March Bash Bulletin
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March Bash Bulletin
Variety - the Children’s Charity A: 47 Herbert Street Artarmon NSW 2064 Stuart Telfer – P: (02) 9819 1009 F: (02) 9437 3588 M: 0425 277 673 E: stuart.telfer@variety.org.au W: www.variety.org.au/nsw/BASH Hello everyone and welcome to the March edition of the Bash Bulletin for 2016! How quickly things are coming and going? We’ve had our first M.E.I.N., for the year and now it’s time for another one, this Wednesday night! It was nice to have our new Chief Barker, Amanda Mead, with us in Gladesville last month to give us an update on what is happening Locally, Nationally and Internationally in Variety. We wish her well with that massive role and welcome her back at anytime she wishes to join us. BARBARA BARRY OAM Unfortunately we didn’t get the news in time for our February Bash Bulletin that one of our great, past Bashers, Barbara Barry (pictured), was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia on Australia Day for her, “service to children through charitable organisations.” I first met Barb (who I liked to call, “The Barbie Doll”) on the 1996 Bash to Darwin and she did that with her hubby and past Chief Barker, Kevin Barry. I think they went on to do three or four more Bashers together and we all had a great time together, especially if Barb could find a piano, she is a fantastic pianist and singer. I’ll never forget one night in the Kynuna Community Hall (I don’t think anyone had been in the hall for forty years it was so old and dirty!) when about 20 of us were going to sleep on the floor – but not until Barb had banged out a tune on an old, delaminating, keys missing upright piano….and she did!!!!! Great stuff. Albeit she retired from Bashing – she came into Bashing as an avid member of the Ladies of Variety and is still a member of this wonderful group of women who do so much for the kids behind the scenes. Barb was also the long time organiser of the transport for the annual LoV’s Kid’s Christmas Party during those days it was held at Darling Harbour Convention Centre. She and Kevin now live a relaxed life at Shoal Bay on the beautiful Port Stephens waterway and we congratulate and thank them both for their years of Variety involvement. 2 MORE GOOD NEWS WOOF Kevin Leahy OAM and his partner, Sharon Head (pictured), were guests of the Chief of the Royal Australian Air Force, Leo Davies, on the 10th March in Canberra to receive the Federation Star medal. The medal goes to Australian Defence personnel who have served their country for forty years or more and we say congratulations to Kevvie for this amazing attainment. Kevin has been a long time Basher in both the B to B Bash and our NSW Bash. His RAAF, mechanical engineering duties have taken him all over the world and he’s also done ‘tours of duty’ in Iraq and Afghanistan but it’s with the Bash he excels! He’s had the RAAF support both our Bashes with Mobile Workshops, Baggage Trucks and Paramedics and he too “works” as an Official on both events. And as I write this note, Kevin is away doing the final survey for the NSW Bash, which starts in May, with Bill McGuigan who are subbing for Victor Sheil who is still recovering from a broken collarbone suffered on a Postie Bike Dash survey mishap! Well done Kevin, and again, congratulations on this milestone achievement. STILL MORE GOOD NEWS This is just something out of the blue! Last month, some of our 4WD Adventurers met on a Friday night at the Blacktown Drive-In for a social night together. But, earlier in the day I attended a funeral at Botany, then a ‘wake” at Taren Point before heading up the motorway in BASH1 to Blacktown for the movie. Just as I arrived at the Drive-In I noticed a $50 note under the windscreen wiper! Somewhere along that journey from the funeral, someone has made an anonymous donation to Variety which I just think is amazing! But it does prove we are getting the word out there! BASH OFFICIAL ON THE MEND Well who would have ever thought?!?!?! Victor Sheil, our Regional Manager based in Newcastle - and Bash Official - took a dive off his Postie Bike during the first survey for this year’s Dash! It apparently was on the last day and it was at almost a ‘walking pace’ when he came a cropper!!!! It was off to hospital, eventually, where the shoulder blade was pretty smashed up and Victor said it was so bad they couldn’t simply pin it back and they used plates, screws and Blu Tack!!! He’s back at work now on light duties and looking forward to all our motoring events – on four wheels – ahead!!! 