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President's Message

Alfisti,

We are now approaching the end of the year and there are only a few events left on the calendar. The Xmas Drive on 7^th December and Club Night & Xmas Party (our Guest Speaker will be talking of his participation in the recent Peking to Paris event). There will also be raffle prizes and giveaways, with complimentary finger food and drink provided at the Veneto Club on Wednesday 10^th December and will complement the Club Sprint recently held at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.

Spettacolo 2025 was held late November at the picturesque Wesley College Glen Waverley. Our display reached near capacity with over 305 cars on the field and over 100 entries in the Show&Shine. This major Club event was sponsored by Zagame Automotive, Meguire's car care products, Mauceri Motors and Maranello PurSang Motors.

Closely associated with the Show&Shine was Spettacolo's Concorso, showcasing a selection of superb classic Alfa Romeos. Judging was held at the event sponsor's premises, Mauceri Motors in Clayton, and the presentation of Concorso Champion was made on Sunday alongside the Show& Shine.

The Spettacolo Dinner was well attended and included AROCA members who had travelled from South Australia and New South Wales to join us. With the 3 Generations of Giulietta feature, our keynote speakers were, Club Patron, David Wright and Register Coordinator, Graeme Peake, discussing the evolution of the series through the classic 101s and 116s to the modern 940 series Giuliettas.
Special thanks also to the Spettacolo Dinner event sponsors, Carlei Wines.

Club activities in January are in the planning stage, but a few event to put in the diary are as follows:

14 Jan: Summer BBQ Picnic on the Yarra – Studley Park, Kew. Starts 6.30pm and all welcome.

18 Jan: Festival of Motoring @ Cruden Farm includes a classic Alfa Romeo display. To display your Alfa you MUST pre book by 7^th December – details below. The event supports Beyond Blue.

25 Jan: Sunday Drive booked in for a lovely morning.

The Club is planning to host a Club Display at Albert Park at the Australian F1 Grand Prix at the end of March. Watch the web site for details, as spaces will be limited, but the benefits are huge!

We are constantly seeking assistance with running events – Club Sprints, Tours, Sunday Drives or Club Displays or the planning or management of any of our other Club events. If you are able to assist in any of these areas, your participation will be appreciated. The Club also has vacancies in the Public Relations Officer and GTA Register Captain roles. Please contact me if you would like to discuss any of these opportunities to assist the Club?

Best wishes to all for the festive season.

Stay safe & well, 
John Hanslow
President, AROCA Victoria
December 2025