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Newsletter #15 March-April 2019

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J’aroo Roustabouts RV Club Inc.

On the country, in the country,

for our country.

J’aroo is the official newsletter of the Roustabouts RV Club Inc.

The Roustabouts RV Club Inc. is a not-for-profit caravan, motorhome, campervan/trailer and 5th

wheeler club incorporated under the Queensland Government’s Associations Incorporation Act 1981.

Club Partners


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Committee Message

President Message 3

Secretary Message 4

Membership Officer 6

Muster Co-ordinator 6

Articles

Freom Club Partner 9

Upcoming Events

March—April Events 10

Upcoming Trips 2019 NEW 11

Upcoming Trips 2020 12

Upcoming Trips 2021 13

Calendar of Events

2019 - RRVC Events 14

ROUSTABOUTS RV CLUB Inc.

ABN: 568 014 19525

REGISTERED OFFICE:

7 Berri Place, Helensvale Qld 4212

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00am to 4:00pm

PHONE: 0412 614 260

EMAIL: [email protected] (linked)

WEBSITE: http://roustaboutsrvclub.com.au/

BANK DETAILS

Bank of Qld BSB: 124 013 A/C: 22535938

Motto

‘On the country’ signifies we are on the ground living in our community

‘In the country’ signifies we are immersed in country life and culture

‘for our country‘ signifies we enjoy contributing and supporting our community and

outback communities,

Cover Photo: “Happy Hour” Sheepyard Inn

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://roustaboutsrvclub.com.au/


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Presidents Message

Hello Everyone The Club’s Muster and General meeting at Esk Caravan Park was a fantastic weekend. There was a great roll up from our members with 43 members in attendance. We had a couple of “first timers” in attendance on the weekend and our newer members were made very welcome. It reinforces the adage that “There are no strangers in our club, only friends you haven’t met”. The Pickled Pork and Corned Meat dinner on the Friday night prepared by Carlo and Vicki, with a little help from their friends, was very well received and the festivities continued well into the night. On the Saturday morning, a General meeting was held and it was pleasing to see members participating and talking about the future directions of the Club. Helen Stevens presented an excellent summary of the results of our second Member Survey and then we spent some time reviewing our activities and what can be done to further improve our Club. The Management Committee are reviewing all the recommendations that came from the survey and where possible or feasible we will look to implement some of those recommendations. There is a summary copy of the survey available on the Club’s website and it is pleasing that again, our members indicated that we are 4.5 stars out of 5. It was also pleasing to again see members volunteering to take on roles as “Apprentices” for a number of our Committee positions. The usual non-competitive games were held in the afternoon, and the active card playing group played Canasta as well. On Saturday night, many members meandered their way to the Hotel for dinner followed by a few ports back at the Caravan Park. Following the Esk muster, some members overnighted at Hampton and at the Rudd Pub at Nobby before meeting up at the Maryvale Hotel for the start of the 2019 Mystery Tour. The spit roast pork and beef for dinner at the Maryvale Hotel was another great feast and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. After an over-night in the paddock we awoke to get our GPS coordinates from our swinging peg before heading off to Glen Innes for a couple of nights. A free camp at the First Fleet Gardens at Wallabadah, and then onto Mudgee for a 3 night layover. Many vineyards and interesting places to visit in Mudgee, Gulgong, Hill End and surrounds. From there we have headed to Oberon and the Jenolan Caves. Still 12 days to go on the Mystery tour as I write this report. Judy and I look forward to catching up with you all again at Canungra. Some of the Mystery tour photos are up on the Club website, so don’t forget to regularly check the website for the photos and Updates on everything happening within the Club. Take care and travel safely. Brian and Judy Gill


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Secretary’s Message

The office is currently mobile, attending the Mystery Tagalong and supporting members who are having an

incredible time.

Domestic travel insurance.

