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Yarra Valley 4x4 Club - Monthly Awards….

These proud achievement awards are given monthly to any club member(s) that
demonstrate suitable memorable and witnessed attributes whilst on a club trip.

Turkey Award ( ‘nuff said )

This award is to keep as a momento, be careful, they can attract others !

For the month of February 2019 the YV 4x4 Turkey was awarded to:

Not awarded this month

ABar Award

For any member that goes above and beyond meritorious duties.
It resides in the members care for the month duration.

For the month of February 2019, the YV 4x4 A Bar was awarded to:

Matt for getting out of bed at 3am to check on the
bush fire situation on his sat-phone.

There were numerous bushfires burning in Snowy River NP area of
Eastern Victoria and the smoke was causing concern for many on the
trip. (The next day the Trip Leader sensibly moved the camp to the
neighbouring Alpine NP way from the danger area.)

Message from 4WDVic

The next Four Wheel Drive Victoria Members Update Day
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will be held on Saturday 16 March, 2019.

One of our sponsors ‘SatPhone Shop’ will be speaking on
satellite phone communications.

A full Agenda will be forthcoming.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.

Address: Rosebud Memorial Hall, 994 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud.

Time: 9:30am for 10:00am start.
Meeting will conclude at 2:00pm (Morning tea & lunch provided)

RSVP via email office@fwdvictoria.org.au or phone 03 9874 7222.

Members may also be interested in visiting The Great Outdoor and 4x4 Expo in Mornington that
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runs from the Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 March where Four Wheel Drive Victoria will have a
stand in conjunction with some of our clubs.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting. Historic photos homestead and valley

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