One of the great things about Batemans Bay Bushwalkers is how many members continue to support the Club for decades after joining. Accordingly, we recognise those who have been members for 25 years with the presentation of a special name badge.
Ian Holmes reached the 25 year membership mark in February this year, and we have finally been able to congratulate him. Usually these presentations are made at our Members Quarterly Meetings, but we thought it more fitting to pin the badge on Ian at our first post-Covid bushwalk to Granite Creek in Mogo State Forest.
That particular walk was top heavy with bushwalking royalty – several other 25+ year members also turned up to shake off the Covid blues and get out onto the bushtracks again.
Ian is one of our regular walk leaders and has offered walks of all grades to our Program. He devised and explored one of my favourite walks – the Clyde River Chinamans Point walk in Clyde River National Park. Unfortunately this National Park remains closed due to extensive bushfire damage, although they are currently making repairs, and Ian’s walk will be scheduled again when the Park re-opens.
Ian has also served as Returning Officer, overseeing the change of Committee Members at our Annual General Meetings. He is one of those valuable members who has made a significant contribution to our Club, and we are most grateful for his ongoing support.
Words by Karen, Photos by Amanda