Distinguished Service Award for MUMC

Posted on 2009-06-21 15:56:10 by daedalus

Yesterday at the 75th anniversary of Bushwalking Victoria, MUMC was presented with a "Distinguished Service Award" for the club's contribution to the bushwalking community. This was one of a small number of awards handed out to recognize individuals and clubs for their contributions over the last 75 years.

"Presented in recognition of a significant contribution to the enhancement and development of recreational bushwalking in Victoria, furthering the objectives of Bushwalking Victoria and adding value to the wider Victorian community."

Particulars highlighted on this award to MUMC included:

- Our publications on Equipment for Bushwalking and Mountaineering

- Our guides to the Victorian Alpine area

- Ongoing contributions to Bush Search and Rescue

- Contributions to the planning and construction of the Federation Hut on Mt Feathertop

- Contributions to the establishment of the Great Alpine Walking Track

This award is fantastic recognition of the proud history of MUMC. There is so much good will and support for the club throughout the bushwalking community. At the award ceremony I was approached by a number of people in their 50s, 60s, and 70s, all who knew the club well and were keen to hear of our ongoing activities. It is easy to forget how significant MUMC was in the development of bushwalking in Victoria and how many people have either been members, or know members. To put it in perspective, over 20,000 people have passed through MUMC's doors since it's formation in 1944. This year is the club's own 65th anniversary!

Let's keep this great tradition going strong.

Mountaineering Slide Show this Tuesday

Posted on 2009-05-27 20:14:07 by Committee

Tuesday 2nd June 6:30-7:15pm MUMC clubrooms

A short moutaineering slide show featuring easy/moderate routes in the New Zealand Alps, plus pics of ascents of three popular NZ peaks - Mt Cook, Mt Tasman and Mt Aspiring.

This is a good intro for anyone thinking about going mountaineering, anyone wondering what mountaineering is, and anyone just wanting to see some pretty pictures of snow covered mountains.

Come along before the meeting.

Mountaineering Slide Show Next Tuesday (2 June 6

Posted on 2009-05-27 16:58:27 by Committee

A short moutaineering slide show featuring easy/moderate routes in the New Zealand Alps, plus pics of ascents of three popular NZ peaks - Mt Cook, Mt Tasman and Mt Aspiring.

This is a good intro for anyone thinking about going mountaineering, anyone wondering what mountaineering is, and anyone just wanting to see some pretty pictures of snow covered mountains.

Come along before the meeting.

Big thank you to MUMC rogaine volunteers

Posted on 2009-05-12 17:44:12 by antiprincess

Thank you to all the MUMC volunteers who helped with administration and catering at the recent Lerdederg Race 24/roving 15 hour rogaine. I have received lots of positive feedback about our helpers from people who competed.

MUMC has been involved in organising rogaines since the sport's inception, and it's terrific to see us carry on the tradition.

Special mention to Thy, Wen-Jie, Lauren and Josh for serving vegetable soup and cheese toasties at 3:00am, and Dan who did the graveyard admin shift. Also a big thanks to Andy and Lincoln for making the computerised scoring system behave itself.

The next event is a 2 X 6 hour on June 20/21. I hope to see lots of MUMC teams entering!

Congratulations to Canoe Polo and Bouldering

Posted on 2009-05-05 13:17:14 by uayeb

First, in almost unheard of double overtime, OXO-N, our Canoe Polo team, won second place in the Novice category of the Melbourne Competition.

Then, Mac Brunckhorst took second place in the first round of the Red Chilli Pump Fest bouldering competition for the intermediate category.

Please congratulate these guys on their outstanding performances.