MONTH IN REVIEW
We had a very busy month in March - not only did we have an event almost every weekend but we were also working behind the scenes to finalise our first club magazine. We were overwhelmed with responses for names for our magazine but unfortunately there can only be one winner. Our winning name was suggested by multiple people and in the end it came down to the most creative response as to why the name should be chosen. Come along to our first birthday celebration to be one of the first to find out the name of our new magazine and to see it first!
Event-wise we kicked off our month with our Drive to Apollo Bay (Ft. E30s). We had some beautiful (and hot) weather for our drive along the Great Ocean Road, with those who could, making great use of their convertibles. Read more about our drive here.
Next on the calendar was our March Members Meeting at Shannons featuring a presentation on car manufacturing and assembly. It was a fantastic, informative night. Read more about it here.
On 9 and 10 March we were then off to the Island for Phillip Island Festival of Speed. This is always a fantastic event, certainly one not to miss if you love all things classics. We had some international visitors, Adam and Sally attend with us, read Adam's recap of the weekend here.
Always one of the most popular displays, is at the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix. We are only allowed to have a maximum of 20 cars and were oversubscribed! We had a fantastic display, with the cars ranging from Lawrence’s 700 right through to Walter’s new M5 Competition. We had a lot of interest and even gained a few new members. Even CAMS did a very nice write up on us on their website, which was great to read. The Australian F1 Grand Prix is one of the best F1 events to go to anywhere, there is so much to see both on track and around the precinct. Read about Igor and Steve's weekend here.
We finished the month down at Haunted Hills for Round 2 of the Traction Tyres/Yokohama Drivers Championship, where we had a great turnout considering the weather. It was a drizzly, wet, it doesn't seem to matter when we go down there it rains! Regardless, everyone had a great day and lots of laps were had on four different layouts of the track. Keep an eye out, later in the year we have been invited to enter an inter-club championship at Haunted Hills, so when entries come out, I will let you know and we will put a DCM Team together to enter if we have the interest.
Our First Birthday Celebration!
12 months.. where did it go?
We are excited to be able to celebrate our first birthday with you in just a couple of weeks! 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 which has now been finalised and sent to print. If you entered the naming competition, make sure you attend to find out if you're the winner!
If you attend only one event this year, make sure it's this one! Details and registration here.
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE: 360 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
A slightly quieter month ahead for us in April:
- Tuesday, 2 April
April Members Meeting at Traction Tyres
Join us at Traction Tyres for our April Members Meeting where we will learn all things tyres.
- Saturday, 13 April
First Birthday & Presentation Dinner
The Vincent, Albert Park
Join us to celebrate our first year as a BMW Club. 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.
- Friday - Monday, 19 - 22 April
BMW Clubs Australia Nationals
See below for more details.
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.
- 5 May 2019 Traction Tyres/Yokohama Drivres' Championship Round 3
Sandown Raceway - Entries will be available shortly.
- 7 May May Members Meeting with Mothers Car Care
Even if you are not into detailing there will be plenty of useful things to learn. Mothers will instruct and inform on their range which includes exterior and interior care. Of special interest to many will be a hands on demonstration of plastic headlamp restoration/cleaning/chip removal. Something we'll probably all need sooner or later.
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26 May Go Karting at Auskarts Racing
For all our members who love a bit of an adrenaline fix, this event is the one for you!
Exclusive track time for our club, come along and see who can take out the championship on the day.
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.
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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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