Saturday 19th November from 6pm to 9pm celebrate our 75th Year Anniversary as a Lifesaving club.
Catch up and celebrate this milestone with past and present members at Bob & Jean’s Bar in the new club house.
$35 per person.
Includes drink on arrival and canapes. Drinks at Happy Hour prices. Take home prizes - Lucky ticket giveaways and prizes from our local supporters. And much much more …
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.
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
Want to get back into active lifesaving? Help out at Nippers? Or just prove to yourself that you’ve still got what it takes!
Time to sign up for the Adult Bronze.
https://forms.gle/k3KJzw8BdDYsoTQj7
The Adult Bronze course involves a combination of self paced physical training, online study and practical face-to-face training conducted over 2 weekends.
The course covers first aid, emergency response, rescue techniques and physical assessment, including 200m run - 200m swim - 200m run (beach / ocean).
Pre-requisites: you must be 17+ and able to swim 400m in under 9 minutes.
The 2022 course will run over 2 consecutive weekends.
Dates: 1st - 2nd October and 8th - 9th October
Location: Point Lonsdale
More information / times will be communicated closer to the dates.
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM TO RSVP: https://forms.gle/k3KJzw8BdDYsoTQj7
Our annual presentation night celebrates the achievements and commitment of our volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to our club and surf lifesaving over the previous season. This year’s event was notably special. Not only was it the first time in two years that we have been able to hold the presentation night in person, but it was also our first presentation night held at our new clubhouse. A number of awards from seasons 19/20 and 20/21 were also presented, as we were unable to hold presentation nights in these years.
Please join us in congratulating the following members of PLSLSC on their exceptional performance and commitment to the lifesaving movement.
AQUATIC SPORTS AWARDS, presented by Graeme Smith and Caroline Cotton
Club Champion Awards
Club Champion (Male): Dan Barton (U19)
Club Champion (Female): Caitlin Robinson (U19)
Open Club Champion (Male): Tim Harrison
Open Club Champion (Female): Jessica Robinson
Best Junior Competitor: Alessandra Mariani – U10 Nipper Beach Sprint State Junior Champion
Best Senior Competitor (Male): Josh Vaughan and Will Gourlay
Best Senior Competitor (Female): Jodhi West and Brigitte West
Waxy’s Dash, presented by Liam Petrie-Allbutt
Murray Keeble and Annabelle McPhail
LIFE SAVING AWARDS, presented by Andrew Taylor, Jessica Robinson, Charles Harper
Most efficient patrol member
Bumblebees Patrol: Nathan Munro
Stingrays Patrol: Jess Lennon
Escalator Patrol: Bridget McFarlane
Glaneuse Patrol: Pippa Caillard and Caitlin Erwin
Blue Rings Patrol: Marcus Coon and Max Coon
Shories Patrol: Caitilin Bruce
Plover Lovers: Chloe Evans and Sam Ingvarson
35+ Hours Patrol Service
Grace Barton 39.5
Annabelle McPhail 38
Stephanie Padgham 37.5
Alex Daley 37
40+ Hours Patrol Service
Ruby Keon-Cohen 47
Jessica Robinson 45.5
Bridget McFarlane 44.5
Caitlin Robinson 44
Kye Gray 42.5
Charles Harper41
Charles Bidgood 40
Alex Erwin 40
Joshua Vaughan 40
50+ Hours Patrol Service
Huw Joyce 66.5
Jodhi West 65
Joshua Brien 58
Thomas Pearson 57
William Adcock 54.5
Brigitte West 52.5
Samuel Murray 50
Sheona Pearson 50
Most Patrol Service
Huw Joyce 66.5
Jodhi West 65
TRAINING & ASSESSMENT, presented by Justine Cain and Caroline Cotton
Bronzie of the Year: Chloe Evans
Trainer of the Year: Will Gourlay
Assessor of the Year: Charlie Gough
Special Mentions, presented by Bunny Carriagan and Caroline Cotton
Janet Ashton
Caroline Woods
Ronnie Hutchison
Encouragement Award, presented by James Coutie and Caroline Cotton
Jodhi West
Grace Barton
Ruby Keon-Cohen
Distinguished Service Award, presented by Andrew Taylor and Caroline Cotton
Liam Petrie Albutt
Roger Lloyd
Josh Vaughan
Eleanor MacLeod
Services to Life Saving Operations: Jessica Robinson
Rob Anderson Foundation Award, presented by Jude Anderson
Jodhi West
PRESIDENTS AWARDS, presented by Charlie Pitney
President’s Award 2019/20: Kylie Titheridge and Charlotte Furness
President’s Award 2020/21: Matthew Ponsford and Janet Ashton
President’s Award 2021/22: Barry Eastoe
CLUB CAPTAINS AWARDS, presented by Andrew Taylor
Club Captain’s Award2019/20: Andrew Taylor
Club Captain’s Award 2020/21: Jessica Robinson
Club Captain’s Award 2021/22: Will Adcock
CLUB PERSON OF THE YEAR, presented by Charlie Pitney
Club Person of the Year 2019/20: Bec McHenry and Kye Gray
Club Person of the Year 2020/21: Tom Pearson
Club Person of the Year 2021/22: Justine Cain
K. D. Allen Trophy for Vigilance and Service, presented by Jenny Allen and Joan Worrell
James Coutie
Dear members
I am please to release the Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club Annual Report for season 2021/22.
