ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2024

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
14 July 2024 

Thank you to all members and distinguished guests, Cr. Carmelo Pesce – The Mayor, The Hon. Simon Kennedy MP, Federal Member for Cook (MHR) and Cr Carol Provan OAM – Deputy Mayor who attended our 78th Annual General Meeting on Sunday 14 July. It was great to see so many members and guests supporting our club and our members successes.

The lifesavers prayer was read by Nipper Captains Estelle Slater and Max Bowmer and a minutes’ silence was observed for those members we lost during the past year.

It was adopted that Ernest ‘Solly’ Stephens OAM be elevated to the honorary title of Emeritus Patron for his commitment, dedication and passion to the role of Patron for Wanda SLSC for the last 26 years.

It was adopted that Mark ‘Sarge’ Sargeant be recognised for the position of Patron, and he accepted the position graciously.

It was also adopted that the following life members be recognised as Senior Vice Patrons – Gary Bradshaw, Gordon McKirdy, Greg Allum AM and Michael Brannock OAM.

The 2023/24 annual report was received and copies are available from the office or you can download a digital version here.

Congratulations to our 25, 30, 40 and 60 year long service members.

The new Board of Wanda has been elected, with three new members:

President – Fiona Sutton
Vice President – David Gumley (new)
Senior Vice President – Grant Sandstrom (new)
Director of Finance – Anne Caterson OAM
Director of Administration – Donna Brown (new)
Club Captain – Denny Rowlands
Director of Lifesaving – Glenn Bell
Director of Education – Lachlan Black
Director of Surf Sports – Greg Pierce
Director of Facilities – Brett Thatcher
Director of Member Services – Natalie Buckley
Chairperson – JAG – Dean Slater
Director of Youth – Lisa Zammit

Once again we were thrilled to wrap up the meeting with a 92 year birthday celebration for Emeritus Patron Ernest “Solly” Stephens OAM.