From this issue, the Mouth’n’Ear will also be published on the club’s website. If you would prefer to receive email notification when the newsletter and other club publications are put on the website, instead of receiving printed copies in the mail, send an email to newsletter@wtmc.org.nz. The views expressed in the articles in this newsletter … Read more
Salaam, I am back from my Moroccan sojourn, thanks for Sue and Marie for holding the presidential reins while I was away. I have got used to the cold temperatures again, but a few weeks away in the Northern Hemisphere summer makes me hope that spring is not too far away for us. Above is … Read more
(or the Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand Annual General Meeting 2009 in non-acronym speak) On the 20 of June your Treasurer (Steven Austin) and Vice-President (Marie Smith) headed off to Kilbirnie for the FMC AGM. It was a cold, wet and miserable Saturday morning, so being at the Brentwood was marginally better than being … Read more
Here is a summary of activities by the Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand in June 2009, including highlights from the AGM, plus news on significant developments of importance to trampers, climbers and all interested in safe outdoor recreation. If your club would like special assistance, please contact your local Executive representative or email the … Read more
This year’s AGM went smoothly, ably officiated by Sue Walsh. There are plenty of familiar faces on the 2003-2004 committee. We welcome Andrew, Glynne, John, Sylvia and Pete who are familiar faces about club to the Tuesday night brigade! For a full listing of club officers, check out the back page. Just a reminder, that … Read more
Now that the weather is cooling down, the days are getting shorter and you haven’t quite started training for those winter epics, you will have time to sort out your slides, get your photos developed and write up some of your trips….RIGHT??? I must admit, that for the first time, it did take a bit … Read more
Summer has passed and the autumnal temperatures are coming as a shock, yet the air is clearer, the wind and the rain less frequent. I hope you’re getting the opportunity to explore the hills. It’s the time of the AGM and with it I’m stepping aside from the Chief Guide role as my university study … Read more
Glynne will be taking over the role of master of ceremonies on Wednesday Nights! I am sure he will be thoroughly entertaining and it will make nice cups of tea! Thanks again to Katja, for rounding up some great talks! 16th April: Social evening, meet up with your fellow punters for the Easter/Anzac trips, pick … Read more
The past month has been another busy month for the club. The work building a new public shelter at Mountain House has resulted in many club members giving up a number of weekends for this project. At first I was a bit worried about whether we would have enough helpers for this project. However, we … Read more
The following new members were approved at last committee meeting. Welcome to the fold! John Harrison Tina Chong -Anne and Phil Kendon have a new addition to their family. Lauren is Tara’s new baby sister. -Stephen Patience has decided to retire from the e-team after many years of dedication. He has been the driving force … Read more