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30 March 2018
In this issue ....
Men needed at 9am next Wednesday 4 April
We need help in setting up the clubrooms for presentation night that evening. Due to rotary breakfast meeting we are unable to set up till this time so we are looking for as many volunteers as possible to assist with moving tables and chairs and others tasks for the evening.
Please just turn up.. Greg Cracknell
End of Season Dinner and Club Presentations - next Wednesday, 4 April
The End of Season Dinner and Presentation Night is to be held next Wednesday, April 4th. 6.00pm for 6.30pm meal. Please be seated no later than 6.30pm as we wish to start proceedings promptly.
From our Committee of Management
Volunteers Appreciation Night - Wednesday April 11th at 5.30pm.Finger food and a drink provided.
For catering purposes those planning to attend, please put your names on the list on the notice board.
Nomination Forms for the Annual Elections will be posted in the Club from Friday March 16th. Nominations will close on April 16th. Members please give consideration to taking on Leadership roles in your Club.
A draft copy of the proposed new Constitution and Regulations will also be available at the Club for viewing. An electronic version is available from Jenny Foley.
The Committee of Management wishes to advise Members that any proposed substantive change to the draft must be given in writing, at least seven days prior to the Special General Meeting. Questions and comments, without notice, will be accepted at the Meeting but substantive changes requested at the meeting will be considered out of order.
The Committee of Management is currently going through the process of increasing the hours covered by our Limited Liquor Licence. This process requires a Public Notice to be posted on the Main Street frontage of the Club. That notice is now attached to the Fence facing North Valley Road. This notice must be displayed from March 16th until April 13th. If members notice the Notice is missing or damaged please notify John Jackson or Jenny Foley so it can be replaced. It is a legal requirement that it be displayed.
Proposed Changes to Constitution and Regulations
Special General Meetings are being organised to consider changes to our Constitution and Regulations.
Ladies will have their meeting on Monday 9 April and Men will have their meeting on Tuesday 17 April planned to be at 6:30pm. Only Full, Veteran and Life members are entitled to vote.
The substantive change mentioned above is combining Ladies and Men's Sections into a single Bowls Section. Please carefully consider these changes.
Your atttention is drawn to paragraphs 17.2 (ii), 22.4 (a), (b), (c) and 22.5 (a) of the proposed Constitution which centre on
'There shall be one Section, known as the Bowls Section'
and in the Regulations to Regulation 1 in its entirety.
Editor
Saturday Pennant
Highton wins GBR Division 1 Premiership
Ric Stephens (rear centre) and Clive Dawson (rear right)
The Game that was one with good bowls and thoughtful game play.
Conventional wisdom in bowls says that if you win more Ends than you lose then you'll invariably win the game. This principle was tested during the 2017/18 Grand Final between Highton and Ocean Grove.
With one of the focus of Bowls development this season being on the Clangers analysis (losing 3 or more on a single end), the principle seems to be inculcating into the thinking of all the rinks.
In the final all fours rinks won less Ends each than Ocean Grove for the game. Two sides were 12/13 and the other two were 10/15 Ends comparison. Overall that's 44 Ends for Highton and 12 more for Ocean Grove with 56 Ends. In most matches over the years that ratio alone would have won the game for the side with the 56 Ends.
It didn't however in this game. Whether consciously or not the Clangers principles pushed during the season have assisted Highton win the game.
It comes down to two things a lot of good Bowls by each player in the rink and a risk averse strategy in shot selection.
These as the basic stats for the game:-
Rink 1. Ends 12/13, Clangers 1 for 5 shots lost, opposition Clangers 3 for 14 shots, result WIN 25/22
Rink 2. Ends 10/15, Clangers 1 for 3 shots lost, opposition Clangers 3 for 11 shots, result WIN 22/19
Rink 3. Ends 12/13, Clangers 2 for 7 shots lost, opposition Clangers 5 for 22 shots, results WIN 29/23
Rink 4. Ends 10/15, Clangers 3 for 15 shots lost, opposition Clangers 3 for 12 shots, results LOSS 25/22. Margin at 15th end 14/22 but got the difference back to tie with 1 end to play - GAME OVER.
The game was won primarily with great Bowls and high levels of focus and concentration. But underlying that was the principles the coaches have been pushing to minimise the Clangers to ensure the game never gets away from us at any stage.
Graeme Wright
Midweek Pennant 2018-19
URGENT :- Selection Committee need your support by placing your name down for Midweek Pennant.
Numbers are to be in by July to the Geelong Bowls Region, so as soon as you can please let us know if you are available.
This coming season available is ladies only depending on clubs placing their interest and restricted pennant . Highton Club will place teams in on availability of players
Please e mail me cotter27@bigpond.com by the end of June at the latest.
Thanks Anne Cotterill
Ladies Committee
Saturday Sandwich Roster:
Thank you to all those members that have volunteered to assist with this rather large task - both preparing the sandwiches and serving and cleaning up after afternoon tea.
Members rostered for duty in coming weeks
Probus Day - Tuesday, April 11th Division rostered for duty - 4 & volunteers
Ros Leigh and Marg Dalziel are co-ordinating this day and will contact individuals with the specific time that they are required.
Biggest Afternoon Tea: Cancer fundraiser - Friday May 4th - Ladies Committee hosting this event - could members please bring a plate. Players will be asked to pay $10 on the day, with $3 donation of this money going to towards the fund raiser.
Ladies Committee Meeting: Monday, April 2nd at 9am.
April Information Session Monday April 9th at 10am.
Attention all Ladies:
A Special Meeting of all Ladies is being called for 10am on Monday, April 9th, to meet with John Finlayson (Club legal consultant) regarding the proposed changes to the club constitution, in particular the change to one bowls committee, i.e. the unification of the Men's and Ladies Committees.
