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Benalla Bushwalking
Club Inc.
Box 210 Benalla 3672
The club’s logo of old boots signifies
being comfortable walking with friends
Edition 6 Jan - Mar 2019
Contents
Presidents Report 1
Reminders 2
Snippets 4
Walk Reports 5
Walks Programme Summary 7
Walks Programme 8
Forward Planning 11
Emergency Medical Info Form 12
Membership Application Form 13
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Presidents Report
Well here we are at the end of another great year with the festive season fast approaching.
Thank you to the members who have organised and run the events which we have enjoyed
recently in our varied and interesting Club programme.
There are many more to come now and on into the New Year courtesy of our very active and
proactive planning group. Please refer to the newsletter to see what is planned and when. Don’t
forget to let the walk leaders know as early as possible of your intention to participate in any of
the events to assist them in their planning and organisation and to help things run smoothly.
Change is inevitable in most things and our Club is no exception. Vaughan Cowan has decided
to step away from his role as U3A/mid week liaison and organiser after many years in the role
and in the interim John Boehm has stepped up to take over. Also our chief walks planner Gary
McDonald has seen the necessity to step away from that role next year to concentrate on family
responsibilities. There will no doubt be other changes too as we approach our AGM in February
with the need to nominate and elect the committee we would like to run our Club for the next 12
months. Please make sure that there are nominations for all positions before the AGM on
February 5th 2019. That’s just around the corner.
Sadly we note the passing of former member of Benalla Bushwalking Club Fay Dawson who
passed away in Bendigo on 3rd December 2018 after a long illness. Faye was involved in our
Club for many years from the beginning until her move to Heathcote and then Bendigo. Our
thoughts are with Ian and their family and friends.
Please be safe and happy over the coming Christmas and New Year period as we look forward
to continuing our activities in the great outdoors during 2019.
Doug Kneen, President.
Follow us on Face book!!
Benalla Bushwalking Club now has its own Facebook page. Sue Pendergast has done a
terrific job in creating a platform for the sharing of news, photos, coming events etc.
If you haven't already done so, have a look by either googling
Benalla Bushwalking Club Facebook or follow the link on the
club's website home page (www.benallabushwalkingclub.org.au).
Contributions to the Facebook page are welcomed, however to
avoid possible inadvertant disclosure of a contributors personal
Facebook content any contributions should be forwarded through
one of the following people for uploading.
Sue Pendergast (suependergast@bigpond.com)
Gary Macdonald (glandalmacdonald@gmail.com)
Gill Sydes (gill.sydes@me.com)
Wendy Baker (wendibaker30@gmail.com)
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Reminders
While walk leaders make every effort to make sure walks go ahead as planned, those walks toward the end of the
program may change due to circumstances beyond the leaders’ control. If you wish to attend a walk please contact the
leader :
Ÿ Three days prior to the walk for day walks.
Ÿ Five days prior to the walk for overnight, extended walks or car camps. People calling in late may be considered at
the leader's discretion.
Total Fire Ban Days
Members are reminded the club policy is that on days of total fire ban during the declared fire season all walk
activities are cancelled.
Travel Costs
The club has a policy of passengers on walks paying drivers for their generosity in providing transport. Currently the
rate is 30c per kilometre per car. Members can assist the drivers by doing their own calculations based on $30.00 per
100km. divided by number of people in the vehicle.
A reminder that this rate is club policy and all members are expected to pay for transport at this rate
regardless of the number in the vehicle. No pay, no lift.
Club Website
www.benallabushwalkingclub.org.au
Club E-mail address
benallabushwalkingclub@gmail.com
For Sale
Club Mugs ($10.00) Cloth Badges ($7.00) and Hat Badges ($10.00) are ready and waiting for you to buy. See Brian at
the Meeting or phone to place your order.
General Meetings
Meetings are held in the Uniting Church Parish Centre, Carrier Street Benalla (opposite Coles) on the first Tuesday of
each month at 8pm. A short meeting followed by a guest speaker, then supper. Everyone is welcome.
Newsletter Deadlines
Members wishing to suggest or lead a walk are asked to send details to the walks program coordinator, Gary
Macdonald on email glandalmacdonald@gmail.com prior to a committee meeting.
