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The International Council of BMW Clubs, based in Munich,
Germany is the official BMW sanctioned and sponsored organization
that supports the official BMW club structure.
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Clubs since the beginning, and is a founding member national
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Currently over 300,000 BMW enthusiasts are organized into a network of official BMW Clubs spanning the globe. The BMW Club organizations in the USA constitute the largest community of BMW fans, with one automobile and two motorcycle umbrella organizations listing around 115,000 members.
The European BMW Club community comes under the umbrella organization
BMW Club Europa e.V. This has been in existence for 40 years
and today embraces some 30,000 members in 190 clubs.
Further important club organizations are found in Africa, Asia (Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand), Dubai, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. In addition, many new BMW Clubs are currently being set up in Eastern Europe, East Asia, South America and China.
Aficionados come together within these numerous BMW Clubs to
hold events and help each other by exchanging ideas and experiences
on all aspects of BMW. These meetings inspire international friendships
right across the world.
Be sure to visit the International Council web site directly
for more info.
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Issue 04/11 of Council News
Dear BMW Club members,
The time has come again for a new edition of the Council News. As the New Year approaches, we are taking the opportunity in this issue to review once again the impressions of various events. In addition to that two club members have interesting stories to report.
We would like to thank all contributors for the reports and photographs sent in and look forward to further interesting stories from around the world in 2012. This is also your opportunity to let us know if there are
any particular subjects that you would like to see covered in our newsletter.
The International Council Board and the team of the BMW Clubs International Office wish all club members a wonderful Advent, a Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year!
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Issue 03/11 of Council News
Dear BMW Club members,
Once again it is time for a new issue of the Council News. As usual we have fascinating articles in store for you from all over the world.
We would like to thank all authors for their reports and photographs sent in.
And now – we hope you enjoy reading the latest newsletter.
Your BMW Clubs International Office team
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Issue 02/11 of Council News
Dear BMW Club members,
Please find the latest issue of the Council News attached to this mail. Once more we have compiled a number of highly interesting reports from all around the BMW Club world, especially for you.
We would like to thank all authors for the reports and photographs sent in.
If you wish to tell BMW Club members from around the world about your club events and tours, please send your reports to us for publication in the Council News. We look forward to receiving your stories and photographs.
Deadline for issue 3/11 is August 10, 2011! A short indication in advance would be appreciated.
And now - we hope you enjoy reading the latest newsletter.
Your BMW Clubs International Office team
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Issue 01/11 of Council News
Dear BMW Club members,
Spring is at the door here in Munich and with it comes the latest issue of the Council News. Once again you can look forward to some interesting news and fascinating reports from the BMW Club scene.
If you wish to tell BMW Club members from around the world about your club events and tours, please send your reports to us for publication in the Council News. We look forward to receiving your stories and photographs.
You will notice the Council News now has a new look. We hope you find the layout to be fresher, more varied and dynamic than earlier issues. The new image gives the newsletter more flexibilty as we present news from clubs and the world of BMW. We hope you enjoy the updated format and any feedback on the changes or the newsletter in general would be welcome.
The newsletter is one of the Council's major communication tools and your assistance in making sure we have a wide readership by club members is appreciated.
And now - we hope you enjoy reading the latest newsletter.
Your BMW Clubs International Office team.
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Issue 04/10 of Council News
Dear BMW Club members,
As the New Year approaches, we are taking the opportunity in issue 4/10 of the Council News to review once again the impressions of various BMW Club events as well as provide you with an update on the latest goings-on from the BMW Club scene.
In October there was the International Council Meeting in Queenstown, New Zealand, attended by representatives of BMW Clubs worldwide. In this issue Ian Branston, Sabine Benz and Jeff Yost report on their impressions and the topics of the meeting.
When planning for next year, you should definitely pencil in the BMW Clubs Europa Meeting 2011 in Mayrhofen (Austria). On page 3 you can read about what the BMW Clubs Österreich are preparing for you as organiser of the meeting.
Many other clubs are well underway with event preparations, too. Our event calendar on the last page provides you with an overview. There's a lot to look forward to!
