February, 2012

Kawana Waters Surf Life Saving Club

Blue Star Review

OFFICE HOURS Monday 10am to 4pm Tuesday 10am to 4pm Wed Thurs Friday 10am to 4pm 10am to 4pm 10am to 4pm

PRESIDENT

Warren Matthews

Thank you to all patrolling members who have undertaken their patrols every weekend including the Christmas, New Year and Australia Day period. Good luck to all competitors and congratulations to those nippers who have qualified to represent Kawana SLSC at the upcoming State Titles.

EMAIL ADDRESS Our main source of communication is through emails

As we are nearing the end of the patrol season we need to stay vigilant and committed to your patrols..

ADMINISTRATION
New office hours effective immediately
Inside this issue:
Club Captain Surf Sports Junior Activities Training & Education Blood Bank Challenge Youth & Membership 2 2 2 3

Samantha Shillig
CLOTHING COMMITTEE Expressions of interest are now being taken to formulate a Uniform Committee. We are looking for up to 4 people from all areas of the Club for input on club swimmers and other apparel required. We will also be seeking a new supplier. Please email surfadmin@kawanasurfclub.com.au with your name and contact details by 25.02.2012. WEBSITE COMMITTEE Expressions of interest are now being taken to formulate a Website Committee. We are looking for up to 4 people from all areas of the Club for input on changes to be made to our existing web page. Please email surfadmin@kawanasurfclub.com.au with your name and contact details by 25.02.2012.

Monday 10am to 4pm Tuesday 10am to 4pm Wed Thurs Friday 10am to 4pm 10am to 4pm 10am to 4pm

Office Closure
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The office will be closed from the 24th of February and reopening on Monday 12th of March. If you require togs, caps or any other administrative support pop in this week.

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Club Captain Dean Johns

ROSTER & TEAMS New Roster for FebMay (Part 3) & new teams (Part 3 V 1). PATROL UNIFORMS Members to turn up ready for patrol at/before their start times in Full Uniform. To enable beach setup to commence immediately and finish on time. The correct Patrol Uniform including Patrol Cap, as well as sun safety (See the office if you do not have a wide brimmed hat). This is a requirement for a our patrolling agreement and for the Bulk/ Wilkes Shield. It is an easy 10pt per person on inspections, compared to 1pt for a incorrect answer. We have not received an inspection for October so there will most likely be a double up this month so please double check the beach/equipment setup, have 2 members with tubes on the waters edge, (plus a member in an elevated position/tower), log books up to date and do some revision to pass the time. - 4WD is to be only used for towing on and off the beach, and is to be kept off the beach as much as possible. Please select 2H wheel drive once you have left the beach, including turning around in the carpark, maintain enough tyre pressure so they are not punctured by the rims, and clean/wash the both ATV/4WD/ IRB inside/outside after every patrol (they are our most expensive equipment). Everyone driving the ATV/4WD must be 18+ with a non-Learners Licence & need to complete the new updated 4WD course (including those with the ATV Induction We require your drivers licence details for this course. You have been contacted if we dont have your details. (this may also a good time to check your Blue Card Status. This will also be compulsory for driving club vehicles after the 31 December, 2011. If there is anything else you need or wish to pass onto me, please feel free to email me. Thanks and see you on the beach. Regards Dean Johns Club Captain Kawana Waters SLSC Mobile: 0422 122 339

Junior Activities Jason Lenske

DONATION: Thanks to the Kawana Blue Water Sport Fishing Club for donating $500 to nippers and have also announced Nippers will be their primary charity.

Thanks to the Kawana RAAF for their donation of $300 and continued support. Thanks to the Lions Club of Lake Currimundi-Kawana Inc for their donation of $150 and continued support. All these donations are used to enhance the nipper program Congratulations to all who competed at Branch Championships over the past weekends. You have done Kawana proud! Results from U11-U14 Branch Champs can be viewed on www.rescuesunshinecoast.com go to members, surf sports, results.

