Patrol Member of the Month

Name: Ashleigh Wallis-Breaden
Patrol: 7
Position: BM

It was an extremely busy day and flags were placed to the North end. We were stretched for resources with everyone trying to keep people out of the rip forming south of the flags. The south end rip was attracting many people because of the location of the flags. 

Ashleigh stayed at the south end by herself for the whole patrol. She was diligent in keeping people safe.  However there was one person that got in trouble and she successful perform a rescue with a tube.







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​Patrol Member of the Month

Name: Shane White
Patrol: AR3
Position: BM

​Shane was on patrol with AR 3 on Saturday morning 10 March, the conditions were very rough, only one set of flags were up due to the conditions and the South Maroubra patrol was responsible for the flagged area. At 9:30 am Shane noticed two swimmers in difficulty outside the southern end of the flagged area, Shane the beach inspector grabbed the rescuers boards and proceeded through the break, Shane reached his swimmer and assisted him back to the bank. The flagged area was then closed.

At 11:30 Shane assisted another swimmer when Shane noticed a woman in difficulty beyond the break, Shane grabbed the rescue tube and assisted the woman to shore. Well done Whitey!

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A message from Steven Pearce AFSM - Chief Executive Officer SLSNSW

Today, Thursday 8 March 2018 marks the celebration of International Women’s Day. As such, I wanted to acknowledge, recognise and thank the wonderful women within our current and past lifesaving ranks and staff for the contributions that you have, are, and continue to provide to SLSNSW.
 
With over 42% of our membership being female, it is only prudent and just, we celebrate this day with you.
 
To think it was only back in 1981 that women were first allowed to become lifesavers and patrol our NSW coastline, we certainly have come a long way. One of the most remarkable stories of how women have contributed to SLSNSW was back in World War 2. With the war raging, 72 of Terrigal’s 76 patrolling surf club members had enlisted in the army, air force or navy. With just 4 male members left, there were not enough lifesavers to man the patrols, so their wives, girlfriends, sisters, daughters and female friends took over lifesaving duties.
 
In the face of enormous  community and social resistance, these women forged ahead regardless and went on to patrol Terrigal for 2 seasons in 1942 and 1943. These women were nothing less than pioneers!. There are many more examples.
 
Congratulations to all our SLSNSW women today, and thankyou again for the enormous contribution you provide to our organisation.

Patrol Member of the Month
Name: Brett Milsop
Patrol: 12
Position: BM

Brett used his skills in treating a swimmer with significant blue bottle stings sustained while completing the South Maroubra Ocean Challenge. He was rostered on patrol 12 at the time of this incident. A fairly new BM with a keen attitude and a bedside manner that was worthy of his patient giving him praise in a letter. 

Congrats Brett! You've won a $25 voucher for Site Pizza in Little Bay.

​Patrol Captain of the Month
Name: Carl Briscoe
Patrol: AR1
Position: Captain

Long time serving member, Carl runs his very small Active Reserve Patrol AR1 with exceptional management skills. Always on the ball and aware of all aspects of his patrol, and takes on complete ownership of all patrol members, equipment, and the beach. 

Congrats Carl! You've won a $25 voucher for Site Pizza in Little Bay.

On-SITE - Patrol Captain of the Month
John Counter
Patrol: 1
John has always been a consistent and diligent Patrol Captain, welcoming and nurturing new members into his team. So far this season John has attended all pre-season workshops and meeting to ensure he kicks off the season as best as possible. Congrats John! You've won a $25 voucher for Site Pizza in Little Bay.

Patrol Member of the Month
Name: Brad Ellison
Patrol: 4
Position: VC
Day job: Personal Trainer
Brad is the vice captain of Patrol 4 and is great at helping to motivate and inspire the Patrol team back into the season. He showed the patrol team what it is like to work as a team and showed the skills and dedication required to be a active skilled patrolling member. Nixy (patrol 4's PC) says "My patrol ran smoothly with his support and advice". Congrats Brad! You've won a $25 voucher for Site Pizza in Little Bay.

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