b'CLUB SPOTLIGHT IDLERS 4WD CLUB Life members L to R:Glenys and Geoff Chambers, Geoff Pontin, Pat Doyle, Bill Waters, Maree Wells, Jean McDonald, Alan Marshall, Jude Marshall (seated)T he Idlers 4WD Club of Victoria was foundedwho had chalked up over 20 years of membership. IDLERS 4WD CLUB30 YEARS YOUNG BY: ALASTAIR GRIGGPRESIDENT IDLERS 4WD CLUB OF VICTORIAin July 1995, by a group of like-mindedThis cohort of senior members included the individuals, primarily to cater for four- Clubs very first Life Member, Pat Doyle, who with wheel drivers who wanted to meet and tourher late husband Joe, were instrumental in getting when other people were at work.the Club off the ground. At 97 years young, Pat From that humble, early beginning, with 18was in fine form, relating many stories from those memberships signed up by the end of the year, theearly days. Pat is pictured below cutting the 30th Club has now grown to be the largest non-vehicleAnniversary cake. aligned 4WD Club in Victoria, with more than 150The occasion was a great opportunity to memberships, comprising over 280 members. acknowledge our life members who have This year marks the Clubs 30th anniversary,contributed so selflessly to the club and, through and to appropriately commemorate the occasion,whose example and service, a great sharing and the Club recently held a special luncheon at thelearning culture endures at the club.Mulgrave Country Club. Over 160 Idlers (and formerThe Club also welcomed Craig Ryan (FWDV CEO) Idlers) attended, making the lunch a great success.to the lunch, and he spoke about the success of the Having a lunch rather than a camp was decidedclub. Craig presented Club President Alastair Grigg upon, as this would allow those longer-servingwith a fine 30-Year plaque to mark the occasion. members to attend who were no longer activelyThe club continues to thrive and looks forward touring and camping. This worked out very well, asto enjoying four-wheel driving and companionship we had a sizable cohort of older members attendingwith like-minded people long into the future.TRACKWATCH|Spring 2025 27'