4WD Victoria Bushfire Rural Response Group : How you can help

[rmp]

The entire Australian 4WD community is appalled by the Victorian bushfire catastrophe. We're all ready to jump into our cars and help. But how?

The authorities can't handle thousands of individual offers of assistance, so the best way is through the existing management structure. For some years now several Victorian 4WD clubs have formed RRGs, or Rural Response Groups. These are teams of club members who go out to communities after disasters like floods or fires (or both!) and help put things right. Typically a RRG will camp, entirely self-sufficiently, on local land and then get to work. Tasks include debris removal, cleaning, fencing, minor building, transportation and dam clearing. Anything that needs doing.

The way it's working now; there is one coordinator for all of 4WD Victoria. He's in constant contact with the authorities, and he's run RRGs for a while so he knows what they can do. He matches capability with requests from the authorities. There are a number of clubs waiting for work, and tasks will be given to each club who then goes off and completes it. In this way we can quickly and efficiently direct effort to where it's needed, which is much more effective than individuals all asking the same authorities the same questions.

So if you do want to help, this is one way to do it.

1. Are you:
- willing to work hard all day for no remuneration
- a team player, willing to work under the direction of others in a team
- able to be entirely self-sufficient, camping with no facilities, not drawing on the community's limited resources
- wanting to do something truly useful with your life?

Skills don't matter, the groups find work for everyone.

If this sounds like you then:

2. Select a club from the list below.

3. Contact the club with:

- Your name
- Mobile/landline
- Email
- Vehicle make & model
- Brief description of what you can do
- Potentially useful equipment (fencing, trailers etc)
- Useful skills (track clearing, building, fencing, car removals etc)
- Dates available

4. If it all works out, the club will add you to its relief effort team. For insurance purposes it may require you become a temporary or full member. Please note no club is under no obligation to accept any offers.


The disaster isn't over yet. The real work won't be starting just yet and will take weeks, months and years to finish, so while we all want to get in our trucks and roar off to help we can't right now -- so donate some money in the meantime.

More details on a typical RRG:

http://www.pajeroclub.com.au/home/services/pajero rural response group flyer v1.5.pdf

List of Victorian clubs with RRGs as of 10/02/09 morning:

3rd Rock 4x4 Club
Adventurer 4X4 Club
Albury-Wodonga 4WD Club
Ballarat 4WD Club
Bendigo 4Wd Club
Bellarine 4X4 Club
Central Highlands 4X4 Club
CFA 4wd Club
City West 4X4 Club
Dandenong Ranges Four Wheel Drive Club
Gippsland 4WD Club
Idlers Club
Kerang 4WD Club
Latrobe Valley 4WD club
Land Rovers Owners Club of Vic
Macalister 4WD Touring & Social Club
Melbourne Jeep Owners Club
Nissan Club
Pajero Club
Range Rover Club Vic
Suzuke Four Wheel Drive Club
Toyota Landcruiser Club
Toyota Hilux Club
Toyota 4WD Club of Victoria Inc
Werribee & District
Victorian Police Four Wheel Drive Club
Yarra Valley
Wesley 4X4 Club

Full contact details for each club are here:

http://www.fwdvictoria.org.au/viewclubs.asp

Images from previous RRG work can be seen here:

http://media.fwdvictoria.org.au/imagelib/thumbnails.php?album=1

[barney]

Just adding to that Rob, the salvos and the red cross are doing fantastic work down there and they also need help, so if you can't get your body out there, maybe some cash will go to where it's needed.

[incisor]

my money has gone to the salvos.... bless them

[Basil135]

Great to see.

Do you know if these sorts of organizations exist in any other states as well?

[rmp]

Great to see.

Do you know if these sorts of organizations exist in any other states as well?

Almost all 4WD clubs do community work. But as far as I know only some Victorian clubs have formed specific sub-groups for the express purpose of disaster relief. Note that there are also Landcare groups which do things like tree planting, pest control, weed work, field research and so on. There are several clubs in Victoria with Landcare sub-groups, and in fact one group in the Western suburbs is just starting up (next meeting this Thursday).

[Timj]

Thanks RMP for posting this information. I was trying to find out what I could do to help so I have followed through and contacted the LROCV (seemed like the right club to contact first :)) and have received the following reply from the CERG coordinator.

Hi Tim,


Thank you for kind offer of help.

