Weekly Club Update 1-9-2022
Telephone: 0467 475 263 Postal Address: PO Box 49, San Remo, VIC, 3925 Web: www.woolamaibeach.org.au Email: secretary@woolamaibeach.asn.au
Weekly Club Update - 1-9-2022
Summary:
Memberships
Volunteering Opportunities:
Training Opportunities
Bass Development Camp
U18 LSV Development Camp
Young Endeavour Youth Scheme
Help needed representing Woolamai in the community!
LSV News
Memberships
Hello everyone.
The season is fast approaching and If you intend to be a part of Woolamai Beach SLSC this season, you MUST renew/pay your membership. For all new and returning members renewing and paying your membership is compulsory before participating at any club or state activity (i.e. new awards or skills maintenance).
The club website includes a range of step by step guides to help you with your memberships. You can find these at https://www.woolamaibeach.org.au/ under the ‘Members’ Tab of the website.
Current (Returning) WBSLSC Members
To renew/pay your membership, please visit Members Area and follow the prompts.
More information can be found here - https://www.woolamaibeach.org.au/renew
**Please Note: If you have forgotten your password, try to reset your password by clicking on ‘Forgotten username or password?’. If this doesn’t work, please contact membership@woolamaibeach.asn.au.
**DO NOT create a new account under any circumstance**
New WBSLSC Members
If you are wanting to participate in one of our programs as a new member, please follow the step by step instructions here - https://www.woolamaibeach.org.au/join-us
Current Programs that are on offer this season include:
Nippers (5-12 years old) - https://www.woolamaibeach.org.au/nippers
Surf Rescue Certificate (13-14 years old) - https://www.woolamaibeach.org.au/src-course
Bronze Medallion Camp (15+ years old) - https://www.woolamaibeach.org.au/bronze-medallion-camp
Adult Bronze Medallion Course (18+ years old) - https://www.woolamaibeach.org.au/adult-bronze-medallion-course
**Please Note: If you’re participating in any of the above programs, you will not be required to pay a membership as they are included in the course fee.
Membership Fees
Membership Fees will remain the same as previous years. Please note: the system was updated over the last few months and will calculate the correct membership fee as per your DOB.
**As this is still fairly new, there may be errors when completing your membership. if that is the case, please contact membership@woolamaibeach.asn.au
To view the membership fees for the 2022/23 season, please click here - https://www.woolamaibeach.org.au/membership-fees
Working With Children’s Check (WWCC)
Anyone over the age of 18 must have a valid Victorian WWCC to join the Club. This includes turning 18 during the season. If you applied for a WWCC for the first time, please send a copy of your card to membership@woolamaibeach.asn.au so it can be added to your profile.
Instructions on how to obtain a WWCC can be found here - https://www.woolamaibeach.org.au/working-with-childrens-check
Terry Aslanidis - Manager of Memberships
E: membership@woolamaibeach.asn.au
Volunteering Opportunities
There are many opportunities available for members to apply in preparation for the upcoming season!
I’d encourage everyone to have a look through the following link to see what’s available!
Diversity committee (closing 15/9/22)
MPO (closing 15/9/22)
Communications roles
Lifesaving services roles (closing 3/9/22)
For more information and to apply, click here - https://www.woolamaibeach.org.au/wbslsc-volunteering-opportunities
Training Opportunities
Advanced Resuscitation Techniques/First Aid Course (Closed!)
ARTFA registrations have now closed for the upcoming course on the 10th September. If you are still wanting to do this course, please email the Training Team at training@woolamaibeach.asn.au.
For more information on the ARTFA course please click here - https://www.woolamaibeach.org.au/advanced-resuscitation-techniques-and-first-aid
To assist members in maintaining their awards currency, Volunteer Training will continue to run courses on a regular basis.
The Bass District Development Camp is Back!
The Bass District Lifesaving Development Camp Management team are proudly planning to run yet another Development camp in the new year. We are hopeful with easing of restrictions that we may see a full capacity camp with little to no Covid interference.
These are just an expression’s of interest to initially gain a response from club members and get the ball rolling.
Expressions of interest will close on Friday the 23rd of September (Grand Final public holiday) so please spread the word.
About Dev Camp
For those unfamiliar, this camp is a week-long live in camp that is heavily scenario-based training. We offer ART, FA. IRBC and IRBD. We focus heavily on leadership and offer a lot of leadership knowledge, experience, and training. We are hoping to expand beyond the bass region this year and offer both candidate and leadership roles. We encourage everyone to partake. If any further questions – please contact the camp coordinator
Camp Expression of Interest (Candidate and Leader)
Campbell Smart
Bass District Lifesaving Development Camp Coordinator
MB: 0434 849 751
Email: Campbellsmart18@gmail.com
U18 Leadership and Development Camp Closing Soon!
The U18 Leadership Development Camp is an opportunity for our youth members to develop and enhance their leadership and lifesaving skills, to support their progress through their lifesaving journey.
For more information on the program, key timings and camp fees, please click HERE
If you are interested in applying for this program, please contact memberdevelopment@woolamaibeach.asn.au for a written endorsement.
Applications close Sunday, 4 September 2022
Full Article - https://www.woolamaibeach.org.au/weekly-updates/weekly-club-update-4-8-2022
Terry Aslanidis - Director of Member Development
E: memberdevelopment@woolamaibeach.asn.au
Young Endeavour Youth Scheme
Another awesome Leadership and Development opportunity people!!
Genuinely one of best life experiences I've had. Get your name on the ballot!
Click HERE for more information
Any questions please contact Michael Butler
Help needed representing Woolamai in the community!
Hi all, we’d love your help representing our club in the local community with two upcoming events!
Web Radio Coast to Coast
The Web Radio Coast to Coast is hosting an event this Friday with a live show this Friday 02/09/22 5pm - 7 pm 3rd stories Beer Garden at Dimples Lounge Bar Cowes Phillip Island.
If anyone is able to help out and wants to be interviewed, or wants more information please get in contact with either Ryan Box communication@woolamaibeach.asn.au or Brendan Smart brendansmart@woolamaibeach.asn.au
Grant acceptance
Hi All,
Please let me know asap if you are available to attend Dalyston on Monday 5 September at 6pm to accept a cheque for $2,750 for new life jackets and fuel cells.
Thanks,
Brendan Smart
Wild About Wooli! A 50 Year History of the Club
LSV News
For this week’s Circular, click HERE