Lifesavers with Pride

POSTPONED – first Parade rehearsal postponed by a week!

2012-02-07T21:38:00.001+11:00

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

MG FAIR DAY this Sunday, help out LWP

2012-02-06T13:36:00.000+11:00

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

2012 Parade Registration – Spots are filling!!!!

2012-01-31T14:30:00.000+11:00

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

2012 Parade Registration

2012-01-17T17:35:00.002+11:00

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

We want your Song Ideas for MG 2012

2011-12-11T12:46:00.000+11:00

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

BERESFORD HOTEL this Sunday 4 December 2011

2011-12-01T13:11:00.004+11:00

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

Join our LWP Facbook page!

2011-11-28T18:54:00.001+11:00

Join our newly established FB page and keep up to date.....

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Lifesavers-With-Pride/249445445114374

Regards
LWP Committee

BERESFORD HOTEL: SOS: Sunday 4 December 2011

2011-11-25T16:53:00.001+11:00

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

We are famous!

2011-11-23T13:11:00.000+11:00

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

LWP took part in Mardi Gras’ makeover!

2011-11-22T18:25:00.005+11:00

LWP are so excited the we could assist Mardi Gras with its makeover – we got LOCAL and INTERNATIONAL coverage!

http://mumbrella.com.au/mardi-gras-gets-brand-makeover-65327

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/mardi-gras-festival-goes-straight-and-loses-the-alphabet-soup-20111117-1nl7v.html

http://www.towleroad.com/2011/11/sydney.html

http://www.samesame.com.au/features/7632/Mardi-Gras-new-logo-are-we-in-or-out.htm?utm_source=mailbomb&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=8634-Here

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

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

2011-11-18T13:50:00.000+11:00

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

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

2011-11-14T17:31:00.001+11:00

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

Who wants a FREE ticket to the 2012 Mardi Gras Party?

2011-11-07T18:50:00.001+11:00

Mardi Gras are looking for up to 8 LWP volunteers 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: 7.30 – 10.30 am
Venue: Tamarama 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

Mardi Gras is launching its new logo and they want LWP help!

2011-11-03T13:18:00.001+11:00

The Sydney Mardi Gras has a brand new vision, and will be launching its new logo and brand to reflect these exciting changes. The Mardi Gras now is all about acceptance and love, not just in the gay and lesbian community, but across all communities.

Media will be invited to Tamarama Beach to photograph the new logo embedded in the sand.
Mardi Gras want as many lifesavers with pride as possible to come down and participate in the Media Announcement.

Details below, confirm if you can come down in uniform;
Date: Thursday 17 November 2011
Time: 9 - 11 am
Venue: Tamarama Beach (on the sand!)
RSVP: Christine Conolly (by email christine.conolly@business.nsw.gov.au)

Many thanks
Christine + the LWP committee

Who wants to join the Wett Ones?

2011-10-20T11:12:00.000+11:00

Wett Ones Masters Swimming Club train all year round in reserved lanes at Sydney University Pool and also from October to March at Andrew Boy Charlton Swimming Pool in the Domain.

Great opportunity to increase your fitness to help with your Lifesaving!!!

This link will take you to the Wett Ones training timetable and will give you more information on the club.
http://www.wettones.org/our-club/

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

COAST OUT: Message from Todd Buttery, Festival Director

2011-10-19T18:39:00.001+11:00

Howdy Lifesavers With Pride!

We'd love you to join in the fun at this years CoastOut Festival. Sounds like a few of you are coming up for it, which is great.

The 2011 Beach Carnival is going full steam ahead on Saturday 29th October!

The 1.2km Swim requires water safety, so if you're coming - please let us know prior to the weekend so we can plan ahead.

To register: http://www.coastout.com.au/beach-carnival.cfm

Please fill it in, scan & email to info@coastout.com.au

Your $20 entry fee includes a CoastOut T-shirt!

To pay for your registration: http://www.coastout.com.au/tickets.cfm

See you on the Beach, Camp CoastOut.
--
Todd Buttery Festival Director CoastOut
0401 963 851
Coffs Harbour NSW Australia
For tickets & information on CoastOut 2011: www.coastout.com.au
Friday 28th - Sunday 30th October 2011.

SOS: START OF SUMMER, Beresford Hotel, Sunday 4 December 2011

2011-10-18T08:15:00.000+11:00

Hey LWP

Save the date, summer is coming and so is LWP's annual Beresford Hotel event.

Raffles, fun, dj's and more, make sure you come along and help out, it will be another great afternoon!

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

twenty10 BEACH AWARENESS DAY Sunday 23 Oct 1pm North Bondi Surf Club

2011-10-17T18:12:00.000+11:00

Hey LWP member

LWP are looking forward to the coming summer where we can all enjoy patrols, activities and the parade. Keep in mind that as places on the parade may be tight this year due to a reformatting of the float, preference will be given to people who have joined in with other activities throughout the summer.

As mentioned a few weeks ago on the blog, LWP are hosting a beach awareness day with twenty10 this weekend. Twenty10 are an organisation that supports and works with young people, communities and families of diverse genders and sexualities. This will not only demonstrate that we can celebrate the equity within lifesaving, but that we can promote lifesaving amongst our GLBTQ brethren, and possibly get a few bronzies and hence LWP members out of it. It will be a low stress day of pointing out rips, going for a dip, showing how to use the tubes (challenging stuff) and generally wandering along the beach in the sun.

We will meet in front of NBSC at 1pm on Sunday 23 Oct and spend about two hours with the guys. Lunch (burritos) will be provided. LWP are looking at sponsoring a few of the potential recruits through their bronze course, so this is an opportunity for you to sell your club.

Let us know if you can make it, we’d love to see you on the day.

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

CoastOut - Don't Miss Out!

2011-09-29T18:43:00.002+10:00

CoastOuter's!

With the warmer weather upon us...it's COASTOUT Season!

CoastOut 2011 is just over a month away so its time to grab your Super Early Bird 3 day passes for $179 or $164 concession by this Friday 30th September.
Remember when you do, you go in the draw to WIN 3 nights accommodation @ the Novotel Pacific Bay resort & you can be cruising around the Coffs Coast in a brand new Audi, thanks to Bellbowrie Motors!
Go to www.coastout.com.au to secure your pass now!

Getting here & where to stay?

Our friends at Out Travel have great packages available, travelling from anywhere in the Country. Call Andy on 02 8667 3336 email: andy@outandabouttravel.com.au

Welcome Aboard! Catch the CoastOut Carriage with your Host Sandy Bottom!
CountryLink have kept a carriage aside for us this year from Sydney stopping at the Central Coast, Newcastle etc.
Leaving 0715 Friday 28th, arriving 2 hours before the festival begins!
Join Sandy and her gang for one hell of a ride North to the beach!
Only $55 one way when you mention CoastOut and quote the reference number PNR HCU871.

The Coffs Coast Visitor Information Centre can arrange your accommodation for you!
Call them on 1300 369 070. Mention CoastOut for possible discounts.

Swim, Run with heaps of FUN!
This years Beach Carnival is on Saturday 29th October at Coffs Harbour’s stunning Jetty Beach (Harbour).
The event is open to everyone as participation, inclusion and heaps of FUN is the message of the day.
Join our hosts Candy Box & Will Fennell as they commentate the 1.2km Ocean Swim, 4km Beach Run, Beach Flags, Beach Sprints and loads of beach games for everyone!

Event: CoastOut’s Beach Carnival
When Saturday 29th October, 10.30am.
Where: The Harbour: Jetty Beach.
Registration: $20 (1.2km Ocean Swim, 4 x 250m Ocean Swim Relay, 4km Run, Beach Sprints, Beach Flags) Over $1500 in cash & prizes.
Beach Games: Free.
Go to www.coastout.com.au to register by October 7th.

Carve it Up! CoastOut’s UNREAL Surf Comp Comp 2011
CoastOut 2010 saw the first Gay, Lesbian & their friends Surf Comp in the world. Thanks to our sponsors Unreal Estate the Comp is back on in 2011. This year we have included a long board section into the mix. We also welcome back our “Hostess with the mostess” the Hilarious Sandy Bottom to ride the waves in with our competitiors.
$500 cash & prizes are up for grabs in each division. Mens, Womens & Longboard.
Register by September 30 at www.coastout.com.au
Event: CoastOut’s Unreal Surf Comp
When: Saturday 29th October, 7.30am
Where: Park Beach, Coffs Harbour.
Registration Fee: $20

Look who’s coming to play?

We are thrilled to bring you some of the countries most interesting, diverse and FABULOUS entertainers & hosts for this years festival. Here we go:

Welcome Cocktail Party!
Where: Novotel Pacific Bay Resort
When: Friday 28th October, 6pm.
What: Fundraiser for the Harbour Youth Service & the Gay & Lesbian Counselling Service of NSW.
Tickets: $69 from www.coastout.com.au
This years theme: BRING YOUR MAGIC!
Host: Jackie Loeb
Performers: Carlotta, Rhys Bobridge, Shauna Jensen, Sandy Bottom, Miss Man, Joyce Maynge, Dallas Della Force, Paul Nee & The Jazz Collective, Coco Jumbo, Terrance Wakewood and Mattius the Libidinous.

