Telephone: 0467 475 263 Postal Address: PO Box 49, San Remo, VIC, 3925 Web: www.woolamaibeach.org.au Email: secretary@woolamaibeach.asn.au

In this Edition:

Director of Communication’s Final Update
President’s Update
Annual General Meeting - Letter 2
Annual Report 2023/2024 season
Post-Block clubhouse open day
Wanted - Newsletter editor/Website guru
ARTFA (Advanced Resuscitation Techniques & First Aid) courses
Lifesaving Services Seasonal Recruitment Now Open
LSV Casual Employment - Educational Instructors
Smith’s Beach Rescue Base - Donations needed
Callout for historic club items!
Wild About Wooli discount!

Director of Communication’s Final Update - Ryan Box

Hi all,

For those who don’t know me I’ve been the director of Communications for the past 3 seasons and am the person behind these monthly newsletters and the weekly updates.

I’m stepping down from the board at the end of this season and won’t be editing these newsletters anymore. It’s been a privilege sharing all the exciting news and achievements that we’ve achieve together as a club and specific member and patrol achievements throughout the seasons.

As the 2024/25 season is almost starting I encourage everyone to think about you can offer your skills to the club or find some small way to help out and make the club even better. There’s plenty to do just to keep things ticking along and there’s always opportunities for creativity and big ideas!

If newsletters or website updates are something you can see yourself doing please read the section down below and don’t hesitate to reach out for more information.

Cheers

Ryan Box

Director of Communications

President’s Update - Jason Close

On the afternoon of Saturday 27 July we will be holding our Annual General meeting at the Clubhouse.

I encourage everyone to come along, hear from the Board, vote on some important matters, meet the new Board members, check out our amazing Clubhouse renovation by the Block, then stick around for drinks and a bite to eat.

I'd like to thank all of our Board members who have served the Club so well over the past season. Our Club has achieved a lot and each of our Board members has played a key role in this.

Thank you to our retiring Board members - Annie Coleman, Campbell Smart and Ryan Box, Dave Ellison. You've made enormous contributions.

It will also be welcome back to our returning Board members. Myself, Fi Blackmore, Christian Born and Jules Hay will be returning for the 2024/25 season.

I'm excited to see some new faces joining our Board and look forward to welcoming them.

At this stage we have one vacancy - we still have room for a Director to look after our Communications.

We are also looking for someone to edit our newsletters and website. This is not a Board role and is something which could be done by a couple of people if you'd like to share the role with a friend. If you are thinking up putting your hand up, we'd love to hear from you.

I'd like to acknowledge the efforts of everyone around the Club throughout the 2023/24 season and look forward to continuing as Club President in 2024/25.

Finally, a big congratulations to our members who are finalists for State awards at the upcoming Life Saving Awards of Excellence in August. It is a huge honour to be nominated, let alone be a finalist. Congratulations to Ellie Ryan, Bonny Dickie and Riley Fyffe. Good luck. The Forrest Caves rescue is also a finalist for Rescue of the Year.

Regards

Jason Close - President@woolamaibeach.asn.au

President

Annual General Meeting - Letter 2

Dear Woolamai Beach SLSC Members,

AGM Letter 2 This is the link to the second notice regarding our upcoming Annual General Meeting which will be held at the clubhouse on Saturday 27th July 2024, commencing at 3pm.

This notice contains the received nominations for the Club's 2024/25 Season Board of Directors.

The club has now completed its annual financial audit and a copy of this report can be obtained via the following link:

https://www.woolamaibeach.org.au/s/Woolamai-Beach-SLSC-Financial-Audit-Report-2023-2024-signed.pdf

In addition to the notice letter, a copy of the proposed amendment (Section 44) to the Club Constitution being put to member vote at the AGM has also been attached. Link to the Club Constitution containing proposed wording and changes.

