b'Sept 2022 Trackwatch.qxp_Trackwatch Layout 111/09/20228:32 pmPage 3FFrroommtthheePPrreessiiddeennttIts been three months since the last Mt Skene hasTrackwatch, and in that time quite a been extremelylot has happened for the Four Wheel popular this winterDrive Movement. with many Clubs using this destination In June FWDV partnered with the to their fullest extent. Its obvious thisSat Phone Shop to hold a presenta- area within the High Country isFOUR WHEEL DRIVE VICTORIA tion of their wares at the Mulgrave extremely well used on the weekends,The peak representative body for all Country Club.and by all reports the behaviour of allVictorian four wheel drivers since 1975The Shepparton Great Outdoors our Club members is excellent.Show was conducted.Camp Host is an event that hasVictoria Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs Inc.In July the FWDV Lifeblood been slow over the winter which isPO Box 292 Mitcham Vic 3132 expected, however we will start toPhone 03 9874 7222 Challenge concluded.18 Clubs push again for the summer season.Email office@fwdvictoria.org.au members gave 197 donations which Bear in mind the Clubs financialWebsite www.4wdvictoria.org.au saved 591 lives. The Pajero Club benefit has been increased for thisABN 40 891 301 368 topped the list with 36 donations. initiative.ASSN A0013539SWayne and his team had to moveRTO 21605 The seasonal closures will end veryPrint Post PP 100005076 office to where FWDV is now.soon on the 27th October, so we are In August we held the Presidents all looking forward to getting ready forBOARD OF MANAGEMENT Meeting which was attended by Clubs some more of the tough tracks duringEXECUTIVE that provided substantial input.the summer season.President Eric Bishop (TLCCV)The National 4X4 Show was held at The 2022 Annual General Meeting isVice President Fred De Gooyer (LROCV) the Melbourne Showgrounds. Secretary Kane Harnden (Nissan 4WDC)) not far away; the Board and the officeTreasurer Albert Giorgini (LROC)FWDV (under certain conditions) is preparing for this event inBOARD MEMBERS have agreed to re-join Four Wheel November. David Roberts (Toyota 4WDClub), Gordon Drive Australia. CheersPorter (Everest 4WDClub), David Van Zanten We have had a very busy time these(Albury-Wodonga 4WD Club, High Country & last three months. The Toolangi Eric BishopBeyond Inc. and Wangaratta4WD Club). Training Facility now has its gates PresidentSTAFF fabricated and is ready for installation.Chief Executive OfficerWayne Hevey We will be seeking volunteers from(Just Mates 4WDClub) the Clubs to assist in erecting theOffice Administrator Alison McLaughlin gates very soon. Our intention is to(Mansfield Alpine 4WDClub)Accounts Di Hodgson have the facility up and running asProjects & Events Officer Daniel Whitby soon as possible; our next step is toRTO ComplianceMicah Spedding get the internal training tracks andobstacles developed so we can useTRACKWATCH this facility permanently. Keep yourEditor Brian Tanner (Toyota Land Cruiser eyes on the eNews for more details.Club of Victoria, Geelong FWDC)Email editor@fwdvictoria.org.au The Presidents Meeting was a hugeIndividual Contributors success, its clear the Clubs thatBrian Tanner, Wayne Hevey, Daniel Whitby, attended are in favour of investingRod Cheetham, Dave Roberts FWDVs funds as described in thepresentation of the business case.ProductionBrian Tanner Overall, the workshop provided the2020 Copy Deadline next issue board with the confidence to continue1st November for December 2022 issue to actively seek the right type of1st February for March 2023 issue building that will be fit for our needs.1st May for June 2023 issue1st August for September 2023 issueAdvertising ceo@fwdvictoria.org.auDesign and Artwork by Brian TannerCover pix:FWDVat the National 4x4 ShowAll material appearing in Trackwatch magazine is copyright.Reproduction in whole or in part is strictly forbidden without prior written consent. Freelance contributions and submissions arewelcome by this magazine. No responsibility is accepted for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs, etc. The opinions expressedby contributors are not necessarily those of Four Wheel Drive Victoria. All statements made, although based on informationbelieved to be reliable and accurate, cannot be guaranteed and no fault or liability can be accepted for error or omission. Thepublisher reserves the right to omit or alter any article or advertisement. Advertisers agree to indemnify thepublisher for alldamages or liabilities arising from the published material.TRACKWATCHSEPTEMBER 2022 1'