Annual Report August 2011.

TAIERI RECREATIONAL TRAMPING CLUB

ANNUAL REPORT

FOR YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2011

I believe this to have been another good year for the Club in terms of tramping, and by my criteria, ie no major accidents, no missing persons or any other dramas on the track. Nor should there have been of course, considering the experience of our members and their knowledge of the area.

’Just one negative. If I don’t mention it, someone else is bound to. I’m thinking of the occasion of 22nd of June. Some things are memorable for the wrong reasons, but let’s not dwell on it.

Welcome to those who joined the Club in recent months; Betty and Jim Finnie, Pam Clough, Jill Dodd, Judy Knox, Ann Bailey, Dawn Pool, and Linzi Murray. I had imagined that the number of new members would have reflected in enhanced weekly average attendance numbers but in fact there has been no change in any of our three groups when compared with the previous year, and in analysing individual’s attendances over the past two years the reason is confirmed – aging, and in some cases, indifferent health.

2009-2010 2010-2011
Number of Members 72 73
Number of Tramping Days 48 47
Av. Numbers Trampers 5 5
Av. Numbers Hikers 14 14
Av. Numbers Ramblers 3 3

During the year we farewelled two members, Les Wiffin who died in July 2010, and Sr. Catherine Tither who died in June 2011.

We are very fortunate to have so many tracks in our area and it surprises me that the D.C.C hasn’t thought of closing some to save the cost of maintenance. So remember that the invited speakers at last years Annual Meeting were sincere when they emphasised that they appreciated feedback from tramping clubs. Let’s not disappoint them. Also, a matter of pride to us is the (usually) readily given permission to the Club to access private land. Please continue to respect the owners’ trust leaving everything as you find it, particularly gates, and with lambing time approaching a timely reminder not to deviate from the permitted route and enter lambing paddocks.

Again, a thank you to the following for their services to the club, Hazel for cards, Bev.H. for typing and distributing programmes, Pat for attendance rolls, the Outgoing Committee, and the Programme
Committee, Ian for support and everything else including half of my work, Tom, our Auditor, and Fred for sustenance.

(Signed)

W.A.McLean
President,
Taieri Recreational Tramping Club

AGM Minutes for 25/8/2011

Minutes of the 24th Annual General  Meeting  of  the Taieri  Recreational  Tramping Club held in the Mosgiel Presbyterian Church McKerrow Room on 25 August  2011 at  1.30 p.m.

ATTENDANCE. P Bathgate, W Bathgate, E Cooper, E Day, F Deans, B Finnie, J Finnie, I Fleming, L Gowans, J Knox, G Haggie, B Harvey, C Hughes, R Lippers, B McIntosh, P McLean, W McLean, K McVie, D Moir, J Shaw, M Smith, T Stratton, M Vaughan, L Woodfield. (24)

APOLOGIES.   D Bennett, A Carian, P Clough, L Donaldson, R & E Entwistle, W Hunt, H Leslie, A & B Landrebe, L Murray, D Pool, G Such, L Smith, B Spittle, M Spittle, L Stapleton. (17).  Moved, I Fleming, seconded P Bathgate, that the apologies be sustained. Carried.

MINUTES. I Fleming moved that the minutes of the 23rd Annual General Meeting held on 27 August 2010, having be circulated, be taken as read and confirmed. Seconded B Harvey.
K McVie indicated a misprint:. As a result,  “chairman called” was corrected to “chair and called”. With this emendation, the motion was carried.

CORRESPONDENCE. There was no correspondence.

ANNUAL REPORT.
President W McLean presented his report  and moved it’s adoption. Seconded, I Fleming. Carried.

FINANCIAL  REPORT.
I Fleming presented the audited Statement of Accounts, and moved that it be adopted. Seconded, K McVie.
T Stratton pointed out the importance of the Locator Beacons and the benefit of keeping a log of their uses when applying for funds for their replacement. Motion carried.

JOINING FEE
I Fleming moved that the Joining Fee be increased to $10.00, subscriptions to remain at $5.00, explaining that pack tags now cost $6.00 each. Seconded, L Gowans. Carried.

ELECTION  OF  OFFICE BEARERS.

PRESIDENT.
President W McLean called for nominations.

I Fleming nominated B Harvey. This was seconded by P Bathgate.
There were no further nominations.
W McLean declared B Harvey elected. This was greeted by applause.

