Highway Wanderers – November 2011 Newsletter
Presidents Report
Hi to all,
I hope all members that went to the Rally had a good time, enjoyed
catching up with your fellow members and have returned home safely.
I was really looking forward to the trip, especially across the
Nullabor,.But as the saying goes the best laid plans often go astray.
From what I've heard lots of good times were shared.
To so many of you who rang and wished John well, I can report he is
coping quite well with the treatment but gets very tired. We will know
his progress at the end of the month.
Its hard to believe that Christmas is only six weeks away, so I take
this chance to wish all of you a great Christmas and a happy and
healthy New Year.
We are looking forward to
Sale next year and will catch up with you
then. We plan to travel north next winter and do the mini rallies at
Townsville & Mareeba.
Keep travelling safe Vicki
Secretary
Report
Hello to all Highway Wanderers wherever you
happen to be wandering. Kalgoorlie rally is
done and dusted and you will see from the
reports in this newsletter that everything went pretty well. As none of the committee
was able to attend a great big THANK YOU
goes out to Dave and Jan Binskin, Pete
and Trish Gallagher and various others for helping you all survive without us. It
obviously wasn’t as much fun as usual but it’s hard to get good help these days and
you can only work with what you are given (Just joking Joyce). The reports from the
rally are included in this newsletter and once again thanks guys for filling in.
I know the rally at Sale in 2012 is a fair
way off but I have been thinking that for those planning to attend and then heading
North it may be a great opportunity to get a Movin, Movin, Movin Up North convoy
happening. In 2010 a lot of HW members had a great time slowly travelling to Mareeba
for various events. There must be lot’s of interesting places or events that could be
incorporated in slowly moving North to Christmas in July at Mareeba. If we could
establish some sort of timetable then members can pick it up along the way. Ideas
welcome. With Christmas only six weeks away we hope that you all have a very merry
time and that 2012 is kind to you. See you at Sale or somewhere else on the road.
Bye for now.
Keep safe and
cheers
Chris and Barryne Wilson
KALGOORLIEDISC BOWLS REPORT by Trish Gallagher
We entered 12 teams and had 11
accepted
3 x Mens Triples
4 x Ladies Triples
4 x Mixed Triples
First round we showed how rusty we were.
Even so we managed to get 4 teams to the next round – 3 x mixed triples and 1 x
Ladies. Next round left us with only one team HW Mixed triples 1- Kim Saunders, Barry
Pittard and Dave Binskin. Unfortunately their game was at 10am on the second day and
it took them two ends to come good. Congratulations to one and all who participated.
A special thanks to those who played for the first time to make up the numbers. Hans
Van Dyk we all thank you for your umpiring efforts as you certainly held the flag
high for the HWs
KALGOORLIECHAPTER FORUM MEETING
Dave Binskin and Peter Gallagher attended
the chapter forum. The following points were brought up in question time re HW
member’s request.
1.
Power
allocation at rallies – the ballot system will remain in place
2.
Fee
rise – reason for this given is that the board is worried about what would happen if
Ken Tame pulled out representing large loss of income – this rise consequently
defeated at AGM.
Other Info from the meeting as
follows
1.
Board
still looking at a new site for the CMCA HQ.
2.
CMCA
still working with government to supply
VAST satellite boxes at a much discounted price to members
3.
Changes
to banner parade that only those chapters with members present at the rally to be
paraded.
4.
Richard
Barwick new GM taking on extra responsibilities following resignation of John Osborne
as CEO. No new CEO to be appointed at this stage.
5.
New
committees of each chapter to notify CMCA HQ when new office bearers elected at their
respective AGMs
6.
Secretaries
of each chapter to notify head office of all assets i.e. clothing ; cash on
hand etc for insurance
purposes.
7.
CMCA
is lobbying government to make caravan parks compliant with govt rules and those
compliant be advised to come up to the mark or close.
DAVES DIRT – KALGOORLIE
RALLY
(Also included WA
writings)
1.
Les
of “KosWeKan” now known as 12.8 as wife Kim unable to watch TV if
batteries drop below 12.8V which will cause Les’s beer fridge to warm up. And where
is the fridge - yes you guessed it – in
the shower. Try having a shower with a
75l Waco!!!
2.
Still
on the subject of 12.8 (aka Les) he managed to throw a curved disc bowl during the
completion which nearly took out 4 teams -just escaped various head injuries and knee
capping.
3.
