2008 NSW IRB Premiership 
IRB OFFICALS NOMINATION FORM
SLSNSW Circulare 3049 - Auditor Qualifications and Reporting OLGR
SLSNSW Circulare 3048 - 2008 IRB Premiership

All Surf Life Saving NSW Circulars & Memos
All Surf Life Saving Australia Circulars

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
The Awards of Excellence is a great opportunity to recognise the efforts and achievements of your members. Nominations close on Wednesday 9th April 2008. Details can be found at;
http://www.surflifesaving.com.au/NR/rdonlyres/3A6642F2-EDC4-443D-9529-06329765A0E7/2328/30452008AwardsofExcelllence.pdf

NRMA HELPING PEOPLE AWARDS
NRMA Helping People Awards are a great opportunity to recognise the contributions of our members. Categories include Community Volunteer Award (25-59 years), Seniors Volunteer Award (60+ years), Environmental Volunteer Award (25-59 years), Young Volunteer Award (17-24 years). Winners will receive a holiday for two and a $5,000 donation to the charity they volunteer for.  Nominations close on Friday 30 May 2008.  For more information visit www.mynrma.com.au/helpingpeopleor call 02 8222 2112.

CRONULLA SLSC'S AUSSIES AFTER PARTY
Sunday night is over, Mad Monday has come and gone, but let's not stop the party. A SPECIAL INVITATION to you and your Club members to CRONULLA SLSC’S AUSSIES AFTER-PARTY Friday 11th April 2008     
Time: 7:30 - 11:30pm       
Where: Purcell Room Cronulla SLSC
Cost: $15 (Includes first drink)          
Theme: Bright and tight!!!!
BAR OPEN: Beer, Wine, Champagne, Pre-Mixed Drinks available for purchase. Music/ Dancing/Chance to catch up. Note: Bring a change of clothes for further celebrations at Sting Bar Cronulla.

FIRST AIRD TRAINING FOR SLS NSW MEMBERS
SLS NSW provides an efficient and cost effective option for your club's first aid and associated training requirements. Click here for more information.

NSW OFFICE OF LIQUOR, GAMING AND RACING E-NEWS UPDATE
New Liquor Laws – free forums announced.
The Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing will be hosting free forums around the state during April and May to explain the key changes brought about by the new liquor laws from 1 July 2008. It is vital that everybody with a stake in the liquor laws – licensees, local councils, police and community - should understand the reforms which will introduce a practical and flexible system of regulation supported by enhanced enforcement and compliance provisions.
Speakers will include:
.: Michael Foggo, Commissioner of the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing.
.: Brian Farrell, CEO of the new Casino, Liquor and Gaming Control Authority.
.: Albert Gardner, Director of Liquor and Gaming.
Minister Graham West will attend some of these forums. If you would like to come to come along register online via our website. View the forum schedule (PDF 92kb)
An overview (PDF 428kb) of the new liquor licensing laws and how they will operate is now available. A formal invitation to these forums from the Commissioner of the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing will also be sent shortly to all liquor licensees as well as police, government and community stakeholders.Proposed regulations to support the new liquor laws will be released for public comment shortly. Subscribers to our liquor e-news service will be alerted as soon as these are available. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is seeking public comments on its draft report into the NSW club industry (PDF 1MB) by 4 April 2008.
What are trading hours this Easter? Download the info sheet (PDF 145kb) from our website to find out and use as quick reference. For any queries regarding this e-news or for any other information contact us at: Email: info@olgr.nsw.gov.au or telephone: 02 9995 0333

Positions Vacant Section on SLSNSW Website
 

2008 NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE
Please find attached the Surf Life Saving New South Wales nomination for office form for 2008. Click here for the form.

INAUGURAL SPORTS DINNER
The Inaugural Sports Dinner, on April 12 at Mingara Recreation Club - Mingara Drive TUMBI UMBI NSW 2261, will be the major fundraiser to establish the financial reserves to meet the aims of the Foundation. For information on the Foundation and Sports Dinner please visit: http://www.donnicaclarke.com.au/

INAUGURAL TAMARAMA OCEAN SWIM - SUN 13 APRIL
When: Sunday, 13th April 2008 Time: 9.30am:  400m Servcorp Virtual Office Dash for Cash then at 10.00am: 2km Ocean Swim
Cost: $30 prepaid, $40 on the day (regos close @ 9.30am) For more info please visit http://www.tamaramaoceanswim.com/
Click here for entry form.

SHELLHARBOUR SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB OCEAN SWIM. Harbour to Beach, 1.2km, Sat 19 April 08, starts 11am
Entries at:  http://www.oceanswim.com/ or via http://www.shellharboursurfclub.com/. Entries $20 online or $25 on the day.

YOUTH PARTICIPANT GRANTS PROGRAM
Youth Action and Policy Association (YAPA) are offering grants to the value of $5,500 to young people between the ages of 12 – 25 for community activities in their local area. Ideas for projects include websites, community days, festivals, recreation programs, youth forums etc...Applications close on 24 April 2008 (round 1)  and 25 July 2008 (round 2). For more information and application details see http://www.yapa.org.au/yapa/ypp/index.php

FORSTER SLSC - CLUB TO CLUB SWIM
Forster SLSC's main fundraiser for the year is coming up on the 27th April – the annual club to club swim. The course starts at Cape Hawke Surf Club and goes for 3.8km to Forster Surf Club. There's an easier course too –  the YMCA Pebbly Beach 1k swim. Online entry is available at http://www.oceanswims.com/

PETALS ON THE WATER
Petals on the Water Ltd invite female boat crews and any male boat crews to participate in a memorial service for breast cancer. “Petals on the Water” will be held in Farm Cove near the Opera House on Sunday 11 May 2008 at 11.00am in conjunction with the Mothers Day Classic Walk for breast cancer and the Pinkwater Pinks Dragon Boats breast cancer survivors.

 
NEW YEAR WARNING
Lifesavers urge revellers to take it easy this New Year. Click here for media release....