Southern Breaks Proudly Supported by August 2017 Rescue of the Year Congratulations to Angus Miller, Angus MacKay and Lachlan Rothwell who were awarded the Rescue of the Year at SLSSA Awards of Excellence this month. Congratulations also to Paul Rothwell who was nominated for Nipper Parent of the Year. CHRISTIES BEACH Photo: Roger Wyman: Southern Times Messenger The three boys rescued a stranded kayaker and retrieved his craft on Christies Beach in March. They then continued surfing, not realising what a heroic thing it was that they had just done or mentioning it to anyone until days after the event. You can read the article, Christies Beach Surf Life Saving cadets in kayak rescue but youngsters are humble heroes from the Southern Times Messenger at http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/messenger/south/. The Christies Beach Surf Life Saving Club Inc is a registered Good Sport Club Promoting Responsible Service and Consumption of Alcohol
P A G E 2 August Birthdays: Happy Birthday to the following club members: Tracey O Neil Samantha West Robert MacKay Shona Dudley-Martin Julie Locker Daniel Pollard Russell deleeuw Earl deleeuw Helen Heath Nathan Amos Ken Niemann Robyn deleeuw Caitlyn O Neil John Hilhorst Billy Gregory James Martin Belinda Uppill Jake Dohnt If you have any submissions for the September edition of Southern Breaks, please email them to stephejhards@gmail.com by Friday 15th of September. Surf Life Saving and Christies Beach SLSC Events Dates October 2017 Sat 7th - Patrol Season starts Sun 8th - Ocean Paddle Sat 21st - Surf Sport Series 1 - Nippers training starts Fri 27th - Mid Coast Group Event, Christies Beach Sat 28th - Junior Interclub Event 1 November 2017 Sat 4th - Surf Sport Series 2 Sun 12th - Junior Carnival 1, Port Noarlunga Fri 17th - Mid Coast Group Event, Port Noalunga Sun 19th - Senior Carnival 1 Sun 26th - Juior Interclub Event 2 December 2017 Sun 2nd - Senior Carnival 2 Fri 8th - Mid Coast Group Event, Aldinga Sun 9th - Surf Sport Series Finale, Glenelg Sun 17th - Junior Carnival 2, Christies Beach January 2018 Tues 2nd to Sun 14th - Vac Swim Sun 7th - Senior Surf Sport Event 3 Fri 19th - SLSA Interstate Championships Sat 20th - Mid Coast Challenge Sun 21st - Senior Surf Sport Event 4 Fri 26th - Ironkid, Semaphore Our club s facilities are available for hire for private functions and events such as Birthdays Weddings Training Events Corporate functions Check the calendar on our website for availability. www.christiesbeachslsc.com.au S O U T H E R N B R E A K S
Club Matters From The Prez The countdown is on to the summer and with the warmer weather just around the corner we can start thinking again of the Surf Life Saving summer season. One of the many things I love about being a clubbie is that the experience is different for every member. Surf Life Saving is one sport, community organisation, emergency service or social arena where you can get as involved as you are comfortable being. There are many members that have been through Nippers or involved in the club for decades and now the club is welcoming new generations of their families, their children or grandchildren. For others our club and Surf Life Saving becomes the family they may have left in another State or country. This is the gift the club offers and one of the greatest joys of being a club member is achieving goals you may not have thought possible or supporting others as they achieve their dreams. With the new season about to begin we will welcome new members. Some may have been involved as a clubbie previously or, for many, this will be their first step into what will be an amazing culture and life changing event. For me, after 17 years I still feel like a new member and I am grateful that each week I learn a little more about our club, the movement and the special people I get to work with. I ask that you open your hearts and arms to welcome the new members who may need some encouragement but I am sure like many of us will soon call Christies home. The new season saw a combined Awards day and AGM. It was great to honor 7 club members who achieved more than 100 patrol hours as well as others who won awards for sport, patrol or supporting the club in many other endeavors both on and off the beach. It was generally a day of thanking members as some of the committee positions changed. I would like to again take this opportunity to thank both the outgoing and incoming committee for their service and ask that they support each other as we move towards our future. At the AGM we filled all positons and will meet the new season strongly. Keep an eye on the Christies Facebook page for upcoming social events but don t worry if you don t use Facebook we will message you to ensure you know what is happening. See you at the beach Mads Madeline Nurmi President
P A G E 4 Club Management 2017/2018 Directors PRESIDENT Madeline Nurmi VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER CLUB CAPTAIN JUNIOR CHAIRPERSON FACILITIES MANGER Oliver Ranson Richard Nurmi William Threadgold Steven Barns Amanda Miller Gregory Whittaker Committee CHIEF INSTRUCTOR Richard Nurmi PUBLICITY OFFICER VICE CAPTAIN (Competition) VICE CAPTAIN (Patrols) MOTORISED SERVICES BOAT CAPTAIN BOARD/SKI CAPTAIN REGISTRAR GEAR STEWARD RADIO OFFICER BAR MANAGER FIRST AID OFFICER YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BEACH CAPTAIN OHS&W OFFICERS GRIEVANCE OFFICERS DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE Ron Harwood Phil Lean Callium Silcock Dannion Hards, Patrick Campbell Mark Gregory Paul Trezona Madeline Nurmi Patrick Campbell Paul Rothwell Lee Heath Julie Locker Jane Bristow Rylie McMullan Cal Silcock Sally Birch-Smith, Jenny Whitaker, Lee Heath Amanda Miller, Paul Castle, Bill Threadgold, Jenny Whittaker S O U T H E R N B R E A K S
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P A G E 8 Eco Surf You can't be a lifesaver without the ocean and a clean beach is a gift we take for granted. As the frontline of beach safety, SLSA has a part to play. Proudly Supported by If you are a club member and would like to list your business in the Business Directory, please email your details to stephejhards@gmail.com. Your Company s Logo Here email Oliver Ransom at oliver@ransomit.com.au for more information on sponsoring Christies Beach Surf Life Saving Club S O U T H E R N B R E A K S