As many 4WD folk want to help which is great to see, they must be in a Vic Four Wheel Drive affiliated club for legal and personal safety reasons. Most of the affiliated clubs are now in full swing in relief work and are being managed by 1 of 6 coordinators - I am one of them.

In order to speedily process new members for for legal and personal safety, the All Wheel Drive of Vic (AWDC) club is accepting $20 six month special memberships. This fee just covers the legal liability insurance premium and workcare premium. Membership will expire on June 30th 2009.

If you are still keen in helping please complete the attached membership form and post with a cheque/money order. Upon receipt our m/ship officer or myself will be in touch with you.

To date we are currently assessing our situation and have been in touch with the Gippsland 4WD Club who have already activated their entire club into helping communities around Boolara, Labertouche & Bunyip districts. Being a small club they are stretched to the limit and may require our assistance fairly soon. They will advise as soon as possible when they reach breaking point. We have also made contact with Mitchell Shire (Kilmore / Wandong area) re delivery of fodder, water, food and medicine to stranded farmers in their district. We will be contacting Murrindindi Shire on Tuesday with the same offer of help.

In the meantime I will be looking into sources of equipment and farm supplies to help the rural community through the next few weeks. When the dust settles and the smoke clears we will be asking 4WD club members to pitch in with trailers for fodder and water transport to farms, food and supplies to burnt out rural communities and for the removal of fire debris.

Upon knowing further info I will be in touch with you to advise of our "battle" plans. If you have any queries or thoughts please feel free to phone/email me.


Evan Davidson
LROCV - CERG Coordinator
AWDC - President
Tel: (03) 9878 0311
Mobile: 0411 533 248 (24/7)




Don't have any idea why I can't turn the whole thing blue, it just doesn't seem to want to be blue.

Anyway I will be sending the membership application back and will await a response that will direct me to where I can go and help. At the moment I have the D3, a trailer, some tools and the time to go down and help. I just had no idea where to start or even if I could help if I turned up down there. I'm sure there are others out there who feel the same. If so fill out the form and send it off maybe with a note about where you got it from and if you want you can PM me and we will see if we can coordinate something from up here. I am sure any people going down could carry goods like clothes and toys if there is any need for them.

I don't seem to be able to put the membership attachment on two threads so look here for it - http://www.aulro.com/afvb/gclro-general/72927-victorian-fires-queensland-floods.html

TimJ.

[rmp]

Thanks Tim, good work. Yes, clubs require you join, even temporarily -- I know some people don't like clubs but let's just put that aside and do the admin without complaining so we can get going. Good to see the AWD Club has a special on.

Let's hope it doesn't rain. I've worked on disaster relief in Licola where they had bushfires immediately followed by heavy rain, and there was nothing to stop massive erosion.

If people want to help I'd start by blocking out time in the next few weeks, servicing the chainsaw, repairing that flat on your trailer and getting some work boots and clothes ready.

I'm not looking forwards to the next time I see some of the areas I'm familiar with.

[trobbo]

Just a note that whilst there may be income and or loss of income insurance provided through the association it is not workcover insurance.

Under certain Acts, volunteers assisting Government Agencies are entitled to compensation in accordance with the Accident Compensation Act 1985 if injured while carrying out specified duties.
Volunteers are not covered unless deemed so and are not entitled to compensation unless specified in an Act of Parliament. The following acts provide that volunteers and other persons assisting government agencies are entitled to compensation if injured while carrying out relevant duties:
· Victoria State Emergency Services Act 1987 (http://www.dms.dpc.vic.gov.au/l2d/V/ACT01252/index.html)(applies to casual emergency workers)
· Juries Act 2000 (http://www.dms.dpc.vic.gov.au/l2d/J/ACT01961/index.html)(applies to jurors)
· Education Act 1958 (http://www.dms.dpc.vic.gov.au/l2d/E/ACT00889/index.html)(applies to volunteer school workers or volunteer student workers)
· Emergency Management Act 1986 (http://www.dms.dpc.vic.gov.au/l2d/E/ACT00897/index.html)(applies to registered and casual emergency workers)
· Police Assistance Compensation Act 1968 (http://www.dms.dpc.vic.gov.au/l2d/P/ACT01102/index.html)(PAC Act) (applies to volunteers assisting police officers)
· Country Fire Authority Act 1958 (http://www.dms.dpc.vic.gov.au/l2d/C/ACT00840/index.html)(CFA Act) (applies to casual fire fighters, volunteer auxiliary workers, volunteer officers and volunteer members)

As we will be working via the 4WD association and our individual 4WD clubs we will not fall under any of the above pieces of legislation.
cheers
Tony
State Manager of a Workers Comp business

[Teks]

Hi Tony,

VFWD affiliated club members ARE COVERED despite the above. VFWD has their own workcare cover and public liability cover.

