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Annual Report 2014/15 Season

QUEENSLAND SURF LIFE SAVNG CLUB OF THE YEAR 70 Years of Service

Mermaid Beach AEME SLSC Inc - Annual Report 2014/2015 Page 2


CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND OFFICERS FOR 2014/2015 ...... 4 PRESIDENT’S REPORT ................................................................................................................ 5 SECRETARY’S REPORT ............................................................................................................... 9 TREASURER’S REPORT ............................................................................................................ 10 CLUB CAPTAIN’S REPORT ........................................................................................................ 11 SURF SPORTS DIRECTOR’S REPORT ...................................................................................... 12 JUNIOR ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR’S REPORT ..................................................................... 16 CHIEF INSTRUCTOR’S REPORT ................................................................................................ 17 FIRST AID OFFICER’S REPORT ................................................................................................. 18 GEAR STEWARD’S REPORT ..................................................................................................... 19 BOAT CAPTAIN’S REPORT ........................................................................................................ 20 IRB CAPTAIN’S REPORT ............................................................................................................ 23 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT .......................................................................... 24 CLUB STATISTICS 2014/2015 .................................................................................................... 27

Membership Statistics ............................................................................................................... 27 By Award ................................................................................................................................... 28 Patrol Statistics for the 2014/2015 Season ................................................................................ 30 Patrol Hours .............................................................................................................................. 32

CLUB AWARDS 2013/2014 ......................................................................................................... 36 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT ………………………………………………………………………... 37


Committee Members and Officers for 2014/2015

Position Management Committee

Other Committee

President E/M Phil Chipman Deputy President E/M Mark Lacy Secretary E/M AD Ann Donnelly-Marshall

Treasurer E/M FIN Steven Sing

Club Captain E/M SLS Pete Degnian

Surf Sports Director M SS Wayne Marshall

Junior Activities Director M JAC Matt Slee

Youth Development Director M YD Tom Sealy

Chief Instructor M ED Marty Avent

Vice President Tom Sealy Clubhouse Manager AD Not Filled Registrar AD Tess Briody Communications Officer AD Not Filled Grievance Officer AD Michelle Lederhose Volunteer Coordinator AD Jeff Burchell Fundraising Coordinator FIN Jeff Burchell Vice Captain SLS Will Nash IRB Captain SLS Chris Sealy Craft Captain SLS, SS Dale Penman Gear Steward SLS Jeremy Sturges First Aid Officer SLS Brenda Samosa Radio Officer SLS Darryl Fitzpatrick Assistant Training Officer ED Russell Brown Team Manager SS Kurt Gislingham Boat Captain SS Graeme Huegill Junior Surf Sports Coordinator SS, JAC Dean Love Junior Team Manager: U8-U10 SS, JAC Andrew Moore Junior Team Manager: U11-U14 SS, JAC Michael Dalton

Youth Development Officer

YD Melinda Gerry, Jemma Gillam, Greg Moreton

Judiciary Committee Chairman JUD Mark Tomasoni Judiciary Committee Secretary JUD David Zemek Judiciary Committee Member JUD Sandy Penman Judiciary Committee Member JUD Peter Reckin

Summer Surf Girl Johanna Boonstoppel Chaplain Dale Penman Surf Swim Coordinator Graham Reid Administrator Jo Briody Business Administrator Lee Murphy

E = Executive Committee member M = Management Committee member AD = Administration Committee member FIN = Finance Committee member SLS = Surf Life Saving Committee member ED = Education Committee member SS = Surf Sports Committee member YD = Youth Development Committee member JAC = Junior Activities Committee member JUD = Judiciary Committee member


PRESIDENT'S REPORT It was a great way to start the new season in September with the Club being recognised as the Queensland Surf Life Saving Club of the Year for our performance in the 2013/14 season. This is a fantastic accolade and one we should all be very proud to have achieved. Since our last annual report we were also recognised with nine awards at South Coast Branch annual awards for our performance in 2013/14. Again a great way to start the 2014-15 season. I am very happy to again report that this has been another successful season for the Club with continued overall improvement and movement towards our vision. The highlights of this improvement are summarized below (and in detail in the attached Strategic Plan Scorecard summary):

Increased overall membership by 6% to a Club record of 886 members. Increased number of patrolling members by 7.6% to 213 (again a new record). Increased number of Nippers by 7.1% to 300. Increased number of awards completed by members by 6% to 247. Providing excess patrol member capacity to assist other Gold Coast clubs and SLSQ Duty

Officer. Improved Masters and Youth results at State and Australian Championships. Improved Nippers results at State Championships (11th) Increased revenue for Surf Club by 18% Debt reduced by $213,000

These statistics again highlight overall growth and improvement across all areas of the Club. We have nominated for 17 awards this season which gives an indication of the depth of our performance as a Club and the efforts of our members. A highlight this season for me was to see new activities being started through the initiative of members such as R&R, pool rescue and our Club Camp (which is being attended by members with interests in all areas of the Club). It is very pleasing also to get feedback from many new members to our Club about how much they enjoy being here and how they notice the friendly atmosphere and positive relationships between our members. Some of our biggest challenges remain maintaining this culture and values as we get bigger and better; enhancing revenue streams to keep up with our growth; and managing activity and effort across the whole Club (rather than by sections). We also still need to continue to provide opportunities for all to develop to meet their potential and we need more members to step forward into management roles to help with the ever increasing workload of running the Queensland Club of the Year. Early in the new season I propose we review our strengths, weaknesses and our strategic plan objectives to ensure we remain focused on these challenges. I thank the Management Committee for their outstanding efforts in managing the Club again this season and in making (and following through on) the hard decisions made in the best interests of the Club. I am very proud and privileged to work with such a fine group of senior members whose focus is always on what is best for the Club. I should also acknowledge the great work done by our Judiciary Committee this season in fairly and effectively dealing with a difficult and sensitive matter. Thanks also to all other officers and members who have volunteered to help in the various committees that run the Club. Without your efforts the Club simply would not function. Thanks also to our special office staff (Jo and Lee) and Scott and the Supporters Club staff for your significant contribution once again. I look forward to continuing our growth and improvement next season on our way to achieving our strategic plan vision of becoming one of the premier surf life saving clubs in Australia. Phil Chipman / President


SECRETARY’S REPORT What a great Season it has been! As a Club we have achieved so much, as the contents of this Annual Report demonstrate. There are many initiatives within Surf Life Saving that can be introduced / improved to our Club. What it takes to get new initiatives off the ground is for our Members that are passionate about a particular area to commit to the time and energy that each initiative requires to make it successful. Without the commitment and energy of our members, there would be little to report at the end of the Season. Mermaid Beach AEME SLSC has the benefit of a number of such committed members and we are appreciative of them all. If you would like to see something improved or commenced at the Club and you have the time and energy to commit, please let one of the Management Committee members know so we can support you to achieve your goals. My thanks to the Administration Team: Our Office Staff, Jo and Lee, continue to work alongside our members and provide a great service to all. Whenever you have a query, they are a fantastic resource to go to. If they don’t have the answer for you, they will know who to refer you to. (Generally, Jo manages all things Life Saving and Nippers and Lee manages all things financial.) Jo and Lee continue to give above and beyond what their paid positions require. Thank you Ladies, so much! Our long standing Caretaker and Life Member, Mr Steve Jones, has left the building! Jonesy, as he was affectionately known, has moved out and is actually soon to be moving to NSW with his adoring partner (and our Chief Training Officer), Marty. We recognised Jonesy’s amazing contributions over the past 17 years at the Annual Dinner. When the list of what he has been involved in was read out at the Annual Dinner, it was fantastic to hear all of the significant contributions he has achieved over the years. THANK YOU for everything Mr Jones! In light of Jonesy leaving, we have welcomed a new Caretaker, Hamish Chapman, to the Club. Hamish hails from Devonport, Tasmania. He is a qualified Teacher and a dedicated surf sports competitor who wanted to move to the Gold Coast to live the dream. Hamish commenced in April 2015 and has shown in the short time that he has been with us that he is a reliable and capable young man. Hamish has a lot to learn about our Club and the way it operates and he is looking forward to learning all the tasks that Jonesy did so well. Please welcome Hamish if you haven’t done so already. Tess Briody has fulfilled the role of Registrar this Season. Tess assists with membership applications at the beginning of the Season, including being present at sign on days. Tess has also assisted with many other events throughout the Season, including being available for multiple fundraising opportunities. I am sure Tess would agree that she has been on a steep learning curve. Thank you Tess! Our Grievance Officer this Season has been Michelle Lederhose. This role is one that, if done right, works unnoticed in the background assisting our Members to find resolution to issues they have identified as requiring assistance with. Michelle has fulfilled this pivotal role with quiet resolution and determination to help our Members whenever they have requested it. Thank you Michelle Finally, my thanks to our Management Committee. Phil, Mark, Stevo, Matt, Capn Pete, Tom, Marty and Wayne; your commitment and experience are highly valued. With each of you in your role, our Club Family have some role models that they can look up to and be proud of. I know that each of you have spent many hours on the planning and coordination of activities in all areas of the Club. I know that you do it for the love of our Club and not for recognition. You are the quiet achievers who are the foundation of our Club. I applaud you all in that we uphold our Club values at our Management Committee meetings and base some difficult discussions and decisions based on those same values:


