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Issue: May Edition 2012Thank you to our MajorSponsorBendigo BankWHAT’S NEWS THIS MONTH?Others sponsors includeOur web page has been re-organised!We have some new features (calendar)and some secondary menus.Please create your own user name andpassword so you can access thesecure site. All previous user namesand passwords have been removed.Click her for the link
Page 2WBSLSC eNewsletterNominations for Life MembershipIf you are a member and you have someone you would like to nominate, please sendyour nominations in writing to The Secretary, Kathleen O’Riley, via West Beach SurfLife Saving Club or email mailto:rewardingwork@gmail.com. The nomination needsto outline the reason for the nomination and how the criteria are met (or exceeded),not just the name.A Life Member is someone who has rendered outstanding service and havecompleted at least 10 years service with the Club as a Senior Member. Of the (10)year period, three (3) years must have been served on a committee, or such otherequivalent outstanding service as may be considered appropriate by the Committee.PHOTO GALLERYNominations for Life Membership will be submitted to the ‘Life Members’ SubCommittee. Their recommendation is then sent to the Board to ratify and thatdecision is then taken to the AGM for discussion and voting.Tracey Holt has volunteered to managethe photo’s for the upcoming season. Shewill collate and make them available forsale through the season. Donna Dentonwill be helping with the framed photos.Well Done Tracey and Donna!The photos taken by all contributors arefantastic. Many thanks and we lookforward to more next season.Club Members DrawFriday onlySenior Winter Trainings havestarted!!!The Draw is capped at 400This week’s draw is 100Friday Night between6:00pm and 7:00pmREMEMBER, YOU HAVE TOBE PRESENT TO WIN!Look at the Web for all thetimes.Boards and Pool Life SavingSeniorsJuniors
Page 3WBSLSC eNewsletterDo you live, work, study or attend asporting club or community group in thecity of Charles Sturt with a young person orare a young person that is just reallyawesome and deserves to be rewarded?Are you aware of great things going on atan educational institution in the City ofCharles Sturt?Then check this out the City of Charles SturtYouth and Schools Achievement Awards2012!!There are 10 award categories in this year'sinaugural Awards and nominations are nowopen.The awards are a fantastic opportunity toformally reward and acknowledgeindividuals, young people and learninginstitutions that are active in the CharlesSturt community.Check out our .cfm?u 793Face book 'Youth Central SA' or contactDebbie Stansfield for nomination bookletsand more information.Nominations close C.O.B May 11 2012!!Rescue 2012 will be held in Adelaide, SouthAustralia, from November 7-18, 2012 andwill include five separate competitions World National Team Championships,World Interclub Championships, WorldMasters Championships, World Surf BoatChampionships, and World InflatableRescue Boat Championships.Rescue 2012 is open to all proficientlifesavers. The Masters competition is opento all proficient lifesavers who are 30 yearsof age or above.Athletes can compete in ten separatedisciplinesswimming,simulatedemergency rescue, Ironman / Ironwoman,surf-ski, board, beach sprints, beach flags,surf boats and IRB.Beach, National Teams and all IRB eventswill be held at Glenelg Beach.Christies Beach will be the home of allMasters, Interclub and Surf Boat events.The Adelaide State Aquatic Centre will hostall Pool events. Please note the followingRescue 2012 circulars are now available onthe SLSA website: Circular 72/11-12 EOI Pool Events VolunteersCircular 73/11-12 EOI Senior VolunteersCircular 75/11-12 EOI Volunteer LiaisonsCircular 76/11-12 EOI Water Safety &Powercraft Operators Circular 77/11-12 EOI Workforce VolunteersRescue 2012 circulars
Page 4WBSLSC eNewsletterV’SWestpac Community CupCollingwood vs Adelaide CrowsSaturday 26 May 2012In partnership with Westpac, the Adelaide Crows and CollingwoodFootball Club, SLSSA has been given the opportunity to raise the profile ofsurf lifesaving as well as to highlight key water safety messages. Thechance to partner with these three prominent organisations is a terrificopportunity and SLSSA encourages every club to be involved in this event.A number of supporting events have been arranged to compliment theCommunity Cup profiling SLSSA. Our goal is to have representation fromall South Australian clubs to march around AAMI Stadium honouring surflifesaving in South Australia. To create maximum visual impact we require50% of members to be attired in patrol shirts (for the parade). All juniormembers would be required to wear their club cap and club shirt orjacket.Notes: All will be expected to participate in the lap around the oval. A minimum of 50% of those attending will be required to wear apatrol shirt for the parade (all adults and those 14 years of age andover). All attending are to be members.WBSLSC has 15 tickets available.The first 15 people to RSVP will receive the tickets!
