Dear members
At our recent Annual General Meeting, I stated that as a Board, we are focussed on 'creating a culture of volunteering’ during our next season.
We are currently at one of the most exciting points in our Club’s history. We have record membership, a new Clubhouse and we are underway in the process of rebuilding our Back Beach Base. Now is the perfect time for our members to get involved in our Club and help us to deliver our 2021-2026 Strategy, Our New Era.
In the wake of COVID-19, recent statistics have pointed to a decline in the number of people volunteering. Well, what a perfect opportunity for our Club to prove that we have the best volunteers and really come together to create a vibrant culture of volunteering within the Club!
So, what does ‘creating a culture of volunteering’ mean?
It means ensuring that you re-qual this year and attend your rostered patrols;
It means signing up to do your Adult Bronze Course;
It means putting your hand up to help lead in one of our Programs;
It means making sure you do Nippers Water Safety or become an Age Manager;
It means cooking a BBQ on a cold nippers morning;
It means encouraging your kids to stay involved;
It means encouraging your parents to put their hand up for a leadership position;
It means not just saying ’the Club should do X, Y, Z’ but actually coming up with a solution and driving it forward.
What all of this means is actually ‘buying into’ this Club. It can only be a strong community based on volunteers if we’re all contributing, the more we all get out in both our personal and professional development.
In 2021, we launched our Strategic Plan, Our New Era. I encourage all members to read it and understand what we’re trying to achieve. Buy in and help us to become a leading Club.
In 2022, let’s build on the foundations we have laid in Our New Era and create a strong culture of volunteering.
Tentative dates for 2022/2023 season
Memberships for the 2022/2023 season will open in the coming weeks. More details on how to register for each program will be communicated in due course, however we wanted to provide you with the relevant dates for the ‘peak summer’ period now.
These will also be added to the Club Calendar once confirmed.
Adult Bronze course: Saturday 1st – Sunday 2nd October 2022 / Saturday 8th – Sunday 9th October 2022
Sunday Surf Sports (part 1): Sundays between 5th November 2022 and up to 18th December 2022
Patrol Captains Requal: Possibly Saturday 19th November 2022
IRB Driver and Crew Camp: Saturday 19th – Sunday 20th November 2022 / Saturday 26th – Sunday 27th November 2022
Whole club Requal: Saturday 3rd – Sunday 4th December 2022
Surf Rescue Certificate (Cadets): DATES TO BE CONFIRMED: The team is currently reviewing the structure of the SRC camp given recent changes to the course requirements. However, it is possible that the course will be staggered over the course of the Life Saving Season. Please keep this in mind.
Bronze Medallion Camp: Saturday 17th December 2022 – Wednesday 21st December 2022
Summer Nippers - Wednesday 28th December - Saturday 7 January 2023
Rip View Swim Classic: Thursday 29 December 2022
Advanced Resuscitation and First Aid Course: Saturday 14th January 2023 – Sunday 15th January 2023
Sunday Surf Sports (Part 2): Sundays from 5th February 2023 and up to 26th March 2023.
We are looking forward to an exciting season.
As always, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with me.
Kind regards
Charlie