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Healesville Bowling Club Newsletter July / August 2017 1

The Right Bias

Volume 1 Number 1 July / August 2017

Official Publication For The Healesville Bowling Club

85 River Street Healesville 3777 Phone: 59 62 4984

Email: [email protected]

www.healesvillebowlsclub.bowls.com.au

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What’s in this Months Issue

Committees 3

Club Calendar for July 4

Board Report 6

Board Meeting Update 7 Men's Section Report 9 Ladies Section Report 10 Grants Committee 11

Bowls News 12

Club News 14

What's Happening 17 Club Media News 20 Sponsors Spotlight 21

Club Sponsors 22

Club Gallery 23

Club Uniforms 27

“Club Membership”

Always wanted to get into Lawn Bowling?

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Ladies Committee

Board of Management

CHAIRPERSON

Bob Brown

VICE CHAIRPERSON

Len Cosson

SECRETARY Effie Laban 0432 258 493.

TREASURER

Leone Fitzpatrick

BOARD MEMBER Robyn Turville

BOARD MEMBER Anne Holland

BOARD MEMBER Wally Mays

BOARD MEMBER Terry Langdon

Men’s Committee

PRESIDENT Adrian Beales

VICE PRESIDENT Rick Young

SECRETARY Terry Langdon

MENS COMMITTEE

E Maxwell W Mays B Parker G Gommers

T Upton

MATCH COMMITTEE

A Beales S Derrick J Butler N Whelan

R Smith

SELECTION COMMITTEE

A Beales R Young A Phillips

B Parker T Pye

Ladies Committee

PRESIDENT Anne Holland

VICE PRESIDENT H Plunkett

SECRETARY Faye Mays

SELECTION COMMITTEE

H Plunkett B Ayres

F Mays A Holland

G Hutt

MATCH COMMITTEE

H Plunkett G Hutt F Mays B Ayres R Turville

Umpires Measurers

T Langdon L Cosson J Butler A Holland

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Club Calendar for July 2017

Saturday 1

Sunday 2

Monday 3

Tuesday 4 Wednesday 5

Thursday 6 Social Bowls 1.00 pm / Thursday Night Practice 5.30 pm Friday 7 Happy Hour 5.00—7.00 pm

Saturday 8

Sunday 9

Monday 10 Tuesday 11 Wednesday 12

Saturday 15 Sunday 16 Monday 17 Tuesday 18 Wednesday 19

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Club Calendar for August 2017

Saturday 5

Sunday 6

Monday 7

Thursday 31 Social Bowls 1.00 pm / Thursday Night Practice 5.30 pm

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The Healesville Bowling Club AGM was held on Friday 12th May. Thankyou to all those members that attended, we would also like to thank those members that nominated for positions on the Board of Management—all positions are now filled.

For your information the Board of Management for 2017/18 is as follows:

Chairperson-Bob Brown Vice Chairperson-Len Cossons Treasurer-Leonie Fitzpatrick Secretary-Effie Laban

Board Member-Anne Holland Board Member-Wally Mays Board Member-Robyn Turville

Board Member—Terry Langdon (Has recently accepted the position)

Members if you have an issue or suggestions that you feel could improve your club please contact one of the above Board of Management members as your input is important.

The newsletter also includes an update of the Board of Management meeting held in May for your information.

We look forward to a productive and enjoyable year for all members.

Board Report

Members

Thursday Night Practice

5.30 pm - 7.30 pm

Come and have a roll All welcome

Yes even you!

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BOARD OF MANAGEMENT MEETING 30^TH MAY 2017

PRESENT : Bob Brown, Leonie Fitzpatrick, Effie Laban, Robyn Turville

APOLOGIES: Len Cosson, Anne Holland, Wally May

POINTS OF INTEREST FROM MEETING:

BOARD MEMBER ROLES

 Len Cosson will manage sponsorship role along with the assistance of Rod Kaufmann;

 Robyn Turville will assist Effie Laban with functions;

 Anne Holland will manage the Corporate challenge and memberships;

 Bob Brown is to manage the bar;

 Leonie Fitzpatrick will manage the financial and banking affairs;

 Wally Mays will manage the maintenance issues of the club.

MEMBERSHIP:

 Club constitution under review for clearer definition of types of membership and allowable participation in club event/competitions (part ii, Section 5);

 Discounts for entirely new memberships to the club take effect this financial year.

