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Hosting duty 'cheat sheet'
- open the presentation cabinet to setup the laptop, turn on the projector at the wall
- pro tip: the RCA sound cable is not required unless the presentation has audio
- welcome the presenter when they arrive, offer them a cup of tea
- explain the koha options
- explain the online and hall audiences and two sound systems
- explain the latest end time for the talk (8:30pm), encourage them to keep to time
- explain the hall microphone options
- setup the online meeting on the laptop
- pro tip: ensure 'Display Settings' are set to two screens
- pro tip: ensure the windows sound setting for the browser is set to minimum if the powerpoint presentation itself has sound
- pro tip: reboot the laptop if the reboot required indicator is displayed or the laptop will not connect to the WiFi
- start the meeting at 7:30 with a mihi to the online and hall audiences
- introduce the TTC, explain health and safety (toilets and exits)
- ask if there are any new people at the meeting and welcome them
- President's and Committee notices
- weekly activity reports
- forthcoming trips
- library
- general notices
- introduce the speaker; ask for questions at the end
- after the talk moderate the online and in person pātai
- if after 8:30 restrict or have no questions
- thank the speaker (or arrange someone else to do so)
- announce the club night topic for next week
- close the meeting with a request to put the chairs away
- return the laptop etc to the presentation cabinet and lock it, turn off projector and sound system
TTC Social Club Committee Roster
PLEASE!
- The roster is tight; if you can't do a duty, please agree to swap with someone else.
- see the duty and event guides
| Date | Host | Supper |
|---|---|---|
| 30 June | Lana | Sue |
| 23 June | Cathy | Lynne |
23 June Surviving outdoor misadventures Bronwen Wall and Jonathan Kennett
No one ever goes into the outdoors expecting to face disaster, right? Sure, as we fill our packs before any tramp, we tick off the essentials we'd need to survive a mishap. But what would you do if you were faced with a sudden, unexpected catastrophe that left you grappling for your life?
Survive Aotearoa is a page-turning collection of 16 retellings of true New Zealand outdoor misadventures. Come and hear Bronwen and Jonathan speak about their research into the remarkable acts of courage, determination, compassion and teamwork that lead to the survival of some phenomenal New Zealand outdoorsmen and women.
30 June Tour Te Waipounamu Darryl Carpenter
Tour te Waipounamu, an ultra-distance (mountain) bike packing race the length of the South Island, is gaining a reputation as the toughest bike packing event in the world. Darryl competed in the 2026 event. For more, see the April issue of Tararua Tramper, p.3
07 July Hiking in the Canary Islands and Greece Jonty Crane
Jonty hiked the trails of Gran Canaria, Crete, and the Menalon Trail in the Peloponnese, walking through deep gorges, along spectacular coastlines, past ancient ruins, and over volcanic landscapes, limestone mountains, and fertile plateaus along the way. Highlights included exploring ancient ruins, mountain villages, and a near absence of other hikers. Less welcome experiences included being chased by a three-legged dog and enduring the worst storm to hit the Canary Islands in 13 years.
14 July The Great Wall of China Les Molloy
Les looks at the 2,500-year history of the wall(s) and their effectiveness as a defensive barrier, with a focus on the rarely-visited Qin and Han Dynasty remnants in the remote, arid, NW provinces of Xinjiang, Gansu and Inner Mongolia.
21 July The heritage of heroic Antarctic explorers Matthew Lynch
The Antarctic Heritage Trust’s mission is to conserve the history of the heroic era explorers, their huts, and the exploration mindset. Matthew sailed a 1900's tall ship through the Drake Passage, living through some of the conditions experienced during early Antarctic exploration.
28 July Tour of Mont Blanc Susan Guscott
Over 11 days in September 2025 Susan did the Tour of Mont Blanc with a small group. She will take you on her journey following one of the world's great long-distance walking routes through France, Italy, and Switzerland. Along the way she'll share the spectacular mountain scenery, the challenges of the trail, and some of the unforgettable experiences that made it so special.
04 August One boulder too many Chris Munn
Chris and party travelled down the Wanganui River to Harihari on Te Tai Poutini. Despite the best-laid plans … there was one boulder too many.