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Beach

Rainbow Bay and adjoining Snapper Rocks Beach are the southernmost beaches in Queensland. Rainbow Bay (1600) is a relatively small, 300 m long, north facing beach that is bordered in the west by Greenmount Hill. It ends at a low, rocky point, beyond which Snapper Rocks beach (1601) continues for another 100 m to Snapper Rocks; part of the larger 30 m high Point Danger that forms the border with New South Wales.

The Rainbow Bay Surf Life Saving Club is the newest on the Gold Coast, being formed in 1963. It is located on the low, rocky point that separates the two beaches. A road runs along the back of both beaches, ending in a parking area behind Snapper Rocks Beach. There is a grassy foreshore reserve behind Rainbow Bay Beach.

Both beaches receive waves that are lowered after moving around Point Danger to an average of about 1 m. The width of both beaches and offshore bar conditions depend on both the prevailing waves and the status of sand waves moving around Point Danger. When the bars are present, the beaches are connected by sand, there is a wide surf zone and excellent surfing conditions. When the bars are absent, the beaches are separated by the rocky point, are narrower and there is an attached bar cut by one rip at Snapper Rocks Beach and two at Rainbow Bay. Low rocks dominate the Snapper Rocks surf zone and are a hazard for swimmers.

Swimming

Rainbow Bay is a popular swimming beach, owing to its protected location and usually low waves. However, watch for the changing bar conditions and presence of rips, particularly near the rocks and Greenmount Hill. The safest swimming is in the patrolled area on Rainbow Bay Beach. Swimming is not recommended at Snapper Rocks Beach because of the rocks.

Surfing

When the bars are right, the two beaches can combine to produce a classic, long, easy right- hander, that at times has been known to reach adjoining Coolangatta Beach. There are usually reasonable waves that are popular with the surfers during southerlies, when the winds blow offshore.

Fishing

This is a popular fishing area, as the name of Snapper Rocks suggests. There is good beach fishing into the usual rip holes and outer troughs, together with rock fishing off Greenmount and Snapper Rocks.

General

Queensland's southernmost beaches are both picturesque, even if somewhat developed. They provide continually changing bar conditions and a nice place to watch the sun set over the Gold Coast high rises.

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Table of Contents Surf Life Saving Club Committee 2018-2019 ...... 3 Life Members ...... 3 Annual Award Recipients 2018-2019 ...... 4 Reports ...... 5 President’s Report...... 5 Deputy President Report ...... 6 Life Member Representative Report ...... 7 Secretary’s Report ...... 8 Treasurer’s Report ...... 9 Club Captain’s Report ...... 11 First Aid Officer’s Report ...... 13 Youth Development Officer Report ...... 14 Junior Activities Chairman’s Report ...... 16 Nipper Group Photos 2018-2019 ...... 16 Chief Training Officer’s Report ...... 19 Surf Sports Officer’s Report ...... 20 Surfboard Riding ...... 21 Medals Presented throughout the season: ...... 22 Club Statistics ...... 25 Membership Statistics ...... 25 Active Membership ...... 26 Surf Life Saving Awards Attained in 2018-2019 ...... 27 Members who attained Awards 2018-2019 ...... 28 Lifesaving Awards: ...... 28 Youth Awards: ...... 29 Junior Awards:...... 30 Patrol Statistics for the 2018-2019 Season ...... 31 Comparison to Previous Year ...... 31 Rescues ...... 32 Patrol Hours 2018-2019 ...... 33 Audited Reports YE 2019 ...... 34 Sponsors ...... 47

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Surf Life Saving Club Committee 2018-2019

President Joe McKone Deputy President Bap Romano Secretary Jacinta Thomas Treasurer Troy Leech Junior Activities Officer Gavin Shepherd Club Captain John Kirk Chief Training Officer Enrique Vanderhoeven Surf Sports Director Keith Gordon Youth Development Officer Martin Ievers Life Member Officer Martin Dixon

Life Members Paul Midson Bap Romano Peter Silk Stephen Perkins Malcolm Perkins Raymond Fien Anthony McKeaten Martin Dixon John Sheppard Francis Watego

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Annual Award Recipients 2018-2019

AWARD DESCRIPTION RECIPIENT Most Consistent Awarded for a high level of sustained performance over many years Marty Ievers Member Club Captains Awarded for outstanding performance in Patrols and other areas of Tom Hanson Trophy the Club in the view of the Club Captain Best New Awarded to a new member for enthusiasm Ric Townend Member Male Awarded as an encouragement to a member who has shown potential, Encouragement Bailey Manix determination in recognition of their efforts Award Female Awarded as an encouragement to a member who has shown potential, Encouragement Jorja Manix determination in recognition of their efforts Award Awarded for best performance over several different areas of the Best Surf Club club’s activities. The recipient must be an active member who has Jacob Hegedus Member consistently displayed dedication, enthusiasm, great club spirit, service and dedication over the year Awarded for outstanding performance on patrols and including hours, Best Patrol Ryan Gordon standard of dress, performance when on Patrol. Punctuality and Member Josh Kidd general readiness to serve

Best Competitor Awarded to the best overall competitor Elli Steel

The Surf Lifesaver of the Year award not only recognises but rewards a member who has made an outstanding contribution to the Life Saver of the development of surf lifesaving services, it is aimed at active surf Enrique Year lifesavers undertaking an array of duties and who can be presented as Vanderhoeven an identifiable 'ambassador' for Rainbow Bay and the Surf Life Saving Movement

President's Awarded to a conscientious member for an outstanding contribution Gavin Shepherd Trophy and service to the Club in the view of the President

Patrol Group Best patrol Group Water’s Edge

A member who: strongly follows the ethos of surf lifesaving, fulfils their patrols, takes pride and represents the surf club in a dignified John Standing manner, has an active interest in the surf club, and its patrons, keeps a John Kirk clean and tidy manner at the club, and respects the property of the club, is willing to help and be proactive on club activities

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Reports

President’s Report

What a great season of 2018/2019, to all involved, without your efforts Rainbow Bay would not be the club it is today.