GENERAL BUSINESS:

 Amalgamation of the Men's and Women's sections will be further addressed between all rel- evant party's in September /October 2017;

 The New sign at club will be modified to reflect new secretary and contact details;

 Club shirts with sponsors logo as discussed at AGM is waiting on information to be provided back to the Board of Management.

Board Meeting Update May 2017

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 A twilight/senior member can be seconded as a committee member;

 Functions for any birthday party will be limited to an age group above 30 years;

 All Function fees are under review for 2017 and beyond;

 Letter to be sent to Yarra Ranges Shire for feasibility to erect a new shed closer to green No 2 for machinery and other equipment used to maintain the green.

UPCOMING EVENTS

 The club is hosting a group of disabled people on 31/5/2017;

 Healesville local Ambulance social club will have a BBQ function/bowls on 28th June 2pm.

MEETING CLOSED 3-15 PM

Board Meeting Update May 2017

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After Elections the Men's Section AGM your new Committee for 2017/18 is the follows:

PRESIDENT Adrian Beales, VICE PRESIDENT Rick Young, SECRETARY Terry Langdon

MENS COMMITTEE: E Maxwell, W Mays, B Parker, G Gommers, T Upton

MATCH COMMITTEE: A Beales, S Derrick, J Butler, N Whelan, R Smith

SELECTION COMMITTEE: A Beales, R Young, A Phillips, B Parker, T Pye

If you are interested in playing Pennant in the 2017/18 season please put you name down (List provided in the clubrooms)

Men’s Section Report

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The Ladies section 2017 AGM has been held and the following committee was elected by members:

PRESIDENT: Anne Holland VICE PRESIDENT: H Plunkett SECRETARY: Faye Mays

SELECTION COMMITTEE: H Plunkett, B Ayres, F Mays, A Holland , G Hutt

MATCH COMMITTEE: H Plunkett, G Hutt, F Mays, B Ayres, R Turville

The new committee is always looking for volunteers to help at any stage during the year.

If you are able to help please discuss with a committee member. New pennant players are welcome, please put you name down (List provided in the clubrooms).

Ladies Section Report

Something a little different to try during the Quicker Bowls season

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The Grants committee met with Railey Orger from Yarra Ranges Council in May to discuss grants available to the club for some of the priority works being considered by the committee.

Projects being investigated by the committee include an upgrade of the current Mens and Ladies toilets, provision of a Disabled toilet, improved Disabled access, Kitchen Upgrade and Bowling Green Lights upgrade.

Each year the council provides the opportunity for local clubs to submit applications for capital funds to improve facilities within the shire. The committee will be working to have submissions completed later in the year to meet the next round of funding.

Obviously council grants are one way to generate much needed funds. The committee are always looking at funding options available to the club. The committee will be pursuing the upgrade of lights separately to these funding rounds as there may be opportunities elsewhere for sustainabil- ity funding.

We will keep you informed on progress of these initiatives.

The committee would also like to inform the club that we were unsuccessful in entering the Origin Energy $10,000 Grant Competition, there's always next year!

For your information the Grants Committee Members are:

Fay Mays Robert Ayres Rob Broadhurst Mark Hoffman

If members have any suggestions on funding or projects that should be considered, please let one of your committee know, the more opportunities the better.

Grants Committee

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2017/2018 Season announced

 Tuesday competition will begin on Tuesday 26th of September 2017;

 Saturday competition will begin on Saturday 7th of October 2017.

Bowls Australia

Gayanne Hutt and Robert Ayres met with Scot Nicholson. He represents Bowls Australia, replac- ing Barry Leicester, and is focused on the survival and operation of the Clubs in our region.

Topics covered in the meeting included the condition and status of the Clubrooms, Council Grants, Sports grants, and participation statistics.

He was very interested in returning to our Club to offer assistance in club goals and an additional meeting is being organised for July 2017.

Bowls Victoria

Bob Brown and Robert Ayres attended the Bowls Victoria Eastern Ranges & Yarra Region Meet- ing on Friday 2nd of June 2017 at North Balwyn Bowls Club.

