garie surf life saving club incorporated seventy third annual report

GARIE SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INCORPORATED
SEVENTY THIRD ANNUAL REPORT
GARIE SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INCORPORATED
SEVENTY THIRD ANNUAL REPORT
SEASON 2014 – 2015
Members,
I present for your consideration, the Seventy Third Annual Report and Balance Sheet of the Garie Surf Life
Saving Club Incorporated for the Season of 2014 – 2015.
On Saturday 1st August 2015 at 3.00 pm, the Seventy First Annual General Meeting of Garie Surf Life Saving
Club Incorporated will be held at the Garie Surf Life Saving Club’s clubhouse at Garie Beach, Royal National
Park, and I cordially invite you to attend. The order of business will be as follows:AGENDA
1.
President's welcome to members and guests.
2.
Apologies and proxies.
3.
Reading and confirmation of the Minutes of the Seventieth Annual General Meeting held 2nd August
2014.
4.
Business arising from the Minutes.
5.
Presentation and adoption of the Annual Report and Balance Sheet for the year ended 30th April 2015.
6.
(i)
(ii)
7.
Motions of which due notice has been given.
8.
Urgent General Business.
9.
Refreshments.
Election of Officers for the Season 2015 – 2016.
Election of Standing Committees for the Season 2015 – 2016.
Mick Bretherton
HONORARY SECRETARY
STATUTORY STATEMENT
In the opinion of the management committee, the past year's operation and activities are faithfully recorded
and the Income and Expenditure and Balance Sheets are a true and accurate record of the club's financial
activities during the season of 2014 – 2015.
THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
GARIE S.L.S.C. Inc.
Garie Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated wishes to express sincere appreciation to the following
sponsors, supporters and donors for their tremendous assistance throughout the season
Surf Life Saving Sydney
Surf Life Saving New South Wales
Surf Life Saving Australia
D.H.L.
Westpac
John Fletcher, Geoff Cox, Julie Thistlethwaite – Tropic Asphalt
Ian Jeffries – Signage
Douglas Maher Coleman Pty Ltd
Redman Hale Simpson Solicitors
Dr Mark Dixon
SLSNSW – Guardians of the Surf Promotion
S.L.S. Foundation
S.L.S. Services
NSW State Government
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Department of Sport & Recreation
Santoro Communications
Engadine Bowling & Recreation Club
Vision Printing Services
Southern Scrap Metal
Cathy Ellis
Lee Evans MP
Bundeena RSL Club
Shine (Aust) Pty Ltd
Vege Factory Pty Ltd
M&G Truck Curtains
John Quinn
Stephen Quinn
Paul Wilson
David Cross
Peter Collins
Brad Taylor
Rita Taylor
Keith Midson
William Davies
Peter Stewart
Basil & Marilyn Menogue
Monica Hoffmann
Neville Cooper
David Dillon
Jacob Pacholski
Scott Rofe
Tracy Farquhar
Coogee S.L.S.C.
Maroubra S.L.S.C.
North Cronulla S.L.S.C.
Mark Forland
Fast Track Communications
Sharon Daley
Nutrimetics
QA Consulting & Services
Stamp Transport
EIR Building and Maintenance
Thank you all for your financial assistance and/or professional services and for your continued support of
Garie Surf Life Saving Club
PRESIDENTS REPORT
It gives me great pleasure to congratulate Garie SLSC on making it through the 2014/2015 season with no lives
lost.
Over the year, we have endeavoured to deal with the problems typical of running any surf club as well as the
problems faced that are somewhat unique to our area and club. I would like to thank the Garie Management for
their consistent effort throughout the year.
Our club was once again well supported by visiting club members from other clubs within the Sydney Branch.
Without the assistance of these members, Garie SLSC would have struggled at best to fully cover our patrol
hour requirements. Despite our club’s relatively small pool of active members, we were well represented at the
branch Awards of Excellence.
Our retention of the juniors has improved not least due to the efforts of Annie Bretherton and her Youth
Engagement Program. Amongst other things, this season saw the start of an exchange program with
Broadbeach SLSC. All participants got a lot out of it and returned with a fresh perspective on lifesaving.
Our competitive representation is still represented by our nippers’ involvement in the annual RNP 3 way
carnival. I would like to congratulate Burning Palms on organizing such a professional carnival this year.
Our other main event for the year is the Garie Dash. This year saw another successful “Dash” with clubs from
within and beyond Sydney Branch represented. I would also like to thank Sydney Branch for their assistance
and the involvement of officials with the “Dash’.
I would also like to thank Surf Life Saving Australia, Surf Life Saving New South Wales and Surf Life Saving
Sydney Branch and their sponsors for the assistance given to our club throughout the year.
See you again on the beach in September. Enjoy your winter break and best of luck to all within the Club for a
safe and successful season ahead.
Craig Lacey
PRESIDENT
CAPTAINS REPORT
Congratulations to our entire active patrolling members for a successful season 2014-2015 as I thank you for
all your efforts and ensuring that no lives were lost during the patrolling period.
Lifesaving is life the blood of this club and as a small club with only 40 regular patrolling members, it really is
amazing to note that 2633 patrol hours were undertaken for the season including 500 hours of patrol support
from our guest surf clubs Coogee, Cronulla & Maroubra who continue to support us.
It is no mean feat to maintain such a record as this season brought great weather and conditions attracting a
larger than average attendance of visitors to Garie’s precinct compared to previous seasons. On the beach, our
patrolling members performed 758 preventative actions, searched and located 5 lost kids and evacuated the
beach once to raise a Shark Alarm.
With the large effort in preventative actions, our rescue statistics reflect a relatively normal season with only
49 rescues recorded predominantly using board and tube and in once instance a cricket bat due to the single
sand bank covering the whole length of the beach for the majority of the season.
Uncharacteristically, first aid treatments were down as the summer blue bottles did not visit Garie this season
too much with only a total of 70 first aids for the season and only 25 recorded marine stings requiring
treatment whilst the remainders were mainly cuts / abrasions and 2 people with fractures also requiring
ambulance assistance.
