Wagensville AUG 05 by Volkswagen Club of Victoria

August 2005 Volume 51 â&#x20AC;˘ Number 4

VWCV Puffing Billy

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> Sunday 28th August www.vwclub.com.au

Information

Inside > this issue 6 Calendar of Events 8 VWCV AGM 14 Victorian Club Permit Scheme 16 For Sale 18 VWCV Donation 19 VWCV 4 Day Tour 20 Mount Macedon Cruise 23 Membership Discounts 28 Membership Application 29 Paul’s Ramblings

Wagensville News is the monthly newsletter of the Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc. Correspondence, articles and items of news are invited and should be sent to: The Editor 27 Scotia Street, West Preston, VIC 3072 Email: wagensville@yahoo.com.au Phone: 9484 8953 Deadline for the next issue: Friday 2nd September 2005

Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc ABN 73 091 008 987 Address: GPO Box 1215 MELBOURNE VIC 3001 Web Site: vwclub.com.au Phone: 0401 310 704

General Meetings Melbourne Club meetings held every third Tuesday of the month at 8pm at the RACV Clubrooms (Henty Room), 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne, unless advised of an alternative venue in the Club magazine. Albury Wodonga members meet the first Tuesday of every month at the Biralee Tavern, Melrose Drive, Wodonga.

Annual Membership Fees • Full Membership: $40 • Additional Family Membership: $20 • Joining Fee: $10 To join the club, please complete the membership form in this newsletter and forward together with cheque for payment to the Club’s postal address as quoted on the form.

Disclaimer All material in this newsletter represents the opinions of the author(s) and does not carry any endorsement by the Editors of Committee unless otherwise stated. Any material advertised for sale does not carry any endorsement by the Club and the onus is on the purchaser to ensure the purchased goods meet their requirements. Each VWCV Committee Member is a volunteer, carrying out Club duties in their own leisure time. The club has no paid officials, only enthusiasts dedicated in furthering the interests of the club and it’s members. Could members please bear this in mind when contacting Club Committee Members.

committee

Committee

President - Paul Kinsey 03 9876 1463 • paulkinsey@optusnet.com.au

Vice - President - Richard Graham Secretary - Andrew Ermel 03 9369 1360 • cheryle@melbpc.org.au

Treasurer - Andrew Donnelly

• Are you passionate about motorsport?

0417 506 766 • adonelly@edlyn.com.au

Additional Committee Members - Eric Roberts 03 5367 2757

Public Officer - Jon Edsell

• Have you participated/ assisted in motorsport events in the past?

03 9844 3420 • jon.Edsell@holden.com.au

Restoration & Technical Sessions - Paul Blacker Membership Secretary - Ross Woolley

• Are you keen to do more?

0401 310 704 • beetle00@tpg.com.au

Pointscore Officer - Matt Kinsey 03 9484 8953 • wagensville@yahoo.com.au

Technical Officers - Bill Malkoutzis • 03 9439 5904 Gary Collis • 03 9370 3100

Wanted

0418 527 862

Motorsport & Group 5 - Jon Edsell

The VWCV are looking for someone to take on the role of motorsport officer. If you think you can assit us

03 9844 3420 • jon.edsell@gm.com

in any way with this

Club Clothing - Mercedes Woolley

challenging position,

03 9735 9386 • beetle00@tpg.com.au

VW Cruises - Nathan Leversha 0419 340 250 • leversha@eisa.net.au

please contact the club for more information.

Wagensville News Editor - Matt Kinsey 03 9484 8953 • wagensville@yahoo.com.au

Social Secretary - Jen Littlechild 0431 160 097 • jenlittlechild@optushome.com.au

Club Historian - Dave Evans 03 9808 6044

Contact Paul Kinsey on (03) 9876 1463

VWCV

Winery Cruise > Sunday September 11th

Meet at Smorgyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at the corner of Maroondah Hwy and Oban Road at 10am for a 10.30am departure. Arrive at Domaine Chandon at 11am to have a tour of the winery followed by a tasting of their sparkling wines ($7.50 per person) with complimentary cheese plate. After that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re off to Domonique Portet Winery, 5km down the highway for a casual lunch and tasting (sauvignon blanc, rose, shiraz and cabernet) with a game of petanque (French bowl game) to enjoy the afternoon. Lunch will be approximately $20 per person composed of antipasto plates. Ring Jen Littlechild on 0431 160 097 for more information.

