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Tuesday 14Tuesday 14thth April AprilCommunity Centre Wharf Street Logan VillageCommunity Centre Wharf Street Logan Village
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PresidentSue Simpson 5546 8781
0414 575 509
Vice PresidentBrian Watson 5543 1261
Secretary & Publicity Officer
Heather O’Keeffe 3208 6420
Committee Members
TreasurerLynne Lucas 3287 4934
Website ManagerMark Filius 3398 8528
Equipment OfficerDavid Nickson 3287 3312
EditorLesley Shaddock 0417 704 145
General Enquiries [email protected]
www.facebook.com/loganbeaudesertbushwalkers
Minutes of General MeetingLogan & Beaudesert Bushwalkers
10th March 2015
Meeting opened at 7.15pm
Visitors: Division 4 Councilor Don Petersen
Members: Heather O'Keeffe, Sue Simpson, , Jan & Rob Sammons, Sue & Andrew McLeod, Regina Harvey, Brian Watson, Peter Rice, Dave Nickson, Frank Peel, Bruce Ludlow, Jenny Kemp and Karen Roache
Apologies: Malcolm Hill, Lynne Lucas, Mark Filius, Paulette Watson, Ken & Denise Bouyer, Tina & Peter Wintour and Ross Vlahos & Karen Shaw
Minutes of previous meeting:
As per February newsletter – Peter disagreed that the minutes were correct. He stated that he would pay for the Club promotion not the Club, as noted in the minutes. Regina Harvey accepted the minutes as being accurate. Seconded by Karen Roache Business arising from the minutes: Nil
Treasurer's Report: No report yet
Lynne was not at the meeting. Sadly, her Mum passed away last Friday
Incoming correspondence
March newsletter from Brisbane Bushwalkers
March newsletter from Catholic & Gold Coast Bushwalkers– emailed to everyone
Email via Lynne re BWQ new twitter account @BushwakingQLD. Glasshouse also @GlasshouseBushwalks
Outgoing correspondence
Our newsletter
Letter and insurance details emailed to Bunnings Browns Plains
Heather moved that the correspondence be approved. Seconded by Peter Rice
General Business
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Heather has booked a house at Lake Moogerah. The question was asked if people could bring their campers/caravans to the property. Heather will make the enquiry. The walks for Easter will be Wilsons Peak and Mt Greville
Sue asked for comments on walks over the past few weeks. Everyone agreed that even though hot and humid, good numbers were in attendance at each walk and enjoyed by all. Karen said that Egg Rock, done on Sunday 7th March was an exhilirating day, with everyone abseiling down
Queen’s Birthday camp weekend was decided to be held at Emu Creek. This is a wilderness camp with only water available there. 4WD is essential with 14 creek crossings on the way in. Walks to be done in this area are the Steamers and the Lincoln Wreck. The weekend will be from Friday 5th to Monday 8th
Goomburra was suggested as an alternate camp if anyone is interested
(Councillor) Don Petersen called in to say hello and find out what our Club was about. He stayed for the meeting but not for supper, having other venues still to visit
Peter commented on temperatures in Victoria, saying the Alpine Walk was going to be very cold. Peter has offered to transport any goods or equipment to Victoria, as he is driving
Christmas in July is going to be held on Saturday 1st August at Christmas Creek Café & Cabins. The menu in last month’s newsletter will change as it will be a menu for cold weather. The cost is $65 per person, but this will be subsidised by the Club. Not sure of how much yet. Suggested walks for the weekend are: Stinson Wreck, Larapinta Falls or Westrays Grave
The March dinner will be held at 6:30 pm on Friday 20th , at Yarra House (near Yarrabilba). Please let Sue know by Monday 16th March if you will be attending
Heather will coordinate the April dinner, which will be held on Friday 24th April
The walk for Saturday 14th March has been changed to Mt Tamborine. Sue is the coordinator. Meeting at the Bearded Dragon at 7am
Bunnings have not given us a date for a sausage sizzle. Only that it will be in the second half of the year
The Kokoda Challenge will be held on the 25th March. As yet the Club has no money to contribute to the funding of the event. The group is training hard every weekend, around 5-7 hours, and are up to 40km
Suggestion was made that Masters may do sausage sizzled
Heather had a phone call from Ian who is one of the Rangers for Plunkett Reserve. A meeting will be held at the Cedar Creek Hall, on Wednesday 18th March, at 5:30. The meeting is to discuss the development and use of the reserve. Information will be forwarded by Heather when she has received it from Ian. Sue and Dave indicated that they would attend
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Don Petersen advised that “Chicks with Cancer” are doing a charity run in Plunkett on Sunday 12th April. There will be a 5km and 10km run if anyone is interested
The walk for Saturday 28th March is the Cougals. This will be a full day walk. Dave will meet at Stewart Road at Currumbin. Karen suggested that long pants are a good idea
Christmas in July – Buffet Dinner
Entrée
1. Soothing Chicken Soup2. Spiced Dhal Soup3. Blue Cheese and Leek Tarts4. Seafood Platter: Scallop Ginger & Lemon Prawn Twister, Salt & Peper
Squid5. Antipasto Platter: Pickled Vegetables, Marinated Feta, Pickled Olives,
Eggplant, Semi-dried Tomatoes etc.
