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Voice of the Toyota Landcruiser Club of Australia (SA) Inc

April 2014

LandcruisingAustralia Wide

The Secretary,PO Box 252Kent Town SA 5071

Email:[email protected]

www.tlccsa.asn.au

Print post approved 100018657

A MEMBER OF 4WDSA

Next General Meetings:

MondayApril 28th, 2014

MondayMay 26th, 2014

In this issue

President’s Message

Training Calendar

Trip Calendar

Social Functions

Events Calendar

Merchandise

For Sale

Notice of AGM

Committee Nomination

Form

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Front Cover Photo: Steve Sambell (L)from Coopers Tires and Dean Easton (R)from Wise Choice Tyres & More,Lonsdale.

AGM Notice: p13

Club Contacts: p16

Club Merchandise: p10

Club Yearly Calendar: p8

Committee Nomination: p13

For Sale: p11

Minutes: p14

New Members: p16

Social Report: p6

Training: p4

Trips Report: p5

Messages from your President

Stop Press 1

Roll up… roll up……….early that is, to the April general meeting to look overthe Patriot Camper on display which is the recent TJM camper of the year inthe $15/30K category. Mike and Anita Pavey will have the camper set up inthe WAFC car park for you to inspect before the meeting. Have a look throughbefore you venture upstairs. Mike and Anita will also be our guest speakersthat evening.

Stop Press 2

Our AGM is fast approaching and we are still on the lookout for members tofill roles which include

Secretary Treasurer Library Membership Officer……………………….Helpis needed!

At our AGM all roles are declared vacant and you can be nominated for anyposition. Some current committee are offering to continue on but pleasespeak to any committee member about the various roles and for information,and don’t feel as you are new to the club you need to sit back. A largenumber of those who attend our meetings regularly have already given of theirtime in committee roles in years past so we do encourage those new to theclub to step forward.

It was good to see a large roll up in March and the early start with bar andsausage sizzle seemed successful. My apologies to those who went hungry. Ihad been working from the show of hands at the Jan and Feb meetings. Itdoes at least prove one thing………. you all read the Club newsletter! Ourcooks have told me no less than 100 snags next time….. We may try soupand crumpets mid-year.

It is of course getting closer to those months with very few letters in them,starting with ‘May’. That can signal an exodus north chasing the sun formany members. So before you go please renew your membership by payingthe $80 fee to the Club by direct credit to our account or to the Treasurer. (Ouraccount detail is TLCCSA CBA Blackwood BSB 065-132 Account No 0091-0957) Whilst fees need to be ratified at the AGM your Committee is notseeking an increase this year. Don’t forget your membership renewal formwhich we use to capture any change of detail and also your commitment toabide by the Club rules and by-laws (something that is near and dear to myheart at present). As you renew please also think of moving to electronicnewsletter copy if you have not done so already. It helps to keep costs downand avoids membership fee increases.

The Boot and Bonnets day in late May is a great opportunity for members tosee how vehicles can be set up for touring. It is many years since this waslast held and being at Kuitpo it is an opportunity to enjoy a social weekendcamping or just venture down on the Saturday or Sunday morning if time poor.

Members may like to review the following web site and consider support forthis cause:

http://www.communityrun.org/petitions/national-parks-belong-to-all-australians-of-all-cultures

Cheers,

Darryl Royans

Next General Meeting:

28th April 2014 ~ 7.30pm

Trip Report: Beachport (AlanMcIntyre)

Guest Speaker: Patriot Campers(Mike and Anita Pavey)

Newsletter Articles Deadline:

Friday 9th May, 2014

Please ensure your submissions arelodged on time. Send separated textand photos to:[email protected] remember to include the namesof members when submittingphotos.

trainingEdmund MorriesEducation OfficerTelephone : 8278 5777email : [email protected]

Ralph AbbotAssistant Education OfficerTelephone : 8269 7378email : [email protected]

TLCCSA trainingteam for 2014ASSESSORSConduct driver training and assessment

ALLAN McINTYRE

DAVID ELLIS

DAVID SHERIDAN

EDMUND MORRIES

GARY CHRISTIAN

GEOFF GREEN

GEOFF THOMPSON

MURRAY McCLAY

PETER HARPER

RALPH ABBOT

SHANE SAXBY

STEVE GOLLEY

TONY VAN WYK

TRAINERSConduct driver training

GARY ELLIS

JUDY CHRISTIAN

STEVE MILLER

MAY

3rd-4th Basic Theory – Cavan. DTU run event. Cost of $10.

17th-18th Remote First Aid – Cavan. DTU run event. Cost of $150.

JULY

5th-6th Driver Training Peake

SEPTEMBER

6th-7th Driver Training Peake

OCTOBER

11th-12th Driver Training Morgan

19th Trip Planning & Leaders Course. DTU run event. Cost of

$20.

NOVEMBER

15th -16th GPS Theory & practical Cavan (tbc)


The popularity of the Remote First Aid coursecontinues. We now have a confirmed date of 17th –18th May for the third course. The trainer hasconfirmed she will run the course for the number ofstudents on the list. Please let us know if you areinterested as we can manage some more. Costsremains at $150.

Peake and theory weekends have just beencompleted. Do not panic if you missed it as we haveanother two weekends scheduled for Peake beforethe end of the year. Next one may be brass monkeyconditions, but enhances the social aspect aseveryone huddles around the fire.

We may be able to accommodate those that had towithdraw from the theory weekend. The DTU isrunning a theory weekend on the 3rd and 4th May atCavan. Those that want to attend can either contact

me by the email below or add your name to the list atthe next meeting.

All the training events are on the website. There is anoption to register for the training events linked toeach activity. This opens an email where you cansend your details.

Email for education matters [email protected].

Ralph Abbot and Edmund Morries

Education Officer Team

Edmund Morries and Ralph AbbotEducation Officer Team

training calendar


trips trips calendar

trip ratingsSCENIC: Bitumen & dirt roads, limited4wding, lookouts, flora and fauna of thelocal area, other points of interest.

