Kiama Downs Surf Life Saving Club Inc
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Kiama Downs Surf Life Saving Club Inc Annual Report and Financial Statement 2019 – 2020 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Annual General Meeting Agenda 2019 – 2020 Committee Members Life Members President Report Secretary Report Treasurer Report Club Captain Report 2019 – 2020 Awards Registrar Report Training Officer Report First Aid Officer Report Junior Club Captain Report IRB Captain Report IRB Team Manager Report Safety Officer Report Hall Hire Bar Manager Charitable Purpose Statement Club Supporters Financial Statement 2 Kiama Downs Surf Life Saving Club Inc Annual General Meeting 16 August 2020 Agenda 1. Acceptance of previous Minutes and Business Arising 2. Reports 3. Election of Office Bearers for 2020-2021 4. Appointment of Public Officer 5. Special General Business • Life Member nomination • Adoption of amended Club policies For and on behalf of the Committee Noelene Sinclair Secretary 3 2019 – 2020 Committee Members President Brett Schweitzer Vice President Trina Jensen Secretary Noelene Sinclair Treasurer Jan Horspool Club Captain Josh Douglas Vice Club Capt Steven Strong Registrar Kath Boniface Training Officer Steven Guy IRB Captain Nathan Foster Vice IRB Capt Kylie Strong Radio Officer Noelene Sinclair First Aid Officer Max Gunning Junior Chairperson Fred Siasat Junior Club Captain Ella Cleal Cook Publicity Officer Fred Siasat Gear Steward Bob Sinclair Hall Hire Manager Josh Douglas Uniform Officer Hana Singleton Safety Officer Jillian Noad Welfare Officer Trina Jensen Member Protection Brett Schweitzer Information Officer Member Services Officer Gary Trudgett Bar Manager Josh Douglas Website Officer Ian Hornsby Fundraising Rod Parker Julie Greenfeld Public Officer Josh Douglas Delegates to Branch Current E xe cut ive Committee Honorary Solicitor Lewis and Mc Kinnon Honorary Auditor Waldie & Co 4 Life Members We acknowledge our Life Members for what they have done for the Club in the past and what they continue to do for the Club. Thank you! Keith Ross 1991/1992 Rob Burke 1991/1992 Bill Gowan* 1996/1997 (deceased) Phil Ross 1997/1998 Darryl Foster 2000/2001 Ian Hornsby 2001/2002 Steven Guy 2004/2005 Josh Douglas 2010/2011 Tony McGee 2010/2011 Jan Horspool 2017/2018 Naida Guy 2017/2018 Trina Jensen 2017/2018 *Bill Gowan Memorial Trophy and Bill Gowan Radio Room named in his honour 5 President’s Report Firstly, I would like to thank the Kiama Downs Members for the way we have conducted ourselves during this most challenging year. Whilst the year commenced like most others it soon changed with the Bushfire season December 19 – January 2020. This was soon followed by global pandemic of COVID 19 March 2020. During this time as a club we have supported the community in so many ways and we should all hold our heads high. Kiama Downs had another successful year with a number of key achievements for the Club: • Our Club was called out to provide Water support during the Bush Fire emergency, with Steve Strong called upon to lead a response team. • Our Cadets have grown in both development and competition with several medals received from State and Australian levels. • The Financial position of the Club remained strong. • One of our Members Ken Horspool was successful in lobbying the council and obtaining funding to build a carpark opposite the Club. • External Club facilities hiring increased with many local clubs and residents taking advantage of the new and improved facilities. • Community involvement, this year we continued our support and involvement to the community by hosting Australia Day and Christmas activities at the Club. All activities were open to the general public and were well received. • Santa on the Beach was a successful program, not only in raising money for the club but also awareness for our Nippers program and beach safety. • Our Nipper program continued to develop with a major showing at Carnivals and strong results at State, Country and Branch. We were very successful this year at State and Country with Club members medalling. • The Club purchased a new ATV drawing from our Capital. • Club membership continued to grow with a focus of new members becoming Patrolling Members. 