Beach competitor elected president

The Killcare Surf Life Saving Club held its annual meeting on Saturday, August 4.

Prominent beach events competitor Ms Leah Fotofili was elected the new president and took over from Ms Karen Burke who stepped down following a three-year term.

Ms Burke's three year presidency was one of the most successful eras in the club's 80 year history, according to publicity officer Mr Allan Wilson.

When Ms Burke took over the reins in 2009, she became the first woman president in the club's history, he said.

That same year, she was also bestowed life membership, another first for a female member.

Mr Wilson said Ms Fotofili was currently undergoing an intensive training program in preparation for the upcoming World Masters Surfing Championships in Adelaide next November.

She was awarded the Paul Wheelahan Trophy as the Open Women's Champion during the club's annual awards presentation evening.

As incoming president, Ms Fotofili said she was looking forward to the challenge of maintaining the high standard by her predecessor.

Other highlights at the club's annual meeting included the inductions of Phil Tubby and Jonathan Burke as life members and the appointment of Mal Cooper as club captain.

Media Release, 6 Aug 2012

Allan Wilson, Killcare Surf Life Saving Club

Photo: Allan Wilson