EASY: Mainly off bitumen on formedtracks, some 4wding,no steep inclines ordeclines

MODERATE: Bush terrain, beach terrain,

some inclines or side slopes, soft sand ormud areas, easy creek crossings.

HARD: Rough terrain, steep inclines, steepside slopes, rough creek crossings,possible towing and/or snatching

DIFFICULT: Very rough terrain, very steepinclines, steep side slopes, slipperyconditions, difficult creek crossings, sometowing, snatching and or winching

Hi Folks,

Well we are scooting along thisyear and its nearly Easter and timefor chocolate. We have had somegreat trips already this year andwhen you read this, there will betwo trips getting ready for theSimpson Desert, so we wish themwell and trust that the weather willbe kind to them. Just after AnzacDay, another group of dedicatedenvironmentalists and Flinderslovers will be heading off to GumCreek to cull some more cactus, avery worthwhile project, and itsvery satisfying to see the effect ofthe previous year’s endeavours.Now, you will note that we haveremoved Merna Mora Station fromthe list of trips due to insufficientresponse, which is OK because weare only trying for trips which youare interested in going on. Incontrast, the trip of the FleurieuPeninsula, to be arranged by theLions Club in October, has provedextremely popular with 19 vehicleson the list already !! The trip toDeep Creek Conservation Park isanother popular trip, and there isstill room so get your name on thelist and discover a real treasureright in our own backyard. Blazeaidat Wirrabara in May will be a reallygood trip, it gives you anintroduction to the life of people onthe land and it’s a great feeling togive their community some supportin their time of need. If you wantto escape the winter and head forwarmer territory then Gem Tree inJune is the trip for you.Kudriemitchie Working Bee and theweekend at Willangi are alsoproving popular so consider themtoo. And don't forget the Boots andBonnets weekend next month, onethat we can all go to and learnsomething. Anyway I reckonthere's plenty of choice, so goahead, pick one or two and enjoyyourselves.

Cheers for now and safe travels.

Mike BarkwayTrips OfficerTelephone: 8384 6758Email: [email protected]

1. Simpson DesertLeader: Edmond MorriesDate: 18-27 April 2014Convoy: Limited to 5 vehicles, notrailersComment: Start at Maree then toBirdsville, across the Simpson Desertto Dalhousie and then on toOodnadatta. Bush camping. DesertParks Pass is required and need fuelfor 700km of sand driving.-- # --2. Simpson Desert 2Leader: Cliff RothenbergDate: 12-19 April 2014Convoy: 5Comment: Trip starts at Farina thento Birdsville and west across theSimpson to Mt Dare Hotel campground. Mainly bush camping, soneed to be self sufficient. Need fuelfor 650 km of sand driving and need aDesert Parks Pass.-- # --3. Gum Creek Cactus CullLeader: Vince MonterolaDate: 26 April – 7 May 2014Convoy: Limited to 20 peopleComment: Culling some more cactusand assisting with the mountain bikerace through the Flinders Ranges.Note: This trip is currently full.-- # --4. Boots and Bonnets -Kuitpo ForestLeader: Phil GaukrogerDate: 23 – 25 May 2014Convoy: UnlimitedComment: Come and see allsorts ofcommercial and DIY storage, lighting,water and 12v systems, tray tops,canopy setups and mappingsolutions. Camp at Jacks Paddock ormake it a day trip. Excellent

opportunity for new members and fornot so new members to look andlearn, and get some great ideas.-- # --5. Blazeaid - WirrabaraLeader: Darryl RoyansDate: Start 28 May and may extendto 2 weeksConvoy: UnlimitedComment: Work with volunteers tohelp the farming community recoverfrom the recent bushfires. Work willinclude rebuilding fences. Camping onWirrabara Oval, amenities available.Website: http://blazeaid.com.au/-- # --6. Deep Creek ConservationParkLeader: Michael BrooksDate: May 2014 Weekend TBAConvoy: UnlimitedComment: Travel on tracks in DeepCreek CP and Talisker CP, ideal fornew members. Spectacular walks,countryside and views.-- # --7. Gem TreeLeader: Lin and James EdwardsDate: June 2014Convoy: UnlimitedComment: Gateway to the GemFields. Combined with the NorthernTerritory TLCC. Visit Boxholemeteorite crater, Harts Range goldmine, Arltunga gold fields, McDonaldand Swan Downs Stations, viewaboriginal artists at Utopia Station anddrive through beautiful Cattle WaterPass.-- # --

Trips continued on page 7...


social reportMarch is now over and the weather is definitely coolingoff, especially the mornings. Barkley the cat has decidedto grace us with his presence and is once more insistinghe sleeps on the bed. The club is in full swing, no lessthe social activities.

As you can see, a lady has taken over purchasing theraffle prizes and from now on there will be a femininetouch. The prizes I obtain have a high dollar value and so Ihope it will encourage members to buy a few moretickets and keep the social funds buoyant. I have done adeal with my local home wear store and so will have aconstant supply of good quality raffle prizes for months tocome.

In mid March a small group of like minded souls arrived inMoonta Bay for a weekend of relaxation. The weatherwasn't as kind with thunderbolts and lightening very veryfrightening, but that didn't deter the robust spirit of theToyota Club whom got up Saturday morning and headedstraight into town for coffee. Afternoon found usexploring south of Cape Elisabeth to the tracks and dunesof Reef Point and the abandoned Aboriginal community ofPoint Pearce. An abandoned vehicle blocking the track(project for another trip???) meant a change of direction.But feeling like Sturt with exploration pounding throughour veins such detours were all part of the fun. Note toself, the minute I feel like Burke and Wills I'm headingstraight back to camp.

