COFFS COAST JEEPERS CLUB TIMETABLE 2009

COFFS COAST JEEPERS CLUB TIMETABLE

2009 Club Timetable

	Date	Co-Ordinator/Contact
August
Club Meeting	9.00am 23rd August	Lawson Cres Coffs Harbour Colin Cowling 0408 367 530
Club run Rover Park near Drake	August 28,29,30	Micheal Bowen 0418 485 556
September
Club Meeting	7.00pm 9th September	Lawson Cres Coffs Harbour Colin Cowling 0408 367 530
Club run Daisy's Plains (near Kempsey) Checking for future camping spots. Long day, leaving at 8am.	September Sat 12 or Sun 13 (to be confirmed)	Micheal Bowen 0418 485 556
October
Club Meeting	7.00pm 21st October	Marcia Street Cres Coffs Harbour Colin Cowling 0408 367 530
Club run Expedition for camping on private property at Beenleigh (just north of the Gold Coast). 4wding at Ormeau, very close.	October 9,10,11th	Micheal Bowen 0418 485 556
November
Club Meeting	7.00pm 11th November	Marcia Street Coffs Harbour Colin Cowling 0408 367 530
Club local run Club to tackle a hard Track (to be confirmed) with at least a couple of Jeeps. Plenty of helpers will be needed for spotting, track building etc. Will practice some safe winching/recovery methods.	Sunday 15th November	Micheal Bowen 0418 485 556 (Moderate drive can be organised for other members if needed.)
Club Presentations at Christmas Party date and location to be confirmed		Colin Cowling 0408 367 530
December
Club Meeting	7.00pm 9th December	Marcia Street Coffs Harbour Colin Cowling 0408 367 530
Club run Camping on the river at Grafton. Water sports weekend, swimming, fishing, canoeing. Matt Good will be along with his speed boat for rides and sking. Toilets and showers on site, a few cabins available. Camping $10 per person per nite.	December 11,12,13th	Micheal Bowen 0418 485 556

Coffs Coast Jeepers

Coffs Coast Jeepers Inc. was founded in February 2004 and currently has approximately 20 active Jeepers. We are made up of people of all ages who have a sense of proud ownership of Jeeps and a passion for 4-wheel drive adventure.

The Club is restricted to Jeep owners. However, owners of other 4WD vehicles may join Club trips or activities at the invitation of a Club Member.

Coffs Coast Jeepers is a non-profit organisation formed to promote the ownership, appreciation and appropriate use of Jeep vehicles. The Club is intended to provide an opportunity for owners and drivers of Jeep vehicles to participate in four-wheel drive associated activities and social events with like minded enthusiasts. We aim to do this in a safe manner, to learn and understand more about the capabilities of our vehicles, to improve and appreciate our driving abilities and to provide regular social outings.

The Club is affiliated with the NSW 4WD Association and carries appropriate Public Liability and other insurances.

The Club meets monthly at 7pm. The location is varied and is usually preceeded by dinner. Family members are most welcome to attend. Notification of the venue is usually by SMS txt. A day trip is normally organised for the following Sunday.

Whilst on outings the Club stresses safety at all times. Members participating on trips should ensure their vehicle:
· is mechanically sound;
· has tyres in good condition with adequate tread for the trip conditions;
· carries recovery gear, including: snatch strap and rated D shackles;
· carries sufficient water and food for the planned trip; and
· is equipped with a UHF radio or a hand held UHF radio is carried.

UHF Channel 18 or 22 is used to communicate with each other whilst on Club outings.

Club Positions

Club Officials

President Colin Cowling 0408 367 530

Vice President Chris Knight 0434 970 216

Secretary Mychelle Knight 6654 4844

Treasurer Terry Wilson 6651 3931

Trip Coordinator Adrien Thompson 0407 318 470

Sergeant at Arms Michael Bowen 0418 485 556

Equipment Officer Glenn Jackson 0428 733 364

First Aid Officer Adrien Thompson 0407 318 470

Publicity Officer Terry Wilson 6651 3931

Social Committee Karen Boon Robyn Bowen

Trip or Club Run Information

Trip Classification
The following trip classifications are a general guide to members who wish to attend or run a Club Trip. Members and their guests must ensure that they and their vehicle are capable of handling the type of trip designated. Note: Most trips will have sections that are rated differently.
Placid
A trip with little or no four wheel or off-road driving. It will normally involve an easy to get to camp site or picnic area on bush or gravel tracks.
Easy
A four wheel drive trip where low range will be engaged, but it is highly unlikely that any recovery will be necessary.
Moderate
A trip where sections will require careful driving to negotiate the track and in some circumstances, recovery may be necessary. Members’ vehicles must be equipped with front and rear recovery points and should carry at a minimum a snatch strap and an appropriately rated D shackle (preferably 2).
Hard
A difficult trip where recovery (snatching, winching or towing) is more likely to be required. Members vehicles must be equipped with front and rear recovery points and should carry at a minimum: a snatch strap and D shackle (preferably 2); and preferably a winch. The Trip Leader has the discretion to refuse entry to any vehicle believed to be unsuitable or member with insufficient experience for the trip.
Trip Record
Trip Leaders will normally complete and report on the Trip. This provides details on the trip departure location, planned route, trip classification, participant sign-on and sign-off and final destination. Members are required to cooperate with the Trip Leader by ensuring they sign on prior to trip departure and sign off at the conclusion of the trip. Members are also required to attend and listen to the Trip Leader’s briefing and follow the Trip Leader’s instructions throughout the trip.

August Club meeting

The August Club meeting was held at the Coffs Harbour Hotel. The meeting followed dinner which was enjoyed by Club members

Monthly Club Meeting

The August monthly meeting of the Coffs Jeepers Club will be held at the Coffs Harbour Hotel commencing at 7.00pm. Dinner for interested Club members will commence at 6.00pm.
All welcome.