THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE MT GRAVATT BOWLS CLUB.inc 1873 Logan Road Upper Mt Gravatt 4122 Editor Don Hamilton Phone 33492367 – Fax 33492787 Email: d.y.ham@bigpond.com Email : secretary@mtgravattbowlsclub.com Website :http://www.mtgravattbowlsclub.com January-february 2013 ----------------------------------------------------------Firstly I would offer my apologies for the late issue of this year’s first Newsletter as well as an absence of “Know your players” in this issue. My reasons- or excuses are personal and family matters have occupied my time. Don H
Chairperson’s Report Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. All we have to do now is sit back and wait for the bills to come in. On 22nd November, we had our function to celebrate our wins, achievements and good times over the last year. Although the numbers were down, a good time was had by those who attended. Next year, we will endeavour to have it earlier. On 2nd December , Santa visited the bowler’s grandchildren and great grandchildren. It was a great day for the children and adults. Little darlings they are but aren’t we glad we can had them back to their parents. Maybe we should be considering a recruitment program for junior bowlers for some of the older ones. Don’t forget the parents also as potential members. With reference to the last two events, many thanks to Reg Walls who obtained sponsorship and grants to offset the cost of these events. Whilst discussing finances, it is interesting to note that the bowls club is running at a slight loss as at 30 th November 2012. The main reasons are reduced membership, lower interest rates and reduced number of bowlers playing. Also increased costs, wages and benefits to members have to be included. The board will be reviewing the situation. See you on the green Geoff Devencorn. Chairman -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you're not familiar with the work of Steven Wright, he's the famous Erudite (comic) scientist who once said: "I woke up one morning, and all of my stuff had been stolen and replaced by exact duplicates." His mind sees things differently than most of us do. Here are some of his gems. 1 - I'd kill for a Nobel Peace Prize. 2 - Borrow money from pessimists -- they don't expect it back. ( More inside)
Ladies President's Report Happy New Year To All . I trust everyone has had a Happy Christmas break and are looking forward to a great 2013 . All around 2012 was a very successful year with our final day of Bowls and Christmas Break-up on the 11th December . A great day was had by all . There was a lot of laughter and singing , a delicious luncheon, and we were all in fine vocal form when we closed off the day with a fine rendition of Auld Lang Syne . With a lot more practice we could be ready for Australia's Got Talent in a few years time . Our raffles were well supported on the day and a sincere thank you to all who donated to our Charity Box in support of The Fred Hollows Foundation . I would like to make mention of our Melbourne Cup Day . A lot of planning and organization went into ensuring a thoroughly enjoyable day was had by all in attendance .The theme for the day was a Bush Picnic Race Meeting . The Carson Room was set up with checked tablecloths ,gum leaves, wattle and picnic baskets while the undercover rink was adorned with gum trees, stuffed native animals and snakes .A big thank you to all who assisted on the day in particular our chief whip Marlene Stemm . A big thank you also to all the Men who attended and had a great time . The Children's Christmas Treat was well attended with 84 excited Children having fun and receiving a present from Santa . It is good to see that our wrong bias collection is helping towards ensuring that this tradition continues . To all the Ladies who have been hospitalised or unwell I wish you a speedy recovery and we are all looking forward to your return . We miss you . A big welcome to our new members Chris Baxter and Debbie Logan .We know that you will make many new friends within our club . Recent Results Club Selected Pairs
Winner
J Spall and B Allan
Runner Up L Ford and C Smeltink Club Selected Fours
Winner
L Ford ,D Mc Guinness , P Ross , J Kuit
Runner Up J Spall , M Kunst , N Rundle , S Shaw Super Challenge commences on the 12th January . We have entered teams in both the Silver and Bronze divisions . Good luck to all the Ladies representing our club . Until Next Time - Dianne Girvan Ladies President ================================================================================== Sorry No Club Chat as Diedre hasn’t been around to get the Gossip. DH
CLUB NEWSLETTER Report - Men’s President In my last Newsletter I had the sad task of advising everyone that John Koutlis had passed away. Recently we lost another member of our Mt Gravatt Family; Doug Turner. On behalf of the Club I would like to extend our condolences to his Family and let them know are thoughts are with them. The Men’s A Pairs has been played. There were many good games and close results. Unfortunately there can be only one Winner. The Winning Team was Ted Read and Tony Prosser. Runners Up were Len Schorsy and James Donegan. All of those who entered and played are to be congratulated on their efforts. One event for which I have been pushing hard is the Men’s Patron Day. It was hoped that this would be held on Sunday 3 Feb 2013 but due to lack of numbers an alternative date is being considered. A Patron is a necessary part of any organisation and our Patron Allen Mitchell is keen to host a Bowls Day and provide Prize Money. Nominations are now open for the Men’s B Singles and Club Triples Championships. I encourage all eligible members to enter. Regardless of whether or not you believe you will be competitive, you will be supporting the Club and improving your own Game. Super Challenge is now underway with Summer Shield to commence on Sat 2 Feb. I wish all Players the best of luck and I am confident each and every one of you will be trying your hardest. As you would all be aware by now, Bar Manager Jeff McLennan has left us and moved to Southside in Mt Gravatt – Capalaba Road. I would like to thank Jeff for his willingness to assist not only with the provision of Bar and Meal Services, but also for taking on the position of Chairman of Selectors for the Club. Jeff has been a Player in many of our Pennant/Super Challenge Teams over the years and his support in this area is greatly appreciated. I would like to welcome Damon the new bar manager to the Mt Gravatt Bowls Club and hope his stay with us is a rewarding one.