New Sponsor
SNAP Fitness are sponsoring the U19s boat crews gym memberships and have offered the following deal: SPECIAL OFFER!!! Kawana Surf Club members and family members!

Surf Sports Kane Domio

Outstanding Carnival Fees Can all competitors please pay their outstanding fees and ensure fees are paid when nominations are made. Good luck to all competing over the next months. Nominations for State and Aussies are now due.

Bring your membership card with you to Snap Fitness Kawana and we will waive the joining fee (saving of $99) and also join on our corporate rate of only $9.75 per week with no lock in contracts!!! Bring a friend to join with you and receive a free Personal Training session valued at $95!!! All inquiries please call 410 or visit Shop 11/5 Matt on 0427 117 Lutana St, Buddina.

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Surf Club Challenge Training and Education Dan Donahoe

SWIM SQUAD Wednesday Swim training 5.45pm Kawana Pool (Swim training is not compulsory but a good way to improve your swim fitness) All active members are invited to attend the swim training.

THE HEAT IS ON ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES.

Its time to roll up your sleeves and get your blood pumping for our club in this years Surf Club Challenge! The Red Cross Blood Service Surf Club Challenge is on to see which club on the Sunshine Coast can give the most blood and therefore save the most lives off the beach this season. There are two categories up for grabs - The Hayden Kenny Cup for most number of donations received from a club (previous winners Alexandra Headland & Maroochydore clubs) and the Life Savers Shield for the highest percentage of donations based on club membership numbers (previous winners Dicky Beach & Sunshine Beach clubs). These amazing donors provide blood for the one in three of us who will require blood or blood products during our lifetime. As the demand for blood increases, so does the need for donors. Every time you donate you can save up to three lives! The Surf Club Challenge will run from 16 January 2012 to the 16 March 2012

BRONZE MEDALLION COURSE: This course has commenced with 18 in the group. Training is on Sunday morning and Tuesday evening.

BIG (HUGE) TV FOR SALE USED IN THE CLUB CONTACT BOB CLEMENTS ON 0435 139 385

and you need to make a donation between these dates to make it count to our tally. You can donate at Nambour, Maroochydore or the mobile van which travels all over the coast including our local area by calling 13 14 95 or visiting donateblood.com.au to make an appointment.

Youth & Membership

January has been a busy month for the youth around the club. We have had a few doing their IRB crewies course with at least two of them keen to race this season. From my own experience joining a team tends to keep members around the club longer than those not involved. Nikita McDonald and Vanessa Louw have just returned from the State Junior Leadership Development Camp in Lennox Heads. The girls are brimming with enthusiasm be less. Excerpt from their report: By the end of the weekend all groups

Mitch Willis

WESTPAC
To date we have received just of $3 000. Please support our sponsors. Information is attached.

had become proper teams, friendships had been formed and after a speech from the incredible Danny Hoyland, we were all inspired and extremely proud to be a part of Surf Life Saving Queensland. We have learnt new skills in leadership and we are both extremely excited and eager to put these skills to use. Our aim is to make all the youth of the club a team and expand it, get everyone as involved as possible and ask for your support. Once again thank-you so much! Yours, Nikita & Vanessa

PHOTOS REQUIRED FOR ANNUAL REPORT PLEASE DROP INTO THE SURF OFFICE.

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Kawana Waters Surf Life Saving Club Inc

Phone: 07 5444 8642 E-mail: surfadmin@kawanasurfclub..com.au www.kawanasurfclub.com.au

Sponsors
On behalf of Kawana Waters Surf Life Saving Club, we would like to thank all our sponsors for their continued support.

Donations
CASH DONATIONS Val Burns Mark Bishop Sam Tyle Len Smith RAAFKawana Ray Thornton GRANTS Telstra Assistance Fund 2011 DCSSustainability Grant

IN KIND DONATIONS Lincoln Pest Control Taylor-Squires Pty Ltd Kawana Hardware Red Energy Promotions Westpac Kawana Snap Fitness