Shoredump - Closte · 2020. 2. 12. · Shoredump Newsletter – Winter Edition 2017 Issue 1 - 2017/2018 AGM At the AGM Club President Nick Newton thanked members for keeping our required

Shoredump

Newsletter – Winter Edition 2017

Issue 1 - 2017/2018

AGM UPDATE At the AGM Club President Nick Newton thanked members for keeping our beach and the public safe, in another breach free season where we met all of our required contractual obligations. Nick gave special thanks to:

• Club Captain Simon Lovell and Vice-Captain Richard Taylor for managing our patrols and implementing improvements to patrol operations and rescue and medical equipment

• Our successful “Ducks for Dollars campaign which raised over $4,000

• The Beach Hotel raffles team which ensures we are now represented every week at the “Beaches” – so we are making money and importantly keeping a good sponsor happy

• The members involved in the Beach Day experience we ran in conjunction with St Vincent de Paul

Two particular achievements mentioned were the kitchen renovations, and the plans afoot to refurbish and extent the current premises.

Your membership renewal is now due for the 2017-2018 season. Please go to the Club's website to view the current fees for your class of membership and options on how to renew. https://www.merewetherslsc.com.au/membership-fees-now-due-for-2017-2018-season/ * Those wishing to pay by CASH or PAYWAVE can do so during Sunday COLDIES. *(Earlybirds payments at COLDIES receive 1 complimentary drink, either tap beer, house wine or a soft drink) offer ends 31/10/2017. Any further information relating to your membership renewals can be directed to the Club Secretary ([email protected] and/or the Club Registrar on [email protected]

Bronze Medallion Course starts this Wednesday 2nd August - 6PM for info. and

sign on.

Patrols start Saturday 23rd September

Raffles Roster is on Team App

Coldies Roster is on Team App

ABC Radio Morning Show will be live from the beach on Friday 22nd September

from 5:30AM

https://www.merewetherslsc.com.au/membership-fees-now-due-for-2017-2018-season/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]

AGM UPDATE Rhonda Scruton (CEO Hunter Surf lifesaving) and Graham and Kaye Lott attended the AGM as reps of Hunter Branch. Rhonda spoke about how well MSLSC was run, and in particular mentioned our:

• Status as Hunter Branch Platinum Level in the Club Quality Program

• Continued support of Ducks for Dollars

• Search & Rescue simulation conducted on Patrol with the Juniors

• Strong financial management

• Ongoing Beach Management and strength of Patrols

• Support for Training and Assessment across the Branch

CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS

President Nick Newton

Club Captain Simon Lovell

Vice Club Captain Kevin Buckley

Treasurer Mark Owen

Secretary Jamie Paras

Junior Activities Chairperson Julie Sutton

Registrar Angela Tiedeman

Chief Training Instructor Anthony Tietze

Surf Sports Emma Gale

IRB Captain Nathan Wright

Board and Ski Captain Glen Crompton

Boat Captain Emma Gale

Gear and Equipment Officer Bernie Sabine

IT Coordinator Evan Jobling

Function Room Manager Susan O’Loughlin

License Manager Norm Rodgers

Youth Coordinator Vacant

Rookie Coordinator Vacant

WH&S Officer Dave Hoar

Publicity Officer Harrison Gresham

MPIO Kate Flint

Radio Officer Dave Hoar

Gym Co-Ordinator Richard Taylor

CLUB CAPTAIN UPDATE G’day Members, with last season finished, we have been quite busy getting ready for the next coming season. We now have the training roster and the patrol roster out for the next season. I now have a fantastic group of vice-captain work with me for the upcoming season (Kev Buckley, Richard Taylor, Nathan Mckelligot and assisting with the rookies is Sarah Bugbird) I welcome them all to the crew and look forward to working with them all next season. Over this season within the patrol hours we had approximate 13,350 members of the public attend our beach within the patrol area that is Merewether beach. · Patrol Hours for the season – 4190.5hrs. · Number of Incidents – 119, - Fractures / Dislocation 1, - Major wounds 1, - Minor cuts / Abrasions 37, - Minor marine stings 62, - Other 18, - Only “One” 1st Aid transported via Ambulance to Hospital. · Number of Rescues – 11, - No Gear 4, - Rescue tube 1, - Rescue board 5, - Other 1. · Number of Preventions – 945. · Number of Beach Closures – 22.

