NumbersWorks'nWords Big Waves - Edition 37
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President's Report
Dear Members,
This is my first newsletter as President. It's very exciting and I have much to share with you all!
Firstly, the AGM was held on the 2nd of August and I would like to thank those who attended. Also, thank you to those who have stepped down from roles held in past seasons. Many people have given many years of service to the club. I would especially like to call out Bryce. I think the AGM had a warm and fuzzy feeling thanking him for his fantastic 4 years as President. I would also like to thank Greg Hyde, Kris Monnock, Dave Campbell, Michael Wasley and Tony Hilliger.
I would like to welcome our new office bearers and Committee. You can see the Executive Committee on the club website:
http://monavaleslsc.org.au/committee-members/
We now have a new fees structure which is much simplified. Before you go online and renew through the SLS Members Portal check out the new fees.
I caught up with the council recently and the New Club House project is well underway. It is very exciting to see the progress. We will be able to continue to use the club house over much of the next patrol season and next winter the bulk of the construction will happen.
We are planning a Presentation Night for the 17th of October. It will be invite only, due to COVID restrictions, but we will be live streaming so everyone can enjoy the fun.
Finally, our first patrol is on the 26th of September. The beaches will be busy with people not able to take overseas holidays. Please remember when entering the Club House to sign in & use the new hand sanitiser stations, be COVIDSAFE and take care of one another.
Cheers
Madame President - Paula
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Club News
Membership Renewal
Members are invited to renew their membership for the coming season, subject to the approval of the Management Committee.
The Coronavirus pandemic has provided an opportune time for membership renewals, new memberships, payments and transfers to be all done online through the SLSA Members Area at https://members.sls.org.au. This is effective immediately and all members are expected to have an individual account or be part of a Family Group in order to undertake a variety of tasks. Members can also access the Members Area through the Club’s website at https://monavaleslsc.org.au.
An email was sent to all members on the 24 May 2020, ‘MVSLSC Important Information for Membership Renewal’ where the renewal process was outlined. Members may need to check all folders including spam. Members also received their individual personal details on SLSA’s database ‘Surfguard’. Please check your details and update where appropriate at SLSA’s Members Area https://members.sls.org.au.
Members are reminded it is an SLSA obligation to complete the membership form and pay the membership fee annually. Members will not be registered unless both are done. Members who wish to use Active Kids Vouchers need to submit these online. This can be done through the SLS Members Area or through the Club’s website.
The Club’s website has been updated to provide ‘how to’ information to assist members in this change to managing membership online including: ‘Renewals, Payments & Transfers’, ‘Family Groups’ and ‘Creating a Members Area Account’. To see the ‘how to’ guides go to https://monavale.slsc.org.au and click on Members>Members Portal on the menu bar.
We appreciate your assistance and patience during the implementation of this new process.
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Silver Medallion Aquatic Rrescue (SMAR) Course
Surf Life Saving - Sydney Northern Beaches branch will be looking to scheduling SMAR courses. One to be held mid-late September and another one in the first couple of weeks in October.
Please click on the link: Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue Course Info for further infomration.
If you are interested in attending, please send your name and contact details (phone and email) to Paula Tocquer at president@monavaleslsc.org.au to have your name added to the list.
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Uniform Shop Now Online
The online unfiorm shopw for MVSLSC is now up and running and availablle through the website. To access please click on the link: https://www.monavaleslsc.org which will take you straight to the online ordering page.
Orders are to be placed by Sunday 3pm for pick up from Kammi Beuzeville on Monday after 3pm.
Kammi can be contacted on 0410 597 945 or clothing@monavaleslsc.org.au if you have any queries or questions.
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Surf Lifesavers Finalists in Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards
Mona Vale SLSC Life Member, Michael Wasley is one of four volunteer surf lifesavers announced as finalists in the upcoming Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards 2020.
The Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards (RESCAs) recognise emergency service personnel who have gone above and beyond their call of duty and reflect the Rotary moto of ‘Service above Self’. This is the first year that Surf Life Saving NSW volunteers have been included in the awards.
The RESCA awards are community-nominated and are the only awards where Emergency Services personnel, both paid and volunteer, are recognised in a combined awards program.
Awards finalists are drawn from Fire and Rescue NSW, the NSW Rural Fire Service, the NSW State Emergency Service, Marine Rescue NSW, Surf Life Saving NSW, NSW Ambulance and the NSW Volunteer Rescue Association.
