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The Right Bias

Volume 1 Number 3 October 2017

“We’re officially open for business”

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What’s in this Months Issue

Committees 3

Club Calendar 4

Board Report 6

Board Meeting Update 7 Men's Section Report 8 Ladies Section Report 9 Grants Committee 10

Bowls News 11

Club News 18

What's Happening 25 Club Media News 30 Sponsors Spotlight 31

Club Sponsors 32

Club Gallery 33

Club Uniforms 34

“Club Membership”

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Ladies Committee

Board of Management

CHAIRPERSON 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 Phillips (Chair)

A Beales R Young B Parker T Pye

Ladies Committee

PRESIDENT Anne Holland

VICE PRESIDENT H Plunkett

SECRETARY Faye Mays

SELECTION COMMITTEE

H Plunkett B Ayres

MATCH COMMITTEE

H Plunkett F Mays

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Club Calendar for October 2017

Sunday 1 Daylight Saving (Is it Forward or is it Back?)

Monday 2

Tuesday 3 Tuesday Pennant R2 /Tuesday Night Practice 5.00 pm Wednesday 4

Thursday 5 Mixed Social Bowls 1.00 pm /Thursday Night Practice 5.30 pm Friday 6 Jack Attack Sponsor Yarra Valley Sports Shop

Happy Hour 5.00—7.00 pm Saturday 7 Saturday Pennant R1

Sunday 8

Monday 9 Mt Evelyn Christian School Social Day 9.30 am—11.30 am Tuesday 10 Tuesday Pennant R3—Wesley Mission watching Pennant /

Tuesday Night Practice 5.00 pm Wednesday 11

Thursday 12 Mixed Social Bowls 1.00 pm /Thursday Night Practice 5.00 pm Friday 13 Happy Hour 5.00—7.00 pm

Saturday 14 Saturday Pennant R2

Sunday 15 Mixed Smorgasbord— 10.30 am Monday 16

Sunday 22 Private Function 12.00 pm—2.00 pm Monday 23

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Club Calendar for November 2017

Wednesday 1

Sunday 5

Monday 6 Ladies Catch-up Lunch and Meeting—12.30 pm Tuesday 7 Melbourne Cup Day Lunch & Bowls 10.00 am Wednesday 8

Saturday 11 Saturday Pennant R6 Sunday 12

Monday 13

Saturday 18 No Pennant

Sunday 19 Mixed Smorgasbord—10.30 am Monday 20

Tuesday 21 No Pennant /Tuesday Night Practice 5.00 pm Wednesday 22

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The Board has met in September to discuss important issues that affect all members, these are detailed on the Board Meeting Update Page.

The Healesville Bowling Club Opening Day was held on Sunday the 25th September with members enjoying the day, some good bowling and selection of food the highlights of the day.

Thankyou to all those involved and welcome to the new season.

The new Pennant season is about to begin and it has been pleasing to see the number of members taking advantage of the practice matches made available, it looks like a great season ahead for all involved. Thankyou for the work undertaken so far by our committees.

Welcome to all our new members for the coming season, we look forward to many years of your involvement in the Healesville Bowling Club.

There are a number of social and private events coming up, many hands make light work so please offer your assistance to Effie Leban when the need arises, these functions are a great link for the club to its community.

With the season opening comes opportunities for social bowling and club championships so check the boards and lists around the club and get involved.

On a sad note we notify the membership of the resignation of our Chairman Bob Brown, Bob has been a long standing member over many years who has put a lot of his time and energy into the club. We wish Bob all the best and thank him for his time as Chairman and Bar Manager.

We hope to see you on the green this season Bob and good health to you.

That’s all for this month, good luck to all those competing this season.

Board Report

Healesville Bowling Club Amalgamation

As members would be aware the club is developing a process to amalgamate the clubs current Men’s and Ladies sections.

The proposal was raised at the Board of Managements Annual General meeting held on 12th May 2017, the general consensus of the meeting was that such a move would be beneficial to the

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The recent Board Meeting was held on the 25th September 2017, following is an overview of what was discussed.

 Approval to repair ducted heating system was passed;

 Approval to replace A/C unit was passed;

 Working with Children clearances needed for all in contact with children for functions, corporate challenges and visitors;

 Approval given to purchase new shirts after Bowls Victoria approval received for new de- sign;

 Quotes to be obtained for camera security system internally and externally;

 Corporate Challenge starts on the 11th October, Volunteers needed;

 Robyn Turville accepted the position of bar manager;

 Review of bar prices to be undertaken;

 Rostering of RSA accredited bar persons when bar is open on Thursday, Friday and Satur- day;

 EFPOS feasibility to be investigated for next meeting;

 New prize money ratified for Thursday Social Bowls;

 Approval to modify "Tractor & Fittings" to a trailer spray unit;

 Approval to replace existing blinds/curtains in clubrooms with drop downs;

 Bob Brown’s resignation as chairman and bar manager was received by the Board of Man- agement,the Board regretfully accepted Bobs resignation and thanked him for his many years of hard work as chairman and bar manager, the Board also wished him good health and we all hope to see him back at the club in the future.

