Boat Talk Autumn 2015 by VMR Brisbane

The official publication of Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane Inc

BOAT TALK Autumn 2015

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INSIDE News and Activations 2222222..... President’s Report 222222222.. Secretary’s Report 222222...22.. UTC’s Report 2222222...2222 Treasurer’s Report 2222222...2.. Sandgate Canoe Club Report 22...2... AGM Documents22222..22...2.... Blue Water Festival 222222222 In the News222222222222... Crew Qualifications 22222222.... Crews News......2222222..22.... Social22222222...222222..

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Did you know that VMR Brisbane has doubled it’s `Likes’ on Facebook in the past 7 months? Keep up to date by finding us at www.facebook.com/VMRBrisbane or going to our website for those who don’t have a Facebook account www.vmrbrisbane.com.au/vmr-401/news-and-events.html

‘Little Bay of Sunshine’ Sunday 26 July 9am - 4pm This event was very successful for us last year (our first at Einbunpin). The event goes all day so to lighten the load we will need your help. It is fun, bring your family along to look at the many delights of this community festival while you are at our stand. We are working hard to promote VMR Brisbane and become more well known in the local area. Can you help us out at Einbunpin Festival on the 26 July? We need at least 10 crew members on the day (5 for morning and 5 for afternoon). You will be proudly representing our Squadron along with Sandgate Rescue 2 at our display stand. Raffle tickets, VMR Brisbane information, membership forms and handouts will be at the display for you to assist with enquiries. If you can help, please put your name down on the form on the whiteboard or in the Crew Room or email Kelly at admin@vmrbrisbane.com.au.

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Sandagate 2 getting ready to perform race duties for the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race which is part of the Bluewater Festival festivities which occurs each year at Easter time.

Your new website www.vmrbrisbane.com.au provides you with the latest information on what is happening in and around the club. Crew Members can access Qualifications, Roster, Training and other features. They can all be found on the website and logging under the ‘Crew' page. You will also notice links in Boat Tallk. This is for the online version and these links will take you to other websites or articles to give you more information on the topic. New features will be added over the next few months. If you have news or would like to see anything in particular added, please contact Kelly at admin@vmrbrisbane.com.au.

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Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane Inc 95 Allpass Parade, Shorncliffe Qld 4017 PO Box 201, Sandgate Qld 4017

Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane is a member of the Volunteer Marine Rescue Association of Queensland.

Ph: 07 3269 888 Fax: 07 3269 2245 Web: vmrbrisbane.com.au Call Sign: VMR Brisbane (401)

VMR Brisbane management meetings occurs on the 4th Tuesday of each month.

Executive Positions President: Snr Vice President: Jnr Vice President: Treasurer: Secretary:

Thomas Grice Joe McCoy Luke Hillyard Col Neilsen David Massam

president@vmrbrisbane.com.au snr.vice.president@vmrbrisbane.com.au jnr.vice.president@vmrbrisbane.com.au treasurer@vmrbrisbane.com.au secretary@vmrbrisbane.com.au

0400 200 271 0418 879 677 0421 239 559 0407 181 965 07 3865 6364

Management Positions Unit Training Co-ordinator: Crew Liaison: WHS Officer: Member Representative:

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Dean Steinbeck Glenn Philip David Massam Les Pascoe Bill Hirn

utc@vmrbrisbane.com.au crew.liaison@vmrbrisbane.com.au secretary@vmrbrisbane.com.au member.rep@vmrsandgate.net.au member.rep@vmrsandgate.net.au

07 3263 5583 0433 154 105 07 3865 6364 07 3216 5801 07 3203 5865

Nominated Positions Bill Hirn Ben Gillespie Greg Henderson Thomas Grice Linda Frankland Linda Frankland Glenn Philip Kelly Williams Kelly Williams Tom Begbie Tom Begbie Rae Hirn Angie Aceto Vacant Thomas Grice Luke Hillyard Andrew Pearson Kaye Watson

Vessel and Equipment Officer: Membership Officer: Buildings and Grounds Officer: IT and Communications: Publicity: Editor: Website: Administration and Social Media: Squadron Historian: Hall Hire: Providor: Social Activities: Fishing & Cruising Zone Delegates: “ Sandgate Yacht Club Delegate: Sandgate Canoe Club Delegate:

Patrons Police Commissioner Member for Deagon Past Member for Sandgate Unit Chaplain

Ian Stewart Cr Victoria Newton Kerry Millard Rev Ron Holt

equipment@vmrbrisbane.com.au membership@vmrbrisbane.com.au maintenance@vmrbrisbane.com.au it@vmrbrisbane.com.au publicity@vmrbrisbane.com.au editor@vmrbrisbane.com.au webmaster@vmrsandgate.net.au admin@vmrbrisbane.com.au admin@vmrbrisbane.com.au hallhire@vmrbrisbane.com.au hallhire@vmrbrisbane.com.au social@vmrbrisbane.com.au social@vmrbrisbane.com.au fishing.cruising@vmrbrisbane.com.au president@vmrbrisbane.com.au jnr.vice.president@vmrbrisbane.com.au commodore@syc.org.au sandgatecanoeclubnews@gmail.com

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Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane would like to thank our major sponsors Energex and Port of Brisbane for their continued sponsorship and support over the years.

