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2011 ISSUE 1
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SUBS: They’re due now, see inside for early bird prize draw
2011 Committee
HMTB
What’s Happening
Track Update
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calendar What’s coming up
Presidents Report
Due Now
Presidents Report Hello members
Committee:
As the incoming President I would like to offer a big thank you to
those committee members that have decided to step aside this
year. Anyone that has served on a committee is well aware of
the time it can take to get some projects up and running and
that often we have to make compromises to allow us to serve
the club, while at the same time allow for family and work – plus
we have to get out riding at some stage too. Once again, I
would like to thank you all and acknowledge your contributions
to our club.
I now welcome the new committee. This year we have a
wonderful blend of those who have stayed on from the past
committee and those that have stepped up and put their
names forward to help our club grow and prosper. We have
already had our first meeting and I sense that we have a group
that is able to look at the balance between the different types
of riders we have in the club and come to a happy
medium. The ideas that came out in that first meeting are quite
evident here with this resurrection of a printed newsletter and
several other ideas that were tabled. Welcome guys and gals, I
look forward to the end of our year when I can look back and
see how we have tackled the various challenges that await us.
Shortly we will have the new committee up on the website so
you will all know who has stepped up this year. I think I can
speak for all on the committee that we welcome any of the
members coming up to us and offering advice or
suggestions. After all, this is YOUR club and we are just those
entrusted with running it in a manner that is acceptable to our
members.
Membership:
Subs are now due. At the AGM it was put forward that our subs
were perhaps a little on the low side and for us to continue
running the website, run with Peter Doves suggestion for bringing
the newsletter back and a few other reasons they were adjusted
slightly. The new subs were suggested and voted on by all that
attended the AGM.
Seniors (18 and over) - $35.00
Juniors (17 and under) - $25.00
Family Membership - $60.00
The family membership is exceptional value at the equivalent of
1 Senior and 1 Junior membership. This family membership
consists of 2 adult and as many children 17 and under that are
living at the same address.
Summer Series:
The dates have been set and should appear somewhere in this
newsletter and will once again be supported by Scott and the
great team at Cycology Avanti Plus. Over the next few months
we will review last years series and do any fine tuning that we
feel necessary to make things work in a smooth and efficient
manner. As mentioned earlier – you input is always welcomed.
Native Tree planting:
This is down for Sunday the 14th of August at 10am.
It would be great to see as many of you as can make it, as
besides being a part of our agreement to use this council land it
is also contributing towards making our track a much more
pleasant place to ride. I know from past plantings that some of
the children that have attended do point out to their friends that
they did plant that particular tree.
Thank you for your time and as I sign off for this blurb I would like
to put the thought into everyone’s mind that in a recent survey
carried out down at the track we found that only about 3 or 4 of
the 60 something riders talked to were members of our club. I
would like to encourage you all to take the time to talk to
anyone you know that rides down there, but is not a club
member and suggest that they join the club. With increased
membership we are able to do a lot more to turn our track into
an all weather one that can be enjoyed throughout the whole
year and at the same time reduce maintenance. Also, when it
comes to plantings and track dig days – many hands makes light
work. Russ
August
14th - Native Tree planting day.- 10am start. - bring a
spade
21st - Torpedo7 Winter Family Fun Series.
1.30pm - Pukete Farm Park.
27th - Club Ride - Rotorua, 10.30 ride start from the
Redwoods carpark. Family orientated and will
split into groups so advanced riders get to ride
appropriate trails.
Contact Russell for further info. ( 021 230 5496 )
September
10th - Day Night Thriller - Taupo. www.daynightthriller.co.nz
18th - Torpedo7 Winter Family Fun Series.
1.30pm - Pukete Farm Park.
24th - Club Ride - Taupo, Craters of the Moon
10.30 ride start from the Helicopter.
Contact Russell for further info ( 021 230 5496 )
Keep an eye out for an update to the start of the Summer series...
