200311 Newsletter

QUEENSLAND BUSHWALKERS CLUB Newsletter

74 Kallista Rd. Rochedale South QLD 4123 Email [email protected] Phone No (07) 3341 7509 www.geocities.com/qldbwc

November 2003

Over the Moon

Club News Incorporation

A Bridge Too Far Metrogaine

A subcommittee has been preparing a proposal for the incorporation of QBW and will present it to the management committee soon. Richard Kolarski is the chairman with Trevor Davern, Frank Bowling and Barbara Makepeace the members.

This was something new: rogaining around the streets of Brisbane. But, it is surprising how much green there is in small parks and along the waterways through the suburbs.

As the members of the subcommittee live in widely separated areas of Brisbane, the discussions have all been by email. This has worked very well and as chairman I would like to thank Trevor, Frank and Barbara for their continuing work and valuable input. The subcommittee has so far looked into what incorporation is and the benefits and the obligations. It has also looked into a new constitution for QBW. There is an article on the back page of the Newsletter explaining the different aspects of incorporation. If the management committee does decide that it would be in the best interests of the Club to incorporate, then it will also need to be ratified by the members at a general meeting. Please read the article if you are unsure what incorporation is, as you may need to vote on it in the future. If you have any questions on incorporation please contact me either by phone at 3341 7509 or by email at [email protected]. Richard

Shared Throughwalks QBW and the Bushwalkers of Southern Queensland Club (BOSQ) have agreed to share throughwalks. Now a member of either club can nominate to go on a throughwalk with the other club. Any throughwalks run by BOSQ, which are to be shared, will appear on our Calendar.

19 October 2003

Hash House was at a scout hall in Stafford. From there we roamed across many suburbs right out to Oxford Park and up to Chermside. We walked up and down, along cement footpaths, rough tracks, thick scrub and open parkland. The six hours just fly though by the end the sore muscles tell how much time has passed. Thanks to my great team mates Linda and Helen. We won the Womens’ Veteran class and have a plaque each to prove it. Thanks also to the organisers. Apparently it takes about 32 hours to create a rogaining map. Then there is the time spent planning, checking and placing checkpoints. Putting on a rogaine competition requires a huge commitment of time, so thanks again for another fantastic event. Patricia

Newsletter The December Newsletter will be 8 pages. This will be the ordinary 6 pages as now plus an extra 2 pages of jokes for your entertainment. Please keep sending in those jokes or funny stories. They can be sent to the editor via [email protected]. There will be no Newsletter in January 2004 as the editor will be away. The good news is that there will be a Newsletter in February. I would like to thank all contributors to the Newsletter, especially the leaders who not only have to organise and lead a walk but are then hounded by the relentless editor for a write-up. Richard

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General Information

Management Committee

Membership Membership is still only $20 per year. The Club year goes from st st the 1 of February to the 31 of January of the following year. Before a visitor can go on a walk, he/she must become a Probationary or Ordinary Member or be a member of an affiliated club. Members of another bushwalking club affiliated with the Queensland Federation of Bushwalking Clubs or another State Federation are covered for Insurance. Probationary Membership To become a Probationary Member, a person pays $10.00 to a member of the committee or to a walk leader. Walk leaders are authorized to collect the $10.00. The committee member or walk leader will note the name of the person and that he/she has paid the $10.00. A Probationary Member must become an Ordinary Member by their second walk.

Secretary Treasurer Outings Secretary Membership Officer Social Secretary Training Officer Editor

Dianne Cox Linda Hellmuth Barbara Makepeace Steve Hill Paul Makepeace David Haliczer Richard Kolarski

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Other Voluntary Positions Equipment Officer Supper Convenor Federation Rep FMR Reps (2)

Steve Moyle Margaret Smith Richard Kolarski David Haliczer Richard Kolarski

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Campsite Monitors Ratatat Hut

A Probationary Member can become an Ordinary Member by filling out a membership form and handing it to a committee member or walk leader and paying a further $10.00.

Barbara Makepeace Ed Thistlethwaite

Running Creek Falls

Richard Kolarski Gary Woodward

Ordinary Membership

Throakban

A person who is not a member can become an Ordinary Member straight away by filling out a membership form and handing the form to a committee member or walk leader and paying $20.00.

Kerry de Clauzel Trevor Smith

Mt Superbus & Spicers Peak

Christine Harrison Cliff Harrison

Special Coming Events

Meeting Place General Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at the East Brisbane State School, corner of Stanley Street and Wellington Road, starting at 7:30pm.