Also uncharacteristically this season, our IRB’s enjoyed much less time in an inverted position and thus the
Duck Club wall of shame shall only bear 2 names this season - Yes you know who you are? Oh yes - and you who
donated a radio to the Ocean Gods - Yes we know who you are. Yes it was all captured on camera and the
camera never lies!
The patrol work load was well shared across our members this season with 35 members attaining 100%
patrolling attendance. The average amount of patrolling hours for members was 56 and it was pleasing to note
the highest amount of patrol hours performed by any member at Garie did not exceed 85 for the season.
Patrol camaraderie continues with a close run in the Patrol competition this season where 4 of the 6 patrols
were separated by just a matter of points. Our Patrols were well manned this season and we must thank our
Patrol Captains and Vice Captains who kept the beach managed and ensured that if patrols were short that
plenty of notice was out to find available members.
Rescue (Mass rescue) of the year this year occurred on January 3 and is credited to a patrol of mainly
substitutes who rescued 4 people at the same time in which one patient was submerged and our members had
to dive to recover the patient. Paul Wilson, Greg Betts, Tony Graham & Dave Birchall, well done guys and thanks
for the official report describing yourselves as 4 old blokes with “Man Boobs’ running down the beach!
Behind the scenes the beach committee again worked tirelessly to ensure our equipment was operational
throughout the season, unfortunately our Rhino ATV could not last the distance and required replacing. Garie
was fortunate enough to receive a grant from BRP Australia and SLSA who covered half the cost of a new Can
Am ATV with Garie surf club funding the remaining cost. Our new ATV is purpose built for marine
environments and the training and induction that all members have signed up to will ensure its longevity. The
club will require support in funding a new IRB for the coming season so watch out for fund raising and events
over the coming months.
Providing such a service at Garie Beach each season is not cheap, we rely not only on the valuable time of our
members (and new members are very much welcome) but the support of business, grants and donations. A big
thank you to our supporters in season 2014 2105 - BRP Australia and SLSA ($ for $ grants) for our new Can AM
Commander ATV , SLS Sydney, Engadine Bowling Club, M&G Truck Curtains (patrol gear & maintenance),
Stamp Transport (ATV tyres) and again to our support Surf Clubs Maroubra, Cronulla & Coogee.
Our Patrolling numbers were stable this season with the return of a former member from a 10 year hiatus and
new members from clubs on the Northern Beaches & Mollymook but it was very pleasing to see the
involvement of our cadets who progressed in attaining their Bronze Medallion and 1 nipper attaining their SRC
award this season. Our Cadet member really did commit throughout the season. Unfortunately this season we
were very limited with new patrolling members attaining their awards.
Like many of our active members, the initial reason I became involved in Garie Surf Club was as a Nipper parent
in 2006 when my then 4 year old joined the “Garie Guppies” - proudly this season that nipper (aka Lil Farkers)
has moved into the senior club (cadet) and commenced patrolling for Garie like many other nipper parents (or
former nipper parents) who make up a large number of our patrolling members. These families grow around
the club as the extended Garie family we all share. My point for anyone reading this annual report is that Garie
is a family club and you are never too late to get involved within the club, it really is the people that make Garie
surf club a great place and I encourage all of our members to keep involved and help support the club family
through welcoming friends and guest as it is the reason we all keep coming back.
Finally, as Club Captain since 2009 I feel the time has come to step aside and support other areas of the Garie
Surf Club. I would like to thank each and every member for their commitment to Garie Surf Club as well as your
support.
Well done on a successful season 2014/2015 Garie, be proud of our achievement!
See you on the beach!
Farkers
Anthony Farquhar
CLUB CAPTAIN
SECRETARY
Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you the 73nd Annual Report and Financial Statements of Garie Surf Life
Saving Club for the season of 2014 -2015. The individual reports of the various club activities and events are
documented in this report.
Patrols were better supported by our members this season of 2014 – 2015. However, we are still very reliant
on Coogee, Maroubra, North Bondi and Cronulla to send patrols to help the Royal National Parks community
well protected in Garie’s aquatic environment. This has been an ongoing project and with younger patrol
members of Garie, one day will be able to completely fill our patrol obligations.
Our Club’s Chief Training Officer, Justin Hardman, resigned from the position before the start of the season and
was replaced by Michael Hodsdon who completed proficiencies for our patrolling members. Scott Rofe rejoined Garie and 7 Bronzes and a Surf Rescue Certificates were gained.
Garie nominated Lhyriel Smith for Life Saver of the Year and The Groms for Innovation of the Year, both were
very good nominations but did not achieve the expectations of the nomination.
Garie Groms Youth Engagement Program goes from strength to strength. Improvements this season are patrol
attendances, regular competition events, patrolling at Wet and Wild and a tour to Broadbeach Surf Club. This
group have raised money by holding events at Garie and selling chocolates. Members of this group have gained
Bronze and Silver Awards for completing a series of activities to assist the community.
We were fortunate to be partially granted an IRB Fuel Cell and Radio from the Life Saving Equipment Grant, the
total of the funding $1600. This was particularly disappointing as we really required an IRB and Motor but we
will purchase these by following grants. SLSNSW Funding of $7980 was received from SLS Raffles and another
$5000 was received from SLSA for Life Saving and Rescue equipment. We had about a month of the season left
and the ATV was deemed unsafe to drive as the brakes had failed from a damaged line. We had applied for a
Commander ATV from BRP Grants via SLSA for the coming season. BRP and SLS rushed the grant through and
to a cost of almost $10000 with efforts from some of our members and BPR staff we were able to have the
vehicle before the end of season.
Patrols were well attended this year with about 35 active members working hard and consistently. The
majority of the members gained 100% of their patrol obligations.
Garie Dash was run and is reported on later in this report. Well done to Pat Dillon and small crew who run the
day. Without the help of the Branch Officials this event would not be the success it is.
I would like to thank the committees of Garie for their tireless efforts. Brian Elton should have a special
mention as he didn’t stand for treasurer but still acted in position till it is filled. Garie SLSC once again wishes to
thank Surf Life Saving Australia, Surf Life Saving NSW and Surf Life Saving Sydney and their respective
sponsors and supporters who have provided the assistance necessary to run a surf club.