Please fill out this form if you will be attending / would like pizza (or are an apology and would like it documented)

Kind regards,

The Board of Woolamai Beach SLSC

Annual Report 2023/2024 Season

It is my pleasure to publish the annual report for the 2023/2024 season

Annual Report for the 2023/2024 season has been put together and is easily available for viewing on the website.

Please click on this link and navigate each of the reports or follow this URL https://www.woolamaibeach.org.au/annual-report-2023-24

Any questions please reach out to the relevant director

Ryan Box
Director of Communications

Post-Block clubhouse open day

We’re expecting increased interest in our clubhouse when The Block episodes which feature us go to air in August (or thereabouts). It’s a great opportunity for us to have an open day and share with our local community and visitors what our club is all about. If you can help either with planning or on the day, please contact Fi Blackmore, Vice-President by email (fi.blackmore@woolamaibeach.asn.au).

Wanted - Newsletter editor/Website guru

Our Club is looking for a person with good written communication skills and creativity to take over editing the Club newsletter and website.

This is an exciting role which will appeal to someone who wants to gain valuable communication experience and help the Club share important information with its members.

The role reports to the Director Communication (or an alternative Board member). The role works alongside the Club's social media officer (Erin Close) and the Bass Coast Series marketing manager (Ryan Box).

Much of the role can be carried out independently at times that suit you.

Tasks and responsibilities

Editing and sending regular newsletters to Club members via email and Facebook
Updating the Club website periodically
Publicising club social events and setting up bookings/invitations
Editing and collating the annual report

A lot of the content, articles and photos are provided by others.

About You

Our ideal candidate is someone who has:

Good written communication skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Creativity
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
While not essential, some knowledge of websites and social media (training will be provided)
While not essential, some knowledge of the Club and surf life saving

Please email your expression of interest to Ryan Box - communication@woolamaibeach.asn.au by 22/7/24 .

If you have any queries with regard to the role please contact communication@woolamaibeach.asn.au

ARTFA (Advanced Resuscitation Techniques & First Aid) courses

Is your ARTFA expiring this year? It lasts only for 3 years, and you have to do the whole course again on expiry. They can’t be renewed just at requal (you can check your quals currency in Surfguard online).

LSV has advertised upcoming weekend ARTFA courses. Places have been snapped up quickly & only a few are left so if you are thinking of enrolling in July or August, hurry up.

Enrol via your Member Training LSV login (mt.lsv.com.au)

Additional LSV ARTFA training opportunities have been flagged for each month until December in this LSV circular; once they’re available on MTLSV, places will go fast.

Lifesaving Services Seasonal Recruitment Now Open

LSV are pleased to advise that applications to join Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV) seasonal lifesaving services for the 2024/25 season are now open.

Applications are now open for the following lifesaving services for the 2024/25 Season:

Paid Beach Lifeguards
RWC Operators (Paid & Volunteer)
RPAS (Drone) Pilots (Paid & Volunteer)
LSV Comms (Paid & Volunteer)

Applicants will be able to select a maximum of two preferred services in their application. This will help ensure we can fulfill rostering requirements and facilitate team development.

Applicants will also be required to provide their Member ID (this can be found on the Club Gateway), and confirm their email address (via the Members Area) when submitting their application. Further instructions for this are provided in the application form.

Members who are accepted onto the 2024 Advanced Lifesaving Camp do not need to reapply for a lifeguard position.

Further details are outlined below regarding specific award requirements. Please note awards must be obtained prior to the listed cut-off date for applications to be progressed.

To be considered for a position, please submit your application by Sunday 11 August by clicking on the link below. Click here to apply!

Click HERE for more information

LSV Casual Employment - Educational Instructors

LSV are now accepting applications to join Life Saving Victoria’s team of casual Education Instructors this summer! Use skills that you’ve learnt in lifesaving for casual employment.

Make an impact on the community through this rewarding role

LSV are thrilled to share an amazing opportunity for all our members who wish to pursue a rewarding career while honing their teaching and leadership skills.

