Hello Snow Kings & Queens
We will be moving into September before you can blink an eye. Your Old Mumbler has been to Muniong for his annual ski trip and can report that your Lodge is a fabulous place to be.  And fabulous skiing conditions to boot.  Feedback from guests has been very positive.  Bruce & Linda are doing a famous job, making members and guests alike feel very welcome.  A great job from both!

But this Mumble is unashamedly about filling the place.  Snow is tumbling down.  And there are two beds available this weekend, 28 & 29 August.  We’ve had a late cancellation and catering has already been booked so call Alice now.  Likewise 4 beds for the following weekend, 4 & 5 September. Call Alice now.

But wait for the big news!  It’s Uni holidays coming up and the Lodge is empty.  So, in a new initiative, we are offering 20 & 30 year olds four nights on-snow, fully catered accommodation at a 20% discount.  Stay for four nights, Monday 14 to Thursday 17 September, for $230 members and $375 guests. Unbeatable rates at a great joint! And there is plenty of snow.

Of course, if you fall outside the age demographic, you could do worse than pass the great news on to a youngish person of your acquaintance. Pretty please? Lets get the place pumping.

Cheers
Your Old Mumbler

Hello Members of Muniong

It’s mid July already and the white stuff is coming down in buckets.  Your Old Mumbler has been around for a while and he struggles to remember a better time to be at Muniong.  We have new managers who are doing a great job.  Bruce and Linda Powney are really keen to impress, and it shows.  The feedback coming to the Board is really positive.  If you have already booked you will have a ball.

Of course, if you haven’t booked your stay in the winter wonderland that is Muniong, it is not too late.  There are plenty of weekend vacancies through the peak months of July and August.  Go to the website vacancy page, pick a date and contact Alice to confirm your booking.

Those of you who have already stayed at the lodge this year will have received a Customer Satisfaction Survey email.  If you haven’t yet been to the lodge, you will get one after you leave. I hope that you all take some time to complete the survey.  The Board is really keen to get the views of members and this is a good start.  It’s anonymous so you can tell us what you really think!

Now, just to be boring, Treasurer Iain Taylor has mentioned to the Mumbler that there are a few recalcitrant members who haven’t paid their subs yet.  If you’re are one of these, expect to be peppered with emails, letters and phone calls over the next little while.  You have been warned!

That’s it for now.  Remember to come skiing at Muniong.  It’s going to be a really special season.

Cheers from the Old Mumbler

Hello to all Muniongers

Over the weekend, many of you may have received an email requesting a payment of 2015 subscriptions.

Please ignore this email.

At Muniong Central, we’ve been testing some new systems to improve our communication with members.  And it’s good that we do.  But it’s bad when it doesn’t go to plan, which is what happened this weekend.  Please accept the humble of apologies of the Board and particularly Iain Taylor, our Treasurer, who is happy to own up to a major stuff up.

But, of course, there are some members who still haven’t paid their 2015 subscription.  If our stuff up reminds you to cough up then well and good.  If it doesn’t, then we’ll be in touch again very soon.

Cheers

The Old Mumbler

Just a quick note to let you know that the lodge vacancy table has been updated.  You can find it here.  Why not spend a weekend at Muniong?  You’ll have a great time.  Email Alice, bookings@muniong.com.au.

Hello from the Mumbler.
We are just three weeks away from the opening of the 2015 ski season and I know that for many of you it can’t come soon enough.

Your Board has the utmost pleasure in announcing that our new Managers have been appointed. Lynda & Bruce Powney are passionate skiers, have been involved in the hospitality industry over many years and are keen to make our Muniong experience all we would hope for. Their enthusiasm was evident at their interviews and the selection committee had no hesitation in recommending them to the Board. They have written an introduction to themselves which you can view here. http://www.muniong.com.au/managers/. I know that we will all make Lynda and Bruce feel welcome at Muniong over the coming season.

The AGM has come and gone for another year and it was pleasing to note that the turnout was better than in past years, including Director Juliette Spurrett’s attendance by video link from Canberra – a first for Muniong.

Things went as they usually do.  President Rob gave his thoughts on the year, including the lodge improvement programme completed through the summer. Treasurer Iain commented on the financials, including the lodge improvement programme completed through the summer. The Board was largely re-elected. Bernie Ignatius has decided on a rest after some 15 years a Board member and Dianne Hugill felt that her recent move to Moss Vale would preclude her attendance at Board Meetings. However, Rob has asked her to stay on as Membership Officer and she has graciously accepted. Our new Booking Officer, Alice Lehane, has joined the Board. Welcome, Alice.

Questions from the floor are always interesting and so it was this year. There was some concern that our booking procedures needed some fine tuning. The Board agreed to monitor this in future and implement any improvements required. There was also a question asked about our membership, particularly about the aging of our membership. It was generally considered that the information we have was not being used effectively and that in many cases we didn’t have enough information to formulate plans. The Board will be looking closely at this aspect in the coming year.

That’s all for now, folks. See you (and Lynda & Bruce) at Muniong.

It is with regret that I need to advise you that Peter O’Connor & Terry Smithson have informed me this week that they will not be returning to Muniong in 2015.

After 11 great years, Peter & Terry have decided to accept new challenges elsewhere.  I know that all members have really appreciated their hospitality and will wish them well in the future.  Thank you, both.

The Board has commenced a recruitment campaign for their replacements and will keep members fully informed.

Kind regards
Rob Holdaway
President