SLSC AUSTRALIA

107th ANNUAL REPORT 2015-2016 SEASON

Kieran Menzies - Club Member of the Year with Sandy & Doug Menzies VALE WILLIAM (BILL) WASHINGTON

Bill joined the Club in 2001 following be found in the boat area at local carnivals. He a relocation from Mudgee to Sydney where was also our Club’s Honorary Legal Officer and he set up practice as a barrister and obtained Convenor of the Judiciary Committee from the his bronze medallion later in that year. He 2005-2006 season until his passing. retained his small vineyard “Homedale” at Bill really liked catching up with fellow club Eurunderee, where his award winning Shiraz members on Sunday afternoons at the Club, wines under the brand name of “Champsaur” sipping on a quiet drink and enjoying robust were produced. These were regularly purchased conversations and discussions on a wide range by the Club’s bar committee at mates rates over of topics with many of his club mates. a number of years for After Fives and special We thank Bill for his wonderful functions when the occasional carton was contribution to Newport SLSC and he will be donated by Bill. sadly missed. A regular patrol member, Bill also became a competition official in 2008 and would usually

Page 2 NEWPORT SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 107th ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Notice of 107th Contents Annual General Meeting president’s report 4 honorary secretary’s report 6 Notice is hereby given that the 107th Annual office bearers 7 General Meeting for Newport Surf Life Saving committee attendances 8 Club Inc will be held on Sunday 31 July 2016 at sub-committees 9 3pm, in the Robin Cale Clubroom at Newport Surf HONORARY treasurer’s report 10 Club, Barrenjoey Road Newport. MAJOR SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS 11 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 12 AGENDA Club captain’s report 31 1. Apologies patrol captains’ reports 34 2. A minutes silence to honour our lost registrar’s report 48 members and fellow lifesavers chief instructor’s report 49 3. Confirmation of the Minutes of the TOP PATROL MEMBERS 50 106th Annual General Meeting surf life saving awards 51 4. Business Arising from the Previous Minutes first aid officer’s report 53 5. President’s welcome and summary powercraft captain’s report 54 of the 2015-2016 Season house captain’s report 55 6. Hon. Treasurer’s Report for SOCIAL SECRETARY’s report 56 the 2015-2016 Season PUBLICITY report 57 7. Invitation to speak to the Report POOL TO PEAK OCEAN SWIMS report 58 8. Adoption of the Report for YOUTH DEVELOPMENT report 60 the 2015-2016 Season COMPETITION report 61 9. Presentation of Awards BOARD & SKI CAPTAIN’S report 70 10. Election of Office Bearers junior activities committee 11. Appointment of Auditor (jac) CHAIRMAN’S report 71 12. Notice of Motion for Affiliation to SLSA AGE MANAGERS’ reportS 72 12.1 Affiliation dolphins and marlins report 77 It is recommended that affiliation be CLUB AWARDS 78 sought for the 2016-17 season with Surf life MEMBERSHIP award 83 Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Inc. CLUB MEMBERSHIP 84 (The Branch). Further that the Articles, NEWPORT SLSC HALL OF FAME 95 Constitution, By-laws, Regulations and newport SLSC past office bearers 102 Resolutions, together with the awards SURF LIFE SAVING SPONSORS 107 and equipment of The Branch, Surf Life Saving NSW, and Surf Life Saving Australia Limited be accepted without reservation. Proposed: Jane Steinert Seconded: Michael Rosic 13. General Business of an urgent nature only 14. Meeting Closure

Page 3 PRESIDENT’S REPORT SANDY MENZIES

t has been another amazing year of accomplishments for Newport SLSC. Each year seems to build on the one before, each seems to just keep getting better and it has been an honour to be a part of that momentum. We started the pre-season run up with a successfulI gear inspection and then the return of our Annual Basin Camp for our younger members from under 14’s to cadets, and their young adult mentors. This is a fabulous way to start the season, and a good time was had by all. Suddenly patrols were off to a flying start, and there were carnivals at our beach left, right and centre – all handled with the calm, get it done attitude that our club masters, thanks to Sandy Menszies with her daughter Jess at our our willing volunteers. Gala Evening We have achieved many things this season: In education we have many new members In Lifesaving our patrols have been with Bronze Medallions and Surf Rescue vigilant and proactive and have together Certificates who now proudly wear their completed 11,664.25 patrolling hours uniforms on patrol and are feeling part of with: our club. The details of our numbers will − 39 Rescues most common rescue be outlined later in this report, however method being rescue tube – (25) it is amazing to see the enthusiasm of − 1710 Preventions both trainees and trainers throughout the − 145 First aid season – all working towards the one goal It has also been great to have our fantastic of getting our new members qualified and two patrol support members with us ready to go. throughout the season. These two young The Nippers, including the special needs members have graduated up through our programme, have had a fantastic year. Marlins and Dolphins Nipper programme Our numbers have been steady which and their presence enhances our club and can be attributed to our club culture and makes us truly diverse and rich. Thank our members. Each week is a joy and you to Haley Marr and Joel Budd for your adventure for these young people and help. I hope next year we will have some it is all due to the Nipper committee, more of our Marlins and Dolphins group age managers, water safety, BBQ team able to join in as well. and parents who are so enthusiastic and In Surf Sports: go above and beyond to make sure this We have 9 new Surf Sports officials. programme happens each week. We came first in the Branch Open Championships.

Page 4 We came first in the State Open Championships. Most Outstanding Club for Administration We were 3rd in the Australian Open Second in the Branch Patrol Assessment Championships. Though this is one place lower Competition than last year, we increeased our point score by Congratulations to everyone who was nominated 15%, so an amazing result from a talented group and to you our club members for the work you do of athletes. towards these awards and our compliance. We were well represented in the under 15’s age Our sub-committees have all worked hard to and Masters events. ensure we seek out new sponsors, increase revenue We won our first ever First Aid Australian gold from our bar and club functions, that surf sports ratios medal thanks to the skills of our under 15 girls for competitors to officials are covered and that all our First Aid Team of Linda Leck and Lily Tancred – programmes run efficiently and follow the relevant a fantastic achievement for both girls. guidelines, thank you to you all. We have 19 new Australian Champions in our None of our programmes can operate without midst, and many more building on previous the amazing people who work tirelessly behind the Australian Championship results. scenes to assist, so thank you to our trainers, assessors, At our Gala Dinner in May several of our members facilitators, surf sports officials, coaches, parents, water were acknowledged for their contributions to our Club safety and others who give their time to share their over the past 12 months: knowledge and encourage others to achieve their goals. Club Member of the Year – Kieran Menzies From our core business side, thank you to our Junior Club Member of the Year – Nathan Doyle Patrol Captains and Patrol Teams for volunteering Rookie of the Year – Naomi Bronier their time to make our beach safe for the local Award for Patrolling Excellence – Ben Matthews community and visitors. Without your passion and Best New Member – Christian Justesen time we could not do what we do, or do it so well. Committee Member of the Year – Jane Steinert As a large diverse club it is important we work as a Competitor of the Year – Georgia Miller team and remain focused on our goals and compliance Congratulations to all of you and thank you for and this is part of the role of our Management your passion and commitment to our club. Committee. As we all know it can sometimes be a very At the Branch Awards of Excellence in late June, hard and tedious job, but they all work together for the many of these members were also nominated for best interests of the club and to help us grow. Thank awards and those fortunate enough to be honoured you to all of you for your work throughout the year were: and for looking toward the future for Newport SLSC. Ben Matthews – Volunteer of the Year I will not be standing again next year as I feel Georgia Miller – Competitor of the Year it is time for someone else to build on our great John Guthrie – Award for Media Service foundations and use some new and fresh passion to Our club also won awards for: move us even further forward to new heights. I do look Branch Championship Handicap point score forward to seeing you all down at the club and on the Bennett Board Overall Carnival Handicap point beach and to being the one sitting on a beach chair in score the sun. Under 23 Women’s Boat combined point score was won by the Maddogs

Page 5 HONORARY SECRETARY’S REPORT JANE STEINERT

On behalf of the Management Committee Bev Barnes and I had another enjoyable of Newport Surf Life Saving Club, I have season of Friday Summer Sundowners with pleasure in presenting, for adoption, the 107th great relaxing music from Nic Long and Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Michael King. It is a beautiful place where we 2015-16 season. live and our Club is a picturesque setting to It has been a pleasure to be the Honorary unwind at the end of the week. So come along Secretary and to work alongside dedicated and enjoy! people that work tirelessly to help make this Besides volunteering to patrol our beautiful club what it is today. A special thank you to our beach for those who are active members, please President, Sandy Menzies for her dedication and feel free to help out where you can, whether tireless effort over the last two seasons. you are an active member, an associate member, Our Management Committee met once a nipper member, or even a parent who wants a month. Each member is asked to submit a to get involved. The voluntary spirit is always report prior to the meeting which allows the a rewarding thing to give and you will always meeting to flow quickly and efficiently. feel better for giving that little bit extra, not to With the growing club community, there mention meeting new people and forming new is a great need to be kept informed, so please, friendships. Next season will provide many always try to read those e-Newsletters and opportunities for those wanting to help out as check our Newport SLSC App, you never know our club will need you all in full force for the when or where you may be able to help out. many fundraising adventures. I would like to thank Bev Barnes for her I would like to take this opportunity to generous help throughout the season and thank all our sponsors for supporting our Club. Therese Brennan for her great assistance Without sponsors and volunteers, we would not whenever called upon. Thank you both for be able to function, so thank you all once again your help over the season, you are a credit to for another great season. Newport Surf Club.

Page 6 OFFICE BEARERS COMMITTEE FOR THE 2015-2016 SEASON

President Sandy Menzies Deputy President Michael Rosic Hon. Treasurer Alan Channells Hon. Secretary Jane Steinert Club Captain Rob Barkley Nipper Chairman Karen Hennessy Chief Instructor Guyren Smith Registrar John Greenhill Powercraft Captain Kieran Menzies Vice Captains Jessica Menzies, Alana Smithies Assistant Secretary Therese Brennan Surf Boat Captain Jay Borthwick Board & Ski Captain Nick Carroll Competition Organiser Glen Borg Publicity Officer John Guthrie House Captain Ted Smithies Social Secretary Sharon Smithies First Aid Officer Leanne Budd Gear Steward Craig MacDougal Youth Development Officer Ian Crutch JAC Deputy President Matt Halakas JAC Secretary Rod Stevens JAC Business Development Manager Monica Lerpiniere JAC Competition Director Mark Thornton JAC Age Manager Co-ordinator Katie Edwards Hon. Legal Officer Bill Washington

Page 7 COMMITTEE ATTENDANCES

The Management Committee of the Newport Surf Life Saving Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. There was no meeting held in March. The following is an attendance record of Elected Members of the Committee for the 2015-2016 season. There were a number of additional Executive Committee and Sub-Committee meetings held during the season, however these are not included in this record.

POSITION NAME PRESENT APOLOGY ABSENT VACANT President Sandy Menzies 10 1 0 0 Deputy President Michael Rosic 4 7 0 0 Club Captain Rob Barkley 10 1 0 0 Hon. Secretary Jane Steinert 9 2 0 0 Assistant Secretary Therese Brennan 8 4 0 0 Hon. Treasurer Alan Channells 9 2 0 0 Registrar John Greenhill 8 3 0 0 Administrator Bev Barnes 6 5 0 0 Surf Boat Captain Jay Borthwick 3 2 6 0 Powercraft Captain Kieran Menzies 10 1 0 0 Vice Captains Jess Menzies 7 4 0 0 Alana Smithies 1 10 0 0 Chief Instructor Guyren Smith 9 2 0 0 Board & Ski Nick Carroll 5 5 1 0 Captain Competition Glen Borg 9 2 0 0 Organiser Publicity Officer John Guthrie 8 3 0 0 House Captain Ted Smithies 5 6 0 0 JAC Chairman Karen Hennessy 3 8 0 0 Social Secretary Sharon Smithies 5 6 0 0 First Aid Officer Leanne Budd 7 4 0 0 Gear Steward Craig MacDougal 5 6 0 0 Youth Development Ian Crutch 6 3 2 0

Page 8 SUB-COMMITTEES

Judiciary Sub-Committee Gary Cook, June King, Greg Howard, Col Maclean

Life Members & Honours Rob Barkley, Gary Cook, June King, Sub-Committee Michael King, Doug Menzies, Sandy Menzies, Michael Rosic

Sponsorship Sub-Committee Sandy Menzies, Michael Rosic, Matt Brand, Jack Holland, Monica Lerpiniere, Jan Proudfoot

Building Sub-Committee Rudi Valla, Sandy Menzies, Doug Menzies, Rob Emerson, Kevin Brennan, Sharon Smithies, Ted Smithies, Peter Walsh, Rob Barkley

Ocean Swim Sub-Committee John Guthrie, Gary Cook, Rob Barkley, Dave Garnham, Christine Garnham, Richard Andjelkovic, Ian Storey, Col Maclean

Bar Sub-Committee Ray Bratton, Alan Channells, Ian Storey, Peter Tierney, John Greenhill, Mal French, Brendan Doyle, Peter Euers, Will Brown

Surf Sports Sub-Committee Glen Borg, Jay Borthwick, Gary Cook, Guyren Smith, Jan Proudfoot, Jessica Menzies, Kieran Menzies, Martin Lynch, Mark Thornton, Michael King, Nick Carroll, Peter Tullett, Peter Euers, Rob Barkley

Page 9 HONORARY TREASURER’S REPORT ALAN CHANNELLS

As with last year, I would like to sponsorship funding and improved bar trading acknowledge the significant assistance provided and function income. to me by Bev Barnes and Ian Storey. Bev, This surplus being the result of a 12% or providing day to day administration, hall hire $43,848 increase on last year’s revenue, while management and together with Jane Steinert expenses were actually $15,854 below that of maintaining the very popular Friday Night last year. Bar operation. Ian Storey, provided an expert This year’s surplus results from various accounting overview and advice on the operational initiatives, including: following Financial Report. Bar trading $11,600 improvement on last We must also acknowledge year. Monica Lerpiniere for another year of Donations $ 5,400 improvement on last outstanding success with attracting sponsors to year. our Club. Sponsorships $ 9,600 improvement on last With internet banking and online account year. authorisations for the Club’s administration Functions $20,636 improvement on last now working effectively, we have started year. This represents income twice that of the process of changing from our MYOB last year. accounting software to the “cloud “ based Xero Cost of Sales reduced by $13,000. accounting software. Xero will further enhance The Club’s operational expenses reduced our administration efficiency, while providing by $16,000. improved data security, administration It was also considered prudent to write flexibility and accessibility. down the value of the clothing store stock This year the Club has recorded a net by $16,000. surplus $70,042. The surplus represents a The Club will be well resourced to significant improvement on last year’s small proceed with the much needed renovation/ deficit. This surplus is the result of constrained redevelopment objective if we are able replicate expenditure, a significant improvement in similar surpluses over the next few years.

Gold at Aussies to both our Open and U19 Single Surf Ski Relay teams: Luke Morrison, Luke Jones, Charlie Brooks, David Euers, Mitchell Trim, Jackson Borg

Page 10 MAJOR SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS OF NEWPORT SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB, 2015-2016 SEASON

$7,000 AND OVER $1,000 AND OVER Pittwater Council ITeam Consulting Surf Life Saving NSW The Health Shop Warriewood

$5,000 AND OVER $500 AND OVER Crystal Pools Alan Channells Harris Farm Markets Back To Health Physiotherapy LJ Hooker Newport Dependable Butcher Naked Wines Newport Pharmacy Rotary Club of Brookvale Revolver Films Surf Life Saving Australia Zonta Club Northern Beaches

$2,000 AND OVER Damian Hendriks Golden Fruit Johnson Bros Mitre 10 Lucky’s and Pep’s Newport Mac and Me Nine Network Australia Pty Limited Roaming Café Royal Motor Yacht Club Temperzone Australia Pty Limited Zubi Bar

OUR CLUB WOULD NOT BE WHAT IT IS TODAY WITHOUT THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS. PLEASE PATRONISE THEM IF THE OPPORTUNITY ARISES. Photo: HarviePhoto: Allison Australian Champions: Jaime Roberts and Hannah Minogue, Open Double Ski

Page 11 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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It is with pleasure that I report on another I would take this opportunity to share some successful season with our diligent patrol notable accomplishments. members doing a wonderful job in keeping the Our Patrol Operations Manual for Patrol Newport swimming public safe. Captains and their team members was refreshed The club goes from strength to strength through the State body of SLS. The document with each season eclipsing the previous years’ gives a professional, consistent approach to outstanding performances and benchmarks. We beach operations. managed improvement in all facets of surf life We appointed a new Patrol Captain during saving this season due to the participation and the course of the season; Madi Smithies (Patrol contribution by our army of tireless members. 14). Madi has worked hard on achieving extra I thank all members for continually supporting patrol awards during the season and maintains our patrols and keeping our most prized a strong tradition of leadership within the patrolling statistic intact, “No Lives Lost.” Smithies family. Special thanks to our We commenced the season some four weeks mentoring Patrol Captain, Alana Smithies, who early due to a pre-season patrol to coincide with provides strong support to Madi. the finish of the Pub to Pub fun run at the We made two worthy submissions on behalf Club in late August. Thanks to Sam Perkins of our members for Rescue of the Month; a and Patrol 13 for kicking off a delightful programme officiated by Branch and State year of sub-tropical temperatures and perfect bodies. Marvin Smith and young Leo Stevens beach days. However, some patrol teams did and his dad Rod carried out amazing rescues of experience extreme weather and surf conditions distressed swimmers. The rescues ironically did of which created some naturally safe sand banks not occur at Newport but were carried out at for the swimming public to enjoy. Bungan and Mona Vale beaches. Whilst both Some notable patrol statistics include: rescues were recognised by SLS, Leo and Rod’s Total member patrol hours- over 12,000 rescue received a Sydney Northern Beaches Total active patrol members - 488 branch award. If it was not for the heroic and In a season full of highlights, outstanding courageous actions of Marvin, Leo and Rod the performances and personal triumphs, I thought

Page 31 CLUB CAPTAIN’S REPORT ROB BARKLEY

outcome for those swimmers could have been who will strengthen our patrol numbers for the worse. season 2016-17. Club proficiencies are an enormous Thanks to Ted Bruce for coordinating and challenge each year, ensuring that all patrol anchoring the Christmas Day patrol and his members are updated on their current awards. able assistant on the day John Greenhill. We Thanks to Jess Menzies for coordinating had 30 odd members who participated in the the events and the Menzies family (Sandy, Christmas spirit in perfect sunny weather. Doug, Kieran and Brendan), Bernie Howard, The Pub to Pub running event was again Grant Dargue, Guyren Smith, Ian Crutch and well supported by the membership particularly Michael Rosic for their valuable contribution. as it finished at the Club this year due to Capital expense for new rescue equipment renovation at the Newport Arms. Thanks go was minimal as was redundancy of old to celebrity Surf Life Saver Ian Crutch and equipment due to the well managed patrol shed Rob Emerson for coordinating the event. by all and in particular by our hard working Special thanks to those IRB drivers gear steward Craig MacDougal and his dad, doing double shifts between patrols namely Doug. Both these guys are forever mending a Ted Bruce, Craig MacDougal, Robert Timar board and stemming the flow of sand from our and Nathan Doyle. shed. We did purchase two new IRB motors We congratulate all members who supported and placed a deposit on a new IRB hull via our Pool to Peak swim albeit a difficult year government grants. for water safety due to the surf conditions. We welcomed 72 Bronze candidates and Nonetheless we had over 50 members attend to 35 SRC kids into the fold of various patrols. water safety and the wellbeing of swimmers. Thanks to Guyren Smith and his team of The Nantucket Shield was not contested trainers for producing well trained candidates this year as we broke from tradition due to

One of our Bronze groups

Page 32 the end of the season coinciding with the Australian We thank Ted Bruce for the donation of two Championships. We did however provide a wonderful new hose reels to wash down the change rooms luncheon for those available in appreciation of member and competitors shed and his assistance with the services. Thanks to our Vice-Captains Alana and Jess installation. and Social Secretary, Sharon Smithies, for organising Thanks to John Greenhill for his assistance the tasty food. in fixing all those little things that break and his Thanks to Kieran Menzies and his enthusiastic marvellous job as Registrar, keeping our members helpers, Guyren Smith, Matt Edwards, Nathan Doyle records intact. and Stuart Smith for keeping our IRB equipment in Congratulations to all our Newport competitors superb condition and for the enormous help they gave who competed against the best in Australia with great on numerous occasions for water safety and training. distinction. It’s a tribute to all the hard work put in by Thanks to Leanne Budd for keeping our First Aid the competitors, the coaches and all members of the room spotless and supplies up to date. Leanne had a team. huge year carrying out First Aid duties at all Newport The excitement of the 2015-16 season was one that carnivals including State and Aussie championships. Newport can be proud of. I thank our patrol captains We installed a wash down facility to the Board and for their leadership and our members for their valuable Ski shed to help minimise damage to the highly tuned time and contribution. race equipment. Thanks to Grant Dargue for the Yours in sun, surf and sand. supply of fittings and Louis Barkley for installing the cold water pipe.

