Our Club in the 1970s

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Key events and accomplishments

• 1970/71: success competitively was at an all time low owing to lack of members due to a number of reasons.
  The Nippers were excelling in competition at all levels.
• 1971/72: Passing away of our Patron of many years.
• 1971/72: Andy Frizzell takes over role of Nippers State President.
  Erosion problems resulted in the branch supplying the club with a mobile beach vehicle to patrol from Currumbin Creek to 11th avenue.
• 1972/73: Andy Frizzell became the National Superintendent of Nippers and our Nippers were going from strength to strength.
• 1973/74: Sand pumping program started.
• 1974/75: BINGO started at the Palm Beach Hotel
• 1975/76: Andy Frizzell awarded an OBE.
  A grant was received to purchase a land cruiser.
  Cadet Peter Ridley wins both Qld & Aust Surf Ski Titles .
• 1976/77: Our first motorised Surf Craft received.
  Purchase of property 84 Jefferson Lane for storage purposes.
• 1977/78: “Goodwill” Tour to Bali.
  Land South of club refurbished by council and named “Andy Frizzell Park”
  Extensions to clubhouse to incorporate the “Smooth Room” and accommodation for cook.
• 1978/79: Club purchased a block of land on north side of clubhouse after the sale of 84 Jefferson Lane property.
  Celebration of our 50th Anniversary held.

Key Personnel

Season	President	Club Captain	Life Members
1970-71	G. Graham	A. Sweeney	B. Jukes
1971-72	G. Graham	T. Bone	R. McPherson
1972-73	G. Graham	T. Bone	H. Aldridge
1973-74	G. Graham	J. Batchelor	F. Aldridge
1974-75	G. Graham	J. Batchelor
1975-76	G. Graham	L. Kenny	G. Marshall
1976-77	G. Graham	L. Kenny
1977-78	G. Graham	L. Kenny
1978-79	G. Graham	R. Howes	B. Howes
1979-80	G. Graham	R. Howes	K. Bagnall