Bowls Newsletter - 21/10/23
Graham Hunt's Funeral
Family and friends of Graham are invited to attend his Funeral Service on Tuesday 24th October at 4pm in the Main Chapel of Berry’s Funeral Home 204 Magill Road, Norwood.
Flooding on A Green
A green flooded on Monday and it’s now the weekend! Ulli, Peter and Mike were at the club first thing hoping to fix the problem quickly which unfortunately hasn’t happened. Ulli and Peter have been at the club either waiting for a plumber or being there with a plumber for most of the week. Concrete has been dug up; repairs attempted without success. The saga continues on Monday when the plumber returns. I spoke to Ulli and Peter on Friday evening as they were getting ready to go home absolutely exhausted after spending so much time at the club.
I cannot express my gratitude enough for the work and dedication of Ulli, Peter and Mike in continually ensuring our greens are maintained in premium condition. There are many occasions where they go above and beyond what many volunteers are prepared to do.
Not only will the plumber return but A and B green will be closed from midday on Monday for line marking.
There is a month before the Tournament and disappointingly very few entries have been received including from the women members of our club. Thank you to the four teams that have nominated but to the other ladies come on get behind the tournament, get together and enter a team!!!
The men are ready to go with organising and running the day. The lack of interest is a concern both for the club and the future of a tournament dedicated to women. We don’t want to cancel due to lack of interest which in turn jeopardises future sponsorship support.
To all members this is a call to action to support the tournament by promoting widely and encouraging entries. We need at least another 13 to 14 teams to make it viable.
The Kensi Kookaburras have been off to a positive start for the season. Thank you again to those players who have willingly filled teams and saved us from having to forfeit.
Wednesday
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Saturday
As previously stated, afternoon teas have absorbed a great deal of time. With the assistance of Heather Howard who came in last Saturday to evaluate the new workflow and was there again on Wednesday with Joan Young and Cecily Griffiths. There have been a few suggested changes and there may be more as the season progresses. I have included a link below to Pennant Day Responsibilities. There is a copy posted on the noticeboard outside the kitchen.
The major change is the recommendation that we continue with two volunteers to ease the workload and decrease the time spent cleaning.
Thank you to Anne O’Dea who has made a roster. The current roster is on the Ladies noticeboard. We are now asking for members to volunteer for afternoon teas to support those already on the roster. If you are already on the roster and prepared to be available more frequently that would also be appreciated.
Please let Anne know by text, phone call or email. Anne’s contact details are email: afodea@yahoo.com.au or phone: 0407797401.
Planning approval has been granted to replace the shades at the northern end of A green and the southern end of B green. However, we are waiting for building consent and development approval. One step at a time. Further updates will be included as they become available.
Chair of Selectors:
Panel Members:
Player availability is important for selection each week. The club understands that there will be times when you are unavailable. If you are aware that you will be unavailable, please let the selectors know by writing your name in the unavailable book under the appropriate dates. On the occasion of late and unexpected withdrawal please contact Cecily Griffiths 0427 196 356.
When a third, measurer or umpire is at the head measuring to determine shot all other players are to move away onto the bank to allow them to make a decision without interference
Sales of raffle tickets is progressing well. Tennis section has come onboard and sold a few books thanks to Neil Jones which is much appreciated. Keep bringing in sold books. If you have partially sold books and can’t sell any more, please return them to Neville for redistribution. Please place books with money into an envelope and put into the blue box.
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.
Both Robyn Walker and Allan Wilkins have tested positive for COVID. Allan has advised me that as a result, this Tuesday's Night Owls will be cancelled Sorry, but everyone should be back on deck for Tuesday October 31st.
The ladies singles draw has now been released and it can be found where the selection board is. Please take note of the dates for which each round is due to be played.
Thanks - Ryan Wilkins
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:
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.
The next Friday night meal is Friday November 3rd. Menu is Tuna Patties with veg, followed by cheesecake. This week $20.00/person includes a glass of Hardys Riddle Bubbly. Members and guests are all welcome, but please put your names on the booking sheet in the clubrooms by end of day Wednesday 1st November.
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.