b'Dec 2021 Trackwatch.qxp_Trackwatch Layout 128/11/20215:38 pmPage 3From From thethePr esidentPresidentAs the 2021 AGM has come and gone vi. Improve thethe 15th of November,I am proud to Board use of thebe elected as the new President of website and allocate a BoardFWDV. Its not an easy task, however, I Member to provide feedback from theirbelieve I have theconfidence of the allocated Clubs to assist the office inBoard and the members and the keeping up with Club feedbackFOUR WHEEL DRIVE VICTORIA energy to provide a service to the particularly with items for E-Newsclubs. vii. Push the Camp Host programThe peak representative body for all The new Board consists of Fred De again engaging a Board member toVictorian four wheel drivers since 1975 Gooyer (Vice President) Dave Roberts, assist the CEOVictoria Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs Inc. Gordon Porter, and a newcomer from viii. Provide leadership withPO Box 292 Mitcham Vic 3132 Northern Victoria, David Van Zanten. Association Polices advising thePhone 03 9874 7222 There are two vacancies on the Board GovernmentEmail office@fwdvictoria.org.au that is of the Secretary and the ix. Collaborate with the CEO toWebsite www.4wdvictoria.org.au Treasurer Doug Mitchell, who retired develop a succession plan for the CEOABN 40 891 301 368 from the Board as he has taken on the to be replaced when he chooses toASSN A0013539S Chairmanship of a major not for profitRTO 21605 organisation. My role as the Secretary retire from FWDVPrint Post PP 100005076 is vacant due to the election of being The current CEO is a testament to theBOARD OF MANAGEMENT the new President, however, I am fantastic staff and working environmenttaking on the role as caretaker we have at FWDV, and the positiveEXECUTIVE Secretary until a replacement is workings of the Association withPresident Eric Bishop (TLCCV) selected. business and Government. TheVice President Fred De Gooyer (LROC) creation of the Four-Wheel DriveSecretary Eric Bishop (TLCCV) The role of Secretary and Treasurer Advisory gives us first hand knowledgeTreasurer -are really the engine room of the of future Govt policy.BOARD MEMBERS Association and so anyone out there in The Toolangi Quarry Licence hasDavid Roberts (Toyota 4WDClub), Gordon club land that wishes to volunteer for been signed allowing confidence forPorter (Everest 4WDClub), David Van Zanten either of these roles please contact(Albury-Wodonga 4WD Club, High Country & Allison McLaughlin in the office. FWDV to move forward with the settingBeyond Inc. and Wangaratta4WD Club). My approach for the future is to allow up of a professional training ground.STAFF the CEO to run the Association in The CEO, Vice President and myselfChief Executive OfficerWayne Hevey accordance with FWDV strategies and are meeting with the Insurers very soon(Just Mates 4WDClub) procedures as set by the Board from to establish a Risk Profile for the facility.Office Administrator Alison McLaughlin time to time and not interfere with This activity will feed into the Risk(Mansfield Alpine 4WDClub) Workshop the Board will be having inAccounts Di Hodgson operational matters. February to set a manageable RiskProjects & Events Officer Daniel Whitby i. Set out achievable strategies and Register for the next year.Training OfficerSheila Douglas plans focussing on the needs of the The CEO and Gordon Porter haveClubs. Identify a 3-year plan account- been busy in the background meetingTRACKWATCH ing for future changes in Govt and the with the Koori Groups in Gippsland andEditor Brian Tanner (Toyota Land Cruiser Land Managers in the first year to the Shepparton District, to establish aClub of Victoria, Geelong FWDC) ensure our tracks remain open.Email editor@fwdvictoria.org.au greater relationship with them forIndividual Contributors ii. Bring back the Board members various advantages to FWDV and theBrian Tanner, Rob Sharp, Ian Hughes, Sharyn engagement with at least 10 Clubs Koori Groups as well. (More on thatMcGregor, Wayne Hevey, Ken Worland, each per year to improve later)James Lawson, John Vanderleest communication from the Board to So, all in all the first Board meetingProduction the members first hand. post the AGM will begin the process ofBrian Tanner iii. Bring back the Regional Reps implementing the Strategy Plan2020 Copy Deadline next issue meetings state-wide with the Land approved by the AGM, and adding1st February for March 2022 issue Managers. some more Strategic Items considering1st May for June 2022 issue iv. Bring back the Presidents meeting what I have stated above.1st August for September 2022 issue1st November for December 2022 issue with the full Board in attendance Next stop Christmas, so get preparedv. Ensure that all Board members are and stay away from any areas that mayAdvertising ceo@fwdvictoria.org.au engaged with the policies and be prone to bushfires. procedures of FWDV Ministerial Eric BishopDesign and Artwork by Brian Tanner Advisory Committee PresidentCover pix:by James Lawson 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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