New Zealand - South Island

There is parking within the school grounds off Wellington Road. Consult a street directory, as there are a number of one-way streets in the area.

Cliff & Christine Harrison who are experienced bushwalkers are planning this extended trip

14th February to 7th March 2004.

Tea/Coffee and cake/biscuits provided after the meeting.

An 11 day through-walk in Nelson Lakes National Park plus possibility of the Heaphy Track &/or another in the same region.

Equipment for Hire

Those genuinely interested, please contact us by Email: [email protected] or Phone 5429 5494.

The Club has a backpack (suitable for use as a day or through pack) for hire at $5.00 per week. QBW is also looking at purchasing further equipment in the near future. Any suggestions for equipment to buy would be appreciated. Also any person who has surplus equipment and would like to donate or sell to the Club, please contact Steve Moyle on 3800 3963.

Hinchinbrook Island 21-25 June 2004 We have a permit for 5 people to climb Mt Bowen (1121m) on Hinchinbrook Island. Hinchinbrook is Australia’s largest island national park. Only a limited number of people are allowed on the island every day to walk the Thorsborne Trail. Even fewer are allowed to climb the peaks. Come and join me on this special walk on this pristine, rugged and challenging island.

Bivy Bag/Pack Liners for Sale The Club has purchased a quantity of pack liners from VicWalk suitable for through packs. They are 2 metres by 0.9 metres in a bright orange colour.

Contact Richard on 3341 7509 for more information.

The packliners can double as an emergency bivvy bag and have helpful information printed on them.

Editors Pic

They are available from the Club for $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00.

New Members Clifford Dee Alfred Stach No of ordinary members

Theresa Kolera Camille Ward 120

Comings and Goings Trevor and Dianne are off to South Australia and doing some walking for seven days. Best wishes to them. Cheesy Grins

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Coming Socials

Past Walks

QBW Christmas Party

Mt Moon

Our Christmas party will be held at Binna Burra this year on the weekend of Friday 5th, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December.

Having not done this walk for a few years 10 members and 1 visitor trusted my memory not to lead them astray.

We have booked the Environmental Education Centre for the weekend. The Environmental Education Centre is the house on the left as you drive up to the campground at Binna Burra and has a large grass slope in front of it. It includes a bunkhouse which has 4 rooms sleeping 36 people total.

Mt Moon is a small peak where you climb 520 metres of vertical height to reach the twin peaks at 786 metres.

The cost of 2 nights accommodation in the bunkhouse is $20 per person. There are other options including camping, permanent tents and the Lodge. If you require this type of accommodation please book and pay for this yourself. To book your bunk accommodation please pay $20 to the Treasurer, Linda Hellmuth as soon as possible. The Education Centre has a large room with fridge and small kitchen, patio with fireplace, gas BBQ for our sole use and we share the campground toilet/shower block. You will have to bring your own food, plates, cutlery and sleeping bag. On Saturday there will be a walk - Daves Creek Circuit. We will finish early so that we can have drinks and nibblies on the patio. We have a sit down dinner booked for the Coffee Shop at 6pm on Saturday night. The cost of the meal is $27.50 per person and it is a set menu with the choice of either: A: Pumpkin Soup, Roast Beef and Vegetables and Apple Strudel B: Potato and Leek Soup, Fish, Chips and Salad and Pavlova We must have final numbers attending the dinner by 2 weeks prior, so please pay Linda Hellmuth at the next club meeting to confirm your attendance at the dinner. Also could you let Paul Makepeace know which choice of menu you would like. The cost of the dinner includes corkage, as it is BYO wine only. On Sunday there will be a BBQ breakfast (BYO). We hope to organise some games for the morning, but there is the option of an abseil or flying fox which would be conducted by Binna Burra Lodge and would involve a fee. If there is enough interest shown in these activities we will find out prices and times. Money for accommodation and the dinner can be paid at the next club meeting or posted to QBW.

FOR SALE Binoculars. 10x25 range is 101m/1000m. $25 They are fairly light and fold into a carry pouch. The pouch measurement is 8cmx10cm and the binoculars have a thin strap that would go around your neck.

