If there is such a thing as a typical Kiwi bloke then Aunty Rata likes to think it is Wayne Stevens. Wayne is one of those guys who epitomises the expression “flat out like a lizard drinking”. Behind the laid back, casual, understated exterior there lurks a lively intelligence, practical nouse and well developed sense … Read more
First of all, we want to say, “Congratulations to Allen Higgins, Doreen Quirke and Dianne Aitken on their 50 years membership of WTMC … they have been with the club since 1961.” Secondly, look out for your 2011/12 FMC card and June FMC bulletin arriving in your letterbox, you should receive them by middle of … Read more
By llona Keenan and Megan Banks Jane started tramping when she was eleven, after being invited by her friend Dianne Tipene’s family to do the Milford Track. She must have been hooked, as a couple of days after finishing the Milford, she did the Hollyford. Many adventures followed, including in 1984 when her Dunedin flatmates … Read more
Congratulations to Sue Walsh for being awarded Life Membership to the WTMC at the recent AGM. Sue’s commitment to the club began at a young age, with some of her earliest memories going up to Ruapheu Lodge, which her father, Trevor Walsh one of the early Life Members in the Club, played a critical role … Read more
Wayne Stevens spoke at the April 2011 AGM, supporting Sue’s nomination as a Life Member. I’ve known Sue since joining the Club in 1992. Sue has been on the Committee for the entire time that I’ve been in the club occupying a range of positions from President to Secretary, Vice President and other roles. She … Read more
This month we welcome 3 senior members: Annie Van Herck, Bryce Stapleton and Weimen Ren. Thank you to all those of you who have renewed your membership, renewals are now completed. Within the next few weeks, I will try to produce a Member’s Contact List from our club database. Therefore please check that your details … Read more
This month we welcome Valentina Dinica as a senior member. You will see that for the 2011/2012 membership year I’m bringing the membership renewals back in line with the WTMC financial year. The Committee supports this move and I hope you will too. You should find your invoice in the envelope with this newsletter! We, … Read more
We welcome Garry Skipper as a senior member this month. Any membership queries please find me at the club on a wednesday night or email me on Jenny, WTMC Membership Officer
We welcome 2 new senior members: Mike Travers and Kerri Lukis. If there are any new members who would like a copy of last years (annual) club journal please ask me (or a committee member) at a club night. We have a small number left over. Any membership queries please find me at the club … Read more
This month we welcome: Richard Lardner as a senior member Andrea Rudy as an associate member Lisa Lee Johnson, Annemarine Wood, Maria Cunningham as returning senior members. Thank you to all those of you who paid your renewal fee promptly. Time has now run out for those who have not yet paid – so if … Read more