April 2012

Kawana Surf Life Saving Club

Blue Star Review

OFFICE HOURS Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10am to 4pm

President
As we near the end of the season and reflect, it is wonderful to acknowledge our members. The Committee has had to implement some stringent measures this year to keep the Club moving forward and could not have achieved this result without you, the members! An important part of the Clubs history is recognizing members All life members are welcome to join this panel, please contact Bob Clements by 30 April. The morale and commitment is at an all time high and I am proud of everyones efforts. With only a couple of weeks remaining of the patrolling season I am sure your vigilance will continue. Although patrols, nippers and competition are drawing to a close your Club is still open for business. Offering well priced meals, entertainment, promotions , members draw, etc. The members draw this Friday night is a guaranteed $1 000 draw. Bring the family down for a meal and a chance to $1 000. Ross Christie Jill Willis Gary McLeod Warren Hulyer Ken Priest Jeff Willis Russel Anderson Andrew Slater Steve Langton Warren Mathews John Thorpe Barry Jones LIFE MEMBERS

EMAIL ADDRESS Our main source of communication is through emails

SALE
Club polo shirts reduced to $20

who have been outstanding in their contribution. NOMINATIONS FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIP ARE DUE BY 30 APRIL. Contact the office to make a nomination. The Life Membership Panel consists of Jeff Willis, Warren Hulyer and John Thorpe to date.

Inside this issue:

Club Captain Annual Dinner Message from SLSA Training & Education First Aid Course Date Claimers Junior Activities Sponsors Surf Sports Supporters Club Attachments Westpac Sponsorship Dealing with a potentially significant event Club Championships 2

WORKING BEE
What an improvement we made back in September last year! Its time again! Please pop these dates on your calendar and send me an email advising of your availability and your preferred area of expertise.
DATE: SATURDAY 19 MAY SUNDAY 20 MAY PROJECTS: 1. GARDENING 2. REPAIR & MAINTENANCE TASKS 3. CONSTRUCTION OF YOUTH & DEVELOPMENT ROOM

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Club Captain
Awesome effort to all members involved in 18 Rescues over the weekend! Patrol 7N were kept busy with 15 rescues. They performed board and tube rescues both in and outside the flagged area.

Club Annual Dinner

The date has been set: 16 June, 2012 All members are welcome and would we encourage Nipper parents to attend. The cost and format of the evening will be advertised in the next newsletter.

They were supported by Surfcom who coordinated support services with the wave runner and helicopter assisting. Well done!

Message from Surf Life Saving Australia

Dear fellow Surf Lifesavers, You would all be aware of the tragic incident that occurred at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships at Kurrawa.

Club Photos
Preparations for the Clubs Annual Report is underwayso if you have any photos please drop them into the office.
As Napoleon Bonaparte once said:

In this time of severe stress , I ask everyone to read the attached detailed document on dealing with a potentially significant event. Watch your friends and fellow clubbies for signs of post traumatic stress and don't hesitate to contact your State Centre for assistance if you need help. We need to ensure our surf lifesaving family assists each other at this difficult time. Our Club is fortunate to have Pastor Dony as a Radio Officer and he is the Pastor at Kawana Life Church. He is happy for you to call him. Phone: 5437 6332 Mobile: 0421 711 927

A picture is worth a thousand words.

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BRONZE MEDALLION COURSE Congratulations to the 17 new bronzies, some of which have already used their new skills to perform rescues. Lydford, Schwab, Ken Robertson, Ting, Merrill Jason Margaret Buitendijk, Hayley-Brea Christie, Peter Dwan, Nikki Firmin, Stephen Kin-

Dan Donahoe

sella, Melissa Kirkman, Richard ScoKyla Buchanan, Aden Chandler, Kirsty laro and Rod Weller. Davis, Adam Ellis, Daneeka Kent, Chloe Thanks to the trainers and assessors involved. Please email the office surfad-

min@kawanasurfclub.com.au to indicate what courses you would like to undertake this will assist us in preparing future training calendars.

Date Claimers
APRIL 21 22 Nipper AGM Club Championships

MAY 5 Tin RattleKawana Shopping Centre 6 Tin RattleKawana Shopping Centre 6 19 First Aid Course Working Bee Working Bee

FIRST AID COURSE

This is a one day course. There will be a cost for resources and membership fees for non members.

