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Events
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next event
4&5 feb
Volksclub Bendigo Ice Cream Run
A great joint cruise betwween 3 of Victoria's VW clubs cruising to Echuca for a picnic lunch and ice cream with members from the VolksClub Bendigo and the Ballarat Club.
following event
12 feb
Picnic at Hanging Rock Car Show
3000+ of the best restored cars in Australia and a great Automotive festival to be enjoyed. The VWCV will be putting on a display again and we want you and your car to be there. Be aware that this year only pre 1986 cars can enter the show otherise you will have to park in the public car park and not with us, (their rules not ours!)
Gallery Update
Day of the Volkswagen 2011 was once again flooded with some of Victorias best VWs!
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Thank you
The VW Club of Victoria would like to thank all the sponsors and everyone who contributed to the success of the Day of the Volkswagen 2011.
Day of the Volkswagen 2012
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Judging arrangements and online show 'n' shine pre-payment will be available for the 2012 DOTVW closer to the event. View details
Next General Meeting
The next VWCV General Meeting will be held on Thu 16th Feb.
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Thinking of joining the club? Become the 500th member and recieve an additional year's membership free and a certificate! This offer only applies to new members. The membership officer’s decision on who this is will be final!
VW SPECTACULAR AT
NAMBUCCA HEADS NSW - 2 TO 5 AUGUST 2012
The December 2011 edition of the club’s newsletter, Wagensville, contained details of the 2012 Volkswagen Spectacular commonly known as Valla, that will be held later this year in northern NSW.
The club still has 4 powered sites reserved at the resort where the action will occur and the organisers have agreed to hold those sites for us for just a bit longer. If you intend to go it is advisable to book one of these sites now (all cabin accommodation is already gone) as they will not last.
Please call me on 8684 6203BH or 8684 6203AH for bookings or for any queries or email events@vwclub.com.au
John Stevens
The President's Report
Decemeber 2011, Janurary 2012
Once again Christmas is upon us and as we settle down for awell-earned break it is time to reflect on the past year and life with a Volkswagen in general. The year started with a momentous change for owners of vehicles more than 25 years old with the introduction of the revised club permit scheme. This consisted of two key changes, the first being the removal of the restriction on when you could use your vehicle although it still cannot be used for commercial gain. This includes taking stuff to a swap meet to sell. The second was the choice of 45 or 90 days usage. 
This change has seen our membership increase to nearly 500. As a result of nearly reaching this milestone the committee has decided that the 500th member will receive an additional year’s free membership and a certificate. The membership officer’s decision on who this is will be final. So far this year I have used my Kombi for 20 days with two months to go so I will definitely be going for the 45 day permit next year.
The year was a fairly busy one event wise with activities spread throughout, starting with the annual club pilgrimage to Hanging Rock in February. This year it is on again onFebruary 12, so come along and enjoy a great day, details elsewhere. We also have an event earlier in February this year when we will be joining the Bendigo Club for their Ice Cream Run. Details of this are elsewhere also. The Committee has developed the first cut of next year’s calendar so keep an eye on the magazine and website for details. Remember there is no meeting or magazine in January. However I am sure Richard will be keeping the web page up to date.
As most members will be aware the Bug-In is an annual event run over Easter with each state taking a turn to host the event. Next year it is the turn of South Australia. This would normally be followed by Tasmania in 2013; however, they areunfortunately unable to host the event for that year. This left the club in the position of possibly bringing our turn forward. However, 2014 is a big year for the VWCV, being our Diamond Jubilee year (60 years), so the committee has decided not to submit a proposal for 2013 but keep our original year and run an event in 2014.
As we enter the Christmas period it is time to consider our behaviour as a club especially with society becoming more sensitive and politically correct. Whenever we are in the public eye our behaviour reflects on the club. This is especially true when alcohol is involved leading to increased noise and unsuitable language. We also need to remember that not everyone has the same taste in music or would consider the signage on our vehicles inoffensive. So I ask you all to take this on board when we get together next year.
Hopefully next year I will have time to start on my splitty and finish the camper and build the garage! Where does time go?On that note I wish you all a Merry Christmas, or to be more politically correct, a happy holiday.
Michael Cronin
The club would like to thank all the Sponsors of the Day of the Volkswagen 2011. Please support the people that support us!
Volkswagen Group Australia
