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Volume 53 Number 10 April 2008
The Official Newsletter of the Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc.
www.vwclub.com.au
Shannon’s Classic Walk 2008 Labour weekend March 2008 saw a number of classic air cooled VW’s from the Volkswagen Club Victoria join the growing contingent of Victorian Car clubs at the Shannon’s Walk, support for the Philip Island Classic Car Racing. The Shannon’s Walk supports the classic racing by providing a colourful back drop to these activities and the VWCV was on display bigger and better for the second year. The 2007 display was relatively small with 4 VW’s on display and 2008 saw a
much larger and better positioned club site, sitting track side, right in the middle of things. We had an excellent selection of classic air cooled VW’s on rotation display over the 2 main days (Saturday and Sunday), including Beetles from 1953 thru to 1978, 2 Karmann Beetles, a 23 Window Kombi, 2 13 Window Kombi’s and 2 Type 3 Ghia’s. Our colourful VW event banners and our new club “VW Dome” were all put to good use, visible from the open grandstands on the opposite side of
Greetings one and all.
President’s Report Michael Cronin, VWCV President
Some good news, we have finally reached agreement with the RACV Club for a meeting room (at no cost), so a big thankyou to John Stevens for his time and effort in achieving this. Therefore the next meeting at the RACV Club will be May. In April we are going to Revolution Race Gear (bring your wallets) with a BBQ starting at 6.30pm and meeting starting at 7.30pm, please bring a chair. Stories from those who attended the Sydney Bug-In over Easter, seems like a good time was had by all. If you have a couple of hours ask Andrew, I am sure he will be more than happy to give you an update on the event.
the race track. The general feedback from all visitors to our club site over the weekend was positive and this positive feedback was confirmed with the VW Club site winning the Shannon’s best Presented Car Club trophy for the 2008 Shannon’s Walk. Great result for our second year in. Big thank you to the following club members, Vince Zito, Bernie Morrison, Bob Jamieson, Colin Hyett, Joe & Lee Moran, Andrew Menggel, Andrew Ermel, Norm Morrison, Cheryl Ermel,
our team has already done looks like it will be more than good in fact it should be fantastic, start planning to attend now. A special thanks to Cheryl for her efforts in getting the City of Bendigo on side to support the event. I was quite a surprise to see the number of VWs that turned up at the Jamboree and the interest from the general public. It is suppressing how many people out there used to own a VW or their parents had one when they were growing up. It was good to see Peter and Patricia CurranIts form Tassie drop in on their way home, hope to see them again soon. If you get a chance have a look at the beautiful cabinetry that Peter has done in his camper.
Stuart Ermel, Dean Holden, John Farlow and John and Jan Stevens for providing their VW’s for display over the weekend. Extra special thanks go to John and Lorraine Farlow, for their massive effort to ensure the success of the weekend. VWCV will be back on display in 2009, so if want your classic air-cooled VW to be part of the action next year, stay tuned for details. Dean Holden VWCV Vice President
It’s also good to see some interest in the club from later Volkswagen owners. If you know anyone please encourage them to come along to the club events and join in the Volkswagen fun. The Club stand with the banners and new dome shelter is starting to look good thanks to all those that helped. By now Jan should have got over receiving an encouragement award for her splitty. See you at the general meeting or the Mystery Cruise.
VWCV will be hosting the 2009 Bug-In and the event is looking good, the work
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Calendar of Events
APRIL April 15th VWCV General Meeting at
592 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. Arrive from 6.30pm for a free BBQ courtesy of Revolution Racegear, meeting at 7.30pm sharp. Visit revolutionracegear.com.au for a sneak peak at the latest race gear and accessories.
Harper, Nepean Valley Club official and organiser of the various racing events for Saturday. Just after 7am on Saturday morning we arrived at Oran Park and the Victorians started to set up the Show n’ Shine. Bug-In Sydney 2008 By 9am the cars started coming and 5am on cold Good Friday morning at before long we had almost 30 cars the Kalkallo service station on the Hume and a dozen swap sites and VW Highway began our journey to Sydney traders including Gary & Leslie Collis for the 2008 Bug-In. Our 1976 Bay from Melbourne. With the incoming Window Camper was fuelled and ready Our early start paid off as we made excellent time stopping around 7.30am cars came the rain which settled in to roll, free of oil leaks, thanks to Chris for most of the day. Simultaneous and co-driver Stuart eagerly waiting for at Euroa for breakfast. Lunch saw Motorsport continued throughout the us at Gundagai at 1pm and by 3pm his turn in the driver’s seat. Stuart likes day with Khanacross, Motorkhanas and we arrived on the outskirts of Sydney long trips interstate, as for me I had a heading West for Penrith and the Bug-In lap dashes at various places around torn ligament in my knee and was not the circuit. The Show n’ Shine was a looking forward to the 11 hours of non- venue. We soon had passed the Oran major success and finished up late Park race track where the motor sports, stop driving. We were soon joined by that afternoon, after we packed up we Tracey and Boris from Volkscare in their Show n' Shine and the swap meet were headed back to our accommodation for to be held on Saturday morning. newly acquired T5 Caravel complete a spot of relaxation while some Victorian We found our accommodation without with it’s dual zone climate control fuss thanks to our navigator “Kevin” the members went on the organised boat system- a must on this cold March cruise, we settled for dinner at the Log GPS and met John & Lorraine in the morning! Mike and Julie Clark arrived Cabin pub and watched for the boat car park who must have been a few in their T4 Transporter towing the club cruise to go by. minutes in front of us the whole way trailer packed with gear for the Bug-In On Sunday morning Stuart & I went Show n’ Shine as well as some VW bits from Melbourne. We soon joined up with some more Victorians including Ian with Tracey and Boris in their Caravel to to sell at the swap meet. visit the Blue Mountains. Mike and Julie & Liz Armstrong in their Hawaiian Bay Clark departed Penrith very early in the Kombi, Jo Finch & Lee Moran in their morning for their return to Melbourne 65 Beetle as well as Janet & “Penguin” Sunday night. in the dual cab bay window Ute.