Jan
B alias Nurse Nastie took out the animal cruelty award leaving Oskar tied up outside
the trade tent at the rally for nearly 2 hours when she forgot him. Even received a phone call from a concerned member.
Oskar now having daily counselling and refuses to leave the
motorhome.
4.
Pest
award to boot scooting Georgina who unable to attend rally kept phoning me to be
updated on the gossip. Piss off Georgie!!!
5.
New
members Two Fat Ladies also up for RSPCA citation as dog Chloe found wandering rally site lead in
tow.
6.
While
on dogs; 25 was the record number of dogs attending happy hour representing lots of
dog turds.
7.
Drunk
of the rally – no not Derek aka Horror
but Trish aka mother hen – also best face plant in a gravel pit.
8.
The
Gold Rush Ball - 70 HWs attended including a few adopted hangers on. Derek won the
best dressed turning up as a gay miner and so convincing was his portrayal that we
think he could have gone to the dark side. Nice photo taken by Chris 4 dogs may be
viewed on more risqué websites.
9.
Where
the bloody hell are you award goes to Eddie 4 dogs for getting lost not once but twice for over 2
hours in Kalgoorlie - had to have a
police escort back !!!
10.
“Rats
Nest” gets the unlucky award for being sited at the arse end of the rally site for last ten
rallies – is there a meaning to this ????
Dirty Dave aka Uncle Festa
KALGOORLIE HW MEETING REPORT
Meeting opened 11am Tuesday 11th
October
Present :- Dave Binskin, Peter Gallagher, Evelyn Verschaerer, Trish
Gallagher, Jack Luchjenbroers, Jill Luchjenbroers, Jo Tremain, Tina Van Dyk, Chris
Jones, Carol Jones, John Hodgkinson, Joy Capone, Edward Grimmer, Barbara Pittard,
Barry Pittard, D. Symons, Ray Kirkman, Kaye Kirkman, Adrian Stern, Anna Stern, Kay
Trestrail, Lance Trestrail, Gary Kallenberg, Ted Gillam.
No committee members present. Dave Binskin
asked by secretary, Chris Wilson to chair meeting. Evelyn Verschaerer took the
minutes.
As there was no committee members present a
motion was presented to the meeting by Dave to adjourn the AGM to rally at Sale in
April 2012- motion carried.
General discussion followed with points
discussed re topics to be presented to the chapter forum by HW representatives Dave
Binskin and Peter Gallagher.
HW flag to be carried by Norma Bradley to the Sale
rally.
Meeting Closed
11.25am
KALGOORLIE RALLY REPORT
Jan Binskin
In the absence of our president Vicki who
would really have loved to be at the rally I have taken on the task of writing a
general revue of the rally with input from a few HW members
Being first time volunteers Dave and I got another view
of the rally with all its inevitable politicking and moans and groans etc. However,
from all our other members the general consensus is that it was a very different
rally some positive points and of course a few negatives.
First the site provides many of us for the
first GREEN GRASS site for many months and plenty of showers and hot water after a
few hiccups. We had only one afternoon of rain and a mixture of sun and the
inevitable wind . HW Happy hours were well attended mainly at “Gary’s Joy” then
moving to “Wheel Estate" “ which provided a bigger venue for bush skittles. We
adopted a couple of first timers and a few new members who joined in the
frivolity. Secretary Chris was missed
with his horn and his biscuit game.
No medals this time in disc bowls but lots
of fun both on the practice field and in
comp. We did very well in the photo comp with Kim, Eddie, Pete (aka Rudi)and Derek
taking out prizes. No talent quest this rally so no presentation from our HW choir
although we had a member (one fat lady) in CMCA choir and Jo, well hidden behind a larger person strutted her
Ukulele talents.
If you were hoping to eat out at the rally,
there was a distinct lack of retail food outlets – a spud man; ice cream van and
coffee van as well as limited booking for a catered meal which if you were able to
get a table was excellent value. You had to cook or hike into town. Also lots of food
regulations here meant no HW barbecue possible.
The ball was a fun affair as always with
band and dancing girls (too well clothed according to some patrons) providing the
entertainment . Lots of colourful costumes but lacking a lot of the flamboyancy of
other rallies. We had 70 HWs and thanks to Trish for agonising over the table
bookings (that story could take up a whole report in itself) and organising the
decorating – a highway theme to build upon for further rallies.
