Bowls Newsletter - 15/10/23
Vale Graham Hunt
On behalf of members of the Kensington Marryatville I extend condolences to Irene Hunt and family on the passing of Graham this morning following a short illness. Graham was a long-time member of the club joining in 1986- 87. Graham was Pairs Champion in 1998-1999 with Michael Pride and again in 2005 – 2006 with Corey Obst. He was a regular player in the top team as skipper and three.
Week 1 Wrap Up
Week one of the Pennant season is done and dusted. With four teams at home the club was buzzing yesterday both on the greens and in the clubhouse. From my observations it seemed that most people enjoyed the day.
Thank you to the reserve players and Night Owlers who made themselves available to fill the Division 7 team avoiding a possible forfeit. Thank you to Heather Howard for spending the afternoon assisting with the changes in the afternoon tea management.
Yesterday was day one of the new arrangements and we were slammed at the break with 4 teams coming in together. Heather has spent time providing feedback for the committee with suggestions of where further tweaking will be beneficial. Once complete a revised Pennant Day Responsibilities will be posted.
While on the topic of afternoon tea please note that the cost has been reduced from $8 to $5 which covers food, tea and coffee for yourself and your opponent. Dietary requirements have been considered for vegans, vegetarians and celiac. Any other please advise.
Thank you to Paula Butterworth opening the bar and to Tija Lewis and Barbara Towers who came in later to support. All four volunteers did a great job in cleaning the clubhouse including the toilets.
Results
A great start onwards to next week!
October 10 marked World Mental Health Day, a global initiative to raise awareness about mental health issues and advocate for the rights of those facing mental health challenges. This year’s theme was “Mental health is a universal human right”, aimed to improve knowledge and drive actions that promote and protect everyone’s mental well-being. Mental illness is common, with 1 in 5 Australians likely to experience a mental health problem in any given year.
It seemed fitting that the day falls just as we begin competition in earnest. Many players will be nervous and anxious hoping that they play well. These feelings are normal not to be confused with mental health issues. World Mental Health Day promoted me to think more about my comments last week about empathy, compassion and looking after each other. As an educator a significant factor in developing successful relationships with students was getting to know and understand them. What appeared superficially wasn’t always their narrative. The signs and symptoms were subtle, clues behind behaviour often alluded to unmet needs. As for us as club members getting to know each other provides support that not all of us have beyond the club.
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Panel Members:
Thank you to the generosity of everyone who has donated prizes for the Christmas Raffle. Neville Yeates has contacted several local businesses who have supported us with prizes and their contribution is also appreciated. The number of prizes is amazing. Neville has been distributing books which gives plenty of time for sales. Prizes have been detailed in previous newsletters and there is a list on the club’s noticeboard.
Please talk about our Ladies Barbie Bowls Day tournament this November with other clubs so they can put together a team and come to see what a great tournament KMBC holds.
I would like to thank ALL members who have taken up support for the selling of tickets for this year’s Christmas Raffle. There are now seven weeks selling time in hand and many opportunities over that period to sell tickets. I would like to finalize the return of ALL books and monies by December 5th, 2023. If anybody has sold their books please return them to me when you see me at the club. I have already received back 12 books (ie $1200) so greatly appreciated.
Thanks - Nev Y.
The next Friday night meal for October 20th is minted roast lamb with vegetables followed by pear and custard slice. The meal will be served once again at 6:30pm for the very reasonable price of $20 a head. Bookings are essential on the form in the clubrooms by 5:00pm this Wednesday October 18th please.
Thanks - Ken M
As I cannot be at every club event can the persons responsible for kitchen set up please make sure the screen is on at all events. This would be greatly appreciated as we give our sponsors continous exposure for their contributions..
Thanks - Nev Y
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.
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.