1. Respect for views and values of others, openness, caring 2. Integrity to deliver on commitments, honesty 3. Unity, best for whole Club, trust 4. Loyalty to Club 5. Welcoming, friendly 6. Strive for excellence 7. Encouragement and participation 8. Enjoyment

Thank you to each member of our wonderful Club. May we continue to work together and celebrate together as a family at our home away from home, the Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving Club. Ann Donnelly-Marshall Secretary If your experience at our Club could be improved, please contact me with your suggestion/s at [email protected]

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TREASURER’S REPORT

As the club continues to grow so does its need for additional finances. The mainstay of fundraising activities continued to raise much needed funds including the Sportsman’s Lunch, Surf and Turf Long Lunch, Nipper BBQ, Supporters Club Raffles, our Mermaid Mates and the much appreciated ongoing support from John Henderson Real Estate Professionals Mermaid Beach, Bruce Mathieson and our Mermaid Mates. The club also had a target of $12,000 in additional fundraising from new sources for the season. Our Surf Girl Jo Boonstoppel stepped up to the plate, initiating 27 new fundraising events and donations raising a total of $19,460.75. Thanks to Jo and her committee including Lee Murphy and Jeff Burchell for your efforts throughout the season to help meet our fundraising targets. Summary of results for the year

1. Fundraising activities netting $94,411 Including: a. Over $19,000 in additional fundraising activities by our Surf Girl Jo Boonstoppel b. Sportsman’s Lunch $18,355 c. Surf n Turf Long Lunch $8,697 d. Golf Day $4,819 e. Supporters Club Raffles $9,747 f. BBQ Net Profit $18,120 g. Door Knock $8,378

2. Bank Loan reduction of $184,102 (Balance at 30/04/15 $299,813) 3. Equipment Grants being received totaling $31,420 4. Total Income $339,309 5. Total Expenses $322,334 6. Supporters Club Donations $94,900 7. Membership Fees $54,276 8. Insurance Expenses $35,740 9. Repairs and Maintenance Expenses $27,016 10. Carnival Entries $25,770

Overall the budget was very tight once again to assist with the growth of the club with new services and maintain the existing level of services. Thanks to everyone’s fundraising efforts throughout the season. Stevo Sing Treasurer


CLUB CAPTAIN’S REPORT Excitement in Surf Sports and IRB racing, the promise of fun youth activities and positive leadership from our Patrol Captains all ably supported by an enthusiastic education team has resulted in increased quantity and higher quality life savers. This increase has meant we’ve been able to improve our services to Surf Lifesaving. We now have 195 Active Patrol members. On several occasions this season we’ve assisted Nobby Beach and Miami with patrol members when requested. Also Team Moore volunteered for a patrol at Rainbow Bay in April. I’m assured all members enjoyed the experience. Our usual summer holidays early morning roving service was extended through to the season end. We also extended the roving service to cover approximately 6 km from Miami to Broadbeach.

24 rescues – 9 board rescues, 8 tube rescues, 3 IRB rescues, 4 rescues unspecified. 90 first aid actions. 1088 preventative actions 35,857 beach attendances 43 hours beach closures

Prevention is always better than the cure. Our high number of preventative actions help to keep recues to a minimum. One of the great strengths we have as a club is the positive role models we have leading our patrol teams. Thanks to Patrol Captains Pete Reckin, Lloyd Cox, Dale Penman, Tony Hoppitt, Rusty Brown, Jorg Schumacher, Jeremy Sturges, Emma Eichhorn, Tom Sealy, Jemma Gillam, Michelle Lederhose, Chris Sealy, Greg Moreton, Cameron Yabsley, Leon Leis and Will Nash. Keeping our life saving gear and equipment maintained is an ongoing task which can be expensive. The tractor, now four years old, is in good shape mechanically with only some minor rust. After some teething problems, the one season old ATV is in great shape. The six year old 4WD ute succumbed to rust and has been put out to pasture. Although not absolutely essential to our services, a new dual cab ute would greatly assist us across a wide range of activities. A wishful grant has been lodged for this purpose. Thanks to Gear Steward Jeremy Sturges for your help throughout the season and particularly addressing the initial problems with the ATV. Jeremy also took on the role as Radio Officer looking after the problem plagued new digital radios. Thanks once again to Pete and Dave Reckin of Auto Leaders Southport for their mechanical help and rust prevention expertise. Our IRB Captain Chris Sealy has been tireless in training new IRB drivers and crewies, coaching the IRB racing team and keeping our IRB hulls and motors up to date and finely tuned. A grant from the Queensland Government Gambling Community Benefit Fund has enabled us to replace two of the oldest hulls for the start of next season. Thanks to Southport Rotary Club for a grant which will buy us a new motor. Brenda Samosa has once again proven very dependable as First Aid Officer and Dale Penman has done well in the never complete job as Craft Captain. Our Young Life Saver of the Year Will Nash has provided great support this season as Club Vice Captain. When Marty Avent took on the role as Chief Training Officer four seasons ago she was practically on her own. Sadly Marty is moving interstate but she leaves behind a vibrant team of trainers. Thanks Marty!! Being part of such a tireless, devoted Management Committee I can only feel positive about the season ahead. Go Team Mermaid!! Pete Degnian Club Captain


SURF SPORTS DIRECTOR’S REPORT

What another exciting season it has been. We are continuing to expand our numbers of participants and the events we are competing in and are also retaining and building in our junior age categories. This season, with great dedication from a few of our members, Mermaid Beach AEME SLSC has added R & R competition to the list of disciplines we compete in, which in turn provided us with the necessary equipment to compete in belt swim racing. We also currently have members competing in Pool Rescue. A big thanks to Mel Gerry, Kevin Blair, Lisa Clout and Jacqui Carpenter for your efforts in getting these disciplines started. Graeme Huegill has had another outstanding season in the Boats which would not be possible without his passion, commitment and the sacrifices he has made to keep the ball rolling and to continue to build the Boat section this season. Without a doubt, a big thank you to Julian and Mike, our Coaches, for the sacrifices, dedication, passion and commitment which they continually give to our members and our Club. Surf Sports award recipients this season are: Best Ski Paddler Steph Purser

Best Board Paddler James Lacy

Best Surf Swimmer Renaud Bodier

Best Beach Competitor Clarke Kelhear

Rowers Rower Stephen Lucas

Krusty Krab Manuel Posadas

Highsidin’ Freestylin’ The Mad Huegys: Aaron Halliday, Matthew Palmer, Matthew Honeyman, Stephen Lucas. Sweep - Graeme Huegill

Shipwright’s Delight The Boilers: Louise Ferguson, Penny Rossiter, Kylie Nash, Deb Jones. Sweep -Phil Chipman

Best R&R Competitor Mel Gerry

Best IRB Competitor Marten Schumacher

Best Surfboard Riding Competitor Nic Angelucci

Best Team Youth Cameron Clarke Kelhear, Geordie Dalton, Sam Conochie, Riley Clout

Most Improved Athlete of the Year Luke Martin & Johanna Boonstoppel Surf Sports Contributor of the Year Kurt Gislingham The Chipman Trophy - The Best Club Boat Crew of the Season

The Bambis: Johanna Boonstoppel, Kylie Nash, Lauren Skelsey, Deba Jones. Sweep -Phil Chipman

U14 Athlete of the Year Clarke Kelhear

U15 Athlete of the Year Jade Slee U17 - U19 Athlete of the Year Steph Purser Open Athlete of the Year James Lacy

Master Athlete of the Year Dale Penman

Surf Sports Member of the Year Graeme Huegill


Senior State Championships results: Gold Medalists:

Mermaid Pearls (Mel Gerry, Jo Briody, Tess Briody, Louise Roberts, Melissa Roberts) – Open Female 5 Person R & R

Gabriella Dalton – U17 Female 2km Beach Run Silver Medalists: James Lacy – Open Male Surf Belt Masters State Championships results: Gold Medalists: Dale Penman – 55-59 Male Surf Board Dale Penman – 55 – 59 Male Ironman Silver Medalists: Pete Degnian, Dale Penman & Wayne Marshall – 150 Years Male Surf Board Relay Pete Degnian, Dale Penman & Wayne Marshall – 150 Years Male Surf Ski Relay Mermaid Marshmallows (Jo Briody, Mel Gerry, Kylie Nash, Sandy Penman) – 170+ Years Female Beach Relay Jo Briody – 45 – 49 Female Beach Flags Sandy Penman – 50 – 54 Female Ironwoman Sandy Penman – 50 – 54 Female Rescue Tube Race Sandy Penman – 50 – 54 Female Surf Board Sandy Penman – 50 – 54 Female Surf Race Bronze Medalists: Michael Manton – 40 – 44 Male Surf Race Tony Hoppitt – 45 – 49 Male 2km Beach Run Louise Roberts – 50 – 54 Female Rescue Tube Race Peter Degnian – 50 – 54 Male Ironman