Once again we thank the Engadine Bowling & Recreation Club for their outstanding support and for the
excellent function provided at the recent Presentation Night. This night is where we recognise the
achievements of members and was very well attended, especially by the younger members and their families.
Mick Bretherton
SECRETARY
Monthly Club Management Meetings
Meetings were held at Engadine Bowling & Recreation Club on the third Tuesday of each month.
Name
Position
Possible
Attended
Apologies
attendance
Craig Lacey
President
7
5
2
Mick Bretherton
Secretary
7
5
2
Michael Hodsdon Delegate to Branch
7
4
3
Brian Elton
Acting Treasurer
7
1
6
Anthony Farquhar Captain
7
6
1
Patricia Dillon
Deputy President
7
4
1
Justin Hardman
Chief Training Officer
1
1
0
Paul Cootes
Licensee & Gear Officer
7
3
0
David Birchall
Junior Activities Chairman
7
5
0
Greg Betts
Deputy Captain
7
5
2
Rita Taylor
Historian
7
7
0
Glenn Hay
Committee Member
7
2
1
David Dillon
Committee Member
7
0
3
Terry Watters
Committee Member
7
7
0
Annie Bretherton Youth Advisor
7
4
3
N/A
Assistant Secretary
7
0
0
N/A
Registrar
7
0
0
MEMBERSHIP – SEASON 2014-2015
LIFE MEMBERS
Mick Bretherton
Robert Ford
David Hoffmann
Stephen Quinn
Alfred Taylor *
* Deceased
Peter Collins
Robert Glasson
Robert Hoffmann *
John Stewart *
Bradley Taylor
HONORARY MEMBERS
Keith Allen
Geoff Cox
Craig Douglas
Eric (Mark) Evans
Graham Ford
Pat Hailey
Ian Jeffries
Mark LeVaillant
Jim Pocklington
Howard Rizk
Ennise Tapp
Julie Thistlethwaite
Neville Cooper
Owen Hailey*
Keith Midson
Peter Sullivan
Rita Taylor
Lionel Ford*
George H Hawker*
John Quinn
William Tapp *
William Davies*
Lee Evans MP
Alana Hay
Neville Nolan
Vincenzo Santoro
Peter Wickes*
Dr Mark Dixon
John Fletcher
Monica Hoffmann
Cecil (Frank) Osborne
Michael Sommerville
Rob Yeldon
DISTINGUISHED LONG SERVICE MEMBERS
Harry Crooks*
David Dillon
Patricia Dillon
Bruce Plummer
Henry Schutes*
George Walsh
Terence Watters
Michael Hodsdon
Michael Wilson
LONG SERVICE MEMBERS
Phillip Booker
David Cross
Peter Johnson
Peter King
Bruce McKirdy
Basil Menogue*
Peter Stewart
Stephen Strange
James Glenday
Chris Lloyd
Gary Nolan
Cecil (Rex) Wilson
Phillip Griffiths
Brad McDonogh
Peter Pearce
ACTIVE SENIOR MEMBERS
Claire Arnold
Gregory Betts
Scott Bretherton
Paul Cootes
Ryan Forsyth
Mark Forland
Anthony Graham
Deborah Grohala
Justin Hardman
David Birchall
Brian Mobbs
Dean Storey
Mark Gallagher
Callum Good
Hans Bendl
Anthony Farquhar
Paul Goodyer
Phillip Grohala
Craig Lacey
Karl Reusche
Jessika Hay
Anne Bretherton
Kris Larkin
Lhyriel Smith
Paul Wilson
Glenn Smith
Ben Porter
Jessica Whicker
ACTIVE U/18 JUNIOR MEMBERS
Grant Forsyth
Holly Smith
Lachlan Marsh
Jessica McGregor
Jessica MacKenzie
Natalie Smith
Jono Kilbane
Eliza Lacey
ACTIVE U/15 CADET MEMBERS
Paige Bosley
Tayla Forland
Jacob Way
Thomas Hay
Isaac Lacey
Jessica Mackenzie
Ky Farquhar
Abbey Smith
Molly Griffiths
Rex Keogh
Adam Mobbs
Jasmin Jungo
Declan Grohala
Eliza Lacey
Liam Reardon
AWARD MEMBERS
Peter Cross
Troy Dillon
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Brian Elton
Timothy Strange
GENERAL MEMBERS
Daniel
Sale
Morena
Charara
Catherine Lacey
Glenn
Smith
Annette
Birchall
Julian
Matthew
Brooke
Matthew
MaryJane
Breen
Byrne
Carlson
Cordingley
Sandra
Frank
Tracey
Daniel
Leon
Stephenson
Stephenson
Stojanovic
Hay
Vera
Auerbach
Glenn
Paul
Michel
Royden
Hay
Magin
Jungo
Toal
JUNIOR ACTIVITIES (GUPPIES)
Charli
Crutcher
Cooper
Martin
Fintan
Kelly
Thomas
Adey
Ellie
McGuire
Charlotte
Kennard
Penelope
Breen
Jack
McVean
Owen
Lambert
AIdan
Byrne
Sienna
Miller
Thomas
Marshall
Myah
Christie
Violet
Miller
Maeve
Martin
Belinda
Cordingley
James
Munro
Ava
McLoughlin
Elise
Davidson
Myles
Munro
Riley
Michels
Zac
Dixon
Jarrah
OConnor
Miles
Moriarty
Corbin
Eshman
Max
Roberts
Darcy
Palmer
Shayna
Eshman
Kiara
Stephenson
Henry
Roberts
Tameka
Eshman
Lola
Taylor
Cameron
Sprod
Jeremy
Harper
Adam
Wallace
Alice
Stojanovic
Juliette
Hogg
Phoenix
Wong
Byron
Thomas
Seth
Holborow
Ruby
Austin
Maddison
Thomas
Caleb
Lowder
Kyah
Birchall
Charles
Toal
mora
mcardle
Bodhi
Brimmer
Connor
Vernon
Louis
Moriarty
Sarah
Byrne
Kaia
Wong
Samantha
Prentice
Layla
Carlson
Angelika
Auerbach
Ben
Reardon
Sophie
Colquhoun
Lilly
Brimmer
Lili
Shepherd
Alana
Crutcher
Matilda
Cootes
Zac
Smith
Will
Donnelly
Naomi
Cordingley
Adam
Sprod
Jye
Forbes
Molly
Farquhar
Gemma
Stephenson
Samuel
Hogg
Ruby
Griffiths
Dylan
Taylor
Mollymoo
Howard
Zigana
Magin
Riley
Thomas
Angus
Magin
Madeline
O Halloran
Aletta
van Wyngaardt
Poppy
McRae
Layne
Palmer
Brooke
Webster
Cameron
Munro
Jack
Prentice
Cooper
Wynn
Jamyson
Shaw
Bonnie
Webster
Cooper
Ball
Ethan
Shepherd
Lucas
Cootes
Bradford
Beencke
Zane
Smith
Pascal
Jungo
Archie
Donnelly
Liam
Stojanovic
Nathaniel
Kelly
Madeleine
Doughty
Kirsten
Vernon
Justin
Letton
Tara
Gifford
Hayley
Webster
Jorja
Stojanovic
Ahmad
jaafar
Chelsea
Breen
Jasmin
Wong
Scarlett
Jacobson
Ethan
Byrne
Phlynn
Grohala
Pippa
Kennard
Ibrahim
Charara
Larissa
Reusche
Claire
Lambert
Ryan
Davidson
First Name
Last Name
Jacob
Layton
Jake
Dixon
Damon
Goodyer
Brianna
Letton
Alana
Graham
Charlie
O Halloran
Lachlan
Marshall
Arabella
Harper
Connor
Reardon
Manas
Khule
JUNIOR ACTIVITIES REPORT
Nippers membership grew again this year by around 10% which brings us to approximately 120 nippers for
