Community Drought Support Initiatives - Blayney NSW
ACC congratulates the Blayney community on the support provided to NSW farmers.
ACC members are encouraged to show their support by working within local communities by applying for funds through the ACC drought relief scheme - guidelines available under documents at www.australiancaravanclub.com.au (Sign in first).
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Chairman's Muster at Murray Bridge in SA - FULL
The Organising Committee of the Murray Bridge Chairman’s Muster have been more than been overwhelmed with the response to the Expression of Interest from Members wishing to attend. At the moment they cannot accept any more registrations until those people who have already registered have completed their formal registrations and payments. The caravan park is filled at this stage. Any further expressions of interest will have to go onto a waiting list, should places become available due to cancellations.
ACC Golden Westerners celebrate 10 Year
The Australian Caravan Club (ACC) staged the initial National Muster at Byron Bay in 2007 with much discussion on the formation of branches around the country.
An enthusiastic new ACC member, Brian Semmler set about establishing a branch with its base in Dubbo, NSW. In June 2008 the Golden Westerners were established during a muster at the Molong Caravan Park.
In November this year Golden Westerner members were invited to Gulgong to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the branch establishment. This was a week-long celebration based at the Gulgong Showground with 23 RV’s attending. The week’s activities included barefoot bowls, golf and a ‘blind’ wine tasting where members were given the opportunity to test their knowledge of the wines of the local district.
The 10th anniversary dinner was the muster highlight involving 50 members and special guests at the Gulgong RSL.
Branch President Graham Humphreys welcomed guests and spoke about the establishment and history of the branch. “Some of our branch founding members have reluctantly retired from the RVing lifestyle but we felt it important we include as many as possible on this special occasion. Their efforts and contributions in those early years resulted in the branch growing to 40 units today and it was wonderful to see Brian and other inaugural members able to join us” said Mr Humphreys.
Members were entertained during the dinner with a slide show of photographs that have been captured from the 43 musters and tag-a-longs held over those 10 years. This revived many fond memories and also a few good laughs.
The Golden Westerners initially targeted caravanners living in Western NSW. The branch can now lay claim to members from all corners of the state.
ACC Chairman Craig Humphrey congratulated the Golden Westerners on reaching their 10 year milestone. “The Golden Westerners was our Club’s third NSW branch to form and has successfully served RVers across NSW country regions for the past 10 years. On behalf of all ACC members, I congratulate the branch” said Mr Humphrey.
Any RVer requiring further information about the ACC or its Golden Westerners branch can contact the ACC on 1800 734 493.
Australian Caravan Club members encouraged to work with drought affected areas.
At the 12th Annual National Muster of the Australian Caravan Club (ACC) the Board was pleased to announce that following a call to members, and to which the Board also contributed, the Club had raised $5,000 to assist drought affected farmers.
“Following the muster the ACC Board has been seeking input in how best to distribute these funds to needy farmers”, said Craig Humphrey, ACC Chairman.
“Your Board has listened to members across Australia and they are telling us they want to have their say into how and where the funds are distributed. As a group of senior RV travellers covering the four corners of this great country our members have seen the devastation caused by drought.” said Mr Humphrey.
To this end the ACC are encouraging their branches and individual members to identify appropriate rural community groups or other not-for-profit support organisations that they would like to help.
“Our members already travel all over Australia staying in rural areas and with our research indicating that our members spend up to $100 per day we are already assisting these areas. However members have been very strong in wanting to provide more support to the drought affected areas. ACC Branches and individual members can now work with communities to provide some relief to the effects of the devastating drought.”
“Some examples of rural initiatives may include a BBQ within an affected area, donation to a local charity working in an affected region, personal support of farmers through buying groceries and donating to an affected areas charity or a local Council initiative” stated Mr Humphrey.
Further details on the process for accessing the funds is available from ACC Branch Secretaries.
The ACC was founded in September 2006 and is now the second largest multi brand RV club in Australia.
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ACC Office Closes for Christmas
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The Australian Caravan Club wish you, your family and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year This office will be closing from Friday 7th December 2018 to Monday 21st January 2019. The Board and Club Officials will be taking a break during this period. Please note only urgent matters during this time will be responded to. |
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2020 ACC Chairman’s Muster to be staged in Charters Towers QLD from 14-19 May
Following the National Muster in Denmark WA, ACC Chairman Craig Humphrey announced that the 2020 ACC Chairman’s Muster would be staged in Charters Towers QLD from 14-19 May 2020.
“I am very pleased that the Charters Towers Regional Council has confirmed that the Club will be able to stage the 2020 Muster at a time that will allow those members who travel north each year to plan their attendance. I am also announcing this now to ensure that members have plenty of time to make their travel plans”, said Mr Humphrey.
This will be a great opportunity for the local region, as ACC members spend up to $100 per day when travelling and, from previous Chairman’s Musters, the Club has injected up to $55,000 into local communities.
The Muster will be held at the Charters Towers showground with facilities available to host at least 70 RV’s.
“I am also greatly encouraged from the openness and warm reception that the Club’s representatives have received from the Council and the local community. Nothing has been too much trouble and, as we move forward, I’m sure this partnership will deliver a great muster for members to enjoy in a wonderful region of North Queensland. I must also thank the representatives of the ACC Tropical Tourers branch – Judy and Linda – for working so closely with the Council to confirm the Muster” added ACC Chairman Craig Humphrey.
Charters Towers Regional Council’s Deputy Mayor, Cr Sonia Bennetto welcomed the announcement. “We are thrilled with this decision to stage the 2020 ACC Chairman’s Muster in our region.
“Our region has a rich history, with many grand buildings and two national parks for ACC members to explore. Members can enjoy inland fishing, boating and canoeing on the Burdekin River, or visit the World War II bunkers on Towers Hill.
“Other attractions include the Venus Gold Battery, the Stock Exchange Arcade and the World Theatre.” said Cr Bennetto.
For more information about the Charters Towers Region, visit www.visitcharterstowers.com.au
Further details of the Muster will be released in the latter half of 2019.