MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Now that the FIFA Womens’ World Cup has been played it’s down to serious business, the upcoming pennant season! Much of the newsletter will be dedicated to who’s doing what and important diary dates for preseason preparation, training and trial games.
Welcome to new members.
Pennant bowlers.
- Robyn Fuller who has been a social bowler with us on several Saturday during winter and a regular at Tuesday Night Owls.
- James Smith who has been playing Winter Social bowls on Saturday after graduating from the May WEA course.
Associate members.
- Alister Behenna who is a pennant player at Adelaide and has become a familiar face at our club during the Winter Social competitions.
Greens Closure reminder
Preventative mould spraying of A and B greens is to take place on Sunday afternoon 20 August. Therefore, we need to close both Greens from Sunday 4pm and all-day Monday for safety reasons. Please read the board in clubhouse (located next to the Northern entry door) for greens maintenance scheduling.
Social Bowls completion dates
To begin we are fast approaching the end of what has been a wonderful Winter Social bowling season. We have welcomed players from several clubs, 9 new Pennant players (hopefully 3 more are on the way) and 5 Associate members. The work by volunteers in all aspects of club life combined with the welcoming environment provided by members has created an upbeat vibe. We welcomed many members from Adelaide Bowling Club in what has become a great relationship thanks to the work of Paul Wilson and David Freeman. All very positive news for the club.
Positions
Thank you to everyone who put their hand up to manage various aspects of the club and those who have offered support in a range of ways.
- Pennant Bowls Manager – David Freeman. David oversees all that is pennant bowls and pennant bowls related.
- Chair of Selectors – Cecily Griffiths
- Selection panel – Greg Miller, Derek Miller, Michael Bowman. Robyn Hutton, Gaynor Dahlin, Ryan Wilkins, Alan Lambert.
- Coaching Coordinator – Greg Miller.
- Coaches – Greg Miller, Ken Watson, Alan Lambert, Marg Lambert, Rod Squire
- Player Uniforms – Jan Kruse
- Club Championships Coordinator – Ryan Wilkins
- Super Challenge Coordinator – Peter Douglas
- Officials Coordinator – Jan Kruse supported by David Freeman
- Officials, Umpires – Jan Kruse, Alan Lambert, Peter Sypek, Peter Douglas, Allan Wilkins, Ken Watson, Joan Young (umpires are markers and measurers as well)
- Officials – measurers/markers – Ken Mason, Phil McBride
- Officials – markers – Peter Glazbrook, Ulli Kruse
- Greens Management – Ulli Kruse, Mike Lynch and Peter Glazbrook
- Friday Night Meals – Ken Mason. Good news is the fortnightly meals are back. The first one is August 25. Please add your names to the list by 5pm on Wednesday August 23.
- Tuesday Night Owls Coordinator – Allan Wilkins
- Thursday Night Owls Coordinator – Anne O’Dea
- Social Shirts – Joan Young
- Tournament Director – Brian Dew
- Tournament Committee – Brian Dew, Gary Byron, Peter Glazbrook, Phil McBride, Tania Lewis, Katie Gunning
Training and Trial Game dates and information.
It’s time to give the bowls a polish and get the player uniforms out of the wardrobe. Club training commences on Tuesday September 5 from 9am until 11am and will continue throughout the season. During the Saturday internal trial days there will be training prior from 10am until 11.30am. There will be a break for lunch and trial matches will begin at 12pm and conclude by 3.30pm.
- September 9
- September 16
- September 23
- Annual Tranmere Challenge, October 7
Wednesday trial matches begin at 12pm.
- September 20
- September 27
- Interclub trial against Adelaide, October 4
Thursday trial matches begin at 10am.
- September 28
- October 5, there is a possibility of a trial match against Beaumont.
- October 12
SHADES REPLACEMENT UPDATE
A proposal for the replacement of shades over the northern end of A green and southern end of B green was presented and discussed at the Board of Management meeting on August 15 in order to seek approval for a grant from the Marryatville Trust. Watch this space for further updates.
NOVAR GARDENS SKINS
Refer to the information below.
