Lawn Bowls Radio show - Sunday 11th May 2008

On SEN 1116am in Melbourne (6am-7am) this coming Sunday morning, Pat McErlean is interviewing the Secretary (Michael Walker) in relation to the survey, the responses, the feedback from Bowls Australia and the State Associations (including the RVBA) and the issues we face in the sport today.

This came about from Pat receiving a copy of the survey responses and giving me a call. The interview goes for about 15 minutes (before any editing) and it was very encouraging to receive support from Pat.

If you can't be by your radio this Sunday morning and would like to hear the interview - don't despair. The radio show is available by podcast every week from here. Click on the photo of Pat to play the file from next Monday, or right-click to download the file.

Membership Benefits

Next time somebody asks you why you're a member at Upwey-Tecoma or what you get out of bowling, here's a list of answers. Send them here to see why Upwey-Tecoma Bowls Club is a great place to join.

Reminders

Reminder #1

The AGM will be held next Friday, 9th May 2008, from 7pm. The Treasurer will be in attendance from 6.30 pm to enable you to pay (or make a part payment of at least $50) your subscription to enable you to vote at the meeting. Invoices sent to all members recently outline the cost of your subscriptions for this coming year.

Reminder #2

Payments for club shirts are now OVERDUE. If you haven't yet paid for your shirt please make sure you forward to payment ASAP. The Secretary will be in attendance at the AGM should you wish to finalise your payment then. Invoices sent to all members last month provide details of the cost of your order.

Shirts WILL NOT be provided until payment has been made. These shirts will be mandatory for all club & RVBA matches from the 2008/09 season and beyond.

Reminder #3

The presentation night for season 2007/08 will be held on completion of the AGM. Come along and celebrate the success of the 2007/08 season.

Junior Development Squad - Sunday 4th May 2008

Please be reminded that the Group 13 Junior Development Squad are using the club facilities, in particular the synthetic green from 9.30am - 11.30am this coming Sunday morning.

This group has a monthly coaching clinic at different clubs throughout the group and this month the Upwey-Tecoma Bowls Club offered the use of the synthetic as many grass greens are closing.

Therefore NO other bowling will be able to be conducted until the Junior Development Squad clinic finishes at 11.30am. I would also appreciate a couple of volunteers to cook a BBQ for the juniors on
completion of their clinic. Volunteers will be required from 11am for approximately 1 hour. Please let the Secretary know ASAP by return email or phone.

Incoming Committee and Matches Played UPDATE

Incoming Committee

The nominations for committee positions have now been confirmed. The new committee is:

- President/Chairman: Robin Southern
- Vice Presidents/Deputy Chairmen: Max Frost (+ 1 to be appointed)
- Treasurer: Tas Boyce
- Secretary: Michael Walker
- Committee: Peter Kornow, Paul Hutchison, Col Benson, Elaine Shepherd, Terry Button, Ken Walters
- Registrar: Ken Walters
- Match Committee: Damien Jones, Trevor Robertson, Ken Walters. This committee will appoint their own chairman.

On behalf of the President, a huge thankyou to the committee for the past year and good luck to the incoming committee for the coming year.

Congratulations to all on your nomination and subsequent appointment.

Matches Played UPDATE

The Matches Played list has been updated and is available here.

Nominations now Closed

Nomination for positions on the committee for the coming year are now closed.

Motions for any business to be raised at the AGM must be with the Secretary by 5pm this Friday (18th April 2008). This can be done via post or e-mail.

2008 Australian Indoor Singles Championship - Entries

Entries for this event close on Monday 28th April, 2008. I currently have 3 members who are entering and would like to send the entry form in ASAP.

Please contact the Secretary by Friday 11th April with your intention to enter.

All qualifying will be carried out on outdoor synthetics on Sunday 15th June, with subsequent play on Saturday 28th June. The Victorian State Finals will be played on Sunday 29th June with the National Play-offs to be held in August. 4 Victorian representatives will qualify for the National play-offs based on this event.

This event is setsplay (2x 9 end sets, with a 3 end tiebreak if required) and sectional play is sections of 4.

Club Shirt Invoices

All members who ordered club shorts will be receiving an invoice in the mail shortly. All orders placed either in person (with the Secretary) or via phone or email have been processed. After much ado, all members were contacted to ensure nobody was left out.

Please ensure you make your payment by 30th April 2008. Payment can be made by cash or cheque and can be handed to the Secretary (Michael Walker), posted (cheques only) to PO Box 1222 Upwey, 3158 or placed in an envelope and placed in the slot at the right hand end of the bar.

Shirts will NOT be handed over until payment is received. Shirts will be compulsory for all Day and Night Pennant matches from next season.

*** NEWSFLASH ***

Club Shirts & and the Grass Green

Club Shirts: The initial order for club shirts has now been placed. Invoices will be mailed out shortly and the due date for payment is 23 April 2008. Payment details will be on your invoice. Delivery is currently scheduled for the week AFTER the AGM. I'm currently trying to see if there is any chance of getting them for the AGM. Stay tuned.

Grass Green: Today the President, Secretary and Greens Director met with a consultant greenkeeper to ascertain the current condition of the green and to find out what alternatives were available to us as a club.

We were very encouraged by the discussions and will begin works on a renovation/rejuvenation programme shortly. More details will be posted once the programme becomes available.

3rd Side - ESRA runners-up

From the President:

My heartiest congratulations to our 3rd side who played in the Roamers Competition Grand Final. After a fabulous game and a nailbiting finish, they went down to Bayswater by just 2 shots. It was a brilliant comeback as they trailed by 13 shots at the tea break. To see the commitment of our players as they focussed on getting back into the game was a delight to the many supporters who came along to barrack. In fact we had 27 members & family so our cheer squad was massive.

I really want to thank our players for the spirit & competitiveness they took into the game. Even though they did not pick up the Premier's flag, they were winners in my eyes and represented our club with pride and passion. We are so proud of your efforts.

Congratulations to ALL who played with the side over the season.