There were great views of Point Victoria and the islandswhich are an aboriginal heritage site. The way home ledus to more sand and mud play (after the rain of Fridaynight) in Cape Elisabeth before happy hour and mulledwine back at camp. No fishing occurred due to theweather, but the mud and sand sure made up for it. Ourexploring also found a bush camp ground called "the Gap"south of Point Elisabeth. This site is caravan accessible,campfire friendly with long drop toilets, behind the dunesso away from the wind. With easy access to tracks inboth directions, a definite future destination. I love theYorke Peninsula, so squid or no squid, there will beanother trip in the not to distant future :-).

So what's on?

1/. Bush ball 10 th May. Lamb on the spit, dancing andentertainment from the Strolling Tones. Cost $25 perperson. The entertainment cost is a donation to cancerresearch. Ladies bring a salad or desert. To be held at thelarge sheds Mt Pleasant show Grounds. Camping cost is$15 per powered site. A 4WD mystery tour is planned forSaturday afternoon. The evening will start with Happyhour and a talent show at 5 pm (Dress Country Formal). Itis not to late to book, (but please let me know ASAP)visitors and friends of club members welcome. Moniesneed to be paid by the end of April, so please bring along

the $$ to the next meeting or alternatively payment canbe made electronically into the club account.

2/. Aquatic centre 12 th June 1030hrs start, trip leaderDarryl Royans. Tour of the aquatic centre and the newlycompleted Marion wetland. BBQ lunch to follow.

3/. 16 th August Mt Crawford picnic and fossicking day.Meeting at Mt Crawford forestry information centre onWarren road at 0930hrs to pick up fossicking permitswhich are available for a small cost. We will be fossickingfor gold, opal and garnets, driving some of the not opento the public 4x4 tracks (forestry permits pending)exploring the old mines and doing the short hike up to theforestry lookout tower. Bring a picnic lunch, plenty todrink, warm clothes, sturdy foot wear and fossickingequipment. A couple of metal detectors will be suppliedon the day for people to have a go. Mining has occurredin the area from the 1800's with finds of precious stones,gold and even diamonds.

4/. 13 th & 14 th September Ladies Day drive weekendat the Bartagunyah Estate, near Melrose in the SouthernFlinders Ranges. There will be bush camping at thevineyard, 4wding of the mountain tracks on the estateand wine tasting on Saturday evening. Beautiful views areto be found on the 4 x 4 tracks. On Sunday a drive isplanned for a couple of hours over the Bridle trail. Ifhubby is driving he will be given a pretty pink ribbon towear. I encourage the ladies to have a go. Please note, onladies day drives, encouragement and support is theexpected behaviour from the passenger seat. The clubhas had a very recent experience of what happens whenthe driver has an accident and can no longer drive. Ladiesday drives are planned as a confidence booster for thosethat don't get behind the wheel very often, but may justbe needed to drive out of a track one day. Back seatdrivers and negative comments will be frowned upon andsupper duties complete with vanilla slice ( presidentsfavourite) at the next club meeting for those perpetratorscan be easily arranged. The track is described as a soft 4wd track so an easy drive with beautiful views. We willbe heading back to Adelaide after an early lunch. Cost ofcamping $15 per adult per night, there are a limitednumber of powered sites available. Driving of the tracks isa further $25 per vehicle for the weekend which is veryreasonable.

5/. September: We have organised for an open eveningat Snowys camping store prior to the commencement ofthat months general meeting. From 1800-1930hrsSnowys will have their store open to us, a guest speakerhas been arranged to talk about solar panels, theirselection, use and care. A 20% in store discount hasbeen negotiated for club members attending on theevening.

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Don’t forget to put your name down with the Social officer for functions or email [email protected]

8. Kudriemitchie Working BeeLeader: Stephen and Judy GolleyDate: 19 – 28 August 2014Convoy: UnlimitedComment: Help maintain the property which is on thebanks of Cooper Creek and close to Coongie Lakes, andhave some fun too. Details of work TBA. Campertrailers and high clearance caravans are OK.-- # --9. Willangi Bush Escapes - PeterboroughLeader: Peter HarperDate: LWE 4,5,6 October 2014Convoy: 6Comment: Get away for the weekend in the SouthernFlinders Ranges. Bush camping, tent and vans, 4wdtracks etc, check out their website atwww.willangibushescapes.com-- # --10. Lions Club Fleurieu TourLeader: Michael BrooksDate: Saturday 18 October 2014Convoy: UnlimitedComment: Tour arranged for us by the Lions Club,from Yankalilla to Cape Jervis via private property. Veryscenic, low range essential for steep inclines anddeclines. Cost is $50 per vehicle (2 passengers) andincludes a BBQ lunch provided at Rapid Bay PrimarySchool by the Lions Club.-- # --

11. Kudriemitchie Kids CampLeader: Michael BrooksDate: April 2015, Date TBAConvoy: UnlimitedComment: Expression of interest invited. Concept is tocater for families with children, with a focus on specialactivities including bush walking, fishing etc.-- # --12. The KimberleyLeader: TBADate: 2015Convoy: 6Comment: Preliminary information. Trip to theKimberley starting at Alice Springs, then via TanamiTrack to Wolf Creek, Halls Creek, the Kimberley andfinishing in Broome.-- # --13. TasmaniaLeader: Ralph AbbotDate: February/March 2015Convoy: 6Comment: Preliminary information, exploration of the4wd tracks in wonderful Tasmania.-- # --14. Somewhere Else ?Know of a place you'd like to visit, and would like toshare with us? Think about it and let me know.

...Trips completed

trips calendar (cont)

Social Report (continued)

James and I looking at purchasing a couple of Engel's, soif anyone else is in the market for a fridge, let us knowand we'll see if we can negotiate a good bulk purchasediscount. The general meeting will commence at2000hrs at the WAFC.

Please support this initiative and Snowys by attending,as it's not only a great chance to score some bargains,but also important to show support for businesses thatmake the effort to provide services, products andactivities to our club.

6/. Pirates on the Murray: Easter 2015. We alreadyhave some bookings for this fun activity to be held nextyear, so get in quick. We will be hiring houseboats,donning pirate garb and having a fun filled weekend ofsailing, pillaging, having a few drinks, a bit more pillagingand a few more drinks.

