Minutes of the Canobolas Four Wheel Drive Club General Monthly Meeting held on Sunday 13 November 2011 Toperi Park, Borenore. Meeting Opened: President Glenn Gosper opened the meeting at 10.45am Present: Steve Price, Greg Simpson, Glenn and Katrina Gosper, Warren Brown, Peter White, Ken Jones, Tony Richards, James Gosper, Peter Kiel, Anthony Seddon, David Chapman, Chris Connolly, Andrew Stewart, Matt and Lauren Holgate, Andrew Riles, Gavin Hillier, Mike Bourke, Nigel, Sue and Brianna Hobden Apologies: Dave Huthnance, Ross Connolly, Gordon Visman, Stella Kiel, Darrin and Catherine Weeks, Mal Lacey, Kerry White, Rob and Di Buckman, Jacinta Richards, Allan and Suzie Weeks and Keith Plummer Minutes from the previous meeting (14/ 10/ 2011) Minutes of previous meeting as read: adopted by Steve Price seconded by Dave Chapman Business arising from previous minutes: President read Actions from the previous minutes Correspondence in: Nil Correspondence out: Nil
Treasurer s report: Canobolas 4WD Club Finances 1 October to 31 October 2011 Balance as at 1 October $31,817.78 INCOME Toperi Fees $1,980.00 Club Clothing $300.00 Total $2,280.00 EXPENDITURE Shade tent $244.50 Donations $3,860.00 Club meeting catering $15.00 Toperi - catering $30.10 Toperi - waterproof paper $262.72 Toperi - conduit $414.15 Total $4,826.47 Balance as at 31 October $29,271.31 Membership Paid 0 Yet to re-join 39 New - unpaid 0 Total Members 39 As read by Treasurer, Michael Bourke. Moved by Anthony Seddon, seconded by Matt Holgate - accepted. 1. General Business 1.1. Toperi Tough Dog Challenge Insurance Glenn informed the meeting that the matter of Insurance has been resolved. Insurance covering Officials organising the event through CCDA has been secured as long as all Club members are CCDA members. ACTION Club to pay for CCDA membership for all Canobolas 4WD members and that on Friday 25/Saturday 26 November all members sign membership paper work Sponsorship Glenn advised that the Club Sponsors for 2011 Toperi Event and 2012 Club year are Tough Dog, Snake Racing, Opposite Lock / TJM Orange, K & A 4WD and Lukey s 4X4 Customs. Page 2 of 5
Toperi Tough Dog Challenge Cont. DVD. Dave Chapman informed the meeting that his son, Marcus will film and produce a Toperi 2011 DVD Toperi Shirts Matt Holgate advised that the slogan for the 2011 Toperi Tough Dog Challenge is Bustin stuff since 2008 Publicity Win TV will do a story promoting Toperi on the news Communications Matt Holgate has secured 15 hand held 2ways for the event, spare batteries are required. Spectator Entry Tony Richards advised that he has 1000 wrist bands Power Peter White - Toperi generator working on obtaining one, possibly need to hire one from Dubbo due to shortage in Orange with Cadia Valley Operations shutdown. Jimmy to tow one down from Dubbo if required. Toperi Donation Greg Simpson advised the meeting: o Borenore Men s Shed CWD Tuesday o Borenore School donation made with story to appear during the week o Ronald McDonald House aim to have a story in media this coming week. o Nathan has completed poster and flyers for distribution 1.2. Club Clothing Glenn advised that new collars have been ordered for polo shirts 1.3. Club Banner and Stickers Gavin Hillier advised that the Club banner and stickers are ready to be collected from Orange Clothing Co 1.4. Club Funding a trip It was proposed and unanimously agreed that the Club fund the catering (food and beverages) for the Dunns Swamp Camping trip. 1.5. Club Website Dave Chapman mentioned that the Club website has Glenn s name but Gordon s mobile phone number as the contact will be corrected after AGM 1.6. Xmas Party 16 December 2011 Katrina Gosper suggested that the Club hold a Xmas function at the Tenpin Bowling alley and that the Club pay for food and bowling. Page 3 of 5
2. Trip Reports 2.1. Nil 3. Proposed Trips and activities 3.1. Toperi Tough Dog Challenge 26 27 November 2011 Grade: Competition Location: Toperi Park, Borenore Contact: Competition Coordinator, Tony Richards 3.2. Brindabella Invitation to attend Xmas Party CANCELLED Details to be circulated by publicity officer Grade 4 to 5 tough series of tracks challenge for both driver and vehicle 3.3. Dunns Swamp 10-12 February 2012 Grade: 1 Departure Time and Meeting Point: TBA Contact: Gordon Visman 3.4. Caves to Caves Date TBA Contact: Ross Connolly 3.5. Darling River Trip Easter 2012 Contact: Tony Richards 3.6. Mt Airlie May TBC Contact: Gordon Visman Club Training Dates: Action Club members to contact Driver Training Coordinator and suggest training activities. 4. Club Membership Draw Number drawn - 24 Baz and Odette Mourtos. Absent Draw $40 at the December Monthly Club meeting Page 4 of 5
5. Club person of the month: Nominations: Dave Chapman Organising catering for AGM (7) Nathan Simpson On a show of hands: For his graphic design work(11) Awarded to Nathan Simpson 6. Broken axle award of the month: Nominations: Glenn Gosper Mowing over his wallet whilst slashing at Toperi (6) Andy Stewart On a show of hands: Canobolas State Forest damaged Suzuki torn out auto cooling pipe and damaged head gasket (12) Awarded to: Andy Stewart Next Meeting 14 December 2011 @ Kelly s Hotel, Orange Agenda items to be forwarded to the Secretary, G Hillier by Tuesday 13 December 2011 so that they can be forwarded to the President prior to the meeting Meeting Closed: 11.00am Minutes read and accepted by the meeting Chairperson signature Date Page 5 of 5