This is a call out to all coaches, age managers, trainers, patrol captains and lifesavers. You all have the skill sets to excel in this role. We know that you are passionate about water safety and saving lives, but do you also have a flair for instructing and inspiring others? If so, we invite you to join Life Saving Victoria’s Lifesaving Education Program team of casual Education Instructors!

As an Instructor, you will have the chance to make a real impact in our community by teaching crucial water safety skills to children and adults in our Lifesaving Education Programs. Not only will you be helping others stay safe in and around water, but you'll also be developing invaluable leadership qualities that will benefit you in various aspects of your life.

Ever wondered what it would be like working as a casual Education Instructor? Find out more here. Some key benefits of becoming a casual Education Instructor include:

Professional Growth: Enhance your communication, organisational, and presentation skills as you lead instructional sessions and interact with participants.
Career Pathways: Build a strong foundation, via this entry level role for future career opportunities in aquatic education, lifeguarding, or any role requiring strong communication and leadership skills.
Flexible Hours: As a casual instructor, you can balance your teaching commitments with your other activities and responsibilities and choose shifts locally, in regional locations across the state, during school terms or in the holidays.
Be part of a great team: Work alongside like-minded individuals, fellow club members and industry professionals, and make lifelong friends.
Personal Fulfillment: Experience the joy of empowering others to become confident and safe swimmers, fostering a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment.

If you are interested in taking this exciting step towards personal and professional growth, APPLY NOW, or for more information contact Eliza Hine, Coordinator – Education Programs via email: edu.staff@lsv.com.au or Phone: (03) 9676 6940. Don't miss this chance to make a difference while shaping your own future!

Applications close: Sunday 4 August 2024

Smiths Beach Rescue Base Repairs - Donations needed

Unfortunately since it’s inception the Smiths beach tower has been stripped down by the harsh weather conditions from the beach.

The rescue base is need of urgent upgrades (including re-painting in oil-rig spec paint) in order to avoid Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) issues / the structure becoming condemned; and to ensure that the two structures can continue serving the Phillip Island Nature Park (PINP) / Bass Coast Shire Council (BCSC) residents and visitors and Life Saving Victoria (LSV) lifeguard service over the next 20-25 years.

The required works includes

Wall panel works
Stair removal and replacement
Insitu painting works

We’re on our journey to raise 138K

If you’d like to donate to this cause please head to https://www.woolamaibeach.org.au/donate and select ‘Smiths Beach Rescue Base’ when filling out the donation form.

For more information on the rescue base head HERE

Callout for historic club items!

We now have a new email address historian@woolamaibeach.asn.au which is a great way to send in any photos or historic information you might have for the club’s records!

Hello to all Woolamai Members

From Graeme Clauscen, Club Historian

From the Archives a little bit of History !

I am currently working on the Club’s archives and cataloguing a lot of new items that have been given to the Club.

It is proposed that all of the items in the Club archive will be digitized and uploaded to Victorian Collections where anybody can access all of the items, on line.

The family of Dennis Harris recently provided a large number of photos and documents collected by Dennis over many years.

This is an appeal for donations of items of Historical interest to Club Members past and present. I am looking for the following:

Club Garments

T Shirts, Tops, Shorts, other Any item of clothing with the Club Name/Logo on it, condition not important.

Photographs

Color or black and white photographs of Club activities over the years 1959 -2022. Where possible, detail of, Location, Date, Names, and any other relevant info.

General Memorabilia

Any item of Club interest, Medallions Trophies Certificates Pennants etc. In other words if it is part of Woolamai History I would like to know about it and see it.

IMPORTANT. PLEASE PROVIDE – NAMES DATES TIMES LOCATION AND ANY RELEVANT INFORMATION

If you would like to donate any item that would be great, if not we will photograph the item and return to you.

Best Wishes

Graeme Clauscen

If you would like to contact me, 0412 789 499

historian@woolamaibeach.asn.au

gcsanremo@bigpond.com

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