Please BYO chair.
At 5pm we all arrived at the Penrith Regional Fire Service, the venue for the Welcome BBQ, the NSW Club organisers Rick Feruglio and Chris Harper detailed the weekend events. A rundown of the Oran park venue was given by Chris’s son Scott
Further information contact Matt Kinsey on 0407 831 686
27th April Cruise & “U” Choose - First all 60s Show and Shine. All makes from the 1960 - 1969 period welcome - Holden, Ford, Valliant, Chevy, Mustang, Corvette and Volkswagen.
Club displays encouraged. Entry $25 per vehicle.
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Cruise from Supercentre - 444 Warrigal Rd Moorabbin to Mornington Racecourse, Racecourse Rd, Mornington.
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April 20th Mystery Cruise and picnic/lunch See Ad for details.
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Mystery Cruise Sunday April 20
The cruise participants are to meet at the Croydon Hotel car park, Croydon (Melway ref 50 E2) at 10am for 10.30 departure. For further information contact Kingsley on 03 9484 8953
Held by the EH Holden Car Club of Vic - information Jenny Galati 0421 212 594 or email galati5@hotmail.com
Concourse
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Sunday May 25th
Later that evening we went to the Penrith Leagues Club for the presentation dinner and enjoyed a very nice buffet meal. I presented on behalf of the Victorian contingent, the trophies for the Top Ten show cars of which were judged by our members.
Cruise will be within a 100 kilometre radius of Melbourne, no longer than 90 minutes travelling time. BYO picnic lunch or sampling one of the local eateries of the area. No booking required, VWCV welcomes members and non-members with an interest in VWs.
May 24th Pre-Concourse Social night See Ad for details.
Forest Edge Restaurant Gembrook
2905 Launching Place Road (Melway Ref 299 B5).
Trophies will be awarded to best in categories.
May 25th VWCV Concourse See Ad for details.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Concourse vehicle entry reserved for Volkswagen Club of Victoria members.
Upon arrival at approximately 11am, all vehicles will be parked on a grassed area with amazing panoramic views of the Bunyip State Park and the Warburton Ranges. The VWCV has reserved seating within the restaurant for lunch. A small selection of reasonably priced meals will be available. Join us and enjoy the relaxing surrounds and classic volkswagens, live music will play from 1pm.
VALLA 2008 Volkswagen Spectacular July 31-August 4 2008 All bookings via web. www.volkswagenspectacular.com
MOTORSPORT EVENTS Contact Chris Antonello VWCV Motorsports Co ordinator for full event details. 0407 309 244 See 2008 calendar for full details.
The concourse will be held at Gembrook within the grounds of the Forest Edge Restaurant. A very pleasant and scenic cruise via the townships of Launching Place and Hoddles Creek will also incorporate the concourse. Cruise participants are to meet at the Croydon Hotel carpark, Croydon (Mel Ref 50 E2) at 9.30am for 10 o’clock departure.
Go Karting Saturday May 24
Further information contact Andrew on 9369 1360
Pre Concourse social night Fun City Entertainment Complex
5.30pm - 7.30pm 234 Ballarat Road Braybrook 3019
This event will be pay as you ride, visit www.funcitygokarts.com.au for details or contact Kingsley on 9484 8953
who stood out in the rain all day and entered the participants in the Show n’ Shine. Finally thanks to all the Victorians whose tirelessly assisted us in running the Show n’ Shine and the swap meet. Their efforts helped in making the weekend a success and especially for demonstrating a true “Bug-In spirit”.
Thank you to all the Victorians who travelled to Sydney this year who assisted the club in the show and participated in the Bug-In. Thanks to Andrew Mangles who came along to the event to assist with the judging along with Boris and John. Thanks especially to John & Lorraine Farlow
Andrew Ermel VWCV Assistant Editor
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Ian and Liz Armstrong won a Top Ten award for their Hawaiian Kombi. Congratulations for a wonderful display yet again.
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I presented our programme for the 40th Anniversary Victorian “Ruby“ Bug-In to be held in Bendigo 2009. As with normal custom, I received the perpetual Bug-In banner for 2009.
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Many trophies were presented for the various categories of Motorsport as well as the Bug-In Spirit Trophy that was awarded By Chris Harper to the VW club of SA for their participation.
Don’t forget that it’s our turn next year to host the Bug-In and we are keen for club members to come forward and volunteer for running specific events over the Easter weekend. We still need cams officials for the Motorsport events as well as helpers for setting up and parking vehicles at the Show n’ Shine. If you are interested please contact me or look on the club website vwclub.com.au after June 1st for all the Bug-In bookings, accommodation information and event details for Bendigo Bug-In 2009.
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VWCV General Meetings
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Melbourne Club meetings held every third Tuesday of every month at 8pm at the RACV Club (Henty Room), 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne, unless advised of an alternative venue in the Club Newsletter.
Membership Application also available at the VWCV website www.vwclub.com.au
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