Our season kicked off with a member’s survey to gage member’s interest and found there are a lot of passionate members at our club more than willing to provide feedback. I appreciate every member taking their time to fill out the survey and will continue this in the new season.

From the survey responses we engaged in a nipper’s drive, visiting local schools with a Rainbow Bay Nipper presentation at assembly, patrol members drive, the Can Too program. We invited Palm Beach SLSC and Mermaid Beach AEME SLSC to assist with our patrols. A fundraising incentive, the Color Fun Run that will be an annual event and a Club photo of patrol members followed up with a Club social function.

To all patrol members, an outstanding result on the beach with all patrols filled, external patrol inspections conducted found no serious breaches with all recommendations put in place, a great season.

To our youth, I am impressed with the numbers this season on the beach and the passion you showed to assist with patrols & water safety, taking the lead, it was great to observe the interaction you had with all members. Also, a huge congratulations to wining the YIPS award at the Annual Youth Dinner, our Club could not be prouder.

To our Nippers, well done another season down, Nippers are a vital component to a healthy Surf Life Saving Club preparing our kids as future patrol members. I enjoyed every moment involved with the water safety and training of the nippers.

All in all, our club to date is stronger than ever. This season we have created a strong working relationship with Branch and the Gold Coast Council placing down a solid foundation for the future of Rainbow Bay SLSC.

A special thanks to all the committee members for their efforts to date, our members, I am looking forward to the upcoming season.

Joe McKone – Club President 2018-2019

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Deputy President Report

Dear Rainbow Bay Surf Lifesaving Club Members I HAVE FORMULATED AN UPDATE FOR THE APPLICATION TO LEASE COUNCIL PROPERTY FOR SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB PURPOSES – RAINBOW BAY SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC – 2 SNAPPER ROCKS ROAD, COOLANGATTA.

I have originally and personally been involved since 2011 when this all began to upgrade our tired surf club building to bring it up to an iconic front running club and formally orchestrated the design, plans, specifications, engineering, town planning, architectural, private certifiers, Gold Coast City Council including many Council administration meetings and with State Government Authorities. Unfortunately, we were hopelessly rejected for some time because of our position and some clubs stretching the envelope for their own personal and financial gains. As you can imagine this has taken an enormous amount of my time and I have expended large sums of my own personal funds alleviating the Club of these expenses.

By way of an update I note the following progress with respect to the club expansion: • After many years negotiating with Council and the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Storey & Castle Planning lodged an ‘Application for Lease’ with Gold Coast City Council on 15 October 2018. • The lease application has now been through internal interest checks at Council (including parks, roads, planning and governance) and Councils Administrators advised on 22 March 2019 that the lease request has ‘in-principle’ support. • However, some additional information is required regarding more detailed information on the club’s financial position and how the development may be funded – Storey & Castle Planning advise that this is in response to issues Council has had with other SLSC’s and general increased scrutiny of applications to use public land. • This information will be submitted back to Council in due course.

Once Council is satisfied with the lease the next steps are: • Council will issue ‘owners’ consent’ for the Club to make a Material Change of Use Application to Council for the development (note: the lease won’t be issued until after the development approval is issued). • Storey & Castle Planning will lodge the application to Council and work it through to approval – this will involve some further work and negotiation with Council; however, I expect that it will be reasonably straight forward given the exhaustive discussions already had with Council over many years. • We are hopeful in having the approval in place by the end of 2019 or early 2020.

The process is, unfortunately, quite slow and lengthy. However, with the in-principle approval of the lease now obtained, we are over the largest hurdle and can now focus on finalising the development approval with Council. Putting the new lease in place will also take some time to be formalised with Council and the Department of Natural Resources and Mines after the development approval is issued however this can occur whilst final planning and design work for the development is completed, and building approvals are obtained.

Should any further information be required please do not hesitate to contact Bap Romano 0418 722699

I have been involved in our fantastic Surf Club since its inception when I was only a kid. I am fiercely protective and totally passionate about our Club and the Surf Life Saving Movement. The Club has been a major part of my life and certainly means the world to me.

Bap Romano – Deputy President 2018-2019

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Life Member Representative Report

At the last annual meeting I was approached to become the above committee member. Apparently, it was my turn and my biggest concern was, can I attend the meetings, and can I fill the shoes of previous and experienced life members such the Perkin brothers and Tony McKeaten. It Is a privilege to be a life member of any sporting organisation. I feel that our young club in comparison to other older clubs is lucky to have the life members we have. Not too many clubs would have the many life members that still patrol, attend committee meetings in an active role and act as officials at surf carnivals. Rainbow Bay continues to be a battling club, but this year with the strong committee what we have now is a future being developed. This will ensure continued quality in patrol teams and further sports development. All members must remember though that this can only be achieved through a team effort, from parents, members and supporters. No individual should use their position for self-gain and/or place preferences and cronyism before the club’s future.

