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A Century of Service Celebrated in Style – Surfers Paradise SLSC
WORDS: Brian Usher PHOTOGRAPHY Brian Usher - www.usherusher.com 0412 910 857
On Saturday, 10th May 2025, the Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club marked a historic milestone with its Centenary Gala held at the luxurious JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort.
Distinguished guests, life members, volunteers, and supporters gathered in elegant surrounds to honour 100 years of lifesaving excellence, community service, and coastal legacy.
The evening featured heartfelt speeches, archival displays, and live entertainment, paying tribute to generations of club members who have patrolled the beaches and shaped the Club’s proud history.
It was a night of reflection, recognition, and celebration befitting a century of dedication to the Gold Coast community.
- Chris Haile & Cassandra Sedgman
- Robyn Pointing & Jason Pointing
- Shane Laker, Megan Crockford & Stuart Vial’l
- Marika Martin & David Clarke
- Megan Crockford & Breanna Andrews
- Luke Nicholas & David Cox
- Claude Jeanneret & Nicholas Jeanneret
- Jaimee Trainor & Trevor Trainor
- Dione Neilsen, Jon Neilsen, Tayla Sims & Brock Sims
- Ben Graham & Irene Graham
- Tracey O’Tole & Andy Catamach
- Ed Kitchener & Kay Kitchener
- Basil Bird & Keith Benson
- Group Shot
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- Chloe Bate, Hunter Lawton, Jade Dolman & Georgia Killalea
- Group Shot
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- Andrew Thomas & Simone Korn
- Chloe Richards, Georgia Sharp & Miliana Morgan
- Phil Clayton
- Dr Ros Franklin & Angie MP
- Ross Hassum & Warren Potter
- Trevor Hendy & Jo Hendy
- Belinda Perie & Rob Perie
- Samantha Saunders & Mathew Saunders
- Claire Van Kanpen & Grace Giblett
- Tu Hendy & Georgia Davies
- David Stafford, Stewart Keay, Billy Haylock & Trevor Hendy
- Group Shot
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- 100 years sign set up !!!!
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- Steven King, Jo Hendy, Trevor Hendy & Phil Clayton
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- Malia McMahon & Isadora Pontes
- Jade McMahon & Tom Nicholson
- Darby Meyer & Rhys Mulholland
- Malia McMahon & Jade McMahon
- Desiree McBrien & Craig McBrien
- Jess Fink & Rochelle Vickery
- Noah Siladyi, Louis Van Drunen & William O’Connor
- Andrew James & Karla Gilbert