The Upper Hunter Recreational Four Wheel Drive Club is a family oriented 4WD club whose aims are to encourage and foster the activity of four wheel driving.
The club covers all of the Upper Hunter areas with members from as far a field as Singleton, Muswellbrook, Scone, Mudgee, Denman, Merriwa, Branxton, Greta, Newcastle and Gosford.
Trips are organised in advance and are generally held on the third weekend of each month. These may be of one or two days duration with a longer trip of one to three weeks held each year. Social outings are also held at various times during the year.
Meetings are held on the second Wedensday of the month at the Macquarie Generation Sports & Social Club Hall, Liddell Power Station and begin at 7:30pm.
New members are always welcome. Please contact the president for information.
| Title | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| President | Chair club meetings, represent the club in meetings with govt. authorities etc, chair club committee meetings. Assist with the coordination of all club activities. |
| Vice President | Take on the duties of the President in his absence. |
| Secretary | In charge of all club correspondence, this includes all incoming and outgoing mail (checking the club’s mailbox regularly), taking minutes at club meetings and completion of any statutory returns, etc. Also responsible for the keeping of the Register of Members and registers of correspondence and meeting minutes. |
| Treasurer | Responsible for the collection and banking of all club monies and the issuing of receipts for same. Also the keeping of appropriate books of account to record all club financial transactions and ensure the accounts are audited and statements of account are prepared at year end. |
| Editor | Responsible for the production and distribution of the club newsletter prior to each months meeting. This may include following up other members re articles for the newsletter. |
| Publicity Officer | Responsible for the promotion of the club via the print or electronic media (where appropriate). This will include the publication of notices of upcoming meetings when necessary. |
| Social Co-Ordinator | Arrange and coordinate club social functions throughout the year. This will include the annual children’s and adult’s Christmas party. |
| Trip Co-Ordinator | Assist with the smooth running of club outings. Assist trip leaders where necessary with the preparation of their trips. Collect and collate ideas for trips and incorporate into a trip calender for inclusion in the monthly club newsletter. |
| Insurance Officer | Promote the Association’s 4wd insurance scheme through their broker (TCIS). Assist members in obtaining insurance via the above scheme. Assist with any queries re the club’s public liability insurance. |
| Clothing Co-Ordinator | Take orders from members for clothing. Order, pick up and deliver clothing to meetings for members. |
| Driver Training Officer | Educate and train club members in the appropriate skills of 4 Wheel driving. Must have the appropriate Training Qualifications. |
| Librarian | Maintain the video library. |
