Woolamai Newsletter - September Edition

 
 

Telephone: 0467 475 263 Postal Address: PO Box 49, San Remo, VIC, 3925 Web: www.woolamaibeach.org.au Email: secretary@woolamaibeach.asn.au

In this Edition:

  • President’s report

  • Memberships

  • Volunteering Opportunities

  • Training Update

    • Trainer/Assessor Expression of Interests

    • Bronze Camp Expression of Interest Closing soon!

  • Bass Development Camp

  • Wild About Wooli! A 50 Year History of the Club

  • How to get a segment in next Month’s Newsletter

President’s report

Hi everyone,

It has been a busy month for everyone involved in planning for season 2022/23.

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of it.

Clubhouse

Our Assets team has been putting in some incredible hours

In the past month we have seen significant roof repairs and plumbing to prevent leaks, installation of a roof safety ladder and roof tap and hose to assist with roof cleaning, cleaning gutters, re-plastering and repairs to water damage, re-insulating, painting, cleaning carpet, installing an automatic window cleaner for the tower and many other maintenance projects.

A huge thank you to Darrell Clark, Stafford Smith, Campbell Smart, Michael ‘Boo’ Butler and the other team members who have been organising or carrying out this work. 

There are always plenty of maintenance and improvement projects at the Clubhouse, Smiths Beach Rescue Base and the Club residence.  The Assets team is looking for new members so if you would like to join the team and help manage or deliver a project please get in touch.  Contact Darrell Clark on darrellclark27@outlook.com if you would like to help out.

The Woolamai Beach Environs Management Plan is progressing well and we are currently preparing for major works to re-profile, stabilise and revegetate the dunes surrounding the Clubhouse and the building of a retaining wall.

COVID safety planning

For the past few seasons our Club and its activities have been significantly affected by COVID-19.

This summer we will still be required to have a COVIDSafe Plan and meet specific requirements.

Life Saving Victoria is working within the parameters of current requirements which are due to be reviewed on 12 October.

Clubs are being encouraged to plan for a season with the following requirements likely to remain for the season:

  • Third dose (fully vaccinated + booster) required for workers over 18 years old

  • Two doses (fully vaccinated) required for workers over 12 years + 2 months and below 18 years (unless an exemption applies)

  • A worker is anyone aged 12 years and two months and older who is involved in delivering any of our services, programs, and/or activities (volunteer or employed).

This includes employees, patrolling members, club committee members, administrators, age managers, coaches, officials, water safety, helpers (training course, event or nipper programs) and participants in lifesaving training (Bronze Medallion, SRC).

Keep an eye out for COVID-Safe updates from Life Saving Victoria and the Club.

Charter

The Club Board has just adopted a Governance Charter.  This sets out the main principles to be adopted by the Club and its Board in order to develop, implement and maintain a culture and standard of good corporate governance. 

This will soon be published on our website and will explain how the Club Board approaches its responsibilities, acts ethically and runs efficient and effective meetings.

Community grant

A big thank you to the Bendigo Community Bank Branch of Cowes, San Remo and Grantville for the $2500 grant which will help the Club obtain new fuel cells and safety vests for the IRBs.  Thank you to Brendan and Campbell Smart for putting the application together.  Alan ‘Aquamole’ Hailes and I attended the Grants Presentation Evening at Dalyston Football & Netball Club to gratefully accept the grant.

Come and help out

In the lead up to the season we are calling on people to help to take on different roles or be a part of a team to help deliver our various activities and programs. 

We have recently seen call outs for our Diversity Committee, Communications team, Sustainability Committee, Life Saving Services team (patrol leadership & equipment roles) and for other key roles.

When you see an ad in the newsletter or a post in Facebook looking for help, put your hand up -you never know where it might lead, what you might learn and how rewarding it can be!

See you down the beach soon.

Regards,

Jason Close - President
E: president@woolamaibeach.asn.au

Memberships

Hello everyone.

The season is fast approaching and If you intend to be a part of Woolamai Beach SLSC this season, you MUST renew/pay your membership. For all new and returning members renewing and paying your membership is compulsory before participating at any club or state activity (i.e. new awards or skills maintenance).

The club website includes a range of step by step guides to help you with your memberships. You can find these at https://www.woolamaibeach.org.au/ under the ‘Members’ Tab of the website.

Current (Returning) WBSLSC Members

To renew/pay your membership, please visit Members Area and follow the prompts.
More information can be found here - https://www.woolamaibeach.org.au/renew

**Please Note: If you have forgotten your password, try to reset your password by clicking on ‘Forgotten username or password?’. If this doesn’t work, please contact membership@woolamaibeach.asn.au.

