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short of filling a full page. Trying to find small | short of filling a full page. Trying to find small | ||
snippets of information to fill the gap has been | snippets of information to fill the gap has been | ||
- | difficult! | think | have managed well though and | | + | difficult! | think | have managed well though and I |
didnt have to reduce Davids New Zealand photos | didnt have to reduce Davids New Zealand photos | ||
on page17. | on page17. | ||
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February 2008 | February 2008 | ||
- | PRESIDENTS REPORT | + | **PRESIDENTS REPORT** |
by David Trinder | by David Trinder | ||
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at the March meeting. | at the March meeting. | ||
- | Shirley Dean addressed the meeting requesting | + | Shirley Dean addressed the meeting requesting |
- | $1,700 for the publication of 500 copies of the | + | $1,700 for the publication of 500 copies of the history of Coolana. A move to approve the above request was defeated. |
- | history of Coolana. A move to approve the | + | |
- | above request was defeated. | + | |
- | = Correspondence was received from Xstrata Coal | + | Correspondence was received from Xstrata Coal |
about the risk of cliff line and steep slope | about the risk of cliff line and steep slope | ||
instability. It was agreed that members be | instability. It was agreed that members be | ||
notified of the risk through the Club magazine. | notified of the risk through the Club magazine. | ||
- | = The President reported that there had been | + | The President reported that there had been poor attendance on the extended Christmas |
- | + | ||
- | poor attendance on the extended Christmas | + | |
walks. | walks. | ||
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dclarkson@xstratacoal.com.au. | dclarkson@xstratacoal.com.au. | ||
- | February 2008 | ||
- | ed | + | **Letter to the Editor** |
- | Letter | + | |
- | {| am puzzled by recent letters from Eddie | + | I am puzzled by recent letters from Eddie |
Giacomel and Chris Dowling suggesting that SBW | Giacomel and Chris Dowling suggesting that SBW | ||
may need rejuvenating and its future is | may need rejuvenating and its future is | ||
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members in recent years; that 20-30 new members | members in recent years; that 20-30 new members | ||
join each year (this more than offsets any loss) and | join each year (this more than offsets any loss) and | ||
- | that we|average around 100 prospective members | + | that we average around 100 prospective members |
each year it appears to me that our membership is | each year it appears to me that our membership is | ||
in a healthy state. Our walks programme has a few | in a healthy state. Our walks programme has a few | ||
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So, where is the problem? | So, where is the problem? | ||
Eddy, writing in the December magazine, sees a | Eddy, writing in the December magazine, sees a | ||
- | stagnant Committee and a _ centralised | + | stagnant Committee and a centralised |
management structure as stifling new ideas - he | management structure as stifling new ideas - he | ||
would like to see modern management principles | would like to see modern management principles | ||
introduced. It is worth reminding ourselves that | introduced. It is worth reminding ourselves that | ||
SBW is a Club of volunteers, not business people. | SBW is a Club of volunteers, not business people. | ||
- | In fact,|most of us would like to leave business | + | In fact, most of us would like to leave business |
structures and ideas behind us when we bushwalk. | structures and ideas behind us when we bushwalk. | ||
The SBW Committee is open to anyone who would | The SBW Committee is open to anyone who would | ||
- | like to rpminate. All positions become vacant each | + | like to nominate. All positions become vacant each |
year but not all positions are filled at the AGM. | year but not all positions are filled at the AGM. | ||
New members of course are very welcome but the | New members of course are very welcome but the | ||
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in the more onerous positions. | in the more onerous positions. | ||
- | Chris D wing, in his letter last month, questions | + | Chris Dowling, in his letter last month, questions |
- | the relevance of Coolana and | expect others will | + | the relevance of Coolana and I expect others will |
- | reply to |this. However, as Conservation Secretary | + | reply to this. However, as Conservation Secretary |
am very much aware that one of the main | am very much aware that one of the main | ||
objectives in the formation of SBW was the care | objectives in the formation of SBW was the care | ||
and protection of the environment. This was one of | and protection of the environment. This was one of | ||
the reasons for purchasing Coolana many years | the reasons for purchasing Coolana many years | ||
- | ago. The other reason was to provide a camping | + | ago. The other reason was to provide a camping place for members and their families. |
- | + | ||
- | place for members and their families. | + | |
He urges us to spend money on advertising for new | He urges us to spend money on advertising for new | ||
- | members and updating our website. | + | members and updating our website. |
these would be worthwhile actions but with an | these would be worthwhile actions but with an | ||
intake of over 100 prospective members each year | intake of over 100 prospective members each year | ||
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membership. Other clubs dont have our stringent | membership. Other clubs dont have our stringent | ||
entry requirements and offer a greater variety of | entry requirements and offer a greater variety of | ||
- | easy and|easy/medium walks. | + | easy and easy/medium walks. |
- | + | ||
- | Perhaps vn has become to some extent too self- | + | |
- | directed; into meeting the requirements of | + | Perhaps we have become to some extent too self-directed; into meeting the requirements of |
dedicates fit walkers and has forgotten to cater | dedicates fit walkers and has forgotten to cater | ||
- | for those new to bushwalking and those of us no | + | for those new to bushwalking and those of us no longer able or willing to stretch out for a strenuous weekend. |
