2011 - 2012 ANNUAL
REPORT
BATEAU BAY MEN’S BOWLING CLUB
President Tony Hegyi
Vice President Treasurer Rod Masterson Senior Vice President
Dean Wilson
Committee 2011-2012
Bernie Greg Larkin
Ray Peck
Bill Halliday - Secretary
OFFICE BEARERS 2011-2012
PRESIDENT: Tony Hegyi
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Dean Wilson
VICE PRESIDENT Rod Masterson TREASURER:
SECRETARY: Bill Halliday
COMMITTEMAN: Ray Peck
COMMITTEMAN: Greg Larkin
COMMITTEMAN: Bernie McDonald
Committee Chairpersons UMPIRE – CHAIRMAN: Tony HEGYI MATCH – CHAIRMAN: Kevin TREZISE SELECTORS – CHAIRMAN: Kevin TREZISE COACHES - CHAIRMAN: Trevor CHALKLIN
TOURNAMENTS: Kevin TREZISE - Tony HEGYI WELFARE OFFICER: Peter SALTER
RETURNING OFFICER: George JOICE
SPONSORSHIP MANAGER: Tony HEGYI – Bill HALLIDAY
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
It is with pride that I present my first report as your President at the Bateau Bay Men’s Bowling Club, Annual General Meeting.
This first year has seen a lot of achievements for which I and your committee are very proud.
The Bowls Committee
At this stage I wish to inform the members on the performance of the Committee Members during the year.
Firstly, Senior Vice President Dean Wilson took on the role of membership and has worked hard to keep the records up to date, not an easy task. The Thursday twilight bowls is a success and all this is appreciated due to the way he and Kevin run the night.
Vice President Rod Masterson took the role of Treasurer and performs his position as a very competent financial expert and also a good raffle organizer.
To Ray Peck who will be the first to volunteer for any work that has to be done. He is a valuable member and supporter of the Committee and regularly brings the family along to help.
Greg Larkin who has been there when we need him throughout the year we all appreciate his input.
Bernie McDonald came to the board and has shown a keen interest in the role and keeps us on the right track for the needs of the members. Thank you for your commitment for the past twelve months.
The Ladies representative, President Liz Cohen has been a valued member and her knowledge and experience being greatly appreciated.
Kevin Trezise with his expertise in Bowls has introduced new ideas and systems that have raised the Bowls Office to a very professional operation.
Too past Presidents Pat Cummins and Noel Post, it is greatly appreciated that they have a continued interest in the running of the Club and take the time to give advise freely to me when need.
Lastly, a special thanks to Lisa Caswell for her support and financial assistance to the Bowling Club and who is willing to listen to any reasonable proposal we put forward and when necessary present and support us at the Canterbury Board.
Bowling Activities
The 2012 Pennant Season was a year we hope to improve upon, but what a difference a year makes. With Kevin taking the reins it was decided to have eight (8) sides in the Pennants. This was the start of rebuilding the Club and we were told the No 1’s had no chance but they made people sit up and eat their words.
The other seven (7) sides performed with great distinction with the number Two Grade finishing equal first but beaten on a count back and two other Grades finishing in the top 3 of their sections – Well done to all who played and made the commitment for the ten weeks. I hope that next year you will see fit again to play and make the commitment.
Bring on 2013 and with the morale shown in the Club we anticipate at least a Zone Flag and hopefully a State one.
Twilight bowls has been very successful and continued through the winter months and will keep going.
More information on bowls is included in the Tournament report.
Sponsors
Our major sponsors to the Bowls Club for 2011-2012 are Australian Unity, Creighton’s, NeuSolutions/Sea Buoys, Repco/Shelly Beach Auto Centre and B&M Meats from Umina and their support has been very much appreciated. They provide the financial requirements for us to hold the various tournaments during the year.
Pledge Board
This year we introduced a Pledge Board and a number of individuals and/or families have made a commitment of monies to the club so that other tournaments might be held where we have no sponsor and I believe that a big thank you should be shown to these people.
The Backbone of the Club.
During the year there are various activities that need to be addressed and I want to express my gratitude to those members who give up their time to ensure that these activities are carried out. In no special order they are the Coaches, Men and Lady Umpires, Flag Marshalls, Match Committee, Selector, Side Managers and of course the Ladies who spend their Saturdays making sandwiches for the Pennant Players and also help with the Butcher’s Picnic Day.