2 August 2003

After meeting at Boonah we drove west past Lake Moogerah and then south past Mt Greville to reach our starting point. After donning our gear we set off across the farm paddocks to reach the fence line separating Mt Moon N.P. Climbing under the fence and then down to the creek we arrived at the old forestry road. With the peak in sight we followed the road up for a short distance towards the ridgeline that leads to the peak, before heading off into the bush for a while. As we followed the ridge up and with the peak disappearing from sight we stopped for an early morning tea before coming to another road that we followed up to the ridgeline. It was at this point that one of our party discovered that his keys had jumped out of his pocket. Our short break turned into hide and seek. Where do you begin to look after walking through paddocks, bush and really rough roads? After searching for 1/2hr up and down the hill without success we decided to continue up and hopefully, somehow find the keys on the way back. It’s a long walk back to Brisbane from 30mins the other side of Boonah! Towards the end of the ridgeline approach to the peaks my memory failed me; do we go up the slippery steep scree slopes and bush bash or do we go into the gully/creek and bush bash? Trevor and Richard went ahead and scouted around and we decided to go for the scree; this may have been a mistake but we did get there. It was quite steep and slowed us down considerably. Two of our party decided to remain on the slope and enjoy the views that were becoming quite impressive. Once through the scree we had a small climb and then a scramble down 15metres and up over the rocky outcrop before reaching the summit. Our lunch spot was well chosen as we had 360degree views of the Main Range to the west, Ballow Massif and Mt Barney to the SW through to the border ridgeline extending from Mt Glennie to Mt Gipps in the south, civilization to the east and the ranges to the north. Descending back to the cars proved to be a joyous occasion as we found the errant keys, believe it or not lying patiently in the grass at the fence line. Our day was not over yet; once at the cars one our party had a hot date and in her haste to clean up before heading home sat down on what appeared to be a patch of dead grass; it was in fact a bed of very spiky seed heads. Needless to say we ran to her aid with 2 of us caught on film (by an unscrupulous, unsympathetic respected member of the club) in the rather compromising position of removing the spikes from her derriere.

Phone Jenny on 0417 766 601 or email [email protected]

WANTED GPS Data Wanted Do you have a gps? Do you log way points on your bushwalks? A commercial company is putting together an Australian wide bushwalking guide for use with a gps. They are looking for volunteers both with and without gps’ to walk and log routes. If you are interested please contact either Gillian Noble or Jon Fairall at [email protected] Through Walking Gear Wanted 95 litre through pack, thermal underwear, fleece jacket and a trangia metho stove wanted by Colin. Ph 3855 1633(H).

Here’s the picture

It was a good walk thanks to good company and tolerant walkers of a leader with inadequate memories. There are 2 morals to this walk: 1) you win some, you lose some; 2) things are not always what they appear to be (ouch). Kerry Page 3 of 6

Mt Cordeaux/ Gap Creek Falls

Mt Maroon

6 August 2003

23 August 2003

Leaving the carpark at the top of Cunningham’s Gap at 9am on a perfect Queensland day, 12 walkers set off to the top of Gap Creek Falls (approx 9.4km return).

Seven of us left Brisbane to climb Mt Maroon on Saturday the 23rd, in bright sunshine with a prospect of a change coming through during the day.

It was all downhill going with plenty of bird life to be heard but none to be seen. We had morning tea at the falls which are 100 metres high and unfortunately dry.

Mt Maroon is about 1.5 hours south of Brisbane and I believe a classically underrated walk that almost any one can do. It has a bit of everything from steep climbing to mild rock hopping and at this time of year, beautiful wildflowers and normally spectacular views of Barney and the Main Range.

All downhill going in means all uphill coming out, so a steady haul out. We had a short stop at the Fassifern Valley lookout and then did the second half of the walk up Mt Cordeaux (6.8km return). With a late lunch on top of the mountain with terrific views, the weather could not have been better. We then headed back down to finish a very enjoyable walk. Thanks to all of the walkers for making it such a great day. John

Lower Portals – Mt Barney

17 August 2003

That is the post card version, now our walk was short on vision and high on humour. Prophet Helen had me convinced that the cloud would lift by the time we reached the summit. Well she was right it lifted with us and we walked up the hill, continuously with our head in the clouds. This wasn't a problem for those who were either in love or lust and didn't want to see, or those whose age had vision impaired them and couldn't see. But thank heavens we had the high tech navigational aids to keep us on track. So good is the technology, and the user, that we walked 40m above the summit, according to him. This is a real high for those of you who haven't experienced it, or even for those who haven't calibrated their altimeters properly. In summary, Mt Maroon a 5-hour leisurely walk with spectacular views, when the cloud breaks, and good fun. Paul

