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Trip Vacancies Rotary/Landcare Tree Planting Day DATE/S OF ACTIVITY: Sunday 23rd July 2017 MEETING TIME: 8.30 a.m. TRIP LEADER NAME: Fred Farrugia TRIP LEADERS MEMBERSHIP NUMBER: 433 TRIP LEADERS EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] TRIP LEADERS PHONE NUMBER: 0408569464 LOCATION/DESCRIPTION: Pyalong (Near Broadford Victoria. Pajero club Members have assisted with event for over 15years. In that time, we have assisted in planting over 80,000 trees. This year Brandon Kelly a local of Pylong has fronted up to the plate to have some of his property planted to assist in the salinity of the area. His property is extremely hilly and without Pajero club assistance in transporting people and also assisting in tree planting this event will not take place. This is a one-day event only and morning tea & lunch will be provided. As usual appropiate gear should be taken. ie wet weather/cold gear. MEETING ADDRESS: 210 Panule Rd Pylong TYPE OF ACTIVITY: Rotary TRIP/EVENT STANDARD: MEDIUM TO HARD TRACK CLASSIFICATION: Medium – Blue Square MINIMUM DRIVER TRAINING REQUIRED: Proficiency IS THIS TRIP SUITABLE FOR AN ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE – (SOFT ROADER)? NO VEHICLE & RECOVERY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE ON THE TRIP: Snatch Strap, Shovel, Front and rear recovery points, AT Tyres, UHF In-car, UHF Handheld APPROPRIATE MAPS: NOt required. Track will be self evident on the day. APPROXIMATE DISTANCE: 200 k’s return VEHICLE CONVOY NUMBERS – MAXIMUM: as many as possible ACCOMMODATION: DAY TRIP Not Required COSTS – ACCOMMODATION / CAMPING: No Cost Mechanics For Dummies 3 + Vehicle Trip Preparation DATE/S OF ACTIVITY: Saturday 9th September 2017 MEETING TIME: 11:00am TRIP LEADER NAME: Paul Hicks TRIP LEADERS MEMBERSHIP NUMBER: 1466 TRIP LEADERS EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] TRIP LEADERS PHONE NUMBER: 0395690811 LOCATION/DESCRIPTION: Mechanics for Dummies 3 incorporating Vehicle Trip Preparation. We will be carrying out various Mechanical Repairs that can help you in an off road or outback situation. Some of the topics we will cover are; Basic Checks when your car won’t Start – Testing Batteries, alternators, fuses, wiring etc. Basic Tools and Spares to carry when going on remote/long trips. What to check (or have checked by your mechanic) when going on a long/remote trip. Basic Mechanical repairs like Tyre/Puncture repairs. Repairing a Radiator with Rapid Fix We will have a sausage Sizzle which will kick off around 12:30pm. Registration is via 2 methods. Preferably register your interest at the Facebook Event - https://www.facebook.com/events/402579473476794/ 30 Vol 34 No. 5- June-July 2017