kawana surf club october 2011

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I would like to welcome everyone to the new

season.

For those who do not know who this years

committee is I would like to introduce them

to you.

Deputy President : Paul Schloss

Admin: Sam Shillig

Secretary: Bob Clements

Treasurer: Tim Gold

Club Captain : Dean Johns

Chief Training Officer: Dan Donahoe

Junior Activities: Jason Lenske

Youth Development : Melanie McKinless.

I would like to wish all of our competitors

from Nippers to our Masters a very good and

successful competition season. It will go with-

out saying that you will do Kawana proud.

Thank you to everyone who was willing to give

the club a couple of hours out of their week-

end over the last two weekends to do the

bucket collection at the shopping Centre.

We did very well and raised some much

needed funds!

TELSTRA ASSISTANCE FUND GRANT:

I am pleased to announce we have been suc-

cessful with this grant and have received a

Neann Oxygen Kit, First

Aid Kit and 2 spinal col-

lars to date. These

items will definitely

compliment the First Aid

Equipment we use on

patrol.

From the President Warren Matthews

Back to Kawana Day

The Back to Kawana Day at-

tracted a crowd of 100 people

over the course of the day with

a large contingent from the

1980-85 era. The club will make

this an annual event on the first

patrol day of the season with a

focus on attracting members

and supporters from the past 32years.

Kawana Surf Life Saving Club

October 2011Volume 1, Issue 1

Blue StarReview

OFFICE HOURSWednesday, Thursday

and Friday 10am to

5pm

MEMBERSHIPMemberships are due

now

EMAIL ADDRESSOur main source of

communication is

through emails

PROFICIENCIESTheory can be done

online

BRONZE COURSEStarting 25th of Sep-

tember

NIPPERSStarts 18th September

Inside this issue:

Club Captain

Gear for Sale

2

2

Junior Activities 2

Training & Education 3

Kawana Lions Club 3

Administration

Member Awards

4

4

Club Refurbishment 5

Date Claimers 5

Past Presidents: Missing Ken Priest

and Ryan Gaylard


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PATROL UNIFORMS: Surf Life

Saving Australia are undergoing

a review of the current Red and

Yellow Patrol uniform.

The uniform will be changing

for the 2012/2013 season and

its now your turn to have your

say on the current uniform i.e.

what you like, dont like etc.

Below is a link to SLSQs survey

monkey to have your say on

the style of the patrol uniform

http://

www.surveymonkey.com/s/patrol_uniform

PATROL SWAPS: If you are

unable to make your patrol

organize a swap and let your

Patrol Captain know, who will

be your sub.

BLUE CARDS: SLSQ Circular

144.09.11

Managing active members

who do not hold a current

Blue Card/ whose Blue Cardhas expired.

It has come to SLSQs attention

that current noncompliance

with Blue Card requirements

may leave some clubs unable

to fulfill their operational and

patrolling requirements. SLSQ

has been in discussion with the

Commission and requests the

following.

That clubs follow up non Blue

Card holders as detailed above

as a matter of urgency.

That Patrol Captains or ViceCaptains who do not hold a

current Blue Card do not act in

this capacity until such time as

they hold a valid Blue Card or

Exemption Notice.

Any members over the age of

18 who do not hold a current

Blue Card or Exemption Notice

from 1 January 2012 must

cease patrolling until such time

as they hold a current Blue

Card or Exemption Notice

Managing patrolling members-

until 31st December 2011 clubs

may utilise patrolling members

who do not have a current Blue

Card provided the clubs ensure

that;

o Where possible members

without a Blue Card are as-

signed to senior patrols

o Patrol Captains must actively

manage patrols with non-Blue

Card members to ensure that

these members are not actingin a way that may constitute

regulated employment ie.

such as roving or tower patrols

with members under the age of

18.

o As above, members without a

current Blue Card must not act

in the role of Patrol Captain or

Vice Captain

Mobile: 0422 122 339

Email: [email protected]

hesitate to ask where youcan help out as your agemanager will often needassistance in some way.