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What’s Coming Up JUNE Foxtrot Crew BBQ - 26th

Welcome Aboard A very hearty Welcome aboard to our newest members. Thank you for becoming a valued member, we look forward to meeting you at the base, on Crew, at training and social activities. Join in with your family and friends at our Crew BBQ’s held on the last Friday of each month.

JULY Sierra Crew BBQ - 31st Combined Members Forum - 25th VMR Brisbane members are welcome to attend to find out what is happening within the Association. The Forum starts at 7:30pm and will be held at the base. AUGUST Bravo Crew BBQ - 31st

Activations Report

SEPTEMBER Deagon Race Day - 13th

March 2015

VMR Brisbane, Sandgate Yacht Club & Sandgate Canoe Club Open Day - 20th Our annual event where our tradition,`Blessing of the Fleet’ and Sail Past occurs signifying the commencement of the Sailing Season.

8th - On the night of the 8th, Energex Sandgate 1 was tasked to assist a yacht broken down near the Compass Adjustment Point Buoy and towed it back to the Cabbage Tree Creek Marina. 14th - Energex Sandgate 1 was tasked by the Water Police to assist in searching for a person allegedly in the water between Mud Island and Bribie. The search pattern consisted of an area consisting of Green Island, west of Brisbane River, Nudgee Beach and as far north as Castlereigh Reef.

VMR Brisbane Annual General Meeting - 22nd Full members are welcome to attend and vote at our AGM commencing at 7:30pm. The Management Committee would like to hear from any person wishing to take on a role in Management or Support.

16th - Energex Sandgate 1 was activated to tow a vessel from Scarborough to Scarborough Boat Harbour.

Quebec Crew BBQ - 25th

24th - Energex Sandgate 1 was tasked to pump out a vessel in Cabbage Tree Creek which was sinking.

April cont’d

April 2015

12th - Energex Sandgate 1 was on a navigational training run and was called to assist a vessel with 6 POB near Peel Island and tow back to VMR Raby Bay.

3rd - Energex Sandgate 1 was tasked to assist with start of Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race. 4th - Energex Sandgate 1 was activated to tow a vessel from Woody Point after their engine overheated. The vessel had 3 POB and was towed to Baxters Jetty.

19th - Energex Sandgate 1 towed a broken down vessel with 4 POB from the mouth of Nudgee Floodway to Nudgee Floodway Boat Ramp. 21st - Sandgate Rescue 2 was tasked to tow a vessel with 4 POB from Nudgee Beach to Nudgee Floodway Boat Ramp.

6th - Energex Sandgate 1 was activated when contacted by a member of public advising that a vessel was sighted with their V-Sheet on display. When ES1 arrived, no further assistance was required.

26th - Energex Sandgate 1 was activated to check on two vessels.

6th - Sandgate Rescue 2 was tasked to tow a vessel from Mud Island to Nudgee Floodway.

1st – Energex Sandgate 1 was tasked by the Water Police to perform a Search in the Brisbane River. The Water Police cancelled the Search after one hour.

6th - Energex Sandgate 1 was activated to tow a vessel with 4 POB from Pinkenba Reach to Colmslie Boat Ramp. The vessel had experienced electrical problems. 9th - Sandgate Rescue 2 was tasked to assist a vessel from Curtin Artificial Reef to Whyte Island with 1 POB. 12th - Energex Sandgate 1 was on a navigational training run and was called to assist a vessel with 6 POB near Peel Island and tow back to VMR Raby Bay.

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2nd – Energex Sandgate 1 and Sandgate Rescue 2 were tasked to assist a vessel to mooring after a storm surge after it was grounded. 4th – Energex Sandgate 1 was tasked to tow a broken down vessel with 1 POB from the mouth of the Brisbane River to Whyte Island Boat Ramp. 9th – Energex Sandgate 1 was tasked by Qld Water Police to assist with a Search and Rescue of a light plane which crashed in the water off Stradbroke Island.

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President’s Report Thomas Grice

I hope no one has blinked as the year is nearly half over.

We will be involved with the Einbunpin Festival again this year on Sunday 26th of July.

