The Club warmly congratulates long-term member Phil Hughes who was recently awarded an LSV Life Membership. His citation states: ‘Phil's distinguished 45-year service to lifesaving stands out for its depth and breadth, encompassing roles from Bellarine District Supervisor and referee at multiple state titles to serving on critical working groups for IRB and RWC manuals. His dedication extends through active RWC patrols, extensive training and assessment of lifesaving awards, and leadership as Geelong TAO and SLSV Powercraft Officer. Phil's unique contributions, including coordinating IRB assessments and facilitating numerous awards, have profoundly advanced LSV’s mission and improved lifesaving standards across Victoria, embodying a lifetime commitment to excellence and innovation in the field’.
This is well-deserved recognition for Phil's sustained community service.