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President's Message

Alfisti,

As we move on towards Alfesta and the Easter break, we can look at some significant events to be held this month, including the much anticipated pre-Alfesta Tour to South Australia.

Our next Club Night will be held on Wednesday 16^th April at the Veneto Club in Bulleen. Note: this is one week later than the usual 2^nd Wednesday to allow members who are returning from Alfesta to attend. Club Night commences at 8.00pm.

Last Sunday, we had a great Sunday Drive north of Melbourne from Lilydale through Yea and on to Avenel. It is always a good opportunity to catch up with friends and meet new drivers participating in our runs through interesting areas. On the same day we had our Club Display at Fiat Autobella. This was held at the familiar location being Wesley College in Glen Waverley. About 120 cars were on the field and a great display of all Italian marques.

After the 2025 Annual General Meeting last month, we welcome several new members to Committee who are keen to contribute this year. However, we still have 3 vacant positions, being Treasurer, Social Secretary and Concorso Director. We are urgently looking for volunteers to fill these roles. If you are interested in any of these roles, please contact me for further information?

I must take this opportunity to thank all committee members for their valued contribution to the club throughout 2024. For those who have retired, we thank you for your volunteerism.

In addition, we must congratulate our volunteers assisting in Competition, displays, Sunday Drives and social events. Members have commented on how rewarding our activities are and we will continue to do this in 2025.

As a reminder – after our website was down for security upgrades, now is the time to log in and update your vehicle records. The Membership program is robust and secure so having up to date information will ensure invites to specific register activities reach the necessary members.

The Register captains will contact you in the next month or so to touch base to assist with event management over the remainder of the year.

Please contact me if you can assist with any of the Committee roles, or if you would like to volunteer to assist with the planning of a Sunday Drive, Club Display or Club Sprint, or to help at other Club events. 

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
April 2025