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INSPIRATION

INSPIRATION. Surf trip to Tavarua, Fiji. Met 3 representatives from Surfrider USA. 1991 began establishing Surfrider – Sydney. Recruiting. Placed an ad in the Manly Daily. 20 respondents. Rex Campbell became the first chairman. Tom Kirsop was Sydney Executive Officer.

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INSPIRATION

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  1. INSPIRATION • Surf trip to Tavarua, Fiji. • Met 3 representatives from Surfrider USA. • 1991 began establishing Surfrider – Sydney.

  2. Recruiting • Placed an ad in the Manly Daily. • 20 respondents. • Rex Campbell became the first chairman. • Tom Kirsop was Sydney Executive Officer. • Sea wall issue was on public agenda.

  3. 1991-2001 Collaroy -Narrabeen Beach Campaign • Problem: • Sea wall issue: Massive/Minor Sand Nourishment • Beach front property buy back • Action: Spoke at public meetings Organised petition: 4 100 signatures Sent letters opposing sea wall Recruited public figures – Midget Farrelly & Steve Reid School notices & letter boxing • Outcome • Line in the Sand Campaign 1997 - 2001

  4. CAFÉ CAMPAIGN 2005 - 07 Problem Impacts Action Outcome

  5. WARRIEWOOD CAMPAIGN • Problem • Action • Outcome

  6. Problem • Warriewood Sewage Treatment Plant - opened in 1975 • Servicing 59,000 people • ‘Secondary’ treatment • Additional pressure from Ingleside/Warriewood land release (additional 18,000 residents). • Frequent bypasses (often not reported!)

  7. Actions • Press releases and articles • Creating media events • Posters and banners • Individual letter writing • Letter writing sessions at branch meetings • Public meeting

  8. Results • Warriewood Sewage Treatment Plant efficiency substantially enhanced via: (i) $1.5 million ultra violet disinfection facility (commenced June 2000) (ii) $0.7 million flow retention basin (commenced August 2000)

  9. BRANCH SUCCESS • Aware of local issues. • Active • Northern Beaches has always had a plethora of issues.

  10. KEY MESSAGE FOR BRANCH SURVIVAL • Branches survive and remain active by: • Having local issues. • Time commitment & co-operation. • Strong leadership. • Several local issues which people show an interest in. • National Support

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