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Murray Valley Bushwalkers News and Events Update April 11 2017
 
Hi all
The optimists amongst us have already pronounced 2017 is going to be a great snow season - 20cm in April its gotta be right? Well lets just see what eventuates - but seriously the Mt Hotham road was closed yesterday morning (April 10) - I cannot recall an April road closure before. But the dramatic weather was accurately forecast - no wonder the 11 members walking the Bon Accord spur last Saturday had a spring in their step! They definitely didnt want to be caught out. Snow enthusiasts do not despair when you scan our program. We are the masters of just in time event programming - snowshoeing and skiing events will materialise pretty much the same time that the real snow and not this pretend stuff does!
 
Recent Club Events

March 3-5 Mt.Burrowa/Black Mountain with Car Camp at Hinces Saddle - leader Barb Williams - check out the event report

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March 2-9 Bournda National Park Base Camp - leader Jeff McKimm - check out the event report

Pebble beach on Kangarutha walking track

March 9 After Work Canoeing leader Michelle Crofts

March 11 Mt Bogong Conquestathon Grade 4 Backpack - leader Peter Presutti - check out the event report

Base Camp with a bit of luxury

March 14 Wandering around Jackson's Point half day walk - leader Hans Kaspers

March 16 After Work canoeing - leader Michelle Crofts

March 17 Weekend Camping and Canoeing Upper Murray - Grade 3 - Leader Tony Marsh - check out the event report

Happy hour

March 17-19 Cesjacks Hut to Mt Jagungal Overnight backpack - leader Trevor Potts - check out the event report

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March 23 After Work Canoeing leader Michelle Crofts

March 24 Barbecue and social evening: movies, slide shows and table tennis - leader Hans Kaspers

March 30 Paddle and Pizza leader Michelle Crofts - check out the event report

Dave Breedon - the canoe guy - at the helm

April 1-2 Mt Buffalo Car camp leader Di Ross - check out the event report

Lake Catani circuit walk

April 4 Bethanga bay wanderings half day walk - leader Hans Kaspers

April 8 Bon Accord spur day walk - leader Hans Kaspers - check out the event report

Walk completion at Hotham road

April 11 Budginigi Hill - half day walk leader Hans Kaspers

Membership

Financial Membership Total as at  March 1 2017 is 117 - 77 female and 40 male

If you are currently unfinancial and would like to renew your membership (or join from scratch) and need help get in touch with Jan on 0428 334193 or Tony on 0417687842 or email membership.mvb@gmail.com - note if you are unfinancial you can renew at any time of the year and will always get 12 months membership from the date of payment. 

New Event Reports

There are 8 new event reports since the last bulletin - access these reports by clicking on the link below

https://mvb.org.au/index.php/news/event-report-submissions-2

Committee Meetings 2016-17

Two have been held on 23rd Oct 2016 and 24 Feb 2017 and another two more are scheduled before the next AGM on the 9th May & 11th July

If you have any items that you think the committee should address please message Pete at secretary@mvb.org.au

The minutes of all Committee meetings are available on the website - click the link below to access minutes

https://mvb.org.au/index.php/club-info/meetings/committee-meetings 

 

Murray Valley Bushwalkers Events

What follows below is a snapshot of our events program as at April 11 2017 - our program is dynamic and subject to change at short notice. Please follow the links to browse and/or or join in for an event. Note that clicking on a link will cause a new browser tab to open - close it to return to this message.
The link below will always take you to the most up to date event listing.
https://mvb.org.au/index.php/the-program/event-listing 
 Note 1 Re Easter Car Camp - there are still two vacancies in Daffodil Lodge from Easter Sunday to the following Wednesday
 Murray Valley Bushwalkers Facebook Group 

We currently have 133 in our Facebook Group - its a great way to keep up to date with whats going on and have any queries answered - access our site here and request to join

https://www.facebook.com/groups/murrayvalleybushwalkers/

If you are a Facebook group member only consider joining the club as well!