I would like to thank the BBQ cooks, their support crewand helpers for the BBQ at the last meeting. This was agreat success although a little under catered, something

that we promise to rectify.

These BBQ's are an excellent opportunity for fellowshipbefore the formal meeting takes place. So make sureyou are there for the next one.

Finally, as we know, the AGM is nearly upon us and I associal coordinator (and hopefully going into this nextyear) could really do with a group of helpers. To plan,organise and in a lot of cases also run the social eventsfor all members to enjoy is too time consuming for oneperson, and being a shift worker also limits my ability todedicate sufficient time to the cause. So anyone willingto put their hands up to help out, (especially to run themonthly raffle) would really be appreciated. As we allknow, many hands make light work.

So until next time, stay bright side up, wheels turningand keep the passion for adventure flowing.

Linley Edwards


club yearly calendar

Present this card each time you purchase spareparts/accessories or have your vehicle servicedat Cornes Toyota and receive Special DiscountsPLUS Loyalty Rewards Bonus…10 points forevery $100 spent. Redeem loyalty points atyour NEXT vehicle service or from anypurchases at Cornes Toyota. Each point is theequivalent value of one dollar ($1). Cannot beredeemed or exchanged for cash.This offer can be reviewed at anytime.

April 2014Sat 5th - Sun 6th ~ Basic Theory, Cavan, 9:00am

Sat 12th - Sun 13th ~ Driver Training, Morgan, 9:00am

Fri 12th - Sun 19th ~ Simpson Desert 2, Start at Farina

Fri 18th - Sun 27th ~ Simpson Desert, Start at Maree

Fri 18th - Sun 21st ~ Dungog, NSW

Sat 26th - Wed 7th May ~ Gum Creek Cactus Cull

Mon 28th ~ General Meeting, WAFC 7:30pm

May 2014Sat 3rd- Sun 4th ~ Basic Theory, Cavan, 9:00am

Sat 10rd - Sun 11th ~ Bush Ball, Mt Pleasant ShowGrounds

Sat 17th - Sun 18th ~ Remote First Aid, Cavan, 9:00am

Fri 23rd- Sun 25th ~ Boots and Bonnets, Kuitpo Forest

Date TBA ~ Deep Creek Conservation Park


Wed 28th ~ Blazeaid, Wirrabara. Possible 2 weeks.

June 2014Thur 12th ~ Aquatic Centre Tour, Marion, 10:30am

Mon 23rd ~ General Meeting, WAFC 7:30pm

Mon 25th ~ New Members Night, WAFC 7:30pm

Date TBA ~ Gem Tree Fields

July 2014Sat 5th - Sun 6th~ Driver Training, Peake


August 2014Sat 16th ~ Mount Crawford, Picnic and fossicking

Tue 19th - Thu 28th ~ Kudriemitchie Working Bee


September 2014Sat 6th - Sun 7th~ Driver Training, Peake

Sat 13th - Sun 14th ~ Ladies Day, Melrose

Mon 22nd ~ Snowy’s Store 6:00 - 7:30pm

Mon 22nd ~ General Meeting, WAFC 8:00pm

October 2014Sat 4th - Mon 6th ~ Willangi Bush Escapes,Peterborough

Sat 11th - Sun 12th ~ Driver Training, Morgan

Sat 18th ~ Lions Club Fleurieu Tour

Sun 19th ~ Trip Leaders Course, Cavan, 9:00 am


November 2014Sat 15th - Sun 16th ~ GPS theory & practical, Cavan(tbc)

FEBRUARY 2015Feb/Mar ~ Tasmania Trip

April 2015Easter ~ Pirates on the Murray

Date TBA ~ Kudriemitchie Kids Camp

Other 2015 trips currently proposed include, TheKimberley.

POSITIONS VACANTVARIOUS ROLES ON COMMITTEEDon’t be shy, step forward now or at the AGM.Nomination Form is on page 13 of this issue.


for your informationfyifor your informationfyi


Get decked out!All purchases require paymentat next general meeting,where you will be issued witha receipt for your purchase.Please see Beryl Sheehan atthe next meeting.

Sizes:

Mens: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL

Ladies: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18

club merchandise

Polo shirts (name & logo)$25

Fleecy jackets with logo

$48

Rugby jerseys with logo

$48Caps with logo$11

Mug with logo$5

Windcheater

$45Sand flags with logo$10


Recovery Points1pr 100 Series front recovery points. Contact David Allenon 0427 562 187.

Cargo Barrier1 cargo barrier suit 100 Series Landcrusier. Conract CliffRothenberg on 0429 429 299.

Prado for Upcoming Sale - Expressions ofInterestGeoff and Chris Phillips will be selling their Prado in July2014 and expressions of interest in purchasing aresought. We haven’t set a price yet – but happy todiscuss with potential buyers.

TLCSSA members are more likely to appreciate theextras – so we will list them in some detail. If anymember is interested please contact Geoff by email [email protected] or by phone on 0427790379.

The vehicle and extras are as follows:2002 Toyota Prado Grande 4 KZJ95R Automatic (ie adiesel), Registration Number WTL959 and registered tolate September 2014, 153,000 kms, BFG AT tyres,Leather seats and trim, Fog lights and spot lights, Powersunroof, ARB bull bar and Winc, Snorkel plus differentialand transmission breathers, Polyair to rear suspensionToyota tow bar and electric brakes, Drawer systemcomprising two large drawers, slide for fridge, slide outtable and provision for additional storage above drawersystem, Two extra 12 volt outlets in rear plus LED lightsinside rear door, Third row seats are included (they are instorage), Roof racks, UHF 40 channel radio, Dual battery

An inspection or photos can be provided on request.

Barrett 2050 HF RadioMatched to 910 Automatic Tuning Mobile Antenna. Allhardware and cabling included, and original antennamounting bracket is available on request. Equipmenthas been checked by Electric Bug and confirmed fullyoperational. $2,300 negotiable.Tel: Lange Powell 041 786 7299.