The following topics were discussed and/or addressed and provided for your information:

Lawful Discrimination (to play Single Sex Competitions)

This was a big issue as it is mandatory and legally binding to follow the correct procedures. Put simply, a Club must now keep a file of Member’s preferences in terms of holding Single Sex competitions and “the majority rules”. The Club must conduct the survey of every Member and maintain the results as evidence, in case of a discrimination challenge. Two things to note from this:

Singles Championships are excluded because of the State and National path that each event follows ie. Becoming Regional, State or National Champion. The other exclusion is where the Club has OFFERED the same (or similar) event for the other sex ie. Men’s and Ladies Pairs etc. If the event is OPEN ie. Either sex can enter, then there is no issue.

Bowls News

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Competitive Participation

This issue is all too familiar with every Club – making the game interesting and inclusive for all members of the Community. Our Grants Sub-committee knows all too well that a successful ap- plication depends on the proof that we a game that offers community participation, especially women, indigenous people, children and the disabled. Further to that, the Region recognises the demands of the general Public in this changing and chaotic World. They want diversity, brevity and flexibility. In other words, they want a game that is short, sharp and cheap.

To this end, our Association are looking at several options:

Some of you already know about the Quicka Bowls format that has been trialled, successfully;

Barefoot Bowls and Corporate Bowls are popular because they meet those demands; Schools are adding the game to the curriculum because it is a soft non-contact sport that parents prefer (and getting Members certified to “Work with Children” is relatively simple); “Come and Try Days”

and “Jack Attack” have been successful with Clubs;

Changing the format of the current competitions – the traditional approaches are no longer working eg. Splitting the Pennant season into 2 separate competitions – Spring (Sep-Dec) and Sum- mer (Jan-Apr/May).

Bowls News

Thirsty work playing bowls

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Quicker Bowls

As members would be aware the club entered a team this year into the new Quicker Bowls competition—a format developed and introduced to clubs by John Inglese from Richmond Union Bowl- ing Club. With the help of Peter Russell and Lyn Baker a total of eight teams competed over eight weeks culminating in the finals fixture held at Mooroolbark Bowling Club on the 27th May, 2017.

There were to sections of eight teams. These included, from Eastern Region, Bayswater, Ferntree Gully, Upwey Tecoma, Healesville, Mooroolbark, Boronia, Lilydale and Yarra Junction. The Yarra Region included the Eastern Eagles, Richmond Union, Glen Waverly, MCC– Kew Sports, Haw- thorn, Rosanna, Auburn and a second team from Bayswater.

The finals day was held with teams from Eastern and Yarra Regions competing against each other. In the end it was Bayswater and Ferntree Gully playing off in the final with Bayswater coming out on top.

All members that competed in Quicker Bowls enjoyed the format. It was designed to give new members to bowls a competition that provided experiences and challenges not seen in the usual social games and practice.

Club News

Yarra Junction hosted a round on there new Green

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Quicker Bowls Cont...

As an overview the format of Quicker Bowls included:

 8 week season commencing Sunday March 26. (1st round played twice so every club has 2 home games);

 9 players per club - triples format;

 Every player must alternate in the positions of Lead, Second and Skip;

 If a club does not alternate a player in all three position during the match, will forfeit all match day points. This includes all rinks points and shots;

 3 games of 8 ends against each club per day;

 Games commence at 12.45pm (late arrival etc. as per BV pennant rules);

 Skipper places jack and directs lead to place mat.

It would be great to get two teams up next year to allow more members to experience this enjoyable format for themselves. But don't take our word for it—give it a go if the opportunity comes around next year.

Thanks to Faye Mays and Adrian Beales for having the foresight in recognising the value in being involved in a new competition such as this. I know there are quite a few new members better for the experience.

Club News

Quicker Bowls at Yarra Junction

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Ambulance Service Social Club function

The Club entertained the local Ambulance Service Social Club with a sausage sizzle and a lot of bowling. Special thanks to Effie Laban, Robyn Turville, Rob Broadhurst, Ed Maxwell, Steve Gra- ham and Robert Ayres for their tireless efforts. Everyone enjoyed the day!

Club News

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Teams Practice

Team practice continues during winter under the lights. Keep up your skills or find sonme new ones.

All Welcome from 5.30pm Thursday Nights

Thursday Social Bowls

Social Bowls is continuing through the Winter. Put your name down before 12.00 pm on Thurs- day (See folder outside the clubrooms), or ring through to the Club between 12.15pm and 1.00pm on the day.