Paul’s Ramblings > Paul Kinsey - VWCV Club President

> The Volkswagens take over the Royal Children’s Hospital helipad. Photo courtesy of Amelia Cooper.

Welcome to the August edition of the Wagensville News. Once again, last month was a very busy month for club activities. Our Club’s Social Secretary Jen Littlechild has been very busy organising three events over two weeks. These commenced with the Bowling Night on the 15th of July at Oztenpin Altona followed by the VWCV Cruise to Mount Macedon on the 24th of July, and finally, the Tech Day at Australian VW Performance Centre where members got the opportunity to get their vehicles power at the wheels Dyno checked. Thanks Jen for your organisation of these events and thanks to all members who attended.

The other big news for the month was the “Club’s” donation of one thousand dollars to the Royal Children’s Hospital. Four of the Club’s members Beetles (my red and white 1960 and three of the Club’s Herbies, Richard Graham’s, Xavier Larkin's and Andrew Ermel's) assembled on the helipad outside the hospital where the presentation was made. Staff from the hospital were very appreciative of our donation and assured us that the money will be spent wisely. Our General meeting on the 19th July was the first in the brand new RACV Club at 501 Bourke Street. The venue is very modern with excellent bistro and conference facilities. Our meeting is scheduled for the “Henty

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Room” which is smaller than the old Club’s room, but it has better acoustics. We still need to determine the best layout format for our meetings. On Friday the 29th of July, at the invitation of the Chairman and President of the RACV Clive Hall, Richard Graham and myself attended a cocktail party with other invited Melbourne based car clubs, to celebrate the opening of the new RACV Club. Our Club is one of only three car clubs who holds meetings at the RACV Club. The RACV is currently updating their badge display and asked us to forward VWCV badges to be included. We will forward our 50th Anniversary Badge from last year to be added to the 40th Anniversary badge, which was included in the previous display. Thanks to all that attended the first meeting and for making the effort in achieving the dress code requirement of the new club. Time flies when you are having fun. It’s coming up to that time again - the Annual General Meeting of our Club, at which the committee for the coming year is elected. The Club is always looking for new members to join the committee, so don't be shy, fill in

the nomination form appearing within this month’s magazine. You will find the roles within the committee very rewarding. If you haven’t checked out the Clubs web site lately, please do. Our web site master, David Holinger is doing great things to the site with this year's electronic copies of the Wagensville News certainly worth a look. How good does the magazine looks in colour? David will be continuing to update the site so keep checking. The main activity for August is the Puffing Billy Cruise on the 28th and this promises to be a great day. A cruise up through the hills in your VW, with an historic train ride on a classic narrow gauge steam locomotive in our own carriage and a picnic lunch or meal at the Gembrook Pub. I’ll see you at the next General Meeting on Tuesday the 16th. •

what’s on

August

Sunday 14th August*

Group 5 Motorkhana - Round 6 Venue: Held by PIARC at a venue to be advised. Time: The event will start at about 10am; but you will need to be there by about 9am, or before, to get your car scrutineered, and to get your licence checked and number allocated. You will be able to enter on the day. Contact: Contact Jon Edsell (jon.edsell@gm.com or 03 9844 3420 AH) for any information. Supp. Regs. and entry forms available from the PIARC website, www.piarc.com.au about 3 weeks before the event.

Tuesday 16th August* VWCV General Meeting - NEW RACV Club Venue: 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne. Time: Meeting commences 8pm.

Sunday 28th August*

VWCV Puffing Billy Cruise Meet at Brandon Park Shopping Centre Ferntree Gully Rd (Cnr Springvale Rd) at 9 am for a 9.30 cruise departure or at Emerald Station at 10.30 -11am for a 11.10-11.20 train departure. Return approximately 4pm. Travel to Gembrook on Puffing Billy for a BYO picnic lunch or a meal at Gembrook Pub. Cost: Adults $27.45pp return • Children $13.95 • Family $62 - 2 adults and up to 3 children or 1 adult and up to 4 children Contact: Jen Littlechild on 0431 160 097 if you want to come along as we can arrange our own carriage to travel in if we know the figures.