Drag Out the Dolphins!
Where: Pet Porpoise Pool, Orlando St Coffs Harbour
When: Saturday 29th October, 3pm
What: The World’s FIRST Live Drag performance show together with a Marine Magic Show! A highlight for all who came in 2010.
Tickets: $35 from www.coastout.com.au

Host: Joyce Maynge
Performers: Miss Man (MEL), Abel Seaman Hancock (SYD) and Sandy Bottom (SYD).

Concert in the Park
Where: Park Beach Reserve (CoastOut Main Stage).
When: Saturday 29th October, 6pm-10pm.
What: CoastOut’s First LIVE Concert in the Park.
Tickets $20 from www.coastout.com.au

Host: Polly Petrie
Entertainers: Melissa Tkautz, Divine Knights, Shiny Shiny, Round Mountain Girls, Terrance Wakewood, Vinegar Tom, Elyjah & More!

SWEET: The CoastOut Dance Party (not inc in 3 day pass).
Where: The Hoey Moey
When: Saturday 29th October, doors open 10pm
What: A sumptuous mix of the best tunes in the country!
With a Tantalizing laser light show & production!
Tickets: $25 + bf from Ice Graphics T-Shirts Coffs Harbour or on www.coastout.com.au
DJ’s: Kitty Glitter (SYD), Lady K (Lismore) & Dirty Luck (Coffs)
Special Performances: Shauna Jensen (SYD), Terrance Wakewood (Newcastle) Miss Man (MEL) & Mattius the Libidinous (SYD) and MORE!

Barefoot Bowls & Brekkie!
Where: Park Beach Bowling Club
When: Sunday 30th October, 9am
What: A recovery event to support the local ACON office in Coffs Harbour. $2.50 of your ticket goes directly to ACON.
A BBQ breakfast is included with DJ Box (SYD) playing some chilled out tunes preparing us for Fair Day 2011. Tickets at www.coastout.com.au

CoastOut’s Fair Day & Zinc Beach Party Finale
Where: Park Beach Reserve
When: Sunday 30th October, 11am.
What: So much FUN for everyone!
Bring your picnic rugs, friends and family down to the Park for a fabulous day of entertainment, food, stalls and maybe even a dance or 2.
To register for a stall at Fair Day go to www.coastout.com.au

Tickets: $35 for the whole Day 11am - 10pm! Tickets at www.coastout.com.au

More info Coming soon about:
CoastOut Conference: Gender & Sexuality in Rural & Regional Australia
Queer Film Shorts!
CoastOut's Art Exhibition
Marriage & Equality Workshop!

CoastOut would be possible without:
Coffs Harbour City Council, Coffs Coast Tourism, Zinc Clinic, Unreal Estate, BizAus, Slater & Gordon Lawyers, Coffs Coast Advocate, SSO Media, Novotel Pacific Bay Resort, Q News, LOTL, Pink Sofa, Ajit Adwords & Pavilion 3 Productions.

CoastOut Contacts:
Head Office: info@coastout.com.au
Surf Comp: Nat surfdiva@coastout.com.au
Beach Carnival & Volunteer Co-ordinator : Brenden brenden_neal@y7mail.com
Stall Holders: Shaun stalls@coastout.com.au
CoastOut Conference Raymond: r_mather@australiamail.com
Art Exhibition: Raymond r_mather@australiamail.com

CoastOut is coming - weekend of 28, 29 and 30 October 2011!!!!

2011-09-26T19:21:00.000+10:00

Check it out!
http://www.coastout.com.au/

LWP will be out in force at the Zinc Beach Party Finale on Sunday 30 October 2011. We will be showcasing our MG parade dance – Laurance will be assisting again....wooo hooooo

Who is up for carpooling to this great event? Or who has a car? Get in contact....

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

twenty10 Bronzie promotion at North Bondi 23 October 2011!!!!

2011-09-26T19:14:00.000+10:00

With patrol season kicking off last weekend (thank goodness) Lifesavers with Pride are stretching themselves this year, to not only promote equity, acceptance and the GLBT community within lifesaving, but also promote lifesaving within the GLBT community.

The committee have engaged with twenty10, and organisation that supports and works with young people, communities and families of diverse genders and sexualities, organising a beach awareness and orientation session.

This is an opportunity for us to not only teach young GLBT people about the beach, but also encourage some to undertake their bronze medallion. Whilst we will be gathering at North Bondi, this is an opportunity for LWP members from all clubs to come and spruik their own club in a bid to attract new bronzies, and ultimately increase our LWP numbers as well.

Keep the afternoon of 23 October free, more details to come!

Looking forward to seeing you all there for a great day.

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

VOTE FOR A LWP AS 'CLUBBIE OF THE YEAR 2011'

2011-09-20T17:45:00.000+10:00

Hi Members

Please see email below from Jody Ballard.

Get behind her and support by voting.

The link for voting is
http://www.nikonclubbieoftheyear.com.au/view-vote?v=tok-612-1314758740

Lifesavers With Pride Committee
Nick
Tuscan
Christine
Gary
Gerard
Grant

"Hi Guys
I have been nominated by my club for the SLS/Nikon 2011 Clubbie of the Year Award and would greatly appreciate your support as a gay lifesaver in WA in spreading the word in your next newsletter/blogpost and asking if your members would support me by voting for me at the link below. If you would like some more information on me, my involvement in my club/lifesaving, or a pic in uniform then just get in touch please as voting closes on 2 October 2011.

The link for voting is (http://www.nikonclubbieoftheyear.com.au/view-vote?v=tok-612-1314758740) and this is a People's Choice award so anyone can vote not just clubbies but also the wider community.

Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Regards Jody Ballard Mob: 0450 307936"

Attention all North Bondi members!

2011-09-12T18:48:00.001+10:00

North Bondi Surf Lifesaving Club is holding an info night for new Bronzies this Thursday night at 7pm (the swim will take place later in the month).

If you have any friends or family who are looking to their Bronze this year send them along.

The info night will be held at the club house.

Lifesavers With Pride Committee
Nick, Tuscan, Christine, Gary, Gerard

BUCK$ NIGHT WE HAVE THREE VOLUNTEERS FOR THE SHOW!!!!

2011-09-06T19:53:00.000+10:00

Who wants to fill the other spots, we need six? You will be doing our 2010 parade routine!!

Get in contact!

Our illustrious choreographer Laurence has confirmed two rehearsal dates and you must attend??

REHEARSAL DATES:
Sunday 18 September 2011 from 4-8pm at Slide-blocking all numbers on stage
Friday 23 September 2011 from 6-9pm at Slide-full dress rehearsal before doors open

BUCK$ NIGHT FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY
Australian Marriage Equality fund raising event is at Slide on Friday 23 September 2011. 100% ticket sales will be going to Australian Marriage Equality. The gay sporting and social teams are in support and this includes LWP. Laurence, our own multi award winning choreographer will be pulling together shows for the event.

Tickets for family and friends are on sale.
https://secure.daisytickets.com/Event/Sydney-BUCK$-NIGHT-tickets.aspx

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

BUNNINGS ALEXANDRIA BBQ THIS SUNDAY 4 SEPT!!!!

2011-08-30T18:03:00.000+10:00

Who wants to come down and assist the committee in raising funds for the 2012 MG parade????

ASSISTANCE REQUIRED :-)

We will be selling sausages from 8am until 4pm out the front of BUNNINGS.

Email us with your contact number or give us a buzz.....

Lifesavers With Pride Committee
Nick 0431 881 021
Tuscan 0401 448 333
Christine
Gary
Gerard
Grant

REHEARSAL DATES FOR THE BUCK$ NIGHT HAVE BEEN SET!!!!

2011-08-18T19:03:00.001+10:00

We will be doing our 2010 parade routine!!
Our illustrious choreographer Laurence has confirmed dates for rehearsal – WHO’S IN??

REHEARSAL DATES:
Sunday 18 September 2011 from 4-8pm at Slide-blocking all numbers on stageFriday 23 September 2011 from 6-9pm at Slide-full dress rehearsal before doors open

BUCK$ NIGHT FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY
Australian Marriage Equality fund raising event is at Slide on Friday 23 September 2011. 100% ticket sales will be going to Australian Marriage Equality. The gay sporting and social teams are in support and this includes LWP. Laurence, our own multi award winning choreographer will be pulling together shows for the event.

Just to confirm NO individual involved in the LWP show/fundrasing is required to purchase a ticket!

Tickets for family and friends are on sale
https://secure.daisytickets.com/Event/Sydney-BUCK$-NIGHT-tickets.aspx

Lifesavers With Pride Committee
Nick
Tuscan
Christine
Gary
Gerard
Grant (our new secretary!)

Who wants to help raise funds for the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service this Thursday night?

2011-08-08T19:11:00.001+10:00

Dear LWP members

Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service – fundraising Stonewall Hotel Thursday 11 August 2011

LWP are supporting Roger Moresi (a LWP from Coogee). He is raising funds for the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service (which is no longer receiving funding from the Government – what?!?!!!). Roger is running in the City to Surf to raise funds for the Service and has a charity event at Stonewall Hotel this Thursday. Roger hopes to raise an additional $2,000 at Stonewall! He is very passionate about this and would appreciate all the support we could offer. LWP agree to go along to Stonewall and rattle some tins for Roger, in uniform of course!!!

