Topic: WEEKENDER - WPC 2018 Gymkhana and Bush University

[Budds]

Weekender: WPC 2018 Gymkhana and Bush University.

Who: WPC Members and Guests.

When: Fri 21st – Mon 24th September 2018

Trip Leader: Budds

Where: 32 Craig Road, Jelcobine, WA. AUSTRAX 4X4 Property near Brookton

Terrain:
1 - Relatively Easy (Beginners)
2 - Moderate to Easy
3 - Moderate
4 - Moderate to Serious
5 - Serious and Endurance

Rating out of 5 will be? 1 - 3

Distance: Approx. 250km round trip (not including and 4WDriving) Approx. 2hrs each way.

Meeting Point: TBA or at the Property

Meeting time: 1000. Last one there has to do the trip report.

Dog Friendly: Yes but must remain on a lead.

Description: This is the WPC annual Gymkhana with novelty events, quiz and some topics of interest for members to broaden their knowledge.
Camping on site for Tents, Caravans and Swags. The donga's will be kept vacant so that the ablutions can be used by all on site.
The cost at this stage is TBA and will depend on numbers attending. There are no powered sites, however generators are allowed. There are also no connections for water so I suggest you fill your tanks at home. The nearest dump point is Brookton.

Planned Program
Friday 21st - Arrival
Members start arriving from 1000 onwards

Saturday 22nd – Bush University
0930 - 4WD Trip to Wandoo NP (TBA)
Alternatively, members can drive the 4WD Track
1230 – Lunch
1300 – How to Lead a Trip (Budds)
1400 – Intro to 12 Volts (Superjacs)
1530 – Intro to Photography Basics (TBA)   
1700 – Dinner (Communal No Gas/Electric Cook up)
1900 – WPC Quiz (Budds)

Sunday 23rd – Gymkhana Day
Due to change in change in circumstances Gymkhana not happening

Monday 24th - Departure
Pack up and clean site prior to departing

Comms: Primary: UHF channel 20; Secondary: UHF Channel 18

What to Bring: Recovery Gear, Air Compressor, First Aid Kit, Camping Gear, Food and Beverages, Plenty of water, Camera’s and a wicked sense of humour.

Contact: Please post here if you are coming along and PM Budds with a mobile number. If we have your mob number we can check if you are running late and organise another meeting point. If you drop out late we can contact you and the rest of the crew can get moving instead of hanging around wondering.

Disclaimer: "WPC and Mark Budden OAM (Budds) accept no liability for any loss, damage or injury to persons or property arising from attending this trip. While all due care will be taken, no responsibility will be granted. If you act inappropriately whilst on the trip, you will be asked to leave".

Definites:
Budds and Heidi
Bill STS,Lisa and Justin
Fish
Dman
John and Lesley (Superjacs)
Iffy & Goose (Jamie)

Maybe’s:
Kinang & Tiala
SteveNDee - Maybes arriving Sunday

Newbies:

GQY60, Cass and Kids

Guests:

Ken and Estela Woods

[Jonesy]

Is this another separate trip from the cook up on August 17-19??  A bit confuse here. 

Thanks for clarification and my apology if I didn't read it properly.

Jonesy (Pauline)

[KINANG]

Is this another separate trip from the cook up on August 17-19??  A bit confuse here. 

Thanks for clarification and my apology if I didn't read it properly.

Jonesy (Pauline)

Hey Pauline

Yes the camp oven cook up and the gymkhana are two different events..

[Budds]

Is this another separate trip from the cook up on August 17-19??  A bit confuse here. 

Thanks for clarification and my apology if I didn't read it properly.

Jonesy (Pauline)

Hey Pauline,

Its all in the When section of the Trip Form

When:  Fri 21st – Mon 24th September 2018.

It is easy to miss, I have done it myself. I am hoping this will be a good weekend

[Budds]

At the moment this is only open to Clubbies, but am after thought of opening to friends and guests. They just would be able to win the trophy.

I await your feedback

[the evil twin]

At the moment this is only open to Clubbies, but am after thought of opening to friends and guests. They just would be able to win the trophy.

I await your feedback

Personally my view is...

If it is a Members Only trip then problem solved.

If it is a Members and Guests then I reckon they (Guests, Friends et al) should absolutely be encouraged to participate.
I also wouldn't have an issue with them winning the Trophy but the Trophy stays with the WPC.

Happy to go with the flow either way and also regards who gets the Trophy... winner or highest placed WPC financial if the winner isn't a financial member

[the evil twin]

... can we please turn the 'editing' ability back on.
I know why it was turned off but that issue was resolved.

Meant to add that I would lean towards opening the event but, again, no biggee either way

[Jonesy]

Thanks Kinang & Budds for clarification.  I got 'confucius' bec of suggestions of combining the 2 events.  My fully booked calendar has the August oven cooking, but unfortunately we have another commitment on the long weekend of September.  We are very sorry that we cannot attend this year but promise - will be present next year (Greg said maybe).  Don't like making promises I can't keep.  Thank you guys!.... Jonesy (Pauline)

About trophy - if I can open my mouth again - visitors can compete or do the drive but only paid members should win the trophy.  They have to join. Thanx!

[Howezit]

I would think that, when we get to the point of being able to look back on previous winners, it would be better if they were all current or past members.
Random names like "Robbo (friend of Bogman)" would have little sentimenatl value.

[4bye4]

Club trophy should be awarded to the best performance by a club member.


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[KINANG]

Not trying to go against the status quo here  but whilst I am in support of allowing friends and family to participate in the gymkhana I dont believe in awarding or receiving a trophy for something that I DID NOT WIN!!!

How would the presentation go: we've tallied the scores and the winner is Robbo (friend of bogman) however hes not a wpc member therefore we will give it to the best placed loser..

Hollow victory in my opinion.. also what is the point in participating if you can't win anything.

[RustyNails]

Perhaps it could be a token gift (in lieu of) for non-member winners and the perpetual trophy for a member winner?

[Grover]

Just take a lead from modern society....and reward everyone a "participation trophy". Problem solved.

[Jonesy]

What the trophy means to me.  It is something to aspire to; it is a great privilege to win; it is an honor to win it.  If outsiders who are ratbags hear that this club has a competition and they can win it and not be a member, they will go for it.  What's the point of paying membership fees?  It took me 7yrs of trying to win a trophy and it now has pride in the "Pool Room".  This is my opinion.... Pauline

[Bill STS]

We are definites.
Cheers Bill sts and cook

[KINANG]

Put us down as maybes

Thank you

[BigCol]

Perhaps it could be a token gift (in lieu of) for non-member winners and the perpetual trophy for a member winner?

I like the sound of this

[BigCol]

Just take a lead from modern society....and reward everyone a "participation trophy". Problem solved.

hhhmmmm far to liberal thinking for this Dinosaur

[SteveNDee]

SteveNDee - Maybes arriving Sunday

[IFFY]

I'll be there with Goose.