The night entertainment after the usual
official proceedings each night was predominantly country style but as not listed in
programme you were never sure who would be performing as the artists rotated thru 3
rally venues during the week . Mixed reactions re the artists from those who were
awake long enough to take in the night time events.
Down side of the rally was the ongoing
pilfering of items such as toilet paper which occurred in the first week (volunteers
only on site!!!) within 10 minutes of being restocked. Rumour had it that a
competition was being held between some groups to see who could pilfer the
most!!! It is a sad reflection of
society too that many volunteers working were abused by other members whilst going
about their duties. It is also sad to see that some volunteers when placed in a role
had a definite change in persona. What happened to good old manners and consideration
for others.
In all I am sure we all had a good time and
I for one am pleased to be a HW and will be back again in
Sale.
Safe Travelling to
all
Jan Binskin
Highway Wanderers/Big
Rigs
Easter in
August
Easter in August was organised by Lance and Kay Trestrail for members of
the Highway Wanderers and Big Rigs. Held on Friday 26th August – Sunday 28th August
2011 at Tressies Caravan Park and Museum Kalgarin in WA the get together was
enjoyed by all who attended. The park facilities and museum are a credit to Merv and
Laurel and a tour of the museum took us all back a few years. We started off with a
BBQ on Friday night, picked up by the local school bus and taken to the Kalgarin club
for dinner on Saturday night.The meals were excellent, even had easter eggs. Next
morning Vanessa our tour bus driver and Jainine our guide took us for about a four
hour drive including Wave Rock and surrounding attractions. Later that afternoon we
had jilgies thanks to Kay and Laurel. Had a BBQ Sunday night and most people left the
park on Monday having had a wonderful weekend.
Sharelle
Rallies
26th Anniversary Rally: Sale, VIC
Dates: 4 - 10 April 2012
Location: Sale Showgrounds - Maffra Road, Sale
Rally Manager: Colin Gard N27733
Tourist Information: www.tourismwellington.com.au
27th National Rally: Boonah, QLD
Dates: 15 - 21 October 2012
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From the
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Did you know that we have our own web
site?
www.highwaywanderers.com
Now I know that not everyone is “internet
savvy” but you don’t have to have your own computer to get on the web. Maybe you know
someone who is hooked up to the Internet or maybe ask someone in an Internet café to
show you how to get onto the HW website. It’s a great way to keep up to date when you
are on the road or at home.
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If you have access to the Internet and want
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participate I will make sure you are a HW member and then give you the info to enable
you to start chatting with other HW members in the chatroom. As well as allowing you
to chat (typing and talking) online it is a great way let other people know what you
are doing and where you are doing it. (Not sure what IT means but whatever IT is we
all hope you are enjoying doing IT.) You can use the chatroom to get all sorts of
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enabling people to get together if they are going to be in the same area. If you need
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answers then the rest of us will benefit as well. It's a win win really and we need
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Do yourself a favour and take a look.
Robin Wood – Webmaster
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Chapter
Contacts
President Vicki
Samin 0427275487
president@highwaywanderers.com
V/President Sandra Sargent 0428270671
vicepresident@highwaywanderers.com
Secretary Chris Wilson 0408565760
secretary@highwaywanderers.com
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Vale
30th October
2011
Ray Parker
Mercedes Coach -
RDO
Ray Parker with his partner Sandra Sauer had been members for the
last eleven years. Ray passed away on Sunday the 30th of October whilst visiting
friends in Melbourne. Anyone wishing to
pass on their condolences via email to Sandra can do so
at sandrasauer@highwaywanderers.com
Sandra welcomes any of Ray's friend to
call and say hello.
Ray was always up for a chat and a
drink around the camp-fire where he
would entertain with his limitless supply of jokes. I wonder if your
allowed make your own whisky in heaven.
You will be sadly missed Ray.
02 October 2011
Paul Hildebrand
It is with great sadness that I let you
know of the passing of Paul Hildebrand.
Paul was a Highway Wanderer for the last 6
years and in that time made many friends. Paul will be remembered for
lots of reasons but one that springs to my mind was the number of jokes that he
had stored in his mind and could bring forth at a moments notice. Quite often around
the camp fire you would find Paul entertaining us folks with his
limitless supply of jokes.
Anyone wishing to pass on their condolences to Margaret can email me
at webmaster@highwaywanderers.com and I will get them to her.
We offer our condolences to Family and Friends.
The Highway Wanderers
Committee and Members