A Special mention is for our Welfare Office, Peter Salter who does a marvellous job representing the Club. He keeps the members informed and this is very much appreciated.
Nevil Brown is a great asset in the Bowls Office and a wealth of knowledge in assisting Kevin.
These helpers will all be acknowledged at our presentation night.
Our Turf Manager, Darren and his staff a great thank you for the preparation of the Greens and your willingness to make sure our needs are met.
To Lisa and her staff, thank you for the service to our members.
RSL Bowls
Congratulations on your great win this year and your continued support within the Club. I hope we will continue this great comrade.
Web Page
We now have our own web page which has been produced with an extensive amount of help from Les Webster- and a big thank-you for your time and efforts Les. It is only in its infancy but as time progresses it should become better. Please look at the page and note that some of our information will be published there as well as in the usual manner.
Web Page Link: www.BBMBC.sportingpulse.net
Closing
My sympathy goes to all those partners and friends of those members who have passed on during the year. We look forward to seeing the flag at full mast and of course sad to see it at half mast. We hope it remains high for a long time.
Lastly to you the members, I sincerely thank you for your support and encouragement to the committee for the effort they have put in this year. Your financial support in the raffles that are run which helps us provides special events such as the Dinner Dance, Presentation night and the Butchers Picnic, we thank you.
We have kept you informed of matters that arise at our meetings and this will continue with our next committee.
To my Committee a great thank you for your support and work ethic you have given me this past year.
It may-be a bit early but on behalf of myself and Ruth have a wonderful Christmas and good bowling in 2013.
Tony Hegyi – President
SECRETARY’S REPORT
This has been my second year as secretary and I continue to learn more of the issues affecting our club and the future of bowls generally. One wonders were bowling clubs will be in the next short to medium term as costs, decline in sponsorship and less new members entering the sport are all having an influence on that future.
We have been fortunate at Bateau Bay as we are stable in membership and whilst sponsorship has not been easy Creighton’s have again been a major sponsor and of course Seabouys have also come on board during this season.
It is of the utmost importance that we focus on being a 21st Century Club and look to be innovative in all that we do to ensure that Bateau Bay Men’s Bowling Club is at the forefront of not only our Zone but of Bowls New South Wales and that will be achieved if all members support the committee for 2012/13 and participate when ever and where ever possible in the events and functions the club may put forward.
I would like to thank Canterbury and The Bay Sports Club, Lisa Caswell General Manager and her Supervisors and staff for their continued support to our club and special thanks to all my fellow bowlers who make it a pleasure to not only fulfil my role as secretary but for their friendship.
Bill Halliday – Secretary.
TREASURER’S REPORT
As at 31st August 2012Explanatory Notes
All donations and sponsorship funds have been allocated against upcoming events as per 2012 Business Plan
Donations came in by way of pledges from club members and a local business and are allocated against various events.
Raffles income is from tickets sold to members after games. No income is derived from the Tuesday or Friday night raffles which are run by the Bay Sports Club.
Pennants – we are reimbursed by The Bay Sports Club for entry fees, travelling costs and manager expenses. Costs for catering comes out of accumulated funds.
Presentation Night and Mid-Year Dinner/Dance ticket sales, catering and drink tickets are subsidised out of accumulated funds.
Rod Masterson – Vice President – Treasurer
BALANCE
SHEET 2010-2011
BALANCE
SHEET 2011-2012
Income Expenses Income Expenses
Balance carried Forward
$10288.74
$10513.00
RAFFLES
$19912.00 $6738.00 $20097.10 $6229.03PENNANTS
$2580.00 $4997.40 $2991.20 $4416.00Pennants @ Zone Championship Entry Fees
and Zone Affiliation – Pennant BBQ - Finals
$507.00 $1392.00 $468.00 $1991.00PRESENTATION NIGHT / MID YEAR
SOCIALS (Subsidy & Music)
$310.00 $2994.00 $220.00 $3828.95BOWLS STICKERS AND OTHER
EQUIPMENT
$1286.25 $148.50BBQ
$4459.65 $3041.31 $2672.60 $2057.00RETURNING OFFICER
$200.00 $200.00SCOTTIE TIN
$731.00 $731.00 $750.00 $750.00DONATIONS
$590.00 $590.00 $1525.00 $1500.00SPONSORSHIP /TOURNAMENTS
$8227.10 $9366.02 $16265 $13586.00TROPHIES (Championships)
$5562.30 $3960.00VISITATIONS (NTH Qld and Nelson Bay)
$4155.40 $4349.55 $1875.00 $1875.00$10513.03 $16835.45
BOWL’S CO-ORDINATORS REPORT
MATCH COMMITTEE REPORT 2012
Championships in conjunction with Tournaments and Zone events has meant we have had a busy year with all Championships being completed.
