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9 January 2009

	2008-2009 SEASON The Hunter Branch staff would like to wish all Clubs and their members a very Happy New Year. We are looking forward to a very exciting and successful year ahead. JUST A QUICK REMINDER: Thank you to all Clubs who have returned their Ducks 4 $ ticket butts. Could all Ducks 4 $ ticket butts please be returned to the Office for processing. Ticket sales are very popular this year, we have used all of our stock of tickets so it would be appreciated if all unused tickets could be returned to the Office so we can continue to sell. Please note that All unsold tickets MUST be returned before January 26^th (Charity Act - Raffle Tickets)  A Reminder to all Presidents and Executive: The next Branch Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 13th January 2009 commencing at 7pm at the Branch Office. LIFESAVING: Attention all Club Captains: Please don't forget you only have 1 week after the end of the month to enter patrol hours on Surfguard. It would be appreciated if you could start sending in your YELLOW Patrol sheets to the Branch Office. Attention all Chief Instructors: Could all Blue Proficiency Work Cards for Juniors and Seniors please be returned to the Branch Office. Also all proficiencies should now be entered onto Surfguard. Clubs are reminded that if they participate in any event outside of Surf Lifesaving, Water safety, people power etc you must lodge a Special Event Form to cover your members with Insurance.  WEEKLY HINT:  With the new IRB resources, Gratis/ Waterways licences are no long valid. All IRB Crew and Drivers should have received their laminated license through SLS NSW which should be carried at all times. If you have not received your licence, members should contact their IRB Captains who can make further inquiries on their behalf at the Branch Office. JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT: Junior Lifesaver of the Year: Judging has taken place this week. We should be very proud of our young people they are of a very high standard. Congratulations to all. Winners will be announced at the Branch Championships.  Youth Development Camp:  Will be held on the 7th and 8th March 2009. 2 Under 14 and 2 Under 15 Rookie Members will be asked to apply to attend. Rookie Challenge Day:  This will be held on the 8th March 2009 commencing at 9.30am. All Rookies are invited to the challenge day which will be held in conjunction with the Youth Development Camp. More information will be available soon. SENIOR FIRST AID: For information on First Aid Courses in the area please contact Scott or Sheree Young on 0422 734 834 SLS NSW Training & Education Officer - Linda Miles will conduct a Senior First Aid course on the Friday 23rd January 2009 commencing at 9am All enquiries and for more information please call directly to Linda on Mobile No: 0409 075 620 CIRCULARS AND MEMOS FROM SLSNSW The following link to SLSNSW will allow members to keep updated with all the latest information: http://www.surflifesaving.com.au/ EDUCATION: For further information on courses and to be held at the Hunter Branch please check our website:  click here EDUCATION - Drop down box Calendar Registrations are needed for the following courses to take place as Resources have to be made up, please contact the Hunter Branch Office: 4961 4533 Spinal Management Course - The next course to be held is on the 12th January 2009 at Newcastle Baths commencing at 4.30pm Defibrillator Course - Next course will be held at the Branch Office, on the 19th January 2009 commencing at 6.00 pm Basic Beach Management - Please call the Branch Office to register your interest in this course, names will be taken and hopefully the next course will take place in January 2009 Trainers Course - Will be held Saturday 21st March 2009 at the Branch Office commencing 9am to 4pm Assessors Course -  Will be held Friday 17th April 2009 6pm to 9pm, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April 2009 commencing 9am to 4pm Advanced Emergency Care - To be announced SURF SPORTS: Attention all Club Directors of Surf Sports: reminder that entries for the State Age SLS Championships close on Sunday 1st February 2009. If you require more information on Passwords please contact Kate Preston 4961 4533 Australian entries also need to be done. Cooks Hill Carnival to be held Sunday 18th January 2009 - entries close Wednesday 14.1.09 Program information on website Stella Capper The Stella Cappa Carnival was held at Caves Beach on the 4th January 2009. A great day was had by all. All results on our website  http://www.hsls.org.au For all Surf Sports Information please check the Hunter Branch Website, as we are updating the site continually

FORECAST...Light winds with a slight chop. Small short period wind waves. Winds E 8 to 11 knots, increasing winds later Sat afternoon.

 Seas SE 6' at 6 secs. Conditions suitable for most marine activities.

Sat - 25 degrees with increasing sunshine. Sun - 28 degrees with the chance of a possible thunderstorm.

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