Who wants to rattle some tins for Roger?

Get in touch, it should be a fun night. We will be going!!!!

Lifesavers With Pride Committee; Nick, Tuscan, Christine, Gary and Gerard

2011-08-05T17:22:00.002+10:00

Dear LWP members.....

It is so exciting LWP are ramping up for a great summer!!!!!!
Four questions for you to answer......ARE YOU....
1. Interested in attending Stonewall next Thursday night 11th of August and raising funds for the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service?
2. Interested in leading a hand at this years Bunning's Mascot BBQ on Sunday 4th of September?
3. Interested in participating in the show at the Buck$ Night for Marriage Equality on Friday 23th of September at Slide? We get Free Drinks ; )
4. Interested in attending this year’s Coast Out in October 28th, 29th and 30th at Coffs Harbour?

If yes to one, some or all of the above your committee members are too so get in contact with us and let’s get moving!!!!

Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service
LWP are supporting Roger Moresi (a LWP from Coogee). He is raising funds for the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service (which is no longer receiving funding from the Government – what?!?!!!). Roger is running in the City to Surf to raise funds for the Service and has a charity event at Stonewall Hotel on Thursday 11th August. Roger hopes to raise an additional $2,000 at Stonewall! He is very passionate about this and would appreciate all the support we could offer. LWP agree to go along to Stonewall and rattle some tins for Roger, in uniform of course!!!
Annual Mascot Bunning's BBQ
Our very successful and solid public awareness Bunnings Mascot BBQ is fast approaching early next month on the 4th September! Any members who can offer to turn a sausage or two, squirt some sauce, place some meat in a white bun or collect some money for a few hours to help keep this great fund raiser pumping, please let us know.
Buck$ Night for Marriage Equality
Australian Marriage Equality is holding a fund raising event at Slide on Friday 23 September 2011 at Slide. 100% ticket sales will be going to Australian Marriage Equality. The gay sporting and social teams are in support and this includes LWP. Laurence, our own multi award winning choreographer will be pulling together shows for the event. LWP in support by doing our part of our MG parade, to be coordinated and supported by Laurence. Every individual is required to purchase a ticket, even if you are involved in the show, we get free drinks though...details to follow!
Tickets are already on sale.
https://secure.daisytickets.com/Event/Sydney-BUCK$-NIGHT-tickets.aspx
Coast Out
This is a great social event supporting regional gay networks an warrants our support. Last year LWP did our MG parade show at the Sunday Tea Dance @ Park Beach Reserve. It was a great success and we plan to do it again this year.
http://www.coastout.com.au/index.cfm

Can’t wait to hear from everyone!!
Lifesavers With Pride Committee; Nick, Tuscan, Christine, Gary and Gerard

Dates for your 2011 diaries and Assistance Required!!!!!!!

2011-07-30T15:10:00.002+10:00

Dear LWP members

It may be cold outside but Lifesavers With Pride are warming up for another fantastic season, full of events.....

Event dates for your 2011 diaries; more information to come!!!!!!!

1 Thursday 11 August 2011: Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service fundraising event at Stonewall Hotel.

2 Sunday 4 September 2011: Bunnings Hardware BBQ fundraising event at Mascot/Alexandria.

3 Friday 23 September 2011: Buck$ Night for Marriage Equality fundraising event at Slide.

4 Weekend of 28, 29 and 30 October 2011: Coast Out at Coffs Harbour NSW.

Assistance Required; the Committee has the following positions available:

1 Secretary: to assist with the day to day running of the Committee.

2 Social Reporter: to assist with reporting on events to our members via photography, emails and administering our blog page.

If you feel up for the challenge in 2011-2012 raise your hand!!!!!

We look forward to a great season ahead.

Lifesavers With Pride Committee

Nick Ferguson – Chair

Tuscan Harris – Artistic Director

Christine Conolly – Media and public Relations Officer

Gary Driscoll - Treasurer

Gerard Smith – Production Officer

www.lifesaverswithpride.com

WINNER!! Lifesavers with Pride wins Coveted "Mardi Gras 2011 Best Choreography" Award

2011-04-02T17:04:00.003+11:00

At last night's (1st April 2011) Mardi Gras 2011 Awards Night, Lifesavers with Pride were awarded by the Parade Judges the "Best Choreography" award.

Congratulations to all our Lifesaver Marchers, Support Crew and Laurence Stark! It was an amazing team effort - and the judges were unanimous in the awarding us Best Choreography.

The Taylor Square performance was mentioned as being a highlight of the entire Mardi Gras Parade! They LOVED it!

Well done! A well deserved award!

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DVD DVD DVD - Lifesavers with Pride Mardi Gras 2011 Two Disc Deluxe Box Set DVD 2011 will be available for purchase via bank-deposit and posted to you - details to follow in a separate email!

Mardi Gras DVD Night - Thursday 31 March 2011 - North Bondi SLSC

2011-03-24T12:27:00.000+11:00

Save the Date: 7pm, Thursday 31st March - LWP Mardi Gras DVD Launch Party and AGM - North Bondi SLSC

2011-03-21T18:12:00.003+11:00

Save the Date: Lifesavers with Pride Mardi Gras 2011 DVD Launch Party and AGM

7:00pm, Thursday 31st March 2011
LWP Mardi Gras DVD Launch Party and AGM
North Bondi SLSC, Upstairs, Bar will be Open :-)

NOTE: Location is NORTH Bondi SLSC - not Bondi SLSC

Come join us all for a fun evening with the launch of our Mardi Gras DVD and the bar will be open too!

Bring along your friends and family - this is our end of season get-together to see out Summer 2011!

We will also be holding our Lifesavers with Pride Inc Annual General Meeting (AGM) for election of committee for the coming year.

See you 7pm Thursday, 31st March - NORTH Bondi SLSC.

Your Lifesavers with Pride Committee

Mark, Michael, Jono, Christine, Gary, Nick, Steve

Mardi Gras Photo Team's Lifesavers with Pride Feature - 2011

2011-03-18T14:03:00.006+11:00

Feature: Lifesavers with Pride from mardigras on Vimeo.

Lifesavers with Pride - Relive the 2011 Mardi Gras season with our Tamarama Beach BBQ, Bondi Beach Rehearsal, and the Parade itself.

Great job Mardi Gras Photo Team that covered us - Robert McGrath's Sitthixay Ditthavon and Claire Sargent!

WATCH IN High Definition (HD) at http://vimeo.com/21137971

Mardi Gras 2011 - Group Shot

2011-03-08T00:04:00.004+11:00

HAPPY MARDI GRAS!!!!! BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE TODAY!!

2011-03-05T15:23:00.002+11:00

Happy Mardi Gras Everyone!

It's gonna be the BEST MARDI GRAS EVER!!!!!!

Media - "Parade Fever" - City Voice - Cover Story - 2 March 2011

2011-03-02T23:05:00.001+11:00

Media - "Lifesavers on Parade" - SX Cover Story 22 Feb 2011

2011-03-02T23:02:00.003+11:00

Media - "Mouth to Mouth 2" - SX 22 Feb 2011

2011-03-02T23:00:00.001+11:00

Media - "Pride of the Beaches" - Wentworth Courier - March 2nd 2011

2011-03-02T22:20:00.004+11:00

Video - Mardi Gras 2011 Rehearsal - aussieBum Edit

2011-02-28T23:53:00.005+11:00

The kind folk at our wonderful sponsor aussieBum helped out making an AMAZING video of our first rehearsal! Thanks guys! You rock!

Lifesavers with Pride Beach BBQ and Carnival is on Saturday, February 26, from 1pm, Tamarama Beach

2011-02-21T23:13:00.006+11:00

Who doesn't love the beach on a hot summer day?

Come and join Lifesavers with Pride for a laidback afternoon at gorgeous Tamarama Beach.

You can enjoy a delicious sausage sizzle with all the trimmings of an Aussie style beach BBQ.

Then compete in real lifesaver events.

Your heart will be racing with the following beach activities;

Run Swim Run – a 200 metre beach sprint, followed by a 200 metre swim out to a buoy, and followed by another 200m beach sprint.

Beach Flag Race – Compete with other lifesavers in a beach sprint event to collect a beach flag.

Anyone who wants to come and see a lifesaver’s sausage sizzle under the hot Australian sun need go no further than our Tamarama beach BBQ where the lifesavers will be on the sand, in the water, in their element.

Location

Tamarama Surf Life Saving Club
Tamarama Beach
When

Saturday 26 February
From 1pm-4pm
Public Transport (10 minute bus trip)
- Bus #361 from Bondi Junction (Stand K) to Tamarama Beach (walk 50m)
- Bus #381 from Bondi Junction (Stand A1) to Fletcher st Nr Dudley St, Bondi (walk 200m)
- www.131500.com.au for timetables
More Info
info@lifesaverswithpride.com

Reminder: Allocate $10 of your Mardi Gras Party Ticket Purchase using "APPLE"

2011-02-16T22:33:00.005+11:00

Quote the P.E.T.S. code "APPLE" to allocate $10 or your ticket purchase to the Lifesavers with Pride float.

Thank you Michael Signal for the additional artwork.