2010 Club Champions Are:
Major Singles Winner: Kevin Trezise Runner Up: Darren Vetter Minor Singles Winner Jason Cousins
Runner Up Chris Thurlow
Major Pairs Winners Steve Bryant Greg Larkin Runners Up Kevin Trezise Greg Cott Minor Pairs Winners Mitch Guise Wayne Guise
Runners Up Des Little Rick Greener
Major Triples Winners Jock Anderson Dennis Bartlett Bernie Wykes Runners Up Bob Ferris Glen Shields Steve Watson
Major Fours Winners Mark Barker Lou Robertson Ron Sanday Darren Vetter Runners Up Steve McClennan Alan Kenington Bill Fallon Barry Beavis Restricted
Triples
Winners Paul Hannagan Kevin Fletcher Paul Fitzjames Runners Up Robert Chalklin John Bourke Trevor Chalklin
Mixed Pairs Winners Not Completed
Runners Up
Mixed Fours Winners Wendy Young Ron Young Sylvia Trigg Norm Latta Runners Up Lyn Vetter Dean Wilson Cheryl Butler Kevin Trezise
The success of these Championships would not be possible without the support and help
from the Bowls Office Staff, Umpires, Greenkeepers, Markers and you the members -
Thank You.
SELECTOR REPORT 2012
This year was an interesting year for the Pennant Grades with the results being:
Ones - 5
thin Section beating some more fancied teams
Twos - equal 1 in Section – beaten by rules in the Conditions of Play Threes - 2
ndin Section
Fours - 2
ndin Section Fives - 2
ndin Section Six (1) - 3
rdin Section Six (2) - 2
ndin Section Seven (1) - 2
ndin Section Seven (2) - Better luck in 2013
The efforts and outcomes didn’t finish with the Ones; every side was able to produce finishes that they should be proud off.
The fours were close to winning their Section. One point separated the top four sides in their section. This was reflected in a number of the other side who if they had one more win under their belts might have been sections winners and gone on to play for the Zone Flag.
The Players who nominated for the 2012 Pennant season included a number of new bowlers and they showed their resolve and will only become stronger players.
I thank the Pennant Team Managers.
A Special thanks to the Lady Sandwich Makers who produced food that was enjoyed at the end of the day by our home teams and visitors alike.
With this sort of effort we can look to a great year in 2013 – So nominate and become a part of the history of the Bateau Bay Men;s Bowling Club Pennant History.
Kevin Trezise – Chairman.
GREENS PEPORTS
Renovations Program 2012-2013
1
stGreen out Thursday 27
thSeptember 2013 Back in Thursday 22
ndNovember 2013 2
ndGreen out Thursday 22
ndNovember 2013 Back in Thursday 17
thJanuary 2014 3
rdGreen out Friday 7
thDecember 2013 Back in Friday 1
stFebruary 2014
Each Green will be out for approximately 8 weeks and will be impacted by the weather.
Darren Vetter – Turf Manager – Greenkeeper
UMPIRE’S REPORT
As usual the Umpire’s in this Club have performed to a very high standard at the various events that they have been officiating. The Club Championships, Pennants and Zone events held at this Club could not be held without the time that these persons give so freely.
I am happy to say that the workload is spread between 21 umpires which again is very pleasing to have.
We are the Club with the largest number of active umpires in the Zone and set the benchmark for other clubs to aspire too.
I thank the membership for their support and encourage any member who wishes to learn more about the game to see me and become an Umpire.
Your current list of Umpires are; Jock ANDERSON, Jason BAYLDON, Ted BAMBURY, John BOURKE, Greg COTT, Geoff COURTNEY, Geoff GRAHAM, Dick HEATHER, David HENDERSON, Gary LANGHAM, Bill LARKIN, Ron LEWIS, Rod MASTERSON, Bruce MUDIMAN, Gordon MURRAY, Ron NUNN, Allan ROBINSON, Peter SALTER, Carey SEWELL and Dean WILSON.
Ton y Hegyi - Chairman
COACHES REPORT
It has been a busy first 8 months since I took over as Chairman of coaching at Bateau Bay.
