MT MARTHA LIFE SAVING CLUB BEACH NEWS September 2012

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1 MT MARTHA LIFE SAVING CLUB BEACH NEWS September September 2012 President's Post by John Harvey Well, that time is just about upon us again and I'm excited that the weather is starting to change for the better. As you will all be aware Membership for existing members is now open. Do yourselves a favour and get onto it asap because if you don't get it done by September 30th you and your family will go to the back of the queue and will not be guaranteed a place in the nippers program if that is what you are seeking of the coming season. Registration should be a lot easier for all renewing members who noted and kept their login and passwords last year. A family of 5 takes about 10 mins to complete and that was with asking the life saving online program for new passwords because I had misplaced them. We have tried to not overload everyone with information texts and s so you don't get sick of the MMLSC before the season even starts.. Highway Collection Saturday 20 October Volunteers Needed MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS NOW OPEN All members have been ed renewal notification and notice of important membership information. If you have not received this please immediately contact Club Administrator by mmlsc@bigpond.net.au. As previously indicated membership renewals will close on 30th September 2012 and NO LATE RENEWALS WILL BE ACCEPTED - NO EXCEPTIONS. From 1st October memberships will be offered to new members from the wait list. All memberships for club programs will close on Friday 19th October 2012 to enable planning for the current season to take place.

2 MT MARTHA LIFE SAVING CLUB BEACH NEWS September President's Post continued The responsibility is on all members to complete the online registration there is a large wait list still from last year, to avoid going to the back of the line get it done so your kids don't miss the opportunity to be involved in our great Nipper program We are still looking for a parent who wants to help out with the Nippers as the Director of Junior Activities. The role has been stream lined again for the coming season to help reduce the load on the person who decides that they have what it takes. The Nipper program is set up and run by all members of the Junior Sub Committee so it's not like the DJA has to set up the whole program from scratch we are in it to help and develop a great program for all the Nippers. Jane Cole did an amazing job and would be more than willing to chat to any prospective applicants, also there is a job description available on request, remembering that the program will not run to its best, without the DJA.., SUNDAY BREAKFAST Early morning breakfast at the Club starting on Sunday October 7th 8.45am and continuing on the first Sunday of the month. Everyone welcome, swimmers, paddlers, runners, boarders and beach walkers.. Winter Club Training Monday Sprint Training 5pm - Meet at the Club Tuesday Swimming (minimum U/13) 7.30pm - Mornington Secondary School Pool Wednesday Pilates with Vanessa 6pm - Meet at the Club Friday Ski Paddle 4.30pm onwards - Meet at the Club Saturday Swim, Board or Ski 8am - Meet at the Club Sunday Swim, Board or Ski 8am - Meet at the Club

3 MT MARTHA LIFE SAVING CLUB BEACH NEWS September MMLSC Winter Bathers Sale Nippers Pre-Season Swim Training. Thanks to the generosity of the Mt Martha Lions Club we are able to offer Nippers some pre-season swim training at the Mornington Tuesday 24 Secondary July 4 to College 5.30pm under the guidance of a qualified swim coach. Two lanes have been booked from 7.30pm 8.30pm on the following dates: Thursday 26 July 4 to 5.30pm Monday 8 th October Mount Martha Life Saving Monday Club 15 th October Merchandise Shop Monday 22 nd October All bathers selling at COST PRICE You are reminded that it is the intention of LSV to increase the standard of swimming competency when it comes to the s- badge DON'T assessment. MISS OUT This coming season you will required to display competent constant swimming for the required distance as opposed to previous years. These swimming sessions are a great opportunity to build up your endurance in preparation Cash Only for the up coming life saving season for those intending to compete at Carnivals. Any queries please contact Fiona Robertson on NIPPERS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION Dates have now been set for the Nippers Preliminary evaluations to be held at the Mornington Secondary College. All Nippers in the age groups Under 8s to Under 14s must pass this evaluation in order to participate in the Nippers program for the 2012/13 season. All Nippers must attend one the following sessions:- Sunday 21 st October 2012 at 3.00pm Monday 29 th October 2012 at 7.30pm Tuesday 30 th October 2012 at 7.30pm NIPPERS PRE-SEASON TRAINING CAMP The Mt Martha Nippers Pre-Season Training Camp has been well received and there are only 3 places left (1 boy and 2 girls). For those who have already booked and paid a deposit the balance of money is due by the 12 th October Please contact Fiona Robertson on or firstsettlement@bigpond.com NIPPERS BOARD TRAINING Nippers board training starts Tuesday 9th October pm. Parents and water safety will be required to help out No other sessions are available.