There were several Club anniversaries once again this year. For example, the BMW Club E30 Freunde Bodensee e.V. celebrated 10 years. And the BMW Car Club Canberra in Australia can look back over a history of 25 successful years. Find out more details on pages 9 and 10.
We hope you enjoy reading the last issue of the Council Newsletter this year.
The BMW Clubs International Office team wishes you a Happy Christmas and a good start to 2011!
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Issue 03/10 of Council News
Dear BMW Club members
The International Rally of the BMW Riders' Association was held this year for the 38th time: this is just one topic featured in our current issue of Council News, which once again provides fascinating insights into some BMW events.
On page 6 for example you can find out which gem the BMW Club Atlantic Canada is so enthusiastic about and what the club has to offer in the way of driver training programs.
And you can get a taste of the atmosphere at the 24 Hour Race of Le Mans, too: Uwe Gusen and several members of the GLAS Automobile Club International set off for Le Mans in their GLAS vehicles at the beginning of July to get some live action along with members of the BMW Club de France.
On page 10 a report by Leanne Tymms of BMW Club Queensland describes a unique club evening with a living legend which club members are certain never to forget.
And finally we should like to draw your attention once again to the customer survey by BMW Group Classic parts sales (www.staffadvance.net/bmwgroupclassic/53 ). Read more on page 3. By participating you can help BMW Classic extend its range of services.
The team of the BMW Clubs International Office hopes you enjoy reading this edition of Council News and looks forward to receiving more interesting articles from you for the next one!
Yours sincerely,
The International BMW Clubs Office Team
BMW Group Classic
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Issue 02/10 of Council News
Dear BMW Club members
Once again it is time for a new issue of the Council News. As usual we have fascinating articles in store for you from all over the world.
The highlight in spring of this year was the appearance of the international BMW Classic and Type Clubs at Techno Classica in Essen. Ralf Ziegler of the BMW 3 Series Club (E21/E30) e.V. reviews this successful event on pages 7 and 8.
For all BMW Motorrad enthusiasts we have an article from the current "BMW Classic live SPECIAL – 30 Years GS" on the Paris-Dakar Rally, at which BMW was able to demonstrate the off-road suitability of its GS models.
And in our portrait series, the BMW Motorcycle Club Indonesia is presented with reports on its numerous meet-ups and tours.
The team of the BMW Clubs International Office hopes you enjoy reading this edition of Council News and looks forward to receiving more interesting articles from you for the next one!
Yours sincerely,
The International BMW Clubs Office Team
BMW Group Classic
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Issue 01/10 of Council News
Dear BMW Club Members,
This year there is an anniversary which the motorcyclists among you can especially look forward to: the BMW Motorrad Days celebrates its tenth anniversary. BMW Motorrad would be very pleased to welcome lots of BMW Club members to this event. On page 3 you can find out what the BMW Motorrad Days have in store for you.
In his editorial, Dr. Ralf Rodepeter welcomes you and explains how his area of responsibility has now expanded to include not just the BMW Museum but also the BMW Clubs. In this issue you can also read about his future plans for sound collaboration between the BMW Clubs and the BMW Group.
The Board of the BMW Clubs International Council also made plans for an even more successful future at its yearly Working Meeting, which was held in Argentina on this occasion. Turn to the pages 4 and 5 to read more.
We should take the opportunity of this first issue to look back at some of last year’s events - such as the ALPINA meeting last autumn at which participants returned to the backdrop of the photo shoot used for the very first ALPINA models. This trip to the picturesque Lake Fernsteinsee was a truly unforgettable experience for all involved and arouses a pleasant sense of anticipation as the 2010 event season gets underway!
Yours sincerely
The International BMW Club Office Team
BMW Group Classic
BMW Clubs International Office
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Issue 04/09 of Council News
Dear BMW Club Members,
An eventful year is gradually coming to an end - what better occasion to look back over various Club events once more. There is also some news which we would like to tell you about in this issue.