Various members have had to pull out of trips since Christmas and the financial loss is mounting up. Rea-

sons for refunds are now ‘admin costs’ ‘use the money in the next year’ to ‘no refund if cancelling less than

30 days’. It is not the office responsibility to chase refunds, as stated in the LPD and tagalong guidelines,

members are responsible for undertaking this. If you are attending a long trip please consider domestic

travel insurance.

2019 CCQ/RRVC Mystery Tagalong.

Still vacancies for members. CCQ have been given ample time to register as have our newer members. If

you wish to redo a trip just send in your registration and first payment. who have not attended a long

paddock drive or tagalong.

Mount Warning Spit Roast

Members are reminded the spit roast needs to be paid by 1April 19

Esk Muster Outcome

A huge thank you to those members who came forward to support the club by taking up assistant positions

and volunteering to take up committee positions in November.

Reminder to Committee

Please start doing your Annual Report submissions for 30 June 2019, if you need a copy of last years submis-

sions please ask me.

Editor

For those of you who haven’t heard, our Secretary used the

facilities at Caves House, Jenolan Caves and inadvertently

pushed the emergency help button instead of the flush


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Jarrod Wade

Owner

Free onsite quotes

Same day, fixed price servicing

Reliable & timely repairs

Pick-up & delivery service

Renovations

Book your service or quote online

27 Sinclair St, Arundel

Phone: 5500 5213


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Membership Officer Report

As of the 22 February, we have Two (2) new member couples to report

Current membership

Our formal membership stands at 96 rigs.

We now have seven country members.

New Members

We are now on our Mystery Tour at the moment we are at Oberon, members had an experience tramping through the Jenolan Caves. Another 10 days to go.

Alwyn Clark

Membership Officer

Surname First Name Date Approved

Hill Colleen & 12-02-19

Connolly Mark & deb 20-02-19

Muster Co-ordinator’s Report

Update to Muster Calendar

July Muster will now be held at Laidley Showgrounds, core dates 12—14 July 2019

Earliest arrival is 11 July due to show being held the previous weekend.

Graham Duncan

Muster Co-ordinator


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Alwyn’s Woodturning Hobby

Alwyn Clark is retired and his

hobby sees him two days a

week at the Woodturners

Society of Qld doing his

woodturning.

If you would like one of his creations just phone him on 0414 622 715

to discuss your needs.

Alwyn is happy to work with you on your unique creation.


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Order via SHOP in Members Only

Shirt Patches - $15.00 Club Mugs - $10.00 (can only order if 10 requests received)

Club flags - $10.00 Club Stickers - $5.00

Club Shirts – colours, styles and prices as per club website (members only – shop)


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Freom A huge Member of Our Club

On Saturday 19 January 2019, members of the Roustabouts RV Club Inc. met with Rick and Ingrid Jewson, owners of Freom, to thank them at the Clubs annual partner event at Broadwalk Tavern, Hope Island.

Freom met with Chris and Brian in September 2016 and discussed the concept of a website that could be used on a daily basis supporting all RV Club activity. Rick and Ingrid immediately came onboard with a handshake, worked with the club founders on a design and then provided Chris with website development and ongoing training. The website was released in January 2017 and since, Freom has introduced rigorous security measures and registration processes.

Freom also provide ongoing training, hosting, security, club messaging and 24/7 support to committee members. The support provided goes far beyond what is normally considered ‘good service’, with both Rick and Ingrid responding immediately to the myriad of issues posed by committee members utilising, club email messaging, Dropbox and website management.

During 2018, Rick and Ingrid while touring European countries responded to a server issue within 30 minutes of notification, entered committee member computers to correct issues, sorted out security issues and generally answered questions posed by the Club Webmaster.

The ongoing 24/7 support provided is seamless; in fact, committee members didn’t know the location of Rick and Ingrid until after their holiday conclud-ed.

The presentation at the Broadwalk Tavern was recognition of the incredible support given to the Roustabouts.

A member of the Club stated at the luncheon ‘gentlemen’s agreements really do work’ and indeed they do for Freom and our Club.


