MONTH IN REVIEW
Firstly, thank you to all those who completed our survey last month. It's always great to understand your preference to ensure that we're bringing you the right events. We were encouraged by the results, in many cases, supported what we had already assumed. We'll certainly use this information as a guide when planning future events.
Now on to February - it was absolutely packed with an event to interest everyone.
We started our month with the Bathurst 12 hour. A small group of members joined us, some opting for the corporate package and others opting to camp on top of the mountain. Read more about the weekend here. We highly recommend you put this one in your calendar for next year!
On 9 February we held a drive to Geelong Museum of Motoring. Our day started at Lorbek Luxury Cars where we had a chance to check out some of the exotic cars currently on sale and also have a chat with the staff. We then left for Geelong Museum of Motoring, with many staying over night for the Torquay Motor Show the next day. Read more about our day here.
On 10 February we then attended the Torquay Motor Show. It was great to be part of the annual display, organised by the Rotary Club. Read more here.
We then held the first round of the 2019 Traction Tyres/Yokohama Drivers' Championship at Sandown on 16 February. Thanks to all the members that made it out to Sandown, it was a great start to the 2019 motorsport year. Read about Royce's day here.
The following day, we joined up with Club MINI on a drive to Mitchelton Winery. We met at Zagame Autobody and were given a guided tour around their state of the art facility. Thank you to Jessica from Zagame for having us. Read more about our day here.
Just to finish off an incredibly busy month, on 24 February we had another display, this time at the Yarra Glen Racecourse for the RACV British and European Motor Show. Always a great show, with lots of interesting cars to see and again, a perfect summers day for a drive to see all the cars on show.
Did you see our competition to name our magazine?Click here for entry and to find out more information.
Our First Birthday Celebration!
12 months.. where did it go?
We are excited to be able to celebrate 1 year of operation of our club. Join us at The Vincent, Albert Park on 13 April 2019 to celebrate all that was in our first year.
We will also be presenting awards for the 2018 Drivers' Championship, the Cup Day Show & Shine, Member of the Year, the President's Award and Special Recognition Award.
We will also be launching our brand new magazine.
If you attend only one event this year, make sure it's this one! Details and registration here.
Update: Eastlink Great Australian Rally
You may remember we attended the Eastlink Great Australian Rally in January - we're happy to let you know that the rally raised $58,000 for Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation for Cancer Research. An absolutely brilliant effort for a worthy cause.
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE: 333 MEMBERS
Welcome to all our new members, we look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event!
Don't forget to catch up with this month's update from our President, Graeme Bell here.
THE MONTH AHEAD
Miss an event in February? Let's catch up at one of the following events:
- Sunday, 3 March
Drive to Apollo Bay (Ft. E30)
Starting at 9am at BP service centre, Little River on M1 near Avalon Airport for a 9.30am departure.
- Tuesday, 5 March
March Members Meeting | Inside a BMW Factory
Your BMW was lovingly assembled inside one of the most sophisticated organisations. Developed over 100 years, a modern car factory is a mind boggling interaction of logistics, mechanisation and human skills.
Lawrence Glynn will explain how it all works based on the inside knowledge gained from 20 years experience conducting quality assurance audits inside the design, test and production facilities of all the major car manufacturers around the world.
- Saturday - Sunday, 9/10 March
Phillip Island Festival of Speed Car Display
Phillip Island
Register for either Saturday or Sunday. Come and see some historic racing, including the fabulous Group A & C cars. Watch the races, walk in the paddock and pits, talk with the crews, enjoy the company and show off your car!
- Wednesday - Sunday, 13 - 17 March
AGP F1 Car Display
Albert Park
Unfortunately registrations for this event have closed, however we'd love to see you there if you're attending! Pop by, see the members' cars on display and say hello!
- 31 Mar
Round 2 | 2019 Traction Tyres/Yokohama Drivers' Championship
Our first hill climb at Haunted Hills.
EVENTS AHEAD
Keep an eye on our calendar for events coming up, we’re always adding something new.
Click on any of the following events for more information.
BMW CLUBS AUSTRALIA NATIONALS
Every 2 years the BMW Clubs from all over Australia come together at the BMW Clubs Australia Nationals. It is a chance for Club Members from all the clubs to meet and share their love of their BMW’s with other people from all over the country. The BMWCA Nationals is held in a different location each time, with the last one in 2017 held in Brisbane.
In 2019 the event is being held in Melbourne and hosted by BMWCCV. As BMWDCM is a member of Clubs Australia, we are invited to attend any of the events our members wish to enter. Click here for registration and to find out more information.
NEWS | BLOG
Our News | Blog page on the website is constantly being updated with not just club news, but everything BMW from all around the world! We welcome you to submit any articles of your own!
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As always, thanks for reading, we look forward to seeing you at an event soon!
President | Graeme Bell 0407 186 296
Vice President | Jo Mawson 0412 661 900
Secretary | Lawrence Glynn 0414 563 290
Treasurer | Shaaron Glynn
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