CLEARANCE SALE OFCAMPING AND LAND CRUISER GEAR

0900 – 1200 ON SATURDAY 3RDMAYAT 8A EDWIN AVE, TRANMERE, 5073

After 60+ years of camping, my wife and I have, aftermuch reflection and certainly with a few regrets, decidedthat our camping days are behind us – although weintend to continue exploring!

We have over a lifetime accumulated a considerablequantity of quality camping gear as well as car gearrelated to my ownership of an 80 series Land Cruiser formore than 20 years.

Major items include:• Full length aluminium TJM pack rack with aluminiummesh floor.• Axe/spade holder for fitting to rear mounted swingaway spare wheel carrier (6 stud).• Superior 9’ x 9’ touring tent in good condition thatallows standing up inside without a centre pole• Gas cylinder, stove, lights and camp oven.• Sundry small items we have found useful.

I offer these initially to TLCC members beforeadvertising them to the general public.

Come and have a look – no reasonable offer refused!

Graham West(TLCC member since 1977)Phone: 8165 2557Email: geepeew@bigpond .com

for sale


Wild hops

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Immediately after the May General Meeting is our Club’sAnnual General Meeting where our committee for2014/2015 will be elected and membership fees set.Take the big step and nominate yourself for a Committeeposition or convince a friend he / she would be a reallyvaluable addition to the Committee. Nomination formsare included in this newsletter and will be available at theApril and May General Meetings. Completed nominationforms must be received by the Secretary, Kate Buckley,before the commencement of the AGM.If only one nomination is received for a position, thenominee will be elected unopposed. Verbal nominationsmay also be received at the AGM (provided no writtennomination form has been received for a position).All the committee and sub-committee positions will bedeclared vacant at the AGM. The positions to be filledare listed below.There are several Club sub-committees where yourinvolvement would be valued.

Toyota Landcruiser Club of Australia (SA) IncNotice of Annual General Meeting

Monday, 26th MayFollowing the General Meeting

Agenda of Business:

Opening by PresidentMinutes of AGM 27th May 2013Business arisingCommittee ReportsFinancial ReportsPresentation of 2014/2015 BudgetSetting of Fees for 2014/2015Election of Officers including Honorary Auditor

Followed by Supper

(Note: There is no General Business)

Annual General Meeting

Committee Positions Non-Committee PositionsPresident: Membership:Vice President: Newsletter:Secretary: Welcoming:Treasurer: Assistant Education:Education: Discount Purchasing:Environment: Librarian:Minute Secretary: Maps & Trip Logs:SAAFWD Delegates (2 positions): Radio / GPS:Social: SAAFWD Delegates (2 positions):Trips: Technical:Advertising: Merchandising Officer:Publicity / Sponsor Relations: Webmaster:Social Auditor:

Nomination Form for the 2014 / 2015 TLCCSA Committee

Nominee: I, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . am prepared to stand for the position

of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Signature: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Nominator: I, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nominate the above memberfor the above position.

Signature of Nominator: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Seconder: I, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . second the above memberfor the above position.

Signature of Seconder: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


Meeting commenced: President, Darryl Royans,welcomed everybody to the Meeting and explained thelocation of toilets and emergency procedures. Welcometo all members and guests. Attendance registers havebeen passed around, please sign and place in anyapologies. Supper duties if your name begins with T U VPresent: 94 membersApologies: L & S Royans, B & K Bowey, B & C Meakes,S & J Golley, G & J Dansie, P & J Hoskins, S Harper, M &C Forsyth, N & N Massey, P & R Trezise, R Hewitson, SWeeding, S Wigglesworth, A McClay, S & K Currie.GUESTS:- Radovan Velisek, Ben Royans.Minutes of Previous Meeting: Ralph Abbot moved thatthe Minutes of the General Meeting held on Monday24th February be accepted. Seconded by Colin BrownCARRIEDWelcoming Officer (Simon Critchley):Simon introduced and welcomed our guests:-Radovan and Lenka Velisek of Mitchell Park. Rad drives aPrado 120 series. He is interested in camping andmeeting other families.Simon also welcomed our guest, Ben Royans fromMelbourne, a member of TLCC Victoria, who drives a SR5Hi-Lux.President (Darryl Royans):We have two people who have announcements.Jean Brown – I ran a trip with Colin in November 2013and most of the “History Books” of the FleurieuPeninsular were returned. However, two books have notbeen returned from a previous trip. Could you pleasereturn the book to me if you are holding a copy.Ann Wright – We joined the Toyota Club only two monthsago and went on our first trip to the Argadelles on theMarch long weekend. The driving was a challenge inplaces. On a bush walk my husband broke his ankle inthree places. I would like to extend my thanks to all ofthose who helped myself and my husband Peter. A lot ofpeople helped, it was great to see the Toyota Groupworking as a team.Darryl – Those who attended the February GeneralMeeting will know that there was the intention to hear anappeal from Jeff Shammall regarding a sanction that theCommittee had imposed upon him. It was an appeal tothe Membership about the decision that the Committeehad imposed. Had Jeff turned up he would have beentalking to the Membership. We cancelled the plannedGuest Speaker and the Trip Report so that Jeff wouldhave that opportunity. It only became evident towards theend of the meeting that Jeff had not turned up, so wehad no alternative but to close the meeting.We have sought Insurance advice and Legal advice. Theitems discussed were our “Complaints HandlingProcedure, our Constitution and where we sat withregard to our Duty of Care. We were advised that we arefully compliant, in terms of the process that theCommittee followed.If you were at the February General Meeting youprobably wondered what had transpired, this detail should

