ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AGENDA 2024/2025
Members,
Notice is hereby given that the 62nd Annual General Meeting of the Castle Hill Bowling Club (Sub Club of Castle Hill RSL Club Ltd) will be held at the Clubhouse, 79 Castle Street, Castle Hill NSW on Tuesday 19 August 2025 at 6:30pm. th
AGENDA
1 Observance of a short silence in memory of our friends who died during the past year
2.Apologies
3 To confirm the minutes of the 61 Annual General Meeting of CHBC st
4.To receive the President’s report
5.To receive the Financial Statements
6 To receive the Treasurer’s Report
7.To receive the Chair of Match Committee Report
8 To receive the Chair of Selection Committee Report
9.To receive the Chair of Umpires Report
10. To receive the Chair of Coaches Report
11 To receive the Bowls Coordinator’s Report
12. Special Resolution: To approve the updated Constitution of CHBC which is posted in the Bowls alcove and available on request
The following key changes are proposed to the Constitution adopted on 24 October 2022: th
Removing references to Castle Hill Women’s Bowling Club
Updating terminology and clarifying the election process for the BAC committee
Aligning our Discipline Policy with the updated CHRG Discipline Policy
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AGENDA 2024/2025
Motion: To accept the modifications to the 2022 Constitution of Castle Hill Bowling Club
Proposed: Seconded:
13 The transaction of any other business in accordance with the Articles of which due notice is given.
Proposed Business: Nil
14 General Business:
15. To receive the result of nominations for the roles of Vice President, Secretary, Committee person and Treasurer of the Bowls Advisory Committee and to declare elected the Bowls Advisory Committee
Sue O’Connell Secretary
CHBC PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL REPORT 2024/2025
At the BAC Planning Meeting held in September 2024, it was agreed a key activity focus would be to increase the investment in our Members’ bowling experiences and benefits. Some examples
Barrie Lester (2) and Corey Wedlock (1) conducted Bowling educational sessions
Cameron Curtis conducted a Coach the Coaches session
Increased the Club Championship prize money to $12,290
The BAC covered members entry fees for agreed to competitions to the value of $12,033 an increase of $5862
Due to the increase in “Pennant Competitions” and the sourcing of hospitality for these events our costs increased by $6547 to $13,602
The cost of Grade 3 participating in the State finals at Yamba was $6,600 - $4,200 (CHRG Grant)
The incoming BAC will meet in September to agree to a strategy budget and activity to continue to invest back into our Members’ experiences and benefits with a balanced financial view
FINANCIAL POSITION
As per the Treasurer’s Report the Club is in a sound financial position; we now have $75,578 in fixed term deposits whilst operating with a functional surplus
It is important to note, although we receive important grants from CHRG, the Members’ support of Raffles and other income streams is critical to allow us to reinvest My appreciation to Paul D’Arcy and Paul Morrison for their diligent handling of the Club’s finances over the past 12 months
BOWLS COORDINATOR
Now in his second year within the role, William has been on a steep learning curve, balancing the development of the bowling experience whilst improving the hospitality deliverables at our Club. William has certainly improved the Club’s bowling performances and improved our Club’s profile within the Metro North-West Region
The introduction of the artificial green and canopy will be a new chapter in William’s role
CHBC President’s ANNUAL Report 2024/2025
KEY BOWLING ACHIEVEMENTS
I congratulate all our Members who have performed so well across Club competitions, Region/State competitions, Pennant seasons and external tournaments with special acknowledgement to
Roger Newman/Gerard Harkins Metro North-West Senior Pairs winners
Lan Lim Metro North-West Open Singles Runner Up
Ross Rochow – Qualified for State Rookie Singles (Raymond Terrace)
Andrew Weaver – State Champion of Champions Singles Quarter Finalist
Lan Lim/Roger Newman/Gerard Harkins for obtaining representative status for Metro North-West Region
Grade 3 Open Gender Metro North-West Pennant winners
Metro North-West Pennant Cup winners
CLUB SPONSORS
My sincere thanks for the ongoing support from our Sponsors
Hills Dental Care
Easy Auto 123 Penrith
Stabilise Physiotherapy
Allan Drew Funerals
Castlebrook Memorial Park
Clifford Chong Optometry
Ray White Castle Hill
Hycool Airconditioning
Their financial investment allows us to deliver more benefits to you the Member Please support these important businesses where possible
My thanks to Tim Overland who has now assumed responsibility for the Sponsorship portfolio
CHBC PRESIDENT’S 2025 REPORT
CLUB VOLUNTEERS
Our Club is a successful and enjoyable destination due to the important role played by our Club volunteers
We have more than 60 Members playing some volunteer role supporting the well-being of the Club and thank you all for your contribution.
