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Wanda Surf Club Inc. 2 Marine Esplanade Cronulla NSW 2230 PO Box 39 Cronulla NSW 2230 Tel: 9523 4343 Fax: 9523 4491 Email:clubhouse@wandaslsc.com.au

Gough Whitllam Thank you from the Chapman

WANDA JAG 50TH ANNIVERSARY DINNERâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; POSTPONED The dinner which was to be held on 15th November 2014 has been postponed. A celebration for this will be held at a later date to be advised.

Inside this issue:

Congratulations...

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Lsst Dates for Bronze/SRC Proficiency Swims etc.

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Annual Bate Bay Blood Drive

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CONGRATULATIONS TO GREG ALLUMâ&#x20AC;Ś At the World Surf Lifesaving Titles in France in September, Greg Allum, OAM, was presented with his medal as Grand Knight in the Order of Lifesaving from the International Lifesaving Federation. Greg also received another awardâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Platinum Award for 10 years service as an official at the World Surf Lifesaving Championships. Congratulations Greg!!!

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TREASURED MEMENTO (Excerpt from ‘JustCronullaNews’)

By Brad Forrest AMONG memorabilia boxed away at Wanda Surf Life Saving Club during its extensive refurbishment, is a treasured picture of former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam. He died last week aged 98; his State memorial service will be held next week.

Prime Minister Gough Whitlam christens the surfboat Nelly Pedersen at Wanda SLSC in 1973. Picture: courtesy Wanda SLSC It shows Mr Whitlam, impeccably dressed in suit and tie, christening a new Wanda surfboat outside the Wanda’s clubhouse on January 14, 1973, with his wife, a smiling Margaret Whitlam, in the background.

The Whitlams had lived earlier in Woolooware Road, before buying a home in Wangi Avenue, Cronulla and raising their family close to the sea (before Mr Whitlam became the Member of Werriwa and the family moved to the western suburbs). (continued next page)...

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Affinity The Whitlams’ affinity with the water also stemmed from Mrs Whitlam’s own swimming prowess.

As a younger Margaret Dovey, she excelled in competition swimming, among many sports, and aged 18 represented Australia at the 1938 Empire Games. And she encouraged her children to learn to swim in the Cronulla district.

The photo is included in my book “A Club Called Wanda”, marking Wanda’s jubilee celebration of their first 50 years (1946-1996), and detailed under the chapter, Surf Boats: Christening “On the 14th January 1973, a large crowd turned out at Wanda to see the Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam and his wife Margaret, christen the club’s new surfboat ‘Nelly Pedersen’.(The Whitlams had lived in Woolooware Road and had their children taught to swim at Harry Gibbons’ Oasis Swim Centre in Flinders Road, Woolooware.

Gibbons also coached Shane Gould, who went on to become one of Australia’s finest female Olympic champions).

“The boat was the first donated to the club in 27 years, from a private individual who donated $1,750 and wished to remain anonymous. It was later revealed the donor was the son-in-law of Nelly Pederson, fine club supporter Billy Coomes.

“After the launch, with the Whitlams watching, sweep Jack Folwell slipped as the crew took the boat out through the shore break for a demonstration.

Flying “‘I was half in when we hit a wave and I went flying,’ Jack recalled. ‘I then had to swim out to the the boat … instead of a five minute row in the new boat it ended up taking about 30 minutes.’

“The PM joined in the cheering when Folwell and the crew safely returned.”

The Whitlam children – Tony, Nick, Stephen and Catherine – have organised the State service, which will take place on November 5 at 11 a.m at Sydney Town Hall.

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THANK YOU FROM THE CHAPMAN FAMILYâ&#x20AC;Ś Hi Everyone, I wanted to email and give you an update on how things have been going since my release from hospital.

I have been getting loads stronger every week. I ditched the walking frame after a week of being back at home and can make it through every day things fine now. Tom even says my legs are getting back to their old sturdy self. Thats a good thing.......I think.

I even managed a 4km jog this afternoon. It was slow and a bit uncomfortable but geez it felt great to run again !!!

We want to say thank you again for your support.

The cleaner each week, and the groceries delivered has been a massive help allowing me to rest and use what energy I have towards the special things, like running around after the kids.

And excitingly through your amazing generosity I am going to experience the number one thing on my bucket list.

With the money raised, Tom and I are going to Italy in April next year.

(After a week away with the kids to the Gold Coast as well) It's such a wonderful thing for us to look forward to after everything.

And it's because of all of your generosity.

Thanks again from the bottom of our hearts. We have been really moved by everyones support. We are looking forward to better health and an awesome year ahead.

Love from Hally, Tom, Willow and Ted

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GOOD LUCK to…

Danielle McMahon,Tait Brannock and Ben Bolewski who are attending the Coolangatta Gold this weekend. We wish you guys all the best. Go Wanda!

Solly’s Joke of the Newsletter An answer I can understand. An American tourist asks an Irishman: “Why do scuba divers always fall backwards off their boats?”

To which the Irishman replies: “They have to go backwards. If they fell forwards, they’d still be in the boat.”

SKI PADDLERS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Are you interested in being involved in a Development Program? This Program will be for beginners, inexperienced paddlers and those wishing to improve their technique.

