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SURFERS PARADISESURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC.

Founded in 1925

82nd Annual Report & Financial Report 2006 – 2007

Australian Champions1988-89, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03

International Lifesaving FederationWorld Beach/Ocean Champions 2000

World Ironman Champion 1983 – 2002World Ironwoman Champion 2000 & 2002

World Taplin Relay Champions 1988, 1996, 2000

Affiliated to SLSQ South Coast Branch Inc.Surf Life Saving Queensland Inc.

Surf Life Saving Australia

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CoNtENtS

2006 Club Members Photo Before AGM

Notice of Annual General Meeting 3

Office Bearers 2006-2007 season 4

Committees 4

President’s Report 5

Sportsman’s Lunch 6

Secretary’s Report 7

Treasurer’s Report 9

Club Captain’s Report 10

Top Twenty Patrol Hours 11

Memberships & Patrol Statistics 11

Team Manager’s Report 12

Board Riding 13

Coaching 14

Season Competition Results 14

Chief Training Officer’s Report 16

Awards Gained 18

Summer Surf Girl 21

Building Committee’s Report 22

Masters Report 23

First Aid Report 24

Sportsman’s Lunch photos 25

Around the Club photos 26

Nipper photos 28

Junior Chairman’s Report 29

Radio Report 34

IRB Report 34

Water Polo Report 35

Kaike Life Saving Club Japan 35

Life Member – Dennis McAullay 36

Life Members/Walsh Fellows 37

Vale 38

Memberships 40

Honour Roll 41

Australian Champions 43

Australian Masters Champions 43

Australian Board Riding Champions 43

World Masters Champions 43

World Individual & Teams Champions 43

Awards presented at 2006 Annual Dinner 43

Special Mentions & Congratulations 44

Financial Report 45

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NotICE oF ANNUAL GENERAL MEEtING

Notice is hereby given that the 82nd Annual General Meeting of Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club Inc. will be convened at the Surf Life Saving Club, The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise on Sunday 15th July 2007 commencing at 10am.

THE FORMAT SHALL BE

• Recording of attendance and apologies• Confirmation of the previous Annual General Meeting Minutes

• Presentation and adoption of the Annual Report and Financial Report• Election of Officers

• Endorsement of Branch Councillor (Club President)• Endorsement of Club nomination to Auxiliary Organisations

• Endorse Junior Activities Committee• Endorse Finance, Building, Social or any other Committees as required

• Election of Life Member or Walsh Fellows (if any)• Notices of Motion

• Notice of Motion to alter the Constitution• General Business

Any correspondence should be addressed to:The Secretary

Surfers Paradise SLSC Inc.PO Box 327

Surfers Paradise Qld 4217

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Patrons

Andrew Bell & Greg Bell

Vice Patrons

Councillor Susie Douglas

John-Paul Langbroek MP

Steve Oliver

President

Stuart Vial’l

Immediate Past President

Jon Neilsen

Vice President

Shane Laker

Secretary

Shane O’Connor OAM

Club Captain

Khan Hamill

Treasurer

Warren Peters

Director of Surf Sports

David Orchard

Chief Training Officer

Scott Andrews

Junior Activities Chairman

Michael Featherstone

Team Manager

Shane Laker

Vice Club Captain

Zayne Hamill

IRB Officer

Dave McDonald/Louise Gardiner

Communications Officer

Finley Taylor

Gear & Equipment Officer

Board & Ski Officer

Trent Taylor/Craig McCulloch

First Aid Officer

Peter McMahon

Cadet Youth Officer

Roxanne Toll

Registrar

Sue Sellings

Branch Delegate

Stuart Vial’l

Solicitor

Mal Chalmers

(Mal Chalmers & Co)

Administration Manager

Mandy Hurst

ManagementStuart Vial’l, Shane Laker, Shane O’Connor OAM, Warren Peters, Khan Hamill, David Orchard, Scott Andrews, Michael Featherstone

Finance & PropertyStuart Vial’l, Shane O’Connor OAM, Warren Peters, Bob Worsley, Jon Neilsen, Tim Chant

Life MembershipStuart Vial’l, Khan Hamill, Wren Bligh, Shane O’Connor OAM, David Orchard

JudiciaryWren Bligh, Shane O’Connor OAM, David Orchard, Ron Hendy, Claude Jeanneret

MembershipKhan Hamill, Scott Andrews, Michael Featherstone

ExecutiveStuart Vial’l, Shane Laker, Shane O’Connor OAM, Warren Peters, Khan Hamill, David Orchard, Michael Featherstone

BuildingShane Laker, Jon Neilsen, Ron Hendy, Bob Worsley, Dennis McAullay

SelectionDavid Orchard, Shane Laker, Warren Peters, Zayne Hamill, Jayden Stuart

SocialRobert Garrett

CoachesZayne Hamill, Warren Peters, David Orchard, Jayden Stuart

Junior Activities CommitteePresident: Michael FeatherstoneVice President: Rebecca ChambersSecretary: Ann Stuart (Acting)Treasurer: Cindy BoardRegistrar: Carol CottleTeam Manager: Ann Stuart

Surfers Paradise SLSC Supporters Club Inc.Chairman:Shane O’Connor OAMVice Chairman: Stuart Vial’lSecretary: Barry AplinTreasurer: Shane AndrewsCommittee: Shane Laker, Robert Worsley, Scott Andrews

oFFICE BEARERS 2006 – 2007

CoMMIttEES

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To all of the wonderful members and patrons of our great club, what a year it has been!

Let’s start with patrol members. More rescues, more preventative actions, more patrol hours than ever with no lives lost between the flags. It’s an amazing result seeing no one is being paid to do what I consider to be a full-time job. Congratulations to every Patrol Member, Patrol Captain, Vice Captain, Trainer and First Aid Officer and all of the many new Bronzies and other award holders who have helped in some way to make the Club a nice place to be involved.

We have had some brilliant results from members wishing to help our cause like our Sportsman’s Lunch. Many thanks to Greg and Andrew Bell (more on this later).

Other assistance came to us from another kind group, Rotary Surfers Paradise, who donated $20,000, which enabled us to purchase a much needed twin cab diesel 4x4 Toyota vehicle. Thanks a million to Stu Fairley (President) and his hard-working team.

The Coolangatta Gold was another successful weekend on Surfers Paradise beach. Thanks to all who helped set up for this high profile event working with SLSA and SLSQ. It places the Club in good stead regarding our profile. Hopefully this event will be bigger and better each year.

Indy fundraising was a great success with an amount of $19,000 raised. A great team effort from those involved. Very much appreciated.

The first weekend of December was the annual House to House and we would like to thank Wahu for the donation of a new Yamaha Rhino ATV which is very noticeable in the distinctive Wahu branding.

One major event stands out among many this season, the Conrad Jupiters Summer Surf Girl with gorgeous Breanna Thompson being awarded Runner-up. She was something else! She worked tirelessly throughout the season raising funds at several events. She also spent her ‘spare’ time training new Bronzies each weekend which enabled Scotty Andrews to focus on other important duties.

There are many more people to thank. Nerang RSL, Andrew McInnes, Terry McDonald and Ange for their support. Without them behind us I doubt we would be here today. The bar staff who work so hard, My Oliver’s Kitchen, Steve and Vicky and all the other staff, it’s a pleasure to call in for a coffee. Keep up the good work.

Another entity is the Supporters Committee which looks after maintaining the daily running of our licensed Club. Many thanks to Sue Sellings for all the hard work and long hours she spends making things happen and the Committee who are in the process of doing a feasibility study for renovations to our first floor area. We should have some answers within a month or two.

The Nippers are going from strength to strength with a new Committee (some old some new) and a very positive outlook with great results at this year’s State Champs. Keep it up! We’re behind you all the way.

The Management Committee has been a pleasure to be a part of with no animosity and decisions being made with a minimum of fuss.

To Warren Peters, Shane O’Connor, Mick Featherstone and David Orchard, it’s been a pleasure being part of such a proactive Committee with you.

I must mention and thank my Vice President, Shane (Slaker) Laker and Admin Manager, Mandy Hurst, for their help and assistance over the past year. Shane for his diligent chasing up of money (i.e XXXX and Optus) plus many other areas, and Mandy for her unselfish attitude, especially on weekends when she should be

PRESIDENt’S REPoRt

Phil Smith, Stuart Vial’l & Shane Laker

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with feet up relaxing, she would be at the Club doing something to help us. Thanks team.

Special mention to Scott Andrews and his team for all their effort with training. Thanks Scotty.

To our Club Captain, Khan Hamill, and Vice Captain, Zayne Hamill – great job. You make it seem easy as people love working with you.

There are many who have helped throughout the year like Peter (The Gentle Giant) Anderson and Finley Taylor who put in unbelievable hours on the beach. To all, my sincere appreciation.

To finish up I again thank all the members, Committee members, supporters and sponsors. Without your dedication our Club would not be what it is today.

Last but not least I would like to thank my lovely family Pam, Laura, and Jordan for being supportive and understanding for the feelings I hold for my position as President of our great Club. Yours sincerely,

Stuart Vial’lPRESIDENT

2007 SPoRtSMAN’S LUNCh

In February 2007 the Club hosted its single largest fundraiser, our annual Sportsman’s Lunch at Melba’s on the Park.

Ray White Surfers Paradise helped the Club to organise this fantastic day which saw us raise almost $90,000 through the auction of sporting and celebrity memorabilia, a silent auction and raffles. Thank you to Andrew Bell, Janine & Greg Bell and Jacinta McGhee for your dedication to making this day such a success.

The MC for the Lunch was Club favourite comedian Johnny Garfield who warmed up the crowd up and kept the day filled with laughter. Guest Speaker was Sam Kekovich who entertained the crowd of approx 250 for almost an hour.