Please refrain in future from scare mongering people from joining up to help out those less fortunate.

As mentioned elsewhere the special $20 club fee offered by All Wheel Drive Club of Vic is for public liability insurance and personal safety insurance reasons.

So, unfortunately AULRO members who wish to physically help need to join a VFWD club otherwise they are on their own should anything happen in the way of litigation or personal injury. The AWD club is one of a few clubs that processes new members within 2-3 days without the usual 4-8 week process of other clubs. It is envisaged that each new Bushfire Relief Helper will receive an AWD club PC printed membership card to prove their bone fide club membership to shire and law enforcement agencies.

Kind regards,

Evan Davidson
LROCV - CERG Coordinator
AWDC - President
Special $20 club fee offered by All Wheel Drive Club of Vic = info@awdvic.org.au

[rmp]

Evan

Thanks for the clarification. Tony wasn't scaremongering at all, he was in good faith pointing out what he saw as a potential problem and he certainly wasn't discouraging people from helping. He wasn't to know the full story.

[trobbo]

Hi teks,

I am not attempting to scaremonger anyone and encourage everyone to help out where they can. I will be doing just this with my own club.

I wish to clarify some issues regarding the type of insurance policies held.

Cetainly the Victorian 4wd Association will have a workers compensation policy. This policy applies to employees of the association. However if you are not an employee of the association then this insurance policy does not cover you.

The Victorian 4wd Association has taken out additional policies of insurance for it's members. These policies provide us with some cover whilst we are on club trips or working on RRG's, but it is wrong to call it workcover insurance.

If you are on a club trip with an affiliated club, you have public liability insurance cover via a policy placed by the association. The association obtained this cover with the assistance of Affinity Insurance Brokers. Affinity has placed the policy with Lumley's, which is a division of Wesfarmers (They own Bunnings and many many mines).

If you are providing community assistance via an RRG then in addition to the above public liability cover, I believe you are also covered by a personal injury and income protection policy. The policy provides cover such as:
* loss of wages of up to $300 per week 52 weeks
* 85% of surgical costs.
* $20,000 lump sum for total and permanent disablement
* $4,000 lump sum for permanent partial disablement
* $20,000 maximum lump sum for multiple permanent injuries
* $1,000 lump sum where dental work is required
* $1,000 lump sum for fractures
This list is not exhaustive or conclusive.

If people have questions regarding their insurance entitlements should they get hurt, then they should contact Affinity Insurance Brokers for definitive advice as to the exact extent of the cover, any waiting periods that may or may not apply, and any excess that may or may not apply.

The benefits outlined above are very different to those entitlements that most victorians have via their employer, if injured at work in a workplace accident, as provided for by the Accident compensation Act (i.e. workcover). To be covered for workcover ask yourself "Who is your employer if you are injured whilst working on bushfire relief?" Is AWD employing you to do this work? Is the Victorian 4wd Association employing you to do this work? Is your normal employer paying you to do this work? Are you doing this work as a volunteer?

The only volunteers who are covered for workcover insurance are those people working under the pieces of legislation quoted previously. If you are employed to do the bushfire relief work then you are covered under your employers workcover policy. If you are a volunteer working on an RRG then you are covered by a seperate insurance policy for personal injury and income protection that is not workcover.

Again I encourage people to assist with the bush fire relief in any way they can and the offer of a reduced membership fee from one club is a wonderful one.

Regards

Tony Robinson

[George130]

OK
I have registered my offer of assistance and have spoken with Evan Davidson

I have also offered to be a coordination point for those in the ACT region who are wishing to help.
Now just awaiting the battle plan.

[Timj]

Hi All,

I will definitely be heading down there once I am certain that there is actually something useful I can do. Nothing worse than turning up and not actually being able to do anything due to Police lines or fires still burning and such like. I have had one offer of assistance from one of the other members here in Brisbane so if any others are willing to take some time off and come down with us then please PM me. I am happy to act as a coordinator for those around here in Brisbane. Don't know exactly when but I am sure that Evan will let us know when and where we would be most useful and then we need to move.

TimJ.

[Tank]

Wrong post, sorry, Regards Frank.

