Information for Members

The VMRG Constitution and Rules can now be downloaded from this site.

The following documents, which provide advice and information when out in the bush, can be downloaded.
How to Use a Compass
Walking in the Bush
Hints for Driving "Off the Beaten Track"

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T-SHIRTS
Look over our range of T-shirts and find out how to place an order.

VMRG authorised Polo Neck T-shirts are now available in 4 colours and 5 sizes, subject to availability.
Each shirt has an emblem on the pocket, as illustrated.
The shirts are a quality item, with a composition of 65% polyester and 35% cotton.
They have a UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) of 20, which equates to a UV block of 95.8%.
They bear the James Bobbin label (Made in China) and embroidered by the Sweats Factory (Geelong).
Colours - silver, grey, bone and light blue
Sizes - S, M, L, XL and XXL

Light Blue.	Bone.	Silver.	Grey.
Members - $35.00 each plus p&p, - Non-members - $40.00 each plus p&p

To place an order, or to check on availability, MEMBERS should write or email the Treasurer, stating quantity, colour and size.
Payment can be made on order, or by invoice upon delivery.

NON-MEMBERS should follow the same proceedure but payment will be required before delivery.

p & p ---- 1 shirt - $6.35, 2 shirts - $7.45
Address for mailing - 5 Selma Street, Corio, 3214
The e-mail address can be found at the bottom of the HOME page

The VMRG does not maintain a large stock, so there may be some delays while stock is ordered.
If immediate delivery is not possible, customers will be advised.

Lowan Behold (Newsletters)
VMRG T-shirts
VMRG ACTIVITIES
MONITORING REPORTS Malleefowl Monitoring in Victoria 2008/9 2007/8 2006/7	VMRG ANNUAL TRAINING WEEKEND Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th, October 2009 Click here LITTLE DESERT SEARCH PROJECT Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th, September 2009 Click here ************************************************************************* TRAINING WEEKEND Contact the Secretary to register or for further details, (see also below). Ann Stokie, 25 Belfast Street, Newtown - annos@iprimus.com.au The Friends of Wyperfeld National Park will be hosting celebrations for the 100th anniversay of the establishment of the park. Part of these celebrations will be included in the agenda of the Training Weekend. Parks Victoria will be providing a bbq lunch on the Sunday, to which all participants are invited. The VMRG will have a small display, so if you have any interesting photos or items, bring them along. ANNUAL TRAINING FOR FIELD MONITORS The VMRG conducts an annual Training Weekend on the 2nd weekend in October (usually) at the Wonga Campground, Wyperfeld National Park. The training is mandatory for all prospective monitors. Training includes field work requirements, safety in the bush and use of the technology. The program starts at noon, Saturday and ends with lunch, Sunday. For members, the cost of training is included in the membership fee, provided it is paid on or prior to the weekend. The cost for non-members is $20 per head. CLICK HERE to download a Membership Form The camping ground has composting toilets, limited water but no power and is suitable for all types of camping, including caravans. New members and propective members are most welcome. *********************************************************************** LITTLE DESERT** Read on and/or contact Ralph Patford for further details. The Victorian Mobile Landcare Group, in conjunction with the VMRG, is going to search the Little Desert for signs of Malleefowl. We know they are there but know little of their distribution. The methodology, which we are pioneering, will be to drive the 800kms of track. 100 metres of each km will be walked by observers and signs of malleefowl and other fauna noted, photographed and recorded on GPS. The VMLG will provide the vehicles, drivers and some of the observers. The VMRG will also provide observers, training and all necessary equipment. WE NEED AS MANY VMRG MEMBERS AS POSSIBLE TO ATTEND. Members should refer to a recent email for further details of times, places, equipment required and what is being provided by the VMRG.

NEWSLETTERS - now known as LOWAN BEHOLD Click on the Edition to download a copy
Winter (August), 2009 March, 2009 October, 2008 May, 2008 August, 2007 May, 2007 January, 2007	August, 2006 March, 2006 April, 2005 September, 2005 June, 2005 July, 2004 January, 2004
LOWAN BEHOLD Lowan Behold was 'The Journal of the Ouyen Malleefowlers", the predecessor of the VMRG.
Volume 1 - Issue 1 Reproduced as five separate images. Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5	Volume 1 - Issue 2 Reproduced as four separate images. Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4