Thank You Ian
Published: July 13, 2023
Ian joined the club at the age of 14 in 1974. He has spent his many years in the club as an active Patrolling member, Surf Sports Competitor, Bronze Trainer, Patrol Captain and previous Clubhouse Director.
A life member of the club since 1996, Ian joined the Management Committee in 2011 as Treasurer and continued in the role for 8 years, he then took up the President role in 2019 which he continued in for a further 4 years, during which time he was also a member of the Sunshine Coast Branch Council. During his tenure as President, we have seen enormous growth and stability within the Club. Board service is one of the toughest volunteer roles of all. Ian performed it with dedication and tenacity. He distinguished himself as a judicious steward of our organisation. Ian helped to navigate the Club through turbulent times amidst the pandemic. His calm and steady stewardship has left the Club a better place.
Ian has been a member on various committees including the Joint Finance Committee, Centenary Celebrations Committee, Summer Surf Girl Committees and has also been key in driving the creation of a strategic plan for both the supporters club and the lifesaving club.
He is still an active patrolling member and competitor in swim, ski, board and Ironman events and next season will be his 50th year patrolling at Coolum.
Thank you Ian, on behalf of the Club members.
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Latest from our SLSC Blog
2024 IRB State Championships
Congrats to the team that acheived two silver medals! -45 Mixed Team Rescue (Driver – Shane & Alastair, Crewies – Dave & Vickie , with patients Toby & Kaleb) -35 Female Mass Rescue (Driver – KT, Crewie – Vickie, with support crew Kaleb & Toby)  T...
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2024 AGM - Committee and Office Bearers
The Coolum Beach SLSC AGM was well attended on Saturday 28th of June 2024. Both the Supporters Club and the Lifesaving Club announced their office bearers for the upcoming seasons. Thank you to those who have provided their service over the last season in roles that require additional volunteer h...
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CBSLSC David Cush Meritorious Award Winner
 Congratulations Riccardo Cornacchia!  Ric received the David Cush Meritorious Trophy that recognises a member who goes above and beyond for their club over a sustained period of time and is the ultimate award to aspire to, being named after the club's Life Governor.  Ric...
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