[Tank]

my money has gone to the salvos.... bless them
X2, Regards Frank

[rmp]

Hi All,

I will definitely be heading down there once I am certain that there is actually something useful I can do. Nothing worse than turning up and not actually being able to do anything due to Police lines or fires still burning and such like. I have had one offer of assistance from one of the other members here in Brisbane so if any others are willing to take some time off and come down with us then please PM me. I am happy to act as a coordinator for those around here in Brisbane. Don't know exactly when but I am sure that Evan will let us know when and where we would be most useful and then we need to move.

TimJ.

Thanks Tim. If I hear of any people in Bris I will get them to hook up with you.

It is too early for us. As you know most towns are a crime scene. A friend from Marysville told me yesterday the town now has asbestos problems. The fires are not yet out. There is no current shortage of volunteers or money.

What we have to do is wait. In several weeks time, the media will be reporting something else, the "Dunkirk Spirit" (immediate adrenalin rush) will have worn off, radio stations won't be raising money, and the focus will be elsewhere.

That is the point at which the RRGs will really start to do their work; it's not glamorous, it's a long slog.

If there are people traveling to help I'm sure we can arrange accommodation. A principle of the RRG is that we don't drain community resources, we are self-sufficient. However, we do try and spend money in the communities where we can.

Yesterday I was speaking to a vehicle manufacturer who has donated cars. They have a launch this year and intended to avoid the area. I told them no, get back in, use it, the communities cannot rebuild without commerce and trade as it was before.

[Redback]

Hi Tony,

VFWD affiliated club members ARE COVERED despite the above. VFWD has their own workcare cover and public liability cover.

Please refrain in future from scare mongering people from joining up to help out those less fortunate.

As mentioned elsewhere the special $20 club fee offered by All Wheel Drive Club of Vic is for public liability insurance and personal safety insurance reasons.

So, unfortunately AULRO members who wish to physically help need to join a VFWD club otherwise they are on their own should anything happen in the way of litigation or personal injury. The AWD club is one of a few clubs that processes new members within 2-3 days without the usual 4-8 week process of other clubs. It is envisaged that each new Bushfire Relief Helper will receive an AWD club PC printed membership card to prove their bone fide club membership to shire and law enforcement agencies.

Kind regards,

Evan Davidson
LROCV - CERG Coordinator
AWDC - President
Special $20 club fee offered by All Wheel Drive Club of Vic = info@awdvic.org.au

Hi Evan, just emailed AWDC with an offer of help, all my contact details are in the email.

Just want to do my bit.

Baz.

[Teks]

Thanks Tony for clarifying this matter. I was going on info supplied by VFWD earlier this week.

[Teks]

Hi All,

I will definitely be heading down there once I am certain that there is actually something useful I can do. Nothing worse than turning up and not actually being able to do anything due to Police lines or fires still burning and such like. I have had one offer of assistance from one of the other members here in Brisbane so if any others are willing to take some time off and come down with us then please PM me. I am happy to act as a coordinator for those around here in Brisbane. Don't know exactly when but I am sure that Evan will let us know when and where we would be most useful and then we need to move.

TimJ.

We are currently waiting for more fire clearing and delivery jobs which may appear mid next week onwards. Due to road access problems there just isn't enough work to do until then so we just have sit around and wait patiently.

In the last 24 hours since Thursday 12th 11-00am, we have been getting up to speed with the manufacture and delivery of 1000 litre cubic cage tanks, otherwise known as IBCs. We are expecting 100s of them to arrive nect week in Melbourne from NSW & QLD for delivery and to bring water by trailer & 4WD to stock troughs in burnt out farms. Seems like we have cornered the market in these tanks!! Tonight (Friday 13th) I was told that the Mudgee 4WD Club is collecting enough hay to fill a B-Double which will deliver to a drop point near the VIC/NSW border. We will then trans ship it directly to farms in need and otherwise to the depots we are setting up.

Fun times ahead!:):):)

[Teks]

Hi Evan, just emailed AWDC with an offer of help, all my contact details are in the email.

Just want to do my bit.

Baz.

Thanks Baz. The server at info@awdvic.org.au has crashed. If you don't get a reply from me over the next 12 hours please resend to evan@tektrek.com.au.

Thanks,

Evan

[Teks]

Thanks Baz. The server at info@awdvic.org.au has crashed. If you don't get a reply from me over the next 12 hours please resend to evan@tektrek.com.au.

Thanks,

Evan

Thanks Baz. The server at info@awdvic.org.au has crashed.:( If you don't get a reply from me over the next 12 hours please resend to evan@tektrek.com.au.