Page 5WBSLSC eNewsletter Level 2 Surf CoachCourseThis is for the annualNational Level 2Coaching Course thatwill this year beconducted in Adelaideon 16th and 17th June2012.Keep an eye on thewebsite for winterswimming training.This will hopefully beginshortly, at PBA.Tuesday’s andThursday’s 7-8pmPlease download anexpression of interestform. The 2012 Youth DevelopmentCamp will be held in theFlinders Ranges in the 2ndweek of the school holidaysfrom Tuesday the 10th toFriday 13th July. Our campsitefor 3 nights will be at EdeowieStation and we will becoordinating activitiesaround its’ beautifulsurrounds including touringand trekking throughoutWilpena PoundAre you interested?Please click here for all thedetailsCLUB CLEAN OUTAWARDS &CERTIFICATESAll unclaimed award, workbooks, medallionsand certificates will be available for collectionat the club.They will be sorted into alphabetical orderand will be available from next week.Contact Steven Rypp for more information.
Page 6WBSLSC eNewsletter30 Year Patrol Service AwardIn Appreciation of Community Work andWest Beach SLSCAdvancement of the ClubWarren FryPeter Taylor10 Year Patrol Service AwardIn Appreciation of Community Work andSarah PriceAdvancement of the ClubDylan RichardsonSteven RyppBob BakerJunior Club Person of the Year1000 Patrol Hours ClubOwen McLeod-Dave RichardsonJunior Men’s Club Champion250 Patrol Hours ClubJayden EllisGlenn RyppJunior Men’s Club Championship – 2ndBeach AwardOwen McLeodRyland NewberryJunior Men’s Club Championship – 3rdBest CompetitorDominic GreenBenjamin ZuillMarch Past AwardBest Patrol PersonMelissa Davis BishopGary (Jakes) GilbertMost Patrol Hours in the Season -144 hrsBest Youth Patrol PersonSteven RyppJacob ByronPool Life Saving Area AwardBoard AwardSarah GoodwinSeabrook HoferSenior Club Championship 2ndBoat AwardStephen PerryColin LindsaySenior Male Club ChampionCadet Men’s Club ChampionBenjamin ZuillLochie BarreauCadet Men’s Club Championship 2Senior Women’s Club ChampionndSarah GoodwinRyland NewberrySki AwardCadet Women’s Club ChampionOwen McLeodSeabrook HoferSwim AwardClub Person of the YearMatthew ZuillSarah Goodwin
Page 7WBSLSC eNewsletterU9 Most ConsistentU13 Most ImprovedOliver Varney, Henry Jenkin, Finlay SuttieBen BeasleyU9 Most ImprovedU13 Team PersonRheyden JaffaVelvet KlassU9 Most Determined2011/2012Harri GreenU9 Best Team PersonEloise CourtU10 Most Consistent MaleHarry DawkinsU10 Most Consistent FemaleAbby ThorneU12 Most Consistent BoyNathan HettnerU12 Most Consistent GirlSophie ZuillU12 Most ImprovedChelsea EllisU12 Team PersonU10 Most DeterminedRiver HuntingtonTaylor O’BrienU14 Most Consistent BoyU10 Team PersonLochie BarreauCameron VarneyU14 Most Consistent GirlU11 Most Consistent MaleCarla FoxJesse EllisU14 Most ImprovedU11 Most Consistent FemaleKate HettnerGretel MeadU14 Best Team PersonU11 Most ImprovedLachie HoltWill PayneJunior Club Champ (Male)U11 Team PersonLachie HoltTommy NewberryJunior Club Champ (Female)U13 Most Consistent GirlBrooke BarreauBrooke BarreauMost Improved SwimmerU13 Most Consistent BoyJosh DawkinsAidan Martin
Page 8WBSLSC eNewsletterRead here about our award recipient, Steven Rypp“My name is Barry Presgrave. I am a foundation member of this club, theinaugural club Secretary and a past President as well as being a currentVice Patron. I am also one of the “Tin Shedders”, dating back to 1955.I am also a National Director of the Australian Institute of EmergencyServices, and the State President here in South Australia.The National Young Volunteer Award is part of my brief.This is an annual event with a 5,000 grant from both the AustralianInstitute of Emergency Services and the Maritime Safety Authority. Itselects a young volunteer aged between 18 and 23 who has contributed anongoing commitment to his or her role in the Emergency Services field.Nominations are called for from all of the Emergency Servicesorganizations across Australia who have young volunteers in theirorganization.The annual winner receives an 11 day voyage on the Young Endeavour'Sail Training ship, paid for with this grant. He or she sails with other youngpeople to develop skills in teamwork, leadership and communications. Atrip of a lifetime!Last year Steven Rypp from the West Beach Surf Life Saving club wasnominated by his peers for this award He was a state finalist and thenational runner up.Steven impressed me and the members of the SA Board with hiscommitment to this club so much so that we nominated him again for the2011/12 award which was judged in Brisbane last month.He was unanimously judged the winner by all of the National Directors atour National meeting.All of the members of this club know Steven and are aware of his hugecontributions that have seen many young people go on to become valuableclub members in this wonderful organization, as well as his othercommitments to the community of South Australia.Well done Steven Rypp