Thinking about it? No need to wait till next year! Come march with us!

2011-02-09T21:41:00.003+11:00

For those lifesavers not signed-up! There's still place for you to march!

Lifesavers thinking about marching someday in Mardi Gras with Lifesavers with Pride - stop thinking and come along tomorrow night to Bondi SLSC for our first magical rehearsal and see what it's all about!

Mardi Gras is a FUN-FILLED experience that you will treasure for life! You'll make plenty of new friends, and sport a smile on your face for weeks after! Guaranteed!

It's not a beauty pageant and don't worry if you can't dance. Bring your sense of adventure - we'll provide the rest!

Join us in being part of the MOST AMAZING MARDI GRAS EVER!

See you at 6:30pm at Bondi SLSC, tomorrow (Thursday 10th Feb)!

For more info on dates of rehearsals visit www.lifesaverswithpride.com

Mark, Michael, Jono, Christine, Nick, Gary and Steve
Lifesavers with Pride Committee

PS - And then you'll be wanting to click here for the ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM

Come Join Us Saturday Night - Party with your fellow Lifesavers with Pride

2011-02-07T22:32:00.005+11:00

Time	12 February at 9pm till 2am

Location	The Supper Club: Upstairs at The Oxford Hotel Oxford Street, Darlinghurst

Facebook:	http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=174225672621582

Details:	Kick start Mardi Gras fever early by celebrating summer with the Lifesavers with Pride at our sizzling event “Mouth to Mouth 2”. The perfect evening to get to know your fellow Lifesavers with Pride and make new friends! The start of your BEST MARDI GRAS EVER is right here! Amazing DJ's: Adam Love, Greg Boladian and Dan Murphy Host: Joyce Maynge and the Lifesavers with Pride Show $10 donation at the door

Reminder: First Rehearsal - 6:30pm Thursday, 10th Feb at Bondi Surf Lifesaving Club

2011-02-06T22:04:00.008+11:00

Dear Lifesavers with Pride Marchers

Please wear comfortable footwear, light clothing, bring a bottle of water and be ready to make lots of new friends!!

Save these Rehearsal Dates:
#1 Thursday, 10th February at 6.30pm
#2 Thursday, 17th February at 7.00pm
#3 Thursday, 24th February at 7.00pm
#4 Wednesday, 2nd March at 7.00pm
#5 Friday, 4th March at 7.00pm (FINAL - COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE)

PARADE DAY IS Saturday, 5th March.

Requirement is to attend at least three rehearsals PLUS the final rehearsal. Let us know if this is going to be a problem. Interstate members must attend at least the last rehearsal. YouTube will be your best friend.

More information?

info@lifesaverswithpride.com
Mark 0411-753-360 or Michael 0412-746-775.

Yippeeeeeeeee!

Mark, Michael, Jono, Christine, Nick, Gary and Steve
Lifesavers with Pride Committee

Buying Tickets to Mardi Gras Party 2011? Please enter P.E.T.S. Code "APPLE"

2011-01-27T19:55:00.007+11:00

Dear Fellow Lifesavers with Pride,

Thank you to all of you that have been quick to sign-up for the Parade! We are going to have the best time EVER - that's guaranteed!

Of course, the same night after the Mardi Gras Parade, is one of the BIGGEST dance parties Sydney puts on! Mardi Gras Party 2011!

Good news is that Mardi Gras wants to donate $10 from your Mardi Gras Part 2011 ticket towards creating the Lifesavers with Pride Float!

All you need to do is quote "APPLE" as the P.E.T.S. (Parade Entrant Tickets Scheme) code when you buy your ticket - whether it be online, over the phone, or in person!

That money will go towards truck hire, generators, costumes and our rolling centre-piece we are building ourselves.

It's easy - when buying your Mardi Gras Party Ticket - be sure to choose/ask-for the ticket that includes the $10 float allocation. You pay NO extra than the normal ticket - you just get to have $10 of the ticket money allocated towards creating the Lifesavers with Pride float.

P.E.T.S. Code = "APPLE"

Thanks guys! Please help get the word out to your friends that are about to buy tickets!

Please forward this email :-)

Excited Beyond Belief!

Mark, Michael, Jono, Christine, Nick, Gary and Steve
Lifesavers with Pride Committee

Example When Buying Tickets Online ...

Last Chance to Try-On Swimwear Sizes for Mardi Gras before they Get Custom Made

2011-01-25T15:30:00.001+11:00

Hey Lifesavers with Pride

Wow! This year we have had the fastest growing sign-up on record! And places in the parade are almost full!

As mentioned in previous emails, aussieBum are our proud sponsor and have given us samples of each size for men and women.

They are making a custom batch of swimwear for us - so you must know your size for when we collect the information in the coming week.

What size are you? Well, the aussieBum sizes are a rather body hugging form fitting cut. As they say "if you have any doubts" about your size in aussieBum sizings ... then PLEASE come try them on at either of the following slots:

1) WEDNESDAY MORNING - 8am to 1pm, Wednesday 26th January - North Bondi SLSC - AT PATROL TENT - Patrol 13 are on Patrol and will be helping you get into and out of the samples :-)

2) SATURDAY NOON-to-12:30 (30 minute window) - Saturday 29th January - North Bondi SLSC - CLUBHOUSE FRONT STEPS

We will collect your sizes from you in a separate mailing - just be sure to know what size you will need - not exchanges, returns or store credits :-)

This is going to be the best Lifesavers with Pride parade event EVER!

We are all looking forward to you being a BIG part of it!

Happy Mardi Gras!
Mark, on behalf of your Lifesavers with Pride Committee

Swimwear Sizings - Please Come Try Them On!

2011-01-21T00:11:00.007+11:00

Our kind sponsor aussieBum is making Lifesavers with Pride a special run of swimwear for our Mardi Gras 2011 lifesaver participants.

Size is EVERYTHING! We only want to see smiles of joy on your faces, and not of pain or discomfort because you ended-up with the WRONG size swimwear.

We are especially keen that all of our female lifesavers are comfortable in what they will wear!

Please help us help you find the right size. Come try the samples on!

Sample FEMALE (Tops & Bottoms) and MALE (Only Bottoms ;-) will be available at:

Look for Michael Mellon or other LWP reps that look like offering swimwear try-ons
1) North Bondi SLSC clubhouse front steps
TIME #1 - 9:00 - 10:00 Saturday morning, 22nd January (this Saturday)

TIME #2 - Afternoon-time-to-be-decided, Wednesday, 26th January (Australia Day)

2) City Location - to be agreed - please email Michael at mmellon@bigpond.net.au
TIME #3 - 17:00 - 18:00, Tuesday, 25th January (before Australia Day)

Michael can also be contacted at 0412 746 775 if you have trouble meeting or finding him.

Email questions about swimwear to info@lifesaverswithpride.com

It's going to be a amazing parade!

Lifesavers with Pride
Management Committee

Lifesavers with Pride - Mardi Gras Parade 2011 - Online Registration NOW OPEN

2011-01-18T11:42:00.005+11:00

Lifesavers with Pride is looking forward to putting together our most fabulous and dynamic Mardi Gras Parade entry ever! We plan to build on our previous successes and to put on a fantastic show for everyone again!

But we need your help!

Sign-up to participate with the Lifesavers with Pride this Mardi Gras!

So, Get Ready to "Say Something!"

CLICK HERE to go to ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM

(Last Year's LWP Promotion Video - Courtesy cineFEX Video and Photography)

News: "Gay Surfers" Surf Meet - Saturday 15th January 2011

2011-01-13T17:57:00.004+11:00

Online community of Gay Surfers called GaySurfers.net, with more than 2700 members worldwide, is putting together the first ever “GaySurfers’ meeting” in Australia.

It will happen in Bondi Beach, Saturday January 15th, 2011!

Meeting at 10am down at the showers at South Bondi (near skatepark on the promenade) for a surf (To be confirmed – depending on conditions)
Meeting at 12.30pm at The Bondi FM Cafe‎ (2/143 Curlewis Street – Bondi Beach 2026) for lunch and drinks

To RSVP, members need to join the Sydney GROUP on www.gaysurfers.net/groups/sydney

or send an email to Thomas at info@gaysurfers.net

REGISTRATION: Mardi Gras Parade Registrations Start Next Monday - 17 January

2011-01-13T11:48:00.005+11:00

Happy new year everyone! Welcome back and back to Mardi Gras Season 2011!

REGISTRATIONS START ONLINE HERE NEXT MONDAY (17 JANUARY 2011)

Registrations for our Mardi Gras 2011 Parade Float are about to open. And we want you back for another year!

Please register by the beginning of February.

Swimwear:

Our swimwear is being specially made by aussieBum and we MUST get sizes to aussieBum by the first week of February. This is particularly important for our female marchers. Once you register we can give you times and places to come and try the swimwear so that you get the right size. This year women will be able to choose different sizes for the top and the bottom.

What's on offer this year?

This year will be bigger and better than ever!

Music has been chosen and is being mixed and spliced by Jason Barry (JJJ parties).

Laurence is back again to teach us how to dance and prance.

Jono has his ideas about the design of the parade entry - think more centre pieces this year which go "bang"!

We are fixing up our flags.

