Congratulations to Georgia and Mykenzie who have transitioned from SRC to Bronze Medallion holders. Welcome aboard Sarah, Emily, Teagan, Neli, Holly and Naish as new SRC to patrols this year. The beach community is set to be well looked after this Summer!
We’ve had a wonderful start to the Nippers season for 2017/2018. Semaphore turned on the weather with our youngsters enjoying a full program of activities. It’s such a wonderful thing to see the children of the community involved in such a healthy lifestyle. A great environment for the entire family.
Plenty of opportunities to participate in a Come and Try day before the end of December. You can purchase 3 “Come and Try” sessions for $15. These sessions can be used on any Saturday training afternoon up until December 31.
Training begins with a get together in age groups next to the Club at 12:45pm with beach activities between 1-3pm.
The Rescue Ready Facility has been officially opened. Senator Simon Birmingham doing the official honours on behalf of the Federal Government who funded the project. The new facility has already become an invaluable asset to the Club, allowing for easy start up of patrols so that we can be on the beach for the community.
Here are the remaining dates for ARTC, SRC & Bronze proficiencies and those wishing to complete an ATV assessment (need to complete ATV operator workbook & bring drivers license to be sighted):
Saturday 14 October -Loydy Patrol
Sunday 15 October – Freaky Patrol
Saturday 21 October – Jones Patrol
Sunday 26 October– Tidwell Patrol
Saturday 2 December – Brooksy Patrol
Sunday 10 December – Simsy Patrol
Saturday 23 December – Wickman Patrol
The first proficiency of the year support the Ducky Patrol to get 5 members dryly proficient. Please can ATV drivers please ensure that their license is on their member details on the online portal and that they bring their license on patrol to be sighted. Those still needing to complete the ATV course please complete the workbook. The ATV Training Guide is in the portal library so go to this link https://portal.sls.com.au then click library go down to Lifesaving Learning Guides then you want to open ATV Operator Certificate Learning guide.
Online proficiencies for 2017-18 Season are here at https://portal.sls.com.au (please use Chrome or Google to access this even when using devices as Safari results in the course not being logged as completed.)
Once logged in (any issues with logging in call 1300 724 006) go to courses at the top of the page – this takes you to SLSA E-Learning – press login. Once in, press Training Library and pick Skill maintenance. Pick 2017/18 courses.
SRC to do Resuscitation & Radio
Bronze Resuscitation and radios
IRB crew and drivers to do the powercraft
The training season has started well with 2 Top up Bronze and 6 new SRC’s training at State Centre who will be assessed on Friday 13 October. At Semaphore Jennifer Hansen has been training 3 Top up Bronze and 1 new SRC at Semaphore whom are preparing to undertake their assessment on Friday 20 October.
The First Training Patrol took place on Saturday 7 October and there was a good turn out and lots of direct training undertaken. All SRC/Bronze theory training will be completed at these patrols So please register interest in any training with instructor@semaphoreslsc.com.au so we can keep you up to date.
Dates to work towards if interested in SRC/Bronze are:
Next Timed Swim will be Wednesday 1 November
Next Training Patrol is Sunday 5 November
ARTC Course is running on 14 & 15 October 10am until 5pm.
There are 3 people registered and so there is still space but will need to complete the online workbook which can be accessed via: https://portal.sls.com.au (please use Chrome or Google to access this even when using devices as Safari results in the course not being logged as completed.)
Once logged in (any issues with logging in call 1300 724 006) go to courses at the top of the page this takes you to SLSA E-Learning press login. Once in press Training Library and pick SLS Lifesaving then pick SLS- ARTC please ensure this is complete by Friday 13 October so I can check that these are completed at start of training.
The Rescue Ready Facility will be officially opened this Saturday the 14th October at 3:00pm right after Nippers.
Senator Simon Birmingham will be doing the official opening on behalf of the Federal Government who funded the project.
We’d love to see you all there to celebrate this great new addition to our Club.
Saturday November Club Quiz night is fast approaching and we are seeking donations for prizes and silent auction items.
