b'In the spirit of reconciliation, we FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VICTORIA T he association is now in 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.FROM FWDVCEOthe final stage of rolling out the new three-year The peak representative body for all strategic plan 2025-2027. Victorian four wheel drivers since 1975 We thank members, the general 4WD community, and stakeholders for their input and suggestions on Victoria Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs Inc. what objectives and actions should be implemented.Level 1, 6/27 Thornton Cres, Mitcham, VIC 3132 From the responses for input, 74% were affiliated Phone 03 8872 7300 members, 20% were the general 4WD community/Email office@fwdvictoria.org.au public, 3% were industry businesses/companies, Website www.4wdvictoria.org.au 1% were the tourism sector, 1% were partners of ABN 40 891 301 368, ASSN A0013539S, RTO 21605 FWDV, and 1% were other.Print Post PP 100005076 From the feedback on all the objectives, the TRACKWATCH following came in as the top four priorities in order.Editors Four Wheel Drive Victoria team 1.Track and network accessibility for 4WDingEmail editor@fwdvictoria.org.au 2.Relationships and partnerships with agency Individual Contributors Craig Ryan, SharynbodiesMcGregor, Lisa Hocking and Steve Drummond. 3.Increase/maintain volunteering opportunities 2025 Copy Deadline next issue for clubs/members and the 4WD community15th February for Summer 2025 issue4.Provide enhanced support for clubs, training, 15th May for Winter 2025 issuesafety, and education15th August for August 2025 issueWe expect to roll out the final strategic plan 15th November for Spring 2025 issue within the coming weeks.Advertising ceo@fwdvictoria.org.au The Regional Representatives meeting is due to Design and Artwork by Jaz Effect Design be held over the weekend of 3-4 May in the Otways, Cover picture: Toyota Land Cruiser Club Victoriawith a range of topics and support to be covered, Parks Victora and DEECA will also be present.Over the coming weeks, the FWDV team will be working on a published 12-18 provisional calendar All material appearing in Trackwatch magazine isof whats on, which will include some courses, copyright. Reproduction in whole or in part is strictlyevents, activations, special projects, and more. forbidden without prior written consent. FreelanceThis will improve the planning processes for all contributions and submissions are welcome by thisstakeholders.magazine. No responsibility is accepted for unsolicitedThe Victorian 4WD Show on Sunday 16 manuscripts, photographs, etc. The opinions expressedFebruary was a success with a record attendance. by contributors are not necessarily those of Four WheelSeveral clubs had an exhibitor site to promote Drive Victoria. All statements made, although based ontheir membership, trips, and operations. The 2025 information believed to be reliable and accurate, cannotNational 4x4 Outdoors Show will be held 22-24 be guaranteed and no fault or liability can be acceptedAugust at Melbourne Showgrounds.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. Craig Ryan and Team CEOTRACKWATCH|Autumn 2025 3'