Patrol 6

Page 33 PATROL CAPTAINS’ REPORTS PATROL 1 - ANDREW STEVENS great job. A massive thank you goes to the rest of the Patrol 1 enjoyed another great season on Newport patrol members for really stepping up and showing Beach. 2015-16 saw the usual mix of conditions for their great worth. our patrols and a big thank you goes to the entire crew Thank you again to those who wear many “hats” for the way they went about their business this season. during the patrol season. Matt Halakas was the We were lucky enough that the only major rescues nipper’s deputy president. Brendan Doyle was again or incidents we were involved in were just practice involved with bronze training and keeping the club scenarios Jan Proudfoot organised and ran for us. bar running throughout the season. Craig MacDougal With our various patrol members now becoming continued the role as gear steward for the Club and did more involved in competing for the Club in IRB a great job in what is a difficult role. racing, surf boat racing, master’s competitions and of Again, I would like to send a personal thanks to course the open competitions, there were times when each and every member of Patrol One and those that our patrol had a few subs and I’d like to thank those subbed for us this season. It is a joy to patrol with you. guys for stepping in for their club mates and doing a See you all next year.

Page 34 PATROL 2 - BEN MATTHEWS skills. This idea was welcomed whole heartedly by the The 2015-16 season has overall been a successful one patrol. for the ‘Love Patrol’ with no major rescues or incidents Every patrol had people out paddling boards, or on the beach. Unfortunately, this season had quite spending time in the IRB with more experienced an emotional start, with the sudden passing of Bill patrolling members expanding members’ knowledge of Washington. He was one of the founding members of first aid, oxygen equipment and other surf life saving the ‘Love Patrol’ and now leaves an irreplaceable hole in skills. the patrol. We started the season in reflection, sharing I think every member of the patrol excelled in memories of Bill. achieving our goal. Every member of the ‘Love Patrol’ Early in the season we welcomed some new improved their skills during the season. members to the patrol who were greeted with open I’d like to especially mention Nick Carroll, who arms. These new members slotted beautifully into our successfully gained one of the highest awards in patrol routine with our established members taking the lifesaving, the Gold Medallion. This has been a huge new members under the Love Patrol’s wing to teach goal for him to achieve. The huge time and effort them the ropes and help them understand patrolling. Nick has put into training for it has been absolutely The season just gone was not an overly busy one for amazing. our patrol. So, I set the patrol a challenge. We made I would also like to thank every member of the it our goal for all our patrol members to improve their ‘Love Patrol’ and everyone else that has filled in for us skills. This was so we could look back on the season during the summer. It has been a privilege captaining and say that we all have accomplished something such a group of outstanding people. The enthusiasm worthwhile during the summer. Whether that be and excitement that you show on the beach and as a gaining higher SLS awards or improving our basic group makes my job a lot easier, so thank you for an outstanding season!

Page 35 PATROL CAPTAINS’ REPORTS PATROL 3 - ALEX BROWN Now to throw out a few thank-yous to the Another stellar season as usual for the ‘Boatie Patrol’ infamous Brook Brothers for actually showing up, only keeping our beautiful beach safe and sound. It was missing 1 patrol each, that’s a new record. They have great to see the same old faces spotted under the tent as assured me they will get the 100% attendance cap next well fresh talent eager to get involved. season. To Tom Kellaway and Ellis James covering for The season certainly had its challenges at times, me on those mornings where I just straight out slept whether it be me telling everyone we had a morning in. To Rob Barkley, always willing to offer some advice patrol when it was actually an afternoon patrol or or lend a hand and co-ordinating what has been a very using the entire patrol to try and lift a bogged car in successful season. Finally to the members of Patrol 3, the sand with an approaching high tide and just prior without you guys showing up week in week out, rain to the start of a nipper carnival. The team always rising hail or shine and giving your best efforts this whole to the occasion participated in the inaugural goat boat operation would not be possible. So thank you again, big wave challenge. Congratulations Lachy King, for and hope to see you all again next year. taking out the 2015-16 title.

Page 36 PATROL 4 - ERIC CROOKE amongst all of our team – young and old. Our patrol The Regal Patrol exceeded the high bar from last year have also begun more informal ongoing development in all aspects during the 2015-16 season. of skills during the quieter patrols (signals were a bit Foremost we upheld the club’s mission of no lives rusty by April) and we will continue this next year. lost and our ratio of preventative actions to actual Congratulations to our competitors for their results rescues continues to increase. Very few rescues that and we look forward to seeing you again next year. were required were “preventable with earlier action”. Our season highlights included: The whole patrol’s vigilance and early actions are Bluebottle chaos - note to self for next season: largely avoiding the stresses and risks associated with Don’t wait until the change sheds and first aid rescues. room are full of agonised children to close the Our attendance and communication continued to beach. They may not thank you for a dry day at improve during this season. Generally we had some 15 the beach, but we know better. to 18 patrolling members present at each patrol with Autumn magic - like most patrols we were a good spread amongst the veteran stalwarts and our blessed with a couple of classic autumn mornings enthusiastic and valuable newcomers. Many patrol with light offshore breeze, warm water and sunny members were at over 80% of the rostered patrols. skies. Most patrolling members unable to attend, firstly did Pool to Peak - big efforts with patrolling seek a substitute, and secondly did communicate their members on the beach for the whole day. absence early. It does make our lives easier and less On behalf of the entire patrol, I extend our stressful knowing there will be a full patrol and all thanks to Club Captain, Rob Barkley and all of required competencies available on the day. the committee, for another well organised and well The patrol had a solid increase in the number of supported patrolling year. advanced awards during the season (refer elsewhere Thanks to Allen Janssen for the ongoing solid in this report for details). Congratulations to those captaincy of the Vices and thanks also to Ray Bratton and the new SRC’s and Bronze members – welcome. and Bernie Howard - making Allen and my jobs easier. I thank those who have committed the time to IRB The feeling expressed amongst the many Regal Crew, Driver, Advanced First Aid, ARTC. We hope members present at the thank you luncheon, was to see more of the ongoing development of skills universally “We’ll be back - bring on season 2016-17”.

Page 37 PATROL CAPTAINS’ REPORTS PATROL 5 - GUYREN SMITH patrolling. The patrol continued to embrace our on Patrol 5 continues to grow from strength to strength patrol refresher training which keeps us sharp and with new members joining our ranks and existing ready for whatever may happen. members gaining new qualifications. The start of the A growing number of the patrol has been season saw a number of members arriving with new embracing the competitive side of life saving with awards under their belt that were gained over the members from Patrol 5 representing the club in winter, including new IRB crew, IRB drivers, First rowing, water competition, IRB racing, champion Aid and Advanced Resuscitation. We also gained some lifesaver and patrol competition, leaving the only new Bronze members throughout the season as well area of competition not covered being beach sprint as having an influx of shiny new SRC members in (even though our Vice-Captain managed to grab a December. These new members were welcomed with win in the beach sprint at Club Championships). open arms and I would like to congratulate them all on Congratulations to all those members who did us their awards and in fitting into their roles on the patrol proud at the Branch, State and Aussie Championships so seamlessly. and a special thank you to the members of other The season saw us patrolling on a mix of days both patrols who helped out by subbing for us when we were weather wise and in terms of how busy we were. In away competing and doing water safety duties. light of the run of bad conditions we had last season, Thanks for a great season and see you on the beach! it was great to get some better conditions to enjoy

Page 38 PATROL 6 - RUDI VALLA Last but not least we would like to thank the Well another summer has flown by and we are left senior members of our patrol for providing the patrol to reflect on what has been another successful and with mentoring and guidance. Beyond the volunteer enjoyable season for Patrol 6. work they do on patrol we have many senior team Our patrols for most of this season seemed to members who contribute more widely to the overall consist of sunny days and favourable surf conditions (a Club’s activities such nippers, bronze training, senior nice change from some of the “Storm Patrol” days of management committees and a myriad of other vital previous seasons). Just to keep us on our toes however tasks that keep out Club going. It would be remiss of we did have a few large surf days, one in particular me not to mention the wider Club efforts of Sandy, which corresponded to a very busy Nippers Sunday Doug, Michael, Crutchy, Kevin, Garry, Therese, morning, which tested the team. We had a few Brendan (Frank), Alphabet and Frog who do so much challenging blue bottle days and I don’t think any of more than just their patrol duties. us will forget the morning a lady causally walked up Sadly, this will be my last report, as Patrol Captain, to the tent and advised that she had severed the top of as I will be handing over the reins mid season next her finger in a folding sun chair accident! Despite some time round to Scott Bridges as our new patrol captain challenging conditions/situations on some occasions, and Gary Dixon as our new vice captain. Both Scott the team kept their cool at all times and we managed and Gary bring a wealth of experience and skill to the to keep the punters and our Club team members safe. Patrol 6 leadership team and I look forward to joining Our fearless Vice Captain Scott Bridges and the ranks of the cranky old ex-captains group and Michael Rosic did their best to entertain us on slow providing plenty of free advice to our new leaders :) days with their board antics. Both were regularly seen All in all another very enjoyable and successful going over the falls and losing their boards (although season for Patrol 6 and Scott, Gary and I hope to see they will both deny it). Sometimes they even managed you all back later this year for another season of sun, to do this without attracting the ire of Crutchy and surf and fun. lots of beach pushups. Scott Bridges (soon to be new PC), Gary Dixon This season we welcomed Andy and (soon to be new PVC), Rudi Valla (soon to be old PC). Belinda Wearne to Patrol 6 and celebrated Belinda’s big 40 at our last ANZAC Day Patrol. Apart from bringing a new level of enthusiasm and fun to the Patrol, these guys are committed and keen. To our young patrol members, thank you for your efforts and enthusiasm. It is a great source of pride to us that we have so many of our young members who are also willing to contribute to the Club beyond their patrol duties. Special mention goes to Bridget, Elizabeth, Emily and Kyle who happily turn up most Sunday mornings to help out as assistant age managers for Nippers. Congratulations also to Harry Condon on achieving his bronze medallion this season. To our young adult team members, your involvement and participation was been also thankfully received. Special mention goes to Joel and Haley for their regular attendance and assistance on patrol and Jett Van Der Wallen who still found time between his uni studies and competition training to make it to most of our patrols this season.

Page 39 PATROL CAPTAINS’ REPORTS PATROL 7 - ALAN CHANNELLS ability of the many masters competitors in the ‘Premier The ‘Premier Patrol’ records another great season. Patrol’ and you have a very capable presence on the Through vigilance and experience, we recorded only beach regardless of prevailing conditions. minor incidents and preventatives this season. On one Congratulations to Matt and Caroline Thomas, particular rostered patrol we moved our swim flags on Jon Warner and Angus Crichton for achieving 100% four occasions in an effort to keep the public out of ever patrol attendance this season. Well done. changing rip conditions. After some 10 years as Captain of this patrol, I With good patrol attendance we were able to feel it’s time to pass the baton on to James Oxenham. simultaneously provide the public IRB, board and James will serve the patrol well, his previous experience tube swimmer support when conditions demanded. as a professional life guard and more recently as It was great to see such an experienced, capable and Vice Captain of our patrol and a very fit masters co-ordinated team effort on display. I believe the patrol water competitor can only enhance our patrolling demonstrates what surf life saving is all about. capability. James will be supported by Vice Captains With many members of the patrol continuing Angus Crichton and myself next season. with achieving various awards the patrol is now well See you on the beach! served with IRB, ARCT, Spinal and First Aid awards. Combine this level of proficiency with the fitness and

Page 40 PATROL 8 - TONY HAYES glue as a permanent reminder of the day we had at the It was a year of Rookies, Rain and Records. The beach. magnetic charm of Glen Borg (actually Chris) again Trust you all are looking forward to next season as drew impressive numbers of new SRC and rookies into much as I am. Thanks for your efforts. the arms of the mothership. All year the vast majority of our patrolling crew fronted to complete their voluntary obligation, every patrol, without fail, which is extraordinary and greatly appreciated, considering the weather conditions we encountered. We are a patrol that spans all generations with an easy going, enjoy the day mindset but a vigilant attitude. Our young crew arrive in droves chattering away, checking conditions for opportunities the sea might provide. Their energy is contagious and provides the catalyst for strong numbers and our entertainment on quieter days. Patrol 8’s mix of families, competitors, SRC kids, and sports officials, bar staff, swimmers, registrars and administrators encompasses many aspects of the club in one patrol. A patrol high representation of 43 in one day was a record. It was easier to list the only one who didn’t attend (black cap Tullett senior). We love the club, the tireless members who run it, our numerous visitors and the sand that sticks like

Page 41 PATROL CAPTAINS’ REPORTS PAROL 9 - MATT EDWARDS finally a reprieve on our last patrol for the season with The 2015-2016 season has come and gone and I’m a cracker. pleased to wrap up the season with a quick summary Some other season highlights that come to mind: of the amazing Patrol Nine achievements. What The attack of the bloody blue bottles on hand I love about our patrol is the commitment to the over from Tony’s Patrol 8, with a couple of people rostered patrols; we always have all awards covered left in the water and the rest of the swimming and almost two pages of the patrol log signed. Once public in our tent getting iced up or ushered to again I enjoyed every moment with an amazing team, the hot showers. who bring with them so much experience, fun and Toward the end of the season we set the flags enthusiasm to each patrol. south of the pipe due to an active rip in front of This year we welcomed some new Bronzies in the club, lugging the patrol equipment that far Matt, Isaac, and Jeremy. Their first patrol coincided is not that much fun however the general public with the Pool to Peak ocean swim, which was a great thought that swimming in front of the club was opportunity for them to meet the crew of Patrol 9 safe. To combat the inevitable we set up a roving while cutting their teeth on experiencing a carnival patrol and Susan rescued two swimmers. Whilst event. The swim was not without incident with a packing up that late Sunday afternoon there was swimmer getting caught in the nasty shore dump and a call from Angus on the upper deck, “Hey Matt, after having a quick chat with him our new members I think that body boarder is in strife!” just when treated him for a suspected spinal with Matt taking I manage to get number three ashore, two more control of the head. It was a great example of how swimmers signal for help so out came the IRB thorough and practical their bronze training had been, and our rescue tally for the day was five. although they didn’t expect to be putting it into action I’d like to thank Brett for his guidance and having so quickly (thanks Jeremy for the insights). my back when I couldn’t make it this year. I love the We have seen the patrol “swell” with some keen engaged culture and the “can do” attitude of the team SRC members. It was a proud moment for me having on Patrol 9 and we have some fun while getting the job been their Nippers age manager since U6’s, to see them done. receive their patrolling uniforms and so eagerly turn up The patrolling experience, surf craft, situational and patrol with their parents on Patrol 9. It was great awareness and lifesaving capabilities continually to train Roxy, Sascha, Jaz, Toby, Seb, Ricky, Harriette, astound me. We are never short on numbers and I feel Chelsea and Ashlie through their SRC and I wish that I can rely on each and every one of you if there them well in their bronze later this year. was a problem on the beach. The patrol experienced some crappy weather with See you all again next season. beaufort force “Nine” tags coming from our crew to

Page 42 John Greenhill, Bob Major and Mark van Kool

PATROL 10 - ROB BARKLEY – GOURMET PATROL Fletcher Davies, Lara Moses, Nathan McKay, and Reflecting on the season you realise just how quickly James Brooks (coach). they pass just like the L90 ride to the city and back. Special tribute to the veteran crew, a bunch of Patrol 10 had another eventful year keeping the colourful characters whom are in their 14th year of swimming public safe thanks to the diligence of our patrol contribution; Grant Dargue, Dave Buchan, team members. Bill Inglis, Cameron Lyndon‑James, Rob McCabe and We experienced great beach conditions for the Grahame Tate. majority of the season complete with carnival days, the Thanks all for the season. odd rescue and beach closure. Yours in Sun, Surf and Sand Our patrol team was rejuvenated this year with the addition of Olivia Gligorevic who achieved 100% patrol attendance. We congratulate Chloe Van Dam for receiving her bronze medallion. Thanks also to our SRC members, whom are full of enthusiasm, Lia Anderson, Jacqueline Hall, Cate McCabe, Susan Griffith and Jasmin Brooks. Special thanks to Bob Allo, Will, Callum and Ethan for anchoring the team all season (first to get there and last to leave) and to Bill Inglis achieving his Gold proficiency. The competitors of our team are an inspiration to all when they strut their stuff on the beach. We congratulate them on their marvellous achievements at Branch, State and Aussies; it is not hard to be proud of their outstanding results. Congratulations to Max Brooks, Charlie Brooks, Lachlan Reid, Page 43 PATROL CAPTAINS’ REPORTS

PATROL 11 - MARK FLETCHER The culinary delights continued again this season I would like to thank all Patrol 11 members for their with the highlight being Good Friday Easter Cup support and dedication during our fourth season Cake special. Patrol 11 continued to enjoy swimming together. Sunny skies aligned with our patrol roster out to Kylie and board paddling practice in readiness this season and we enjoyed our time on the beach. Due for rescues to burn off the culinary delights. to Patrol 11’s commitment and energy from our SRC members, we’re happy to report an incident free season.

Page 44 PATROL 12 - JESS MENZIES to everyone else who has upgraded to higher awards. Another successful season. Thank you to everyone With your new skills our patrol is getting stronger! for your time patrolling this season. We luckily had Thank you to Kieran Menzies who has helped us very few incidences and those we did have were well out a lot this season when we have been short on IRB handled by everyone. Congratulations to Chelsea and awards. Nicki for gaining your Bronze Medallion and well done Looking forward to seeing you all next season.