The Annual Report is an important record of our Club over the course of the past season. It highlights our what we have achieved, an importantly, where we need to continue to focus as we become a stronger Club. I encourage all members to read this document and reflect upon where you may be able to continue to our long-term success.
The Annual Report also highlights our progress towards delivering on our strategic plan, Our New Era, including:
Continued track record of beach safety and strong development in the life saving services area;
Record membership;
Strong financial performance, with record cash operating profit;
Laying the foundations for future aquatic sports success through our Sunday Surf Sports Program;
Strong results for our IRB Racing Team;
Continued delivery of our excellent Summer Nippers Program; and
Strengthening our Training & Assessment offering.
We look forward to presenting this Annual Report at our Annual General Meeting next Saturday, 13 August 2022 at the Clubhouse. At the Annual General Meeting, members will have the opportunity to ask questions about the Annual Report, the Club’s financial position and future plans for the Association.
If you have any questions in relation to the above to be provided on notice, please send them the Club Secretary.
Don’t forget, the Annual General Meeting will be follow by our Awards Presentation Night, starting 6.30pm!
You can download the Annual Report here.
Kind regards
Charlie Pitney
President
Notice is given of Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club’s Annual General Meeting to be held at 4pm on Saturday 13 August 2021. The Annual General Meeting will be held in person at Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club.
The Notice of General Meeting and Proxy Form in addition to the Financial Statements of the Association for the financial year, ended 31 March 2022 is available here.
COVID-19 continues to be an ongoing consideration relevant to the planning of PLSLSC’s events. Members will be expected to comply with Club-specified social distancing requirements and are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to wear masks while in attendance at all club events.
Members may also request to attend using technology. If you wish to do this, please contact the Club Secretary.
If it becomes necessary or appropriate to make alternative arrangements for the meeting, we will provide further information on PLSLSC's website.
Please see a copy of the 2021-2021 AGM (link) minutes for the purposes of Item 1 of the AGM. Please advise the Club Secretary of any corrections you propose to make to the unconfirmed minutes.
The Annual Report will be circulated separately prior to the AGM.
For the purposes of Item 6, the following Board positions are vacant and members may election:
Treasurer - Position Description
Director (Commercial) - Position Description
The Nomination Form is available here.
The Board also calls for nominations for all other officers and positions within the club to be formally appointed by the Board at a later date, including:
Commercial Executive
Director (Property)
Director (Marketing)
Director (Fundraising)
Director (Rip View Swim Classic)
Life Saving Executive
Club Vice Captain (Life Saving Services)
Club Vice Captain (Gear & Equipment)
LERT Captain
Programs Executive
Director (Training & Assessment)
Director (Youth Programs)
Director (Membership & Leadership Development)
Director (Aquatic Sports)
Position descriptions are available for each of these positions upon request. Please contact the Club Secretary.
The Nomination Form is available here.
Now is a very exciting time to become a member of our committees and we encourage all members to consider getting involved.
Any questions in relation to the above, questions to put to the meeting or any General Business proposed to be considered at the AGM should be directed to the Secretary via email.
Photography: Tom Hunt Smith
Our new Clubhouse, designed by Jackson Clements Burrows, was recently awarded the Australian Institute of Architecture’s Award of Public Architecture at the 2022 Victorian Architecture Awards.
The jury said:
"The Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club displays Jackson Clements Burrows’ architectural skill, social and environmental concern, and aptitude at distilling the client’s brief into a resolved public building. The building clearly displays both the client and project team's ambition to create a shared meeting place and asset for the club and the broader community of Point Lonsdale.
In addition to its expressive form, consistent palette and thorough attention to detail, the building remains respectful of the scale, character and amenity of its surroundings. It is at once practical, warm, social, and generous. Its corner kiosk, long bench at its entry and neighbourly batten fences typifies this spirit.
The building has a clear, consistent, and successful parti. Its triangular plan addresses a dune and public reserve, sheltering a generous open lawn. Well-planned services and back of house spaces are neatly separated from communal areas, which maintain the looseness to accommodate both informal and formal gatherings. The lawn, terraced deck, balcony, and children’s room speak to coastal lifestyles and evoke an inviting and casual shared domestic atmosphere."
Congratulations to the project team, client, builder Lyons Construction and our collaborators for this recognition.
You can find more information about the project here.
PDS Group (Project Manager), Vistek (Structural and Civil Engineer), McKenzie Group (Building Surveyor), Waterman AHW (Mechanical, Hydraulic, Fire Services, ESD), Daly Engineering Team (Electrical Services), Stantec (Fire Engineer), Studio All (Lighting Design), Before Compliance (Universal Access), Slattery (Cost Planners), Pidgeon Ward (Signage/Graphic Design)
Lyons Construction
Two Club members have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the community at the Borough of Queenscliffe’s Community Awards. Liam Petrie-Allbutt was awarded Citizen of the Year, while Eleanor MacLeod was awarded Young Citizen of the Year.
