WANDA SURF CLUB INC. 2 Marine Esplanade Cronulla NSW 2230 Tel: 9523 4343 Fax: 9523 4491 Email:clubhouse@wandaslsc.com.au Club Wanda: 0414 077 701 Email:clubwanda@wandasls.com.au
SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST Special General Meeting st - Sunday 1 June 2014 @ 2pm - Nipper 50 Year Anniversary
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SURF LIFESAVING SYDNEY BRANCH AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE The Sydney Branch Awards of Excellence dinner was held last Saturday night, 24th May 2014. Wanda nominated a number of members for their service to the club. The following members were successful and we congratulate them. Congratulations to ALL members who were nominated! 11-12 years BJD Male Riley Dixon 11-12 years BJD Female Mia Ross BJD Team of the Year U/14 years Beach Relay Team Training Officer of the Year High Commendation Brett Furniss ST SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING SUNDAY 1 JUNE 2014 U/15 Athlete of the Year Male
High Commendation Josh Fernandes U/19 of theisYear ThisAthlete meeting forMale members Jay Furniss
to vote on the Motions proposed in the email sent to all members on Tuesday 6th May 2014 in relation to Stage II ofofthe building U/19 Athlete the Year Femaleworks at Wanda Surf Club. Taylar Puskaric The following members ARE eligible to vote: Open Athlete of the Year Male Active 15-18 years Ali Najem
Active 18 years and over Rookie Athlete of the Year Associate Elly O’Donoghue Award Long Service Surf Sports Coach of the Year High Commendation Active Reserve Jock Campbell Life Members U/15 Lifesaver of the Year High Commendation Lauren McMahon
The following members are NOT eligible to vote: Lifesaver of the Year High Commendation Matt Waugh
Honorary Members General Members Nipper members If you are unsure of your membership status please do not hesitate to contact the office on 9523 4343 and we can advise you.
SOLLY’S JOKE OF THE NEWSLETTER A friend told a Blond man: “Christmas is on a Friday this year.” The Blond man then said, “Let’s hope it’s not the 13th.”
SENIOR PRESENTATION DAY
As you are aware, our senior presentation day was held on Sunday 18th May 2014 at the clubhouse. We hope you all enjoyed the day which showcased the success of our club and the past season.
NIPPERS 50TH ANNIVERSARY Wanda JAG 50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner To all past and present members of Wanda SLSC On 15 November 1964 members of Wanda SLSC formed the Junior Activities Group named Wanda Blue Bottles for children aged 7 years to 13 years. This year marks the 50th anniversary. We would like to announce the Wanda JAG will be celebrating with a Gala Dinner to be held on Saturday 15 November 2014 at Gymea Trade Union Club. We are also planning a presentation of past history and a display of memorabilia. An Event Organising Committee has been formed and will be headed by Charlie Brown, a Wanda JAG Life Member. We need your input and help A Sub Committee is required to create the display of memorabilia, memo-ries and stories of the nipper movement over the past 50 years. If you can contribute in any way, please contact Wanda Surf Club 02 9523 4343 for more information or attend a meeting to be held at 11am on Sun-day 18 th May 2014 upstairs at Wanda SLSC. The Event Organising Committee would like to invite all those that can contribute to attend this forum to get the ball rolling on this wonderful celebration. We are looking to gather as much information as possible to cover the era’s; 19641970, 1970-1980, 1980-1990, 1990-2000, 2001-2014 Memorabilia All memorabilia will be logged and tagged to ensure the safe return to the owner after the dinner Event tickets More news and information on tickets for the Gala Dinner will be out early August. Save the date and make sure you get in early once on sale as tickets will be very limited We look forward to hearing from you. If you have any further questions Charlie Brown, Mobile : 0432 992 075, Email : charlieanddonna@hotmail.com Kind Regards, Wanda JAG 50th Organising Committee
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: Special General Meeting Sunday 1st June 2014 @ 2pm Wanda SLSC Annual General Meeting—Sunday 13th July 2014 Sutherland to Surf—Sunday 20th July 2014 Spring Beach Classic—Sunday 12th October 2014
Please mark your diaries…
Entries for the Sutherland to Surf are now open online. Tell your friends and family.
www.sutherland2surf.com.au All Wanda members are required to help out with this major fundraiser for the club. Please let the office know if you can assist, in any way.
CLUB WANDA…
IS OPEN ON SUNDAY AFTERNOONS Come and enjoy the view, have a drink or two… and remember the badge draw takes place at 5.00pm every Sunday. You must be there to win it! BADGE DRAW – Last Sunday the Boost Mobile Members Badge draw was won by member, Emily Eaves. Emily took home $775.00. Congratulations Emily!
Also, come down and buy a raffle ticket for a meat tray to help fund the team heading off to the World Titles in August this year.
Ski Paddlers‌ Please call Greg Pierce on 0423 884 263 if you wish to be a part of a six week training and technique session with Matt Pepper.
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BANKING
Purchase a Kombi Van from the club for $20.00. These are sponsored by Shire Credit Union. A great gift idea. Contact the office if you would like to purchase one of Athletic theseand great Our Jock Wanda runners did extremely well at the Bondi Barefoot, Sydney’s biggest soft sand race on the weekend. money boxes. "Wanda horse running on the track" Ali – 1stis in a thepicture 10km This of Zane Campbell's horse, Chloe Gentle (Wanda Nipper) 2nd Overall in the females & 1st U19 Blood Red Moon. He adapted Wanda's 4km Elly O Donoghue 3rd insilks the female 4kmby (2ndthe U19)Jockey. + 2nd in the colours for the worn Bondi Bolt (Skins sprint event) Emma Brown 5th overall and 3rd U19 in the 4km Laura Bolton 1st 20-29 females in the 4km & 4th in the Bolt Very proud of them all
Ali Najem and Elly O'Donoghue