14 February 2020
In this issue ....
From our Committee of Management
Committee of Management Report
Wishing everyone a special Valentines Day. Bring your loved one, and celebrate a romantic evening amongst fellow members and guests, whilst enjoying our Friday night meals, raffles, drinks and Members Jackpot Draw.
Last Friday night's extended raffles was dedicated to our Bushfire Appeal. What a bumper night, with $2,420 raised for this worthy cause. I thank all those involved and contributed on the night. Our Members Jackpot of $500 and special Members Bonus Draw of $250 went off on same night. Special thanks to John Jackson, who promptly donated his $250 winnings to our Bushfire Appeal.
Our leased Coffee Machine provides a value add service to members and guests. All things come at a cost, so I ask that you promote and patronise this facility.
A very busy COM meeting was held Wednesday 12/2, as critical timeline/requirements are necessary, as we lead up to our Annual General Meeting 4/5/2020:
- COM and Bowls Section Election Position Nomination forms will be put up later next week. Time to start thinking of your club involvement and the opportunity to provide support by filling vacant positions.
- Annual Membership Fees set for next bowls season. Full Member, Veteran, Student & Junior fees will rise by $5, to offset Affiliation fees and CPI increases.
- NB: Green Fees $8 and Locker Fees $12 will remain unchanged.
Graeme Ott - Managing Director
January CoM Minutes are available. Click here to go to Members Page to see monthly CoM Minutes and Financial Reports.
Notices
Membership Draw
Last Friday's Draw prize of $500 was won by Rob Kamp. Owen Landry presenting the prize last Saturday.
Tonight's Draw is worth $250.
Members Duty Roster
Rostered for next week 17 Feb to 23 Feb are Colin Jones and Neil Jones
Following week 24 Feb to 1 Mar, will be Rob Kamp and Brad Keen
Click here to see revised roster and duties.GBR Women's Singles
Congratulations to Belinda Koek who was successful last Sunday in taking out the GBR Women's Singles Championship. Belinda had a come from behind victory in the semi final in the morning before taking on Helen Gilmore from Cement in very windy conditions in the afternoon.
Belinda won this match 25-11. She now goes onto represent the region in Bendigo in mid April.
Michael Kelly was the marker and presented the girls with their winnings on behalf of GBR.
Club 100 Up Finals on Sunday
100 Up Handicap - Both Men's & Ladies Final will be played this Sunday 16th February from 9.00am
Ladies (Belinda Koek v Sandra Griffiths), and Men's (Bryce Selwood v David Cairns).
Come along Sunday morning to watch and support these players in their quest for the final victory.
Waurn Ponds Hotel - Sponsor Appreciation Dinner
The Highton Bowls Committee invites you to join them for a meal at the Waurn Ponds Hotel (one of our long term major sponsors)
on Tuesday 25 February at 6:30pm.
Specials for the night : $11 Schnitzel OR $13 Parma OR your choice from their extensive menu.
Come along and enjoy your teammates company as our great season nears the end. Add your name/numbers to the list on the notice board near the bookcase.
Mid-Week End of Season Dinner
The Midweek End of Season Dinner will be held at the club on Tuesday, March 3rd. More information and the signup sheet are on the notice board. We need to give final numbers to the caterer by Friday, Feb 28th. Please assist us by completing your name on the sheet and paying prior to this date.
Subway Triples Summer Season
Next round will be played Thursday , 5 March 2020
Out and About
Belinda had her family watch her win the Geelong Bowls Region Ladies Singles Final.
and in Wednesday's Addy, Elaine Coles celebrating 'what a great bowl' at Geelong City.
BOWLS SECTION
Saturday Pennant Duty February 15th
Sandwich Prep: Jenny Foley (I/C), Marg Ellis, Colleen Stainer, Glenys Jolley
Lunch Sales: Robby Bryant
Afternoon Tea: Loretta Doorakkers, Marg Dalziel
Round 15 - 15 February
Highton 1 / Premier Div - away at Ocean Grove
Highton 2 / Div 1 - at home, play Belmont (Duty Team)
Highton 3 / Div 3 - away at Ocean Grove
Highton 4 / Div 5 - at home, play Leopold
Highton 5 / Div 7 - away at Queenscliff
Highton 6 / Div 8 - at home, play Point Lonsdale
MIDWEEK PENNANT
February Information Session: Monday February 17th at 11 am.