3 THE MOTORING EVENTS INFORMATION NIGHT (AKA M.E.I.N.) Our next M.E.I.N., is this Wednesday night, March 16th, at the Gladesville RSL @ 4 Linsley Street, Gladesville starting from 6pm. These nights are held on the THIRD Wednesday of the month – in most cases. There are a few changes to that depending on certain circumstances. For Virgins it is a great opportunity to talk to Bashers and mechanics about building or maintaining a Bash car so make the effort to come along on these nights. We welcome Bashers, 4WD Adventurers, friends and interested newcomers from 6pm. And as customary, there will be a raffle on the night – and – as usual – we are scratching for prizes! So if you have any leftover promotional items, un-opened Christmas/Easter/Valentine’s Day/Birthday presents or anything, please bring them along to help boost the prize pool. Thank you in advance for your assistance here. Looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday night. PENRITH FESTIVAL PARADE Short notice I know, but this Saturday is the Penrith Festival Parade and we have been invited to enter some cars in it. A lady, Gai Hawthorn, CEO of the Penrith CBD Corporation, sent me this note; Hi I picked up the brochure on the Variety Bash at Luddenham show recently and we are keen to promote the Bash cars during the street parade at our Penrith Festival. Large event with over 20,000 attending each year. The street parade form is attached and we have space for static displays too. Please let me know if interested in attending, the event is 19th March and the parade is 12.30pm Contact Gai on these numbers, P 4722 5556, M 0437 506 517 or E gai@penrithcbdcorp.com.au and she’ll send you the forms DOOR PANELS – SIGN UP NOW – REMINDER! We are looking at getting our Bash Door Panels printed soon along with our other decals for your Bash cars. As in the past, Rod “Brush” Baker, our signwriter will print your car numbers on the door panels if you have completed and paid your $500, non-refundable, deposit. The cut off point for these is next Monday, the 21st March. So get that paperwork in guys and girls or you’ll be paying extra to buy your own numbers. COLOUR DAY As promised, we announced our Colour Day at the February M.E.I.N., and it is TARTAN this year! That’s to go with our Scottish Theme Day on the Bash which is Day 2. from Armidale. This is how come! In 1839, George J. Macdonald, acting as the commissioner of crown lands in NSW, described the site he was standing in, now occupied by Macdonald Park in East Armidale, as 'an extensive, open plain, well-watered and sheltered and centrally situated.' Macdonald named the area after his clan's baronial estate of 'Armadale' in Scotland. And hence, why we will be having Scottish (Tartan) Day whilst there, starting at the school for breakfast! 4 GOODIE BAGS Sally Ross is really looking for products to include in our Bash ‘Goodie Bags’ if you have any contacts for products that might be useful, fun, yummy or interesting to include please let Sally know. Great promotion for their products. We generally request 400 (for one per person) or 150 (for one per car). Call Sally on 9819 1016 or email her on sally.ross@varietynsw.org.au HOME HOSTING OK, we now have arrangements made with three schools for Home Hosting at Lightning Ridge, Charleville and Hughenden. Here are the contacts; Lightning Ridge: Lightning Ridge Central School. Amber Adams P 02 6829 0511 Charleville: St Marys School. Deidre Murray P 07 4654 1638 Hughenden: Hughenden State School. Vicky Horton P 07 4741 2111 Now the above three ladies are all Administration workers at the schools, so they are not only taking your calls but they are also running the schools! So be patient and courteous. They will want to know; 1. Your car number, 2. Your name, 3. Your contact number, 4. Beds required (e.g., three guys, three beds), 5. Your email address. All these are important items, don’t do any short cuts. Now, most importantly, these people are here to help you – they don’t have to do it – so be nice. At this stage they haven’t got any beds lined up at all so don’t make any demands. Anyone that steps out of line in this process will be cut loose and you can find your own beds. They are doing you a favour remember!!!!! INTENTION TO DONATE TO VARIETY Sometimes we are asked