CLUB DINNER THIS FRIDAY NIGHT
Fortnightly Friday night dinners are resuming this Friday. The menu this Friday is roast beef and vegetables for the main course followed by cheesecake for dessert. The dinner is being supplied by our well-known caterers, Maryanne’s Kitchen. So, as usual, there will be plenty of yummy food on offer! The cost of the two-course meal is $20 per person.
Club dinners are a great opportunity to catch up with other members and to enjoy each other’s company. You could arrive early for happy hour and then stay on for dinner. There will be the usual members’ draw and club raffle, so don’t miss this opportunity!
Register your attendance on the booking sheet provided under the main noticeboard in the clubhouse, or ring Allan on 0431 137 865. But you will need to be quick! Bookings close this Wednesday at 5 pm.
LEE FAMILY FUNDRAISER
Sarah Lee is having another fundraiser and this time it will be a movie night on September 9th at the Regal Cinema on Kensington Road.
- The cost of each ticket is $30 and this includes a complimentary drink on arrival.
- There will be a raffle on the night, plus cheese and dessert snack boxes available to purchase.
Please open the link below to be a part of this event to help an amazing family!
SUMMER SEASON OPENING DINNER
Our official Summer Season opening event is happening on Friday September 22nd. Proceedings will begin around 6 pm with the traditional jack roll and first bowl by our singles club champions, Jeanette Hill and Greg Miller. This will be followed by the members’ draw and club raffle. Our club president Marg Lambert will then deliver her address which includes, among other points, introducing new club members, the 2023/24 bowls committee, and representatives from our major sponsors.
Dinner, menu to be announced shortly, will be served around 7 pm. Stay tuned for further details. The booking sheet will be out soon.
UPCOMING CLUB DATES
Here are some dates to keep in mind that are coming up at KMBC which will be a great way to stay in touch with club members and invite new ones to come along:
- Winter Social Bowls Conclusion: Saturday September 2nd and Thursday September 7th
- Come 'n Try Bowls: Sunday Sept 10th and Sunday Sep 24th from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
- Opening Season Dinner: 22nd September
- Night Owls to commence Tuesday October 10th and Thursday October 12th
- Ladies Gala Day: November 27th
- Club Christmas Dinner: 15th December
- A Day In The Gardens on March 3rd 2024
COME AND TRY LAWN BOWLS
Our two come ‘n’ try bowls events are taking place shortly – on Sunday Sept 10 and Sept 24 from 1.30 – 4.30 pm. As usual the club is looking for volunteers to help provide visitors with a fun bowling experience and an enjoyable afternoon.
We don’t know how many will turn up on the day, but I would like to build a sizable list of club helpers on standby, so to speak, who can turn up quickly when contacted. It is unlikely that you will be needed for the full 3 hours. Please contact Allan if you can help out, on the greens or indoors, on either or both days. 0431 137 865 or wilko_52@yahoo.com.au
NIGHT OWLS HELPERS
Night Owls begin on Tuesday Oct 10 and Thursday Oct 12. A big thank you to the club members, who indicated on their bowling intentions survey, their willingness to help out with night owls. We really could do with more help, however. If you can spare an evening or two, either a Tuesday or Thursday night for an hour or two, you would be a great help to the organisers, particularly in the first few evenings when we may be getting novice bowlers coming along. Thanks everyone, Allan Wilkins
GREENS LINE MARKING COMPLETED
Over two consecutive Mondays, we have now completed this job. I wish to thank my willing workers of Werner Van Laatum, Rob Holmes, Phil McBride and Bill Lewis. We worked as a great team and enjoyed the exercise. This contributed over 34 hours of voluntary work for our club. Thank you for your help, Mike Lynch
HAPPY HOUR
Don't forget that happy hour takes place at the club each and every Friday night and it's a great way to socialise with other members of the KMBC family.
SPONSORS
Please remember that when you visit one of our club sponsors to let them know you are from the KMBC so they know their sponsorship is worthwhile. Sponsors play a vital role in the future of our club so please be sure to support them whenever you can. Anyone who has an idea about a potential sponsor please approach anyone on the Committee to share your ideas.
The club has now secured sponsorship and support from the "Norwood Football Club" and we look forward to working with Dale and his team to achieve positive and successful outcomes for members of both clubs. The Norwood Fooball Club is the second largest SANFL club with over 10,000 members and highly respected in SANFL and AFL circles. We welcome "The Redlegs" on board.