Mollymook SLSC
Mollymook SLSC president Rod Austin must be a very proud man as he recalls the club as it was when he joined as a youth and now sees how the club has grown, especially over his term of ten years as president, after being secretary for several years immediately prior to his presidency.
The entire club management committee must also be as proud as Rod, including past Vice President Geoffrey Starkey who stepped in as president when Rod was Secretary and has remained on as a vice president with Jim Bryant holding the treasurers position for many years. Jim (Jet) Jackson has been an active member of our Club for many years and has stepped up to fill the Vice Presidents roll over the past two years.
Kevin Whitford has continued to take on the role of Nippers chairman and Ken Burton has, for two years, retained the Club Captains position throughout the latter stages of Rod’s term. Along with secretary, Dianne Austin, they have formed continuity and the nucleus of a very competent and strong Management committee.
There is always room for more members to become part of the management committee. New people and ideas are always welcome. If you would like to assist in any way please don’t hesitate to contact Dianne on 4455 1206, 0422 158 553 or at mollymookslsc@shoalhaven.net.au
Professionalism
“Professionalism: It’s NOT the job you DO, it’s HOW you DO the job.” (Frank Tyger)
“My professional persona never loosens its grip, keeping an eye on me at all times.” (Agnetha Faltskog)
“So I had to be careful. I recognised the responsibility that, whether I liked it or not, I had to accept whatever the obligation was. That was to behave in a manner, to carry myself in such a professional way, as if there ever is a reflection, it’s a positive one.” Sidney Poitier)
Mollymook Surf Life Saving Club Members Resources
Mollymook president Rod Austin must be a very proud man as he recalls the club as it was when he joined as a youth and now sees how the club has grown, especially over this term of six years as president, after being secretary for several years immediately prior to his presidency.
The entire club management committee must also be as proud as Rod, including Vice President Geoffrey Starkey who stepped in as president when Rod was Secretary and has remained on as a vice president with Jim Bryant holding the treasurers position.
Kevin Whitford holding the Nippers chairman position and Glenn Matthews for five years retaining the Club Captains position throughout Rod’s term, they have formed continuity and the nucleus of a very competent strong Management committee, but Geoffrey who retired from work this year finds himself busy as he is also holding down the secretary’s job, all while renovating his home, if anyone can take this fulfilling position off him to become part of the management committee, don’t hesitate to contact Geoffrey on 4455 2083.
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Patrol Equipment
Please ensure that all patrol equipment is returned to the Patrol room at the end of patrols, washed and stored away in an orderly manner. Radios are to be left on charge after each patrol and stored appropriately. Rescue Boards are only to be used for training (with the permission of the Club Captain, Chief Instructor or the Patrol Captain). Damage to rescue boards is to be reported in the patrol log-book. The only other use for rescue boards is to perform rescues. Any other damage to patrol equipment is also to be recorded in the patrol log-book.
All members must use rubber gloves in all first-aid, CPR/EAR cases. USE of ATV – Only qualified drivers are permitted to drive this vehicle.
Readiness for Patrols
The patrol times listed in the calender are the times our patrols need to be on the beach, therefore start time of 9:00 am would need members to be ready by that time not just arriving at the beach. All patrol members are required to be ‘on the beach’ during their allocated patrol times and correctly attired.
Substitutes for Patrols
If you can not make a patrol, you should get another member to do the patrol for you.
Patrol Uniforms
The wearing of the red & yellow quartered cap and SLSA surf Rescue patrols shirt and shorts and wide brim hat is compulsory. Members are encouraged to wear the shorts and T-shirt for protection from the sun and to identify the patrolling lifesavers to the public. If you do not have a a patrol uniform contact The regalia Officer or Secretary. If a patrol member does not wear protective clothing on patrol, the patrol captain must make a note of this in the Patrol log book for legal reasons. Sunscreen will be provided for use and protection.
Wear the red & yellow quartered cap
The Surf Lifesavers cap is an Australian icon that identifies a Lifesaver who earns and annually updates the proficiency of their “Bronze Medallion,” only proficient members are entitled to wear the Australian Surf Lifesavers red and yellow quartered patrol cap, the cap makes the Lifesaver far more visible when in the water and on the beach.
All members that wear the patrol quartered cap are volunteer surf lifesavers or hold a “Surf Rescue Certificate” as a probationary surf lifesaver. Mollymook’s club competition cap is black with two white stripes and is only worn during competition, All competitors must also have completed reassessment and compulsory volunteer patrol hours.
To update the proficiency at the beginning of every season a lifesavers physical fitness and knowledge is re-tested by a run – swim – run to be completed in under eight minutes; then complete simulated rescues using a rescue board and tube, and general knowledge of the bronze training is also tested. All these skills combine to maintain lifesavers to be an effective member of a patrol team tasked with providing a safe beach and swimming area.
Bronze Medallion
- Run-Swim- Run- Distance 200 run, 200 swim and 200 run
- IRB Rescue/patient pick-up in white water
- Resuscitation (1 person/2 person EAR/CPR)
- Rescue Scenario,signals, first aid,radio (to be completed on Patrol)
- patient Assessment, rescue techniques
Bronze Squad
Anyone interested in becoming a Lifesaver needs to successfully complete the Surf Bronze Medallion Course that runs for about two nights a week over 4-6 weeks. All interested should contact Anthony direct 4455 1206.
Surf Rescue Certificate
- RunSwimRun distance100m run,100 m swim & 100m run.
- EAR 1 person on a manikin (under 15)
- EAR/CPR 1 & 2 person (over 15)