Surf Life Saver Profile of the Week - 4

Published: November 03, 2022 Last Updated: November 04, 2022

Welcome Chris 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?

Joined Coolum in 1998 but have been in SLSA since 1975 as a nipper. Started at Triggs WA, 18 years at Grange in SA and then to Coolum.  Have a love for the ocean and surf and enjoy being part of a community organisation that provides a safe environment for others.  What else would I do with me weekends anyway!?!

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

It is. Being involved in Surf Lifesaving culture provides way more to me and my family than I provide to it.  The list of benefits is endless.

 

On a lighter side

Q - Where did you grow up? (assuming you have grown up)

Perth for 10 years

Adelaide for 18 years

Sunshine Coast for the last 24 years.

Q - What’s the best job you have ever had?

Driving an IRB through the streets of Brisbane during 2011 floods.  Was really surreal experience and very rewarding as a bonus.

Q – Any hobbies

Surfing, Mountain bike riding, running, gardening, parenting - occasionally

Q - Favourite Music/Band/musical

Love music but not fanatical about any one genre.  It’s all great.

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

My kids say no, but they don’t look like they have starved as children.

Favourite Dish is toast with peanut butter and creamed honey

Q – Any nicknames?

As a kid, Atko. As an adult – not really but sometimes Chriso.  As a parent, Hey Cook, what’s for dinner?

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

Yes, of course

 

Great story, thanks for sharing Chris