About Us | What's New | Calendar | Newsletter | Forum | Members Only | Join | Links | Contact | FAQ | Home Northern California Rover Club - Club Calendar An evening with Bill Burke - June 20, Willow Street Grill, San Rafel Join noted Camel Trophy veteran and Rover guru, Bill Burke for an evening of good food (no host) at Willow Street Grill and Brew Pub in San Rafael. A slide show sponsored by Land Rover Marin will follow the dinner. This one hour slide show covers Bill's amazing 1991 Camel Trophy experience in Africa! This evening is open to everyone and has an optional $10 donation to the Northern California Rover Club. The dinner itself requires an RSVP to Michael Sewell so that we may gauge how many people will be attending. There is a flat $17.95 per person charge for a large buffet-style meal that will be served. Please bring cash so that we can pay as a group at the Grill. If you RSVP but for whatever reason aren't able to attend we will still need to charge you. The last chance to cancel your RSVP and not be charged $17.95 is Tuesday the 18th at 6:00 PM. The menu for the buffet is as follows: Seasonal bruschetta, black bean, corn and pepper quesadilla, fresh Mixed Green Salad, gourmet fresh grilled vegetable pizza, gourmet combination pepperoni and sausage pizza, chicken penne pasta, and gorgonzola walnut ravioli pasta. There is a choice of desserts for an extra $3.00. There is a full bar that is no host. The beer is excellent. Bill Burke is an internationally recognized 4x4 trainer who teaches back country driving techniques, winching and extrication methods, vehicle preparation and maintenance, land navigation and woods' skills through classes, private training, trainer courses and back country trips for individuals, families, groups, clubs, vehicle manufacturers and dealers, tour operators, governments, and all companies that use 4WD vehicles in their operations. Environmental awareness and trail etiquette are also taught on every outing. Bill Burke is a permitted outfitter guide through the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management who plans and leads back country vacation trips for individuals, families, clubs, and businesses. Bill also travels the globe to consult and to lead back country expeditions and serves as a technical consultant in the areas of 4-wheeling expertise and environmental concerns to various businesses, the media, 4-wheel drive manufacturers, dealerships and government organizations. When: Thursday, June 20th at 6:30pm Where: Willow Street Grill, 812 4th Street, San Rafael, CA Contact: Michael Sewell for more information << back