Walk reports should be sent to Trevor Smith in the week following the walk. Photos are always welcome. A walk
participant may be asked to write a report. Trevor’s email is trevsm42@bigpond.com
Club UHF Communication
When using hand held or in vehicle UHF transceivers on club outings, the preferred channel to use is channel 9.
Acknowledgement of Risks and Responsibilities Form
This form is now part of the membership application form. All Members must complete this form when renewing
membership. This form alleviates the need for members to sign a form before each walk. Non-members on walks must
sign the agreement before each walk. For this purpose copies of the form can be downloaded from the Leaders
Information page in the Members Only section of the club website or a membership application form containing the
agreement can be found at the rear of the newsletter.
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Annual Subscriptions (2018)
Subscriptions are due at the AGM and should be paid no later than 31 March.
The committee have recommended that the subscriptions for 2019 be set as follows:
$45 per person ($40 incl. $5 discount if paid by March 31)
Full time students (if accompanied by their paid up parents): No Charge
Visitors on walk: $5.00 per person. To be paid to leader at commencement of walk.
Payment Methods:
Ÿ Online Deposit:
Bank. Goulburn Murray Credit Union
BSB. 803 078
Acc. No. 137269
Please use your name as reference
Ÿ Cash /Cheque At General Meeting
Or
Ÿ Mail to :
The Treasurer
Benalla Bushwalking Club
P.O. Box 210
Benalla 3672
Your Committee for 2018
President: Doug Kneen 5721 2892
Vice-President: Gill Sydes 0419 585 996
Secretary: Helen Spinks 5762 3223
Treasurer: Wendy Baker 5762 2511
Committee members:
Ian Barry 0457 940 564 Trevor Smith 0417 598 346
Neville Downie 0416 181 501 Brian Watson 0407 300 922
Gary Macdonald 5825 2520 Hamish McPherson 0401 331 850
Sue Pendergast 0428 401 690
Committee Responsibilities
Walks Program: Gary Macdonald Hamish McPherson Wendy Baker Brian Watson
Guest speakers: Brian Watson Sue Pendergast Hamish McPherson
Maps & Gear loan: Gill Sydes
Public Officer: Helen Spinks
Registrar: Gill Sydes
Publicity: Ian Barry Neville Downie
Library/Archivist: Doug Kneen
Newsletter: Trevor Smith Brian Watson
Webmaster: Trevor Smith
Leaders Bag/Property: Brian Watson
Mid-week walks Liaison: Vaughan Cowan Helen Spinks
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Snippets
Club Maps
A selection of topographic maps are stored at Gill's house at 15 Faithfull Street, Benalla. Mobile 0419 585 996. Contact
Gill to arrange for maps you may wish to borrow.
Gear for Loan
The club has set up a register of hiking gear which people would be willing to lend to new walkers (only for duration of
activity). Items include day and overnight packs, sleeping mats, tents, stoves, wet weather gear etc. If you wish to borrow
equipment, or have equipment you would be willing to loan, contact Gill Sydes on 0419 585 996.
Club Website
The club has a new website up and running at www.benallabushwalkingclub.org.au. Some areas of the new site require
password access and a global username and password have been circulated to members. The use of a global password
means the password recovery links on the site will not function correctly so members who forget the password will have to
contact another member to refresh.
To access either:
Google Benalla Bushwalking Club.
or
Go to www.benallabushwalkingclub.org.au/
Club E-mail address
The clubs’ email address is now: benallabushwalkingclub@gmail.com
Important Notice
As the costs of producing and distributing printed copies of the club's newsletter are
increasing, and access to the newsletter is readily available via email or the club website,
provision of hard copy newsletters has ceased.
Members who wish to receive newsletters by email and have not yet provided an email
address to the club, should do so to the Secretary, who will arrange its inclusion into the email
distribution list.
Access to the current and two previous editions of the newsletter are always available on
the club website (www.benallabushwalkingclub.org.au) without the need to log in.
The club regrets any inconvenience caused by this decision which is being implemented to
help reduce costs and keep membership fees as low as possible.
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Walk Reports
Eagle Peaks Sun Nov 11
A beautiful clear day for this walk in the high country. We drove via Sheepyard Flat and parked at
Eight Mile Gap to begin the walk up the ridge. Rested for a minutes silence at 11 o'clock for
Remembrance Day, marking a century since the Armistice of 1918. The peace of the bush was a fitting
contrast to the horrors of that war. If only it had been the "War to end all wars"... From then on the ridge
narrowed, with dramatic views as the land dropped away on each side. A steep scramble bought us to
the top of Eagles Peak and expansive 360 views of the surrounding high country. We rested and ate
lunch among a small copse of snow gums. Then kept our footing to walk back down the ridge. An
enjoyable day out in this great landscape.
