Rotary recognises Rescue volunteer

Marine Rescue Central Coast volunteer Mr Norm Smith of Ettalong has received a Rotary Club Quiet Achiever Award at a dinner function held at Gosford Golf Club on Thursday, March 28.

Mr Smith was presented the award by Rotary Club president Mr Terry Devine.

Mr Smith volunteers as a boats officer for the Marine Rescue Central Coast, as well as for his normal rostered duties.

Boats officers are responsible for the repair and maintenance of the unit's rescue boats, Central Coast Lifeboat and Brisbane Water Lifeboat.

Constant attention by Mr Smith ensures that both rescue boats are ready and available whenever needed to provide assistance to the recreational boaters who call for help on the water.

"Norm contributes countless hours of volunteer service maintaining the rescue boats," said Commander Ian Morrow.

"Their dedicated actions and skills are hugely valuable to Marine Rescue Central Coast."

Media Release, 28 Mar 2011 Ron Cole, Marine Rescue Central Coast