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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 Club Wanda Enquiries: 0414 077 701 Emai:clubwanda@wandaslsc.com.au

Passing of John Gartrell and Marc Leabeater

WISHING EVERYONE A SAFE, HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL NEW YEAR.

Inside this issue: Vinnies Chistmas Appeal

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6

Annual Bate Bay Blood Drive

2

Mateship Trek

7

Australia Day Running Festival

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CHRISTMAS APPEAL FOR VINNIES. THANK YOU to the many kind members of Wanda who donated to the Vinnies Christmas appeal, in particular, our nippers who had the table overflowing!

The lady at the church said it was like ‘magic’.

So… thanks everyone. You would have made someone’s Christmas a little easier and happier!

Solly’s Joke of the Newsletter A girl was visiting her blonde friend, who had acquired two new dogs, and asked her what their names were. The blonde responded by saying that one was named Rolex and one was named Timex.

Her friend said “Whoever heard of someone naming dogs like that?

‘HELLLLOOOO….” answered the blonde. “They’re watch dogs!”

OFFICE STAFF REQUIRED Applications are now open for an administration position at Wanda Surf Club within the office.

Interested parties please contact Gordon McKirdy at hales_redden@bigpond.com.au. Applications close Friday 16th January 2015.

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Australia Day Running Festival THE annual Jane McGrath ning Festival on Wanda Beach.

Classic

will headline the Australia Day Run-

The 2.5km soft sand race will be in its 9th year in memory of Jane McGrath, the wife of cricket great Glenn McGrath. A 6km soft sand race through the historic Wanda Sand hills, names the Wanda X-Treme 6, makes up the second of the 2 races in the festival.

Jock Campbell, former Fitness Coach of the Australian Cricket team, organises the annual event through his company Jock Athletic. ‘‘Australia Day is my favourite day of the year,’’ Campbell said. ‘‘My wife and I were great friends with Jane and we didn’t know what to do for her. ‘Sutherland Council contacted us about organising a race to add to their event calendar, so that’s how it all came about.’’ The Foundation is close to Campbell’s heart too because his mother died of breast cancer more than a 2 years ago. ‘‘It’s a day we remember Jane, my mother and people going through breast cancer,’’ Campbell said.

In 2014, Cricket legend and McGrath Foundation President, Glenn McGrath, took part in the 2.5km Jane McGrath Classic, together with his children James and Holly.

"It was the first time in a while I've been available to participate in the race and I loved it", says McGrath, also a Cronulla resident. "Jane was so proud of this event, so I'm always happy when we can be down there to support the event." Asked about how he faired over the 2.5km soft sand course, McGrath added "It wasn’t pretty but I did my best!"

All the money raised from the Jane McGrath Classic will go to the McGrath Foundation and the Wanda

Surf Life Saving Club.

2.5km Jane McGrath Classic - $30 6km Wanda X-Treme 6 - $55 Start time: 7am Where: Wanda Beach, Cronulla When: Sunday, 26 January 2015 You can enter online - www.jockathletic.com, or on the day from 6am.

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MIGHTY FAREWELLS FOR MARC LEABEATER

By Brad Forrest from ‘JustCronullaNews’ website CRONULLA gave one of their own a tremendous send-off today.

Such was his popularity, the number of Cronulla mourners at Marc Leabeater’s funeral were almost matched by those who came from outside the district, including friends from interstate and from the United States.

Paddle tribute The send-off started at 7am when more than 200 friends gathered at North Cronulla beach for a paddle tribute to the former North Cronulla Nipper and Wanda state and national beach sprint star.

More than half of them, wearing frangipanis in their hair, jumped on surfboards – both long and short – and eventually joined hands in a giant circle about 200 metres off the shore before splashing the water in tribute to Marc.

The numbers at North Cronulla more than tripled for the 11am funeral service. Fittingly for a young man who loved the water, it was held between the sea and Gunnamatta Bay at St Aloysius Gonzaga Church, Cronulla. The pews quickly filled in both lower and upper sections of the church.

Marc’s family and friends paid tribute to a larrikin kid who went on to excel at sport and academia (see http://www.justcronullanews.com/?p=2811) Someone who, seemingly, lived every minute of his life to the full.

Fought for survival A youngster who, as his father Larry recalled, was born too young, and had to fight for his very survival.

Then, aged 26, died far too young when a car collided with his motorbike nine days ago outside McDonalds at Taren Point.

