In This Edition
- President’s Message
- Join Our New Social Events Committee
- Youth Involvement Program (YIP’s)
- Invitation: Sat Nov 23 – Mental Health Workshop
- Club Membership Update
- Operations Update
- Membership & Leadership Development Update
- Training Update
- Invy Kiosk Surfside Now Hiring
- Sponsors
President’s Message
Hey Team,
Erosion continues to be a significant issue for our club this month, with ongoing concerns around beach access and the protection of our facilities. However, I’m incredibly proud of the collective effort our members have shown as we navigate these challenges. Our advocacy remains strong, and we will continue to push for urgent action to safeguard our beloved beach and clubhouse.
On a positive note, we are excited to welcome several new members to our subcommittees. Your involvement is invaluable, and we look forward to working together to drive the club forward in the coming months.
The patrol roster for this season has been finalised, so please keep an eye out for your scheduled shifts. As always, I encourage all patrollers to download the Stack Teams App to stay up to date with all patrol-related information. This is a great tool for real-time updates and communication throughout the season.
Lastly, there are some fantastic events and activities lined up for everyone to enjoy, and I hope you find time to get involved. It’s shaping up to be a busy but rewarding season ahead, and I’m confident we will continue to move forward in a positive direction.
I hope you enjoy this month’s newsletter, and as always, stay safe.
Glenn Arnold
ISLSC President
Join Our New Social Events Committee
Are you passionate about bringing our members together for fun and engaging social events? We’re seeking expressions of interest from members who would like to join our Social Events Committee!
This committee will be responsible for designing, planning and executing a range of events to engage our members, from casual gatherings and drinks nights to live music events and more. Whether you have event planning experience or just want to share your ideas, we’d love to have your input.
Why Join?
- Contribute to creating memorable events for our members
- Help shape the social calendar with your ideas
- Enjoy a flexible commitment that fits your schedule
- No experience necessary—just a desire to get involved and represent different member demographics
Interested?
Simply send a message, with your name and a brief note about why you’d like to be involved, to Xavier at engagement@islsc.org.au or via text at 0458495787. We can’t wait to see the exciting ideas you’ll bring to the table!
Youth Involvement Program (YIP’s)
Are you a youth member aged 13 and above? Want to gain points and win awards and prizes for getting involved around the club? Then YIPs is the program for you!!
The Youth Involvement Program (YIPs) is a Life Saving Victoria initiative aimed at keeping young people engaged in all aspects of surf lifesaving. The program consists of three levels (bronze, silver and gold), with each level requiring participants to gain a certain number of patrol hours and points through contributing to their club and the broader surf lifesaving community (plus a community project for gold under the guidance of the YIPs coordinator). Points can be gained across a number of categories including lifesaving, completion and club activities.
Designated YIPs events, including the youth forum and YIPs patrol, are run over the course of the season to provide opportunities for participants to gain points and meet other members participating in the program.
The program is for youth members holding a minimum of SRC. You will have five years to complete the program once enrolled, capped at age 20. Once registered you will receive an introduction email containing key documents and further details on how to log points and complete the program. To sign up for the program, complete the following form.
If you have any queries or want to find out more about the program don’t hesitate to contact me at yips@islsc.org.au.
Zoe Cross
YIPs Coordinator
Invitation: Sat Nov 23 – Mental Health Workshop
Join us for a free Mental Health Matters workshop hosted by the Emergency Services Foundation on Saturday, November 23rd, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club.
Supported by the Victorian Government, this program is designed for emergency service volunteers and their friends and families, offering insights into mental health, identifying mental health issues, and practical support skills. Participants will enjoy a complimentary meal, and accommodation can be arranged for those travelling from afar. We encourage you to bring your partners to help create a supportive environment.
RSVP: Click ‘going’ on the Facebook event;
https://www.facebook.com/share/pK9v1wCNkfsTTdq3/
Club Membership Update
Membership renewals are now due. If you are a patrolling member, please make sure you have renewed your membership before undertaking skills maintenance or attending a training program as a participant or trainer.
