Dear Visitor,

The purpose of the Bulletin is to inform members of current activities, events and operational matters only. The general intention is for the body of the Bulletin to be brief. 

KHA AGM REMINDER 

The 2024 KHA AGM will be held on Saturday 18 May commencing at 1pm. Location will be  Rydges Horizons Hotel, 10 Kosciuszko Road, Jindabyne  If wanting to book accomodation at Rydges please book online as I have been told that you get a cheaper price. Phone  (02) 6456 2562 for all details.  There are also many other accomodation options in Jindabyne.

There will be a number of changes to the current KHA constitution which will need member approval at the AGM. Please see item below for further information. 

More information and Agenda will be included in the next Newsletter due out in a week or so.

Current committee members have indicated that they will be standing again at the AGM which is good news.  However if you feel that you have the time and are willing to be involved please see the nomination form below. 

Click the following link to download KHA Committee Nomination Form

The nomination form needs to be submitted in writing to the Secretary before the AGM.

For catering purposes please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are intending to attend.

SURVEY RESULTS 

43 members replied to the the recent survey. Many thanks to those who did. More members than not indicated that they would like to attend an event every 6 months or so  and with that in mind the committee will be looking at various suggestions that were made including car camps/walks and regional catch ups. One member is already putting on a camp/ walking weekend on the Gungahlin sometime over spring if there is enough interest. Please see next newsletter for advance notice and expressions of interest.

KHA CONSTITUTION AMENDMENTS

Proposed updates to the constitution

The KHA committee and the Public Officer are reviewing the constitution to ensure it remains aligned and current with the ACT’s Associations Act and with member’s expectations. KHA’s Constitution was last updated in May 2018 and, since that time, the Associations Act has been updated nine(9) times affecting 65 section with the most recent being 12 December 2023. The Constitution requires amendment to accommodate changes to the Act and also other changes for the way we now operate.

All changes will require member's approval at the AGM and full details of all proposed changes to the constitution will be provided for member’s consideration prior to the AGM. 

A Special Bulletin which will provide  a link to the proposed new constitution and highlights all the changes will be emailed to all members by 15 April. A member of the committee will also speak to the changes and answer any questions  at the AGM in May.

 NSW HUT REBUILDS UPDATE

Four Mile Hut now complete. KHA donated the new stove in the hut from donations received in memory of our great friend Bob Guy.

Steel frame sub frame set at Happy's Hut  and work on site commencing. Caretakers to assist.Hoping to complete before winter weather permitting. 

MESSAGE REGARDING VOLUNTEER UNIFORMS

Message from NPWS: Can all active members please log onto VIP, go to their Profile, select Additional Information and update their uniform sizes under the custom fields – Uniform March 2024 tabs. Please click on the information icons for further clarification.

I have been advised that all NSW Volunteers registered on the VIP will receive  an email from NPWS regarding the above.

Please Note: Not all uniform selections are available but please fill out. Sizes are required to be updated by 8^th of April 2024.

HMO UPDATES

Work parties of a minor nature which only require the caretaker or caretaker group are not listed here.  Work parties are only listed here if they require additional support from the broader KHA membership.  

KNP Tantangara

Contact Peter Charker, HMO Tantangara, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (mob 0449 663 769) for any enquiries.

KNP Jagungal

February and March have been busy months for work parties in the Jagungal area. We have had some beautiful weather with not a lot of rain. With the cooler months coming, there is not a lot of time left for work parties to take place so please let me know if some huts need an inspection and if you're not able to get into them, I may be able to pop in for a quick visit.

Thanks to those caretakers and work party groups who have gone in and given our huts some love and attention.

Contact Simon Plum, HMO Jagungal, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any  enquiries.

KNP Snowy

Time is running out for work parties before winter, the weather lately has been superb.

Those of you who have already given me dates and proposals, lets hope the weather holds for you.

With the days getting shorter,  the window for painting external surfaces is reducing. Thanks so much to those caretakers who have already held their WP, I  know the huts are looking great for your effort.

Contact Marion Plum, HMO Snowy, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (mob 0411 407 441) for any  enquiries. 

Namadgi

Contact Jean Hammond, HMO Namadgi, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (mob 0413 372 476) for any enquiries.

OTHER INFORMATION

KHA Website

Members are reminded that you can access useful information on the KHA website by logging in and going to the Members Area.