Remember the NipperRaffle is coming close toits final days. The firstprize is a new DolphinFoam Nipper Board withsecond prize a being aPool Cleaner and a din-ner voucher as third. Thetickets are only $2 or 3 for$5available at Nipperson Sunday.

Also, I thought it would be

appropriate to mention

The new Nipper seasonkicked off on the 18th Septand we were welcomedback to the beach withgreat conditions and

weather. It seems all thekids are having a goodtime and enjoying them-selves on the beach.

Firstly, I would like tothank those families whohave put their hands up tohelp out so far this sea-son and without your sup-port the Nipper groupcannot function. If you aredown on the beach with

the groups please do not

the club has a Child & YouthRisk Management Strategy inplace. All parents need tobe aware and vigilant ofany activities placing our

kids at risk. The policyand plan is found in theoffice if anyone wishes toview this.

Committee meetings arethe first Tuesday of everymonth at 6pm at the club(in the First Aid Room).All are welcome to attendand if you have any ques-tions please do not hesi-tate to ask.

Club Captain Dean Johns

Junior Activities Jason Lenske

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Blue Star

Club gear for sale con-

tact the office for more

details

Gear for Sale
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BRONZE MEDALLION COURSE:

The course is underway:

Tuesday 6 8 pmTheory

Sunday 8 11.00 amPractical

Wednesday 5-6pmSwim training

(Swim training is not compulsory but a

good way to improve your swim fitness)

All active members are invited to attend

the swim training. Good way to get your

proficiency swim completed!

MARINE LICENCE:

We will be running a marine licence inthe next couple of weeks. An IRB drivers

course will follow. Anyone who is keen on

either should give their names (apart

from those who already have for the

marine licence) into the office or call

Kane for further information on 0411 455

401

PROFICIENCIESDates will be published on the website.

Pool Swim: Bring your completed pool

swim form to the office

Theory: This can be completed online

follow the instructions on this linkwww.lifesaving.com.au

Select: Member Education

Select: 2011/2012 Proficiency Online

Follow the instructions. If you have prob-

lems setting up your accountcall the

help number on the website.

Once completed print off your form and

bring to your proficiency. You will need

to complete this and a pool swim before

undertaking your practical proficiency.

Alternatively the proficiency paper is

available from the office or website

www.kawanasurfclub.com.au.

RADIO OFFICERS:

We are currently seeking RADIO OFFI-

CERs for our beach patrols. To become a

radio officer you will need to complete a

morning of training (a Saturday Morning).

Training will include the following units

an Observers award and Operate com-

munications systems and equipment.

This will be run shortly register at the

Surf Club Office. Once you have com-

pleted your training you will be included

in a Patrol Team and be rostered for pa-

trols approximately once a month. Pa-

trols start at 7am and conclude at 5pm,

split into two shifts changing at noon.

Patrol teams are made up of a variety of

skills you do not need to hold a Bronze

Medallion to be a part of a beach patrol

team. Other awards you can undertake

include ART (Advanced Resuscitation and

Defibrillator), First Aid Officer or Radio

Officer.

Becoming a Lifesaver is rewarding and a

great opportunity to develop friendships.Register your interest for these courses

through the Surf Club Office.

ALL TRAINERS & ASSESSORS:A meeting will be held on Thursday 6th

of October commencing at 6 pm for ap-

proximately 1 hour.

This is for all proficient and probationary

trainers and assessors.

Contact Dan on 0438 181 107 to advise of

your attendance.

If you are interested in joining the Lions Club please

call Darren Peters on 5493 9419.

Lake Currimundi/Kawana Lions Club have sup-

ported our Club on many occasions assisting with

the recent working bee, BBQs and garage sale.

Thank you for your assistance.

120 CLUB

A chance to win $1 000. 120

tickets will be sold at $25 a

ticket and will be drawn at the

club on the 8th of October.

The ticket holder is entitled to

drinks between 5 and 6pm with

nibbles being served.