VICE PRESIDENT.
W McLean called for nominations, and nominated K McVie. Seconded, G Haggie.
There were no further nominations.
W McLean declared K McVie elected. (Applause).

SECRETARY-TREASURER.
B Harvey nominated I Fleming. Seconded P McLean.
There were no further nominations.
W McLean declared I Fleming elected. (Applause).

HONORARY AUDITOR.
I Fleming nominated T Stratton. Seconded, M Vaughan.
There were no further nominations.
W McLean declared T Stratton elected. (Applause).

COMMITTEE. (to comprise  six)
W McLean read out the names of the members of out-going committee, viz D Bennett, L Gowans, C Hughes, A Landrebe, K McVie, and F Weedon. Of this A Landrebe had given notice of resignation.
B Harvey nominated D Bennett, L Gowans and C Hughes. Seconded M Vaughan.
B Harvey nominated P Bathgate. Seconded, L Gowans.
B Harvey nominated L Smith. Seconded, C Hughes.
There were no other nominations.
W Mclean declared elected to the Committee: P Bathgate, D Bennett, L Gowans, C Hughes and L Smith. (Applause).

GENERAL BUSINESS.
MEMBERSHIP.
I Fleming moved that J Knox and L Murray be added to the Club’s membership. Seconded, R Lippers. Agreed.

FEDERATED MOUNTAIN CLUBS OF NZ (INC) MEMBERSHIP.
I Fleming moved that we renew the Individual Supporter Sub of $35.00 for K McVie. Seconded, B Harvey.
K McVie took orders for a FMC calendar.  The motion was carried.

Attendance Roll.
I Fleming moved that the matter of keeping an attendance roll at weekly tramps be referred to the committee. Seconded P McLean. Carried.

B Harvey thanked W McLean for his leadership during his Presidency. This was carried by applause.

W McLean declared the meeting closed.

ADDRESS.
J Knox presented a power-point address of her hair-raising adventures in Tibet, some through dangerous Chinese-controlled areas.
C Hughes thanked her for the address and presented her with a gift.

This was followed by refreshments, including receipt of 26 subscriptions and one joining fee, by P & W Bathgate.

 

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Potato Point, Purakaunui

Distance from car-park: 39 km.

5. 20/7/2011. Purakaunui, Potato Point, Bay track, round trip.

Rocks
train
pinnacle
posts
low-tide cave
large cave
vegies
kiosk
inlet

4. 22/4/2009 Purakaunui, Potato Point, Long Beach, Bay track, ret. Leaders: Doug, Ian.

stele
Tor/Pinnacle off Potato Point.
Group
Exploring Potato Point. Ken, Bill, Doug, Angela, George, Glenice’s elbow.
Seal
Seal basking off Potato Point.
Cave
Large cave on Long Beach. Glenice, Ria, Angela, Doug, George.
Cave2
Smaller cave on Long Beach.
3. 26/9/2007. Trampers. Purakanui Circuit. Medium. Leaders: Shirley, Helen.

2. 1/12/2004. Trampers. Purakanui, Potato Point. Leaders: Doug M, Barbara McC, Arthur H.

1. 4/6/2003. Both. Potato Point, Purakanui. Leaders: Doug M, Barbara M, Donny and Frank

 

Squeeze
First, squeeze past caravan on track
Hi, Shirley.
Hi, Shirley.
Morning tea on slope
Morning tea on slope
caves
Long Beach caves from Potato Point
Cave
View from inside large cave

Hindon Road, Mains Road, Taieri River

32 km from car-park.
Mains Road, Hindon Road, Taieri River.  Seek permission. Lambing Sep – Nov.
13/7/2011. Trampers. Mains Road, off Hindon Road.. Track to river.
GPS of anti-clockwise route, courtesy Ken. Lunch was at bottom RH corner. Upstream point where we left the river was Blacksmith Flat.
Ian Jill Ann at lunch. (Ken pic and caption)

Continue reading “Hindon Road, Mains Road, Taieri River”

Bucklands Crossing. Eldorado Station, stone wall yards. Scratch Back.

