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President's Message

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2026 Award Presentation Night on Wednesday 8 April.
Congratulations to all the winners and also thanks to all those who participated in events throughout the year.
Thanks to Marenello Pursang, winners of our Best Supportive Business, but a huge thanks also to all of our sponsors and advertisers.

I write this as I'm on my way back from Alfesta in the NSW Southern Highlands. It was a very successful and well run event by the NSW team. Look out for a report and photos in the next Cross + Serpent.

Committee Update

General Committee:

• Membership Secretary: Karen Mansell and Assistant Membership Secretary, Des Smith
• Public Relations: Paul Augello

Co-Opted Members –

• Social Media: Anthony Hall
• Gippsland Chapter Coordinator: Charlie Aitken

The Committee is now complete, except for a Competition Secretary, if you are interested in helping to run the club, please reach out to any of our Committee members as we are always looking for volunteers to backup and support our committee.

Club Shop vacancy: We are seeking volunteers to manage AROCA's Club Shop.
If you'd like to help, please reach out and I will share our plans for the Club Shop.

Recent Highlights

• AROCA Vic SuperSprint (Round 2): On Saturday 11 April our Competition Committee held a meeting at Calder which was well attended – with 45 entries and a number of junior drivers. The weather was fantastic, the racing enthusiastic and as always, it was a well run event by the team.

Upcoming May Events

• Saturday 9 May | Sandown Raceway
• Where: Sandown Park.
• Wednesday 13 May | Club Meeting
• Where: Veneto Club, Bulleen @ 8:00pm.
• Saturday 26 May | Art on Wheels - Workshop Visit
• Details: An invitation to all - we will be holding another Workshop Visit for those interested in purchasing, maintaining or restoring a classic Alfa Romeo. RSVP Required! 

• Sunday 31 May | Sunday Sojourn – Yarra Valley
• Details: A scenic drive through wonderful winding roads in the Yarra Valley organized by Karen Mansell and Des Smith.
• RSVP Required by 24^th May.

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 the Register Coordinator
  
• Stay Up-to-date: 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, Newsletter or the Cross + Serpent magazine.

Bruce Roberts, President, AROCA Victoria

May 2026