Wagensville May 07

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wagensvillenews Volume 52 Number 11 May 2007

The Official Newsletter of the Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc.

www.vwclub.com.au

Heathcote Park June 9 th 2007

DRAG RACING CLOSED VWCV EVENT

$40 per Competitor $10 per Spectator

Competitor bookings are essential. Minimum number of cars required.

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For bookings contact Chris VWCV Motorsports Co-ordinator 0407 309 244 or Stuart 9369 1360

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For more information contact Chris VWCV Motorsports Co-ordinator 0407 309 244

The VWCV is not just aging hippies Night and don’t forget to get the polish reliving their lost youth, we have a wide out for the concourse the following day. range of age groups from new licence June will be a busy Motor Sport month holders to those that can remember the with Drag Racing at Heathcote and the first production beetles and the cars Rob Roy Hill Climb interclub challenge also range from some of the earliest and the month will finish of with the to the latest. Echuca Camp Out. We are always looking for new ideas Easter saw about 30 club members and one new suggestion is to have travel overseas, well to Tasmania that more cruises to compliment other is, to attend the Bug-in. To all accounts VWCV events, stay tuned. a good time was had by all with a few

President’s Report Michael Cronin, VWCV President

Speaking of events, don’t forget the May general meeting is at Ray’s Outdoors, not the RACV Club. This will be a quick meeting and then time to look at all the good gear, so even if you don’t need anything come along to Ray’s and talk VW’s. A big thanks to Ray’s for putting on the night for the club and providing the giveaways.

Welcome to the May Edition of Wagensville and a special welcome to all the new members, especially those who haven’t come to an event or a general meeting yet. Come along, introduce your self and tell us what your The May meeting will be the last night VW interest is. to book for the Pre-Concourse Social

staying on for the extra days to include a tour of Tassie, not sure what they did for the rest of the time or maybe they just drove slowly. Congratulations to the Tasmanian Club on a job well done, it gives us something to aim for in 2009 when it will be our turn to run the Bug-in.

it appears that the process is tied up in red tape but as soon as we hear anything we will let you know. If you are thinking of getting club plates please ring the Secretary before you do as you will save yourself a lot of time and effort as the information on the Vic Roads Web site is not accurate. In finishing I am now the proud owner of another Kombi Camper, 1975 1.8 litre, another one saved form being sent overseas. Why get another one you may ask? well, I can finally do the desperately needed work on my other Kombi and still have a real VW to take to events instead of my highly modified beetle (Daewoo Lanos). See you at Ray’s and the Concourse.

To everyone waiting for the new club plate system to come through, unfortunately we have no updates yet,

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Calendar of Events Weekend of June 23 and 24

ECHUCA MOAMA

Visit to the historic twin towns of Echuca/Moama this June with the VWCV. Situated at the closet point on the Murray River from Melbourne. With constant events and activities happening in and around Echuca/ Moama it is not surprising that the region is such a desirable tourist destination. Visit the iconic Echuca wharf built in the 1860’s and see the largest number of paddle boats in the world! Echuca is renowned for recreating the old world charm, whilst providing the convenience of modern day living.

MAY May 15th Club Meeting. See Ad for details.

JUNE

A cruise to Echuca will depart Melbourne early morning on June 23. The route will begin with highway C743, then right onto the scenic Highway C325 travelling via the townships of Romsey and Lancefield. Turning left at Tooborac, Highway B75 and continue to Heathcote for a short break (visit to the bakery!) and continuing along Highway B75 from Heathcote will get us to Echuca.

There will be about 3 hours of free time for lunch, shopping or perhaps visiting one of the many tourist attractions before a River Boat Cruise aboard the Emmylou at 2.30pm. (Cruise duration 1 hour and afternoon tea will be served). River Boat Cruise $18.50 per person (additional costs apply depending on what you select for afternoon tea).

June 9th Drag Racing. Heathcote Park. See Ad for details.

Upon arrival in Echuca, we will go directly to Moama to check-in to your preferred accommodation.

June 17th Rob Roy Hill Climb. Inter Club Challenge. See Ad for details.

Choice of accommodation are as follows:

Afterwards, it’s back to the accommodation to freshenup to maybe have a game of lawn bowls at the Moama Bowling Club before a sumptuous group dinner with free live entertainment.

May 27th VWCV Concourse. See Ad for details.

The Moama Village Market is well worth a look the next morning. Then, it’s off to the Great Aussie Beer Shed - the unique tourist attraction that has something for everyone. Featured is a massive array of various beer cans (over 16,000!) and other brewery items, a Coca-Cola related collection and a display of unusual farming equipment. Lunch will follow and then unfortunately, it will be time to head back home to Melbourne.