PATROL 13 - SAM PERKINS rain on us every time we turned up. Hopefully the 2015-16 was another year of relatively smooth sailing good luck can continue again next season as it sure for patrol 13 with no major rescues. makes getting out of the house a lot easier when it’s a We had a fair few new bronze and SRC members beautiful day at the beach. join us, all of whom seemed to be really keen to get As usual a big thank you to everyone who made involved and help out as well as learn new skills. I it down to patrol this season, especially Stuart and think their enthusiasm really caught on to everyone those who were down there consistently. I’m sure else and everyone had a better time because of it. that everyone had a bit of fun and managed to do an Patrol 13 also managed to be the sunshine patrol excellent job at keeping the beach safe so hopefully this year, with only one rainy patrol for the season, next season is more of the same. which was nice after last season when it seemed to

Page 45 PATROL CAPTAINS’ REPORTS PATROL 14 - MADI SMITHIES patrollers can really look after themselves and others in This season was my first as Patrol Captain and I the water. thought that Patrol 14 had a great season. The patrol We may be a small group (sometimes only having is made up of a great group of experienced lifesavers six patrollers for a VERY busy Newport), but we in that we have five former patrol captains, five IRB have worked well together for a very long time. One drivers, two former club captains, a current club vice benefit of being a small group is that each member has captain and a former club vice captain. We also have the opportunity to lead and experience all aspects of a current duty officer, and the gear steward thrown patrol. No one is assigned a specific role, making us in for good measure. A good number of the other quite well rounded. patrol members also hold the beach management silver We had quite trying conditions for a number medallion. With that sort of experience available, I of our patrols and I am proud to say that the team thought it might be difficult to make my voice heard, performed exceptionally and kept the beach and the but they are such a great group that they made things public safe. Thank you to every member of Patrol 14 really easy for me, especially when we were managing for your stellar efforts once again. A special thank you incidents on the beach. must be given to all those who assisted the IRB team Another bonus of our patrol is that we have quite rescue their motor during a training session. a few beach competitors meaning we can get to the Rest up over winter, and I look forward to the next water’s edge quicker than any other patrols. On top season with you all. of that and what might be a surprise to a few, these

Page 46 PATROL 15 - PETER FINCH & windy days, enabling all of us to enjoy our time on KEVORK TEMISIGIAN the beach. Due to Patrol 15 commitment and energy On behalf of Kevork and I, we thank all Patrol 15 from our experience and new members, we’re happy to members for their support throughout the season and report an incident free season. their diligence they showed whilst on patrol. We thank Megan for the culinary delights We welcomed many new bronze and SRC kids to provided with many highlights on the menu. The strengthen our patrol team who showed extraordinary patrol team remained active on patrol continuing to skills and aptitude, for which the instructors of enjoy swimming and board practice in readiness for Newport should be proud. rescues and to burn off the calories. The patrol team was exposed to a range of weather Both Kevork and I look forward to seeing you on conditions from large swells, sunny skies and moderate the beach next season.

Page 47 REGISTRAR’S REPORT JOHN GREENHILL

Newport’s membership numbers have One factor that has had an effect on remained reasonably stable compared to last membership numbers is our current profile as season. Our membership for this season is one of the top competitive clubs in Australia. 1201 with 1272 last season. Some facts worth This is reflected in the number of “transfers in” noting are, retention in the Junior Active (5-13) from other clubs, members wishing to compete category is not always possible due to Nippers for Newport. I hope the trend continues for a moving on to other activities, however all other long time to come. category numbers remain close to previous years.

One of our Bronze groups

Our new SRCs

Page 48 CHIEF INSTRUCTOR’S REPORT GUYREN SMITH

While it’s always great to see the number of young members joining up to serve the community and keep the swimmers of Newport safe, it was especially pleasing and rewarding this year to see a number of faces familiar to us all as members and nippers parents sign up to do their Bronze. Every year we get a number of candidates who put themselves in the hands of our training team to go through an 8-10 week journey of learning and discovery to gain their Bronze medallion. The Bronze course leads candidates to push their limits and often get themselves outside of their comfort zone in various areas and it is always great as trainers to see the candidates discovering what they can achieve and gaining confidence as the course progresses. year this group was joined by another 7 Gold This year across our October and February Medallions within the Club. Well done both to courses, combined with Crutchy’s Loreto girls the new recipients and those who renewed their we successfully qualified 72 new Bronzies proficiencies. to join our patrols on the beach. This was Congratulations also to the SRC candidates combined with further awards: and age managers for all the work that gets 10 new Spinal Management them to the point where they move from 21 Advanced Resuscitation nippers to being patrolling members. Thirty-five 44 Apply First Aid candidates gained their SRC awards this season. 7 Basic Beach Management Well done to age managers, candidates, parents The IRB trainers also put through 16 new and helpers for bringing them through. crew and 6 new drivers. A huge thank you needs to go out to We have a small number of members all the trainers, assessors and helpers who that work hard every year to regain their worked so hard with the candidates. Special proficiencies for their Gold Medallion. This thanks to Kevin Brennan for doing so much involves maintaining their proficiencies in a administrative work with the Bronze groups. A number of awards as well as doing their 800m very special thanks to Jess Menzies for all the pool swim, swim/run/board/swim and rescues help and support in guiding me through my to maintain the Gold Medallion that is viewed first year in the role. as the pinnacle of life saving training. This

Page 49 TOP PATROL MEMBERS 2015-2016 SEASON

100% PATROL HOURS Rob Barkley Nathan Doyle Bradley Kirwan Guyren Smith Oscar Bentley Brendan Doyle Craig Macdougal Ted Smithies Scott Bridges Mark Fletcher Benjamin Matthews Jessica Steinert Naomi Bronier Peter Finch Jill Matthews Lily Tancred Alex Brown Olivia Gligorevic Tracy Mcguire Kevork Temisgian Edward Bruce John Greenhill Kieran Menzies Matthew Thomas Leanne Budd Tony Hayes Jessica Menzies Caroline Thomas Lauren Budd Carolyn Hayes Joshua Nila Robert Timar Siobhan Cooper Tom Holland Darren Parker Jonathan Wall Angus Crichton Bernard Howard Robyn Quin Jon Warner Eric Crooke Ellis James James Quin Gemma Williamson Benjamin Cummins Riley Kirwan Kai Rijgersberg Gary Dixon Griffin Kirwan John Ringrose

TOP TEN PATROL HOURS Edward (Ted) Bruce 91.25 Nathan Doyle 90.25 Rob Barkley 86.25 Benjamin Matthews 83.75 Kieran Menzies 82.75 Robert Timar 77.5 Ellis James 76.5 Leanne Budd 70.75 John Greenhill 62.25 Craig MacDougal 61

Page 50 SURF LIFE SAVING AWARDS 2015-2016 SEASON

ARTC Kevork Temisgian Annie Finn Claire Phillips Ryan Barney Mark Thornton Adelaide Forrest Peter Probert Siobhan Cooper Chelsea Hagglund Joseph Reeman Andrew Elliott GOLD MEDALLION Grace Hanks Emma Rhall Simon Jeffery-Bilich ADVANCED Finlay Harris Jordan Roberts Dane Lakaev LIFESAVING Daniel Heffernan Madeleine Roberts Tully Marr Ryan Barney Amelia Hosie Sophie Rose Ian McDonald Nick Carroll Shane Hustwayte Benji Scheiner Stephen McKenzie Christian Justesen Michelle Lefevre Barbara Simon Joshua Nila Daniel Lewis Nickolas Singh Kevin O’Reilly SILVER MEDALLION Kate Lush Andrew Smith Ciaan Perera BASIC BEACH Max Lush Ben Spoard Josh Scheiner MANAGEMENT Michelle Lye Sophie Stanley Liam Taurins Christian Justesen Gregory Matthews Jacob Sullivan Courtney Young James Oxenham Oliver May Lilybelle Sullivan Madison Smithies Ben May Anna Supierz FIRST AID Jessica Steinert Dorothea McAlphine Marcus Symington-Jones James Allen Scott McAlphine Harr y Tullett Alex Brown SILVER MEDALLION Georgia McDonald Chloe Van Dam Brett Budd IRB DRIVER Conor McKay Samuel Warner Lauren Budd Brendan Doyle Steve McKenzie Ali Watlington Stephen Byatt Tara Doyle Jack Mills Grace Watts Sally Chockman Scott Newey Taylah O’Brien Matthew Watt Siobhan Cooper Jeff Ryan Jeremy Paul Brooklyn Willoughby Ben Cummins Keelan Smith Ryan Pearson Teisha Wiseman Austin Devaney Andrew Stevens Mark Fletcher Olivia Gligorevic BRONZE MEDALLION Cooper Halligan Zara Allen Nigel Leck Alexandra Baguley Jill Matthews Matthew Barron Stephen McKenzie Jasmin Brooks Cian O’Reilly Nicki Broug Bethany Pate Rebecca Capell Leanne Pate Elizabeth Charlton Suzie Rogers Harrison Condon Mitchell Rosic Melisse Cooper Samantha Schwarz Tyler Crichton Guyren Smith Rebecca Davies Madison Spencer Gemma Eastwood Clifford Temisgian Emma Ferguson Denise Temisgian James Finn Greg Matthews and Peter Probert

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IRB CREW CERTIFICATE James Allen Naomi Bronier Lauren Budd Melisse Cooper Austin Devaney Eliza Heckendorf Samuel Kiernan Bradley Kirwan Griffin Kirwan Harry Kis Nic Mills Joshua Nila Nickolas Singh Marvin Smith

PROVIDE ADVANCED RESUSCITATION Matthew Barron Rosie Elliott Lucy Fletcher Jordan Jones Jill Matthews Gregory Matthews Thomas Matthews Peter Probert

SPINAL MANAGEMENT Nick Carroll

TRAINING OFFICER BRONZE MEDALLION Lauren Budd

Page 52 FIRST AID OFFICER’S REPORT LEANNE BUDD

The 2015-2016 season was once again a busy SIQS carnival with a few injuries requiring one for our First Aiders. I would like to take visits to the hospital. The most severe injury we this opportunity to thank all of them for their treated was the spinal injury at the Pool to Peak dedication and assistance. Many of these people swim. Due to the prompt and excellent care also updated and upgraded their skills this provided by our team the man was transported season so we will have an even bigger and better to RNS hospital and later underwent an team for next season. operation on his neck. He was out of action for We started the season by providing First quite a while and this injury could have been Aid at the Peninsula Challenge then helping much worse if not treated well by our team. out at the Newport Artists trail. We went on to Once again we can claim “No Lives Lost” on provide excellent care for our Nippers carnivals Newport Beach. as well as boat carnivals, Pool to Peak and the

Ben Cummins Lauren Budd & Jess Menzies

Page 53 POWERCRAFT CAPTAIN’S REPORT KIERAN MENZIES

It has been another great season for the sponsorship of two motors. This allowed us to Newport Powercraft team. Between multiple start renewing some of the older motors in our Newport carnivals, training and assisting other fleet. A huge thank you to Mike Harris and the clubs with water safety for their events it has Crystal Pools team. I would also like to thank been a very busy season. Peter Finch, Pittwater Marine and Slipway We have trained up six new IRB Drivers as Services for all their support throughout the well as 16 new IRB Crews. These new additions year with maintaining our motors. to our IRB team have assisted us greatly with Our IRB team has assisted with water water safety for Newport’s multiple carnivals as safety at eight Newport carnivals as well as well as awards on patrols. Well done to everyone seven carnivals for other clubs. This is a huge who has completed an IRB award this season! number of water safety hours for our members, Training all these new IRB awards isn’t so thankyou to everyone who has helped out at an easy job and couldn’t be done without our any of these events. IRB trainers and assessors. Guyren Smith, I would also like to thank the IRB team Matt Edwards and Stuart Smith, with the members who gave up their time to head to assistance of our already qualified drivers Aussies to fulfil our water safety requirements. helping out, it couldn’t be done without you Thank you to Siobhan Cooper, Barry Cooper, guys. Jeffery Ryan, Matt Edwards, Brendan Doyle This season also saw us gain a new IRB to and Guyren Smith who helped load all the our fleet. Thank you to ITeam Consulting and equipment, drive up and fulfil multiple water Compdata for the sponsorship that assisted safety shifts throughout the week. our new purchase. This boat will be used Well done everyone on a great season and I for water safety as well as IRB racing. We look forward to seeing you all next season. also saw Crystal Pools come on board with

Page 54 HOUSE CAPTAIN’S REPORT TED SMITHIES

The year has been one of financial It’s with the assistance of a small army of consolidation after last year’s renovation of the dedicated clubbies that keep the clubhouse downstairs toilets and showers. These areas are in a good state of repair and many things are an “in demand” area of the club, and despite achieved. the recent upgrade continue to be one of the The Clubhouse has had a few repairs highest maintenance areas of the club. requiring the assistance of experts. The outside area was decked with fantastic Hayden Barnes has taken over maintaining all outdoor furniture which is enjoyed by all. things electrical and Greg Randall continues to While we have been quite frugal in our quickly address any plumbing needs. Thank you spending, it has meant that we now plan to Hayden and Greg for your prompt and ongoing paint the hall and sand and polish the floor work in maintaining the Clubhouse. before next season. The objective is to ensure I would like to thank our Club that the ambience of the hall matches the best Administrator Bev Barnes and also view on the Northern Beaches. John Greenhill for their ongoing support of On that note, can I remind all members maintaining the clubhouse. Bev and John work that sand is an ongoing problem in the very hard during the season on behalf of the clubhouse. If we can all be vigilant with club. The management of the clubhouse and washing our feet before entering your house ongoing maintenance can often be challenging by the beach it would make it easier for all and time consuming and I am extremely concerned. Every grain of sand that remains grateful for you always being there. It has been outside the clubhouse is a bonus. a pleasure working with you.

Nipper Age Group Managers on the deck

Page 55 SOCIAL SECRETARY’S REPORT SHARON SMITHIES

Madi and Sharon Smithies

The 2015-2016 season was not short of social evening was attended by over 340 members. opportunities for members. Friday drinks at Drinks were held at the Newport Club Bar the club were especially enjoyed at the end of a prior to guests boarding buses to Dee Why. working week followed by Sunday Sundowners. Some guests were fortunate to travel on the The Bar Committee and volunteer members, in Limo Bus enjoying a party atmosphere getting particular Bev Barnes and Jane Steinert work them in the mood prior to the evening starting. tirelessly and on behalf of everyone who enjoys It is always wonderful to see members dressed these opportunities, a big thank you. up in their “fine suits and dresses” and enjoy an There were a number of social and fund evening of celebration with friends and family. raising evenings arranged though. The Knackers Guests from other clubs always comment… were great with the likes of Ian Storey and Newport really knows how to party! Bob Major featuring prominently. It was great Many members had reminded me they that so many people stepped in and contributed really wanted some music and dance time, to a great social year with, good food, good Mike Harris the MC kept the numerous music, good wines and great friends! presentations and awards to a tight schedule. The end of season Nantucket Shield The Vibe Band were fantastic and played Lunch was enjoyed by over 100 patrolling smooth tunes at every break and then let loose members and their families. Foodstuff served at the end. They had people dancing until the a sumptuous paella. Just the right food to lights came on just before midnight. be enjoyed on a wet, cool Sunday of a long On a final note I would like to extend a big weekend! thank you to Madi Smithies for her awesome The Gala Evening is always the highlight help behind the scenes and her assistance event of the year and was again held at The setting up the room. Showroom, Dee Why RSL on May 14. The Page 56 PUBLICITY REPORT JOHN GUTHRIE

The club has again enjoyed considerable and continues to be a major part of our club publicity due to the exploits of our champion communications. We are aware though, that competitors coupled with various events at the many members do not open the newsletter for beach; including the Pool to Peak Ocean Swims some reason. Perhaps it’s my twisted humour! and the Qualifying Ironman/Woman Series. On the other hand I get picked up on mistakes We also enjoyed extra publicity via our in the newsletter, so it is being read. involvement with the Pittwater Ocean Swim For that reason the newsletter is now being Series with the club joining other clubs in posted on the club’s Facebook page. In a world Pittwater in editorial and advertising. where social media is all the go we can’t rely This also included social media support by on one medium to communicate with our Pittwater Council the main sponsor of the series members. and the social media we were able create for the We do urge members to open the P2P. Our own P2P social media created many e-Newsletter, even if you think you know links with swimming groups. everything that’s going on in the club. But we Pittwater Life magazine has been are also communicating via SMS, Facebook and particularly supportive covering events the club’s website. including the presentation by the State So please check out the newsletter, “like” Government to Life Member Gary Cook. the Facebook page and check the club’s website John Taylor, Northern Beaches Branch often as there are a lot of events and happenings Publicity Manager, has written many articles at your club throughout the season. about our competition team which have Thank you to all those who have assisted appeared in the Manly Daily. with the publicity efforts. In particular to I must also thank Alison Guesdon the Sandy Menzies and Jan Proudfoot for their editor of Pittwater Online News for her support work on “censoring” and formatting the for Newport Surf Club. Alison has run stories newsletter. on all our events, competitions results and We received quite a few contributions to the presentations etc. and has allowed us to use newsletter throughout the season and this has many of her photographs in our publications. helped to ensure we feature everything. Rescues by Marvin as well as Rod Stephen It’s a very active club and good and son Leo also made it the Manly Daily communication strategies are vital to keep our pages. members up to date. The weekly e-Newsletter has reached issue no 173, at the time of writing this report

Page 57 POOL TO PEAK OCEAN SWIMS REPORT JOHN GUTHRIE

The 2016 Pool to Peak ocean swims were Officer, Gary Cook Event Referee, Rob Barkley memorable if only for the prevailing conditions Club Captain and yours truly. Safety of the on the day. swimmers is paramount. The shore break was dumping strongly and Unfortunately an announcement was we knew it would be tricky for swimmers to get made in good faith that 2km swimmers, many out through the break and then back in to the of whom had paid their fees just before the finish. cancellation announcement, would receive a We had an excellent roll up of swimmers refund of their fees. There was a fair amount of ready to take on both swims. After extensive confusion at the time due to the cancellation. consultation it was decided to run the 800m Later, with clearer heads, it was decided that swim as a test of the conditions knowing we we would offer, by mail, a refund to the 2km had many safety craft on the water and patrol swimmers, less $10 towards our costs, if they members in the break to assist swimmers where advised us by mail. They were also given the necessary. opportunity to instead donate their fees to the Quite a few swimmers could not get out club. through the break at the start of the 800m As a result we only had 25 swimmers asking but thanks to the vigilance of the safety crews for their money back and we were still able to they were all picked up safely. There are always make a wonderful net profit of $17,500. We swimmers who do not make it out through the learned a lot of lessons on the day and these break, at ocean swims. will be incorporated into a Crisis Management Most swimmers negotiated the return to Plan which will be included in the P2P Manual shore at the finish except for a swimmer, from put together so well by Jan Proudfoot, with Canada, who rejected the urgent advice of the contributions from our P2P committee. patrol in the break not to crack the wave. He We are so successful with the Pool to did crack the wave, went straight down the Peak organisation due to the great work mine, and broke a vertebrate in his neck as a of the committee members. They are Life result. Member Gary Cook, Richard Andjelkovic Thanks to the expertise of the first aid (Alphabet), Rob Barkley, Dave Garnham, crew led by Leanne Budd and assisted by Christine Garnham, Col Maclean, Alan patrol members the swimmer sustained no Channells and Ian Storey supported by our further damage to his neck. He was very President Sandy Menzies. lucky to have the Newport crew looking after Christine who took over registrations from him. Leanne did a marvellous job attending Romany Maclean was a real find and did a pile the scene, supervising his transfer to hospital of work. Jan Proudfoot, who I am pleased to by ambulance and then later visiting him in say is coming back onto the committee for the hospital. He left Canada in a neck brace which 2017 swims, does a power of work for the P2P, he would have to wear for six weeks. working on entry forms, posters, social media As a result of this incident and the and the like in the background. worsening conditions, with waves dumping on Gary and Alphabet were on safety; the sand bank, the decision was taken to cancel Rob Barkley worked on beach layout, course the 2km swim. It was the correct decision taken design, pick up of the fruit for swimmers and a by Richard Andjelkovic (Alphabet) Event Safety whole lot of other details. Dave Garnham was