While it might be easy to sit back and pat ourselves on the back for such a great day, we’ve already started organising the 2008 Lunch. There are always only limited seats so if you are interested, get in early.

PRESIDENt’S REPoRt (CoNt.)

Andrew Bell, Stuart Vial’l & Greg Bell

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Well here we are at the end of another busy year which has seen a changing of the guard and along with it a consolidation of our financial position. It is always easier to manage any operation when its financial position is sound and that is the case with our Club.

This is mostly due to the long term strategies and planning that allowed contracts to be put in place by the previous committees over several years and continually monitored and fine tuned by the current regime.

Sportsman’s Lunch – A Record!Our Annual Sportsman’s Lunch has become ‘The Lunch’ for the business community to attend in Surfers Paradise and our heartfelt thanks must go to Greg and Andrew Bell and their staff for the professionalism and support for this event.

This year’s lunch, as in the past, doesn’t just happen but is the culmination of careful planning and many hours of organisation that starts as soon as the function is over.

I would like to thank our major sponsors for the day and particularly Mark Willoughby from Wine Source for once again providing the wines and Castelmaine XXXX for their contribution. Both these companies have been with us from the start and we really appreciate their support. It would be remiss not to mention Melba’s owners David and Paul Allen and their staff who once again produced and managed a five star event for us.

Rebuilding The ClubIt was disappointing at the start of the season with people transferring to other clubs, particularly some Nippers and the irony is the reasons given as to why they left didn’t happen; a case of “the grass appears to be greener on the other side”.

NippersWhat a great Committee this year. Chairman Mick Featherstone and most of his team have had a steep learning curve and are to be congratulated on the way they have managed, what I believe, is the most important section of the Club.

The future competitive strength will come from these children and their families and others that will come to and stay at a friendly and stable Club that is able to provide the facilities they will be expecting. It is

interesting to note that of the past eight Senior Club Presidents seven have been ex Nipper parents with five still active in Club affairs. (Something to look forward to Mick.)

The Junior Committee have short listed a very experienced coach and competitor and former Surfers Paradise Nipper for the season and he will liaise with the other coaches under the guidance of Surf Sports Director, David Orchard.

I’m excited about the future for the competitive team (nippers and seniors) and it’s imperative we remain focused on being the best we can be.

Senior CoachZayne Hamill has been appointed Senior (Iron & Fitness) Coach and he already has a squad of 20 or so training regularly. He is also offering beginner classes for ski paddling and the Club has purchased several craft for this purpose.

Beach PatrolsThis season, as in the past, has found our patrols in the thick of the action from hit and run road accidents to lost children, and of course several thousand other incidents as well. This was highlighted by the Channel 7 team tasked with getting footage for a new national TV show. They by-passed the other scheduled clubs because of all the action on our beach.

Our Club Captain, Khan Hamill, should be congratulated for his efforts this season. I firmly believe he has the makings of one of our greatest ever Captains. I urge everyone to give Khan as much support as possible to help with this very demanding position.

Chief Training OfficerAs with the Khan we are very lucky to have someone of the caliber of Scott Andrews, or Scotty as we have known him over the years. His professionalism and dedication to the training and examination of our members in this most important position will enhance their involvement and make them more aware of their responsibilities.

It is imperative that our members are properly accredited to help protect them from any litigation that may arise from rescue situations. It is more important than ever with all the regulations, (State/Local) that we are now forced to conform to in our every day Surf Lifesaving activities.

SECREtARy’S REPoRt

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AdministrationThe secret to the success of any organisation is efficient and accurate long term Administration and Mandy Hurst delivers this day in day out. She has endured many meetings and has been the person responsible for the ‘nuts and bolts’ running of the Club and has assisted and made my position very easy for the past couple of seasons, Thanks Mandy!

The TeamOur Committee has functioned in a harmonious and efficient manner this year and I must say it has been a pleasure to serve with people that are prepared to ‘get stuck in’ and get things happening. The key to success is long term administration and you only need to look at our Honour Boards to see the parallel between sporting success and patrol strength and officials in key positions for several years. It gives the Club stability and continuity and allows subsequent committees a sounding board when attempting to make decisions that affect the future.

Supporters & ContributorsI have mentioned the Bell boys but they deserve another mention. Our first venture with them was a Golf Day at Palm Meadows that raised $25,000 and was a lot of hard work. After another Golf Day that was not as successful it was decided to have our Sportsman’s Lunches and the rest, as they say ‘Is history’.

Another that comes to mind is the Supporters Club Caterer Steve Oliver and his wife Vicki. He always supports us in our endeavors and continually donates prizes (cash or kind) and his contributions amount to thousands of dollars.

It would be remiss of me not mention Nerang RSL President Terry McDonald and Secretary Manager Andrew McInnes, for their assistance, albeit with the Supporters Club. They purchase, on behalf of their Club, tables at our Lunch every year and their management expertise with the Supporters Club cannot be underestimated for its impact on the Surf Club finances; thanks.

Our Surf Girl BreannaWhat a great story of determination and commitment and it was fitting that she was recognised for her efforts and all of us in the Club are so proud of her. Well done!

In ClosingThis will be my last report as Secretary as I am not seeking re-election but you will still see me around the club as I have three grandchildren in the Nippers and love coming down each Sunday and look forward to having a coffee at the ‘Table of Knowledge’. All the best for future seasons. Go the ‘Gold Stars’.

Shane O’Connor, OAMSECRETARY & LIFE MEMBER

Johnny Garfield, Shane O’Connor OAM & Bruce Wright at the Sportsman’s Lunch

SECREtARy’S REPoRt (CoNt.)

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We’ve had a very good year in the Surf Club from a financial management perspective. To headline our financial position, the following points illustrate the achievements of the Committee and members during the 2006-07 financial year:

• the almost permanent overdraft of the past few years is no longer required (for the foreseeable future);

• we have a reasonable surplus of cash in the bank to meet our current and future months financial obligations;

• we’ve only had two months during the financial year where expenditure exceeded income;

• we’ve had the roof replaced at no cost to the Club;

• the Ray White organised Sportsman Lunch in February raised $90,000 towards our future needs.

These achievements have been a couple of years in the making with some tremendous work by last year’s Committee to gain financial commitment from Telstra and Optus to replace the roof and to commit to ongoing funding for the tower on the roof. Shane Laker did a great job this year in hounding these organisations to get the money off them from the marketing commitments they made as part of this agreement. This agreement provides a steady income stream into the next few years.

Whilst the achievement in collections from the annual doorknock was disappointing, it followed on from the successful Indy Collection and I think the regular collectors may have been a little jaded to keep on backing up. A greater commitment from those who don’t assist in these events is required to make the most of these fund raising days.

Congratulations to Breanna Thompson on her achievements in the Summer Surf Girl quest; again much needed funds were raised for the Club. The

assistance of her fiancé Scott Andrews and the support team behind them were great too.

Overall, we are in very good shape and next year’s Committee will gain a healthy bank balance to start getting other initiatives moving to assist in attracting more members to the Club.

I’d like to mention a few people in particular who were the regular participants in any fundraising event, particularly Shane Laker, Stu Viall, Mandy Hurst, Cindy Board, Sharyn & Steve Swaisland and all of their children who often assisted.

Finally I thank Mandy and Louisa Holmes (our bookkeeper), for making my job significantly easier because of the amount of work they did behind the scenes. Regards,

Warren PetersTREASURER

tREASURER’S REPoRt

Breanna Thompson & Warren Peters2007 Sportsman’s Lunch

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Let me start by saying congratulations to all members for their service to our club this season.

This year was outstanding in terms of commitment and attitude.

We had another long and busy season at Surfers Paradise beach. The patrolling season commenced two weeks earlier than previously and finished one week later. During this time we performed many rescues, assists, preventions, searches and dealt with countless marine stings, first aids and even the occasional shark sighting.

The film crew that was on the beach throughout summer provided an interesting challenge. The resulting series should offer the public with a good insight into our services and should serve to advance the meteoric rise to fame of Peter Anderson.

I would like to extend a big thank you to our dedicated early morning patrol teams headed by big Peter Anderson and the one and only Finlay Taylor. They were capably assisted by Olivia Wilson (Broadbeach), Bob Muller (Burleigh), Col and Sue Neil and the rest of their crew.

These guys had our beach opened and manned from 5am every patrol day regardless of conditions.They controlled the drunks, the drug affected, the nude, the nude double back turtles and all the other creatures that stray from Cavill Avenue at that time of morning, trying to swim their way home. Well done!To all patrol captains and vice captains, thanks again for helping ensure that patrols had adequate members signed on and were performed professionally and effectively. It was a big improvement on the previous season.

Scott Andrews and his training crew did a fantastic job in running courses and attracting and training many

new members this year. He puts in huge hours and is an extremely valuable part of our Life Saving Club and our Committee. Thanks Scotty!

The Committee members offered great support throughout the year and along with my brother and vice-captain Zayne, made my role more enjoyable and fulfilling.

The Support Services also helped in many ways this season.

To all our sponsors – thank you so much! We appreciate everything, without you guys we could not achieve such a high standard of service.

On a sad note, we lost one of our own this year in a tragic car accident. Keiji Okamoto, 35, was our most senior Japanese Lifesaver. He was 2005/2006 Senior Life Saver of the Year. He completed 131 hours on the beach in 2005/2006. He was Vice Patrol Captain of patrol 6 and more importantly was a genuine friend to all. He was a dedicated and professional lifesaver and a role model, especially for the younger Japanese lifesavers in our club. We farewell you Keiji, thanks for all the good memories and service.