Garie. The club has seen a heavy skew towards younger and middle age groups, which has meant that the
progression from the nippers to the senior club is limited. Many parents expressed an interest in doing Bronze
medallion training however.
We again hosted burning palms at our club and thank them for their assistance throughout the season. The club
met on average once every two weeks, with the exception of some special meets to coincide with the Garie Dash
at Bundeena and the three way carnival.
As usual the threeway carnival provided the opportunity for our nippers to practice new skills and build skills
in a very low risk environment. Many of our older nippers completed swims, board legs and the junior iron
person, while younger age groups were able to build confidence in wading events.
We trialled a rotation system early in the season, whereby age groups are scheduled into activities in 15 minute
blocks. This ensured that each sessions focus was spread across a range of activities and was sure to include
core nippers ingredients’ such as surf education, sand and water activities. The rotation system continued until
the end of the season and came to include a beach obstacle course to build agility.
The Surf Volley crew were invited to attend our beach to promote Beach volley ball. The activity seemed
popular with our nippers particularly our older age groups. In practice the crew were unreliable to work with
and cancelled twice with short notice due to problems attracting coaches that are willing to travel to ‘The
Shire”. The idea of doing beach volley ball has merit, and we should consider doing more of this and having Surf
Volley train some of our age managers.
Despite the shore break that developed over the summer holiday and persisted for much of January and
February, we were able to adapt activities with wades and use sheltered spots on the beach to maximize water
activities within safe limits. A water safety drill simulation was completed as per branches requirements. The
exercise proved valuable to helps key personnel rehearse key steps in the drill and identify some potential
blind spots. Age Manager training was completed early in the season with the help of Doug Hawkins from
Branch. The season concluded with the Garie Challenge in March.
David Birchall
JUNIOR ACTIVTIES CHAIRMAN
.
CHIEF TRAINING OFFICER REPORT
Fellow members and friends, I would like to take this opportunity to provide the following education report
and results from the 2014-15 season. This past season saw three members undertake the role as Chief
Instructor. Justin Hardman, who commenced the season as the chief Instructor undertook the planning and
attended the initial branch education meetings. Justin’s hard work saw our club get off to a flying start.
This season we successfully trialled a new way of running proficiencies with a proficiency date being held for
each patrol at the start of the season on their rostered patrol. This successfully captured most active members
and enabled them to become proficient at the start of the season. Michael Hodsdon took over from Justin to
ensure that the proficiencies were successfully completed and with the help of Life Member Michael Bretherton
who ensured that all our proficiency details were entered into Surfguard. Thank you to all of the trainers and
assessors who helped out across the six patrol proficiency days we held.
Upon completion of the proficiency training and assessment process Michael went about planning and
supporting the training of new SRC and Bronze squads as well as motivating and guiding Ryan Forsyth and
Lhyriel Smith as probationary Bronze Trainers. At this point I would also like to welcome back Life Member
Brad Taylor to the trainers group. Brad has held many awards of the years and has now decided to renew his
trainers award for the coming season.
Due to family commitments Michael Hodsdon resigned as the Chief Instructor in December 2014 and it was at
this point that I took over the role.
Congratulation to the following member who gained their SRC award: Ky Farquhar
Congratulations to the following members who gained their Bronze award: Adam Mobbs, Paige Bosley, Holly
Smith, Molly Griffiths, Samuel Haynes and Daniel Sale
Congratulations to the following members who gained their IRB awards: IRB Crew: Lhyriel Smith, Lachlan
Marsh IRB Drivers: Jonathan Kilbane
Thank you to Steven Quinn for training the IRB awards.
Congratulations to the following member who gained their ORB award: ORBD: Callum Good
I would like to sincerely thank Craig Lacey, Michael Bretherton, Michael Hodsdon and Anthony Farquhar for
their personal assistance and guidance. They have made the job of Chief Instructor much easier and I look
forward to doing it again next season.
Cheers
Scott Rofe
CHIEF TRAINING OFFICER
YOUTH REPORT
A big congratulations to the Garie Groms for another very successful season on and off the beach. We had two
new members; Isaac Lacey and Jasmin Jungo achieve their Bronze level Youth Engagement Program (YEP)
award and 13 groms achieve their Silver level YEP award. Congratulations to Holly Smith, Molly Griffiths,
Jessika Hay, Natalie Smith, Declan Grohala, Tayla Forland, Abbey Smith, Tom Hay, Grant Forsyth, Jessica
MacKenzie, Jessica Mcgregor, Paige Bosley and Liam Reardon for completing their Silver awards.