for an Intention to Donate to Variety Invoice which is we – on behalf of you – send to a company you may be dealing with a form for the agreed sum of money they have promised you with payment details. We are unable to produce a ‘Tax Invoice’ for a donation, but this form is the acceptable alternative for most companies. It’s simple for us to do and all we require is their details – such as contact name, company name, address and the amount. Call Sally Ross on 9819 1016 for further advice. BASHERS EVENTS Rebecca and Brigit from car NZ2 invite you, yes you darling, to The Priscilla Queen of the Desert Party for Variety - the Children’s Charity and the 2016 B to B Bash. When: 30th April 2016 Where: 41 Woolwich Rd, Hunters Hill Tickets: $100 Available now By Donating to Variety, via this page: https://2016varietybtobbash.everydayhero.com/au/the-crazy-horse-car-nz2 or scan the QR code By Cheque: to Brigit Kirk, 41 Woolwich Rd, Hunters Hill, NSW 2110 RSVP: By the 15th April to: Brigit Kirk brigit.kirk@bigpond.com, or: Rebecca Poynter rebecca@hollick.com 5 The South Coast and Shoalhaven Bashers are putting on one of their fantastic fundraisers in April. It’s Polka Dot Night and everyone is welcome. When: Saturday 30th April Where: Bomaderry Bowling Club Time: 6.30pm for a 7pm start Tickets: $75 each Includes: Dinner, auctions, raffles and entertainment Contact for more details: Brian “Dollars” Muller M: 0413 404461 Be part of this great night and don’t forget to….Come in your best polka dots!! The Mermaids have two wonderful events coming up and I really do urge you to support these events. The First: Thursday 2nd June. Each year Beryl Driver and her Mermaids organise a day on Currawong which is the former Labor NSW holiday camp. I went for the first time last year and had a great day – yes it’s a day out! You’ll be transported by ferry from Palm Beach across Pittwater to Currawong and you swim back! Well that is, depending on how many raffle tickets you buy!!!!!! You’ll have a great lunch, walk around this historic site, take the clubs for a game of golf with the Peninsular Ladies or even a book to read, it’s just relaxing day in one of natures’ best kept secret locations! In fact some of those Peninsula Ladies think everyone should be blind folded so they can’t come back!!!!! Ha, ha…… The Second: Tuesday night 2nd August. This is Beryl’s signature event, her night out at the Palm Beach RSL. This is a good night out which Beryl has been trying to stop having for several years – BUT – the locals won’t let her stop them!!!! You’ll have dinner and drinks at club prices with a raffle and a few auctions as well. I enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this night and watching the Main Mermaid in action as she “swims” around the room making everyone feel welcomed like she does. I don’t have all the details but I urge you to contact Beryl and make a booking for both or either of these fundraisers. Beryl is our oldest entrant and never stops thinking about the kids we support. I know it’s a bloody long way away but it’s for Beryl…….how could you not support her for once?!?!?! Get Beryl on 0410 478 897 and tell her Stuart told you to ring!!!!! SHUTE HARBOUR CAR PARKING For those travelling over to Hamilton Island, we have been successful in receiving wonderful help from the Whitsunday Regional council regarding parking. Council has approved for us to park at Shute Harbour and they will provide 24 hour security for the two days we are on the Island. That’s fantastic news – and – we much appreciate their assistance. Other options. Joe Cautela is organising with a Valet Parking service guy, a Queensland Basher we met on the first survey, other ways to park and ride. We are still organising the finer details and prices so keep an eye on this section. But here are some of the things we are looking at; 6 Firstly, your provisions fee will include your charter cruise ship travel from Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island and back to Shute Harbour on Wednesday 31st. If you don’t travel back on the charter cruise you will have to pay your own way back from Hamilton Island, there is no discount on the regular cruise price. Joe is organising undercover car parking separate to Shute Harbour. This is with the Valet service. You will need to drop off your crew and baggage at the Shute Harbour terminal and, just the driver, take the car to the parking area – mid