Discussions have commenced with Ignatius Jones, the Parade Artistic Director, about our role in the parade. We will shine like never before!

One of our main sponsors has offered to help us out - and we think this will make our preparations so much more fun, our events stand out and our parade entry fantastic.

We have lots to share with you - and look forward to seeing you all at the first rehearsal on Thursday, 10 February at Bondi Surf Lifesaving Club at 6.30pm.

Rehearsal dates:

Remember you must turn up to 3 - and the final rehearsal. Interstate members please learn on Youtube and attend the final rehearsal.

#1 Thursday, 10 February at 6.30pm

#2 Thursday, 17 February at 7.00pm

#3 Thursday, 24 February at 7.00pm

#4 Wednesday, 2 March at 7.00pm

#5 Friday, 4 March at 7.00pm (FINAL - COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE)

More information?

Please contact us at info@lifesaverswithpride.com or www.lifesaverswithpride.com. For more immediate contact 0412 746 775. We are looking forward to a fantastic Mardi Gras this year and hope that you are able to join us with this celebration.

Mark, Michael, Jono, Christine, Nick, Gary and Steve Lifesavers with Pride Committee

When buying Mardi Gras Party Tickets allocate $10 to our parade entry by using the code APPLE

2010 Newsletter and Seasons Greetings

2010-12-25T00:07:00.003+11:00

Your Lifesavers with Pride Committee would like to wish you
a very Merry Christmas and all the very best for 2011!

Warmest of wishes from Mark, Michael, Jono, Christine, Gary, Nick and Stephen!

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Lifesavers with Pride Members Update - December 2010

The Year in Review

2010 Mardi Gras Parade - the most successful parade entry yet by LWP. Judges' Choice Award! Well done guys! Our huge Reel was our first time to use a HUGE home-made prop and boy was it a hit!
Tamarama Beach BBQ - our first ever Mardi Gras Festival Event! A great success down at the Tama club and beach.
MG Wrap-up Party - fantastic way to wrap up a fun few weeks and watch our DVD. Cover controversy - which one did you choose?
Mouth-to-Mouth at the Oxford - LWP goes into dance party mode with a fun night for all at the Oxford Underground. Looks to become an annual event.
SOS Start of Summer at the Beresford - what an amazing way to kick start summer at Sydney's most happening Sunday session. Most successful fund-raising and publicity event to date! Incredible prizes awarded from many generous sponsors! Let's make this a yearly event.
Lifesavers with Pride "Inc." - Yes, we're incorporated - LWP goes all legal and professional. Gives our group an important structure to run properly. More details to follow soon.

The Year Ahead - Expect our Most Fun and Successful Year EVER!

Mardi Gras Fair Day - Lifesavers with Pride stall will help promote becoming lifesavers and our diversity
Mouth to Mouth "2" at the Oxford - Another round of our high-profile Lifesavers with Pride event
Mardi Gras Beach BBQ and Carnival - Back for a second year, this is on before the Parade weekend - so a great chance to get together
Big Beach Bingay at Paddo RSL - A high-profile charity event where we get to do our bit to help out

Mardi Gras Parade 2011

We want you marching with us! Watch out for an email detailing the sign-up process.
Jono (our Creative Director - think "Reel" and "music") is already going over themes for our float this year - another "centre piece" - ideas are bouncing around. Have some ideas? Email info@lifesaverswithpride.com
Your committee met with Parade Director Ignatius Jones to hear about his grand plans for overhauling the parade and making it into a grand theatrical event that has both messages and entertains from start to finish. Ignatius is an entertainment industry veteran. Expect amazing things!
Laurence Stark has agreed to be our Choreographer again for 2011 and teach us how to dance, prance and romance!
We are looking forward to you being a BIG part of our best ever Mardi Gras! Get ready to "Say Something".

There you go! What a year it was! What a year ahead it is going to be!

WHAT A GREAT SUMMER THIS IS TO BE!!!

See you on the beach!

Lifesavers with Pride Committee
Mark, Michael, Jono, Christine, Gary, Nick and Stephen
info@lifesaverswithpride.com
www.lifesaverswithpride.com

Lifesavers with Pride Incorporated in NSW

SOS - Start of Summer

2010-11-24T09:21:00.002+11:00

Take off those ugg boots, role away those heaters and throw away your flannelette pyjamas. The START OF SUMMER is finally here!!!

Lifesavers with Pride would like to invite you to join us at The Beresford Hotel on Sunday, 5 December for a chilled out afternoon to celebrate the start of the season for sun, sand and surf.

So, grab your mates and come join us as we kick things off with...

-- DJs Alex Taylor / Kitty Glitter / Scott Tanner --

-- The Lifesavers with Pride & Joyce Maynge Show --

-- Happy Hour with the Lifesavers --

-- Huge Raffle Prizes / Games --

-- And Much, Much More!

We look forward to seeing you all there and don't forget....

SWIM BETWEEN THE FLAGS!!!

Thank-you! Mouth-to-Mouth at The Oxford a Big Hit!

2010-11-19T20:24:00.007+11:00

A BIG BIG thank-you to everyone that made our MOUTH to MOUTH fund-raiser last Saturday a HUGE success - the venue was packed with supporters and Lifesavers! Thank-you to you all for your support in making it our most enjoyable and successful event ever! Everyone had a fantastic time dancing to Sydney's best DJ's who had donated their time - Dan Murphy, Alex Taylor and Jimmy Dee. Then at midnight, Joyce Maynge showed how to swim between sharks and lifesavers, and the lifesaver boys gave the crowd a taste of their famous best-in-show routine. Many thanks also to The Oxford Hotel for kindly making the space available! It has been a big help towards running our Mardi Gras 2011 entry!

Thank-you!
Your Lifesavers with Pride Committee
Mark, Michael, Christine, Gary, Jono, Nick

PS - Lots of pics on Same Same (website gallery) click here, and here's a small sample (copyright owned by samesame.com.au):

Lifesavers with Pride Party "Mouth to Mouth" - Saturday 13th November, 2010

2010-10-28T22:34:00.013+11:00

When: Saturday, 13th November, 9.00pm till Late

Where: The Underground Bar, The Oxford Hotel, Taylor Square, Darlinghurst

Your DJs: DAN MURPHY - ALEX TAYLOR - JIMMY DEE

Lifesavers with Pride Party
"MOUTH-to-MOUTH"

Join your fellow Lifesavers with Pride crew as the temperatures heat up and the rescues begin!

JOYCE MAYNGE and her fellow sun-kissed lifesavers resuscitate the crowd at midnight with her Lifesaver Spectacular!

$10 donation at the door with all monies raised going to support the Lifesavers with Pride.

And don't forget to swim between the flags!!!

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See Facebook Event Page Link: Lifesavers with Pride Presents - Mouth to Mouth

For more info or to help-out on the day please contact Nick at info@lifesaverswithpride.com

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Join us and Participate Together in CoastOut - Australia's First Gay/Lesbian Beach Festival

2010-10-14T19:45:00.003+11:00

Hi Fellow Lifesavers,

www.coastout.com.au

Coast Out in Coffs Harbour is a matter of weeks away (29-31 October) and is going to be the most exciting beach festival of its kind that Australia has yet to see!

Please come and join us and be part of it - either as a Lifesaver helping out with water safety for the beach events, or as a volunteer at any of the other events, or even just as a participant in one of the many events planned over the weekend!

1) ACCOMMODATION - Plenty of options:

a) SHARED BEACH HOUSES - There are a number of places available at shared beach-houses that some of the Lifesavers have already booked. So please contact mark.kuuse@gmail.com if you are in need of accommodation and we will be able to sort you out if you'd like to share a house.

OR if you have room in your house for one or two other fellow Lifesavers, then please also contact Mark.

b) ACCOMMODATION DEALS - Call 1300 369 070 which is the Coffs Coast Accom booking info line, tell them your coming for CoastOut.

Novotel Pacific Bay have deals on that weekend, their number is 1300 363 360, also tell them its for CoastOut.

Alternatively go to www.coffscoast.com.au where they have deals you can look at online.

2) TRANSPORT - If you are driving up and have room for anyone in your car, or are looking for a lift, then please let Mark know and he'll try to match you up.

3) VOLUNTEER - Please see attached Volunteer PDF (ignore the cut-off date) and fill in you are a lifesaver and your club details in the "Applicable Skills" section. Then send it in to CoastOut as per on the form.

4) PERFORM - YES, LET"S PERFORM "CAN YOU FEEL IT!" WITH LAURENCE STARK AND YOUR FELLOW LIFESAVERS @ SATURDAY NIGHT Tea Dance

Message from Laurence...

Can you STILL feel it?????

Hello there Award Winning Mardi Gras Parade People!!

This is Laurence here, your choreographer extraordinaire! We WANT YOU to come up to Coast OUT in Coffs Harbour, the first ever gay weekend there on 29-31st October for a fun filled, fabulous time. There will be a beach carnival, surf tournament, BBQ and two big parties featuring Bob Downe amongst many other artists. My mate Todd is running it and would love as many lifesavers as possible to attend and hopefully do a repeat performance of the parade number when the amazing singer Tania Doko performs the song "Can you feel it" and also have a strong presence as Lifesavers with Pride. Come on, pull your speedos back on, tie up your red and yellow caps, pop on your white vans and a big smile and 5, 6, 7, 8 and away we go!!!!!!!!!

