Port City WBC News 14th June

Unfortunately after torrential rain on the weekend our President's Day on Tuesday although well attended by members and other Bowling Clubs in this District, no bowls could be played on the day. Instead we had a lively morning of Trivia with much laughter and fun at which the Port Panthers ladies excelled and took home many prizes. Members decorated the Club with our colours and the room looked delightful.

At lunchtime the official part of the day was emceed by our Secretary Judy when many cards of congratulations were read and the invited guests were welcomed on this special day. Patron Lorna Whitehead headed the VIP list with Regional Representative Carole Graham, District President Maureen Bradford, Club CEO Larry Collins, Bowls Co-ordinator Charlie Buchanan, Board Bowls Liaison Officer, Jim Cranna and various Presidents within this district as well as Past Presidents Mary Norman, Pamela Ditchfield, and Dorothy Hopkins.

Carol Bowman Vice President honoured our President by giving a brief history of President Shirley's bowling achievements since she joined our Club in 1993. A list to be envied by all who attended. As President for 3 years Shirley showed great leadership, responsibility and trust and is a credit to the Port City Club and carried out her duties with great dignity.

100 Club winners - 1st Betty Hall 2nd Marion Miller 3rd Dorothy Hopkins 4th Sue McLeod (Comboyne) 5th Jan Drewsen

Raffle winners - 1st District President Maureen Bradford 2nd Rosemary Aylett 3rd Jan Gauld 4th Jan Goldman 5th Dorothy Hopkins 6th Cheryl Pharoah (Comboyne)

As there was no bowls played prizes were randomly chosen and won by -

M. Willis, M. Doyle, M. Aird, J. Brady, A. Butlin (Lake Cathie), President Shirley, A. Swanson (Wauchope), M. Bennett, B. Barrett, G. Greenaway, J. Barry, B. Owens, J. Wallis, A. Kirk, D. Holihan, and J. Young.

The final of the Major Club Fours will be held on Saturday 16th June at 9 am between D. Amor's team and F. Martin's team. Good bowling to both teams.

The Club Major Triples Championship entries close next Tuesday 19th. Entry to the Major/Minor Pairs is now open and will close 3rd July.

Names in or out to the Club for Tuesday on 65 83 1153 before 8 am or to Barbara Barrett on 65 83 2659.

Thanks to Ann Kirk for this report.