Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Thanks to everyone who came down to Tamarama on Sunday

It was a fantastic afternoon and the beach carnival events were well received by all the onlookers and media - check out the pics in the Star Observer...

http://www.starobserver.com.au/play/photos-play/2012/02/27/lifesavers-with-pride-tamarama-beach/72854?pid=0

Lifesavers With Pride Committee
Nick 0431 881 021
Tuscan
Christine
Gary
Gerard
Grant

Monday, February 27, 2012

Final two REHEARSALS – Wednesday & Thursday

This week 7pm-9pm Bondi Surf Lifesaving Club:
• Wednesday 29 Feb 2012; and
• Thursday 1 March 2012.

Make sure you are there as we will be giving out the speedos, shoes and caps (to those that do not have one) and putting the final touches on the routine.

We still need helpers for the parade (to give out water and catch the inflated balls as they get shot out of the sling shot) if you have any friends that want to participate in the parade get them to come along on Thursday and register!

Also join our FB group and keep updated!!!!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/lifesaverswithpride2012/

Lifesavers With Pride Committee
Nick 0431 881 021
Tuscan
Christine
Gary
Gerard
Grant

Friday, February 24, 2012

Practise the routine via youtube!!!

Thanks to Mike our video man - we can now all practise over the weekend and next week in the lead up to the march! Check it out - it is great....
Practice makes perfect!

Lifesavers with Pride
Nick + Committee

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Official Mardi Gras Lifesavers With Pride Tamarama BBQ & Beach Carnival this Sunday

Come down and help with the BBQ and Carnival while raising money for and awareness of Lifesavers With Pride.

http://www.mardigras.org.au/mardi-gras-2012/lifesavers-with-pride-beach-bbq-and-carnival/index.cfm

The festivities kick off at 1pm, we will be having a big BBQ selling sausage sandwiches to the public followed by games and Carnival on the beach. Last year was a hoot....

When: Sunday 26 February 2012
Where: Tamarama Beach and Surf Club
Time: 1pm-4pm
Contact us if you are planning on coming down – hope the weather is fine.

Regards
Lifesavers With Pride Committee
Nick 0431 881 021
Tuscan
Christine
Gary
Gerard
Grant

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Bingay is on this Friday Bingay is on this Friday

Help come and support Lifesavers With Pride and ACON at the annual Bingay held at Paddington RSL.

Lifesavers With Pride will help with raffle ticket sales and take home a % of the takings to go towards our Parade entry – so if you are marching it is a must that you come and support us!

When: Friday 24 February 2012
Where: Paddington RSL Oxford Street Paddington
Time: 7pm
Contact: Grant grant.beaumont@norwestcommercial.com.au

Regards
Lifesavers With Pride Committee
Nick 0431 881 021
Tuscan
Christine
Gary
Gerard
Grant

Monday, February 20, 2012

What a great first Parade rehearsal, next one this Thursday

Hi Guys

Last Thursday’s rehearsal was great fun – even Laurence got a standing ovation for his choreography, encouragement and enthusiasm.....

See you again this Thursday 7pm at Bondi Surf Club.

If you have any friends who want to sign up at last minute, we are still accepting registrations for:
1. Dance routine participants;
2. Support crew;
3. Driver; and
4. Float construction assistants.

Rehearsal times 7pm-9pm Bondi Surf Lifesaving Club:
• Thursday 23 February 2012;
• Wednesday 29 Feb 2012; and
• Thursday 1 March 2012.

TO REGISTER:
Please reply to this email lifesaverswithpride@gmail.com with your:
1. Name
2. Mobile phone number
3. Swimmers Size
4. Club
5. Shoe Size (European size)
6. Whether you wish to volunteer to assist LWP at the:
• BinGay, this Friday 24 February 2012; and/or
• Tamarama BBQ Carnival, this Sunday 26 February 2012.

