wagensvillenews Volume 53 Number 9 March 2008
The Official Newsletter of the Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc.
www.vwclub.com.au
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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
President’s Report Michael Cronin, VWCV President Welcome to the new month, remember the Club meeting at the RACV Club on the 18th will be held on the second floor, not the usual Henty Room, we have been moved up a floor for this month. See calendar over page for details.
Kennett River was once again a great weekend although the weather started of bad, cold wet and lots of wind, thankfully it was not a problem for the Tin Tents. To those of you that finally had a chance to make it for the first time I hope you enjoyed yourself and will continue to join us on this annual pilgrimage. We also had a chance to check out a different idea when it comes to interior fit outs with Jamie’s trailer made from a fridge, it drew a fair bit of interest. For once there was some reasonable surf, although it flattened out as the weekend progressed. If my memory is correct Evan won the best wipe
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We will cruise within a 100 kilometre radius of Melbourne and should therefore take no longer than 90 minutes travelling time to reach our destination. There will be the option of a BYO picnic lunch or sampling one of the local eateries of the area. After lunch, there will be further opportunity to explore the picturesque township. There will be no requirement to book for the mystery cruise and the VWCV certainly welcomes everyone to attend, members and non-members with an interest in VWs.
out and Stewart is looking for a pair of braces to go with his bathers. The fish weren’t biting, must be a shortage of fresh fish at Kennett River. There were also rumours of a strange ritual being conducted after which a calm descended over the Kombis, some say they were even seen to smile. (you had to be there). The other main event for the month was Picnic at Hanging Rock. Even though we left earlier than last year we ended up parked on the oval. There were an estimated 3,000 vehicles, so plenty to look at. Once again the convoy of VWs looked good as it made its way up the highway.
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We (the committee) decided to take a different approach for the first general meeting of the year and had a BBQ and social get together at Shed 4 down at the docklands, from the turn out and favourable comments it was well received so it looks like we may adopt this approach to start the year off in the future. Lets us know if you thought the shed 4 was a good idea. Well that’s it for this month. Happy Veedubbing and drive carefully especially over the Easter break.
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Calendar of Events
MARCH March 18th Club general meeting. RACV Club 8pm 2nd floor, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne. (Due to change within the RACV building the Club Meeting will be held on the second floor, not the usual Henty Room for this month). March 30th VW Jamboree Presented by VW Cruisers and Melburg Luft. See Ad for details.
APRIL April 20th Mystery Cruise and picnic/lunch See Ad for details.
MAY May 24th Pre-Concourse Social night See Ad and April issue for details. May 25th VWCV Concourse See Ad and April issue for details.
MOTORSPORT EVENTS Contact Chris Antonello VWCV Motorsports Co ordinator for full event details. 0407 309 244 DRAG RACING Round 1 Heathcote Park 16th March This event will require a pre entry and payment. Entries will close one week prior to the event. Please book early to avoid disappointment. See 2008 calendar for full details.
VALLA 2008 Volkswagen Spectacular Thursday 31 July Monday 4 August 2008
Kennett River Camp-Out 2008 The fifth annual Kennett River CampOut was held over the three days 29 February to 2 March 2008. This event gets bigger and obviously more popular with 28 cars and their owners and passengers attending this year. The cars comprised 3 x beetles, 9 x baywindow campers, 3 x splitties, 7 x T4s, 1 x T5 Trackadu, 1 x A Line caravan and several non-VWs.
Its true meaning cannot be revealed for fear up upsetting that car’s now re-established kombi karma. After the ritual and the other local campers had regained their composure another surfing session was held before dinner.
After dinner many members gravitated to the area between the Ermel/Stevens sites that soon became the event social area. Later in the evening Boris and Jan and I got there on Wednesday Tracey and their crew arrived and they afternoon as I had visions of a bit of soon unveiled and then erected the surfing practice before the mob arrived. recently purchased Boris Dome. If you Unfortunately the weather was pretty can visualise a slightly scaled down wild with 50 to 60 knot gale force south- version of the Telstra Dome this is what west winds and significant rain for most graced the camp site, a remarkable of Wednesday night and the following construction that had all members Thursday morning. We were glad to be totally overawed. in a tin tent. Saturday saw a few separate The weather started to improve on Thursday afternoon as a few club members started to arrive. A few quiet lemonades and cups of tea were consumed on the Thursday night as club members socialised and talked of many things Volkswagen.
convoys to Apollo Bay to sample the craft market wares and replenish lemonade stocks that had mysteriously disappeared.
and respected members were seen to be discussing things VW over a few lemonades until around 4am but these same people did not display any after effects when interviewed just after breakfast. All too soon our time was up. The hardest part of the trip always is the packing up. This occurred soon after breakfast and most members were on their way home before lunch.