Martin Dixon – Life Member Representative 2018-2019

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Secretary’s Report

It has been a pleasure and an honour to be a part of the Rainbow Bay Surf Club Management Committee for the 2018/2019 season as Secretary, working alongside dedicated and passionate fellow club members that take on the roles they hold with such pride and commitment. The Club is very fortunate to have such dedicated members. There are numerous people who have helped with the Club’s operation; officials, coaches, age managers, water safety, IRB drivers and crew, BBQ helpers, all of which should be congratulated for volunteering their time. The patrols are the life blood of the club, ensuring lifesaving services are provided to the beach throughout the season and providing assistance to Council Lifeguards. We extend a warm welcome to our new members this season and extend a huge thank you to Patrol Members and Patrol Captains on another awesome year. Our Club Administrator Mel does an amazing job adapting to the demands that are Surf Lifesaving and the ever-changing checks and balances that are set in place, while continuing to be a constant support to the members of the management committee and fellow club members alike. A thank you to the Committee for their fantastic efforts and a special thank you to our President, Joe McKone who has done a remarkable job in his first year. The inaugural Community Colour Fun Run held on 17 November was a success. Congratulations once again to all who worked so hard to bring it all together, to those that either donated or sponsored a Club member and to those that participated – thank you. The task of updating the Club photos was undertaken. Thank you to all nippers, parents and patrol members that participated. Looking back as a Club we can be thankful for everything that has been accomplished throughout the year by all members.

Warm regards Jacinta Thomas – Club Secretary 2018-2019

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Treasurer’s Report I have the pleasure of presenting the audited accounts for the Rainbow Bay Surf Life Saving Club Inc, for the 2018 – 2019, season. Firstly, I would like to thank and acknowledge the great work undertaken by the Previous Treasurer Tony McKeaten and Office Manager Melinda Gerry. Two years ago they reviewed the clubs accounting systems and recognised areas that needed to be modernised and improved on. Many improvements were made to the financial systems and accounting processes, which have allowed for a far more streamlined and clearer accounting of all financial aspects to the operation of the club. This has helped the committee and club in moving forward. I would especially like to thank all members of the Club Committee for all their hard work and dedication to the Club. It’s been a very productive season overall especially from a financial aspect. It’s been a team effort in all areas and an enjoyable and pleasant environment to work and collaborate in. A special thanks to our President, Joe McKone, for his leadership, dedication and hard work. The full detailed audited report is available for all to review and I encourage all members to take the time to do so. I am happily available to answer any specific questions or queries members may have, so please feel free to do so. For those unaware, our financial year is May 1 thru to April 30 annually. For the year just gone our operating profit was $407,403 the previous year was $414,643. Total expenses for the year were $398,378, the year prior was $398.360. Therefore, Total Net Profit for the year was $9024 down from the previous fiscal year of $16,276. The base line figures of Income/Expenses/Net Profit are on par with the previous financial year. However, there are a few important points to note with regards to the Net Profit appearing down a fraction from $16,276 to $9024. Primarily, an increase in Building expenses of $18,237. Also, we have paid forward/advance insurance to the value of $12297 for the upcoming year. We have also paid forward, $12,800 for a new IRB. Also, most importantly our Balance sheet has increased from $112,026 cash on hand for 2018, to $163,032 cash on hand for 2019, an increase of $51,006. Investments of Note NEW IRB - As mentioned we have a new IRB on order. We were able to secure a grant for half the cost of the $25,600 and received a grant for $12,800. Due to the manufacture, it is not due until later this year. Solar Panels – The Surf club has invested $10,515 in Solar panels on the club roof and hope to see savings to electricity in years to come. Parking – The Club has invested approximately $1200 in New and more aggressive parking signage to improve the availability of parking for Club members. Rescue Boards – The Club invested $5613, on 5 new Surf rescue boards. Income of Note Colour Run – The inaugural Rainbow Bay Surf Life Saving Club Colour Run was held and raised an impressive $5653. This is expected to be an annual event. This was a very successful fund-raising event for the club and is expected to grow year on year as it becomes more Well-known and with a little more lead in time to raise moneys. A Big and very special thanks from the Club to Marty Ievers & Kim Bowman, for not only organising the Colour Run but in proactively seeking out this exciting event and bringing it to the club. I would also like to thank Club Secretary Jacinta Thomas for all her work in organising the event. It not only raised money for the club, but the kids received great prizes for their fund-raising efforts and most importantly had an awesome time. Quiksilver Pro – This year the Club was able to negotiate a two-year deal with the WSL for the Quiksilver Pro for the $30,000 per year. A special thanks to those who helped and were involved in the discussions with the WSL, Joe Mckone, Bap Romano, Tony McKeaten and Steve Perkins. It was a team effort between the Surf Club Committee and Supporters Club Committee. Savings of Note Travel and Accommodation – For 2019 Travel & Accommodation was down $8,290. Insurance – A total of $27,369 down from $31,843 a saving of $4473. 9 RAINBOW BAY SLSC ANNUAL REPORT 2018-2019