6 Patrolling Season 100% of Patrols were compliant for 2019/2020 with a slight increase of patrolling members receiving 100% attendance. Our season was cut short with the last Patrol being on 22nd March 2020 due to COVID 19. Kiama Downs had 9 rostered Patrols, with several highlights achieved. • 12 Rescues in Patrolling hours • 5 Rescues outside of patrolling hours • 168 Preventions • 100% of rostered patrols attended. • 62% of Patrolling members attended 100% attendance • 8687 beach visitors • 5 beach closures Junior Development – A strong season for Kiama Downs with number up 44 on the prior year; we did see a major change in their skill base and a wanting to compete at a club level, Sydney Water, Branch, Country, State and a National level. Senior Competition – Due to Covid 19 our duck team were not able to defend their State title. Five members represented Kiama Downs at Branch and Country Championships, Some good results were achieved at these carnivals. Nippers After a couple of years finding our feet and generating interest from parents to be actively involved, it was pleasing to see that numbers grew at Club level. It is important that this strong interest is maintained so that our nippers and parents continue to be active within surf sports. Registrations at each level: Under 6 & 7 - 65 Under 8 - 34 Under 9 - 18 Under 10 - 15 Under 11 - 17 Under 12 - 13 Under 13 - 19 Under 14 - 12 This giving a total of 193 junior members. 7 Closing Thanks Our Members are to be thanked for another very successful year in supporting the community of Kiama Downs and the Illawarra/ Shoalhaven. Brett Schweitzer President 8 Secretary Report 2019/2020 has once again been a very successful and productive season for our Club. The 38th year of patrolling Jones Beach! Unfortunately, the patrol season finished early and the IRB competition was cancelled due to the pandemic, however, there were a great deal of positives during the season that we should focus on. The Club’s function area has had a huge facelift and many works are continuing downstairs and plans in place for minor works/tidy up for all aspects of the Club. There has been the updating of the toilets downstairs, the First Aid room is getting works done as well as a training room being organised downstairs and gear being stored more effectively. The front entrance of our Club is work in progress and is looking amazing. Bore water was installed – initiatives put in place to make our Club look good and be energy efficient. Take a look at the gardens out the front – secret gardeners have been busy; the grassed areas are really looking good and improvements being worked on. It is a known fact that our Club Captain, Josh Douglas, goes above and beyond his duties spending countless hours at the Club. With Covid 19 affecting all of us, he has put the many important safety measures in place at the Club and spent a lot of time cleaning to abide by the rules. I shouldn’t mention names in a report with fear of forgetting something important someone has done. I must say though I couldn’t have done the Secretary role without the amazing support from the Club Executive. They are amazing people and truly have Surf Life Saving and community spirit in their blood. Thank you! The Club is thriving with your leadership. Special thanks to Jan Horspool whose administrative knowledge is amazing – hence you will see she is in running for State Administrator of the Year. So worthy! Not only administrative prowess but gardening and cleaning too! Thank you to the Management Committee for all your hard work throughout the season! I know there is a great deal of effort put into all areas to make our Club a success. Those who organised and worked to make the Santa Selfies on the Beach such a success are to be commended. It is such a fun and well received event by the local community! Halloween, Cocktail party, Sundays @ The Surfie, Christmas party, Australia Day – these events were run so well and enjoyed by all! Thank you to those who worked on these fun events and to our volunteer bar staff! Kiama Downs has had a long history of success in IRB competition and as with a majority of sports, it was sad to see this sport cancelled. 9 The IRB team continued training when they could and were ready to defend their titles. Good luck next season! Our nippers are thriving! The future of our Club! Participation is the key and it is so good to see the strength we have with our junior parents and water safety supporting our kids. Congratulations and thank you to all members who worked hard to make this last season a successful one. The 1st of July 2020 marked 40 years of women's involvement in active surf lifesaving duties. This is an important milestone and a cause for reflection on the achievements of female lifesavers in our Club and across the country. Lifesaving has been such a huge part of my family’s life, especially for my daughters who became strong young women and capable leaders through their journeys with our Club. I wish everyone well during these challenging times and do look forward to seeing you at the beach! Noelene Sinclair Secretary 10 Treasurer Report At the start of the financial year we had forecasted a negative budget of $45,240. This amount included funding to complete the renovations started in the 2018/2019 financial year, the purchase of a new ATV and the refit of a trailer.