
March

From the President

It has been an interesting year so far, with the fire season extending into March.
This is a reminder for all to be aware of area access restrictions due to the recent fires.
If you’re planning a trip always check the status of fires in the areas you plan to enter.

We have received an email from FWDV requesting volunteers to assist fire ravaged areas. If you are
interested in volunteering please email me and let me know when you are available to assist, the
area you would like to assist in, the skills/equipment you are able to provide and your email and
contact numbers. I will forward the information on FWDV so they are aware of the number of volun-
teers available. As in the past I am sure FWDV will let us know of working bees to assist people in fire
affected areas. If you know of anyone in these fire affected areas that require assistance, please let
me know. If they are happy for our club to assist, we can organise working bees directly with them.

I would like to thank all of those that assisted with the Hut to Hut organised by Steve Poulton and
Dodgy. I have received three separate thank you emails from participants regarding the assistance
provided by our club. This included requesting the clubs banking details so they could forward a
donation. At this time, I am not sure what to do with this, I think it would be a good idea to donate this
money to those that have been affect by the recent fire events. John Toogood will discuss this with
members during the March General Meeting.

It sounds like Josh’s day trip went well. One of the tracks sounded like it was a bit challenging.
From the feedback I’ve heard it sounds like it was a good day out for all.

As mentioned at last months meeting, we need a new Trip Coordinator. This is one of the most
important positions in the club, so if you feel you can assist the club by filling this position, please see
Graeme Geelan. While Graeme is around it would be the ideal time to ask what’s involve and learn
the position.

There plenty of trips coming up but there is still room for more. If you’d like to go to an area and you
have not run a trip before please speak with Graeme and he will ensure one of the trip leaders is
organised to assist you with your trip. If you know there are visitor on your trip please ensure you
have a stock of visitor sheets and collect the correct insurance money from them. The visitor fee is
$15 per adult. Sandi is having a lot of issues with the form not being completed correctly and I must
admit I am one of the culprits. I have now have a stock of forms in my truck to ensure I am able to get
the forms filled in correctly on the day the trip is run.

There has been a lot of interest in the cooking weekend. I won’t be able to make it this year but I
would like to thank everyone involved with organising the trip, I’m sure it will be as successful this
year as it has been in the past.

Due to work commitments I am not able to make this month’s general meeting so I have left you in
the capable hands of John Toogood who will be standing in for me. I look forward to seeing you all at
the next general meeting.
Barry Tanner

President YV 4x4 Club

PresidentYV4x4@gmail.com