Page 58 in charge of the timing with the Timing Guys who assisting swimmers. Crutchie was also on parking for a were again marvellous. Life Member, Col Maclean, while. contributed in his usual diligent fashion and did an So many Newport members and friends made excellent job looking after our VIPs. the day a success despite the conditions and I can’t Alan Channells was in charge of finance assisted mention everybody. But thank you for your efforts. by Ian Storey who again organised our Harris Farm A big thank you to David Harris of Harris Farm sponsorship. Young George Phelps was again in charge Markets for their wonderful sponsorship and supply of baggage security while, “Sergeant” Major (Bob) of all the barbecue needs, fruit for the swimmers and had the Knackers cooking up a storm at the barbecue. fruit prizes. It’s a wonderful partnership. “Tubby”, Iain Taylor was our gallant starter and golden Our loyal P2P Supporters were very much a part tonsils Tom Kellaway melodiously handled the MC’s of our success. They are; Temperzone, Royal Motor job with great aplomb. Yacht Club, Johnson Bros Mitre Ten, Zubi Bar and Thank you to Jenny Rushforth on the fruit Naked Wines. Please support them whenever you can. presentation and her helpers as well as the many people Our prize givers were also very generous. who were part of Christine Garnham’s successful Finally, we had swimmers from around the world registration team. Brendan “Sponge” Doyle picked up this time and we are now part of Global Swims an the fruit with Rob Barkley. international ocean swim group, thanks to Alphabet The safety guys were so important on the day. donating the cost. The Pittwater Ocean Swim Series Thanks to Nick Carroll, Peter Finch, Guyren Smith, also adds to the promotion of all swims in the region Kieran Menzies and all the IRB crews who worked so and we are well supported by a grant from Pittwater hard on the day. Thank you also to all the board and Council. ski paddlers who escorted the swimmers around the 800m course. The patrol members and people like Life Member, Ian Crutch, did a mighty job in the break

Page 59 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT REPORT IAN CRUTCH

Surf Racing Academy management and our very enthusiastic trainers and mentors. They competed in many events, some I have not even heard of. Again, this was driven by young trainers and “wise old men” I will not mention names here, but you will see their names in other parts of this annual report. What a fabulous result “Best Year Ever”. I myself have continued training the Loreto Girls Bronze Group. Again we had a successful year with 17 attaining the award. This was not possible without the help of 4 young assistant trainers. Again, see the pattern. “Youth Development at Newport Surf Life Saving Club is now self-generating”. It has been a pleasure to be part of this James Finn - U15 Australian Board Champion success. I rest my case, I salute the youth of our club and their mentors and thank them for The 2015-16 season started early with the their participation. Maybe we should get them Pub to Pub in August and then in September to run the country? Has to be better than what we had the Annual Basin Training Camp. Both we have got now! events were very well organised and successful due to the participation of young members and the mentoring skills of our management and training officers. Youth Development at Newport Surf Life Saving Club is now self-generating. The young people I mentored 10-15 years ago are now the mentors and driving force behind our club and its success. I had the pleasure of helping out our “Dolphin and Marlin Nipper Group” on Sunday mornings and here I witnessed the integration of both young and old, to make Nipper Sunday’s a success. Successful, because everyone was having fun and the youth of our club were teaching your little ones what they learnt from us. Congratulations to the Nipper Committee for giving our young people the opportunity. We all had the pleasure of watching our young guns compete successfully for the club under the expert guidance of the Kinghorn Page 60 COMPETITION REPORT GLEN BORG

Australian Champions: Open Male and Female Taplin teams

On the surface things seemed the same The season was however stacked with but in reality a very different Newport Team individual and team highlights. Our medals took on Season 2015-16. This season would tallied 28 at Nationals, 83 at State and 144 at again be one where the team felt the pressure Branch. Once again 60% of the Club’s points to prove themselves as a force to be reckoned came from team events. with. But this new team had moved on in It started at Maroochydore at the many ways from last year. Age groups changed, International Rescue Challenge where teams changed, outlooks changed, and most Kendrick Louis and Georgia Miller, selected importantly we had some very special additions, in the Open Australian team, were joined by a much larger female team and a larger First Charlie Brooks, Jackson Borg and Isaac Smith Aid team. to represent Australia against Japan, USA and We retained our top titles at Branch and New Zealand. Marty Lynch also represented State then set off to take on the best in the Newport as the National Beach Coach for the country. Our athletes didn’t disappoint us, in youth and senior beach teams. All our Newport fact they raised the bar and set a new standard athletes contributed to an impressive points for the club at the National level as far as points score to see Australia come out on top. go. But as we suspected, the macerations to our Kendrick Louis, Dane Farrell, north, created some new competitive clubs and Georgia Miller and Max Brooks did us proud, even a 15% increase in points didn’t allow us representing the club in the Nutri-Grain Series to retain our second place at the 2016 National with Georgia finishing 4th in her first KNG championships. series with 3 podium finishes, one being a win

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in round 3. Kendrick and Dane came 6th & The second year of the Youth National 7th respectively with Max 15th. Championships saw the youth team bag six Newport was also well represented at medals with a standout performance from Interbranch and Interstate. James Finn, Toby Newey, taking out the U14 Sprint. Olivia Heaton, Isaac Smith, Charlie Brooks, Linda Leck and Lily Tancred brought home Mitchell Trim, Lara Moses and our first ever National First Aid gold medal. Newbie Redding made the SNB Interbranch James Finn took out the U15 board race, team. Ollie Signorini, Maddie Spencer, Bella Stevens claimed silver in the U16 Surf Jackson Borg and Hugh McAlpine were drafted Board Riding and Sasha Taurins claimed the by other branches, while Hannah Minogue bronze in the U14 2km run. represented her branch of origin, Illawarra. Jackson Borg kicked off our Opens Medal Hannah Minogue was selected as Female tally claiming the silver in the Champion Captain of the NSW interstate team with Lifesaver following his gold performance at Mitchell Trim, Max Brooks, Dane Farrell, State. Hugh McAlpine took the bronze in his Charlie Brooks and Isaac Smith also selected. first hit out for Champion Lifesaver at Aussies. At the 2016 Australian Championships Great performances from the rest of the team held in Maroochydore we became the first under the great coaching of Peter Euers. NSW club to take out both Male and Female Across the championships we saw Taplin’s with Northcliffe being the only other great performances in both individual and club to ever achieve this. This year our ski relay team events. As well as winning the Open teams dominated as did our ski performance Surf, Georgia Miller was second in the generally under the ski god turned Coach Open Ironwomen. Isaac Smith defended Luke Morrison. Ejay Schafer’s gold medal in the Australian Belt

Keelan Smith, Isaac Smith and Hugh McAlpine - U17 Single Surf Ski Relay Australian Champions

Page 62 U17’s. Once again all our swimmers and belt teams score win for the U23 girls and solid progress with made our mate Tim Francis proud in his pet event. other crews, looking good for seasons to come. Our U19 Male and Females fought for medals as Our senior U23 girl’s crew, the Maddogs, had the boys took out the Ski Relay and the girls claimed a stellar season, performing well in carnivals from the board relay. The boys got second in the board the start. They won the SNB Branch point score, relay and swim teams with the girls getting bronze accumulated over the season, finishing third in the in their Ski Relay. Charlie and Guy claimed bronze Branch champs. The girls also won the well contested in the Board Rescue then Jackson, Ollie, Remy and Battle of the Boats at Pacific Palms and finished a close Guy picked up their final team medal as bronze in the second in the SLSNSW Best of the Best. In the NSW rescue tube rescue. champs final, they were looking strong contenders On top of our Lifesaver Relay and spectacular for a medal on the row home, close to the line, when Opens Taplin win the Open girls got the bronze in the crews came from behind to push them back to fourth. Surf Teams. Unfortunately, the same happened in the Aussies semi- Sunday will long be remembered as Hannah’s day final. A disappointing finish to a strong season from a as she picked up 3 gold medals after 13 appearances at crew who deserved more. Aussies. She teamed up with Jaime Roberts to win the Our novice U23 girl’s crew, the Sharknado, had Double Ski, claimed the Single Ski title for herself and a similar introduction to the fluctuating fortunes of played her part in the awesome Female Taplin team. surfboat racing. At the ASRL Open at Shellharbour For once brother Josh was speechless, well almost. in February, competing in the first U19 girls’ division Our female teams from U17 to Opens had championship, they won all their preliminary races. spectacular results and many great improvements from Leading the final with fifty metres to the finish, three last year. crews came from behind on a wave and they rowed There were quite a few highlights coming out across the line fourth. At 17, they have plenty of years of our just finished season for the boaties. Our first ahead of them. A fourth place in the SLSNSW Best of Aussies gold medal since 1982, two crews in the the Best shows their potential. Lifesaver Relay final, NSW final and Branch point The Open men’s crew, Makos, started the season in fine form, but an extended break over Christmas

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and January, due to holidays and injury, saw Our goals for next season include them lose momentum. They eventually got continuing the development of novice crews back in the swing, maintaining their SNB and and recruiting more U19 boys and girls into the NSW Lifesaver Relay championships and going ultimate surf sport. one better this season and being part of the Thanks to all the sweeps and coaches, Australian Champion Lifesaver Relay team. Rob Emerson, Jay Borthwick, Michael King, The Sea Cucumbers, one of our men’s Jake Butcher and Judith Ungemach. Also many Reserve grade crews competed consistently over thanks to Jack Holland for his support and for the season, finishing third in the SNB point securing another three year sponsorship with score. They also finished 2nd in Branch, 4th in Sheldon Office Fitouts and, of course, thanks to State and 5th at Aussies in the Lifesaver Relay. Peter Law and Sheldon for his ongoing support, The Jollytails were not going to row this now ten years. Thanks also to Craig Holland season, but made a late charge. They struggled for towing boats here and there, filling in to find a fourth rower and by the time the crew sweeping and, with Lindy being on the beach was settled, it was too far into the season and supporting all crews. Special mention also goes they never achieved their potential. to Boat Captain Jay Borthwick for his tireless Our U23 men’s crew, the Manta Rays are a work organising, sweeping, rowing and for development crew, young for their division, they bringing the KFC sponsorship to the club. We are a work in progress. If they continue training couldn’t be on the beach without our officials, as hard as they do, they will be a force to reckon so finally, a big thankyou and hugs and kisses to with in the future. Mark and Megan Hayward, there on the beach We finally put an U19 boy’s crew on the every weekend. water at the Branch championships when all the For the 2015-16 season, the Beach team boys had turned 16. As with the U23 boys, all received a fresh injection of youth with the young and keen and looking forward to next welcome inclusion of Bailee Radford (U15’s), season. Claudia Haworth (U17’s) and Lilybelle Sullivan

Page 64 U23 girls Sharknado boat crew L to R: Cassie Grice, Zoe King, Tara Doyle, Abby Ballesty and Michael King (U17’s), as well as a swag of U14 year old boys, State Championships were also very successful for including Toby Newey, Oskar Hall and Ricky the Open and Masters Beachies who, collectively won Charleton who represented Newport in the State Open 1 gold, 5 silver and 3 bronze medals. Ted Smithies and Aussie Youth Championships. Together with the won, yet another gold in Sprints, with Steve Hatch Masters, the Beachies achieved some outstanding winning a silver in sprints and Marty a silver in flags. results. In the Open team, Jake Lynch and At Aussies this year, Toby Newey won gold in the Jett Van der Wallen both achieved silver in the Open U14’s beach sprint and got 4th in the Flags at his first and U19’s sprint races respectively. Toby Newey helped Australian Championships. Kristie Edwards achieved the U15 Cameron relay team gain silver as well as silver in the U17’s Beach Sprint and was instrumental picking up bronze in the U15’s Sprints, running up an in helping the Lifesaver relay team win gold. Kristie age group from the U14’s. He also joined forces with also joined forces with Claudia Haworth, Tully Marr Ricky Charleton, James Finn and Ryan Pearson to and Bethany Pate and took out bronze in the U17’s bring home bronze in the beach relay. beach sprint relay and a 6th in the U19’s relay. The Open men’s relay team came 4th with Jake Lynch secured a well-deserved silver in the Open great performances by Jake Lynch, Ben Ambrose, men’s flags, 5th in the beach sprint and 5th also in the Jett Van der Wallen and Rob Barkley. The girls weren’t Open men’s beach sprint relay along with team mates to be outdone and also came 4th in the U19’s beach Ben Ambrose, Dan Grbac and Jett Van der Wallen. relay with Lilybelle Sullivan, Claudia Haworth,

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Jett Van der Wallen

Bethany Pate and Courtney Young all putting an array of medals and points in First Aid, in strong efforts. Champion Lifesaver and Patrol Competition. All in all, the Beach team have had a very At State they stepped it up again! In the enjoyable and successful season. Our team U17’s Hugh McAlpine came away with 2nd. are very lucky to have such an expert coach in Jackson Borg won the U19’s. Peter Euers came Marty Lynch, who, with Jake’s able assistance, away with a 3rd place in Open Men’s. In the gives so much of his time and effort into Opens Women’s we had an incredible double helping each athlete achieve their best. We look podium finish with Maddie Spencer in 3rd forward to the team growing in strength and and Phoebe Savage in 2nd. The programme’s number next season and striving for even bigger mentors and most experienced competitors and better achievements. finished with a 4th place to Guyren Smith and 2015 saw the start of Newport’s Lifesaving a 3rd to Jan Proudfoot. Programme when it kicked off in early The following week at the State First Aid November. Led by Zoe Parker and Peter Euers, Competition it was the U15 power combo of a core group of keen competitors dived into the Linda Leck and Lily Tancred who stole the world of First Aid, Champion Lifesaver and spotlight after they qualified for the Australian Patrol Competition. In the first season of the Championships with a silver medal! programme Newport came away with some After claiming the silver medal at Branch, amazing results. Newport’s first ever Patrol Competition team At Branch, Newport gave the local clubs finished in 6th place at State and qualified for something to think about, coming away with the Australian Titles! Unfortunately, for the

Page 66 most respectful athletes on the beach and have all represented Newport in true ‘Newport Style’. At Aussies our Masters teams didn’t sit back and let the Opens steal all the limelight. Our beachies once again dominated the sand with Ted Smithies securing gold in Sprints, Marty Lynch silver in flags and 4th in sprints and the men’s relay team, which included Ted, Marty, Brett Budd and Rob Emerson, coming away with a silver medal. These Masters Championships marked Ted Smithies 15th gold medal in as many attempts in the Beach Sprint at the Aussies. In the water Jan Proudfoot and Lise Layard teamed Linda Leck (Gold medal in the U15s First Aid event at the up with Christine Hopton to win gold in the Taplin Australian Championships with her partner Lily Tancred) Relay. Nick Carroll won silver in the Male Surf Board to cap off a great season. club, we were unable to get a full 6-man team up there The club once again hosted a number of carnivals and had to forfeit. Watch this space. including, Nippers, Wave Warriors and boat carnivals So then came the Aussie Titles where Newport including the finals of the SIQS which were also part well and truly made a name for itself in Lifesaving of the Summer of Surf series on Fox Sports. These space. In Champion Lifesaver we had Remy Hill and carnivals received great support from the Newport Peter Euers finish in 7th place. Phoebe Savage in 5th Army and provided the locals with spectacular action and Maddie Spencer in 4th. Hugh Mcalpine pulled on the beach. out an awesome performance to take home a bronze The Club Championships were held on a Saturday medal and Jackson Borg got our top result with a morning combined with training and preparation silver! for Aussies. In the Open male division Jake Rees Once again though it was the two U15 girls who dominated the swim and iron with Max Brooks stole the show winning Newport’s FIRST EVER claiming the board, a dead heat was declared in the GOLD medal in the First Aid event at an Australian ski between home town rivals Luke Morrison and Championships! Chad Alston however Kieran Menzies emerged as the The Lifesaving Programme has such an incredibly dark horse in the male sprint. Lara and Georgia shared talented bunch of competitors who are some of the the spoils in the Open Female division. Ollie and

Photo: HarviePhoto: Allison Bronze to Claudia Haworth, Kristie Edwards, Tully Marr and Jake Lynch - Silver Medallist, Australian Championships Bethany Pate in the U17’s beach sprint relay at Aussies

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Geordie Smith, Sascha Taurins and Madison Louw

Charlie also trade gold in the U19s as did Isaac you to Mark Thornton from the Nipper’s and Hugh in the U17. Tayla Tullett dominated Committee for his efforts in encouraging these the U19 Female. Geordie Smith claimed the people to complete their course. U15 board and sprint and Madison Louw the At the coming AGM there will be a U15 iron and swim. Ryan Pearson took out the presentation of SLSA Service Certificates swim and iron leaving Zane Tullett with the for 3 of our long standing Officials being board honours. Michael King 10 years, Greg Howard 15 years While Nick Carroll dominated the Masters, and Gary Cook 20 years. A very big thank you Guyren Smith showed last year was no fluke to these people, all Club Life Members for their taking out the ski. Jan Proudfoot dominated long standing commitment and effort in this the women. Thank you to all who support the area. club champs, we will certainly look to see how With the ever increasing number of we can increase numbers further. competitors at our club it is vitally important It is very pleasing to report that our club that we keep up our Official’s numbers to cover had a group of 10 Nipper parents attend a the required quotas required at Branch and Level 1 Official’s course in October 2015. Of SLSNSW State level championships and spread these, 7 have now completed the practical the Official’s load at local carnivals. Please let us Carnival component of the course and are know if you are interested to be involved as an fully accredited. They are Richard Cox, Official. Anne Kirwan, Lee Van Dam, Rani Donohoe, We are thrilled to congratulate Jake, Jo-Ann Brodtke, Gavin Simmonds and Georgia and Dane who have been selected for David Gale. Kim Brookes has now also been the Opens Australian Squad to compete in The fully accredited as a Level 1 Official. Well done Netherlands in 2016. Once again Marty Lynch and thank you on behalf of the membership has also been selected as the Australian and competitors in the Club. Also a big thank Beach Coach. The Opens will be joined by

Page 68 Dave Rees, Lachie Reid, Isaac Smith (U17 Australian Belt Race Champion), Guy Rees, Mal Reid