For those Club members who are unfamiliar with the Youth Engagement Program, the Groms spend the season
collecting points for different activities performed throughout the year. They achieve points for attending
patrols, gaining 100% patrol efficiency, helping with water safety, helping with nippers, participating in Club
races, contributing to Youth Committee meetings, fundraising, gaining new training awards and attending
youth development weekends (just to name a few).
The season kicked off with the Groms participating in the Sutherland2Surf charity event. They then went on to
host a Trivia Night at the Surf Club on the 2nd of August. The trivia night was a huge success raising $750 with
over 40 people attending the event. A special thank you to everyone who attended, to Lhyriel Smith for hosting
the night, Jess Mackenzie, Jessika Hay and Holly Smith for asking the questions and to all the other groms who
helped out at the event and stayed on to participate in a Youth Development weekend.
On the 2nd of November the groms hosted another Nutrimetics Ladies High Tea this time to raise funds for a
new IRB. The sun was shining and it was a lovely afternoon for all the ladies who attended. Thank you to
everyone who helped out and attended on the day and a special thanks to Sharon Daley from Nutrimetics for
donating her time and for donating half of the money she got from orders back to the Club.
The weekend of the 13th & 14th of December was spent down at the Surf Club participating in a youth
development weekend. The groms even had the opportunity to learn how to surf, thanks to Deano from Waves
Surf School for managing to get all participants to stand up on a surfboard in the surf!
In January the Groms participated in a Youth Exchange to Broadbeach QLD. The program enabled the youth
members to visit the Westpac Helicopter base, SurfCom, Little Lifesaver Program, train with Ky Hurst, and
participate in Patrol & Nipper Water Safety at Broadbeach. A huge thank you to Broadbeach SLSC for hosting us
and Fast Track Communications for supporting the exchange.
The remainder of the season included a visit from Maroubra Juniors and North Stayne Cadets, patrols, nippers
water safety, youth committee meetings and club races. It was another great season on the beach. The Youth
Engagement Program has continued to go from strength to strength and I highly recommend any of our youth
members who are aged 13-18yrs who aren’t already involved, to become involved. The friendships our Groms
have formed with each other over the past few seasons is a huge credit to them and I hope everyone continues
to enjoy being on the beach and being part of our Surf Club community. I would like to formally thank my Youth
Mentors Scott Bretherton, Ryan Forsyth and Lhyriel Smith for their help and dedication throughout the season.
A special thank you to Lhyriel, for attending the Youth Exchange at Broadbeach as a supervisor and helping me
out over the week, to Jess Hay for stepping up and helping out as a mentor at Broadbeach and to Nat Smith and
Jess Mcgregs for helping out with food prep and cooking. Your help and assistance is appreciated as always,
without your dedication none of this would be possible.
Bring on next season!
Annie Bretherton
YOUTH ADVISOR
RACE REPORT
On behalf of the Race Secretary, and Race Secretary Assistant, we both would like to express our sincere thanks
for participating in the races held at Garie this 2014/2015 Surf Life Saving season. I can express with
confidence, that each and every member who participated in one, or all of the races had a great time, and
enjoyed the friendly rivalry amongst members at each event. As the race season has concluded on a strong note,
with considerable momentum and participation from a reasonable proportion of members, I would like to
encourage members who have not participated this season to give it a go next season.
The race results for the 2014/2015 season is as follows:
President’s Points Score – OFFICIAL FINAL TALLY (Correct as of 19/04/15)
Open – Male
SRC – Male
1st - Thomas Hay – 46 points (WINNER)
1st – Liam Reardon – 25 points (WINNER)
nd
2 - Grant Forsyth – 10 points (Runner-up)
2nd -Declan Grohala – 12 points (Runner-up)
nd
2 - Troy Donoghue – 10 points (Runner-up)
3rd - Jack Forsyth – 4 points
2nd – Troy Donavan – 10 points (Runner-up)
2nd - Scott Bretherton – 10 points (Runner-up)
3rd – Ryan Forsyth – 9 points
4th - Craig Lacey – 6 points
5th - Lhyriel Smith – 4 points
6th - Brian Mobbs – 3 points
7th – David Birchall – 2 points
Open – Female
1st – Jessika Hay – 18 points (WINNER)
2nd - Jessica Whicker – 12 points (Runner-up)
3rd - Annie Bretherton – 8 points
4th - Jess MacKenzie – 5 points
SRC – Female
1st – Abbey Smith – 20 points (WINNER)
2nd - Jasmine Jungo – 13 points (Runner-up)
3rd - Paige Bosley – 9 points
4th - Molly Griffiths – 6 points
Memorial Races – Official Final Tally (Correct as of 19/04/15)
Alf Taylor IRONMAN (Swim – Run – Board) – Memorial Race (28/02/15)
1st – Thomas Hay
2nd – Liam Reardon
3rd – Lhyriel Smith
4th – Grant Forsyth
5th – Troy Donoghue
6th – Jessika Hay
Bunta Burns Flags – Memorial Race
1st – Thomas Hay
2nd – Ryan Forsyth
3rd – Abbey Smith
Rob Hoffman Beach Sprint – Memorial Race
1st – Thomas Hay
2nd – Ryan Forsyth
3rd – Scott Bretherton
Owen Halley Surf Swim – Memorial Race
Race not contested due to dangerous surf
President’s Points Score wrap up
This season, there were a total of 19 participants inclusive of SRC and BM holders, with significant performers
in each category. Considering we only have around 40 active members that is nearly half who participated in
Club Races, well done! Thomas Hay ended the season with a considerable lead of 36 points on his next
competitor in the Male Open category. Job well done Thomas, excellent performance and consistency
throughout.
In the Female Open category, Jessika Hay triumphed above the rest with a comfortable 6-point lead on Jessica
Whicker. Jessika has done a fantastic job this season competing and running the races in my absence; your
ongoing assistance and commitment to the club is admirable and very much valued by all Garie members.
Thank you! And a well-deserved victory to wrap up the President’s Points Score for the Female Open category.
