Port City MBC Bulletin - February / March

Port City Men's Bowling Club Bulletin - February / March 2012

Welcome to 2012. I hope everyone had a great time over the Christmas holiday period, and is looking forward to having a fantastic bowling year. With the Pennant Season about to start, lets get behind the selectors and see if we can win a state flag this year. ( I know that the Pennant Season is called the “Silly Season”, so if you don’t get picked in the grade or team that you think you should have, SO WHAT, the sun will still rise tomorrow)!

SATURDAY AFTERNOON 2 BOWL PAIRS:

Because there are so many events planned for the next 6 weeks, such as District and Club Championships, Pennant trials etc, it has been decided to postpone the Saturday Afternoon format, until after the Pennant Season. If you are not involved in any of the above mentioned events,  you can still play social bowls, or even arrange games between yourselves. Just see the bowls office to make arrangements.

OPEN DAY- SUNDAY 19^TH FEBRUARY.

The concept behind the “OPEN DAY” is an attempt to recruit new members into both the men’s and women’s clubs. Keep in mind that it is a  ‘FAMILY FUN DAY’ with the emphasis on encouraging  younger families to attend. That is why we are having a jumping castle and face painting for the children. Open days have proved to be highly successful when held at other clubs, so that is why the C.E.O. Larry and Marketing Manager Jordan together with bowling representatives have put together this concept. 

The men’s and women’s club have thrown their support behind the management in running this day. You only have to look around our great club to see that there is only a handful of our members under the age of 70 years. If we don’t try different ideas, or think outside the square, in recruiting newmembers, the club wil eventually turn into a social club. 

There are some members who are sceptical/knockers of the concept, so instead of being criticial, how about getting behind the club, inviting  your friends, children or grandchildren if they live here and supporting the day.

 

DATES TO REMEMBER:

·         26th January - Australia Day Triples

·         2^nd February – The Throne Shield

·         9^th February - Corporate Bowls commence

·         10^th February – Relay for Life Barefoot Bowls Fundraiser

·         14^th February - Modified coaching course

·         19^th February  - Open day

·         20^th February - Zone 8 R.S.L. Day.

·         25^th February - Pennant Trial against Taree Leagues.

·         2^nd March – Port Macquarie Lions Barefoot Bowls Social Night – Come & Meet The Lions

If  you  are  aware  of  any  of  our  members  not  enjoying  good  health  please  contact   our  Welfare Officer: Tom Cornforth

Bowls Report – Charlie Buchanan

Well, it`s that time of the year again with Championships both at district and club level being played, which makes it very difficult trying to arrange pennant teams, it interferes with the selection of teams when players have to play district at the same time. January is the hottest time of the year, and effects senior players when they have to play four games over a weekend. Let`s hope the district has a look at playing conditions when organising next year`s fixtures.

Congratulation`s to Carol White (singles), Morgan Solman/Stewart and Janine Stockham (pairs) on winning the blue ribbon district championships Well done girl`s.

Some very important dates are coming up with “Australia Day” mixed bowls on Thursday 26^th with a billy tea and damper served from 9-00 am. This will be followed by bowls, dress up in your favored  “Aussie “gear, prizes for the best dressed team and best male & female. The cost is only $12-00 per head which includes lunch, so get your name in by Tuesday 24^th January to secure your spot.

On Sunday 19^th February we are holding an “OPEN DAY” at the club. This is your chance as a member of the biggest and best club in Australia to do your bit. Invite your neighbour, friends and family to come along and support our recruitment drive. We are an aging club and we need new members, see what you can do for the club and not what the club can do for you for a change.

I would like to thank everyone, “you know who you are” that has helped in the organising of the corporate and barefoot bowls sessions over the past couple of months, club spirit shown by you has been wonderful, keep it up all. The new corporate season starts on Thursday 9^th February 2012 and we need teams to compete, this has been a most successful event, so please get the message out to the public and local business houses so that we can have another successful season. Contact Jordan or myself if you want to know any more info.

This year will be just as busy as last year, with the big events being Ladies 83^rd State Carnival, Grade 7 State Pennant Play-Offs,  NSW Greenkeeper`s State Carnival, Insurance Council Carnival, NSW State Juniors v Combined High Schools along with all our other major men`s and women`s tournaments. 

This is your club so let`s all work together, and enjoy each other`s company, in playing at the best club in the Port Macquarie area “GOOD BOWLING in 2012”!

Greens Report - Greenkeeper Nigel

The number three green will be back in play on Sunday 22^nd, and number two green is almost ready, and should be back in play very shortly. That terrible fungus “Ground Pearl” has again been spotted on very hot days in certain areas on greens one and five. I have put in place a special programme to deal with the fungus, but I am not really sure how effective it will be. It is a process of wait and see, but I will be endeavouring to do everything in my power to stop it spreading. Both of these greens will go out for renovation as soon as number two comes back in.

In early February I will commence a programme of grooming and dethatching of green four and then shortly after I will do the same thing to greens two and three

Thanks to  Jordan Humphries and Garry Williams for this bulletin.