Great Prizes on offer: five dollars winners and runners up; and for those who should have per- haps taken up golf the coveted Mars Bar is on offer.

Come along and join in the activities and get to know your fellow members.

Working Bees

Keep an eye out on notices boards over the next few months for any works happening around the club. The more hands the better - if you can help at anytime with the important maintenance required during the year and getting ready for the new season.

What’s Happening Around the Club

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What’s Happening Around the Club Corporate Bowls Challenge 2018

Corporate Bowls Challenge 2018

Do you have a Local Business

Healesville Bowling Club has a fun social bowls event for all to try Businesses enter a team to compete for a trophy at the end, games are

played on a round robin basis.

Each Business enters three players, the club supplies bowls for those who need them and everyone can enjoy a sausage sizzle and drink after

their game.

For more information, or to enter a team please feel free to contact the Club

Healesville Bowls Club Ph: (03) 5962 4984 Or by email

[email protected]

ARE YOU PLANNING A FUNCTION ARE YOU PLANNING A FUNCTION

Our club facilities are available to hire for that special occasion At Healesville Bowls Club we pride ourselves in our inclusion within our

community and we offer our club rooms for many functions Birthdays, Groups, Christmas Party’s, Anniversaries

These can include the use of the club rooms and/or you can also include a game of bowls within your function.

Very reasonable rates and Bar Facilities available if required.

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What’s Happening Around the Club

Friday Nights at the

Healesville Bowling Club

Happy Hour from 5.00—7.00pm Wheel Spin for Members Draw

Light Food

Come along and enjoy some good company

EVENT INFORMATION GOES HERE

Organising something at the club

Lets us know

Send your event information for inclusion in the

Newsletter or on the Web Page

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Web Site

The club Website is up and running with updated information thanks to the great work of Robert Ayres, if you haven't seen it please log on and have a look.

www.healesvillebowlsclub.bowls.com.au.

Information on the Web Site includes:

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Social News

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Club News

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Pennant Information

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Events Calendar

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Photo Gallery

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Club Directory

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Sponsors Page

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Club Championships

Newsletter

The newsletter is to be produced monthly to provide information to members over the season. This first instalment will cover July / August for the slower winter months.

Reports on each section will be provided and all the current news and information will be included to keep you informed on Bowling Club happenings.

If you have any photos, stories or information to share with members, please for- ward to Robert Ayres and Mark Hoffman for inclusion on the Web Site or in the Newsletter.

Your Input is important to keep these initiatives going throughout the year.

Club Media News

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Members the Healesville Bowling Club has a number of local valued sponsors. Without these sponsors to support the club a lot of the events we enjoy throughout the year may not be possible.

So please support your clubs sponsors!!!!

Here is some information on a couple of those businesses that support your club.

Healesville Toyota

We have a large range of new and quality used vehicles. Our team can also provide you with genu- ine servicing, finance, insurance and a massive range of parts & accessories.

We are committed to delivering Quality, Safety and Innovation in everything we do; while at the same time finding ways to improve.

Website:http://www.healesvilletoyota.com.au/

Wild Grains Bakehouse

Freshly Baked Locally

located in the heart of the yarra valley in Healesville serving freshly baked bread, pies and pas- tries with delicious coffee.“>

Our bakery or a better word bakehouse is located in Healesville at the heart of the Yarra Valley. It is one of the few bakeries that produces its goods locally. Bread, Pies and Sandwiches made fresh daily.

Our coffee is ground to ensure that the full flavour comes through. So come and sit in our cosy booths, read the papers or browse the internet with free WiFi.

Website:http://wildgrains.net/

Club Sponsor Spotlight

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Members please support your clubs sponsors!

Sponsors Page

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Here is the action in photos from around the club this month

If you have any for the next month issue please send in.

Members Photos

Thursday Night Practice Quicker Bowls Yarra Junction

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Presentation Night 2017

Members Photos

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Presentation Night 2017

Members Photos

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Presentation Night 2017

Members Photos

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There is a range of Club Uniform Items for sale through the club, these include:

 Club Polo’s

 Club Jackets

Other Items include:

 Grippo Bowls Polish

 Bowls Measure

These are available over the bar.