Australian Youth Championships (Aussies) results: Gold Medalists: Clarke Kelhear – U14 Male Beach Sprint Riley Clout, Sam Conochie, Geordie Dalton, Clarke Kelhear – U15 Male Cameron Relay Silver Medalists: Jade Slee – U15 Female Rescue Tube Race Australian Masters Championships (Aussies) results: Gold Medalists: Dale Penman – 55 – 59 Male Surf Board Louise Roberts & Sandy Penman – 50 – 54 Female Surf Board Rescue Silver Medalists: Peter Degnian, Dale Penman, Wayne Marshall – 150yrs Male Single Ski Relay Mermaid Boilers – Louise Ferguson, Deb Jones, Kylie Nash, Penny Rossiter, Phil Chipman (sweep) – 160 yrs Female Surf Boat Bronze Medalists: Sandy Penman – 50 - 54 Female Rescue Tube Race Jo Briody – 45 – 49 Female Beach Flags

Some highlights of the Season:

• James Lacy – 4th in the Aussies Open Board Race final • Steph Purser – 5th in the Aussies U17 Female Single Ski final • James Lacy, Hayden Slee and Josh Bull competing in the Kelloggs Nutri-Grain Trials • Emma Dick earning a strong result in the Kelloggs Nutri-Grain Series and pre-qualifying for next Season • R & R competition commencing • Belt Swim racing • IRB racing continuing to grow and assisting Nobby’s members to compete • Commencement of Pool Rescue competition

Wayne Marshall Surf Sports Director


SURF SPORTS OBJECTIVES DASHBOARD

OBJECTIVE Score 2008 / 2009

Score 2009 / 2010

Score 2010 / 2011

Score 2011 / 2012

Score 2012 / 2013

Score 2013 / 2014

Score 2014 / 2015

COMMENTS 2014 / 2015

1. Increase Competitors in Open Division.

5/10 6/10 6/10 6/10 7/10 8/10 9/10 Retention of members through younger age groups and now competing in Opens.

2. Increase Competitors in the U15-U19 Division

7/10 6/10 7/10 7/10 7/10 7/10 8/10 Retention of members

3. Maintain Masters Competition Team.

9/10 10/10 11/10 11/10 11/10 10/10 10/10 Our strong Masters team was maintained.

4. Maintain Junior (U11-U14) Competition Teams.

10/10 10/10 10/10 8/10 7/10 8/10 8/10

5. Develop skills and interest in U8-U10 juniors.

8/10 8/10 9/10 8/10 8/10 8/10 8/10

6. Develop standard of Surf Boat Crews.

4/10 6/10 8/10 8/10 5/10 8/10 8/10 Increase in overall crew numbers. U19 men’s crew in the water. Focus is now on U23 women’s; develop new sweep; lay foundation for Open men’s.

7. Develop Interest in Life Saver Events.

1/10 1/10 1/10 1/10 2/10 3/10 6/10 Commencement of R&R training and competition

8. Develop Interest in Beach Events.

1/10 4/10 6/10 7/10 7/10 6/10 6/10

9. Develop Interest in Board Riding Events.

6/10 5/10 5/10 6/10 6/10 6/10 6/10

10. Enhance the Image of Mermaid Beach Surf Sports amongst the SLS community and within the Club.

7/10 8/10 8/10 8/10 9/10 9/10 8/10 Some Social Media usage by individual members not favourable to the image of Mermaid Beach AEME SLSC.

Total

58/100 64/100 71/100 70/100 69/100 73/100 77


JUNIOR ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR’S REPORT Bam! Mermaid continues to grow and show that we are a club on the improve. This year we reached over 300 junior members and I believe we will grow continually for the next few years. We had some excellent results this year: a 3rd place at Gold Coast City Titles and I believe that is the best result yet. Again 3rd in the Branch and climbed one more spot at States to 11th. I was also pleased to see the number of parents putting their hands up and become involved in the club. This is always the hardest part of the Junior Committee to get into action. I would like to thank our new Officials [some of who weren’t that keen but put their hands up (thanks Vanessa)]. This season see's the end of an era for some of the people I have had the pleasure to have got to know. Firstly Kym and Greg our under 14's age managers these guys loved their group and it showed by the way they looked after them. A big shout out to my BBQ man Peter Hutchings I cannot thank him enough on his time spent on the BBQ for the last 4 years. Pete will be around as he has moved onto officiating at carnivals. Most of all the parents who have lent their time to help my job as JAC easier. Finally Michael Dalton he has been the backbone to the information being sent out and making sure everyone in the club knows what is going on, without Michael's help and assistance the club would be worse off. As I am stepping down this year as JAC I cannot be any happier in the growth and enjoyment I see around the beach on a Sunday. I would like to formally thank the Management Committee for their guidance and help in helping me immensely. As I am still going to be an Age Manger to my mighty under 11's next year and no doubt involved in something else around the club, I will see you all on the beach next year. GO MERMAID Matt Slee Junior Activities Coordinator


CHIEF TRAINING OFFICER’S REPORT

This season our training team settled in and showed what can be achieved together. Our IRB training thrives under the leadership of Chris Sealy and his team of dedicated helpers. The skill of the drivers and crewies continue to improve with all of their racing training, which is a great off shoot and demonstrates how Surf Sports and Education can compliment each other so well. The dynamic team of Melinda Gerry, Emma Eichhorn and Jeremy Sturgess continue to demonstrate their knowledge by training multiple courses this season to ensure our Club continues to thrive on the beach and in the water. We pride ourselves on the reputation that Mermaid’s training is to a high standard, we have worked hard to achieve this and I congratulate and thank every one of our training members for upholding this standard. The sort of success that Mermaid is achieving does not happen easily. Thank you to all of our members who willingly attend courses to up skill, keep proficient or learn a new skill. This season was my last as Mermaid’s Chief Training Officer, I have loved my time in the position and as well as the above mentioned trainers I cannot leave without mentioning my wing-man Russell Brown who was always where I needed him to be, thank you for your support and friendship over the years. Tony Wilson, Pete Degnian, Dale and Sandy Penman and Wayne Marshall, who were my “go to” experienced surf gurus and water safety time after time, thank you for making yourself available to us. Training always involves more members than just the trainers, for all those patrol members that sat in IRBs for us, who swam and paddled and supported our squads and me over the years, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am confident that Steve and I are leaving the training of our members in very safe hands, we wish everyone further success next season and promise to pop in every now and again to say hello. Marty Avent Chief Training Office


FIRST AID OFFICER’S REPORT

As you are all aware last season was a great time for our club. We had lot of new members join which was great because that meant there were a lot more people on patrol. I would like to thank everyone who informed me regarding any first aid equipment that needed replacing or repairing. The first aid room was always kept clean and tidy by each patrol and we all know how difficult this can be when there is sand about. I would also like to say a big thank you to Ann for all the help she has given me over the past few weeks, trying to get all of the out of date stuff out of the bags and replacing it with the new. We did try to get a system going by putting the out of date stuff on a table and going through each bag one at a time. As you can imagine this got very confusing and what should have taken us a few hours turned into a few hours over 3 or 4 days ha! But all is good now with every bag ready to go for the start of the new season. Also most of you will know by now that we will be losing two of our greatest members from the club this

season (Jonesy and Marty) I can honestly say that the club will never be the same without these guys

being around. Not only have they put a lot of time into the club over the years but they are also two of

the greatest friends anyone could have and we will all miss them especially me. But on a better note

Marty recons that the flights are really cheap and we can all go and see them any time, so I will be

putting a note on the notice board for anyone who wants to come with me. I think they might be very

surprised when we all turn up.

Brenda Samosa. First Aid Officer


GEAR STEWARD’S REPORT The season began with the usual update and repair of all gear and equipment relating to patrols etc. It's been a long season that seems to not have even finished yet as equipment is still being used as though it is still peak season, with of course ongoing repairs carried out on all boards, signs and equipment. With new changes and new people around the club it is important that we all continue to appreciate our equipment and stay in touch with new changes and processes. New Patrol Flags will of course be purchased in the hope that they will last out for the season. The new ATV has been great through the season with the third key barrel installed at the start of the season and a re-induction that followed proved to be valuable. The usual pre-season rustproofing of the ATV and the tractor as well as servicing will be done shortly. Overall I am happy how the ATV and tractor have been looked after; the rustproofing and servicing is just a ritual not to be ditched. We now have six new radios in full force. We seemed to have some trouble with them during the season and will strive at finding out why we had these problems so we can rectify them. Thank You very much to the Patrol Captain’s and their teams for another dedicated season and respecting the patrol gear and mostly always washing the gear properly. Jeremy Sturges Gear Steward


