Newsletter2018 04

Bar Renovations Completed

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The April Board Meeting approved the organising committee of Miles Allen, Jim Wiedman and Graeme Glover to call nominations for interest in the 2018 Men's and Ladies Singles Club Championships.

These nominations will close on Tuesday 24th April 2018.

This format will be completed before the next format commences .

No nomination fees will be charged.

The reasons for running one at a time is to allow people if absent to not miss all of the championships.

Depending on numbers the first games may need to commence on Sunday 29th April.

Players are expected to play when called during that week scheduled.

It will be scheduled to be completed by the end of May then the pairs commence and so on.

It is asked that players be aware of their commitments when nominating .

It is hoped that with cooperation the play, sub or forfeit rule will not need to be invoked while it remains an integral part of any club championship.

Full Membership players eligible to play ​secretary@malenybowlsclub.com.au​

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On behalf of the 2018 board can I thank you all for your support for the tremendous work done by many of our volunteers and the building contractors.

The inconveniences have proved to be small compared to the outcome thanks one and all for your patience.

As a board we celebrate 80 years of bowls in Maleny and what better way than our future proofing to acknowledge the past and move us into the future.

To all members past and present it is your club you are always welcome to come along and enjoy the upgrades we have been able to achieve.

Bowls has not been forgotten during the build.

As a board lots of people are doing some good things that will enhance us as a club and give a more enjoyable experience for all members.

We will keep you posted on the following positives for our members including club championships, new shirts, beer on tap, plum pudding day, club visits, sponsors and general running of the club.

These are the tasks we as a board have set ourselves to do to make the club the place that you and us would want it to be.

We are improving in our communication and you as a member can help us be better by emailing any board member with feedback or points of clarification that you think are needed and we promise it will be tabled and a reply given. This open communication is the best way for members to contribute positively to any issues relevant to good governance of the club.

Because I firmly believe that people by nature join a club to make it the best it can be and they bring with them an attitude of what can I give this ​secretary@malenybowlsclub.com.au​

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place to make it better for the future for all members. I hope this invite is taken up.

This is a culture that the current board is attempting to foster so we encourage you all to take the opportunity to communicate using this format as we genuinely believe even the small voices need to be heard.

Have a great month of bowls.

Graeme Glover Chairman - Maleny Bowls Club

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Members can help with maintenance without raising a sweat.

To all our members who ask what can they contribute to the maintenance of the club.

Can I say on behalf of the MBC board we are serious about supporting those groups of trades people that have helped us in our renovations because we have been extremely happy with the quality of their work and the prompt and efficient service given to us.

So as Chairman I feel confident in recommending the follow trades people who we appreciate for their assistance in the current phase of renovations.

As members if you help their businesses it in turns helps us and it is your club and our community that prospers.

Thanking you all in anticipation in supporting the following businesses.

Pestworx......

Akmac Electrical.....

Paul Vietel Plumber......

Paint Place....

With businesses like these supporting our club the next 80 years is looking good.

Thank you one and all from MBC. Graeme Glover Chairman - Maleny Bowls Club.

Please Support our Local Sponsors Just say you are from Maleny Bowls Club

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Our monthly Board meeting was held on Monday 9 April 2018 with Graeme Glover, Jim Wiedman, Kay Gesch, Judith Lees, Joe Walters, Dennis Kyling, Bryan Fripp and Brett Gillis in attendance.

Apology: Nil.

Items discussed and actioned include: ● Bar Extension Construction works are now complete with final touches being undertaken.

We appreciate the efforts of all involved in ensuring that works have been completed on time and within budget .

Special thanks to the volunteers who provided their time and expertise to complete tasks that ensured costs were kept to a minimum.

● WorkPlace Health and Safety Issues All new volunteers are to be brought up to speed on all WH&S requirements. Dennis Kyling produced a mini manual for referral purposes.

Fire Evacuation Drill. To be done Tuesday 10th April during Jackpot Pairs game.

Graeme Glover to explain Evacuation Points, and all bar staff to understand details of procedures.

Our Emergency Procedure Manual will now be renamed “ Volunteers Workplace Health Safety Manual”.

All volunteers to understand “Armed Robbery Procedures”. ● 2018 Plum Pudding Day Plum Pudding Day to be held on Thursday 9th November 2018 with organisers being Judith Lees and Kay Gesch.

Nomination fee will be $90.00 per team.

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● Showgrounds Sign Joe Walters is to contact the Sunshine Council re installing a sign at the Showgrounds Caravan Park to display our Events, mainly the Wednesday evening bowls.

● Sunshine Coast Minor Grants Program Jim Wiedman to see if we can get any benefit from this program.

● Mobile App Adopted Mobile Kingdom will conduct short instruction and information talks on its use and advantages to members. These to be mainly on days we have members present for events, eg. Wednesday evenings, Friday Scroungers etc.

● Meeting with MDSRC Graeme Glover will arrange a time for the board to meet with Andrew Powell along with the Maleny District Sports & Recreation Club (MDSRC).

