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AAAA REPORT<br />
2009/10 National Council Announced<br />
DECEMBER 2009<br />
Peter Hein<br />
President<br />
Stuart Charity<br />
Executive Director<br />
Over 90 people attended the 29th Annual General<br />
Meeting of the AAAA on 19th October. The evening<br />
featured a presentation by V8 Supercar driver Will<br />
Davison who provided an entertaining and<br />
enlightening perspective on the sacrifice and<br />
commitment required to reach the elite level of motor<br />
sport in this country.<br />
At the AGM returning officer Daniel Dunn from<br />
NGK announced the AAAA National Council for<br />
2009/2010. We would like to take this opportunity<br />
to welcome returning National Councillors Andrew<br />
Schram, David Fraser, Graham Scudamore-Smith,<br />
Greg Barker, Peter Martin and Roger Lassen.<br />
The full 2009/2010 National Council is as<br />
follows:<br />
• Peter Hein, NGK Spark Plug (Victoria) –<br />
President<br />
• David Fraser, Capricorn Society (WA) –<br />
Vice President<br />
• Greg Barker, RSP Australia (Victoria) –<br />
Secretary<br />
• Peter Martin, Hella Australia (Victoria) –<br />
Treasurer<br />
• Andrew Schram, Bursons (Victoria) –<br />
Director<br />
• Bob Pattison, GUD <strong>Automotive</strong> (Victoria) –<br />
Director<br />
• Peter Armstrong, Independent Brake Supplies<br />
(NSW)<br />
• David Duncan, Dayco, (Victoria)<br />
• Roger Lassen, Tenneco, (SA)<br />
• Mark Pedder, Pedders Suspension (Victoria)<br />
• Geoff Rosenbaum, Motospecs, (NSW)<br />
• Graham Scudamore-Smith, Fulcrum<br />
Suspensions (QLD)<br />
The fact that all retiring members of National<br />
Council were re-elected is a strong endorsement by<br />
the AAAA membership of the performance and<br />
leadership of the Council. We would also like to<br />
acknowledge and thank the unsuccessful candidates<br />
for their interest in contributing in the future growth<br />
and development of our Association. The calibre of<br />
candidates in these elections was exceptional and<br />
made for a closely contested result.<br />
Vehicle Lift Project<br />
Over the past two years the AAAA has been<br />
actively lobbying transport regulators for changes to<br />
the National Code of Practice for Light Vehicle<br />
Modification (VSB14) relating to the raising of 4WD<br />
vehicles. In summary we are pushing to allow owner<br />
certification of 4WD vehicles where the vehicle has<br />
been raised by a suspension upgrade of up to 50mm<br />
combined with an increase of up to 50mm in tyre<br />
outside diameter. VSB14 presently allows an overall<br />
maximum of 50mm of vehicle lift, without owner<br />
certification. Total vehicle lift under the AAAA<br />
proposal is 75mm.<br />
Comprehensive testing to prove our position was<br />
undertaken in Queensland in May this year. The<br />
testing was overseen by an independent signatory<br />
engineer and involved putting 5 sets of Original<br />
Equipment standard and aftermarket modified<br />
vehicles through a severe lane change manoeuvring<br />
and braking test.<br />
I am pleased to advise that as a result of this<br />
testing we have accepted an invitation to formally<br />
present and discuss the results of our testing to the<br />
<strong>Australian</strong> Motor Vehicle Certification Working Board<br />
on 24th November. This Board is made up of<br />
representatives from all State and Federal transport<br />
agencies and is the group responsible for<br />
administering VSB 14. We will keep you updated via<br />
this column on the outcomes of this important<br />
process.<br />
Merry Christmas<br />
It’s hard to believe that Christmas is nearly upon<br />
us! On behalf of the National Council and staff of the<br />
AAAA we would like to wish you all a very merry<br />
Christmas and a safe and prosperous new year.<br />
AAAA<br />
Suite 5 622 Ferntree Gully Road<br />
Mulgrave Vic 3170<br />
Ph: 03 9561 7044 Fax: 03 9561 7066<br />
email: info@aaaa.com.au<br />
www.aaaa.com.au<br />
NSW Office<br />
Box 693 Penrith BC<br />
Penrith NSW 2751<br />
Ph: 0407 866 671 Fax: 02 4731 5671<br />
Email: grahame@aaaa.com.au<br />
Stuart Charity<br />
Executive Director<br />
execdir@aaaa.com.au<br />
PRESIDENT Mr Peter Hein (VIC) – NGK Spark Plug (Australia) Pty Ltd<br />
Ph: 03 9730 4900 Fax: 03 9730 4990<br />
VICE PRESIDENT Mr David Fraser (WA) – Capricorn Society<br />
Ph: 08 6250 9500 Fax: 08 6250 9576<br />
SECRETARY Mr Greg Barker (VIC) – RSP Australia Pty Ltd<br />
Ph: 03 9305 4000 Fax: 03 9305 3520<br />
TREASURER Mr Peter Martin (VIC) – Hella Australia Pty Ltd<br />
Ph: 03 9581 9333 Fax: 03 9584 1741<br />
DIRECTORS<br />
Mr Andrew Schram (VIC) – Burson <strong>Automotive</strong> P/L<br />
Ph: 03 9914 5555 Fax: 03 9914 5544<br />
Mr Bob Pattison (VIC) – GUD <strong>Automotive</strong> Pty Ltd<br />
Ph: 03 9243 3333 Fax: 03 9243 3366<br />
COMMITTEE<br />
Mr Peter Armstrong (NSW) – IBS Auto Solutions Pty Ltd<br />
Ph: 02 9892 4004 Fax: 02 9892 2897<br />
Mr David Duncan (VIC) – Dayco Australia Pty Ltd<br />
Ph: 03 9796 4044 Fax: 03 9796 4731<br />
Mr Roger Lassen (SA) – Tenneco<br />
Ph: 08 8374 5212 Fax: 08 8276 1653<br />
Mr Mark Pedder (VIC) – Pedders Suspension<br />
Ph: 03 9706 3500 Fax: 03 9706 3355<br />
Mr Geoff Rosenbaum (NSW) – Motospecs – Drivetech<br />
Ph: 02 9847 5724 Fax: 02 9847 5757<br />
Mr Graham Scudamore-Smith (QLD) – Fulcrum Suspensions<br />
Ph: 07 3892 9000 Fax: 07 3892 1526<br />
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