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President's Message

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2026 Annual General Meeting. All committee positions were declared vacant, and while no voting was required (as we received one nomination for each role), we are heading into the year with a "new look" Executive Committee.

Your 2026 Committee

Executive Committee:

· President: Bruce Roberts

· Secretary: Graeme Peake

· Treasurer: Yanni Papailiadis

General Committee:

· Vice President: Mandy Thompson

· Register Coordinator: John Hanslow

· Editor: Vincent De Rossi

· Membership Secretary: Bruce Roberts (Caretaker)

· Social Secretary: Daryll Powell

· Competition Secretary: Brett Bereau (Caretaker)

· Public Relations: Vacant

A Special Note of Thanks: We are incredibly grateful for our co-opted members who provide vital support to the committee. A big thank you to: Peter Atkinson, Bruce Baum, Joseph Milward, Adrian Pagnoccolo, Bruno Colautti, Leon Cottle, Carlo Santoro, Gerard Heijden, Massimo Maltese, David Floyd, Charlie Aitken, and Colin Edwards.

Vacant Positions: We are currently seeking volunteers for PR, Membership Secretary, and Competition Secretary. If you'd like to help, please reach out! I will share a specific update regarding the Membership Secretary role in our next newsletter.

New Life Member

A highlight of the AGM was the announcement of our newest Life Member: Malcolm Powell. If you see him in the coming months, please join us in congratulating him on this well-deserved honour!

Recent Highlights

• Rob Roy Revival: Over the last weekend in March, a group of our members attended the Rob Roy Revival. A huge thank you to Bruno Colautti for his help with this event. I'm looking forward to reading the full report in the next newsletter!

Upcoming April Events

As we move past Easter, we have a fantastic lineup of events, including the much-anticipated pre-Alfesta Tour to Bowral, NSW.

• Wednesday 8 April | Club Meeting & Awards Night
• Where: Veneto Club, Bulleen @ 7:00pm.
• Details: Join us as we recognize the efforts of our members over the past 12 months. Food and drinks will be provided. 

• Saturday 11 April | AROCA Vic SuperSprint (Round 2)
• Where: Calder Park.
• Details: Come out and watch some great cars on track! Parade laps are available for all attendees; the driver briefing for parade laps starts at 11:30am.
• Sunday 12 April | Goldfields Chapter Drive (Ballarat to Beaufort)
• Details: A scenic run via Skipton organized by Leon Cottle.
• RSVP Required: You must book by 7/4/26 so venues can be finalized.
• Contact: Leon Cottle – 0407 680 384 or goldfieldschapter@alfaclubvic.org.au
• Sunday 26 April | Busso V6 Celebration Drive
• Details: An invitation to all Alfa Romeo owners with Busso V6 engines to tour the Mornington Peninsula, followed by lunch at the Flinders Golf Club.
• RSVP Required: Register with Graeme Peake at Secretary@AlfaClubVic.org.au
  (include names, member number, and contact details).

Club Notices

• Event Management: Register Captains will be reaching out to members over the next month to touch base and to assist with planning the remainder of the year.
• Get Involved: If you want to help plan a Sunday Drive or assist with club competitions, please contact John Hanslow (M: 0409 961 719 E: RegisterCoordinator@alfaclubvic.org.au )
• Stay Updated: Check the calendar on the Club's website for details of new and updated events. Event information is also available via the Club's socials: Facebook, WhatsApp or Cross + Serpent magazine.

Bruce Roberts, President, AROCA Victoria 0417 551 880 President@alfaclubvic.org.au

April 2026