Open Day is fast approaching. This will be held on the One thing I love about VMR 20th September and we are planning some additions Brisbane is the passion we this year for it to be a little bit different. Your help in the have for our association and being a volunteer organisa- planning and on the day will be appreciated. We would tion, it doesn’t matter who you are, where you came like to proudly show our strength as the combined club from or what skills you have there is always a place for we are. Energex and Port of Brisbane are already inyou as long as you have VMR Brisvolved in helping us out. Can you? bane’s best interest at heart. IN THIS BOAT TALK IS THE NO-

TICE FOR THE AGM CALLING FOR To quote a well-known president “ Don’t ask what VMR Brisbane can do NOMINATIONS FOR POSITIONS. I URGE YOU TO CONSIDER THE for you. Ask what you can do for VMR Brisbane.” And I can guarantee POSITIONS AND THE RESPONSIit will be paid back many times over. BILITIES OF EACH ONE AS YOU We have an amazing diversity of people from all over the world with many different skill sets and we all bring something different to the table.

NOMINATE AND/OR ACCEPT NOMINATION.

Be it enthusiasm and passion all the way through to a steadying hand and wisdom. Now that I have buttered you all up, with so much happening with VMR Brisbane we would like to call for some volunteers to be part of an Events Sub-Committee to help us participate in our local and wider community. It doesn’t matter if we can only spare an hour a week, every little bit helps get the word out about how amazing an Association we are. We have been involved with Blue Water Festival this year, as we should be. Both as part of the festival and as part of the on water activities and thanks to VMR Bribie for providing assistance with this. We have had another Bunnings BBQ, which all members who help out have a great time and we get to raise some much needed funds at the same time. We have found and rededicated part of our heritage in the Memorial Stone. It was great to see so many of our more senior members both past and present attend this and I hope I paid enough respect and recognition not only to our servicemen and women but also our past and present members from all parts of the Association. We had the amazing privilege to march in the ANZAC day parade in our local community. I must say this was a rather moving and humbling experience and we look forward to being involved in this for many more years to come. We have welcomed a new and enthusiastic local sponsor in Deagon Bulk Meats who came about from one of our posts on our Facebook page. Some of the support we have already had was the supply of the sausages for our Bunnings BBQ which we had many enquiries as to where the sausages came from!

We have also been invited to participate with VMR Bribie Emergency Services Expo on Sunday 11th of October. Foxtrot crew had a great time last year helping out! What else would we like to be involved with??

Why do we do all of the above? Because it’s fun. Because it lets everyone know who we are and what we do. And because of this we get to have new members join us, of which we have 13 since March! Well done, congratulations and welcome to VMR Brisbane. I look forward to meeting you around the base. So what have I been up to for the last couple months? I attended a Search and Rescue Conference at Jupiter’s Hotel Gold Coast. It was great to see a good representation of VMR Squadrons as well as Coast Guard and NSW Marine Rescue and many other organisations. As a result of this I am in discussions with Bruce from Sandgate Canoe Club re expression of interest in assisting with shallow water searches. I have met with our new local member Stirling Hinchcliffe and Victoria Newton and discussed who we are and some of the challenges we have that government both state and local may be able to assist with. VMR Brisbane was invited to attend a meeting with Boatsafe Training Association of Queensland. It’s great to see Transport and Main Roads and Water Police involved with actively trying to improve awareness and competencies around marine driver and personal watercraft licensing. I look forward to working with each of you, on and off the water. Safe Boating, Thomas Grice president@vmrbrisbane.com.au

So where to from here?

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Secretary’s Report David Massam

to believe some of the ones that got away! Secretary, my role is varied, at the moment and for The Mid-Week Crew would like to thank Rae for the next few months I am keeping our workers sustained with your home baked busy preparing for the Memgoodies. It is something very much appreciated by bers Open Forum in July, our the crew every Tuesday. Open Day and our Annual General Meeting in September. Further details VMR BRISBANE WOULD of the AGM are contained in the Boat LIKE TO THANK THE MID- We are also currently looking for persons Talk. Please take the time to read WEEK CREW FOR THEIR who can help with helping with upcoming events such as the Members Forum, Einthrough these documents. CONTINUED SUCCESS IN bunpin Festival, Bunnings BBQ’s and KEEPING THE GROUNDS, Open Day to name a few. We look forward In my role as Workplace Health and Safety Officer, my last inspection BUILDINGS, RESCUE VES- to your support. SELS IN GREAT ORDER. found unsafe electrical leads being used in the hardstand area. The conDavid Massam sequences of this could have been secretary@vmrbrisbane.com.au extremely detrimental to lives and property, hence the leads have been removed and the owner advised that correctly tagged leads only can be used. Be aware of this matter at our base and at your home and workplace. We have a SOP for electrical use in the hardstand area These positions are not taken on lightly; both which can be found on our website. There is also deBill and Les are at your service. Should you tailed information on electrical leads under the Hardstand wish to discuss any matter regarding your exsection in our website also and can be read by going to perience with our Association, you can talk http://www.vmrbrisbane.com.au/facilities/hardstandpersonally, write a note envelope it and place rental. it in the mail cupboard in the Crew Room, post it, email, a phone call whatever is your choosOn your way around the base, should you see something ing. Of course your Duty Master is also availout of order regarding Workplace Health and Safety, notiable to you; however a direct approach is your fy me or Senior Vice President, Joe McCoy immediately: Members Representative. Bill and Les are not David Massam - secretary@vmrbrisbane.com.au or Joe there to judge, but to make sure you are McCoy - snr.vice.president@vmrbrisbane.com.au heard.

