by Penny Howes | Aug 18, 2024 | urgent-notice
Sue Martin passed away on Wednesday 14 August at home with her family around her. She had battled cancer for a few years, but was always hopeful about becoming well enough to continue the activities and interests she had always enjoyed. Sue was an active member of the...
by Anne Murdoch | Jul 7, 2024 | urgent-notice
We recently announced that this year’s AGM and Christmas Party would be held at the Figtree Sports Club. On further consideration, the committee has decided that we need a larger venue so the event will now be held at the Warilla Bowls & Recreation Club on...
by Pam Hayes | May 24, 2024 | newsletter
President’s Report We’re getting traction. While the paddlers just keep on Paddling there has been an uptick in Walking. Although we’ll be without Chris English leading the pack for a while due to injury Teresa Urbanski is back in the program with Wednesday...
by Pam Hayes | May 24, 2024 | newsletter
If you are interested in the advocacy role, here are a few ideas from John on what the role may involve. Advocacy Spokesperson: Role Description To identify suitable causes raised by our members, from which the club might benefit. To respond to invitations from...
by Pam Hayes | May 24, 2024 | newsletter
…… and here are ideas for the Social Event Organiser: While our activities give plenty of opportunity to interact with each other suggestions have come forth of expanding that. Not overdoing it, but say 3 or 4 events per year. Out there, or even way out there, are...
by Pam Hayes | May 24, 2024 | newsletter
The club finds itself in need of a new secretary. The Role description from our constitution is below if anyone would like to volunteer their services. To keep minutes of: a) All appointments of office-bearers and members of the Committee, and b) The names of members...
by Pam Hayes | May 24, 2024 | newsletter
Here’s a “Heads Up” – Save the Date! The 2024 Illawarra Ramblers Christmas party is to be held on 6th December at the Figtree Sports Club. 120 The Avenue Figtree Start – 6pm. Preceded by- The 2024 AGM to be held on 6th December an hour before the Christmas party....
by Pam Hayes | May 24, 2024 | newsletter
We have had some members coming to events not as well prepared as they should be! Leaders are entitled to refuse participation in an activity if they see that a member’s preparation is not safe for either them or the other members. Eg not bringing enough water or not...
by Pam Hayes | May 24, 2024 | newsletter
The Incident Report online form has now been updated to enable members to upload photos of incidents, eg where they happened, irregular surfaces etc. This will be helpful in the event a claim is made..
by Pam Hayes | May 24, 2024 | newsletter
Ramblers enjoying adventures with the Illawarra Ramblers: an interview with Robert Lynn and Pat Robson from Oak Flats. Can you start by telling me about your involvement with The Illawarra Ramblers? We got involved with the Ramblers once we retired – we’d seen this...