This year Lynne Graham, Hazel Turner and Bob Spicer have been recognised for their contribution and will go forward as nominees for the CHRG Sports and Community Awards with a function to be held later in 2025
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
My sincere thanks and appreciation for their commitment and investment in our Club during the past 12 months to The members of the BAC
Paul Bryan (now a CHRG Director)
Paul D’Arcy (now on an overseas secondment)
Paul Morrison
Sue O’Connell
Evelyn Brien
The operational sub-Committees and their chairs
Selectors – Roger Newman
Match – Rhonda White
Umpires – Bob Spicer/Lynne Graham
Coaches – Eddie Lowe
The completion of the artificial green/canopy on Green No1 and lights on the Green No2 will certainly change the dynamics of our Club
We are in for exciting and different times and at the same time I’m sure the quality of our Club culture will not change.
All the best to you all - Noel Benson – CHBC President
TREASURERS ANNUAL REPORT 2024/2025
The club has recorded a surplus for the year ending 30 June 2025 of $18,788. This is reduction of $22,826 on the surplus recorded last year of $41,614 The Bowls Advisory Committee strategic decision to provide members with additional benefits to improve the standard of bowls has contributed to the increase in expenses and the reduction in surplus for the year.
To summarise the performance this year to last year I provide the following information on major income and major expense items
Income
Barefoot Bowls Revenue Share
Grants Received CHRG Green Fees Revenue Share
Interest Received Raffle Income Sponsorship Income
Club Championship Prizes
Coaching Expenses Entry Fees Competitions Members Amenities Pennants Team Expenses Player Prize Money Travel Expenses State Competitions
-2,000 3,221 -3,479 2,153 -2,333 674 -1,764
Variance
1,570 3,936 5,862 5,640 6,547 -1,645 -1,333 20,577
The above figures show a reduction in the main income streams of $1,764 and an increase in main expenses of $20,577. The increase in expenses has incurred in areas that provide benefits to members.
Club Championship Prize Money – increase in Prize Money from last year
Coaching Expenses - Barrie Lester Coaching Course held twice Entry Fees – Australian Open, State & Regional Competitions – Competition Experience for Members
Members Amenities – Drink Vouchers, Volunteers Dinner, Region Presentation Night, AGM etc
Pennants Teams Expenses – Mid Week, Men’s, Women’s and Open Gender
Travel Expenses State Competition – Contribution to travel expenses for members representing club
TREASURERS ANNUAL REPORT 2024/2025
Financial Position 30 June 2025
During the twelve months ending 30 June 2025 the club has been able to increase the funds In Term Deposits from $50,000 to $75,578 an increase of $25,578
The club is in a healthy financial position with total retained surplus of $81,537 This has been achieved over a period of 29 months since amalgamation.
Contribution Castle Hill RSL (CHRG)
I would like to bring to the attention of members the funds that CHRG has contributed to the club over the last twelve months
Annual Grant
Membership Grant
Other Grant – Grade 3 Yamba
Green Fees Revenue Share
Barefoot Bowls Revenue Share
I would like to thank CHRG for the grant of $4,200 towards the cost of accommodation for the Grade 3 Pennants team at Yamba in the State Pennants Finals.
Donations
During the year donations were made to Relay for Life (Cancer Council of NSW) of $1,024 which is from the fine's money collected after social bowls games, as well as a donation of $477 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation from the Pink Day held in November, being net proceeds of the raffle on the day and donations received.
I thank all members for supporting the club’s raffles and the assistance that members have given in the running of those raffles.
