Hello members, as you may notice this newsletter will cover the period June to August and in future the newsletter will be published every 3 months. The Board committee have approved this change. Ed Chairman’s Report Hello fellow bowlers Depending on when Don Hamilton forwards the newsletter to the members, I could be in the USA with fellow bowlers Mary Smith, John Fealy, Ray Shaw and my son David or on the way home. Hopefully the covered green has been repaired and all is working to our satisfaction. Please let me know if it isn’t and I will stay away a bit longer. Many thanks to the members for their patience and big thanks to Trevor Newdick for the work and time that he has put into it. With repairing the surface, replacing the carpet & underfelt and improving the drainage, we will have a facility that will need no major maintenance for at least 10-15 years. Our competitions are continuing with Bayside and Poincana closing and Pennants (Men) starting up soon. The ladies Pennants season will have already started. I wish all the competitors good luck and success. It is less than 3 months until we hold our AGM. This is the time to consider running for a position on the Board and/or one of the committees. Also, now is a good time to start preparing any motions that you wish to lodge. See you on the green. Geoff Devencorn THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE MT GRAVATT BOWLS CLUB.inc 1873 Logan Road Upper Mt Gravatt 4122 Editor Don Hamilton Phone 33492367 – Fax 33492787 Email: [email protected]Email: [email protected]Website: http://www.mtgravattbowlsclub.com June August 2014 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Hello members, as you may notice this newsletter will cover the period June to August and in future the
newsletter will be published every 3 months. The Board committee have approved this change. Ed
Chairman’s Report
Hello fellow bowlers
Depending on when Don Hamilton forwards the newsletter to the members, I could be in the
USA with fellow bowlers Mary Smith, John Fealy, Ray Shaw and my son David or on the way
home.
Hopefully the covered green has been repaired and all is working to our satisfaction. Please let
me know if it isn’t and I will stay away a bit longer. Many thanks to the members for their
patience and big thanks to Trevor Newdick for the work and time that he has put into it. With
repairing the surface, replacing the carpet & underfelt and improving the drainage, we will
have a facility that will need no major maintenance for at least 10-15 years.
Our competitions are continuing with Bayside and Poincana closing and Pennants (Men) starting up soon. The ladies
Pennants season will have already started. I wish all the competitors good luck and success.
It is less than 3 months until we hold our AGM. This is the time to consider running for a position on the Board
and/or one of the committees. Also, now is a good time to start preparing any motions that you wish to lodge.
See you on the green. Geoff Devencorn
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE MT GRAVATT BOWLS CLUB.inc
There are 5 new members (4 Male & 1 Female) about to be released to play plus 1 other female
member to start coaching this month.
We need volunteers to become coaches.
Thanks to Graham Chattin who is going to a Coaches Course this month.
Ladies we need some of you to become Coaches (there are no lady Coaches at present)
Maurice continues to run his skills program but can also use some help on the Saturday morning 8am to 10am.
Observation – There is an URGENT NEED for people to be qualified as soon as possible to be Umpires.
Ron Walton
Coaching Co-ordinator.
CIGARETTE:
A pinch of tobacco
Rolled in paper
With fire at one end
And a fool at the other!
Games Directors Report Men’s Section . Club Championships Veteran Singles
Winner: Ken Peters. Runner Up: Ken Greenhalgh
A Pairs Winners: Ted Read and Warwick Gordon. Runners Up: Mark Secis and Jeff McLennan
B Pairs The Draw has been done with the first game being played on Friday 30 May. The result should have been determined by the time this Newsletter goes to print.
B Singles.
This Club Championship has been called. In closing I would like to thank Winners and Runner Ups, everyone who participated, Marked for a Singles Game and/or supported myself and the Club in these events. In particular I would like to thank the Club Umpires. Without their participation it would be very difficult to conduct Competitions. Malcolm Ferguson Games Director Men’s Section Mt Gravatt Bowls Club
Work in progress on the lower green
Bowls Club Members Newsletter
June 2014
Dear Bowlers,
The months are flying by and winter is upon us…. apparently. The change in season may
well signal a few changes around the place so here is what’s going on in each department:
Bistro/Dining
Birthday vouchers are now valid on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday night. Our Kitchen Crew led by Wayne have been
consistently serving good quality meals and diner numbers are increasing. If you haven’t been down for dinner for a
while give us a try.