4 MT MARTHA LIFE SAVING CLUB BEACH NEWS September Award Dates October Sunday 14 Bronze / SRC Requal Mt Martha LSC 9.00am Tuesday 16 ARTC Assessment New / Requal Mornington LSC 6.30pm Saturday 27 Bronze / SRC Requal Mornington LSC 9.00am November Wednesday 14 Bronze / SRC Requal Frankston LSC 6.30pm Saturday 24 Bronze / SRC Requal Rosebud LSC 9.00am Saturday 24 Spinal Assessment New / Requal Rosebud LSC 12.00pm Sunday 25 Bronze / SRC Requal Point Leo SLSC Friday 30 Bronze / SRC Requal Mornington LSC 6.30pm December Saturday 8 SRC / Bronze - New Assessment Only Mt Martha LSC 9.00am Wednesday 12 Bronze / SRC Requal Seaford LSC 6.30pm Sunday 16 Bronze / SRC Requal Pt Leo SLSC 9.00am Saturday 22 Bronze / SRC Requal Mt Martha LSC 9.00am Saturday 29 Bronze / SRC Requal Dromana Bay LSC 9.00am Saturday 29 Spinal New / Requal Dromana Bay LSC 12.00pm As per previous years compulsory online registration on the clubs website will be required for attendance at requals and new awards. > Awards Registration SPINAL and ART - If you hold an additional patrolling award (eg: Spinal Management or Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate), you are required to attend one of the designated Requal sessions for that award. Requalling these awards at the same time as the Bronze will not be available this year. IRB Driver IRB Crew Requalifying IRB awards is still to be determined whether a practical assessment is required. Dates and times will be advised. Please contact Tim Harper or mmlsctraining@gmail.com if you have any questions.

5 MT MARTHA LIFE SAVING CLUB BEACH NEWS September New Awards 2012/13 Bronze Medallion & Surf Rescue Certificate Bronze Medallion The Surf Life Saving Bronze Medallion is the core lifesaving award required to participate as a team member in a surf lifesaving service. During the course you will learn about your responsibilities as part of a surf lifesaving team, basic first aid and emergency care skills, surf awareness and surf rescue skills. The Bronze Medallion is also a prerequisite to many other surf lifesaving qualifications including areas of power craft, advanced lifesaving and emergency care. You will also develop knowledge and skills to enable you to demonstrate competence in the nationally recognised qualification PUA21010 Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) which is made up of the following core (C) and elective (E) units of competency: PUACOM001C Communicate in the workplace (C) PUASAR013A Participate in an aquatic rescue operation (C) PUATEA001B Work in a team (C) PUATEA004D Work effectively in a public safety organisation (C) HLTFA201A Provide basic emergency life support (C) PUAOHS001C Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures (E) PUAOPE013A Operate communications systems and equipment (E) PUASAR012C Apply surf awareness and self-rescue skills (E) Pre-requisites for Bronze Medallion To commence training for the Bronze Medallion you must meet the following course prerequisites: be at least 15 years of age on the date of final assessment have completed a 400 metre swim in nine minutes or less, in a swimming pool of not less than 25 metres or over a measured open water course before any training starts in the surf and or deep water. New Bronze training schedule: Date, Time Sunday 25 th November 9.00am 5.00pm Saturday 01 st December 9.00am 5.00pm Revision Date# Thursday December 6 Mt Martha 6.30 pm pm Assessment Date Saturday December 8 Mt Martha 9.00 am pm Presentation Date* Friday December 14 Mt Martha 6.00pm # Revision is available for those who require it and is not a compulsory session. * Four quarter caps will be officially presented to successful candidates before Nippers. To enrol for either course please complete registration online for the applicable course. Options online will be New Bronze or New SRC.