● Game Prices Any changes to game prices, ( Jackpot Pairs, Scroungers, Tues Pairs) as well as others, will be set once a year when we set the membership prices for that year. This will negate any confusion or upsets. The Secretary will type up a sheet of all game prices and laminate same for display in the clubhouse.

● New Club Shirts We will adopt the older style with slashes and discuss with members re Brouhaha being displayed as a sponsor on the back. It will also be an item in the upcoming newsletter. ● Electrical Issues & Fire Extinguishers The club 3 phase power board is currently being fixed by Aaron McDonald who is doing a good job on all our electrical issues and all the fire extinguishers are now replaced.

● Ian Dickinson is welcomed as a new Social Member.

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Maleny Bowls Clubs Mobile App was officially adopted at the April 2018 Board Meeting following a successful 4 month trial. We encourage members to make use of our free mobile app to interact in club activity.

Home​ - map location, opening hours, click to call, directions, email, website, post comment, share app with others.

Bookings​ - online booking for games (with option to also pay), receive reminders, one click cancellation and follow up email message.

Calendar​ - games and events calendar with one click “I’m Going”, see who else is attending, add comments and upload photos with gallery.

Club Championships​ - nomination form, fixtures draw, results table.

Latest News ​- announcements, updates and club activity.

Twilight Bowls​ - fixtures draw and results table.

Newsletter​ - current and past newsletter editions online.

Member Activity​ - members noticeboard shared within app.

Sponsors​ - map location, description, click to call, email and website.

Messages​ - select the types of messages you wish to receive.

Blog​ - latest news and information articles available in 80+ languages.

Videos​ - club activity, instructional and promotional videos.

Record Message​ - record and send your message to club.

Send Photo​ - share your photos with the club and it’s members.

Gallery​ - albums of photos including member contributions.

Instagram ​- interact and share within social media platform. ​secretary@malenybowlsclub.com.au​

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Facebook ​- interact and share within social media platform.

Twitter ​- interact and share within social media platform.

Website​ - direct link to clubs website.

Subscribe​ - sign up to our mailing list.

Pay Membership​ - online portal to pay membership fees.

Contact Us​ - online enquiry.

About​ - club details including history.

How It Works ​- guide to app features.

Download Free Maleny Bowls Club Mobile App by clicking on link below

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Subsequent to our recently completed bar renovations has been the opportunity to improve and expand our products and services that satisfy members, attract visitors and new members whilst making it easier for our Providore and Volunteer Bar Staff to operate and manage.

One of these initiatives is to re-introduce keg beer for patrons through association with Malt Shovel (Lion Nathan) who have agreed to provide services including temprites, ice bank cooler, glassware, coasters as well as $2,000 of promotional funds with a total outlay worth $5,500.

We have entered into an agreement with Malt Shovel that is volume based on 19,000 litres which equates to 390 kegs of beer. Once this milestone is achieved Maleny Bowls Club takes ownership of all equipment.

Malt Shovel will also provide free training for bar staff as well as supply a trolley on which we can easily transport kegs.

There will be 4 taps of beer in operation including Hahn Lite, XXXX Gold, a heavy beer (brew not yet decided) plus a rotation of international and craft beers.

Installation of services by Malt Shovel will occur the week starting 8 May 2018 with official launch celebrations to occur shortly thereafter.

Our second initiative has been to make use of our membership with Q Clubs that entitles us to direct purchase online wines, spirits and soft drinks at wholesale prices that includes free delivery.

We plan to stock exclusive brand wines not available from bottle shops with wine and beer price lists placed on tables and on display at the bar.

Come in and enjoy our new look club and bring a friend ​secretary@malenybowlsclub.com.au​

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We will adopt the older style shirt with slashes and stars as displayed.

Maleny Bowls Club Logo will appear on the front pocket.

Sponsor Brouhaha will have their logo appear on the back of the shirt as displayed.

We seek feedback from members before we proceed with ordering new shirts.

Please chat to any Board Member about any concerns or send an email to:

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Renovations early demolition stages with removal of cold room & bar. ​secretary@malenybowlsclub.com.au​

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Refit of new bar, installation of flooring and painting of store room.

Transformation taking shape and starting to appreciate the changes.

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Refurbishment works complete with bar in operation.

Installation of keg beer taps to occur mid May.

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Oldest bowler makes history Ken Hanson has become Australia’s oldest ever gold medal winner at a Commonwealth Games after making his debut at the spritely age of 68.

The Australian team of Hanson, Tony Bonnell and Josh Thornton held off a spirited fightback from New Zealand to win gold in the Open B6/B7/B8 Triples at Broadbeach Bowls Club.

New Zealand came from 10-3 down to narrow Australia’s lead to a single shot going into the final end but, under pressure to avoid an extra end, Hanson delivered a stunning draw shot to seal gold for the host nation in a 14-13 victory.

Australia’s lawn bowls golden girls end drought Australia has won gold in the women's fours with a 18-16 victory against South Africa at Broadbeach Bowls Club.

