Arthur John McCarroll OAM
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) awarded to Mr Arthur John McCarroll
For service to community sport, particularly through surf lifesaving.
North Steyne Surf Life Saving Club
- Volunteer, current.
- Club President, 1977-1989.
- Vice-President, 1975-1977, and 1990-1991.
- Club Treasurer, 1991-1994.
- Club Captain, 1975-1977.
- Chief Instructor, 1974-1976.
- Former Surf Boat Vice-Captain.
- Life Member, 1983.
- Member since 1966.
Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches
- Life Member, 2009.
- Official, Branch Carnivals, 1978-1994.
- Member, Educational Team, Philippines, 1978 and 1980.
- Member, Board of Examiners, 1978.
- Former Member, Organising Committee.
- Member, since 1967.
Surf Life Saving Australia
- Surf Official, 1978-1994.
- Member, Organising Committee, International Conference on Lifesaving, 1983.
- Former Marshal, Judge, Starter, and Recorder.
New South Wales Justices Association
- Justice of the Peace, since 1989.
- Member, 2011-2023.
- Former Member, Northern Beaches Branch.
Community
- Assistant Bowls Secretary and Committee Member, Pittwater Memorial Bowling Club, since 2013.
- Founding President, Bourke Men's Basketball Club, mid-1960s.
- Coach, Bourke Junior Sporting Association, mid-1960s.
- Former Player and Social Committee Member, Bourke Rams Rugby Club, mid-1960s.
Manly Christian Brothers College Old Boys Football Club
- Former Club President.
- Former Member, various committees, Manly Warringah Junior Rugby Football Club.
- Life Member, 1979.
- Member, 1963-1964.
Mudgee Rugby League Football Club
- Former Ladies Team Coach.
- Former Referee.
- Member, 1959-1962.
Awards and Recognition include:
- Distinguished Service Award, North Steyne Surf Life Saving Club, 1989.
- Club Man of the Year, North Steyne Surf Life Saving Club, 1975 and 1988
"It is with tremendous pride and happiness that I can bring you the news - Arthur John McCarroll OAM. Thats right Pelican family, our very own Artie McCarroll was yesterday awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the community, particularly surf lifesaving. Not only has he held positions as Assistant Bowls Secretary + Coordinator and Committee Member at Pittwater Memorial Men's Bowling Club, he is the current Senior Vice President of Pittwater RSL Bowling Club (since 2013). He has dedicated his whole life to community sports and contributed to every community in which he has lived."
(from Pittwater Memorial Men's Bowling Club)
Arthur John McCarroll (middle)
