b'FFrroommtthheePPrreessiiddeennttOur world is not the same as it used all our clubs and allto be. We seem to be coping with their members.more change in recent times. Yet, we Please watch and listen as thereare still 4WDers and we know how to could be some calls for assistance asbe flexible and adaptable and still development progresses.come away with a smile on our face, a It was the Boards pleasure to welcomeFOUR WHEEL DRIVE VICTORIA beer in our hand and ready to enjoy our new Board member, GordonThe peak representative body for all another campfire yarn. Porter to our August Board meeting.Victorian four wheel drivers since 1975 Many of us will be receiving the two Gordon is a member of the Everestjabs and our certificate and be 4WD Club of Victoria and thoroughlyVictoria Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs Inc. planning where we can go when the enjoys a tough 4WD challenge outPO Box 292 Mitcham Vic 3132 right time arrives. We were reminded there on the tracks. Currently in thePhone 03 9874 7222Email at our recent Board meeting that legal profession after being in theoffice@fwdvictoria.org.auWebsite www.4wdvictoria.org.au having no plan is planning to fail. Victoria police, Gordon also bringsABN 40 891 301 368 Thats not where we want to go at with him strong relationship buildingASSN A0013539S Four Wheel Drive Victoria. experience with Traditional Owners.RTO 21605 The Strategic Plan presented to our Many will be aware that Four WheelPrint Post PP 100005076 association by the Board at our last Drive Victoria, on our Mind MapBOARD OF MANAGEMENT AGM, is going through its annual presented at the last AGM, recognisesreview process. Unfortunately, Traditional Owners as one of ourEXECUTIVE because COVID is impacting every- Strategic Partners. We now havePresident Colin Oates (Off Peak 4WDClub) thing, our plans have been interrupted appropriate expertise at the BoardVice President Fred De Gooyer (LROC) level to support the good work ourSecretary Eric Bishop (TLCCV) but not stopped. So, the reviewTreasurer Doug Mitchell (Off Peak 4WD process is not as far advanced as we CEO is doing to build relationshipsClub) had hoped. There is however, action with Traditional Owners. Whentaking place, related to our respect and trust is built TraditionalBOARD MEMBERS Associations theme of continuous Owners sayLets do things together.David Roberts (Toyota 4WDClub), Gordon improvement, which we have had for Our Association is taking positivePorter (Everest 4WDClub), Fred Schenck some time now. The Board has steps to do things together with(Werribee 4WDandMelton & District 4WD Traditional Owners in Victoria.Clubs). considered carefully and decided toSTAFF engage professional expertise to Working with the Ministerially appointedprovide an audit of our HR situation4WD Advisory Committee is a respon-Chief Executive OfficerWayne Hevey what we have and what we need sibility and privilege for our(Just Mates 4WDClub)Office Administrator Alison McLaughlin going forward. At the same time, we Association. This is where discussions(Mansfield Alpine 4WDClub) are commencing a review of our with our strategic partners, DELWPAccounts Di Hodgson Associations policies and proce- and PV take place at governmentProjects & Events Officer Daniel Whitby dures, also with the assistance of level, for that two-way benefit processTraining OfficerSheila Douglas professional expertise. Your Board is to be strategically planned andTRACKWATCH acutely aware that the worlds implemented. Four Wheel Driveexpectations of Boards today are Victorias President and CEO are yourEditor Brian Tanner (Toyota Land Cruiser greater now, in the light of Royal representatives on this advisoryClub of Victoria, Geelong FWDC) Commissions into governance committee. Four Wheel Drive VictoriaEmail editor@fwdvictoria.org.auIndividual Contributors failures. Instances of such failures is very grateful for the ongoingBrian Tanner, Greg Rose, Joe van Beek, show the need for governance to be strategic support from the Minister forAngela Shergill, Wayne Hevey, Russell accountable, transparent and effective Energy, Environment and ClimateThorsen, Fiona Hendry, David Raeburn with no tolerance for excuses. We look Change, the Honourable LiliProduction Brian Tanner forward to keeping you informed of DAmbrosio. It is our intention toprogress on these actions. continue promoting four wheel driving2020 Copy Deadline next issue You will have noticed in our June as a responsible recreation with an1st November for December 2021 issue Trackwatch the story from our CEO active interest in conservation and1st February for March 2022 issue about our FWDV Training Centre at protection of the environment.1st May for June 2022 issue1st August for September 2022 issue Toolangi. This is a venture which the All the best,Advertising Board fully supports and desires to Colin Oatesceo@fwdvictoria.org.au see our training centre be of benefit to President Design and Artwork by Brian Tanner All material appearing in Trackwatch magazine is copyright.Reproduction in whole or in part is strictly forbidden without prior written consent. Freelance contributions and submissions arewelcome by this magazine. 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