BOAT CAPTAIN’S REPORT 2014/15 was the year of consolidation, after the previous season of successful resurrection. And, for successive seasons, in contrast to a trend experienced by rival Boat Sections across the state, we introduced new rowers to the sport and increased numbers. A feat that has been noticed by, and applauded by the Queensland Surf Rowers League (QSRL), and, the Australian Surf Rowers League (ASRL). THE CREWS Of the three crews from last season, The Mayhem and The Bambi's kicked on, and, the Reserve Grade (The Mad Huegys) rebuilt with fresh men. In addition, we also debuted an U19 Men's crew (The Red Kelly's) and a 160y Masters Women's crew (The Boilers). Last season's Crew of the Year - The Mayhem, went around the cans again with varying degrees of success. They were the only crew that remained unchanged and their experience together resulted in being the club's most competitive crew. They consistently made finals in all conditions from big and nasty, to the Mooloolaba millpond. Along the way, they collected the Qld Navy Series Masters Premiership, made the State Final, and, made the Semi-Final at Aussies. Well done guys. Bow - Nigel Bull 2nd Bow - Lloyd Cox 2nd Stroke - Cameron Pither Stroke - Phil Chipman Sweep - Graeme Huegill This season's Crew of the Year - The Bambi's had a great year. Building upon last years experience, with grit and determination, they peaked at this years Aussies by progressing past the cuts and racing in elimination. Along the way, they won the Maroochydore Murphy Builders Carnival which attracted a handsome pay cheque - certainly made Singo smile! These girls set the example for all crews through their training ethic, fundraising effort and race day determination. Well done ladies! Bow - Johanna Boonstoppel 2nd Bow - Lauren Skelsey 2nd Stroke - Kylie Nash Stroke - Deb Jones Sweep - Phil Chipman The Reserve Graders - The Mad Huegys was essentially a new crew built predominately from first year rowers. During the season this crew showed glimpses of what they were (are) capable of. Unfortunately, they had a very interrupted season due to injuries and were forced to 'shuffle the cards' on a couple of occasions. Looking forward, I'm proud that within crew, the club has unearthed two young goers that, with time, I'm sure will develop into championship rowers. Well done lads! Bow - Aaron Halliday 2nd Bow - Matthew Palmer 2nd Stroke - Matthew Honeyman Stroke - Stephen Lucas Sweep - Graeme Huegill The Red Kelly's - After much (much, much, much, soooo much) effort, we debuted an U19 Men's crew. This is very, very significant not only for the club, but for the sport.


This crew was built around two rowers who were actively part of the section since August. Despite 'shuffling the cards' on a number of occasions, and, with exhausting a lifetime of favours, I'm proud to have been able to give Elliott Creagh and David Moreton a crew to race with. This crew debuted at States and rowed 5 rounds against crews who have rowed all year, only to just miss out on the Final. They went on to compete at Aussies and now have the taste for bigger things. They will be a crew to look out for! Bow - Zach Thompson-Smith 2nd Bow - Oliver Macklin 2nd Stroke - David Moreton Stroke - Elliott Creagh Sweep - Graeme Huegill The Boilers (160y Masters Women's Crew) - Without doubt, our most expensive crew. But also, to their credit, the won Mermaids first ever Surfboat medal at an Aussies! Bow - Louise Ferguson 2nd Bow - Penny Rossiter 2nd Stroke - Kylie Nash Stroke - Deb Jones Sweep - Phil Chipman THE SPIRIT OF MERMAID Without doubt, one of the highlights during the season was the delivery of a new boat, The Spirit of Mermaid. I am (we are) grateful that the club showed its support and commitment to the section by providing such a valuable and much needed resource. Thank you once again! SPONSORS AND FUNDRAISING: Despite popular belief, it's not just spend, spend, spend with the boat section. In fact, I'm proud to report that the crews actively contributed to the cause by raising funds and going the extra yard. A big thanks to those who attended raffles, fundraising ventures such as the Golf Day and Carols Carparking, assisting our Surf Girl (Boatie - Johanna Boonstoppel), and, to the Bambi's who saved approx $5k by cleaning club toilets. Well done girls! Well done team! The section also brought home the bacon, firstly by winning 2 divisions at the Mermaid Wave Catching Carnival ($500), and the Open Women's (some say it was all Huegs...) took out the Opens Women's at the Maroochydore Murphys Builders Carnival with a $2,500 cheque. We certainly mastered the sea that day! Further to this, I would like to thank the sponsors that came on board this season:- Mermaid Mates - Eye of Horus, Satchells (Peter Nash), Plaster-on (Lloyd Cox), DHL/Geoff Huegill Pty Ltd (Oar Sponsorship) Kennards Hire - Major Boat Sponsor Thank you very much for your support. I look forward to building on these relationships in the coming season. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS In closing, I'd like to acknowledge and thank the following:- The Club and Committee - Thank you for support and opportunities. I know that at times some of you have dealt with 'cranky' and 'demanding' Huegs. For that, I'm sorry... But please know and


understand that this is born through passion. Passion for surf boats is what this sport (and SLSA in general) needs and my goal is to not only grow it in Mermaid for Mermaid but, to grow it (through Mermaid) nationally so that one day my sons can row in surf, against healthy competition. And hopefully their sons can row in surf, against healthy competition. Marty, Mel, Jo and Lee - Thank you for helping me get the juniors on the water (finally!!!!) This IS a major achievement. Your efforts not only allowed us to field an U19 crew, but, we also (for the first time ever) competed in the Surfboat Relay at States and Aussies. This was noticed and acknowledged by everyone in the Surfboat Fraternity. Mermaid is strong because of your efforts! My Rowers – For putting in, for the blood, sweat and tears, and for building character. And for putting up with my speeches, text messages and spruiks! MOVING FORWARD Moving forward, we will continue to build the section. We will be fitter. We will be stronger. We will uphold our culture. We will make finals. We will win races. Mermaid will consolidate existing crews, and aim to bring on new crews. It is imperative that we keep focusing on developing juniors (U19 men’s and U23 women’s) and develop a new sweep Season 2015/16 will see crews with a full preparation under their belt, valuable racing experience, a tight bond, and established goals. Yours In Oars Graeme Huegill Boat Captain


IRB CAPTAIN’S REPORT What a great season! Thanks To all my helpers who have given up their valuable time to help out with the training of IRB drivers and crew, water safety and nipper carnivals and special events. THANK YOU Patrols We are still just covering patrol obligations with drivers and crew and are always looking at new ways to motivate members to obtain these awards. With some new up and coming trainers I am hoping we can run more driver and crew courses next season. Equipment As our IRB hulls age and are very expensive to replace, this year we were very lucky to obtain a grant from the Gambling Foundation to purchase 2 new IRB hulls. The hulls have been ordered and hopefully will be ready for next season. A big thank you to Lee Murphy for submitting the grant. Great Work IRB Racing This year five young enthusiastic committed Nobbys Beach members joined our Mermaid Beach IRB Racing Team: Emily Sprake • Emma Williams • Lilli Robinsen • Michael Mills • Brenden Scoffell I am sure Nobbys are very proud of them. It has been great to have some new faces join the team and hope this will encourage others to join next year. Having competed in three carnivals to date with points on the board our team is showing a very competitive streak. With States and Aussie to come in the next few weeks, a strong focus on technique will prepare us for these carnivals. I hope these valuable Nobbys members will join us next year and bring their mates. IRB Carnival Mermaid On the 6 -7th June Mermaid held Round 4 of the IRB Ocean Roar Championships. A great carnival with over $4000 raised for the club. A big thank you to all who helped on the day to make it so successful. Thanks for Nobbys for lending their tractor and driver for the weekend. Well done. End of Season Celebrations This year’s end of season annual IRB Rollover Party will be held soon. All members welcome. See the Mermaid Memo for information. See you next season Chris Sealy - IRB Captain


YOUTH DEVELOPMENT REPORT Here’s to the season that was! Mermaid has made many improvements to the way we engage with each other and deliver opportunities to our membership this season. This year the Youth Development Committee identified issues and opportunities around the club for increased youth involvement. This season our Youth Development Committee has committed to:

• Focusing on club unity and inclusion; a ground up approach • Connecting with 13-15 year old members to discuss where their interests lie and what activities they would like to participate in • Providing more options in areas such as R + R competition, IRB racing competition, pool rescue competition, water safety opportunities • Focus on core purpose; lifesaving skills, training and personal development • Encouraging ‘up-skilling’ of young members to obtain awards whilst showing these members how these awards can be of benefit to them personally and for the organisation • Working together and appreciating the fact that everyone is here for a common purpose and we are all an important piece of the puzzle • Working in conjunction with Nipper Age Managers and parents of U12-U14 members to promote youth activities and pathways after Nippers • Collaborating with Surf Sports coaches to promote and involve youth competitors to be actively involved in other activities other than pure competition • Communication with Patrol Captains to encourage young members to be involved in other activities

Mermaid’s membership statistics have been on the steady incline for the past 5 years. This year the club facilitated opportunities for a total of 134 members between the ages of 13 to 25 years old. There were a total of 89 new Surf Life Saving awards attained by these members alone. Many of these members have been heavily involved with water safety, first aid and training and education programs facilitated by the club throughout the season. Congratulations to these members!