Isaac Smith and Charlie Brooks. A huge effort to compete and hold our own carnivals. We can’t thank have five Newport competitors to be selected out of them enough for their huge efforts. this squad. In addition to those representatives above Newport is blessed to have not only great quality Jackson Borg was selected to represent Australia and coaches but a team that have great passion for the Dan Grbac has been chosen for the Canadian team sport, our club and the athletes they train. From and will be competing at the SANYO Cup in Japan in Marty Lynch our Australian beach coach, James July this year. Brooks the force behind our water programme, Once again the efforts of the Academy team Nick Carroll, coach, mentor and surf philosopher, including parents and supporters made these results all Trent Herring with his wealth of experience to our new possible. From the support of the Kinghorns to those comers who have contributed so much Luke Morrison, driving gear up the coast and sleeping on the beach Peter Euers… not to forget the man, Peter Tullett to secure the best tent positions. Their efforts have all who gives so much to the programme from coaching allowed our athletes to focus on the job at hand and be Nippers and Opens, area manager, managing major the best they can be. events, fundraising and sponsorship. We have also had incredible support from our First While season 2015-16 has raised the bar once Aiders, Officials and water safety teams. Again a small again, it has also served to prove we can achieve more army of supporters lead by Leanne Budd, Gary Cook, if we dare to dream. Kieran Menzies and Guyren Smith have allowed us to

Page 69 BOARD & SKI CAPTAIN’S REPORT NICK CARROLL

This was the longest board and ski season poor old Uncle Nick can recall. It began in, oh I dunno, May 2015? when a couple of our racing crew decided to take on the Molokai board race, and finally ended in May 2016, when the Carroll and Kings Cup races were held — a week AFTER the actual SLSC season had ended. In between came some extraordinary efforts in training, coaching, and somehow accommodating our ever-increasing pool of board paddlers and surf skiers. We managed to increase our storage space by a small increment, such that we can now store 48 skis and 52 boards on-site at the club, but our happy problem — a club in the midst of a population explosion — means we’re always looking for more. Thanks to all club members who bear with us on this front. BIG thanks to the King of all club captains, Rob Barkley, who installed a freshwater wash- off system in the board and ski shed as part of a 2016-17 season. Academy gear has often been general programme around the club. It’s meant pushed and tested in the highest competitive that the shed stays way cleaner since craft are conditions, yet is in excellent condition thanks rinsed of sand prior to storage. If you have a to the skills of the paddlers. Watch the club craft in the shed or the containers, I continue to website or ask me if you’re interested in buying urge you to make use of this — life is easier for a hotshot craft! your clubmates as a result. Oh and for those whose craft are in storage Also colossal kudos to my fellow craft at the club, please remember: your craft is NOT coaches, Trent Herring and Luke Morrison — covered by the club’s insurance. Anything our flood of national craft medals can mainly that happens to your craft — including theft, be put down to these two and their relentless damage etc — is YOUR sole responsibility. chivvying of the superstars. This means it’s very important that you also For club members who are thinking of take responsibility for locking up and generally taking up the ski or racing board, a limited maintaining secure premises. I’m not always number of ex-racing team craft is available gonna be there to do it for you! for purchase in the off-season and early

Page 70 JUNIOR ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE (JAC) CHAIRMAN’S REPORT KAREN HENNESSY

Another season has come to an end and I’d firstly like to thank the Nipper committee; Matt HALAKAS, Nick ROGERS, Mark THORNTON, Monica LERPINIERE and Zoran AVTAROVSKI as Well as Snez BARTLEM and Bec CAPELL for their work running the shop. Co-ordinating Nippers requires a team effort and I had a great team. I would also like to thank club President Sandy MENZIES and the Executive Committee for their assistance and a special thanks to Bev BARNES for her very valuable support. To all the Age Managers, thank you once again for another season and a special mention to those that don’t yet have Nippers and assist every Sunday. Well done to our new water safety Toby Newey, Tim Francis Competitor of the Year co-ordinator, Jon WALL and his team. Your assistance on Sundays is appreciated. reserve in the inter-branch team, a member of Congratulations to all the Nippers and their the high performance squad, two gold and a parents, including our 38 new SRC recipients bronze at State in U14’s and a bronze as an U15. and our 20 special needs Dolphins. It’s great to He then topped it off with a gold at Aussies for see kids progress through from U6’s to U14’s sprint, fourth in flags and fifth in the Cameron where they gain their SRC and join a patrol. relay. He was also the male nomination for Well done to all our award winners and club Newport for Junior Life Saver of the Year. Well champions. done Toby. Congratulations to our Nipper competition The winner of the Chairman’s Award this team and the trainers Brad BARTLEM (water), year was Emily THORNTON, a competitor Kate THOMAS and Greg HOWARD (beach). in board, swim, iron, team events and more We had some brilliant results over the season recently in the Champion Lifesaver as well as and the team continues to grow in both ability now being a patrolling member and an assistant and numbers. Thank you to all the parents at Nippers. Emily was also the female candidate who help as either water safety, as officials or from Newport in the Junior Lifesaver of the age coordinators at carnivals. Thank you to Year competition. Congratulations Emily. Pete TULLETT for co-ordinating the Newport Matt HALAKAS is taking over as Nipper Junior carnival (JAC) and the Wave Warriors Chairman next season. I wish Matt well and carnival. The best run carnivals of the season I hope that everyone who has assisted me, and great for our kids to compete on our home continues to do so for Matt. beach. Finally thank you to our sponsors. We Congratulations to Toby NEWEY, the appreciate your involvement with Newport winner of the Tim FRANCIS Competitor of Nippers and could not continue without you. the Year Award. Toby has had a brilliant season, Page 71 AGE MANAGERS’ REPORTS UNDER 6 - CARLA PETTITT Our first Nipper season at Newport, and it felt like a quick season. All the Under 6’s really established themselves this summer with some fun beach based activities. I had the amazing additional support of the SRC assistant age managers Johnny Allen, Bethany Pate, Sally Finn, India Spring and Roxy Quinn - and I needed it with 52 kids. These people helped to achieve the smooth running of the activities on the beach, as well as keeping all the little Nippers engaged and interested about beach and water safety. A few of the highlights for the Under 6’s included: The Peninsula Challenge - This was a great way to introduce the Under 6’s to competition against their friends from the other peninsula clubs. The kids really enjoyed the challenges and skills that they had to test. Summer of Surf Competition at Newport - Even though our Under 6’s did not compete in this, the kids got events that I found the It was a fantastic season for to see what they can achieve children really enjoyed. The the Under 6 Nippers and found if they continue their journey structure of the evening went the children embrace so much of through Nippers. We watched very smoothly and I found what they learnt, can’t wait till next Bethany Pate, one of our age the kids had a lot of fun. season to see the Nippers take on managers compete in flags. We had a small amount of more challenges and develop into It was a real inspiration for parents help throughout the season amazing little athletes. I found the the children. It gave a great and enjoyed participating in the season very rewarding and look insight to as to how carnivals activities with the children. The forward to the next. and competitions run. season was action packed and every Twilight Nippers - This was week we managed to achieve the one of the most exciting learning outcomes of Surf Play.

Page 72 UNDER 7 - BRENDAN CAPELL UNDER 8 - MATT, CAROLINE, UNDER 9 - ROD STEVENS The Super 7’s had a great season. ESA, ALEX AND SCOTT This year was a major step up for Challenges were met, lessons learnt The Under 8 nippers enjoyed a the Under 9’s. Last year they could and fun was had by all. Each week wonderful season on the beach barely get their knees wet; this the kids grew a little bit more this summer. A remarkable year they could swim out to Kylie until by the end of the season they improvement in all the nippers if they so wished. There was also a were performing their own beach occurred during the season and big focus on competition with great inspections and deciding where by the end we were all enjoying results from both girls and boys, the flags were best situated. Water swimming and paddling in capped by a first at State by Prince. confidence was helped by some Newport’s testing shore dump. This did however prove challenging good conditions late in the season Some of our nippers started as it meant less time with the and the growing awareness that the competing at carnivals and not nippers on Sunday mornings. ocean is not out to get us. Proud of only did they have a good time but Again Jess’ help as age manager was you all. achieved some great results as well. invaluable and Under 9’s would not Massive vote of thanks to all The Under 8 nippers are a polite have run without her. It was great to age managers and assistants; an and fun loving group of boys and see the improvement though, across invaluable support network that girls. Massive thanks to our younger all the Nippers, as their confidence perpetually ticked all the boxes. Al, age managers who make the nippers levels increased exponentially from Johnny, Kacey, Kristie, Harriette, time at the beach so much fun. last year. Miley and sundry. Thanks is not enough… take the rest of the season off! Thanks to all parents for their input and time. The kids get a kick out of seeing you join in as well as me. Can’t wait till next year. See the Grateful 8’s on the sand.

Page 73 AGE MANAGERS’ REPORTS UNDER 10 - CAMERON BARTON AND PHIL PETTITT competition ranks have swelled ever since, with Well here we are again at the end of another cracking some very competent under 10 boys competitors. nipper season at Newport. All the Under 10’s really Board paddling sessions took on whole new stepped up this summer with our progression to the look this year with everyone giving it a red hot boards and some longer open water swims. go catching green waves and paddling to Kylie. The addition of a carnival age manager, We saw some epic wave catching and great rides, Shaun Muffat, made life easier with carnivals and with more parents in the water helping out than nippers running smoother, to the benefit of all I’ve ever seen before. This year we made some involved. Also with the advent of more confident kids real progress with some of the least confident and deeper water activities, we needed all the help we and opportunities were maximised when calm could get and even the age manager ranks swelled with conditions and carnivals coincided to allow us to Phil, Doug and Pete all putting their hands up to help. concentrate on those that needed help the most. Thanks too, to all those other parents who were called Many of those moving from tears on the shore to on to keep things running smoothly throughout the some 400m paddles off shore with great weather busy school holidays. We may even be able to convince and grinning attitudes making it a real hit with Matt Thomas to step into an assistant age manager role all nippers. for 2016-17. Beach events saw some great flag battles all A few of the highlights for me include: season and we took the long run to new heights The Peninsula Challenge was a great way for all with the introduction of the northern end stairs those who had not tried the boards or swimming run to the top of the headland and back. in a competitive sense, to test their skills against It was also great to see almost all our parents their friends from the other peninsula clubs. swimming out past the breakers or helping out Our very own Northern Beaches nipper carnival with water safety during board sessions. We have hosted at Newport and Summer of Surf events at least eight confident bronze qualified parents gave those in our group the chance to try out a now. full blown carnival on home sand and cheer on All in all, it was a great season for the under 10 some famous and some not so famous Newport nippers and I know there is much interest in starting competitors and this has proved invaluable as our early with board training next season.

Page 74 UNDER 11 - NICK ROGERS Well done all kids working for their Surf Safe 2 Certificates tackling beach awareness, safety, first aid basics and skills on the beach and in the water. Thank you age managers for giving your time to the 35 kids in our group: Naomi Bronier, James Finn, Connor McKay, Joseph Reeman, Harry Tullett. Thanks also parents for helping in the water, on BBQs and packups. Club Championships and Award winners: 1st Tom Tullett, 2nd Robbie Thomas & Taj Harker 3rd Daniel Rogers 1st Elani Crichton, 2nd Emma Stevens, 3rd Otyliah Campos Daniel Rogers - Life Saver of the Year Piper Lerpiniere - Encouragement Ella Gale - Most Improved

UNDER 12 - KAREN HENNESSY Great to see so many kids back again and to see their skill levels and confidence continue to improve. Thank you to the parents who helped with BBQ and with water safety; it is much needed and appreciated. We had slightly more of a focus on theory, rescue techniques, CPR etc, with a view to preparing for SRC in under 14’s. Also noticeable is that the kids are forming a bond within the group and many have made friends that I hope will continue for many years. I’m very proud of all the group and hope to see them back again for under 13’s.

UNDER 13 - ILIA LAKAEV & GAVIN SIMMONDS What a year for the Under 13 nippers with great performances by all. The camaraderie was excellent with all kids learning valuable surf skills. Our award winners, Chris, Marlie and Tate showed the way the Under 13s have embraced life saving. This year we had a record 10 kids attend State with all making finals and Alex came third in the swim. At Branch we also had a number of top six finishes with the improvement on a year ago being outstanding. The season memory has to be seeing the kids’ beaming faces after all paddling out to the reef and having fun.

Page 75 AGE MANAGERS’ REPORTS UNDER 14 - GUYREN SMITH Thanks to our age managers who also helped The start of the nipper season saw 36 keen Under14 instruct - Katie Edwards, Guyren Smith, Nic Mills, nippers enrol to do their Surf Rescue Certificate. This Adam Quinn, Liam Laurins, Gordy Spring and was a good number of kids for the trainers to take on Pete Finn. Last but not least thanks to the parents who and it was good to see a mix of new nippers joining the helped every week marking homework and helping out club to have a crack at the SRC as well as all of the kids where possible. who were long term nippers. We now have 35 more patrolling members at This year saw the return of the famous pre-season Newport Surf Club! camp at the Basin. The kids learnt all about what the Emily Thornton and Toby Newey were our SRC entailed and spent the weekend learning the SRC represenataives in the Lifesaver of the Year held by the basics like CPR, first aid, radios, signals, tube and Sydney Northern Beaches branch. Both of them were board rescues. impressive and enjoyed the experience. The kids had an absolute ball (the trainers and age While SRC on a Sunday morning was going on we managers also had a ball). also had many kids that competed at many carnivals Everyone loved the weekend and having access to and State Championships. There were many amazing the surf boats, IRBs, jet skis, WAC and a massive boat results but congratulations to Toby Newby who was to jump off (thanks to the Royal Motor Yacht Club) selected in the High Performance Squad for Sydney meant we could play as well as learn. New skills were Northern Beaches and gained State and Aussie gold obtained, old skills refreshed and friendships and fun medals. were also some of the big takeaways. A massive shout Congratulations also to all the competitors who out to Crutchie, the trainers and everyone who helped went to the State and Australian Campionships; you facilitate such a fun weekend. all did us proud. Then the 10 weeks of training began. We The Overall Club awards went to: practised, learnt, refined, practised some more, did our Lifesaver of the year: Olivia Gligorivic homework then practised again. It was quite in intense Encouragement award: Ricky Charlton 10 weeks but I’m pleased to see the number of kids Most Improved: Sally Finn passing their SRC with flying colours. Chairman’s Award: Emily Thornton Many thanks must go to Jess Menzies, Competitor of the year: Toby Newey Ben Cummins, Brendan & Kieran Menzies, our Thanks again for a great final year for all these awesome first aid trainers. Thanks also to Angus kids, many of whom started in under 6’s. Looking Crichton popping in to help in the water on many forward to seeing them all patrol Newport Beach for occasions. many years to come.

Page 76 DOLPHINS AND MARLINS REPORT MARCUS SYMINGTON-JONES, Our two Patrol Support members continue to assist DOUG & SANDY MENZIES with set up and pack up of patrols, as well as any other The 2015-16 season has been another great one for our jobs that are available. Thank you to both Joel Budd Marlins and Dolphins group. We had very few changes and Hayley Marr for your assistance. this season, with most of the group returning for more This group can’t happen without a team action packed Sundays in the water doing what they of helpers and water safety, so thank you to love. Georgia Barkley, Steve Crittenden, Ben Spoard and This group has a vibrant energy that lights up the Alex Symington‑Jones for your help through the beach each Sunday, and our enthusiasm is infectious – season. please call in to say hi if you are near us one week. Hope to see you all back on the beach in October!

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CLUB MEMBER OF THE YEAR Michael Hill, Clubman of the Year Award – Kieran Menzies Kieran has completed 91.25 hours of patrol this season. He fulfils the roles of Patrol Vice-captain, Club Powercraft Captain, Branch Duty Officer, Branch After-Hours Call-out Team and Jetski Operator. Kieran also trains and assesses bronze medallion and IRB crew and driver awards, as well as being a facilitator for the jetski award. Kieran assists and organises personnel for water safety for all our carnivals, other clubs’ swims and carnival events. He also assists with can laying, carnival set up and pack up of water areas at all Newport carnivals and events. Kieran organises powercraft to attend our Junior Development Camp at the Basin each year so the young members can see what facets of surf lifesaving are available to them as they move through the awards. Kieran was part of our mandatory IRB crews for Branch, State and Aussie Championship and also drove the water team’s boards and equipment up to Aussie Championships on the Sunshine Coast. Kieran is also a Level 1 Coach, and coaches and participates in IRB racing.

IRB Racing Team

Page 78 JUNIOR CLUB MEMBER OF THE YEAR Paul Stevens Junior Clubman of the Year – Nathan Doyle Nathan has completed 90.5 hours of patrol this season, often patrolling for two patrols as there is a patrol that does not have a regular IRB driver. Nathan is proficient in ARTC, Bronze Medallion, IRB Crew, IRB Driver and Spinal Management. He assists with water safety, set up, pack down at all Newport carnivals, as well as water safety at other carnivals and events as needed. Nathan also helps out with fundraising BBQs, training for bronze medallion and our youth development camp to the Basin. Nathan competes in both IRB racing and surfboat rowing.

COMMITTEE MEMBER OF THE YEAR John Holland Senior Committee Member of the year – Jane Steinert Jane’s daughter, Jane completed her Bronze Medallion in 2000 and has Jess collected the been an active patrolling member and boat competitor award on the night over the years. As our Hon. Secretary she ably completes all the committee tasks of her role, yet goes over and above to ensure our Club is the place to be for our members. Jane and Bev, our Administrator, have redesigned the Friday night drinks to be the hub of Newport on a Friday – music and catching up with friends and relaxing at the end of the week. Jane also regularly works on the bar at functions to improve our revenue stream.

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PATROLLING EXCELLENCE Hans Trumm Award for Patrolling Excellence – Ben Matthews Ben is proficient in Bronze, ARTC, IRB Crew and Driver, Spinal Management, Basic Beach Management and Advanced Emergency Care Awards. During this season he has completed 83.75 patrol hours – both rostered and volunteer. Ben is the Patrol Captain for Patrol 2 and also fills in for other patrols as needed so our numbers and skills matrix for these patrols are met. As Patrol Captain he mentors the younger members of his patrol and ensures they are engaged and active on patrol. In addition to his patrol duties Ben volunteers to assist with first aid at carnivals. Ben is also part of the IRB racing team and won a silver medal at last year’s State IRB championships. Ben has worked with his abilities to be an inspiration to all around him.

Peter Dawson Best New Member BEST NEW MEMBER – Christian Justesen Christian joined Newport SLSC in August 2014 and completed his Bronze Medallion and ARTC that season. He has completed 42 hours patrol this season, and 60 in the past one and a half seasons – a great volunteer effort. This season Christian has completed his Spinal Management Certificate, Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management and Gold Medallion - our highest lifesaving award. Christian is also a competitor in First Aid and Champion Lifesaver events throughout the season and is always willing and eager to do first aid at all carnivals.

Page 80 Competitor of the Year - Georgia Miller COMPETITOR OF THE YEAR Georgia has had another amazing year of competition winning medals at all the major carnivals. At Branch Championships she won 8 gold and 2 silver: SLSNSW Championships 7 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze: and Aussies 3 gold one silver. Georgia was also part of the Australian Representative Team, and came 4th in Nutri Grain Series in her first year of competition at that level.