6 MT MARTHA LIFE SAVING CLUB BEACH NEWS September Both training groups will include theory and practical elements; however it is expected that candidates will attend other training sessions as per their age group, Nippers on a Friday evening, Masters Wednesday nights and Seniors Thursday nights to ensure that fitness and water skills are continually practised. Please be sure to bring bathers to all sessions as water sessions are weather dependent. All Bronze candidates will be required to have the Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue 33 rd Edition Manual which must be picked up and paid for by participants prior to starting their course. Manuals will be available for purchase on Registration Day Cost of the manual is $32.00 Inc GST. There is also a learner guide which will need to be completed prior to assessment these will be available on registration day or the first day of the Bronze training. Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) The Surf Life Saving Surf Rescue Certificate is the base level of award for patrolling members. This lifesaving award requires candidates to participate as a team member in a surf lifesaving service. During the course you will learn about your responsibilities as part of a surf lifesaving team, basic first aid and emergency care skills, surf awareness and surf rescue skills. This award is a compulsory requirement for members aged years. Participates completing their Surf Rescue Certificate are not required to complete; Chapter 5 Defibrillation and basic oxygen Chapter 7 Radio Operations Chapter 10 Carries and Supports Pre-requisites for SRC To commence training for the Surf Rescue Certificate you must meet the following course pre-requisite: be at least 13 years of age on the date of final assessment New SRC training schedule: Thursdays pm Fridays pm 15 Nov 16 Nov 22 Nov 23 Nov 29 Nov Revision Date# Thursday December 6 Mt Martha 6.30 pm pm Assessment Date Saturday December 8 Mt Martha 9.00 am pm Presentation Date* Friday December 14 Mt Martha 6.00pm # Revision is available for those who require it and is not a compulsory session. * Four quarter caps will be officially presented to successful candidates before Nippers. For more information please contact Chief Instructor Tim Harper on or mmlsctraining@gmail.com

7 MT MARTHA LIFE SAVING CLUB BEACH NEWS September MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR SEASON 2012/2013 All existing members will receive advice and instructions to complete online Membership Renewal registration for season 2012/2013 (including instructions to join new siblings) and payment by the end of August. To support MMLSC s move towards finding and implementing alternative methods which will reduce the overall ecological footprint of our club this advice and instructions will be issued this year to all members via . It is therefore important that you ensure that the club can always communicate with you by keeping your personal (Surfguard) details up to date, particularly your address and mobile contact details. To update any personal details please use Lifesaving Online to advise the club. Go to and login using the username and password you have previously created and follow prompts under Personal Details tab. Remember: as each family member is registered individually on Surfguard you will need to repeat this process for every member of your family using their individual username and password you have previously created to access Lifesaving Online. If you have forgotten your password go to Lifesaving Online website Welcome Page and click on link (top right of page) and follow prompts to get username &/or password reissued. Important: To be guaranteed registration into club programs (ie. Nippers) for season 2012/2013 renewing members must complete all membership renewal requirements by the 30 th September After this date new memberships will be offered. Proposed Key Dates for Membership Registration for Season 2012/2013 Saturday 1 st September 2012 Saturday 15 th September 2012 Sunday 30 th September 2012 Month of October 2012 Saturday 6 th October 2012 Membership Renewals open Membership Info day for renewing members 12-2pm Membership Renewals must be completed to guarantee place in club programs ie. Nippers Preliminary Swim Assessments venue and dates to be confirmed New Membership registrations open Saturday 13 th October 2012 Friday 19 th October 2012 Friday 2 nd November 2012 Tuesday 13 th November 2012 Friday 16 th November Membership Info day for new memberships 12-2pm All membership (new & renewal) requirements must be received by this date if wishing to participate in club programs no late registrations will be accepted. Nippers welcome / info evening Nippers Carnival Information Evening time and date to be confirmed Nippers Training commences NIPPERS PRE-REGISTRATION (WAIT LIST) If you have any family or friends interested in joining Nippers for season 2012/13 please advise them that they must complete an online Nippers Pre-Registration (Wait List) form. All offers for new Nippers memberships will be issued from these Pre-registered details in early October. To access go to Pre- Registration (Wait List) sub-heading under Membership Registration tab at club website and follow prompts.

