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
We are now moving into Spring and the planning for key Club events is underway, despite some ongoing impacts due to the Covid variants causing a rise in cases and a return to work-from-home. Covid illness and isolations are still impacting attendance at Club meetings, Competition, Social and Register events, but those who have been able to attend, have enjoyed the outings and camaraderie.
We have a full calendar of events planned and our sub-committees are currently organising the Alfa 12 Hour at Winton and the Alfisti Spring Tour, the latter of which is already fully subscribed. The Club has established an Alfesta 2024 sub-committee to organise the AROCA National Meeting over Easter in 2024, which AROCA Vic is hosting. And we will soon be forming a sub-committee to organise the Club’s premiere annual event, Spettacolo, comprising a Concorso, a Dinner and a Show & Shine in November.
This month we have some great events. I look forward greeting members at the Special Meeting of the Club to be held in conjunction with the Club Night on 10th August at the Veneto Club in Bulleen. Why not book your own table for dinner at the Veneto Club before the meeting? Complimentary finger food and drinks will be available in the Gondola Room from 7.00 pm. The meeting will start at 8.00pm so there should be ample time to enjoy a social evening with friendly Alfisti. Watch for a separate Club email in a couple of days with details regarding the Special Meeting.
On Sunday 14th we have another Café Society Breakfast at Stuzzichino Café in Lygon Street. This is a chance for all members, recent and long standing, to meet, or catch-up, over a convivial breakfast.
A “first’ for the Club is a Zagame Experience on Friday 19th August, which includes coffee and light breakfast at Zagame Automotive Richmond, followed by an Alfa convoy to visit Zagame Autobody in Tullamarine with a tour of the facilities including Zagame Autosport. Booking is essential.
The Goldfields Chapter is hosting a drive on Sunday 28th from Ballarat to the Pyrenees, via the historic Maryborough Railway Station and the Avoca Riverside Market, with lunch at Summerfield Winery.
Bookings are essential and will close on 21st August. Email Leon goldfieldschapter@alfaclubvic.org.au
Also on Sunday 28th we have a Drive from Lilydale to Upper Beaconsfield, via Launching Place for a morning tea stop, then following a scenic drive through the Yarra Ranges and Dandenong Ranges. For those that would like to also do lunch, it will be at Carlei Wines & The Green Vineyard in Upper Beaconsfield. Sergio Carlei, a Club member, is our host, and of course, an Alfa Romeo owner as well.
If you would like to volunteer to help with planning a Sunday Drive or Club activity or help out at Club Competition or a Register event, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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)
August 2022
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