John Finlayson will be available to answer questions before the Ladies group are required to vote on this matter. Please take the opportunity to read the draft constitution on the east end notice board and also available electronically by contacting Jenny Foley.
This Special Meeting will be followed by a brief Information Session and morning tea. Please bring a plate to share.
Men's Committee
On the 17th of April, we will be holding a Special General Meeting of the Men's section. The meeting will be an information session on proposed changes to our constitution with a focus on unification and its likely impacts. Meeting will be at 6.30 (subject to confirmation from John Finlayson)
Greg Cracknell
Limerick Time
A busy young member is Neil
Long hours at the club, so unreal.
He does so much stuff
And sometimes gets gruff
Has badminton lost it's appeal ?
Anon 🐿
Bowls Victoria Heads Up
On 23 March BV published their weekly “Heads Up” (we get it via e-mail, I presume BV send it to out via a bulk e-mail mail-out to registered Vic. bowlers) In Heads-up there is an article titled “State of pennant stories & flag winners from around the State” if you click on that article it tells the pennant stories of 12 different Victorian Clubs and Highton is included as one of those 12 clubs.
Brian Fox
Highton – Our season story
Highton Bowls Club participates in the Geelong Bowls Region Pennant competition. We are a typical bowls club (volunteers, not for profit, community based club – no gaming machines).
Our club consists of a total membership of approximately 450 members (which includes 250 bowling members plus 150 social members, plus approximately 50 other members of assorted membership categories).
Highton BC has a strong reliance on the goodwill of our many volunteer members to keep the club functioning smoothly.
We are a competitive club, a well managed club, a proud club, and we strive to be a progressive, friendly and harmonious club.
We have a strong bowling and training culture and we also enjoy an active social program with many great entertainment nights.
We are particularly pleased with the performance of our pennant teams in this 2017-18 Pennant season for achieving the following results:
Saturday Pennant: We entered 7 Divisions in the 2017-2018 GBR Sat. Pennant competition and all seven Divisions secured a top four finish thus qualifying for the GBR finals series, results being: Div. 1 Highton 1 = finished 1st on the final ladder, Div. 1 Highton 2 = finished 4th on the final ladder, Div. 3 Highton 3 = finished 4th on final ladder, Div. 5 Highton 4 = finished 3rd on final ladder, Div. 8 Highton 5 = finished 1st on final ladder, Div. 9 Highton 6 = finished 1st on final ladder, Div.11 Highton 7 = finished 2nd on the final ladder. A strong outcome
Midweek Pennant: The Highton BC had 5 Divisions entered in the 2017-2018 GBR Mid-week Pennant season – our most successful Division was the Div. 1 Mid-Week team (Highton 1) – which finished 4th on the 2017-18 final ladder. We are particularly pleased with that because it’s the sixth consecutive year that our Midweek Div. 1 (Highton 1) team has achieved an end of season top 4 finish thus qualifying for the GBR Div. 1 Midweek finals for the sixth consecutive year.
Highton BC Managing Director Mr John Jackson said: “I am delighted with the results of our Pennant teams this year, all seven Saturday Divisions have worked hard and have now been rewarded with a position in the finals and the Midweek team has once again managed to carry over its good form from one year into the following year. It's a credit to the club, the coaches, and the bowlers.”
Out and About
The Cruisers have returned from their wet and windy weekend playing bowls in Bendigo.
GBR Pennant Reporting Survey
All members, please complete the SELF RECORDING SURVEY about the use of this seasons Scoring System. It is designed for both people who used it to manage teams and enter results as well as for those who used it to see results during the season.
To complete it, go to GBR website and then to SELF RECORDING SURVEY under Latest News.
Disco Bingo - Saturday, 14 April
One of our club sponsors (Barwon Tyre and Auto) are involved in running an upcoming disco bingo night to raise money for Camp Quality- it works like regular bingo but with music rather than numbers. As the event is being held at the club and our members have been good supporters of their previous fundraisers they have asked for assistance with advertising the event.
At our club, 6:30 for 7:00 pm start on Saturday 14 April. $25pp, tables of 8 to 10.
Bookings contact : Graeme McMahon 0427 001880, Sharon 0438 435770 or Gavin 0448 435770
Club Bistro
New Autumn Menu
Click here for AUTUMN MENU
Ladies 5 a Side Competition
This week saw the first day of the annual 5-aside competition held at Highton Bowls Club. The competition is in it's fourth year. Organised by Elaine Coles and her merry band, Tuesday saw 80 bowlers from 11 different clubs compete in the 5-aside challenge. All three greens were in play, with competitors enjoying good competition and fellowship. The competition which runs for 4 consecutive weeks has become very popular, the return of many competitors from previous years is a testament to the enjoyment had by all participants.
Ladies 5 a Side Competition
This week saw the first day of the annual 5-aside competition held at Highton Bowls Club. The competition is in it's fourth year. Organised by Elaine Coles and her merry band, Tuesday saw 80 bowlers from 11 different clubs compete in the 5-aside challenge. All three greens were in play, with competitors enjoying good competition and fellowship. The competition which runs for 4 consecutive weeks has become very popular, the return of many competitors from previous years is a testament to the enjoyment had by all participants.
Knitted Caps
The craft stall at country week was a great success and thanks to all who supplied craft.
I have had a request for the person who knitted the footy cap, please get in contact with me.
Thanks, Anne Cotterill
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
For Sale
SR bowls for sale, size 1 stamped WB 19 with hawk logo. Price: $250
Contact: Judith Herron 52440017 or text: 0438731675
Henselite XG 1 H WB 23 $350 White with pink & purple speckles Geelong Cats emblem
Coral Milligan 0431 444085
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