Last year’s quiz night was a great success, raising approximately $3500, and we would like to make this year’s even better. With the redevelopment coming up in 2018 the club is needing to raise funds to put towards this venture and other projects in and around the club.
If you would like to contribute in the way of prizes, vouchers, goods or services or in any other way you can think of, please contact Carmel Kenny on 0402241841 or Dot Moffatt on 0407415008 or catch up with one of us around the club.
Start organising your teams for a night of fun and mental exercise.
Head down to the Club on Friday nights for the Semaphore SLSC members Draw!
This week’s prize is $1150!!! Remember you must be present to win.
Enjoy a drink at the Bar from 5pm with Bistro meals available from 6pm.
The tinny bar will be set up on the balcony to help ease the load on the bar and full bistro meals will be available.
With so much cash to win it will be busy so bookings are essential. Please call the club during bistro hours (5-9 Thursday and from 5 Friday).
Members draw will take place between 6.30pm and 7.30pm.
So come and enjoy a drink and a meal, with your chance to win some big bucks!!
The first senior carnival of the season is just a couple of weeks away on October 29th at Seacliff beach. Events to be run include:
U14 and U15: Flags, Sprints, Swim, Board and Iron
U17-Open: Flags, Sprints, Swim, Board, Ski, Iron and Taplin
Boats: Open, Reserve, U23 and U19
Entry for these events is covered under your membership so there is no more to pay. If you would like to compete, please let Sean McKenzie or Shannon Harris know as soon as possible as entries close on October 20th.
Semaphore SLSC Memberships (renewals and new) have moved online this season. Renewals for the 2017/2018 season are open now.
PLEASE NOTE ONLINE PRICES FOR MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE INCORRECT, AS THERE HAVE BEEN SOME TECHNICAL ISSUES GETTING THEM UPDATED. PLEASE REFER TO THE BELOW FEES.
The fees structure adopted at the AGM held on 23 July 2017 for the 2017/2018 season is:
Supporter (no voting rights) $60
Social (has voting rights) $135
Junior $175
Senior Concession (FT student/apprentice U/21 living at home) $175
Senior $215
Family ** $390
** Family definition = 2 Seniors plus unlimited juniors, including full time students/apprentices under 21 living at the same address.
Note: the above fees include the Competition Levy (previously a separate expense) for Junior, Senior, Masters, IRB and Lifesaving State Competitions. All other competitions are at the competitor’s own expense.
If you are planning to sign up for Nippers or renew a membership this Saturday from 11am please bring your laptop, tablet or smart phone to help streamline the process.
Renewal process
In order to renew your membership online you will need to either have or create a Members Portal account. Please follow the instructions below for renewal.
Fees can be paid online by clicking on the “MAKE A PAYMENT” tab.
– Select ‘Don’t have a Members Area account yet?’
– Add your details as requested and click ‘NEXT’
(please note: your details need to match those already recorded in Surfguard (National Membership Database). IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF HOW YOUR DETAILS ARE RECORDED , INCLUDING YOUR EMAIL AND MOBILE NUMBER, PLEASE CONTACT CARMEL KENNY VIA EMAIL AT mckenny@internode.on.net.
– Create a username (click ‘Check Username’ to make sure it is available)
– Create a pass word (6-12 characters in length containing at least one number, one lower case and one upper case letter. Cannot contain your first name, surname or username).
– click ‘Create Account’
– A confirmation code will be sent by SMS, or an email with a link (depending on the method you chose} to finalise creation of your account.
PLEASE NOTE IF YOU ARE PAYING YOUR FEES ONLINE THE CURRENT PRICES LISTED IN THE PORTAL HAVE NOT YET BEEN UPDATED AND ARE INVALID. PLEASE USE THE FEE PRICES QUOTED AT THE START OF THIS EMAIL.
If you have any trouble following these instructions or creating your Members Portal account please contact Carmel Kenny, Membership Registrar, via email at mckenny@internode.on.net or mobile 0402241841.