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Your Management Committee and mid-week crews are continually working to maintain and improve our Squadron, club, clubhouse, grounds, hardstand and our all important rescue vessels. In this column I would like to honour the ongoing work of our Mid-week Crew. They deserve a very special acknowledgement and Thanks. The work they do each and every week keeps us operating. In fact quite a few of these men are not active crew members but still commit their time and energy to us. This number of hours registered is the time just at the base, many unregistered hours go on off the base, sourcing and collecting goods and supplies to complete the next weeks projects. The knowledge, talent and experience of the mid-week crew extends to plumbing, welding, gas fittings, radio technicians, earthmoving and many other trades. They gladly share their trade activities with us and save us no end of funds by providing their skills. Thank you all. Whether or not you have trade experience, they will welcome you at the base any Tuesday morning from about 8am thru to mid afternoon. The volunteers enjoy a strong comraderie, extending to real mateships that have formed through the mid-week crew. Tuesdays, they have found is a great time to arrange fishing trips and share their fishing tales. You would need to be there

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Do this as a matter of importance, as a squadron we need your communications direct. Bill and Les will take your matters precisely and confidentially (if you require), to the Management Meeting or act on them immediately should the case be warranted. No good will come from telling any and all whether it be a grievance, an idea or a pat on the back, your concerns are ours. Only good will come from talking to the right people who can do something about it. It is in all our interests as members and as a squadron to be on top of situations that arise, as they do with so many members, individual personalities, views and experience. Don’t hold back if you have something to say, these are your people and we want your feedback. To contact Les or Bill, please see below: Email: member.rep@vmrsandgate.net.au Phone: Les Pascoe 0418 191 428 Bill Hirn 0418 723 414

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UTC’s Report Dean Steinbeck

Welcome to the new

You need to remember that modules need to be completed in the order listed on the Audit Sheets. To assist Active Crew members. I you with this, and to plot your progreshope your time with Marine Rescue Brisbane will be en- TRAINING, ON GOING AND sion, crew members will soon be able REVISION WILL ENSURE to view their individual Audit Sheet on joyable. Inductions were held in midYOUR ACTIVE DUTY DAYS their crew login. May and ESS (Elements of Shipboard Safety) course has been scheduled for you to ensure that you complete it within six months of your joining. For the remainder of Active Crew members, training is progressing fairly well for both; Two and Three Stripe subjects.

AND CALL OUTS WILL SEE YOU AS A VALUABLE ACTIVE CREW MEMBER.

Active crew members wishing to progress, should regularly check the website for any changes to the training programme and also keep an eye out for email invitations to Theory, Exams and Practicals which are the easiest way for me to keep in contact. Training Modules consists of: 1) – Theory Session/s; 2) – Task Book completion/s; 3) – Written Assignment; 4) – Written Assessment and; 5) – Practical Assessment. For assignments and assessments, please ensure that you read the questions properly and also write neatly in your responses.

Training should not be rushed as there are minimum time frames in place for progression.

With help from Peter, I am in the process of transferring information from the old task books to over to the new MAR Task Books which are now issued by AMSA. Once this is complete, those requiring a Task Book will be advised on when they will be issued. These crew members will need a passport photo (which is to be signed on the back declaring that it is a photo of you) and must not be older than six months. These new books are different to the old but, all details are to be completed which include; Personal details and also vessel details. Each item in the sign off also needs to be fully completed prior to being signed. Task Books must remain on base and are not to be taken home. Dean Steinbeck utc@vmrbrisbane.com.au

Last Months’ Question How many phases of the tide are there? Answer: Seven (7). Highest Astronomical Tide; Mean High Water Springs; mean High Water Neaps; Mean Tidal Level; Mean Low Water Neaps; Mean Low

Following the success of the March Members Forum our next Members Forum will be on Tuesday 28 July at 7.30pm If you would NOTICE like to hear about your Association, please come along. Wedays look recently forward that to seeing you We have had a few crew were very there. short handed. We would like a list of crew members who

Call Out Roster

would be willing to fill in on another crew on an ad hoc basis to please let Kelly know so that we can let all the crew know who they can call on to fill in if they can’t make their usual crew day. If you would like to be on this “Fill In Crew” list, please send your details to admin@vmrbrisbane.com.au so that we can put the list together and let everyone know. Plus you get the advantage of meeting some of the other members and who knows you might actually have some fun and learn something new. This is also a great opportunity for crew who need to build up their Sea Time.

