From the President...

Hi everyone 
 
I hope you had a great Christmas and a cool Yule. The next 4 months of our patrol session will see some challenging conditions so please let's keep up our vigilance and service at South Narrabeen. 
 
Committee Update
We have had a number of changes on the South Narrabeen committee lately.  We say goodbye to Jess (Competition), Angie (Marketing) and Louise (Sponsorship). I would like to thank Jess for all her hard work in the last 2 years. Angie is still a valued member of the Club and will continue with her role as patrol captain and will also take up the challenge to train to become a Branch Assessor which will be a great asset to the club.
 
Jake Warner has kindly put up his hand to take on the Director of Competition role with the assistance of Thecla. It is a big role with Branch, State and Aussies coming up but we will be in good hands, many thanks. I would also like to thank Sarah Oaten for coming onto the Club Committee in the Director of Marketing role. She is doing a great job.
 
We still have an opportunity for the Director of Sponsorship role. A full job description is outlined in our ‘Positions Vacant’ section of the Jaffa. If anyone is interested, please email secretary@snslsc.org.au with your expression of interest.
 
Thank you 
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank some of the people who have gone above and beyond:

• Matt Fordham who has taken on the role of Director of Education and is doing an excellent job. Another bronze squad started their journey on the 12th January. Also a new 4 day SRC course was undertaken in the school holidays.  If you are interested in attaining any other lifesaving awards please email education@snslsc.org.au
• Martin who continues to do an awesome job in our administration and has often been seen out in the lake very early going hard on the ski, wonderful to see. 
• The Ocean View Room had a bumper month and continues to bring in some fantastic clients so well done Charles and his team. 
• Shannan our Director of Lifesaving is doing a sensational job with the help from Grant.  They are really keeping the club and everyone on patrol supported and moving forward. 
• Richard and his team are running Nippers very smoothly. I understand Santa turned up on time and was very impressed with all our Nippers, and even some of the parents. 
• Karen is doing a sensational job behind the scenes and with her Nipper BBQ crew each Sunday keeping everyone feed. Huge thank you. 
• Mark and his Building Sub-Committee continue to do a good job with the development of the cafe.  This great work has resulted in a new cafe which may open as soon as the end January. 
• Ted is heading up our 11th year for the Bush to Beach weekend running from 29th January to 1st February. Everyone and anyone is welcome to come down and join us over this very special weekend. 

• Our inaugural South Narrabeen SLSC Golf day at Long Reef Golf Club on Friday 5th Feburary. Any enquiries please contact Sarah snslscgolfday@gmail.com
• The Bush to Beach weekend 29th January to 1st February.
• Look forward to seeing all our members and friends at the Club.  

See you in the salt water!
Andy Cross

Bush to Beach...

Friday 29 January to 1 February, 2016 
This will be the 11^th year of ‘Bush to Beach’. Members of the Club and the community will put on a safe and inspirational time for 40 disadvantaged children from the outback towns of Brewarrina/Bourke who will South Narrabeen SLSC and see the ccean for the first time.
 
The Brewarrina group will comprise entirely of Aboriginal children both boys and girls who have applied to come to the beach and learn CPR/basic first aid and also to see how a Surf Club is run. Brewarrina is about 850kms north west of Sydney, has a population of 1200 and is near the Queensland border. During summer months the temperature averages 40 degrees. It is a remote town and transport is limited, so the children who have attended the program in the past have thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
 
If you wish to get involved or require further information please contact the people below. The Club is keen for any assistance from people who might want to volunteer over weekend with water safety, beach events, some cooking etc.
 
Ted Billett – Life Member 0419 477 828
Peter Madden – Life Member 0450 261 907

Education...

Hi Everyone and Happy New Year.
 
Congratulations to the following members who have gained lifesaving awards recently this season:
 
Surf Rescue Certificate – Ethan Shapcott
Bronze Medallion – Ben Arthurs, Chris Blatchford, Leo Cross, Marcus McKinnon, Josh Papalia, Angus Ritchie, Connor Shapcott, & Max Stephen
IRB Crew – Michael Bojko, Sarah Bojko, Alana Cross, Lachlan Cummins, Kate Dampney, Andrew Ivering, David Lotzof, Matthew Reig, Virginia Scott, Brittany Smith
IRB Drivers – Emily Bojko, Sean Coutts
 
Great work by all the candidates and their trainers - Andy Cross, Angie Thorpe, Jacinta Paquay, Sean Coutts, Simon Learmonth, Grant Shapcott, Brian Grundy, Mike Renie.
 
