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VMR
BRIBIE ISLAND CONNECT ON BRIBIE Commodore Liz Radajewski was invited to speak at the October Meeting of Connect on Bribie, which is a group of ladies who meet on a monthly basis (totally unstructured group) for a meal/ coffee/wine/discussion and also pass “the pencil case” for small donations which go toward bursaries for local schools.
photographers and TV crews. Around 1015am the Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister for Trade Deb Frecklington MP arrived with her entourage, including Deputy Leader Tim Mander and LNP Candidate for Pumicestone Fiona Gaske. After a brief discussion with the VMRBI Executive, followed by an LNP Media Release, there were questions from the assembled media.
(above) to use in support of the vital service they provide.
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My most sincere respect and gratitude to the wonderful men and women who selflessly volunteer their time and expertise to keeping our waters and those who use them safe. Our community is better because of you!”
This was followed by the Treasurer’s Report presented by Doug Lythgo.
CREW PROMOTIONS
VMR BRIBIE AGM 2020 AWARDS were presented by
the Commodore Liz Radajewski to the following recipients:
JOHN BURGE TRAINING AWARD – Simon Middap. OUTSTANDING MEMBER – Ian Grimes.
KEENEST MEMBER – Garry Bunker.
COMMODORE AWARDS Dale Mullins receives his Crew Epaulettes from Mark Purtell aboard Bribie 1.
PRIZE DONATION FROM PATRON
• RSL RAFFLE TEAM: - Mike Phillips, Leigh Neindorf, Carol Thomas, Paul Gillmore, Patrick Fegan, Susan Ferrar, Aamir Cao, Ian Dishott. • SUPER SENIOR VOLUNTEERS: _Ray Fox Noel
Justo & Hans Puurand for their dedication to helping – all over 85 and still going strong. Joy Leishman thanks Commodore Liz and presents her a certificate of appreciation.
Mike Lucas receives his Crew Epaulettes from Coxswain Jon Brice aboard Bribie 1.
LNP VISIT
2020 AGM
Saturday 17th October 2020 – Around 0930am a large media bus arrived with reporters,
LNP Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington, tries the Skipper’s seat out on Bribie 1, while Pumicestone Candidate Fiona Gaske watches on.
Wednesday 21st October 2020, 7pm – 25 members attended, and were scanned for temperature on entry, and were asked to sanitise their hands. Thanks to Simone Wilson our amazing Patron for her unwavering support of VMR Bribie Island.
In the interests of minimising the meeting time, only the formal agenda items were dealt with.
“One of my greatest privileges as State Member of Pumicestone has been to support Marine Rescue Bribie Island 445 as their proud Patron. This week I had the pleasure of delivering this beautiful gift basket to Commodore, Liz Radajewski
The minutes of the February 2020 General Meeting, as previously circulated were ratified.
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Commodore Liz Radajewski presented her Commodore’s Report. For details see our VMRBI Facebook site:
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• CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION: for those
over 80 and still continuing their active support in many different ways - Shirley Beatty, James Frost, Charles Guesdon, Bill Hansen, Graham Greenwood, Ingrid Fox & Ron Burrett
MOST VALUED MEMBER –
All 140 Active members.
The Commodore stated – "It has been a very strange year for VMR Bribie….. We are very fortunate to have 140 active members, and to pick one active member for this award is nearly impossible. So the winner for this very unusual year for the Most Valued Member is....All Active Members.”
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