The Weekly Bias Newsletter Tuesday, 18 th December 2018
Good afternoon everyone
We are starting to wrap things up around here for the Christmas break, and I would like to remind you that the office will close Friday, 21st December at 4.30 for the holiday period (returning Wed, 2nd Jan) The last Bistro night for the year will be held on 21st December with BYO the following week, 28th December.
The bar will be CLOSED Sunday, 23rd Dec and RE-OPEN on Thursday 27th December 3pm.
We wish all our members and families a very happy Christmas and a safe New Year ahead.
We look forward to seeing you in 2019 and hope that you enjoy your holiday season.
Merry Christmas from Louise & Greg
“The Office”
From our President
Another year has flown by and as this will be the last newsletter for 2018, I take this opportunity to express my appreciation to those many wonderful volunteers who continue to offer their time unselfishly to our great club. This Club is based on your contributions and across many areas you do us proud.
As suggested in my midyear report, some of our Executive Committee and some of our volunteers have served for a number of years and at the December meeting Robyn White, who has served with distinction as the Director of Social for 8 ½ years has tendered her resignation.
Any member who would like to consider joining the Executive Committee as Social Director is invited to contact myself or the office. Robyn has strong committee support in the Social area and the position offers a deal of personal satisfaction.
To all of our 900 wonderful members in all categories, I extend my best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. Stay safe whether you are travelling or celebrating at home.
I look forward to 2019 with confidence that our great club will continue to grow and prosper.
Phil Anning President
Ladies Bowls – Patsy Smith, Captain
Ladies bowls is slowing down after a very successful day on Thursday. It was great to see so many players in Christmas Theme dress.
I would especially like to thank Margaret Hall for organising the ham for the raffle and Glen Terhoeve for donating the wine.
On Tuesday we will have social bowls and then go into recess until January. Of course you will be able to play scroungers on Friday afternoon.
Charts are going up for January events. The nominated pairs event on January 15th is not sponsored and is open to all. It will be AM only. If you don't have a partner come along anyway. A chart will go up this week for the Novices. The event is likely to be a round robin so will be played over a number of time slots to suit the competitors. Once we know who is playing we will negotiate times. Players must be full members and wear club uniform.
Men’s Bowls – Doug Myers, Captain
Twenty teams competed in the Tyrepower Open Men’s Fours on Sunday and, while the numbers were a bit disappointing, it turned out to be a successful day for the club. The event was won by a Warnbro team comprised of John Trewhella, Alan Cowie, Dennis Nagle and Matt Trewhella. The runners/up were Rob Tiller, Mark Simpson, Steve Withers and Russell Tyrell from Dudley Park.
Bruce Walter, Peter Nicolay, Noel Jarvis and Jack Groves came in with a credible third placing.
Mandurah Tyrepower donated a set of tyres that were raffled to contribute to the substantial prize money that was allocated to the day. Joy Burkett’s ticket selling skills enabled us to draw the
Ladies, we need players for a social game with the FIRIES members on January 6th. There is a chart up for names.
So please sign up
Coral Anning and her crew excelled again with their food preparation and service; they certainly do our club proud. Max Hughes was his usual energetic self in badgering people to nominate for this event and helping out on the day. Thanks Max; maybe we can attract more participants next year.
Club stalwart Bill Warner caused considerable concern when he experienced pain in his shoulders and chest on Sunday afternoon. Bill was taken away by ambulance as a precautionary measure but was given the all clear after tests at Peel Health Campus. Typically, Bill was back at the club with the green maintenance group on Monday morning.
Forty-two players turned up to Men’s Social Bowls last Wednesday so we ran 14 teams of triples.
The winning team was comprised of Bill Robinson, Ron Summers and Mike Lawrence. The runners/up were Rod Connor, Jules Gianatti and Brian Marsland.
Around fifty bowlers played in Friday’s Mixed Scroungers and the day was won by Graham Johnson with Bob Jackson in second place. Jerry Gerrard won the consolation prize.
The Halls Head trio of Max Doncon, Richard Howlett and Andre Gardin had a great win in the Men’s Open Triples at Mandurah last week. Well done fellas!
**CHECK YOUR FIXTURE BOOK**
and please always check the Notice Board Monday Come on down and have a roll up from 8:30am Tuesday Men’s and Ladies Pennant (last one until January)
Peel Bowling & Social Club – 9am for 9:30 start Wednesday Men’s Social Bowls – names in by 1pm
Thursday BINGO – eyes down 7:30 - Book a table for a fun night out Peel Bowling & Social Club – 3pm for 3:30 start
Friday Mixed Scroungers – names in by 1pm FREE COACHING 8:30am
GARDENER REQUIRED
After many years of outstanding work around our club, Max is handing over the fertilizer to a new volunteer. If you would like to be involved and are able to take over the gardening, please contact the office or Max Hughes.
We thank you Max for all your outstanding work around our club and helping make it so beautiful.
Chase the Ace of Hearts is starting the run again. We are back at $1,550. Remember, every drink you purchase entitles you to one free ticket from the bar or, 3 tickets for a bottle of wine.
Chase and the raffles are drawn after happy hour.
GO GREEN – GREENS ROSTER 2018 And the winners this week (17/12) are …drum roll please……John Sarre and Con Parker. The lucky santa winners for next week (24/12) are Bob Paul and Wayne Sanders.
The Members draw is waiting for you!!!
It is now $250. Make sure you are here on Friday night. You need to be here to win. Come on down and join in the fun.
Happy Hour starts 5:30pm.
LAST BISTRO NIGHT FOR 2018
Come and enjoy a relaxed evening on Friday night.
We have Stuey here for your entertainment and we are having the Bistro menu for your
enjoyment.
Phone the office to book
*** SPONSOR OF THE WEEK ***
With all the family and friends coming to visit over the holiday season, why not have them stay at our sponsor, Mandurah Quay Resort. They are very busy so make sure you book early and mention that you are from the Bowling Club.
They would love to make your friends and family welcome.
Contact on: 9582 8300 and speak to Chloe or www.mandurahquayresort.com.au 40 Marina Quay Drive, Erskine, WA, 6210