Board Meeting Update September 2017

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Well its only the grand final weekend to go and then we are underway for season 2017/18.

We have played three practice games preseason and have gained a lot of positives; a good performance against Yarra Glen and a very competitive performance at Warburton. A quickly arranged game at Croydon gave us a good look into how we are rolling at this early stage of the

season; these games have given us a great opportunity to try team combinations and look at all the new players in game situations.

I personally thanked each club for allowing us to play a practice match against them

with all clubs having division 1 teams; I myself found it very rewarding to play against better bowlers and all clubs where very welcoming especially Warburton.

Tuesday and Thursday Afternoon training is being well attended and will run through the season with different formats and skills worked on each week.

I wish all bowlers the best for the upcoming season and remember the little circle goes to the in- side

Adrian Beales

President Men's Section Healesville Bowls Club

Men’s Section Report

A Selectors Prayer

Blessed are they who can play sport Blessed are they who can still be taught Blessed are they who accept with grace To play in any selected place

Is This YOU ?

I'm not just involved in lawn bowls,

I'm committed...

Do you know the

difference between involvement and committment ? Think of bacon and eggs.

The Chicken is involved, the Pig is committed

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Well the new pennant season is upon us and I am sure you are all keen to get back on the green after the winter layoff, good luck to all those competing this season.

Tuesday Pennant

Teams will be selected and displayed on the outside board and on the web page by Thursdays.

PLEASE CHECK IF YOU ARE SELECETED, note transport and other details.

Try to have correct monies on the day, game fee $7.00 Bus $5.00

There is a list on the Tuesday Pennant board beside telephone to place your name on if you are unavailable or you are travelling in your own vehicle.

If you are unable to play after being selected due to illness etc, please notify a member of selection committee as soon as possible.

Rink Duty for home teams, for those who don’t know the procedures a detailed list is displayed in and outside club.

Let’s aim for sky and make it to the finals Contact Numbers

Can you please update my contact details from that published in the latest fixture.

Faye contact 0438 180 643 instead of home number Wally contact 0407 516 074

Smorgasbords

For the upcoming smorgasbords, can you please bring a small salad; pick up a ticket to receive

$2.00 off your entry fee.

Good bowling & enjoy the game Faye Mays

Secretary Ladies Committee

Ladies Section Report

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The Grants committee will reconvene now the season has commence and members are back from their annual hibernation.

There are a number of grants which we will endeavour to apply for on behalf of members during November.

These include:

Sporting Club Grant Scheme Uniforms up to $1000

As noted in the last edition of the newsletter the committee have noted on behalf of members the following club improvements:

 Men’s and Ladies toilets;

 Provision of a Disabled toilet;

 Improved Disabled access;

 Kitchen Upgrade;

 Bowling Green Lights upgrade.

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

For information the Grants Committee Members are:

Fay Mays Robert Ayres Rob Broadhurst Mark Hoffman

Grants Committee

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Pennant Season 2017/18

The Pennant Season is upon us, good luck to all those involved in our teams.

Following is information on some proposed rule changes and the Pennant Draw for both Heales- ville 1 & 2.

Conditions of Play Changes*

Metro Pennant (*subject to Bowls Victoria Board approval) There are two important changes to the Metropolitan Pennant Conditions of Play for season 2017-18 and these are:

SATURDAY PENNANT

1. No pre-game practice is permitted by visiting sides at away venues, only home venue sides may practice on rinks not allocated for their match and only up to midday on the day of competition.

2. Timing of the greens is no longer mandatory nor required by Bowls Victoria – this decision is left entirely to the venue Club if they wish to do so; no visiting Club may demand the greens be timed.

MIDWEEK PENNANT

1. No pre-game practice is permitted by either side on the day of competition.

2. Timing of the greens is no longer mandatory nor required by Bowls Victoria – this decision is left entirely to the venue Club if they wish to do so; no visiting Club may demand the greens be timed

SATURDAY PENNANT REMINDER

Terry is kindly requesting the Saturday Pennant members please try and bring the correct money with you; $7 green fees and $5 bus, he said; " he will not be carrying his cash register with him this season and if anyone asks him to change a $50 or $100, they better duck quick.!!! "

This Message is for both teams so you’ve been warned by your team managers!!!!

