The VVMC-Gippsland Chapter came into being to give more Victorian Vietnam Veterans the opportunity to ride with the VVMC in Victoria. 

At no time with malice, a member of the Victorian Chapter, with the assistance of other bike riding Vietnam Veterans, started the process of getting the acceptance of the Vietnam Veteran M.C. chapters around Australia.

Other M.C. clubs were also notified of the intent to start a VVMC chapter in Gippsland, receiving only positive feedback.

On the 15th of August 2003, with six riding Vietnam Veterans, the Gippsland Chapter was accepted by all VVMC chapters and was ratified on the 21st February 2004 by the Presidents of all the chapters of the VVMC.

In August 2004, a building in Rosedale was acquired and modified to suit the needs of the Chapter.

Then in January 2006 after the needs of the Chapter changed,  the members went in search of a new club house .We found an old disused and dilapidated hall in Longwarry Nth.  After several months of  submissions by our  Members, discussion with State Government Departments, local council and local residents. The perseverance and commitment of the members was rewarded on the 30th of August 2006 with the granting of a permit and licence to use the premises.

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Any Vietnam Veteran, and you must be a Vietnam Veteran,

can approach  the VVMC Gippsland Chapter and get to know the members.  If it is seen that you could be a benefit to the Chapter and the Chapter to you, and after certain requirements are met,  your name will be put to the Committee by a Full Member.  

Supporter/ Supporter Riders

        If you are not a Vietnam Veteran  you can  (after the same requirements as a Vietnam Veteran are met) be part of  the VVMC Gippsland Chapter as a Supporter/ Supporter Rider.  At no time can a Supporter/ Supporter Rider  wear a Back Patch or Breast plate ( The Colours ). 

All riding Members must own and ride an approved cruiser style bike.

It is an Honour for a Vietnam Veteran or Supporter/ Supporter rider to be a member of the VVMC Gippsland Chapter. Membership cannot be sought. Membership is by invitation only

The Back Patch  (colours)  must be worn with pride and will only be presented to a Vietnam Veteran riding member after  he has proven to the committee and other members that he is worthy to wear the colours. The colours are symbolic in that they represent not only mates lost but also those still living, who must go on in their memory.

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CONTACT

gippsland@vvmcvic.org