The Australian team of Kelsey Cottrell, Carla Krizanic, Rebecca Van Asch and Natasha Scott defeated South Africa's Esme Kruger, Nicolene Neal, Johanna Snyman, and Elma Davis.

It’s been 12 long years since the Australian lawn bowls team tasted gold at the Commonwealth Games. Australian coach and 2006 Gold medalist Kelvin Kerkow said the home ground was definitely an advantage for the Jackaroos. ​secretary@malenybowlsclub.com.au​

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Australia’s ladies triples team take gold Scotland put up a brave fight to stretch the game to 17 ends but it was delaying the inevitable and in the end they were outclassed 21-12 by the Aussie trio.

The Scots were left rueing a critical seventh end, when they trailed 9-5 but held four shots, only for van Asch to deliver a drive that knocked them all out and give the Aussies the shot and a 10-5 lead.

From there it was a steady progression to victory for the Aussies.

Aaron ‘disco tech’ Wilson wows packed crowd Wearing his lucky undies, the 26-year-old became just the third Australian to win the singles gold medal at the Commonwealth Games when he rallied from 6-8 down to beat Canadian Ryan Bester 21-14..

He trailed 6-8 after end 10 then drew level at 8-8 two ends later, before making his move in the 13th when he produced a clutch final bowl to take three points and from there he had to hold his nerve.

Far from over-awed on his Commonwealth Games debut, Wilson extended his lead to 19-13 after end 20 and stormed to victory in front of a home crowd minutes later.

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Please contact our events director Chairman Graeme Glover by email chairman@malenybowlsclub.com.au​ with details including availability, requirements and cost.

Weekly Tuesday morning bowls 8.00 for an 8.30 start. The format will generally be 2-4-2 if playing pairs.

Members and visiting bowlers welcome.

Monthly 4th Monday afternoon bowls 12:00pm for 12:30pm start. ​secretary@malenybowlsclub.com.au​

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FRIDAY SCROUNGERS

2:30pm for 3:00pm start

Singles play - 4 bowls

Winning shot 3pts, 2nd 2pts, 3rd 1pt

$12 includes rink winner prizes ​secretary@malenybowlsclub.com.au​

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

1

2 Mapleton Pairs 12:30pm

3 Members Jackpot Pairs 8:00am

4 Twilight Bowls 6:00pm

5

6 Scroungers Challenge 2:30pm

Members Draw​ 5:30pm

7

8

9 Board Meeting 10:00am

10 Members Jackpot Pairs 8:00am

11 Kilcoy Fours 10:30am

Twilight Bowls 6:00pm

12

13 Scroungers Challenge 2:30pm

Members Draw​ 5:30pm

14

15

16

17 Members Jackpot Pairs 8:00am

18 Woodford Triples 10:30am

Twilight Bowls 6:00pm

19

20 Scroungers Challenge 2:30pm

Members Draw​ 5:30pm

21

22

23 Monthly Jackpot Pairs

24

25 ANZAC DAY

Twilight Bowls 6:00pm

26

27 Scroungers Challenge 2:30pm

Members Draw​ 5:30pm

28

29

30

AWAY GAMES IN APRIL 2018 Mapleton Pairs​, Monday 2nd Apr 12.30 for 1.00 pm, 2 x 12 ends.

Kilcoy Fours​, Wednesday 11th Apr 10.30 for 11.00 am, 2 x 13 ends.

Woodford Triples​, Wed 18th Apr 10.30 for 11.00 am, 2 x 13 ends.

Bowlers interested to either write their names on the list at the club or preferable call Joe on 0401 987 900 or email him at ​secretary@malenybowlsclub.com.au​.

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You must be present at the club at 5.30 pm on Fridays to win great prizes if your number is drawn out.

We are introducing a new ​Cash

Jackpot​ as part of our members

Friday night draw - remember Full & Social Members receive free entry into all draws.

$50 Vouchers

$20 Vouchers

$44 Family Pass

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Maple Street Meats

$20 Vouche r

16/03 23/03 30/03 6/04

No Draw John Long No Draw Ray Oldfield

Brouhaha ​$50 Brewery Vouche r

16/03 23/03 30/03 6/04

No Draw Fay Carson No Draw Judith Lees

Watsons Garage

$20 Vouche r

16/03 23/03 30/03 6/04

No Draw Kay Gesch No Draw Lyn Hansen

Daylily Nursery

$50 Vouche r

16/03 23/03 30/03 6/04

No Draw Warwick Mills No Draw Alan Lange

Maleny Dairies

$44 Family Pass Tour

16/03 23/03 30/03 6/04

No Draw Ray Pantlin No Draw Henry Harbutt

$25 $25 $25 $25

16/03 23/03 30/03 6/04

No Draw Ian Porter No Draw Ian Porter

Maleny Bowls Club Money

Board

Maleny Bowls Club Cash Jackpot

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$40 $40 $50 $50

16/03 23/03 30/03 6/04

No Draw Lucy Oldfield No Draw Lorraine Kertland

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