inform you of the current status of the process. However,I am aware that there is a motion to be put forward byGeoff Phillips.Geoff Phillips moved the following motion:- Seconded byNeville Stone.I would like to move the following motion: “That thismeeting recommends that the Committee initiate a rulechange in which any Member found guilty of a breach ofthe ‘Code of Conduct’ where the penalty is suspension ofMembership, be required to apply to join the Club as anew Member before Membership is renewed.”The objective of this motion is so that the Club remains afamily friendly safe environment for all Members.Colin Brown – I do not wish to speak against the motionbut rather query would this be considered retrospectivelyand therefore apply to the current case in question?D Royans – I cannot answer that, I will go back and getsome legal advice on that. Fairness and equity have to betaken into consideration. We do not have to rush this.D Ward – Point of clarification – is this a change to theConstitution part 21 of the Constitution?D Royans – yes, it would have to be a change to thesection of the Constitution.The motion was put to the vote, 86 For, 2 Against, 6Abstaining. The motion was CARRIEDD Royans – Darryl expressed his gratitude to NevilleStone, Judy Christian and Keith Thompson for their helpwith the sausage sizzle this evening. A great success.Environmental: (James Edwards):March 2nd Australia Day Onkaparinga. 17 peopleattended and they were very willing to assist. We splitinto two groups, one along the river, the other up nearthe old meat works. Friends of Onkaparinga were mostappreciative of our efforts.Nargkat 29-30th March environmental work. Peter Harperwill be leading this trip.Gum-Creek, cactus cull, 26th April to 27th May. VinceMonterola leading this trip.Kudriemitchie working bee 19-28 August. Steve Golleyleading this trip.Blazeaid, Wirrabara, Mike Barkway explained that this tripwas to help farmers with their recovery after the fires.Vice President: (Michael Brooks)Facebook – Darryl and I do the regular up-dates of ourFacebook page. We would like to call for other interestedperson to assist with the up-dating of Facebook with tripsreports, photographs etc. See me after the meeting if youare interested.Darryl and I attended the National Landcruiser ClubConference, on Friday last week held at Willowglen inNSW. The following are the items that were discussed :–- Trends in Membership,- Driver training and education,

Toyota Landcruiser Club of Australia (SA) IncGENERAL MEETING MINUTES

Meeting held at the WAFC 24th March 2014 at 7.30pm

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The Knolls - by Greg Royans

Replica Beadell theodolite atop Mt Beadell

Big Red - by Greg Royans

- The Guest Speaker, Web Designer, Kathryn, talkedthrough significant changes NSW have made to their website, followed by the Brisbane Club who have used thesame organisation. We learnt of more things that we cando on our web site – but the cost was too high.- Advertising and marketing, sponsorship.- Trips, reciprocal rights in places such as NSW who havea property, Willowglen, and Kooradilly between Sydneyand Canberra, which is a camping area, and Yaark inVictoria.- Community involvement – we talked of ourEnvironmental work. We are pretty much leading thatwork across the States. The hours we spent onenvironmental work, given our membership numbers, isabove other States.- 6-7 hours of discussion followed. If you want furtherdetail, Darryl and I are happy to discuss any issue further.We think that our Club is in a very good position. Ourinclusion of the involvement of families with children isalso above the level of other States. We are doing verywell, but it is an ongoing challenge for all clubs to growmembership.Toyota Australia also provided a number of vehicles to beused for the conference 150 Series Prado, a GX 200Prado and a FJ 40 Cruiser. They were most generouswith their support of the Conference.Toyota Australia will also be presenting gifts to Clubs ineach State. They have offered us a gazebo branded withclub logo and Toyota Logo, as well as a series of tear-dropbanner, approximate value $4,500. Each club aroundAustralia will be given oneIDEAS - We would like to implement events and arelooking for people to provide help to get these off theground. We witnessed a “funkana”, which is a series ofvehicle related exercises, quite casual, not timed, forexample, using your vehicle to pull a bucket out of thewater. Facebook shows detail on this.“Best Club Person” award – this is done interstate. NSWclub is running a swap meet. A boots and bonnets day. A“Swagathon”. We would love support from you to getthese ideas off the ground.Treasurer (Darryl Royans): (Nil Report)Membership (Simon Currie) (Apology): Nil ReportFWDSA (Allan McIntyre): ( Delegate)Last Thursday FWDSA had their AGM, all role holdersmaintained their position except for the Secretary. Thenew Secretary is Scott from Parks 4x4 Club at Salisbury.A few clubs had discussed what FWDSA have done forthem. They do provide the umbrella group, DTU is a unitof FWDSA. Training is offered not by all clubs. We (TLCC)have a large group of trainers and assessors.Trips (Mike Barkway): (For full details please refer to Tripson page 5)Ngarkat CP. Trip Leader Peter Harper. 29th,30th March,working bee. Over subscribed by other clubs, so we willleave it.Simpson Desert. Trip Leader Edmund Morries, 18th-27thApril. Convoy limit 6.Simpson Desert. Trip Leader Cliff Rothenberg, 12th-19thApril. Starts at Farina finishes at Mt Dare, mainly bush

