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MSC Newsletter August 2024

Published Mon 19 Aug 2024

NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2024

7-8 August 1954 - Ladies Novice - Margaret McPherson

A BUSY SEASON 2024

STILL TIME TO BOOK IN
We still have some vacancies in the weeks ahead so if you're contemplating a trip to Falls Creek, please reach out to David and Fiona as below.
2024 BOOKING FORM
managers@myrtlefordskiclub.com
0484 004 331

CLUB HISTORY
The trophy photographed above has been generously donated to the Myrtleford Ski Club by Margaret Dean (McPherson). Margaret, who now resides in Mount Hutt, NZ won this MSC Ladies Novice trophy 70 years ago. We believe it may have been hand made by a member of the Club. If anyone can shed more light on this, please get in touch. Thanks Margaret, I'm sure everyone will enjoy seeing this gorgeous treasure on display at the Lodge.

BIRTHDAY WISHES
We'd like to send a big (belated) Happy Birthday to MSC Life Member Leonie Williams. Leonie is well known to all and many will be aware that she has been unwell recently. It will come as little surprise to hear that she is doing an incredible job with her rehab and no doubt kept the staff at Thomas Hogan on their toes. We're looking forward to seeing you soon now that you are back at home in Myrtleford Leonie!

MERCH ROUND 2

For everyone in the first order, I believe there was a delay on the hats. Al will in touch soon to confirm collection details.

If you missed the first round of orders, we're taking orders again for Club Merch. There are now some samples at the Lodge to try on and if you need further encouragement... Steve Weston has given his hoodie a big thumbs up!

T-SHIRT
Club TEES are round-neck and navy blue - 100% cotton.
Printed on the front top left with MSC logo and the reverse MYRTLEFORD SKI CLUB EST 1938 in yellow.
Available in kids, female and male sizes, as per order form.

HOODIE
Club HOODIES are navy blue - 55% cotton and 45% polyester.
Printed on the front top left with MSC logo and the reverse MYRTLEFORD SKI CLUB EST 1938 in yellow.
Available in adult sizes, as per order form.

SNOW HOODIE
Club SNOW HOODIES are navy blue - WATER RESISTANT and 100% polyester - 'Syzmik' fabric.
Printed on the front top left with MSC logo and the reverse MYRTLEFORD SKI CLUB EST 1938 in yellow.
Available in adult sizes, as per order form.

HAT
Club HATS are navy blue - cotton with snap back adjustment. One size fits most.
MSC logo is embroidered on the front.

Please refer to the order form for sizing information.

HOW TO ORDER YOUR MERCH

1. Download ORDER FORM here.

2. Completed form should be emailed to merchmyrtski@gmail.com.

3. Please ensure all details and sizing selections are correct before ordering as exchanges cannot be made.

4. Pay amount in full before ordering. Reference is MERCH & your surname Eg "MERCH Browne".

5. The deadline for this order is Sunday 25th August 2024. Orders will take 2-4 weeks from then.

6. You will receive notification via email when your order is ready for collection from Ovens Valley Hub - 5023 Great Alpine Road, Ovens. Please do not contact them directly to chase orders or make any queries.

7. All queries should be sent to merchmyrtski@gmail.com.

MAKE PAYMENT IN FULL TO:
ACCOUNT NAME	MYRTLEFORD SKI CLUB
BSB	013749
ACCOUNT NUMBER	290409153
REFERENCE	MERCH & “YOUR SURNAME

REMINDERS

All members and guests staying at the Lodge are required to complete their assigned duty tasks. This is not just at the end of your stay, but throughout the duration. It's up to all to assist the managers in keeping the Lodge safe, clean and tidy. Untidy communal areas such as the TV room, toilets and overflowing bins are a common source of frustration for all so please be respectful and pitch in to help.

Sharing illness at the Lodge is also a source of frustration. If you are unwell, please be vigilant with hygiene and consider whether you should be staying or not. Thank you!

When contacting the Managers via phone, if they do not answer, a text message is preferred to a voice message please.

DATES TO NOTE

Myrtleford Ski Club races and Founder's Cup - Saturday 14th September

CANCELLED - Hoppet and Taylor McKinnon Cup - Sat 24th August 2024

MSC AGM Friday 25th October 2024. Venue TBC

MEMBERSHIP - CHANGE OF STATUS

We have a number of members currently listed as children in family memberships (full or associate) who are either over 25 or in fulltime employment. You need to lodge a change of status form for adult membership. Simply complete the form below and return to me.

CHANGE OF STATUS FORM

RACE WEEKEND - SAT 14TH SEPT 2024

This year's club races and Founder's Cup against Albury Ski Club will be held on Saturday 14th September. Every year we have a theme (for the race and after party) and for 2024 it is AUSSIE SPORTING ICONS. Take inspiration from your favourite Aussie sporting legends and get creative.

Please remember that even if you are not staying for the weekend at the Lodge, you are invited to participate in any of the events, even if only coming for a day trip. A light lunch and dinner are provided for all participants and as always, the day will include the trophy presentation and great costume prizes.

RACE WEEKEND - REGISTRATION

All entrants must register HERE

All participants MUST have a valid snow ID.
You can register for this HERE

VALE ELSPETH GREENHILL (ROLLASON)

The Myrtleford Ski Club is saddened by the news of the passing of life member, Elspeth Greenhill (Rollason), who passed away aged 92 at Corryong Health where she had been a resident for 5 years. Elspeth died on 4 May 2024. Known affectionally around the club as Bugga Bugga, a nick-name she earnt while racing. Legend says that, as she skied down the course and maybe missing a gate, she would shout out, “Bugger, Bugger, Bugger!” The name seemed to stick.

Elspeth grew up at the foot of Mt Buffalo and started skiing around the age of 18. Her father Richard was on the Mt Buffalo committee for many years and Rollasons Falls are named in his honour.

Elspeth and her MSC friends would travel to Falls Creek on the "Blitz" travelling up from Myrtleford on a Saturday afternoon.

A very successful representative skier for the MSC, some of her achievements:

In 1954, the New Zealand team came to Australia to compete against the N.E.D.S.A. team. N.E.D.S.A. was very successful, with Myrtleford having three representatives, in John Robertson, Dick Walpole and Elspeth Rollason. Elspeth came second in both Women’s Downhill and Giant Slalom and came third in the Slalom.
1955 Victorian Championships, held at Mt. Hotham, she came seventh in the Slalom and fifth in the Giant Slalom.
1955 Australian Championships, held at Ben Lomond in Tasmania, she came eighth in the Slalom and fourth in the Downhill.
1957 Australian Championships, she came tenth in the Women’s Downhill, ninth in the Slalom and sixth in the combined.
1957 Victorian Championships, held at Mt Buller, she came fourth in the Downhill and seventh in the Slalom.
1960 Victorian Championships, she came eighth in the Slalom and tenth in the Downhill

A very proud and passionate member of the club, Elspeth sat on the committee from 1951 to 1958, these years were very progressive for the club, after the lodge we know today was first built in 1949.

Elspeth married in 1959 and her 1st child was born in September 1960. Her daughter Ros remembered "her taking us downhill on the back of her Skis as kids."

Elspeth's final visit to the lodge was in 2013, when she was proudly awarded life membership.

The Myrtleford Ski Club of today is indebted to our pioneering members and Elspeth can rest, knowing that her legacy of promoting snow sports in the Myrtleford region continues.

- Alistair Browne

Have a great weekend, Steph

Stephanie Wood, on behalf of the Myrtleford Ski Club Committee

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