BBQ Volunteers needed at Point Malcolm Reserve Open Day

We are looking for volunteers to help with a great opportunity to fundraise for our Club at the the Point Malcolm Reserve Open Day this Saturday.

To celebrate the opening of this wonderful parkland rejuvenation Semaphore SLSC is holding a bbq between 9am and 1pm on the reserve.

If you can donate some time on the tongs please contact Pat Hansen on 0422007413 or email phansen@adam.com.au

 

Semaphore SLSC makes the news, for all the right reasons

And why wouldn’t you visit the Semaphore SLSC Balcony to do a weather cross on a balmy evening?!  Channel Nine’s Jessica Braithwaite dropped in on Semaphore SLSC today to do her weather crosses and she was all smiles.  Tough gig hey!

 

If you haven’t seen the sunset from our Balcony you must come for a visit!  It is truly a magnificent sight to see.

Head to the Bar and Bistro with the Bar open from 5pm Thursday and Friday nights and Bistro meals starting at 6pm.  Enjoy a drink on the balcony Saturday and Sunday from 4pm.

Check out the menu here

Photo’s thanks to Stephanie Breden and Alex Ferguson.

Congratulations to our newest Patrol members!

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!

Nippers hit the beach!

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.

 

Rescue Ready facility officially opened

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.

 

Proficiency Dates

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

Training Update

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.

Rescue Ready Facility Opening Ceremony

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.

 

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Quiz night needs your donations

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.

 

Friday Night Members Draw – $1150 up for grabs!

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!!