Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc Bulletin #70 23 June 2013
Membership Renewal
Please note that for nearly all currently financial members subscriptions are due July 1.
We have implemented a new Membership Subscription process on our website which is designed to automate the process as much as possible. This will give us more time to get out and about doing the stuff we love!
If you have registered on the website but not paid a subscription fee but would like to do so now, the process described below will work for you as well. If you have been part of a family membership that arrangement will continue with the new system - select a subscription plan appropriate to your family circumstances.
Payment of your subscription will require you to login to the MVB website to edit your profile.
If you need to recover your useranme and/or password there are detailed instructions as to how to achieve this by going to the Join, Renew Membership menu item on the website or go directly to that page by clicking here.
If you need help with the process please contact Tony at greencomputing@gmail.com or 0417687842
What We've Been Up To
Sunday 9th and 16th June
Hans has been leading walks in the vicinity of the Old Coach Road Mt Pilot
Upcoming Events
Tues June 25 Wonga Wetlands
Join Hans for this easy Grade 1 walk and bird observations, distance 3km. Meet at the entrance to Wonga Wetlands at 9.00 - click here for full details.
Sat June 29 Around Mt Pilot
Join Hans for a circumnavigation of Mt Pilot - a grade 3 walk of about 12.5 km - click here for full details.
Sun June 30 Easy Abseiling
Join Neil at the Albury Quarry for an exciting introduction or re-acquaintance with abseiling - click here for more details
Fri 5th July MVB AGM 2013
Venue: Thurgoona Community Centre Time: 7pm
Guest Speaker Bruce Key
Topic: Global Warming
Bring along a plate and your questions for Bruce and the audience to discuss
Nominations are now open for Office Bearers for 2013/14 - click here for more details of the AGM
Sun July 7 Kelly Caves at last!
Join Mick Webster for a walk to this historical site click here for more info
July 12-13 Yackandandah to Beechworth
Join Peter and Tony for a short walk to a campsite on Friday evening followed by a day walk to a coffee shop in Beechworth - click her for more details
July 19 to 30 Going North for Winter
Some people are so averse to the cold weather they are prepared to drive along way north to warmer climes. Join Hans for a 7 to 11 day driving and walking journey to NE NSW and SE Qld click here for further details
Catch you on a club event soon!
regards
Tony Marsh
President Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc
Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc Bulletin #69 16 June 2013
Notice of Annual General Meeting, Friday 5th July
Venue: Thurgoona Community Centre Time: 7pm
Guest Speaker Bruce Key
Topic: Global Warming
Bring along a plate and your questions for Bruce and the audience to discuss
Nominations are now open for Office Bearers for 2013/14
First Aid Training / Background Screening Checks
4 people have taken up the clubs offer to subsidise by $100 the cost of first aid training or background screening checks. There is still funds available. Contact Tony if you want to take up this offer.
What We've Been Up To
Tues June 4th
Waterfalls on Nail Can Hill - led by Hans
Friday June 7
MVB Committee meeting #10 - minutes available here
New membership schedule of fees - the club's constitution gives the committee the responsibility for setting membership fees. It was decided that we needed to simplify the schedule and the new fees payable as of July 1 this year are as follows
Category | No Discount | Discounted rate |
Single | 35 | 25 |
Family of 2 | 50 | 40 |
Family of 3 | 60 | 50 |
Family of 4 | 70 | 60 |
Family of > 4 | 80 | 70 |
Discounted fee applicable to holders of any of the following Healthcare card, seniors card, pensioners card , student card, financial member of another bushwalking club affiliated with Bushwalking Victoria or Bushwalking NSW |
Please note that from July 1 we will be implementing a new system for managing subscriptions that will automate the renewal process and give everyone 12 months membership from the date of payment. There may be teething problems however so please be patient and communicate with us if strange things happen!
Sat June 8
Easy abseiling at the Quarry in Albury led by Neil Brown
Monday June 10
Social bike ride from Barni Pub to Chiltern through the Forest
Several members joined Peter on a ride from the Barni Pub to Chiltern via the Chiltern Forest we picked our tracks as we went along, enjoyed a coffee at the Chiltern Bakery before setting off back to Barni and Lunch, found a nice little park with a unique tablesetting. And the weather could not have been kinder..
