Introduction
The 2009 ski season has come to an end and the final hurrah for Rangatira's 50th anniversary is the Prize Giving to be held at the Orakei scout hall (see next item for details). It would be great to see a good turn out on what is always an enjoyable, social occasion. A number of trophy winners have not yet been announced so you never know, you might be up for an award of some kind.
RAL is offering to fix season pass prices for the next three years if you purchase a 2010 season pass this November (and then November 2011 and November 2012). The adult price is $370. Click here for more details.
Finally, if you have any money left after the season, Snowcentre are have a 50% of sale (excluding Da Kine luggage, ski boots, on-behalf items, and workshop) until November 22nd (email subscribers only - not sure if they actually police this). Newmarket store only.
Rob Yallop
Editor
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Prize Giving
Come along for the Club’s final 50th anniversary celebration. Enjoy tales from another great season for Rangatira and celebrate the success of our many junior and senior trophy winners.
The Club will provide a BBQ and soft-drink. BYO beer and wine. Expect some water related outdoor activities for the young and young at heart.
Midday, Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Orakei Scout Den, Orakei Road, Orakei.
Click here for a map.
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Snowboard Scholarship
With the growing number of snowboarders in the club the committee would like explore the idea of running a scholarship programme
at the end of the September school holidays at Turoa (this is in addition to the usual skiing scholarship).
What we need is expressions of interest from junior members so we can get some plans in place for the 2010 season. Send your emails to r.a.s.c@xtra.co.nz by 7 December 2009.
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Custodian Positions
Applications are open for both custodian roles at Iwikau and Turoa and we have already received applications from club members. If you are interested but require more information please contact either Paul Boberg or Roger Wimsett. Applications close 1 January 2010.
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Work Parties - Summer 2010
The maintenance team is planning a number of work parties over the summer months at both lodges and while the tradesmen among the club members will be in demand so too will volunteers to carry out a number of less ‘technical’ tasks.
Please email r.a.s.c@xtra.co.nz with your availability for either February, March or April.
The club does rely on your involvement with maintenance items and every member attending a work party is credited with a free weekend,
fuel costs reimbursed and meals are provided.
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Facebook
If you prefer to stay up to date on Facebook:
Become a fan of the club here,
And join the group here.
Becoming a member of the Rangatira fan page means you get updates and events etc. on your wall. Becoming a member of the Rangatira group page lets you contact other group members, add photos, videos and share stories.
Thanks to Louise Beuvink for helping to set these pages up.
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Summer Tongariro Crossing Guided Walk
There has been lots of discussion about organizing a guided walk over the Tongariro crossing during the Summer of 2010. If you are interested, again please email r.a.s.c@xtra.co.nz to register.
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