Eagle replacement for 2018

The lift company still needs formal government approval, but preparations are well underway for replacing Eagle Chair next year. The old chair is 37 years old and becoming a bit of a maintenance nightmare. Instead we will have a fast quad detachable. Changing the alignment has proved too difficult because of environmental issues so the new chair will start and end very close to the current load & unload. Ski traffic through the bowl area will probably neeed to go behind rather than under the lift.

While we daydream of new lifts opening up more terrain, the new Eagle should still be a boon to AAC members. We will be able to easily take beginner guests up to the ideal beginner slope at Monkey Bar (Playground) and our own journey up Eagle will be faster and more comfortable. Hopefully the new lift will also see a return to a more lively vibe in the village bowl.

Village news

No major changes this year but a few minor things of interest:

• There should be 2 village shuttles operating most of the time, compared to 1 much of the time last year
• Slight increase in number of parking bays and staff/resident parking moved out of Lower Slalom to make more room for guests
• Shuttle stop shelters have been turned around so snow drop is not onto waiting passengers
• If you order food to be delivered from the supermarket, you should get an SMS to meet the delivery
• Winchcat grooming rides are being offered by the lift company (not cheap)
• FCRM are planning a 33% discount on resort entry for 3+ nights in September

6 Day Any Time Lift Offer ends Sunday 23 April

If you can't justify a season ticket but want some flexibility, the 6 Day Any Day lift ticket might be what you are after.

$499 for adults,
$279 for kids and seniors

Valid for Hotham as well as Falls Creek

only available until 23 April

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AGM - Save the date

The Annual General Meeting will be on Tue May 23rd at Royal Brighton Yacht Club

Don't forget that AGM notices and associated documents will now be sent by email, not post.

Make sure that your correct email address and mobile number are registered with the club. You can do this online or contact ProAcct jnoye@proacct.com.au or 0398809600.

Meet Reeve

Myra and Andrew have a beautiful daughter Reeve Ann.

She was born on 21st March in Wodonga. (Vital statistics: 3.3kg and 53cm)

Spa Update

A reminder of what is being done

The aim is make a brighter, more attractive space while retaining the look (and practical properties) of cedar and stone.

• The dark (and slippery) slate will be replaced with lighter tiles with a high non-slip rating.
• The spa will be re-tiled in light blue tiles.
• New cedar panelling will be installed, with some feature sections with rock effects.
• The old shower area will become a new toilet stall.
• The old toilet stall will become an open shower.

In order to remove the wall between the spa and shower/toilet area, an engineering solution was needed. This took a while but a sturdy steel beam has now been installed and the rest of the renovation can continue.

The toilet stall still has to be built, but the open shower will make the space more open.

Another summer special

The weekend of Thur 30 March to Sunday 2 April will have no minimum fee at the lodge.

The Falls Creek Longest Lunch will be held on Friday 31st March, catered by Barry Iddles (Elk and Sorrento Catering Company)

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If you can't make it for Friday lunch, it's still a great chance to get up to the high plains. Ride the mountain bike trails, fish for trout, enjoy a walk on the high plains or a stroll along the aqueduct or just relax in the mountain air.

Blue Dirt now operate Mountain Bike shuttles and bike hire every weekend until 23 April

Easter will also be a minimum fee free time at the lodge.

Minimum fee free periods aim to make it easier for members and their guests to enjoy a short stay at the lodge over the "green" season.

Australia Day Weekend

Justin & Tony headed up to the lodge to help with more work on the spa renovation. They took time out to watch the dragon boat racing on a perfect summer day

Mountain Bike Weekend

After the success of the mountain bike weekend in 2016, most of that crew returned this January. Once again there was beautiful weather for riding the trails as well as further afield. Great food, great company and lots of fun.

Oops! Error in subs invoices

Members should recently have received invoices for annual subsciptions and associated fees. You may have noticed that the dates in the Terms section refer to 2016 instead of 2017. Of course the last payment date to qualify for a $50 Accommodation Voucher is 15 January 2017 and you can use it any time during 2017. The due date and dates for late fees are also in 2017.

The items on the invoice and amounts payable are not affected.

If you require an ammended invoice, please contact Jennifer Noye at ProAcct:
   jnoye@proacct.com.au
   03 9880 9699