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Tom Guthrie Rookie of the Year – Naomi Bronier ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Naomi completed her Bronze Medallion in April 2015, and her IRB Crew award this season. She has completed 44.75 patrol hours this season, 100% patrol hours award and she is a Nipper age manager – turning up every Sunday morning from October to March to assist with the groups. Naomi is a quiet achiever who inspires the nippers with her confidence and assists them to learn basic beach and water skills to keep them safe in the water. Naomi joined the IRB racing team this season, and is always keen to help out at social events where necessary.

NSW PREMIERS AWARD FOR NSW Premiers Award for Community COMMUNITY SERVICE Service - Gary Cook Gary presenting Jayke Rees with Gary has been a member of Newport SLSC and served the Nipper the community since 1961. 55 years. Porter Trophy Gary has held an array of roles within this Club (winner of the Open Swim at including President, Club Captain and Deputy our Club President. He is a Life Member of both Surf Life Championships) Saving New South Wales and Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches and is an embodiment of service to surf lifesaving. The New South Wales Premier has awarded Gary the NSW Premier’s Award, which is the highest award for Community Service the NSW Government can give to acknowledge this substantial and continuous service to Surf Life Saving.

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Ian joined Newport SLSC in 1993, gained his Ian has also spent a number of years organising Bronze Medallion in April 1998, and has been and participating as a Water Safety person at Junior patrolling ever since, obtaining both his 10-year and Carnivals, and Officiating at Board-riding events. 15-year SLSA Patrol Service Awards and the National In 2007 Ian was recognised as a Newport SLSC Medal. He has been recognised over the years with ‘Outstanding Service Member’ and quite rightly was being in the ‘Top Ten’ patrollers as well as obtaining in 2011 further recognised as a ‘Distinguished Service ‘100% Patrol Attendance’. Member’. His passion to enhance Youth Development From 2008-09 season until 2010-11 season, Ian in the Club led him to take on the role of Youth more than admirably filled the role Chief Instructor Development Officer from 2001-02 – 2005-06 season and has assisted numerous Club members to achieve where he started a successful Rookies Programme. He their Bronze Medallions to be highly qualified and took on this role again in 2014/15 and is still presently well equipped Patrol Members. in this role. In the 2009-10 season, Ian commenced Bronze His tireless work with the Club’s Younger members Medallion Training Programme with Loreto with the Rookie programme, has included the Normanhurst, which has seen some 25 to 30 weekend Camps away at the Basin in Pittwater as well students a year obtain their award through the club, as intensive SLSA training. Our Club has one of the with a number staying on to do further awards and best retention rates for young members and much of participate in club activities. This programme is still this is due to Ian’s efforts. running. In its early years, Ian was also a keen helper in the Ian, for too many years to recall, has also been Club’s Special Needs Nipper Programme, where he instrumental in co-ordinating the provision of support assisted for a number of years. at the end of the ‘Pub to Pub’ Fun Run, which sees In 2003-04 Ian was awarded the Michael Hill more than club 30 members provide cut fruit, water, Memorial Trophy – ‘Clubman of the Year’ Award, one Marshalling and First Aid to the participants at the of the Club’s most prestigious awards. finish line. This event has raised many thousands of In 2006-07 Ian became a Bronze Medallion dollars in fundraising for the club. Trainer and a Level 1 Surf Official. He continues with these roles.

Page 83 CLUB MEMBERSHIP LIfe Members Distinguished Service Members 70 Year SLSA Member 1924 Stanley Cole + (new Club category 2007) John Illingsworth + 1925 Jack Bulfin + 2007 David Garnham 1926 Fred Dyer + 2007 Bernie Howard 60 Year SLSA Members 1927 George Meillon + 2007 Greg Howard Alex Dobble 1929 Gordon Robertson + 2007 Col Maclean Gerald (Gerry) Jeffery + 1931 Colin Robertson + 2007 John McInerney Bert King OAM + 1932 Alan Stayner + 2007 John Rigelsford Peter Liddle + 1932 Frederick Jeffery + 2009 Doug Menzies Hans Trumm OAM + 1946 Robin Cale + 2011 Ian Crutch 1946 Cliff Rudd + 2011 Sandy Menzies 50 Year SLSA Members 1948 Laurie Payne + 2013 Rob Emerson John Guthrie 1951 John Illingsworth + 2013 Tim Francis + Col Maclean 1956 Bert Payne + 2013 John Guthrie Graeme Proctor 1960 Ray Payne + 2013 Craig Holland Gary Cook 1960 Jack Pfennnigwerth + Bob Slavin 1965 Hans Trumm OAM + 1968 Peter Dawson OAM + Outstanding Service Members 40 Year SLSA Members 1968 Bert King OAM + (new Club category 2007) Graham Baile 1971 Peter Liddle + 2007 Bev Barnes Peter Brand 1975 Godfrey (Goff) Snell + 2007 Ian Crutch Peter Carrodus 1975 Gerald (Gerry) Jeffery + 2007 Rob Emerson Bob Clarke 1979 Gary Cook 2007 John Guthrie Paul Fletcher 1984 Alastair Walker 2007 Craig Holland David Garnham 1985 Brian Orvad 2007 Gill Hough Greg Howard 1986 John Holland Snr + 2007 Alex Law Michael King 1988 David Oatley 2007 Sandy Menzies David Oatley 1994 Michael King 2007 Graeme Proctor Brian Orvad 1998 Robert Slavin 2007 Iain Taylor Iain Taylor 2001 John Holland Jnr 2008 Leanne Budd Alastair Walker 2002 June King 2008 John Milham Glenn James 2003 Ron Bridges 2008 John Sherman Warwick Evans 2007 Martin Lynch 2009 Malcolm French Mark Stanton 2012 John McInerney 2009 Peter King 2012 Doug Menzies 2009 Bob St Clair 30 Year SLSA Members 2013 Bernie Howard 2010 Tim Francis + Tim Allerton 2013 Greg Howard 2010 Glenn James Bev Barnes 2014 Col Maclean 2011 Nick Carroll Craig Holland 2015 Ian Crutch 2011 Grant Dargue John Holland Jnr 2011 Ted Smithies Gill Hough 2011 Ian Storey June King 2012 Brett Budd George Phelps OAM 2013 Martin Cowper OAM John Milham John Rigelsford

Page 84 25 Year SLSA Members National Service Medal 10 Year National Patrol Michael Bartlett Gillian Hough Service Award Ron Bridges Tim Francis + Jay Borthwick Michael Carrodus Malcolm French Robert Emerson Michael Dowsett AM David Garnham Barry Green Tim Francis + Craig Holland Bruce Killingworth Hans Felden John (Jack) Holland Sandy Menzies Richard Gilder Bernard Howard Margaret Pearson John Germon Alexander Law Ted Smithies Tom Guthrie + Robert St Clair Brett Budd David Hales John Sherman Eva Channells John Holland Snr + Richard Andjelkovic Robyn Cummins Peter King Glenn James Grant Dargue Alex Law Ian Crutch Amanda Garnham Phillip Longworth + Adrian Hill Nigel Leck David Malone Douglas Menzies Tina Leck Tony Owens Dale Mervin John Schofield 20 Year National Patrol Jane Steinert Paul Stevens Service Award Bill Washington John Terlich Bernard Howard Ryan Smithies Robert Wilson + Lilly Mailler Kenneth Wolf 15 Year National Patrol Sue Jones Martin Lynch Service Award Josh Hayward Chris Roberts Gillian Hough Peter Davies Edward Bruce Ian Crutch Kym Charles Adrian Hill Sally Chockman Douglas Menzies David Buchan Rob Barkley Peter Tierney

Page 85 CLUB MEMBERSHIP Long Service (61) Luke Morrison Zoran Avtarovski Tom Atk inson Otmar Nouak Nigel Baker Graham Bailey Matt Pacey Greg Banbury Beverley Barnes Narelle Pannowitz Louis Barkley Arielle Bird George Phelps Rob Barkley Jay Borthwick Peter Phelps Robert Barkley Peter Brand David Rees Taylor Barnes James Brooks John Rigelsford Matthew Barron Edward Bruce John Sherman Bradley Bartlem David Buchan Ryan Smithies Cameron Barton Brett Budd Ted Smithies Jonah Beard Lauren Budd Sue Spring Matthew Bell Leanne Budd Jane Steinert David Bentley Nick Carroll Paul Stevens Christine Borg Eva Channells Iain Taylor Glen Borg Robert Clarke Peter Tierney Dole Bramervaer Tristan Conn Jean Turner Ray Bratton Robert Cotterill Darren Warrener Kevin Brennan Grant Dargue Therese Brennan Paul Ducker Active Reserve (14) Scott Bridges Robert Emerson Chad Alston James Brook Warwick Evans Matt Brand Lachlan Brook Kevin Flood Jason Chapman Steven Brookes John Guthrie David Garnham Max Brooks Elke Harman Andrew Gunn Alex Brown Stephen Hatch Sukie Hammond William Brown Megan Hayward Tom Kellaway Alison Bruce Mark Hennessy Bruce Killingworth Amy Bruce Trent Herring Dave Lawler Thomas Bruce Craig Holland Nathan McKay Karen Burns Christine Hopton Hannah Minogue Matthew Butler Gillian Hough David Sinclair Stephen Byatt William Inglis Jenny Wisdom Susan Calvert Glenn James Anthony Wozniak Lynn Camilleri Luke Jones Monika Campbell Peter King Active 18+ (302) Brendan Capell Robyn Lyndon-James Bob Allo Rebecca Capell Rob McCabe James Allo Alan Channells Liz McLoughlin Julia Alston Cooper Chapman Brett McPherson Benjamin Ambrose Kym Charles Stuart Meares Edward Ambrosius Cody Chockman Jessica Menzies Richard Andjelkovic Sally Chockman Sandy Menzies Mark Ansiewicz Dee Clinton Dale Mervin Gregory Atamian Nicholas Condon

Page 86 Wayne Condon Daniel Grbac Lise Layard Barry Cooper John Greenhill Angus Leck Siobhan Cooper Nerilee Gregory Nigel Leck Avona Cox Natasha Grice Tina Leck John Crawford Timothy Gunns William Leck Angus Crichton Matt Halakas Andrew Lefevre Max Crittenden Cooper Halligan Michelle Lefevre Steven Crittenden Mike Harman Michael Lenehan Eric Crooke Linda Harrison Monica Lerpiniere Ben Cummins Antony Hayes Daniel Lewis Ben Davies Carolyn Hayes Michelle Lindsay Fletcher Davies Luke Heckendorf Jacqueline Louw Peter Davies Monique Hegarty James Louw Rebecca Davies David Hemsley Margot Lundgren Vincent Dermody Ian Henderson Kate Lush Gary Dixon Karen Hennessy David Lye Shane Donohoe Adrian Hill Michelle Lye Justin Downey-Price Remy Hill Jake Lynch Brendan Doyle Nicholas Hogan Cameron Lyndon-James Nathan Doyle Matthew Holdt Ian MacDonald Ryan Doyle Max Holland Craig MacDougal Gemma Eastwood Tom Holland Lily Mailler Katie Edwards Tamsin Holloway Bob Major Matthew Edwards Jamie Hough Christopher Malone Andrew Elliott Thomas Howes Cody Marr Rosie Elliott Allan Hutcherson Darcy Marr Kathy Euers Ellis James Rachel Marr Peter Euers Allen Janssens Benjamin Matthews Simon Euers Rory Janssens Gregory Matthews Isobella Falson-King Luke Jecks Jill Matthews Dane Farrell Simon Jeffery-Bilich Celestine May Peter Finch Kristina Jenkins Ian May Peter Finn Michele Jobbins Piret May Esa Fleming Gus Jones Dorothea McAlpine Lucy Fletcher Jordan Jones Scott McAlpine Mark Fletcher Mitchell Jones Laurence McCoy Rachel Fletcher Christian Justesen Tracy McGuire Sarah Fletcher Katherine Kilpatrick Gregory McHugh Therese Fletcher Lachlan King Stephen McKenzie Malcolm French Zoe King David Mellers Michael Friend Bradley Kirwan Brendan Menzies Colin Frost Jack Kis Kieran Menzies Robyn Gardner Ilia Lakaev Connor Milham Amanda Garnham Glenn Langley Alisha Miller Patrick Goulter Catherine Lanz Georgia Miller Phillip Graham Gordon Layard Nic Mills

Page 87 CLUB MEMBERSHIP Susie Mills Suzie Rogers Stuart Torrington Virginia Moller Michael Rosic Mitchell Trim Lara Moses Mitchell Rosic Heidi Tugwell Howard Moxham Rubin Ruzicka Peter Tullett Scott Newey Jeff Ryan Rudi Valla Jacob Nielson Elise Sands Jett Van Der Wallen Francois Nila Paul Sands Kees Van Der Wallen Hugh Nursey Phoebe Savage Melody Van Der Wallen Brianna O’Reilly Michael Searles Mark van Kool Cian O’Reilly Oliver Signorini Peter Vaughan Kevin O’Reilly Barbara Simon Jonathan Wall James Oxenham Nickolas Singh Adam Walsh Mia Pacey Andrew Smith Brendan Walsh Cheryl Page Guyren Smith Jon Warner Darren Parker Jarrod Smith Samuel Warner Zoe Parker Lynne Smith Sally Warren Leanne Pate Stuart Smith Alexandre Warwar Jeremy Paul Alana Smithies Sabrina Warwar Nicole Penny Madison Smithies Andrew Wearne Celia Peppitt Madison Spencer Belinda Wearne Ciaan Perera Robert St Clair Gemma Williamson Nishan Perera Jarrod Steinert Matthew Wise Catherine Perkins Jessica Steinert Liam Yeates Samuel Perkins Andrew Stevens Stephen Zilioli Phill Pettitt Matthew Stevens Chloe Platt Roderick Stevens Award (4) Nigel Playle Ian Storey Georgia Barkley Douglas Pratt Angus Stranack Wayne Charles Peter Probert Oscar Stranack Mark Hayward Jan Proudfoot Jack Sullivan John Ringrose James Quin David Supierz Paul Quin Marcus Symington-Jones Active Junior 15-17 (92) Robyn Quin Matthew Tancred Cody Adam Scott Quin Grahame Tate James Allen Adam Quinn Liam Taurins William Allo David Raffles Wendy Taurins Louis Alston Jennifer Reddan Clifford Temisgian Alexandra Baguley Jayke Rees Denise Temisgian Hannah Baldwin Lachlan Reid Jack Temisgian Abby Ballesty Jake Reneman Kevork Temisgian Ryan Barney Robert Richardson Caroline Thomas Isaac Barron Jaime Roberts Matthew Thomas Kate Bell Thomas Roberts Steven Till Tilda Bellklemm Nick Rogers Robert Timar Jackson Borg

Page 88 Oliver Boyce Janice Quinn Harrison Condon Toby Boyce Newbie Redding Tyler Crichton Naomi Bronier Guy Rees Austin Devaney Charlie Brooks Declan Roberts Kristie Edwards Teneal Brown Jordan Roberts James Finn Melisse Cooper Madeleine Roberts Jemma Frost Braden Daly Sophie Rose Taylor Gabb Elizabeth Dixon Bridget Rosic Olivia Gligorevic Emily Doyle Ejay Schaffer Jade Gregory Tara Doyle Joshua Scheiner Susan Griffith Sophie Elliott Samantha Schwarz Chelsea Hagglund David Euers Makena Smit Jacqueline Hall Callum Ferguson Alexander Smith Daniel Heffernan Emma Ferguson Isaac Smith Hugh Hooghuis Lucy Flanagan Keelan Smith Shane Hustwayte Adelaide Forrest Marvin Smith Mylee Jones Cassandra Grice Sophie Smith Riley Kirwan Olivia Hagglund Kate Spencer Harry Kis Karl Hall Sophie Stanley Tiana Lakaev Callum Hargreaves Millie Star Michael Layard Finlay Harris Rebecca Steinert Linda Leck Peggy Harris Jacob Sullivan Charlotte Lerpiniere Claudia Haworth Lilybelle Sullivan Max Lush Olivia Heaton Sophia Tonoli James Martin Eliza Heckendorf Harr y Tullett Brittney Maurer Amelia Hosie Tayla Tullett Benjamin May Connor Johnson Thomas Vaughan Oliver May Samuel Kiernan Sofia Warwar Cate Mccabe Griffin Kirwan Grace Watts Conor Mckay Dane Lakaev Caitlin Wilcox Matthew Melhuish Lauren Macqueen Samantha Wilcox Ryan Pearson Katie Manning Brooklyn Willoughby Bailee Radford Tully Marr Olivia Worthington Joseph Reeman Hugh McAlpine Courtney Young Grace Reid Georgia McDonald Emma Rhall Jack Mills Cadet Active 13-15 (63) Kai Rijgersberg Amber Moran Zara Allen Benji Scheiner Rahil Narayan Oscar Bentley Thomas Schwarz Gemma Nicholas Kara Blackley Ryan Shreeve Joshua Nila Samuel Borg Jaimon Smith Taylah O’Brien Felix Boyce Ben Spoard Eve Parker Jasmin Brooks Isabella Stevens Bethany Pate Nicki Broug Anna Supierz Claire Phillips Kasey Campbell Alex Symington Rosie Prince Elizabeth Charlton Lily Tancred Sheridan Probert Oliver Collocott Zane Tullett

Page 89 CLUB MEMBERSHIP Bridget Tysoe Ella Brunt Max Donohoe Rachel Tysoe Jackson Brunt Tom Donohoe Chloe Van Edie Burke Mhairi Dunsmore Lachlan Warrener Giselle Burke Zara Eastwood Matthew Watt Harriette Burke Ashlie Edwards Nathan Weiss Poppy Burton Adam Eglesz Teisha Wiseman Ross Burton River Emerson Mitchell Butler Ellie Enev Junior Activity Members (381) Eva Calleia Ellis Eyre Bronte Alexopulos Otyliah Campos Tommy Fahey Jonathan Allen Paloma Campos Natasha Fairhall Kyle Ambrosius Sielo Campos Sally Finn Aksel Andermar Abigail Capell Alexandria Fleming Billy Anderson Harry Capell Isabella Fleming Sofia Armeni Samuel Capell Harry Fleming Tahlia Armeni Indigo Capp Isaac Ford Santiago Arruzza Benjamin Carroll Joseph Ford Aaron Atamian Emma Carroll Lachlan Francis Jasper Avtarovski Lenox Chapman Matthew Francis Sequoia Avtarovski Isabella Chardon Hamish French Jesse Bailey William Chardon Daniel Gabb Tyler Bailey Ricky Charlton Ella Gale Brandon Bartlem Bryce Chessor Kye Gale Logan Bartlem Thomas Colliton Keira Garrett Alexander Barton Eimear Cormack Chloe Geeves Natasha Barton Oscar Cormack Kaleb Georgeson Katya Benschop Arabella Cox Juniper Gerlach Lucinda Bentley Travis Cox Beatie Germaine James Beveridge Archie Cranna Hugo Germaine Henri Blackley Elani Crichton Emilie Glaesel Hugo Blackley Jasmin Crichton Evan Goleby Max Blackley Lily Dann Jude Goleby Oscar Blackley Grace Davies Josie Green Jason Bloomer Mitchell Davies Hugo Griggs Mimi Boffa Patrick Davies Lewis Griggs Lucas Boyce Ruby Davies Charlie Grimes Noah Boyce Spencer Davies Mason Groth Charlie Brand Austin Davis Cassidy Gruca Lucy Brand Tahlia Dawson Amy Halakas Aron Brennan Zara Debelak Oskar Hall Liam Brennan Ashley Dene Wilson Hall Jack Bridges Harrison Dene Thomas Hammond Callum Brodtke Arie Doake Cody Harker Leith Brown Leo Doake Taj Harker