camping.Cactus Cull Gum Creek Station. Trip Leader VinceMonterola. 26th Apr -7th May.Boots and Bonnets. Trip leader Phil. To be held in JacksPaddock, Kuitpo May 23/24/25It is a fun weekend, have a look at the way people haveset up their vehicles. Does not have to be flash, notlooking for pristine, just looking for what people do. Youcan camp there. You can stay 1 or three nights. You couldjust come for the day. All sorts of options.You can arrive by Friday 2.00pm. Camping cost is ($5pp/night) ($2 for kids). Saturday from 10-4.00pmboots/bonnets demonstration, followed at 4pm by HappyHour and campfire. Sunday 2.00pm boots/bonnetsdemonstrations. There are pit toilets, rainwater and youcan collect firewood. Caravans are welcome, cars, kids.Dogs, horses and cyclists are all welcome. It is open tofamily and friends – not just club members. We will bebased 2.5 ks from the Head-quarters. You need acombination to get in, but gate will probably be open.Blazeaide Wirrabara - from 28th May 2014 for a week.“Not just rebuilding fences but helping rebuild lives”.Check their web site. Basecamp at Recreation Reserve.Bring everything and appropriate work clothing.Gemtree, NT. Trip Leaders J & L Edwards. First week inJune 2014, combined with TLCC NT.Deep Creek Conservation Park. Trip Leader MichaelBrooks. Date 14-15 June 2014. Unlimited convoy. Tentsand swags only. Bring your own firewood.Kudriemitchie working bee 19-28 August. Steve golley isTrip Leader.Willangi Bush escape near Peterbrough. Trip Leader PeterHarper. Date 4-5-6 October, weekend trip. Convoy of 6,bush camping, tents and caravans.Lions Club Yankalilla to Cape Jervis Sat 18 Oct, trip leaderMichael Brooks. Simply arrive at Yankallila Oval 9.00amand we will be back at about 4.00pm. Heading off fromthe oval through a whole range of tracks all way down toRapid Bay. Lunch will be put on by the Lions Club. A BBQwith salads, tea, coffee and dessert, then back via StarFish Hill. One stipulation is that vehicles much have lowrange. Cost per vehicle is $50. Money raised goes toLions Club Yankalilla. The $50 assumes 2 people pervehicles, if there are more, then the cost is greater.Kudriemitchie Kids Camp. Trip Leader Michael Brooks,April 2015 (school holidays) Unlimited. Concept is to caterfor families with children.Merna Mora Station, trip leaders, Lin and James Edwards,date to be advisedThe Kimberley. Trip Leader Mike Barkway. Date TBA2015. Convoy limit 6.Tasmania. Trip Leader R Abbot. Date TBA 2015. Convoylimit 6.Weekend Trip ideas:- Burra, History trip. Port Germein,crabbing trip. Bordertown, Clayton farm heritage,museum. Coorong NP, Limestone Coast. We need somevolunteers to lead these trips.Social (Linley Edwards):The Botanic Gardens Breakfast, Valentine’s Day and theSquiding weekend have all been great social successes tostart 2014.

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club contacts 2013/2014

If you are in the market for a new or usedcar please contact:

Darren McCormack ~ Dealer Principal

Nathan Rogers ~ Used Car Manager

Simon Pinder ~ Fleet Car Consultant46 Belair RoadHAWTHORN SA 5062phone (08) 82721488

Committee Email A/H Phone

President Darryl Royans [email protected] 8295 2236

Vice President Michael Brooks [email protected] 8351 3348

Secretary Kate Buckley [email protected] 8261 7197

Treasurer Darryl Royans [email protected] 8295 2236

Education Edmund Morries [email protected] 8278 5777

Environment James Edwards [email protected] 0408 270 916

Min Secretary Kate Buckley [email protected] 8261 7197

SAAFWDC Delegate (1) Allan McIntyre [email protected] 8391 0527

SAAFWDC Delegate (2) [email protected]

Social Linley Edwards [email protected] 0417 564 803

Trips Mike Barkway [email protected] 8384 6758

Advertising Paul Hoskins [email protected] 8296 2618

Publicity/Sponsor Relations Paul Hoskins [email protected] 8296 2618

Immediate Past President Ralph Abbot [email protected] 8269 7378 (S)

Non- Committee Officers

Membership Simon Currie [email protected] 0438 457 156

Newsletter Monte Weeding [email protected] 0408 832 771

Welcoming Simon Critchley [email protected] 7127 2378 (S)

Assistant Education Ralph Abbot [email protected] 8269 7378 (S)

Discount Purchasing Steve & Judy Golley [email protected] 8382 3074

Librarian [email protected]

Maps & Trips Log [email protected]

Radio/GPS Ralph Abbot [email protected] 8269 7378 (S)

SAAFWDC Delegate (3) Buzz Meakes [email protected] 8376 4420

SAAFWDC Delegate (4) Stephen Golley [email protected] 8382 3074

Technical Peter Young [email protected] 8371 2964

Merchandising Officer Beryl Sheean [email protected] 8384 3521

Webmaster Nick Abbot [email protected] 8355 3465

Magazine [email protected]

Hon. Auditor Steve Miller 8296 8097

Applications!We have received application(s) from the

following. If any member wishes to

protest the acceptance of any of the

applicants, please contact the Secretary.

* Paul Keady & Dagmar Bevan ofCollege Park.

Welcome!The club would like to extend a warmwelcome to the following members for thismonth:

As part of the disclosure requirements for ourPublic/Directors & Officer Liability insurance,please contact a committee member withrelevant information if you are or becomeaware that:

• There has been or there is now pendingany claim against any Director or Officer intheir capacity as either Director or Officerof this club or any other organization.

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We are looking to continue the enjoyment with thefollowing:-Saturday May 10th, The Bush Ball at Mt Pleasant ShowGrounds. The cost is $25 per person. Strolling Tones willthe entertainment for the night. Monies raised will bedonated to Cancer research. We will be staying in theCaravan Park at Mt Pleasant.12 June, Aquatic Centre, Darryl Royans 10.30am start,adjacent to the Marion Shopping Centre. 11.45am tourthe new Marion Wetlands followed by a BBQ lunch.16th of August we plan Mt Crawford Picnic andFossicking day. Meet at Mt Crawford Forest InformationCentre at 9.30 hours, to pick up fossicking permits whichis available for a small cost. We will be driving some ofthe closed tracks, fossicking for gold, opals and garnets.Metal detectors are available. Bring a picnic lunch, warmclothes, good shoes and digging equipment. It is just 1hour out of town.13-14th September, a weekend at Bartagunyah Estate,near Melrose, in the Flinders Ranges. There will be bushcamping in the vineyard, wine tasting on the SaturdayEvening. A Ladies drive day along the Bridle Track on theSunday morning before returning to Adelaide. There aresome beautiful views from the 4x4 tracks and it is only5ks from Melrose, bush camping will cost $15 per adultper night. There are a limited number of powered sites.The tracks cost $25.00 per vehicles for the weekend.26th October, Bordertown Cup –staying at theBordertown Caravan Park, possibly 4x4 driving down theBorder Track. Sunday race-day, $15 entry for races.Pirates of the Murray – 3 nights on a house boat on theMurray. 12 berth $180 pp. This may be something thatpeople would choose to do over the Easter LongWeekend 2015.Future social events may include bush walking overnightat Cape Jervis. We are also interested in organising achartered fishing competition.Thank you buying raffle tickets, this helps to fund socialevents.Education (Edmund Morries): Planned Training Events.(For full details please refer to Education & Training onpage 4)Sand driving at Peake 29-30 March. Meet at Peake PostOffice at 9am on 29th. You can go Friday night if youwish. Property access $30. This can be a social outing ifyou wish. There are few names on list, so I will open it toother clubs if that does not change.Theory Course 5-6th April, at Cavan, cost $10. Starts 9amfinishes 4pm both days.Morgan 12-13th April staying at Morgan Caravan Park. Nocost, but need to be there at 9am on Saturday 12th.Remote First Aid 17-18 May. DTU run training at Cavan.First Aid Course geared at remote travel. You will get FirstAid qualification at the end of the course. Cost $150.Trip Planning and Trip Leaders course on 19th October.One day of theory at FWDSA training rooms at Cavan.Cost $20.Edmund presented Michael Brooks and Keith Thompsonwith the “Basic 4x4 Training Certificates”.