Thanks,

Evan

[George130]

Thanks Baz. The server at info@awdvic.org.au has crashed.:( If you don't get a reply from me over the next 12 hours please resend to evan@tektrek.com.au.

Thanks,

Evan

I have Also forwarded on the email you sent me to Baz.

[Disco300Tdi]

There has been a delivery of hay from Taree NSW to the Beechworth area...26 semi trailers.....as this particular fire is still burning it has been unloaded and the waiting game is now on.

[Teks]

Hi All,

I will definitely be heading down there once I am certain that there is actually something useful I can do. Nothing worse than turning up and not actually being able to do anything due to Police lines or fires still burning and such like. I have had one offer of assistance from one of the other members here in Brisbane so if any others are willing to take some time off and come down with us then please PM me. I am happy to act as a coordinator for those around here in Brisbane. Don't know exactly when but I am sure that Evan will let us know when and where we would be most useful and then we need to move.

TimJ.

Hi Tim and evryone!

Be a part of history!

The Gippsland 4WD coordinator needs at least (4) 4WDs with trailers and at least (6) 4WDs without trailers this coming weekend to work in Labertouche North with fencing replacement. As a matter of interest they are trying to complete around 330km as soon as possible to prevent wandering stock. Camping facilities are being made available for you in the area of work. If you have pliers, fence strainers etc bring them too.

They are meeting our volunteers at 9-00am on Saturday. Dave the coordinator over there understands that most folk will go for just a day as the LROCV 4WD Show is on the next day at Wandin.

If you are interested in helping for one or both days please email me at evan@tektrek.com.au for further details.

Kind regards,

Evan Davidson
CERG Coordinator

[Disco300Tdi]

Info-Victoria is a government department that is now handling all the enquiries from individuals and businesses who wish to help out either by donating goods or volunteering time and labour

Their phone number is 1300 366356

[LRDV8]

Evan,

I've sent you an e-mail regarding this weekend, I'm in and can bring my trailer.

[simon_arch1]

Evan - do you know the dimensions of these water tanks - will they fit in a 6x4 trailer? Just planning ahead...

Simon

[George130]

Evan - do you know the dimensions of these water tanks - will they fit in a 6x4 trailer? Just planning ahead...

Simon

Yes they will.

[simon_arch1]

Great - now we just need clearance to go - I can Thurs/Fri this week, but not the weekend...

Simon

[George130]

Great - now we just need clearance to go - I can Thurs/Fri this week, but not the weekend...

Simon

I'm not expecting much more within the week. I think the real work is still a little while away.

[Redback]

Thanks Baz. The server at info@awdvic.org.au has crashed.:( If you don't get a reply from me over the next 12 hours please resend to evan@tektrek.com.au.

Thanks,

Evan

No Prob paid and ready to go when you give the word.


I have Also forwarded on the email you sent me to Baz.

Got it sorted mate, thanks.

Baz.

[LRDV8]

Hey guys whats happening with the fence rebuilding help out at Labertouche tomorrow ? I forwarded on my interest to Ian last week and haven't heard anything back on what the current plan is ??

Anyone going and know what the deal is ?

[George130]

Sorry was on the road so didn't get your post. All went well. We had some 60 people out there and managed to clear all 4 farms. There is still lots to do down that way.

[simon_arch1]

next steps???

I know those in the fire affected areas are again concerned about current threats - will this hot windy weather not stop!!!!

Are there plans for the next working bee? Timing? I had heard that trailers were needed to deliver water and feed - when? How can we help?

cheers,

Simon

[George130]

next steps???

I know those in the fire affected areas are again concerned about current threats - will this hot windy weather not stop!!!!

Are there plans for the next working bee? Timing? I had heard that trailers were needed to deliver water and feed - when? How can we help?

cheers,

Simon

Contact
Evan Davidson
LROCV - CERG Coordinator
AWDC - President
Tel: (03) 9878 0311
Mobile: 0411 533 248 (24/7)

He is the main coordinator for the efforts.

[Teks]

Hi everyone,

Graham & Raelene Cribbes are an elderly farming couple in Chum Creek (7km north of Healesville), have lost their cattle farm boundary fences in the fires. Now they have a problem keeping their cattle enclosed. They have all the neccesary materials to replace the fences but are short on physical help.

