Kensi Newsletter 12/05/24

AGM

Thank you to the large group who attended the AGM on Friday evening. Thank you to Gary Byron and John Witham for their work as scrutineers.

We welcomed Colin Tutty, Pip Malone and Georgia Kolberg to the committee and thanked Heather Garnett for her three years as Secretary and Rob Holmes for his one year as bowls facilities manager. Both will continue to be actively contributing to the club.

The New Committee:

• President – Margaret Lambert
• Vice President – Patrick Lee
• Secretary – Phillipa Malone
• Treasurer – Colin Tutty
• Committee members – Neville Yeates, Tania Lewis, Phil McBride, David Freeman, Oliver Fraatz and Georgia Kolberg.

I look forward to working with the committee as continuing to build on the positive year that we have had. Our first meeting is scheduled for Monday June 3 at 7pm.

Bowls SA Volenteer of the Year Finalist

Congratulations to Ulli Kruse who has been nominated as a Volunteer of the year finalist. The winner will be announced on May 31 at the Bowls SA Awards dinner.

Norwood International High School (NIHS)

On Monday May 13 NIHS students will begin their 4-week lawn bowls component of the PE program. Students will be on A green from 2pm until 3.15pm on the following dates. May 31 may need rescheduling due to shaded replacement project.

Greens Update

C green remains closed. Keep up with what’s going on by referring to the noticeboard at the entry to the club.

WEA

There are two WEA sessions remaining in the current program. Sunday May 19 and Sunday May 26. Both are on A green between 10am and 12pm. Please watch the board for activities on the greens. C green is closed.

A/B Green All Weather Shelter Going Up!

The all weather shelter between A and B green is being built and installed starting on Wednesday 22 May. The shelter is designed to be rain proof and limit transmission of heat. Even though the roof is an opaque colour it will allow light through. This will limit mould growing in our synthetic greens, which are sprayed regularly anyway.

A crane will be required and so the greens will be closed between Wednesday 29 May and Friday 31 May. This will effect Thursday 30 May social bowls which will be cancelled at Kensington Gardens.All other social bowls will be unaffected including Saturday 1 June which will also go ahead as normal.

The project should be finished by mid June barring delays with weather or materials. The greens will be open apart from the three day period mentioned above. Some site preparation by Ulli, Peter Glazbrook and anyone else who can help will start next week. If you are able to help please contact Ulli or Peter. The shelter will really enhance our new greens and making bowling at Kensi much more comfortable!

Winter Training 

Thank you to everyone who has come out for training on Saturday mornings before Social Bowls. There will be one more training on Saturday 25 the May 10-12pm.
You will be helped with working out a winter training program so that you hit the pennant season in your best form! Everyone is welcome, so come along and find out how to enjoy the game more!!

Friday Night Club Meal

Don’t forget this Friday May 17th Club Dinner which is Curry Night. Order on the list at the club by Wednesday 15th . You can choose from Beef Massaman Curry or Chicken Mango curry and that will be followed by a dessert cake tray. The cost remains at $20/per person. Helpers from team 3 please .(Rob, Tamara, and Pramila)

• Thank You - Ken Mason

Social Media

Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook (Kensington Marryatville Bowling Club) and Instagram (kensikookaburras). Photos please.

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.

• View our Sponsor List

Kensington Gardens Bowling Club - Newsletter 12/05/24