CAR STACKERS AUSTRALIA

> September Sunday 11th September* VWCV Winery Tour. Meet at Smorgyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at the corner of Maroondah Hwy and Oban Road at 10am for a 10.30am departure. Arrive at Domaine Chandon at 11am to have a tour of the winery followed by a tasting of their sparkling wines ($7.50 per person) with complimentary cheese plate. After that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re off to Domonique Portet Winery, 5km down the highway for a casual lunch and tasting (sauvignon blanc, rose, shiraz and cabernet) with a game of petanque (French bowl game) to enjoy the afternoon. Lunch will be approximately $20 per person composed of antipasto plates. Ring Jen Littlechild on 0431 160 097 for more information.

Tuesday 20th September* Annual General Meeting - RACV Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne. Sunday 25th September* VWCV Cruise and Yum Cha Dragon Boat on The Yarra. The Dragon Boat Restaurant, overlooking the Yarra River, is one of Melbourne's leading Chinese restaurants. It specialises in quality Cantonese and Szechuan cooking. Lower Level Holiday Inn, corner Spencer and Flinders Street, Melbourne 3000 - across the Yarra from Jeff's Shed (phone 03 9639 8388). Wilsons Parking Melbourne Convention Centre, corner Flinders and Sidderley Street Weekend Fees $7. Meet Como Park by the Yarra at 11am for a

11.30am take off, cruise down Chapel St, around Albert Park Lake, down to Beaconsfield Parade, then up Bay St to Spencer St. Park the cars and then feast. A very cruisy Sunday. Ring Jen on 0431 160 097 to give an idea of how many to book for. Sunday 25th September* Spring 2005 Swap Meet Organised by Veteran Car Club of Aust (Tas) Inc Northern section. Venue - Cimitiere St Council Car Park Launceston. Start time - 9am. Entrance via Cameron Street gate. $10 per site. Further information contact - Ken Watts phone 0411 404 560 AH.

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> October Sunday 2nd October* VWCV Swap Meet. Bacchus Marsh College Corner Griffith and Franklin St’s. Melway Ref. 219 G5. Entry $5, Sites (generous size) $25 on the day or $20 paid by September 17th. All types of VW related vehicles catered for, principally VW, Karmann Ghia, Porsche. Food available on site and in the vicinity. Site entry for buyers is strictly 9am and sellers from 8am. Come to a swap meet where every stall will have VW parts. Organisers expect over 1000 buyers and around 70 sites. This is a must not miss for the avid restorer. For information, please call Eric on 03 5367 2757. Tuesday 18th October* General Meeting - RACV Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne. Saturday October 29th to Tuesday November 1st* VWCV Around Victoria 4 Day Cruise. Travel to Corryong, Tawonga and Lakes Entrance. Fantastic scenic drives along the Murray, Lake Hume, the Alpine Country and Gippsland. For information contact: Ross Woolley or Jenny Littlechild (see page 4 for contact details).

> Pictures from the VWCV’s recent Dyno day held at Australian VW Performance Centre in Croydon. Photos courtesy of Jen Littechild. See next issue for a full report on the day...

> November

> December

Tuesday 15th November*

Tuesday 13th December*

General Meeting - RACV Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

Christmas General Meeting RACV Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

Sunday 27th November* VWCV presents the 2005 Day of the Volkswagen. See advertisement on page 10.

Please note: *These events marked attract club points.

Thank You The VWCV would like to thank the following businesses for their support of the 2004 Day of the Volkswagen: • Camberwell Volkswagen • Shannons Insurance • Australian VW Performance Centre • Volkshome Automotive • Wolfsburg Automotive • Classic Vee Dub Supplies • Vintage Vee Dub Supplies • Volkscare • KDF Werks • MIB Global (Models) • Mercwreck and Volksparts • Technical Bookshop

Cruise &YumCha Sunday September 25th

Cruise... Meet at Como Park by the Yarra at 11am for an 1130am departure. Cruise down Chapel Street, around Albert Park Lake, down Beaconsfield Parade, then up Bay Street to Spencer Street. Park the cars at Wilson Parking Melb Convention Centre ($& per car) and then...

...Feast The Dragon Boat Restaurant overlooking the Yarra, (lower level, Holiday Inn) is one of Melbourne's leading Chinese restaurants. It specializes in quality Cantonese and Szechuan cooking.

