Weekly Club Update - 29-2-2024

Summary:

Islanders Annual Hawaiian Presentation Night!
Waterman “Red Carpet” Night
VCE product design folio - please fill out the survey!
U15 LSV Development Camp
LSV Development Camp Leader Opportunities
Rescue Watercraft EOI - April
Smiths Beach Rescue Base Repairs - Donations needed
LSV News

Islanders Annual Hawaiian Presentation Night!

On Sunday the 10th of March islanders will hold their annual Hawaiian presentation night.

Get ready to embark on a tropical journey of fun and excitement! Join us for a Hawaiian-styled presentation night held on March 10th after patrol. The night will be filled with vibrant games, lively music, and prestigious awards.

Experience the spirit of aloha as we immerse ourselves in the rich culture of Hawaii, participate in games like coconut bowling, and hawaiian wrestling, indulge in a mouthwatering spit dinner delight (which will be free of charge), and cool off with refreshing slushies straight from our renowned slushy machine.

So grab your best hawaiian shirts, grass skirts and leis, and come join us for a night of island bliss. Let's hula our way into an evening of laughter, awards, and unforgettable memories !

Mahalo, and we hope to see you all there!

Date: Sunday 10thMarch
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: Woolamai Beach SLSC
Attire: hawaiian / island themed
Event link https://fb.me/e/1HypK43JL

Waterman “Red Carpet” Night

You are cordially invited to an evening of elegance and celebration at Woolamai Beach SLSC!

Join us for the 3rd annual "Red Carpet" Night, hosted with great honor by our esteemed patrol group, the Watermen.

Prepare to grace the occasion in your finest attire as we gather to pay tribute to the dedicated lifesavers and esteemed club members who epitomize excellence in service and commitment to our coastal community.

Anticipate an evening of refined indulgence, featuring gourmet cuisine, exquisite libations, and captivating entertainment.

Revel in the enchanting melodies of live music and entertainment, engage in meaningful conversations with fellow lifesaving enthusiasts, and forge lasting bonds amidst an atmosphere of sophistication and camaraderie.

Date: 23rd March
Time: 7pm
Venue: Woolamai Beach SLSC
Attire: Black Tie and Red Carpet Glamour

Kindly RSVP at your earliest convenience to secure your esteemed presence at this prestigious event. We eagerly await the pleasure of your company amidst the grandeur of the red carpet.

Event Link https://fb.me/e/4o21MfcjO

VCE product design folio - please fill out the survey!

One of our members Will needs some help filling out a survey to gain some primary data for his VCE Studies

The survey is to help give him more information on creating a piece of equipment to aid in speed and tedious of rescues.

Please fill out the survey below and reach out to Will with any questions!

Complete the Survey HERE

Will Roff-Smith 627513@trinity.vic.edu.au

U15 LSV Development Camp

Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is pleased to announce applications are open for the 2024 U15 Development Camp.

The U15 Camp is an opportunity for youth members to develop their leadership, interpersonal, and teamwork skills while also broadening their understanding of lifesaving, as we support participants to progress through their lifesaving journey. Mentored by current outstanding volunteer leaders, participants will have the opportunity to learn, share, and network with like-minded lifesavers from across the state over a 3-day live-in camp.

The camp will be taking place on the following dates:

Dates: Friday, 17 May to Sunday, 19 May 2024

Location: YMCA Anglesea Recreation Camp, Anglesea.

Applications close Sunday, 7 April 2024

For more information click HERE

LSV Development Camp Leader Opportunities

Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is seeking camp leaders to assist with facilitating and administrating the 2024 U13 Development Camp and the U15 Leadership Development Camp.

Being a Camp Leader will provide you with an opportunity to extend your own leadership potential, develop valuable facilitating skills, network with likeminded members and to assist in establishing the next generation of young leaders.

U13 Development Camp

Friday, 5 April to Sunday, 7 April 2024 at YMCA Lake Dewar Lodge, Myrniong.
Applications close Friday, 8 March 2024
New leader – apply here

Returning leader (active camp leader in 2023) – apply here

U15 Leadership Development Camp

Friday, 17 May to Sunday, 19 May 2024 at YMCA Anglesea Recreation Camp, Anglesea.
Applications close Friday, 19 April 2024
New leader – apply here
Returning leader (active camp leader in 2023) – apply here

For more information click HERE

Rescue Watercraft EOI - April

As part of LSV’s ongoing commitment to the development of the Rescue Water Craft (RWC) Service, we are now welcoming applications from suitably qualified and proficient lifesavers.

The RWC service operates across Victoria at nine different sites to provide adequate patrolling and response to Victoria’s coastline. As an RWC operator ,you will be expected to complete rostered shifts, attend training sessions, state/area briefings, skills maintenance sessions and maintain minimum pre – requisite awards.

LSV will be conducting one course with only 12 positions available.

Location: Ocean Grove

Weekend delivery

Dates: 20, 21, 27, 28 April 2024

Applications close 21st February

For more information click HERE

Smiths Beach Rescue Base Repairs - Donations needed

Unfortunately since it’s inception the Smiths beach tower has been stripped down by the harsh weather conditions from the beach.

The rescue base is need of urgent repairs and maintenance (including re-painting in oil-rig spec paint) in order to avoid Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) issues / the structure becoming condemned; and to ensure that the two structures can continue serving the Phillip Island Nature Park (PINP) / Bass Coast Shire Council (BCSC) residents and visitors and Life Saving Victoria (LSV) lifeguard service over the next 20-25 years.

The required works includes

Wall panel works
Stair removal and replacement
Insitu painting works

If you’d like to donate to this cause please head to https://www.woolamaibeach.org.au/donate and select ‘Smiths Beach Rescue Base’ when filling out the donation form.

For more information on the rescue base head HERE