Stafford Smith awarded Order of Australia Medal
20-year member Stafford Smith has been recognised for his for his service to lifesaving and education with the Order of Australia Medal, Queens Birthday, June 2019.
Stafford’s work running countless camps and events, specifically integrating Upwey High School, has resulted in hundreds of new members for the Club, as well as hundreds of students learning the importance of beach safety.
Stafford has also shaped the club through his role on the Board, currently as Vice President, where he works to make effective and positive change within the club. Stafford is constantly looking for ways to make the Club a more fun and inclusive place, whether that be through social events or competitions such as Club Champs.
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20-year member Stafford was awarded the Order of Australia Medal on Queens Birthday, June 2019 for his service to lifesaving and education, running countless camps and events through Upwey High School resulting in hundreds of new club members and students learning the importance of beach safety.
35+ year member, and Life Member, Dennis was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in Australia Day Honours 2019. He has also named Bass Coast Shire Council Citizen Of The Year in 2013. Dennis has contributed fundraising, helped with San Remo Channel challenge and been club Vice President.
Designed by MRTN Architects for TRACT Consulting and Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Smiths Beach Rescue Base has been shortlisted for Victorian Architecture Awards 2019, part of National Architecture Awards. Photo: Jesse Marlowe.
Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club congratulates life member Dennis Harris who was announced as a recipient of the prestigious Order of Australia Medal in the 2019 Australia Day Honours.
From 35 years of reliability to delivering Smiths Beach Surf Rescue Base, Woolamai Beach SLSC recognises the long-term contribution of two great members, Mark Roney and Mark Donaldson.
Smiths Beach Rescue Base was installed at Smiths Beach, Phillip Island’s most popular beach, on Wednesday 2 May 2018.
Congratulations to the newest life members of Woolamai Beach SLSC, Troy Ross and Clark Livingston in acknowledgement and appreciation of over 30 years of dedicated patrol service each, as well as being outstanding leaders and highly-awarded competitors.