Sunday 9th and 16th June
Hans has been leading walks in the vicinity of the Old Coach Road Mt Pilot - photos next bulletin
Upcoming Events
Tuesday June 18
Mungabareena Wanderings
Join Hans for an enjoyable half day birding wander in the wetlands. Meeting at Mungabareena at 9.00am this is a grade 2 walk. Click here to join
June 21/22 Tuan Campsite Chiltern Mt Pilot NP
Enjoy an evening in the forest, BBQ tea Grade 2 night walk spotlight and another short walk in the mornng. Come for just the evening or the morning walk - click here for more details
June 23 Intermediate Abseiling at The Rock
Here is a great opportunity to go to the next level with Neil Brown click here for more details.
If you cant view photos in this email you can read the bulletin on the MVB Website
July 7 Kelly Caves at last!
Join Mick Webster for a walk to this historical site - click here for more info
July 19 to 30 Going North for in Winter
Some people are so averse to the cold weather they are prepared to drive along way north to warmer climes. Join Hans for a 7 to 11 day driving and walking journey to NE NSW and SE Qld - click here for further details
Catch you on a club event soon!
regards
Peter Presutti
Treasurer
Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc
Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc Bulletin #68 April 29 2013
What We've Been Up To
Social bike ride from Huon Reserve to Tallangatta across Sandy Creek Bridge 25 April
Several members joined Tony on a ride from Huon Reserve across Sandy Creek bridge to Tallangatta for a coffee and back on Anzac day. All were impressed with the new bridge and trail. While Lake Hume is not at full capacity it was still very stunning with the sunlight on the water.
Morning walk on MacDonald Hill 28 April
Tony Marsh led a group of enthusiastic walkers for a walk on MacDonald Hill starting at the little hill known as Hunchback and then followed the track to MacDonald Hill some used this walk as another training day for the up coming Nail Can Hill run/walk on 5 May.
Whats On April 29 to May 6
Find the activity on the website calendar that interests you and hit the Join button to start a conversation with the event leader.
Nail Can Hill walk 30 April
Join Hans for a walk on Nail Can Hill while he is training to take part in The Nail Can Hill run/walk on 5 May. Meeting at Kalianna at 9.00am this is a grade 3 walk. Click here to join
The Twins day walk 4 May
This will be a day walk to The Twins, near Mt St Bernard on the Great Alpine Road between Harrietville and Mt Hotham. A nice mountain with spectacular 360 degree views to Mts Buffalo, Buller, Howitt, Feathertop and Hotham. Rescue a geocache (I hope!). Early start, you need to be at Myrtleford by about 9am to organise transport from there on.. 15km walk, partly off track, and some fairly steep. But definitely worth it! Click here to join
The Life of the River Red Gum walk 4 May
The Life of the River Red Gum walk is on Saturday 4th of May, 10 am - 2pm - it will start with a video (Snow Gums to River Reds you may have seen it already) and then Anne will present about a 45 min slide show, we'll have a cup of tea and then head out for a walk and picnic on the riverside. All up we'd be walking about 2 km, down through the Golf Course and into forested area where Anne will point out different aspects. She is very passionate about saving every tree, particularly those that germinated during the last floods. She has some interesting information from her research. Apparently a red gum seed will float for 10 days before sinking Click here to join
The Commercial Club Nail Can Hill Run (or walk!) 5 May
This is an 11.3 km fun run / walk. No need to carry anything, not even water! (Watering stations are provided along the way).
For this activity you will have to register via
https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?ID=8562
I know that so far two committee members have registered for this event, we hope to see many more on the day!!!!!!!!
Dont forget to check out the website for events that may have been added to the calendar since the bulletin was sent out.
Future happenings
Beechworth Gaol Tour & Short walk 12 May
Beechworth Gaol tour time 1pm, if we have a group of 15 then we can book a tour as a group. We have to be there 15 to 20 minutes before 1 pm to pay etc. Cost is $22.50 per person. Please let me know by 15 April if you are interested.
After having made a booking for the folk who will attend, the late comers will have to contact the tour operators to book in to any available tours and it cannot be guaranteed you will be on the same tour. Following tour we drive to powder magazine and go for a short 5 k walk to 1 tree hill and depending on who is left we can enjoy a BBQ dinner then drive home.