Balance Sheet As touched on earlier, our Balance sheet has increased by $51,006 to $163,032 up from the previous years, $112,026. So, whilst the base line figures of Income/Expenses/Profit are on par with the previous year, we have still been able to strengthen our Cash position. When becoming Treasurer 12 months ago, my goal was to build on what Tony McKeaten had achieved in this area. This is very important for the Clubs medium- and long-term growth and financial security. Of the $163,032, cash on Hand, $63,262 with Bank of Queensland, falls within our current general operations/ business and for the upcoming season, whilst the Clubs Savings account with Westpac, has increased from $47,005 to $99,222 an increase of $52,217. This now and in moving forward, gives the club solid financial strength and security. Now that the Club has this important Fundamental Financial Security, it allows the club, in the upcoming season and seasons ahead, to invest future savings and profits into the club, via equipment, resources, improvements, etc, etc. I cannot express strongly enough the importance of retaining this strong financial position. Not only is it fundamentally important, prudent and fiscally responsible to have approximately $100,000 in a dedicated Savings account, there are a number of other current and future purposes. For example, we are currently undergoing the Clubs Lease renewal with GCCC. This is quiet an involved, detailed and lengthy process. One of the many areas relevant to a Lease renewal being granted is the financial security, strength and fiscal responsibility of the club. Fortunately, as mentioned we are in a very strong financial position. Apart from the above mentioned strong financial position of the club we also are debt free. Another very important example, of the specific importance in retaining this strong financial position, is the future redevelopment of the club, which will in all likelihood require the club to seek a loan from a financial institution. It goes without saying that our financial position and fiscal responsibility will be the foundation in successfully obtaining such a loan and returning to members a modern Club with the all the facilities they deserve. Lastly, in the advent of any unforeseen emergency’s or circumstance, the club has the financial strength and availability to deal with such an event. The above are just a few areas of note within the Audit and again I encourage Members to take the time to review the full Audited Report available within the Annual Report. Supporters Club I would like to kindly thank the Supporters Club Committee for all their efforts, assistance and support over the past year. A special thanks to the President Tony McKeaten and Treasurer Bap Romano for their much- appreciated cooperation over the past year. The supporters Club committee has made huge progress over recent years with the operation of the Club and that’s evident in the many improvement in the supporter’s club and their extremely strong financial position. It’s great to have both committee’s in step and proactively collaborating and working closely together as a team for the long-term future of our wonderful club. So again, thank you to all the Supporters Club Committee members. GCCC I would like to kindly thank the GCCC Parks and Recreational Services for their assistance with regards to RBSLSC lease renewal. A special thanks to Penny McAlister for her help and assistance, it is greatly appreciated. In summing up, the Club is in a very strong financial position. Simply put, we have approximately $163,000 cash on hand and no debt. Finally, a very big thank you, to ALL club Patrol Members, Nippers and their Parents/Careers, all the volunteers who help out around the club in many different forms. You all are what make our club so great. Keep up the great work!

Troy Leech – Club Treasurer 2018-2019

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Club Captain’s Report 'Volunteers are not paid - not because they are worthless but because they are priceless' To all the loyal and trusted members of Rainbow Bay SLSC, I'd like to thank each one of you for the very happy and harmonious season that was 2018 -2019. Each season you need to surround yourself with good people, so a special thanks to my Vice Captains - Peter Gardner and Nathan Gordon, First Aid Officer - Mark Young and Office Manager Mel Gerry for her great work in the office and keeping the house in order. Also, the Patrol Captains for your ongoing support and keeping our beach safe and equipment in working order. Congratulations to all the members that achieved awards this season as they are valuable skills to have for yourselves and the Club. Let’s continue this into next season and strive for more, keeping ourselves up to date with the latest techniques. Do not limit yourself, every accomplishment starts with the decision to try! We have some new faces on the committee this year and I was very impressed with their energy and dedication to getting the job done. It was a pleasure to see how well everyone got on and worked together making decisions for the betterment of our great club. I would like to thank everyone that helped with the Tuesday and Thursday raffles as it’s a valuable source of income. Finally, on a personal note, I hope to see everyone back next season after the winter break. I enjoy coming to Rainbow Bay whether it’s for patrol, a surf, Wednesday training with the kids or a meal and a beer at the club. Thank you for your ongoing support throughout the year and it’s an honour and privilege to be your Club Captain.

John Kirk – Club Captain 2018-2019

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First Aid Officer’s Report

The season started positively with good suggestions made on the working bee before the season. President Joe McKone suggested we make use of a smaller case found in our First Aid room to stock with most used items, including dressings for fin cuts and rock scrapes, Stingose and saline tubes for abrasions, foreign objects in patient’s eyes and stingers and bandages for more serious bleeding patients. This saved time searching for items required. After some unsuccessful research for First Aid suppliers by myself, Melinda Gerry did well by sourcing the supplier used by Tayla Rogers back in 2016. This supplier saved the club considerable money and delivered on time. Jacinta Thomas arranged more efficient shelving for the radios and maintained a high standard in the First Aid room while I was away working through February and March. The working bee also gave us the opportunity to thoroughly clean out the First Aid room and rearrange furniture to allow smooth access to equipment. The season was successful in the First Aid department with many incidents resolved and no serious casualties. Whilst I would like to congratulate all Patrol Captains and surf lifesavers on an excellent season, I also would like to remind all members to use the whiteboard in the First Aid room to advise of any First Aid stock requirements. I would also urge all lifesavers to be aware of their First Aid qualification currency and attend the First Aid courses offered as required. We often refer to our instinctive actions in cases of emergency and the key to instinct is our training. Finally, warm welcome and congratulations to our new Bronze and SRC members. These members are the future of our club and are worthy of encouragement and involvement of all aspects of the club activities and functions including of course, First Aid.