Here at the BMW Club Office we have a new face: Ms. Ilka Huss took over responsibility for the BMW Classic and Types Clubs in November 2009. See page 3 to find out more about our new colleague, who began her love affair with BMW at an early age.
When it comes to BMW classics, only Original BMW Parts guarantee sheer driving pleasure. The article on pages 3 and 4 provide you with information on how to acquire historical parts for BMW classic vehicles.
You can relive the highlights of a fast-paced racing event on pages 1, 5 and 6. 14 members of the Z3 roadster Club were among numerous BMW Club members who took up BMW Motorsport's invitation to attend the WTCC race in Oschersleben. They enjoyed it so much that they are already looking forward to their next trip.
The International Council Board and the team of the BMW Club International Office wish you a wonderful Advent, a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Yours sincerely
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Issue 03/09 of Council News
Dear BMW Club Members,
The summer is gradually coming to a close. But it has given us lots of hours of sunshine - best spent on a motorbike, of course. In our latest issue of the Council News you can find out about what has been going on in all of the clubs.
In the editorial you are greeted by Ulrich Arendts, who succeeded Jörg-Deiter Hübner in August and is now responsible for the BMW Clubs worldwide.
There was pure roadster pleasure on the Z4 test drive. Six board members of the BMW Clubs of Switzerland had the opportunity to put the Roadster to the acid test on a drive along winding country roads. Even the sound of the engine made the test drivers’ hearts skip a beat. Christian Moser, treasurer of BMW Club Seetal, reports on his impressions of an unforgettable trip.
If you happen to be planning a Club tour to Munich or if you would like to spend a few days in BMW’s home town on a private trip, you will surely be interested to find out more about the special offer provided by our cooperation partner, the DERAG Hotel Karl Theodor.
The Club portrait in this issue focuses on the BMW Motorcycle Club Tirol. Harald Flecker, President of the club, tells about how he founded his club by putting an advertisement in the newspaper. Membership is constantly growing due to the interesting and varied activities he offers. On page 11 you can find out what kind of activities club members get involved in.
Yours sincerely
The International BMW Club Office Team
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Issue 02/09 of Council News
Dear BMW Club Members,
The latest issue of Council News once again offers you interesting news of
BMW from all over the world, including details of the main events on the club scene.
The BMW 700 has good reason to celebrate this year – it is now the 50th
anniversary of the “savior”. Although this vehicle represented a complete
departure from the BMW shapes common up to that time, its development in
1959 succeeded in preventing the sale of BMW. From page 3 you can read
about just how the BMW 700 became so hugely popular.
You can also catch up on the continuation of the unusual “Dream trip for
three” with Marlotte and Peter Backhaus in their Goggomobil. A journey
covering 200,000 km through 80 countries provided the material for a
fascinating documentary - and a film with unique footage of these
countries and the people who live there.
The BMW Club Croatia also celebrates its anniversary, now looking back
over 10 years since its founding. Here, drivers and fans tell of their
experiences with the cars as well as sharing their passion for their
beloved brand BMW.
The Club Portrait on page 11 provides a fascinating insight into the
biggest and oldest vintage motorcycle club in North America, so here you
can look forward to a tour with the “Vintage BMW Motorcycle Owners”.
The team of the BMW Clubs International Office wishes you a great summer
and we hope you enjoy reading Council News!
Yours sincerely
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Issue 01/09 of Council News
Dear BMW Club Members,
Spring approaches and with it comes the latest issue of Council News. Once again you will find interesting stories about BMW from all over the world.
For example, read how a young couple travelled round the world in the legendary Goggomobil at the end of the fifties. For four years, the little car was their mobile home: porcelain crockery, coffee machine, and tent – everything was on board. In the first part of our new series we tell you how this great adventure got underway.
You can find out more about legendary classic cars on the BMW Classic website which now boasts a new design. The website is now available in English, too, and offers many new functions such as improved contact research and order facilities. Why not take a look?
Turning old into new also applies to the BMW Club Corporate Identity. Last year it was given a new appearance, to be applied as of 2011. Many clubs have already started using the new logo. All further data in connection with the new, more modern design guidelines is to be found on a CD which was sent out to all umbrella organisations as well as on the website of the BMW Clubs International Council.