The Program is for those in the Under 17 Age Group and upwards.

Anyone interested please contact Greg Pierce 0423 884 263 greg@tansinna.com.au

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BRONZE/SRC PROFICIENCY DATE CHANGES DATES FOR LAST PROFICIENCIES: SUNDAY 21st December 2014 SUNDAY 28st December 2014 Both proficiencies will be at 9.00am (not 10.00am) If you cannot make these dates please contact the office to find out other proficiency dates held by other clubs.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST BE PROFICIENT TO ATTEND PATROLS, COMPETE AT CARNIVALS.

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BUILDING WORKS AT WANDA SLSC Before...

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2014 ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE Matt Grant from North Cronulla Surf Club has once again set up the annual Bate Bay Surf Club competition for blood donations. This will run from 25th October until 6th December 2014.

Club members and friends can donate blood at the local Red Cross. Make sure you say you are from “WANDA”. This will then be tallied up and the club that has the most donations will be awarded $500.00 and a first aid pack donated

by RAPP Australia. Each club will be awarded a prize but the last placed club will have to donate their prize to the children’s ward at Sutherland Hospital.

Please go online and make a booking into your club group: http://www.donateblood.com.au/who-can-give/club-red/join -group or call 131495 to make a booking.

REMEMBER 1 BLOOD DONATION SAVES 3 LIVES!!!

If you have any questions please call the office on 95234343.

Come on Wanda—lets get behind this great cause and see if we can win this one and beat the other clubs this year!

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LEVEL 1 OFFICIALS ACCREDITATION COURSE Next course will be held on 3rd December 2014 at the Purcell Room at Cronulla SLSC. 6.00PM TO 10.00PM. Restricted to 20 applicants Applications close 21.11.14 As part of this course, all attendees will be expected to officiate at the Bate Bay Junior 4 Way Carnival to be held at North Cronulla and Cronulla on 7th December 2014 for assessment.

You must be a financial member of Wanda to register.

If you are interested, please contact the office on clubhouse@wandaslsc.com.au or 9523 4343 so we can provide you with the required form 99 to fill out.

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PATROLS NOVEMBER 2014 Sat 1st

Patrol 5

8.45-1.30pm

Jon

0403398399

Sat 1st

Patrol 6

1.15-6.00pm

Emma 0407068934

Sun 2nd

Patrol 7

8.45-1.30pm

James 0435281576

Sun 2nd

Patrol 8

1.15-6.00pm

Ben

Sat 8th

Patrol 1

8.45-1.30pm

Graham 0422852605

Sat 8th

Patrol 5

1.15-6.00pm

Jon

Sun 9th

Patrol 11

8.45-1.30pm

Matt W 0433497147

Sun 9th

Patrol 9

1.15-6.00pm

Matt P 0418478263

Sat 15th

Patrol 2

8.45-1.30pm

Jake

Sat 15th

Patrol 3

1.15-6.00pm

Michael 0415779853

Sun 16th

Patrol 4

8.45-1.30pm

Lydia

Sun 16th

Patrol 10

1.15-6.00pm

Mitchell 0418149008

Sat 22nd

Patrol 6

8.45-1.30pm

Emma 0407068934

Sat 22nd

Patrol 7

1.15-6.00pm

James 0435281576

Sun 23rd

Patrol 8

8.45-1.30pm

Ben

Sun 23rd

Patrol 9

1.15-.6.00pm

Matt P 0418478263

Sat 29th

Patrol 10

8.45-1.30pm

Mitchell 0418149008

Sat 29th

Patrol 11

1.15-.600pm

Matt W 0433497147

0407068934

0403398399

0432223522

0400090620

0407068934

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FINAL NOTICE: Brick Pavers for Sale (Last time offered) We are now looking at taking orders for brick pavers (see details below). These will be placed outside Fitness First.

A single brick is $75.00 and double bricks are $150.00. Please contact the office if you would like to the place the order. We can email an order form to you. A great gift idea for club members.

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AWARDS/COURSES COMING UP: Level 1 Surf Coaching Course 21st & 22nd November 2014 21st November—6.00pm-9.00pm 22nd November—8.30am-5.30pm Cost: $157.60 Please contact the office on lifesaving@wandaslsc.com.au to register for the Level 1 Coaching Course. We can then forward you the circular.

Looking for world class coaching????

Dick Caine’s Olympic Pool and Gym, Carwarp Avenue Carss Park NSW 2221 Dick Caine has coached Olympic, World and National Champions!!!

See tributes, galleries etc. on www.dickcaine.com Check it out!

Learn to swim, stroke correction, fitness, weights and boxing Contact: Ph. 9546 4203 or Fax. 9546 2674, after hours 0408 072 425.

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CRONULLA SURF LIFESAVING CLUB NOVEMBER CARNIVAL Under 8 to Masters Carnival at Cronulla Open, Junior, Youth and Over 40 Saturday 22nd November 2014 OPENS/MASTERS: Contact the office to register for this carnival @ clubhouse@wandaslsc.com.au NIPPERS: Contact Julie-Anne Warn carnivals@wandanippers.com.au

Rescue 2016â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Amsterdam. Team Manager required. Anyone interested?

Rescue 2018 World Titles. These will be held in South Australia!