Mark Young – First Aid Officer 2018-2019

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Youth Development Officer Report

Our Youth have been busy this season. We kicked off the year with a Youth Camp at the club where 9 of our u14’s received their SRC Awards and in doing so created new friendships and learnt the values of being a part of the surf club community and the important role you commit to when wearing the Red and Yellow Lifesavers uniform. Throughout the season the Youth engaged in the YIPS program, attended many camps, assisted Age Managers, stepped up to be officials and up skilled where they could. All of the Youth volunteered at various fundraising events for the club during their own time as well as doing their rostered patrols, carnivals and nipper’s programs. They helped at the Nippers BBQ on Sundays and the Bunnings BBQ to raise funds towards their program and worked tirelessly to hold the first ever Beach Colour Fun Run at our club that raised $5653 towards activities, equipment and expenses during the season.

We had many Youth receive their Bronze, Silver and Gold awards this year, this is a huge achievement in itself and they should all be very proud as it requires meeting goals in many different areas. Congratulations to the following Youth Members on their Awards: GOLD Ryan Gordon, Charlie Phelps, Josh Kidd, Tom Hanson, Owen Phelps, Norah Hegedus, Hunta-Lily Fitt SILVER Charlie Phelps, Norah Hegedus, Hunta-Lily Fitt BRONZE EIli Steel, Kirra Bowman-Ievers, Rory Phelps

Josh was also recognised by Point Danger Branch as Youth of the Month for assisting in a rescue, even though not on patrol, and his countless time offered to the club by providing water safety for training and Nippers and filling in on extra Patrol shifts. Josh also achieved his IRB crewman certificate Tom assisted us by volunteering as a club Official for many of the carnivals this season. Without Tom our ability to send children to carnivals would have been impossible. Charlie, Ryan, Norah and Hunta-Lily consistently put their hand up to assist with Water Safety at carnivals and most weekends at Nippers, without their continued support our programs could not run. Charlie, Ryan and Norah also gained their IRB crewman certificates this season this was a lengthy 6-week course. Ryan along with Elli were recognised at the Youth Ball with a Youth Excellence award for their contributions to their club. As junior club captains both Elli and Rory represented our club with pride at every event and carnival, if something was happening within our club or for our club they were there. Lastly our SRC group – Elli, Rory, Kirra, Bailey, Klay, Hayden, Claudia, Taji and Oliver have become part of our Red and Yellow family, the most important role in any Surf Life Saving Club. Without you attending your patrols and applying your knowledge we cannot do all the fun stuff within our club as we would not be able to operate. We received great feedback from our Age Managers who worked alongside you all each week while you supported our Nippers in their skill development. Your enthusiasm, passion, loyalty and attendance as Water Safety was greatly appreciated. As a result of the hard work and effort from our Youth, Rainbow Bay SLSC was awarded Youth Involvement Club (YIP’s) of the year for 2018/19 season at the Youth Ball. This award was across all clubs from PDB to South Coast Branch, it is a major award for the season and again we are proud of what these future leaders of the club have achieved.

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In closing I would like to thank Colleen Gordon, Belinda Donaldson, Scott Manix and Gavin Dutson for all the help and support you have given our Youth group throughout the entire season. Without your efforts a lot of what was achieved would not have been possible. We would like to thank the committee who have supported our Youth and have provided a clear and united vision for our great club for coming seasons. To all our members who turn up each week and keep our beach safe throughout the entire season and Nippers season, thank you. Without our volunteers our club would not and cannot function we hope you realise you are all valued and an integral part of Rainbow Bay SLSC. See you on the beach next summer. Marty Ievers – Youth Development Officer 2018-2019

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Junior Activities Chairman’s Report

What a fantastic time the Rainbow Bay Nippers had for the 2018/2019 season. Our goal was to educate every Nipper in Surf lifesaving skills and awareness and the kids embraced this training. We started on Sunday the 30th of September with an action- packed program. Our group of Age Managers provided valuable skills and awareness to the Nippers with great enthusiasm each week. How lucky we are to have such a great team that volunteer their time to educate the Nippers every season. We experienced various conditions throughout the season and even had a cyclone hit the coast. The Nippers need to see and experience the beach and surf changes and our program continued when the Red and Yellow Flags were up. On Saturday the 17th of November we had the first Rainbow Bay SLSC Colour Fun Run Fundraiser and what a huge success it was. The Nippers got to run through a course on the beach and along the beachfront paths getting sprayed in colour at each check point. The smiles on their faces was awesome to see and it was great that this was a fundraiser at the same time. Another exciting event the Nippers enjoyed was a visit from Maxi the Lifeguard from Bondi Rescue with a special message for them on lifesaving. “LIVE LEARN SURVIVE” was the educational lesson from Maxi and he had all the kids lined up and listening to him. He even signed his educational books and got photos with our Nippers; a great afternoon had by all. During the season we had many carnivals to attend and our competitors represented Rainbow Bay SLSC extremely well trying their hardest no matter what the conditions. Thanks to the team that offer training at our club every week, you guys have helped these Nippers further their skills for a carnival experience. While the carnivals were on elsewhere, we were excited to be able to continue our program at Rainbow Bay thanks to our wonderful Team of volunteers. Our Nipper program is for all no matter how far the kids wish to go as we all know “ITS A RIPPER TO BE A RAINBOW BAY NIPPER”!!! Twilight Nippers was another amazing session for the Nippers to experience. To be able to practice and learn their skills at a different time and in different conditions was great. They were able to see how our Patrols pack up their important equipment and finish for the day. Interactive experience with our Patrol Teams have been great for the Nippers as every Patrol has something to offer in skills and awareness. Well I had a great season and I know you all did also, thanks to all that make the Nipper program so fantastic here at Rainbow Bay SLSC. We look forward to seeing all of you back next season and are so proud that the future generation of Lifesaving at Rainbow Bay is in great hands. See you on the beach.

