Opening Day 20 Sept 2008

With the sun shining and a full club house the season was officially started with speeches from Doug Hayward and Jim Burt, the Centre President. Noel Kensington, Club Patron, had the honour of the first bowl for the season.

The day was sponsored by the club's life members.
1st Dave Smith, Nita Hannah, Nancy Batt and Jan Bailey
2nd Joan Smith, Dave Cross, Tex Morton and Pat Baker
3rd Phil Skogland, Marion Anderson, Sue Way and Jim Whitfield
The special prize went to Doug Haywards team, bad luck for not winning a game but great to see you still had a smile on your face at the end of the day Doug.

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Sunday 21 September - Herbert Plate

For those who braved a second day of play it was a great day. With the wind playing havoc with the bowls there were still some great shots played. Lots of smiles and some great fun.
3 games of 2 bowl progressive triples were played.

Going into the last game 4 players were sitting in 1st place. The last game left only 2 players with two wins. Well done to Viv Lozell who just held off Harold Bailey by one end to win the Herbert plate.

Next Week

Saturday 27 September 9.30am
Fitzherbert Rowe Open 3x3 Pairs
Any Gender
Whites
Entries on the notice board

Sunday 28 September 9.30am
G & G Mixed Pairs
Whites
Entries on the notice board.

14 September 2008

Saturday 13 Cancelled.
The greens were still too wet

Brewers Apprentice 2x4x2, Sunday 14

A great day was had by all. The greens ran exceptionally well for the start of the season a big thank you has to go to Michael for all the hard work over winter. The sun was shining the company great! What more could a bunch of bowlers want? Well done to John Hayes for running the day and organising everything.

The winning team was Doug Hayward and Harold Bailey.
2nd, Sue and Ian Meyer.
3rd,John Procter and Carol Davidson.
Well done everyone.
Thanks for the games, laughs and smiles.

Remember opening day Next Sunday 20th September. Names in for play by 12.30pm, start 1.00pm. Club colours / Whites. If you would like to stay for dinner remember to get your name up on the board at the club rooms by Wednesday 5pm. Don't miss out.

Northern News Aug 29 2008 No 1 2008/09

A very warm welcome to you all for the new season. As you may be aware there have been a number of changes to personnel on your executive committee and all members have been busy preparing for the forthcoming season.

The Executive Committee members are;
President – Doug Hayward
Vice President – Grant Davis
Club Captain – Tom Palmer
Secretary – Christine Quinn
Treasurer – Dave Smith
Convenor of Match and Fixtures – John Hayes
Convenor of Grounds and Buildings – Bevan Hyde
Convenor of Bar and House Facilities – Des Meyer
Convenor of Marketing and Sponsorship – Paul Darbyshire

The Club Programme Booklet is being printed and should be available to all members by Opening Day. I would like to publish newsletters once a fortnight and ask that if you have any messages, information, requests etc that you would like published then please send to me or leave in locker 130.

Communication.
I am aware that sometimes club information does not get to every member. Approximately half of our members have e-mail and receive their newsletters and reminders electronically. Hard copies of the newsletters are displayed on the notice boards in the club house and ladies locker room. A suggestion that may help is to ask those of you who have e-mail to be responsible for contacting a ‘buddy’ who doesn’t, and passing on the information from the newsletter. If you are prepared to do this please e-mail me and I will allocate a ‘buddy’ to you. Thanks in anticipation of your response. I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on opening day.

Doug Hayward

Match and Fixtures Committee

Upcoming Events.

Pre - Season In House Tournaments

Two separate In House tournaments.
10am start. Pairs – any combination. Mufti.
Entry fee - $10 per player.
Restricted to first 16 entries for each day.
Entry forms on notice board from September 1st.
3 rounds of 15 ends.
No kills – Jack re-spotted on centre line.

Saturday September 13th
In House Open Pairs 3 x 3 - Mufti -10am start

Sunday September 14th
In House Open Pairs 2 x 4 x 2 - Mufti -10am start

Opening Day
Saturday September 20th.

Names in by 12:30pm
Dress - Club Colours/Whites
Games 1pm – 4pm (Approx).
Happy hour drinks 4pm – 5:30pm
Dinner 5:30 – Roast Meal (two meats) plus dessert.
Supplied this year by Grandma’s Roasthouse.
Cost - $16.00
Names for meal required by 5pm Wednesday Sept 17th.
Sign up sheet will be on the noticeboard

Herbert Plate Progressive Open
Sunday September 21st.

Herbert Plate Names in by 12:00pm.
Dress - Mufti
Games 12.30pm – 4.30pm (Approx).

Napier Club Challenge at Napier
11th and 12th Of October.

Entry forms on the notice board from September 5th with finalised arrangements regarding transport, Accommodation and costs.
(The approximate cost is expected to be about $100 per person.)
Be in quick as numbers could be limited by bus seats.
If over subscribed then selection will be in the order entries received.

Pre Season Social Get Together
Date – Saturday August 16
Ten Pin Bowling 4:30pm
Dinner at 6:30pm
What’s Planned ? – 10 pin bowling at Bowlarama (Cuba Street) followed by dinner at the China Town restaurant in Cuba Street.

How Much?
Bowlerama is $10 per player (bar will be open if you want to watch but not play)
China Town is $21.95 per head with a $3.00 corkage charge for BYO.

How do I book in for this?
A sign up sheet is on the white-board in the club house – or confirm with Christine Quinn or any member of the Board. Names in by Monday 11th please.

Don’t miss out on this fun afternoon and evening.

A great chance to catch up with club members.

Opening Day

a reminder that opening day this year is Saturday September 20 - more details to come