MOAMA RIVER COUNTRY INN Meninya Street, Moama A Twin Room (Queen and single bed) $90 per night T 03 5482 5511

June 19th Club Meeting RACV Club. 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne. June 23rd - 24th Echuca/Moama Weekend. See Ad for details.

A SHADY RIVER HOLIDAY PARK Merool Lane, Moama Standard Cabin for 2 people $65 (Each additional person $12, maximum of 4 per cabin) B.Y.O linen. Powered sites are available from $25 T 03 5482 5500

JULY July 22nd Christmas in July. St Andrews Hotel, St Andrews.

Mention the VWCV when booking either accommodation.

Venue: Cnr St Andrews and Kangaroo Ground Rds, St Andrews. Mel. Ref. 250 D 11. See June issue for full details.

BOOK ACCOMMODATION A.S.A.P TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT, VWCV HAS RESERVED LIMITED ACCOMMODATION. Remember to mention the VWCV when booking so that we are all together as a group. Further information contact Kingsley on T 03 9484 8953. Hope to see you on June 23.

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CONCOURSE ENTRY $10

For further Information contact Andrew Ermel 9369 1360

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Everyone is welcome to attend. Concourse Vehicle Entry reserved for VWCV members only.

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Cruise to the Pub for an enjoyable lunch and enjoy the country surroundings and lots of VW talk.

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May 26th VWCV Pre Concourse Social Night. See Ad for details.

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CHARLIE’S AUTO MUSEUM 175 Purves Road ARTHURS SEAT (Melway Ref. 145 D11) Cruise will meet at Brandon Park Shopping Centre (carpark) Cnr Springvale & Ferntree Gully Rds Mulgrave at 9am for a 9.30am departure.


If you are in need of a really good laugh then book your place FAST at Melbourne’s funniest Theatre Restaurant. A night of sensational live entertainment performed over two acts with a massive abundance of laughs surrounded by the bizarre medieval atmosphere created by Hunchbax. SUITABLE FOR ALL AGE GROUPS. 3-COURSE DINNER INCLUDED. The menu will be as follows: TO START - Homemade Minestrone soup

Hunchbax Theatre Restaurant

MAINS - Carved roast beef with gravy sauce or Baked fish in a red capsicum salsa or Crumbed chicken breast in a Napolitana sauce or Vegetarian penne pasta with a Alfredo mushroom and cream sauce.

Cnr Church & Victoria Streets Richmond.

DESSERT - Chocolate mousse with fresh whipped cream and crushed nuts.

PRE CONCOURSE DINNER Saturday May 26th at 6.30pm

DINNER (including live entertainment) $50 PER PERSON. Full payment must be made by May 15. Please confirm your attendance with full payment ASAP as the Club has a limited reservation. Please complete the attached coupon and send cheque/money order ($50 per person) to the Club address. Coupons also be available at all Club events and meetings up until May 15.

Pre Concourse Dinner Hunchbax Payment Name No. of people attending Enclosed the amount of $ (Full payment $50 per person required). Payment made (date) Please make cheque payable to: Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc. Post to: Volkswagen Club of Victoria Hunchbax Dinner GPO Box 1215 Melbourne VIC 3001

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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VWCV General Meetings

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Melbourne Club meetings held every third Tuesday of the 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

WVCV Annual Membership Fees

Membership Application also available at the VWCV website www.vwclub.com.au

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

Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc. Membership Officer GPO Box 1215 MELBOURNE VIC 3001 Phone 0401 310 704

Wagensville News is a monthly Newsletter of the Volkswagen Club of Victoria Inc. Correspondence, articles and items of news are invited and should be sent to:

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DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE Tuesday 29th May 2007

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VWCV Committee President Michael Cronin 0419 684 181 Vice-President Dean Holden 0412 500 588 Secretary Andrew Ermel 03 9369 1360 AndrewE@brimbank.vic.gov.au Treasurer John Farlow 0418 357 416 farlowj@internex.net.au Additional Committee Members John Stevens and Paul Kinsey Public Officer John Stevens john.stevens@justice.vic.gov.au Restorations & Tech Sessions Vince Zito 0418 137 855 Motorsports Co-ordinator Chris Antonello 0407 309 244 Social Secretary Kingsley Morrison 03 9484 8953 Membership Secretary Xavier Larkin 03 9836 7607 vwcvmembership@yahoo.com.au Points Score Officer Andrew Ermel 03 9369 1360 Technical Officer 1 Bill Malkoutzis 03 9439 5904 Technical Officer 2 Garry Collis Club Clothing Jen Littlechild 0431 160 097 jenlittlechild@optushome.com.au VW Cruises Anthony Surie 0414 344 331 Editor Tony Albers 0408 330 894 wagensville@hotmail.com Advertising Manager Dean Holden 0412 500 588 Club Historian Dave Evans 03 9808 6044

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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.

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