PAJERO 4WD CLUB OF VIC INC - February 21, 2018 GENERAL MEETING
Meeting Opened: 7.34pm
President Stuart Gay:
*Welcomed members and guests
*Highlighted recent trips displayed on screen
*If an apology and away, send photo for display
*OH&S
*Thanked Trevor Smith as new editor and this is his first magazine
*A couple of new members signed up at Lardner Park show.
Apologies: Damian De Rozairo, Ian Clarke, Graham Halliburton.
Minutes of the Previous Meeting:
Accepted: Ralph Longley Seconded: Ed Reddick
Presentation: Carac - Ashley James. - Chris Teech - Ryan Perry
Chris introduced himself as the store manager and commenced by showing a short video. Opened in 1967. Do major caravan repairs, battery systems, solar etc. Hot water system anode should be changed every 12 months. Last a bit longer in Vic but the northern States can be every three months. Can be up to $1.3k to remove and replace. Can last longer if pulled out and cleaned. On special tonight for $25 and good to carry a spare. Flushing held as well. Led acid batteries give off an explosive gas and sit right next to power points etc that can cause it to go bang. Led Crystal batteries better than AGM and a better option than lithium as they can cost up to $7.5k to retrofit. 100ah cost say $500+ and can be run to flat. Can cycle many many times and will work at temperatures from -40 to +60. Quick charge also. There is a unit that can fit to you battery and Bluetooth to your phone and you can check the charge at any time. Two types of solar panels, cheap and those that work. Cheap ones can use a charge if left connected overnight. Most caravans solar panels are wired parallel. They need air space as well. A service with us is a full check front to back. Everything pulled apart.
Person of the Year Update:
Points allocated for going on, running trips, shows etc and your current point standing is displayed on the wall.
Wonnangatta Update:
The upcoming centenary is on the Labor Day Weekend and a call for a show of hands for those attending was met with silence.
Challenge Update:
Past President Russell Chatfield advised he has entry, checkpoint and volunteer forms for club members to either compete, catering or man a point etc. Medical support required. Need high level first aid or be a doctor, nurse etc. Fun weekend. All details on website.
Aussie Disposal Night - 1st March:
VIP night with 20-50% off storewide. Say 10 members indicated they may attend. Numbers required for catering purposes.
Muster Update:
110 members registered to attend. Get your applications in.
Update from Exceed Magazine:
Two new committee members now in magazine but not the website. Current recognitions up-to-date as well. Report are for reading. Please do. DTU courses detailed. Other info including trip reports as well. Magazine is well worth reading.
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