Join us, too, as we remember the bush fires which plagued Australia in February. Strong winds and rising temperatures caused devastating fires with flames up to 80 metres high. On behalf of the Australian clubs,
Stewart Garmey thanks club members for their sympathies and tells us what has happened since.
In 2009 you can once again rely on the strong community of the BMW Club.
Get off to a great start in spring with us: the team of the BMW Clubs International Office hopes you enjoy reading the latest issue of the Council Newsletter!
Yours sincerely
The International BMW Club Office Team |
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Issue 04/08 of Council News
Dear BMW Club members,
An eventful year is now coming to an end. In this last issue of our Council Newsletter in 2008 there is some more news for you and we take a look back at some of the club events which took place during the year.
For example, there is news from the International BMW Club Office on page 4: it has now moved to new premises directly adjacent to BMW Group Classic. And on page 5 we present a new book on touring and sports cars, now available in bookshops.
On page 6 the Z3 roadster Club Deutschland e.V. tells us about the activities it organised as part of its 10th anniversary tour.
In our portrait series we present the ALPINA Gemeinschaft e.V., which was officially affiliated in the BMW Club Organisation at this year’s International Council Meeting.
The upcoming year promises to be interesting, too: the first events of 2009 have already been announced. Be sure to note down the dates in your calendar right away.
We would like to thank all authors for the reports and photographs sent in and we hope very much that you enjoy this issue. We will of course continue to provide you with news and interesting articles and look forward to receiving your submissions.
So, we hope you enjoy reading this latest newsletter!
Yours sincerely
The International BMW Club Office Team |
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Issue 03/08 of Council News
Dear BMW Club members,
An eventful summer is drawing to a close. And even if the weather in this part of the world hasn't always been suitable for an extended trip throug the countryside, it is certainly true to say that a great deal has happened. To find out exactly what, simply turn to the entertaining articles in the current Newsletter.
To celebrate the seventieth anniversary of the Frazer-Nash BMW Rally from Great Britain to Munich, the BMW Historic Motor Club UK organised a rally in May that as far as possible replicated the original route. Turn to page 3 to go back in time.
Many visitors lined the fences to witness the spectacular events of the
BMW M1 meeting at the end of June. Many club members responded to the call of the BMW M1 Club e.V. and lined up in front of the BMW Welt with a total of 26 BMW M1 cars. They were rewarded for their efforts with a highly varied and enjoyable programme that catered for all tastes. Turn to page 5 to read more.
In July, the BMW Welt in Munich was once again the destination of a pilgrimage, undertaken this time by the members of the BMW Moto Club France, who took the opportunity while at the BMW Motorrad Days in Garmisch Partenkirchen to make a quick trip to Munich. Find out more about their ride on page 7.
Last but not least, an exclusive book recommendation for all club members: a new book has just been published in the series "BMW Profiles" about the BMW M1. For more information on this rare sports car, fans should turn to page 4.
And now it only remains for us to say that we hope you enjoy reading this edition of the Newsletter.
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Issue 02/08 of Council News
Dear BMW Club Members,
The summer has arrived and with it the latest issue of Council News. Once again you can look forward to interesting stories from the fascinating world of BMW.
This time, the editorial comes to you from Dr. Thomas Tischler. After five years of successful leadership of the BMW Club Organisation he will now be taking up a new position with BMW Classic.
And he is not the only one to face up to new challenges. The BMW division dealing with traditional vehicles, "BMW Mobile Tradition", now has a proud new name and offers even wider range of services: on page 4 you can find out just how BMW Classic is facing up to growing challenges.
The time has finally come: Since June 21st the BMW Museum in Munich will not just be fascinating its visitors with 90 years of history but also presenting great visions for the future. Find out more from page 5 onwards.
The BMW Motorcycle Club of Queensland (Australia) has good reason to celebrate this year: its 50th anniversary. Richard Maher’s report on page 7 provides an insight into its foundation and development.