18 Surf Rescue Certificate 10 Bronze Medallion 6 IRB Crew Award 2 ATV Award 2 Provide First Aid Award 1 Junior Age Manager Award 3 Trainers Award

The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter made its yearly visit at the nippers Christmas party again this year with Santa and a number of nippers trending on our social media page for the following few days. Mermaid sent members to the SLSQ ‘Breaka Youth Excellence Program’, which was held over the long weekend in January. The program structure, which was constructed by a team of lifesavers handpicked from around the state, highlighted the importance and value of being a young person in Surf Life Saving. Monica Wilkie is noted for her efforts as part of the coordination team for this program as she was part of a team who developed a program to challenge the young participants mentally and socially, create opportunities to venture out of their comfort zones, gain new experiences and develop skills they could apply to other facets of their everyday lives. Sophie Gerry was a proud representative from our club and she came away from the program with loads of enthusiasm, eager eyes and a thirst to continue learning and carving a path in her new found interests within the organisation. Along with a team of likeminded young surf lifesavers, Tom Sealy was able to share his knowledge and experiences of development programs as part of the coordination team for the State Leadership Excellence Program held in Brisbane in March. After recent attendance at a number of development programs, this year the State program’s structure was turned on its head and rebuilt from the ground up. With the aid of a small experienced group of young members, Tom was able to reconstruct a program using previous programs, feedback, experiences and learning’s as the basis for his argument. The program was based upon the notion of ‘Why?’. Joel Tomasoni and


Sarah Roberts were proud ambassadors for our club as they met delegates from SLSQ, guest speakers including those from the Queensland Police Service and State Parliament as well as the ultimate challenge of ‘boot camp’ at the Enoggera Barracks. The participants graduated from the program with an increased understanding of the connections and opportunities within Surf Life Saving and abroad. We congratulate Sean Fitzgerald for his role as club ambassador at the 100th year ANZAC Day celebrations held in Gallipoli Turkey. Sean travelled to Turkey in April 2015 and joined a surfboat crew from the Burning Palms SLSC NSW to participate in a 53km surf boat race along with 34 boats crewed by other Australian and New Zealand surf lifesavers and their Turkish counterparts in the two days leading up to Anzac Day 2015 to commemorate all that had fought a 100 years before. ‘It was a most humbling and sombre experience to participate in the ANZAC Centenary Commemorations as a representative member of Mermaid AEME Surf Club. A club founded by servicemen returning from the Second World War.’ Well done Sean! The South Coast and Point Danger Branch Youth Excellence Ball was held at Bond University and was attended by twenty 15-17 year old members and four chaperons (aged 20-24years). The girls had a great time on the dance floor and the boys over stayed their welcome in the selfie booth. Sophie Gerry walked away with a Youth Excellence Award and the club was awarded runner-up Youth Development Club of the Year for South Coast Branch. The Mermaid Beach IRB Racing Team have begun competition again this season with a few new keen members. This year the club has taken the opportunity to invite a number of members from one of our sister clubs ‘Nobbys’ to train and compete with us for the IRB racing season. The goal is to assist them in developing the necessary requirements and equipment as a self-sufficient team, including training a member to be an IRB coach. This cross-pollination of club members has allowed our own members to appreciate the opportunities they have at Mermaid and given them a platform to stand up to the plate and lead the team to develop the necessary techniques and skills to become safe, confident and diligent IRB drivers and crew. This opportunity has taught our young members how to interact and build relationships through a common activity whilst maintaining respect for each other. This season we have planned, developed and implemented a ‘whole club camp’ which is a development program aimed at members from the age of 10 years and above and aims to target and develop member morale, unity, teamwork and inclusion. Our goal of the camp is to develop member’s understanding and appreciation for each other’s strengths and weaknesses and to facilitate an opportunity to motivate members to take risks – and succeed! The camp will be held externally at Murphy’s Creek Adventure Camp in late June this year. We look forward to taking 40 members away on the camp. The club has a number of awards that recognise the commitment, sacrifice and involvement of our youth members who have dedicated or performed in a particular area of the clubs operation. These awards were announced at the club annual dinner:

The Most Conscientious Youth Member of the Year – Zane Fraser U18 Young Surf Lifesaver of the Year – Hayden Slee 18 – 25 Young Surf Lifesaver of the Year – Will Nash

The Youth Development Committee works with the Club Captain each season to elect junior vice patrol captains in each patrol group. These members are selected in recognition for their continual engagement in their respective patrolling teams and are individuals who are seen to have the skills and leadership potential to step up to the role of a patrol captain in following seasons. A number of our members have had a strong, continued involvement with the investigation, research and testing of a program called 'Nipper Safe' which has been implemented by Surf Life Saving South Australia in collaboration with the South Australia Police. The program is an innovation that is about educating members to recognise certain behaviours, which are a safety


risk to children and the community in general. Education is the key to reducing the risks presented to children in our community and within our organisation and Mermaid believe that this is an initiative to which our club would like to align and be involved. As part of this program is the introduction of the role 'Chief Reporting Officer' who is a member within a surf club who has been trained to educate members of the risks that some people within our society present to children and ensuring our organisation is a safe place for kids to be. Mermaid Beach AEME SLSC continues to display interest to be part of any pilot programs instigated by Surf Life Saving Queensland in the area of member protection. As an initiative of the Youth Development Committee, the club continues to administer, through the Club Secretary, a Blue Card Administration Policy (attached) as part of our dedication and committed to the safety of our members. The policy aims to improve administration of blue cards to reduce the risk of exposure of our junior activities children and our youth members to members not holding a current blue card. Mermaid Beach AEME SLSC continues to develop towards its goal of becoming Australia’s premier Surf Life Saving club. Our members are motivated and driven towards this goal particularly in the area of development. We aim to be united with this vision, and this season has seen an increasing group of young members striving towards this goal. Mermaid’s youth programs and member engagement initiatives develop a strong, united group of members who are motivated to give every opportunity their best effort. Where there is not a pathway, we begin to etch one. Mermaid has a long-term vision of creating a club environment that unites members from across all age-categories, interests and involvement. The youth have been a large part of facilitating and fostering a close-knit family orientation club atmosphere whilst providing opportunities for each other to strive with independent development and success. We look forward to continuing to develop as a Surf Life Saving club that is nationally recognised for its development of exemplary youth members and well-equipped young Australians. A big thank-you to all club members who have been part of the lifesaving journey this season whether as active lifesavers, competitors, trainers and assessors or regular volunteers. Thanks to Greg Moreton for being a mentor this season and for offering assistance where ever required. A special thank you to Mel Gerry who has worked tirelessly towards planning the first inaugural club development program. Mel has also been a vital role in planning new initiatives that focus on the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and development of members in sport, lifesaving and development. We are proud of our successful this season and look forward to another fruitful season to come. Thanks again for the opportunity to make a difference in the area of youth development. Yours in lifesaving, Tom Sealy Youth Development Director


CLUB STATISTICS 2014/2015 Membership Statistics

Membership Category Total

2013/2014 Total

2014/2015

Active Cadet 38 40

Active Junior 27 36

Active Senior 133 129

Associate 287 311

Award 11 13

Life Member 22 24

Long Service 14 16

Under 08 32 41

Under 09 43 27

Under 10 32 42

Under 11 21 28

Under 12 30 21

Under 13 24 24

Under 14 15 21

Past Active 10 8

Probationary 9 4

Reserve Active 5 4

Under 06 40 51

Under 07 43 43

Total 836 883

Life Member Horrie Armstrong - dec 1945 Stuart Burrows 1969

Tom Sneyd - dec 1945 Brian Doherty 1971

William (Billy) Beeston 1957 John Wilson 1979

Vern Thurecht - dec 1957 Hugh Henry - dec 1983

Alan Gilpin - dec 1958 John Reynolds 1986

Barney Manthey 1959 Mark Foster 1989

Ronald Carey - dec 1960 Graham (Gunner) Reid 1991

Keith McFarlane - dec 1960 Archie Moore 1992

Keith Jones 1960 Andrew (Jed) Moore 2002

Edwin (Ned)Marshall - dec 1960 John Dillon 2003

Ronald Turner 1962 Ross (Rosco) Christie 2007

Tom Fiege - dec 1962 Ron Plass 2010

Graham Brown - dec 1964 Anthony Wilson 2010

Donald Cox 1964 Wayne Marshall 2011

Walter C Theaker - dec 1966 Peter Reckin 2012

Kerry Ryan - dec 1967 David Zemek 2013

Neil Lawrence 1968 Stephen Jones 2014

Arthur Whitney 1968 Russell Brown 2014


Surf Life Saving Awards Attained in 2014/2015 By Award Award Name 2013/2014 2014/2015