MARKING SYNTHETIC GREEN.

A BIG thanks to Barry Parker for renewing the lines on our synthetic green, they are dead straight, so we should see some improved bowling from our members.

Thank you Barry.

Bowls News

New Game in Town

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Bowls News

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Bowls News

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Bowls News

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Bowls News

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Bowls News

Club Championship games for the 2017/2018 Season.

EVENT 1st ROUND BY

2nd ROUND BY

3rd ROUND BY

4th ROUND BY

FINAL (FIXED DATE) 2-BOWL

HANDICAP Entries Close 13th Oct '17

Not required 22nd Oct '17 5th Nov '17 19th Nov '17 1st Dec '17

CHAMPION- SHIP SIN- GLES Entries Close 13th Oct '17

5th Nov '17 19th Nov '17 3rd Dec '17 17th Dec '17 5th Jan '18

100-UP Entries Close 13th Oct '17

19th Nov '17 3rd Dec '17 17th Dec '17 31st Dec '17 12th Jan '18

Minor Cham- pionship (Mixed) Entries close 1st Dec '17

Not required Not requied Not required Not required 3rd Dec '17

CHAMPION- SHIP PAIRS Entries Close 5th Jan '18

Not required 14th Jan '18 28th Jan '18 11th Feb '18 16th Feb '18

HANDICAP PAIRS Entries Close 5th Jan '18

Not required 21st Jan '18 4th Feb '18 18th Feb '18 2nd Mar '18

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Bowls News

Healesville Bowling Club Championships

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY!

1. Games must be played by the dates shown on the draw.

2. Players make their own game arrangements. The top named player on the draw sheet is re- sponsible for arranging the game.

3. Bowls Victoria Rules apply to all games.

4. In pairs events, a player may be substituted as per rule 39 and with the approval of the Match Committee.

5. Players unable to play a game by the date shown must contact the event manager prior to the deadline. The Match Committee after consultation will determine the outcome of the game or specify a new deadline date.

6. The Match Committee reserves the right to alter or adjust any matter which affects the Club's interests in all these competitions.

7. Entry Fee of $7 per player per event - payable with entry.

8. Entries will be accepted up to 5pm on entry closing date.

9. Match Committee advises players to play games as soon as possible in case of inclement weather.

10. No Dead Ends.

Opening Day

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Harvest Run

The Harvest Run was on the Saturday, 23 September 2017 the club was host to over five hundred competitors registering for the event.

It was a successful event in 29o heat on the day, well done to our Volunteers that helped our busy events coordinator Effie Leban.

Its great to see the club utilised by the community!

Club News

Registration for Harvest Run

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Club News

Opening Day 24th September, 2017

The Healesville Bowling Club Opening Day was a great success and enjoyed by all; The Master of Ceremonies Terry Langdon keep the crowd entertained with his quick wit and ability to run the raffle.

Thankyou to all those that contributed and to Anne Holland, Faye Mays and Adrian Beales for their official duties;

Here are a few shots of the day;

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Club News

Opening Day Continued….

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Club News

Opening Day Continued….

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Club News

" WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK "

Hi Members, recently I had to obtain a Working With Children Check needed for a Coach- ing Course I hope to do.

I am just letting you know it is a very simple procedure. You fill out your application form online, print it out, then take the form to the Post Office where they take a picture of you and that is it.

I took my form to the P.O. on Friday the 15th Sept. and was passed on Monday the 18th.

Sept. (weekend included).

My card with picture and details will arrive in 2 weeks.

There is no cost involved as we are volunteers.

Terry Langdon.

If you have any queries, ring or ask Terry 0458585584.

SEASON 2017-2108.

NOTICE TO MEMBERS.

IF YOU HAVE YOUR NAME DOWN TO PLAY PENNANT OR ANY OTHER GAME FOR THAT MATTER, IT IS YOUR OBLIGATION TO CHECK TO SEE IF YOU HAVE GOT A GAME. YOU CAN DO THIS BY CHECKING THE WAILING BOARD AT THE CLUB OR ON OUR SITE;

healesvillebowlsclub.bowls.com.au OR CHECK WITH ONE OF THE SELECTORS BY PHONE IF YOU CAN'T GET TO THE CLUB, IT IS NOT UP TO THE SELECTORS TO LET YOU KNOW UNLESS THERE ARE SOME UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES.

SELECTORS, A. PHILLIPS(CHAIRMAN) R.YOUNG, T.PYE, A.BEALES. B. PARKER.

TERRY LANGDON

SECRETARY MEN'S SECTION COMMITTEE.

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Club News

Corporate Challenge

Well its on again!