The team of the International BMW Club Office wishes you a wonderful
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Issue 01/08 of Council News
Dear BMW Club members,
Please find the latest issue of the Council News attached to this mail.
Once more we have compiled a number of highly interesting reports from all around the BMW Club world, especially for you.
Unfortunately, this year began with some very sad news. Dr. Robert
Hellman, editor of the BMW Riders Association Magazine ‘On the Level’ for many years and former vice president of the International Council of BMW Clubs sadly died on March 9, at the age of 62. He is mourned by us all, and we really have lost a great friend.
Among the other items on which we report in this issue are the activities of the international BMW Classic and Type Clubs at this year’s Techno Classica in Essen. Our article on page 4 presents readers with a fine impression of this year’s event.
On page 5, we report on the BMW Welt, and tell you what you have to do have a chance of taking part in an exclusive guided tour.
Furthermore, Helmut Imberger, winner of the second prize in the International Council of BMW Club’s online competition, takes us along with him on his special weekend, in the company of a BMW Z4.
Next up in our portrait series is the BMW Car Club of British Columbia, whose 425 members make it the largest BMW Club in Canada.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those contributing to
this issue and for the reports and images they kindly sent in.
We hope you enjoy this, the first issue of the Council News for the year
2008.
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Issue 4/07 of Council News
Dear BMW Club members,
An eventful year is coming to an end. The perfect opportunity for the last BMW Club event to allow for one more revue.
For example, how the amazed 8 series drivers, from 10 Nations, endued an exciting journey in to the history of the 8 series. How they travelled back in time to the birth place and listened, spellbound, to the developers inside story.
In his preface, Chairman Ian Branston reports on the outcomes of the International Council Meeting in 2007 and on page 6, you will learn from the Vice Chairman David de Bruyn, what the highlight was this year, for the delegates of the motorcycle clubs.
In particular, the BMW M Power Tour in July 2007 at the Nürburgring, which left a permanent impression on those who took part. On page 5, Werner Hand, President of the BMW Coupé-Club e.V., describes his exciting experiences along with Nick Heidfeld on this weekend.
For the following year, many BMW Clubs are already in the middle of getting stuck in for their club events. A first overview is available on the last page. You may be curious!
And finally, enjoy the last issue of the Council's newsletter for this year. The BMW Club Office Team wishes you a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Yours sincerely,
The International BMW Club Office Team |
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Issue 3/07 of Council News
Dear BMW Club members,
Artists such as Ken Done, Frank Stella and Andy Warhol have all made their
own distinctive contribution to the BMW Art Car Collection since 1975.
Experience the fascination of Art Cars on page 8 of this issue - just one
topic from the current Council News with exciting reports relating to BMW.
You might want to catch something of the mood of the 35th BMW MOA
International Rally and experience this year's Bavarian motto of the rally
as you read the report.
And of course you will find all the main dates clearly summarised in our
events calendar.
We hope you enjoy reading this issue of the Council News.
Yours sincerely,
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Issue 2/07 of Council News
Dear BMW Club Members,
The time has come once again for a new issue of the Council News. As usual, this issue offers varied and fascinating reports from all over the world.
On page 03 we should like to tell you about the guided tours of BMW plants which provide more than just a look behind the scenes at BMW.
Get an impression of the atmosphere on the BMW Club Promotietrip of the BMW Motor Club Vlaanderen or follow the Moto Club Nacional BMW - México, A.C. in the footsteps of the Mayas.
In our portrait series we present the BMW Motorcycle Club of Colorado, which is also involved in raising money for charity.
On the last page you will find the updated events calendar - including items such as the BMW Motorrad Days in July and many other highlights.
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Issue 1/07 of Council News
Dear BMW Club members,
The New Year 2007 is already well under way, but now the waiting is finally over. It is time for the first issue of the Council News. On page 5 we will let you know who won one of the notable prizes in the competition to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the International Council of BMW Clubs.
10 chapters, 600 pages - 90 years of BMW. The historically significant influence factors of BMW AG are examined in the book "BMW since 1916", published in true BMW Group Mobile Tradition style. Available to you as a club member at a special price per collective order. For more details, please refer to the current edition of the Council News on page 4.