More surfing Saturday afternoon saw 18 Thanks to everyone who contributed to club members in the water at the same the success of this now famous event. time all competing for waves. Many ugly John Stevens By late Friday morning most members incidents of surf range were observed had arrived and the first of many intense by your reporter including the “dacking” surfing sessions was held. of Andrew. Another social event started that evening at the Ermel/Stevens area The surf at Kennett River is best just but afterwards the lure of the Boris before and just after low tide and even at these times the quality was not great Dome was too great. but that did not deter the keen VWCV Several intrepid fisher folk headed off members. After the first afternoon surf to Lorne Pier for a spot of piscatorial session a rather strange medievil ritual adventure late in the night. Unfortunately was seen to be held in the vicinity of they were largely unsuccessful. Rumour one white bay window camper. has it that a couple of well regarded
Group travelling arrangements or convoy up to the event will be organised closer to the event.
Concourse Sunday May 25th
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Accommodation at the Valla Beach Resort is taken up very quickly so if you intend to make the trip this year, and you are interested in a powered site, contact the organiser directly for your bookings via the web. www.volkswagenspectacular.com
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Everyone is welcome to attend. Concourse vehicle entry reserved for VWCV members. Further information contact Andrew on 9369 1360 FREE BBQ for VWCV Members See April issue for full event details and pre Concourse social night.
As in years gone by, everyone met at Calder Park, hoping for a hot brekkie and cuppa. This year, the Macedon club did not put this on due to rising costs, so we quickly assembled and took off for Hanging Rock right on 8.30am. It was a very pleasant trip with only one minor breakdown along the way.
Thanks to Michael Cronin for the drinks and chickens, Cheryl for the salad and bread, Chris and John for preparing the spread and of course, everyone that attended. Picnic at Hanging Rock is a fixed event for the VWCV so we hope to see everyone out for next year’s run.
PLEASE NOTE: All additions to this section MUST be accompanied by either registration number, chassis number or VIN number. Advertisements for vehicles without these details WILL NOT be published. Advertisements will be limited to a period of two months only. If you wish to continue your advertisement beyond the initial two month period or your Ad has been SOLD in the first month of Advertising, please contact the Editor(s) so the Advertising space can be updated for NEW Ads. Send your for sales and wanted ads to the Editor: VWCV Editor GPO Box 1215 Melbourne VIC 3001 Email wagensville@hotmail.com
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All Motorsport events in 2008 will require Pre Entry and Payment. Entries will close one week prior to the event. In the situation of the event being cancelled, competitors will be contacted and the club website will be updated accordingly. To make all our Motorsports successfully in 2008, we need club members to participate as competitors and spectators.
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The annual Picnic at Hanging Rock took place on Sunday 10th February. This is a gazetted club event and was well supported with over 30 VWs and about 50 club members in attendance.
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We could not have asked for a better day, the rain stayed away and it was a lovely warm day.
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After eating heaps of good chicken and salad, it was time to wander off and admire some really stunning cars. We even managed to find some more VWs hidden away in one of the car parks. The displays and traders were popular, especially Mothers and the coffee tent.
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The club had a very good position at the start of the Oval. Soon we had our new banners flying and a club table set up. Around lunchtime, members settled in for chicken and salad. Sorry guys, the champagne was off the menu but lots of soft drinks were provided.
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We arrived at Hanging Rock around 9.30am. Entry was fast and efficient even without the prepay system at the gate. We were quickly directed into the Oval as all the parking spots were taken up around the Rock. The Oval was filling up fast and by lunchtime, car parking even spilled over into the racecourse.
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Interstate Motorsports Events 22 March Bugin Raceday Oran Park NSW All Motorsport enquires contact Chris Antonello VWCV Motorsports Co-ordinator 0407 309 244
Don't forget, it's only safe if it's sideways. See you at the track!
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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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