Kevin Berry
It is with deep sadness that we advise of the sudden death of a long standing, Distinguished Service member Kevin Berry. Kevin passed away this afternoon (31/3/2009) due to a severe heart attack. Kevin has been closely associated with the Club and Life Saving for many years in many capacities. The Club's deepest sympathies are extended to Gabby and the Chase-Berry family.
Bob De Groot
It is with deep sadness that we advise of the death of our Long standing member Bob de Groot. Bob obtained his bronze on 11.11.1956 and was an active and keen member. In 1961 Bob was part of a mass rescue which saw him and other members receiving the citation for bravery which was duly presented by the president of Surf Life Saving Australia. Bob was a great benefactor of the club, contributing a large amount of money for the club renovations. In recent years Bob set up the BDG Trust to help secure the future of the club. This trust will supply ongoing funds for the development of lifesaving at Bilgola. Recently the committee passed a motion to name a perpetual trophy after him, from now on the club man of the year will be presented with the Bob de Groot trophy. Bob requested that his ashes be scattered from a Bilgola Surfboat just off Newport Reef (details above).