From the SESVA President
Welcome to you all, August already!
The pace of our work in the SES Association has again taken a step up. I trust the results of the hours and hours our volunteers have contributed continue to positively impact SES members and our communities.
There are many times that the fruits of our work are not readily evident but with all of your help, we do feel the love in the longer term. In saying this, I happily acknowledge the motivation to continue at high standards. Some of this was more than evident in a recent meeting with Minister Dawson and the DFES Commissioner.
Our SES service to the community is respected and welcomed at so many levels of society. Some wise words for us now in the coming months as an SES Volunteer:
- Always be ready. Anticipate, don’t react.
- You’ve got what it takes but it will take everything you’ve got.
- Be humble when you are victorious.
- Your Character is more important than how good you are.
- Communication is critical to succeed.
- You play how you practice, and train well.
- Celebrate the wins but learn from the losses. Debrief well.
- Being disciplined pays off.
- You are part of something bigger than yourself.
- Believe in yourself and your and your service.
- Teamwork is the best work.
To all volunteers, more information on the best Consolidated Emergency Services Legislation and Fit for Role will be coming to your unit in August. Talk well and decide wisely for the long term of the SES.
Greg Cook President
