Woolamai Newsletter - June Edition
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:
AGM announcement - Board Nominations Open
Presentation Night
Training Update
Valuing Volunteers Event 2022
Clubhouse Restricted Access/Off season works
Tesla Powerwall
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AGM announcement - Board Nominations open
As previously advised our club's Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 24th July 2022. We will advise as we approach the date whether the event will be held virtually, as in the past two years, or whether it will be in person.
Please find attached to this email a letter indicating the full details of nominating for the Board of Directors for season 2022/2023. We have many retiring current Board members at this AGM.
If you are interested in nominating for the Board and have questions about any of the positions, please speak with any of the current Board members via their listed contact details in the attached.
Nominations for Board member positions are called for by 5pm on Saturday 4th July 2022 at the below link that is also provided in this letter:
Click HERE to submit a nomination
When is it?
Sunday 24th of July 10:30am
Where is it?
To be confirmed closer to the date
Audited financials, previous AGM minutes and the AGM agenda will be provided in a timely manner before the AGM.
Thank you,
The Board of Woolamai Beach SLSC
The AGM Notification and Information Letter can be found HERE
Presentation Night
On Saturday the 28th of May, Woolamai Beach SLSC hosted their Annual Presentation Night.
It was a spectacular night celebrating the achievements of our members and reflecting on the season that was. We were very grateful to gather together in person again, after the tumultuous two years of COVID lockdowns.
Congratulations to everyone who received an award. Please see the list below:
General Awards
President’s Award
Louise Smith
Lifesaving Services
Norm Ritchie Memorial Award (Club Captain Award)
Campbell Smart
Most Improved Member
Maddy Reynolds
Dedicated Service Award
Michael Butler & Ellie Ryan
Most Outstanding Junior Female
Mackenzie Wain
Most Outstanding Junior Male
Harper Shaw
Most Outstanding Cadet Female
Sophia Hungerford
Most Outstanding Cadet Male
Oscar Goodger-Mcgrath
Best Volunteer Patrol
Islanders
Darren Adams Memorial Award (Most Courageous Rescue)
Jordan Kuerschner & Lachlan Casey
Excellence In Lifesaving Award
Islanders Mentorship Program
Most Volunteer Patrol Hours
Jordan Kuerschner
Most Volunteer Patrol Hours Senior Female
Erin Close
Most Volunteer Patrol Hours Senior Male
Jordan Kuerschner
Most Volunteer Patrol Hours Junior Female
Mackenzie Wain
Most Volunteer Patrol Hours Junior Male
Luke Guilmartin
Most Volunteer Patrol Hours Cadet Female
Sophia Hungerford
Most Volunteer Patrol Hours Cadet Male
Thomas Baird
100+ Patrol Hours
See 100+ List in VVE section
Administration
Jim Ritchie Memorial Award
Jason Close
Nippers
Stewart and Carole Irving Award
Bre McGrath & Maddie Hungerford
External Supporter Award
Westernport Water
Competition
Best Individual Competitor
Ayden Fawaz
Diversity
Diversity Award - (Barb Webb Trailblazer Award)
Diversity Committee
Training
Trainer of the Year
Liam Comber
SLSA National Patrol Service Award
15 Years
Brendan Smart
Michael Sullivan
30 Years
Georgie Wettenhall
Peter Moate
Robert Williams
35 Years
Ron Nicholson
Troy Ross
40 Years
Stafford Smith
SLSA Long Service Award
30 Years
Georgie Wettenhall
Ivan Webb
Peter Moate
50 Years
Ronald Stephens
Stafford Smith
A big thank you to the organising committee and all those who contributed to making the night such a great success.
High quality photos from the event can be found in our Photo Gallery - https://www.woolamaibeach.org.au/photo-gallery
Training Update
2022/23 Training Calendar
In the next few weeks, the training team will release the 2022/23 Training Calendar which will include all training activates as well as member development opportunities for our members. Please bare with us as we finalise these dates.
You can keep up to date with all training/M&LD Opportunities on the club training calendar page - https://www.woolamaibeach.org.au/training-calendar. Information will also be posted in the weekly updates and on our socials.
