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24-26 feb
VWMA Sydney Drags
Old Vws are slow...........Not these ones. Come and see Australias best battling it out to nail that time!
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Kennett River weekend
Once again the beach awaits us. Join us as we head down to Kennett River on the Great Ocean Road and set up camp across the road from the beach
Gallery Update
Day of the Volkswagen 2011 was once again flooded with some of Victorias best VWs!
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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
February, March 2012
Greetings, Volkswagen enthusiasts. I hope you had a safe and happy Christmas and New Year. January was a quiet month for the club with no events planned, however February is different with a busy schedule of events with hopefully something for everyone.
By the time you read this some of us will have travelled to Bendigo to join in the Bendigo Club’s annual Ice-Cream run to Echuca. This will be followed by the Picnic at Hanging Rock on Sunday 12 February (see details elsewhere). This is a huge event with close to 3,000cars of various types turning up; remember that if you want to park with the club you will
need to travel up with us. The entry rules have changed this year with only vehicles 25 years and older being allowed into the main areas, the remainder having to park in the general car park.
Saturday 25 February will see the Loco Gringos in Sydney for the 1st leg of the VW Magazine Australia, VW drag racing series. If all goes well the team will be taking three cars. The racing is on Saturday until late evening. Also for those interested in trash and treasure the Ballarat Swap meet is back on that weekend. The following weekend (3/4 March) is the Kennett River Camping Weekend with the annual surfing and fishing competitions so bring your boards and/or rods. There will also be the usual trip to the Apollo Bay market on Saturday morning for those who are capable. Don’t forget to make your booking with the park and let them know you are with the VWs so they will keep us together.
A reminder that the VW Jamboree at Caribbean Gardens is back on and will be held on the 25 March. This is a nice relaxing day for the whole family with the opportunity to visit the market once you have become bored with looking at VWs.
Well this is only a short report this month so looking forward to seeing you at Hanging Rock or the February General Meeting.
Michael Cronin
The Vice President's Report
Happy New Year fellow VW enthusiasts! 2011 was a great year for the VWCV and this year should be even better. We have a very active committee, the Day of the Volkswagen continues to go from strength to strength, membership is at an all-time high and Volkswagen sales are stronger than ever. This club has a very loyal following of owners of older 
VWs and these members are the backbone of the club. The current committee is also very keen to continue to welcome owners of newer models as these members will become part of the club’s future. Back in 1954, all members were new car owners!
Many members, whether owners of old or new vehicles, do not attend general Meetings or Club Events. In this month’s column, I want to encourage you, the member reading this newsletter who doesn’t attend meetings or events, to come along and give it a go. Walking into a room full of strangers can be daunting, but rest assured, you
will be with like minded people. You will soon find yourself swapping VW stories with other enthusiasts. You will be amongst passionate VW people. All regular attendees are interesting people with stories to tell. While there will be reports (quite brief these days) to keep you up to date with club matters, the focus is on fun and interesting presentations and 
activities. We all want to catch up socially, perhaps have a meal and a drink in a pleasant setting, and enjoy our time together. Sometimes it takes a few meetings to get into the swing of things, but if you are a real
VW enthusiast of any era, in no time we won’t be able to keep you away. Remember, we were all first-timers once.
The first General Meeting of the year is on Thursday 16 February at the Royal Standard Hotel, 333 William Street, West Melbourne. Most members arrive about 6.30 or so to enjoy a good pub meal and a drink and a chat. The meeting starts at 8pm.
Finally, I suggest you check the website regularly. 2012 is set to be a year of many enjoyable events.
Lloyd Davies
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