I know that it is mothers day. Meet at the info centre on the Causeway 12.45 for car pooling if needed, please book in or email, SMS even smoke signals will do. Click here to join peter
Baranduda to Yackandandah overnight camp 18 - 19 April
Always wanted to try an overnight walk? - this is an ideal opportunity to give it a try. Join us for a 2 day hike from Jamison Drive Baranduda ( 8am start) to Yackandandah, camping overnight at the top of Indigo Falls. With vehicle support you wont have to carry a heavy pack unless you really want to. Tony and others have confirmed that water is plentiful and the camp site will be great, for a bush camp anyway. For some who want to just join us just for dinner you can drive to very close to our campsite. Sunday we will make our way to the the Yack Bakery by a route to be determined and be picked up and driven back to Baranduda click here to join
If you cant view photos in this email you can read the bulletin on the MVB Website
Catch you on a club event soon!
regards
Tracey Barkley
Secretary
Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc
Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc Bulletin #67 April 22 2013
Interesting information for members and visitors
One of our members Lin Starke has recently had a poem she wrote included in the One River project, click here to read Lin's poem. Click here to read Border Mail article about the One River project
What We've Been Up To
Evening walk at Hunchback Hill and BBQ at Sasho's place 18 April.
Sasho led a evening walk at Hunchback Hill on Thursday evening. This walk was our third after dark walk around Albury Wodonga, thanks sasho for putting this activity on the calendar by all accounts it was a pleasant way to spend an Autumn evening.
Tassie Photo Fun and BBQ 19 April
Members from Murray Valley Bushwalking Club met at the home of Tony & Jenny Marsh to check out photos from Hans Tassie trip and to view pics of the Overland trip led by Tony Marsh in february 2013. Photos from both of these trips can be found on the clubs Flickr site.
The Evening Star Mine area on Rocky Point Track 21 April
Eleven members and one four legged friend joined Peter Presutti for this 16.8 kilometre walk with some very steep parts and interesting relics seen throughout the day including bits of old china, mine shafts and the old oven. Check out the pics by clicking on the picture below.
Whats On April 23 to April 30
Find the activity on the website calendar that interests you and hit the Join button to start a conversation with the event leader.Social bike ride and shared lunch from Huon Reserve to Tallangatta across Sandy Creek Bridge 25 April
Join us for a social bike ride leaving Huon Reserve at 10.30am this mid morning start allows time to attend dawn services to remember our fallen soldiers and our soldiers who are still on the battlefields today, Lest We Forget. We will be having a shared lunch along the way. An esky will be supplied to put your food and drinks in, no need to carry any extra weight on your bike and a car will be meeting us at the lunch spot. You will need a bike thats suitable for non sealed surfaces (hybrid or mountain bike) and come prepared to fix punctures if we hit a patch of bindies. It will be approximately 20 kilometers it will be at a liesurely pace no pressure just a enjoyable ride. Click here to join
Future happenings
The Twins day walk 4 May
This will be a day walk to The Twins, near Mt St Bernard on the Great Alpine Road between Harrietville and Mt Hotham. A nice mountain with spectacular 360 degree views to Mts Buffalo, Buller, Howitt, Feathertop and Hotham. Rescue a geocache (I hope!). Early start, you need to be at Myrtleford by about 9am to organise transport from there on.. 15km walk, partly off track, and some fairly steep. But definitely worth it! Click here to join
Beechworth Gaol Tour & Short walk 12 May
Beechworth Gaol tour time 1pm, if we have a group of 15 then we can book a tour as a group. We have to be there 15 to 20 minutes before 1 pm to pay etc. Cost is $22.50 per person. Please let me know by 15 April if you are interested.
After having made a booking for the folk who will attend, the late comers will have to contact the tour operators to book in to any available tours and it cannot be guaranteed you will be on the same tour. Following tour we drive to powder magazine and go for a short 5 k walk to 1 tree hill and depending on who is left we can enjoy a BBQ dinner then drive home.
I know that it is mothers day. Meet at the info centre on the Causeway 12.45 for car pooling if needed, please book in or email, SMS even smoke signals will do. Click here to join peter
The Life of the River Red Gum walk 4 May
The Life of the River Red Gum walk is on Saturday 4th of May, 10 am - 2pm - it will start with a video (Snow Gums to River Reds you may have seen it already) and then Anne will present about a 45 min slide show, we'll have a cup of tea and then head out for a walk and picnic on the riverside. All up we'd be walking about 2 km, down through the Golf Course and into forested area where Anne will point out different aspects. She is very passionate about saving every tree, particularly those that germinated during the last floods. She has some interesting information from her research. Apparently a red gum seed will float for 10 days before sinking Click here to join
The Commercial Club Nail Can Hill Run (or walk!) 5 May
This is an 11.3 km fun run / walk. No need to carry anything, not even water! (Watering stations are provided along the way).
For this activity you will have to register via
https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?ID=8562
I know that so far two committee members have registered for this event, we hope to see many more on the day!!!!!!!!
If you cant view photos in this email you can read the bulletin on the MVB Website
Catch you on a club event soon!
regards
Tracey Barkley
Secretary
Murray Valley Bushwalkers Inc