Metropolitan Caloundra S U R F LI F E SA V I N G CL U B IN C 71st Annual Report and Financial Statements 2003/2004 Season To be presented to the Annual General Meeting to be held at the Clubhouse, Kings Beach, Caloundra on Sunday 13th June, 2004 commencing at 10.00am sharp. Met Caloundra's lifesaving Santa aka James Creedy is congratulated by nippers Robert Sharplin, Terri Wright, Joe Morris and Maegan Dick after rescuing two people from a rip off Kings Beach. Photo courtesy Sunshine Coast Daily Office Bearers - 2003/2004 Life Governor Clubhouse Director Barry Weatherall Mr Desmond J Dwyer Surf Boat Officer Leonard Fox Patron IRB Officer James Creedy Mrs Joan Sheldon M.L.A Board & Ski Officer John Buchanan Vice-PPatrons Cr Don Aldous, Caloundra City Mayor Communications Officer Donna Wright Cr Tim Dwyer, Caloundra City Councillor Gear & Equipment Officer Barry Weatherall President First Aid Officer Robert Schwartz Matt Richards Registrar Rosanne Otago Immediate Past President (from 3/8/04) Alan Macklin Club Supervisor Tom Holmes Deputy President Tim Dwyer Team Manager Simon Richards Vice Presidents Assistant Team Managers Mark Gregg Graham Andrews, Rick Burns, Steve Burns, Ronald Debbie Hoogvliet Davidson OAM, Roger Flood, Roy Henzell, John Phillips, Ronald Green, Leslie Green, Bryan Costigan, David Chris Harris Evans, Barbara Tailford, Stephen Maitland, Anthony Cadet Officer Grant McKenzie Tenkate, Graham Morrall, Bruce Warren, Elizabeth Spender, Chris Phillips, John Graham, Donna Wright, U19 Officer Roger Newbiggin Michael Costigan, Barry Weatherall, Kay Blokkeerus, Beach Coach Tim Dwyer Debbie Hoogvliet, Merv Horne, Ken O'Connell, Geoff Bacon, Roger Bayley, Betty Bayley Craft Coach Stuart Cordingley Water Coach Vacant Club Captain Jody Pehrson (from Active Member Representative John Phillips 15/6/03 to 6/9/03) Volunteer Coordinator Sheridan Harper Kirsten Phillips (from Mobiles Officer Daniel Creedy 6/9/03) Assistant Secretary Kay Blokkeerus Honorary Secretary Simon Richards Assistant Treasurer Vacant Honorary Treasurer Debbie Hoogvliet Assistant Surf Boat Officer Jason Hague Vice Captain - Life Saving Kirsten Phillips (from 15/6/03 to 6/9/03) Assistant IRB Officer Daniel Creedy Zane Jones (from Assistant First Aid Officer Maurice Peckman 6/9/03) Assistant Chief Training Officer Tom Holmes Robert Schwartz Assistant Clubhouse Directors Donna Wright Director of Junior Activities Rob Daniec Auditor Dean Townsend Director of Surf Sports Jody Pehrson (from Focus Professional 15/6/03 to 6/9/03) Group Simon Richards Medical Officer Dr David Raine (from 6/9/03) Solicitor Kim Christie Director of Youth Development Mark Gregg Griffiths & Parry Director of Marketing Adrienne Sharplin & Sponsorship (from 3/8/04 to 26/2/04) Chief Training Officer Luke Targett (from 15/6/03 to 25/3/04) Barbara Seaward (from 22/4/04) 2| Annual Report | 2003 / 2004 Season Committees 2003/2004 Management Committee Junior Activities Committee Matt Richards (C), Tim Dwyer, Simon Richards, Debbie Chairman Rob Daniec Hoogvliet, Kirsten Phillips, Rob Daniec, Mark Gregg, Jody Pehrson (from 15/6/03 to 16/9/03), Adrienne Deputy Chairman Jeff Morris Sharplin (from 3/8/04 to 26/2/04), Zane Jones (from Secretary Kay Blokkeerus, 6/9/03) Gillian Edwards Executive Committee Registrar Jenny Rasmussen Matt Richards (C), Tim Dwyer, Simon Richards, Debbie Hoogvliet, Jody Pehrson (from 15/6/03 to 16/9/03), Team Manager Karen Bray Kirsten Phillips (from 16/9/03), Rob Daniec Assist. Team Manager Justin Glen Life Saving Committee Treasurer Jo-anne McDonald Kirsten Phillis (C), Jody Pehrson (from 15/6/03 to 16/9/03) Luke Targett (from 15/6/03 to 25/3/04), Awards Officer Kevin Harris Barbara Seaward (from 22/4/04), Zane Jones (from Gear Steward George Kosior 6/9/03), Mark Gregg, James Creedy, Robert Schwartz, Tom Holmes, Donna Wright, Barry Weatherall, Sheridan Carnival Convenor Karen Bray Harper Chief Water Safety Officer Jeff Morris Surf Sports Committee Ass Water Safety Officer Kevin Harris Simon Richards (C), Jody Pehrson (from 15/6/03 to 16/9/03), Kirsten Phillips (from 16/9/03), Mark Gregg, Catering Officer Donna Wright Len Fox, John Buchanan, Tim Dwyer, Stuart Cordingley, Clothing Convenor Christine Conway Karen Bray Assist. Clothing Convenor Lisa Vergens Youth Development Committee Mark Gregg (C), Jody Pehrson (from 15/6/03 to Water Coach Jeff Morris 16/9/03), Luke Targett (from 15/6/03 to 25/3/04), Sprints Coach Bruce Edwards Barbara Seaward (from 22/4/04), Simon Richards (from 6/9/03), Roger Newbiggin, Grant McKenzie, Sheridan Flags Coach Bill Moses Harper, Elizabeth Dawes, Graeme McCullagh Assist Beach Coach John Conway Finance and Administration Committee March Past Coach Gillian Edwards Simon Richards (C), Dibbie Hoogvliet, Adrienne Sharplin (from 3/8/04 to 26/2/04), Matt Richards, Kay R & R Coach Tom Holmes Blokkeerus, Rob Daniec, Jo McDonald, Gillian Edwards