SEASPRAY SURF LIFESAVING CLUB

SHORE BREAK SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER 2012

AUTHOR -: Mick Kent

2010/11 total Membership

296

2011/12 Membership so far

286

2011/2012 SEASON

STATS

RESCUES : 9

PREVENTATIVE

ACTIONS : 252

BEACH BETWEEN FLAGS

ATTENDANCE : 7707

All dates and info are true and correct to

the best of our knowledge at printing

time

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Nipper contact : 0438432949 Youth contact : 0448035992

Secretary : 0422561947 President : 0427512456

Our Annual General Meeting was held on the 26th August with the president and sec-

retary elected for another term, while after 16 years as treasurer Brendan Shepherd has

stepped aside to take on his new venture as President of the Sale Swimming Club.

James thanked Brendan for his many years of service which has gained him a Life

Membership and many life long friends, Brendan wont be lost to the Club as he is

staying around to keep an eye on the New Building Finances until the project is on the

way or completed. James took the opportunity to welcome our new Treasurer being

John Howson who has been involved in the club as a parent (Steph) and is also a part

of the finance industry in Sale, no dought you would have seen him, as he is a frequent

visitor with his family to the Sand Bar over the summer months. David Whelan also

stepped aside from his position as Training and assessment Officer (Chief Instructor)

as his work commitments have increased, he is staying on as the District Supervisor so

he wont be lost to us but whoever takes on his old position has big shoe’s to fill. James

thanked David at the last Committee Meeting for his time and effort.

On the following page is a full list of the Members that have put their hands up for a

position as a Director or on the Committee to work on keeping our club moving for-

ward, you will see that there is a couple of vacant positions, if you would like to have a

go and join a hardworking dedicated team contact James or Sue-Ellen for more details.

The word is at the time of printing of this newsletter discussions and contractual talks

were taking place with a couple of candidates to take on the secretary's position so

Sue—Ellen could take on the Position of Training and Assessment Officer (Chief In-

structor)? This will be reported in the next Newsletter.

Disappointing was the turn up at the Annual Meeting of our Patrol Members and Com-

petitors, besides Life Members and 4 others we only had 2 members that patrol and no

competitors at all. But no doubt when we set comp fees and costs involved with com-

peting we will get the usual hard luck story's, or we will see them when they turn up to

a meeting wanting reduced patrol hours or for hand outs for competition equipment

( these are Micks comments only, as I write the news letter and I can!!! )

Pictured from left,

John Howson our

new Treasurer, James

Brown our inspirering

President, and Bren-

dan Shepherd our

departing Treasurer.

YOUR DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEE FOR SEASON 2012 /2013

PRESIDENT James Brown

SECRETARY Sue-Ellen Jackson

TREASURER John Howson

DIRECTOR LIFE SAVING SERVICES—(Club Captain) Chris Fleming

DIRECTOR SPORTS Glenn Lazzaro

DIRECTOR FACILITIES and EQUIPMENT Barrie Smith

DIRECTOR MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Michael Kent

DIRECTOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT David Young

GENERAL COMMITTEE (Elected Annually)

Training & Assessment Coordinator—(Chief Instructor) VACANT

Patrol Services Coordinator—(Club Vice Captain) Jack Robinson

Emergency Services Coordinator—(Jet Ski’s) VACANT

Grants Coordinator Leanne McDonald

Registrar Michael Kent

Communication's Coordinator—(Text Phone / Newsletter) Michael Kent

Social Coordinator VACANT

Boat Captain VACANT

Board & Ski Captain VACANT

Nipper Coordinator Katrina Binotto

Youth Programs Coordinator Tracey McLinden

Property Coordinator—(Current Club House) Duncan McLinden

Life Saving Gear Coordinator—(Gear Steward) Marty Jackson

Power Craft Coordinator—(IRB) VACANT

If you would like to have a go at any of the vacant positions get in touch with someone on the committee!!!!

FEE’S SET FOR THE 2012 /2013 SEASON

FAMILY 2 Adults & Immediate children under 18yrs $140.00

ADULT 18yrs & above $95.00

JUNIOR 16—17yrs old $65.00

CADET 14—15yrs old $60.00

NIPPERS 7—13yrs $55.00

ASSOCIATE any age $25.00

COMPETITION FEE’S to be set at next committee meeting

MEMBERS NEWS

23/08/2012—13/08/2012 Archie Morgan

All our thoughts are with Brendan, Meagan, Rusty, John, Sue, David, Rebecca and Families for

the sudden loss of Archie, it was good to see a large presence, of present and past members at

Archie's farewell.

Story behind the Picture of Archie, is Archie phoning Nathan Buckley as Collingwood was los-

ing this day, and it so happens, Collingwood did come back and win.

Congratulations to Neil and Emma on their engagement, Neil popped the question

while in America coaching the Victorian Surf Lifesaving Team at the Wieland Shield,

report next page.

Anyone that was present when Rod Centra made the statement

that he would kiss his bottom if the water reached the boat sheds,

had the last laugh

Steph & Courtney Dyer and friend Grace Connelly look like

they tried to get a life time supply of shoes on a recent trip to

Bali ?

Congratulations also go to Warren and Yelena

on their recent engagement, well done from

all of us

Late News : Congratulations also to Stuart and Renae Mawley

for the news that there will be a little Mawley arriving around

March next year, well done.

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ACCESS FOR ALL MEMBERS We now have joined the Lifesaving on Line and Payment Gateway systems in Surfguard, this will allow you to check all your

details, edit most of them if needed, renew your membership, check your patrol hours [competitors], you will also be able

to make payments not only to our club but also other clubs that are in the payment system if you need to?