Keen followers of the menu will have noticed a couple of newer specials migrate their way onto the permanent
menu. The Grilled Cajun Chicken and Grilled Pork Medallion have both been popular specials and are now “full
timers”. Whilst braised Lamb shanks are sure to make a special appearance as the weather continues to cool.
In general whilst I have been hanging off as long as possible I’m afraid to say some price rises are going to be
implemented to certain dishes. We have managed to avoid any increases for over 12 months unfortunately this
could not last forever.
Carson Room
The Carson room is attracting plenty of seminars, parties and various events. Special thanks must go to the Lady
members for allowing us to run some Tuesday events too.
These events do sometimes cause a shortage of parking and your patience and understanding is appreciated. On this
note you may be happy to hear the large monthly Saturday seminar has moved on to a larger venue. This event had
grown into a monster causing issues with car parking and lunch order delays. Not to mention a few less hairs on my
already barren head.
Again your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated.
Bar/Gaming
Some changes to the beer taps may be on the horizon, although I don’t have any firm information to pass on yet. I
will let you know as soon as I have confirmation of what changes are coming.
New gaming machines? I have been promised some newer machines from our big brother. However again I don’t
have any firm information on when or which machines are coming or going.
Happy Bowling
Damon Moody
Venue Manager
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PREMIER SEVEN’S 2014
CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS.
The finals of Premier Sevens Division 5 were played at Pine Rivers Bowls Club on Saturday 24
May 2014.
Mt. Gravatt played Beaudesert in one semi-final and was successful 2 rinks to 1.
Singles. Reg Walls had start slow made up a lot of ground but could not finish it off. But a good
effort.
Michael Geronimos also played singles
Pairs. Peter James / Mal Ferguson continued on their winning way 22 / 16.
Fours. Neil Longhurst, Ron Walton, Bryan Martin, Bruce Black also had another good win 26 / 10
We then had to play North Ipswich who beat Helensvale.
The Grand final commenced at 1.45 p.m. on the grass which was running about 13.5/ 15.0 Seconds.
Singles. Reg Walls Again had stiff opposition and really had to keep his mind on the job. Even though Reg lost he was
a credit on and off the greens. WELL PLAYED REG. and MICHAEL
Pairs. Peter James / Mal Ferguson. What can I say about the pairs combination. 11 Games for 11 WINS. The other
member of the pairs was Tony Fuller. These 3 players combined with each other and this was the result.
GREAT TO HAVE PETER, MAL, and TONY IN THIS FORM OF THE COMPETITION.
Fours. Neil Longhurst, Bill Crewe, Bryan Martin, Bruce Black. Hopes were high as this team had won all 10 games
with John Fealy, Michael Geronimos, Ron Walton, and Mal Ferguson also playing. One end to play 17 / 18 down.
Leads played one down, Seconds after two bowls each one up. After next two bowls still up. Thirds two bowls each
one down. Did the skip feel any pressure, Must ask him some time. Skips first bowl just short, good second shot.
Opposing skip draws second shot. Have to promote the short bowl to get a draw. Narrow, lost 17 / 22. This was the
fours only loss, but again to all members it was a credit having you in the fours.
TO LOSE ONE GAME THROUGHOUT IS A TREMENDOUS EFFORT FROM ALL PLAYERS.NAMELY, NEIL, BILL, RON .JOHN,
MICHAEL, MAL, BRYAN, BRUCE
For this squad of 11 players it was a credit to represent Mt Gravatt and through their effort the club received
$1,600.00.
This success plus doing so well in last year’s pennants (1 pennant 2 finalists 1 lost semi-final) from 5 divisions Mt
Gravatt should be proud of the bowlers we have.