Hamish McPherson
Mt Speculation Wed/Fri Nov 28-30
There were 9 walkers that enjoyed very warm
conditions at Mt Speculation for 2 nights. After
setting up camp in the second saddle below the
summit and most walkers would agree it has some of
the best views around. We then made our way
towards Mt Koonika and although we didn’t get to the
the cairn at the summit it was a good walk along a
very faint footpad then a bush bash back down to the
Speculation track and then back to camp. In warmer
condition the next day some of us headed out
towards the Crosscut with 2 walkers making it to
Stanley Named Spur and back (well done Brian and
Mary about 9hrs total walk time). Gill, Willy and Joan
walked the Speculation track down to Catherine
Saddle and enjoyed a lunch on the grassed area
before returning to camp.
This location has the best views and we did have some pretty good sunrises and sunsets.
An early start on the Friday saw us negotiate the rugged 10km track back to Lake Cobbler (took us
1hr) and then down and back into the King Valley and onto Benalla arriving just before lunch and very
high temps.
Special thanks to our drivers Lynne and Brian and thanks to all who came and enjoyed probably the
best spot in the high country.
Gary MacDonald
Canoe Camp Nagambie Fri/Sun Nov 30-Dec 2
What a fun weekend and so lovely to be out on
the water. Overall the weather was good. We were
back from our paddle late Friday afternoon (along
the Goulburn River and return through the lake, ~
3 km ) before the wind picked up.
Saturday was warm and sunny. We paddled up
the Goulburn, explored a little creek, complete with
water lilies, boat shed and lovely white ‘Monet
style’ bridge. Lunch was on a green grassy slope.
Brian got photos of the brass horse statues on the
river bank - magnificent. The water traffic was
increasing, so, good to be finished by mid
afternoon. 11.3 km.
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Sunday was windy, so we drove round to Major’s Creek,
which was quite sheltered. Paddling was leisurely with lots
of chatter and catching up. Of course there were many tree
stumps and logs to go around, under or over. Several
kingfishers were seen and/or heard. The flower found along
the banks is as yet unidentified - could it just be a weed?
About 6 km.
Some were able to keep their feet dry whilst launching
their kayaks and disembarking! With dodgy knees, I just get
in and out from the water - not so bad in summer.
Mary picked a great spot for lunch - pity about the dead
kangaroo! Len and Tony found a better spot with a great log
(for sitting on).
Thanks for your company Brian, Gayle, Len, Mary, Judy
and Tony!!
Gill Sydes
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Walks Program Summary
Dec 15-16 Christmas walk to Ropers Hut Gary MacDonald
Jan 5 Canoeing - Ovens River Gill Sydes
Jan 12-13 Kids Overnight hike Brian Watson
Lyn Cornall
Jan 19-20 Lake Tali Karng Ian Barry
Feb 2-3 Fitzgerald Hut Helen Spinks
Feb 5 Annual General Meeting Parish Centre 8pm
Feb 5 General Meeting Parish Centre
Feb 6 Mid Week walk - Warbys Trevor Smith
Cellar Track
Feb 12 Committee Meeting
Feb 8-10 Mt Buffalo Car Camp Neville Downie
Feb 15-16 Mt Cobbler day walk Hamish McPherson
(option to camp Fri. night)
Feb 24 / Mar 2 Dinner Plain area (Local accom.) Brian Watson
Mar 5 General Meeting Parish Centre 8pm
Mar 9 Tanglefoot Track - Toolangi Trevor Smith
Mar 13 Mid Week walk - Mt Buffalo John Boehm
Mar 17 Milawa Bike Ride Trevor Smith
Mar 23 Euroa Evening Walk Brian Watson
Mar 30-31 Dibbins Hut Helen Spinks
Apr 2 Committee Meeting
Apr 2 General Meeting Parish Centre 8pm
Apr 10 Mid Week Walk- Woolshed Falls John Boehm
Apr 13-14 Marysville - Man O'War Track Trevor Smith
& Steavenson Falls
Apr 22-26 Talbotville Brian Watson
April 27 Marysville Waterfalls Trevor Smith
Event suggestions from members for gaps in the above program are most
welcome.