Please remember that if you are a Sunday crew you are on call from 0600 of your crew day till 0600 the following Sunday. If you are on a Saturday crew you are on call from 0600 the Sunday before your crew day till 0600 of the Sunday (day after) your crew day. Any questions please do not hesitate to contact Glenn at crew.liaison@vmrbrisbane.com.au

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Treasurer’s Report Col Nielsen

The time for membership renewals has arrived. Just a quick reminder that we have emailed both membership and hardstand invoices to those members that we have email addresses on file. With the implementation of the new gate control system, I would like to remind everybody your membership will lapse on on the 30/6/2015. If payment is not received within 30 days, your access to the base may be restricted. Keys will be turning off on the 7/7/15.

On a quick note all the clubs finances are traveling a per budget. Our recent community fundraisers are outlined in this magazine. Join in at the next chance you get, you’ll enjoy yourself! Col Nielsen treasurer@vmrbrisbane.com.au

VMR Brisbane Not for Profit You may notice in this Boat Talk there is the Notice for the AGM and calling for nominations for positions. Some things to keep in mind if you are considering nominating for a position. Who is VMR Brisbane Inc? We are an Incorporated Not For Profit Association of Members which encompasses the Rescue Squadron, Sandgate Yacht Club, Sandgate Canoe Club and up until recently the Lionfish Dive Club but now the Outrigger Club who have joined us. So what does that mean? One definition is: "A non-profit organisation is an organisation that is not operating for the profit or gain of its individual members, whether these gains would have been direct or indirect. This applies both while the organisation is operating and when it winds up. Any profit made by the organisation goes back into the operation of the organisation to carry out its purposes and is not distributed to any of its members." What does this mean? Management both Executive and Committee need to be aware of their responsibilities, not only to the members but also legally. So what are some of these responsibilities? • Being accountable for all decisions made. • Making sure any decisions are in the best interest of VMR Brisbane as an association and not in favour of a few. • Provide direction for the future sustainability of our Association so it is here for all the members to enjoy for many years to come. • Managing of our resources efficiently and effectively so we can fulfil our obligations; to our members to provide services and facilities, to our obligations as a Volunteer Marine Rescue Squadron and to our community service responsibility. • Ensuring systems, policies, checks and balances are in place so we are compliant with our obligations to our members and our governing bodies be it Local, State or Federal. • Advising and Informing our members of any decisions that may impact VMR Brisbane Inc. • Supporting those that support us in the many roles VMR Brisbane needs filled to run efficiently. I am most certainly not trying to dissuade people from nominating, in fact as I have said many times, we all have something different to offer. So by all means come join the party that is VMR Brisbane Management but please come informed as to what will and may be expected of you.

As long as you act in VMR Brisbane’s best interest, we will continue to have the amazing Association that we currently enjoy. Thomas Grice president@vmrbrisbane.com.au

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Sandgate Canoe Club Report The club recently introduced night paddles on the paddle calendar. Initially I thought this was a curiosity and was perplexed why anyone would want to paddle at night when visibility is poor and the stimulating day-time Queensland sceneries are missing. So the lovely golden sands of Coochiemudlo, the friendly dolphins pods of the Pumicestone Passage or the blue waters of Victoria Point Darren and Rob would be absent. However, I felt it was important to try such a paddle. I was impressed when the paddle leader and organiser (Ian) provided me beforehand with a very useful informative sheet on paddling at night on the Brisbane River. I started the paddle with an open mind. It was “strange” getting togged up at night and then installing our little night lights. There was a pod of four. Setting off at first it was dark and I was missing the day-time visuals that I am used to. After about ten minutes my eyes accommodated to the darkness and I suddenly started noticing the velvety smooth waters reflecting lights from the nearby city buildings. The kayaks seemed to travel quite fast and I thought that this was perception rather than a fact but later study of the GPS data showed quite high speeds from 8-10 kph. This was partly because of the clever planning for the tides and also because the pod wanted to “put a bit of grunt” into the paddling, with the purpose of using the exercise to improve paddling technique and stamina purposes. The outward journey to the Southbank was quite enchanting. The waters of the river were flat and calm, and “floating through the city” with lights from the tall buildings reflecting off the water was very enjoyable. The pod leader ensured thatwe followed the correct protocols with regard to ferries and barges. Some ferry captains indicated that they had seen us and politely waved us through or acknowledged our discipline in giving them right -of-way.