Please click on tthe link: https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/news/surf-lifesavers-finalists-rotary-emergency-services-community-awards for the full story.
Congratulations Michael - this is an amazing achivement and Mona Vale SLSC wish you the best of luck for a positive outcome at the upcoming awards which are being held Friday 30 October.
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Nippers News
2020/21 Nipper Season
Mona Vale SLSC is now open for Nippers Registrations for the 2020/21 season. The first day of Nippers is Sunday 11 October. Enrol your child/children in one of the most fun summer activities the Northern Beaches has to offer. Active Kids Vouchers welcome.
Due to the restrictions in place for community sport due to COVID-19, we know that Nippers will look different this season.
The first differences this season, is that unfortunately there will be NO OPEN DAY and ALL registrations will be occurring online. This includes returning AND new members.
For futther information please click on 2020/21 Nipper Season Information. If you have any questions regarding registrations please email the Nippers Registrar: nipper.registrat@monavaleslsc.org.au
All Nippers are required to wear a club Nipper cap and a hi-vis rashie to participate. These items can be purchased from the Nippers Uniform Shop which is located online this season, through the Mona Vale SLSC website.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
SLSNSW is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our members, and with the current Coronavirus emergency continuing to escalate, we feel it is important to provide as much information to you that is relevant in your role as lifesavers, emergency first responders and community members.
Latest Update
Please click on the link below to visit the SLSNSW dedicated Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates page which provides a lot of information:
https://surflifesaving.com.au/resources/coronavirus-covid-19-updates-resources-slsnsw-clubs
The following restrictions are in place for the State of NSW:
- Outdoor gatherings of up to 20 people
- Up to 20 visitors may visit another household at any one time. The total number includes adults and children. From Monday 14 September 2020, if there are more than 20 visitors at a home, every person will be held individually responsible for a breach of the public health order. As the home is a high transmission area, the NSW Chief Health Officer strongly recommends a COVID-Safe precautionary approach of having no more than 10 visitors at a time.
- Venues can take bookings for weddings and events to be held in the future for more people than allowed under current rules, as long as the rules that apply when the event is held are obeyed. Up to 150 people are allowed to attend a wedding service at a place of public worship.
- If the venue has multiple buildings at a single location - each building can have as many people as allowed under the 4 square metre rule, up to a maximum of 100 people. Each building must be designated as a separate area with it's own COVID-19 Safety Plan, separate staff with each service or event to start and finish at a different time.
- Community sporting activities, including training sessions can recommence. Maxiumum number of participants cannot exceed 500. Record keeping for spectators must take place for all ticketed community sporting activities
- All business can now open and operate under the one person per 4 square metre rule
Border Closure to protect NSW
The NSW Government is closing the border with Victoria from midnight Wednesday 8 July 2020. Further, from midnight Tuesday 7 July, residents from Greater Melbourne will not be allowed to enter NSW.
Returning NSW residents will be required to go into 14 days of self-isolation. There will be provisions in place for residents of border regions, such as Albury-Wodonga.
To read in more detail about the above measures please click on the link https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rules
General message below for all members:
- Pay attention to hand hygiene. Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating, and avoid touching your face
- Practice cough etiquette by coughing or sneezing into your elbow or using a tissue. Dispose of the tissue into a bin and then wash your hands afterwards
- Avoid close contact with others, such as touching, shaking hands, hugging and kissing
- Regularly wipe down surfaces
- Face masks are not recommended for use by members of the public, although anyone who wants to be cautious can of course choose to wear one
- If you feel unwell and develop a fever or shortness of breath, a cough, sore throat or respiratory illness do not come to work, surf club, patrols or events and contact your doctor
For those of you wanting more resources and updates, please click on the links below:
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Member Protection Welfare and Support
A reminder to our members that we have an independent team of five members you can contact for assistance and advice for both within the surf club and in general.
The Mona Vale SLSC Member Protection, Welfare and Support Team are club members who have volunteered to be independent, confidential, and non committee persons to protect, represent and listen to our members at times when our members need help, are involved in an unpleasant experience, or wish to report an incident which is in breach of Mona Vale SLSC code of conduct. Furthermore this team are a support network for our members who are experiencing “tough times” or just need someone to talk to.
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