- | longer able or willing to stretch out for a strenuous | + | |
- | weekend. | + | |
Bill Holland | Bill Holland | ||
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Dear Editor, | Dear Editor, | ||
- | Before | + | Before |
- | looked up the meanings of sarcasm and vitriol and | | + | looked up the meanings of sarcasm and vitriol and I |
have done my best to avoid both. | have done my best to avoid both. | ||
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it. | it. | ||
- | Large amounts of money: Yes, the 80" | + | Large amounts of money: Yes, the 80th celebrations |
did cost a bit and the money came from the | did cost a bit and the money came from the | ||
management committees discretionary income to | management committees discretionary income to | ||
acknowledge the achievements of the members | acknowledge the achievements of the members | ||
- | and the Club.as a whole over 80 years. | + | and the Club as a whole over 80 years. |
Money spent on Coolana: SBW owns and is | Money spent on Coolana: SBW owns and is | ||
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septuagenarian has done. | septuagenarian has done. | ||
- | sestaee continued on page 6 | ||
- | February 2008 | + | CONSERVATION REPORT - Bill Holland |
- | CONSERVATION REPORT - Bit! Holtand | + | |
Every now and again | like to remind SBW members of our proud history in pursuing conservation issues in New | Every now and again | like to remind SBW members of our proud history in pursuing conservation issues in New | ||
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SMH 16/1/08 | SMH 16/1/08 | ||
- | February 2008 | ||
- | we | ||
- | Thinking about leading? | + | |
+ | **Thinking about leading?** | ||
Lucy Moore | Lucy Moore | ||
- | For some its in the blood. Born leaders, | + | For some its in the blood. Born leaders, |
always out in front. For others it comes on | always out in front. For others it comes on | ||
gradually. They know when the time is right. Still | gradually. They know when the time is right. Still | ||
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Do you need to address your fears: | Do you need to address your fears: | ||
- | = Getting lost: Select a familiar area and | + | Getting lost: Select a familiar area and |
plan the route carefully with an | plan the route carefully with an | ||
experienced leader. Practice the week | experienced leader. Practice the week | ||
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with an experienced leader on the day. | with an experienced leader on the day. | ||
- | Taking a wrong turn: Unmarked trails are | + | Taking a wrong turn: Unmarked trails are |
common and can be confusing. Stop as | common and can be confusing. Stop as | ||
soon as you realise your error, sit down, | soon as you realise your error, sit down, | ||
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really lost. | really lost. | ||
- | Losing someone: Limit the group size, | + | Losing someone: Limit the group size, |
conduct a regular headcount and stay in | conduct a regular headcount and stay in | ||
front with your co-leader at the back. | front with your co-leader at the back. | ||
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stop is needed. | stop is needed. | ||
- | Finishing after dark: Start early to allow | + | Finishing after dark: Start early to allow |
ample time for the unexpected. The pace | ample time for the unexpected. The pace | ||
is often a lot slower than you may have | is often a lot slower than you may have | ||
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* An accident: Years ago, with another club, | * An accident: Years ago, with another club, | ||
- | | was taking a group of 15 down Tootie | + | I was taking a group of 15 down Tootie |
Creek. In response to a clamour of | Creek. In response to a clamour of | ||
- | shouting | + | shouting |
gesticulating group members 100m behind. | gesticulating group members 100m behind. | ||
My heart sank. | knew there had been an | My heart sank. | knew there had been an | ||
accident. Clambering back up the creek | accident. Clambering back up the creek | ||
- | bed | ran towards the circle of walkers. | + | bed I ran towards the circle of walkers. |
can still vividly recall the way the whole | can still vividly recall the way the whole | ||
group silently parted to let me in, then | group silently parted to let me in, then | ||
- | silently waited for me to take charge. | + | silently waited for me to take charge. |
remember feeling terribly burdened by | remember feeling terribly burdened by | ||
- | their expectations. | + | their expectations. |
- | look. | feared | + | look. I feared |
had collapsed under the weight of a walker | had collapsed under the weight of a walker | ||
causing a deep penetration wound to the | causing a deep penetration wound to the | ||
lower leg. At that moment the | lower leg. At that moment the | ||
- | fundamental requirement of leadership | + | fundamental requirement of leadership revealed itself to me - taking control |
- | + | crisis. The woman' | |
- | revealed itself to me - taking control | + | and ashen face was my cue. I took a deep |
- | crisis. The womans | + | |
- | and ashen face was my cue. | took a deep | + | |
breath and took charge. Firm, calm and | breath and took charge. Firm, calm and | ||
- | reassuring | + | reassuring |
injury, planned the evacuation, divided | injury, planned the evacuation, divided | ||
the group, nominated an alternative leader | the group, nominated an alternative leader | ||
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consider: | consider: | ||
- | Trip planning: Consider a risk management | + | Trip planning: Consider a risk management |
approach. Write down the things that could go | approach. Write down the things that could go | ||
wrong. Assess the risk by considering the | wrong. Assess the risk by considering the | ||
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how you will manage each scenario. | how you will manage each scenario. | ||
- | Registrations: | + | Registrations: |
questions and information about the walk to | questions and information about the walk to | ||
ensure each caller receives all information. | ensure each caller receives all information. |
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