M A N U K A U 4 W D C L U B M A G A Z I N E December 2017 www.manukau4wd.org.nz One of the many happy faces of the Manukau Marshalls This issue Presidents Report 3 Trip Schedule 4 Captain's Corner 5 Winch Challenge pics 6 Club Champs points 17 South Island trip info 19 Club Discounts 23 Santa pics 14
President Treasurer Secretary Club Captain Committee Members Bernie Konz 027 4917605 AH (09) 2366856 Colin (Charlie) Browne (09) 238 7298 Joy Browne (09) 238 7298 Peter (The Shoe) Haigh (09) 236 3393 Richard Eyres (09) 238 9838 (new members officer) Nathan Phillips (09) 2321018 Gavin Campbell (09) 2999992 Mike Gibson 021 888870 Dave Brown 021 610307 Chris Morrow (09) 2998749 Chris Soderberg 021 778181 Mark Jones 027 2275566 Dean Currie 027 5858947 Magazine Editor Jenny Konz (09) 236 6856 Email jenny@jkracing.co.nz Website Hans Recter Contacts E mail hans@hrsoftware.co.nz EDITORS NOTES Hi Finally it s summer :-) This is the last edition of the Club Mag for 2017 with the next one due at the beginning of Feb. Thank you to all those that have contributed during the year with your stories, pics and articles. I can t do this without you well I can, but it would make pretty boring reading!!! I hope you all get to spend time with your family and loved ones during the holiday season and are able to re-charge the batteries with some R&R. Take a little bit of time each day to think about what you are thankful for... Wishing you a very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. Cheers Jenny Page 2
Presidents Report Congratulations to everyone who helped with the winch challenge, no matter what part you played, a big thumb s up from all the competitors and organisers, you guys did great. Property s used were second to none. The weather looked like it was going to muddy the waters (so to speak) and we were all a little nervous of that. A plan was put in place just in case, but it never happened. Again; a big shout out to everyone who helped no matter how, it all helps. Sponsors that helped included Cookes, NZ4WD magazine, Goosey s 4X4 Pukekohe, 4WD Bits, ARB Papakura. Of course, our chosen sport could not happen at all anywhere if it were not for the property owners so a special shout out to Mike Inns and the Ward family. Christmas just around the corner, quite a few of you will be going away, some on the club trip to the South Island. Make sure you take plenty of snaps for the magazine and send your stories to the editor. Remember, if you can't stay out of trouble, at least stay safe. Keep an eye on your e mail and the FB page for any trips coming up during December, January, and early February. DON T Forget this is the last meeting before Christmas, there is no meeting in January. Like I said above, NO meeting in January, don't be the dickhead who gets the award in Feb for turning up to a none meeting, these things have a habit of making it to our attention, don t do it. There is NO meeting in January. Enjoy your holidays and be safe..bernie. Don't forget... there is NO meeting in January I ll see you in February. December 2017 Page 3
P l a n n e d T r i p s Remember to partake in any trip you must leader and register your interest as num- contact the trip bers could be MINIMUM GEAR TO BE CARRIED ON ALL CLUB RUNS Tow Hooks Front and Rear Spade First Aid Kit Nylon Rope / Strop Fire Extinguisher
Captain s Corner All September, October and November all very busy for me Had September and October doing a historic military in the USA doing Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles. If you want to read the trip story GOOGLE armistice 100, go to the web page, click menu,click kiwi s on Rt 66. The story runs backwards IE the last day 29 to the start. When you get to the bottom of a segment click previous. I my first week back in NZ it was full on with the winch challenge and a big WELL DONE to absolutely everyone. I did not do well in a night stage due to a lack of carrot consumption. This weekend we had the kids xmas party and we had more big kids than small kids but again well done by everyone. Coming up we have a big full calendar :- Dec 9 Clevedon farm trip. Not for the faint hearted or anyone planning to get married at 5pm on Sat Dec 9 or even Sun Dec 10 28 Dec thru Feb 6 is the Dave Brown South Island trip 21 Jan club trial champs Orams road 3 Feb thru Feb 5 Waitatra valley weekend trip Merry xmas and a happy New Year Take care out there Peter Haigh December 2017 Page 5
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Club Champs High Points Ooopppss. December 2017 Page 17
Melanoma NZ, Four Wheel Drive Orienteering Fun Day Sounds like a great day was had by all December 2017 Page 18
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Club Member Discounts Auckland 4X4 The helpful people at Auckland 4X4 give a 5% discount on all ARB products and 10% n all Auto Electrical products. 35 East Street, Papakura Ph: (09) 298 2595 web: http://www.autoelec.co.nz/ NZ 4WD Parts and Accessories 15% discount of parts and accessories to Club Members. Hours are Mon-Fri 8:30am to 5:00pm. Unit 1, 46 Hobill Avenue, Manukau City Ph: 0800 287278 web: www.terraintamer.com.au If anyone has any other club discounters please let the editor know so their details can be published in the next magazine Winch Rope for Sale Plasma winch rope Competition Grade 7mm $9.00 per metre, 9mm $13.50 per metre Colin Browne (09) 238 7298 any length CLUB GEAR AVAILABLE see Gav Polo shirts with club logo 35.00 Vests with club logo 40.00 Jacket with logo 50.00 Singlet's 25.00 Caps 15.00 December 2017 Page 23
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