Bowls Newsletter - 03/09/23
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
What’s on in September?
Before I begin best wishes to the fathers for Father’s Day.
Norwood International High School
We welcome year 10 PE students from Norwood International High School during September. The first session is on September 4 with the final sessions on September 29. Please welcome the students and encourage them to enjoy the games just as you do. Check the board for times, however I have included them in a chart below.
Times each day.
WEA course
Sunday September 9 sees the first of 3 sessions which run from 10am until midday.
Training and Trial Game dates and information
A reminder that club training commences on Tuesday September 5 from 9am until 11am and will continue throughout the season. Prior to Saturday internal trial days there will be training from 10am until 11.30am for those interested or unable to attend on Tuesdays. If you are unavailable for trial matches add your name to the appropriate list on the board in the clubrooms. Check current pennant squads posted on the board in the clubrooms. If there are mistakes or omissions, please contact David Freeman or Cecily Griffiths.
Monday Training
Training for new and less experienced bowlers will begin again next week. The first session is on September 11. Time 9.15 – 11.15. For further information contact Alan Lambert 0422606175.
Welcome to new members.
Welcome another group of new and returning members.
Membership subscription fees
There will be no change to the fees for the 23/24 season. Details regarding payment will be communicated soon.
Opening of the Season
The date for the Opening of the Season dinner is Friday September 22. This promises to be an enjoyable evening beginning with our current singles champions, Jeanette Hill and Greg Miller rolling the first jack and bowl for the season. Menu is roast beef and vegetables followed by brownie and cream. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available. Cost a very reasonable $20 plus drinks.
A booking sheet is out already. Add your name or make up a table of 8.
Club Hires for the month
CLUB DINNERS
The next club dinner is this Friday September 8th at 6:30pm. A delicious menu of chicken roulade followed by lemon and blueberry slice awaits those who have their names down on the list inside the clubhouse by this Wednesday 5pm. Don't miss out on another scrumptious menu!
PARADISE MAZDA CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR 2023-2024
We are hoping to start a little earlier this year for the Paradise Mazda Club Championships so please find all the information and the entry forms attached below. Entry is $5 per event or $15 for 3 or more. Thinking about the cost of living and constant price increases, the championships entry cost remains the same as last year with a better price once 3 events or more are entered.
Entries, including fees in cash, are to be lodged in the blue box by the office or directly with Ryan Wilkins. The last day for lodging entries is October 9. You can also find copies of the entry forms (with envelopes) in the clubhouse next to the BLUE BOX by the office.
The more entries we have the more fun for everyone
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!
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:
SUPER CHALLENGE
The Club Super Challenge (formerly known as Taylors Cup) is scheduled to start on November 12th this year. We have some 16 players who have expressed interest in competing and each week we need to select a team of 10 players. As you can see we will have to rotate players in and out of the team each week and I will be seeking more info on your availability each week as we get closer to starting.
For those who have not been involved previously the matches start around 6.00 pm and cost per player is $ 5.00 per game. Host clubs usually provide a BBQ from about 5 pm and practice is on the rinks you will be playing on after 5.30 pm.
Any questions just ask Peter Douglas (Co-ordinator)
COME AND TRY LAWN BOWLS
As previously mentioned, we are holding two Come ‘n’ Try Bowling afternoons: This Sunday September 10th and Sunday September 24th from 1.30 – 3.30 on each date. Please let family and friends know about this event. There are brightly coloured flyers by the first side door in the clubhouse. Please take some and circulate them to your families and around your neighbourhoods.
I am looking for at least 3 volunteers to help out this Sunday. Heather Howard has kindly volunteered to look after visitors from the clubhouse end, but I need members to help on the greens. I have had no firm commitments from members so far. We don’t how many may turn up but those that do, need to be looked after and provided with a good experience so the club is presented in the best possible way.
You most likely won’t be needed for the whole 3 hours, you can always bring your bowls and have a practice, when things are quiet. Please ring or text me on 0431 137 865 to volunteer a small amount of your time this Sunday for this important club event.
Thanks Allan Wilkins
Final Thursday Winter Social Bowls
This Thursday, September 7th is the final Thursday winter bowls event for the year. If you haven’t played bowls much this winter, come along for some valuable match practice and to improve your fitness for the upcoming pennant season!
The players’ jackpot will most likely be well over $200 and being the last game there are extra generous and valuable raffle prizes to be won, including a meat tray. After the games free pizza slices will be available as well as the usual pastries supplied by John Butterworth.
So all in all, it should be a great afternoon. Please register your attendance in the usual way by placing your names on the rego. sheet in the clubhouse or please ring or text me, preferably by early evening Wednesday. Look forward to seeing you all this Thursday for the final winter social game.
Allan Wilkins
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
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.