FOB/Wristband access for members who have not renewed their membership will be disabled on the 23rd of October (this week).
Membership can be renewed via https://members.islsc.org.au/
Any queries please contact Chris @ membership@islsc.org.au
Important Notice!
Our membership system, Hello Club, will be offline all day on Tuesday the 29th of October for a major platform upgrade. During this time you will not be able to log in to the system.
You will receive a welcome email with instructions to log into your upgraded portal once the upgrade is complete. If you have any questions, please contact us via the email above.
Operations Update
Life Saving Operations Committee (LSOC)
We are excited to have some returning and new faces to this year’s LSOC! These individuals play an intricate role in ensuring the club’s patrolling and emergency response is operational and runs smoothly. A big welcome to the following team:
- Vice Club Captain: Holly Foster
- Patrol Manager: Jackson Comrie
- First Aid Officer: Jason Hunter
- IRB Captain: Josh Robinson
- Gear Steward: Bella Perich
- Radio Officer: James Harman
Please look out for the team across the season and feel free to ask questions and learn from them.
Patrol Roster
We’re excited to announce that the patrol roster is available via the live google sheet here PATROL ROSTER, and will soon be available on Team App! Team app will serve as our main hub for all patrol and club related information, making it easy for you to view the roster, RSVP for patrols, and stay updated throughout the season.
If you haven’t already signed up for Team App, please do so as soon as possible. Everyone should have received an email from team app with an invitation to Clubs Page along with with instructions to join. If you didn’t receive it, please email patrolmanager@islsc.org.au, and we’ll organise a new invitation for you.
Once Team App is up and running, you’ll no longer need to save links or manually add dates to your calendars. Everything will be conveniently accessible in one place!
Club Working Bee
Join us on Saturday, Oct 26 (1-4pm) and Sunday, Oct 27 (11am-4pm) for a working bee led by our Gear Steward, Bella!
- Garage
- First Aid Room
- Patrol Tower
- Cupboards
- Gear Shed
- Kitchen
- Patrol Lounge
- Windows
- Cobwebs (just clean these- preferably don’t reorganise)
- Plus, general club tasks!
FREE BBQ on Sunday for all volunteers! Can you lend a hand?
Please RSVP by filling out the following form; https://forms.gle/CYN9afX76CR7HbCTA
Membership & Leadership Development Update
Introducing our MLD Committee Members;
Development:
YIPS: Zoe Cross
Junior Club Captains: Nelson Karutz and Giaan Mckenna
Grommet Gurus: Brydie Smith
Nippers:
Nippers Coordinator: Lucy Chambers
Water Safety Coordinator: Paul Hardy-Smith
Nippers Admins: Thuy Hoang & Nathan Carrick
Age Manager Coordinator: Kate Simnett
Fundraising Coordinator: Chris Tatnall
Starfish Nippers Coordinator: Holly Foster
Nipper & Starfish Enrolment – Summer 24/25
A quick reminder that enrolments for our Nippers and Starfish Nippers programs are still open. We have strong numbers already booked, and the long-range tide forecast looks good. Be sure not to miss out!