Overall, we are still a very small club but from my eyes we are moving in the right direction. With continued development of our membership, dedication to patrols and the current atmosphere of fun and friendship, we shall continue to create a big happy Surf Life Saving Family. The residents and visitors of Surfers Paradise are in good hands!

Khan HamillCLUB CAPTAIN

CLUB CAPtAIN’S REPoRt

New Year’s Day 2007Mitch, Kei &Khan (Ken in the background)

Bobby, Leon, Zayne & KhanWith Jade at the Jade Building opening

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Peter AndersonFinley TaylorLeighton CrippsKhan HamillMitchell CrippsLouise GardinerScott AndrewsCraig McCullochKeiko KatayamaMichael CullenWayne HenekerDennis MulheronShane LawlerBreanna ThompsonStuart Vial’lRoxanne TollYasuhiro SugawaraKellie ThomsonThomas HughesKen Lloyd

757:15655:30273:15272:00265:55246:30219:15194:45161:00155:15125:15124:45123:00122:15107:15101:4599:3092:1586:3086:30

Peter Anderson*Finley TaylorScott AndrewsKhan HamillLeighton CrippsMitchell CrippsLouise GardinerCraig McCullochShane LawlerPaul BrennanKeiko KatayamaMichael CullenMichael GibbsWayne HenekerDennis MulheronBreanna ThompsonKen LloydPeter McMahonStuart Vial’lRoxanne Toll

831:45696:00324:30296:30273:15265:55246:30194:45170:45161:15161:00155:15144:05125:15124:45122:15117:00115:20107:15101:45

CategoryActive CadetActive JuniorActive SeniorAssociateAwardHonoraryLife MemberLong ServiceNipper – Under 8Nipper – Under 9Nipper – Under 10Nipper – Under 11Nipper – Under 12Nipper – Under 13Nipper – Under 14ProbationaryReserve ActiveTotal Membership

toP twENty PAtRoL hoURSSurfers Paradise Beach

HoursTotal Hours Incl.Support Services

* 1673:45 hrs incl midweek and school hols

MEMBERShIPS PAtRoL StAtIStICS

Rescues without gear - 42Rescue tube – 161Rescue board – 104

Boogie Board - 9Inflatable Rescue Boat - 71

Rescue Water Craft - 14Total – 401

Preventative Actions – 14,990

Beach Visitations – 99,377Shark Alarms - 4

Missing Persons – 8

Male101345471162224121013764442

240

Female542367712210116434430

156

Total151768114187

24262221191198872

396

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The season 2006/07 was a fairly quiet one for the club competitive wise with a small but dedicated group of competitors attending all carnivals except for the Aussies in Perth. Even though we had limited numbers there were a couple of standout results at various carnivals including the State Titles by Davina Drinan and Patrick Kelly (board riding) and Tayla Neilsen and Larnee Stuart (iron, swim, board rescue). Equal praise must also go to the members that go to every carnival and give it their all but yet to achieve that elusive medal; keep at it your turn will come. The State Titles at Kawana also saw our first non surfing open competitors for the year which was great to see and comments like “Surfers are back” could be heard around the beach. The boys accounted for themselves very well including fielding an Open Taplin team.

As we have done the previous two seasons we took a team to Sydney to compete at the Australia Day Freshwater Carnival, The Manly Carnival and the Manly Board Riding Carnival. This is a great team building trip and everyone had a great time. Apart from the carnivals we managed to fit in surfing, training, bowling, going to the movies and Fish Markets and dining out and of course the obligatory drive through Kings Cross. I would like to thank the Swaisland family on behalf of the team for driving the gear trailer down and back.

Club Champs were held over two weeks due to the surf conditions with board riding one week and all the other events held the next. There was a good roll up including some new faces and members that do not usually compete and I must say they were all having a ‘go’ to claim the prestigious title of Age Champion.

U15 Male Oliver CranU17 Male Alister CranU17 Female Kandace SwaislandU19 Male Leighton Cripps/Mitchell CrippsU19 Female Jane LakerOpen Male Anthony SantoroOpen Female Breanna Thompson Our sister club in Japan, Kaike LSC, has invited us to visit them and we have a very talented cross selection of competitors including nippers and masters, trainers, coaches, administration, our Surf Girl and Club Captain all going in late August. It is shaping up to be a fantastic learning opportunity for both clubs.

It has been my pleasure to be Team Manager this year working with everyone as we go through our rebuilding phase. This will be the only year Surfers Paradise has not sent a team to the Aussies so we will be there next year April 1st – 6th in Perth. We also have competitors gearing up for Rescue 2008 in Germany July 18th – 2nd August (start fundraising!)

At this point I would like to put out a plea for anyone that would like to complete an Officials course. The Club is desperately short of Officials and without them we cannot compete at carnivals.

I would like to thank all the people that have helped me through the year carrying, setting up and pulling down tents, with the marshalling etc. and a special thanks to Mandy Hurst who has saved me countless hours with her Surfmate expertise.

Shane LakerTEAM MANAGER

tEAM MANAGER’S REPoRt

Our 2007 Open Taplin Team at State Trent, Leon, Zayne, Anthony, Khan & Bobby

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Surfing has one of the longest histories of any sport, starting as an act of bravery in Hawaii and only the kings were allowed to do it. Any surfer who tries for the first time has the feelings of fear, excitement and the unknown. The ocean is big, powerful and needs to be treated with utmost respect as it has taken many a life. At Club Champs the waves were so big the other events had to be put on hold until the following weekend. The board riding was the only event to go ahead.

I set the plan for the young ones as it was dangerous and they needed to be aware as this was the day for them to step up and become men of the ocean. They went out and caught some waves closer to shore knowing their limits and keeping it safe. Out of nowhere came Alister Cran who was the only kid to make it out the back. This was the day in the old days he would have been proven a king and on this day he was. A monster set came in. He was in position to catch it. As he launched himself into this powerful beast of a wave he made it to the bottom with nowhere to go. The wave was closing out so he pulled in to the tube and was mauled by the wave. That didn’t phase him. He came up and paddled straight to the outside lineup. This won him the event and proved to us he will be a great waterman. Congratulations Alister

The women were next and again they were faced with huge seas and very difficult conditions to get out. The waves were relentless as Angela O’Sullivan tried to break through to the outside sets. The ocean was to win on this day as she was swept down the beach by an incredible torrent. Meanwhile Jane Laker was racking up waves on the inside shore break to easily win the event. Congratulations Jane and Angela

Next the Opens and we paddled out from 400m down the beach to try to get through a crack in the bank. I could see large sets coming and was hoping we’d covered enough ground to be out.

Bobby Garrett’s surfing has come a long way and he surfed great in the final. Anthony Santoro had a great strategy - catch one outside and one to the beach the same one I was using. He caught one of the waves of the day and beached it. The waves were fantastic

when we caught them. I ended up winning the event, Bobby second and Anthony beating Pat Kelly was as good as winning as he is an Ironman at heart and we are surfers so congratulations Anthony.

The Boardriders Club had a competition every two months and will recommence the first Saturday in August. Winners this season were:

U15 Zac OrchardU17 Alister Cran

U19 Bryce OrchardMens Pat Kelly

Womens Angela O’Sullivan

The Surf School had a great year with the nippers and members learning to surf before summer. Its great after weeks of training, we get to take them out the back for the first time. Their eyes are wide open like eggs and they are so excited, the arms go up in triumph after they take off out the back and ride their first wave. The next start for free surfing lessons for the Club is Oct –Dec for all members and Mandy will include this in the Newsletter as we get closer to the date.

When I first came to the Club to start the Surf School, the Club was happy to have another activity to do with surfing that members could participate in. Well it’s taken off! Nearly 50% of surf clubs now have surf schools. Remember we were the first and I believe we have the best Surf School in the world at our Club. I could be biased LOL. Have a good surf.

Cheyne HoranBOARD RIDING COACH

BoARD RIDING

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Season 2006/07 turned out to be a positive one for the competitive ranks of Surfers Surf Club.

The nippers came along, picking up some new skills and confidence and even a few State medals. Zach Featherstone and Tayla Neilsen should be particularly proud of their victories at the State Titles! I will look forward to many of the junior members continuing to develop within the club over the coming years as there is a great deal of talent among them.

The senior club also progressed especially in the way of attitude and enthusiasm. Participation at training was great and everyone enjoyed themselves. Special mention should go to Andrew and Jane Laker, Alister and Oliver Cran, Kandace Swaisland, Anthony San-toro, Zac Orchard and Larnee Stuart who were the most consistent trainers throughout the season.

The State Titles were a great way to finish off with good attendance and some promising results. We had competitors in several age groups including the surfing team and even an open taplin team! We now have a firm platform to build on and with enthusiastic and consistent training 2007/2008 is looking good!