Advanced Resuscitation Techniques 0 11

Apply First Aid/First Aid 21 37

ATV Operators 15 30

Bronze 39 31

IRB Crew 11 19

Junior Activities Age Manager Course 1 11

QLD 4WD Induction 0 1

QLD Tractor Induction 7 11

Radio Operator 29 27

Rescue Water Craft Operators Certificate 1 2

Resuscitation Certificate 66 34

Silver Medallion Advanced First Aid 0 1

Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management 2 1

Silver Medallion IRB Driver 7 4

Spinal Management 11 1

Surf Coach Level 2 0 1

Surf Coach Level 1 1

Surf Official Level 1 1 8

Surf Rescue Certificate 15 14

Training Officers Bronze 2 1

Training Officer Apply First Aid 0 1

Training Officer ATV 0 1

Training Officer IRB 1 0

Assessors – ART 1 0

Assessors – Bronze 1 0

Assessors – SRC 1 0

Rescue Water Craft Operator Certificate 1 0

Grand Total 234 247

Bronze Medallion: A Olsen. A Montenegro, B Newbury, B Gallagher, C Playne, C Simmons, D Shaw, D Gaylard, F Day, F Reeves, G Misuraca, I Peters, I Knusel, J Rice, J Herrmann, L Harris, M Garcia Posadas, M Bruckner, M Payten, M Talbot-Saunders, N Doumit, P Lewis, R Bodier, R Swanepoel, S Love, S Gerry, S Eves, T Lacy. IRB Crewman Certificate: A Olsen, H Slee, H Conochie, J Rice, J Tame, J Herrmann, J Bull, M Garcia Posadas, M Cox, M Wilkie, O Macklin, P Mann, R Prendergast, R Swanepoel, S Jackson, S Gerry. Apply First Aid / First Aid: Archie Moore, B Newbury, B Playne, C Playne, J Norton-Smith, L Murphy, M Garcia Posadas, S Eves, A Halliday, A Hoppitt, A Murphy, C Sealy, D Menfey, D Kuhnemann, F Milazzo, H Hinton, I Peters, J Harris, J Argent, J Martin, J Schumacher, K Cummins, K Bade-Peters, L Harris, O Macklin, P Mann, R Swanepoel, S Penman, S Fitzgerald, S McNamee, S Sing, S Stekic, S Symons, T Sealy.


Radio Operators Certificate: A Olsen, A Montenegro, B Newbery, B Gallagher, C Playne, C Dennis, C Simmons, F Day, F Reeves, G Misuraca, I Peters, I Knusel, J Rice, L Anderson, M Garcia Posadas, M Bruckner, M Payten, M Talbot-Saunders, P Lewis, R Bodier, R Swanepoel, S Love, S Eves, T Lacy. Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management: L Cox Silver Medallion IRB Drivers: B Reckin, J Tomasoni, M Dodd. Surf Rescue Certificate: Herrmann, B Gerry, C Austin, C Gallagher, C Kelhear, C Gage-Sullivan, D Rice, E Smith, J Murray, J Cowell, K Bartlett, L Martin, L Jacques-Boyle, L Palmer. Spinal Management: J Schneider

ATV Induction: A Murfet, A Hoppitt, B Reckin, C Kelhear, C Dennis, D Boyd, F Reeves, F Wolbers, I Knusel, J Bull, J Schneider, M Leis, N Gallagher, R Swanepoel, S Playne, S Jackson, T Briody, C Chamberlain, M Dodd, L Harris, J Holyman, D Lawrence, P Lewis, P Mann, G McAnulty, B Playne, B Samosa, J Tomasoni. QLD Tractor Induction: A Karwaj, A Hoppitt, A Murphy, C Yabsley, D Pollard, G Huegill, L Cox, M Tomasoni, M Schumacher, M Honeyman, R Burn. Training Officer Bronze/Apply First Aid/ATV: M Gerry Surf Official Level 1: A Donnelly-Marshall, C Kelhear, D Montey, H Russell, J Holyman, J Norton-Smith, P Hutchings, W Marshall.


PATROL STATISTICS FOR THE 2014/2015 SEASON

Number of Rescues Preventative Actions

Type \ Times 6am till 12pm 12pm till

6pm Type

No Gear 2 0 Beach Users Advised/Warned 190 Rescue Tube 1 7 Craft Users Advised/Warned 183 Body Board 3 0 Lost Children 0 Rescue Board 3 3 Searches 0 IRB 1 2 Shark Alarm 0 RWC 0 0 Swimmers Advised/Warned 650 ORB 0 0 Warning Signs Erected 65 RIB 0 0 Total Preventative Actions 1088 JRB 0 0 Surfboat 0 0 Helicopter 0 0 Surfboard 0 0 Other 2 0 Total 12 12

First Aid First Aid Analysis Type Total Advised Medical Attention 0 Drowning 0 Beach Injuries 1 Fractures/Dislocation 1 Craft Rider Injuries 6 Heart Related 0 Defibrillator Used 0

Major Marine Stings 0 Incidents Requiring Ambulance 2

Major Wounds 1 Methoxyflurane Used 0 Minor Cuts/Abrasions 8 Other 0 Minor Marine Stings 73 Oxy-Viva Used 5 Shock 1 Patient Deceased 0 Spinal 3 Police in Attendance 0 Other 3 Released to Helicopter 0

Total 90 Released to Parent/Guardian 3

Released to Self 2 Resuscitation (CPR) 0 Swimmer Injuries 3 Total 22


Marine Stingers Beach Closures Type

No. Sighted

No. Sting Types Reason Hrs.

Physalia (Bluebottle) 130 17 Dangerous Surf 35

Cyanea (Hair Jelly) 1 0 Pollution 0 Catostylus (Blubber) 909 37 Sharks 0 Chironex (Box Jelly) 76 18 Storms 2 Carukia (Irukandji) 0 0 Marine Stingers 0 Other (Jellyfish) 2 0 Algae 0 Other (Seallice) 0 20 Nets Removed 0 Other (Lice) 0 6 Other (no access to beach) 0 Total 1118 98 Other (Debris) 6 Crocodiles 0

Total 43

Attendance Time/Type Swimmers Outside Flags Craft On Beach Total 6:00 20 50 72 153 295 7:00 91 45 170 329 635 8:00 666 313 771 2241 3991 9:00 1647 570 1053 5162 8432 10:00 0 0 0 0 0 11:00 1400 295 522 3719 5936 12:00 1780 353 573 4670 7376 13:00 1054 353 309 2495 4211 14:00 0 0 0 0 0 15:00 869 137 224 1898 3128 16:00 4 3 0 24 31 17:00 320 70 106 1050 1546 18:00 70 0 13 193 276 Total 7921 2189 3813 21934 35857