The Corporate Challenge is starting on Wednesday 11th October (weather permitting).

Anne Holland is organising and has asked for volunteers to help with the event; at times Corpo- rate Teams may need fill ins or coaching and there is always sausages to take around to the hun- gry mob.

There will be a sheet up in the club to put your name down so please volunteer if you can.

This is a great Community Event for the Bowling Club

Important training to use the Defibrillator

On Thursday 21st of September the Ambulance Service conducted a training session on the Defibrillator, this life- saving device for cardiac issues is kept at the Club. More than a dozen Members participated and trained in the use of the equipment.

Congratulations to those who participated and thankyou to the Ambulance Service.

The defibrillator is in the Notice Board Room

Ed just told the team he’s Skip!

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Club News

Colin Lowe with the Club Singles Championship Trophy—Well Done Colin

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Teams Practice

Team practice continues into the Pennant Season, with Daylight Sav- ings starting its a great time to have a bowl.

Practice Makes Perfect!

All Welcome from 5.00 pm Tuesday and Thursday Nights

Thursday Social Bowls

Mixed Social Bowls is on every Thursday through the year.

Put your name down before 12.00 pm on Thursday (See folder outside the clubrooms), or ring through to the Club between 12.15pm and 1.00pm on the day.

Great Prizes on offer: $10.00 winners and $7.00 runners up; and for those who should have perhaps taken up golf the coveted Mars Bar is on offer.

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

Thursday Coaching

Coaching at 9am - Tony Anderson (Yarra Glen) is available (till 10.30am) for anyone who needs help with their

What’s Happening Around the Club

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Functions

Here is a summary of the latest upcoming functions:

Friday 6th October

Jack Attack—Sponsor is Yarra Valley Sports Shop.

Monday 9th October

Mt Evelyn Christian School 9-30 am to 11-30am,approx 102 people having a bowl and brunch, no bar required, will need 4 helpers for the duration mainly about the green.

Tuesday 10th October

Wesley Mission for disabled people, 10am to 2pm,approxamately 10 people, they want to come and sit in our clubrooms, have a snack and watch our home pennant team play, no help required from us.

Sunday 22 October

12.00 pm to 2.00 pm, a group of six to bowl with bar open, require a bar person.

Thursday 30th November

10-30am, Living and Learning Centre disabled group (8) coming for a bowl and have lunch and watch our social game until approxamately 2.00 pm.

Saturday 6th January

12.00 pm to 2.00 pm, a group of approximately 30 people for a 40th birthday celebration, we require bar to be open, will need 1 bar person and 2 helpers.

For any information please contact Effie Leban, 0432 258 493.

All Members

Tuesday & Thursday Night Practice

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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.

Flat sole shoes or bare feet only

For more information, or to enter a team please feel free to contact the Club Healesville Bowls Club Phone: (03) 5962 4984

Or by email

[email protected]

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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.

To organise or discuss your function contact:

Effie Laban on Mobile : 0432 258 493 Email: [email protected]

Or leave a message with the bowls club at:

Phone: (03) 5962 4984

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Friday Nights at the

Healesville Bowling Club

Happy Hour from 5.15—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

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

Robert Ayres is our Webmaster so please contribute information to Robert for inclusion on the site.

Newsletter

If you are reading this then the October Newsletter has been released, please con- tinue to send photos, information and stories to contribute to the publication.

“Members Input is important to keep everyone up to date”

Club Media News

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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.

Yarra Valley Quality Meat Supply

Address 10/231 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville VIC 3777

Phone (03) 5962 4568

“‘free spit hire with meat purchased”

“Gluten free products available”

“good old fashion service and quality”

Yarra Valley Travel

Our conveniently located office in the heart of Healesville on Maroondah Highway (formerly McKenzie’s Bus office) is where you will find incomparable travel advice. Our helpful consultants take pride in assisting with your holiday plans, so call in now to get up to date and practical guid- ance.

Website: http://yarravalleytravel.com/index.html

Club Sponsor Spotlight

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Members please support your clubs sponsors!

Sponsors Page

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A Successful 30th Birthday Function

Club Gallery

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

 Club Polo’s

 Club Jackets

New shirts coming soon!

Other Items include:

 Grippo Bowls Polish

 Bowls Measure

These are available over the bar.

Club Uniforms & Merchandise

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Do We Really Know Our Members

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(Place an X in the correct box)

We were privileged to catch up with _ _ _ _ before he left for Saturday Pennant; letting us in to his private world for a sneak peek and insight into what makes a

successful bowler

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_ _ _ _ say’s its not just the

colour of your bowls

that’s important, but a carefully

And There’s More

Lance Troy Toby Maria