Pt Lonsdale SLSC grateful for community response

POINT Lonsdale Surf Lifesaving Club (SLSC) has given a heartfelt thank-you to the Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff communities for their generosity in the club’s annual door knock.

All $19,000 raised so far in this year’s fundraising push will go towards the club’s Nippers programs and lifesaving equipment, as well as keeping the borough’s beaches safe.

Point Lonsdale SLSC president Charlie Pitney said the club was extremely grateful for the community’s response.

“Every year when the door knock comes around, we can’t thank the community enough.

“We’ve already conducted a number of rescues this season already and we don’t take for granted that Point Lonsdale back beach is one of the most dangerous beaches in Victoria, a reminder of just how important the funds we receive are.

“The fundraising will also allow us to produce more initiatives and more programs for community to engage with.”

Point Lonsdale SLSC’s fundraising total is expected to pass $20,000 this year, but Mr Pitney is hopeful borough residents would still consider joining the club as full members.

“Lifesaving offers so many opportunities across a range of levels whether it be to be a member of this club and enhance your professional skills and leadership qualities, or the fitness and aquatic side of things,” he said.

“We’re all volunteers here, and not only do we appreciate what people are putting in, we all get so much out of it as well.”

So far this summer, Point Lonsdale SLSC’s volunteer patrols have recorded six rescues and more than 1,100 preventative actions.

To join Point Lonsdale SLSC as a member, head to plslsc.com.au/joinnow