Trip Report: (Ray Gedritis)Ray showed the DVD on the wonderful restoration ofMcAlpine’s Hut at Willow Springs. Robin Trezise hastaken this video assisted by Lyn Trezise.Guest Speaker: Steve Sambell from Coopers TiresMichael Brooks – welcomed Steve Sambell and Deanfrom “Wise Choice Tyres”.Steve – Thank you for having us here tonight. We are 100years old this year in USA. We have been in Australia for25 years. I wish to clear up discrepancies regarding themileage warranty on our tyres. If you live in a capital city,we offer a kilometre warranty. You may travel anywherein Australia. They come with a 6 year manufacturersguarantee as well. The rotation and balancing of yourtyres is important. You must rotate your tyres. We have adriver’s guide that we hand out to assist you. Alignmentdoes not need to be checked every time you have arotation. Regular rotation ensures your warranty remainsvalid. The “Tyre Dealer” charges whatever they wish, wehave no control over that as a manufacturer. 7-8 years agowe had a meeting with our dealers in the country – 90%did not want a mileage warranty, so if you live in thecountry you do not get the warranty. Conditions aredifferent, you may not get the 80,000ks that we say youwould get around the city, however you will still get goodmileage.The tyres are made to last. Deep tread. Depth of treadremains the same from shoulder to shoulder, othermanufacturers will taper the shoulder off. Casings, sidewalls are a lot straighter, so that reduces damage andgives a far better drive. See through tread, maintainscontact with the road for all conditions. There are 13different tread designs to suit all needs, particularly offroad. They are made for a purpose not for a price. We arethe only tyre manufacture in the world that do not makeoriginal equipment for people. Coopers are just a betterquality product.Don Ransom – What are your thoughts on low pressure?Steve – You need to drive to the conditions of where youare. If you go to a light truck tyre, some are quite heavy,you do not need high pressure if you are going to drivearound the city. Tyre pressures are a personal preference,but we can give you a guide.Don Ransom – do you believe in the old 4 PSI rule?Steve – yes, check tyres at cold pressure, mostimportant, as it heats up the air will further inflate thetyre. They are a floatation tyre. They are designed to flex.Grant Evans - Do you recommend tyre pressure monitorsand is there one that stands out.Steve – “Tyre Dogs” work quite well, they are a greattool, especially when you are out in tough conditions. Yes,I think monitors are a great tool and they can save a tyre.I have brought three tyres tonight for you to look at, andwe have a gift bag for all people present. I recommendour web site, you can key in information on any point youwish clarification.Question - there are tyre rating in America – do we havesuch ratings?




Steve - Tread wear and traction wear ratings are made forpassenger tyres not light truck. We do a tread wear ratingup to780. In USA independent tests are carried out on,wet wear, hot, breaking and they come up with a number,performance, braking, tread-wear rating. Most of ours arefairly high, the tread-wear chart shows 280-300. Coopersare nearly double that, but that is only on passenger ratedtyres. We have that detail in our advertising.Peter Young – is it the same as comparing fuel economyon vehicles, you are just comparing two tyres.Steve – Yes, if you have three people you can get threedifferent outcomes.Michael offered a vote of “Thanks” to Steve for hispresentation and his willingness to answer questions.IPP(Ralph Abbot) Nil ReportPublicity (Paul Hoskins) (Apology) Nil ReportNewsletter (Monte Weeding) Nil ReportDiscount Purchasing (Steve Golley) (Apology) Nil ReportMerchandising (Beryl Sheean): (Nil Report)Technical (Peter Young):There was a good response to the “check your vehicle”

last Saturday week at Alltrac. The question aroseregarding radiator leaks with the modern coolants, whatdo you put in the radio to stop the leak? You will probablyhave to fill it up with water, so then just flush out thewater as soon as you can and replace with coolant. Youcan add pepper, eggs, and stuff you used in the past thatwill probably still work to stop the leak.UHF radios are good, but not of much use if you are notnear your vehicle, whereas you can carry a Sat phonewith you at all times, even when out walking. TheGovernment Sat phone subsidy ends on 31st March. Intheory I retire on Monday night, however, my sons willcontinue to run the “Alltrac” business.Webmaster (Nick Abbot): (Nil Report)General Business:Grant Evans- I have a HN 6 GPS navigation unit for sale. Itis less than a year old $500 ono. The reason for the saleis that I have bought the next model.Raffle Drawn.Meeting Closed: 9.26 pmNext Committee Meeting: 3rd April, 2014.Next General Meeting: 28th April, 2014.


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Neville Stone, Keith Thompson and Judy Christian cooking the sausage sizzle for membersbefore the March meeting. Photo by Monte Weeding.

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