Port City WBC News 21st June

It was a very fresh morning on Tuesday 19th and President Shirley welcomed Barbara Wellings back to bowls after a long absence. Debbie Amor and her team were congratulated on their win in the Club Major Fours Championship. Today was also Jackpot day and with the greens running beautifully all players were eager to win.

Lucky rink winners were 1st Eleanor Russell, Jenny Wallis, Betty Hodgson 2nd Megan Hobson, Lois Bishell, Robyn Kean, 3rd Margaret Aird, Robyn Hehir, Robyn Biddle. The Jackpot of $405 was not won by Betty's team and on the next draw it will be $420.

Raffles - 1st Gwen Hollis 2nd Maureen Orsulich 3rd Margaret Aird 4th President Shirley

50 Club winners - 1st Enid Ingram 2nd Marie Bignell 3rd Margaret Doyle

Birthday Greetings were extended to Mary Norman.

Members were reminded that to enter any of the championships their dues MUST be paid before 30th June.

DRESS CODE - The May-June edition of Bowls News has an update of the dress code and it is now possible to wear a coloured shirt with BA Logo to any SOCIAL game of bowls. However ALL STATE, DISTRICT, CLUB and PENNANT GAMES must have approved Club dress.

The Versatility Fives Carnival has now been filled and Carol Bowman is taking names on a reserve list. Play 30/31st July.

Major Minor Pairs is now open and closes on 3rd July with play on 17th July.

The draw is on the board for the Club Major Triples Championship - play to commence on 3rd July.

The AGM will be held on MONDAY 16TH JULY at 9 am. Nominations for positions for the year 2012-13 should be in the hands of the Secretary by Monday 2nd July. Please make sure the date is in your diary as we need your support and attendance.

There will be NO social bowls on Saturday as the men have a Grade 6/7 Tournament.

Names in or out to the Club for Tuesdays only on 65 83 1153 by 8 am or to Barbara Barrett on 65 83 2659.

Thanks to Ann Kirk for this report