Zayne HamillCOACH

Ironmania (Coolangatta)1st U12 Ironman Zach Featherstone3rd U14 Ironwoman Tayla Neilsen

Dolphin Classic2nd U14 1km Swim Tayla Neilsen4th U14 5km Board Tayla Neilsen

Coolangatta Gold2nd U14 Ironwoman Tayla Neilsen

Mooloolaba Junior Carnival1st U12 Ironman Zach Featherstone U12 Surf Race Zach Featherstone

Summer Surf Series Round � (Kawana)2nd U15 Female Cameron4th U15 Female Board Relay

U��-U�� Junior Carnival (North Burleigh)1st U12 Surf Race Zach Featherstone U12 Ironman Zach Featherstone3rd U14 Surf Race Tayla Neilsen6th U11 Beach Flags Ziggie Zantiotis U13 Board Race Zac Orchard U14 Ironwoman Tayla Neilsen U14 Board Race Tayla Neilsen

Gold Coast City Titles (Southport)1st U15 Ironwoman Tayla Neilsen

2nd 40-44 Rescue Tube Craig Chapman 40-44 Surf Race Craig Chapman 40-44 Ironman Craig Chapman 40-44 Board Rescue (Craig Chapman, Brad Edwards)3rd 40-44 Rescue Tube Brad Edwards4th U15 Board Rescue (Tayla Neilsen, Larnee Stuart) 40-44 Surf Race Brad Edwards5th U15 Surf Race Tayla Neilsen6th U17 Rescue Tube Kandace Swaisland U17 Ironwoman Kandace Swaisland

Summer Surf Series Round � (Tugun)4th U15 Board Rescue (Tayla Neilsen, Larnee Stuart)

U��-U�� Gold Coast City Titles (Kirra)5th U11 Surf Team (Alex Swaisland, Bryce Leyer, Jaeden Sasaki, Ziggie Zantiotis)6th U11 Cameron Relay (Alex Swaisland, Harrison Jones, Jaeden Sasaki, Ziggie Zantiotis)

Summer Surf Series Round � (North Burleigh)2nd U15 Cameron Relay (Tayla Neilsen, Larnee Stuart, Emma Lane, Jessica Bareham)

Gold Coast Board Riding (Surfers Paradise)1st Open Surf Board Riding Davina Drinan2nd Open Malibu Long Board Patrick Kelly

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Zayne Hamill & Caine Eckstein

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4th U17 Surf Board Riding Kandace Swaisland U17 Surf Board Riding Andrew Laker5th U15 Surf Board Riding Oliver Cran

U��-U�� Branch Championships (Kirra)1st U12 Cameron Relay (Alex Swaisland, Jacob Blowes, Jaeden Sasaki, Zach Featherstone)2nd U13 Board Relay (Jaco Blowes, Zach Featherstone, Zac Orchard) U13 Cameron Relay (Jackson Cottle, Jacob Blowes, Zach Featherstone, Zac Orchard)3rd U13 Board Rescue (Zach Featherstone, Zac Orchard) U13 Surf Teams (Jackson Cottle, Jacob Blowes, Zach Featherstone, Zac Orchard)5th U11 Surf Race Jaeden Sasaki U11 Surf Team (Alex Swaisland, Bryce Leyer, Jaeden Sasaki, Ziggie Zantiotis)6th U11 Board Relay (Bryce Leyer, Jaeden Sasaki, Ziggie Zantiotis)

East Coast Championships (Kurrawa)2nd U14 Surf Race Tayla Neilsen4th U15 Cameron Relay (Tayla Neilsen, Larnee Stuart, Emma Lane, Jessica Bareham)

Queensland Championships (Kawana)1st U15 Surf Race Tayla Neilsen2nd Open Surf Board Riding Davina Drinan Open Malibu Long Board Davina Drinan3rd Open Malibu Long Board Glenn Van Drunen4th U15 Board Rescue (Tayla Neilsen, Larnee Stuart)6th Restricted Surf Race Zayne Hamill

Queensland Masters Championships (Kawana)1st 30-39 Surf Board Riding Patrick Kelly2nd 40-44 Years Board Rescue (David Orchard, Dwayne Thuys) 130 Years Taplin Relay (Craig Chapman, Dwayne Thuys, David Orchard) 150 Years Surf Teams (Craig Chapman, Bill Haylock, Barry Aplin)3rd 30-39 Malibu Long Board Patrick Kelly 40-44 Rescue Tube Craig Chapman 40-44 Surf Race Craig Chapman 40-44 Ironman Craig Chapman 50-54 Rescue Tube Bill Haylock 130 Years Board Relay (Craig Chapman, Dwayne Thuys, David Orchard)4th 30-39 Malibu Long Board Glenn Van Drunen

Queensland Junior Championships (Kawana)1st U12 Surf Race Zach Featherstone U12 Ironman Zach Featherstone5th U13 Board Rescue (Zach Featherstone, Zac Orchard)6th U11 Ironman Jaeden Sasaki U14 Ironwoman Tayla Neilsen

Australian Masters Championships (Scarboro WA)1st 40-44 Rescue Tube Brad Edwards 65+ Board Race Brian Landrigan2nd 40-44 Rescue Tube Craig Chapman 130 Years Taplin Relay (Dwayne Thuys, David Orchard, Craig Chapman)3rd 150 Years Surf Team (Bill Haylock, Barry Aplin, Dwayne Thuys)4th 45-49 Board Race David Orchard 110 Years Surf Teams (Brad Edwards, David Orchard, Craig Chapman) 150 Years Board Relay (Dwayne Thuys, David Orchard, Brian Landrigan)5th 40-44 Ironman Craig Chapman 40-44 Board Rescue (Dwayne Thuys, David Orchard) 55-59 Surf Race Barry Aplin

SEASoN CoMPEtItIoN RESULtS (CoNt)

Buster Landrigan winning Aussie Masters Board

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G’Day groovers, movers and shakers. Welcome to the end of yet another hectic Surf Life Saving season, faced with long hours on the beach and massive changes in our training and education programmes.I thank each and every one of you for your patience and cooperation throughout this season’s proficiency process. I know this came as a severe shock to the system, and it was lengthier than many, many previous years but we’ve all come out the end successfully armed with our Certificate II in Public Safety – Aquatic Rescue and some of us with nationally recognised power craft and resuscitation competencies. This is one of the greatest advancements our organisation has made in its long and proud history and has positioned us well to remain the peak body in Surf and Aquatic Rescue in the country and also worldwide for many years to come.

The good news – those of you who did it this year won’t need to complete a workbook or theory paper next time round; only the practical.

The bad news – those who didn’t do their workbooks for any of the Bronze Medallion, Advanced Resuscitation or IRB proficiencies, and there were quite a few; we’ll see you soon!

We again have a fantastic rap sheet this season; 41 new Bronzies, 182 senior awards (up on last season), 48 junior awards (3 down on last); a total of 232 new awards (up

on last year), plus 139 junior competencies and 266 proficiencies! Wow. What a sensational achievement by our Club!As always, this would not be possible without the tremendous and tireless effort of our totally voluntary and 100% committed Training Crew. Thanks to the ‘usual suspects’ Breanna Thompson, Noel Bartley, Peter McMahon and Roxanne Toll with a Surfers warm welcome to Kellie Thomson and Louise Gardiner.

Welcome back to Ron Hendy, joining us again in the assessing ranks after a well earned, yet brief retirement! He assessed at every one of our proficiency days and almost all of our Junior award assessment days. Thanks as always, for your wisdom and advice Ron. You’re a true legend in this field!

Without the support, understanding, late nights, early mornings and assistance from our Summer Surf Girl and my now fiancee Breanna Thompson, I would not be able to dedicate myself as I have done and continue to do. Thank you so much. We make a great team!

Macca and Jimmy – I know you said she was out of bounds, but I just couldn’t help it!

Between the Training Crew, we trained and assessed most of the above awards, completed not one but two school holiday Surf Camps and are soon to start offering award training in Brisbane for our Grammar lads (and anyone who lives in and around Brisbane).

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The Surf Camps were a resounding success, vastly improving on the atmosphere, environment and fun of last year. I’m sure all will agree we had a great time with less interruptions and many more laughs and groans of horror at the wide selection of educational, yet entertaining videos and images!

It is only fitting to also acknowledge our ‘Honorary’ Training Crew members, IRB Trainers Shane Lawler and Richard Leal. Thank for your help guys. Great to see Surfers, Northcliffe and Broadbeach working so well together to advance our lifesaving services.

Congratulations to all who gained their BSZ404A Train Small Groups - Elizabeth Savill, Kannitha Ly, Kellie Thomson, Leighton Cripps, Louise Gardiner, Megan Crockford, Michael Cullen, Mitchell Cripps, Rebecca Chambers, Renee Street, Ronald Hendy, Walter Sheahan and Zuleika Harper.

Remember, as part of an RTO we all must demonstrate relevant vocational experience and personal development as part of the qualification. There’s no better way to do this coming on down and joining in all the fun, humour and action of a new course or training session and working towards a Surf Life Saving Training Officer Certificate qualification.

We’ve snapped many fantastic memories throughout the season thanks to the generous efforts of Derek Kilgour a budding local photographer, now proprietor of Gold Coast Photography. Many would have seen Derek snapping around the place behind his lens, up early and staying late. Thanks Mate! They look great!

December Surf Camp

Congratulations!!

ChIEF tRAINING oFFICER’S REPoRt (CoNt)

There are some major changes afoot in the near future (again) including a much needed overhaul of the Silver Medallion Patrol Captain which will work towards a Certificate III in Public Safety – Beach Management. This will take in the order of 12 months to demonstrate all the required competencies. Others we’ll soon see are specialised 4WD courses, spinal management and the phasing out of the BSZ qualifications with the new TAA; something that was badly needed to regain credibility within the VET environment for training and education. With some of the BSZ qualifications handed out across the country (not isolated to Surf), you’d be excused for thinking some were cut out from the back of a Weet-Bix packet!

Despite all the changes and hurdles, a special mention should go out to Cameron Bain, Cindy Board, Kannitha Ly, Leighton Cripps and Marc Hogan; all completing five awards this season and John Abraham, Megan Crockford and Rob Bressan completing four. What was really great to see was the large number of previous Associate members, new members and parents who completed three new awards. On behalf of the Training Crew it’s great to see so many gaining these awards to support their kids and the Club. Don’t stop here!

Keep the momentum, building up your skill set and knowledge as we build upon our solid foundation of members.

