THE 2008 10TH ANNUAL BATTLE OF THE BOATS SURF BOAT CARNIVAL PACIFIC PALMS
The 10th annual Battle of the Boats surf boat carnival is on at Pacific Palms on 23 & 24 February. Last year 180 surf boat crews competed. Visit http://www.pacificpalmssurfclub.com/ for info and entries. Entries close 17February  2008 at midnight. See you there.

WA NATIONAL TITLES 2008 MARINE TRANSIT INSURANCE - GEAR & EQUIPMENT
Should any club require a quotation for WA National Titles 2008 Marine Transit Insurance - Gear & Equipment, please contact Jardine Lloyd Thompson Pty Ltd Level 3, Comalco Place Brisbane QLD 4000, http://www.jlta.com.au/, Telephone (07) 3246 7555, Fax (07) 3246 7590, http://www.surflifesaving.com.au/NR/rdonlyres/5CC3F522-9C87-46D1-8450-1A9BB300DB41/2306/provj@jlta.com.au. All they require is the total value of the equipment.

GEAR & EQUIPMENT TRANSPORT TO AUSSIES 2008 - SCARBOROUGH BEACH, PERTH
Dylmart Pty Ltd has strong affiliation with major linehaul providers and through its collective volume is able to offer competitive rates for gear and equipment transport to Aussies 2008 at Scarborough Beach, Perth WA. Dylmart was the largest supplier of transport containers to Aussies 2007 and has set up a website to help clubs. Visit http://www.sendmygear.com.au/ for more information and to download the flyer.

GERMANY BECKONS FOR RESCUE 2008 International Sports Tours are again involved with the Lifesaving Championships being held in Germany in July this year. IST experienced a very successful year at the Worlds in Viareggio, Italy in 2004 by taking in excess of 100 Officials and Supporters plus many Club teams. Managing Director, Brian Travers traveled to Berlin and Warnemunde last July to check the venues and accommodation where IST will hold allotments. Their tour literature is now available so give IST a call with any general queries or have a look at, a copy of the Rescue 2008 brochure. Phone : 02) 9922 6166 Toll Free 1800 242 987 Email : http://www.surflifesaving.com.au/NR/rdonlyres/5CC3F522-9C87-46D1-8450-1A9BB300DB41/2306/info@sportstours.com.au

FINANCE MANAGER - Full Time (possibility of job share)
An opportunity exists for a committed, hardworking individual to join our dedicated team working from our Headquarters at Narrabeen. You will manage all aspects of the Finance department with a hands on approach and provide input into future growth and sustainability of the organisation. Your ability to fit into the culture by working with volunteer members of clubs should be equal to your professional accounting experience and drive to improve performance.
You will have a strong financial accounting background (CPA/CA qualified) with appropriate experience. An understanding of Surf Life Saving and an appreciation of not-for-profit, volunteer based, membership oriented organisation is an advantage.
For a full job description please click here . Applications close 29th February, 2008.
To apply please write or email: The General Manager Surf Life Saving NSW PO Box 430 Narrabeen, NSW 2101.
employment@surflifesaving.com.au

WORK AT A USA SUMMER CAMP (JUNE - AUGUST 2008)
Do you want the adventure of a lifetime?
Do you want the opportunity to gain additional lifesaving qualifications?
Do you want to develop your leadership skills?
Do you want to travel the world and make friends from all over the globe?
USA Summer camp may be for you!
CCS are currently recruiting young Australians to work in American Summer Camps between June and August this year. Lifeguards and those with strong swim skills are highly sought after in this industry and most camps will put each applicant through the "American Red Cross Lifeguard" training course, so not only will you have the best summer of your life (while escaping the Aussie winter!!), you will leave this experience with a new certification! Fore more information, contact:
Shelley Smith
Core Consulting Solutions
Tel. 0401369786
ssmith@ccscamps.com
http://www.ccscamps.com/

 Positions Vacant Section on SLSNSW Website

17 February 2008
Entries close 17th February  2008 at midnight for the 10th annual Battle of the Boats surf boat carnival is on at Pacific Palms on 23 & 24 February. Visit http://www.pacificpalmssurfclub.com/ for info and entries

Applications Close 22 February 2008
NATIONAL EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FUND 2008/09
As you may be aware the National Emergency Volunteer Support Fund 2008/09 funding round (EMA grants) has been announced and further details can be found at http://www.ema.gov.au/. In past years many branches & clubs have been successful in obtaining these grants and it is a great opportunity to gain funds for special projects to a maximum of $50,000. This year the application process has changed with all applications to be endorsed by the relevant State parent body that will then be responsible to lodge same with the Department by the required date. In addition the Department requires a Hard Copy of the application signed by the relevant required officer together with an Electronic Copy of the application. This will necessitate a change to the process of clubs & branches lodgment of applications, with all applications to be forwarded to the attention of Peter James at SLSNSW.