FCAA discount cards 2023

Our membership of Falls Creek Alpine Association entitles the club to a limited number of discount cards. The cards need to be shared so they are pinned to the board on the firewood cupboard. If you are using a card, please return it asap so thgat others can benefit too.

This year the discounts offered are

Falls Creek Hotel	10% off food & drink at lunchtime
Attunga	10% off dinner meals
Feathertop	10% off food & drink when dining
Central Snowsports	20% off rental in FC. 50% off in final weeks
Yogi's	10% off gear hire and some retail (excl boots)
Halley's	10% off all hire equipment & clothing
JB's at Karelia	10% off all main meals
Brown Brothers	20% off 6 or more bottles at cellar door
Sam Miranda	10% off 12 or more bottles from current shelf lines
EMC at Snowski	10% off, excl already discounted  25% off Masterfit Instaprint footbeds
Roof Carrier Systems	10% off rentals of chains and ski boxes  $30 allowance on Thule, Rhino, Yakima ski carriers  $30 allowance on Konig, Rud, Thule chains

Last Updated: 28 January 2024 28 January 2024

Welcome to winter 2023

STOP PRESS: From Friday 16th Towers and Mouse Trap will be open for skiing/boarding and Halleys for access

Season 2023 kicked off on 10th June with a pretty dusting in the resort and a full lodge of members and guests to celebrate. 

 

This year AACFC hosted the Mountain Muister which was a great opportunity to mingle with members of other clubs.

The dusting may have melted away but since the weekend we've seen some more serious snow and more predicted for Sunday into next week.

Keep an eye on the booking system for vacancies as the season unfolds. There are plenty of opportunities in June and still a few in July and August.

 Have a great winter 2023, on the slopes and in the lodge

 Thanks to Hugh and Lynn for pictures and reports from the weekend

Last Updated: 28 January 2024 28 January 2024

Mountain Muster 2023

The 2023 FCAA Mountain Muster was held at AAC Falls Creek on Kings Birthday opening weekend.

A terrific afternoon was held on Saturday 10th with approx 50 guests enjoying the wonderful view from our lounge, topped off with great food and light refreshments.

We really had all the “top end” guest speakers in our lodge at once!

Behind the scenes in the kitchen, Louise and Marg from Chorki, Lynn and Jess from AAC.

Helping on the bar Hugh, Vicky, Georgia and Luke.

 

Guest speakers in attendance –

FCAA President - Dave Clark

FCAA Committee – David Stogdale

Falls Creek Alpine Resort COO – Stuart Smythe

Alpine Resorts Vic CEO – Amber Gardner

Alpine Resorts Vic Chair – Ali Wastie

Falls Creek Ski Lifts GM – Richard Phillips

 

Falls Creek Alpine Association is the reprersentative body for the club lodges and other smaller stakeholders. The Mountain Muster is an annual get together.at the start of the season, usually hosted by one of the member clubs.

 

Last Updated: 28 January 2024 28 January 2024

Peak bookings still available

The lodge is filling up for peak season but there are still some rooms available in these peak weeks. 

• 16 July
• 23 July
• 13 August
• 27 August

And there are just a few single beds most other weeks (subject to gender & age compatibility with existing bookings in the room)

Don't forget that members can grab a cheeky midweek stay (5 nights) for just $310 in peak. 

See what's available

In off-peak June and September there are still many opportunies to book and prices are even easier. 

Last Updated: 28 January 2024 28 January 2024

Committee positions for 2023 - and a vacancy

At the AGM the 2022 committee members were re-elected unopposed

The next Committee Meeting elected your Club's Committee positions for 2023 as follows:

Chairperson - Justin Checcucci

Treasurer - Will Zacharin

Secretary & IT Support - Jenny Hughes

Lodge Supervisor - Tom Harrington

Assistant Lodge Supervisor - Hugh James 

Booking Officer - Alan Long

Membership/Events Officer - Lynn Cameron

Communications Officer - vacant

 

Unfortunatey Tony Jordan has had to step down unexpectedly. We wish Tony all the best, but it means that the Communications Officer position is vacant.

We are looking for someone enthusiastic about communicating with members and reasonably comfortable with using technology such as Facebook and Instagram and writing short articles like this one. There is support for anything complicated. It's also a great opportunity to be involved in the overall management of the club.

If you think you might be able to help, you can find out more from our Secretary, Jenny or Chair, Justin

Last Updated: 24 August 2023 24 August 2023

AAC Falls Creek 2023 AGM

On Wednesday May 17th, the 2023 Annual General Meeting was held both in person at the Royal Brighton Yacht Club and virtually via a secure Zoom online meeting. Thank you to all those who attended.

Please find below the link to the meeting minutes.

 AAC Falls Creek AGM 2023 Meeting Minutes

Last Updated: 24 August 2023 24 August 2023

Race Weekend 2023

Club race day is Saturday 12 August. We celebrate with a dinner afterwards and a dress-up theme for the night. This year our theme is Black & White so if you will be at the lodge that night, bring something stunning, or cheeky or silly to liven the party.

There are no spare rooms for Race Weekend but there are still a few spare beds* - so grab one and enjoy a great weekend.

*subject to normal restrictions

Last Updated: 24 August 2023 24 August 2023

Christmas in July

We mostly grow up in sweltering Aussie summers, dreaming about a white Christmas. In July each year at the lodge we try to bring a bit of Christmas into our own winter wonderland. Usually held on July 24*, we put up some decorations, play some carols and brew up some glühwein. The rest is up to you. If you are coming to the lodge that week, bring some yuletide fare and festive spirit and enjoy our Christmas in July.

*exact date to be confirmed

Last Updated: 24 August 2023 24 August 2023

Booking system payment issue for some

This only affects people trying to pay for bookings while using a device with Trend Micro turned on. There is no security issue but you may not be able to make a payment.

We have been advised that the eway secure payment gateway used to pay for bookings may not work in some circumstances. Apparently the Trend Micro anti-virus software makes the payment page freeze. This problem is not something that the club or our booking system provider can fix. The payment screen is part of Eway, not the booking system. Eway are trying to find a work around but it looks like the problem lies with Trend Micro.

The booking system provider advises that if this happens to you, please

1. Turn off Trend Micro for a few minutes while you make the payment
2. If that works, please contact Trend Micro to tell them about the issue (the more complaints, the sooner it is likely to be fixed). You could also report it to Eway but that is less important
3. Let This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. know so that we can let the booking system provider know
4. Don't forget to turn Trend Micro back on

If necessary you can contact the Booking Officer to arrange alternative payment

Last Updated: 24 August 2023 24 August 2023

Reminder of return to normal health measures

If you are sick, be it Covid, Flu, Gastro or any other infectious disease, please consider the well-being of your fellow guests and restrict your movements in common areas such as the kitchen and dining areas. Consider wearing a mask if you are sick. 

You are resonsible for your own care but you can request assistance from the lodge manager if you are too ill to cope. Masks and Rapid Antigen Test kits are available in the laundry or from the manager.

Our new White season COVID Safe Plan is based on not imposing restrictions that are not legally mandated. Special Covid cancellation provisions have also ended.

Last Updated: 24 August 2023 24 August 2023