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Please
pray for Quentin Smith,
son
of members Steve & Fran Smith.
Quentin was recently involved in a paragliding
accident in New Zealand and is in a very
serious condition in a Christchurch hospital.
They ask for prayer for all his family,
friends and the medical staff treating Quentin.
2008
Winter / Spring Snow Season bookings
now open - BOOK
NOW - Vacancies now updated
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We continue to be excited by the opportunities
that Southern Cross offers for recreation
within Kosciuszko National Park. The term
recreation is particularly apt as we
are experiencing a little of what awaits
us as Christians when we are recreated with
our Lord.
The tangible friendship, hospitality, care
and love that members and guests enjoy is
why the lodge is there and what we have
now shared over 45 years.
Southern
Cross is appointing a Catering
Manager and two Lodge Hosts
for the 2008 snow season.
Jan
Coggins
has accepted the position of Catering
Manager. See our News
Page for more details.
Maximum
bed numbers now 25.
Southern Cross recently accepted a NPWS
offer to increase our maximum bed numbers
(including managers) from 20 to 25. See
our News Page for
more details.
15%
discount on 5½, 6½ and 7½
day mountain passes
for the 27/7 week. See our News
Page for more details.
See
Perisher Blue Media Release 13/2/2008
for exciting details of what's new in
2008 including a new
skier conveyor at Smiggin Holes
and snow
making all the way to Perisher Forester
Quad Express mid-station.
Hopefully
in 2008, Perisher lifts will be open till
at least Monday 6 October and maybe longer.
In
2007, the Rev Lloyd Bennett was officially
appointed by your directors as our honorary
chaplain.
Lloyd and Isabel look forward to catching
up with many old and new friends this
season.
See www.perisherblue.com.au
for snow cams and full
details of
all 2008 mountain passes and lessons (including
2½ hour group lessons and new 7
day passes)
For latest forecasts, see Snowy
Mountains Region Forecast
Following
the elections at our 14 May 2007 AGM,
the Southern Cross directors are now Graham
Morrison (chairman), Paul Campbell-Allen,
Brian Gaetjens, Andrew Green, Keith Hansard,
Faith Oxley and Fran Smith.
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Congratulations
to the following four couples. Our prayers
are with them all.
Members
Peter & Louise Zeng on
the birth of Alistair Zeng
on 9/9/2007 (see photo on right below). Louise
is our Booking Officers' (Brian & Julie
Gaetjens) daughter & Alistair is their
first grandchild. All are well. We praise
God for His every blessing to us. Click
on Alistair's photo
to see more photos of family & friends.
Graham
Morrison
(Southern Cross director and chairman) and
Margie
Heath
of “Pine Cliff” via Gunnedah were
married on Saturday 24 February 2007. See
their photos to the right below.
Nick
Bell
(recent Southern Cross director) and Stacey
Bellis
married on 30 Dec 2006. See photo
on right below.
Anthony
Love
(Southern Cross member) and Dimity
McCracken
married on 5 April 2008.
Photo to follow.
Click
here for other current news - See below for info on 2007 & earlier snow seasons
See www.perisherblue.com.au/winter
for details of weather, snow cams and other
Perisher Blue information. See www.ski.com.au
for other interesting Australian skiing/boarding
information and Web Cams.
See www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDN10103.txt
for Snowy Mountains weather forecasts. See www.snowyhydro.com.au
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2007
was a great snow season and was managed by
Jono & Tracey Nash
(photo on right).
In 2007, due to a combination of early season
snow making and substantial natural snow falls,
there was good skiing/boarding from the June
LWE with all lifts open by early July right
through to early September. The first lift
opened on Friday 8 June and the last closed
on Monday 1 October even though there was
still plenty of snow.
Early Season Mountain Pass rates applied till
22 June and Spring Pass Rates applied from
9 September.
2006
was a relatively poor snow season which was
saved and extended due to snowmaking.
Although the snow depth was generally a little
less that the previous worst season of 1982,
there was no snow making back then.
There were early (2006) snow falls in April
and May, with lifts opening early on Thursday
8 June and further falls in June. But there
was never a big dump and Mt Perisher didn't
open until after the July school holidays.
Snow conditions and weather then remained
quite good throughout August into early September.
As snow cover then gradually diminised, lifts
were progresively closed with the Village
8 Express on Front Valley closing at the end
of Monday 2 October. Some snow remained
for snow play and cross country skiing in
the October school holidays.
2005 was a really good snow season with several
lifts open until Monday 3 October 2005.
But our members and guests had a great time
throughout the season and gives thanks for
the ministry extended to us by our managers
(see details on right and further below) as
well as the various members who undertook
the Group Hosting responsibilities week by
week. It is a privilege to continue to be
involved in ministry both within Southern
Cross and also in the rest of the valley in
conjunction with the Perisher Valley chaplains
and other local Christians.
Early
Season Mountain Pass prices
applied up to 23 June. Full prices then applied
from 24 June.
Various
discounted Mountain Pass prices
applied from 4 September.