Gavin Shepherd - Junior Activities Chairperson 2018-2019

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Nipper Group Photos 2018-2019 By Cathy Furminger

Under 10

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Chief Training Officer’s Report A life changing moment Last month, I saved Pete’s life…It changed my life. I was training the “CanToo” swimming squad at the pool at the time, when Pete dropped dead in the squash area. I had the chance, the privilege to put my skills to the test, there was a room full of frozen people, not really knowing what to do. So, there was no danger for me or the public, no response either, Pete couldn’t hear me, open his eyes, telling me his name or squeeze my hand, help was on its way. I could hear someone talking on the phone with 000, airways clear but no breathing, just start pumping now… As I was pumping life back into his brain, I could see his lips slowly turning from blueish, back to pink, Pete restarted to breath as well, Not thanks to his heart. Now after shocking him once, the defib was confirming me Pete is still dead, continue CPR, although Pete was breathing as I was pumping back oxygen to his brain, and his brain restarted to speak to his body and was telling his body to breath. After 15 minutes of CPR and 3 defib shocks, we managed to bring Pete’s heart back to life, the paramedics arrived. I’m still kneeling there, against Pete, ready to restart if needed, while the paramedics are stabilising him. I have held CPR certificates since I left Uni in Belgium, as a “Lifesaver”, I was the dude who holds a CPR/First aid/Resus/Rescue certificate and training people, and still doing it. I did some rescue in the past, mainly bringing back swimmers from a rip, no big deal there, no one was hurt, just a bit of stress. No one was in Pete’s situation, this time, I didn’t have a manikin, it was the real deal, it was a literally a palpable experience. In the last 30 years or so, I never had to use my skills to revive someone. I was a “Lifesaver” in yellow and red, now I am a Life Saver. It also changed completely the perception of what I do, on several levels, on the time I spend doing my everyday things, and on the value, I give to my everyday things that I spend time on. Pete had a triple bypass surgery and is recovering at home now, if I talk about this, it’s not to brag about it but to let other people learn from my experience. There are thousands of dedicated people there, like paramedics, experiencing the same trip on a daily base. This is on my report for everyone & those that haven’t joined us yet us to make a difference, think about how you can change a life, and the repercussion on that change, wife, kids, friends who are not ready to see someone close to them going. And if you are already a Lifesaver, is to rethink twice about the potential of being a lifesaver, one day you could be asked to be “the” Life Saver. Last Wednesday, Pete put an all new dimension to my training. I kind of knew it but, now I really do know, I don’t train you, for you to have a nice certificate, I train you to save lives…For real. Rainbow Bay SLSC will have another course around mid-September, come and join us and bring your friends, if the water part seems daunting for you, challenge your-self or enrol your-self just in an ART course and get new skills, learn CPR. For those who will be on the beach on patrol, I may turn up on your patrol and pretend I’m dying, and put your skills to the test, please don’t see this as kind of assessment, it is not! I just want you to be ready if one day, you will have to put those skills to the test, for real.

Pete, you made my day.

Enrique Vanderhoeven – Chief Training Officer 2018-2019

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Surf Sports Officer’s Report

First, I’d like to thank the committee, competitors and competitor’s family for the support given to myself and the club. I came into the role a little late this season with a tough job of rebuilding our competitors list. With Gavin and John giving the young competitors board training sessions every Wednesday afternoon, it was established very quickly that we had a new bunch of eager and confident children. Results showed at both the Little Dudes and the U11- U14’s carnivals that we are competitive and have a great future from within the club. We took the U11-14’s competitors to the State Titles at Burleigh Heads and stayed at the Tallebudgera Caravan park. All the children had a fantastic time and bonded extremely well. We also had one competitor at Aussies at Broadbeach. During the season, we also employed a part time sprint coach to fine tune our sprinters and give tips on relay baton changes and the starts in flags. Callum, the sprint coach has also agreed to continue next season. We had four surfers competing at Branch level and one also competed at State for Surfing. Next season, I’d like to see if we can get some competitors from U15, U17, U19, Opens and Masters to compete and bring Rainbow Bay back to the glory days. Once again, I’d like to thank everyone who made the season possible from the Competitors, Age Managers, Officials, Water Safety, Team Managers and anyone I have forgotten to mention it has truly been an honour. See you all next season.

Keith Gordon – Surf Sports Officer 2018-2019

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Surfboard Riding This year Point Danger Branch surfing competition was cancelled due to rough seas from one of the cyclones that visited the region. This allowed the boys to progress straight through to State surfing carnival held at Palm Beach. The surf on the day was average and they just had to take a chance and catch whatever they could. They waited patiently for their heat but unfortunately the competition was too stiff, and they did not progress through to the next round. Damien Anderson had some luck with his heat and received a medal.

They had some fun with friends and that is what it is all about and they will practice some more on their home ground at Snapper and will have to try again next year.