In the SRC division, Liam Reardon and Abbey Smith took home the win for the Male and Female category. These
results are significant of something greater than simply race results, this highlights the youth as ambassadors
for Garie, actively participating in club activities and constantly devoting their time and effort into improving
Garie SLSC; thank you Liam and Abbey. In addition, excellent performances by both, I look forward to seeing
you two back in action, and race form on the beach next season.
Memorial Races wrap up
Firstly, it is an honour to organize such races as the memorial races; these races are in existence to remember
those who made selfless, wholehearted, outstanding contributions to Garie SLSC. Congratulations Thomas Hay
on winning each memorial race held! You have performed valiantly, with exemplary sportsmanship throughout
the season. Well done!
Lhyriel Smith & Jessika Hay
Race Secretary & Assistant Race Secretary
GEAR REPORT
Hi all,
Another busy season for 214-15 for patrol members and all of the rescue gear.
The gear copped an absolute beating last season; unfortunately it wasn’t through day to day patrol use, rescues
and training etc. Most of the gear has been damaged through mistreatment with gear falling off the patrol cart
during transport and being run over and gear not being washed down properly after use.
Patrol captains are saying to me ‘yes we wash the gear down every week after patrol’ this may be the case but
it’s not good enough. This has not just been Garie members, and was prominent in particular during the January
period. The Patrol Cart, IRBs & ATV are left with sand through them. The patrol cart needs to be stripped down,
hosed off and repacked and then put away, the same with the other gear.
I won’t go into detail about the RHINO (old ATV). Everyone knows about that. We took delivery of the new ATV
just before Easter thanks to Jayson our new outboard motor mechanic helped out on Garies behalf to acquire a
brand new Can Am ATV in which Garie contributed half of the cost with the remainder supported through
grants. Well done. I would like to thank Paul Wilson ‘STIFF’ for organising the transport of the new ATV and
storing in his factory while it was bought up to SLSA specs. Well done stiff.
We received a $2000 donation for the sale of the old Rhino, not bad when it was written off for patrol duties.
Only two years old and rusted to bits.
4 rescue boards will be retired off this season as they are the older glass boards and have seen a lot of hard
work. We will still have more than enough boards for patrol use.
We are now down to only one soft rescue board and I’m looking at the possibility of purchasing 2 new bennet
soft rescue boards. These I believe are much better than the dolphin boards we currently use and are also
cheaper.
Our equipment is critical to our operation and it is expensive – we all need to play our part in ensuring it is
maintained
Paul Cootes
CHIEF GEAR OFFICER
CARNIVAL REPORT
The Annual Garie Dash began on a rainy, blustery Sunday 16th Nov 2014. Setting up in bad conditions is always
a nightmare, but it’s worse when Dave Dillon is helping.
Thanks to Terry Watters for bringing the branch gear. There must have been a slight lapse of communication
on my behalf, so when Mr Watters arrived with the carnival gear, he had the stipulated lump hammer, but no
official tent was with it :( I ran a quick scenario, and could picture the surf boat referee strangling me where I
stood. So the decision was whether to have a meltdown, or get another tent quick! Thanks must go to Bundeena
RFS for the loan of their tent, and sandbags to hold it down in the large gusts.
As we were now rushed for time I vaguely remember a couple of nipper dads, who saw we were under the gun
and came up the beach to offer assistance. Sorry can’t remember your names, but big thanks guys, you helped
us catch up.
Soon, as is always the way, the bloody sun came out, the rain and wind stopped and the carnival was underway
for its 17th season....on time.
This year’s carnival attracted 38 crews with a couple of stragglers, which I’m glad to report is a very healthy
turnout.
We had good support from members, Life members Rita Taylor and David Hoffmann, who have never missed a
year. Terry Watters for the gear and First Aid coverage. Thanks also to Craig and Cath Lacey for their
assistance, Scott and Annie Bretho, you were a great help when sorting the prawns for the raffle. Brad Taylor
for the radios, The Hays as always. Dave Dillon for line support and staying away from the official’s tent.
The Dash could never run without BIG help from other sources. Thank you to Surf Lifesaving Sydney, especially
the girls in the office. SLS Gear officer Peter Burst, who makes sure our competition area is "ship-shape" Kane
Hughes and North Cronulla Irb crew, Ron Hammond, Surf boat referee (Nth Cron) Don Workman, Surf boat
legend & line judge (Nth Cron) Mick Brannock, Race starter (Wanda) Joan Vaughan, race recorder (Burning
Palms) Bruce Jarvis, line judge, beer drinker(Burning Palms).
As a footnote to this report, the sponsor of the event Bundeena RSL, were impacted by a devastating fire in
February this year. I was seriously looking at cancelling this year’s event, but on hearing this RSL have
contacted me and have offered to host this years after carnival at an alternative venue. So the signs are looking
very positive. I hope to see some new eager faces in the support team, but I fear the prawn sorting job has been
taken.
Pat Dillon
CARNIVAL ORGANISER
YOUTH EXCHANGE QLD
Garie Groms Youth Exchange to Broadbeach SLSC
Firstly, on behalf of all members of the Garie Grom’s, I would like to send sincere thanks to all those individuals
who made this youth exchange possible between Broadbeach SLSC, and Garie SLSC. If it wasn’t for your hard
work, compassion, perseverance, and patience, this wouldn’t have been as successful as it was.
Day 1 THE Grom’s were off to an early start with a 05:45am meeting time for a 07:00am departure, at Sydney
Domestic Airport on the 15/01/2015. For most, this had been the earliest time these kids have been up over
this holiday period. Kudos to no one being late! This punctuality set the tone for a successful exchange over the
next 5 days.
As we arrived at Gold Coast Airport, we were extremely fortunate to be chaperoned by Bonnie Rogers (Youth
Advisor of Broadbeach SLSC), and Joe (Caretaker of Broadbeach SLSC) from the Airport to Broadbeach, where
we would be residing until the 20/01/15. I would personally like to extend my thanks to Burleigh Heads SLSC,
for lending us their club bus for the duration of our stay in QLD at no cost; we greatly appreciate your
generosity.