Rob and Darren paddling the Brisbane River.

The Goodwill Bridge. Photo taken from Southbank.

The Storey Bridge at night.

The coffee shop at Southbank was very welcoming and served us with hot steaming café lattés with a smile. This surprised me as I anticipated some raised eye -brows at the motley group of wet and allkitted up kayakers trekking into their “posh” Southbank restaurant. The return journey was delightful and uneventful; however, it was quicker as the number of ferries had reduced considerably. My impression is that night paddles are definitely enjoyable; also safe if the kayaks are equipped with lights and correct protocols are followed. Try it! Photographs by Ian McDade Reflections on the Upper Noosa River (Richard Womack).

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Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane Inc Agenda for Annual General Meeting 2015 Item #

Description

Person Responsible

Open Meeting Attendance Record and Apologies Registration of proxy votes

President Secretary Secretary

Minutes of Previous AGM Review and accept minutes Review action items

Secretary

Correspondence (relative to this AGM only)

Secretary

Presentation of Reports President Senior Vice President Junior Vice President Treasurer Unit Training Co-Ordinator

Thomas Grice Joe McCoy Luke Hillyard Col Neilsen Dean Steinback

All position declared vacant and chair appointed

TBA

Appoint of returning officer(s) if required for voting

Chair

Appointment of 2015/2016 Positions

Elected Management Committee Positions (If prior written nominations received and accepted, no nominations will be taken from the floor). President Senior Vice President Junior Vice President Treasurer Secretary

Chair

Standing Management Committee positions by previous resolution: 2 x Members Representatives Unit Training Coordinator 8

Other Nominated Committee Positions by Members: Work Health and Safety Officer Crew Liaison

President

Management Support Positions Duty Master Leader Health and Safety Representative Assistant Treasurer Marketing/Publicity Officer Boat Talk Editor IT and Communications Officer Membership Officer Venue Manager Social and Support Officer Duty Roster Co-Ordinator Squadron Historian Fishing & Cruising Co-Ordinator Webmaster Vessel & Rescue Equipment Officer Grounds & Building Officer Grants & Funding Officer

President

Appointment of Patrons

President

Appointment of Auditor

President

Appointment of Unit Chaplain

President

Appointment of Honorary Members

President

Appointment of Life Members

President

Acknowledgement of Affiliated Group Representatives Sandgate Yacht Club, Sandgate Canoe Clue, Outrigger Club

President

General Business Associate Members â&#x20AC;&#x201C; set limit in number at each AGM Awards and acknowledgements Special business as notified to members General business (relative to this AGM only and notified to Secretary at least 14 working days prior to the date of the AGM)

President

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Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane Inc Notice of Annual General Meeting, Proxy and Nomination Form Full Financial Members of Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane Inc are hereby notified that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Tuesday, 29 September, 2015 commencing at 1930 hrs at our Operations Base, 95 Allpass Parade, Shorncliffe Qld 4017. Meeting Format: By votes in writing, appointed proxy or from the floor on the night. Please note this meeting is open to all members to attend, however, under the Constitution, Associate Members may speak but are not entitle to vote. Correspondence Relating to this Meeting: To be received by Tuesday, 15 September, 2015. Proxy Votes in Writing: May be received by post, emailed to the Secretary or registered on the night. Address for Service of Notices: The Secretary, Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane Inc PO Box 201, Sandgate Qld 4017 or secretary@vmrbrisbane.com.au Nomination and Proxy Forms: Printed below and can be copied or will be made available from the Secretary. NB: This form must be filled in correctly otherwise will be deemed null and void.

Nomination for Position 2015/2016 Operating Year We, the undersigned, being voting members of Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane Inc hereby: Nominate: 22222222222222222222. for the position of: 22222222222.2..... Proposed by: 222222222222222222. Signature: 222222222222222..2..2 Seconded by: 222222222222222222. Signature: 222222222222222.......... Date: 2222222222. I, 222222222222222...2. accept the role and responsibilities which I have been nominated for. Signature of Nominee: 222222222. Date: 2222222

Proxy Form I, 222222222222222222222.., being a financial voting member of Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane Inc, hereby appoint 2222222222222222222.. as my proxy for the Annual General Meeting of Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane Inc to be held on 2222222222222 and at any adjournment thereof. Election of: 222222222222222. for the Position of: 22222222222222222...

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Bluewater Festival With the restructure of the Shorncliffe Pier happening on the lower park area the Festival was held at Upper Moura Park this year, starting at 8 am on Thursday 2nd April our volunteers arrived to assist with traffic diversion, erecting stall holders display stands, signage and any other tasks asked of us in the set up for the festival. In return, Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane was invited to have a display area, at the top end of the park we set up to have Sandgate Rescue 2 on display along with information about our squadron, activities and membership.