Page 90 Eva Hawkins Jerry Lau Connor Mervin Sam Heaton Max Lau Darcy Miles Caitlin Heffernan Alex Lefevre Seb Mills Harper Henderson Jordan Lefevre Gus Molyneux Cooper Hennessy Jazmine Lerpiniere Callum Moore Ella Higgins Piper Lerpiniere Owen Moore Emily Hinton Maxim Levshenkov Samuel Morgan William Holdsworth Jamie Links Ben Muffet Will Hooghuis Mia Links Jack Muffet Dylan Horsfall Eric Liu Hunter Murdoch Giselle Hotop Thomas Livingstone Niamh Murphy Grace Hotop Matilda Lloyd Tegan Nebauer Holly Hunt Charles Lockhart Tina Nelson Aiden Jacobs Sophia Lockhart Tony Nelson Samuel Jacobsen Jodie Louw Jack Neufeld Niall Jaffrey Madison Louw William Neufeld Ronan Jaffrey Alesha Lucey Toby Newey Jayke Jecks Nathan Lucey Evie Newton Allegra Jeffery Harry Lundgren Joel Newton Imogen Jeffery Abbie Lye Amy Niddrie Saskia Jeffery James Lye Charlize Norek Joshua Jeffrey Anaya Lyndon Sienna Norek Michael Jeffrey Matthew MacDonald Billie Norman Jake Jessop Amelia Machado Evie O’Sullivan Jemima Johnson Chelsea Mann Heather O’Sullivan Oliver Johnson Henry Mann Maggie O’Sullivan Koby Jones Oliver Mappin Grace Osborne Molly Jones Bill Marshall Isabelle Osborne Max Jordon Thomas Martin Nataniel Parker Stella Jordon Gabriella May Oscar Parsons Sophia Kalil Nevaeh McDonagh Alexander Pate Prince Kamara Natasha McEnally Sophie Pattison Ramatu Kamara Bianca Mcintyre Alannah Paul Isabelle Kellaway Molly McKay Zachary Paul Liam Kelly Ella McKenzie Ella Pettitt Archie Kind Griffin McKenzie Mia Pettitt Jaco Kind Fionn McMorrow Pippa Pettitt Ethan Kirkbride Lillie McPherson Aja Phelps Ariann Kirwan Leon Meinrath Polly Phelps Gabrielle Kirwan Marley Melendre Tahlia Piddington Amber Knights Indira Mellers Lily Playle Holly Knights Bryn Melville Poppy Playle Max Knowles Cael Melville Charlie Polgar Sienna Krynen Gracie Merchant Lulu Polgar William Krynen Luca Merry Tate Pollard Jake Lakaev Sienna Merry Hayley Portelli

Page 91 CLUB MEMBERSHIP Beau Power April Smith Amana Von Drew Power Bohdi Smith Christopher Wall Grace Power Geordie Smith Robert Wall Imogen Power Harvey Smith Leo Walling Callum Pratt Jackson Smith Henry Walsh India Pratt Joel Smith Jai Walsh Philippe Preketes Marlie Smith Tiana Walsh Roxy Quinn Taylah Smith Max Wang Kai Raffles Xavier Smith Joey Warren Lex Raffles India Spring Matilda Warren Sophie Rawstorne Leilani Spring Stella Warwar Anna Reeman Zahara Spring Alexandra Watton Tabitha Reeman Olivia Stephens Charlotte Watton Ava Renaud Hannah Stephenson Ava Wearne Penelope Renn Jakob Stephenson Lily Wearne Hannah Rex Isabelle Stepniak Claudia Webster Harrison Riddle Maximilian Stepniak Tessa Webster Daniel Rogers Emma Stevens Henry Whitaker Dean Rogers Leo Stevens Finn Williams Jacinta Rogers Oscar Stevens Liam Williams Renee Rounds Samuel Stewart Summer Williamson Scarlett Rowland-Smith Vincent Supierz Anna Wilson Summer Rowland-Smith Harrison Taurins David Wingham Alvin Ryn Sascha Taurins Rico Witek Kevin Ryu Georgia The Harrison Woodrow Harry Sanders Mitchell The Jack Woodrow Thomas Sanders Charlotte Thomas Summer Woods Glenn Sands Ella Thomas Lexi Wright Chester Scahill Elliott Thomas Victoria Wright Arno Scamps Jemima Thomas Matilda Young Louis Scamps Robbie Thomas Owen Zhang Benjamin Schwarz Seren Thomas Ava Zilioli Felix Shaw Emily Thornton Freddy Shaw Hamish Thornton Associate (235) Harrison Shipton Luke Thornton Nick Alexopulos Tabitha Shipton Joshua Till John Alvarez James Simmonds Tom Tullett Michele Anderson Lachlan Simmonds Holly Tulloch Catherine Archibald Emily Simpson Liana Tulloch Gordon Archibald Lachlan Skinner Jasper Upton Renee Armeni Hope Sleight Zach Van Ana Arruzza Joseph Sleight Kai van Kool Paul Bailey Maisie Smit Claudia Van Wendie Bailey Penelope Smit Louis Van Lance Barnes

Page 92 Adrian Beer Simon Ford Natalia Lapthorne Pete Benschop Allan Francis Herbert Lau Peter Berry Kim Francis Michael Lawrence Warren Beveridge Rhonda French Sarah Lawrence Karen Blackley Louise Gabb Vivienne Lee Hannah Boffa David Gale Dmitry Levshenkov Tony Boyce Tim Garrett Emma Links Sarina Bratton David Gaynor Kenneth Livingstone Jo-Ann Brodtke Tom Gerlach Jessica Lloyd Kim Brookes Simon Germaine Victoria Lockhart Lisa Brooks Anders Glaesel Jeffrey Lowe Jo Broug Mark Goleby Thomas Lucey Rebbecca Brown Clare Gorman David M Macdonald Katrina Burke James Gorman Douglas M Macdougal David Burns Zoe Green Mike Machado Karen Burton Russell Groth Brendon Maher Tim Calleia Orion Gruca Jane Mann Caitlin Capp Melinda Hall Cassie Mappin Alan Carroll Kristin Hammett Stevens Emma Marshall Sandra Chandler Melissa Hanks Richard Martin Luncinda Chapman David Hargreaves Kym Matich John Chessor Jason Harker Hayley M Mcdonagh Michael Coates Julie Hawkins Grant M Mcenally William Conner Ann Heffernan Debbie Mcintyre Dianne Cook Stuart Holdsworth Andrea M Mckay Stephen Cottier Sabine Holldack Brian Meinrath Richard Cox Bindi Hooghuis Alvaro Melendre Andrew Cranna Sheryl Hotop Greg Melville Natasha Dann Rebecca Hunt Steven Merchant Cameron Davies Matthew Huntingdon Gilles Merry Suzanne Debelak John Ivering Cameron Miles Anthony Dene Rebecca Jacobsen Sebastian Moore Nathan Doake Steven Jaffrey Alana Morgan Brendan Donohoe Louise Jeffrey David Morgan Rani Donohoe Matthew Jeffrey Alan Moss Shani Dowling Elizabeth Ji Kristina Muffet Darren Drew Mark Jones Sean Muffet Janet Dunn Ted Kalil Mark Murdoch Nick Durrant Megan Kelly Neil Murphy Nicola Ellis Dominique Kind Carol Nedov Supierz Scott Emerson Areerat King Peter Nelson Tom Enev Anne Kirwan Rod Neufeld John Ewing Richard Knights Tim Newton Cory Eyre Chris Knowles Stuart Niddrie John Fahey Paul Krynen Mark Norek Michelle Fleming Phillip Langley Peter Norman

Page 93 CLUB MEMBERSHIP Joe Oltvanyi Kent Smith General (19) Daniel O’Malley Louise Smith Ella Anderson Richard O’Neill Luke Smith Joel Budd Linda Osborne Roger Smith Sam Burns Ronald Owers Stephen Smith Martin Cromie Carolynne Parker Wayne Smith Craig De David Pattison Sharon Smithies Jordan Erdman Kerri Paul Graham Spoard Timothy Gough Edwin Paulin Gordon Spring William Harding Brett Pearson Marek Stepniak Mark Jensen Ross Perkins Alexander Stewart Alistair Johnson Thomas Perkins Peter Stutchbury Haley Marr Carla Pettitt Colin Sutton Daniel McGee Greg Phillips Andrew Symons Adrian Millner Peta Piddington Jan Taylor Ryan Murphy Harry Pitkanen Judy Tent Jack Randall Jayson Polgar Kian The Jacob Rowe Jason Pollard Kate Thomas Daniel Spoard Lisa Portelli Piera Thomas Luke Symons Kirsty Power Mark Thornton Nicholas Walker Rod Power Peter Tommerup Marianthe Preketes Allen Topham Honorary (7) Jess Rawstorne Matthew Tulloch Richard Darmopil John Reeman Janice Tuynman Peter Glasson Mal Reid Anissa Upton Catherine Harris Louis Renaud Lee Van Dam David Harris Steven Renn Grahame Walling Sam Pratten Jeff Rennie David Walsh Christopher Roberts Steven Riddle Christy Wang Anne Warrell Peter Rolston Vivien Wang Renate Roth Samantha Watton Jennifer Rushforth Gregory Welch Miguel San Roman Kassandra Welsh Kate Sanders Richard Whitaker Stephen Scahill Mark Williams Nerina Scamps Clayton Wilson Jonathan Schwarz Michael Woodrow Lisa Shaw Louise Woods Gavin Simmonds Philip Worledge Rebecca Simmons Richard Wright Daniel Simpson Luke Young Tim Skinner Hong Zhang Matthew Sleight Samantha J. Zietsch Grantley Smith

Page 94 NEWPORT SLSC HALL OF FAME AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONS

1947-48 Open Beach Sprint John Harrison 1948-49 Open Beach Sprint John Harrison 1974-75 Cadet Surf Board Riding Dougall Walker 1975-76 Cadet Surf Board Riding Tom Carroll 1976-77 Junior Surf Board Riding Nick Carroll 1981-82 Junior Surf Boat Michael King (Sweep), J Milham, W Fursland, J Robinson & D Headon 1993-94 Women’s Junior Beach Sprint Elona Reinalda 1997-98 Women’s Open Beach Sprint Elona Reinalda 2001-02 Men’s Open Beach Flags Clayton Jones 2007-08 U17 Beach Flags Jake Lynch 2011-12 U17 Iron Man Max Brooks 2011-12 U17 Surf Board Relay Max Brooks, Cody Marr & Fletcher Davies 2011-12 U17 Board Rescue Max Brooks & Jayke Rees 2011-12 U17 Surf Teams Max Brooks, Jonah Beard, Cooper Halligan & Jayke Rees 2012-13 U15 Surf Board Relay Charlie Brooks, Callum Hargreaves, & Guy Rees 2012-13 U17 Surf Team David Euers, Jayke Rees, Lachlan Reid & Oliver Signorini 2012-13 U19 Male Surf Team Cooper Halligan, Jayke Rees, Jonah Beard & Max Brooks 2013-14 U19 Ironman Max Brooks 2013-14 U19 Surf Board Max Brooks 2013-14 U19 Surf Board Riding Bodi Smith 2013-14 Open Single Ski Relay Luke Morrison, Chad Alston & Mitchell Trim 2013-14 U19 Taplin Relay Jonah Beard, Max Brooks & Lachlan Reid 2013-14 U19 Surf Team Lachlan Reid, Jonah Beard, Max Brooks & Jayke Rees 2013-14 U19 Surf Board Relay Lachlan Reid, Cody Marr & Max Brooks 2013-14 U19 Double Ski Peter Euers & Max Brooks 2013-14 U17 Taplin Relay Oliver Signorini, Charlie Brooks & Noah Attanasio 2014-15 U15 Female Beach Flags Kristie Edwards 2014-15 U15 Female Beach Flags Kristie Edwards 2014-15 Open Female Surf Race Georgia Miller 2014-15 Open Male Taplin Relay (6 person) Tom Atkinson, Jonah Beard, Max Brooks, Kendrick Louis, Luke Morrison & Mitchell Trim 2014-15 U17 Ironman Charlie Brooks 2014-15 U17 Male Surf Board Relay Jackson Borg, Charlie Brooks & Guy Rees 2014-15 U17 Male Surf Team Jackson Borg, Toby Boyce, Charlie Brooks & Ejay Schaffer 2014-15 U17 Male Taplin Relay (3 person) Jackson Borg, Charlie Brooks & Guy Rees

Page 95 NEWPORT SLSC HALL OF FAME AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONS

2014-15 U17 Surf Belt Ejay Schaffer 2014-15 U19 Female Surf Board Rescue Georgia Miller & Lara Moses 2014-15 U19 Female Surf Race Georgia Miller 2014-15 U19 Ironwoman Georgia Miller 2014-15 U19 Male Surf Team David Euers, Jayke Rees, Lachlan Reid & Oliver Signorini 2014-15 U19 Male Taplin Relay (3 person) Charlie Brooks, David Euers & Oliver Signorini 2015-16 U14 Male Beach Sprint Toby Newey 2015-16 U15 Male Board Race James Finn 2015-16 U15 Mixed First Aid Linda Leck & Lily Tancred

Open & Masters Champion Lifesaver and Patrol Competition Teams Coaches Peter Euers and Zoe Parker with Linda Leck and Lily Tancred 2015-16 Open Male Taplin Relay (6 person) Max Brooks, Charlie Brooks, Dane Farrell, Kendrick Louis, Luke Morrison & Mitchell Trim 2015-16 Open Male Single Surf Ski Relay Luke Jones, Luke Morrison & Mitchell Trim 2015-16 U19 Male Single Surf Ski Relay Jackson Borg, Charlie Brooks & David Euers 2015-16 U17 Male Single Surf Ski Relay Hugh McAlpine, Keelan Smith & Isaac Smith 2015-16 U17 Male Surf Belt Isaac Smith 2015-16 Open Female Surf Race Georgia Miller 2015-16 Open Female Taplin Relay Georgia Miller, Hannah Minogue & Lara Moses 2015-16 Open Female Single Ski Hannah Minogue 2015-16 Open Female Double Ski Hannah Minogue & Jaime Roberts 2015-16 Open Female Surf Board Relay Georgia Miller, Lara Moses & Madison Spencer 2015-16 U19 Female Surf Board Relay Olivia Heaton, Janice Quinn & Samantha Wilcox 2015-16 Open Lifesaver Relay Lachlan Brook, James Brook, Alex Brown, James Ellis, Michael King, Oliver Signorini, Isaac Smith, Mitchell Trim & Kristie Edwards

Page 96 NEWPORT SLSC HALL OF FAME AUSTRALIAN MASTERS CHAMPIONS

1990-91 35-39 years Beach Sprint Martin Lynch 1991-92 35-39 years Beach Sprint Martin Lynch 1992-93 40-44 years Beach Sprint Martin Lynch 1993-94 40-44 years Beach Flags Martin Lynch 1993-94 40-44 years Beach Sprint Martin Lynch 1994-95 40-44 years Beach Flags Martin Lynch 1994-95 40-44 years Beach Sprint Martin Lynch 1995-96 40-44 years Beach Flags Martin Lynch 1995-96 40-44 years Beach Sprint Martin Lynch 1997-98 45-49 years Beach Flags Martin Lynch 1997-98 45-49 years Beach Sprint Martin Lynch 1997-98 35-39 years Beach Flags Grant Currie 1998-99 45-49 years Beach Flags Martin Lynch 2000-01 45-49 years Beach Sprint Martin Lynch 2000-01 50-54 years Beach Sprint Ted Smithies 2001-02 50-54 years Beach Sprint Ted Smithies 2002-03 50-54 years Beach Sprint Ted Smithies 2002-03 50-54 years Beach Flags Martin Lynch 2002-03 170 years+ Beach Relay Anthony Daube, Rob Emerson, Martin Lynch & Ted Smithies 2003-04 50-54 years Beach Sprint Ted Smithies 2003-04 50-54 years Beach Flags Martin Lynch 2003-04 170 years+ Beach Relay Brett Budd, Rob Emerson, Martin Lynch & Ted Smithies 2004-05 50-54 years Beach Sprint Ted Smithies 2004-05 50-54 years Beach Flags Martin Lynch 2005-06 50-54 years Beach Flags Martin Lynch 2005-06 55-59 years Beach Sprint Ted Smithies 2005-06 200 years+ Beach Relay Brett Budd, Rob Emerson, Martin Lynch & Ted Smithies 2006-07 30-34 years Beach Sprint Mikke Foley 2006-07 30-34 years Rescue Tube Ben Davies 2006-07 45-49 years Beach Sprint Brett Budd 2006-07 50-54 years Beach Flags Martin Lynch 2006-07 55-59 years Beach Sprint Ted Smithies 2006-07 200 years+ Beach Relay Brett Budd, Rob Emerson, Martin Lynch & Ted Smithies 2007-08 45-49 years Beach Sprint Brett Budd

Page 97 NEWPORT SLSC HALL OF FAME AUSTRALIAN MASTERS CHAMPIONS

2007-08 55-59 years Beach Sprint Ted Smithies 2007-08 55-59 years Beach Flags Martin Lynch 2007-08 110 years+ Surf Teams James Brooks, Stuart Meares & Ben Davies 2007-08 140 years+ Beach Relay Mikke Foley, Margaret Pearson, Robyn Cummins & Sukie Southern 2007-08 200 years+ Beach Relay Brett Budd, Rob Emerson, Martin Lynch & Ted Smithies 2008-09 55-59 years Beach Flags Martin Lynch 2008-09 55-59 years Beach Sprint Ted Smithies 2008-09 200 years+ Beach Relay Brett Budd, Rob Emerson, Martin Lynch & Ted Smithies 2009-10 40-44 years 2km Beach Margaret Pearson 2009-10 40-44 years Board Jan Proudfoot 2009-10 40-44 years Swim Jan Proudfoot 2009-10 50-54 years Beach Sprint Sukie Southern 2009-10 55-59 years Beach Sprint Ted Smithies 2009-10 30-34 years Beach Flags Jason Chapman 2010-11 30-34 years Beach Sprint Steve Hatch 2010-11 30-34 years Beach Flags Clayton Jones 2010-11 50-54 years Beach Sprint Sukie Southern 2010-11 55-59 years Beach Flags Martin Lynch 2010-11 60-64 years Beach Sprint Ted Smithies 2010-11 140 years+ Beach Relay Karen Burns, Sukie Southern, Robyn Cummins & Margaret Pearson 2011-12 60-64 years Beach Sprint Ted Smithies 2011-12 55-59 years Beach Flags Martin Lynch 2011-12 50-54 years Board Rescue Nick Carroll & Stuart Meares 2011-12 50-54 years Beach Sprint Sukie Southern 2012-13 35-39 years Male Beach Sprint Nathan McKay 2012-13 60-64 years Beach Sprint Ted Smithies 2012-13 60-64 years Beach Flags Martin Lynch 2013-14 60-64 years Beach Sprint Martin Lynch 2013-14 60-64 years Beach Flags Martin Lynch 2014-15 230 years+ Beach Relay Brett Budd, Rob Emerson, Martin Lynch & Ted Smithies 2014-15 40-44 years Beach Flags Nathan McKay 2014-15 40-44 years Beach Sprint Nathan McKay 2014-15 60-64 years Beach Sprint Ted Smithies 2014-15 60-64 years Beach Flags Martin Lynch