Me transmitte sursum, caledoniScott Andrews

CHIEF TRAINING OFFICER

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Name Award Name

Bronwyn Abraham Surf Safety Two

John Abraham Bronze Medallion

Surf Rescue Certificate

IRB Crewman Certificate

ATV Induction

Cale Allan Radio Operators Certificate

Bronze Medallion

Wade Allan Radio Operators Certificate


James Anderson Surf Safety One

Julie Anderson Radio Operators Certificate

Bronze Medallion


Oliver Anderson Surf Awareness Two

Shane Anderson IRB Crewman Certificate

Senior First Aid Certificate

Scott Andrews Silver Medallion Patrol Captain Facilitator

Boat Drivers Endorsement Facilitator

IRB Facilitator

Cameron Bain Radio Operators Certificate

Bronze Medallion

Advanced Resuscitation Certificate


ATV Induction

Jessica Bareham Surf Rescue Certificate

Noel Bartley Rescue Water Craft Operator

Silver Medallion Life Support

Jake Battle Surf Safety One

Nicholas Battle Surf Awareness One

Jake Beck Surf Awareness One

Jacob Blowes Surf Smart One

Cindy Board Radio Operators Certificate

Resuscitation CPR Certificate

Emergency Care Certificate


ATV Induction

Paul Brennan Helicopter Underwater Escape Training

Dean Bressan Radio Operators Certificate

ATV Induction

Bronze Medallion

Harley Bressan Radio Operators Certificate

Bronze Medallion

Robert Bressan Radio Operators Certificate

Resuscitation CPR Certificate

Emergency Care Certificate

ATV Induction

Somer Bressan Resuscitation Certificate

Surf Smart Two

Colin Brooks Radio Operators Certificate

Bronze Medallion

Andrew Bullock Bronze Medallion

Peter Callick ATV Induction

Cert IV in Assessment & Workplace

Training

Plan, Conduct, Review Assessment

Toby Carrigan Bronze Medallion

Rebecca Chambers Senior First Aid Certificate

Train Small Groups

Silver Medallion IRB Driver

Martin Cichero Radio Operators Certificate

Bronze Medallion


David Collander Bronze Medallion

Jackson Cottle Resuscitation Certificate

Surf Smart Two

Kate Cottle Surf Awareness Two

Harrison Craig Surf Awareness Two

Alister Cran IRB Crewman Certificate

Oliver Cran Radio Operators Certificate

Eugene Cridland Bronze Medallion

Leighton Cripps Radio Operators Certificate

Bronze Medallion

Train Small Groups


ATV Induction

Mitchell Cripps Silver Medallion IRB Driver

Train Small Groups

ATV Induction

Megan Crockford Radio Operators Certificate


Train Small Groups

ATV Induction

Gemma Cullen Surf Safety One

Lachlan Cullen Surf Awareness One

Michael Cullen Train Small Groups


Kiara Docherty Surf Awareness One

Ben Douglas Bronze Medallion

Liam Drake ORB Drivers Certificate

ORB Skippers Certificate

Zach Featherstone Surf Smart One

Blake Fewtrell Radio Operators Certificate

Bronze Medallion

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Rowena Forward Surf Awareness Two

Monique Fullerton-Smith Surf Awareness Two

Louise Gardiner Senior First Aid Certificate

Train Small Groups

Robert Garrett Silver Medallion IRB Driver

Luana Giacomo Surf Rescue Certificate

Khan Hamill Training Officer IRB

Zayne Hamill Silver Medallion IRB Driver

Reece Harding Bronze Medallion

Zuleika Harper Train Small Groups

Colin Hatcher Radio Operators Certificate

Bronze Medallion

BJ Haylock Bronze Medallion

Jessica Henderson Radio Operators Certificate


Michaela Henderson Surf Safety Two

Ronald Hendy Train Small Groups

Plan, Conduct, Review Assessment

Defibrillator Certificate

Wayne Heneker IRB Crewman Certificate

ATV Induction

Tyson Hensby Surf Safety One

Brendan Hogan Surf Awareness One

DJ Hogan Surf Smart One

Marc Hogan Radio Operators Certificate

Bronze Medallion



ATV Induction

Britney Holloway Surf Awareness One

Cheyne Horan Senior First Aid Certificate


Mandy Hurst ATV Induction

Dylan Jago Surf Safety One

Jayden Jago Surf Safety One

Stuart Jarman Senior First Aid Certificate

Brandon Johnson Radio Operators Certificate


Harry Jones Surf Safety Two

Keiko Katayama IRB Crewman Certificate

Brieane Keay Senior First Aid Certificate

Patrick Kelly Silver Medallion IRB Driver

Dan Kilburn Bronze Medallion

Andrew Laker Radio Operators Certificate

Bronze Medallion


Jane Laker Senior First Aid Certificate


ATV Induction

Shane Laker IRB Crewman Certificate

Richard Leal Silver Medallion Life Support

Felix Lester Surf Awareness Two

Mitchell Lewis Resuscitation Certificate

Surf Smart Two

Bryce Leyer Surf Safety Two

Ken Lloyd Plan, Conduct, Review Assessment

Kannitha Ly Radio Operators Certificate

Bronze Medallion


Train Small Groups


Dylan Marshall Radio Operators Certificate

Ryan Mattner Surf Awareness One

Craig McCulloch Silver Medallion Life Support


Charles McMahon Bronze Medallion

William Meredith Hardy Radio Operators Certificate

Daniel Moore Surf Smart One

Joshua Moore Surf Awareness Two

Taylor Mullis Resuscitation Certificate

Yuta Nakamura Radio Operators Certificate

Bronze Medallion

Jade Neilsen Radio Operators Certificate

Bronze Medallion

Tayla Neilsen Surf Rescue Certificate

Bryce Orchard IRB Crewman Certificate

Zachary Orchard Surf Smart Two

Warren Peters ATV Induction

David Peyser Radio Operators Certificate

Bronze Medallion

Brian Picknally Radio Operators Certificate

Bronze Medallion

Danny Pointing Surf Safety Two

Angela Reidy Radio Operators Certificate

Bronze Medallion


Anthony Santoro IRB Crewman Certificate

Jaeden Sasaki Surf Safety Two

Elizabeth Savill Bronze Medallion

Train Small Groups

M Sharifi Radio Operators Certificate

Bronze Medallion

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Walter Sheahan Bronze Medallion

Train Small Groups

Kate Simons Bronze Medallion

Grant Sims Surf Rescue Certificate

Will Skinner Bronze Medallion

Tah’Jean Smart Surf Awareness One

Cameron Stewart Bronze Medallion

Renee Street Train Small Groups

Larnee Stuart Radio Operators Certificate

Bronze Medallion

Yasuhiro Sugawara IRB Crewman Certificate

Alexander Swaisland Surf Safety Two

Kandace Swaisland Radio Operators Certificate

Bronze Medallion


Kasumi Tanaka IRB Crewman Certificate

Georgia Taylor Surf Smart One

Lachlan Taylor Surf Safety One

Maddison Taylor Surf Safety One

Breanna Thompson Silver Medallion Life Support

Kellie Thomson Radio Operators Certificate

Bronze Medallion

Train Small Groups

Ben Thornton Surf Safety One

Craig Thornton ATV Induction

Jayne Thornton Surf Safety Two

Glenn Van Drunen Silver Medallion IRB Driver

Jordan Vial’l Radio Operators Certificate

Bronze Medallion


Stuart Vial’l IRB Crewman Certificate

ATV Induction

Andrew Wagstaff Radio Operators Certificate

Bronze Medallion


Bailey Wagstaff Surf Awareness One

Brittany Wagstaff Surf Safety One

Cooper Yale Surf Awareness Two

Madeline Zantiotis Resuscitation Certificate

Maritza Zantiotis Surf Awareness Two

Ziggie Zantiotis Surf Safety Two

Alison Zygadlo Radio Operators Certificate

Bronze Medallion


Brayden Zygadlo Surf Safety One

Jessica Zygadlo Surf Awareness One

Michael Zygadlo Radio Operators Certificate

Bronze Medallion

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What a fantastic season! The Conrad Jupiters Summer Surf Girl Quest for 2006/2007 once again had victory for Surfers Paradise SLSC being announced this year’s Runner Up and second highest fundraiser.

Over the past nine months in my role as Summer Surf Girl, there has been a number of fundraising events such as the Lexmark Indy 300, Ralph Magazine Party,

Indy Undi Ball, Sushi Party, Club Christmas party, Chupa Chup Search for Summer Model Search, Ray White Sportsmans Lunch and also the Club’s own number plate surrounds which were a real hit amongst the club members. Apart from these events there were also appearances at surf sports events, Surf Safe Appeal at Channel 9, SLSQ functions, collections in the Supporters Club, markets, the mall and raffles in my home town of Cessnock.

I also did some surf education days for the junior members of our club like the Annual Junior Surf Camp, Junior Skills Development Day as well as training new members in gaining their Bronze Medallion. Thankfully I still had some hair left for the Gala Ball after some “interesting” sessions with Grant and Brandon (aka Tit ‘n’ Boob). Love you guys! We won’t even mention Mitch and Leighton! The week leading up to the final judging was an absolute blast. The week entailed media training,

community education talk to Coomera State School at White Water World, cocktail evening to meet the judges and sponsors, etiquette classes (like I needed it, I’m such a lady), interview with panel of judges,

swimwear judging, evening wear judging, deportment and rehearsals for the routines on the final judging night. Fun, rewarding yet hectic. All the girls were great and so much fun the hang out with.

I gained a lot from the experience and would recommend to any female club member to enter. Not just for the Club but for yourself. You will learn a lot, such as how to talk to people, raise money, confidence in yourself and also meet a lot of great friends along the way. A big thank you to everyone for your help and support in making me YOUR 2006 / 2007 Conrad Jupiters Summer Surf Girl RUNNER-UP.