Newsletter Editor Gillian Edwards/ Marketing & Sponsorship Committee Kerri Johnston Adrienne Sharplin(C) (from 3/8/04 to 26/2/04), Simon Photographer Donna Wright Richards, Debbie Hoogvliet, Matt Richards, Rosanne Otago, Chris Phillips, Kirsten Phillips Under 7 Age Managers Adrienne Sharplin, Membership Committee Julie Born matt Richards (C), Jody Pehrson (from 15/603 to Under 8 Age Managers Carissa Harris, 16/9/03), Kirsten Phillips (from 16/9/03), Luke Targett Warren Cameron (from 15/6/03 to 25/3/04), Barbara Seaward (from 22/4/04) Under 9 Age Managers Alan Beasley Judiciary Committee Under 10 Age Managers Suzanne Bishop, Des Dwyer (Convenor) Sharon Brown Foundation Committee Under 11 Age Managers Davina Parker, Des Dwyer (C), John Buchanan, Blake Andrews, Brian Justin Glen McCarthy, Geoff Bacon Under 12 Age Managers Mark McDonnell, Supporters Club Management Committee Erin Neal, Matt Richards (C), Graham Andrews, Simon Richards, Karen Cattelini Terry Paroz (from 6/7/03 to 28/10/03), Ron Davidson, Under 13 Age Managers Jason Harris, Merv Horne, Bryan Costigan Linda McDonnell, Kerri Johnston Under 14 Age Managers Graeme McCullagh, Elizabeth Dawes Annual Report | 2003 / 2004 Season | 3 Life Members Honour Roll WL Hardcastle (dec'd) JR Spender OBE (dec'd) B Bennett (dec'd) Col. DE Evans (dec'd) JS Clarke (dec'd) DH Davey (dec'd) Cliff R Croughan (dec'd) J Kershaw (dec'd) M Schafer (dec'd) Des J Dwyer Harold Kennedy (dec'd) Bruce Richter Bruce Campbell (MBE) Joe Irwin Noel Haywood OBE Norm Irvine Alton Tailford (dec'd) Robert Skillen Colin Roughsedge Geoff Hardcastle Ron Dittmann Brian McCarthy Thora Hunt Dennis Brooker Graham Archdall John Buchanan Glen Forbes Stuart Cordingley Alastair Duncan Peter Otago John Thurtell Rosanne Otago JM Corkey (dec'd) Blake (John) Andrews Vale Our deepest respect is extended to all Club members who suffered bereavements in their families during the year. Please accept our deepest feelings of respect and sympathy on your loss. May They Rest in Peace 4| Annual Report | 2003 / 2004 Season New Life Member At the annual general meeting on June 15, 2003, In the 1959-60 season Blake took on the position of Metropolitan Caloundra Surf Life Saving Club members secretary, a title he held for two seasons. In 1959-60 endorsed the life membership of John Blake Andrews. he also took on the job of North Coast Delegate. Blake has had a long history with Metropolitan The 1959-60 annual report reads: Caloundra dedicating an enormous amount of time to "I would like to take this opportunity of paying tribute to the club in the many positions he held. the work of the Executive Officers during the year. More Blake gained his Bronze Medallion at the club in the particularly, I would like to congratulate our Secretary 1957-58 season and from that time became heavily Blake Andrews and our Club Captain Brian McCarthy. involved in patrols and the running of the club. Blake The administration of the Club under the guidance of completed plenty of hours on the beach hardly ever Blake Andrews has functioned smoothly and efficiently." missing a weekend summer or winter. From the start of the 1967-68 season until the 1969- At the start of the 1958-59 season, he completed his 70 season Blake again held the position of secretary. As Instructor's Certificate and took on the positions of well as being an exceptional administrator, Blake was Deputy Surf Instructor and Deputy Gear Steward. In this also a keen surf lifesaver and competitor winning the B season he was also awarded the title of Most Improved Grade handicapped surf race at the club championships Member. in 1969-70. From 1970 to 1972, Blake took a slight step back from the club working as the Assistant Secretary. More recently, Blake has used his financial expertise to help out as a member of the club's Foundation Committee. Overall, Blake has been an extremely dedicated member of Met Caloundra, always giving 100 per cent in everything he does. His years of commitment and service to the club make him a worthy recipient of life membership. Life Governor Des Dwyer congratulates Blake Andrews on his life membership Blake Andrews, third from left, with fellow life members Des Dwyer, John Buchanan, Rosanne Otago, Geoff Hardcastle and Stuart Cordingley Annual Report | 2003 / 2004 Season | 5 President competition group admirably with the assistance of Mark Gregg, Chris Harris and Deb Hoogvliet. A big thank you to all the officials who represented the club Matthew over the carnival season, and congratulations to Barry RICHARDS Weatherall for his success in winning Official of the Year at the SLSQ Awards night. The club also hosted the Junior State Championships in April - this was the biggest Junior State Championships The 2004 season for the Metropolitan Caloundra SLSC on record and Rob Daniec, Barry Weatherall and the has presented some unique challenges to the club.