Page 9WBSLSC eNewsletterSTEVE’S THOUGHTSAs the seasons' envelope folds overand the final sweat from a long andhard summer seals the year, workbegins already on preparing anddeveloping plans, programs andstructures to ensure the high level ofenjoymentandcommitmentexperienced by our members forfuture years and generations.After only weeks of mental recoverywe find ourselves once again ready topursue the elusive endorphin. It iswhat takes us from our sleep in theearly hours and drives us deep intothe evening void to reach ourpinnacles and aspirations.I believe that this club has lots more tooffer this state and nation and we arereally only scratching the surface onour potential. It comes at a time whenas a movement we have taken somehard knocks but this has onlyhardened our resolve.I would like to acknowledge ourofficials, who also sacrifice their time,for the hard work they have put inover the year and all the coaches whohave assisted with this year’s resultsbut special thanks to Pete Zuill, SarahGoodwin, all the buoy handlers andwater cover help for your support.I would also like the thank everyonefor your kind words, understandingand tolerance and hope I can retainyour belief for the coming season.SteveThe role of Secretary and DirectorMembers Services is up for re-election atthe AGM on the 27th of April. If you areinterested in nominating yourself foreither the secretary role of the Memberservices role, please contact KathleenO’Riley on 0401709896 to discuss thepositions further or Peter Zuill on0417847557The Secretary is responsible for:-Monthly minutes and agendasAnnual report CollationAGM organisationMail outsCorrespondence in and out of the clubDirector Member Services is responsiblefor managing various member servicesoutcomes through subcommitteesCommunicationsChristine NewberryUniformTracy EllisAwards and trophyKathleen O’ReillyPhotoTracey HoltRegistrationKathleen O’Reilly(members to be confirmed)Publicity subcommittee VacantIf you are interested in being on one ofthe above sub committees, pleasecontact Kathleen as well.
Page 10WBSLSC eNewsletterFrom the President’s desk.“ the presentations for Juniors andSeniors have both come and gone and Ibelieve all had a great time at theseevents.NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERALMEETINGSUNDAY 27TH MAY 2012Notice is hereby given that the 56thAnnual General Meeting of the WestBeach Surf Life Saving Club will beheld on May 27th 2012 at 4pm in theWest Beach SLSC Club Rooms.The following members have heldtheir positions on the board for twoyears are therefore their positionsare up for nomination. Director Member Services and Secretary(Kathleen O’Riley) Colin Sharp (Director of Surf Sports) Jim Hettner (Director of Youth andDevelopment) Steven Rypp (Director of Education andTraining)Please consider if you would like tonominate for a position on theboard. Nominations forms have beensent out. If you did not receiveyours, please contact KathleenO’Reilly on 0401 709 896If you have any comments,suggestions or items for thenewsletter, please email:mailto:newberry@healthon-net.comWinter training in some areas has started.Please keep an eye on the newsletter forupdates on the training sessions you areinterested in. With World Titles comingup quickly, we need to start gettingorganised very early this year.The AGM is coming up on the 27th Mayand we have a few positions on the Boardto be filled. There is also a proposedchange to the Constitution with regards tothe number of positions on the Board soplease come along and ensure we getenough members for a quorum. Dependingon how many we have voted onto theBoard, we are looking at splitting theMember Services Portfolio from theSecretary and also creating a StrategicDevelopment Portfolio.If any of these interest you, then pleaselet me know. I would like to close bythanking all Patrolling Members andAthletes at West Beach for making the2011-2012 such a fun, exciting andsuccessful Year.I look forward to the coming Season andall it has to offer.”Cheers, Peter
Tommy Newberry U13 Most Consistent Girl Brooke Barreau U13 Most Consistent Boy Aidan Martin U13 Most Improved Ben Beasley U13 Team Person Velvet Klass 2011/2012 U12 Most Consistent Boy Nathan Hettner U12 Most Consistent Girl Sophie Zuill U12 Most Improved Chelsea Ellis U12 Team Perso