One of VMR Brisbane’s youngest donators.

As the day went on the cloud cover grew but the crowds didn’t. With a planned start of 4pm there were few around to enjoy the great variety of stalls, food and music on the main stage. Surprisingly quite a few did come out in the light rain as dark fell, families with children in the lantern walk and staying for the evening highlight of the fireworks. On the water were Energex Sandgate 1, Sandgate 2 and Bribie 1, our vessels acted as marshals to public vessels and host to the pyrotechnics barge. Radio communications from the barge, Energex Sandgate 1 and Sandgate Rescue 2 (at the festival) gave the Go! And the fireworks display was on! The oohs and ahhs of the audience were fabulous and a definite sign of enjoyment. Fireworks over and the crowds dispersed, down came the rain, as heavy as you like drowning our stand and collection buckets. A very wet pack up indeed!

Our local members checking out Sandgate Rescue 2.

Good Friday morning our fantastic volunteers were back at 8am to re-erect our stand dry everything out and prepare for another day of festivities. At this stage the collection bucket count was two gold coins and 8 litres of fresh water! Onward we go, this day fined up beautifully and the crowd did come. Our volunteers on our stand were kept busy all day with enquiries about what we do, membership and people wanting a good look over Sandgate Rescue2. The start of Brisbane to Gladstone yacht race is incorporated in the Bluewater Festival, so we were an extremely busy squadron of Good Friday. From our base the radio room was extremely busy with vessels logging on for the big race while Energex Sandgate 1 and Sandgate 2 were active on the water again. Under the secure control of Tango Crew, we again marshalled the large spectator fleet from before the race start and through to Redcliffe. At the festival, with our spirits raised we continued until the end of the festival at 4pm. We called for some of our duty crew to assist at Upper Moura Park and they did.

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The VMR Brisbane site set up ready for the festival.

Bluewater Festival is held annually and provided us with the opportunity to again be out in the community, showing our wares and meeting other community groups. We did gain memberships, full, crew and Waterside Assist. Our volunteers really do enjoy these ‘outings’, mixing with other crew members they don’t usually meet. Mindful that this is the Easter holiday period when many families are going away, we are so fortunate to have been able to fulfil our duties and wish to thank each and every member of Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane that took part in this Festival you did us proud, looked sharp in your uniform and enthusiastically welcomed visitors to our display. Thank you all so much for being involved in this ‘activation’ by our squadron.

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In the News On the 19th April, VMR Brisbane held a WWII Memorial Stone unveiling. It was wonderful to see the interest in the stone within the community, especially Ted Decker, whose father originally unveiled the stone in 1948. Thank you to all of the members who helped on the day to make this a memorable occasion. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wonderful to finally see the stone in a secure and safe new home.

Eric Paul Decker MLA unveiling the memorial stone in 1948, outside of the Memorial Boat Shed which was lost when VMR Brisbane and SYC merged.

Above: The Bayside Star article which featured in Volume 28, Number 15, Wednesday, April 22, 2015.

Ted Decker, the son of Eric Paul Decker MLA unveiling the memorial stone 67 years after his father did, in 1948.

Shorncliffe Pier Recycled Wood VMR Brisbane was recently rewarded by the Brisbane City Council by securing enough wood from the old Shorncliffe Pier to make a Memorial Wall, dedicated to past, present and future members. Our mid-week team is busy planning the wall and says that the wall will be finished within two months. This story will be featured in the next edition of Boat Talk.

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Crew Lists and Qualifications New Crew Member (Clean Slide)

Duty Master (3 Stripes + Anchor + Rank on Name Badge)

Trainee Crew (1 Stripe)

Senior MSQ Coxswain (4 Stripes + Anchor)

Crew (2 Stripes)

Radio Operator

VMRAQ Coxswain (3 Stripes)

Designated Radio Operator (1 Stripe + Lightning Bolt)

Senior VMRAQ Coxswain (3 Stripes + Anchor)

ALPHA Joe McCoy Luke Hillyard Alan Crawford Garry Wylie Joanna Jones Paul Harris Judd McCann Victor Kussrow

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Nigel Turner Chris Brown Daryl Claffey Kerry Kyle-Little Garry Maher Jeremy Sharp

Les Pascoe Dean Steinback Noel Luxton Tony Lloyd Greg Keough Rick Secombe Wayne Wright

Callum Baird Graham Makin Neil Sheppard Bill McCord Chris Hillyard Steven Norday

BRAVO Ian McCartney Ross Lind Col Neilsen David Harris Allan Eustace Brian Matthews James Mathieson Noel Peinke Warwick Byrne Clive Oldfield Jacob Read

Bill Hirn Joe Myatt Nino Aceto Robin Young John Lemon Daniel Aceto Paul Hollingdale Shane Traversari