Upon arrival at Broadbeach SLSC, we were joined by some of the youth members of Broadbeach for the
exchange program, orientated to the club, and separated into our designated male and female dorms. Shortly
after, we were all in the water (beautiful coast!) trying to get out of the heat, and 99% humidity. In the
afternoon, the Grom’s walked to Kurrawa SLSC to join in a training session. We were extremely fortunate to
meet Ky Hurst, with a couple of the Grom’s heading out on boards with Ky for some training in the surf; what a
wonderful experience for the Grom’s. Thank you Kurrawa for allowing us to participate.
Day 2 was filled with various action-packed activities; including water safety at the Little Lifesavers Program at
Tallebudgera Creek, a visit to Surfcom Gold Coast, Carrara Westpac Helicopter Lifesaver Base, and Aquasplash.
It was impressive to see just how much the Little Lifesavers learnt in one week, their skills were very good.
Firstly, I would like to say a special thanks to Nathan Fife for organizing a visit, and orientation to Surfcom and
Lifesaver Helicopter Base, despite his busy schedule. As many of the groms had not been to a Helicopter Base,
or Surfcom, it was a wonderful opportunity to ask questions, and expose them to the diversity, and intricacies
of Lifesaving Support Operations. In addition, sparking an interest for most in Support Operations in the near
future. To end Day 2, the groms attended Aquasplash; a water park, very much like a jumping castle obstacle
course situated in Southport, QLD. This was a fun-filled activity, with plenty of GoPro footage and quality banter
following the activity. Thank you Annie, and Bonnie for making this possi
Day 3 involved a walk to Mermaid Beach to spectate at a Branch Carnival, and an afternoon Patrol at
Broadbeach SLSC. For many of the Grom’s, they have not witnessed a Branch Carnival in full stride. This was a
wonderful opportunity to see quality competition at a beautiful beach, and ask questions about getting
involved, and the requirements for competing. Thanks Bonnie for your knowledge regarding these
questions. Thank you Broadbeach SLSC for allowing us to participate, and boost your patrolling numbers for
the afternoon patrol. The feedback from the Grom’s regarding this patrol was very positive. One of the Grom’s
highlighted to me that “it’s great patrolling at another beach, especially a big and popular beach, as you get to
see the way patrols manage bigger crowds and water safety…I still miss Garie though”. This feedback is a great
illustration of the significance of Patrol swaps.
Day 4 was a more relaxed day with the Grom’s assisting with water safety for Broadbeach Nipper’s in the
morning, and an afternoon swim with dinner in Coolangatta, QLD. It was a beautiful day with calm surf,
enabling water events to be run, giving the Grom’s plenty of time in the water assisting the Nipper’s with their
water based activities. Thank you Grom’s for your ongoing professionalism and support throughout the
Exchange thus far; I received wonderful feedback from the Nipper’s Captain regarding your assistance. The
afternoon consisted of a nice recreational swim at Coolangatta beach to end the day, well deserved. Thank you
Joe for driving us to Coolangatta.
Day 5 was a day for the youth to enjoy, with a day trip planned to Dreamworld, and WhiteWater World. The
Grom’s, and Broadbeach youth thoroughly enjoyed the day. Thank you Bonnie, Annie, and Joe for making this
day possible.
Our final day, Day 6; everyone was exhausted, yet did a fantastic job tidying up and leaving Broadbeach SLSC as
they found it on day 1. Joe chaperoned us back to Gold Coast Airport, Thank you. Upon arrival, our flight was
delayed returning to Sydney due to the weather in the Gold Coast, but we boarded eventually, and touched
down safely. Thank you to all the parents for your patience regarding our flight delays.
I would sincerely like to thank the Grom’s for their willingness to get involved in the activities planned, for
being interested, and for their hard work, and dedication prior to this exchange commencing. You should all be
very proud of yourselves, and I hope you all took something home with you from this exchange. I speak for
Bonnie, Annie, and myself when I say, it was a pleasure spending the week with each and every one of you.
Keep up the good work!
Last, but certainly not least a special thank you to Mark Forland & Fast Track Communications for sponsoring
our Youth Exchange Program to Broadbeach, without which none of this would have been possible.
http://www.fasttrackcomms.com.au/
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES SINCE FOUNDATION
YEAR
1938/39
1939/40
1940/41
PRESIDENT
A. Joel
A. Joel
A. Joel
CAPTAIN
W. McKenzie
W. McKenzie
