As a very busy October draws to a close, I’m proud to reflect on another action-packed month for our club. From winding roads to heartfelt fundraisers, we’ve shared some truly memorable experiences together.
Events Completed
We kicked off the month with our Twisty Roads Drive, a favourite among our driving enthusiasts. The October “Donut Replacement” Coffee Night brought members together for relaxed chats and mutual car admiration, followed a week later by a well-attended Members Meeting at Brighton BMW, where we shared updates and welcomed new faces.
Our Wonthaggi SES and Coal Mine visit, preceded by a scenic drive, was both educational and enjoyable—thank you to our hosts and all who joined. I for one could have spent a lot more time at the SES and the Coal Mine, both were very interesting, and we will have to go back again to both.
The AGM at the German Tivoli Club was a great opportunity to connect with our members and celebrate our shared passion. The Executive committee was re-elected, unchanged from last year. We also announced a new initiative where we are bringing on more people to help run the club. Whilst not official committee positions, each will have a job to do to help us run the club and share the load the Executive jointly carry. Positions like Dealer Liaison, Assistants in running events, marketing, and social media are all areas where we would love more people to help out. So, if you have some particular skills or areas of expertise and you’d like to help run our club, send us an email at info@bmwdcm.com.au and we’ll get you involved.
A special highlight of October was our Pink Ribbon Morning Tea at Black Rock House, where we raised over $2,000 through raffles and generous donations. Nearly everyone went home with a prize, and the spirit of giving was truly inspiring.
We also had members attend Superfest 2025 in NSW, representing our club with pride, and wrapped up the month with the Geelong Area Mid-Week Twilight Drive and Dinner, a perfect blend of driving and dining.
As I write this, we’re gearing up for our Week-Long Trip to Canberra, starting 31st October. It promises to be a fantastic journey filled with camaraderie, culture, and of course, plenty of driving.
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars—November is just as exciting:
Save the Dates
Looking further ahead, don’t miss these key events:
A little about the Variety Stars on Track event. We have partnered with Variety Victoria to bring some fun and excitement to the kids and families of kids battling illness, by putting on passenger rides around Sandown. We will have a wide variety of cars on hand to take kids and their families for some hot laps around Sandown, all at no cost to them. The day is about bringing some fun back into the lives of families impacted by illness and maybe just for a day, forget about their troubles and have some fun.
We will need drivers and cars and lots of helpers for this event, so keep an eye on your emails and come and help us make the day a great success. All volunteers will need Working With Children checks so please update you officials details with this import and necessary addition and make sure BMWDCM is linked to your WWC registration via the WWC website.
Thank you to all our volunteers, sponsors, and members who make all of our events possible. Your enthusiasm and support continue to shape our club into something truly special.
See you on the road,
Graeme Bell | President
BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc.
PO Box 81, Tyabb VIC 3913
Incorporated in Victoria #A0102695G
BMW Drivers Club Melbourne Inc is a member of: BMW Clubs Australia and the BMW Clubs International Council
Motorsport Australia Affiliated Motorsport Club
