Freemasons on the Central Coast have once again supported the region’s surf life saving clubs with a $50,600 donation – taking total donations to more than half a million dollars over the past 11 years.
Members pf the organisation attended the annual Raising of the Flags ceremony at Terrigal Beach on September 24, as the beach season officially got underway.
“Freemasons on the Central Coast have been supporting local surf life saving clubs since the presentation of a surf boat and Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) to Soldiers Beach SLS Club in 2011,” a spokesperson said.
“However, 2022 is a milestone year for our partnership.
“Not only do we continue to be a major contributor to Surf Life Saving Central Coast (SLSCC), but this year our total donation tally exceeded half a million dollars.”
The spokesperson said the bright pink rashies worn by all Central Coast Nippers were an initiative by Central Coast Surf Life Saving and Freemasons on the Central Coast commencing in 2012.
“(This was) to help keep our kids safe by making them more visible in the water, an initiative that has spread throughout Australia.”
This year Freemasons on the Central Coast are also supporting the Rookie Surf Life Savers.
Welcoming the 2022/2023 summer season, the Rookies of 15 local Surf Clubs marched onto the beach to the sounds of the City of Gosford Pipe Band for the official launch to beach season.
“This was a beautiful sight on a glorious Saturday morning with many locals looking on,” the spokesperson said.
Source:
Media release, Oct 30
Freemasons of the Central Coast