Distance from car-park: 67 km.
11/5/2011. Trampers. El Dorado Station. Eldorado Road. Medium.
The drive in from Hawksbury was quite long but eventually the (surprisingly smooth) road wound down to El Dorado Station by the upper Waikouaiti River, north branch, arriving at 10.00 a.m. A station hand pointed out the Eldorado road climbing steeply out of the valley.
GPS of the route from valley to ridge and back. Courtesy Ken.
Station buildings from the Eldorado Road above.
We climbed (it seemed almost vertically!) for half an hour before stopping for a late morning tea break.
Cuppa by the steep 'road'.
The climb was then up, up, up and at last onto the ridge heading SE. Out of all the cone-shaped hills around, we eventually located the mist-enshrouded Mt Watkin whose slopes our road had taken us past on the way in.
Mount Watkin shrouded in mist.
Going was easier on the ridge as it led us up and down along its spine. We eventually stopped short of the trees visible in the mist beyond.
Along ridge.
Lunch was at a large stone, the only dry spot around for sitting on. Those same trees are visible top right.
Lunch and spot where we turned back.
A shot on the way back. Looking up-river on the left and the road in on the right.
River and road
Another shot taken on the return. looking at the Waikouaiti down-stream.
Looking down river.
Back at the station buildings, we explored a track leading down by the river. We didn’t go too far. The rocky cliffs in the distance mark a gorge the track had to climb up and over.
Along the river.
Back to the car and it was the long drive back home, interrupting the journey only for a pleasant coffee-break at the Blueskin Nursery Cafe. A cool, pleasant day. Ideal for tramping in an area the Club had neglected for too long. – Ian.
26/3/2003. Trampers. Eldorado – Scratch Back. Medium+. Leaders: Lex, Doug J.
26/3/2003. Hikers. Eldorado. Medium. Leaders: Frank and Lesley. Anne R
Garden Bush
Garden Bush
13/3/2002 Eldorado Station, stone wall yards. (Bucklands Crossing). Medium. Leaders: Lex, Claude, Irene.,
22/11/1987. Eldorado, Scratchback, from Waikouaiti.

Big Stone Road, Otokia Creek Valley, Otokia Forest, McLaren Gully.

22/9/2010. Big Stone Road and forest. Leaders: Ria, Hazel.

A good days tramp was had by just 4 of us. We changed the tramp location due to the weather conditions, & went to Big Stone Rd forest, where Ria, & Hazel led us on a circular route through the forest.

Route map courtesy Ken's GPS.
We had lunch in a very nice spot by the stream, with the sun shining on us.

Continue reading “Big Stone Road, Otokia Creek Valley, Otokia Forest, McLaren Gully.”

Paradise Road, Braidwood Road, Sandfly Bay

1. 8/9/2010. Trampers. Paradise, Braidwood, Sandfly Bay. M. Leadership: Informal.

Tramp Route. (Courtesy Ken). Car parked top LH corner.
Weather looked fine at Mosgiel, but when we four trampers arrived at Sullivans Dam for the Cloud Forest-Escarpment Tramp, we struck a drizzly cloudy shock. For mud and safety concerns we turned back to town and on the way decided to try the Peninsula. We parked at the top of the Paradise Road track and the weather was quite a degree clearer. However, our second shock was to find the track the WETTEST we have ever found it. No one slipped over, (miraculously), but we had to be extremely cautious in placing our feet.
A slippery muddy Paradise Road Track

Annual Report 2010

TAIERI RECREATIONAL TRAMPING CLUB
ANNUAL REPORT
FOR YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010
This is my first annual report (for what I have been informed is a two year term !!).
Sadly the year was marred by the deaths of two members, Mgaire Moir in March and Peg Allison in May.
Otherwise, and apart from adverse weather from time to time, causing two cancellations, I found the past year has been a good one and I trust most active members will agree with me that sharing together the same walking experiences continues to be an enjoyable pastime.
Total membership at end of 30 June was 72.
Compiled from weekly attendance records, the following stats. reveal no surprises but confirm impressions gained in noting the number of cars and passengers in each group as they leave the car park Wednesday mornings:

 

Yrs: 2008 – 9 2009 – 10
Average Number of Trampers 7 5
Average Number of Hikers 12 14
Average Number of Ramblers 3 3

 

