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There  is a camping trip this weekend at Delbeg meeting at the BP truck stop Saturday morning at 7:30am  for more information contact Alan K or Jeff. if you do not have there contact details PM me and i will forward you interest on to them

Thanks

Jason

Ok late notice I know had computer problems. There is a camping trip this weekend at Nome at the property on willing Drive the property is open at 12pm Saturday you will need to BYO Meat and Drinks also remember to take the aeroguard for the midgees. for more information contact Jeff.

This year has just gone so quick and once again it is time to claim your seat on the Committee. Nominations are being called for at the next meeting to be held on 15th July 2008. As our AGM is on the 19th August 2008. So if you would like to have a major part in running the club, step forward and have a go. To nominated write your name and the position you are nominating for on a piece of paper and hand it to a current committee member.

Current Committee members AGM is here so that means a committee meeting time and venue to be announced at the next meeting.

Club President

Only 3 weekends left until the Expo I am currently looking for a few more volunteers to promote the Club. As a volunteer you will get free access to the expo plus other privileges that are not available to normal entrants.  I am expecting to do a rotation so you can see the Expo while you are there.

I'm also chasing Vehicle's/Campers to place on the stand the vehicle's and campers are required Friday afternoon and are to remain in place until Sunday afternoon it would be greatly appreciated if you can help out in this area. Don't forget to support the Expo and come along to see the displays I hear that there are a lot more exhibitors this year

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Ok since our Trip coordinator had to resign his position on the committee ( The Club is grateful for the contribution and he will be missed as the TC ) we have fallen a bit slack in the trips area. I know we have a wealth of knowledge in the club with places to go so I thought I would start this Blog to see if we can come up with some ideas of some future trips, until we can find a replacement trip coordinate. So if you have some ideas or would like to run a trip post away.

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OK since our Trip coordinator has had to resign his position on the committee ( The Club is grateful for the contribution and he will be missed as the TC ) we have fallen a bit slack in the trips area. I know we have a wealth of knowledge in the club with places to go so I thought I would start this Blog to see if we can come up with some ideas of some future trips, until we can find a replacement trip coordinate. So if you have an ideas or would like to run a trip post away.

The BBQ went well with alot of interest in the club, a few new faces as well. So a big welcome to them. after catching up with the news it was time to start cooking only problem was i forgot the cooking gear. Well I am only male cant be expected to remember everything I did remember the drinks. Once the cooking gear had arrive it was time to start cooking. nothing beats the smell of a BBQ, There were people coming and going with some people coming up with some good ideas for our next sausage sizzle. Well I just like to thank all those that had attended and hopefully will catch up at the next meeting.

Jason

Fuel prices are climbing through the stratosphere and fuel is probably going to be your single biggest expense on a trip. I figured I'd pass on these fuel saving tips forwarded to me by Expedition Austrlia, one of a our long term subscribers.

Hope they save you a few dollars at the bowser.

ONLY BUY OR FILL UP YOUR CAR OR BIKE IN THE EARLY MORNING WHEN THE GROUND TEMPERATURE IS STILL COLD.

Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground. The colder the ground, the denser the fuel, when it gets warmer petrol expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening.... your litre is not exactly a litre. 

In the petroleum business, the specific gravity and the temperature of the petrol, diesel and jet fuel, ethanol and other petroleum products play an important role. A one degree rise in temperature is a big deal for this business. But the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the pumps. 

WHEN YOU'RE FILLING UP, DO NOT SQUEEZE THE TRIGGER OF THE NOZZLE TO A FAST MODE. 

If you look, you will see that the trigger has three (3) stages: low, middle, and high. In slow mode, you should be pumping on low speed, thereby minimizing the vapours that are created, while you are pumping. All hoses at the pump have a vapor return. If you are pumping on the fast rate, some of the liquid that goes to your tank becomes vapour. Those vapors are being sucked up and back into the underground storage tank so you're getting less worth for your money. 

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT TIPS IS TO FILL UP WHEN YOUR TANK IS HALF FULL. 

The reason for this is, the more fuel you have in your tank, the less air occupying its empty space. Petrol evaporates faster than you can imagine. Petroleum storage tanks have an internal floating roof. This roof serves as zero clearance between the petrol and the atmosphere, so it minimizes the evaporation. 

Unlike service stations, delivery trucks are temperature compensated, so that every litre is actually the exact amount. 

IF THERE IS A FUEL TRUCK PUMPING INTO THE STORAGE TANKS, WHEN YOU STOP TO BUY, DO NOT FILL UP.

Most likely the petrol/diesel is being stirred up as the fuel is being delivered, and you might pick up some of the dirt that normally settles on the bottom. 

Hope, this will help you get the maximum value for your money.

Membership BBQ

To Members and Guests,
Well another meeting down, I would just like to thank those members and guests who attend for there input it is greatly appreciated. It is that time again to either renew or for those who are thinking of joining to fill out the the attached paperwork and either come along and support the Membership BBQ or bring the form to the next meeting on the 15th July 2008.

The Minutes from last meeting will be up in the members section on the website www.blackriver4wd.com by next week if you have forgot the login details just e-mail me for the login details remember you need to be a member of the club to enter this section.

I guess you are all itching for the challenge this year but I have had no update as yet from the committee set up to run the Black River Challenge. So Jay if you are out please give me a call 0409252310

I'm still looking for volunteers to help out at the NQ 4WD and Camping Expo I am looking at 6 volunteers, there are benefits to helping out at. Well that enough for now remember maximum attendance at the Membership BBQ is needed and yes I now it is a long weekend.Starts at 12pm kiddies welcome

 

P.S I have played around with the club Logo have a look and let me know what you think, I am open to all ideas now that I am a guru with PSP (well still learning anyway)

Regards,
Jason Clark,
President.
Blackriver 4WD Club Inc.
PO Box 751
Thuringowa Central 4817