Management Committee

The Club’s Management Committee is responsible for the management of the lifesaving activities, day-to-day operations and functions of the club in accordance with the club’s Constitution and By-Laws, and Surf Life Saving Queensland and Surf Life Saving Australia policies.

There are nine voting positions on our Management Committee with each position filled on a volunteer capacity. Nominations are submitted and voted on at the Annual General Meeting.

Ernie Burrows

President & Multiple Previous Officer Positions

Bronze accredited in 2005

24+ years of service

Patrol Captain

Multiple Club Award Recipient

Trainer & Assessor

Gail King

Deputy President

Joined 2002

Patrol Captain for 19 years

Trainer (including Emergency Care), Assessor & Facilitator for 19 years

Chief Training Officer for 3 years

Kathy Sundstrom

Secretary

Joined 2004

Patrolled more than 377 hours

Patrol Vice Captain since 2021

Master of willingness and advocate for building relationships within the club

Anne McGill

Treasurer

Joined 2021

Treasurer 2022

Masters Competitor

Anthony Waring

Club Captain

Joined 2014

Member of the training for 4 years

Substitute Patrol Captain

Surf Sports Competitor

Chris Smithies

Member for over 16 years

Trainer & Assessor

Patrol Captain

Surf Sports Competitor

Steve Stockley

Surf Sports Officer

Joined 2009

Surf Sports Competitor

Sting Zillman Recipient

Kennedy Cup Coordinator

Linda Jephson Barnes

Junior Activities Chairperson

Joined 2020

Nipper Parent

Surf Sports Competitor

Noel Boxer

Member Officer

Joined 2019

Members Officer 2022

Masters Surf Sports Competitor

The club also have many other officer positions that contribute to the running of the club and provide assistance to the Management Committee such as:

• Vice Club Captains - Riccardo Cornacchia & Gail King
• IRB Captains - Jason Brown & Alastair McGregor
• Board & Ski Captain - Nic Lowe
• Surf Boat Captain - Steve Matters
• First Aid Officer - Oliver Sweetman
• Transport Officer - Bruce Mouland
• Radio Communications Officer - Logan Pieters
• Gear Steward - Del Rowe

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Management Committee or a Club Officer, please speak to one of the members listed above to find our more information and expectations of the various roles.

Club Administration

The Club’s Management Committee is supported by our Administration Office Team to provide assistance to club officers and members to keep the club running smoothly. The team can be contacted for a range of general enquiries.

Carla Gilbert

Lifesaving Administration Officer