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VWCV AGM > Notice of Annual General Meeting

Your committee advises that the Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc. Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday September 20th commencing at 8pm. A tentative agenda for the evening is as follows – 1. Consider and amend/adopt the minutes of the previous meeting. 2. Consider and amend/adopt the financial report. 3. Hear reports on the operation of the club from officers of the club. 4. Consider and amend/adopt any recommended fee structure alteration. 6. Vote on nominations as required for the following positions – President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Two additional committee members Public Officer Motor Sport Co-ordinator Restorations Officer

Membership Officer Point Score Officer Social Secretary Club Clothing Manager Editor/s The positions of Technical Officers are specialised positions filled by appointment of the committee. Nominations must be received by the Secretary at least seven (7) days before the election. A candidate may nominate for only one position. Any item of special business desired to be raised must reach the Secretary 30 days before the AGM to enable that person to notify all members of the item 23 days before the meeting. Proxies may be lodged on the prescribed form and must reach the Secretary no later than 24 hours before the time of the meeting. Nominees, proposers and seconders must be financial members of the club. These rules are government imposed and, should you require details, please contact the Secretary on 03 9369 1360 or for purposes of mailing – VWCV Secretary GPO Box 1215 Melbourne VIC 3001 The club needs new blood – your interest would be greatly appreciated. •

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VWCV Committee Nomination Re the position of - __________________________________________________________________________________ I, (proposer – write name and sign) > ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ nominate (nominee) > ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Seconded (seconder – write name and sign) > ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Nomination accepted (nominee) > ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Re the position of - __________________________________________________________________________________ I, (proposer – write name and sign) > ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ nominate (nominee) > ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Seconded (seconder – write name and sign) > ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Nomination accepted (nominee) > ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Victorian Club Permit Scheme > Andrew Ermel on what you need to know about having CH plates... The Club Permit Scheme has been available to Victorian car clubs in various formats since 1960. This scheme allows car enthusiasts to use their classic and historical vehicles (older than 25 years) under a low cost permit scheme rather the normal registration system. This low cost permit reflects that the classic and historical (CH) vehicle usage is restricted, or in other words used for club purposes only and therefore not classed as a registration vehicle. Also known as the ‘red plate’ scheme, all Club permit approved vehicles are issued with a distinctive “red plates” with the letters CH and up to four numbers. The single major benefit of the scheme is the low cost of the permit approximately $90. This equates to a substantial saving over normal registration costs. When you can use your CH Plate vehicle The Club Permit scheme gives you the opportunity to use your VW on any club runs or major events. These events are gazetted in the Wagensville News and our club website, or special events approved for all clubs by the AOMC (such as the RACV Rally) or to and from an approved vehicle repairer. You cannot use your CH Plate vehicle: • As a daily driver. For example to travel to and from work, to go shopping or as a replacement vehicle for your daily use vehicle; • For “Sunday drives” or any other trips that are not gazetted in the Wagensville News; • For hire or reward. This includes the transportation of goods for sale or

payment for the use of the vehicle. There is provision under the scheme to use to use your CH Plate vehicle for special events such as: • Family gatherings weddings special events, parades, filming, etc where there is no payment for the use of the vehicle. • Where the event is gazetted but you need to travel to and from the event outside of the gazetted dates (for example interstate car shows and the Easter interstate trips). Under these circumstances, the club CH Officer can issue a Special Use Voucher to cover the use of CH Plate vehicle. You can contact the CH Officer for further details. Applying for a Club Plate To apply for a Club Plate you will have to supply: • A current certificate of roadworthiness. • And be a financial member of the Volkswagen Club of Victoria You will also need to complete a Club Permit application and present the current roadworthy certificate for the vehicle to the CH Officer to approve the permit and stamp the application with the club seal. You can either: • Mail the complete the application form with the roadworthy certificate and a stamped self addressed envelope (for the return of the application) to: Attention CH Officer, GPO Box 1215 Melbourne VIC 3001 Mailed applications can take up to four weeks to be processed by the Club;

• See the CH Officer before or after the monthly General Meeting who will review the application and if it satisfies all the permit rules, gives club approval and stamp the application on the spot; • Contact the CH Officer to process the application at another mutually convenient time. Once the application has been approved and stamped by the CH Officer, you will need to take the application to VicRoads. VicRoads will charge you the permit fee (currently around $90) and give you a set of CH plates. Using your CH permit vehicle When you are using your CH Plate vehicle you must have the following documentation in your car: • A photocopy of the vehicle’s VicRoads Club Permit certificate • A copy of the Wagensville News with the event listed • Special use voucher (if the use is not a gazetted club run) • A copy of the ‘The Victorian Club Permit Scheme’ handbook Renewals of CH permits The CH Plate vehicle must be maintained in a roadworthy condition as you need to safely share the roads with registered vehicles. Every year you will be sent a renewal which will need to be signed and stamped by the CH Officer (who is registered with VicRoads). VicRoads will refuse to renewal the permit if you do not have the correct signature or club stamp on the renewal.