way between Shute Harbour and Airlie Beach. You will be taken back to the Shute Harbour terminal by bus. This last method allows you to stay longer on Hamilton Island but if you don’t return on the 31st, where you’ll be picked up at Shute Harbour by the Valet service, you will have to return to the Airlie Beach terminal at your own expense. Joe is seeking expressions of interest on this Valet parking option to work in with the Queensland operator. Get Joe on 0412 448 007. Should you wish your car transported back to Sydney and fly direct out of Hamilton Island, Joe is organising that car transport component as well. You will need to take up the above option and leave your car in the lock up. From here your car will be picked up by the trucks for return to Sydney. Again get Joe on 0412 448 007. Remember, if you don’t travel on the charter cruise components of this section of the Bash your travel to and from Hamilton Island are at your expense. Watch this space for further refinements and pricing. Remember, the Bash Office does not organise the car transportation, Joe does this as a favour to you guys – so – remember that when he’s asking for details and or payments. He’s doing you a favour, you certainly aren’t doing him any favours!!!! HAMILTON ISLAND ACCOMMODATION And don’t forget to book your accommodation on Hamilton Island as there is no camping or caravan parks there. Here is your contact for accommodation on Hamilton Island; Melissa Pollard, Groups Co-ordinator, T: 02 9433 0457 E: groups@hamiltonisland.com.au 7 JOKE OF THE MONTH – IRISH LUBRICANT Murphy's' old lady had been pregnant for some time and now the time had come. He brought her to the doctor and the doctor began to deliver the baby. She had a little boy and the doctor looked over at Murphy and said. 'Hey, Murph! You just had you a son! 'Ain't dat grand!!' Murphy got excited by this, but just then the doctor spoke up and said, 'Hold on! We ain't finished yet!' The doctor then delivered a little girl. He said, 'Hey, Murph! You got you a daughter!!!! She is a pretty lil ting, too....' Murphy got kind of puzzled by this and then the doctor said, 'Hold on, we ain’t got done yet!' The doctor then delivered another boy and said, 'Murph, you just had yourself another boy!' Murphy said to the doctor, 'Doc, what caused all of dem babies?' The doctor said, 'You never know, Murph, it was probably something that happened during conception.' Murphy said, 'Ah yeah, during conception.' When Murph and his wife went home with their three children, he sat down with his wife and said, 'Mama, you remember dat night that we ran out of Vaseline and we had to use dat dere 3-in-1 Oil.' She said, 'Yeah, I remember dat night...' Murph said, 'I'll tell you, .....it's a freaking' good ting we didn't use WD-40.’ LOGOS AND WORDING ON PRINTED ARTICLES 8 Now that we are back in the fundraising season we thought we should re visit what you can and can’t say in your flyers/invitations and raffle tickets etc., as the fundraising season is also about to start for you! With Virgin Bashers signing on we need to let them know and remind you about the rules of using the Variety logos etc. You can use the Bash logo (as seen on the front page of the Bulletin) with your fundraising literature but you CANNOT use Variety’s logo with the Heart and Hat on its own. There are two versions of a combined Variety/Event Logo which we have developed for you (pictured) but you can’t split it. If you can’t get it right, we won’t be putting it up on our web site. These logos, plus the event logo on its own, are available from the Bash Office and should be used in all fundraising promotions and on all printing and advertising material (raffle tickets included). It is imperative that your car number is the main feature of the title. Then, and only then, should you mention that Variety is the beneficiary of your particular fundraising activity. Here are some examples you can use; CAR NO. 999 Raising funds for the Variety B to B Bash 2016 CAR NO. 999 Raising funds for Variety’s “children with special needs” through the Variety B to B Bash 2016 CAR NO. 999 … an entrant in the Variety B to B Bash 2016 CAR NO. 999 … an entrant in the Variety B to B 2016 Berowra to Bowen Bash If in any doubt about this please do not hesitate to contact me at the office as it’s extremely important we play to the rules of the land regarding charities. And please don’t change its shape