Melbourne Nordic: meetings

2005 Annual Award - Peter Ritchie
At the 2005 AGM, Peter Ritchie was recognized with the award for outstanding service to the Melbourne Nordic Ski Club.

Peter is a long term member, coming to most club meetings, and this year gave us a wonderful talk on ski boots. He is always willing to offer thoughtful advice. With John Banks, Peter has revived the tradition of leading snow camps.

Congratulations on the award Peter.

Hoppet Award - Peggy Cochrane
At the 2004 Kangaroo Hoppet, Peggy Cochrane was presented with a special award for her outstanding service as coordinator of the Melbourne Nordic drinks station for 14 years.

Congratulations Peggy on a job well done! And to all her willing helpers over the years.

2005 V.S.A. award to Ray Malins
Melbourne Nordic Ski Club member Ray Malins received a 2005 Victorian Ski Association award for his contributions to Cross Country Skiing, through the running of the Lake Mountain Mini Series.

Ray has overseen all but one of the thirty planned events at Lake Mountain since 1995 and has thus been the driving force behind over 2,000 skiers experiencing the joy of cross country ski racing.

Ray has also been instrumental in developing an organizational event planning manual for the mini series.

Ray is a keen bushwalker, skier and a member of the nordic volunteer rescue service. He is often seen paddling the waters of the Murray over the Christmas and New year period. Well done Ray, congratulations to your family, and thank you for your continued personal investment in cross country skiing and Lake Mountain.