Denise Phelps – Team Manager Surfboard Riding 2018-2019

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Medals Presented throughout the season:

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Club Statistics

Membership Statistics • Total Membership: 1.29% decrease • Nippers: 0.87% decrease • Active (Cadet, Junior & Senior) :1.59% decrease

Total Total Total Total Total Membership Category Members Members Members Members Members 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 Junior Activity Member (5-13 years) 104 114 144 168 189 Cadet Member (13-15 years) 13 10 10 15 12 Active (15-18 yrs.) 13 14 15 8 10 Active (18yrs and over) 41 39 42 53 53 Includes Probationary x 5 Award Member 8 4 5 4 4 Reserve Active 1 0 1 0 0 Long Service 3 5 7 9 11 Associate 110 106 145 183 170 Life Member 10 10 10 10 10 Honorary 0 1 1 1 4 Non-Member Participants 1 1 1 1 0 Totals 304 308 380 451 463

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Active Membership

Rainbow Bay SLSC 4 Year Comparison

451

380

308 304

168 144 114 104 77 67 63 62

Overall Nipper Active

15/16 16/17 17/18 18/19

RBY SLSC Active Membership

39 36

13 14 13 10 8 4 0 1

Active Cadet Active Junior Active Reserve Active Senior Award

17/18 18/19

Rainbow Bay Nipper Age Groups 25

20 20 19 17 17

14 14 15 13 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 10 9 10 8

5 5

0 U6 U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14

17/18 18/19

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Surf Life Saving Awards Attained in 2018-2019

Awards Attained by Rainbow Bay members Total Male Female 35 Year Assessing Service Certificate 1 1 0 35 Year Training Service Certificate 1 1 0 5 Year Assessing Service Certificate 1 0 1 Advanced Resuscitation Techniques [AID] 5 3 2 Bronze Medallion 1 1 0 First Aid [AID] 5 3 2 IRB Crew Certificate 5 4 1 Junior Activities Age Manager - Online Theory 6 3 3 Junior Activities Age Manager Course 7 3 4 QLD IRB Water Safety and Duty Boat Course 1 1 0 QLD Junior Activities Accreditation Officer 1 1 0 QLD Observers 3 2 1 QLD Tractor Induction 1 1 0 QLD Training Officer ATV Induction 1 1 0 QLD Training Officer Tractor Induction 1 1 0 Radio Operator Certificate 1 1 0 Resuscitation [AID] 6 4 2 SS - ASC Officiating General Principles 1 1 0 SSV Operator Induction 35 30 5 Surf Aware One 11 6 5 Surf Aware Two 15 10 5 Surf Play One 10 4 6 Surf Play Two 12 7 5 Surf Rescue Certificate (CPR Endorsed) 14 9 5 Surf Safe One 13 8 5 Surf Safe Two 9 4 5 Surf Smart One 13 9 4 Surf Smart Two 4 2 2 TAF Induction 1 1 0 Youth Engagement Program Participant 6 3 3 Total 191 125 66

Rainbow Bay 2 Year Award Comparison 14

10

8 7 7 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 4

2 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

17/18 18/19 17/18 18/19 17/18 18/19 17/18 18/19 17/18 18/19 17/18 18/19 17/18 18/19 17/18 18/19 17/18 18/19 17/18 18/19 17/18 18/19 17/18 18/19 ART SSV BRONZE 4WD FIRST AID IRBCC RADIO CPR BEACH IRB DRIVER SRC TRACTOR MMENT

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Members who attained Awards 2018-2019

Lifesaving Awards:

35 Year Assessing Service Certificate QLD Tractor Induction SSV Operator Induction Anthony McKeaten Jacob Hegedus Joseph McKone 35 Year Training Service Certificate QLD Training Officer ATV Induction Keith Gordon Anthony McKeaten Joseph McKone Kenneth Mizzi Advanced Resuscitation Techniques [AID] QLD Training Officer Tractor Induction Mark Young Charlie Phelps Joseph McKone Martin Dixon Jacob Hegedus Radio Operator Certificate Martin Ievers Joshua Kidd Charlie Phelps Paul Kinasch Maria Hobbs Resuscitation [AID] Peter Gardner Norah Hegedus Charlie Phelps Peter Kelly Bronze Medallion Jacob Hegedus Raymond Fien Charlie Phelps Joshua Kidd Sarah Baldwin First Aid [AID] Maria Hobbs Scott McLeod Charlie Phelps Norah Hegedus Skye Dutson Jacob Hegedus Stuart Townend Stephen Paff Maria Hobbs SS - ASC Officiating General Principles Steven Rogers Norah Hegedus Joshua Kidd Susan Wilkinson Stuart Townend SSV Operator Induction Tom Burbank IRB Crew Certificate Andrew Curry Wayne Seymour-Boyd Charlie Phelps Anthony McKeaten Surf Rescue Certificate Jacob Hegedus Baptist Romano Adam Barton Joshua Kidd Brett Hazlett Bailey Manix Norah Hegedus Bruce Lee Belinda Donaldson Ryan Gordon Damien Anderson Chad Wooding QLD IRB Water Safety and Duty Boat Course Damien Miller Claudia Donaldson Joshua Kidd David Heggie Dylan Rice QLD Junior Activities Accreditation Officer Enrique Vanderhoeven Elli Steel Joseph McKone Gavin Dutson Hayden Donaldson QLD Training Officer Tractor Induction Gavin Shepherd Kirra-Louise Bowman-Ievers Joseph McKone Gerard Sevil Klay Dutson QLD Observers Gregory Ryan Mark Anderson Chad Wooding Jacinta Thomas Oliver Wilcox Laura Tay Jacob Hegedus Rory Phelps Stuart Townend John Kirk Taji Vanderhoeven

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Youth Awards:

State 14-17 years Development Program Charlie Phelps Ryan Gordon Youth Engagement Program Bronze Award Elli Steel Kirra-Louise Bowman-Ievers Rory Phelps Youth Engagement Program Silver Award Charlie Phelps Hunta-Lily Fitt Norah Hegedus Youth Engagement Program Gold Award Charlie Phelps Hunta-Lily Fitt Joshua Kidd Norah Hegedus Owen Phelps Ryan Gordon Thomas Hanson

