NEWSLETTER / NUUSBRIEF JANUARY 2015

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The Jeep Club South Africa caters for what we believe in - family fun in our Jeeps!

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GAUTENG : HENNOPS PRIDE – 18

JANUARY 2015

It was an overcast day as the Gauteng Jeep Club members slowly

arrived at the entrance to Hennops Pride.

Indemnity signed, colour allocation done and tyres deflated we all

entered and parked on the open field in colour order.

IN THIS ISSUE

◊ ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

GAUTENG

WESTERN CAPE

KWA-ZULU NATAL

◊ ATLANDIS DUNES (WC)

◊ NEWS FROM CHRYSLER SA

UPCOMING EVENTS :

15/02/2015 – Toti

Falls (KZN) 15/02/2015 –

Wolwekloof Valentines

Event (GP) 06-08/03/2015 – Klein

Tafelberg 4x4 weekend

(WC) 07-08/03/2015 –

Moegatle 4x4 weekend

(GP)

15/03/2015 – Wild

Coast (KZN) 21/03/2015 –

Honingklip Night Drive

(WC).

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The AGM went quickly with representation from Chrysler SA

to announce the partnership between Jeep Club SA, Chrysler

SA and Jeep Owners Group International.

With formalities over on time and the drivers briefing done by

Dominik, all departed to their vehicles and split up in their

groups to drive the various routes on the farm.

I led a group of 18 vehicles into the obstacle

section where all had fun staying within the

banners and poles allowing all a chance to

drive the section in both directions with lots of

great photo opportunities for all the spectators.

As we departed Alan’s group which had just

completed the river crossing lined up to enter

the obstacles. The river crossing was created

for the Wranglers and raised Jeeps giving the opportunity to gross a 20 meter river section with rocks

hidden below.

We headed up to the main route which would take us

through mud and a steep rock face with a sharp 90

degree right turn and then straight up. All successfully

drove up and the energy levels had raised a notch or

two.

A little further on, we came to a second loose stone

climb which all the Jeeps managed without a glitch.

We arrived back at the main gate turned right

and headed up into the mountain to tackle some

articulation obstacles.

The sun by now had broken through the clouds

and lotion and refreshments were a must.

We were soon in the dongas playing in the mud

and low lying water. The group followed each

other in an orderly line until we were all safely

back at the Lapa.

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Lunch was served – Roast Lamb, Chicken and

salads. The adults all ate a plenty while the

children went a mock on the large Jumping

castle laid out for them.

After lunch the members slowly departed after

another successful Jeep outing.

A big thank you goes to organisers and

Committee members who made the day such a

great and memorable event.

WESTERN CAPE : OU TREKPAD – 18 JANUARY 2015

Jeep Club Western Cape

Annual General Meeting and

outing to Ou Trekpad 4x4 18

January 2015.

The club gets together to start

off the New Year with its

AGM, managed by Neil Muller

the Deputy President for the

Region. With all the important

admin approved and the

imparting of all the latest news

to the members attending,

2015 by all accounts is going to

be an amazing year for the Jeep

Club in all the regions.

Oops! I did forget to mention that

the Western Cape AGM took place

at Ou Trekpad 4x4 and was a great

event.

After being split into groups,

drivers loaded their vehicles and hit

the trail. Ou Trekpad is always a

great place to test skills and have

some fun at the same time.

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Apart from a spectacular

tyre de-bead courtesy of Ian

Newton, and one or two

small issues on the

playground’s axle twisters,

the day went by without

issues. A very hungry and

dare I say, thirsty bunch

returned to the Lapa for a

communal braai and social

in the best South African

off-roader tradition, Lekker!

“It must be said that Jeep Club get

togethers have a great ambience and

this year’s AGM was no exception.”

KWA-ZULU NATAL : LAKE ELAND, ORIBI GORGE – 18 JANUARY

2015

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Lake Eland in the Oribi Gorge area of the South Coast was our choice of venue for our AGM.

Lake Eland is a game reserve that offers great accommodation and conference facilities. A few members

made a weekend of it and booked in from Friday night.

Saturday night we enjoyed the company of our fellow members who joined us staying over at Lake Eland

for a magical South Coast evening around the fire.

Sunday morning we gathered at the

conference venue to kick off the year with

our AGM.

At the AGM we said farewell to Johan who

stepped down as Deputy President after a

successful reign the last few years.

We would like to thank him for his

leadership the last few years, we have not

lost him completely as he was willing to

stay on as part of the Committee for the

year ahead.

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Once the formalities got out

the way we headed out for

the trail.

The trail was an easy but

scenic route heading through

the hills at the 4x4 track and

back to the reserve.

Upon arrival back at the conference centre we were

welcomed by the delicious smell of a lamb turning

gracefully on a spit.

Late afternoon we said our farewells to old and new

members after another successful outing.

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ATLANTIS DUNES – 31 JANUARY 2015 – WESTERN CAPE

Saturday morning sun brightly shining as 28 Jeeps

arrived at gate 1 at the entrance to Atlantis Dunes. We all quickly deflated tyres and followed the ready

laid out flags into the dunes arriving at base camp.

Once all were in and accounted for Neil Muller

welcomed the new members and carried out the

drivers briefing. New members who had never driven

the dunes before were put in my group with Neil

running in the rear.

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Ian and Marius took a group of Old Masters at

the dunes in a group and Mark took another

group of Jeep owners and off we all went with

the understanding we would all meet back at

12.30 for a light lunch snack.

The first couple of minutes was spent allowing

the drivers to feel the sand under the wheels and

ensuring they all had chosen the correct gear

etc. As we chose various obstacles you could

see the confidence growing in each of the

drivers.

We practiced driving down the dune maintaining the

correct direction and momentum without over speeding.

Into Landrover corner we went, where all had a chance

to play and experience the softness of the sand.

The time quickly flew past as we tackled obstacle after

obstacle with each members confidence growing as they

quickly determined how much momentum was required

to drive the respective obstacles.

Back at base camp we all had our lunch snacks

and caught up on the days events. Another

successful event and a big thank you to Neil

Muller and his assistants for organising the

event. Till the next time.

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Great News Jeepers!! Chrysler SA has a launched a Magazine, which is hosted on

www.jeep.co.za, please feel free to follow the link to read all the latest news and to

register for future editions.

Happy Reading: http://emagazine.jeep.co.za/jeep_holiday.html#1

Chrysler SA has announced some exciting news to the Jeep Community, please go and

read the article published in the Citizen newspaper by following the following link;

http://citizen.co.za/319310/jeep-club-gets-closer/

Reminder for Annual Renewal 2015:

Annual Renewal 2015 is due R450.00 per member. Thank you to those members who have

renewed their 2015 membership. If you have renewed and not yet received your

membership card please send an email to info@jeepclubsa.co.za so it can be forwarded to

the treasurer for follow up and immediate attention.

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WWW.JEEPCLUBSA.CO.ZA OR INFO@JEEPCLUBSA.CO.ZA.

Additional information on all events are available on the website.

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