To assist walk leaders with their organising, especially of car shuffles, if you
wish to participate in a walk but are uncertain if you can make it, please call the
walk leader a week or so ahead of time, and ask to be "pencilled' in. Then, on a
day/time suggested by the walk leader, call back and confirm either 'yes' or 'no'.
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Members wishing to go on a walk should contact the leader:
Three days prior to the walk for day walks.
Five days prior to the walk for overnight, extended walks or car camps.
People calling in late may be considered at the leader’s discretion.
Common sense walks etiquette: If you are booked in for a walk and find you are unable to attend please inform leader
before advertised departure time to prevent unnecessary delays.
Risk Acknowledgment Form
Just a reminder that walk leaders need to have all non-member participants fill in the Risk Acknowledgment Form
prior to each walk. Copies of the form need to be downloaded from the club website. (see page 2 for website url).
Navigate to the Leaders Information page in the Members Only section where you will find a link which, when clicked,
will download the form in PDF format which can then be printed out.
TOTAL FIRE BAN DAYS On days of Total Fire Ban, any walks/activities in that district will be cancelled.
Walk Gradings
Distance in one day Hills Track
S - Short, under 10Kms. 1 - 3 Easy, suitable for beginners. 1 - 3 Grade, open terrain, well
formed tracks or paths.
M- Medium, between 10 and 15Kms 4 - 7 Medium fitness required. 4 - 7 Bush, minor scrub, some rock
hopping or scrambling.
L - Long, between 15 and 20Kms. 8 - 10 Hard, strenuous, fit walkers 8 - 10 Bush, thick scrub, major rock
only. and creek crossings, rock hopping.
X - extra long, over 20Kms.
Example: S - 4 - 3 = Under 10Kms, medium fitness required, well formed track.
School Terms 2019 Easter 2019
Term 1 29 Jan - 5 Apr Good Friday 19 Apr
Term 2 23 Apr - 28 Jun Easter Monday 22 Apr
Term 3 15 Jul - 20 Sep
Term 4 7 Oct - 20 Dec
SAT JAN 5 CANOE OVENS RIVER
We’ll launch from Cameron’s Bend and head upstream - the lagoons are very picturesque. It’s always
a great day out paddling in this area. If the day is hot, a swim may be fun.
Leader: Gill Sydes 0419 585 996
FRI/SUN JAN 11-13 MITTAGUNDI WEEKEND
While not a club activity, this weekend of fun and festivities has been of interest to club members in
the past. All the fun of bush markets, campfire activities and bush picnics. You can also bushwalk from
the High Plains into the site.
If you're interested and want more information contact Doug Kneen on 0409 347 273
FRI/SUN JAN 11-13 KIDS OVERNIGHT WALK S–3–3
Hike downhill, from Longford's Gap above Falls Creek, towards Glen Wills. Camp the night, and next
day walk to Mittagundi and join with their open weekend. Return home by car, or walk back up the hill.
Should be nice weather and an interesting venue.
Leaders: Brian Watson 0407 300 922 Lynn Cornall 0412 247 483
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Friday afternoon travel to overnight campsite on the Wellington River near the Tali Karng walk
carpark. Commence walk from the carpark Saturday morning, following the Wellington River upstream.
There are approximately 15 river crossings along the way. Water should therefore be readily available.
The final climb to our Tali Karng campsite is through the boulder strewn “Valley of Destruction” via the
Clive Lanigan Memorial Walking Track. Total distance approx 19km. Overnight camp is adjacent to the
lake. Possible walk to the Snowden Falls if interested. Return to the carpark Sunday via Riggals Spur
Track and Wellington River. Drive home via Licola and Jamieson.
Leader: Ian Barry 0457 904 564
FRI/SAT FEB 2-3 LANGFORD GAP- FITZGERALDS HUT CIRCUIT S–3–3
This easy overnight walk aims to visit two interesting huts on t h e Bogong High Plains, Kellys and
Fitzgeralds. The walk starts at Langford Gap and follows the Langford East Aqueduct most of the way
to Fitzgeralds Hut. There will be time to visit Kellys Hut after setting up our tents. On the second day
the walk continues along Kelly Track, climbing Marm Point and then following a pole line back to the
aqueduct.