And now it's time again for exciting and interesting events! Look at the last page for an overview of your personal highlights in our event calendar.
The team of the International BMW Club Office hopes you enjoy reading the first edition of this year's Council News. |
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The lucky winners of the “Silver Jubilee” competition
By Dorothée Grau, International BMW Club Office
First prize in the competition to celebrate the 25th jubilee of the International Council of the BMW Clubs was won by Mr. Noble (Butch) Gullacher from Canada. As a keen BMW rider he is a member of the BMW Club of Saskatchewan.
His family also adores BMW, which becomes evident when you look at the photo. He and his wife will travel to Munich next year for an exclusive tour of the new BMW museum which will then be open.
The second prize went to Mr. Helmut Imberger from Australia. He is a member of an Australian BMW Motorcycle Club and will now have the opportunity of enjoying the new BMW Z4 for a whole weekend.
We would like to congratulate all winners and thank you all for taking part! BMW Z rally to Andermatt 2004
Prize Name Nation Club
1 Noble Gullacher Canada BMW Club of Saskatchewan
2 Helmut Imberger Australia BMW Motorcycle Club Australia
3 Ray Zylstra Australia BMW Motorcycle Club of Victoria
4 Wilson Cheng Hong Kong BMW Motorcycle Owner‘s Club HK
5 Alvaro de Urquiza Argentinia Club BMW Argentina
6 Jeff Butcher USA BMW Car Club of America
7 Mark Colucci USA BMW Car Club of America
8 Juan AgustÃ-n
Ortega Argentinia Club BMW Argentina
9 Felix Schiller Australia BMW Owners Club of South Australia
10 Gnanaganeshan Sayanthan Costa Rica -
11 Sandra Way Australia BMW Club Gold Coast
12 Dr. Mariano Varsky Argentinia Club BMW Argentina
13 Noel John Lamb Australia BMW Club Queensland
14 Hogr Baezed Irak -
15 Lutz Asmus Germany BMW 3er-Club (E21/E30)
16 Thomas Zier USA BMW 3er-Club (E21/E30)
17 Graham Dwyer Australia BMW Motorcycle Club of Queensland
18 Ryan Crippin Australia BMW Club Queensland
19 Wolfgang Spitzbarth Germany GLAS Automobil Club International e.V.
20 Axel Kloos Germany BMW 3er-Club (E21/E30) |
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Issue 4/06 of Council News
Dear BMW Club Members,
The year is drawing to a close and the last BMW Club events of 2006 are now taking place. This is the perfect opportunity to take another look back over some impressions of the last quarter: for example the 15th annual meeting of BMW Club Finland on page 3, or the Brussels Retro Festival with the BMW Clubs Belgium on page 4.
The International Council Meeting in South Africa in particular left a lasting impression on all those who attended. On pages 5 and 6 you can get an insight into the “black continent” with its wonderful landscapes, wild animals and warm hospitality.
Many BMW Clubs are already in the middle of preparations for upcoming club events. There is clearly a lot to look forward to. Our calendar on the last page provides you with an overview of activities in advance.
So do enjoy the last issue of the Council Newsletter this year. The team at the International BMW Club Office wishes you a Happy Christmas and a great start to the New Year! |
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Issue 3/06 of Council News
Dear BMW Club members,
Sporty, innovative, dynamic - and going strong since 1938. The BMW coupés
are simply unique. The new book and film "The perfect line" present insider knowledge and shots of design highlights. For you as a BMW Club member it is available at a special price. You will find details in the current Council News on page 5.
Pages 7, 8 and 9 are dedicated to BMW passion. Over three entertaining pages, Dr. Philip C. Abrami, Vice President of the International Council of BMW Clubs, describes how and why this passion seized him.
And next year will be entertaining too: the first events of 2007 are now fixed. Be sure to note the dates in your calendar right away.
