President’s Desk
Another month has rolled over with mixed weather conditions. I’m pleased to say the first of the three snowcraft courses was completed – thanks to Geordie, Finn, Glen & Pete for sharing your knowledge! Sadly the second course didn’t get the same luck! Our last pre-field course of the season has just been completed, so let’s hope those members get to go and learn in good snow conditions on the 24th August.
My focus has been on concession renewals – I’ve been advised that the lodge concession renewal paperwork should arrive this coming week, so that’s great news.
I had a meeting with DOC last week for the Open Climb concession application. I’m grateful that our local DOC office is very supportive of this event. The application has now been sent off to the permissions office in Hamilton so in a few months we will hear back. However, our planning will begin before then. If you are interested in being involved in the Open Climb on 15th February 2025, please send me an email.
At the beginning of the month the live bait was dropped on the maunga; the bait are green in colour and stood out in the snow. Thankfully, no one was struck by any pellets being dropped. As a precaution our water tanks were disconnected during the baiting fly days, even though there is a 50 metre no fly zone around our lodge.
I wish to acknowledge and thank the work that our committee members do. They are working on projects that keep the club moving forward. Time is a valuable commodity these days balancing work, family commitments and other interests is no mean feat – thank you!
I sign off crossing my fingers for more snow!
See you on the slopes!
Sheryl Hamilton
Madam President