Breanna ThompsonConrad Jupiters Summer Surf Girl

Runner–Up 2006/2007

SUMMER SURF GIRL

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We are moving into some very exciting times as we advance the club into a new era as other Supporters clubs have done along the Coast. I am referring to the long awaited redevelopment of the first floor into a dining and bar area including an area for our members.

We have had several meetings this year with active healthy debate from the members of three committees (Building, Supporters, Management) and architects on just how the redevelopment will take shape. Input from members is also most welcome. At this stage feasibility studies are being done to determine just what we can expect from the project; exciting times indeed.

The final part of the roof replacement (the back part over the gym) is due to begin in July, and not before time, ask anyone who has used the gym during a downpour. This should be completed before the season starts in September.

While on the gym, it has been extended to take over the small room next to the training room which had no other use other than to collect junk

so has been a win win situation for the Club and the gym.

Recently we had a working bee at the club which saw members armed with paint brushes and rollers painting the main room back to a neutral colour rather than the colour of another club, much easier on the eye. The same day saw two ute loads of ‘stuff’ to the tip and a general tidy up of the whole club. Thank you to all those that turned up and put in a days work; much appreciated.

The Committee would also like to thank the silent achievers that repair and replace parts of the Club as needed such as Dennis ‘Mungo’ McAullay, Shane Carsen, Bob Worsley, Karl Ireland, Stu Vial’l and apologies if I have missed anyone else that should be mentioned here.

Shane LakerCHAIRMAN – BUILDING COMMITTEE

BUILDING CoMMIttEE’S REPoRt

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In 2006, the team had been weakened by injury and competition right transfers to other clubs. This year saw a return of key competitors and some excellent results were achieved by individuals and team competitors in both the State and Australian Titles.

The masters group is a close knit one and a great sense of camaraderie was evident throughout the year, especially in the teams events at the State and Australian Titles.

At the risk of singling competitors out, it was great to see Dwayne Thuys, David Orchard and Bill Haylock returning to competition for the club this year. The team is building towards a successful 2007-2008 season culminating in the World Titles in Germany. The Masters Patrol continues its attendance record and I take this opportunity to thank all Masters for their contribution this season.

Brad EdwardsCraig Chapman

TEAM MANAGERS

MAStERS REPoRt

Orch & Dwayne at the Aussie Masters

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I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate everyone for the job they have done keeping our beach safe this season. We have had another busy season with 401 rescues and 467 first aid cases.

Factures – 1Oxygen Therapy – 5

Minor Marine Stings – 392Major Marine Stings - 8

Minor first aid – 57Major first aid – 4

Total – 467

(Re oxygen therapy - Judging by the amount of oxygen cylinders used, there was more but unfortunately they were not recorded.)

I would like to thank those first aid personnel who have treated all the patients we have had, whether it was for a minor sting or a major first aid case, it is good to see so many patrol members on our beach are able to render first aid assistance to a complete stranger in their time of need.

There was fierce competition in the first aid inspections this season. At the conclusion of the season we end up with 498 points from a possible 500. We lost two

points for not checking an oxy-viva at the start of patrol. Unfortunately that was enough to put us in equal second place behind Broadbeach. This is a vast improvement on last year’s result (hopefully we can get 100% next year).

Our spending has increased from last season. A fair bit of this is due to price increases and the amount of sunscreen we are going through. (It is good to see everyone is getting the slip, slop, slap message and looking after themselves)

The costs incurred by the first aid room for the season are:

- Alpha First Aid Supplies $632.84- BOC gases for medical oxygen and rental of the

cylinders $1183.27- Sunscreen, plastic bags, $150 approx.

Total spending $1966.11.

Thank you for your efforts throughout the season.

Peter McMahonFIRST AID OFFICER

FIRSt AID REPoRt

Peter assisting some marine sting victims

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It gives me great pleasure to present to you the Annual Report which acts as a summary of activities both operationally and administratively for the Surfers Paradise Juniors 2006/07 season.

Introduction

As you know my experience, or should I say lack of experience as a lifesaver, was known to all of you when I accepted my nomination for this position of Chairman for 2006/07. Nevertheless, by the end of the season I had worked out what a Cameron Relay was and was determined to make the best go of being part of a strong movement to advance the club forward.

People who become involved in this Committee usually do so for the same reason I did, that is their desire to put back something into the sport which provides so much for their children. In my case I have been part of a wonderful experience over the previous three years watching my son and other children develop as young confident surf lifesavers.

Financials

The Junior Committee started with an opening bank balance of $8811.29. Our immediate initiative was to consider the necessary budget requirements by forecasting our expenditure for the forthcoming season. We estimated our expenditure would be around $20,000. Most of the Junior Committee were elected as first timers and were quite nervous about undertaking large scale fundraising to support this amount of money as had been the case during previous seasons. But, through the wonderful efforts of our Treasurer Cindy Board, our Gear Steward Craig Thornton, and their children, Ben and Jayne who were also ably assisted by Deputy Chairperson Rebecca Chambers and her two children Gemma and Lachlan, some $20,000 was raised through “Shake the Can” around the Surfers Paradise business precinct. Other members of the Nippers, including parents, took part in this sort of fundraising and my whole hearted thanks goes to all those involved, you through your efforts have virtually funded most of our activities for the season, it was a fantastic result and one which I personally found very difficult to undertake.

We were also ably supported by the ever generous Dudley Quinliven, through his group of companies,

who donated $3000 to the Committee through telemarketing the Club activities to the public. Thanks again Dudley.

We were able to raise further funds with raffles (including one at Campbell’s) amounting to $2022. Once again Cindy Board is to be thanked for being the driving force behind these efforts.

Finally Surfers Paradise Management donated $2500 towards our State Team competitors who competed at Kawana Waters in March.

It was decided to keep the membership at $50 per family, which I’m sure most of you will agree is extremely low compared to other organisations and sports clubs that we and our children become involved in. We did this, however, as part of our marketing initiative and through this raised $1605 after all insurances and registrations were paid. Of surprise to me was the significant cost in running a Junior club and this included:

Purchase of uniforms $5,728.20Insurance & Registration $1,795.00State Titles $9,165.00Christmas Party $1,473.01Presentation Day $4,304.54

Finally we were left with $10,665.46.

It was with great pleasure that the Juniors were able to help Breanna Thompson – our Summer Surf Girl – with her fundraising. The Juniors managed to boost Breanna’s funds by $5587. I’d just like to congratulate Breanna on behalf of the Juniors on her wonderful achievement of Runner-up and second overall fundraiser.

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Recruitment

Despite the good efforts of previous Committees we commenced the season with 26 registered juniors. As a result we undertook a reasonably extensive marketing campaign, advertising in the newspapers, writing and approaching a number of schools and swimming schools and eventually we recruited a total of 141 members for the season. As usual, as the season went on these numbers became somewhat depleted. We saw a lot of new members which we hope to keep and this is encouraging for the Club and the sport. The marketing experience not only gained some new members but gave some invaluable experience to us as a Committee. The experience was as follows, that people who live on the Gold Coast generally do so because they want to take advantage of our fantastic beaches, and that it only takes a small amount of effort to encourage new members who are generally beach focused anyway.

We saw that the swim schools were great areas to market to as they produce fine swimmers which are an essential skill for surf competitors. My research revealed that during the previous halcyon days of the Surf Club the Club was supported by many good swim schools who followed their children swimmers into the club. It is my belief that we need to foster these relationships for the future. We have identified a number of swim schools in the suburbs where the Gold Coast beach mentality also exists and these will be targeted by our future marketing.

Junior Activities

Sundays saw a large turn up of juniors taking part in our beach activity program. This mainly consisted of running events of a similar nature to carnival conditions.

The Juniors were also provided with surf education by the Chief Training Officer Scott Andrews and his now fiancée Breanna Thompson and their team. During these sessions Scott and his team taught our children many life skills about the surf which are necessary in making them proficient and providing you with the luxury of knowing they are safe when enjoying the beach. It is difficult for me to convey to you in this report the level of appreciation that myself and the Junior Committee have for this great team. Upon visiting the Club it was very rare not to see Scott or Breanna undertaking volunteer training of some

nature. Scott and his team add tremendous value to our junior program which included the training of a number of parents in their Bronze Medallion and other associated awards. Thanks Scott, Breanna and your team.

Thanks also go to a number of “stars” that provided education and training to our Juniors during the season. These “stars” included the great former World Ironman Champion Dwayne Thuys, and former Australian and World Beach Sprint Champion Warren (Wazza) Peters. These special training days had a great effect on the children and they gained many wonderful skills that they put to use when competing on points days and carnivals. As a Committee who would listen to feedback we will be definitely steering our future program towards more of these types of days and less points days in the future. Our initiative in this area will be to strongly develop the skill base of our competitors and members. Thanks guys.

Thrown into a role of running a program on Sunday mornings was quite a daunting task but I was able to overcome it through the valuable assistance of a number of Committee members and supporting club members. I soon learnt that one of the fundamentals to conducting a well organised Sunday program is to have plenty of support, including plenty of Water Safety. This is an area where the club lacks people and it is necessary to urgently train more parents in this area. This year we had great support from the long standing Committee members, Ann Stuart and Dione Neilsen, affectionately known as the “Baywatch Girls”, Shane Laker, Mick Zygadlo, Mike Cullen and Rebecca Chambers (that is before she got too big for her swimmers!!!!!) Your efforts were greatly appreciated.