IMPORTANT YOUR EMAIL AND MOBILE PHONE NUMBER NEED TO MATCH WHAT IS IN THE SURFGUARD SYSTEM FOR YOU TO BE ABLE to SETUP and LOGIN to the GATEWAY, if you cannot setup your account you will need to contact Mick on 51443416 or skindetta@bigpond.com to check what details you have in the system!

Log Into : www.surfguard.slsa.asn.au

On the right hand side of login page you will see a list SLSA Websites & Applications, The two websites you need to

setup are the Payment Gateway and the Lifesaving Online ones.

Start with the Lifesaving Online, then go into the Payment Gateway.

Go through the steps and prompts to setup your account, remember email and phone must match what’s in the surfguard

system, if it doesn't you will have problems and you will need to contact me to get your details updated. 51443416 or pref-

erably email the details to me skindetta@bigpond.com

WIELAND SHIELD REPORT

Neil and Emma have just returned from their trip to America with the Victorian Surf Life Saving Team which Neil was coach of.

They both said it was an awesome trip and would recommend it to anyone that would endeavour to make the Victorian Team

that travels to America every 4 years for this competition. They toured all over California including San Diego, Hermosa, Las

Vegas, New Port, Santa Monica, Manhattan, San Clemente, Hollywood, and all over LA.

Some of Neil's personal results in the lead up events were :

San Clemente Ocean Festival—Won the (30 and over) Biathlon (1 km swim and 5km run), 3rd in the open 5km board race.

Californian State Regionals at Newport—Won the (30 and over) board race, Second (30 and over) Ironman

In the Wieland Shield Competition the Victorian Team lost by 8 points. Neil said they led all the way till the last 4 events, when

the Americans produced former Olympic swimmers and female Kayakers that just missed selection for their Olympic team, so

they just pipped us at the post, but a great experience was had by all.

REMEMBER

Just remember when you turn 18yrs old, you must get your working with children's accreditation so you

can patrol and help with programs and around the club

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PADDLERS For all you inspiring to be paddlers Clint Robinson Paddling Clinics will be held in Melbourne and Torquay towards the end of

September. For more info than below contact David Young 0448035992

DETAILS :

Friday 21st September 2012—Mercantile Rowing Club—8.30am—3.30pm—$75.00

Grab your Kayak and spend the day with Clint understanding the art of Kayaking

Friday 21st September 2012—Sandridge SLSC—5.30pm—9pm—$150.00

Master your Paddling technique by ultra close analysis with Clint’s Visual Clinic

Saturday 22 September 2012—Torquay SLSC—8.30am—3.30pm—$75.00

Grab your SLS board/surf-ski and spend the day with Clint developing your skills

Sunday 23rd September 2012— Barwon Heads—8.00am—11.30am—$150.00

Master your technique by ultra close analysis with Clint’s Visual Clinic

Gippsland Kayak Club

The Kayak Club, which a few of you are mem-

bers off, held their Annual General Meeting

with Mick and Warren standing aside for Ben

Greenwood to take over as President and Dave

Young to take on Treasurer/ Secretary, any

enquiries on the Kayak Club are to be directed

at these two gentlemen.

Gippsland Kayak Fee’s are :

Junior $120.00 (under 18 1st January)

Senior $170.00

Forms & Payment Guthridge Food Centre

For Sale :

Plastic Ski $350 each x 2

Plastic Ski $300 x 1

Kayak K2 (double) $50 x 1

Contact Ben if interested 0429193136

CRACKERJACK BOWLS NIGHT

This year we have been allotted November the 15th for our bowls cracker-

jack fundraiser night, it starts at 5.30pm, if you are interested give Tracey

McLinden a call on 0427662568 to put a team in or if you need some info?

BONDING CAMP

There is organisation on the way to hold a camp at Cape Conrin on the 16 /

17 / 18th of November, it will be open to all paid-up members of the club,

nippers will need to come with a parent, again if interested or need some

info give Tracey McLinden a call 0427662568

HAVE YOU GOT?

Have any of you been a bit of a collector of the annual reports over the years? as have collected all for the clubs history except

I am missing the 52nd Annual Report, then we go along way back to the season 1964 / 1965 I need all reports before and in-

cluding this date, as we were founded in 1955 we have 10yrs of reports missing, if you have any contacts or have any of them

and would like to donate to the club or just let me photo copy it, give Mick a call on 0418583359

NEW LIFE MEMBER

At the Annual General Meeting the Life Members put forward Ronnie Smith

to be considered for Life Membership of the Seaspray Surf Life Saving Club,

which was passed, well done Ronnie, will do a full report on Ronnie next

News Letter

OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS

There is a number of outstanding accounts that need to be finalised

ASAP they are for Comp Fees, Courses, Presentation Night

The ones I have are made out to the following Members

K & D Binotto, Emma Flint, Simon Jackson, Josh Martyn, Hamish Johnstone, Sophie Jackson, Ernie Ronchi, Luke Bailey, Callum Morris, Robert Jones, Nic Dippolito, Maddie Pilgrim, Linley Bertacchini, Ella Bertacchini, Rod Centra, Ben Greenwood, Jack Robinson, Ronnie Smith

These need to be finalised before rego and requal time so you can re-register & requal & compete, if you have any queries contact Mick at

Guthridge Food Centre, were you can also view your account if you can-not find your copy? or you can drop off the payment to save yourself a stamp if you wish?

FOR SALE

Single Ski fully adjustable, had very little stress, not

used much specially in the surf, no dings, good as

new $1600.00. Contact Mick if interested

0418583359 will advertise outside the club if no

interest.

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