Club Captain Simon Lovell & Vice Captain Kev Buckley Our major focus areas for this coming season are: · Up skilling of member in IRB, ARCT, Spinal and first aid. · Members actively patrolling at the water’s edge and working on preventions. · Patrols doing training scenario on patrol especially on Saturdays. · Patrol Caps rostering patrol AM and PM splits in advance – with more members committing to PM · Patrol Captain delegating effectively at the start and end of patrol days. Get on to the “Team App” via your phone and go to Documents for next year training and Patrol roster. Land Proficiency will all need to be completed before the start of the season on the following dates and the water Proficiency will be completed on your first patrol day with your patrol captain. Sunday 13th August 2017 at 9am Sunday 20th August 2017 at 9am, Sunday 27th August 2017 at 9am Thursday 31th August 2017 at 6:30pm, Thursday 7th September 2017 at 6:30pm Sunday 10th September 2017 at 9am, Thursday 14th September 2017 at 6:30pm Saturday 16th September 2017 at 9am, I am hoping on having everyone’s new uniforms ready to pick up when you come in for you land proficiency and if you still have your old uniform please return it them for exchange.

MEREWETHER SURF CLUB BEACH BUSINESS BREAKFAST If you're in business, thinking about starting one up (or know someone

who is) you need to come and join us at the Beach Business Breakfast

(BBB). The BBB is held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at Merewether

Surf Club Function Room, and runs from 7.30am-8.30am.

At the July BBB presentations were made to PRD Newcastle and Jezweb

for their support of the Surf Club. It's relaxed and informal yet designed

to help you grow your business network. For more information visit

www.beachbusinessbreakfast.com.au or sms/call Dave on 0403 925 799

CLUB CLEAN UP!

THANKS TO THE MEMBERS WHO ASSISTED WITH THE CLUB

CLEAN UP IN JUNE. OUR NEXT “WORKING BEE” WILL INVOLVE

PAINT BRUSHES!

PATROL ROSTER The Patrol Season kicks off on Saturday 23rd September – See the link below for the Patrol Calendar https://www.merewetherslsc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Merewether-2017-2018-Season-Patrol-Roster.pd

MEREWETHER SLSC NOW HAS THEIR OWN SMARTPHONE APP. It'll keep you up-to-date with your favorite team's news, events, schedules and much more. To get the full features of your teams App you need to download Team App onto your smartphone. Download Team App here (http://teamapp.com/app). Its 100% FREE. Launch Team App. Then: 1. Sign-up to Team App. You'll be sent an email to confirm your registration. 2. Log in. Then search for Merewether SLSC and request access to group(s) that apply to you. If you don't have a smartphone, reply to this email so you can be added manually and you'll receive email notifications.

TRAINING COURSES See Team App > Documents for the 2017/2018 Training Calendar.

COLDIES NEWS FROM BAR CAPTAIN – NORM RODGERS Could all members who hold RSA Cards or Certificates please check their end dates to ensure they are current. I will organise a course for anyone who wants an RSA or needs to renew it. Please let me know on 0407 101 184 if you are interested. Members should be aware that we are now able to take credit card for any payments due to the Club. Registration fees can be paid this way at Coldies and will be rewarded with a free beer or wine! The roster for Coldies until the end of the year is now available on Team App. Please check it and if you cannot make a rostered shift, let me know as soon as possible. Cheers Norm.

CREATING A CULTURE OF SAFETY

Creating a culture of Safety requires clear commitment from all members. SLS exists as a lifesaving organisation, and as a result we have to endeavour to assure the very highest standards of health and safety for all volunteers and staff, as well as anyone else that may be affected by what we do. Health and Safety (H&S) is managed under the relevant legislation, and everyone has a duty to comply with H&S practices - by taking reasonable care of his or her own H&S and that of others whilst carrying our surf club duties. H&S is not a separate issue to be managed, but is an integral part of all lifesaving activities.

SLS ultimate goal is to promote a culture where all members understand that SAFETY COMES FIRST!

Want more information? You can look at the Guidelines for Safer Surf clubs here: http://www.hsls.org.au/content.cfm?page_id=603951&current_category_code=14739

EARN SOME MONEY TO HELP THE CLUB! – RAFFLES ROSTER Come and join the MSLSC Raffle Team. Earn $20 selling tickets on Friday nights at the Beach Hotel, or do 5 raffles and get your club membership for free! This is to help raise funds for the Club. For info call or sms Penny on 0412 665 225

4 Aug Harrison Phoebe Dave

11 Aug Karen Liam Dave

18 Aug Karen Alex Penny

25 Aug Harrison Phoebe Warren

VINNIES BEACH EXPERIENCE We recently hosted a Beach Experience day for members of the community with Special Needs. The morning included activities at the pool with Boards and an IRB; a CPR and 1st Aid demonstration, and a BBQ. We are planning to run 2 events this coming season. Thanks to all of the members that assisted on the day!

MEREWETHER LADY’S BOAT CREW Here are our Lovely Boat Crew Lady’s finishing a Sunday morning Row! If you would like to join them contact Emma on 0414 564 268.

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NEXT SHOREDUMP ISSUE WILL BE ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 12

DEADLINE FOR CONTRIBUTIONS IS FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 8 TO - [email protected]

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