Key Program Dates:
Prelim Swim & Welcome evening: Fri, 27th December
Week 1: 28th – 31st December
Week 2: 2nd – 5th January, including hosting carnival with Cape Paterson Sat, Jan 4th
Enrolments close on 30th November, unless filled prior. For more information and how to enrol, visit:
Nippers: https://islsc.org.au/lifesaving/education/nippers/
Starfish Nippers: https://islsc.org.au/lifesaving/education/starfish-nippers/
Nippers Social Calendar – Summer 24/25
We have another fun and varied set of events scheduled across the Nippers Program. Please see below for latest dates, times TBC:
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 27/12 | Evening | Welcome Night, Kids Games |
| 28/12 | Afternoon | Beach cricket |
| 29/12 | Evening | Kids Talent show |
| 30/12 | Afternoon | Floaty event |
| 30/12 | Evening | Youth Forum |
| 31/12 | New Years Eve | |
| 01/01 | New Years Day | |
| 02/01 | Evening | Kids Movie night and adult trivia night |
| 03/01 | Youth Board paddle | |
| 03/01 | Evening | Water Safety social night |
| 03/01 | Afternoon | Tie dye afternoon |
| 04/01 | Morning | Nipper Carnival |
| 04/01 | Afternoon | Age manager/committee thankyou |
| 04/01 | Afternoon | Post-Carnival Parents Night |
| 05/01 | Morning | Water Safety Pancake breakfast |
| 05/01 | After Nippers | Awards presentation |
Nippers Water Safety – Summer 24/25
Quick reminder that we are targeting ~70 water safety again this summer. Please use the below link to register, and get your friends involved ! Note that you need to separately enrol in each option per this link:
For your diaries, please see below for latest dates for water safety socials:
| Fri 03/01 | 5.30pm – 9.30pm | Water Safety Social Night |
| Sun 05/01 | 7.30am – 9.00am | Water Safety Pancake Breakfast |
Nippers Parent & Carer Volunteer Sign Up – Summer 24/25
To make nippers work, we really need hands on deck. On average, we require each parent / carer to sign up for two (2) tasks via the link below. We currently have a pressing need for 6, 7 & 8 year old Age Group Managers, BBQ Coordinator, Bar assistants, Bakers & Social event assistants. In the sign-up, there is also a wonderful incentive to volunteer at the Kiosk with Claudia. Every shift a volunteer completes during the 2 weeks of Nippers leads to a donation of $45 to the Club!
Training Update
IRB Drivers Course
Signups open for the November IRB Drivers Course!
Dates:
16/11 8:30am – 3:30pm
17/11 8:30am – 3:30pm
23/11 8:30am – 3:30pm
24/11 8:30am – 3:30pm
30/11 8:30am – 12:00pm
Candidates must be available for all course dates, and must have sufficient crew experience before commencing the IRBD course. No prior driving experience is necessary. Please sign up to the course on the LSV Member Training portal at mt.lsv.com.au.
Requals
We will be holding four requal opportunities in December. Please note all awards expire on 31st December, if you have not requalled prior to this, your qualifications will not be valid until you complete a requal.
Dates:
07/12 10:00am – 12:00pm
15/12 9:00am – 11:00am
21/12 10:00am – 12:00pm
28/12 2:00pm – 4:00pm
You must sign up to all requals on the LSV Member Training portal and complete the online learning prior to attending the practical sessions.
Adult Bronze
The Bronze course offers important surf lifesaving elements including aquatic rescues, providing first aid and emergency care as well as providing surf safety information to the public. This course is designed to be flexible to allow adults, including parents with family responsibilities, to be able to obtain their Bronze Medallion.
Course Dates:
25/01 9:00am – 5:00pm
26/01 9:00am – 5:00pm
30/01 6:00pm – 8:00pm – Online
08/02 9:00am – 5:00pm
09/02 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sign up via the Hello Clubs website https://members.islsc.org.au/public/event/671206d2589347ec293c5ace/invy-adult-bronze
Before course commencement you will need to complete approximately six hours of online learning modules before the course start date. Details on how to find these will be provided following enrolment.
We welcome all fitness levels, however you will need to be able to complete the following physical aspects:
- 400m Swim
- A run swim run: 200m swim, 200m run on the sand, 200m swim
- Paddling a surf rescue board, prior experience not expected
- CPR whilst kneeling on the ground
We do not expect prior experience in lifesaving for this course.
Invy Kiosk Surfside Now Hiring
The Invy Kiosk Surfside is now hiring casual paid positions for Nov – Feb. Training will be provided. If you are interested please send your resume to invykiosksurfside@gmail.com.
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