Membership Numbers
The following table showing membership numbers by category as at 30 June each year
MATCH COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT 2024/2025
Purpose
The purpose of the Match Committee is to oversee bowls events and related activities in a way that promotes and grows participation by executing the bowling calendar approved by the BAC, providing a Controlling Body for all scheduled championship games, allocating rinks and ensuring an umpire is appointed to each competition round
Committee Composition
The Match Committee was elected at the 2024 AGM as follows: Chair – Rhonda White
Members - Lynne Graham, Kim Bremner, Vince Di Falco, Darren Lethlean, Darren resigned in February due to a relocation with his work Expressions of interest were received from two suitable candidates The Match Committee requested an additional temporary position be created given the increased workload of the committee Warren Whyte was appointed to the Match Committee and Joy McCrossan was appointed to the temporary position until the elections in August 2025
Match Committee Activities
The Match Committee operates on a scheduled duty roster which is regularly adjusted as required The committee has worked well as a team providing necessary flexibility to meet members’ commitments Apart from providing a Controlling Body for club championship games, the committee workload also included rescheduling matches as required due to green availability, as requested from individual teams, and liaising with the Bowls Coordinator and Umpires’ chair
The committee has been active in reviewing all events and requesting adjustments to meet the changing needs of the bowling community The committee requested changes to the COP for future club Major/ Minor Pairs to allow substitute players to be permitted to skip in rounds 1 and 2, as well as requesting the rescheduling of the Men’s Triples to Friday evenings, commencing 28 February 4pm, to accommodate the collapsed calendar as a result of the delay in bringing in Green 2
MATCH COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT 2024/2025
Honour Roll 2024/25
Women’s Singles - Rhonda White
Men’s Singles – Andrew Weaver
Women’s minor Singles – Ruth Dwyer
Men’s Minor Singles – Andrew Pollock
Open Rookie Singles – Tobias Hughes
Women’s Pairs – Deb Murray & Yvonne Mudiman
Men’s Pairs- Gerry Harkins & William Harkins
Mixed Pairs - Lynne Graham & William Harkins
Major/Minor Pairs – Paul Morrison, Darren Lethlean
Women’s Triples – Sue O’Connell, Lynne Graham, Lan Lim
Men’s Triples – Noel Benson, Vince Di Falco, David Bremner
Women’s Fours – Helen Berry, Ruth Dwyer, Lori Singh, Joy Lees
Men’s Fours – Damien Armitage, Tony Martinez, Andrew Weaver, Kyle Martinez
Mixed Fours – Yvonne Mudiman, Deb Murray, Roger Newman, Gerry Harkins
George Parry Fours – Joy Crossen, Micheal Chadwick, Rhonda White, Andrew Weaver
Lohman Triples – Mick Horner, Gary Tyrrell, Gerry Harkins
Conclusion
The Match Committee has a consistent and sometimes demanding workload as we seek to promote and enhance the bowling experiences of our club members My thanks go to all the members of the committee who have contributed tirelessly and been willing to pivot when required This committee is an excellent representation of the ethos that underpins the Castle Hill Bowling Club community
Rhonda White Match Committee Chair
SELECTORS ANNUAL REPORT 2024/25
I would like to express my gratitude to the members of the CHBC Open Selection Committee: William Harkins, Ken Sherwood, Margaret Ras, Mike Brien, and Toni Pollock
Over the past 12 months, the Committee has dedicated significant effort to selecting teams and players for all Pennant Competitions, social bowls, and selected special club events Early in my tenure, I recognised that team selection is a complex responsibility. The process requires careful consideration and substantial time, with all decisions made impartially and without favouritism.
During the year we competed in four separate Pennant Competition – Open Gender, Single Gender - Women’s & Men’s and Open Mid-Week.
We started early in our preparation for the main competition of the year - Open Gender Pennants.
We invited Barrie Lester and Corrie Wedlock to discuss their bowling careers, preparation routines, and approaches to the mental aspects This was followed by an on-the-green demonstration in which they showcased shot selection over several ends while competing against each other.
We conducted five weeks, two days a week, of varied practice drills as well as two external trial games (against Asquith and The Hills) and culminating in an internal trial
The launch theme, 'Charging Toward A Pennant Flag,' was inspired by the Castle Hill Bowling Club's on-green identity, the ‘Chargers’.
Our greatest success was when Grade 3 won the 2024 Metro Northwest (MNW) Open Gender Pennant flag and then reached the Quarter Finals in the State playoffs held in Yamba.
Further highlights included winning the Pennant Cup and Grade 7 making the MNW Open Gender finals.