Mt Ernest

30 August 2003

Lower Portals

There was some concern that the rain we had over the last couple of days would hamper our walk, however, driving to Mt Barney it was soon obvious that very little had reached this parched area. We left our lone car in the Lower Portals carpark and commenced our walk down the track. The track wound up, down and around the mountain and soon we reached the creek crossing. Once on the other side we checked out the campsite turned left and continued on. The Lower Portals were only a few hundred metres further and we were keen to reach our destination. Some of us were able to scramble through the hole in the boulders while others rock/boulder hopped down the stream. The rock pool looked very inviting and we all decided that during hot summer days a “dip” would be a welcome relief. Back at the Lower Portals we ate our lunch in this secluded spot listening to the quiet; water rippling down the stream and the occasional birdcall. On our trek back we spotted a couple of black cockatoos who were more than happy to show off their plumage. The red under the tail certainly stood out. Reaching the high rocky slope we took a breather and checked out the scene. Mt Barney loomed above us. We passed only one other group on the way. Back at the carpark it was decided that a coffee would be more than welcome. The Beaudesert Visitor Information Centre was a good choice. Summation. An easy and pleasant walk, especially in the cooler months. Track is fairly well defined and easy to follow. An interesting area with grassy slopes, tall, spreading gums, and grasstrees. Water supply is a must and next time “bathers”. Did you know - The first recorded ascent of the mountain occurred in 1828 by the Commandant of the Brisbane settlement, Captain Patrick Logan, and botanists Alan Cunningham and Charles Fraser. Fraser’s journal graphically recounts the climb describing the perils the group encountered. Logan was the only one to complete the climb to the summit. (Extract – Visitor Information Sheet, BP229 Jun2001). Danuta

Mt Ernest

Seven people gathered for this walk on a fine sunny day. We started from Yellowpinch and began the short walk up the first hill. This hill was easy compared to what was to come! As we walked along the road we had magnificent views of Mt Barney and Mt Ernest. At Campsite 9 we took a compass bearing for a particular spot on Mt Ernest and headed off into the bush. We stayed on the bearing so that we would come to the gully that would take us up to the ridge of Mt Ernest. The terrain became steeper and steeper and we had a welcome rest on some boulders. A lone cow looked slightly bewildered and lost as it gazed at us on this steep slope. Upwards we continued and struggled, as the earth was loose and gravelly under our feet. It was an effort to stay upright and sometimes it was two steps up and one step down. We were going almost vertical and had to go on hands and knees occasionally to keep our balance and to stop from sliding down. We were well spread out which was a good thing as some loose rocks were dislodged. Finally we all made it safely to the ridge top. It was then only a short climb up to a minor summit where we had lunch. The views were glorious in all directions and we took our time for lunch. Eventually it was time to go and we descended a different way and found a road that took us back to campsite 9. Thank you to all who came and enjoyed the views.

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Richard

Illinbah Circuit

31 August 2003

I was looking for an interesting walk that would suit a crosssection of members and Illinbah Circuit fit the bill nicely. Ten walkers gathered at Canungra coffee shop (as always) at 7-30 and started the walk at about 8-30 from Binna Burra information centre.

On to Belinda Springs which has 9 million litres of water gushing out from between the rocks with almost a roar. Afternoon tea at the newly erected picnic shelter before walking back to camp.

It was a cool day ideal for walking so long as the rain, forecast for that afternoon, held off. At 17.5km the circuit takes about six hours to complete at a comfortable pace. I decided to walk the circuit in an anti-clockwise direction. The advantage of this is that the interesting creek crossings (twelve in all) are in the second half or return leg. The disadvantage is that the last 3km consists of a zig-zag climb back to the cars, which seems like it goes on forever. The creek crossings were good fun and, as some of our group found out, the water was very cold. I was pleased to see some of our newer walkers along, Amanda Geipel, Noleen McCay and Rhett Foreman. The day concluded with coffee and food at Canungra, safe and warm, while the skies opened and the rain pelted down. Thanks to all for a lovely day.

Salvator Rosa National Park

Trevor September 2003.