The signatures for approval have just recently been updated with VicRoads. It has come to attention of the club that in the past some unauthorised persons have been signing club permit renewals. Be warned that VicRoads will now be checking all the signatures along with the club seal on renewals and any fraudulent renewals will be dealt accordingly with by VicRoads. You will not be required to produce a roadworthy certificate to renew your CH Plates. However you will need to have your vehicle ‘safety check’ every two years by the club authorised representative. Under our club policy, this biannual safety check is mandatory, and the CH Officer can refuse to renew a permit if the vehicle has not been safety checked. You can contact the CH Officer to arrange a ‘Safety Check’ or to get further information. This article is only a summary of the Club Permit Scheme so it is important that you obtain a copy of either the green or blue ‘The Victorian Club Permit Scheme’ Handbook from the CH Officer and read it thoroughly. Failure to comply with the scheme rules, can result in fines, loss of your permit, loss of the Clubs authority to operate the Club Permit Scheme, or cancellation of the Club Permit Scheme for all enthusiasts. If you have any additional queries about the Club Permit Scheme, you can search the AOMC,and/or VicRoads websites or give the CH Officer Andrew a call on 9369 1360. •

> For Sale

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For Sale

Please Note:

• All additions to this section must be accompanied by either registration number, chassis number or VIN number.

• Advertisements will be limited to a period of two months only. If you wish to continue your advertisement beyond the initial two month period, please contact the Editor(s). Send your for sales and wanted ads to the Editor: 27 Scotia Street, West Preston, VIC 3072 Email: wagensville@yahoo.com.au

> For Sale

>For Sale: Volkswagen 1972 Superbug. Partly restored car, great interior, needs some mechanical work. Could be a great car or used for parts. Exterior canary yellow, interior black. Pioneer CD player, 6 x 9 inch speakers, custom checker plate on dash, new upholstery on seats and roof, slimline white/black number plates - rego. LET 356. Price: $1,200 ONO Contact: Jo on 0438 581 585

>For Sale: Volkswagen Golf SE 2002 Ocean Green, 1.6ltr 5sp manual, 55000kms, FSH, Alloys, A/C, CD, one lady owner. SBU900 EC Price: $20,000 Contact: 03 9395 3997 or 0418 333 927 - Point Cook

> For Sale >For Sale: Volkswagen 1965 Beetle - imported from Germany. Rego. JG 447. Runs well, good condition. Reg. until March 2006. Price: $3,000 Contact: Carol on 0412 007 496

> For Sale >For Sale: Volkswagen 1975 Twin Cab Kombi, rego. SWR 669. Near new engine, 11 months rego. Price: $5,000 as is or $6,000 with roadworthy. Contact: Geoff Wakeling on 03 5595 4414 - Cobden

>For Sale: 1954 Oval Window Beetle, new floors, original style roof rack, headlight eyebrows, reco motor, cross ply tyres, whitewalls, original radio, brand new interior, new rear brakes, custom made lambs wool seat covers, lots of spares, semaphore indicators, two tone paint, beautiful to drive, award winning, 3rd prize in 2004 DOVW (standard beetle to 1957), reg till May 2006 QEV-749 Price: $6,500 ONO Contact: Simon on 9758 3949 or 0400 604 500 or email steamtrain@dodo.com.au

> For Sale >For Sale: My beloved Herbie! Volkswagen 1971 Superbug. All brakes done November 2004. Rego til 29/7/2005 - Rego no. KYW 502. In driving/working order. Suitable for rebuilding or possibly rebuild for me by negotiation. Open for swap for another VW Beetle or barter. I know there is an angel out there who will answer my prayer. Call and discuss. Price: $1,000 Contact: Elfie on 03 9337 9381 before 10am or after 6pm. I prefer landlines not mobiles.

