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News Item Archive
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CONGRATULATIONS
TO OUR CHRISTMAS RAFFLE WINNERS
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VMR Southport are happy to announce that the winners of the 2007 Christmas Raffle are:
1st Prize: Ticket No 3599 A Dunlop
2nd Prize: Ticket No 1010 P Mobbs
3rd Prize: Ticket No 0761 T Hunt
4th Prize: Ticket No 3175 S Sail
5th Prize: Ticket No 3399 K Auria
6th Prize: Ticket No 5317 R Cribb
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2007 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ELECTS NEW COMMITTEE
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New Management Committee - 2007 / 08 for VMR Southport
At the Annual General Meeting of Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport / Surfers Paradise Association Inc. on Saturday 25th August 2007, a new 10 member management committee was elected.
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Back row from left:- Dennis Street -Radio Operations Coordinator, Tamara Ryan - Committee Member, Chris Leech - Search and Rescue Controller, Roy Patterson - Communications Controller.
Front row:- Peter Holiday - Committee Member, Julie Elkes - Vice President, Diana Gibson - Secretary, Peter Cartwright - President, Beverley Weldon-Treasurer, and Glenn Norris - Operations Controller,
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MARINE RESCUE 2 LAUNCHED
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VMR Southport’s latest edition to their Rescue fleet was launched by Peta Kay Croft, Member for Broadwater, at the VMR400 Base on The Spit on Saturday 11 August 2007. The Master of Ceremonies, Senior Skipper Greg Turner, open the formalities as the tide peaked around 10am. He welcomed Ms Peta Kaye Croft, Councillor Dawn Crichlow, Division 6 Gold Coast City Council, Councillor Susie Douglas, Division 7 Gold Coast City Council, Mr Ron Melton representing Emergency Management Queensland, Mr Al Windsor representing Queensland Ambulance Service, Mr Harry Hubner Secretary Manager VMRAQ, Mr John Jacobsen, President VMRAQ, Gary Mohr Police Chaplain, Mr Michael Kyle VMR Southport Honorary Solicitor, and Steve Ciobo MP Federal Member for Moncrieff.
“This is probably one of the best designed rescue vessels launched by VMR Southportt, with many up-to-date design features incorporated ... ” said the President, Pete Cartwright in his welcoming address, and went on to acknowledge ... “Steve Pomas and his dedicated boat committee.” The Police Chaplain, Gary Mohr, then blessed the vessel and Peta Kaye Croft christened “Marine Rescue 2”, and the vessel was then well and truly launched.
The craft has also been welcomed to the fleet by the VMR Southport boat crews who acknowledged the improved design of the Noosa Cat. Enhanced bow design reduces the bow spray which keeps the boat “drier”. As the images show, the craft is basically an open rescue boat made to suit the fast dash needs of the inshore and offshore needs of the Gold Coast area.
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Members and visitors enjoyed the occasion and the great Gold Coast weather and views.
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National Medal Presentation
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Ten long serving members of Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport were presented with their well deserved National Medals at the VMR400 Base by the (then) Minister for Emergency Services on 3rd July 2007. Pictured with the Minister (centre rear) are, from left to right:
John Wise, Trevor Park, Greg Turner, Julie Elkes, The Minister, Ken Kubler, Ken Muir, Chris Leech, Gail Garrard and Bruce Andersen. (Bruce Duncan was called away and is absent from the photo.)
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Big Chilli Coolers Boat & Fishing Show
The Big Chilli Coolers Boat & Fishing Show was held on July 6th – 8th at the Gold Coast Convention Centre. Although smaller than that held in October 2006, it was well supported by the boating fraternity.
Local fishing personality Paul Burt, hosted the show’s stage presentations, assisted by expert fishing presenters covering many interesting and informative subjects. VMR Southport active members manned Stand #290, for the three days, promoting new memberships and our major raffle. The raffle for the Sea Jay 3.5m Nomad boat, supplied by Satisfaction Marine, was drawn on Tuesday July 10th at the VMR Base. Congratulations to the winner – David Lee, of Broadbeach Waters.
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VMR400 Presence at the 2007 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show a great success
The Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport (VMR400) stand at the Sanctuary Cove proved to be a great success with the stands and the vessel activities in great demand.
The members of VMR Southport and the general public were extremely supportive with the public donations exceeding the Associations expectations. The raffle was also well supported and the lucky winner will be drawn on 10 July 2007.
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The Boys working hard at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
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Sponsors 102.9 fm - hot tomato did a live broadcast from the VMR Southport (VMR400) rescue base and Channel 10 personality Dave Downey led a discussion on fishing.
The Fire Brigade joined VMR400 in the Boating Safety Demonstration during the boating Safety Day in February this year.
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New Rescue Training Boat for VMR400
VMR Southport replaced its first and original Noosa Cat training rescue boat (SAR Club2) with a new rigid inflatable rescue training boat on Saturday 24 February 2007. The new rescue training boat is a 6.3 metre Naiad rigid inflatable which will be powered by a 175 HP Suzuki four stroke outboard motor.
The rescue boat will be in 2C survey and costs a little below $100 000.00
The Naiad boat and motor are donated by our sponsor SATISFACTION MARINE and they will also be supporting the boat for its anticipated 10 year life.
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Official Launch of Rescue Training Boat
Satisfaction Marine 1
On Saturday 24 February 2007, Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport (VMR400) launched its latest rescue boat. The Naiad rigid inflatable is a rescue training boat and replaces our original rescue training boat SAR Club 2 which was a fibrglass Noosa Cat. The new rescue training boat, Satisfaction Marine 1, is fully sponsored and supported by Satisfaction Marine.
A large audience was at the rescue base for the official launch.
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Our original SAR Club 1 rescue boat was sold and has a new private owner on the Gold Coast. The new rescue vessel will also be called SAR Club 1.
The 6 member "Boat Replacement Committee", under the chairmanship of Senior Skipper Greg Turner and members Trevor Park, Steve Pomas, Chris Leech, Hank Waalkens and Daren Shiel developed the rescue vessels specification to meet the VMR400 squadron's special requirements. The new recue vessel is a fast speed catamaran that meets the survey requirements of a "2C Sea Going Vessel". It also has excellent first aid facilities and has the latest navigation and safety equipment.
Official guests from Queensland State Government and the Gold Coast Local Government, and a large number of VMR members and members of the general public enjoyed the very special boat launching event at the VMR 400 base at Southport.
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