Firstly I must thank George Joice for his continued help and advice during this period.
The Open Day that was held at our Club was a great success and we had one of the highest participation rates on the Coast.
Thanks must go to the Coaches and the Men and Ladies Committees who attended.
This year has seen new bowlers being introduced to the game by being able to play Thursday night and for this we thank the Mens Committee and Kevin Trezise for giving these new bowlers the opportunity of have game experience and I thank the regular Thursday night bowlers for making the new bowlers welcome.
Future Stars Tournament was held again with a total of 28 players taking part. It was won by Caleb Peck and Patricia Knoke. Many thanks to the Men’s Committee for providing the prizes for the day.
We have a great team of coaches at our Club and thank them for their support
Any Club Member who is interest in becoming a Club Coast please see any of our Coaches for further information.
CURRENT COACHES
Denis Baker, Trevor Chalklin, George Joice, Gary Langham, Fay Larkin, Betty Dircks, Bernie McDonald, John Mc Skimming.
Trevor Chalkin - Chairperson
TOURNAMENTS / VISITATIONS 2011 – 2012.
With the Support of our Sponsors – Australian Unity, Creighton’s, NeuSolutions/Seabouys, Repco/Shelly Beach Auto Centre B & M Meats at Umina and the Pledge Board we held our usual tournaments during the term of this committee. The response from our Members and the Members from the various Clubs in the Zone was very encouraging. The weather also made the playing of the various tournaments very enjoyable in most cases.
The Major Tournaments – Hibiscus, Sea Buoy triples and Jack Pateman Men’s Triples were a success regarding sponsorship and players.
This year we will have had visitations from Penrith RSL (cancelled wet weather), Nelson Bay Travelling Bowlers, Bulldogs Leagues Club Bowlers, Kingswood and Revesby Bowlers. It was a great response from the members to make these bowlers feel welcome. Some have already indicated their intention to return in 2013.
These events are only a success with the support of the Men and Lady Bowlers of the Bateau Bay Bowling Club and a special thank-you to the Committee members who give up their time to put on these days and make sure that they run smoothly. A big thank-you to Kevin Trezise our Bowls Co-ordinator who makes these days look and run professionally.
Event Entries out Entries close Event commences
Mixed Fours 1st December 2012 4pm 2nd January 2013 13th January 2013 Men’s Major Pairs 2nd January 2013 4pm 1st February 2013 9th February 2013 Men’s Minor Pairs 2rd January 2013 4pm 1st February 2013 9th February 2013 Men’s Major Single Entries 8th March 2013 4pm 12th April 2013 21st April 2013 Men’s Minor Single Entries 8th March 2013 4pm 12th April 2013 21st April 2013 Mixed Pairs 10th May 2013 4pm 7th June 2013 16th June 2013 Men Triples 10th May 2013 4pm 7th June 2013 15th June 2013 Men’s Fours 7th June 2013 4pm 12th July 2013 27th July 2013 Restricted Men’s Triples 2nd August 2013 4pm 6th September 2013 14th September 2013
Hibiscus Carnival 25th Feb to 1st March 2013
Jack Pateman triples 29th July 2013
Butchers Picnic 23rd September 2013
Future Stars 13th October 2013
Mixed Roulette 19th October 2013
Skirts & Flirts 27th October 2013
Men’s Roulette 9th November 2013
Ham & Chicken 14th December 2013
Kevin Trezise & Tony Hegyi
WELFARE REPORT
2011/12 has again been a busy year for the welfare of our members. Sadly we have lost some very popular and dedicated bowlers over the last 12 months.
From September 2011 to September 2012 we have seen the passing of some 7 male bowlers.
Along with these guys there was the passing of some elder statesmen of our bowling club in the passing Happy Salter and Percy Maloney whose memberships had lapsed but were still seen around the Club.
As time passes it is easy to forget the efforts of these past members. When you read the Vale List in this report please take a few moments to reflect on their significant contributions in the past.
Peter Salter - Welfare
VALE
First Name Surname Date of Demise Kevin (Grumpy) Ryan 1/01/2012
Ted Kelly 11/03/2012
Donald Robb 14/03/2012
Terry Yardley 18/05/2012
William (Bill) Burden 8/06/2012
Mervyn Stanford 30/06/2012
Wilfred George (Happy) Salter 26/07/2012
Carey Sewell 19/9/2012
Stan O’Connor AUG 2012