Emus Online December 2023

Another year is coming to its frenetic conclusion. I would like to wish everyone and their families a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Welcome to new club member Alan Leenaerts. Alan is a returnee with interests in adventure racing, mountain biking and friends of Plenty Gorge.

AGM and Get Together: A pleasant afternoon was enjoyed by all. A highlight was Ron Frederick’s slides on his Alaska trip and Rob and Helen’s trip to Tassie in January which included the Oceania Orienteering Champs.

The annual Vin Maloney competition was held this year at the Victorian Orienteering Championships at Mt Alexander on Sept 3rd. The Vin Maloney Trophy was won by junior Matt Layton followed by Ron Frederick and Geoff Armstrong. The full report is in the link to all AGM reports on Dropbox.

There are interesting reports from our juniors who took part in the Australian Championship Carnival in Western Australia.

Nillumbik Emus AGM Reports

Dorothy Adrian was recognised for her contributions to the club and orienteering over many years in being given the Services to Orienteering Award. Dorothy was a former President and Vice-President of the club and a key helper in many events. We wish Dorothy a happy future at her retirement village.

The club committee remains the same in 2024 with Ron Frederick, President; Laurie Niven, Vice-President; Christine Westley, Treasurer; Rex Niven, Secretary; and committee members Don and Fiona Fell, Rob and Helen Edmonds, Schon Hudson, Carolyn Layton, Lauris Stirling and Ian Parry.

Congratulations! Several members qualified for OA Merit Badges in 2023.

• Geoff Armstrong                          M70          Gold
• Mark Baxter                                  M60          Silver
• John Carberry                               M60          Bronze
• Leone Carberry                             W21          Bronze
• Helen Edmonds                            W65          Silver
• Robert Edmonds                          M70          Bronze
• Fiona Fell                                      W70          Bronze
• Ron Frederick                               M75          Bronze
• Izzy Greenhalgh                           W14          Silver
• Xander Greenhalgh                     M14          Silver
• Victoria Greenhan                       W35          Gold
• Jitladda (Goy) Khamseenuan      W21          Bronze
• Carolyn Layton                             W45          Silver
• Joshua Layton                              M12          Gold
• Matthew Layton                           M14          Gold

Membership for 2024 can now be applied for or renewed. If you require assistance with renewing or taking out membership in Eventor, please contact our Membership Officer, Rob Edmonds.

Cost remains at $35 for adults and $6 for juniors under the age of 21.

Your membership entitles you to 4 copies per year of the “Australian Orienteer” magazine, in March, June, September and December.  Please make sure you tick the correct box when choosing your Orienteering Victoria membership category.  If you select POSTED, you will receive your copies by mail.  If you select ONLINE, you can access the magazine via this link: https://orienteering.asn.au/index.php/magazine/

When renewing your membership, please check that your contact details are correct, particularly your email address, mobile phone number, and emergency contact.  Note that you must include a PHONE NUMBER in the Emergency Contact box (not just “My Mum”).  To review your details, log into Eventor, and click on “My Pages”.  Check through the information in your profile and update as necessary.

We look forward to your continued support in 2024.

Social membership is an option for those who no longer take part in Orienteering Victoria sanctioned events. Contact Rob Edmonds if you wish to take up this option. Cost is $5.