From the President’s Desk
Our year is coming to a close rapidly, I do hope you have been able to enjoy the maunga in the snow season even though it was a brief period?!
Thank you to all our Snowcraft leaders, buddy walk leaders, trip leaders and the other volunteers who work quietly behind the scenes. This is what our club is about, supporting each other to grow in our confidence and experiences!
Next time you are at the Lodge you will notice that the kitchen has had a major spruce up! We are sporting bright orange, which freshens the kitchen up no end! Thanks to the crew who spent a long weekend up at the lodge and completed the necessary work to get this fabulous result for us all to enjoy!!
I am excited to share that we have had the Open Climb concession granted for a 10-year period (with two 10 years right of renewals!) This will enable us to focus on delivering the event. 2025’s event will be held on 15th February, so encourage your mates to get training now if they wish to join us. If you are available to volunteer, I still have a few gaps in the crew that allows this day to go ahead. Get in touch with me as soon as possible if you’re interested in being involved.
We have had a change in Secretary. Ange (our outgoing officer) is taking a break to expand her family. We wish you all the best with your new addition that is yet to arrive! The gap has been filled from within the committee, thanks to Andrea stepping into the role.
I will be shouting you a beer, wine or soft drink on Tuesday 3rd December for viewing the photo competition results, plus there will be a sausage on the BBQ! See you there!
Sheryl Hamilton
Madam President