18 Burning Palms Surf Life Saving Club Inc. – 86th Annual Report – 2024-2025 Season Equipment Officer Season 2024/2025 started off for us with the annual Gear Inspection on Saturday 14th September, and once again we passed the inspection 100%. Thanks to those members who helped in the preparation for the inspection. A 40ft shipping container was purchased and delivered to a site on the Woronora River (occupied by the Woronora Bush Fire Brigade). We have placed some equipment in it, in case we need it locally for training or emergency use. This was purchased from the 2023/2024 Beach Safety Equipment Fund (BSEF). Also purchased from this fund was a new Mercury outboard motor. With the funding from 2024/2025 BSEF we have purchased four new radios and another Mercury outboard motor. From the Club Lifesaving Equipment Grant (CLEG) we purchased a rescue board and an IRB fuel cell. A rescue board and rescue board has been mounted on the exterior of the Boat House for any rescues when there are no patrols on the beach. A new Honda portable generator was purchased as a backup power supply for the Clubhouse. The three fire pumps and associated equipment have been serviced and new parts fitted. For the gear and equipment, we had another good season with no major losses or repairs needed. Christopher Fogwell Equipment Officer Deputy President Following our very successful 85th Lunch held in May 2024, the Club celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the opening of the Clubhouse in October. Work was done prior to the event to ensure that the Clubhouse and surroundings were neat and tidy, including restaining the decks! Two Helicopter lifts– Monday 19 August and Monday 9 September 2024 during the season. Monday 19/8/24 to bring in new lithium batteries and cabinets which allowed Johnson from Australia Wide Solar to install the new batteries early September 2024. Monday 9/9/24 – Removal of old batteries and bring in ember mesh. Thanks to the members who assisted in the helicopter lifts and also on the work days which also included mowing and clearing around the building. Regular maintenance is required to keep the Clubhouse up to the standard which we have become accustomed to. Look forward to seeing more members at the start of the season work day! Margaret Pearce Deputy President
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