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surf rescue : october ‘08
features
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Geoff Barry reviews the 2008 Annual General Meeting, Club and District funding strategies and identifies the ‘list’ of activities intended to be delivered to members.
IRBs MOST HIGHly Skilled BP 40 years
ARANCIA
Page 8 introduces the start of our special section. Celebrating 40 years of BP partnership.
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John and Chris Speight are the hands on owners of Arancia Industries, makers of the Arancia IRB used by New Zealand Clubs for the past 30 years.
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They are some of the country’s most skilled competitors in the IRB arena. Maree Kelly, Jaron Mumby and Chris Scott are all names which have become synonymous with IRB racing.
a lot at Stake
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Charitable gaming is a critical funding source for Surf Life Saving.
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early Years
world’s 2008
Ever modest Don and Murray don’t want to take the kudos for developing IRBs – they point out there were many others that were involved in getting IRBs to where they are now in terms of surf rescue work and competition.
Australia’s surf prowess proved too much for the New Zealand team who had to settle for second at the World Lifesaving Championships in Germany in July.
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Surf Life Saving is grateful for the support from our principal funder the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board. Over the last ten years the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board has, through their annual grants process, allocated over $20m to Surf Life Saving throughout New Zealand. In 2007 / 2008 the Outdoor Safety Committee allocated $3.1m and $2.3m in 2008/09 to Surf Life Saving. Without these funds we would struggle to sustain the level of service currently provided by Surf Lifeguards throughout New Zealand. Thank you.
BP surf rescue of the Year
The warehousE Supports SLSNZ Surf Life Saving benefit from The Warehouse generosity
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The DHL Awards recognise contribution and excellence over the 12 month period.