Intro
Hard to believe it is August already and while the snow fall hasn’t been at record levels there is plenty of it at Turoa; the only other field with more snow in the country is Mt Hutt. Fingers crossed that ‘big dump’ is just around the corner.
Online Bookings Update
As previously reported, the online booking system is in use by the Booking Officer. Unfortunately it's not quite ready to hand over to the members. We are aiming to have the online system available to members by the end of August. In the meantime, members need to make bookings through the Booking Officer in the normal way. Click here for booking forms and contact details.
Many of you will have received automatic email confirmations of your bookings as they were entered into the system. Unfortunately, the lodge door combination on those automated emails was incorrect. However, the Booking Officer has been separately emailing the correct door combination..
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Icebreaker VIP Night
Icebreaker (http://www.icebreaker.com) have invited Rangatira members to a special VIP showing of their stunning merino clothing collection for Winter 2010. Members will receive 30% off any winter garments and be shown around Auckland’s cool new Icebreaker Touch_Lab_ (store). Icebreaker will also be supplying some cheeses and some nice pinot noir.
WHEN: 6pm-8pm, Wednesday, August 11, 2010
WHERE: Icebreaker Touch_Lab_, 262 Broadway, Newmarket (opposite Smith and Caughey’s)
RSVP (extended): By Saturday, August 7, 2010, to r.a.s.c@xtra.co.nz
Parking available at the Tournament Rialto Car Park, Kent Street, Newmarket
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Ski Scholarship
This year’s scholarship once again was a roaring success. It was my privilege to take an exceptional group of Rangatira junior members for their pre-week orientation. I found the group receptive to learning new skills , polite and always ready to take part as individuals and as a group in all the tasks set for them including their daily duties.
The weather was on our side making for one of the most perfect weeks to learn. A little more snow would have made it unforgettable. Having to leave the group on Sunday afternoon was truly difficult as the two days spent with them was one of the most rewarding times for me personally in many years on the mountain.
I would like to thank all the scholars for making the Club’s effort to run the annual event truly worthwhile. Special thanks to Pene Milbank (camp commandant) for her huge input towards organising the kids and keeping them focused through the week, and of course the parents who made Pene’s job a little easier.
Click here to read Pene Milbank's full scholarship report on Rangatira's website.
Mark Fairley.
Club Captain.
The 2010 scholars are Austin Cutten, Elliot Martin, James Tomlin, Katie Coulam, Olivia Reid, Piet Tamis, Prue Milbank and Ryan Plank.
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Snowboard Scholarship
The snowboard scholarship is a first for Rangatira and we are looking forward to establishing a great tradition in the same vein as the ski scholarship.
We have seven scholars taking part at Turoa from Sunday 3 October to Friday 8 October.
The scholars are: Simon Millar, Molly McDonald, Michael Bryant, James Beuvink, Grace Addington-Hall, Geordie Holibar and Edward Martin.
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Young President's Weekend
This is at Turoa on the same weekend as Presidents Weekend; 15 October. It is for 18-25 year-olds (or those young at heart). Last year was the first time this event ran and by all accounts it was a fantastic weekend.
The event is open to members and guests (guests stay for members' rates plus $5). Bookings open for guests 2 weeks before the event - register now so your guests are top of the list.
To find out more contact simon_papesch@hotmail.com or funky_chikin666@hotmail.com (Claire Beuvink).
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Calendar
- Christiana Derby, 7 August, Iwikau
- Haensli Cup, 21 August, Iwikau
- Ngauruhoe Cup, 4 September, Iwikau
- Junior Races – Friday 1st October, Turoa
- Snowboard Scholarship Week – 3rd – 8th October, Turoa
- President’s Weekend & Senior Races – 15-16 October, Iwikau
- Young President’s Weekend (18-25yrs) – 15-16 October, Turoa
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