Leader: Helen Spinks. 5762 3223
TUES FEB 5 AGM & GENERAL MEETING Parish Centre 8pm
WED FEB 6 MID WEEK WALK – WARBYS CELLAR TRACK S–3–3
A short easy walk passing some historic dams built on the creek by early settlers. Lunch under a
shady tree at Booths winery. Then the option of a steady climb back to the cars or set up a car shuffle
beforehand and enjoy an extended lunch.
Leader: Trevor Smith 0417 598 346
FRI/SUN FEB 8-10 MT BUFFALO
Leader: Neville Downie 0416 181 501
TUE FEB 12 COMMITTEE MEETING
FRI/SUN FEB 15-17 MT COBBLER S–3–3
Leader: Hamish McPherson 0401 331 850
SUN/SAT FEB 24-MAR 2 DINNER PLAIN
Time for a change of pace and scenery? We can rent a lodge at Dinner Plain for around $40 per
person per night, if we stay 5 nights. There are a lot of walks, long, medium or short, something to
suit everyone. Probably go up on Sunday, and come home Friday. Please call early if you are
interested, so I can begin the booking process.
Leader: Brian Watson 0407 300 922
TUE MAR 5 GENERAL MEETING Parish Centre 8pm
SAT MAR 9 TANGLEFOOT / MYRTLE GULLY TRACK – TOOLANGI S–3–3
A delightful, approx. 9Km, walk through sassaffras rainforest
and fern gullies. You may be lucky and catch sight of a lyrebird.
Leader: Trevor Smith 0417 598 346
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A series of three easy and interesting walks - Dickson Falls, Cathedral/Hump and Old Galleries
(subject to time). Some climbing involved to the Hump. Total distance 7km.
Meet at the ‘The Centre’ Tennis Courts Barkly St. to leave Benalla 8 am.
Leader: John Boehm 0428 254 801
SUN MAR 17 WANGARATTA - MILAWA LOOP BIKE RIDE
A fairly easy ride of approx. 33Km along bike trails and sealed roads from Wangaratta through Oxley
and Milawa and back to Wangaratta. Opportunities in Milawa to replenish stocks of cheese/mustard or
to check out the latest vintage.
Leader: Trevor Smith 0417 598 346
SAT MAR 23 EUROA MOONLIGHT WALK S–3–3
Leader: Brian Watson 0407 300 922
SAT/SUN MAR 30-31 MT LOCK - DIBBINS HUT M–4–3
This overnight circuit walk begins at the Mt Loch car park. The walk passes the Charles Derrick
Memorial Cairn to Derrick Col, and follows Swindlers Spur past the Charles Derrick Memorial Hut and
down to the Cobungra River and Dibbins Hut where there are grassy tent sites. If the weather is fine
there are wonderful views of Mt Hotham and the High Plains along the track. On the second day we will
walk to the Red Robin Mine battery, then on to the Red Robin Gap and along Machinery Spur track
back to the AWT and the car park.
Leader: Helen Spinks. 5762 3223
TUE APR 2 COMMITTEE MEETING
TUE APR 3 GENERAL MEETING Parish Centre 8pm
WED APR 10 BEECHWORTH – WOOLSHED FALLS S–3–3
Beginning at the powder magazine we follow Spring Creek past the Cascades, goldfields and onto
Woolshed falls. 10km
Meet at the ‘The Centre’ Tennis Courts Barkly St to leave Benalla 9.15 am
Leader: John Boehm 0428 254 801
SAT/SUN APR 13-14 MARYSVILLE M–4–3
On Saturday we walk the Man O’War Track visiting Keppel Lookout for impressive views of Marysville
and the surrounding ranges. On Sunday, visit Steavenson Falls and return to Marysville via De La Rue
and Oxlee lookouts. Hopefully there will have been sufficient rain to make the falls impressive.
Leader: Trevor Smith 0417 598 346
MON/FRI APR 22-26 TALBOTVILLE
Leader: Brian Watson 0407 300 922
SAT APR 27 MARYSVILLE WATERFALLS S–3–3
An easy 4Km loop in the Cambarville area taking in the Cumberland and Cora Lynn Falls. The walk
passes through fern and Myrtle Beech forest and massive stands of Mountain Ash. If the rainfall
conditions have been favourable, and time permits, a visit to Phantom Falls and Keppel Falls may also
be worthwhile. However, 4WD is suggested for access to Keppel Falls, so will depend on what vehicles
we have on the day.