**DO NOT create a new account under any circumstance**

New WBSLSC Members

If you are wanting to participate in one of our programs as a new member, please follow the step by step instructions here - https://www.woolamaibeach.org.au/join-us

Current Programs that are on offer this season include:

**Please Note: If you’re participating in any of the above programs, you will not be required to pay a membership as they are included in the course fee.

Membership Fees

Membership Fees will remain the same as previous years. Please note: the system was updated over the last few months and will calculate the correct membership fee as per your DOB.

**As this is still fairly new, there may be errors when completing your membership. if that is the case, please contact membership@woolamaibeach.asn.au

To view the membership fees for the 2022/23 season, please click here - https://www.woolamaibeach.org.au/membership-fees

Working With Children’s Check (WWCC)

Anyone over the age of 18 must have a valid Victorian WWCC to join the Club. This includes turning 18 during the season. If you applied for a WWCC for the first time, please send a copy of your card to membership@woolamaibeach.asn.au so it can be added to your profile.

Instructions on how to obtain a WWCC can be found here - https://www.woolamaibeach.org.au/working-with-childrens-check

Terry Aslanidis - Manager of Memberships
E: membership@woolamaibeach.asn.au

Volunteering Opportunities

There are many opportunities available for members to apply in preparation for the upcoming season!

I’d encourage everyone to have a look through the following link to see what’s available!

For more information and to apply, click here - https://www.woolamaibeach.org.au/wbslsc-volunteering-opportunities

Training Update

Advanced Resuscitation Techniques/First Aid (ARTFA)

On the 10th September the club held an Advanced Resuscitation Techniques/First Aid course at Upwey High School. This was the first time in 3 years we were able to run this course at its capacity.

The aim of this course was to provide candidates with the skills and knowledge to use oxygen, airway management devices and automated defibrillator during resuscitation, and to manage an emergency first aid situation until professional medical support is available.

Special thanks to Ellie Ryan who ran the day and congratulations on officially being an ART/FA Trainer.

Trainer/Assessor Expression of Interests

Trainer/Assessor EOI’s have come out for the following courses. I would highly recommend members to apply.

  • Frank Dando Sports Academy Camp (FDSA) - FDSA are seeking 2 members who are able to assist training IRBC from Monday - Friday. You MUST have your IRBD. In return, you will be reimbursed $500 for the week. The camp will be held from the 21th -25th November. If you are interested in this opportunity please email training@woolamaibeach.asn.au

For more information on the Role Descriptions, please click here - https://www.woolamaibeach.org.au/weekly-updates/weekly-club-update-15-9-2022

Bronze Camp Expression of Interest Closing soon!

Just a reminder that the Bronze Camp EOI’s will be closing on the 30th September. We have gained a large amount of interest and will try to take as many members as possible.

Members who have expressed interest will receive an email with steps on how they can complete registrations.

If you have any questions, please contact woolamaibronzecamp@gmail.com

Coming Up

24th – 25th September 2022 

22nd – 24th October 2022 

For more information on the above courses, please click on the links above. To keep up to date with what courses the club is offering, keep reading the weekly updates. Alternatively, check out our club training calendar here https://www.woolamaibeach.org.au/training-calendar

Terry Aslanidis - Chief Instructor
E: training@woolamaibeach.asn.au

Member Development Opportunities

The Bass District Development Camp

The Bass District Lifesaving Development Camp Management team are proudly planning to run yet another Development camp in the new year. We are hopeful with easing of restrictions that we may see a full capacity camp with little to no Covid interference.

About Dev Camp

For those unfamiliar, this camp is a week-long live in camp that is heavily scenario-based training. We offer ART, FA. IRBC and IRBD. We focus heavily on leadership and offer a lot of leadership knowledge, experience, and training. We are hoping to expand beyond the bass region this year and offer both candidate and leadership roles. We encourage everyone to partake. If any further questions – please contact the camp coordinator

Camp Expression of Interest (Candidate and Leader)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJ873fxymmb6q10YXEA2YRBN6gbtfnxgFy0K65MfYM2sop2w/viewform?usp=pp_url


Applications close Friday the 23rd of September


Terry Aslanidis - Director of Member Development
E: memberdevelopment@woolamaibeach.asn.au

Wild About Wooli! A 50 Year History of the Club

Want a segment in next Month’s newsletter?

Hi all,

If anyone would like to submit something for next month, the best way to do this is send me an email at communication@woolamaibeach.asn.au with a title for the segment, and text of what you’d like to be included as well as any pictures or images and I’ll be sure to add it in.

Deadline for October’s Newsletter - 8th of October

Cheers,

Ryan Box - Director of Communications

Email: communication@woolamaibeach.asn.au

Coming Up

Upcoming Events
Presentation Night 2023/24
May 18
Presentation Night 2023/24

Catch up with clubmates and celebrate the achievements of our members at the annual Woolamai Beach SLSC presentation night.

Dress Code: Formal.

 
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