Other Courses
Advanced Lifesaving Camp (Gold Camp) - Click Here
Those wishing to gain first time employment as a seasonal lifeguard and/or event lifeguard for the 2022/2023 lifeguard period are strongly encouraged to attend the camp and attain the necessary advanced training and qualifications.
For a letter of endorsement, please contact Max Eldridge maxeldridge@woolamaibeach.asn.au
Training Officer Certificate (TOC) Courses - Click HERE
This opportunity is for members looking to have a long-term involvement in training and assessment delivery across a combination of aquatic rescue, first aid and emergency care and powercraft courses.
Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ART)/First Aid (FA) Courses - Click HERE
LSV are currently running the following courses, Advanced Resuscitation Techniques/First Aid & Resuscitation (CPR) Courses. These courses are free to members!
Resuscitation (CPR) Courses - Click HERE
LSV are currently running the following courses, Advanced Resuscitation Techniques/First Aid & Resuscitation (CPR) Courses. These courses are free to members!
Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service (WLRHS) – Recruitment Advice and EOI - Click HERE
As part of LSV’s ongoing commitment to the development of the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service (WLRHS) we will be welcoming expressions of interest from suitably qualified and proficient lifesavers.
If you have any training related questions, please contact Terry.
Terry Aslanidis - Chief Instructor
E: training@woolamaibeach.asn.au
Valuing Volunteers Event
Volunteers contribute thousands of hours to lifesaving each year in a wide range of roles. In the 2021-22 season more than ever, we have seen how every one of these vital roles has played a significant part within the lifesaving movement.
The Valuing Volunteers Evening events are traditionally part of Life Saving Victoria’s annual National Volunteer Week celebrations and applaud the incredible contributions of our diverse, skilled and committed Victorian members.
Last week, 18 Woolamai Beach members were recognised for their outstanding volunteer contribution throughout the 2021/22 season. This is once again our biggest group of members from the club to achieve 100+ voluntary hours in the season.
𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 - 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
• Dylan Walsh – 101.75
• Josh Broughton – 108
• Luke Guilmartin – 110.25
• Pheobe Clark – 114
• Evan Richter – 116.75
• Zane Smith – 124
• Ava Close – 124.5
𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 - 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
• Joshua Williams – 127.25
• Thomas Baird – 127.5
• Mackenzie Wain – 130.5
• Maddy Reynolds – 131
• Lachlan Casey – 131
• Ellie Ryan – 132.75
𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 - 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
• Michael Butler – 167.5
• Erin Close – 174.5
• Ryan Box – 175.25
• Jordan Kuerschner – 192
• Terry Aslanidis – 205
𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 & 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱
• Annie Coleman
Tesla Powerwall
The grants team have been busy over the last few months, successfully securing a grant through the Community Climate Change and Energy Action program.
The project was 100% funded by Sustainability Victoria, who we thank greatly for their support!
The Tesla Powerwall will help the club monitor its battery usage as well as provide a way to store power from our solar panels.
Clubhouse Restricted Access/Off season works
Following up on a previous message from us, we’d just like to remind everyone that a few weeks ago we discovered that the power supply cables to the Clubhouse were dangerously close to the surface of the ground. Some areas are indeed exposed in the sand dunes near ANZACs.
As a result, Woolamai Beach SLSC, Phillip Island Nature Parks and Life Saving Victoria have been advised that the power supply to our Clubhouse will be suspended while we work out a safe solution together.
Unfortunately, the back entrance, driveway, and area directly outside of the gear shed should NOT be used or accessed under any circumstances.
As well as this, a number of internal works and renovations are being done in order to get the club looking fabulous for the start of next season.
For the time being we ask that you do not attend the Clubhouse unless required in an emergency in which the front door (under the ramp) can be accessed.
We thank you for your patience and understanding. An update will be provided once we have more information and/or a solution has been reached.
With thanks,
The Board of Woolamai Beach SLSC
Want a segment in next Month’s newsletter?
Hi all,
If anyone would like to submit something for next month, the best way to do this is send me an email at communication@woolamaibeach.asn.au with a title for the segment, and text of what you’d like to be included as well as any pictures or images and I’ll be sure to add it in.
Deadline for July’s Newsletter - 8th of July
Cheers,
Ryan Box - Director of Communications