News from the 2022 AGM - Newport Surf Life Saving Club

Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in our meeting last Sunday afternoon (31 July 2022).
It was wonderful to be able to meet in person after two years of online AGMs.
Thank you to Eric Crooke for taking so many photos on the day (an image carousel can be viewed at the end of this story).

We have a new Board of Management

Club President – Guyren Smith
Deputy President – Glen Borg
Director of Administration – Jan Proudfoot
Director of Education – Brendan Menzies
Director of Finance – Jeremy Paul
Director of Lifesaving – Jess Menzies
Director of Member Services – Eric Crooke
Director of Surf Sports – Darren Warrener
Director of Youth – Ryf Quail

Please see our Contact page for a list of other Committee roles.
If you are keen to take on a role that is currently vacant, please contact our new President, Guyren Smith to discuss further.

Club Honours

Several members were thanked for their dedication and years of service to the club.
The following club honours were presented by Mayor Michael Regan.

Outstanding Service

Ted Bruce (awarded posthumously)
Rebecca Capell
Matt Edwards
Peter Finn
Nick Rogers

Distinguished Service

Ian Storey

Life Membership

Ted Smithies

Congratulations!

SLSA Years of Service Recognition

Numerous members were also acknowledged for their years of service to Surf Life Saving Australia.
The awards were presented by Tracey Hare-Boyd, Branch President.
If your name is listed below and you were unable to attend the AGM, please email our Director of Administration (Jan Proudfoot) to organise the collection of your certificate and/or commemorative medal.

National Medal

The National Medal is a distinctive part of the Australian Honours system and is available to Surf Life Saving Australia volunteers and employees who have eligible (and proficient) service post-September 1986 for a minimum of 30 hours each year for a period of 15 years or longer.

The National Medal was established by the Commonwealth of Australia in 1975 as one of the original elements of the distinctive Australian system of honours and awards. The medal recognises long service in organisations that protect life and property at some risk to their members.

Nigel Leck
Tina Leck

10 Year National Patrol Service Award

Ben Ambrose
Zoran Avtarovski
Jackson Borg
Kevin Brennan
Scott Bridges
Matthew Butler
Tara Doyle
Therese Fletcher
Megan Hayward
Jill Matthews
Scott Newey
James Oxenham
Nick Rogers
Suzie Rogers
Matthew Thomas

10 Year Assessing & 1st Clasp

A person who has been awarded the National Medal may be awarded an additional Clasp to the Medal for each 10-year period of service beyond the original 15 years.