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A number of other persons were significant in their support at our Sunday program, including Jon Neilsen, Rob Bressan and our Age Managers including Peter and Lee Blowes, who at one stage handled about four age groups. Other parents “chipped in” and assisted where possible, including Paul Mulvihill. There are too many to remember to thank, so if I have missed you please accept my thanks and the thanks of the Committee for your support and contribution to our kids.

My special thanks go out to the ever present Craig Thornton who set the beach up every Sunday. In the few years of my membership I have never seen the beach looking so professionally organised and groomed each Sunday morning. This was usually after Craig had picked up the gear to find that some of it had been taken during the week and was forced to make do with what he was left with! After everyone had left the beach Craig would often be seen on his own packing up the gear with the help of a few parents. Thanks Craig we have really appreciated your efforts.

Coaching

The Junior Committee appointed Jayden Stuart to undertake board training for its more senior members and Zayne Hamill to train its younger members. These guys have done a great job in getting our kids out and through those waves in great style. They have been terrific mentors and role models and nothing ever seemed a problem for them. I personally witnessed a number of sessions including the methodology taught to the kids about surf conditions. I was absolutely amazed with the level of skill that these guys had and conveyed to our kids. It also felt good knowing that we were giving our kids the best level of training possible.

The Committee supported those who undertook swimming programs and paid a swimming subsidy for those who attended five sessions per week and one board training. As in the past it was clearly evident that those who had committed to a great deal of training in the pool were rewarded with good results at carnivals.In the short time that I have been involved in the Life Saving movement I have formed the opinion that for kids to handle the surf conditions and compete well it is vitally necessary to commit them to a strong swimming program during the week, building strength, stamina and technique. This will be a major initiative of the junior Committee in the forthcoming season.

Competition

In our rebuilding phase it was obvious to all in sundry that the Club lacked a number of elite competitors. Nevertheless, Tayla Neilsen, Zac Orchard, Zach Featherstone, Jacob Blowes and Jaeden Sasaki clearly proved in competition that they were in a class of their own and well deserved the elite competitor status. They competed in a number of carnivals and all made a number of State Finals. Of particular note was the performance of Tayla Neilsen who competed up an age group in the Senior State winning the U15 Surf Race. Also of note was Zach Featherstone’s successful attempt at winning the State Ironman and Surf Race in the U12 age group. Well done Tayla and Zach and all the other competitors who made State finals.

Club Captain Tayla Neilsen has been a wonderful inspiration and role model to our Juniors and the Committee would like to thank her for her wonderful efforts throughout the season.

A number of other members competed in various competitions and carnivals throughout the season including Ironmania (Coolangatta) and the Robina Holden Classic with great results. Encouraging is the number of new stars that were identified during the season this included the U11 boys team who started to perform well together with some good results on the board. There were other notable performances from the Club that are too numerous to mention, but we congratulate all our stars.


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the Committee

My personal thanks to the Junior Committee which comprised Rebecca Chambers, Cindy Board, Ann Stuart, Dione Neilsen and Carol Cottle. As you can see I was severely out numbered so you can well appreciate that all success from last year should be really attributed to these ladies. Thanks a lot for your fantastic efforts ladies.

I must pay special thanks to Ann Stuart and Dione Neilsen who have been Committee members and involved in and around the Junior Committee for some nine and eight years respectively. They step down from their positions after a long and continuous volunteer role. Your efforts were outstanding and the Club is forever indebted to you both. Thankfully you will both be part of the Club for many years to come and will still seen around the place and involved with juniors in the future. We look forward to this.

the future

I look forward to working with the new Junior Committee in advancing further our efforts of the past. Firstly, I see the need for more people to “put up their hand” and take a more active role in our activities. From my experience this has been a lot of fun and genuinely rewarding.

Secondly, we have a great brand, possibly the best business brand you could get - Surfers Paradise SLSC. We need to effectively utilise this brand, our strategic location and our activities to attract a greater level of sponsorship. In this regard we will continue developing and enhancing our business and marketing plan and look forward to building a strong future.

Mick FeatherstoneJUNIOR CHAIRMAN

Junior Perpetual Trophies �00�/0�Ironperson Trophy Zach FeatherstoneMost Improved Jnr Brittany Wagstaff/James AndersonMost Improved Snr Bronwyn Abraham/Jacob BlowesSenior Club Person Jayne ThorntonJunior Club Person Lachlan CullenSnr Encouragement Taylor Mullis/James ClarkJnr Encouragement Skylar Perkins/Nicholas RaySnr Carnival Competitor Tayla Neilsen/Zach FeatherstoneJunior Carnival Competitor Kate CottleLong Service Award Jessica Bareham

Junior Pointscore Champions �00�/0�

Green Cap Female1st Water/1st Beach/1st Overall – Nicola Anderson2nd Overall – Morgan Mulvihill3rd Overall – Ella Roosen

Green Caps Male1st Water/1st Beach/1st Overall – Tobas White2nd Overall – Callan Marshall3rd Overall – Jackson Donaldson

Under 8 Female1st Beach/1st Overall – Tyler Mulvihill1st Water/2nd Overall – Jessica Zygadlo3rd Overall – Brittany Holloway

Under 8 Male1st Beach/1st Overall – Tahj Smart1st Water/2nd Overall – Bailey Wagstaff 3rd Overall – Jack Beck

Under 9 Female1st Water/1st Beach/1st Overall – Kate Cottle2nd Overall – Maritza Zantiotis3rd Overall – Rowena Forward

Under 9 Male1st Water/1st Beach/1st Overall – Oliver Anderson2nd Overall – Harry Craig3rd Overall – Joel RoosenUnder 10 Female1st Water/1st Beach/1st Overall – Gemma Cullen2nd Overall – Brittany Wagstaff3rd Overall – Lily ChattertonUnder 10 Male1st Water/1st Overall – Josh Neilsen2nd Overall – Chase Perkins1st Beach/3rd Overall – Brayden Zygadlo

Under 11 Female1st Water/Beach/1st Overall – Bronwyn Abraham2nd Overall – Astar Brunton3rd Overall – Jayne Thornton

Under 11 Male1st Water/1st Beach/1st Overall – Jaeden Sasaki2nd Overall – Ziggi Zantiotis3rd Overall Bryce Leyer = Alex Swaisland


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Under 12 Female1st Beach/1st Overall – Ruby Chatterton1st Water/2nd Overall – Georgie Taylor3rd Overall – Chloe Kendall

Under 12 Male1st Water/Beach/1st Overall – Zach Featherstone2nd Overall – Jacob Blowes3rd Overall – David Hogan

Under 13 Female1st Water/1st Overall – Somer Bressan1st Beach/2nd Overall – Taylor Mullis3rd Overall – Madeline Zantiotis

Under 13 Male1st Beach/1st Overall – Jackson Cottle1st Water/2nd Overall – Mitchell Lewis3rd Overall – Zac OrchardUnder 14 Female1st Beach/1st Overall – Jessica Bareham1st Water/2nd Overall – Tayla Neilsen3rd Overall – Luana Giacomantonio

Junior Club Champions �00�/�00�

Green Caps Girls - Nicola AndersonGreen Cap Male – Callan MarshallUnder 8 Female – Tyler MulvihillUnder 8 Male – Jack BeckUnder 9 Female – Kate CottleUnder 9 Male – Oliver Anderson & Harry CraigUnder 10 Female – Maddison TaylorUnder 10 Male – Josh NeilsenUnder 11 Female – Bronwyn AbrahamUnder 11 Male – Jaeden SasakiUnder 12 Female – Georgie TaylorUnder 12 Male – Zach FeatherstoneUnder 13 Female – Madeline ZantiotisUnder 13 Male – Jackson CottleUnder 14 Female – Tayla Neilsen


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This season saw the movement of the radios from the patrol office to a new cupboard in the First Aid Room. The new location is great and allows easy access to back-up radios and parts for patrols. It has also meant the first aid room is accesse more frequently and more people are becoming familiar with its contents.

There were very few occasions this season where Surfers Patrol weren’t able to be contacted by Surfcom and I thank members for being vigilant in this regard. Extended hours have meant that batteries have had to last for up to 14 hours. In some cases where there was a large amount of traffic on the network, the batteries have tended to go flat towards the end of patrol. If this hap-pens, there are spare batteries and radios in the first aid room which and readily available. New batteries and radios next season should fix this problem.

My thanks are extended to Scott Andrews for conducting radio operators courses, ordering new radios and for maintaining the PA system in the four wheel drive. Congratulations to all those members who gained their Radio Operators Cer-tificate. Have a great off-season.

Finley TaylorRADIO OFFICER

It’s been an interesting season with the IRB’s. We have a lot of new and capable drivers. Some in-teresting stunts were pulled but the boats have come out of the season relatively unscathed, can’t say the same about some of the people in-volved…

We have a new IRB arriving soon with thanks to the Peter Lacey Foundation. The boats and mo-tors are undergoing repairs and fine tuning dur-ing the off season so they will be ready for the new season!!

Also during the off season we have some IRB Crew and IRB Driver courses going through. If you need more information please don’t hesitate to contact myself or Scott Andrews.

Have a great off season and see everyone in the new season!!!

Louise GardinerACTING IRB OFFICER

RADIo REPoRt

IRB REPoRt

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Early in the year it was difficult once again to field a full team with players moving up to A grade and moving interstate but two-thirds into the season we managed to scramble a fair team together of mainly juniors and won most of our final match-es. It was not enough to get us through to the final but we have a good young team for next year with plenty of potential.

This season was our 30th. season for the Gold Coast competition and I had the privilege of play-ing every year. In the first “A grade” Grand Final in 1978, the “Surfers Slugs” were the winning team. In September we will be having a dinner to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Water Polo on the Gold Coast.