Tickets available from the

clubbe quick as there are

limited tickets.

PLEASE RETURN YOUR TICKETS

AND MONEY BY THURSDAY

6TH OF OCTOBER.

Training and Education Dan Donahoe

Lake CurrimundiKawana Lions Club

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Volume 1, Issue 1

Lake Currimundi/Kawana Lions Club was formed

in 1981. They are always looking for new mem-

bers to join their friendly club to help out with

projects.

One of their main goals is to raise money and

donate it back to the community to those they

think may need a little help. Recent donations

have been: Angle Flight, Kidney Support, Starlight

Foundation and many more.

They also support global projects and disasters.

The Lions require volunteers for Barbeques, sell-

ing Christmas Cakes at local shopping centres,

Christmas Carols, Hospital bags, etc.

They hold 2 meetings a month (not compulsory)

at our Surf Club. There is no restrictions; you can

be as young or as old as practical, working or re-

tired, male or female.

DONATIONS NEEDED

ANCHORS

Please contact Craig on 0413 912 282

GYM EQUIPMENT

Free weights, bars, any type of gym

equipment. Please contact Paul on

0413 828 024


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Memberships:

Due Now! Your membership

has now lapsed.

Blue Cards (Working with Chil-

dren Check) SLSQs Blue Card

Screening Policy complies with

State Government Legislation,

Commission for Children and

Young People and Child Guard-

ian Act2000, and the Commis-

sion for Children and Young

People and Child Guardian

Regulation 2001 and requires

that all clubs have a docu-mented Child & Youth Risk

Management Strategy in place

which necessitates compliance

with the blue card system.

As affiliated members of the

Association, we are required to

carefully select and screen

people whose role requires

them to have regular contact

with children.

Blue Card forms are available

from the office. If you do not

hold a current card you would

have received an email re-

cently. Please complete your

formwe will continue to

monitor this.

Green Caps Policy:

Please be aware that it is op-

tional for parents of Green

Caps to undertake any lifesav-

ing award, however, we would

strongly encourage this as it

will allow you to actively par-

ticipate as a Water Safety Offi-

cer.

Club merchandise for sale:

Great Xmas Presents...

Mens Polo Shirts $30

Ladies Polo Shirts $35

(Also available in white)

Club Wetshirts:

Have arrived! The price has

remained the same at $25.

Sizes available:

6, 8, 10, 12

If you have

prepaid - your

order is ready

to be col-

lected.

Club Carnival

Shirts:

Available in

Adult sizes: S,

M, L, XL, XXL

Smaller sizes also available.

Club Togs:

These have not arrived to

date hopefully not too far

away.

Well done to you both

We were very fortunate last season to

have 2 members awarded for their

outstanding commitment to lifesaving.

Dan Donahoe and Bob Martin.

Bobs award was from Surf Life SavingQueensland for being the best crew

person of the year with Surfcom -

Sunshine Coast. Bob performed

approx 100 hours - this does not in-

clude his hours as Radio Officer for

Kawana.

Last season Dan spent over 150 hours

on beach patrol. This does not include

unlogged hours.. As Club Captain of

a small club the commitment is enor-

mous Dan filled the gaps on more

than one occasion!

Administration Samantha Shillig

Member Awards

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Blue Star

Branch Club Captain -Dan Donahoe

Movies by

the Beach

WHEN: 30th of October

WHERE: Grassed area atthe Surf Club

OUT DOOR MOVIE ONTHE BIG SCREEN

MOVIE: Ghostbusters(family version totie in withHalloween)

FESTIVITIES START: 5PM

MOVIE STARTS: 6.30PM

BBQ AND DRINKSAVAILABLE

VIP tickets will be avail-

able from Kawana Shop-

pingworld Customer Ser-

vice Desk from the week

commencing 17th of Oc-tober. This will be for a

VIP section closest to the

screen.

