Tuesday, January 31, 2012

2012 Parade Registration – Spots are filling!!!!

Hi LWP

Thanks for those that have already registered. It’s great to see the list filling up. We really would like to reach out to others (that are at your clubs but perhaps not on the list) and especially those at clubs outside the Eastern Suburbs... Encourage your friends to join!

Our creative director and choreographer have been really busy and have come up with some great ideas to make 2012 even better than last year (if that's even possible). The rest of the committee have also been busy organising sponsors etc etc...

Numbers will have to be limited, so get in soon to guarantee your spot... (registering details below!)

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

Rehearsal Dates: 7pm – 9pm Thursday 9, 16, 23 and Wednesday 29 February and Thursday 1 March 2012.

First three rehearsals are at Bondi Surf Club

TO REGISTER:
Please reply to me or email lifesaverswithpride@gmail.com with your:
1 Name
2 Mobile phone number
4 Swimmers Size
5 Shoe Size (European size)
6 Whether you wish to volunteer to assist LWP at the:
MG Fair Day, Sunday 12 February 2012;
BinGay, 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/

Thanks
Nick Ferguson, Chair of LWP Committee
0431881021

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

2012 Parade Registration

Hi Guys

It is time to REGISTER for the Saturday 3 March 2012 Parade!

We need Parade:
1 Dance routine participants;
2 Support crew;
3 Driver; and
4 Float construction assistants.

Rehearsal Dates: 7pm – 9pm Thursday 9, 16, 13 February and 1 March 2012 + Wednesday 29 March 2012 at Bondi Surf Life Saving Club.

Numbers will be limited, so please register as soon as possible. Preference will be given to those who sign up early and volunteer.

TO REGISTER:

Please email (lifesaverswithpride@gmail.com) with your:
1 Name
2 Mobile phone number
3 Club
4 Swimmer Size
5 Shoe Size (uk)
6 Whether you wish to volunteer to assist LWP at the:


  • MG Fair Day, Sunday 12 February 2012;

  • BinGay, Friday 24th 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

There will be some big changes in store for our float this year so contact the committee if you want to contribute to these as well. Please also join the Lifesavers with Pride 2012 FB group to keep up to date:



http://www.facebook.com/groups/223833827697040/


Big thanks goes out to those members who have supported us so far at the Westpac Helicopter fundraiser at Stonewall Hotel on 11 August 2011, the Bunnings BBQ on 4 September 2011 and the Beresford Hotel on 4 December 2011.


As everyone should also participate in at least one other event we look forward to your assistance with MG Fair Day on Sunday 12 February 2012, BinGay on Friday 24th February 2012 and Tamarama Beach BBQ Carnival on Sunday 26 February 2012.


We are excited.......


LWP Committee

Sunday, December 11, 2011

We want your Song Ideas for MG 2012

Troops we want you to submit your Song Choices for the MG Parade 2012.

Anything you feel would be fun and help promote LWP!!!!

Submit your Song Choice by COB 22 December 2011 to Tuscan our Creative on tuscanharris@eyecorp.com or 0401448333

Thanks
LWP

Thursday, December 01, 2011

BERESFORD HOTEL this Sunday 4 December 2011

Troops we need you there at 2pm to help out.

Bring your uniform and caps!

Festivities Start at 3pm.


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

Friday, November 25, 2011

BERESFORD HOTEL: SOS: Sunday 4 December 2011

Exciting News, the prizes have been organised.

Who is going to come along and help sell tickets? Get in touch!

One ticket = $3.00
Four tickets = $10.00

HOT PRIZES

THE NORTH BONDI (1st)
Double pass to the fabulous 2012 Mardi Gras party (valued at $300)
Brenton Parry Photography pack
Bondi PT Fitness Consultation and private session – Train for Life, Feel Good (valued at $200)

THE TAMARAMA (2nd)
Double pass to the 2012 Mardi Gras Harbour party (valued at $200)
Two four week passes for Bondi PT boot camp (valued at $400)

THE COOGEE (3rd)
Double pass to the 2012 post Mardi Gras party special event (details to come)
Two four week passes to Bondi PT boot camp (valued at $400)

THE BRONTE (4th)
One annual subscription to DNA Magazine -Australia’s best selling magazine for gay men – (valued at $109.00)
A personal swim with one of the fabulous Lifesavers with Pride at the Lifesavers with Pride Beach BBQ on 26 February 2012 at Tamarama

THE CLOVELLY (5th)
One annual subscription to DNA Magazine -Australia’s best selling magazine for gay men – (valued at $109.00)

Thanks to our SPONSORS DNA magazine, Mardi Gras, Beresford Hotel, BONDI PT and Brenton Parry Photography

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

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

We are famous!

LWP have also featured prominently in Mardi Gras’ relaunch video!

Check it out:

http://vimeo.com/32425497

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

Friday, November 18, 2011

BERESFORD HOTEL: Sunday 4 December 2011: SOS START OF SUMMER

Hey LWP

Summer is only 2 weeks away and so is LWP's annual Beresford Hotel fundraising event.

Come along to help sell raffle tickets, it’s a great afternoon.

Tell all your friends about it as the raffle prizes this year are great.


  • Mardi Gras 2012 ticket packages (Harbour, Parade and ‘Special event’ tickets)

  • DNA Magazine subscriptions

  • BONDI PT personal training session with Luke Hines

  • Photo session with Brenton Parry

  • Swim with a lifesaver of choice
If you can help out please get in contact with us!

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

Monday, November 14, 2011

3 FREE tickets to the 2012 Mardi Gras Party are still available!!!!

Mardi Gras are looking for up to 8 LWP volunteers (we already have 5) and each will received a ticket to 2012 Mardi Gras Party as a thank you....... READ ON....

Mardi Gras has a brand new vision, and will be launching this with a big media fanfare on 17 November 2011. It’s all about acceptance and love and about inviting the whole city to feel part of the fun.

Mardi Gras would love to have some LWP up front and centre on the day as ambassadors.

Media will be invited to Tamarama Beach to photograph the new logo embedded in the sand and the lifesavers with pride have been invited to participate, building the logo in the sand, being photographed with it and being interviewed by media.

Date: Thursday 17 November 2011
Time: 6.00– 10.30 am
Venue: Bondi Beach (on the sand!)
RSVP: Christine Conolly (by email christine.conolly@business.nsw.gov.au )

FIRST IN, BEST DRESSED.....

Many thanks
Christine + the LWP committee
The national group of gay and lesbian Australian surf lifesavers and their friends