PATROL HOURS

Surname First Name Patrol Hours Surname First Name

Patrol Hours

Amery Simon 5 Dalton Geordie 38.5

Anderson Lee 32.5 Dalton Gabriella 15

Anderson Craig 27 Dalton Michael 6

Angelucci Nicholas 23.5 Davidson Kelbie 32.5

Angelucci Susan 6.5 Davie Tenika 1.75

Austin Chelsea 4.5 Day Fiona 25.5

Avent Marty 47.25 Degnian Peter 81.75

Baker Jack 34 Degnian Karen 6.5

Bartlett Kyle 26 Degnian Emma 3.5

Bateup Hayley 2 Degnian Rebecca 3.5

Bell Jordan 41.25 Dennis Claire 17

Blair Kevin 26.5 Dick Emma 17

Bodier Renuard 26.5 Dodd Matthew 77

Boonstoppel Johanna 46.5 Donnelly-Marshall Ann 38.5

Boyd David 38.5 Doumit Nathan 9

Boyd Tenika 0 Eichhorn Emma 39.5

Briody Teresa 50 Eichhorn Daniel 38.5

Briody Joanne 49 Eves Stephen 9.25

Brown Russell 49.5 Ferguson Louise 12.5

Brown Callum 3.5 Fitzgerald Brendan 40

Bruckner Matthew 33 Foster Mark 4

Bull Joshua 49.5 Fraser Zane 70.5

Bull Karlie 44 Fraser Chloe 26.5

Bull Grant 43 Fritsch Carly 33.5

Bull Nigel 21 Gage-Sullivan Cole 11.5

Burn Richard 50.5 Gallagher Nathan 26.5

Chipman Philip 28.5 Gallagher Benjamin 22

Clout Riley 51 Gallagher Chloe 18

Collins Amy 64 Gallagher Kym 2

Collins Zoe 52 Garcia Posadas Manuel 25.5

Combs Richard 4 Gaylard Darcy 29.5

Conochie Hunter 32.75 Gerry Melinda 43.5

Conochie Samson 27.75 Gerry Benjamin 36

Cowell Julia 36.5 Gerry Sophie 26

Cox Lloyd 55 Gillam Jemma 43.5

Cox Mekenzi 32.5 Gray Krysten 35

Creagh Elliott 45 Gray Ashlee 3.5

Cross Tim 4.5 Halliday Aaron 36

Croucher David 4 Hardy Matthew 12

Cunliffe Rachael 4 Harris Linda 10



Patrol Hours

Herrmann Abbey 45 Mills Phillip 15.25

Herrmann Jake 43 Misuraca Giorgi 8.5

Honeyman Matthew 13.5 Montenegro Dean 16.5

Hoppitt Anthony 58 Montenegro Amanda 4

Hoppitt Gabrielle 42.5 Moore Archibald 19

Huegill Graeme 12 Moore Andrew 7.25

Hutchings Kira 4.5 Moreton Gregory 44

Jackson Shane 58.5 Moreton David 28.5

Jacques Boyle Liam 24 Moreton Scott 16.5

Jenkins Daymion 17 Morgan Thomas 62.5

Jenkins Dylan 5 Murphy Ashton 44

Jones Richard 17 Murray Angus 42.25

Jones Deborah 3 Murray James 31

Karwaj Aleksandra 58.25 Nagy-Cox Teagan 27.5

Kelhear Clarke 32.5 Nash Will 60.25

Kelhear Chris 26.5 Nash Kylie 45.75

Klein Joel 23.5 Newbery Beaudee 39

Knowles Stephen 16.5 Nicholson Dylan 34.5

Knusel Iris 34.5 Nicholson Shaun 6.5

Kuhnemann David 21 Norton-Smith Julian 2

Lacy James 35.5 Olsen Aaron 19.5

Le Lievre Tait 5 Palmer Luke 45

Lederhose Michelle 62 Palmer Matthew 30

Leis Leon 67.5 Papworth Damian 47

Leis Matthew 63 Penman Dale 57.5

Leis Cody 40 Penman Sandra 41.25

Lello Jordan 30.75 Peters Ian 33.5

Lewis Philip 30 Pither Cameron 26

Love Dean 21 Plass Ronald 8

Love Shannon 20 Playne Callan 54

Lucas Stephen 10.5 Playne Sandra 49.5

Mackay-Payne Stan 26 Playne Jackson 25

Mackenzie-Templar Alexander 22.5 Playne Broznan 21.5

Mann Paul 28.5 Pollard David 51.5

Manton Michael 29 Prendergast Reid 39.25

Marshall Philip 39.5 Purser Stephanie 38.5

Marshall Wayne 32 Reckin Peter 73.75

Martin Luke 58 Reckin Blake 46

Martin Lauren 28 Reeves Fiona 33

Menefy Daniel 24.5 Reid Graham 33



Patrol Hours

Rice Jack 53.5 Skelsey Lauren 37

Rice Daisy-May 19.5 Slee Hayden 89

Rice Greg 3 Slee Jade 53.5

Roberts Paul 54 Smith Leanne 54.5

Roberts Melissa 51.5 Smith Elizabeth 33

Roberts Louise 48 Smith Kelli-Jane 11

Roberts Kathryn 30 Soden Kate 4.5

Roberts Sarah 23 Southam Noah 57

Rossiter Penny 3 Southam Gordon 40.5

Russell Peter 33 Stanford-Engwirda Shahena 29

Samosa Brenda 43.5 Sturges Jeremy 60

Sawtell Debbie 23 Sullivan Michael 12.5

Sawtell Grant 18 Swanepoel Riaan 63

Schneider Joshua 58 Symons Sydney 9

Schumacher Jorg 60.25 Tame Jackson 39.5

Schumacher Marten 54.75 Tame Vivienne 30

Sealy Thomas 57.75 Thomson-Smith Zachariah 14.5

Sealy Christian 49.5 Tomasoni Mark 49.5

Sealy Curtis 42 Tomasoni Joel 47.5

Sealy Haris 24 Tomasoni Sophie 2.5

Searston Cale 28 Wark Kendall 34

Shaw Dane 49.5 Whitewood Phoebe 35.25

Sherriff Scott 21.5 Wilkie Monica 39

Sherriff Sarah 13.5 Wilson Anthony 18.5

Simmons Courtney 10.75 Wolbers Fred 49

Simmons Mitchell 8.5 Yabsley Cameron 68.25

Sing Steven 9


PATROL CAPTAINS for SEASON 2014/2015 Leon Leis Pete Reckin Tony Hoppitt Pete Degnian Cameron Yabsley Michelle Lederhose Chris Sealy Russell Brown Jemma Gillam Tom Sealy Lloyd Cox Dale Penman Jorg Schumacher Jeremy Sturges Emma Eichhorn Will Nash Greg Moreton

SURF SPORTS OFFICIALS Jo Dalton Stacey Murray Suzanne Dalton Bronwyn Ward Ann Donnelly-Marshall Jacqui Carpenter Heather Russell Robert Boyle Mark Lacy Wayne Marshall Julian Norton-Smith Richard Templar Richard Burn Brian Clout Chris Kelhear James Holyman Dean Love Dewayne Montey Peter Hutchins Ruth Manze Vanessa Slee

SUPPORT SERVICES MEMBERS Leon Leis Jet Rescue Boat Jason Argent Rescue Water Craft Jorg Schumacher Helicopter Crew Tom Sealy Helicopter Crew Aleks Karwaj Helicopter Crew


CLUB AWARDS 2014/2015

The Willis & Christie Trophy Handicapped Surf Race Winner Richard Jones Mermaid Beach AEME SLSC - Handicap Female Surf Race Melissa Roberts Junior/Cadet Handicapped Surf Race Riley Clout Handicap Nipper Surf Race donated by the Degnian Family Amity Clout U14 Athlete of the Year Clarke Kelhear U15 Athlete of the Year Jade Slee U17 -19 Athlete of the Year Steph Purser Open Athlete of the Year James Lacy Masters Athlete of the Year Dale Penman

The Chipman Trophy - The Best Club Boat Crew of the Season

The Bambis: Johanna Boonstoppel, Lauren

Skelsey, Kylie Nash, Debra Jones. Sweep - Phil Chipman

Mermaid Mates Surf Sports Member of the Year Graeme Huegill Avent/Jones Trophy - Junior Encouragement Award Charli Doolan Nipper of the year Sam Dalton Most Conscientious Youth Member- Mermaid Beach Old Boys Association Trophy Zane Fraser

John Wilson Trophy U15- U18 Junior Life Saver of the Year Hayden Slee

U18-U25 Young Life Saver of the Year Garry Costello Memorial Trophy Will Nash

Mermaid Beach AEME SLSC Most Patrol Hours per Season Senior Junior Cadet

Peter Degnian - 81.75

Hayden Slee – 89 Thomas Morgan - 62.5

John Henderson Real Estate Professionals Mermaid Beach Trophy - Patrol Team of the Year

REID PATROL - Leon Leis, Will Nash, Luke Martin, Kylie Nash,

Angus Murray, Reid Prendergast, Lauren Skelsky, Kendall Wark,

Hunter Conochie, James Murray, Samson Conochie.

Dillon Family Perpetual Trophy - Dedicated Service Mark Tomasoni Appeals Award (Best Fundraiser) - RAEME Award Johanna Boonstoppel Best New Member- RAEME Trophy Riaan Swanepoel Peter Moore Memorial Trophy Best All Round Senior Matt Dodd

Avent/Jones Trophy Encouragement Award Jeremy Sturges and Emma Eichhorn Mermaid Beach Old Boys Association Trophy - Most Conscientious Member Aleks Karwaj

Club Person of the Year- Peter Walden Trophy Melinda Gerry

OneK Club (1000+ patrol hours for Mermaid)

Graham Reid - 1693 Mark Foster - 1208 Peter Reckin - 1274 Archie Moore - 1197

Anthony Wilson - 1162 Wayne Marshall - 1078 Peter Degnian - 1044

Leon Leis - 1000

Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving Club Association Inc. Annual Financial Report for 2015

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Brian W Chapman

Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving Club Association Inc.

Annual Financial Report 30 April 2015

This report contains 13 pages


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CONTENTS Committee's Report ................................................................................................................. 39

Independent Audit Report to the Members of Mermaid Beach AEME SLSC Assoc Inc. ........ 40

Declaration by Members of the Committee ............................................................................. 42

Statement of Profit or Loss and other Comprehensive Income............................................... 43

Notes To The Financial Statements ........................................................................................ 45

Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................ 48

Statement Of Operations ......................................................................................................... 49


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Committee's Report Your committee members submit the financial report of the Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving Club Association Inc. for the financial year ended 30 April 2015.

Committee Members The names of committee members throughout the year and at the date of this report are:

President Phillip Chipman Deputy President Mark Lacy Secretary Ann Donnelly-Marshall Treasurer Steven Sing Surf Sports Director Wayne Marshall Junior Activities Director Matt Slee Youth Development Director Tom Sealy Club Captain Peter Degnian Chief Instructor Marty Avent

Principal Activities The principal activities of the association during the financial year were to promote and advance the work of surf lifesaving. Significant Changes No significant change in the nature of these activities occurred during the year. Operating Result The loss from ordinary activities after providing for income tax amounted to ($52,587) previous year loss ($18,134) The financial report was authorised for issue by the Committee of Management on the same date as this report Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Members of the Committee. President Secretary Dated this 10th day of JULY 2015


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Independent Audit Report to the Members of Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving Club Association Inc. Report on the Financial Report

We have audited the accompanying financial report of Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving Club Association Inc., which comprises the Statement of Financial Position as at 30 April 2015, and the Statement of Comprehensive Income, and Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended on that date, a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and the Committee’s Declaration.

Committee’s Responsibility for the Financial Report

The committee of the association are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and the Associations Incorporation Act Queensland 1981. This responsibility includes establishing and maintaining internal controls relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.

Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the committee, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.


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Independent Audit Report (continued)

Independence

In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of Australian professional ethical pronouncements

Receipts As is common with organisations of this type, it is not practical for the Club to maintain an effective system of internal control over donations and other fund raising activities until their initial entry in the accounting records. Accordingly, our audit in relation to receipts was limited to amounts recorded.

