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Club Reports North Kirra Slsc WHO WE ARE OUR VISION Point Danger Branch beaches and Clubs are a safe and enjoyable environment for members and visitors alike. OUR MISSION To deliver high quality, innovative, progressive and responsive lifesaving services. OUR CHARTER We exist to support the affiliated surf lifesaving clubs and members of SLSQ Point Danger Branch. OUR VALUES ∙ Professionalism ∙ Performance ∙ People ∙ Partnerships OUR STRATEGIES ∙ Prevent, respond to and report on rescues. ∙ Conduct member development initiatives. ∙ Promote ethical and professional behaviour in volunteers and staff. ∙ Support our clubs and members in their operational pursuits. OUR PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ∙ Rate of recorded rescues. ∙ Rate of preventative actions. ∙ Rate of member retention and growth. ∙ Rate of awards and skills gained. ∙ Community Engagement. LIFE MEMBERS J.R. Winders OBE OSt.J * J.S. Deane * B.Peel* E.C. Avery * C.A. Hargrave * S. Byrnes OAM J.L. Gordon * H.Harsley * E.Ross Smith OAM * J.E. Gray * A.Nicholson OAM * R. Linnett* H.F. McGrath * R. Gear AM* M.Mahon J. McPhee * R.S.McIntyre* D. Carmody G. Shambrook * M.A.Webb OAM* B. Walsh OAM S.W. Winders OBE OstJ * M.W. Kropp OAM* J. Munro* R.A. Blackman* H.J. Potter* B. Alchin* C.G. Englert * R.J. Davidson OAM* C. Alchin* A.B. Frizzell OBE OAM * P. Neumann* Dr S. Barry W.F. Higgins * D.Burchill OAM * P. Dawes J.J. Stewart * F. Grell G. Kling J. Mullins * G. Graham * B. Thorne E.J. Smith AM* M.Carey * K. Dunn D.Brockhurst* B. Barron D. Dwan M.J. Klingner OAM * B. Brymer * R. Fien J.H. Spencer * K. Reed * D. Holmes* M. McNeilly MBE * C. Paterson G. Bennett* R.G. Mapp OAM * J. McIlroy * N. Ward H.J. Nix * We thank our Life Members for their dedication to SLSQ Point Danger Branch and the ideal of Surf Lifesaving. Their contribution and dedication will always be remembered and appreciated! WE THANK THEM – NOT ONY FOR THEIR YEARS OF SERVICE BUT FOR THE LEGACY THEY HAVE LEFT US OFFICE BEARERS Season 2019/2020 PATRONS Malcolm McNeilly MBE*, Beverley Walsh OAM, Scott Byrnes OAM VICE PATRONS Karen Andrews MP#, Michael Hart MP, Jann Stuckey MP# PRESIDENT Ken Hunter AFFILIATED CLUBS Tallebudgera SLSC, Pacific SLSC, Palm Beach SLSC, Currumbin SLSC, Tugun SLSC, Bilinga SLSC, North Kirra SLSC, Kirra SLSC, Coolangatta SLSC, Tweed Heads & Coolangatta SLSC, Rainbow Bay SLSC DEPUTY PRESIDENT DIRECTOR OF LIFE SAVIING DIRECTOR OF SURF SPORTS Nigel Ward Jared Clark Sam Dick DIRECTOR OF FINANCE DIRECTOR OF JNR ACTIVITIES John Moloney Gabrielle Kinneally DEP. DIRECTOR LIFE SAVING DEP. DIRECTOR SURF SPORTS EDUCATION OFFICER Scott Burgess Peter Della Ca Belinda Doman#/Derek Baldwin EMERGENCY CARE ADVISOR IRB OFFICER YOUTH D/MENT OFFICER Ken Clark Peter Reid Claudia Fien GEAR & EQUIPMENT OFFICER ASSESSMENT OFFICER GRIEVANCE OFFICER John Huntley-Chipper Kerrie Barnes Jim Keogh APM TEAM MANAGER COACHING OFFICER OFFICIALS ADVISOR John Brennan OAM Rod Jones John Hamrey MANAGER ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANTS TEAM X-TREME COORDINATOR Kerrie Barnes Carole Walle & Claudia Fien Courtney Taylor BOARDS & COMMITTEES : 2019/2020 COUNCIL Ken Hunter, Nigel Ward, John Cullen, Kevin Schofield, Mary Farrell, Ben Munro, Greg Hamilton, John Hamrey, Craig Lowns, Joel Kinneally, Garry Bell, David Fuller, Joe McKone, Kerrie Barnes (NV) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Ken Hunter, Nigel Ward, Jared Clark, Sam Dick, Gabrielle Kinneally, John Moloney, Kerrie Barnes (NV) BOARD OF LIFE SAVING Jared Clark, Scott Burgess, Belinda Doman#/Derek Baldwin, Ken Clark, Peter Reid, Kerrie Barnes, Shaun Slattery, Warwick Hollier, Andrew McIntyre, Thomas Schneider, Tremayne Saxby, Michael Delahunt, Isaac Nation, Dion Ezzy, Jy Taylor, John Kirk BOARD OF SURF SPORTS Sam Dick, Peter Della Ca, Peter Reid, John Hamrey, Gavin Cole, Michelle Slattery, Greg Cox, Kurt Wilson, Rhyam Pankhurst, Michael Delahunt, Chris Eddlebuttel, Anthony Maguire, Leah Jones, Keith Gordon# BOARD OF JUNIOR ACTIVITIES Gabrielle Kinneally, Peter Della Ca, Scott Burgess, Claudia Fien, Darren Ross, Gavin Jordan, Zelda Jennings, Sean Winter, Murray Seaton, David Cooke, Jon Stride, Darrin Jones, Tracey Maidment, Vaughn Thomas, Gavin Shepherd SELECTION COMMITTEE Sam Dick, Ray Fien, Rod Jones, Leah Jones JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Chairperson: Ray Fien, Secretary: Kerrie Barnes (NV), Ken Clark, Peter Reid, Rachael Clark MERITORIOUS AWARDS FOR LIFESAVING COMMITTEE Jared Clark, Sam Dick, Claudia Fien, Nigel Ward, Michael Kearney, Scott Byrnes OAM, Courtney Taylor, Belinda Doman, John Hamrey LIFE MEMBERS & HONOURS COMMITTEE Scott Byrnes OAM, Ray Fien, Bev Walsh OAM YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Claudia Fien, Courtney Taylor, Jenny Lund, Chloe Schofield, Meghean Seymour, Meagan Lowns, Shayna Cassone, Fianna Wilkinson, Vaughn Thomas, Martin Ievers CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE Kerrie Barnes, Ben Munro, Craig Williams, Belinda Doman PATROL INSPECTION COMMITTE Jared Clark, Scott Burgess, Michael Kearney, Scott Byrnes OAM, Derek Baldwin, Rod Jones, Courtney Taylor, Ray Fien, Ken Clark (#) denotes resigned (*) denotes deceased (*) denotes deceased PRESIDENTS MESSAGE 2019/2020 our 96th Season has certainly been a year like no other and it is important that we recognise the incredible efforts of our Members, both on the beach and behind the scenes, that ensured that we were not only able to provide our essential Patrol services throughout the Covid19 shut down but to do so in a manner that protected the health and safety of our Members and the beach going public. We recognise that the pandemic has caused great hardship to our Supporters Clubs and their staff and it is a testament to effective management and good business practices that sees our Clubs being able to weather the business shutdown and loss of trade as well as they have, hopefully as restrictions ease we will be able to restart these businesses and reinvigorate attendances. However, please be aware that the Branch is here to assist wherever we can, the strength and success of our Branch comes from our member clubs and it will be by pulling together that we are able to overcome these current difficulties. Notwithstanding the very difficult circumstances that we have experienced in the second half of the Season, Point Danger Branch has once again been able to build on past performances and increase our membership for Season 19/20. This is a wonderful achievement and it is especially gratifying to also see the increase in Active Members, congratulations and many thanks to all our Clubs, your Members and Office bearers in achieving these successes. It certainly bodes well for the future of 19/20 Point Danger Branch and our Clubs. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of our Club Presidents, it has been a privilege to work with you throughout the year and I sincerely appreciate your active involvement, your counsel and cooperation in improving our Branch year on year. Another high point to Season 19/20 has been the revitalisation of SLSQ, the Management Team and dynamic Board have implemented some important changes in recent months and I am looking forward to the new Strategic Plan and the strategies therein which will improve communication with, and outcomes for, our Clubs and Members. To all our keen sports men, women and juniors my commiserations for the loss of opportunity to exhibit your prowess at the States and Aussies, but I’m sure you will all bounce back bigger, better and more competitive in 20/21. It is a bittersweet moment for our Branch as we say goodbye to Kerrie Barnes as our Branch Manager. After an incredibly productive 20 years as Branch Manager, Kerrie has accepted a position with SLSQ and as much as it is only fair that we share Kerrie’s incredible passion, drive and encyclopaedic knowledge of all things Surf Life Saving with the rest of the State, she will be greatly missed. Congratulations Kerrie on your career advancement and thank you for being the greatest driving force behind PDB’s success over the past 20 years, I can assure you that we will try our best to continue on in the manner that you have taught (demanded of) us. We take heart in the thought that the blood in your veins runs PDB Blue & White and that we will still have your input and experience on hand at a State level. Thank you to our Office Bearers and staff of Point Danger Branch, without your hard work and dedication throughout the Season our Branch could not function, your efforts are greatly appreciated. Were it not for the continued assistance and generosity of our Patrons, Sponsors and Donors, Point Danger Branch’s ongoing success would be significantly more difficult, thank you for your support. OUR SEASON – A SNAPSHOT 113 MEMBERS 1548 Preventative Actions 21431 People Warned 1755 MARINE STINGS 415 FIRST AID CASES EXECUTIVE PROFILE MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING With the ever-increasing emphasis on mentally healthy workplaces, SLSQ Point Danger Branch initiated training for leaders within our organisation in Mental Health First Aid. Twenty (20) members from eight clubs and the Branch participated in the training with an accredited Mental Health Australia practitioner and gained their accreditation. The course was well received and will now become a permanent fixture on the Branch calendar. The Branch has been able to provide Mental Health First Aid support to our members should they need it – members can register via our website and are allocated an accredited practitioner to assist them. PARTNERSHIP WITH VOLUNTEERING GOLD COAST In season 2019/2020 SLSQ Point Danger Branch embarked on a partnership with Volunteering Gold Coast. One of the key projects within this partnership
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