Hello VCO!
It's hard not to get excited about spring officially arriving in less than 3 weeks! Woohoo! We hope you've all been having an enjoyable and healthy winter. Our Vipers will be coming out of hibernation before long, and your Board members have been busy preparing for another outstanding year of Viper ownership enjoyment and club support!
New VCO Sponsor Announcement
We're very pleased to welcome MOBIL 1 to the VCO as a major club sponsor! Mobil 1 is known globally as the leading engine oil manufacturer. Vipers were protected with it starting in 1992, countless professional team's race cars and manufactures including Porsche, Mercedes-AMG and Bentley, and SRT/Prefix's Viper engine guru, Dick Winkles!
Mobil 1 will strengthen our shared goals to support the Viper community. A new initiative, "Mobil 1: Ask The Pro", will allow Viper owners everywhere to submit their questions to us and have them answered by Mobil 1's pro with decades of experience! We look forward to Mobil 1's club participation, and as the presenting sponsor of Drive Festival 2024 where we will once again have our VCO Viper exhibit! Be sure to join us there in September!
VCO 2024 Viper Show & Lunch Meeting
This will be our 3rd annual Viper Show, and the only one of its kind held in North America.
Plan now to join us on Saturday May 25th at Hagerty Garage + Social in Burlington!
Last year we had 120 enthusiastic members participate, and with 87 registered to show their Vipers... and have a chance to win one of 5 coveted VCO Member's Choice Awards!
We're adding a new "Mini Seminar" feature, new member's gifts & draws, maybe something new and muscular from Stellantis on display, and more to this year's event! The Hagerty lunch serving capacity will again be limited, so RSVP early to attend!.
8:30-9:30 am - Arrivals
9:30-12 pm - Viper Show
10-11:30 am - 7 Mini Seminars
12-12:30 pm - Lunch Served
12:30 - 1:30 - Membership Meeting
1:30-2 pm - Essential Viper Maintenance & FCA/VCO Vehicle Purchase Plan!
Up-coming Events
March-May events to RSVP asap! https://www.viperclubofontario.com/events
Sun. March 17th, Lunch at the Vista Restaurant, Caledon, RSVP by March 13th
New Listing! Sat. April 20th, Lunch at Viva Pizza + Pasta, Woodbridge
Sat. April 27th, ILR Performance Driving School, Mosport, Bowmanville
Tues. May 21st & 31st, JRP-Speed Therapy Track Event, Mosport, Bowmanville
Sat. May 25th, 2024 VCO Viper Show & Lunch Meeting, Burlington
Note: Events are often subject to sufficient participation or may need to be rescheduled. So please don't wait until the last minute...RSVP early!
Early RSVP required for these June -August events...
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Tour, Sun. July 14th. We require 30 Vipers if we'd like to reserve with deposit special "photo-op" parking in front of the aircraft, with booking available only on a first come basis. Either way, we'll enjoy a great tour with photos. RSVP soon please while the photo-op space is still available!
Parkwood Estate Auto Baron Tour, Sat. June 15th, registration now open & limited to 1st 30! wttps://calendar.boomte.ch/single/fbH9U1A8O4sW2gR5jxR5t
Lake Muskoka Boat Cruise (with overnight option), Monday July 22nd. Hotel rooms are limited! https://calendar.boomte.ch/single/eH9lU1A8zO4swW2oA8L3tx
JRP-Speed Therapy Track Events sell out early, and you can save on 3+ if booked together! https://calendar.boomte.ch/single/uH9uL3zR5kH9H9pO4H9fr
Membership Renewals
If you have not renewed yet for 2024, please do so now to enjoy 50+ events and the unsurpassed club benefits and resources of our Viper Club of Ontario membership. You can easily renew with an e-transfer for $125 to vcotracks@gmail.com. Thank you!
New VCO Shirt
We're adding these new ladies & men's shirt designs for 2024 in 3 colour combos! We'll be taking pre-orders for a bulk order of these until the end of April using an order form you'll receive by email. They'll be ready and available for pick-up at our Viper Show & Lunch Meeting on May 25th. Plan to stock up and look sharp!
Attending Events Without A Viper
If there is an event you are unable to attend in your Viper due to inclement weather, need for service, or other reasons, please come in another vehicle and we'll make any accommodation that might be needed... it's YOU we really want to see!
VCO Operations Manual & By-Laws
The growing scope of our club operations, offerings and membership size have involved implementing, managing and documenting new club policies, procedures and initiatives. The Board has created a club Operations Manual that assembles and organizes all facets of the club's operations, and which the Board can easily update as required.
Our club By-Laws require various amendments to update them, and the implementation of the Operations Manual will be among them. Membership needs to ratify the By-law amendments, and this will be done with a vote during our lunch meeting on May 25th. The proposed amendments will be emailed to membership in April for review.
New Director Responsibilities
We're grateful to our club directors who will be taking on these important functions...
Membership - Dennis Harding
Communications - Marko Makela
Charity & Car Shows - Dave Pelosini
Thank you to all of our Board members who volunteer their time for everyone's benefit!
Volunteers Wanted!
Would you like to volunteer to assist with events, on committees, or as a club director? Nominations for director are open March 1 - April 15. Contact Bruce Hadfield to discuss.
Sponsor Appreciation
These are just some of our very generous 2024 club sponsors and supporters, with all being listed & updated on our sponsor page. Let's please all show them our gratitude! https://www.viperclubofontario.com/copy-of-sponsors
On behalf of our club directors and sponsors, we thank you all for your support!
Sincerely,
Bruce Hadfield
VCO President
The Viper Club of Ontario provides an unsurpassed Viper ownership & club experience!
If you're not a VCO member, contact Bruce at vcotracks@gmail.com to learn more!