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laughs and fun as a result of the entertainment organised by our Entertainment
Committee. Many and varied fancy dress themes are enjoyed by members. The regattas
at Rocky Creek - the car races at Hillview - the air show at Mudgeeraba, all created lots
of interest and members enjoyed the preparation of entries and the running of the races.

Our hot-pot dinners at Hillview - Our Webber meals at Kalbar are always popular - not
forgetting the damper competitions at Lake MacDonald and the bake-off competitions.

State Rallies are held every year with each club taking a turn to organize and host the
rally. National Rallies are held every three years with each state taking a turn to host the
rally. Many of our members have attended both State and National Rallies with one
member attending all ten (10) National Rallies and another member attending nine (9)
National Rallies. Queensland was the host state for the 1998/99 National Rally at
Cleveland/Redlands Shire and many of our members worked hard to make the rally a great
success.

Over the years members have been involved in many types of craft from knitted rugs,
knitted socks and berets and toys for presentation to the National Rally Committee. These
items were known as ‘Friendship Gifts’ and presented to local community leaders for
distribution to nursing homes, children’s homes or where needed.

Instruction in fabric painting on t-shirts and making of Christmas decorations for sale on
craft stalls were a few of the many crafts enjoyed by our ladies.

Safaris were organised and run by Ron Schafer (Sunshine Club) and Mal Dale (Q.C.C.) to
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help bring members from all clubs together and also as a fund-raiser for the 10 National
Rally. These trips were very popular and enjoyed by all who participated. Four groups of
six caravans – a total of 24 caravans travelled on these safaris - each group 10 to 15 minutes
apart to avoid causing any traffic problem.

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During recent years, our club membership has grown, and at the end of 1998 our 100
member was introduced into the club. This year also saw the presentation of 50 rally
badges to several members.

Ladies Day out has been a popular get together for the ladies during the past few years
and enables the widows of past members to keep in touch with friends in the club.

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1999 is the 50 Anniversary of the Queensland Caravan Club and many activities have been
arranged to take place during the year.

As I complete my section of the History of the Queensland Caravan Club, I hope I have
been able to cover events over the past eleven years. Our entertainment has been varied
and always lots of fun and relaxation. Our venues range from beach - country but always
enjoyed because of the company of friends.

As life moves-on, we have been saddened by the loss of several of our members, but these
memories live on.

Our motto of “Fellowship on Wheels” has always been there and must always continue
with the members of the club to have a happy and contented membership.