Meetings: All meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of each month (excluding December); General Meetings at Leongatha Community House, 16 Bruce Street, Leongatha and alternating with Activity Planning Meetings and dinner at venues to be announced.

Activity Planning Meeting: July meeting has been cancelled - Please contact Kerry to place activities on te program.

AGM and General Meeting: Thursday August 24, Inlet Hotel, Inverloch. 6:30pm for a meal AGM at 8:00pm

President’s Report
At the AGM most committee positions changed hands. Thanks to the past committee members for their input into the running of the club.
Welcome and thank you to all the present committee members who put up their hands to take on a position.

President - Les Cruickshank Secretary - Robyn Scott Newsletter Editor - Clive Lynn Website - Clive Lynn Publicity - Gayle McHarg

Vice-President - Doug D’Oliver Treasurer - Elizabeth Pearce Walks Coordinator - Ilse Arndt Tuesday Walk Coordinator - Sandra Lewis

Newsletter Editor
A very limited number of Activity Reports this month! After a very successful Activity Meeting there is now a large number of Activities for you to select from and which will no doubt lead to more reports for the next edition!
Clive

Activity Reports
10-Pin Bowling - Friday 15th Sept
A great social activity for a cold wet Spring afternoon.
Participants: Les+Heather, Randall, Sandra, Zoe+Richard, Kerry+David, Faye+John, Colin, Doug, Marg L, Ilsa, Val+Ian, Pat.
On arrival Les quickly organized us into four teams and decked out with shoes and appropriate weight ball we were ready to begin. A couple of us were pretty rusty not having bowled for 30 or more years, but in spite of this it didn’t take long to get into the swing of things. The pros made it look easy and notched up good scores, while a few bowlers were just happy to avoid gutters and foot faults. Seriously we all had heaps of fun with lots of chatter, laughter and encouraging comments.
With two games completed we debriefed over a cuppa and Heather capably officiated at the presentation ceremony.
John took out the main trophy, (no doubt it will take pride of place in his trophy cabinet) with Faye coming a close second.
Other awards went to Val, something to do with prolific guttering, and Sandra went home with a set of ten pins to practice for next time.
All agreed it was a fun filled afternoon, and pretty good value at $12 for two games.
Many, many thanks to Les and Heather for organizing this event.
A few keen bargain hunters travelled to Traralgon to take advantage of a special discount offer from Kathmandu. It was a great opportunity to purchase equipment and clothing, ultimately some of the gear purchased will be destined for Mont Blanc next year.
Eleven members finished the day with a meal at Mo Mos. It was lovely to have Randall’s wife Janine join in our relaxed social evening.
Thanks again to Heather and Les. Pat W
By the way did you know that a re-usable cup has a higher resource and energy use than a disposable cup, so I would have to use it at least 30 times to reach or break even with a disposable. Besides drinking coffee from a disposable cup just tastes better!

Forthcoming Events

Dinner and Slide Night - Wednesday 18th Oct
This is a social night for those of you who would like to view this year’s clubs slides, (who like me, may have been chatting too much at the AGM to take proper notice!) plus some slides from previous years.
Meet at 6pm at the Meeniyan Hotel . Please order your meal for 7pm, grab a drink if required and be seated by 6.30. Dinner at 7 then another session of slides.

View the Archibald’s at Geelong
I have looked into ways to get to ‘The Archie’s’ on the 9th November. It will take a lot longer to go via Sorrento on the ferry and quite pricey. I feel it is better to travel by train, and make use of our ‘oldies’ vouchers.
Train times: Leave Morwell 8.18am and arrive Southern Cross 10.37am
Catch Geelong train 10.50am arrive Geelong at 11.47am.
5 minutes walk to Archie’s.
Return trip 3.10 or 3.29pm arrive SC 4.11 or 4.31pm. SC 4.58pm arrive Morwell 6.59pm
Joy