either! We ask Car Captains or Team Leaders to double check their helpers that they are getting it right. Thank you. Send Sally an email and she’ll forward the logos to you, sally.ross@variety.org.au SERVICE CERTIFICATES If you are coming up to 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years of Bashing this year, you need to let us know in the office. It is up to you to inform us and if you don’t – and – on the night you don’t get your certificate, then don’t blame us!!!!! Is your name missing and have we received your entry form yet? Below is a list of Bashers who have nominated so far, if your name is not on this list, it’s time to get your Entry Form in! Here are the links; Car Captain: https://variety.smartygrants.com.au/2016B2BBashCarCaptainEntryForm 9 Car Crew: https://variety.smartygrants.com.au/2016B2BBashCrewEntryForm Officials: https://variety.smartygrants.com.au/2016B2BBashOfficialsEntryForm Car # Certificate First Name Surname 57 351 888 41 F-1-11 1960 5 5 5 5 5 5 Grahame George Scott Stewart Di Mandy Henderson Frilingos Broadfoot Adams Wilbraham Parker 33 800 160 67 69 161 161 37 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 Steve George Anthony Lachlan Pauline Gus Joe Ross Shuttleworth Gioulis Messina Cordato Meers Signorelli Cautela Stuart 57 148 15 15 Robin Kymbo Henderson Godson 112 999A 20 20 Ron Ian Burns Banks OV1 25 317 1970 25 25 Peter Joe Lindsay Hebbes AM Mullaly Curry THAT’S IT - TIME TO GO That’s all I have for you at the moment but if you have anything you’d like inserted into the next BB don’t hesitate to send it in to me at any time. Do you have any fundraisers planned? Let me know. And as always, please feel free to contact Sally or myself at any time if we can assist you in any way, in your endeavours, to join us on this year’s Variety Brydens Lawyers Berowra to Bowen Bash. And remember, we are only a phone call away to help. STUART TELFER Motoring Events Manager – M 0425 277 673 10 Your Motoring Events Committee is; Peter Hebbes AM (Chairman), Jack Cannons AM, Gordon Cooper AM, Paul Mullaly, Sally Ross (Motoring Events Coordinator) and Stuart Telfer (Motoring Events Manager) PARTS FOR SALE For Sale - New Brantz 2s trip Meter, digital display, Overall distance, interval plus very accurate Speedometer plus display Speed average. With remote reset attachment. This is the upgraded model, was going to replace my Brantz 2 but couldn’t be bothered. $500.00 Also, Auto Pro thermostat temperature gauge, used but working fine, very accurate temperature display. $50.00. Call Rocky 0437 933 737 or email for Pics or further information Rockee@bigpond.com CARS FOR SALE The Bash office is constantly getting enquiries from new entrants about cars that are available for purchase. If you’ve got a car for sale, please forward the details to the office. If you’ve bought or sold one of these cars, also contact us. These are bought “As is” and have not in any way been viewed by the Bash Office and the Bash Office cannot be held responsible for any part of the transaction should one take place. CAR 2214 - 1967 VC Valiant Station Wagon. Built from the ground up as a Bash car in 2010, the Valiant has successfully completed 6 x NSW Variety Bashes. Suspension was rebuilt by The Ultimate Suspension and has heavy duty torsion bars and excellent clearance. Engine was professionally rebuilt by Harris Engines. Car is supplied with air conditioning, UHF Radio, HID Driving lights, twin cooling fan system, dual braking system, limited slip differential, trip meter, built-in compressor for inflating tyres, and many extras. Heaps of storage. Supplied with two spare tyres, extra spare rims, 4 x jerry cans, a shed load of spare parts and rego until July 2016. The car also has its own website with a complete history www.car2214.com and the website can be supplied with the car if required! The car has been extremely reliable and has completed the last 6 Bashes without any dramas! $9,500 ono – call Andrew on 0412 617 638 Car 2088 - 1966 Valiant VC Safari Wagon – slant 6 engine. This car, which has done 4 bashes and took 4 large guys on the 2015 Bash from Bass Hill to Bunbury. Being a wagon there is plenty of room!! It is bash ready and comes with accommodation bookings for 2016 and a booked pallecon on the storage truck, if required. Work done includes a rebuilt manual gearbox – Celica 5 speed – done this year - plus new clutch, bearings, ball joints, all