... start training now. ( sshhh... Rumour has it that 26th October is the pre-race series start/shakedown )
Roll on Summer
www.hamiltonmtb.org.nz
SUBS: 2011/12 subs are now due - early bird prize draw
Senior Individual ( 18yrs & Over ) $ 30.00 Junior Membership ( 17yrs & under ) $ 25.00 Family Membership $ 60.00
A BIG thanks to all those who came to
the track a few weeks ago to brave
the elements and help pull back the
ever growing weeds that choke our
young native trees
There will be more working bees coming up soon to get the track ready for the Summer Racing Series. If you can find the time to come and attend then your help would be greatly appreciated. Please bring with you anything that you think may be of help. Shovel, spade, rake, wheelbarrow, tree trimmers, weed eater, gardening gloves, a bunch of extra friends, etc. Many hands make light work! Please remember without your help we wont be able to showcase such an amazing track in the heart of the city to be used by all.
Further information email info@hamiltonmtb.org.nz
Thanks in advance. HMTBC Committee
What’s Planned &
What’s Coming Up ?
- Track Maintenance
- Weed Pull / Clear
- Track Extension
- Trail Sign Posting
- Planting
- Lots more ...
Have we got your email details correct ? Please email to info@hamiltonmtb.org.nz
Scenes @ a previous planting day
print out a membership form at www.hamiltonmtb.org.nz
Pay Your Subs in
full before October 1st 2011, and
go in the draw to win one
of x prize
packages that includ
e - a club riding shirt,
Torpedo7 bundle of go
odies, and lots more...
$Value
www.hamiltonmtb.org.nz
After a few rather wet weeks the
Pukete Farm Park is in rather sad condition. The
main sandpit area is reasonable considering the
sheer volume of rain we have experienced, but
be prepared to get a little wet and muddy.
For the grassed park area we really do not
recommend riding at all as while there are some
areas in reasonable condition the majority of the
track is extremely cut up and slippery. Our
preference is for riders to stick to the sandpit until
things dry out some as there is already a
considerable volume of remedial work needed in
several areas to make the track rideable before
the summer - keep an eye out for upcoming
emails informing when the next working bee is
coming up - many hands make light work ... and
an enjoyable track to ride right here in the City.
Facebook - the Hamilton Mountain Bike has an
interwebby presence... Check out what’s topical and see
photos, Follow us on .... www.facebook.com/
hamiltonmountainbikeclub
Or alternatively go online also @ www.hamiltonmtb.org.nz
AGM - HELD ON 12 JULY 2011 - MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE
2011 COMMITTEE Follow us @
Track Update
President Russell Stark
Secretary Angela McDonald
Treasurer Brenda Dove
Club Captain Scott Sander
Comms/Web Rob Bull
Sponsorship/Mrkt Greg Gibb
Membership Officer Paul Bidlake
Track Liaison Andrew Weal
Shane Daniels
Rob Bull
Council Liaison Melanie Parsons
General Committee Grant Shackleton
Chris Smith
Greg Fisher
A typical turnout on a Wednesday race night
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I f yo u w o u l d l i ke t o a s s i s t i n s p o n s o r in g
a n e d i t i o n o f t h i s n e w s le t t e r , p le a s e f e e l
f r e e t o c o n t a c t info@hamiltonmtb.org.nz
Hamilton MountainBike Club Inc
P.O. Box 1113
Hamilton 3240
Thanks in part to GEON for
supporting us and helping
us to bring you this
newsletter
Tree Planting Days The club has an arrangement with the council that we plant trees in the park every winter in lieu of license fees. License
fees would otherwise come to thousands of dollars which would mean a considerable hike in our annual subscriptions.
The council even provides the trees free of charge. So whenever you hear of a tree-planting working bee, it is the
responsibility of everyone who appreciates the park to get down there and help us . When our kids grow up, the park
will have changed from the weed-patch it tends to be today into a beautiful native forest alive with the
singing of native birds. The process is under way already - lets keep it going strong. We need to plant
hundreds of trees - its not just one or two, so many spade-toting helpers are always needed for this big
job
( a reminder, the tree-planting is on August 14th )
August
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