Activity during the year included:
  • Day bus trip for 34 members to Gabriel’s Gully/Otago Dam in October 2009.
  • Albert Town Camp in April with 25 participants. I believe that there are still a number of good walks in that area should be consider it again in the future – always provided we can muster a sufficient number of members.
  • A unforgettable rail trail t ralmp for 24 members: Millers Flat/Horseshoe Bend to Beaumont. Again, numbers were borderline for the (increasing) cost of bus charter, but I fell that should not stop us at least discussing another day trip.
  • The Christmas lunch and walk at Aramoana. 23 members turned out. The walk was somewhat spoilt by the bad weather, but the day was saved by the lunch and Bruce Spittle’s excellent entertainment.
  • Mid Winters lunch at Logie’s Restaurant/Royal Tavern, Grn. Is. for 49. And again popular entertainment, preceded by a walk to Tunnel Beach.
  • Two ‘resurrected’ tramps from earlier programmes – Government Track, returning Kowhai Spur, last tramped 1991, and Green Point, last tramped 1995.
  • And a first, the exploration of new DCC routes around Harbour Cone.

 

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Annual General Meeting Minutes 27/8/10

Minutes of the 23rd Annual  General  Meeting  of  Taieri  Recreational  Club held in the   Mosgiel Presbyterian Church Halls Sinclair Room on 27 August  2010 at  1.30 p.m.

ATTENDANCE.
P Bathgate, W Bathgate, D Bennett, F Deans, I Fleming, G Haggie, B Harvey, C Hughes, R Lippers, R Madill,  P McLean, W McLean, K McVie, D Moir, D Pearce, J Shaw, L Smith, M Smith, B Spittle, T Stratton, M Vaughan, L Weedon, M Young.

APOLOGIES.
E Blackburn, N Buckley, A Carian, E Day, L Donaldson, L Gowan, A Heenan, A Landrebe, H Leslie, B McIntosh, K and G Newton,  M Spittle, L Staple ton, G Such, F Weedon. I Fleming moved that the apologies be accepted, seconded K McVie. Carried.

MINUTES.
Ian Fleming moved that the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 22 August 2009, having be circulated, be taken as read and confirmed. Seconded B Harvey. Carried.

CORRESPONDENCE.
There was no correspondence.

PRESIDENT’S  REPORT.
President W McLean presented his report which had also been circulated. I Fleming moved that it be adopted, seconded by L Smith. Carried.

FINANCIAL  REPORT.
Treasurer I Fleming presented the audited Statement of Accounts, which had also been circulated, and moved that it be adopted. Seconded by W McLean. Carried.

ELECTION  OF  OFFICE BEARERS.

PRESIDENT.
Past President P Bathgate took the chairman called for nominations.
L Smith nominated W McLean, seconded by M Smith.
There were no further nominations.

P Bathgate declared W McLean elected as President.

VICE PRESIDENT.
C Hughes nominated B Harvey, seconded by I Fleming.
There were no other nominations.

W McLean declared B Harvey elected as Vice President.

SECRETARY-TREASURER.
B Harvey nominated I Fleming, seconded by M Vaughan.
There were no other nominations.

W McLean declared I Fleming elected as Secretary-Treasurer.

Honorary Auditor.
I Fleming nominated T Stratton, seconded by P Bathgate.
There were no other nominations.

W McLean declared T Stratton elected as Honorary Auditor.

COMMITTEE.
B Harvey nominated the existing committee, viz. D Bennett, L Gowans, C Hughes, A Landrebe, K McVie, and F Weedon, ‘en bloc’.
There were no other nominations.

W McLean declared the existing committee re-elected.

GIFTS.
A gift was presented to H Leslie in absentia for the preparation and sending of her hand-crafted greeting cards.

A gift was presented to B Harvey for her preparation and copying of the Tramping Programmes.

GENERAL  BUSINESS.
B Spittle expressed thanks to the committee for its services during the year.

MEETING CLOSURE.
W McLean declared the meeting closed.

SPEAKERS.
W McLean welcomed and introduced DCC speakers Paul Coffey and Scott MacLean and invited them to address the meeting on the Council’s care and oversight of the city’s tramping tracks.
In their address, the speakers invited club members to report back on their experience of tracking conditions they encountered, and took questions at the end.

P Bathgate thanked the speakers on behalf of the Club.

W McLean invited the speakers to remain and enjoy the afternoon tea that had been prepared.

SUBSCRIPTIONS.
P and W Bathgate took 29 Club subscriptions for the ensuing year.

 

 

 

 

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