Induction of New Life Members

Greg joined the Mullaloo SLSC in 1991 with his young family, becoming the age group manager for his son Matthew’s group for the whole seven years that he was a junior in the club.

Realising that he could embrace the Surf Club life, Greg gained his Bronze Medallion in 1993, also becoming a training officer for Bronze medallion. Whilst being an age group manager and a patrolling member, he then took the plunge and became Patrol Captain.

A glutton for punishment, in 1997 Greg put his hand up to be the Director of Junior Activities. He made great inroads into the structure we still have today in the Junior arena.

Greg has just completed 29 years of active patrol service and the Kelleher family is now three generations strong of clubbies.

In recent years Greg has contributed to the Club’s Building Committee, working to enhance the Club facilities for all.

He embraces all of the values of the Club and lives them every day. Integrity, Family, Safety, Respect, Excellence and Unity.

Surf Life Saving royalty is the best way to introduce Viv. She comes from the family of Trigg and has been part of the Association for probably more years than she can remember.

It’s actually hard to condense her contributions, they came under the headings of administration, patrol service and education.

Viv joined Mullaloo with her husband Tony in 1998 when their children were able to join Nippers.

Viv is a doer. By 2001 she became active in the administration on Sunday mornings, transitioned the club electronically into the 21st century and eventually became Club Administrator from 2002 -2006.

In 2006, Viv gained her Bronze Medallion, completed active patrols and has been awarded her 10 year patrol service award. She gained her Training Officer and Assessor for Bronze Medallion, ARC and Senior First Aid.

Viv took on the role as Co-ordinator of Training and Education and was a formidable part of the education portfolio for many years. She was recognised with the Club award of Training Officer of the Year in 2010/11.

Viv continued to contribute to the Club even when facing her own personal battles and the Greenfield’s are also three generations of clubbies.

She is a remarkable and outstanding member of our Club who exemplifies our Club values of integrity, trust, excellence, unity, safety and excellence.

To condense Sandy’s activities in Surf Life Saving is going to be a challenge.

Sandy joined the movement over 20 years ago and obtained her Bronze Medallion in 2001 at Sorrento SLSC. She transferred to Mullaloo in the 2004/05 season committing to becoming an Age Group Manager, patrolling member and competitor.

From that season, Sandy’s input to Mullaloo has been nothing short of outstanding. The Energiser bunny has nothing on her. Her passion is outstanding.

Sandy’s efforts include officiating, competing, training and assessing, Age Group Manager, patrol member, Club Honours and Awards Committee, Club Technology Committee, Director of Coaching, Competition Manager, General Manager of Surf Sports, Communications Manager, SLSA Women’s Mentor Program mentor, Director and Vice President.

Sandy introduced the Club’s tiered coaching structure, she is a Level 2 coach, a member of the SLSWA and SLSA Surf Sports Advisory Committees. She has also been a Member of the National Development Advisory Committee, National IT Committee and SLSA Rescue of the Month Panel.

Sandy’s expanse of activities ranges from Club to national level. She has been nominated for and won many awards, including SLSA National Volunteer of the Year in 2018.

Her strengths include supporting, mentoring, coaching, leadership and innovation within the Club and at State and national level. Sandy’s selfless work for others reflects all of the values of our Club.