Bowls Newsletter - 11/03/24
The second year of our reestablished Annual Tournament was a great success. Once again, the weather was brilliant for bowling. Brian and I thanked everyone on the day for a magnificent effort. The Tournament committee, who managed the event, which ran without a glitch and the number who supported the committee by volunteering for the range of tasks that were needed was a wonderful collaboration of members and partners. The support from local bowling clubs, country clubs and Air Force Bowls that registered saw well over 100 bowlers enjoying the day.
Thank you to our sponsors Carter Partners and Moore Auctions who really lifted the vibe at the end of the day displaying their energetic and engaging auctioneering skills. Their presence during the day was appreciated by us all. Thank you to Greg Marks from Caddieshack Bowls who set up his retail outlet in the western end of the clubrooms and reported a steady flow of sales.
The AGM will be held on Friday May 10 beginning at 5pm. The current committee is keen to attract new and enthusiastic members. Heather will post nomination forms on the club noticeboard. Oliver intends to stand down as Treasurer after 2 years. I thank him for his work and efficiency in organising and streamlining the Bowling account, which will make for a smooth transition to a new Treasurer. Heather Garnett is considering standing down as Secretary after 3 years.
Wednesday: All teams played at away.
Thursday: Both teams played at home and completed the season with comfortable wins.
Saturday: Due to extreme temperatures forecast for Saturday all Round 1 finals were postponed until March 16 and Round 2 on Sunday March 17.
A reminder that rinks 3 and 4 on A green remain closed. Please look at the board at the side entry to the clubrooms for notifications regarding greens closures.
Well for those who attended Friday night's Club Championships Mixed Pairs Final between Margaret Garnett/Ryan Wilkins and Tony Spriggs/Tania Lewis would certainly have been impressed by the quality of bowling shown by all competitors in the rather hot weather. It was great to see so many club members showing their support to those who made it through to the final. Congratulations must go to Margaret and Ryan for taking out the Mixed Pairs Final over Tony and Tania, who certainly put up a very good fight.
Don't forget to come out and watch the Men's Pairs Final between Derek Miller/John Miller and Bill Lewis and Ryan Wilkins this Sunday March 17th,from 9:30am am as well as the Ladies Sngles Final between Heather Garnett and Jeanette Hill, also from 9:30am. These two matches are subject to results from next weekend's first round of the Saturday Division 3 Pennant Finals on Saturday March 16th.
The final round of the Super Challenge will be held on March 24th. Availability will be reviewed closer to the date. Thank you - Peter Douglas
The next Friday night dinner is going to be held on March 22nd so please be sure to have your names down on the noticeboard inside the clubhouse by no later than March 20th at 5pm. The menu is TBA but it's sure to be another great meal and a chance for people to come down to the club for Happy Hour, the members' draw and a bit of socialisation.
Annie Leverington is going to be the guest speaker on the night so for anyone who has trouble with any form of technology, Annie will be just for you! Come along and get some advice for those technology problems you didn't know how you were going to solve, you won't be sorry!
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook (Kensington Marryatville Bowling Club) and Instagram (kensikookaburras). Photos please.
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.