A small group of 5 departed from Brisbane at 0800, stopping at Roma for lunch before heading to Injune for refuelling and saying hi to Robin’s cousin. Next stop, the lookout at Lonesome National Park, which looks down the Arcadia valley and across to the Expedition Range in the distance. Continuing along the dusty dirt road reaching Lake Nuga Nuga in time to capture the sunset and later the moon setting across this large expanse of water. Mars being at its closest to earth at present posed a special sight for us all. There were many Kestrel nestings in the treetops and a wide variety of bird life upon the Lake. Sunday We passed many Brolga and emus along our way to Rolleston then Springsure. A visit to the new museum before heading up behind the township to Minerva Hill N.P. for a short walk, photos of Virgin Rock and lunch at the protected shelter from the hot sun. Traveling in a Pajero and an AWdrive corolla s/w we drove on the slippery black soil, which had just received a shower of rain to Salvator Rosa N.P.- our base camp for the next 8 days. Our tent area was bare ground, however we were fortunate to have permanent water nearby in the Nogoa River. Monday - day 1. The magnificent Precipice Sandstone formations, burnt whipstick wattle, and dryness were to be experienced from go. A walk to Sentinel Bluff (630m) – Waga Ridge and ‘the elephant’ – Finnegan Plains which had Vanilla Lily (Sowerbaea juncea), Dianella longifolia, Red Bloodwood and plenty of Prickly pear cactus growing in the white sandy soil. Found many iron deposits, which our geologist informed us to be at least 20 million years old. Lunch at the cliff line of Mt Pythagoras and the nearby Three Sisters, which are spectacular remnants of an eroded range. Across the plains through the cypress pine vegetation back to camp. Tuesday – day 2. Crossed the Nogoa River. to walk a short distance on a dirt track to Spyglass Peak (548m), which has a 10m-diameter hole near the top. Both Cliff & Hedley managed to reach the top standing in the hole with strong cold wind blowing whilst both Robin & Don manage to get halfway and I became the official photographer. We continue further eastward discovering rock formations in all shapes, submarine, bookends, beehives etc. Up and down Bob’s lookout (112 steps) for magnificent view of the park. Down to look at the Nogoa & Louisa Rivers junction, which has a sandy silica beach with crystal clear water flowing over quicksand, bog and some peat beds further upstream.

Salvator Rosa

After a refreshing swim/wash in the shallow Nogoa River, numerous tiny red ticks and an inquisitive Nail Tail wallaby constantly pestered us. Wednesday – day 3. 2 degrees last night with the pleasant day temperatures of 25 degrees making it enjoyable walking. Today we visited the Amphitheatre with a 579m climb onto the narrowlike bridges going from peak to peak before descending back onto Finnegan’s Plains. Found a petrified worm casting in some of the many caves & tunnels before heading back through the Three Sisters once again to camp. A visit from the Ranger gave us permission to have a campfire now the winds had died down. Thursday – day 4. Drove to Major Mitchell Springs, which is no longer a camping area passing a small patch of Calyxtrix longiflora in pink bloom. Visited an art gallery with paintings in the caves. We climbed a tall beehive for excellent view of Pythagoras, Three Sisters and all the relatives, Mt Salvator and many more. Back to camp for a swim/wash before enjoying the campfire and marshmallows. Friday – day 5. Back to Major Mitchell Springs to walk around the Wubin Hills disturbing a huge sow and piglet to the commencement of climbing Mt Salvator (614m) from the SW. What a disappointment, no views. Followed a ridge south down & then up 580m which was composed of Boxvale sandstone which is grey claylike and very crumbly. Descended to Bugili Creek – bone dry and with large deep sinkholes. Followed for 4km to Lousia Ck before reaching our cars. Saturday – day 6. Cliff & I decided to call it a rest day whilst Robin, Don & Hedley went for a short 2 hour walk. The temperature now rising to 31 degrees after only 5 degrees during the night. Ticks were everywhere. Great relief sitting in the shallow water of the Nogoa River. Dingoes nearby while sitting around the campfire with Robin reading bush poetry. Sunday – day 7. Another trip along Waga Ridge continuing further north to 518m peak with many ups, downs, ups and into a nice cool canyon before rock hopping and scrambling over boulders along a dry creek bed. Through the spear grass passing a few bottle trees and the boring slog of a road walk back to camp. Monday – day 8. We all agreed it was now too hot for any more walking so we packed up and on the way out we passed many emus and bustards along the way. Overnight at Injune before heading back to Brisbane by Tuesday afternoon Best time to visit would be a couple of weeks earlier to miss those extreme temperatures and maybe the ticks, which have a long lasting effect of irritations and discomfort. However we all enjoyed the trip with many photos and video for keepsake of our journey in Salvator Rosa N.P. Christine

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Incorporation What is Incorporation?