Brother Scott recalled how the older brother he knew as “Captain Chaos” would dominate conversations and situations; such was his love of life and his infectious humour.

Amazing stories Four days after Christmas, and with the Nativity scene shining brightly in his church, they continued to amaze St Alysoius’ parish priest Rev Dr Tom Carroll with their stories of Marc Aaron Leabeater.

For those who knew him, those tales retold just made them smile: right down to the final, fast-beating Recessional played as they carried his coffin away: “Sandstorm”by Darude.

It was one of Marc’s favourites.

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PASSING OF JOHN GARTRELL On Christmas Day, our good friend, John Albert Gartrell passed away.

His funeral service will be held at 1pm Friday 2nd January at the South Chapel Woronora Cemetery, with the wake to follow at the Bardwell Valley Golf Club.

His daughter Stacey has asked in lieu of flowers for donations to Cancer research.

Our thoughts are with his family during this sad time.

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Upcoming Senior Carnivals: 9th January

- Cronulla Masters Carnival

17th January

- Wanda Intercities Carnival (all hands on deck)

24th January

- Manly Open Carnival

25th January

- Manly Boat Carnival

25th January

- Freshwater Open Carnival

31 January

- Ohana Surf Classic Elouera

31January

- East Coast Surf Festival TBA

7 February

- Coogee Open and Masters Carnival

8 February

- Interclub (Bate Bay clubs only) Wanda

14 February

- Branch Open Championships Maroubra

15 February

- Branch Age Championships Maroubra

21 February

- Club Championships at Wanda

28 Feb & 1st Mar

- 2015 SLSNSW LifesavingChampionships Ocean Beach

6â&#x20AC;&#x201D;8 March

- 2015 SLSNSW Age Championships Ocean Beach

11-12 March

- 2015 SLSNSW Masters Championships Ocean Beach

13-15 March

- 2015 SLSNSW Open Championships Ocean Beach

29 March

- Shark Island Swim Cronulla

11-12 April

- 2015 SLSA Youth Championships Nth Kirra

13-14 April

- 2015 SLSA Masters Championships Nth Kirra

15-19 April

- 2015 SLSA Open Championships Nth Kirra

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PATROLS JANUARY 2014 Patrol 3

1st Jan

8.45-1.30pm

Michael

0415779853

Patrol 4

1st Jan

1.15-6.00pm

Lydia

0400090620

Patrol 5

3rd Jan

8.45-1.30pm

Jon

0403398399

Patrol 6

3rd Jan

1.15-6.00pm

Emma

0403221626

Patrol 7

4th Jan

8.45-1.30pm

John

0410014425

Patrol 8

4th Jan

1.15-6.00pm

Ben

0407068934

Patrol 9

10th Jan

8.45-1.30pm

Matt p

0418478263

Patrol 10

10th Jan

1.15-6.00pm

Mitchell

0418149008

Patrol 11

11th Jan

8.45-1.30pm

Matt W

0433497147

Patrol 1

11th Jan

1.15-6.00pm

Graham

0422852605

Patrol 2

17th Jan

8.45-1.30pm

Jake

0432223522

Patrol 3

17th Jan

1.15-6.00pm

Michael

0415779853

Patrol 6

18th Jan

8.45-1.30pm

Emma

0403398399

Patrol 7

18th Jan

1.15-6.00pm

John

0410014425

Patrol 4

24th Jan

8.45-1.30pm

Lydia

0400090620

Patrol 5

24th Jan

1.15-6.00pm

Jon

0403398399

Patrol 8

25th Jan

8.45-1.30pm

Ben

0407068934

Patrol 9

25th Jan

1.15-6.00pm

Matt P

0418478263

Patrol 10

26th Jan

8.45-12.15pm Mitchell

0418149008

Patrol 11

26th Jan

11.45-3.15pm Matt W

0433497147

Patrol 1

26th Jan

2.30-6.00pm

Graham

0422852605

Patrol 2

31st Jan

8.45-1.30pm

Jake

0432223522

Patrol 3

31st Jan

1.15-6.00pm

Michael

0415779853

LIFESAVING REQUIREMENTS You must be on time for patrol.

You must sign on the patrol log book when you arrive.

You must sign off the patrol log book when you leave.

You must wear FULL uniform including your cap.

You must be vigilant at all times.

We wish everyone a good and safe patrol season, with no lives lost on our beach.

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