Mains
1. Herb roasted Turkey Breast2. Char grilled Salmon with Asparagus in Lime Vonaigrette3. Maple Syrup and Mustard glazed Ham4. Fennel and Lemon roast Pork5. Beef Wellington6. Ricotta Eggplant rolls
Sides
1. Rosemary Potatoes2. Roast Vegetables3. Lentil and Sweet Potato Salad with Feta Croutons4. Roasted Beetroot and Apple Salad with Poppy Seed dressing5. Green Bean Salad with Roasted Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette
Desserts
1. Sticky Date Christmas Pudding served with Caramel Sauce and Custard2. Apple and Blueberry Shortcake Pie3. Chocolate Ganache Cake4. Baileys or Chocolate Tiramisu5. Assorted Jelly6. Coffe and tea
Price includes 1 glass of wine or beer, unlimited soft drinks and Bon Bons
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Happy birthday and best wishes to our club members celebrating their birthday in March:
Denise Bouyer, Jenny Kemp, Ross Vlahos and Julia Matthews
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“Warning”
A Poem by Jenny Joseph (born in 1932) - submitted by Heather
When I am an old woman I shall wear purple
With a red hat which doesn’t go, and doesn’t suit me.
And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves
And satin sandals, and say we’ve no money for butter.
I shall sit down on the pavement when I’m tired
And gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bells
And run my stick along the public railings
And make up for the sobriety of my youth.
I shall go out in my slippers in the rain
And pick flowers in other people’s gardens
And learn to spit.
You can wear terrible shirts and grow more fat
And eat three pounds of sausages at a go
Or only bread and pickle for a week
And hoard pens and pencils and beermats and things in boxes.
But now we must have clothes that keep us dry
And pay our rent and not swear in the street
And set a good example for the children.
We must have friends to dinner and read the papers.
But maybe I ought to practice a little now?
So people who know me are not too shocked and surprised
When suddenly I am old, and start to wear purple.
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Future WalksNotes for Saturday walkers
If possible, please email or sms your intention to walk to the walk coordinator instead of phoning. The walk coordinator will always reply to confirm that you are listed for the walk and provide you with any necessary details. Please sms at a respectful hour
Alternatively, please phone the walk coordinator between the hours of 6pm to 8pm on the Thursday before the walk
Please check the walks list to see when you have been nominated to coordinate a walk
The weekly walks will also be on the Facebook page which is updated every Wednesday night www.facebook.com/loganbeaudesertbushwalkers
March 2015When Outing Typ
eGrad
e Coordinator Phone
Saturday 21st
Monserrat & Upper Portalsmeet at Beaudesert - 6am D.W. M-4-4 Heather
3802 12470432 197
577Sunday 22nd Bribie Island Social 4WD day
Up the middle and down the beach Dave 3287 3312Saturday
28thThe Cougals meet at Canungra - 6am D.W. M-4-4 Brian 5543 1261
Sunday 29th Mt RobertsFrom Teviot Gap D.W. M-5-5 John 0415 996
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April 2015When Outing Typ
eGrad
e Coordinator PhoneFriday 3rd
Saturday 4th
Sunday 5th
Monday 6th
EASTER CAMP at Lake Moogerah Saturday – Wilsons Peak Sunday – Mt Greville visit Bunjurgen Winery
B.C. M-4-4 Heather 0432 197 577
Sunday 5th
9th to 16thAlpine Walk – VictoriaMt Hotham to Falls creek Mt Feathertop
April 11thGolden StairwayRathdowney Areameet at Beaudesert - 7am
D.W. M-4-4 Brian 5543 1261
Sunday 12th
April 18th Karawatha Park Woodridgemeet at car park - 8am
D.W. Heather 0432 197 577
Sunday 19th
April 25th Anzac Day Dawn Service - Canungraand / or short walk Binna Burra D.W. S-3-3 Sue
5546 87810414 575
509April 26th
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May 2015When Outing Typ
eGrad
e Coordinator Phone
Saturday 2ndNixon Creek, Bogabahn FallsBinna Burra – information centre car parkmeet at Canungra - 7am
D.W. M-3-3 Dave 3287 3312
Sunday 3rd
Saturday 9thLower Ballanjui, via Rankins PaddockBinna Burra meet at Canungra - 7am
D.W. Coordinator needed
Sunday 10th
Saturday 16th
Araucaria Lookoutmeet at Canungra - 7am D.W. Coordinator
neededSunday 17th
Saturday 23rd
Box Forest and Alabana FallsO’Reillysmeet at Canungra - 7am