Thomas Grice Greg Henderson Kelly Williams Michael Overend Troy Sauer Anthony Pamplin Linda Frankland Ian Black

Glenn Philip Cameron Pegler John White Meelit Shah Jamie Piggot Roger West

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CHARLIE 0418 723 414

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FOXTROT 0413 200 271 0438 713 433

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NOVEMBER 0433 154 105 0418 711 900 0406 631 428 0468 843 370

PAPA 0417 002 174 0407 692 784 0402 279 629 0411 236 669

QUEBEC 0418 191 428 0404 905 798

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SIERRA 0438 156 915 0417 499 326 0430 025 470 0422 356 661 0438 571 168

TANGO 0404 892 155

Karl Nast Shane Clark Ben Gillespie Bradley White Michael Gill-Bailey Mick Read Ray Henery

NEW MEMBERS / ON ROTATION / FLOATING CREW Rob Wood Tina Foxx Allan Taylor Paulo De Morais Sue Davies

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Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane would like to thank our major sponsors Energex and Port of Brisbane for their continued sponsorship and support over the years.

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Crews News

Energex Sandgate 1 recently was fitted with her new Suzuki motors. Here she is ready to be lifted back into the water.

Our Treasurer, Col Neilsen presenting Cathy from Deagon Bulk Meats with a Certificate of Appreciation for their continued support and donations.

Approximately 60 of our Active Crew Members updated their skills for their First Aid. Thank you to Energex as VMR Brisbane used some of the grant money to help fund these necessary skills, which are used to save lives.

VMR Brisbane was invited to march this year at the Sandgate Dawn Service to commemorate the Centenary of ANZAC.

Donations for Nepal Earthquake VMR Brisbane's charter is to save lives at sea and to help people in need. It was our duty to therefore help out a `brother' Meelit Shah, one of our Active Members and who was in Kathmandu at the time of the devastating earthquake last month. VMR Brisbane donated $500 to help out his local orphanage, the New Nepal Society Centre. Basudha Rai who started the Go Fund Me account is Meelit's landlady and they are working together to help those in need. VMR Brisbane also donated $500 to Phil Fitzgerald who is currently in Nepal doing support work for the Bal Sarathi Street Orphan School. VMR Brisbane used the profit from the last Bunnings BBQ to help out the needy in Nepal. We wish Meelit, Basudha and Phil luck in helping out the needy in any form they can.

Left: A photo from Meelit showing a different type of Search and Rescue and some of the destruction in his local area.

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Social Page Charlie Crew BBQ Again Charlie Crew treated the members to three delicious soups made by Karen, Janelle & Bronwyn, tender steaks again supplied by Deagon Bulk Meats, sausages, baked potatoes and vegies, followed by tiramisu made by Angie and tarts made by Karen. The 45 people in attendance didn’t go home hungry!!! Peter Leech told us about the Rotary Duck Race on June 14, fortunately our guests had some raffle money left after buying “ducks”. Our first prize was a Garmin GPS donated by Suzuki and won by Chris Hillyard. Deagon Bulk Meats again donated a meat tray which was won by Angie Aceto. Third prize was a dinner for two donated by Kedron Wavell RSL and a “Bronco Bear” expertly knitted and donated by Sally Byrne, this lucky winner was Mrs Vic Kussrow. Joe Myatt won the lucky door prize of a James Boag six pack and a box of chocolates. All winners also scored a Suzuki cap. The Goose Club valued at $400 was drawn, the number belonged to Tim Holt who was not present. Well done Alpha Crew! Invite your family and friends to our Crew dinners. Remember it’s the last Friday of the month!

The lucky winners of the prizes.

Bravo Crew BBQ Bravo‘s crew BBQ was a winner with 45 people attending. The delicious steaks were supplied by Deagon Bulk Meats who also donated a meat tray that was raffled and won by Les Pascoe. A second meat tray was won by Cameron Pegler.

Members and helpers of Charlie Crew’s BBQ.

Allan Eustace and Joan won the lucky doore prize, a box of chocolates and also the dinner for two donated by Kedon-Wavell Services Club. Biran Nelson won a First Aid Book donated by Deidre Windham. All winners also scored a Suzuik cap. The Goose Club number drawn 145 belonged to David McLean who was not present.

Proposed Ghost Tour to Boggo Road Gaol Friday 19th June 2015 8:30pm – 10:30pm Cost $35 p/p Please indicate your interest in the tour and if you would like pre-tour dinner at the redbrick Hotel from 6:30pm. Please call Angie Aceto 3264 6104 or Paul Hollingdale on 0416 699 959 This is a special price for minimum of 20 guests at HMA prison..The site closes on 30 June for redevelopment so discover a part of Brisbanes history before it goes…. VMR BRISBANE