Monday 10 July 2017

News from Port City - MBC

The news report from the Port City Men's Bowling Club for the week ending Sunday 9th July, 2017 is now available.

View the report below with thanks to Colin Halls.

FROM:   Port Macquarie City Men’s Bowling Club

DATE:    Week ending  Sunday 9th July 2017

The home of the Port City Koalas

Dress code for social bowls is club uniform/creams or clean smart casual, with collared shirt and neat shorts/slacks. No tank tops or singlets

Bowls  Facebook page – have your say!

A Reminder that Port City greens and spectator areas are smoke free.

The 2017 Pat Geary Memorial Open will be played at Soldiers Point B.C. August 12 – 13 It is played between Zones 2,6,14 and 15.

In the Zone 14 side the following Port City players have been selected.
Jack Lewis will play 2nd for Peter Taylor.
The team of John Hrabak – Greg Keft – Phil Baker and Greg Brims.
Barry Smith will lead for Bruce Anderson.
Reserve Michael Brennan.
Well done guys.

The NSW state singles zone 14 southern section is being played as I write this report. Updates next week.

The  3rd round of the 2017 major singles will be played on Saturday 15th July. There are some great match ups as follows-

Chris Thornton  V  John Rossiter
Greg Keft  V  Richard Trow
Bruce Anderson  V  Danny Barrett
Dale Smith  V  Greg Brims
Peter Gunn  V  Matty Bayes
Phil Baker  V Ken Paulsen
Mark Parry  V  John Twidle
Callum Murray  V Nathan Horton.

The new winter jackets have arrived – they look smart too. See Phil Baker to buy one ( They are currently on special for a short time ).

Members please note – There is a brochure at the bowls kiosk entitled “Members Constitution Forum” I suggest members pick up a copy and attend the forum  in the entertainment lounge on Wednesday July 26 at 7pm

The PCMBC bowls calendar for July/ August  is on the board. The full 2017 calendar is on our bowls web site under “Calendar 17”.

Due to the prestige pairs being played this week there are no social on Wednesday , Thursday or Friday

Men’s club AGM Saturday July 22 at 9.30 am. Notice of the AGM and agenda is on the board.. Nominations have closed. Voting commences this Friday 14th. See notice board for times etc.
Only financial members as at 14th July will be eligible to vote.

The travelling bowlers AGM will be held on Sunday 23rd July. Preceded by the traditional breakfast.

Don’t forget the men’s meat raffle every Friday, tickets available from 5pm with the draw at 7pm.  Ask for our special deals when buying tickets. Meat trays are proudly supplied by Wiggly Tail Butchery. Also club ltd badge draw at 7 and 8 pm currently stands at $6500

Remember to check out “latest bowls news” blog for news and happenings at clubs around our district, thanks to Brian Smith. Also bowls tab on the Port City web site

Free coaching is available on Saturday and Sunday mornings ( bowls provided). Contact the bowls office for details

Social Bowls: Please note we would encourage social bowlers be back in the club by 4pm to allow for a timely presentation and raffles. No dead ends.  Thank you for your co operation.

Wednesday: Winners ($15) Eric Faulkes – Mark Husband – Chris Palmer . Runners Up ($10) Ken Tonkin – Bob Keats – Ross Kafer. Lucky Losers ($7) Graeme Lees – Brian Collis.
Mick Hayes got no where near the $810 jackpot.

Thursday: Winners ($15) John Twidle & Partner. Runners Up ($10) Doug Emanuel – Kevin Henwood. Lucky Losers ($7) Ron Thompson – Rex Hawkins.
The $350 jackpot was missed by John O’Neill

Friday: Winners ($15) Rex Holihan – Bob (tigers) Langham. Runners Up ($10) Brian Crutcher – Alex Cousins. Lucky Losers ($7) Terry Schollum – Phil Smith.
Alex missed the $490 jackpot

Saturday afternoon social bowls are now back in full swing after the pennant break.

Sunday: Jackpot $288 did not go off.

Lucky envelopes to - Larry Iacono, Ron Davies, Barb Barrett, Shirley Devine, Ingrid Code and Lorraine Palmer.
Raffle winners C. Palmer, P. Ditchfield, I. Code

Sponsors. Thank you to our  sponsors, last week  Miedecke Motors – KIA. This Week – Garden Village

Cheers, Colin Halls

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