Auditor’s Opinion In our opinion, except for the effects, if any, of the matter described in the qualification paragraph, the financial report of Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving Club Association Inc. is in accordance with the Associations Incorporation Act Queensland 1981, including: (i) giving a true and fair view of the entity’s financial position as at 30 April 2015 and of its

performance for the year ended on that date; and (ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and

the Associations Incorporation Act Queensland 1981

Brian W. Chapman Dated this 10th day of JULY 2015


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Declaration by Members of the Committee The Members of the Committee of Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving Club Association Inc. declare that:

(a) In the Committee’s opinion the financial statements and notes set out on pages 6 to 10 are in accordance with the Associations Incorporation Act Queensland 1981, including

(i) Giving a true and fair view of the association’s financial position as at 30 April

2015 and of its performance, for the financial year ended on that date, and (ii) Complying with the Associations Incorporation Act Queensland 1981.

There are reasonable grounds to believe that Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving Club Association Inc. will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable. Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Management Committee

………………………………… …………………………………

President Secretary

Dated this 10th day of JULY 2015


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Statement of Profit or Loss and other Comprehensive Income for the Year Ended 30 April 2015

Note 2015 2014$ $

Revenue from continuing operationsDonation - Supporters Club 94,900 45,715Fundrasing 166,194 191,996Government subsidy 25,991 23,598Subscriptions 54,276 50,987Sponsorships 61,155 134,345Other revenue 111,414 85,972Total revenue from continuing operations 513,930 532,613

ExpensesAudit fees 3,450 3,520Fuel & oil 3,699 3,750Gas & Electricity 4,285 4,589Insurance 35,740 30,831Payroll expenses 62,131 48,154Repairs & maintenance 27,016 31,944Surf rescue competitions 25,770 16,514Training and tuition 99,940 90,766Other 161,777 176,338Total expenses 423,808 406,406

Earnings before depreciation & amortisation 90,122 126,207

Depreciation & amortisation 142,709 144,341

Profit/(loss) from continuing operations (52,587) (18,134)

Statement in Changes in equityfor the year ended 31 March 2014

Total equity at the beginning of the year 2,305,104 2,323,238Profit/(loss) for the year (52,587) (18,134)Prior period adjustment (182) 0Total equity at the end of the year 2,252,335 2,305,104

The accompanying notes form part of this financial report


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Statement of Financial Position As at 30 April 2015

Note 2015 2014$ $

Current AssetsCash assets 4 34,372 20,451Trade and other receivables 5 26,734 24,335Inventories 6 8,703 16,464Prepayments 11,500 10,291Total Current Assets 81,309 71,541

Non Current AssetsLeasehold Property, Plant and Equipment 7 2,223,700 2,286,864Other 8 273,578 448,670Total Non Current Assets 2,497,278 2,735,534

Total Assets 2,578,587 2,807,075

Current LiabilitiesTrade and other payables 9 26,439 18,055Financial Liabilities 10 100,000 100,000

Total Current Liabilities 126,439 118,055

Non Current LiabilitiesFinancial Liabilities 10 199,813 383,916

Total Liabilities 326,252 501,971

Net Assets 2,252,335 2,305,104

EquityReserve 1,190,274 1,190,274Retained Profits 1,062,061 1,114,830

Total Members Funds 2,252,335 2,305,104

The accompanying notes form part of this financial report


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Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 30 April 2015

Note 1: Statement of Significant Accounting Policies This financial report is a special purpose financial report prepared in order to satisfy the financial reporting requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act Queensland The committee has determined that the association is not a reporting entity. Basis of preparation These are special purpose financial statements that have been prepared for the purpose of complying with the Associations Incorporation Act Queensland. The committee have determined that the accounting policies adopted are appropriate to meet the needs of the users. The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historical costs and does not take into account changing money values, or except where specifically stated, current valuations of non-current assets. (a) Income Tax

The association is exempt from income tax. (b) Fixed Assets

Leasehold improvements and plant and equipment are stated at cost less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation. The depreciable amount of all fixed assets are depreciated over the useful lives of the assets to the association commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Leasehold improvements are amortised over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful lives of the improvements

(c) Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

Depreciation is calculated on a straight line basis to write off the net cost of each item over its expected useful life.

(d) Trade and other payables

These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the entity prior to the end of the financial year and which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.


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Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 30 April 2015 (e) Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the entity has a present ( legal or constructive ) obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable the entity will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the reporting date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation.

(f) Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of associated GST, unless the GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. (ATO). In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expenses. Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included in BAS receivable or BAS payable.

2015 2014$ $

3 Reserves

Asset Revaluation Reserve 1,190,274 1,190,274

4 Cash Assets

Cash at bank 33,574 19,829Cash on hand 798 622

34,372 20,451

5 Trade and other receivables

Trade debtors 0 20,825Other Debtors 20,634 0GST 6,100 3,510

26,734 24,335

6 Inventories

Inventories 8,703 16,464


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Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 30 April 2015

2015 2014$ $

7 Property, Plant and Equipment

Leasehold Land & BuildingsAt Valuation 1,840,000 1,840,000At Cost 996,709 996,709Accumulated depreciation (777,367) (649,373)

2,059,342 2,187,336

Plant and EquipmentAr cost 727,926 648,381Accumulated depreciation (563,568) (548,853)

164,358 99,528Total property, plant and equipment net book value 2,223,700 2,286,864

8 LoanMermaid Beach Supporters Club Inc 273,578 448,670

9 Trade and other payablesTrade Creditors 7,264 12,756Other payables and accruals 19,175 5,300

26,439 18,05610 Financial Liabilities

CurrentBank Loans - secured 100,000 100,000Other Loans 0 0

100,000 100,000Non CurrentBank Loans - secured 199,813 383,916

Security

The bank loans are secured by the following:

Registered mortgage from Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving Club over lease no 705253917 for the property situated at 172 Hedges Avenue, Mermaid Beach Qld 4218

General Security Agreement by Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving Club Inc. over all existing and future assets and undertakings

General Security Agreement by Mermaid Beach S.L.S.C. Supporters Association Inc over all existing and future assets and undertakings

Limited Guarantee and Indemnity by Mermaid Beach S.L.S.C. Supporters Association Inc Supported by including liquor license


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Disclaimer The additional financial data presented on pages 12-13 is in accordance with the books and

records of Mermaid Beach AEME Surf Life Saving Club Association Inc. which have been

subjected to the auditing procedures applied in our statutory audit of the association for the year

ended 30 April 2015. It will be appreciated that our statutory audit did not cover all details of the

additional financial data. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on such financial data and no

warranty of accuracy or reliability is given.

In accordance with our Firm policy, we advise that neither the Firm nor any member or employee

of the Firm undertakes responsibility arising in any way whatsoever to any person (other than the

association) with respect to such data, including any errors or omissions therein, arising through

negligence or otherwise however caused.

Brian W. Chapman 10th JULY 2015


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Statement of Operations

For The Year Ended 30 April 2015

2015 2014Trading income $ $Sales - clothing & merchandise 29,593 30,540

COST OF GOODS SOLDOpening Stock 16,464 21,391Purchases 25,445 24,224Closing Stock (8,703) (16,464)

33,206 29,151

Gross Profit from Trading (3,613) 1,389


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Statement of Operations

For The Year Ended 30 April 2015

2015 2014Income $ $Trading profit/ (Loss ) (3,613) 1,389Donation - Supporters Association 94,900 45,715Government subsidy 25,991 23,597Grants 67,724 47,008Interest 322 878Profit on sale of fixed assets 938 6,653Fundraising 166,194 191,996Subscriptions - general 54,276 50,987Sponsorships 61,155 134,345Other income 20,063 7,547Total Income 487,950 510,115ExpensesUniforms 9,124 4,620Training and tuition 99,940 90,766Clubhouse facilities 3,955 9,218Gear and equipment 17,278 9,546Fuel and Oil 3,699 3,750Motor vehicle maintenance 3,255 10,380Insurance 35,740 30,831Sundry expenses - lifesaving 14,387 28,857Surf rescue competitions 25,770 16,514Advertising and signwriting 1,652 744Affiliation and capitation 1,047 46Audit fees & accountancy 3,450 3,520Bank fees and charges 3,374 5,535Computer costs 1,038 576Depreciation and amortisation 142,709 144,341Fundraising costs 71,783 79,915Gas and electricity 4,285 4,589Payroll expenses 62,131 48,154Printing, stationery and photocopying 5,914 4,881Service fees 12,889 14,490Sundry expenses - administration 10,536 9,425Telephone 2,400 2,400Trophies and presentations 4,181 5,151Total expenses 540,537 528,249Profit/(Loss) before income tax (52,587) (18,134)Income tax expense 0 0Profit/(Loss) after income tax (52,587) (18,134)


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2015 2014Income $ $Trading profit/ (Loss ) (3,613) 1,389Donation - Supporters Association 94,900 45,715Government subsidy 25,991 23,597Grants 67,724 47,008Interest 322 878Profit on sale of fixed assets 938 6,653Fundraising 166,194 191,996Subscriptions - general 54,276 50,987Sponsorships 61,155 134,345Other income 20,063 7,547Total Income 487,950 510,115ExpensesUniforms 9,124 4,620Training and tuition 99,940 90,766Clubhouse facilities 3,955 9,218Gear and equipment 17,278 9,

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