Surf Life Saver Profile of the Week - 9

Published: December 08, 2022

Welcome Elly Bartens and thanks for sharing with us

 

So let’s get deep and meaningful straight up

Q – How long have you been in Coolum Surf Life Saving Club and what motivated you to volunteer your time?

I joined Coolum last season but I got my bronze in 1998 at Curl Curl so I could row surfboats. I was an active patrolling member until 2015 when I took a break to have kids.  I joined up again with Coolum to row with Dave Tomba and the Tribe here at Coolum.

Q – Is your experience so far what you thought it would be?

Yes – everyone here is very welcoming and down to earth.  I’ve also signed up my daughter to Nippers for the first time and so my whole family is enjoying our time here.

 

On a lighter side

Q – Where did you grow up? (Assuming you’ve grown up)

In Collaroy on the Northern Beaches of Sydney

Q – What’s the best job you’ve ever had?

Working on the “So Where The Bloody Hell Are You” advertising campaign with Lara Bingle.  It’s also how I met my husband.

Q – Any nicknames?

No but I’m called Stringbean and Giraffe quite a lot. 😊

Q – Any Hobbies?

Rowing Surfboats is really what keeps me busy along with having 2 small kids.

Q – Favourite Music/Musician/Band

90’s music all the way – Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam and Nirvana

Q – Can you cook and what’s your favourite dish to prepare?

Not a massive fan – but I’m in the kitchen most nights.  Recipe Tine Eats (a food blog) has been my saviour many times.  I do cook a mean slow cooker massaman beef.

Q – Final & Life defining Question…. Pineapple on Pizza, Yes or No??

Hell No! Unnatural, weird and gross all at once.

 

Thank you Elly – it’s great to get to know you.

 

If you’d like to share your story here with your mates, please contact your member officer - we’d all luv to hear it. Cheers