Hello Everyone,
As we prepare to close out 2024, we're thrilled to share our 2025 Event Calendar and other club news with you all! The 2024 Calendar was a tough act to follow, but our directors and several other event planning members have really risen to the challenge!
November 30th Event
Our last event of 2024 was held in London at Dolcetto's Restaurant. A great meal and time was enjoyed by all. Jamie made a very special charcouterie board gift for his London area members as shown by Julie & Ryan Benoit from Aylmer below!
New Members
We're very pleased to welcome Dave & Krista Gorelle from Belfountain as returning past club members. Many know Dave & Krista from hosting their past Belfountain Exotic Car Cruises, and that popular event returns again for 2025! Welcome back!
2025 Event Planning Goals
Each year our directors and many members take on the fresh challenge of planning...
Local Events across Ontario & WNY so each area's members can easily participate
an exciting Viper Show & Lunch Meeting to bring all area members together
additional Special Events that make some longer drives oh so worth it
a broad mix of Social and Performance Driving Events to appeal to everyone
events to support VCO sponsors, Stellantis (FCA/Chrysler), charity and other clubs
and publishing our Events Calendar in December as we open membership renewals
Drum roll please!
We've exceeded our planning goals with many new and past favourite events across Ontario and Western NY! Here are just some of the 2025 highlights:
Viper Concours Show & Lunch with Team Viper, Burlington, Ont (New, see below)
Biplane Rides with Canadian Barnstormers, Guelph, Ont (New)
Stellantis (Chrysler) Windsor Assembly Plant VIP Tour, Windsor, Ont (New)
Spring Car Care Seminar, Burlington, Ont (New)
VCO Car Collection Tours hosted by members (New)
Primitive Designs Tour & Cruise, Port Hope, Ont (New)
Stoney Lake Boat Cruise, Woodview, Ont (New)
Elmhirst's Resort Lunch & Rolling Grape Winery, Keene, Ont (New)
Pierce Arrow Museum Tour & Cruise, Buffalo, NY (New)
Letchworth State Park Fall Colours Cruise & Dinner, WNY (New)
Buffalo Cars & Coffee Shows, Buffalo, NY (New)
Niagara Cruise & Lunch, Niagara, Ont (New)
Summit Station Dairy & Creamery Tour & Lunch, Hamilton, Ont (New)
Bruce & Deb's BBQ & Pool Party, Cannington, Ont
Dennis & Lorraine's BBQ & Winery Tour, Grand Bend, Ont
Beach Lakefront Bar & Grill Dinner, Keswick, Ont
Belfountain Exotic Car Fall Colours Cruise & Lunch, Belfountain, Ont
Mount Alverno Lunch, Caledon Village, Ont
Ferrari Club Concours, King City, Ont
Hagerty Garage + Social Cars & Coffees, Burlington, Ont
2 - ILR Car Control Performance Lapping & Driving Schools, Bowmanville, Ont
10 - JRP/Speed Therapy High Performance Driver Ed Track Days, Bowmanville, Ont
See our Event Calendar at https://www.viperclubofontario.com/events and pics below. There are several more to be added soon, which will total around 50 fun events again!
VCO Viper Concours Event!
We're very pleased to announce this added feature to our annual Viper Show & Lunch on June 14th! Concours events involve judging performed by vehicle experts following a uniform set of established guidelines. The goal is to identify and award those Vipers that most closely meet the build and condition of the vehicle as they originally left the factory.
We're drawing on the expertise of Team Viper VIP members who designed & engineered the various generations of Viper, as well as our Chrysler dealer sponsor's Viper techs. We'll be using the same international judging guidelines as the Ferrari Club of America.
This will be an exciting addition to compliment our Members Choice Awards, and we believe this will be the first Viper Concours event ever! Save the date and don't miss it!
Annual Membership Renewals Now Open!
Incredible events, extensive club resources, and the support of our diverse sponsor and membership provide invaluable benefits and value! The club regularly assists members who are experiencing Viper problems and challenges. We are always here for you!
Annual memberships expire on December 31st and it would be appreciated if you would renew by then, or January 31st at the latest. Our club's 2025 budget will be prepared in February with the goal to maximize funding of events and all direct membership benefits.
Join us again for 2025! Ontario dues are just $125 and can be made by E-transfer to vcomembership@gmail.com. Western New York member dues are $95 USD, and checks/drafts can be mailed to our Treasurer and made payable to:
Viper Club of Ontario
c/o Dennis Harding
702 Burnett Avenue
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
N1T 1P1
VCO Travel Club
Would you be interested in travelling to exciting distant destinations? Years ago the VCO toured both the historic Biltmore Estate in Ashville, NC and the famous sports car touring road called the "Tail of the Dragon" on the TN/NC state line. Those call out again, as does Quebec City, the Cabot Trail, Algoma, your "Bucket List" destinations, and more!
Any season... by plane, train, boat or automobile. Let's toss around ideas and plan more memorable club adventures! Meetings held by Zoom. Contact Bruce to participate!
Nexus Border Pass
Save time crossing the border to enjoy our club events and all your travel plans with a Nexus Pass. It can take months to get a registration appointment so get started ASAP!
Canadian residents... NEXUS Program
US residents... NEXUS | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
2024 In Review, and Looking Ahead!
We had a year filled with accomplishments and fun events that were attended by 170+ members, with September's Conner Center event being an incredible stand-out! We amended our corporate documents to comply with new regulations, and our bylaws to expand and improve the club. Membership continued to grow, more directors joined our busy Board, Mobil 1 came on as a major sponsor, and we were delighted to recognize Team Viper VIP's who created the iconic Viper and Dodge execs as Honorary Members!
We're planning new initiatives to promote the Viper's rich legacy, and strengthen both our club's and the Viper community's resources and opportunities to benefit all owners.
It's through passionate Board, member, and sponsor support that we continue to do this!
I'd like to personally thank our entire leadership team and our many sponsors for their dedication to this amazing club, and add their sincere thanks to all of our members for your incredible support. Best wishes for your upcoming holiday plans and for 2025!
Bruce Hadfield
VCO President
Viper Pride, Performance, Preservation & Camaraderie...join us for the ride of your life!
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