Surf club chosen for Raising of the Flags

Killcare Surf Life Saving Club has been chosen to host the annual Surf Life Saving Central Coast Raising of the Flags ceremony on Saturday, September 24.

The Raising of the Flags officially opens the patrol season, with the day featuring Rookies from all Central Coast clubs, from the Lakes to Umina and is well attended by local dignitaries and is strongly supported by all media.

The ceremony will kick off at 10am, followed by a sausage sizzle for the Rookies and a morning tea for the VIPs.

The countdown is on for the start of another season and there's lots happening behind the scenes to make 2016-17 the biggest and best at Killcare.

The club's annual meeting was held on July 2.

Outgoing committee members, Michaela Hofer, Matt Hayter and Vic Wilmot, were thanked for their service.

New members, Ms Emily Buckley and Ms Jennifer Webb were welcomed as co-Junior Club Captains.

Therese Buckley was also welcomed to the committee and brings a wealth of professional experience to the vital finance role.

Dennis Howard is taking on occupational health and safety tasks and Kynan Hughes will tackle member services roles.

The club also welcomed back Mal Cooper and Yvonne Hayter to the committee.

Club stalwart, John Bourne, was named the club's newest patron.

There were a number of positions left vacant, including club vice president and social vice president, gear steward, mobile captain, chief instructor, IRB captain and board and ski captain.

Some of these positions required particular qualifications and experience while some just required enthusiasm and commitment.

Other ways to get involved included merchandise sales, volunteers for the Art Show Fundraiser, door knocking to fundraise for the club, and volunteers for social events.

Registration days for the new season are coming up on Sunday, August 28, at 10am to 12pm and Sunday, September 11, from 10am to 12pm.

Media release, 22 Jul 2016

Pete Bagnall, Killcare Surf Life Saving Club