Page 98 Photo: HarviePhoto: Allison Marty Lynch Brett Budd, Rob Emerson, Ted Smithies, Marty Lynch

2014-15 45 years+ Double Ski Lise Layard & Jan Proudfoot 2015-16 65-69 years Beach Sprint Ted Smithies 2015-16 150 years+ Taplin Relay Christine Hopton, Lise Layard & Jan Proudfoot

Australian Masters Champions: 150 years Taplin Relay (Christine Hopton, Lise Layard and Jan Proudfoot)

Page 99 NEWPORT SLSC HALL OF FAME

LIFESAVING WORLD CHAMPIONS

2000 Women’s Open Surf Boat Michael King (Sweep), E Bryant, N Pannowitz, H Stephen & M Bryant 2002 Women’s Open Surf Boat Michael King (Sweep), E Bryant, N Pannowitz, H Stephen & M Bryant 2002 Men’s Open Beach Flags Clayton Jones 2012 Under 19 Oceanman Relay Cody Marr, Cooper Halligan, Jonah Beard & Max Brooks 2012 Open Men’s Beach Sprint Jake Lynch 2012 Open Men’s Beach Flags Jake Lynch

LIFESAVING WORLD MASTERS CHAMPIONS

1992 35-39 years Beach Sprint Martin Lynch 1994 40-44 years Beach Sprint Martin Lynch 1996 40-44 years Beach Flags Martin Lynch 1996 40-44 years Beach Sprint Martin Lynch 1998 45-49 years Beach Flags Martin Lynch 1998 45-49 years Beach Sprint Martin Lynch 2000 45-49 years Beach Sprint Martin Lynch 2002 50-54 years Beach Flags Martin Lynch 2002 50-54 years Beach Sprint Ted Smithies 2004 50-54 years Beach Sprint Ted Smithies 2004 40-44 years Beach Flags Eva Daube 2004 44-49 years Beach Sprint Robyn Cummins 2006 50-54 years Beach Flags Martin Lynch 2006 55-59 years Beach Sprint Ted Smithies 2006 150 years+ Beach Relay Martin Lynch, Ted Smithies & Brett Budd 2008 40-44 years Beach Sprint Margaret Pearson 2008 40-44 years Beach Flags Margaret Pearson 2008 40-44 years 2km Beach Run Margaret Pearson 2008 55-59 years Beach Sprint Ted Smithies 2008 55-59 years Beach Flags Ted Smithies 2010 40-44 years Beach Sprint Margaret Pearson 2010 40-44 years 2km Beach Run Margaret Pearson 2010 40-44 years Board Race Kathy Euers

Page 100 LIFESAVING WORLD MASTERS CHAMPIONS

2010 55-59 years Beach Sprint Martin Lynch 2010 55-59 years Beach Flags Martin Lynch 2010 60-64 years Beach Sprint Ted Smithies 2010 110 years+ Ocean Relay Margaret Pearson, Jan Proudfoot & Kathy Euers 2010 110 years+ Ski Relay Margaret Pearson, Jan Proudfoot & Kathy Euers 2010 110 years+ Swim Team Margaret Pearson, Jan Proudfoot & Kathy Euers 2010 110 years+ Beach Relay Margaret Pearson, Jan Proudfoot & Kathy Euers 2012 35-39 years Men’s Beach Sprint Nathan McKay 2012 50-54 years Women’s Beach Sprint Suki Southern 2012 60-64 years Men’s Beach Sprint Ted Smithies 2012 60-64 years Men’s Beach Flags Martin Lynch 2014 40-44 years Men’s Beach Flags Jeremy Rolleston 2014 60-64 years Men’s Beach Flags Martin Lynch 2014 150 years+ Ski Relay Lise Layard, Christine Hopton, Eva Channells 2014 230 years+ Beach Relay Martin Lynch, Ted Smithies & Brett Budd

OLYMPIANS

1948 Olympic Games London Rowing Edward Bromley 1956 Olympic Games Melbourne Rowing John Harrison 1956 Olympic Games Melbourne Kayak Allan Livingstone 1960 Olympic Games Rome Kayak Allan Livingstone 1964 Olympic Games Tokyo Water Polo Bill Berge-Phillips 1964 Olympic Games Tokyo Water Polo Nick Barnes 2006 Winter Olympic Games Torino 4 Man Bob Sled Jeremy Rolleston 2010 Winter Olympic Games Vancouver Skeleton Emma Lincoln-Smith 2010 Winter Olympic Games Vancouver 4 Man Bob Sled Jeremy Rolleston

Page 101 NEWPORT SLSC PAST OFFICE BEARERS 1909-10 — 1942-43

Season President Deputy Hon. Hon. Club Captain Chief President Secretary Treasurer Instructor 1909-10 E. Trevor-Jones - E. Louis - L. Scott - 1910-11 E. Trevor-Jones - E. Louis - L. Scott - 1911-12 E. Trevor-Jones - E. Louis - L. Scott - 1912-13 C. Brennan - E. Louis - L. Scott - 1913-14 C. Brennan - E. Louis - L. Scott - 1914-15 C. Brennan - E. Louis - L. Scott - 1915-16 W. Boulton - E. Louis - L. Scott - 1916-17 ------1917-18 ------1918-19 ------1919-20 S.L. Cole - J.C. Bulfin G.M. Moss G. Robertson - 1920-21 S.L. Cole - J.C. Bulfin G.M. Moss G. Robertson - 1921-22 S.L. Cole - J.C. Bulfin G.M. Moss G. Robertson - 1922-23 S.L. Cole - J.C. Bulfin G.M. Moss G. Robertson C. Thompson 1923-24 S.L. Cole - J.C. Bulfin L.G. Mullhall G. Robertson R. Burns 1924-25 S.L. Cole - G. Meillon L.G. Mullhall G. Robertson R. Burns 1925-26 A. Robertson - G. Meillon L.G. Mullhall G. Robertson G. Meillon 1926-27 A. Robertson - G. Meillon K. Johnstone G. Robertson A.B. Stayner 1927-28 A. Robertson - G. Meillon K. Johnstone G. Robertson C. Robertson 1928-29 A. Robertson - A.B. Stayner G. Bradford G. Meillon C. Robertson 1929-30 A. Robertson - A.B. Stayner F. Stayner G. Meillon A.B. Stayner 1930-31 A. Robertson - G. Shelly F. Stayner G. Robertson G. Meillon 1931-32 R.M. Cale - G. Shelly J. Stringer G. Robertson G. Meillon 1932-33 R.M. Cale - G. Shelly O. Richardson F. Stayner G. Meillon 1933-34 R.M. Cale - G. Shelly F. Stayner G.Bradford G. Meillon 1934-35 R.M. Cale - G. Shelly O. Richardson S. Roberts G.Bradford 1935-36 R.M. Cale - C. Rudd G. Gilder S. Roberts A.B. Stayner 1936-37 R.M. Cale - C. Rudd G. Gilder S. Roberts M. Sheldon 1937-38 R.M. Cale - C. Rudd G. Gilder S. Roberts S. Roberts 1938-39 R.M. Cale - C. Rudd G. Gilder L. Payne L. Payne 1939-40 R.M. Cale - C. Rudd G. Gilder R. Cane L. Payne 1940-41 R.M. Cale - C. Rudd G. Gilder M. Totterdell L. Payne 1941-42 R.M. Cale - C. Rudd G. Gilder E. Fry L. Knight 1942-43 R.M. Cale - C. Rudd G. Gilder - -

Page 102 1943-44 — 1978-79

Season President Deputy Hon. Hon. Club Captain Chief President Secretary Treasurer Instructor 1943-44 R.M. Cale - C. Rudd G. Gilder - - 1944-45 R.M. Cale - C. Rudd G. Gilder N. Porter N. Cleeve 1945-46 R.M. Cale - C. Rudd G. Gilder J. Illingsworth N. Cleeve 1946-47 R.M. Cale - C. Rudd G. Gilder J. Illingsworth N. Porter 1947-48 R.M. Cale - C. Rudd E. Shields J. Illingsworth L. Payne 1948-49 R.M. Cale - C. Rudd E. Shields B. Payne L. Payne 1949-50 R.M. Cale - C. Rudd L. Payne J. Illingsworth N. Porter 1950-51 R.M. Cale - C. Rudd P. Liddle B. Payne L. Payne 1951-52 R.M. Cale - J. Harrison P. Liddle B. Payne B. Delaney 1952-53 R.M. Cale - B. Payne P. Liddle J. Pfennigwerth H. Trumm 1953-54 R.M. Cale - B. Payne P. Liddle J. Pfennigwerth H. Trumm 1954-55 R.M. Cale - J. Walklate P. Liddle M. Hill H. Trumm 1955-56 R.M. Cale - R. Fountain R. Hudson H. Trumm W. Evans 1956-57 R.M. Cale - R. Fountain B. Payne D. Payne W. Evans 1957-58 R.M. Cale - B. Payne N. Steele D. Payne R. Clinch 1958-59 R.M. Cale - N. Steele D. Cowdroy W. Evans R. Clinch 1959-60 R.M. Cale - N. Steele D. Cowdroy W. Evans N. Cornish 1960-61 R.M. Cale - N. Steele P. Liddle R. Payne B. Germon 1961-62 R.M. Cale - N. Steele M. Harrison E. Leuenberger N. Jools 1962-63 R.M. Cale - N. Steele C. Finkel E. Leuenberger M. Dowsett 1963-64 R.M. Cale - A. Glassick L. McNeill B.C. King R. Slavin 1964-65 R.M. Cale - A. Glassick L. McNeill B.C. King P. Langdon 1965-66 R.M. Cale H. Trumm A. Glassick P. Brand P. Langdon E. Tindall 1966-67 R.M. Cale H. Trumm B.C. King M. Jools R. Slavin E. Tindall 1967-68 R.M. Cale H. Trumm B.C. King P. Brand R. Slavin M. Jools 1968-69 R.M. Cale H. Trumm B.C. King P. Brand R. Slavin B. Orvad 1969-70 R.M. Cale H. Trumm P. Liddle P. Brand M. Jools B. Orvad 1970-71 B.C. King H. Trumm P. Liddle J. Guthrie G.S. Cook B. Orvad 1971-72 B.C. King H. Trumm P. Liddle D. Oatley B. Orvad M. Buntz 1972-73 B. Orvad H. Trumm R. MacDonald J. Frewan G. Jones R. Ellison 1973-74 B. Orvad G.S. Cook G. Howard J. Frewan G. Jones G. Curran 1974-75 B.C. King G.S. Cook P. Liddle J. Schofield G. Curran K. Crighton 1975-76 B.C. King G.S. Cook P. Wyndham J. Schofield D. Oatley A. Walker 1976-77 B.C. King G.S. Cook J.E. Holland J. Schofield A. Walker T. Clarke 1977-78 B.C. King G.S. Cook J.E. Holland G. Lucas A. Walker M. Buntz 1978-79 G. Lindley G.S. Cook J.E. Holland P. Brand A. Walker G. Lindley

Page 103 NEWPORT SLSC PAST OFFICE BEARERS 1979-80 — 2007-08

Season President Deputy Hon. Hon. Club Captain Chief President Secretary Treasurer Instructor 1979-80 G. Lindley G.S. Cook J.E. Holland P. Brand A. Walker A. Walker 1980-81 G.S. Cook J.E. Holland G. Pfeffer T. Allerton A. Walker A. Walker 1981-82 G.S. Cook T. Allerton G. Pfeffer D. Oatley A. Walker A. Walker 1982-83 G.S. Cook D. Oatley G. Pfeffer J.E. Holland D. King - 1983-84 D. Oatley J. Guthrie J.E. Holland J.E. Holland D. King - 1984-85 J. Guthrie J. Meath J.E. Holland E.J. King P. Over y G. Reed 1985-86 J. Guthrie J. Meath J.E. Holland E.J. King D. King J. Giddey 1986-87 J. Guthrie D. King J.E. Holland B. Newman R. Kelly R. Bridges 1987-88 J. Rigelsford D. Oatley J.E. Holland B. Newman C. Noble R. Bridges 1988-89 J. Rigelsford D. Oatley J.E. Holland B. Newman C. Noble - R. Bridges R. Bridges 1989-90 J. Rigelsford D. Oatley M. Oddy G. Reed R. Bridges R. Bridges 1990-91 D. Oatley L. Fargher J.E. Holland K. Lovering R. Bridges J. Seiler 1991-92 M.C. King B.C. King J.E. Holland K. Lovering R. Bridges G. Langley 1992-93 R.F. Slavin L. Fargher J.E. Holland D. Oatley R. Bridges D. Pagliaccio 1993-94 R.F. Slavin M.J. Lynch J.E. Holland G. Langley R. Bridges J. Downey- Price 1994-95 M.J. Lynch M.C. King J.E. Holland J.C. Holland R. Bridges R. Bennett 1995-96 M.J. Lynch J. McInerney J.E. Holland J.C. Holland J. Downey- R. Kelly Price 1996-97 M.J. Lynch J. McInerney J.E. Holland J.C. Holland J. Downey- D. Garnham Price 1997-98 M.J. Lynch J. McInerney T. Lavender J. Sherman J. Downey- - Price 1998-99 M.J. Lynch J. McInerney T. Lavender J. Sherman R. Bridges - 1999-00 M.J. Lynch J. McInerney T. Lavender D. Menzies A. Wagstaff G. Phelps 2000-01 J. McInerney M.J. Lynch T. Lavender D. Menzies A. Wagstaff D. Garnham 2001-02 J. McInerney M.J. Lynch T. Lavender I. Storey R. Emerson D. Garnham 2002-03 J. McInerney M.J. Lynch N. Nouak I. Storey R. Emerson D. Garnham 2003-04 D. Menzies M.J. Lynch N. Nouak I. Storey R. Emerson D. Garnham 2004-05 D. Menzies M.J. Lynch L. Taylor I. Storey T. Smithies D. Garnham - K. Reid 2005-06 D. Menzies G. Dargue L. Taylor I. Storey T. Smithies S. Menzies 2006-07 D. Menzies G. Dargue L. Taylor I. Storey T. Smithies S. Menzies 2007-08 D. Menzies G. Dargue A. Channells I. Storey T. Smithies S. Menzies

Page 104 2008-09 — 2015-16 Season President Deputy Hon. Hon. Club Captain Chief President Secretary Treasurer Instructor 2008-09 T. Smithies G. Dargue A. Channells I. Storey B. Budd I. Crutch 2009-10 T. Smithies S. Menzies A. Channells I. Storey B. Budd I. Crutch 2010-11 R. Emerson D. Menzies S. Menzies I. Storey B. Budd I. Crutch 2011-12 R. Emerson D. Menzies S. Menzies T. Kellaway B. Budd R. Barkley 2012-13 R. Emerson D. Menzies S. Menzies T. Kellaway R.Barkley M. Rosic 2013-14 R. Emerson S. Menzies J. Steinert I. Storey R.Barkley M. Rosic 2014-15 S. Menzies M. Rosic J. Steinert A. Channells R.Barkley M. Rosic 2015-16 S. Menzies M. Rosic J. Steinert A. Channells R.Barkley M. Rosic 1961-62 — 1985-86 Season Vice Captain Surf Boat Captain Power Craft Captain 1961-62 M. Dowsett R. Martin - 1962-63 R. Payne B. King - 1963-64 H. Wilson J. Germon - 1964-65 E. Tindall D. Petley B. King 1965-66 R. Slavin R. Payne B. King 1966-67 P. Brand G. Harmon P. Dawson 1967-68 J. Terlich G. Harmon P. Dawson 1968-69 M. Jools G. Harmon P. Dawson 1969-70 S. Morris R. Payne C. Anderson 1970-71 S. Morris R. Payne B. Sproule 1971-72 A. Anderson A. Anderson S. Morris 1972-73 K. Johnston T. Clarke S. Morris 1973-74 G. Curran B. King P. Dawson 1974-75 D. Oatley P. Owens S. Morris 1975-76 A. Leventhal M. King D. Sparke 1976-77 D. Malone M. King Vacant 1977-78 J. Wilson M. King A. Walker 1978-79 J. Wilson M. King A. Walker 1979-80 J. Wilson M. King A. Walker 1980-81 J. Wilson J. Giddey C. Rose 1981-82 B. Marov I. Taylor S. Cooper 1982-83 Vacant I. Taylor D. Headon 1983-84 A. Trumm M. King B. Marov 1984-85 Six Vice Captains J. Kalazich B. Marov 1985-86 R. Kelly R. Millar T. Francis Page 105 NEWPORT SLSC PAST OFFICE BEARERS 1986-87 — 2015-16

Season Vice Captain Surf Boat Captain Power Craft Captain 1986-87 A. Trumm J. Milham B. Marov 1987-88 M. Sinclair J. C. Holland T. Francis 1988-89 R. Nichols J. C. Holland T. Francis 1989-90 B. Grant A. Trumm L. Fargher 1990-91 R. Barbieri M. C. King P. Baggott 1991-92 G. Langley M. C. King R. McEvoy 1992-93 D. Rogers M. C. King R. McEvoy 1993-94 D. Pagliaccio M. C. King R. McEvoy 1994-95 L. Fargher M. C. King R. McEvoy 1995-96 L. Fargher M. C. King R. McEvoy 1996-97 L. Fargher M. C. King R. McEvoy 1997-98 D. Mervin M. C. King K. Marsh 1998-99 D. Garnham A. Wilson J. Williams 1999-00 D. Garnham A. Wilson A. Daube 2000-01 B. Howard-S. Byatt M. C. King A. Daube 2001-02 N. Cummins M. C. King A. Daube 2002-03 N. Cummins M. C. King G. Dargue 2003-04 N. Cummins M. C. King P. O’Keefe 2004-05 J. Hayward, R. Smithies & E. St Clair M. C. King J. Bennetts 2005-06 S. Charles J. Hayward & R. Smithies M. C. King B. Cooper 2006-07 S. Charles J. Hayward & R. Smithies M. C. King B. Cooper 2007-08 J. Hayward, B. Howard & R. Smithies M. C. King N. Cummins 2008-09 A. Hill , B. Howard & R. Smithies, J. Borthwick R. Quin 2009-10 B. Howard, J. Menzies, K. Menzies & R. Smithies J. Borthwick A. Hill 2010-11 J. Hayward, B. Howard, J. Menzies & A. Smithies T. Kellaway K. Menzies 2011-12 L. Budd, J. Hayward, J. Menzies, A. Smithies T. Kellaway K. Menzies 2012-13 J. Menzies, A. Smithies J. Holland K. Menzies 2013-14 J. Menzies, A. Smithies T. Howes G. Smith 2014-15 J. Menzies, A. Smithies T. Kellaway G. Smith 2015-16 J. Menzies, A. Smithies J. Borthwick K. Menzies

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