J. Waugh
1941/42
A. Joel
J. Waugh
SECRETARY
T. Hoffmann
J. Makinson
J. Makinson*
A. Walker*
R. Furlonger
DISBANDED – DURING WORLD WAR 2
1946/47 A. Glass
H. Crooks
T. Hoffmann*
F. Hoffmann*
1947/48 A. Glass
H. Crooks
F. Hoffmann
1948/49 A. Glass
V. Cooper*
L. Ford
H. Crooks*
1949/50 A. Glass
H. Crooks*
L. Ford
P. Duncan*
1950/51 A. Glass
P. Duncan
L. Ford
1951/52 H. Crooks
J. Byrne
L. Ford
1952/53 H. Crooks
O. Hailey
C. Robinson
1953/54 L. Ford
F. Hoffmann J. Hancock
1954/55 L. Ford
C. McElroy
O. Hailey
1955/56 L. Ford
R. Hoffmann O. Hailey
TREASURER
S. Moloney
S. Moloney
R. Cleaver
CHIEF INSTRUCTOR
1st 4 years - NO
CLUB POSITION
F.Grainger
R. Gardner
L. Ford
T. Cahill
R. Cleaver
L. Ford
B. Alfred*
H. Crooks*
B. Tate
R. Cleaver
D. Stewart
D. Stewart
D. Stewart
W. Winzer
L. Ford
L. Ford
R. Hoffmann
R. Hoffmann
R. Hoffmann
R. Hoffmann
R. Hoffmann
K. Midson
K. Midson
D. Midson
D. Midson*
M. Bent*
K. Midson
M. Bent*
D. Midson*
K. Midson
D. Midson
K. Midson
D. Midson
L. Fernley
D. Midson
R. McDermott D. Midson
R. McDermott B. Menogue
J. Quinn
B. Menogue
B. McKirdy
B. Menogue
B. McKirdy
B. Menogue
B. Menogue
H. Bretherton
B. Tate
O. Hailey
C. McElroy
C. McElroy
K. Barkley
C. McElroy*
K. Barkley*
R. Hoffmann*
R. Glasson*
K. Midson*
B. Paton*
B. Menogue*
B. Menogue
B. Menogue
S. Donoghue
J. Quinn
J. Quinn
J. Quinn
K. Midson
K. Midson
K. Midson
T. Lane
T. Lane
1970/71
1971/72
K. Midson
K. Midson
S. Corney
R. Ford
T. Lane
T. Bresnan
1972/73
1973/74
1974/75
W. Tapp
J. Quinn
J. Quinn
R. Ford
W. Winzer
W. Winzer
B. McKirdy
B. McKirdy
B. McKirdy
K. Tukacs
N. Baker
G. Keep
1975/76
J. Quinn
R. Ford
G. Dawkins
T. Lane*
N. Cooper*
N. Cooper
G. Hough
G. Hough*
N. Cooper*
P. Griffiths
W. Winzer
W. Winzer
W. Winzer
W. Winzer
W. Winzer
M. Fernley
H. Bretherton
H. Bretherton
G. Hough*
A. Darouti*
W. Taylor
W. Taylor
B. McKirdy
1976/77
1977/78
1978/79
N. Cooper
N. Cooper
N. Cooper
W. Tapp
W. Tapp
W. Tapp
R. Law
R. Law
R. Law
J. Quinn
J. Quinn
J. Quinn
G. Keep*
W. Daley*
G. Eslick
G. Bowley
N. Eades
1956/57
L. Ford
R. Hoffmann
1957/58
L. Ford
R. Hoffmann
1958/59
1959/60
L. Ford
L. Ford
R. Hoffmann
R. Hoffmann
1960/61
L. Ford
1961/62
1962/63
1963/64
1964/65
1965/66
1966/67
1967/68
1968/69
1969/70
B. Menogue*
D. Midson*
D. Midson
C. Robinson
D. Stewart
D. Stewart
D. Stewart
D. Stewart
D. Stewart
D. Stewart
D. Stewart
YEAR
PRESIDENT
CAPTAIN SECRETARY TREASURER CHIEF TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
1979/80
1980/81
N. Cooper
N. Cooper
C. Lloyd
R. Ford
R. Law
W. Tapp
A. Taylor
A. Taylor
1981/82
1982/83
1983/84
1984/85
1985/86
1986/87
W. Tapp
W. Tapp
W. Tapp
W. Tapp
I. Ross
B. Taylor
R. Ford
B. Taylor
B. Taylor
B. Taylor
B. Taylor
G. Baillie
L. Curtis
B. Plummer
B. Plummer
B. Plummer
B. Plummer
B. Plummer
A. Taylor
A. Taylor
A. Taylor
A. Taylor
A. Taylor
S. McIntyre
1987/88
1988/89
1989/90
L. Ford
L. Ford
L. Ford
B. Taylor
R. Taylor
R. Taylor
C. Douglas
C. Douglas
S. McIntyre*
M. Bretherton*
D. Wilms
1990/91
M. Bretherton
M. Bretherton
B. Taylor*
T. Blackmore*
T. Blackmore D. Cross
1991/92
M. Bretherton D. Cross
1992/93
1993/94
1994/95
1995/96
1996/97
1997/98
1998/99
1999/00
2000/01
2001/02
2002/03
2003/04
2004/05
2005/06
2006/07
2007/08
2008/09
2009/10
2010/11
2011/12
2012/13
2013/14
2014/15
M. Bretherton vacant
A. Taylor
A. Graham
A. Taylor
A. Graham
A. Taylor
A. Graham
A. Taylor
D. Dillon
A. Taylor
D. Dillon
A. Taylor
D. Dillon
A. Taylor
B. Taylor
A. Taylor
B. Taylor
A. Taylor
B. Taylor
A. Taylor
B. Taylor
A. Taylor
B. Taylor
A. Taylor
B. Taylor
A. Taylor
B. Taylor
A. Taylor
B. Taylor
M. Byrne
B. Taylor
M. Byrne
B. Taylor
M. Byrne
A. Farquhar
B. Taylor
A. Farquhar
B. Taylor
A. Farquhar
B. Taylor
A. Farquhar
C.Lacey
A,Farquhar
C.Lacey
A.Farquhar
C. Lloyd*
A. Fenton*
A. Fenton*
B. Taylor*
R. Taylor
R. Taylor
R. Taylor
R. Taylor
R. Taylor
R. Taylor
R. Taylor
R. Taylor
R. Taylor
R. Taylor
R. Taylor
R. Taylor
R. Taylor
R. Taylor
R. Taylor
R. Taylor
R. Taylor
R. Taylor
R. Taylor
R. Taylor
R. Taylor
M. Bretherton
M.Bretherton
*DENOTES POSITION HELD FOR PART OF SEASON
D. Wilms
N. Taylor
N. Taylor
B. Plummer
B. Plummer
B. Plummer
B. Plummer
B. Plummer
P. Dillon
P. Dillon
P. Dillon
P. Dillon
P. Dillon
P. Dillon
P. Dillon
N. Taylor
L. White
L. White
L. White
L. White
B. Elton
B. Elton
B. Elton
B.Elton
J.A.C.
M. Bretherton
M. Bretherton*
A. Taylor*
B. Taylor
P. Sullivan
P. Sullivan
P. Sullivan
P. Sullivan
D. Cross*
M. Bretherton*
G. Varidel
B. Taylor
D. Cross
D. Cross*
J. Fahey*
J. Fahey
J. Hodsdon
I. Mirabito
I. Mirabito
P. Greaves*
P. Greaves
P. Greaves
M. Bretherton
M. Bretherton
M. Bretherton
M. Bretherton
M. Baker
M. Baker
K. Hunt
Vacant
P. Levy
A. Hill
A. Hill
J. Hardman
J. Hardman
J. Hardman
J. Hardman
J. Hardman
J.Hardman *
M.Hodsdon*
S.Rofe*
B. McCann
C. Lacey
C. Lacey
D.Birchall
D.Birchall