Surf Life Saver Profile of the Week - 3

Published: October 25, 2022 Last Updated: October 25, 2022

Welcome Hazel and thanks for sharing with us

So let’s get deep and meaningful straight up...

Q - How long have you been in Coolum Surf Life Saving Club and what motivated you to volunteer your time?

A - 5 years over a period of time. I did 4 years here as a nipper before moving to America with my family. I’ve been doing Surf Life Saving all my life. Starting as a nipper in New Zealand in the North Island. Then we moved to Australia and I was a nipper at Tannum Sands. I’ve kind of been dragged into volunteering by my family and I love it. I really do.

Q – Is your experience so far what you thought it would be?

A - Coming back to the club I expected to do my patrols and occasionally volunteer for extra events if needed. But now that I’m here and everyone already knows my family and I, I have started rowing with the Surf Boats and doing Water Safety every Sunday and I’m always finding myself at the club wanting to do more.

 

On a lighter side...

Q – Where did you grow up? (Assuming you’ve grown up)

A - I was born in New Zealand and moved between there and Australia because my dad was in the NZ Defence Force. I t helped me to learn how to meet new people and make friends, especially doing Life Saving throughout. I started high school at Coolum High from years 8-10 and graduated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 2020. We recently moved back to the coast in May and it still feels like home.

Q – What’s the best job you’ve every had?

A - Being only 20 I haven’t had many jobs yet, but I think that waitressing in the US was my favourite. It gave me the opportunity to meet all sorts of different people. I t also helped me improve my hospitality and social skills because I was only getting paid in tips, so I had to be nice to everyone even if they weren’t nice to me.

Q – Any nicknames?

A - Some people like to call me Hazelnut but some clubbies like to call me Lucy’s little sister, which I say I’m a fan of that one.

Q – Favourite Music/Musician/Band

A - I like to listen to all kinds of music but if I have to pick, I’d say either R&B or Country

Q – Can you cook and what’s your favourite dish to prepare?

A - I like to cook sometimes when I’m in the mood. But, nothing beats Mum’s homemade Lasanga.

Q – Final & Life defining Question…. Pineapple on Pizza, Yes or No??

 A - Yes… (Yay!)

 

Thank you Hazel