Southern Highlands Bushwalkers Inc. Club Information

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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MEMBERSHIP Membership fees of $15 per year per person plus a $5 joining fee for new members.

New member enquiries should be directed to the Membership Secretary, Malcolm Hughes (0405 524 707). If you are interested in the Wednesday walking group (WOW) then you may call Glen Vandine (02 4872 1607).  Non Members may sometimes be accepted to walk as a visitor on application to the walk leader but this is not always possible because some walks are difficult, dangerous, and may require a compulsory swim to get through.  A $2.00 visitor fee will be payable.

Membership renewal is due in January of each year and may be paid by cash, cheque or direct deposit. Members must complete and return the current renewal form which is sent to each member by the Membership Secretary annually. If paying by direct debit your payment description must include your name, and indicate if you are a Wednesday walker. For example description panel could be: “Subs. Fred Nurk (wow)”. We do not know who you are unless you identify yourself.

The club year is from 1st January to 31st December. New memberships between 1st July to 31st December pay $7.50 membership plus $5 joining fee. Children under 18 years cannot be members and must be accompanied by responsible member on walks. Personal accident insurance is not supplied.

DOGS. Dogs are not permitted on any club walks, due to the possible risk of accidents caused by the dogs running amongst walkers. Also many of our walks are in National Parks and private property where dogs are not allowed.

CAR SHARING. The rec/mmended method of sharing transport is 30 cents per kilometre divided between all persons in the car, including the driver.

EQUIPMENT. Necessary equipment for a day walk consists of:

• A hat. Preferably with broad brim
• Good walking shoes and comfortable clothing including a rain jacket. Jeans not recommended.
• Sunscreen, Insect repellent.
• Energy food. e.g. dried fruit, chocolate.
• At least one litre of water. Soft drinks do not substitute.  Electrolytes dissolved in water are helpful in hot weather.
• Basic first aid kit which should include a roller bandage, 5m. by 75mm and several band-aids.

IMPORTANT.   Do not split up the group during a walk. The group must stay with the slowest person. Except for an emergency, when two people may be sent for help.

WALKS.   If you wish to join a walk, please contact the nominated walk leader about two days before the day of the walk. If you cannot contact the walk leader, contact Malcolm 0490 803 576 to pass message along. Time for completion of walks cannot be predicted. You may get home later than you expected.

CLUB MEETINGS  are held on the second Thursday of most months, except December and January, at 7.30pm. Scout Hall 7 Louisa St. Mittagong.  Some meetings may be cancelled, contact Malcolm 0490 803 576 if you are not sure.  All members and visitors are welcome.