We are seeing Graham & Raelene on next Sunday, March 15th at around 10-30am to finish off the last 80-100m of a 700m fence that we started on last Monday (Labour Day 9th March).

To make things easy I will meet all helpers opposite the Healesville Cop Shop on Maroondah Hwy at 10-00am sharp and then lead everyone convoy style up to the farm. My car is a silver Jackaroo with amber flashers on the roof.

It would be handy if anyone attending can bring the following -


long handled shovels
post holers
crow bars
fencing gripples and application tool(s)
fence strainers
cordless drills and wood augers/bits 10-25mm x 200/300mm
hammers
generator(s) for power tools
wire cutters / fencing pliers
hat and sunscreen
chain saws
box trailer
post holers
BYO lunch & lots of liquid refreshments (fencing can be hot thirsty work)


I will supply leather work gloves for those members caught short.

Sunday will be a great opportunity for some members to learn about fencing in preparation for future projects on other farms or around the home.

If you are interested in joining us please let me know at tektrekplc@bigpond.com.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Cheers,

Evan
Director
CERG

[Redback]

Crap I missed this:mad: I thought I would be emailed, oh well next one now I know it's here you let us know:angel:

Baz.

[barney]

Baz,
got an email from the pres of the ACT club, they are doing some work around Beechworth over easter if you are interested.
give me a call and i can pass the info on to you.

[Teks]

Repair of bushfire damaged deer farm boundary fencing at Buxton (near Marysville)

A deer farmer in the Buxton area is in desperate need of help to repair his boundary fencing which was badly damaged on Black Saturday, 7th February 2009.

In order to prevent his deer stock from wandering onto the Maroondah Hwy he needs as many people as possible to help clean up the boundary fence lines and to help errect a new deer proof fence. A Bobcat with auger will be used when it comes to fence post installations. At present a temporary holding paddock is currently being used but the bucks keep knocking it over hence the wandering problem.

The operation will be split in half over a few weekends depending on how many volunteers can help us out.

Operation 1 - 18/19 April
Fence line clearing of fallen timber and burnt posts.

Operation 2 – 25/26/27 April (Anzac Weekend)
Assembly and erection of new fences. All materials supplied.

Notes for all weekends -

Accomodation – We will camp on the property. Note : Plenty of firewood available for a campfire or two!

Ammenities – A neighbouring farmer has offered a bathroom with shower and toilet for us to use if required.

Water – We will have at least one, maybe 2 or more of our 1000 litre water cubes of fresh drinking water available for personal hygiene, camp showers, dish washing etc.

What to bring –

Tent/Camper Trailer and all necessary camping gear,
cool clothing for warm days and warm clothing for coolish nights,
food for all meals etc,
leather work gloves,
long handled shovel,
crow bar,
fence strainer,
gripple pliers and gripples
hammer,
wire cutters/fencing pliers,
chain saw,
axe or tomahawk
liquid refreshments (fencing can be hot work)
4X4 drag chains for dragging fallen and burnt timber away fro the fence line.
I will supply leather work gloves for those who need them.
UHF15 will be the designated radio channel for both operations.


Meeting place -
We will be meeting up at the intersection of Maroondah Hwy and the Buxton-Marysville Rd in Buxton on each Saturday at 10-00am. Look for a silver 98 Jackaroo with the CERG door signs and amber flasher on the roof.

We will leave at 10-30am in convoy to the farm.

If you need to contact me beforehand or on any working bee day, I can be contacted on 0411 533 248.

If you can only participate for just a day only that is OK. If you can't make it to any of these weekends, don't despair - we have plenty more fencing and other jobs in the Marysville/Buxton/Narbethong/Taggerty district to attend to for many months to come.

If you need help finding the meeting place email me at cerg@tektrek.com.au and I will return with PDF maps.

Hoping to see you soon,

Evan
Community Emergency Response Group
MOB: 0411 533 248

[Redback]

OK we will be down for operation 2, the ANZAC weekend, we will be there Wednesday or Thursday, anyone else going, maybe meet up and travel down together, or maybe lend us some of the gear for the job.

Baz.

[Teks]

OK we will be down for operation 2, the ANZAC weekend, we will be there Wednesday or Thursday, anyone else going, maybe meet up and travel down together, or maybe lend us some of the gear for the job.

Baz.

Thanks Baz. Looking foward to seeing you.

The farmer we helping is throwing us a BBQ as a thankyou on both Saturday nights.

Word is now spreading through the Buxton/Taggerty/Marysville area about us helping poor Andy the farmer. :D