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Junior Awards:

Junior Activities Age Manager Course Surf Play One Surf Safe One Adam Barton Ava Espie Mia Anderson Chad Wooding Billie Farley Sonny Espie Hunta-Lily Fitt Cairo Long Steele Beutel Laura Tay Denali Farrow Tylah West Louise Dodds Fynlay Smith Xander Dodds Mark Anderson George Arthur Surf Safe Two Norah Hegedus Lyla Stone Adriana Rissman Surf Aware One Olivia Rissman Andrew McKenzie-Thompson Amelia Pearce Pixie Smith Cody Leech Callum Moore Reeve Young Estella Van de Meulengraaf Chase Cooper Surf Play Two Ethan Stewart Floyd Nowland Brandon Davidson Layla McKee Isla Long Bryce Taylor Mitchell King Khya Fitt Dane Emmett Natasha Wooding Laylah Dodds Evie Williams Skylar Dawson Pippa O'Grady Jesse Stone Surf Smart One Rhys Hampshire Layla Beutel Aidan Sentinella Riley Cook Leo MacDonald Annabelle Lanchester Tomas O'Toole-Dugard Lucy Shambrook Braden Miller Surf Aware Two Paxton Stewart Chayce Parker Alyssia McMahon Poppie Sayer Elliott Pearce Charles Pendleton Sianna Mckenzie-Thompson Kaide Bowman-Ievers Evie Nowland Thomas McCullough Lucas East Jacob Rissman Surf Safe One Luke Steel Jasper Ferris Angus McKee Mia Foster-Cavuduadua Jesse Freeman Brooke Broadhurst Mia-Charlotte Shepherd Koa-Bella Bowman-Ievers Darcy O'Grady Summer Barton Koby Stone Donovan Miller Will Cooper Maddison Sorensen Ella Kay William Pendleton Matthew Wooding George Barton Surf Smart Two Oliver Pearce Joel Parkes Anela McKone Ryley Taylor Lila Cooper Balin Fitt Sonny MacDonald Evie Emmett Xanthe Stewart Lachlan Sorensen Zac Stanborough

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Patrol Statistics for the 2018-2019 Season

Comparison to Previous Year

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Rescues

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Patrol Hours 2018-2019

HOUR HOUR HOUR NAME S NAME S NAME S Andrew Curry 57 Hayden Donaldson 51 Nathan Gordon 100.5 Annabelle Miller 23.5 Hunta-Lily Fitt 84.5 Norah Hegedus 52 Anthony McKeaten 32.5 Ian Gordon 69.75 Oliver Wilcox 15.83 Ashleigh Perkins 61 Indi Vanderhoeven 0 Owen Phelps 67 Bailey Manix 36 Jacinta Thomas 41.5 Paul Kinasch 79.5 Baptist Romano 83 Jacob Hegedus 91 Peter Gardner 71.5 Belinda Donaldson 46.5 John Kirk 87.5 Peter Kelly 5.5 Brett Hazlett 14.5 Jorja Manix 50 Rory Phelps 54.5 Bruce Lee 38 Joseph McKone 84 Ryan Gordon 121.5 Charlie Phelps 60 Josephine McGovern 5.5 Sarah Baldwin 52.5 Claudia Donaldson 47 Joshua Kidd 115 Scott Manix 48.5 Cody Rogers 63 Katelyn McKeaten 49 Scott McLeod 57 Damien Anderson 81 Keith Gordon 110.5 Siena Dutson 9 Damien Miller 52.5 Kenneth Mizzi 82.5 Skye Dutson 23.5 David Heggie 14.5 Keshet Cohen 17 Stephen Paff 74.5 Dylan Rice 38 Kirra-Louise Bowman-Ievers 47.5 Steven Rogers 67 Elli Steel 35 Klay Dutson 23.5 Stuart Townend 62 Enrique Vanderhoeven 87 Louise Dodds 43.5 Susan Wilkinson 67 Francis Watego 52.5 Mark Fitt 28 Taji Vanderhoeven 10.5 Gavin Dutson 52 Mark Rice 56 Taylor Wilson 4.5 Gavin Shepherd 102.5 Mark Young 61 Thomas Hanson 106.5 Gerard Sevil 71.5 Martin Dixon 42.25 Tiani Freeman 46 Glen Wadsworth 27 Martin Ievers 55 Tom Burbank 41.5 Gregory Ryan 38 Michael Moroney 89.5 Wayne Seymour-Boyd 5.5

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Sponsors SURF LIFE SAVING IS AUSTRALIA’S MAJOR WATER SAFETY AND RESCUE AUTHORITY. OUR MISSION IS TO SAVE LIVES IN AND AROUND THE WATER.

We create a safe environment around our beaches by patrolling the shore and through education and training programs offered to all Australians.

Surf Life Saving is an active part of Australian local communities. Our movement prides itself on offering a place to belong, to grow, to be active and be safe. It provides mateship, education and experience.

The Surf Life Saving movement is an intrinsic part of Australia’s history and identity. It epitomises the lifestyle, values and beliefs of Australian culture. Surf Life Saving is the largest volunteer movement of its kind in the world. It’s a not-for-profit cause that exists through community funding and fundraising. For all Australians, Surf Life Saving embodies and inspires a truly positive and uniquely Australian attitude.

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