Pan Pacific ChampionshipsLast October in the Pan Pacific Masters Champs Ganga was a member of the over 40’s team which won gold in their final. In the over 50’s team with Peter Trevethan and myself, (Wren Bligh was out with a small operation) we managed to win silver from the powerful team from Guam.

Queensland Country ChampionshipsWe took out the silver medal at the Queensland Country Champs in February at Mackay. Mackay were the winners and as they did not have an “A” team their “B” team was very strong.

A great year was had and we are looking for-ward to bigger and better things at the end of September when the new season starts.

Keith Lutz - Inaugural Life MemberGold Coast Water Polo Association

Finally, Surfers Paradise SLSC will be visiting our sister club, Kaike LSC, in Japan in 2007. A team of nippers, juniors and seniors registered their interest and will be heading to Osaka in August for around ten days. Kaike is about four hours drive from Osaka. On the team are:

Shane Laker – Team Manager, Stuart Vial’l, Scott Andrews, Khan Hamill, Zayne Hamill, Bobby Garrett, Breanna Thompson, Norm Forrest, Jane Laker, Andrew Laker, Jordan Vial’l, Oliver Cran, Jacob Blowes, Jaeden Sasaki

We look forward to bringing you a full report on our return!

wAtER PoLo REPoRt

KAIKE LSC

Queensland Country Champs MackayLutzy (holding the ball) & The Slugs

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Dennis ‘Mungo’ McAullay was awarded Life Membership of the Surfers Paradise SLSC at the AGM held 16th July 2006.

Dennis joined Surfers Paradise in 1975 when talked into joining ‘Dads Army’, the March Past Team, by President Bill Pointing and received his Bronze in 1976. Bill Webb was the Chief Instructor at the time and processing of awards could take a year or more. Surfers had about two dozen ‘active’ patrol members then and the Club was struggling to patrol the beach. Sometimes there was only one patrol member on the beach to set up for the day and we didn’t have the luxury of IRBs or even a patrol vehicle. Often only cadets and juniors would make up the patrol numbers during these very dangerous conditions.

Dennis gained his IRB Drivers in 1978 and quickly set about gaining his Senior First Aid and Radio Operators Certificates; Instructors and Advanced Resuscitation followed shortly after.

Dennis was a regular with the old Beer Garden chook raffles every Friday evening and when Bill Pointing ‘retired’ from the raffles, took over until the early 80’s. At this time the raffles were the only source of income for the Club.

He helped construct the Club’s first ever bar in the old clubhouse around 1977 and built the other two after that in the present clubhouse –he has painted the clubhouse interior about ten times and always managed to acquire items for the Club from the many shop fitting jobs he did around town.

Dennis used to assist Penny Gerrits (Sea Gems) at her fashion parade luncheons and garden parties (as the sound and lighting man) and was a stalwart of fundraising efforts during these tough times.

He is probably our longest serving Patrol Captain and over 20 years performed hundreds of rescues and dozens of resuscitations, a big percentage of these outside of patrol hours. There are many people from all around the world that owe their lives to Denis ‘Mungo’ McAullay.

A couple of his most notable rescues were in the late 70’s. Jack Wooten got into difficulties in front of his home on The Esplanade and it took Peter Reaburn (Council Lifeguard) and Dennis 20 minutes to get him breathing with a regular pulse. Dennis accompanied him in the ambulance to hospital where he regained

consciousness and made a full recovery. Dennis did the cardiac compressions and Jack ended up with five cracked ribs. This cured him of his early morning swims and his wife became a member of the Sea Gems shortly after and became a great financial supporter of the Club.

Another well publicised rescue in the early 80’s – after an offshore power boat rolled in cyclonic seas just south of the clubhouse. Dennis and a very inexperienced IRB crewman were quickly on the scene to recover the crew. Grahame Long from the Bulletin won a photographic award with a series of shots taken from a helicopter that highlighted this spectacular rescue.

Dennis patrolled from 1975 to 2001/02 but had to retire due to health problems – during this time he displayed an unswerving loyalty and dedication to the Surfers Paradise SLSC and many of the older generation have shared a beer with Dennis at the back of the old clubhouse when Bill Pointing would invite everyone to ‘put $2 in and drink till you drop’.

Dennis has had a ‘colourful’ relationship with various Committees, to say the least, particularly the Disciplinary Committee, but he always managed to redeem himself and is certainly worthy of Life Membership.

From all members of the Club, congratulations on attaining Life Membership of the Surfers Paradise SLSC.

LIFE MEMBER – Dennis McAullay

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J.C. Walsh (Dec.) Elected 1935C.W. Walsh (Dec.) 1938William Ball (Dec.) 1944Frank G. Smith (Dec.) 1947C. Fred Richards (Dec.) 1948Harry W. Sandison 1950William A. Neilsen (Dec.) 1951John L. Moffatt, OAM (Dec.) 1952William A. Shanahan (Dec.) 1952Frederick H. Thee 1952Roger R. Stewart (Dec.) 1954Don R. Wilson (Dec.) 1957Ald. Vincent Whelan (Dec.) 1958A Gordon Kitchener (Dec.) 1959Don C. Kitchener 1961Harold F. Phipps 1962Thomas J. Mee 1963Claude J. Jeanneret 1964William C. Kitchener 1969Edward R. Kitchener 1972

Wren Bligh 1973Peter Lacey (Dec.) 1975Paul Lacey (Dec.) 1977Errol A. Kleidon (Dec.) 1978Robert Sinclair (Dec.) 1980Paul Bennett 1982William Pointing 1984Keith Lutz 1985Peter Brennan 1986Alby Smith 1987David Orchard 1988Ronald Hendy 1989Shane O’Connor, OAM 1990Penny Gerrits 1991John Brennan 1996Trevor Hendy, AM 2000Robert Worsley 2002Paul Brennan 2004Karla Gilbert 2005Dennis McAullay 2006

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Ken Fogarty (Dec.) - Lisle Orchard (Dec.) - Rose Orchard (Dec.) - Max Christmas - Denis Cotterell

Congratulations to those members who were recognised as Walsh Fellows 16th July 2006Brian Shepherd - Ray White Surfers Paradise - Nerang RSL

Greg Bell (Ray White Surfers Paradise) far left with Brian Shepherd (centre in blue/white tracksuit) and

Terry McDonald (Nerang RSL)holding plaque. Mungo on far right.

LIFE MEMBERS

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Lisle Orchard – Walsh Fellow(�rd June �� to ��rd August �00�)

Lisle Vernon Orchard was born 3 June 1914, fa-ther to David Orchard and Dawn Blaney nee Or-chard who joined Surfers Paradise SLSC with son David in 1973.

Both he and his late wife Rose were Honorary and Associate members of the Club helping it through some very tough times with their expertise in rais-ing money and their hard work ethics. Lisle lent the Club the money for its first cold room on a pay it back when you get it basis. As he always said “if you don’t have cold beer you will never make money” and he was right. He and Rose with their catering experience helped make the Club many thousands of dollars. He also is remembered for bringing free tea and coffee to the board riding contests for all to enjoy for well over a decade.

In 1996 he and Rose were presented with a Walsh Fellowship, an honour they received with great pride. Lisle went to every Australian Title from 1974 to 1999 but failing health stopped him in the end. Lisle did many things in his life from be-ing a professional boxer, cane cutter, professional footballer and fought for Australia as one of the Rats of Tobruk but will always be remembered for being a great husband, father, grandfather and a great loyal member to Surfers Paradise Surf Club. SOLDIER ON BIG FELLOW

Robert Sinclair – Life Member(�th January �� to ��th November �00�)

Bob Sinclair joined Surfers Paradise SLSC in 1964 and on attaining his Bronze was, at the time, the oldest person in Queensland to do so at 28 years of age. He rowed a surf boat under sweep Max Christmas for a season then opted for the admin side and along with Gordon Kitchener as Presi-dent, was Club Captain in 1968/69 until he left to live in Papua New Guinea for a couple of years. On his return the Club was in some difficulties and he and Gordon were re-elected to their prior positions in 1973/73. In 1980, Bob was proudly awarded his Life Membership. He had by then his Instructors and ARC was a member of the March Past Team (Dads Army) which did well.

The March Past Team, probably more due to the average age than for any other reason, disbanded and some of the members who had lived at the southern end of the coast joined Tugun SLSC as their desire to continue competing was still there. Bob didn’t have the time to spend forming and coaching another Surfers team as he was heav-ily into Rugby administration and was still playing and the season always overlapped so he reluc-tantly joined Tugun but always his strong loyalty remained with Surfers Paradise.

In 1999 he was diagnosed with kidney cancer and lost one kidney. He lived then in Fiji for a year but returned because of ill health and was then diag-nosed with lung cancer which was a secondary cancer and given six months to live.

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He got himself onto an experimental program which gave him an extra six years of fairly good quality living and he and his wife Anne bought a motor home with the intention of joining the ‘Grey Nomads’ going around Australia but ten weeks into the adventure he was diagnosed with bone cancer then a brain tumour and passed away on Remembrance Day, 11th November 2006.

He is survived by wife Anne and son Marty, his lovely wife Nicola and two grandsons, Max and Charlie.

Keiji Okamoto(�0th February �� to �rd December �00�)

Our mate Keiji with some friends

Keiji Okamoto, 35, was our most senior Japanese Lifesaver. He was the 2005/2006 Senior Lifesaver of the Year. He completed 131 hours on the beach in 2005/2006. He was Vice Patrol Captain of Patrol 6 and more importantly was a genuine friend to all. He was a dedicated and professional lifesaver and a role model, especially for the younger Japa-nese lifesavers in our Club.

Keiji was a former Australian Champion in Jiu jitsu and was a member of the Australian Army Reserve. He loved keeping fit, fishing, mus

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