D.W. M-3-3 Heather 0432 197 577
Sunday 24th
Saturday 30th
Mt Mathiesonmeet at Beaudesert - 7am D.W. M-4-4 Sue
5546 87810414 575
509Sunday 31st
Phone numbers for Park Rangers and the web address for park alertsBinna Burra - 5533 3996
Boonah - 5463 5041Main Range - 4666 1133
O'Reillys - 5544 0634Park alerts can be found on the
Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing web site http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/park-alerts/index.php
Emergency Numbersif you are unable to get through to 000 use 112 on your mobile phone
Please NoteTHURSDAY is the deadline to notify the Coordinator for through walks, base camps and Saturday walks
FRIDAY is the deadline to notify the Coordinator for Sunday walks
Some walks may be changed at the last minute due to weather or other conditions
PLEASE ensure you contact the coordinator before your chosen walk or check the Facebook page
When car pooling passengers are to pay $7 petrol money to the driver
Make sure these are in your pack Every Week & Every Walk
Hat First-aid Kit Torch Food 1-2ltr Water Watch
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Walk Grading’sWalkers Guide: Participants are required to read and understand the Grading System for activities as listed. They should ensure that they are able to complete the listed walk. New members will normally start with two shorter and easier walks with the Club, such as easy terrain, easy fitness, and or short to medium length and progress by one grading step per activity.
DistanceS Short - Under 10kmM Medium - 10 – 15 kmL Long - 15 – 20 kmXL Extra Long - 20+ km
Fitness1 Basic - suitable for beginners, up to 4 hours walking, flat2 Basic - suitable for beginners, up to 4 hours walking, minor hills3 Easy - suitable for beginners, up to 5 hours walking, undulating
terrain4 Reasonable level of fitness required -up to 5 hours walking5 Moderate - up to 6 hours walking, agility required6 Moderate - up to 6 hours walking, agility required7 High - up to 8 hours walking, high fitness, endurance and agility
required8 High - up to 8 hours walking, high fitness, endurance and agility
required9 Challenging - up to 12 hours walking, very high fitness, endurance
and agility required
Terrain1 Smooth, reasonably flat path2 Graded path / track with minor obstacles3 Graded track with obstacles such as rock, roots, fallen debris or
creek crossings4 Rough unformed track or open terrain with obstacles such as rock,
roots, fallen debris or creek crossings5 Rough or rocky terrain with small climbs using hands or rock
hopping6 Steep, rough or rocky terrain with large climbs using hands or rock
hopping7 Climb / descend step rock using hands or footholds, may be some
exposure, good upper body strength8 Climb / descend near vertical rock with exposure, climbing skills
may be required9 Sustained climbing or descending of vertical or near vertical rock
with exposure, advanced climbing skills required, good upper body strength
ActivityDW Day WalkBC Base Camp
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TW Through WalkSOC Social ActivityS&T Safety and TrainingBush Qld Bush Walking QldFMR Federation Mountain Rescue
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Events
Ginger Food and Flower Festival, Yandina – 18th – 20th January
Felton Food Fest (Toowoomba) – 15th February
Kenilworth Cheese Festival – 29th March
Jazz in the Courtyard, Harrisville – April 12th
A World Apart, Mt Barney area – 26th April
Yarraman Oktoberfest – May 17th
Hampton Food Festival – May 17th
Goomeri Pumpkin Festival – May 24th
Boonah Clydesdale Spectacular – 1st June
Eat Local Week tasting tables – 28th June
Jazz on the Mountain, Bestbrook & Opera in the Bush, Jimbour and Darlington Markets - 19th July
Gourmet in Gundy and Malany Food Festival – 13th September
Labour Day weekend – Australian Camp Oven Festival, Millmerran – 4th October
Dingo Creek Jazz Festival (Gympie) - 25th October
MarketsDarlington Markets – Sunday 16th November
Fernvale – Every Sunday – 6am-1pm
Laidley Village Markets – Every Friday
Mt Mee – 1st Sunday – 8am-1pm
Mulgowie Farmers Markets – 1st Saturday of the month – 8am-11am
North Pine – Every Sunday – 8am-1pm
Plainland Markets – Every Sunday
Stanthorpe – 2nd and 4th Sunday
Withcott Community Markets – 3rd Sunday of the month – 9am-2pm12