Presidents note, 2019 presentation –

There is something so inspirational about being in a room full of women and girls who all share the same passion and vision….

Surfing is to everyone here is not just the ocean, the beach, riding waves, but it means something a little different to each and every one of us …..it can be about community, a sense of belonging, connection, with ourselves and others, it is Authenticity, the ocean is a place where you get to be your true authentic self, it can be about movement, motivation to get out of bed in the morning, it can be about competition, to strive to be the best you can or it can simply be about fun and laughter, spending time with good friends, it can be about just getting you through the day, being good for your mental health, we always feel better after getting out of the ocean ….. it is nature at its most raw and beautiful, it is inspiration, just look around this room, stop and listen to the different stories of the people present today, you will find inspiration everywhere…….

Whatever surfing means for you, this is a day to honor and celebrate it, to share the stoke and to come together, to say thank you for another year of being part of this awesome club, of friendships, fun and learning.

I am grateful to have spent another year with you all and want to thank each and everyone of you for your love and support and laughter throughout another amazing year.

I would also like to take the time to thank our committee for 2019, without each and every one of you this club could not run, month after month, year after year, so thank you, you all know who you are.

I would also like to thank our major sponsors who support us year after year,

Lennox Head Surf Shop

North East Waste

The Point Café

Le Chelle

Let’s Go Surfing

Lennox Head Pizza Pasta

Club Lennox

Lismore Trophies

Narelle Bretherton – (End of Year Trophies)

Thanks also to all of the people within our community and club that donated prizes for this year’s winter prize round

Lastly today I would like to thank my co president Melissa for being her amazing self, for being organized when I couldn’t be, for being my rock for the year, for the laughter, the joy, the tears, for sharing a brain with me for the 2019 season, girl, I love ya and I couldn’t have done it with out you. Thank you so so much!!

Jane Collins