> For Sale >For Sale: 2000 Hyundai Excel Twin Cam, 4 Speed Automatic Transmission, 6 Months Factory Warranty, Rego till March 2006 Full Service History, RWC, 63,000 Kms, CD Player, Amplifier, Remote Central Locking, Engine Immobilizer Factory Spoiler, 14’ Mags, Rego. QBV 402 Price: $11,000 Contact: Kim after 6pm on 0431 361 544

VWCV Donation to the

CF Research Trust > Xavier Larkin

> Top: Paul Kinsey, Xavier Larkin and Richard Graham present the cheque to the Royal Children’s Hospital. Bottom: Herbie on the Helipad. Photos courtesy of Andrew Ermel.

On Friday 15th July, the Volkswagen Club of Victoria made a very generous donation of $1000 to the Royal Children’s Cystic Fibrosis Research Trust. It was officially presented by Paul Kinsey in the presence of Richard Graham, Andrew Ermel and Xavier Larkin to Judith Glazner at a very fitting venue. ‘H’ marks the spot in Carlton Gardens known as the helipad, but on this occasion the ‘H’ became the Herbie pad. 3 Herbies’ and Paul’s red Beetle ventured in convoy across the gardens onto the helipad with the Royal Children’s Hospital in the background so that this occasion was visible for the many children who were inpatients. The hospital provided an official photographer for this occasion, but unfortunately Melbourne’s TV media failed to attend. The ‘RCCFRT’ were exceptionally grateful for the VW Club’s generosity and will keep us informed as to its usage. After standing on the helipad in the freezing cold for some time we were then treated to coffee and cake in Rathdowne St, Carlton. •

> For Sale

>For Sale: Volkswagen 1970 Beetle, orange, good condition, FM Radio/cassette deck, new tyres, roof rack, reg. until 12/2005. Rego. PEF 859 (NSW) Price: $1,900 ONO Contact: 0412 246 330 (Sydney)

>For Sale: Volkswagen Campmobile 1977 2L, fully reco engine, new heads, Green, 12 months reg, RWC, great mechanical condition, very reliable, functional factory camper, FSR 260. Price: $6,500 ONO Contact: 0418 501 770 or email peter@veal.com.au

>For Sale: Volkswagen Crew Cab 1972, complete, seats 6, most rust removed, easy restoration chassis no 26222352675. Price: $1,000 ONO Contact: 0418 501 770 or email peter@veal.com.au

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MOTELS Please note that these are popular areas and it is a long weekend - last year all accomodation in the area was fully booked out - so please book early! OK - Corryong has a Melbourne Cup event which books everything out in the area. Book accommodation as soon as you get this magazine!! SATURDAY 29TH OCTOBER Corryong Country Inn - 4 rooms only held for us short term Contact: Mick 7-11 Towong Road Corryong VIC 3707 Phone: 02 6076 1333 • Fax: 02 6076 1905 Email: info@corryongcountryinn.com.au Double $88.00 • Single $71.00 Family Room (1) 2 persons $87 + $14 per extra person SUNDAY 30TH OCTOBER Mountain Creek Motel Contact: Jacques & Heather Mountain Creek Road Tawonga, VIC, 3697 (near Mt Beauty) Tel: 03 5754 4247 • Fax: 03 5754 4860 Double rooms $86.00 per night • Single $76.00 Extra person charge $15 Multi-share rooms are $35 - $40 per night per person for a minimum of 4 persons per room, including linen (subject to availability) Continental Breakfast $8.00

CARAVAN PARKS SATURDAY 29TH OCTOBER Mt Mittamatite Caravan Park Contact: Ron & Laurice Kennett 1km W of PO Murray Valley Hwy, Corryong VIC 3707 Phone 02 6076 1152 • Fax 02 6076 1848 Email parker@dragnet.com.au On Site Van - 2 2 Persons $26.00 • Extra Adult $6.00 Child $3.00 SUNDAY 30TH OCTOBER Tawonga Caravan Park Contact: Bill & Nola Turnbull Mountain Creek Road, Tawonga Telephone/Fax (03) 5754 4428 Email: tcp@mtbeauty.albury.net.au On-Site Vans - 12 $38.00 DBLE • $5.50 Extra Person Powered Site $18.00

