3 Burning Palms Surf Life Saving Club Inc. – 86th Annual Report – 2024-2025 Season Secretary It is with pleasure and enthusiasm that I present to Members, the 86th Annual Report and Financial Statements for Season ended 2024-2025. Our major objectives this season have again been performed “no lives lost” whilst patrols were on duty between the yellow and red flags for the 8 months of the year – September 2024 to end of April 2025. Well done to our patrols. During the period we had our many challenges which are to be expected for our location. Reviewing the season: HIGHLIGHTS: o 40 Year Anniversary of the Clubhouse opening was well supported by members and friends along with local Federal Member for Cunningham Alison Byrnes and State Member and Minister for Planning, Paul Scully MP. Thanks to Margaret Pearce for organising the day. o We had three Youth Camps during the season – Surf Life Saving Sydney Youth Leadership thanks to David Love, Director of Youth and Junior Development. South Maroubra’s Youth Camp organised by Ben Liquete. Soldiers Beach Youth Camp organised by Jaydee All were very successful, well organised, managed and enjoyable, friendly groups. o After discussions with Sutherland Shire Council it was not possible to deliver the 40ft container to Heathcote Emergency Rescue Centre due to space availability – we are in the interim at the Woronora RFS Station grounds while we wait to see what follows. o Christmas Day patrol, Peter Pearce OAM, Paul Cooper, Kyoto Cooper, Laetitia Cooper. Thank you for taking on the challenge. o Patrol strength has grown. Again four patrols with all major awards with an average of 15 in each patrol, plus Stand By patrol if required. o RNP completed the paving and sealing the area in front of the Boat House, we thank them for undertaking this task. o A social Saturday was arranged with Era which was an enjoyable day and well attended by both Clubs. o March Past team competed at Worlds, Branch, State and Australian Championships with no major placings. o Boat House inside support beam has been fitted and completed. o Work weekends were arranged at the Clubhouse with reasonable support from members – appreciate those who attended. o New solar batteries and fire mesh around the lower area of the building were installed and completed. o Sydney Branch Awards of Excellence – Most Awards of the RNP District. o Patrol of the Year – Patrol 2 – Scott Barwick Patrol Captain. o Patrol Person of the Year – Rebekah Helyer o Unsung Hero – Jocelyn and Peter Jones for the mighty effort of cleaning, organising and repairing the fire equipment and conducting a training program with all. Thank you both. Our project this year has been the replacing of solar batteries and fire mesh around the building. This is now completed thanks to builder Steve O’Connor under supervision of Margaret Pearce and Geoffrey Phillips, special thanks to both. This now completes the total refurbishment, it is now regular maintenance from now on.
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