The Alfa Romeo Owners’ Club of Australia (Victoria Division) inc. (AROCA VIC) is a motoring enthusiasts’ club that supports the owners of all Alfa Romeo vehicles.
President’s Message
Alfisti,
We are well into the year now with many significant club events, Alfesta 2022 and Easter behind us. Moving on to mid-year calendar, I am pleased to advise a full and exciting range of Club Competition, Social and Register activities are planned, with some important events in the last part of the year.
But firstly, the 2022 Annual General Meeting of AROCA Victoria was held at The Veneto Club on Wednesday 11 May which resulted in the following new Committee being elected:
- President: John Hanslow
- Vice President: Bruno Colautti
- Secretary: Colin Edwards
- Treasurer: David Floyd
- Membership Secretary: Bruce Baum
- Competition Secretary: Neil Choi
- Editor: Andrew Fletcher
- Social Secretary: Mary Colautti
- Public Relations: Scott Sutton
- Register Coordinator: vacant
While the Club’s 2022 AGM has been held, a Special General Meeting will be convened in the next few months to finalise some financial matters. Advice regarding the meeting will be provided to all members.
Post AGM, we are seeking volunteers to fill several important Club roles:
- Register Coordinator: This is a Committee role and involves regular communication with Register Captains to coordinate Sunday Drives, Workshop Visits and the Club’s display at Spettacolo.
- Club Shop Manager: This is a co-opted role to manage a range of Club merchandise, clothing and accessories for sale to club members.
- Spettacolo: Spettacolo is the biggest annual event that AROCA Victoria organises. If you can assist with planning, organising or marshalling for this year’s event.
- Alfesta 2024 Committee: AROCA Vic will be hosting Alfesta in Victoria over Easter in 2024. We seek a number of Club members who can assist in organising activities for the 4 day event.
Supporting Club Volunteerism will be our focus over the next few months, so we seek your assistance and support. If you would like to volunteer for any of the above roles, please contact the President.
Now, looking ahead, we again have several key activities this month with the Alfa SuperSprints (incorporating a “come-and-try” day) at Winton on 5th, Club Night on 8th at the Veneto Club in Bulleen, Club Breakfast at Stuzzichino Cafe Bar E Ristorante on 19th, a Sunday Drive to Nagambie on 26th and production of the Autumn edition of the Club’s ‘Cross + Serpent’ magazine.
As many people return to office work, there is still a need for a common-sense approach to health and safety in this ‘post vax’ CoViD-19 environment. Various businesses still suffer from staff shortages due to Covid-19. We will continue to run our Club activities in a safe and compliant manner.
The Club has commenced planning for the Alfa Club Winton 12 Hour Relay in October. Planning has also commenced for Spettacolo’s Concorso, Dinner and Show’n’Shine in November. Queries from interstate groups indicates that they too, are keen to participate in this year’s Spettacolo. We look forward to a good turnout of members and their Alfas from across Victoria at this year’s event.
Check the calendar on the Club’s website for new and updated events. You will also find information on Club events on the Club’s Facebook page, and in the Club’s quarterly magazine Cross + Serpent and the monthly newsletter Notizie Alfisti, both of which are available for download on this site.
Stay safe & well,
John Hanslow
President AROCA (Vic)
June 2022
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