Leader: Trevor Smith 0417 598 346
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June 1-2 Corryong Car Camp Brian Watson 0407 300 922
Mid Oct. Mitchells Homestead Graham & Jean Lightfoot 5790 8552
October Mt Lindsay Trevor Smith 0417 598 346
- 11 -Emergency Contact and Medical Information
Do you have current immunization against:
This information is for emergency use only and is to be carried in
your pack at all times in a sealed plastic envelope. It is
your responsibility to update the information if there is a change in details.
Tetanus Y/N
Hepatitis A Y / N A
Privacy Statement: The information contained in this form is for Hepatitis B Y / N
emergency use only and will be used if you are ill or injured while
participating in an activity of the Benalla Bushwalking Club. The Medicare Number: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
information will only be accessed by the walk leader or their
delegate and given to the relevant medical or emergency services Ambulance Cover: Y / N
personnel. Membership No: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private Health Fund Name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Home Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
....... ............................... Emergency Contact Details
Telephone Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Home Address: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Medical Conditions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
................................................... Telephone: Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fold and l a m i n a t e
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Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
................................................... Relationship: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Emergency Medical Information
which can be slipped into a pack pocket to be accessible should an emergency occur.
Current Medications: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.......................................... ........
Additional forms can be obtained by contacting Trevor Smith ( trevsm42@bigpond.com )
........................................... ....... Signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Allergies: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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lthough we hope it will never happen, accidents can occur and may require the members medical information.
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in, folded where shown and kept in a ziplock bag or laminated to form a double sided, hard wearing, waterproof record
All members should carry this information in their pack with them on any club activity they participate in.
The form below provides a convenient method of recording the necessary information. The form should be cut out, filledBENALLA BUSHWALKING CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (2019)
The annual membership fee is $45 per person ($40 (incl. $5 discount) if paid prior to March 31). Full time
students, if accompanied on walks by their paid up parent(s), are covered by the parent(s) membership.
No. of individuals included in application: . . . . . . . . . . . . Amount Enclosed $ ……
Payment Method: o Cash / Cheque o Online Deposit
For online payments BSB 803078 Acc. No. 137269. Please use name as reference.
o Membership Renewal o New Member
Name/s…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Postal Address……………………………………………………………....................................................
Town……………………………………………….Postcode…………………….
Email Address…………………………………………………………………Phone………………………..
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISKS AND OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERS
PARTICIPATING IN BENALLA BUSHWALKING CLUB ACTIVITIES
NB. To be completed by all new and renewing members
In voluntarily participating in any activities of the Benalla Bushwalking Club, I am aware that my participation in these
activities may expose me to risks that could lead to injury, illness or death or to loss or damage to my property. Those
risks may include, but are not limited to, slippery and/or uneven ground, falling rocks, cliffs, exposure to weather, white
out conditions, heat exhaustion, hyperthermia, creek crossings and snake/spider bite.
To minimize these risks I will endeavour to ensure that-
(1) any activity in which I participate is within my capabilities, and
(2) I am carrying food, water and equipment appropriate for the activity.
(3) I agree to advise the activity leader if I am taking any medication or have any
physical or any other limitation that might affect my participation in the activity.
I will make every effort to remain with the rest of the party during any activity and accept the instructions of the leader
of the activity.
I accept that I also have an obligation to read and understand the risk management strategy guidelines that the club
distributes or makes available in its newsletter or web page from time to time providing guidance and instruction on
how to minimise any risks of its activities.
By signing this form and/or payment of my subscription I acknowledge I will be responsible for my actions and
fully understand and accept the above conditions.
NAME(1)________________________________ NAME(2)_____________________________
SIGNATURE(1)___________________________ (2)_____________________________
DATE_________________________________
AS AT DECEMBER 2018
EMERGENCY CONTACT
NAME……………………………………………………………………………………………………
HOME ADDRESS……………………………………………………………………………………
TELEPHONE HOME………………………………………………………MOBILE…………………………
RELATIONSHIP………………………………………………………………………………………………
Return completed form to: The Treasurer, Benalla Bushwalking Club, Box 210 Benalla. 3672
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