18 October 2019
In this issue ....
From our Committee of Management
October CoM Minutes are available. Click here to go to Members Page to see monthly CoM Minutes and Financial Reports.
Notices
Membership Draw
No winner again last week, so it has jackpotted to $700 for tonight.
Members Duty Roster
Mark Cavanagh and Robin Chambers are on duty Monday 21 Oct to Sunday 27 Oct.
Following week 28 Oct to 3 Nov, will be Ray Comisel and Gregory Cox.
Click here to see revised roster and duties.New Sponsors
You may have noticed in our new Members Handbook and on our website that we have some new sponsors. Please familiarise yourself with the services they offer by checking out their websites. Click on the links below to find out more.
They are :
SOLAR monitoring and Servicing - www.solarmonitoring.com.au
Town and Country Meats (Waurn Ponds) - 5241 1137
Highton Dental Centre - www.hightondentalcentre.com.au
Bay City Events - www.baycityevents.com.au
The Breakers - Gold Coast - www.thebreakers.com.au
Junior Activities
During October/November we have a number of schools visiting our club and the Bowls Vic Roll Up Program (Wednesdays October 23rd, 30th and November 6th, 13th) 4.30-6pm is also scheduled to take place at our club. If you are able to assist with these programs could you please speak with Wendy.
On Thursday, November 14th, Highton is hosting the Geelong Region Secondary Schools Bowls Competition.
Ladies Tuesday Social Bowls
Ladies social bowls will commence Tuesday October 1st. same day as pennant. List of interested players and further detail on outside notice board.
Please tell other members who may not see this notice. Also these days are open for other non pennant players from other clubs who may wish to participate.
Subway Triples Summer Season
Next round has been brought forward a week and will be on Thursday 31 October due to Midweek Pennant being rescheduled to 7 November.
BOWLS SECTION
GRASS GREEN POLICY SEASON 2019/2020
Members please note the following Policies relating to our 2 Grass Greens for the Season 2019/20.
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday - NORTH - SOUTH
Monday, Wednesday & Friday - EAST - WEST
SUNDAY - EAST WEST - AFTER 10.00AM
SATURDAY PRACTICE - Pre game practice relating to grass greens is as follows:
Highton 11.00am - MIDDAY
Carpet Green- can be utilised any time
Please Note that the GBR have made a ruling for Saturday Pennant that there is to be NO PRACTICE for VISITING CLUBS, however Home Clubs can Practice until Midday but NOT ON Rinks allocated for Pennant Game.
This season will see our Grass Greens CLOSED for Maintenance on WEDNESDAY'S unless otherwise Noted on the Greens Board.
Under no circumstances (unless arranged with Greens Co-ordinator) do we want people on the Grass Greens before 10.00am on SUNDAY - FRIDAY & 11.00am SATURDAY. We have a Green Keeper who has pride in his work and this is reflected in our greens and we ask that EVERYONE please respect this Policy.
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Emergency contact details
All players are asked to ensure that bowls bags and personal items are clearly labelled. Players are also encouraged to carry emergency contact details in an accessible location. To this end we have available some small laminated type cards which can be used for this purpose. Please see Don/Marion Lyne if you would like an emergency contact card.
Rosters
Thank you to all members who have volunteered to assist with a range of jobs around the club. The roster for making the sandwiches for Saturday Pennant afternoon tea and for serving the afternoon tea is now available on the notice board.
Members are advised that dim sims and salad rolls will be available for sale on Saturday.Saturday Pennant Duty - October 19
Sandwich prep: Margaret Dalziel (I/C), Glenys Jolley, Helen Swan, Ronnie Con Foo.
Lunch Sales: Robby Bryant
Afternoon Tea: Helen Hulme, Joan Ward.
Round 3 - 19 October
Highton 1 / Premier Div - at home, play Queenscliff
Highton 2 / Div 1 - away to St Leonards
Highton 3 / Div 3 - away to Torquay
Highton 4 / Div 5 - at home, play Clifton Springs (Duty Team)
Highton 5 / Div 7 - away to RSL
Highton 6 / Div 8 - at home, play Ocean Grove
MIDWEEK PENNANT
ROUND 4 - 22 October
Highton 1 / Div 1 - at home, play Belmont
Highton 2 / Div 3 - away to Lara
Highton 3 / Div 4 - at home, play Geelong (Duty Team)
Highton 4 / Div 6 - away to Queencliff
Highton 5 / Div 7 - at home, play St Leonards
Highton 6 / Div 7 - away to Portarlington
Selection report - Round 3, Best winning rink - J Whytcross, M Ellis, S Dowell, R Lambart +23
Ladder:- Round 3
Division 1 5th
Division 3 1st
Division 4 9th
Division 6 1st
Division 7 2nd & 4th
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:
- Pairs Events - Draws are listed on the notice boards. Ladies Semi-Final must to be completed on/by Thursday 24th October 2019, and Men's second round must be completed by Sunday 20th October.
- Veterans Events (70Yr+) - Draws are listed on the notice boards. Second Round must to be completed by Sunday 27th October 2019 for both Ladies and Men's events.
- Novice Events - Men's Draw is listed on the notice board and final now to be played at 12 noon on Sunday 20th October. No Ladies entries.
- Singles Club Championship - Draws are listed on the notice boards. Ladies 1st Round to be completed by Thursday 28th November. Men's 1st Round to be completed by Wednesday 30 October.
Please note that this event will be played on either the Top or Bottom Grass Greens, and in accordance with the Green Keeper's direction as to whether you play North/South or East/West.
- Mixed Pairs Events - Entries close on Monday 28th October 2019 at 5.30pm.
- Men's Singles (Divisions 4-11 and including non-pennant players at this level) - entries close on Monday 4th November 2019 at 5.30pm.
- Entry fee of $10.00pp (covers all events) and is payable prior to close of entries.
Match Committee
GBR Championship Events
Men's and Women's Triples
This Sunday sees the initial rounds of both the Men's and Women's Triples games. Our best wishes to the Women's teams (Wendy, Elaine Viv, and Helen, Marion and Anne playing at Portarlington, and the Men's team (Kayde Madden, Tom Hicks and Jeremy Fitzgerald) playing at St Leonards.
Event Entries
A summary of GBR events for the 2019-2020 season has been posted on the notice board at the east end
of the club rooms. Entry forms are shown for those events with closing dates in September.
If you wish to enter an event please complete the entry form on the notice board and pay the $ 10
entry fee. Clearly list your name, and specific GBR event you wish to enter on the white envelope
provided and show the amount paid, then post the envelope in the slot beside the bar. GBR will not
accept late entries so entries will close at club level on the day prior to the date shown by GBR to ensure
that we meet the GBR deadline. (Please make sure that you are available to play on each of the dates
scheduled).
Events closing during October
Men's/Women's State Fours Wednesday October 23rd
Trivia Night with a Twist
Put the date in your diary Saturday 26 October
BYO Nibbles Entry Fee $15 - Pay on the night
Great Prizes to be won!!!!!!
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
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