5) PARTICIPATE - Register for the Surf Competition and/or the Beach Carnival (swims, runs, relays) - See attached forms. Come join the Lifesavers relay team - send your interest to mark.kuuse@gmail.com

So there you have it! Plenty of reason to get involved and have an amazing weekend on the beach to get the season started in more way than one!

PLEASE, let us know if you are going up so that we can co-ordinate the Lifesavers with Pride participation in the event - even if you only plan on attending and not volunteering! Email mark.kuuse@gmail.com and let him know. Many thanks!

See you in Coffs!

Lifesavers with Pride Committee
Mark, Michael, Christine, Jono, Gary, Nick

info@lifesaverswithpride.com
www.lifesaverswithpride.com

Hold the Dates! What a start to Summer we have planned for you!

2010-10-01T21:31:00.003+10:00

Hi Fellow Lifesavers,

Your Lifesavers with Pride Committee is back in planning mode for some events for the new patrolling season and for the summer.

HOLD THESE DATES!

So, please hold these dates:

Saturday, 13 November. Mouth to Mouth a club event to be held at The Underground on Oxford Street, Darlinghurst. For the night owls amongst us who like to dance to the sounds of Jason from the JJJ parties. Happy hour from 9.00 - 10.00, until late...

Sunday, 5 December. - SOS - Start of Summer. Sunday afternoon at The Beresford Hotel, Surry Hills. Slide into summer with your favourite lifesavers and for some fun with Joyce Mange as emcee and a show to be provided by, us, the Lifesavers with Pride!!! We're looking to raffle some prizes and sell lifesavers to the punters. 4.00pm - 7.00pm

Beach BBQ - date to be determined on a Saturday around lunch - most probably North Bondi SLSC - a more sedate gathering for us to reconvene and hear about our plans for the future. We're incorporating the association (boring, but necessary), we're hosting some events and need to raise money, and we are keen to hear your ideas on how we can make the Mardi Gras Festival work for all of us.

ASSISTANCE REQUIRED - WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!

As you can imagine, your committee are humble souls who can't do it all. So, we need your help. If you can help - paint signs, photoshop, fold letters, cook sausages, dance, sing or just look good please let us know.

We are particularly interested in hearing from someone who would like to join the committee and help out with events. Speak to Mark, Jono or Michael if you want further details.

QUESTIONS?

Send a return email to info@lifesaverswithpride.com or call Mark Kuuse (0411 753 360), Michael Mellon (0412 746 775) or Jono Toh (0414 546 909).

We are looking forward to seeing you all soon.

Your LWP Committee,

Mark, Michael, Jono, Christine and Gary.

Postal Sales - Lifeavers with Pride DVD - Limited Numbers Left

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DON'T MISS OUT! STOCK IS LIMITED FOR THIS AMAZING DVD!

POSTAL SALES $25 INCLUDING POSTAGE

"Best video ever!", "Awwwwesome!", "Fierce!" - just a few of the comments heard at the Lifesavers with Pride DVD launch party! And heard subsequently as people have been watching the DVD over and over again at home!

Postal Sales of the Lifesavers with Pride DVD are now available with the limited quantity we have left! These DVD's are hot!

$25.00 direct deposited into the Lifesavers with Pride bank-account gets you your very own personal copy and helps our group's participation in next year's Mardi Gras!

Australia-wide postage included! 100% of proceeds goes to Lifesavers with Pride!

Here's how:
1) Deposit $25 into LWP Bank Account:

Direct Bank Deposit - $25.00
Bank - Commonwealth (CBA)
Account Name - Lifesavers with Pride
BSB - 062 156
Account Number - 1016 9936
Message/Reference: YOUR NAME!!!!

2) Then, email info@lifesaverswithpride.com with your payment confirmation and your postal address.

3) Also, please indicate which of the two DVD cover choices you would like! Stocks are limited so we may not be able to provide you with your selection of cover (sorry).

Cover Choices (both produced by Brenton Parry - thank-you!):

1) Art Cover (Photo by Brenton and Model by Luke)

2) Corporate Cover (Photos by Chadd)

Simple! A treasure to own and a pleasure to watch!

For more info, please contact Mark at info@lifesaverswithpride.com

ACCOLADES:
Well done Chadd Small for all of his amazing work on making this DVD! See him for your wedding video - I know I will! Contact him at Cinefex (Call 0409 344 440 or Web http://www.cinefex.com.au/)

Save the Date: Lifesavers with Pride DVD Launch and Wrap-up Party - Thu 25th March - North Bondi SLSC

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Lifesavers with Pride DVD Launch & Wrap-up Party!

Thursday 25th March
7:00pm North Bondi SLSC

Bring your friends! All welcome!

Not to be missed! Our wrap-up party with the launch of your 2010 Mardi Gras DVD! Come see yourself in action - the rehearsals, the big day, the Parade!

Take home the DVD! Just $20 scores your copy of captured memories!

info@lifesaverswithpride.com

Tip: Subscribe to blog updates at www.lifesaverswithpride.com

Press: SX Tama BBQ Coverage 8 March 2010

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Lifesavers' sizzling sausages make headlines in SX - picture perfect beach day of blue sky, crystal clear water and lifesavers galore!

Press: MX 26 Feb 2010

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Afternoon Free Paper MX Gives Sydney Commuters a Taste of What's to Come!

Press: SX Thanks! 4 March 2010

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Press: Front Page, Sydney Star Observer, 3 March 2010

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Press: SX Letters to the Editor, 4 March 2010

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See you Saturday! Lifesavers with Pride Beach BBQ and Surf Carnival - Tamarama Beach 1-3pm

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Carnival events - Lifesaver v. Lifesaver, Club v. Club

1.30pm - Beach Flags
2.00pm - Run, Swim, Run
2.30pm - Everyone Swim between the Flags - come and swim with your favourite lifesavers!

Tamarama Surf Club
1A Pacific Avenue
Tamarama NSW 2026

Take the 333, 380 or 381 to Bondi Road and walk down to Tamarama,
take the coastal walk from South Bondi, or take the 378 to
Bronte Beach and take the coastal walk

Media: Channel Seven's Sunrise Interviews Owen on his Wardrobe

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Channel Seven's Sunrise (watch @2:37m) reports on Lifesavers with Pride ...

Insider: Jono's Rescue Crew Note

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Press: Sunday Telegraph 28 Feb 2010

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All over the Media! Channel Ten News!

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Channel Ten's Mardi Gras Coverage Includes Interview with our Christine!

Mardi Gras Parade 2010 Guide - We're Float Sequence # 25 out of 140! We're Getting the Party Started!

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Keeping it Real! Jono's Reel is Ready to Save the Day!

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Final Rehearsal: Thursday 6:15pm (for 6:30pm) Media Promo Shoot (On Beach NORTH Bondi), then 7:30pm Final Rehearsal (SOUTH) Bondi Surf Club

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Dear All

Well it's finally here! Our final rehearsal!

Thank-you Sally for making it all happen at Monday's rehearsal - you were amazing! Our star choreographer Laurence is back and this is the most important rehearsal to attend!
__________________________

Part 1) 6:15pm for 6:30pm Dress Rehearsal & Media Photo Shoot on Beach at NORTH Bondi - Bring your AussieBums and Cap!

COLLECT SWIMWEAR ASAP! BRING YOUR CAP!

When: Arrive at 6:15 to get your Aussiebums or change into them
What: Dress Rehearsal on the Beach
Where: NORTH Bondi on the sand
Wear: PARADE UNIFORM (no shoes) - Change into parade gear - Aussiebums and Cap, use North Bondi clubhouse.
Who: Television (Channels 7, 9 and ABC) and Press will be taking video/photos for Mardi Gras news features! (see blog for previous years')
__________________________

Part 2) 7:30pm Rehearsal INDOORS at BONDI SURF CLUB - 200m SOUTH of North Bondi - Change back into your shorts etc

COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE (AT PART 2, NOT PART 1) - Please contact us if you are not coming THURSDAY. Even if you have already told us - you must reply again! We need to do an accurate count. No reply and no show Thursday will mean no entry wrist-band for you and no marching!

Why Compulsory:

1) FINAL PART OF ROUTINE TO LEARN - This rehearsal is the most important of them all. We have NOT yet finished learning the routine, there are a number of counts of eight left!! There is a whole all-change-position steps where back quarters move to become the front quarters!

2) SHOES - YOu will get your shoes tonight! There will be those who have ordered too big and those who have ordered too small. We need everyone there so we can swap. And there is NO OTHER chance to pick them up.

3) SWIMMERS - Unless you plan to go naked, you will need to pick-up your swimmers!!!!

4) POSITIONS - You will be allocated your final position.

5) GETTING IT RIGHT - Uniform single image is what we pride ourselves in. You need to be here to get the routine in synch with everyone. It is not fair on others to just wing-it!
__________________________

Agenda:
- Introductions
- Committee Announcements
- Parade Day Logistics
- Parade March - Do's and Dont's
- Helping Dismantle
- Parade Carnival - After Party
- Tamarama BBQ
- Laurence Stark - Choreographer - Final Part of Routine and Perfecting the Routine
- Distribution of Shoes and Shoe Swapping!!!
- Reminders

.. then off to Ravesi's pub for our last drink together before the BIG day! A well deserved drink!

