1 November 2019
In this issue ....
From our Committee of Management
Preparation for shading and seats for the both ends of our top green and, south end of the bottom green is well on the way.
We have spent the first part of the grant of aprox ($18,500)on the concrete pathways, that cost ($20,500) and have applied for the next payment of the same amount for the remainder of the project being the shade and seats. They will be about ($30,000)we have to fund ($16,300) from our funds as our part of the grant.
I have ordered all this equipment, it comes from Queensland so it takes time to build and get it here, please be patient as we are doing our best to get it up before it gets too hot, and provide seating as soon as we can.
We have also ordered new score boards for the bottom green, they should be arriving soon.
Also we have decided to replace the grass between the ditches and the new concrete with artificial grass, same as the centre green to make things neater and less maintenance.
Arthur Francis - House Director / Project Manager
October CoM Minutes are available. Click here to go to Members Page to see monthly CoM Minutes and Financial Reports.
Notices
Italian Night - Friday 1 November
Membership Draw
Didn't go off last week, so it is up to $800 tonight with Bonus Draw $250 also scheduled for this week.
Members Duty Roster
Greg Cracknell and Mark Creati are on duty Monday 4 Nov to Sunday 10 Nov.
Following week 11 Nov to 17 Nov, will be Jeff Cunningham and Mike Currie.
Click here to see revised roster and duties.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.
More details further on in this edition.
On Thursday, November 14th, Highton is hosting the Geelong Region Secondary Schools Bowls Competition.
Melbourne Cup Day
Next round will be played on Thursday 5 December.
Christmas Dinner and Raffle
The Christmas Dinner will be held on Thursday, December 19th this year.
We have some great prizes for the raffle with 1st Prize being 3 nights at Breakers Resort in Queensland with a $400 travel voucher, 2nd Prize 2 tickets to the Blues Train at a total value of $270, 3rd Prize Christmas Hamper, 4th Prize a Christmas Ham.
Our Christmas Raffle will be drawn at the Christmas Dinner function. We will distribute a book of tickets to each family where there is a full member commencing later in the coming week. Tickets need to be returned by December 9th.
BOWLS SECTION
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 - 2 November
Sandwich prep: Alison More,(I/C), John More, Vi Temple, Hilary Foran
Lunch Sales: Robby Bryant
Afternoon Tea: Myra Graham, Anne Venables
This week's Saturday Duty Team is Division 5.
A list of duties is included in the Managers folder as well as on the board in the kitchen and on the notice board at the east end of the club rooms. Please support your division team members by being aware of your responsibilities and ensuring that they are completed both before and after the game.
ROUND 5 - 2 November
Highton 1 / Premier Div - away to Drysdale
Highton 2 / Div 1 - at home, play Bell Post Hill
Highton 3 / Div 3 - away to Inverleigh
Highton 4 / Div 5 - at home, play Belmont (Duty Team)
Highton 5 / Div 7 - away to Leopold
Highton 6 / Div 8 - at home, play City of Geelong
Premier League Pennant Match scheduled for Saturday 9 November against Ocean Grove will now be played on FRIDAY 8 November commencing at 6.00pm.
It is a great opportunity to showcase our 1st 16 against last seasons Premiers. We will provide a “sausage sizzle” for players of both sides prior to the game and nibbles after match.
Hopefully our “high stakes” members draw will still be ongoing on this night and that members may stay and support the Premier boys.
Terry Driscoll - Bowls President
MIDWEEK PENNANT
ROUND 6 - THURSDAY 7 November
Highton 1 / Div 1 - home to City of Geelong (Duty Team)
Highton 2 / Div 3 - away to Clifton Springs
Highton 3 / Div 4 - away to City of Geelong
Highton 4 / Div 6 - home to Geelong RSL
Highton 5 / Div 7 - away to Belmont
Highton 6 / Div 7 - away to Pt Lonsdale
Selection report - Round 5, Best winning rink - P Smith, M Burwood, S Murray, R Con Foo +27. Closely followed by M Wiggins rink +20
Trivia Night - Fun and Games
Trivia with a Twist was a huge success; lots of laughter and participation. Thank you especially to those HBC members who had played pennant that day in the Arctic weather for turning up, you are all wonderful.
I would like to thank Ben Lombardi for putting together the flyer, Neil Harrison for setting up the room and organising prizes, Greg Cracknell for the seafood voucher and wine donations and Anne Noordebrook for her valuable assistance on the night.
We raised about $2000, and most of all this night was a great demonstration of the pride we take in our club and its members.
Maree
A few images from Fun and Games.
Here are the 'Table Captains' ....
and now to the dancers and 'Pick a Partner' ...
a couple of the Raffle Winners ...
and finally to the Winning Table ...
Everyone there had a thoroughly enjoyable night with thanks to Maree Wiggins and her team.
Images by Jeni Whytcross
Club Uniform
As has been advised previously the Club has been successful in obtaining 2 Sponsors for our Club Uniform, they being Ryman Healthcare and Telstra Waurn Ponds. The sponsorship arrangements will commence in season 2020/2021 and at that time we will be Introducing and providing a New Club Uniform (Pennant Shirt) to ALL Pennant players. This arrangement has been approved by both the Bowls Committee and Committee of Management and we have recently formed a Uniform Sub Committee comprising of the following members: Ben Lombardi, Wendy Ballentine, Bryce Selwood, Miriam Falzon, Terry Driscoll and Ronnie Con Foo.
The Committee has commenced discussions and we are now offering ALL MEMBERS an opportunity to submit designs for our consideration. This is an opportunity for members to showcase their creativeness. Please remember with submissions, the Club's Registered Colours are Green and Gold, however we do allow White to be included.
Should you wish to submit a design then please contact Ben Lombardi (Mob: 0419 417113) or forward them to: ben@lomartworks.com
Closing date for submissions is: FRIDAY 15th November 2019
Highton Bowls Club - Club Championship Events 2019/20
Ladies Veterans Final
A very close contest. Viv Stone won against Elaine Coles.
Current Events
- Pairs Events - Draws are listed on the notice boards. Ladies - Final on Sunday 24th November, and Men's 3rd round must be completed by Sunday 3rd November.
- Veterans Events (70Yr+) - Draws are listed on the notice boards. Semi-Final must to be completed by Saturday 2nd November 2019, both Ladies and Men's Final events on Sunday 3rd November.
- Singles Club Championship - Draws are listed on the notice boards. Ladies 1st Round to be completed by Thursday 28th November. Men's 2nd Round to be completed by Wednesday 13th November.
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 - Draws are listed on the notice board, 1st Round must to be completed by Wednesday 20th November 2019. 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.
- 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
Current Events
This Sunday the initial rounds of both the Men's and Women's State Fours event is being played.
Our best wishes to Belinda Koek, Marion Lyne, Alison More, and Anne Cotterill playing at Lara.
Event Entries
A summary of GBR events for the 2019-2020 season has been posted on the notice board and is shown in the back of the GBR Handbook. Entry forms are shown for those events with closing dates in November. 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 November
Men's State Pairs Wednesday November 6th
Mixed Pairs Wednesday November 20th
Men's State Pairs Wednesday November 6th
Mixed Pairs Wednesday November 20th
Titbits from another roving reporter :
Have you been paying attention?
Q1. Who is modelling these latest fashions in knee supports?
Q2. Will they become part of a new uniform?
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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