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ACC chairman Tom Smith
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TRADERS were grinning from ear to ear when hundreds of caravanners
descended on Beaudesert in Queensland for their annual rally.
More than 400 members of the Australian Caravan Club flocked to the town's
showgrounds ... and reportedly spent around a quarter of a million dollars
at local businesses during the eight-day event.
The muster and annual general meeting was the highlight of the club’s main
social calendar, with about 200 caravans from all over the country
pitching in the Scenic Rim town.
ACC shirts were prominent in local shops, restaurants and tourist spots
... giving local businesses a welcome boost.
Organised by a team from nearby ACC branches and led by chief co-ordinator
Kathy Burgess, the muster featured a full programme of events including
seminars, a games day and craft sessions.
It was officially opened by State Member for Beaudesert Jon Krause, with
Councillor Jennifer Sanders providing a special speech of welcome.
During the festivities a fleet of buses took members to see the Gold
Coast’s Outback Spectacular and reports were unanimous that it was a
highlight of the muster.
Another popular activity were 'tagalongs' when groups of about 10 vehicles
explored the beautiful Scenic Rim.
The one to Queen Mary Falls was for 4WD vehicles which made 14 crossings
of the Condamine River during a day travelling through spectacular
scenery.
At the annual general meeting, ACC chairman Tom Smith outlined progress
made during the past year.
Membership, he said, now exceeded the 2000 mark and there were branches of
the club throughout Australia.
He spoke of the club's healthy financial position and outlined activities
undertaken by the board and its committees.
These included attending RV industry events and meetings to put forward the
needs and viewpoint of RVers.
The final event was an evening of toe-tapping Everly Brothers music ...
with the choice of songs in keeping with the age of many of those
attending.
Next year's national muster will be held at Shepparton in Victoria and is
expected to attract even more members.