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JUNE 9 Participants will need to collect and complete the workbook before attending the practical session to be held on the 6th of May. 10 Date: 6th of May Times: 8.30am to 4pm Register: 30.04.12 email surfadmin@kawanasurfclub.com.au Tin RattleKawana Shopping Centre 16 16 AGM Annual Dinner Tin RattleKawana Shopping Centre

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Junior Activities
TROPHIES/PHOTOS/ CERTIFICATES All registered nippers receive a participation trophy or medallion. If you have not already received one they are ready to be collected from Surf Office during office hours. PHOTOS to be collected: William Brown, Jack Gothorp, Annaliese Stirling, Cooper Schwab, Georgia & Caleb Pont, Zach & Sophie Peters, Cameron Cash, Blake & Sydnie McEwan, Kai Bailey, Kyle Darcy, Browning Family, Alana Munro. AGM: Ironman 21 April, 2012Saturday U11 Dylan 5th in the final 3pm in the Club. Boards Nominations are now open for committee positions and need to be dropped into the office. A social gathering will be held U11 Jake Silver2nd in final U14 Yasmine contested this event A receipt will be issued to those families who have not requested a refund in the near future. U14 Yasmine advanced to the surf race final VOLUNTEER LEVY Thank you to all families who have either requested a refund or made a donation. after the meeting. STATE TITLES: Congratulations to Yassy, Issac, Jye, Jolie, Corey, Jake, Dylan, Riley and Jessie on being our Junior State Team Representatives for 2012. Great effort! RESULTS: Surf Race U11 boys (Dylan, Corey, Jake and Jessie) came 6th in the surf teams final. U11 Dylan 7th in the final Sprints U 13 Isaac & Jye contested Flags U13 Isaac and Jye contested this event Thanks to the following: Water Safety: Dave & Andrew Coaches: Heath and Brad Age Managers: Dave, Andrew and Leanne State Uniforms: Leanne Team Manager: Tony

Val Burns
Kawana Waters Surf Life Saving Club sadly mourns the passing of our oldest loyal & benevolent supporter Val Burns. The reserve sign was placed and a spare
seat was left where Val would normally sit. Lenny Smith, Marg Kallaghan, Ray Thornton and Bob Martin and in the reserve spot would be Val Burns.

NIPPER BREAK UP Thanks to Ewen Maddock Dam for welcoming our nippers to their venue. They certainly had fun! This was a great team building day for the nippers and if you are planning a family, corporate or sporting club event give them a call.

(07) 5494 8666

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Sponsors
SNAP Fitness are sponsoring the U19s boat crews gym memberships and have offered the following deal: SPECIAL OFFER!!! Kawana Surf Club members and family members!

FUNDRAISING There are two tin rattles coming up, May and June if you are able to help or have family members who could give a couple of hours over the week endsthis would be much appreciated! Email surfadmin @kawanasurfclub.com.au

Bring your membership card with you to Snap Fitness Kawana and we will waive the joining fee (saving of $99) and also join on our corporate rate of only $9.75 per week with no lock in contracts!!! Bring a friend to join with you and receive a free Personal Training session valued at $95!!! All inquiries please call Matt on 0427 117 410 or visit Shop 11/5 Lutana St, Buddina.

Surf Sports
Queensland State Titles were contested by our boat crews. The U19s Surf Boat crew consisting of Keegan Bell, Jack Stringer, Zac CooperWarner, Cody Forsyth and Paul Schloss made the semi finalsWell done! Our Open Female Surf Boat crew: Emily Walsh, Stacey Gaylard, Natasha Breen, Kari Stevens and Andre Trevor made the final before being hit by a wave and snapping the sweep oar. Bad luck. The girls went on to contest Aussies and are now having a well earned break. IRB SEASON commences on the 12th of May. May 12 Bribie Island May 26 & 27 Coolum June 9 & 10 Agnes Waters June 23 & 24 Broadbeach State Champs 6,7 & 8 July Mooloolaba

Date Claimers
APRIL 21 22 Nipper AGM Club Championships

MAY 5 Tin RattleKawana Shopping Centre 6 Tin RattleKawana Shopping Centre 6 19 20 First Aid Course Working Bee Working Bee

Supporters Club
to 2.30pm

JUNE 9 Tin RattleKawana Shopping Centre 10 Tin RattleKawana Shopping Centre 16 16 AGM Annual Dinner

MOTHERS DAY
13th of MAY (only 4 weeks away!) Treat your Mum on her spe-

Come and join the festivities, raffles, entertainment and more. Cost is $28.50 pp

cial day to an all you can eat Call 5444 8642 to book your hot and cold buffet from 12 table.
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ADVERTISING SPACE
We are offering this space to members to advertise 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.
Address: 99 Pacific Blvd Buddina QLD 4575 PO Box 152 BUDDINA QLD 4575

Kawana Waters Surf Life Saving Club Inc

Phone: 5444 8642 E-mail:surfadmin@kawanasurfclub.com.au www.kawanasurfclub.com.au

Sponsors
On behalf of Kawana Waters Surf Life Saving Club, we would like to thank all our sponsors for their continued support.

Donations
CASH DONATIONS Val Burns Mark Bishop Sam Tyle Len Smith RAAFKawana Ray Thornton GRANTS GRANTS Telstra Assistance Fund 2011 Telstrathanks to Gavin DCSSustainability Grant Cruickshank

IN KIND DONATIONS Lincoln Pest Control Taylor-Squires Pty Ltd Kawana Hardware Red Energy Promotions Westpac Kawana Snap Fitness Good GuysKawana Brisbane Airport Corporation