 

Committee position holders and contact details

https://mvb.org.au/index.php/club-info/club-leadership-admin

regards

Tony Marsh and Peter Presutti

secretary@mvb.org.au

Murray Valley Bushwalkers News Update March 1 2017
 
Hi all
So the 2016-17 summer is over and the Tassie love affair continues. It was the most sought after destination for MVB walkers by a long shot this summer - specifically the Tasman Peninsula to walk the Three Capes track and Cape Raoul, Freycinet National Park and we had 4 members visit the Tarkine in the north west of the state. Some are still over there (Ray and Jill) and others (Sean and Liz) are about to buy a house at Longford. At this rate we will have to consider a name change - its a bit of a stretch to call Tasmania part of the Murray Valley!
Make sure you check the program carefully as there are some new and exciting opportunities. Pete is planning to send out a simple program of events update on a weekly basis starting soon.
Recent Club Events

1. Mt Wills day walk led by Mick Webster - click here for photos

Mt Wills Track group shot
2. Three Capes Walk Tasmania led by Tony Marsh - click the photo for a report of this event

Morning at Retakunna Hut

3. Tasman Peninsula Cape Raoul Tasmania walk led by Peter Presutti Marie and Pete on the track
4. Coles Bay Tasmania - Freycinet National Park base camp led by Tony MarshHazards Beach Freycinet NP
5. The Thursday evening canoe program - led by Michelle and Cheryl is going great guns - below is a photo of a recent paddle on the Mitta River

Onwards to Pigs Point

6. Han's Tuesday morning walk are attracting regular participants

Welcome to New Members

Duane Nylen, Tracey Fair, Judy Brooke and Steve Jenkins

Financial Membership Total as at  March 1 2017 is 121 - 81 female and 40 male

If you are currently unfinancial and would like to renew your membership (or join from scratch) and need help get in touch with Jan on 0428 334193 or Tony on 0417687842 or email membership.mvb@gmail.com - note if you are unfinancial you can renew at any time of the year and will always get 12 months membership from the date of payment. 

New Event Reports

There are three new event reports since the last bulletin - two of the Tassie trips and a paddle on the Mitta river - access these reports by clicking on the link below

https://mvb.org.au/index.php/news/event-report-submissions-2

 

Murray Valley Bushwalkers Events

What follows below is a snapshot of our events program as at March 1 2017 - as you know our program is dynamic and subject to change at short notice. This link will take you to the most up to date version.
https://mvb.org.au/index.php/the-program/event-listing 
 
 
 Murray Valley Bushwalkers Facebook Group 

We currently have 128 in our Facebook Group - its a great way to keep up to date with whats going on and have any queries answered - access our site here and request to join

https://www.facebook.com/groups/murrayvalleybushwalkers/

If you are a Facebook group member only consider joining the club as well!

 

Committee position holders and contact details

https://mvb.org.au/index.php/club-info/club-leadership-admin

regards

Tony Marsh and Peter Presutti

secretary@mvb.org.au

Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc

Welcome to 2017 with MVB Inc - this is our 6th year and the club is stronger than ever. In the context of an overall decline in membership and participation rates with bushwalking clubs across the nation I think we can hold our heads high. Our membership continues to increase and the program we offer has become richer and more diverse. I really think this is largely to do with the focus on inclusive activities - there is something in this club for everyone no matter what your age, fitness level, gender or ethnicity. The days of bushwalking clubs being primarily driven by hairy chested peak bagging testosterone driven gungh ho behemoths are over!  

With MVB its all about the journey, the people you are with, the smells, sights and sounds - the leisurely morning tea and posing for photographs. Ok we do make it to mountain summits from time to time but if you dont want to go there thats fine by us. The program we offer is a very dynamic beast as events are often created, reviewed and published at relatively short notice. This is one of the huge advantages of operating in an electronic environment and something we are increasingly leveraging to everyones advantage.

If you are new to the club welcome aboard and dont hesitate to take the plunge - and relax - our leaders are highly experienced and the events they put up are well researched and documented. We have an excellent safety record and we really want to keep it that way.

As a member of MVB whether you walk, canoe, cycle, snow shoe, ski, socialise or just sit we guarantee you will feel its great to be alive!   

Some Recent Club Highlights

The club has been astonishingly busy over the last two months - I think its important to list whats been happening if for no other reason than to acknowledge the amazing contribution that our event leaders make to the clubs operations - our leaders are gold they are also human and love nothing more than to receive a big thank you at the end of the event. There have been 19 club events in the last 6 weeks!

Ive included sample photos when they are available and linked to event reports where appropriate. 

This year we welcome a couple of new event leaders Di Ross and David Findlay

Becoming a leader is the next step - be brave and go for it! Talk to the club secretary Peter Presutti today.

