It is with great pride that our Club salutes Ronald Strong, O.A.M.

A founding member and a Life Member of our Club, Ron has been awarded Life Membership of South Coast Branch and Surf Lifesaving NSW.

He has received 2 Citations of Merit from World Life Saving in July 1990 and March 1991.

Shellharbour City Council awarded him the Sports Citizen Award in 1992.

It would be an understatement to say that Lifesaving is in his blood.

His father, Tom Strong, and brother Vic Strong, were both Life Members of Our Club.

His son, Steve Strong, is our current IRB Captain.

Ron has spent almost 50 years dedicated to Lifesaving and it is obvious that he has no intention of stopping. He still regularly attends Club, Branch and State meetings. Is usually always seen at Surf Carnivals and follows the interests of our club with a passion.

Despite all of the above Ron remains one of nature’s gentlemen. A man that is easily approachable for any assistance or advice.

Well done Ron in bringing home your own Aussie Gold Medal.