SELECTORS ANNUAL REPORT 2024/25
It was extremely pleasing to see the large number of members who nominated for Pennants this year All participating players represented the club in a manner consistent with its values and standards
It was also great to witness several newer club members of both genders representing the club not only in Pennants but also in regional events
We are eagerly anticipating the completion of the new covered green, along with the upgraded competition lighting on green two, which will provide greater flexibility in scheduling both social and competitive games Having both greens largely available again after a challenging year will be well received, and we appreciate all members' patience and understanding throughout this period.
I would like to extend my appreciation to our selectors, umpires, coaches, match committee, side managers, social bowls coordinators, and the Region delegates for their consistent diligence in fulfilling their responsibilities. The dedicated efforts of these volunteers collectively ensure that all Club bowlers enjoy an optimal experience each time they participate
Appreciation is extended to the BAC for their support.
This year, we have clearly demonstrated our competitiveness relative to other clubs. With the addition of our new bowling facilities, we are well positioned to attract new members, further strengthening the club at every level I am highly confident that we will achieve continued success in 2025/26
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Chargers, Roger Newman Chair - Open Selection Committee
COACHES ANNUAL REPORT 2024/2025
Castle Hill Bowling Club currently has 5 coaches: 4 men and 1 woman:
Jeff Everett
Eddie Lowe
Col O'Connell
Rhonda White
William Harkins
Paul Hodkinson has completed the online course but has not yet attended the practical.
The club needs at least two more coaches, preferably one man and one woman. It would also be useful to have an additional coach who can handle and coach how to use a bowling arm
Currently undergoing coaching: Bob Murray, coached by Eddie Lowe
Eddie Lowe Chair of Coaches
UMPIRES ANNUAL REPORT 2024/2025
Chair: Lynne Graham
Representatives: Bob Spicer, Beau Barry, Leon Creed, Vince Di Falco, Jeff Everett, David Gilbert, Helen Hope, Angela Jones, Joy Lees, Ken Sherwood, Paul Thrush, Warren Whyte
Unfortunately, we lost our devoted and ever keen bowls member and Umpire, Stan Oznobyshyn this year. He is sadly missed, not only for his dedication and willingness to assist in his Umpiring duties but also for his friendly and personable nature within the Bowls Club.
Also, a big thank you to Bob Spicer for his commitment and support in Chairing the Umpires Committee up until the end of March 2025.
On behalf of all our members and Committees, I would like to personally thank all our umpires over the last few months that I have taken on the interim role of Chairperson for their support and willingness to step up and help with the Umpiring duties
I believe all Championship and Pennant games requiring Umpires were covered by our Umpires in a professional and proficient manner
Lynne Graham Chair of Umpires
BOWLS COORDINATOR ANNUAL REPORT 2024/2025
William Harkins – Bowls Coordinator
Firstly, I’d like to thank the BAC Committee, CHBC members and CHRG for their continued support throughout the season. Your commitment, involvement, and backing of club initiatives have driven another successful year
Thanks also to all Sub Committees – Selectors, Match, Umpires & Coaches along with the many volunteers who helped organise and manage our events
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS
Club Encouragement Award 2024/2025 – awarded at the Metro North-West Presentation Night.
Coaching clinic with Barrie Lester – delivered to 60 bowlers.
Follow-up high-performance session with Corey Wedlock and Barrie Lester
“Coaching the Coaches” session led by former Australian Coach Cameron Curtis
Major facilities upgrade: Installation of Undercover Green providing all-weather play
New lighting installed on Green No 2
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Ross Rochow – Qualified for State Rookie Singles (Raymond Terrace).
Roger Newman & Gerard Harkins – Metro North-West Region Senior Men’s Pairs Winners
Lan Lim – Metro North-West Open Women’s Singles Runner-Up
Andrew Weaver – State Champion of Champions Singles Quarter Finalist
Lan Lim, Roger Newman & Gerard Harkins – Metro North-West Region Representatives
CLUB ACHIEVEMENTS
Windsor Cup Champions
St Ives 5-A-Side Champions
Metro North-West Open Gender Grade 3 Champions – State Quarter Finalists
Metro North-West Pennant Cup Champions
MEMBERSHIP
As of 30 June 2025, CHBC has 234 registered bowling members, continuing steady year-onyear growth from 218 in 2024