General Obligations of Incorporation

The Queensland Bushwalkers Club at present is an unincorporated association. In the eyes of the law it is nothing more than a group of individuals. It has no identity other than the aggregation of all its members. Anyone wishing to sell some goods to the club would not contract with the “club” because in the eyes of the law the club does not exist. The contact would be with all of the members of the club, be it just a dozen or thousands.

If QBW incorporates there will need to be changes to comply with Associations Incorporation Act 1981. Below are some of the provisions that QBW would have to follow.

To overcome this problem courts often decided that the members did not make a contract, but the officials or management committee of the club made it. However courts will often find that the officials or committee members are liable personally for any debts owing under the contract or any injury done. Fortunately QBW does not have any liabilities. However, at present, if QBW wishes to purchase any equipment it cannot do so in its own right. One of our members buys it and legally the equipment is not owned by the Club.

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Our present Constitution is not suitable and a new Constitution called Rules would have to be adopted.

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There are incorporation application expenses. Plus there are yearly fees to lodge annual returns and audited financial statements to the Office of Fair Trading. There are additional fees for late returns, registration of change of name, application to register an amendment of rules, etc.

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The accounts of the association must be audited annually. Thus an auditor must be found and appointed yearly plus annual expenses for the auditor.

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The Club must obtain a common seal (rubber stamp) with the association's full name (including the word "Incorporated" or "Inc.") and the words "Common Seal". Note that the Club would have to include ‘Inc or ‘Incorporated’ as part of the association’s name.

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The Club must open an account in the association’s new name plus the accounts are subject to public scrutiny.

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The Club must have public liability insurance (the minimum amount of insurance cover is $1,100,000). The club at present has public liability cover even though legally it is not required to have it.

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The Club must keep a set of books to record the financial transactions of the association and a register of members and committee members. A folder or book to keep minutes of committee meetings and general meetings must also be kept.

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The Club would need to have a President and VicePresident. At present there are no such positions.

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The way in which the Club holds General Meetings would change. There are rules governing the procedure. This is in contrast to the normally informal meetings at present.

Incorporation is a system of registration that gives an association legal standing in return for accepting certain legal responsibilities. An incorporated association receives recognition as a legal entity separate from its members. Once incorporated, an association has all the powers of an individual and is legally able to do things in its own name. Incorporation under the provisions of the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 is available to any association that is formed or carried on for any lawful purpose except where it is for the purpose of financial gain for its members. There is another new important benefit that is now available for an incorporated club under the Civil Liability Bill 2003. The Bill provides protection for volunteers of a community organisation, whether on the committee or just ordinary members. Benefits of Incorporation (1) Liability •

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Under the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 the personal liability of the committee members, officials, or trustees of the association is limited. Incorporation provides relatively inexpensive protection for management committee members against the possibility of being personally responsible for the organisation’s debts and liabilities. Although this protection is not absolute, it does offer protection to management committee members who carry out their responsibilities in good faith and with care, diligence and skill. Under the Civil Liability Bill 2003, a volunteer does not incur any personal civil liability in relation to any act or omission done or made by the volunteer in good faith when doing community work (a) organised by a community organisation; or (b) as an office holder of a community organisation.

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Ability to buy and own assets in the Club’s name without relying on a Club member to buy in own name.

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Ability to make contracts or sign a lease.

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Ability in receiving gifts set out in a person’s will.

What Happens Next? If the management committee does decide that incorporation is the best option for the Club, then all members must be notified and a meeting must be held for the members to either accept or reject incorporation. Under our present Constitution a two-thirds majority is needed. Also if incorporation were accepted, a new Constitution (or Rules as they are called) would need to be adopted. The QBW subcommittee is looking at this and will make a submission to the management committee. The subcommittee would make this as simple and easy as possible. More information on incorporation is available on the web at http://www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au/ or contact me either by phone at 3341 7509 or by email at [email protected].

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Ability to appear in court and

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Ability in suing or being sued.

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Easier to apply for grants from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and State bodies. Even though an unincorporated body can apply for a grant, it would need to be sponsored by an incorporated body. Page 6 of 6

Richard Kolarski