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March/April 2019 Events

Specific information and flyers are located on the Website

COFFEE MORNINGS:1st Wed of month

Date: 6 March The Coffee Club Harbour Town

Date: 3 April Kedron Wavell Services Club

9:30am approx

Booking required via RRVC website: Musters &Events / coffee

MUSTERS

Date: 22—24 March Canungra Showground

Date: 26—28 April Mt Warning Campground

Booking required via RRVC website: Musters &Events / musters

DINING IN EVENT Date: 16 March 2019 Where: Club Southside Upper Mount Gravatt

Time: From 5.30pm

Bookings: Still open, register in the normal fashion

ABBA TAGALONG

Dates: 26 April—15 May

Bookings: Check website

Book Now for MYSTERY TAGALONG #5

Travel Dates 11 February—10 March 2020


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2019 NEW Mystery Tagalong


Waiting List Operating

Open to both CCQ caravan club and Roustabouts members

Flyer sent to all CCQ affiliated clubs with full details. Ask your secretary or go to http://

roustaboutsrvclub.com.au/tagalongs/mystery-tagalongs/ (Linked)

Roustabouts with 12 months or less membership who haven’t done a MT are invited to submit an ex-

pression of interest. Refer to website for conditions

http://roustaboutsrvclub.com.au/tagalongs/mystery-tagalongs/http://roustaboutsrvclub.com.au/tagalongs/mystery-tagalongs/


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2020 Mystery Tagalong & Long Paddock Drives



TAKING REGISTRATIONS



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2021 Mystery Tagalong & Long Paddock Drives



Note: This MT travels on some

rough dirt roads and some

locations do not have facilities.



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March 2019

1 - 2 Mar Mystery Tagalong finishes

6 Mar Coffee Morning

11 Mar CCQ State Meeting

16 Mar Dining Night—Club Southside

20 Mar Management Committee Meeting

22-24 Mar Muster—Canungra Showground

April 2019

3 Apr Coffee Morning

9 Apr Muster Sub Committee Meeting

26—28 Apr Muster - Mt Warning Campground

26—30 Tagalong—Abba Festival

May 2019

1-15 May Tagalong—Abba Festival

11 May BBQ Lunch/picnic—Redcliffe

13 May CCQ State Meeting

15 May Management Committee Meeting

25 May Dining Night—Kedron Wavell

31 May—2 June Muster—Spring Gully Campground

June 2019

5 June Coffee Morning

10-17 June Muster—Stradbroke Island

11 June Muster Sub Committee Meeting

22 June Story Bridge Climb

July 2019

3 July Coffee Morning

12—14 July Muster—Laidley Showgrounds

17 July Management Committee Meeting

20 July—8 Oct Northern Australia Long Paddock Drive

August 2019

3 Aug Southbank Historic Walk & lunch

7 Aug Coffee Morning

12 Aug CCQ Delegate Meeting

13 Aug Muster Sub Committee Meeting

23—25 Aug Muster—Lowood Showgrounds


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The Club offers membership to those with all types of

caravans, motor homes, camper trailers, slideon campers, camper vans and 5th wheelers.

Our primary member catchment area is the Tweed Coast and South East Queensland, however,

Club membership extends along the eastern seaboard from Hobart to Innisfail.

2019 RRVC Committee

President

Brian Gill [email protected]

Vice President

Mike Holden [email protected]

Secretary

Chris Lloyd [email protected]

Assistant Secretary

Terrie Parsons [email protected]

Treasurer

Len Parsons [email protected]

Membership Officer

Alwyn Clark [email protected]

Muster and Event Officer Graham Duncan [email protected]

Committee Member- Frist Aid

Rhonda Clark [email protected]

Long Paddock Drive Coordinator

Chris Lloyd [email protected]

Liaison Officer

Helen Stevens [email protected]

Ex-office Officers

Grant Officer Lynn Lloyd

Editor Dianne Pugh

Sub-Committee Members - refer to RRVC Website
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