Littlestone RNLI welcomes new volunteer Chair
Littlestone RNLI is delighted to welcome Craig Watt-Peters as the new Chair of its Lifeboat Management Group. Craig will provide local leadership and oversight to ensure all matters relating to the RNLI at Littlestone are coordinated.
Craig takes over the volunteer role of Chair of Littlestone RNLI Lifeboat Management Group from Kevin Funnell who had served in the role for the last 5 years. We would like to thank Kevin for the time and commitment he made to our station during a period that saw much change and upheaval - including COVID, a new charity Lifeboat coming to Littlestone and changes in station management.
Kevin said 'I look back from where we were to where we are now and I am very proud of what has been achieved at the Station,not by me but by the various members of the LMG and the individual crew members - the RNLI’s One Crew ethos in action. '
The Lifeboat Management Group is made up of volunteers from the Crew, Operations, Fundraising, Finance, Shop, Visits, Media, and water Safety and this group meet regularly to discuss all matters relating to the RNLI locally. Craig will chair these meetings and provide oversight for all aspects of the RNLI's activities at Littlestone.
Craig, who is already a shop volunteer at Littlestone RNLI, said: 'It's an honour to be able to help such a fine organisation as the RNLI. Working with a team that I already know gives me the opportunity to help while also being involved in the local Romney Coastline community.'
During a long career in the Civil Service, Craig has sat on and chaired several committees ensuring that data and stability information was presented to senior officials in a detailed but concise format, enabling important decisions to be taken.
Lifeboat Operations Manager, John Kenny said, ‘Craig’s experience and obvious passion for the RNLI make him a good choice as Chair. His familiarity of chairing several committees during his career will help ensure that Littlestone RNLI continues to thrive as part of the wider community. We are really looking forward to working with Craig to get the best out of our station.'
Please join us in welcoming Craig and wishing him success in his new role.
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives.
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives.
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