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Surf club enjoys successful year

Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance added new executives: returning President Wally Van Dam, Deputy President Darren Chester, Secretary/Vice President Kris Cordery, Vice President Bruce Woodward, and Treasurer Jackie Thirlwall.

By news@gippsland - 29th July 2024 - Back to News

Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance has welcomed some new faces to the executive team after its 68th annual general meeting. While club president Wally Van Dam is returning to the role, local MP Darren Chester was elected Deputy President, and Life Member Kris Cordery has returned to take on the important Secretary and Vice President positions.

Members of the Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance committee at the club's Annual General Meeting, Wally Van Dam, Kris Cordery, Jackie Thirlwall and Darren Chester

Volunteers drive success

Another Life Member, Bruce Woodward, was also elected to a Vice President role, while Jackie Thirlwall is continuing as Treasurer. Mr Van Dam told the meeting of 40 club members on Sunday that it had been another successful year, thanks to the hard work of dozens of volunteers in a variety of roles. "I am very pleased to see our membership is growing, with patrolling members, new Bronze Medallion holders, Surf Rescue Certificate recipients, and our nippers," Mr Van Dam said.

"It's this volunteer commitment showing up every weekend that tells me we are doing something right as a club. I would like to thank our committee for all the hard work and countless hours for making sure this year ran smoothly. There are many people who have made our club what it is today by their sheer generosity and time. We are a family club with great people and I can't wait to see what the future brings," he said.

Club Treasurer Jackie Thirlwall reported a strong financial position to the AGM with reduced expenses throughout the year and strong revenue from donations, tin rattling and the foreshore market fees. "Special thanks to the committee and the volunteers for all the hard work during this financial year," Mrs Thirlwall reported.

Pictures from Darren Chester MP website.

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