This is going to be the BEST Lifesavers with Pride march ever! Why? Because we have the perfect mix of the best choreographer and the best group of lifesavers ever!

Questions? Reply to this email or send a message to info@lifesaverswithpride.com

See you Thursday!

Lifesavers with Pride Organising Committee

Press: COVER STORY! Wentworth Courier (24/2/10)

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"Australia's all-singing, all-dancing lifesavers will hit the Mardi Gras Parade ..."

Press: SX Issue 472 (11/2/10)

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"Not only do they look hot but also prove that iconic heros can be gay and lesbians too."

Press: Bondi View (February 2010)

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"We need to remind people Lifesavers with Pride isn't a beauty parade ... we're all about saving lives." lol

Press: Sydney Star Observer (10/2/10)

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"More than 80 lifesavers ... with a dance routine richly displaying the various methods of lifesaving."

Press: AXN Mardi Gras Guide (February 2010)

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"Look out for popular Mardi Gras entries Lifesavers with Pride ..."

Press: The Sunday Telegraph & Herald Sun (21/2/10)

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Media - Midst of Wentworth Courier Photo Shoot

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Look natural ... just do the routine ... 1,2,5,7,8!

Routine hits the wall ...

Weather Forecast's looking good for Satuday 27 February 2010

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The Reel - Jonathan Toh never ceases to impress!

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Rehearsal Video!

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Practice, practice, practice ...

Next Rehearsal: 7:00pm MONDAY @ NORTH BONDI SLSC (upstairs)

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Mardi Gras Parade is only a week away! Excited? It's going to be a GREAT DAY! We only have TWO more rehearsals before the big day - we have only MONDAY and THURSDAY!
Please note the change to MONDAY, not Tuesday. ALSO, VENUE JUST FOR MONDAY is NORTH BONDI SLSC, not Bondi. Due to logistics, we had to move our Tuesday session to Monday along with a change of venue.... 200m North.

Date: Monday, 22nd February
Time: 7:00pm sharp start
Venue: North Bondi SLSC, Upstairs. Door will be locked downstairs so please do not be late. If you arrive late call 0411-753-360 if you can't slip in.

Online Rehearsal Video - YouTube
Here's the online training video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI7987A9g-g

REMEMBER - Participation Fee Payment - $40 Due By End of Tuesday!
Your swimwear is ready - it will be handed out on Monday night to all those who have paid. Please pay before the rehearsal. Only those that have paid will be able to march with the group - so please help get this administration point out of the way. If you are unable to pay Tuesday - you must let Michael Mellon or Mark Kuuse know ASAP.

Agenda
Here's the evening in a nutshell:
- 6:30pm - 7:00pm Registration. Be sure to sign the attendance sheet!
- 6:30pm - AUSSIEBUM (no logo just a tag) SWIMWEAR HANDED OUT TO ALL WHO HAVE PAID-UP
- 7:00pm - START
- Greetings - EVERYONE says hello, name, and club
- Committee Update - Bingay, Mardi Gras March Registration and Parade Day Items, Post-Parade Carnival, Tamarama BBQ
- DANCE! - Our very own fellow lifesaver, Sally Harding will be filling in for Laurence tonight. Laurence has tasked Sally with making us the sexiest and best dancers float! THANK YOU SALLY!
- Wrap-up announcements!
- Finish about 8:30pm ... and then off to the pub!

Questions? Email info@lifesaverswithpride.com

Foxtel photoshoot on Bondi Beach

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Foxtel Mardi Gras photoshoot starring Lifesavers with Pride and Parade coverage host, Charlotte Dawson. Read all about it here. And dont forget to check out our Facebook page and become a fan for even more images.

Rehearsal #2 - Thursday 18th February 2010

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Hello Fellow Marchers!

Wow! What a great start last Thursday's rehearsal was! Thank you to everyone that was able to attend! This is going to be the best year ever! Thanks guys for making it such!

We have THREE rehearsals left - Thursday (18th), next Tuesday (23rd) and next Thursday (25th). The Parade is Saturday, 27th February.

You must have attended THREE of our four rehearsals to be in the parade. Thursday 25th rehearsal attendance is COMPULSORY. Please advise us if you look unable to meet this rule.

Agenda - Thursday 18th February - Rehearsal #2
Here's the evening in a nutshell:
- 6:30pm - 7:00pm REGISTRATION!! Be sure to sign the attendance sheet!
- 7:00pm sharp start!
- Greetings - EVERYONE says hello, name, and club
- Committee Update - Mardi Gras, Bingay, Tamarama BBQ
- Laurence Stark - Our star choreographer continues to make dancers out of all of us!
- Wrap-up announcements!
- Offer of Lifts Home - PLEASE MAKE KNOWN IF YOU CAN OFFER A LIFT IN YOUR CAR BACK TO CIVILISATION
- Finish about 8:30pm ... and then off to the pub!

What to Wear and Bring - IT IS VERY VERY HOT INSIDE - NO CHANGE FROM LAST WEEK! - YOU WILL NEED WATER AND A CHANGE OF SHIRT!!
- Please wear sneakers!
- A change of shirt ... you will get VERY VERY sweaty ... or take your shirt of - not a problem!
- A drink! Bring a bottle of water!

Social Drink at Ravesi Hotel (Bondi, opposite beach)
Please join everyone after rehearsal at Ravesi's Hotel ground floor. This is what it's all about - meeting other lifesavers and making new friends! Please do not worry if you do not know anyone! You soon will!

Questions? Email info@lifesaverswithpride.com

Pics from first rehearsal

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Make sure you join our Facebook group and check out even more photos or our rehearsals.

Rehearsal #1 - Thursday 11th February 2010

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Hello Fellow Marchers!

Tonight's our first rehearsal and also the first chance for everyone to meet new faces and old faces, AND to learn the most fun parade routine ever!

Where and How to Get There
Downstairs of Bondi Surf Bather's Lifesaving Club - Thanks guys for making your space available to us!
Next to Bondi Pavilion Bondi Beach.
Take the Buses 380, 381, or 333 (pre-pay express) along Oxford St, or from Bondi Junction.
Bondi Junction is Pre-Pay for ALL buses till 7pm.

Agenda - Thursday 11th February - Rehearsal #1
Here's the evening in a nutshell:

6:30pm - 7:00pm REGISTRATION!! Be sure to sign the attendance sheet!
7:00pm sharp start! Be sure to arrive soon after 6:30pm so you can meet everyone else
Introductions from Organising Committee and Everyone - your name and your club
Introducing Laurence Stark - Our Choreographer (this guy is GREAT!!!)
Committee outlines what's happening in the weeks ahead
One and Two and ... Laurence starts teaching sixty people how to dance! <<<<<---- THE MAIN EVENT!
Wrap-up announcements! Sponsorship, Bingay, Tamarama BBQ
Offer of Lifts Home - PLEASE MAKE KNOWN IF YOU CAN OFFER A LIFT IN YOUR CAR BACK TO CIVILISATION
Finish about 8:30pm ... all go have a quick drink together, oozing with excitement about this whole thing!

What to Wear and Bring

Please wear sneakers! Sixty people will be targeting your toes to jump up and down on with their two left feet.
A change of shirt ... you will get sweaty ...
A drink! Bring a bottle of water - you will be working up a sweat!
A snack! A banana or handful of dust may help if you're craving dinner!

The AFTER PARTY!!!!
Yes! Social drinks! Please join everyone after rehearsal at Ravesi's Hotel ground floor (cnr of Hall St and Campbell Pde, opposite bus stop back to town!! Bring ID if you look younger than me!) for a quick a beer, water, wine, soda, lemon-lime-bitters, or Milo. This is what it's all about - meeting other lifesavers and making new friends! Please do not worry if you do not know anyone! I will make sure you know more than 5 people before you leave! It's a great kick-off to the parade and mardi gras season! We're in this together!

Facebook Group
Of course we have a facebook group. This is our just-launched, promotional page open to every man and his dog. And woman and her cat. We'll be using this to get a buzz out there for our group and float. Join! The Blog will remain our members' communications page.
Join at: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=484164100220&ref=search&sid=678603228.2228323386..1

Questions? Email info@lifesaverswithpride.com

Press: Make a splash with Lifesavers with Pride (SX News)

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Written by Peter Hackney

Wednesday, 10 February 2010

A favourite with the crowds that throng the Mardi Gras Parade route, the Lifesavers with Pride are back in 2010 for their fourth sashay up Oxford Street, dressed in distinctive red and yellow.

This year, however, the group of gay and lesbian lifesavers wants to up the ante. While previous entries have featured a very strong contingent of Sydneysiders, this year the group wants to especially encourage queer lifesavers from outside Sydney to take part.

Read More at SX ...

Reminder: Mardi Gras Parade - Lifesavers with Pride - Sign-up ASAP if you haven't already done so!

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Wow! It's only a matter of weeks away! Our rehearsals start on Thursday, 11th February and we need to get your swimmers made!