SPRING
SUPER SAVER 5 1/2 Day Mountain Passes
were available effective from
10 September
onwards to Southern Cross guests. Prices of
$275 (adult)
and $199 (child to age 14)
included
3 @ 2 hour group lessons.
They covered from 1pm on Sunday until 5.30pm
lift close on Friday. These
passes needed to be booked and pre-paid through
Southern Cross by a few days beforehand
- ask the
booking officer for more details. Spring
Season passes (including Skitube) were also
available: $599 Adult, $329 Child (to year 12,
age 18&under with ID).
2006 SNOW SEASON
MANAGERS
Faith says : I
am amazed how God puts events in place for
His glory...I was certainly not anticipating
managing SXSC this year...but through various
circumstances I was asked & work has accommodated
for leave (to a point)... &
then we had God making the WA team [Fran and Geoff
Usher] available when I ran out of leave.
Click here for more details of Ministry
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2005
was a really good snow season with several
lifts open until Monday 3 October 2005.
SPRING SUPER SAVER 5 Day Mountain Passes
were available effective
from
18 September
onwards to Southern Cross guests. Prices
of
$299 (adult) and $199 (child to
age 14)
included
5 @ 2 hour group lessons.
They covered any consecutive 5 day period,
and for Mon-Fri passes, they also included
Sunday afternoon from 1pm. These
passes needed to be booked and paid through
Southern Cross by the middle of the week
beforehand
- ask the
booking officer for more details. Spring
Season passes (including Skitube) were also
available: $573 Adult, $315 Child (to year 12,
age 18&under with ID).
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2004
was a great snow season with Perisher ski lifts
remaining open until 10 October.
On Front Valley, the Village 8 Express was open
until 5.30pm each day from September until 10 October.
Southern Cross was open until 14 October 2004 for
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Bookings and
Information including Membership
Brian
and Julie Gaetjens look forward to
receiving your booking request. Brian is also
now the contact point for information about
Southern Cross and membership enquiries. Information
Brochures and Membership Packs are available.
Do you know someone interested or would you
like a pack yourself?
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Lorica
Creative Retreats
Outside of the catered snow season, Christmas
and Easter holiday periods, Southern Cross may
be available to approved self-cater groups. There
is also the possibility of catering for small
groups through Lorica Creative Retreats. Ask our
booking
officer for more details.
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Other
Information
We are now using email
as far as possible to keep you informed and reduce
costs.
Do we have your current email address?
Please ensure all information on your booking forms
is written clearly else delays could occur in contacting
you. |
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There are also a limited number of Lodge memberships
available for sale.
Please contact
the
booking officer should you or any of your
friends be interested in becoming a member. Additional
memberships also available for existing members.
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Jan Coggins
Snow Season Catering Manager
at April 2008 Working Bee
(Click photo to enlarge)
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Graham and Margie Morrison
Married on 24 February 2007 |
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Nick and Stacey Bell
Married on 30 December 2006 |
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Margie Heath and
Graham Morrison in 2006
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Oliver Alan Green
Born 13/9/2006 3.5Kg
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2006 Managers
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(Click
to image to enlarge)
Above (from left to right) are
Terry & Jenny Gregory and
Faith & Robert Oxley.
Faith managed Southern Cross from June
9, assisted mainly by her brother, Terry. Terry
was sometimes relieved by Robert.
From Friday 25 August
they were relieved by
Fran & Geoff Usher from Perth.
Terry assisted building the original lodge and
was a foundation member, but had not skied for
some years. Faith has been a member for over 30
years and looked after our bookings in 2002.
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2006 AGM
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Our 2006 Annual General Meeting
was held on
Monday 29 May 2006
Very Important issues
were discussed
MORE DETAILS |
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Our 2005 Managers
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Harry and Christina Smith
" We look forward
very much to meeting with all of the regular and
first time guests at Southern Cross Ski Chalet.
Our anticipation is that your stay at the lodge
will be a comfortable, sociable and rewarding experience.
This is our first winter in Smiggins and we pray
for much snow, a long season and plenty of safe
skiing for all of our guests. " |
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2005 AGM
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Our Annual General Meeting was held on Monday 9
May 2005 at 7.30pm, preceded by a pre-meeting dinner
at the Cascade Café.
At this meeting, it was announced that Harry
and Christina Smith had been appointed as managers
for the 2005 snow season.
AGM
Agenda, Directors'
Report, 2004 Financial Statements and April
Newsletter were mailed to members on 18 April
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AGM
- 11th May 2004
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Our Annual General Meeting
was on Tuesday 11 May 2004.
There was to be a pre-meeting dinner at the Eatery,
St Andrew's House (Ground floor) at 6.30pm,
but this had to be moved to the Cascade Cafe.
Those who came had a great time catching up with
old friends and having a say in the running of
your lodge.
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Southern Cross 40 Year Dinner
Report
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Over
100 guests joined in a service of Celebration at
St Paul's Anglican Church Chatswood on 18 October
2003 to share and praise God indeed for 40 years
of amazing ministry, fun and fellowship
at Southern Cross Ski Chalet. <More>
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