Thank you to MIRVAC

Kawana Shopping world

for sponsoring this event


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The Development Application for the club

refurbishment has reached another im-

portant milestone this month with the

Public Advertising Stage commencing.

This is standard procedure in any applica-

tion and the statutory requirement is for

a sign to be placed at the front of the club

for a period of 20 working days.

Insite and Tomkins Developments have

been working feverishly to have the appli-

cation processed by Round 2 of the Re-

gional Development Australia Fund

Grants that are due for submission inNovember.

The Kawana surf club would like to por-

tray their sincerest thanks to these two

organisations that

have donated their

time and resources to

enable this application

to be produced at no

cost to the Surf Club.

Once we have received

the development ap-

proval the opportuni-

ties that will open up to the club by

way of seeking grants and sponsor-

ships are endless. The refurbishment

project will be deemed shovel

ready and as you may or may not beaware that is the principal require-

ment for all grants being awarded in

the current climate.

We will provide a further update

later in the year to keep you in-

formed as to the status of the appli-cation or should you require any fur-

ther information please do not hesi-

tate to contact our Project Manager

Mr Frazer Dean on 0432 186 188

Club Refurbishment

Supporters Club Date Claimers

Nipper meals include a free drink or icecream.

Open from 6pm-8pm Sunday

Thursday and 6pm8.30 Friday & Sat-urday

STAFF:

Jen Henricks has been appointed Assis-tant Club Manager, Jen has been em-ployed by the club for 5 years and hasworked in all areas of the club this hasgiven her a solid understanding of theoperations of the Club.

NEW CHEF: Ian brings years of experi-

ence and a flair and passion for greatfood at family prices.

Nipper Families: Your family

payment includes membership to

the Supporters Club. You can

pick your card up from reception .

OCTOBER

8th: Painting Bee

120 Club

27th: Peoples Surfboat

Close

30th Draw for Peoples

Surfboat

30th Movies by the Beach

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Volume 1, Issue 1

MELBOURNE CUP DAY

Book your table now

Cost: $27.50 pp or a table of 10 for $250What this gets you: All you can eat hot and coldbuffet plus dessertFashion Parade and of course the RACE on thebig screen.

CHRISTMAS:With Christmas just around the corner the clubcan cater for your Companys Christmas party,whether you prefer casual finger food, buffet or amore formal affair with an alternate drop we canaccommodate whatever your style is. Courtesybus available and entertainment.

BISTRO

COFFEE AND CAKE specials through the day$6.50 pop in and enjoy the view whilst devouringa delight. Open from 10 am.

BREAKFASTS: Sunday mornings drop in for athe Boaties Big Brekkie; bacon, eggs, sausage,hash browns, etc. Nipper meals available. Openfrom 8am till 10am.

LUNCH TIME SPECIALS:Meals for under $10.00 Open from 12 to 2pmWednesdaySunday

DINNER TIME SPECIALS:New Specials coming soon

Proposed Club House

PAINTING BEE:

Saturday 8th of

October

7.30 am

Contact Guy on

0407 372 430


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Address:

99 Pacific Blvd

Buddina QLD 4575

PO Box 152

BUDDINA QLD 4575

Phone: 5444 8642

E-mail:[email protected]

www.kawanasurfclub.com.au

ADVERTISING SPACE

We are offering this space to members to ad-

vertise their business. Simply supply a business

card sized advertisement and your business will

be circulated to our Surf Club members for ten

editions. Your outlay will be $220.00. Limited

space available. Contact the surf office with

any inquiries.

Kawana Surf Life Saving Club

Sponsors

Kawana Waters Surf

Life Saving Club Inc

Donations

CASH DONATIONS

Val Burns

Mark Bishop

Sam Tyle

IN KIND DONATIONS

Lincoln Pest Control

Taylor-Squires Pty Ltd

Kawana HardwareRed Energy Promotions

Westpac Kawana

GRANTS

Telstra Assistance

Fund 2011

On behalf of Kawana Waters Surf Life Saving Club, we would like to thank all

our sponsors for their continued support.

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