Saturday, April 2, 2011

Programme for April/May

3rd April – Cliffs Mystery Trip Postponed



10th April – Waiaua Hut/Brames Falls. Meet end of Ihaia Road at 10am
Contact Sharon 7638365



17th April – Cliffs Mystery Trip to Waverley. Contact Cliff for details (06)7567838


23rd/24th April- Overnighter to Holly Hut. Walk in at your leisure on Sat. Sunday explore Carrington Ridge. Contact Hilary (06)7510716

5th May – Club Night at Hilary & Newton’s, 180a Omata Rd, NPL. Gwenda Hughson will give a talk on wildlife in South Africa. Contact Hilary (06)7510716


5th May * * * POSTPONED * * * Join TAC 7.30pm @ Foundation for the Blind rooms, 131 Vivian St, NP. Speaker: Richard Davies – current FMC President, “A Tale of Two Rivers”. Plus a talk about his job, a gold coin donation is required to cover costs.



7th/8th May - KOPAC Lodge overnighter. Sat get together at a time that suits you. Sunday find the headwaters of Cold Stream. Contact Sharon 7638365



15th May - Kaitaki Ranges walk. Meet Surrey Hill Rd end. Contact Sharon (06) 7638365



16th May - Executive Committee Meeting



20th May - Banff Film Festival. 7.30pm at Church on the Hill, Poplar Grove, NPL. Tickets $20 from Kiwi Outdoors.



2nd June - Join TAC 7.30pm @ Foundation for the Blind rooms, 131 Vivian St, NP. Speaker John Jordan on one of his trips



11th June - Lodge Birthday. Details to follow

King Cup Photo Comp 2011

Categories are:

  1. Club Events

  2. Scenic

  3. Humour

  4. People

  5. Open

  6. Vehicles

  7. Lights

  8. Historic

  9. Clouds

Rules as previously published.

SHAKESPEARE AWARD

This award will be carried forward as there were not enough original articles this year. So get your pens out and get writing. You can email Jacqui at the gmail address shown on the web site (scroll down for the Contact Us details), or snail mail to 8 Kapu Grove, New Plymouth.

We like to hear how everyone is going out there

Subscriptions

Subscriptions remain the same. Refer to the panel on the right for details

KOPAC Mystery Location Challenge

Well this proved quite a debate, however was really enjoyable.

We are going to try and do another this year, so if you have photo’s that can be used let one of the committee know. We will get a couple out for you in the next Newsletter.

The Results:

1st Newton & Hilary 143.5 points

2nd Sharon 120 points

3rd Jacqui & Neil 80.5 points (even though we got them all. It doesn't pay to miss the meeting where the decisions are made!! - Jacqui)

4th Willie 75 points

5th Len 20 points

There was really a couple of interesting challenges in this competition. First you had to know were in Taranaki these places are. Second how do you take a photo with the photographer in it? Thank you to the inventor of digital cameras. Then trying not to upset other drivers as you looked around or stopped suddenly. The judging was also a challenge, as every photographer had their own opinion.

A lot of controversy but good fun

KOPAC Presidents Report 2011

30th March 2011

Welcome to our 2011 Annual General Meeting.

KOPAC – What does it mean to you?

Kahui – yes we have visited the Hut

Outdoor – we certainly do outdoor projects

Pursuits – we are trying very hard to keep the club going

Alpine – overseas students have been to the summit with our help

Club – a few people doing fun stuff, hoping to encourage more people to do the same.


I believe the past year has been difficult for the club, with many other sports and activities impacting on membership and participation, it has been noted in other publications that sports clubs around the country are having the same issues and there seems to be no miracle cure for this.

The events we have organized throughout the year remain interesting and varied. Something for everyone we hope.

So what have we completed in the past year?

Finally saw Len P’s replica lighthouse on Bayley Rd.

Had a lovely relaxing weekend at Kiritahere in the rain.

Have been to Kahui Hut and beyond to Black Rock for an explore.

Have seen the Pouakai Rafts.

Had a BBQ at Mangamahoe, completed mountain bike trips to Marton and Ohakune.

The Lodge has had regular visits with the wood shed re designed and stocked with wood from Len P’s. All ready for winter.

Other places we have visited were Lake Rotokare, Tupare Gardens, Arthouse Theatre, Kaupokanui Falls, there has also been orienteering, SAR Training, and Club talks.

Our magazine is still published with the committee adopting a bi-monthly edition to save time and travel, our committee meetings have also taken on the same format – it has taken a bit more forward thinking but has freed up more time for the committee members.

Elaine has been Editor since March 2004 and has diligently recorded our articles and information, thank you for your valuable time. You have suffered silently for 7 years. Your work has been greatly appreciated; Elaine has decided it is time for someone else to take on this task.

Thank you to all who helped with the slink calf run, it has once again proved very profitable.

For that something a little different we have the KOPAC Photo Mystery location Challenge – Good luck to everyone. It has certainly made me take more notice of my surroundings.

Our summit climb this year unfortunately had to be cancelled due to bad weather both Saturday and Sunday, however Len A and Higgi have taken a few up mid–week so they can achieve this goal. Thank you for taking the time away from the farm to do this.

The Lodge is getting regular use and it is pleasing to note most look after and care for it, there are some however who need a quiet reminder.

We will also have a little change in our meeting tonight and at the conclusion of our AGM a general committee meeting will be held to do a trips programme for the next couple of months, so get your thinking caps on, and let us know where and what you wish to do next.

Thank you to all who have taken time out from your busy lives to venture out, I’m looking forward to more adventures in the next 12 months.

Sharon Adamson, KOPAC President

KOPAC OFFICE HOLDERS FOR 2011 – 2012

President: Sharon Adamson

Secretary: Willie Gibson

Treasurer: Hilary Frewin

Vice President: Cliff Jones

Club Captain: Newton Frewin

Patron: Conrad Kuriger

Committee: Neil Sinclair, Jacqui Sinclair, Len Adamson

Public Relations: Sharon Adamson

Auditor: Andrew Bernet

Newsletter Editor: On-line: Jacqui Sinclair, Printer: Hilary Frewin

Photo-comp Coordinator: Newton Frewin


Thank you to those who have stayed on to continue with planning and organizing the club – your services are irreplaceable.

Thank you Elaine for your time and effort over the past 7 years, enjoy your extra time without the monthly stress of getting a newsletter out and join us when you can on trips and excursions. Don’t be a stranger.