Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club's Annual Report
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` 2017-18 Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club’s Annual Report Warrnambool SLSC PO Box 378, Warrnambool 3280 Ph: 5561 1790 Email: [email protected] Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club Office Bearers – 2017/2018 President: Michael Owen (Executive) Vice President: John McNeil (Executive) Club Captain: David Owen (Executive) Secretary: Michael Artz (Executive) Treasurer: Anthony Cook Director of Training and Assessment: Clint Joseph Member’s Rep and OH&S Officer: Gary Askew Director of Nippers: Rohan Keert + John Cook Director of Competition: Dean Kilpatrick Director of Water Sports: Martin O’Brien Warrnambool SLSC Annual Report – Season 2017/18 1 Table of Contents Office Bearers – 2017/2018 ................................................................................................................. 1 2017/18 Junior Sub Committee ........................................................................................................... 3 Mission Statement ............................................................................................................................... 4 Presidents Report ................................................................................................................................ 5 Vice President’s Report ....................................................................................................................... 8 Club Captain’s Report .......................................................................................................................... 9 Treasurer’s Report ............................................................................................................................. 11 Secretary’s Report ............................................................................................................................. 12 Junior Sub Committee ................................................................................................................... 12 LSV ................................................................................................................................................. 12 Patrols ............................................................................................................................................ 12 Nerdy Stuff ..................................................................................................................................... 13 Reflection - Really, I mean to say THANKS! ................................................................................... 13 Surf Sports Report ............................................................................................................................. 14 Competition ................................................................................................................................... 14 Equipment/Craft and Participants ................................................................................................. 15 Comment re. Competition ............................................................................................................. 15 Swim Series .................................................................................................................................... 15 Competition Officer’s Report ............................................................................................................ 17 State Senior Carnivals .................................................................................................................... 17 Victorian Masters Championships ................................................................................................. 17 Victorian Surf Life Saving Championships ..................................................................................... 17 Ocean 6 .......................................................................................................................................... 17 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships ................................................................................... 18 Director of Junior Activities ............................................................................................................... 19 Nipper Sessions .............................................................................................................................. 19 The Junior Competition Squad ...................................................................................................... 21 Members Representative and Occupational, Health and Safety Officer’s Report ........................... 23 Director of Training and Assessment’s Report .................................................................................. 24 Club Awards 2017/18 ........................................................................................................................ 26 Patrol Season 2017/18 Statistics ....................................................................................................... 27 New Member Awards 2017/18 ......................................................................................................... 28 2017 Warrnambool SLSC Membership List ....................................................................................... 29 Life Members (39) ......................................................................................................................... 29 Reserve Active (8) .......................................................................................................................... 29 Long Service (2) .............................................................................................................................. 29 Active over 18 (118) ....................................................................................................................... 29 Warrnambool SLSC Annual Report – Season 2017/18 2 Active 15-18 years (91) .................................................................................................................. 30 Cadet 13-15 (58) ............................................................................................................................ 31 Associate (204) .............................................................................................................................. 31 Junior Activity (361) ....................................................................................................................... 33 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Minutes 2016-17 ............................................................................. 36 2018 Auditor's Report – McLaren Hunt ............................................................................................. 40 2017/18 Junior Sub Committee Chair: John Cook Session Coordinator: John McNeil Personal Safety Officer: Sarah Moncrieff and Ben Johnson Competition Officer: Dean Kilpatrick Age Manager Representative: Jacinta Roche Water Safety: Clint Joseph Coach Representative: Leigh Moncrieff Warrnambool SLSC Annual Report – Season 2017/18 3 Mission Statement Warrnambool SLSC Annual Report – Season 2017/18 4 Presidents Report Michael Owen To start my report for the 2017/18 season, most importantly, I would like to congratulate our members on achieving another season with no major incidents on our beach. It is no mean feat to achieve this and whilst we expect it each year, hats off to all that made it possible to return such positive rescue and prevention numbers again this year. Filling the requirements for patrols with lifesaving awards continues to be a challenge. This year we tried a number of new initiatives with patrols, some worked well, while others will be adjusted, for the coming season. There is still no higher priority than the protection of the public that swim at our beach. It is not said anywhere near enough, but we are all so proud of the efforts put in by our patrol members to maintain this level of public faith, trust and safety. A number of members continued to complete well above the required patrol hours. Congratulations to David “Kodak” Owen who coordinated patrols as our Club Captain and all those who continue to complete rostered patrols, voluntary patrols and water safety. In the area of lifesaving awards, our members were well supported by Clint Joseph (Chief Instructor), our Club Assessors and Patrol Captains. A number of opportunities were presented to members to train for and achieve awards. Our members need to continue updating and adding to their skills. Gaining awards is an opportunity that allows us to develop our lifesaving skills. Nipper States - five in a row! The Warrnambool SLSC should be proud of this effort and know, that as a club we can put on a quality event that showcases lifesaving to the community. With some better weather, no seaweed and the beach in pristine condition the states did not disappoint. Thanks to all our club members who assisted with the many tasks we took on in our role as the host club. Alan Aulesbrook, Martin O’Brien and Matt Wood worked tirelessly in the coordination of the event for the club and showed everyone what we can do as a club. Special thanks must go to those people who coordinated club fundraisers during the weekend, Warrnambool Lions Club (food tent), John Watson (coffee) and Board and Ski Competitors (cheese toasties) and John McNeil (Duck Derby). Once again, these projects resulted in funds for lifesaving equipment and projects. Thanks to every club member who gave time and effort to this event. The Warrnambool