Point Lonsdale Primary School’s ‘Nippers in Schools’ Award, which was proudly support by PLSLSC and run by local parents (and club members) won the Community Organisation of the Year Award.
In a media release, the Borough of Queenscliffe Mayor, Cr Ross Ebbels stated:
“I have had the privilege of seeing first-hand the relentless energy this community puts into making the Borough a caring, connected and welcome place to live,” Cr Ebbels said. “Congratulations and thank you to all of our nominees. It takes a special kind of contribution to be nominated for such a prestigious award, and I am honoured to be able to call you all members of our community.”
Citizen of the Year was awarded to Liam Petrie-Allbutt for his many volunteering and leadership roles across the Borough, which include contributions to the Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club, Queenscliffe Maritime Museum, Queenscliffe Historical Museum and the Point Lonsdale Christmas Tree Lighting Committee.
Eleanor Macleod took out the Young Citizen of the Year award for her various aquatic and surf life saving volunteer work.
Club President, Charlie Pitney stated:
“We are so lucky to have the likes of Liam and Eleanor at our Club. Over many years, both of these members have put in so much time and effort to make our club great. Their contributions over the past 12 months have been particularly outstanding.
We are also lucky to have those who have so passionately driven the Nippers in Schools program through Point Lonsdale Primary School. At one of our AGMs three years ago, two parents, Kylie and Charlotte attended and asked why we didn’t do more with the primary school. From that moment, they have worked tirelessly to establish this program, working with life member Roger Lloyd, in particular to get this important program up and running.
PLSLSC is looking for a capable, practical, mature and diplomatic individual required for full time position. The role will involve:
Responsible for the day to day running of the clubhouse, from facility management, to co-ordination of SLS activities, food and beverage operations and managing of hired events.
Overseeing and running of the bar in conjunction with Bar Coordinator, throughout the year.
Ensuring all activities fall within the requirements of the liquor licence and other council rules.
Working with and controlling the Catering Partner(s) for kitchen and kiosk.
Taking a proactive approach to marketing the club for hire to corporate and community groups of the meeting room. Secondly, in relation to promoting the multi-purpose / function room for larger, more profitable and thus more involved, and comprehensive functions.
This person will understand the ethos of club, being a Surf Life Saving organisation, that has the sole purpose of serving the community and keeping the community safe on our beaches. Thus, discretion and integrity will be key attributes of the role.
$70k p.a plus super ($7K). Standard annual leave of 4 weeks, not to be taken during peak and limited during SLS season. Personal leave of 2 weeks per annum, sick certificate required for days off. LSL per Victorian legislation.
Welcome back for season 21/22 Active Members!
As you may be aware, our annual Skills Maintenance (Re-qualification) sessions are coming up!
All Bronze Medallion and Surf Rescue Certificate holders MUST complete reaqual to patrol, assist with Nippers, the Rip View Swim or our camps.
What is requal and what does it mean?
Each year, surf life savers are expected to undergo skills maintenance for the awards we hold so that we're confident in our abilities to keep ourselves, our fellow members and the public safe during the season.
It is mandatory to attend skills maintenance if you plan to return to the club this season. If it is not completed, you will not be able to patrol or assist with water safety.
Awards that require skills maintenance each year are:
Bronze Medallion/Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC)
IRB Driver/Crew
Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue (SMAR)
ATV Operator Certificate
Rescue Water Craft (Jet Ski) Operator (RWC)
When is it?
Skills maintenance sessions will run on the 27th and 28th of November and 11th and 12th of December. You only need to complete one session to requalify.
The sessions will run for approximately an hour. Members can also book into sessions at other clubs and in Melbourne.
YOU MUST BOOK INTO A SESSION: mt.lsv.com.au
Anyone that arrives without booking into a session will be turned away due to LSV's strict COVID-19 policies.
What do I need for the day?
As there is a wet and dry component, you will need to bring the following:
Bathers
Towel
Fins
Wetsuit
Completed skills maintenance documents (online test components)
What do I do prior to attending?
Please make sure that your membership has been renewed and paid. Visit www.plslsc.com.au/joinnow and follow the prompts. NO PAY, NO REQAUL
Ensure you have recorded your COVID vaccine status with LSV: https://vacstatus.lsv.com.au/. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND UNLESS YOU HAVE RECORDED PROOF OF FULL VACCINATION STATUS
Each award has an online refresher quiz to be completed prior to the practical component. The quiz is compulsory to requalify. To complete the quiz, head to Member Training From Anywhere (https://mt.lsv-from-anywhere.com.au/login?org=lsv) and click on the Skills Maintenance tab.
What do I do on the day?
Please arrive at the club 10 minutes before your booked session to sign in with the assessor. From there, the session will consist of half dry practical and half wet practical.
Please make sure you pass this information on to your friends! We don't want anyone to miss out!
