Special Days
ST GEORGES BASIN WOMEN’S BOWLING CLUB PRESIDENT LINDA Alexander welcomed the official WBNSW guests to the club including WBNSW Director Pam Hockings, Ingar Hall as well as representatives from 17 other clubs.
L-R: Paula Body, Janet Nash, Pam Andrich.
PRESIDENT’S DAY – WINGHAM WOMEN’S BOWLING CLUB WE HELD OUR special event “President’s Day” in glorious weather with a Guard of Honour, for our President Janet Nash and Special Guests – Pam Andrich (Director NSWWBA), District President of Lower North Coast Paula Body and Julie Scott – Secretary Lower North Coast.
Representatives – (our District friends) from all our surrounding bowling clubs were present to enjoy Janet’s day. Black Head, Bulahdelah, Forster, Gloucester, Harrington, Lansdowne, Leagues, Manning Point, Old Bar, Taree Railway, Tuncurry, Tuncurry Sports, and Wingham. Also in attendance was Joan Guthrie – Past President’s Association, Our Toast Mistress & Patron was Noreida Fotheringham. We felt honoured with the attendance of the Director of NSWWBA, Pam Andrich; who travelled from Sydney for our Page 28
special event. Pam mingled with all our lady bowlers laughing, joking, and had discussions on the direction & future of lawn bowls in N.S.W. The Day didn’t end there for there was the Plan of morning tea, home made slices, a friendly game of bowls, lunch was a beautiful bake dinner & dessert, speeches, raffles, toasts, and the presentation of Merit Awards pins to deserving ladies. Janet was called to cut the cake (decorated in turquoise colours) and was joined by Director NSWWBA Pam Andrich, Paula Body District President of Lower North Coast. President Janet concluded the day with a thank you speech for making this special day one to remember, along with Director Pam closing the Day with a fabulous joke & a thank you speech.
Pam Hockings gave an inspiring speech highlighting the need for new members and progressive changes with new ideas more compatible with modern day life. President Linda congratulated Pamela for her appointment as technical officer for the Commonwealth Games 2014 in Glasgow. After morning tea the bowlers set off to the greens, however disappointedly due to very strong winds, were forced to return to the club. The social committee and many helpers led by Brenda Williams must be congratulated for doing such a beautiful job, decorating the tables with gold, white and yellow weighted balloons, centred on a mirror with gold stars scattered around - looked sensational. The anniversary cake made by patron Joan Shultz was beautifully decorated with frangipanis and a diamante 50 standing upright. State merit pins were presented by Pam Hockings to Linda Alexander, Ann Bennett, Margaret Sellars, Pat Pendleberry and Joan Schultz. Speeches from visiting club presidents and representatives gave many good wishes and comments. Sadie Brown was presented with an orchid arrangement for her 98th birthday.
PRESIDENT’S DAY – WINDSOR WOMEN’S BOWLING CLUB WINDSOR WOMEN’S Bowling Club celebrated President’s and Officers Day on 19th November 2013.
President Val Cant welcomed State President Robyn Procter, District President Nancy Willmington, District Secretary Lyn Skein, Regional Representative Fran Laker, guests and bowlers from our club and the many clubs in attendance. After morning tea a game of bowls with much fun and laughter was held, then in for a delicious lunch catered for by the Social Committee ladies. The tables were beautifully presented with floral arrangement and the President’s cake by Vice President Kay Quinton. State President Robyn presented 4 Merit pins to Sue Gallo, Sue Maker, Betty Cox and Cecily Foster. After cutting her cake for all to enjoy President Val thanked her Committee for their help and support during her term and thanked members and guests for attending and making her day so special. PHOTO: R. Procter, V. Cant, N. Willmington
Overall we had a great celebration on our very special day. Bowls Matters January - February 2014