 1. Dec 17 Mt Buffalo Best of the Big Walk - event report here

Taking a break at the chalet car park
2. Dec 18 MVB Xmas Party at Baranduda for those that missed Bundalong
3. Dec 20 Noreuil Circuit grade 1 morning walk - led by Hans
4. Dec 22 After work canoe #11 Kris Kringle at Noreuil Park
Kris Kringle
5. Dec 27 Twins grade 3 day walk - led by Mick Webster
6. Dec 27-30 Cesjacks Hut Snowy Mountains - led by David Findlay - base camp event report by Tony Marsh here and backpack event report by Sharon Roberts here
Cesjack Hut delights
7. Jan 1 Nail Can half day walk led by Hans
8. Jan 3 Padman Park half day walk led by Hans
9. Jan 5 After work paddle led by Michelle and Cheryl
10. Jan 7 to Jan 13 Howitt Plains car camp led by Jill Hancock - event report here
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11. Jan 8 The Huts Day Walk Mt Hotham led by Tony Marsh - event report here
Victorian christmas bush on the Golden Point spur
 
12. Jan 10 Lemkes bridge half day walk led by Hans
 
13. Jan 12 After work paddle led by Michelle and Cheryl

14. Jan 14 Parlour Creek day paddle led by Tony Crawford

Paddlers at Memorial Park Howlong

15. Jan 17 -19 Main Range Traverse Snowy Mountains backpack - event report here

Camp beside a waterfall
15. Jan 17 Wonga Wetlands half day walk led by Hans
17. Jan 19 After work paddle led by Michelle and Cheryl
18. Jan 24 Mungabareena half day walk led by Hans
19. Jan 31 Lake Hume half day walk led by Hans

2017 Club Calendars

This was quite a successful fund raiser for the club - we still have about 15 left so if anyone has a need for more calendars or who has a bright idea with what we can do with the left overs we would love to hear from you. A few people who have paid may not have one in their possession yet and a few others still owe money - please get in touch!

Murray Valley Bushwalkers Facebook Group 

We currently have 121 in our Facebook Group - its a great way to keep up to date with whats going on and have any queries answered - access our site here and request to join

https://www.facebook.com/groups/murrayvalleybushwalkers/

If you are a Facebook group member only consider joining the club as well!

Club Membership

Welcome to New Members Audra Kunciunis Alison Dallinger, Claire Bartlett, June Guy, Maree Wesley Mark and Kathleen Whithers, Marlissa van Heerwaarden, Naomi Seymour, Ros Revell, Steve Hall, Wendy Davis

Financial Membership Total as at  Feb 1 2017 is 118 - 79 female and 39 male

If you are currently unfinancial and would like to renew your membership (or join from scratch) and need help get in touch with Jan on 0428 334193 or Tony on 0417687842 or email membership.mvb@gmail.com - note if you are unfinancial you can renew at any time of the year and will always get 12 months membership from the date of payment. 

Event Reports

Seven new reports have been posted since the last bulletin - check them out here 

  Murray Valley Bushwalkers Upcoming Events

Click on an image to go to an event for more details and hit the Join button to register your interest with the leader
 
 
Committee position holders and contact details

https://mvb.org.au/index.php/club-info/club-leadership-admin

regards

Peter Presutti

secretary@mvb.org.au

Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc

Please consider buying a calendar or two to support the club - we have 35 calendars left to sell - make us an offer even if its not too good to refuse!

calendar front page 2017a

 

The Club Calendar for 2017  is a high quality A3 size product

great for Christmas presents a bargain @$20

click here or the click photo above for more info about ordering

Some Recent Club Highlights

Beaufort Bomber Crash Site 

beaufort bomber crash site

  Bundalong Camping and Canoeing Christmas Party

Ovens river early morning

Murray Valley Bushwalkers Facebook Group 

We currently have 101 in our Facebook Group - its a great way to keep up to date with whats going on and have any queries answered - access our site here and request to join

https://www.facebook.com/groups/murrayvalleybushwalkers/

Club Membership

Financial Membership Total as at  December 15 2016 is 110

If you are currently unfinancial and would like to renew your membership (or join from scratch) and need help get in touch with Jan on 0428 334193 or Tony on 0417687842 or email membership.mvb@gmail.com - note if you are unfinancial you can renew at any time of the year and will always get 12 months membership from the date of payment. 

Event Reports

Two new reports have been posted since the last bulletin - check them out here 

  Murray Valley Bushwalkers Upcoming Events

Click on an image to go to an event for more details and hit the Join button to register your interest with the leader
 
Committee position holders and contact details

https://mvb.org.au/index.php/club-info/club-leadership-admin

regards

Peter Presutti

secretary@mvb.org.au

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