Midweek Pennant Round 15 11th February
Best winning rink J Foley, J Jackson, B Lombardi, M Falzon +26
Next best rink Skipped by A More +18
Ladders at Round 15
Division 1 Highton 5th
Division 3 Highton 1st
Division 4 Highton 4th
Division 6 Highton 2nd
Division 7 Highton(5) 4th 127pts with 4 teams with a chance to be in 4th place.
Highton 7 Highton (6) 9th
At this stage of the year all games are vital towards the end of the season. All teams below you at this point have a chance to get into the four.
Round 16 - 18 February
Highton 1 / Div 1 - at home, play Ocean Grove (Duty Team)
Highton 2 / Div 3 - away at Ocean Grove
Highton 3 / Div 4 - away at Leopold
Highton 4 / Div 6 - at home, play Eastern Park
Highton 5 / Div 7 - away at Port Arlington
Highton 6 / Div 7 - away at Belmont
Ask an Umpire
Do you have a bowls situation which you would like clarified? Please contact our Umpire Co-ordinator, John Hulme or Don Lyne with your request and we will publish it in Hawk Talk.
This week's scenario comes from an opposition bowler on Tuesday in Midweek Bowls.
On last Saturday they were playing the last end of the game. After the last bowl was delivered the two thirds were considering the head to determine the result of the end. The Skip of the opposition side walked to the head and picked up two bowls which did not belong to his team. These two bowls were possibly part of the final count. What should have happened after this event?
Highton Bowls Club - Club Championship Events 2019/20
Entry sheets and Conditions of Play are now listed on the Men's and Ladies Notice Boards for:
Current Events:
- 100 Up Handicap - Both Men's & Ladies Final to be played this Sunday 16th February from 9.00am Ladies (Belinda Koek v. Sandra Griffiths), and Men's (Bryce Selwood v. David Cairns).
- Open President's Handicap - Draw is listed on the notice board. 2nd Round be played on/by Friday 14th February, and 3rd Round be played on/by Friday 21st February.
- Triples - Men's and Ladies Draws are listed on the notice board. Men's 2nd Round to be played on/by Wednesday 26th February and Semi Final on/by Thursday 12th March. Both Men's and Ladies Finals to be played on Sunday 15 March.
Match Committee
GBR Championship Events
Wendy Ballentine is playing at Ocean Grove this Sunday, February 16th (1pm) in the Women's State Champion of Champions event. The Men's State Champion of Champions event will be played at Ocean Grove on Sunday, February 23rd. We will be represented by Dan Priddle. Our best wishes to both Wendy and Dan.
Greens Inspector Training
If you are interested in participating in the Upcoming Greens Inspector Accreditation Course, at Torquay
on Friday 21 February, please contact either Don Lyne or Terry Driscoll.
Crackerjack
Crackerjack 2020
Your club is running a Crackerjack competition over 4 Wednesday nights which started last Wednesday 12 February 2020. The purpose behind Crackerjack is to promote the club to the local community in a friendly, welcoming environment. Socialization and fun bowling activities are the order of the day, where novice bowlers pit their skills in friendly competition.
Contact Paul Whittington if you are able to assist on these nights.
Joke
Bob walked into a Sports Bar around 9.58pm. He sat down next to a blonde at the bar and stared up at the TV.
The 10pm news was coming on. The news crew was covering a story of a man on the ledge of a large building, preparing to jump.
The blonde looked at Bob and said 'Do you think he will jump?'
Bob said, 'You know, I bet he'll jump.'
Bob placed a $20 bill on the bar and said, 'You're on!'
Just as the blonde placed her money on the bar, the guy on the ledge did a swan dive off the building, falling to his death.
The blonde was very upset, but willingly handed her $20 to Bob. 'Fairs, fair, here is your money.'
