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President's Message

Alfisti,

As we move into Spring with a few days of Summer followed by few days of Winter, the Club committee and volunteers are now in the final stages of organising the Alfa Club 10HR at Winton and the Spettacolo Concorso, Dinner and Show & Shine. These are all great events for the Alfa enthusiast.

It is with much sadness that I note the passing of our Club Permit Scheme Officer, Ivan Ciardullo. Ivan's contribution to the Club over the past decade has been large, and it has been very greatly appreciated by all – especially those with cars on the Club Permit Scheme. 

The Membership Officer, Bruce Baum, together with our VP, Bruno Colautti, and Sebastian Mauceri are working together to ensure that this important member service continues.

October Club Night will be held on Wednesday 9^th at the Veneto Club in Bulleen starting at 8:00pm. A Register Captains Meeting will be held prior to Club Night, commencing at 6:30pm. Also in October we are hosting another Alfa Club Winton 10HR: while this is a competition event, members are encouraged and welcome to attend to support the Club's Competition Team. Mid-month is the Alfisti Spring Tour

After last year's successes, we have continued with our regular new member breakfasts at Brunetti Classico (please note: the Breakfast scheduled for 6^th October has been postponed, due to a clash with the Italian Festa), the Alfa Romeo vs Fiat Clubs' Bocce Challenge – well done team – competition, and Sunday Drives. We also have the Winton 10HR Social Dinner and Spettacolo Dinner just around the corner. Then in December, we will hold the annual Family Xmas BBQ, for kids of all ages, at the Diamond Valley Miniature Railway. December Club Night will include supper and drinks for members.

This year's Competition events have been well attended, with members volunteering for training and assisting to make these events a continuing success. The parade laps are always popular - with a strong attendance by a range of classic and modern Alfa Romeos, together in a controlled environment.

I note that as we move forward towards the end of 2024, we still have a lot of enthusiasm within the Club, demonstrated by our Committee, the many volunteers and members alike. Thank you.

In November the 105 Register will be holding a Mid-week Drive and we also have our premium annual event, the Spettacolo Festa: which includes Spettacolo Concorso, Spettacolo Dinner and the Spettacolo Show & Shine. These are all great events for true Alfisti and Alfa enthusiasts.

In December we will again hold our traditional annual Family Xmas BBQ - for kids of all ages. The December Club Night will include supper and drinks for Club Night attendees.

Otherwise

Check the calendar on the Club's website for new and updated events. You will also find information on Club events on the Club's Facebook page, and in the Club's quarterly magazine Cross + Serpent.

Stay safe & well, 

John Hanslow

President, AROCA Victoria

October 2024