1) SWIMMERS - Get Your Size In!
Yes! The lovely folk at AussieBum are having their seamstresses (is that sexist?) work overtime in whipping-up our sexy Lycra attire for the march!

The swimwear order must be finalised by the end of this week! All applications to march must be in by February 7th!

2) REHEARSALS - BONDI SURF LIFESAVING CLUB HALL - Next to Bondi Pavilion
The wonderful guys and girls of Bondi SLSC have kindly made available their club hall for our rehearsals.

Please make note on your fridge door of the following dates:

1) Rehearsal #1 - 6:30pm Thursday, 11 February - Bondi Surf Club
2) Rehearsal #2 - 6:30pm Thursday, 18 February - Bondi Surf Club
3) Rehearsal #3 - 6:30pm Tuesday, 23 February - Bondi Surf Club
4) Rehearsal #4 - 6:30pm Thursday, 25 February - Bondi Surf Club ... and on the BEACH!!!
5) Mardi Gras Parade - Saturday, 27 February - Oxford Street

6) Tamarama Beach BBQ - 1:00pm Saturday, 6th March, Tamarama

(Note: Not at North Bondi SLSC - don't get the location confused)

3) INTERSTATE PARTICIPANTS - We Want You!
As much as we'd love to see you at each rehearsal - please come to at least the final rehearsal and let me know that you will be coming! We will post the routine video on YouTube.

4) HELP WANTED!
4.1) Building Stuff
We are building a giant surf rescue rope reel this year ... well that's the plan. And we are looking for anyone with skills of any sort to help at the build-out this Saturday afternoon (Feb 6). Please let Jonathan Toh know if you can help out. Email back to here at: lifesaverswithpride@gmail.com
4.2) Support/Water Runners
Additionally we will be looking for water / support crew for the day, and for general help at rehearsals. Please let me Mark Kuuse know if you can help: lifesaverswithpride@gmail.com

5) STILL UNDECIDED? .... 1) WATCH THIS VIDEO!!! 2) SIGN-UP!!
2010 Mardi Gras Lifesavers with Pride Recruitment Video - WE WANT YOU!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBjdlUMXcqY

Many thanks to Chadd Small - our video man - you're the best!

6) MORE HELP WANTED! GUEST APPEARANCES AT EXTRA EVENTS! BINGAY!
Yes! Mardi Gras just can't get enough of Lifesavers with Pride!

A huge charity function run by ACON each year is Bingay! Lifesavers with Pride is invited to attend to sell raffle tickets to raise money for its float and also have a good time promoting lifesaving amongst a very receptive crowd of near 500! This event is a LOT OF FUN! Please let me know if you would like to be part of this fun event!

Contact: Mark Kuuse, lifesaverswithpride@gmail.com

7) HOLD THE DATE!!!! Saturday 1pm, 6th March : Lifesavers with Pride TAMARAMA Beach BBQ
Yes! An afternoon at Tamarama. A BBQ event to be held by our group with an open invitation to the Mardi Gras community. Lot's of fun to be had!
More details to follow.

Contact: Ronan MacSweeney, lifesaverswithpride@gmail.com

8) MARDI GRAS GENERAL PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
Here's the general Mardi Gras promotion video - Lifesavers get a good dose of appearances!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E121DmvAIM

9) STAY IN TOUCH!
Here's how to stay in touch and get in touch. We have a wonderful online blog that has all sorts of history about the group and the parade and the whole experience! Please take a look.
email: lifesaverswithpride@gmail.com
web: http://lifesaverswithpride.blogspot.com

Thanks for reading down to here!

Mark Kuuse
Chairman
On behalf of the Lifesavers with Pride Committee

Mardi Gras 2010 Official Promo Video - Plenty of Lifesavers with Pride!

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Well, well, well! Lifesavers with Pride get featured over and over in the official Mardi Gras 2010 promotional video released on YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E121DmvAIM

Comment how much you love the Lifesavers with Pride glimpses!

Calling All Bronzies

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Ready to have the time of your life? Ready to make some great new friends? Ready to march?

Save the date: Saturday 27th February, 2010

Please come join your fellow lifesavers in what is always the highlight of the Mardi Gras calendar... the Lifesavers with Pride march in the 2010 Mardi Gras Parade.

You will be proudly representing Gay and Lesbian Surf Lifesavers from throughout Australia in a show of unity and support.

Above all, your participation in the march is about enjoying the thrill and camaraderie of doing something that is FUN while getting to make new friends!

It's all about inclusion! We'll welcome you as you are! It's not a beauty parade - it's coming together!

OVERVIEW
Here's what typically happens:
- Sign-up - Everyone must sign-up via email to indicate their participation - marchers, helpers, etc
- Rehearsals - Four weeknight evenings of these. Venue to be announced. Thursdays and a Tuesday.
- Additional Events - Optional appearances at other events (e.g. Bingay, Tamarama BBQ) - note this is optional!
- Mardi Gras Parade - Meet late afternoon and then march down Oxford Street from Hyde Park to just past Taylor Square

KEY DATES
Please make note on your fridge door of the following dates (rehearsal venues to be announced):
1) Rehearsal #1 - Thursday, 11 February
2) Rehearsal #2 - Thursday, 18 February
3) Rehearsal #3 - Tuesday, 23 February
4) Rehearsal #4 - Thursday, 25 February
5) Mardi Gras Parade - Saturday, 27 February

COMMITTEE
This year's happy bunch of campers that will be looking after your every need will be:
Christine Conolly - Media / Publicity / Sponsorship
Gary Driscoll - Parade Day Production
Mark Kuuse - Chairman / Project Co-ordination / Member Communication
Ronan MacSweeney - Assisting Project Co-ordination
Michael Mellon - Secretary / Finance / Compliance
Tara Martin - Assisting Committee
Brenton Parry - Assisting Media / Publicity
Chadd Small - Video & Photography
Jonathan Toh - Artistic Direction
Michael Webster - Assisting Special Events

TWO REQUIREMENTS
1) The requirement to march with Lifesavers with Pride is that you have obtained (or are training for) your Bronze Medallion.
2) Attend minimum of THREE rehearsals! Everyone marching in synch is a must! Attendance is logged.

SIGN-UP
The next step is easy. You must register regardless of whether you have marched before or not. All future communications about the march will only be to those that have replied.
Please send an email to:
lifesaverswithpride@gmail.com
With the following details:
1) Name:
2) Club:
3) Email Address:
4) Mobile Phone (may need to contact you urgently):
5) Preference for Wearing 1) Swimmers or 2) SLSA Uniform:
6) Swimmers Size in Australian Size (i.e. 14, 16 etc) (if marching in swimmers):
7) Shoe Size in Australian Size (we give you a sponsored pair):

PLEASE HELP RECRUIT - FORWARD THIS EMAIL ON!
Help get the word out! Forward this email to anyone you know who meets the requirements and may be interested in marching or just helping out. We rely heavily on word of mouth to promote participation.

MORE INFO? CONTACT?
Here's how to stay in touch and get in touch. We have a wonderful online blog that has all sorts of history about the group and the parade and the whole experience! Please take a look.
email: lifesaverswithpride@gmail.com

Looking forward to you joining us at rehearsals!

Mark Kuuse

WE WON!!

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Angela's stunning choreography in the Mardi Gras won us our second award in three years. We've taken home the "Best Choreography" award in the Mardi Gras awards, held at slide recently.
If you follow this link, you can read the Sydney Star Observer about the awards night and also the full list of winners.

Lifesavers With Pride on Foxtel!

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Brief glimpse on the ABC news!

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We are STILL Everywhere!

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I've been getting emails and phone calls with reports of us on the news on Channel 9, Channel 7 on Sunrise, in MX Newspaper, SMH and even the Illawarra Mercury.
Below are a few of the media clips that we've tracked down so far. It's an often asked question "Why are the lifesavers so popular?" Because we are sexy and fantastic. It's Mardi Gras day, the BIG Day. Thanks to everyone for their hard work and enthusiasm. Have a fantastic parade experience!

We're EVERYWHERE!

2009-03-06T18:14:00.002+11:00

After last night's media rehearsal and then a few of us being lucky enough to be there when Fifi Box did her live weather cross this morning on Sunrise, I think we can say the Lifesavers With Pride are as popular with the media as ever.
Today we've also been featured on ninemsn, as well as Sydney Star Observer running an interview with Owen that came out yesterday!
Thanks to everyone that has cooperated with doing media stuff so far. There's one more day of it to go! The big day!

More rehearsal photos!

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The final routine! Get practicing!

2009-02-28T09:32:00.002+11:00

I apologise that this routine wasn't up last night for you all to be practicing but we were all caught up at Big Bingay running around in our speedos (and Nick doing the odd handstand). We had a fantastic night and helped them raise a lot of money.
So, here's the routine. We are going to be fabulous! Don't forget the extra rehearsal on Tuesday night if you can make it!

MORE of the second reherasal!

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Rehearsal number 2

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For everyone that was at the second rehearsal I think it's a fair statement to say we achieved a lot, and it's going to be a GREAT routine. The crowd is going to love it. God knows the patrol and the public on Bondi beach seemed to find it quite entertaining watching us run through it a few times for the Foxtel taping.
Here's a bunch more photos from rehearsal #2... Josh, why so serious?