During the 2019/2020 Patrol Season, Director of Lifesaving, Mikaela Sutherland selected one and sometimes two patrol members each month who deserved a bit of extra recognition for their extraordinary efforts whilst on patrol and they were rewarded with a $50 Visa Card.
MARCH 2020
Please congratulate … Chloe Rowan
Chloe has been a foundation member of the New and Improved Patrol 1. After gaining her Silver Medallion Award last season, Chloe has stepped up into the Vice-Captain role, going above and beyond each Patrol to make sure the members of the Patrol are engaged and that we are Rescue Ready on the beach.
This season for Patrol 1 had been wild, wet, and windy; not to mention cold, and with a lot of “Closed Beaches”, however each shift, Chloe turns up with an infectious attitude and ready for whatever the day on patrol brings. Well done Chloe.
FEBRUARY 2020
Please congratulate … David Jones
David is a committed patrolling member that always puts up his hand to help when patrols need assistance. His success as a competitor makes him a great asset on the beach, and in addition he has stepped up to complete his IRB Crew Course, which helps out his patrol in their advanced awards significantly. David sets a great example to his peers as an exceptional all-rounder in lifesaving. Well done David!
JANUARY 2020
Please congratulate … Chelsea Sutton
Chelsea has been an outstanding contributor on patrol. She is always willing to learn, she has taken the initiative to contribute to patrol operations – such as contacting Surfcom as the patrol representative – and her fellow members have acknowledged her work to others in the Wanda community. Her being a finalist as the Junior Lifesaver of the Year highlights this dedication even further. Well done Chelsea!
DECEMBER 2019
Please congratulate … Harry Stivactas
Harry received his Bronze at the start of December, and contributed over 55 hours in his first month – 41 hours more than what he was rostered to do. Harry has also contributed enormously to the club by performing several rescues, showing great leadership and initiative on patrol, getting to know many of our members, and impressing everyone with his can-do attitude. Well done Harry!
NOVEMBER 2019
Please congratulate … John Wilde & Riley Porteous
OCTOBER 2019
Congratulations to Rob Rybanic & Simon Edwards who are the October 2019 Patrol Members of the Month.
Rob and Simon are awarded for their assistance with Sienna Spaul (suspected broken leg). Incredibly efficient and proactive assistance that involved Wanda, branch representatives, the council lifeguards, and paramedics.