Farewell to Cossie

It is with a great sadness that I sign on and add this post.
Our much loved Cossie passed away peacefully On July 29th..

His funeral will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Shamrock Street, Palmerston North, Friday 31st July at 1.30pm.

I am sure Cossie would love it if those who came turned up in their Club Jackets.

We will all dearly miss Cossie's Smiles and support.

Good Luck Feona

Feona is off to Malaysia to play bowls after winning the CT Singles in Rotorua earlier on in the season. Best wishes to Feona. Will post results here if they are available.

NZ Representitive Capping - 28 June 09

After the AGM Coral Wing from Bowls New Zealand presented club members who had represented New Zealand with their caps. It was great to see so many family members who traveled so far to attend the capping. 8 people from Manawatu have represented New Zealand and 7 of them were members of Northern!

Phil Skogland (17 caps) Commonwealth Games - 2 Bronze 1 Silver. World Bowls - 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze.

Vic Sellars (1 cap)

Joyce Osborne Commonwealth Games Sliver, Asia Pacific Gold.

Lyn McLean Commonwealth Games Silver, Asia Pacific Gold & Silver.

Philip Skoglund(8 caps)

Russell Meyer(27 caps) World Bowls - 2 Gold, 4 Bronze. Asia Pacific - 4 Gold 1 Bronze

Sharon Sims(31 caps) Commonwealth Games - 1 Gold. World Bowls - 3 Gold 1 Bronze, Asia Pacific - 4 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze.

It was a great celebration of some wonderful achievements by some of the best bowlers in New Zealand. We are very proud of you all and it's great to have you as members of our Club.

AGM - 28 June 2009

46 Club members turned up to the AGM on a cold wet day, but it wasn't long before the club rooms heated up . It was great to see everyone there and catch up.
We welcome our new Executive Committee;
President - Doug Hayward
Vice President - Grant Davis
Secretary - Sharon Sims
Treasurer - Dave Smith with Feona Sayles to assist
Club Captain - Bill Anderson
Marketing and Sponsorship - Paul Darbyshire
Match and Fixtures - Peter Dallabarca
Buildings and grounds - Bevan Hyde with Tom Price to assist
House and facilities - Des Meyer with Neil Gordan to assist
We know you will all support the new executive in the comming season.

A special thanks to Chris Quinn, who has been Secretary for the past 6 years, John Hayes who was Match committee and Tom Palmer who was Club captain.

Marlene Brown is continuing as Welfare officer, if you know anyone who is ill or injured please pass on their name to Marlene.
Patron this year is Nita Hannah. Thanks to Noel Kensington for being our patron for the past few years.
Centre Delegates - Jim Burt, Martin Hammond and Feona Sayles
2 Nominations will be going forward to the Centre AGM - Feona for Executive and Jim for Centre President.
The Centre AGM will be held on the 19 July at Palmerston North Club.