b'FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VICTORIA I FROM FWDVCEOwould like to introduce myself as the new CEO of Four Wheel Drive Victoria. And also update you on paving the way for a The peak representative body for all new direction for 4wding. I also wish to acknowledge Victorian four wheel drivers since 1975 the fantastic work Wayne Hevey has done for the Victoria Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs Inc. association for the past 15 years as CEO, including the PO Box 6/27 Thornton Cres, Mitcham 3132 milestones and achievements as a collective.Phone 03 9874 7222 I also wish to recognize the abundant work the Email office@fwdvictoria.org.au volunteers and clubs continue to do with activities Website www.4wdvictoria.org.au such as the Clean up the Bush program, upcoming ABN 40 891 301 368, ASSN A0013539S, RTO 21605 track clearing days, and the assistance in promoting Print Post PP 100005076 4WDing at the National 4x4 Outdoors Show recently BOARD OF MANAGEMENTin August.EXECUTIVE Later this year, FWDV will commence consulting President Eric Bishop (TLCCV) with clubs, members, and stakeholders on what Vice President Fred De Gooyer (LROCV) objectives they see as important in shaping a Secretary Ian Fletcher (MJOC) new three-year strategic roadmap with clear Treasurer Albert Giorgini (LROC) deliverables. These pillars may include digital BOARD MEMBERS and video engagement, technology/platforms, a Gordon Porter (Everest 4WD Club), David van Zantennew website, partnerships/TV/media, track/area (Albury-Wodonga 4WD Club, Wangaratta 4WD Club), access, growth, and educating/attracting younger Athol Clayton (Victorian Police Four Wheel Drive Club) demographics.and John Toogood (Yarra Valley 4x4 Club). FWDV is also in trial stage 1 of a new cloud-STAFF based and nationally-integrated management Chief Executive Officer Craig Ryan platform, stage 2 will be an opportunity for clubs to Office Administrator Jo Somerfield (Pajero 4WD Club) adopt the platform, features will include; enhanced Accounts Di Hodgson communication tools, digital touchpoints, finance RTO, Operations & Compliance Manager Daniel Whitbymodels, memberships/online payments, governance (Just Mates 4x4 Club) tools, data reporting mechanisms for the industry TRACKWATCH and more.Editors Four Wheel Drive Victoria team The Association continues to strengthen the Email editor@fwdvictoria.org.au agency and government partnerships we have, such Individual Contributors Craig Ryan, Eric Bishop, as with Parks Victoria, DECCA, and Land Managers Daniel Whitby, Jennifer Wrigley, Jo Somerfield, Robyn Burkeand we continue to voice our submission on the and Dave Rogers.Central Highlands Assessment. FWDV is committed 2024 Copy Deadline next issue to supporting the recreational interests of our 7th November for December 2024 issue member clubs and the greater four-wheel drive Advertising operations@fwdvictoria.org.au community by maintaining the sustainable current Design and Artwork by Jaz Effect Design track and area access here in Victoria.Cover picture: Victorian 4WD ClubHaving already visited several affiliated clubs All material appearing in Trackwatch magazine is copyright.recently, and over the next 12 months, if invited or Reproduction in whole or in part is strictly forbidden withoutaccepted by clubs, staff and I would like to schedule prior written consent. Freelance contributions and submissionsa visit to clubs/meetings or events, to engage with are welcome by this magazine. No responsibility is accepted forthe members, understand what support you require unsolicited manuscripts, photographs, etc. The opinions expressedfrom FWDV and our team, ideas to increase member by contributors are not necessarily those of Four Wheel Drivebenefits or understand the current challenges/wins Victoria. All statements made, although based on informationyou are dealing with. believed to be reliable and accurate, cannot be guaranteed and no fault or liability can be accepted for error or omission. The publisherI am excited for the possibilities and direction reserves the right to omit or alter any article or advertisement.for the future for 4wding, and ensuring Victoria sets Advertisers agree to indemnify the publisher for all damages orthe benchmark for innovation and leadership in this liabilities arising from the published material.In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledgespace.the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections toCraig Ryan land, sea and community. We pay our respectCEOto their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. TRACKWATCH|September 2024 3'