Walk Hastings to Stony Point - 19th November
We will be catching the 8.55am Ferry (free for Seniors) from Cowes pier to Stony Point where there is a connecting train (free for Seniors) that will take us to Hastings station. From here we will walk to the Hastings Marina for a coffee break before setting off along the Bittern Coastal Wetlands Boardwalk to Jacks Beach Reserve where we will have lunch. A short walk will take us to the Victorian Maritime Centre for a tour ($5.00) before continuing along Woolleys Beach Reserve back to Stony Point. Ferry leaves at 4.45 to take us back to Cowes. Bring picnic lunch plus Myki card and Seniors card
Kerry

Melbourne Cycling Base Camp - 3rd to 5th December
We will be staying at Habitat HQ backpackers. Everyone will book their own accommodation so try and organise yourselves into groups before phoning if you want to share a dorm. Also if you mention you are part of SGWAAC, it may help you to keep together. There will be limited numbers on this trip and you need to contact me (Kerry 048 647 440) ASAP if you are interested. Please do not contact Habitat HQ before booking in with me and to ensure a bed try and book as soon as possible.
Rooms available are:

• Private triple rooms $154 p.n.
• Private dble room $119 p.n.
• 4 bed dorms with ensuite $156 p.n.
• 6 bed dorms with ensuite $234 p.n.

Cost includes free secure parking and free breakfasts, also all bed linen, towels, tea/coffee and wi-fi access. May take bike trailer and then carpool.
We are very fortunate to have Jenny leading the rides.
Kerry

3 Capes Walk - Tasmania
Many club members have already completed this walk and all agree that the scenery is spectacular and the huts make carrying a tent unnecessary. I would like to do it next year, starting 5th March and would appreciate the company of a few other club members.
I have booked myself on the early boat (11.30am) and the late bus for the return (4pm).
If you book on-line please mention my name so we can be allocated together.
You can contact me on 0400 109 160 to discuss if you are interested.
Elizabeth Griffiths

Federation Walks Weekend - Warburton, Oct 27-29
To be held in the Warburton area, the booking period has been extended for one week and you can now book until Thursday September 7th
For all the details and to make booking for accommodation and the many walks, go to:
www.fedwalks.org.au

Combined Gippsland Bushwalking Clubs Weekend - Nov 24-27
This weekend is based at Caringal Scout Camp which is 37km north of Moe. The site has ample inside bunk style accommodation as well as a large grassy area for tents or caravans. The nearby towns of Erica and Rawson also offer accommodation
There is a range of 16 different activities available over the weekend for you to choose from:
Walk Title Grading/Distance Day

1. 1 Explore Historical Walhalla Easy - 5km Sun
2. 2 Knotts Siding to Thomson Station Easy - 10km Sun
3. 3 Tyers Valley Rail Trail - Erica to Tyers Junction Easy - 12km Sat
4. 4 Mt Erica Carpark to Mushroom Rock & Beech Gully Easy - 5km Both
5. 5 Walhalla Goldfields Rail Trail - Erica to Thomson Station Easy/Med - 14km Both
6. 6 Mt St Gwinear to Phillack Saddle Medium - 10km Both
7. 7 Fingerboard Spur to Thomson River bridge Medium - 14km Both
8. 8 Rawson, Horseshoe Bend Tunnel, Walhalla & Train Ride Medium - 14km Sat
9. 9 Rawson to Poverty Point Bridge Medium - 15km Both
10. 10 Walhalla to Maidentown Circuit Medium - 15km Both
11. 11 Mt Erica Carpark to Hobbitland Med/Hard - 13km Sat
12. 12 Mt St Gwinear Carpark to Baw Baw Village & return Med/Hard - 16km Sat
13. 13 Knotts Siding - Coopers Creek Circuit Med/Hard - 17km Sun
14. 14 Walhalla to Thomson Station via Weeping Rocks Hard - 10km Sat
15. 15 East Tyers Walking Track (re-opened) Hard - 8km Both
16. 16 Hike & Bike - Thomson Valley Road to Caringal 7km walk, 20km ride Sat

The closing date for Registration and all payments is Sat October 28th.
Full details of all activities as well as booking and payment options is available on the Strzelecki Bushwalking Club website at:
www.sbwc.org.au and then selecting the ‘Combined Clubs Weekend’ option .

Walks Program
For the web version of Footprints, the walks program is located on a separate page and is kept up-to-date with changes as they come in.