MOUNTAIN - Cape Province Mountain Club
MOUNTAIN - Cape Province Mountain Club
MOUNTAIN - Cape Province Mountain Club
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After the AGM, the atmosphere in the club<br />
seems to be more positive and we look forward<br />
to great progress in the growth of the club.<br />
We have seen steady positive developments<br />
like the successful hike of the Fish River Canyon<br />
in June and the accent of Mount Kilimanjaro by<br />
Ron and Sharon and their subsequent union.<br />
More progressive reforms in the constitution<br />
have been made that are more democratic and<br />
fair.<br />
I however would like to see more development<br />
as to the status of the hut. It cannot be treated<br />
as a boogieman – what you do not see, you do<br />
not fear. Clarity is needed as to ownership and<br />
the lease – we may also appeal to the relevant<br />
authorities for some serious funding for<br />
renovations, to do otherwise would risk losing<br />
the hut altogether due to neglect and abuse.<br />
In our last edition of “<strong>Mountain</strong>eering Report” I<br />
made mention of how the financial crunch has<br />
impacted on the way we do things. It appears<br />
that things are changing slightly for better, but<br />
is still felt. This is evident as we see how people<br />
chose to spend their free time. It is pleasing to<br />
note that our members still manage to attend<br />
social events as they are committed to honour<br />
the activities of the club.<br />
Our membership over the past twelve months<br />
has not changed much with a few regulars not<br />
as active as before and a couple of new members<br />
joining during the period under review. To those<br />
who joined recently, I trust that your stay with<br />
CPMC will be long, enjoyable and valuable to<br />
both you and the club. I always say, “What is it<br />
that I can do for the club rather than what can<br />
I benefit from the club”.<br />
With regards to climbing the major highlights<br />
of our events were the country trips of which<br />
the “Grootwinterhoek” sadly had to be cancelled<br />
in April due to excessive erosion caused by the<br />
recent fires in the area earlier this year.<br />
A few of the day hikes had to be cancelled due<br />
to the lack of interest at the time. However, it<br />
has been noted that most of the scheduled hikes<br />
went ahead as planned. I would like to express<br />
Editor’s Report<br />
Chairperson’s Column<br />
newsletter of cape province mountain club / november 2009<br />
Let’s together, up the status of the hut (the<br />
only tangible remnant of the original founders<br />
of the club) and so, up our utilisation of this<br />
valuable asset.<br />
I would like to see the hut upgraded, enlarged<br />
with more toilets and showers, enclosed for<br />
security, have an inclusive library and museum<br />
area, an upgraded kitchen area and generally a<br />
more modern feel. This will up our status and<br />
marketability.<br />
I would also like to see young blood entering<br />
the club. Of course outreach goes a long way,<br />
and this needs to be worked on.<br />
An encore is honouring the existing and<br />
past members of the club on gaining the well<br />
deserved status of honorary membership – Viva<br />
Sidney, Peter, Hugh and Colleen!!<br />
Morty Petersen<br />
Executive Members of <strong>Cape</strong> <strong>Province</strong> <strong>Mountain</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />
Chairperson Benny Pietersen 021 705 8540 0822025821 bpietersen@lotus.wcape.school.za<br />
Secretary Anthony Jacobs 021 959 2412 0848610191 ajacobs@uwc.ac.za<br />
Treasurer Sharon Holmes 021 531 2023 0833982562 sharon@soliciors.co.za<br />
Hut Convenor Mike Francke 021 697 2150 0828235464 FranckM@telkom.co.za<br />
Fund Raising Convenor André Curtis 021 706 4997 0832842447<br />
Climbing Convenor Ronald Holmes 021 531 2023 0767407886 sharon@soliciors.co.za<br />
my sincere appreciation to climbing convenor<br />
Ron and his companion (now Mrs Holmes)<br />
Sharon for their unselfish and valuable input.<br />
Despite the financial crunch most members<br />
reshuffled personal budgets to honour their<br />
financial commitment to CPMC. A special word<br />
of thanks to the fundraising team, Mike, Karen<br />
and Andre who drove the fundraising initiatives<br />
throughout the year as well as to those who<br />
supported them in all their efforts.<br />
To Darrel and all who form the hut committee,<br />
your passion you display by giving of yourselves<br />
when it comes to planning, strategising and<br />
the enthusiasm in trying to make this a<br />
more luxurious venue, your efforts never go<br />
unnoticed.<br />
There are members who continually sacrifice<br />
their time and recourses to assist with the<br />
various youth outreach programmes of which<br />
some have provided written feedback. Without<br />
individuals of this calibre CPMC’s youth<br />
outreach would be non-existent. Let’s join forces<br />
and continue to strengthen this arm<br />
To everyone else who has contributed towards<br />
the prosperity of <strong>Cape</strong> <strong>Province</strong> <strong>Mountain</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />
I would like to encourage you to continue with<br />
your effort in promoting positive lifestyles.
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