b'In the spirit of reconciliation, we FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VICTORIA W elcome to Winter. acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.The peak representative body for allVictorian four wheel drivers since 1975Victoria Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs Inc. FROM THEPO Box 6/27 Thornton Cres, Mitcham 3132 PRESIDENTPhone 03 9874 7222Email office@fwdvictoria.org.au That time is now Website www.4wdvictoria.org.auABN 40 891 301 368 clearly upon us; snow ASSN A0013539S is on the ground, and RTO 21605 the snow country is already proving itself attractive. Print Post PP 100005076 Contact the FWDV office and book your proposed Mt BOARD OF MANAGEMENTSkene trip dates.EXECUTIVE Albert Giorgini our Treasurer has resigned and President Eric Bishop (TLCCV) so we are looking for a new Treasurer. Albert has Vice President Fred De Gooyer (LROCV) travelled to Italy for a few months and wont be back Secretary Ian Fletcher (MJOC) in time to complete the Financial Reports in time Treasurer Albert Giorgini (LROC) for the AGM; we have moved the AGM to September BOARD MEMBERS rather than November as has been the norm over Gordon Porter (Everest 4WD Club), David van Zantenthe last few years. (Albury-Wodonga 4WD Club, Wangaratta 4WD Club),Athol Clayton (Victorian Police Four Wheel Drive Club) FWDV and the Govt 4WD Advisory Committee and John Toogood (Yarra Valley 4x4 Club). met during this term in Sale and travelled up to the STAFF Pinnacles, where we met at the picnic tables. This Chief Executive Officer Wayne Hevey meeting augured well for the bonding of all the (Just Mates Amarok Club of Vic 4WD Club) members on both sides. Wayne and I felt bolstered Office Administrator Jo Somerfield (Pajero 4WD Club)Accounts Di Hodgson by the commitment shown to us by each of the Projects & Events Officer Daniel Whitby (Just Mates land managers, particularly Michael Schoen, one of 4x4 Club) the representatives from Parks Victoria, who was RTO Compliance Micah Spedding enlightened by the day in the High Country.TRACKWATCH Wayne succeeded in getting the new Toolangi Editors Four Wheel Drive Victoria team training ground up and running as promised, only Email editor@fwdvictoria.org.auIndividual Contributors Wayne Hevey, Eric Bishop, to be deterred by the weather. It rained so hard Daniel Whitby, John Ashton and Sharyn McGregor.that the tracks turned to mud, sending us back to 2024 Copy Deadline next issue Lederderg until we could fix this issue. We are still 9th February for March 2024 issue working through some administrative matters 10th May for June 2024 issue regarding the toilet and the temporary building. Still, 9th August for September 2024 issue like all external authorities, one must march with 7th November for December 2024 issueAdvertising projects@fwdvictoria.org.au the beat of their drum to achieve the appropriate Design and Artwork by Jaz Effect Design outcome.Cover picture: Regional Representatives weekend Our new CEO Craig Ryan starts with us on the 3rd - Sharyn McGregor, MJOC. of June. Craig has a skill set that the board believes All material appearing in Trackwatch magazine is copyright.will help FWDV move in a different direction for Reproduction in whole or in part is strictly forbidden withoutfuture growth. Wayne is still on board until July prior written consent. Freelance contributions and submissions13 and will assist Craig in getting his feet under are welcome by this magazine. No responsibility is acceptedthe desk. Craigs first exposure to what we do was for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs, etc. The opinionsthe regional reps meeting on the 27th of May in expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of FourMansfield; his next event will be travelling with Wheel Drive Victoria. All statements made, although based on information believed to be reliable and accurate, cannot beWayne to Adelaide for the National 4WD Conference.guaranteed and no fault or liability can be accepted for error or omission. The publisher reserves the right to omit or alter any article or advertisement. Advertisers agree to indemnify the publisher for all damages or liabilities arising from the published material. TRACKWATCH|June 2024 3'