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Issue 2/06 of Council News
Dear BMW Club members,
Sheer driving pleasure was always apparent on the BAVARIA TOUR 06: just one of the themes treated in our current issue of the Council News, which once again provides exciting insights into some of the events relating to BMW.
For example, you can catch something of the mood of the 44th European BMW Club Meeting in the Vosges. And read our report to find out about the unique feel of driving an original “Batmobile”: only 56 of them were produced in 1974.
And of course you will find a summary of all the important dates in our
event calendar.
The team at the International BMW Club Office wishes you happy browsing!
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Issue 1/06 of Council News
Dear BMW Club Members,
Council News. Newsletter of the International Council of BMW Clubs. Issue 1/06
For the 25th anniversary of the International Council of BMW Clubs they are launching
a competition with the prize of a trip to Munich, including a visit to the new BMW
Museum after the opening in 2007. Take a look at the BMW Museum now: you will find
some initial pictures and information in the current issue of the Council News.
What else does the Council News have to offer? Details of the foundation of the
umbrella organisation of the Asian BMW Clubs and a portrait of the
BMW Clubs Africa - and of course the most important event dates of the BMW Club scene.
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Issue 4/05 of Council News
Dear BMW Club Members,
Attached please find Issue 4/05 of the Council News. Again, you will find surprising, thrilling and informative topics from the world of BMW Clubs in it.
You will be greeted by the success message that the website of th International Council of BMW Clubs was integrated into www.bmw.com.
Last year, the BMW Car Club ATC in Australia and the BMW Club of Japan
could celebrate their 20th and 40th anniversary.
All motorcycle fans among you can expect thrilling documentaries about the Mexico-Rallye 2005 in Mexico and the BMW RA Rallye 2005 in Tennessee.
A report from distant New Zealand details the nerve-wrenching Targa Street-Rallye 2005. In our series of Club portraits we will introduce you to the BMW Car Club of the Philippines.
Our thanks go out to all the authors for submitting articles and photos, and we hope that you and your club friends enjoy this edition of the newsletter.
Have fun reading!
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Council Website
By now you should all be well aware that the website for the
Council is up and running and fully operational.
Unfortunately, not all websites of affiliated clubs have updated
their sites to include a link (something raised at the last meeting
in Spartanburg) and therefore I am asking you to encourage your
webmasters or make arrangements to ensure appropriate links are
put in place.
The website is the Council's primary communication tool and
thus your cooperation would be appreciated if these links are
not yet in place. If the links to your club website is in place
then I thank you for your actions. Any additional publicity about
the website in club publications would not go astray.
News and Events Calendar
Part of the website lists upcoming major events planned for
clubs affiliated with the Council and other major relevant happenings
of interest. This is your chance to get your events onto the
website.
Requirements can be obtained from the website or the Club
office but are simple and are basically:
o Date of event
o Name of the event
o Venue or location
o Links to relevant sites and contact details
Please send details to dorothee.grau@partner.bmw.de or kati.hockner@partner.bmw.de
and include in the subject line "BMW Event".
Council Newsletter
This publication is only useful as an international club newsletter
if it has news about the international club scene. For this we
rely on your assistance in providing articles and photos of interest.
Please send contributions to the International BMW Club Office
as a lack of material increases the workload of the office staff
and results in the newsletter not necessarily reflecting the
global nature of our structure.
Award Nominations
A reminder about nominations for the Council's two limited
and prestigious awards:
o Friend of the Marque
o Prof. Dr Gerhard Knochlein BMW Mobile Tradition Award
Nominations are to be submitted to the International BMW Club
Office by the 31 July 2005 and must come from or through a Council
member, including any nominations from Accepted Clubs. For details
about the nominations, information required etc please contact
the International BMW Club Office or have a look at guideline
no. 6 "BMW CLUB AWARDS" on the Council Website
www.bmw-clubs-international.com
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4/04 of Council News is available here as
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can you spot the Canadian participants in the cover photo? BMW
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Canadian wins prestigious Prof. Dr. Gerhard Knöchlein
BMW Mobile Tradition Award.
Dr. Sultan Karim was the proud recipient of this International
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Sultan and his wife proudly display
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