electrics, windscreen, battery, door seals, bull bar, brakes, tyres, seatbelts, CB and aerial etc. It comes with Terratrip computer, GPS, and heaps of spares and tools. There is no rust in the body. It has Holden Statesman bucket seats in the front. Registration until March 2017. The car is in Mosman in Sydney. It owes us a lot but we are asking $9900, which includes $500 Entry Fee! Please call Murray McInnes on 0413154624 11 1974 HOLDEN HQ Statesman in excellent condition set up as a Variety BASH car with the theme of the "Wiggles." Engine and gearbox were fully rebuilt approx., 15,000kms ago. Car has electronic ignition, cam, extractors, 650 holley, heavy duty suspension, bucket seats, trippi meter, engine bash plate, 120 litre aux. fuel tank in boot, LSD, UHF radio, engine safety chains, stereo with roof mounted speakers, 2 spare wheels plus much, more. This vehicle is ready to go on its next Bash and will be a dream for any new owner. Get more details from the owner, Glen Lewis, on 0437 032 393. $25,000 negotiable. This HR Holden is a NSW car that went on the SA Bash many years ago as S.A. #13. As you can see from the photo the car is RS as it has sat in a paddock for years, but the running gear would be worth having. This is what it has; Bond 1/2 roll cage, worked engine, headers carby cam. etc., 5 sp Celica gearbox, L.S.D. diff, Front disc brakes, 6 special wheel 8mm steel, all front end wishbones reinforced, Body rusty, 3 comfy seats, All parts would need service, Contact John Mineeff 0412 594 195. Price $ negotiable. Will sell whole or in bits. Car 77 – Mercedes 280se 3.5 V8 1971. Professionally built by Steve Roberts, service manager at McIntosh Mercedes and campaigned by the Bush Cricketers before us, Car 77 is one of the most reliable, best prepared Mercs. In excellent condition inside & out, retaining all trim and no odd bits of bodywork it can, with a quick removal of racks, convert to a classic daily driver. We still have the 1971 dealer delivery manifest. It has Terratrip, f & r skid plates, HD King Springs w/Bilstein, air bags, on board compressor, 10 wheels & tyres (road & off-road), UHF. It also has a huge range of spares inc. very expensive rare bits like ECU, FI points, king pins etc. It has a recently reconditioned later 4 speed auto box and the motor is awesome with less than 60K on it. Previous sponsors like the NRL love it because its not rubbish & it looks good. $16,750 negotiable. Phone Mike on 0414 949 096 or Chris on 0412 795 615 or chrisburn@iinet.com.au WB Ute owned and prepared by John Williams (Willo): 6 cylinder - 5 speed T5 Gearbox Commodore Disc Brakes all round - Duel Fuel Tanks (150 litres) Commodore Diff 3.45 Ratio - 6 X 15" wheels - Reinforced Chassis - Bull Bar - Roll Cage - Full Harness - Seat Belts - Flashing Lights CB - Trippy Meter - Lots of Spares. Phone: (02) 4379 1723 - 0429 905 834. $18,000.00 1974 Ford Falcon station wagon. 4.1 crossflow motor, 4 speed gearbox, Air bag over leaf spring suspension, large roof rack, and with all the needed accessories required for a bash car except for the trip meter. It comes with 2 spare wheels, 2 spare axles, 2 jerry cans, spare belts and hoses, cargo barrier and alloy bull bar. Will be sold with approx 5 months rego. $8000 ono, call Bill M: 0407954553 12 1960 Tank Fairlane Station Wagon. It has four bucket seats, re built engine and diff and plenty of more things done to it. The owner, Dean Blaschke has done Victorian, South Australian and Northern Territory Variety Bashes and it comes with the rego plates BASH 93. He wants $10,000 ono and you can ring Dean on 0432 321 749. 1970 Mercedes Benz 280S. This vehicle was set up by Frank Lowndes (father of Craig) a very experienced engineer. The car has amazing handling ability while still giving the comfort of a floating lounge room. The car has completed a couple of bashes and is currently located on the Gold Coast. The car has a new transmission fitted before the last event, and includes a new radiator,14” wheels with rally tyres with 2 spares, UHF Radio, a terratrip meter, extra stainless steel fuel tank, stainless steel air tank for operating the horn, led flashing lights with a speaker through them and 6 different emergency sirens. No rust in body work but engine needs some attention. Currently unregistered. Price…$7,500. Contact Roger 0412170028 or email karen@kazro.com.au for more information.
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