Surfrider Sydney Northern Beaches

After much work by many hands, we have now finalised the program for the Waves of Change Surfrider Foundation conference and AGM. We’ve reproduced it below, but if you’d prefer to print out the nice brochure we made, then please CLICK HERE for the Waves of Change brochure (PDF).

Need no further convincing? Then why not attend the conference by clicking here to sign up.

WAVES OF CHANGE Conference Program

Friday 19th October - EVENING

6:30-8:30pm Conference Welcome Drinks
Coastal Environment Centre
Lake Park Road
North Narrabeen NSW

Hosted by Lia Colabello, Surfrider International. Simeon Michaels will also present on his epic Sydney – Hobart kayak paddle.

Saturday 20th October

9:00-9:30 am Registration and coffee

9:30-10:00 WELCOME
Brendan Donohoe Branch President. Surfrider Foundation, Northern Beaches
PLUS Traditional Indigenous Welcome

10:00-10:10 Reflection - Wendy Harmer - Comedienne/Author

10:10-10:30 CONFERENCE OPENING
Chris Tola - Chairman, Surfrider Australia
Lia Colabello - Surfrider Foundation International

10:30-11:00 Key Note: Coastal Management Policy -
Latest developments and implications for surfers
Doug Lord (Dept of Environment and Climate Change)

11:00-11:30 morning tea

11:30-11:50 CONSERVATION

Surfing Reserves – Coming to your break?
Prof. Andy Short

11:50-12:50 ACTIVISM

16 Years of Activism
- SFA Northern Beaches Branch
Tom Kirsop
Launceston Pulp Mill campaign
Peter Whish Wilson
Dr. Thomas Moore
Bastion Point campaign
Tim Frazier

12:50-1:35pm lunch

1:35-2:45 RESEARCH

Socio Economic Impact of Surfing – Government’s understanding? Not well informed
Neil Lazarow
Surfboard Technology & Design
Greg Webber
Surf Forecasting - Past, Present & Future
Panel – Aussie surf forecasters
Don Norris – RealSurf.com
Ben McCartney – coastalwatch.com.au
Ben Matson – Swellnet.com.au

2:45-3:35 EDUCATION

Engaging our Youth in Climate Change & Sustainability
Jillian Cupitt
Coastal Environment Centre
Sharon Kinnison
Better Get A Lawyer, Son! Surfers and the Law
Steve Titus (Surfing Lawyers Assoc.)

3:35-4:00 afternoon tea

4:00-4:30 The Golden Rules of Campaigning & the Media
Nick Carroll

4:30-4:35 CONFERENCE CLOSE
Brendan Donohoe & Chris Tola

SATURDAY NIGHT!

Let’s BBQ! All food provided, some drinks too,
but BYOB if you can please

WHEN: 7:00pm

WHERE: SECRET venue announced only to conference attendees

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Sunday 21st October – ALL DAY

8:00 - 9:30 am Paddle Out - Warriewood Ocean Outfall
(from Turimetta Beach)
10:00 - 10:15 Welcome and housekeeping

10:15 - 10:30 Outcomes of the Conference

10:30 - 11:45 Branches Update x 5

11:45 - 12:00 morning tea

12:00 - 1:00 Branches Update x 5

1:00 - 1:30 lunch

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

1:30-2:30 pm Surfrider Foundation Business:
1. Registration
2. Opening of Meeting
3. Apologies Received
4. Proxies Received
5. Chairman’s Report
6. Directors Report
7. General Managers Report
8. Finance Report
9. National Awards
• Supporter of the year
• Campaign of the year
• Branch of the year
• Volunteer of the year
• Appreciation Certificates
10. Audit Report
11. Adoption of AGM 2006 Minutes and
Business Arising
12. Election of Directors
13. General Business
14. Proposed Venue for 2008 AGM and
National Conference
15. Close

2:30 - 3:00 Surfrider Policy Debate

3:00 - 3:15 afternoon tea

3:15 - 4:00 Board Meeting

4:00 Close!