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R E G I S T R AT I O N FO R M The Volkswagen Club of Victoria invites you to participate in our 4 Day Victorian Tour. The tour will cover approximately 1150 km, taking in some of Victoria’s best landmarks such as Lake Hume, The Murray River and The Alpine National Park including Mount Beauty, Falls Creek and the Great Alpine Road. Whether you are participating in the entire event or joining us for only part of the tour, we would love for you to be a part of this memorial journey across our great state. Registration Fee: $20.00 per person - children under 12 y/o no charge. Please make cheque or money order payable to the: Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc. Name/s: ____________________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ Post Code:________ Contact Number/s: Home: _____________________________Mobile: __________________________ Emergency Contact: _____________________________ Email: _______________________________ Vehicle Details:___________________________ Make: ________________ Model: _______________ Registration No: __________________________ Please tick days attending:

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Registration Number: __________________Vehicle No: _______ Payment Received: $ ____________

Please return registration form and payment to the following address by August 31st 2005 thank you. VWCV 4 Day Tour - PO Box 1215 Melbourne VIC 3001

Mount Macedon Cruise > Jen Littlechild on the VWCV’s recent winter wonderland cruise to Mount Macedon... Our Mount Macedon Cruise on the 24th July was blessed with kind weather, well it didn’t rain and the snow held off until we left the mountain. OK it was freezing, and so foggy on the top of the mountain, but it made it all the more fun to be there. Everyone dressed for the occasion in warm coats, scarves, beanies and gloves. We all piled into the café on top of the mountain to chat about the drive to the mountain and the thickness of the fog on our ascent, in which we could only see a couple of feet in front of us. A few of us braved the chill and walked up to the cross but there was definitely no chance of seeing a view. (I never have any time when I’ve been there!!) Again I envied the Kombi drivers as they put the kettle on for a warm drink after the brisk walk. One day I will get that Type 2 that I dream about, they seem such a ‘civilized’ type of ride to have. Once we’d all socialized at the top of the mountain we went our different ways with a lot of us heading down to The Mountain Inn (Mount Macedon Pub) to warm up by the big open fire and eat some delicious pub food…and chat some more. Others stayed and ate at the café which was nice and toasty as well with the wood heater blazing away.

> The Volkswagens take over the Mobil car park prior to departure.

> Wintery scenes from the top of Mount Macedon. The cars are all shrouded in cloud, while some poeple head for the wamrth of the Kombi van. Photos courtesy of Jen Littlechild.

The intrepid Kombis went and picnicked in a nice secluded spot in the bush, having a brilliant time with some others from the group joining them later in the afternoon. Thank you to all who came along. We had roughly 20 VeeDubbs on the cruise, with a couple of people joining us up there a bit later in the morning. •

discounts

Discounts

Australian VW Performance Centre

10/25 Lusher Road CROYDON • P: 03 9725 5366 Contact Mick for trade pricing typically 10% off retail on most parts and services (up to value of $100). Dyno tuning at $60 per hour.

Camberwell Volkswagen 675 Burwood Road HAWTHORN • P: 03 9811 1888 Contact Dane Kelly and ask for member discount.

Imported Car Wreckers 9 Booloora Road SPRINGVALE • P: 03 9547 2169 Contact Mark for 15% discount.

Technical Bookshop

295 Swanston Street MELBOURNE • P: 03 9663 3951 10% discount - does not apply to lower margin items such as magazines, some videos and sale/discount items.

Volkscare

4 Macquarie Place BORONIA • P: 03 9729 9281 Contact Michael Clark for 10% discount on parts (maximum discount $50). Does not include genuine or special orders.

Volkspower 12 Florence Street BURWOOD • P: 03 9808 6777 Contact Dean for 10% discount on parts and servicing.

Wolfsburg Automotive 966 Mt Alexander Road ESSENDON • P: 03 9370 3100 Contact Gary for club member prices.

U Drive

Mark Pring • P: 9217 8866 U Drive is offering a 10% discount on all courses to all members of car clubs. This applies to all our Formula Ford drive days & gift vouchers - www.udrive.com.au

Volkshome Automotive 16 Commercial Drive THOMASTOWN • P: 03 9464 0366 Contact John for club member prices.

Membership Application Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc. Membership Officer • GPO Box1215K MELBOURNE VIC 3001 • Phone 0401 310 704

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