GO MT. GRAVATT IN 2014 PENNANTS AND ALL OTHER COMPETITIONS IN 2015
Bruce Black.
Selector.
Reg Walls provided this detail as well as the photo which complements Bruce’s comprehensive report above. Thanks
to you both. Well done
“Mt Gravatt Bowls Club Division 5 Premier 7s competed in the final four play off on Saturday 24th May. The games
were played at Pine Rivers Bowls Club.
In the first round semi final Mt Gravatt 2 rinks d Beaudesert, 1 rink. In the final played the same afternoon North
Ipswich 2 rinks d Mt Gravatt 1 rink. Both games were hard fought and displayed the overall evenness of the three
teams”. A total of 44 teams participated in Division 5 and to be runner up out of that number is something our Club
should be proud of.”
The names in the photo as follows; Back row; Bill Crewe, Malcolm Ferguson, Neil Longhurst, Ron Walton.
Front row; Bryan Martin, Bruce Black, Peter James, Reg Walls.
Others who played throughout the season and absent from the photo, John Fealy, Michael Geronimos and Tony
Name Ray Blacker Member for 5years Club positions held Nil Other Clubs: Nil Born. Toowoomba (1923) Educated: High School Occupation: Company representative Favourite music: Everything Best movie/Book: Favourite Place: Home Favourite Sport (apart from bowls) Tennis Hobbies: Bowls Favourite Food/Drink; Toohey’s Old
Name Les Ramsay Member for 39 years Club positions held: Nil Other Clubs: Nil Born. Townsville Educated: Townsville grammar School Occupation: Taxation Inspector Favourite music: Best movie/Book: Favourite Place: Favourite Sport (apart from bowls) Hobbies: Favourite Food/Drink; Steak & Chips
Name Roger Piasecki Member for 6 Years Club positions held: Nil Other Clubs: Greenslopes, Buranda Born. Poland Educated: Australian College of Natural Medicine Occupation: Naturopath Favourite music: Blues Best movie/Book: Harry Potter Favourite Place: Caloundra Favourite Sport (apart from bowls) Golf Hobbies: Guitar Favourite Food/Drink; All Especially Japanese
Name Merv Dawson Member for 39 years Club positions held: Nil Other Clubs: Toombul Born. Bundaberg Educated: Bundaberg Occupation: Crane Driver/Owner Favourite music: Seekers /Country& Western Best movie/Book: Favourite Place: Strahan Tasmania Favourite Sport (apart from bowls) Highlights of all Hobbies: Woodworking Favourite Food/Drink; Beef, Coopers
Business Manager’s Report
Sponsorship
We have seen two changes of ownership during the month of May.
. O’Neills Business Lawyers changed hands on 8th May with Kerry O’Neill selling
his practice to Marie Sheehy and Luke Giribon. Many thanks to Kerry for his
support over the last few years both by way of sponsorship and arranging teams for the sponsors’ bowls evenings.
Best wishes to Marie and Luke with the practice into the future. I can now also report that they have agreed to
continue with the sponsorship and advertising sign which have been in place now for a few years. Our thanks to them
for their continued support.”
. Fred Fern Bowls Centre has been sold effective 1st June. Many thanks to John and Sue Finlayson for their support
by way of sponsorship and participation in the sponsors’ bowls evenings over the past three years. I will be meeting
with the new owners in mid June after they have settled in.
Following discussions with the Ladies, sponsorship over the pennant period will not occur. The three sponsors who
were to sponsor days in June have been happy to transfer their support to days later in the year. Thank you to those
people involved.
Friday Night Raffles
The raffles are doing quite well however more people are required to sell tickets. You are required from 6.00 pm
until 7.15 pm on a Friday night and sell in pairs. It is quite a pleasant task with many regular diners attending who are
expecting to purchase tickets. The more people we have on the roster means less attendances by everyone
concerned. Please contact me on 0438 193551 or speak with me at the Club if you are interested.
Reg Walls
Business Manager
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