Highton Bowls Club - Hawk Talk 20200131

New Shade Cloth, Seating and Concrete Paths for top and bottom greens - It's taken a few years, to obtain a grant (secured on two for one basis), but we finally see the rewards. They look fabulous, but more important provides protection and comfort for our members / bowlers. A lot of behind the scenes work has been done by many, but special thanks goes to Ken Mansfield for persistent grant applications and Arthur Francis for coordinating this project and construction along with his helpers. Again, we thank City of Greater Geelong [COGG] for assisting us with their grant.

Carpark - Recently met with COGG and went over final modifications and very pleased to report major (final stage) carpark upgrade will commence late March / early April. This will provide additional car spaces, lighting throughout and better traffic management / flow. COGG have put approved works out for tender, so watch this space!

First Friday in the month - 7 February

This night will be our club's fundraiser dedicated to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal, and ALL our raffle proceeds on the night will be donated to this worthy cause. Many additional raffle prizes will be on offer. Should anyone wish to donate further prizes, they will be greatly appreciated. Amran, our chef, is keen to support the appeal and is donating five Friday meal vouchers. Please attend and enjoy a meal, drinks, camaraderie and members jackpot draw. Make it a great night for a great cause.

…. and also don't forget our special 'Members Bonus $250 Draw' - will be conducted on this first Friday in the month. We will do up to 3 draws, in endeavour to reward a member present. NB: This is in addition to the usual Friday evening Members “Jackpot Draw”.

January CoM Minutes are available. Click here to go to Members Page to see monthly CoM Minutes and Financial Reports.

Notices

Membership Draw

Open Day - Thursday 30 January

Thanks to the Match Committee and club members who were involved in preparing for this major event. Unfortunately due to the extreme temperature forecast the event was cancelled. We are currently making arrangements for goods donated for the Open Day Raffle to be offered for raffling with proceeds to go to the Bushfire Appeal.

Due to cancellation of Open Day there are plants for sale for $2 each. Please see Wendy or use the honesty box.

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.

First from last week at Warrnambool - Elaine Coles and Wendy Ballentine were 9th out of 32 at the Warrnambool Australia Day Ladies Prestige Pairs. Coral Milligan and Viv Stone won the best last games winners. Karen Harrington and Lorraine Myers were the winners of the other last games. Veronica Kelly and Melissa Roberts were the overall winners. A great result for Geelong players.

and from Lorne, here are the winners of the prestigeous Lorne Stribling Memborial Charity Day last weekend ...

BOWLS SECTION

Saturday Pennant Duty 1 February

Sandwich Prep: Ros Leigh (I/C), Sandra Griffiths, Jenny Foley, Pam Dahllof,
Lunch Sales: Robby Bryant
Afternoon Tea: Sue Murray, Helen Reid

SATURDAY PENNANT

Round 13 - 1 February

Highton 1 / Premier Div - at home, play Lara

Highton 2 / Div 1 - away at Queenscliff

Highton 3 / Div 3 - away at Belmont

Highton 4 / Div 5 - at home, play Torquay (Duty Team)

Highton 5 / Div 7 - away at St Leonards

Highton 6 / Div 8 - at home, play st Leonards

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:

The jack on your rink has been hit by a bowl and pushed sideways towards the edge of the rink. There are some bowls in the area where it stops. A short time later a bowl from the next rink is coming down across the edge of the rink towards your head . What should be done by the Third or Skip?

Answer
Because the jack on your rink is towards the side you need to be especially careful. If the incoming bowl from the next rink is likely to make contact with any bowl or the jack involved in a measure it should be stopped. If the incoming bowl is likely to have returned to its own rink then it can be returned to be re-bowled. If the incoming bowl is heading for a bowl not involved in the count then it can be lifted to allow the incoming bowl to pass.

This week's scenario.
An opposition bowler with an arm has a problem when delivering and the bowl only travels about 10 metres down the green. What should be done?

Highton Bowls Club - Club Championship Events 2019/20

Entry fee of $10.00pp (covers all events) and is payable prior to close of entries.

The first two rounds of the Ladies State Singles are to be played on Sunday February 2nd at Highton. Our best wishes to Belinda Koek and Wendy Ballentine playing in the first round at 10am. Our thanks to members who have volunteered to be markers for the first round.

Crackerjack

Crackerjack 2020

Your club is running a Crackerjack competition over 4 Wednesday nights commencing 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.

As a member of the club, please consider offering your family or friends the opportunity to come and have a bowl at your club and join in the fun.

For more details, go to Crackerjack on the Highton Bowls Club website.

Paul Whittington

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

Future editions of Hawk Talk

If you have any humorous, important or interesting items of news or photos for inclusion in Hawk Talk or to add to our website, please send them to me by email by Thursday afternoon each week.

From our Committee of Management

First Friday in the month - 7 February

BUSHFIRE APPEAL