Well done also to the 87 members who have completed their Bronze proficiency test this season. Remember – you are always welcome to practice your resus at any time on the mannequin kept under the bed in the first aid room, and if you want any assistance please let me know. Feel free also to take some of the blue DRSABCD charts and put them up at home where you can access them easily, such as the back of the kitchen pantry door etc.  You never know when you may need it.
 
New training squads have started for the following awards:
 
Surf Rescue Certificate – min age 13 years
Bronze Medallion – min age 15 years
IRB Crew – min age 15 years
IRB Driver – min age to start training is 16 years
 
If you are interested in these awards or know of someone who is, please come to the Club on Sunday mornings or get in touch with me on (m) 0409 707 989 or email education@snslsc.org.au

Matt Fordham
Director of Education 

Lifesaving...

I would like to say a big hi to all our valued members and congratulations on a great season thus far! South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club is indebted to all patrolling members for ensuring once again that safety comes first and foremost at our beautiful stretch of sand the greatest beach on the pacific blue coast.

So far this season our patrolling members have completed thousands of countless hours keeping our beach safe for the local community and those from abroad alike. There have been 12 rescues in total, 2 minor cuts (1 of which got infected and a stay in hospital has resulted thou all is ok now), 25 marine stings which have mostly come in the hotter part I the last two months. Most importantly these numbers would be much greater if not for the 522 preventative measures undertaken at our Club.

In closing I would like to thank you all for your hard work & dedication see you on the sand.

Shannan Hitchen
Director of Lifesaving

Nippers...

As we enter the second half of the session I would like to take a minute to reflect on the season to date.   
 
It is extremely encouraging to see many new families joining in with the controlled chaos on Sunday mornings, what we call Nippers! It is also fantastic to catch-up with our older Nippers and their families from previous sessions.
 
Over the last couple of sessions we have focused on helping the older Nippers transition from the day-to-day nippers program into their Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) and onto Bronze Medallion. This focus has seen South Narrabeen develop a large number of future Surf Lifesavers to assist in patrolling our beaches.  Something we as a club can be extremely proud of.  
 
In the lead up to Christmas we ran yet again another fantastic Christmas Party.   I know for a fact that Santa was very tied by the end of the evening. That said, I would like to extend my thanks to all those that helped in making the Christmas party such an enjoyable evening.
 
As a volunteer organisation, we would not be able to function without the support and contribution of all parents. I would like to recognise our Age Managers, Water Safety, Handicapper and Canteen parents that continually step-up every week to ensure the smooth running of our Nippers Program. We continue to need the support of all parents, if you are able to help or not sure of how you maybe able to assist, please let me know

Richard Dowling
Nippers Chairman

Positions Vacant...

Functions Manager - Ocean View Room
We need someone on our team who is energetic, self-motivated, and able to follow up all leads, email correspondence, inspections, general bookings, invoicing, banking, weekly cleaning and purchasing, plus has the desire to promote the success of the Club. This position works closely with the Bar Manager/Licensee.

Bar Manager/Licensee – Ocean View Room.
Working alongside the Functions Manager to ensure the success of all functions you will be responsible for, compliance of all relevant liquor licencing laws, Council rules and regulations, purchasing, stocking of the bar, whilst making sure rostered bar staff (members) are fully trained and RSA qualified. 

For more information please contact
Tony Haven or Mark Dimento.
Close date 28th Feb 2016
Email: bookings@snslsc.org.au or
phone 9982-2621

Director of Sponsorship
The Director of Sponsorship will focus on identifying, cultivating and stewarding corporate prospects and donors to support the operations, maintenance, and public programs of the Club. The Director is responsible for an annual fundraising goals as well as the strategic expansion of the Club.
This position works closely with, the Director of Administration and the Director of Finance.

Responsibilities include
 • Researching and identifying corporate donors, through sponsorships, contributions, and grants;
• Establishing, cultivating, and maintaining personal contact and relationships with corporate program officers and marketing executives;
• Writing, assembling, and submitting corporate funding requests, including letters of intent, solicitation letters, proposals, budgets, acknowledgements, and presentations;
 • Ensuring prompt acknowledgement of corporate and foundation gifts and sponsorships;
 • Maintaining calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports;
• Arranging corporate meetings to secure sponsorships and grant funding and prepare appropriate briefing materials;
• Overseeing timely delivery of corporate benefits and recognition;
 • Developing growth strategy for new and current corporate donors;
• Developing giving program for local businesses and property owners.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will be able to craft funding proposals in a clear and compelling manner. Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, creative, strategic, and highly organized. Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills are essential. Experience using online databases and other sources to locate financial and philanthropic information. A high level of computer literacy required, including familiarity with fundraising databases.

For more information please contact
Martin Hayward
Close date 28th Feb 2016
Email secretary@snslsc.org.au or
phone 9982-2621

Surf Sports...