Bob replied, 'I can't take your money, I saw this earlier on the 5pm news, so I knew he would jump.'
The blonde replied, ' I did too, but I didn't think he'd do it again.'
Changes to your Personal Details
Please notify our Membership Co-ordinator, Graeme Wright when you have any changes to your contact details such as address, email address, mobile or home phone and for any changes to your emergency contact info as well.
Contact Graeme Wright direct (not via other members) with revised details at : membership@hightonbowlsclub.com.au
or by text / phone on 0400 153 122
Future editions of Hawk Talk
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My e-mail address is editor@hightonbowlsclub.com.au
BOWLS SECTION
Saturday Pennant Duty February 15th
Sandwich Prep: Jenny Foley (I/C), Marg Ellis, Colleen Stainer, Glenys Jolley
Lunch Sales: Robby Bryant
Afternoon Tea: Loretta Doorakkers, Marg Dalziel
Round 15 - 15 February
Highton 1 / Premier Div - away at Ocean Grove
Highton 2 / Div 1 - at home, play Belmont (Duty Team)
Highton 3 / Div 3 - away at Ocean Grove
Highton 4 / Div 5 - at home, play Leopold
Highton 5 / Div 7 - away at Queenscliff
Highton 6 / Div 8 - at home, play Point Lonsdale
Best winning rink J Foley, J Jackson, B Lombardi, M Falzon +26
Next best rink Skipped by A More +18
Division 1 Highton 5th
Division 3 Highton 1st
Division 4 Highton 4th
Division 6 Highton 2nd
Division 7 Highton(5) 4th 127pts with 4 teams with a chance to be in 4th place.
Highton 7 Highton (6) 9th
Ask an Umpire
Do you have a bowls situation which you would like clarified? Please contact our Umpire Co-ordinator, John Hulme or Don Lyne with your request and we will publish it in Hawk Talk.
This week's scenario comes from an opposition bowler on Tuesday in Midweek Bowls.
On last Saturday they were playing the last end of the game. After the last bowl was delivered the two thirds were considering the head to determine the result of the end. The Skip of the opposition side walked to the head and picked up two bowls which did not belong to his team. These two bowls were possibly part of the final count. What should have happened after this event?
Highton Bowls Club - Club Championship Events 2019/20
Entry sheets and Conditions of Play are now listed on the Men's and Ladies Notice Boards for:
GBR Championship Events
Wendy Ballentine is playing at Ocean Grove this Sunday, February 16th (1pm) in the Women's State Champion of Champions event. The Men's State Champion of Champions event will be played at Ocean Grove on Sunday, February 23rd. We will be represented by Dan Priddle. Our best wishes to both Wendy and Dan.
Greens Inspector Training
If you are interested in participating in the Upcoming Greens Inspector Accreditation Course, at Torquay
on Friday 21 February, please contact either Don Lyne or Terry Driscoll.
Crackerjack
Crackerjack 2020
Your club is running a Crackerjack competition over 4 Wednesday nights which started last Wednesday 12 February 2020. The purpose behind Crackerjack is to promote the club to the local community in a friendly, welcoming environment. Socialization and fun bowling activities are the order of the day, where novice bowlers pit their skills in friendly competition.
Contact Paul Whittington if you are able to assist on these nights.
Bob walked into a Sports Bar around 9.58pm. He sat down next to a blonde at the bar and stared up at the TV.
The 10pm news was coming on. The news crew was covering a story of a man on the ledge of a large building, preparing to jump.
The blonde looked at Bob and said 'Do you think he will jump?'
Bob said, 'You know, I bet he'll jump.'
Bob placed a $20 bill on the bar and said, 'You're on!'
Just as the blonde placed her money on the bar, the guy on the ledge did a swan dive off the building, falling to his death.
The blonde was very upset, but willingly handed her $20 to Bob. 'Fairs, fair, here is your money.'
Bob replied, 'I can't take your money, I saw this earlier on the 5pm news, so I knew he would jump.'
The blonde replied, ' I did too, but I didn't think he'd do it again.'
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