b'June 2022 Trackwatch.qxp_Trackwatch Layout 119/06/20226:41 pmPage 3From From thethePr esidentPresidentSummer is Gone!! the MapShare web-Winter is definitely upon us now, if site as well as onyou are like me that is; unlucky to stay Parks Victoria web-home over winter we are definitely site. (click on the More to Explore tabexperiencing some very cold weather to access road closure info) at the moment. Where I live, the snow Seasonal Track ClosuresFOUR WHEEL DRIVE VICTORIA on Mt Baw Baw is certainly letting us Please check the web site toThe peak representative body for allknow its there with the temperatures determine what tracks are closed andVictorian four wheel drivers since 1975 dropping severely these past weeks. when they will reopen.Trips into the Snow areas obviously Regional Reps MeetingsVictoria Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs Inc.introduce differing challenges to dryPO Box 292 Mitcham Vic 3132 weather conditions, so ensure you are Four Wheel Drive Victoria are back toPhone 03 9874 7222 well protected and your trips into the hosting face to face regionalEmailoffice@fwdvictoria.org.au snow areas are well planned.representative meetings the first forWebsite www.4wdvictoria.org.au the year was held over the 21st andABN 40 891 301 368 Victorian Govt Funding 22nd of May 2022. The weekend sawASSN A0013539S As we all know for some years now us out enjoying the sunshine andRTO 21605 we have been provided funding from exploring the Mt Cole area onPrint Post PP 100005076 the Govt. This year our funding has Saturday.Sunday had the officialBOARD OF MANAGEMENT been extended to $100,000.00 which meeting in the DELWP offices inwe are so very grateful to accept. The Beaufort.EXECUTIVE Govt policy regarding funding has Davies Plain VGO InspectionPresident Eric Bishop (TLCCV) changed somewhat and so the daysVice President Fred De Gooyer (LROC)of receiving $200K+ need to be The next leg of the consultationSecretaryKane Harnden (Nissan 4WDC))process for the Victorian GreatTeasur approached differently from the past.r er Albert Giorgini (LROC)BOARD MEMBERS The funding initially was to be provided Outdoors works has been completed.David Roberts (Toyota 4WDClub), Gordonon a sliding scale over 3 years until Four Wheel Drive Victoria CEO WaynePorter (Everest 4WDClub), David Van Zantenour RTO was fully self sufficient and Hevey has been out with members(Albury-Wodonga 4WD Club, High Country &able to support the organisation with- from Parks Victoria to review upgradesBeyond Inc. and Wangaratta4WD Club). out assistance from Govt Funding, to tracks and campsites to the DaviesSTAFF however, that was some 8 years ago Plain Iconic Drive. From all accountsChief Executive OfficerWayne Heveyand we believe we have done well to the trip was a success with planned(Just Mates 4WDClub) have achieved itfor so long.upgrades to encourage vehicleOffice AdministratorAlison McLaughlinSnow Affected Travel dispersed camping through the Iconic(Mansfield Alpine 4WDClub) Drive.AccountsDi Hodgson Four Wheel Drive Victoria have beenProjects & Events OfficerDaniel Whitbyalerted that the recent icy weather has Presidents MeetingRTO/Compliance OfficerMicah Spedding created heavy snow falls in some On the 9th of April there was aareas. Mt Stirling Resort will be successful Presidents meeting heldatTRACKWATCH closing a number of their gates along Currawong Park. All club presidentsEditorBrian Tanner (Toyota Land CruiserCircuit Road from *MIDDAY*, Friday 3 were encouraged toattend either inClub of Victoria, Geelong FWDC) June 2022, at Howqua Gap, King person or via zoom.The meeting wasEmaileditor@fwdvictoria.org.au Saddle and Telephone Box Junction. specifically called to address andIndividual Contributors A number of roads within the discuss the proposition of Four WheelBrian Tanner, Wayne Hevey, Greg RoseMansfield State Forest have been Drive Victoria purchasing its ownRussell Dent, Sharyn McGregor, Prue Hasler impacted by the recent snow, causing premises as corporate headquartersProductionBrian Tanner trees to fall, and many roads are for The Victoria Association of Four2020 Copy Deadline next issue impassable including Carters Rd Wheel Drive Clubs.All invited1st August for September 2022 issue Extension, No 3 Rd and Circuit Road. Presidents were provided with back-1st November for December 2022 issue Vehicle access is not currently ground information on the proposition1st February for March 2023 issue possible to No 3 Hut and Craigs Hut. and FWDV President, Eric Bishop,1st May for June 2023 issue Please do not attempt to drive gave a PowerPoint presentation onAdvertising through heavy snow, as the road can property acquisition to those in ceo@fwdvictoria.org.au be unsafe and fallen trees may block attendance.Design and Artwork by Brian Tanner your way. Road closure info can be Further discussion ensued togetherfound on the More to Explore app and with a commitment to provide aCover pix:Geelong 4WDCIn Wyperfeld National Park 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. No responsibility is accepted for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs, etc. The opinions expressedby contributors are not necessarily those of Four Wheel Drive Victoria. All statements made, although based on informationbelieved to be reliable and accurate, cannot be guaranteed and no fault or liability can be accepted for error or omission. Thepublisher reserves the right to omit or alter any article or advertisement. Advertisers agree to indemnify thepublisher for alldamages or liabilities arising from the published material.TRACKWATCH JUNE 20221'