TO PAY:
Please deposit $45.00 into the LWP account, this will cover you for all parade gear (swimmers, shoes, flags etc), use you name as a reference and email us your receipt:
• Account Name: Lifesavers with Pride
• Account BSB: 062-156
• Account Number: 10169936

Also join our FB group and keep updated!!!!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/lifesaverswithpride2012/

Lifesavers With Pride Committee
Nick 0431 881 021
Tuscan
Christine
Gary
Gerard
Grant

Friday, February 17, 2012

Support Joyce Maynge in the Little Black Dress Run 2012

Support our former MG Parade front man (or women) as he (or she) raises funds for KIDS WITH HIV at Sydney Children's Hospital's CAMP GOODTIME... :-)

http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/350461784975501/

Lifesavers With Pride Committee
Nick 0431 881 021
Tuscan
Christine
Gary
Gerard
Grant

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Rehearsals are here!!!!!

Make sure you make your way down to Bondi Surf Lifesaving Club on Thursday (16 Feb) for our first MG Parade Rehearsal..... it starts at 7pm and Laurence is excited to show us the routine....

It is important that you confirm you shoe size and swimwear size on Thursday so we can place the order on Friday – if you have a friend that is not able to make it make sure you bring their sizes with you.....Look forward to our first fun rehearsal night...

Lifesavers With Pride Committee
Nick 0431 881 021
Tuscan
Christine
Gary
Gerard
Grant

Monday, February 13, 2012

Kylie’s marching are you?

Hi guys

Kylie’s in the parade this year are you going to join her?

Time to register for the 2012 Parade!!!! Rehearsals START this Thursday

For the Saturday 4 March 2012 Parade we need:
1. Dance routine participants;
2. Support crew;
3. Driver; and
4. Float construction assistants.

Rehearsal times 7pm-9pm Bondi Surf Lifesaving Club:
• Thursday 16 Feb 2012
• Thursday 23 Feb 2012
• Wednesday 29 Feb 2012; and
• 1 March 2012.

TO REGISTER:
Please reply to this email lifesaverswithpride@gmail.com with your:
1. Name
2. Mobile phone number
3. Swimmers Size
4. Club
5. Shoe Size (European size)
6. Whether you wish to volunteer to assist LWP at the:
• BinGay, Friday 24 February 2012; and/or
• Tamarama BBQ Carnival, Sunday 26 February 2012.

TO PAY:
Please deposit $45.00 into the LWP account, this will cover you for all parade gear (swimmers, shoes, flags etc), use you name as a reference and email us your receipt:
• Account Name: Lifesavers with Pride
• Account BSB: 062-156
• Account Number: 10169936

Also join our group and keep updated!!!!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/lifesaverswithpride2012/

Lifesavers With Pride Committee
Nick 0431 881 021
Tuscan
Christine
Gary
Gerard
Grant

Friday, February 10, 2012

Support our ‘float’ and use our PETS code to buy Mardi Gras tickets.

Hey Guys

Enter LWP’s PETS Code when you buy your ticket and MG donate $10 of your ticket purchase towards the cost of our ‘float’ – support us all the way!

PETS Code: APPLE

http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=MARDIGRA12

Lifesavers With Pride Committee
Nick 0431 881 021
Tuscan
Christine
Gary
Gerard
Grant

Tuesday, February 07, 2012

POSTPONED – first Parade rehearsal postponed by a week!

Hi Guys

Our illustrious choreographer Laurence is deep underground preparing our routine.

As such he is unprepared to commence teaching us the routine this Thursday.

Accordingly, our first rehearsal will be postponed by a week to Thursday 16 February 2012 @ Bondi Surf Lifesaving Club @ 7pm.

Remember there is still time to register before next Thursday’s rehearsal!

Sorry of any inconvenience caused......

Lifesavers With Pride Committee

Nick 0431 881 021

Tuscan

Christine

Gary

Gerard

Grant

Monday, February 06, 2012

MG FAIR DAY this Sunday, help out LWP

LWP are having a stand at this year’s MG Fair Day.

If you can assist in manning the stand between noon and 4 that would be great, send us an email with your contacts and we will tee up a time for you to attend.

We will be handing out SLSA information, providing sun cream and generally promoting surf safety.

Details: Victoria Park Camperdown, Sunday 12 February 2012
Fair Day runs from 10am

http://www.mardigras.org.au/mardi-gras-2012/fair-day/index.cfm

Lifesavers With Pride Committee
Nick 0431 881 021
Tuscan
Christine
Gary
Gerard
Grant

The national group of gay and lesbian Australian surf lifesavers and their friends