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Werribee District 4WD Club Magazine - July 2026

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Introducing Your 2026/2027 Werribee District 4WD Club Committee!

Following our Annual General Meeting, we're pleased to introduce the members who have volunteered to lead the Werribee District 4WD Club for the 2026/2027 year

A huge thank you to everyone who has stepped up to help keep our club running strong. We appreciate the time, effort and dedication each committee member brings to the club & a Big thank you to the outgoing Committee members for the hard work over the past 12 months.

Your 2026/2027 Committee

President: Brad Carylon

Vice President: Azy Shiek

Secretary: Yingchao (April) Fu

Treasurer: Joe Grosz

Trip Coordinator: Fabio Cevenini

DTU: Aaron (AJ) Sweet

Digital Media: Jonathan Camenzuli

Editor: Rachel Carylon

Merchandise Officer: Lee Marmo

Visitor Liaison: Rudy Treiguts

Sergeant at Arms: Jason Marmo

4WD Victoria Delegate: Joe Grosz

Public Officer: Jamie Wyatt

Social Secretary: Currently Vacant

About the Club

The Werribee District 4WD Club is a family-oriented club that started back in 1985 to provide members from all walks of life the opportunity to share their passion for four-wheel driving.

The club caters for all levels of experience, from the complete novice, through to the seasoned tourers and hard-core off roaders

The club has a diverse range of members ranging from singles to retired couples.

Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month (excluding January) at the Masonic Hall, 223 Watton Street (Cnr Greaves Street) Werribee Doors open at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start. Visitors and new members are welcomed.

Postal Address:

Werribee District 4WD Club Inc P O Box 449, WerribeeVictoria 3030

Club fees now overdue, if you havent paid, you only have till the 31 of july to get your fees paid. At this time all inactive members will be removed. This may affect any vehicle with club regrestration as we need to notify vicroads. st

Membership Fees:

Annual Fees can now be paid Via our new website werribee4wdclub.com.au in the menu select 'Join the Club' then 'How to Join or Renew'and simplyfollow the steps or, into the club's bank account.

Account Details

BSB: 633 000

Ace: 187 852 546

Please email the Treasurer if you have paid via EFT.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Date of application: Name of applicant:

26/01/2026

Joe and Petra GROSZ

Date applicant joined club: June 2011

Details of applicant's participation in club: (include committee positions held)

First forum into 4x4 was as on our 5 acer block in Cooma NSW I liked to tinker with vehicles and a friend had bought a Series 1 Landrover (X Snowy) which he had used on his block till it run out of brakes in 1974, so he dropped it around to me to fix the brakes This was baptism into the vagaries of 4x4

Prior to joining the club Petra and I we're with the RAAF Williams 4WD club and I was with the Scouts 4WDclub as members

I join the club in 2012 and after doing a few trips with the club I was interested in taking up the position of 4WD Vic representative for the club.

I took on this position in 2015 and I've held that position ever since with numerous meetings, costing mid year and end of year activities, reimbursing members for outgoings Attending numerous 4WD Vic meetings around the state as well as presidents days and AGM's both during the week and weekends

I took on the role of treasurer In June 2023 and have been there ever since, In this role we have progressed from wild apricot(WA) as our database and we are now progressing to revolutionise sport(RS).

You may not have seen me on many trips that's because I'm heavily invested in scouts within the Werribee Plains District which is taking up a lot of my time I had to correct this and as you've seen me in last 12 months

I've stepped up to be Santa, as well attending recent trips

I look forward to having this application accepted by the committee. Your humble treasurer and 4WD Vic member.

Joe and Petra GROSZ

This Lifetime Membership request was voted on at last nights meeting (02/07/2026) & passed by all in attendance.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Date of Application: Name of Applicant:

4th January 2026

Marcel and Brenda Gomperts

Dateapplicant joined club: 2007 Dear Committee

Brenda and I have been a memberof the Werribee Club since 2007.In the early days I volunteered for the position of Newsletter editor,then became the FWDV rep for many years until I handed that role to Joe Gross. I became a member of the driver training team and got my FWDV certification during this time. Taking overthe role of DTU and hadthat role until we moved to Ballarat,some 7 years ago On occasionI still ventured from Ballarat to train new members

Some of the arbitrary roles include taking on courses in track classification, running trips, clean up the bush and supporting Parks Victoria on the club's behalf Brenda created the visitor liaison role within the club and held that position for several years During this time she was bestowed thename "Princess", which she throughly deserved

Although I have not taken a leadership role within the committee, I was an active member within this committee for some years.

My personal legacy for the club, is that I created, made and named the "Bugger Award". I believe we have earned our stripes within the club and hereby formally request to be honoured with a lifetime membership

Kind Regards

Marcel & Brenda Gomperts

This Lifetime Membership request was voted on at last nights meeting (02/07/2026) & passed by all in attendance with one stipulation that Marcel & Brenda’s Club fees are paid in full before 17 July for the 2026/2027 period to be fully eligible th

Club Adventure – Exclusive KickAss Members Shopping Morning

On Saturday, 21 June, Werribee District 4WD Club members enjoyed an exclusive early shopping event at KickAss in Laverton, with the doors opening especially for our club at 8:00 am.

KickAss generously opened the store early, giving our members first access to their available stock before the general public arrived. To make the morning even better, they also offered an exclusive 20% discount across all in-stock items for Werribee District 4WD Club members.

The turnout was fantastic, with plenty of members taking advantage of the early access and incredible savings. Judging by the number of purchases made, there were certainly some great bargains to be had!

A big thank you goes to Anthony and Nicole, who put on breakfast for everyone and supplied delicious bacon and egg rolls As always, the kids were first in line and made short work of them! It was a great way to start the day and added to the friendly club atmosphere

We'd also like to extend our sincere thanks to Brandon and the entire team at KickAss Laverton for welcoming our members and providing such a fantastic opportunity KickAss is one of Werribee District 4WD Club's valued sponsors, and they continue to support our members throughout the year

If you're looking for quality 4WD or camping gear, be sure to visit the KickAss Laverton store Let the team know you're a Werribee District 4WD Club member, show your current membership credentials, and you'll be eligible to receive member discounts on their products

Thank you again to the team at KickAss for your ongoing support of our club and its members

Club Adventure – Exploring the Brisbane Ranges

After the fantastic morning at KickAss, a group of Werribee District 4WD Club members headed out for an afternoon adventure through the beautiful Brisbane Ranges, with the trip led by Anthony and Nicole.

The convoy explored some of the region's historic gold mining areas, stopping by the old township of Steiglitz to take in the rich local history and wander through the remains of the once-thriving goldfields Along the way, members enjoyed visiting several historic mining sites and ruins scattered throughout the Brisbane Ranges National Park.

One of the highlights of the day was discovering an old abandoned car hidden away in the bush a great reminder of the area's long and fascinating past and a popular spot for a few photos.

With a mix of scenic tracks, local history, great company, and plenty of laughs, it was another successful club outing A big thank you to Anthony and Nicole for organising and leading the trip, giving members the opportunity to explore another fantastic part of Victoria while enjoying everything that makes club trips so enjoyable.

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