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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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Annual Bate Bay Blood Drive
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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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ANNUAL BATE BAY BLOOD DRIVE Just to let our members know, Wanda came 2nd overall in the Annual Bate Bay Blood Drive held by Matt Grant, from North Cronulla Surf Club. The results are as follows: 1st North Cronulla 2nd Wanda 3rd Cronulla 4th Elouera Wanda was coming last at one stage, but after a surge of members hitting the blood bank, we took out 2nd place. Well done to everyone that donatedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; remember 1 donation saves 3 lives. Well done Wanda!
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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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