8 MT MARTHA LIFE SAVING CLUB BEACH NEWS September JUNIOR CARNIVAL DATES. Saturday 15th December 2012 Junior State Carnival #1 Jan Juc SLSC Friday 4th January 2013 Junior State Carnival #2 Cosy Corner Saturday 19th January 2013 Junior State Carnival #3 Mt Martha LSC Saturday 2nd February 2013 Junior State Carnival #4 TBC Saturday 16th February 2013 Junior Peninsula Regional Championships TBC Upcoming Event Club Christmas Party Saturday 22 December Details to come Saturday 16th March 2013 Junior State Carnival #5 Bancoora SLSC Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th March 2013 Victorian Junior Championships Lorne SLSC Mount Martha Life Saving Club Sponsorship Have you thought of becoming a sponsor of MMLSC? Our sponsors play a very important role throughout the season and allow us to invest in our club programs, equipment and events. At MMLSC we believe in forming strong and ongoing partnerships with our sponsors and offer a range of unique opportunities for companies to gain exposure through our website, newsletters, signage and merchandise. We have several levels of sponsorship packages which cater for all sponsor needs and budgets. Supporting MMLSC offers sponsors a chance to market your business to a membership base of over 1000 and to a much larger audience through our clubs events and competition attendance. Sponsorship is not just about promoting your business in the best possible light but also about supporting a local community organisation that is totally volunteer based. All funds raised through sponsorship go directly towards the enhancement of the clubs buildings, lifesaving equipment and club programs. If you are interested in gaining more information or for a copy of the sponsorship packages booklet please visit our website at or contact our Sponsorship Co-ordinator. Lynne Tickell or lynnetickell@gmail.com

9 MT MARTHA LIFE SAVING CLUB BEACH NEWS September Thank you MMLSC Sponsors PROTECTION PACIFIC SECURITY 8, REDWOOD DVE DINGLEY VIC 3172 Phone: Fax:

10 MT MARTHA LIFE SAVING CLUB BEACH NEWS September 2012 Thank you Total Essential Services Group Total Essential Services Group are specialists in auditing buildings and implementing systems that can assist you to better understand and obtain compliance with the Essential Safety Measures legislation. Essential Safety Measures are the fire and life safety items that are installed or constructed in a building to ensure adequate levels of fire safety over the life of the building. Essential Safety Measures not only include all traditional building fire services such as sprinklers, mechanical services, however also include passive fire safety items such as fire doors, fire rated structures and other building infrastructure items such as paths of travel to exit. Total Essential Services Group carry out inspections on buildings and prepare reports relating to those items identified as Essential Safety Measures under Part 1 of the Building Code of Australia including Logbooks and Reports, Fire and Smoke Door Inspections, Specialist Maintenance Contractors, Statement Monitoring Activities, Maintenance Schedules and Annual Statements. As experienced Essential Safety Measures Auditors, Total Essential Services Group are fully aware of customer needs, as a result customers gain the confidence in knowing that there buildings are in safe hands. General Committee Meetings Dates Meetings are held at the clubrooms on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, start time 7pm. Tuesday 18 September 2012 Tuesday 16 October 2012 Tuesday 20 November 2012 Tuesday 18 December 2012 Tuesday 15 January 2013 Tuesday 19 February 2013 Tuesday 19 March 2013 Tuesday 16 April 2013 AGM Tuesday 21 May A Dava Drive Mornington Vic 3931 Imagine waking up in the morning and going to your front door. On the doorstep is yummy fresh bread not long out of the oven. Jon from Bakery Made is offering 10% of orders to be donated to the club when you nominate MMLSC with your online order. Enjoy! Ph: or Mobile: Mount Martha Life Saving Club PO Box 462 Mount Martha 3934 mmlsc@bigpond.net.au Newsletter articles Please send your contributions to Georgia Symmons at ourbeachnews@gmail.com by the last Friday of each month.