Malcolm Ferguson President Men’s Council Mt Gravatt Bowls Club ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Douglas William Turner.21 / 12 / 1931 – 3 / 1/ 2013 Doug (112) joined as a member of Mt Gravatt Bowls club in 1998 arriving from New Zealand where he played for 10 years at the Glendowie club, a suburb of Auckland. In his first year at that club he won a first year players single title. He also was a second division skip. I played with Doug for a number of years on a Wednesday Men’s Pairs and he was very competitive. Doug was known to tell limericks during games so as to put the opposition players off. During these games Doug would signal saying he was going to play an up shot. If successful he would say O.K. if not “ Wrong Shot” and grin. Championships eluded Doug but he was R/U in the Vet Singles and also a member of a club selected 4’s.Doug loved putting a couple of dollars through the Pokies and quite often on a Wednesday you would see Doug there. I had the honour to speak at Doug’s memorial service of which 6 members from Mt. G.B.C attended. Bruce Black Thanks Bruce for these words on Doug. I also remember one of his sayings “Drive for Show, Draw for Dough”
FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER Firstly, I would like to wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year. I hope you all had an enjoyable festive season and you are now raring to go to fulfil all those New Year resolutions. 2012 was a tough year and there is plenty to suggest 2013 will also be a difficult year. Last year the Southside Management Committee invested significant funds to refurbish the function room and install a new pylon sign and so they will be looking to see some return on that investment in 2013 through function bookings. The bowlers can assist in this endeavour by continuing to support their club and to promote the Carson Room to friends, relatives and business acquaintances. It is a matter of public record that many Bowls Clubs are struggling to survive and while Mt. Gravatt Bowls Club has the support of Southside Sport and Community Club, the Southside management committee have a responsibility to ensure the venue is operated in a viable manner. The Bowls Club operations are currently being reviewed and there will be some changes made in an effort to achieve a viable outcome in 2013. The level of cooperation that has existed between the Bowls Club and Southside in recent times has proved to be extremely beneficial for all concerned and this will need to continue to ensure the future of the Mt. Gravatt Bowls Club. On a much more positive note, Keno has finally arrived at the Bowls Club. As with all things, it will be a case of use it or lose it. While we have been able to secure a special deal with the Keno operators for the time being, the future of the facility will depend on how well it is supported. Many thanks to the members who supported the club when the main cold room failed just before Xmas. While there is no substitute for good draught beer, and we do serve very good draught beer, we thank the members who purchased stubbies while we waited for the refrigeration mechanic to replace the compressor etc. The Stage 5 redevelopment at the main club venue continues to run close to schedule. The new Canteen attached to the bingo auditorium opened on schedule on Friday the 21st of December to take advantage of the big festive season program. Over 1000 patrons attended the New Year Special held on Friday 28th of December. With the footings, retaining wall and concrete slab poured before Xmas, the steel frame work, external sheeting and the roof for the extension of the gaming room will be completed before the end of January, providing there are no major delays caused by inclement weather. The refurbishment of the gaming room will then commence and will be undertaken in three stages. Despite the disruptions, there will be a minimum of 120 gaming machines available at any one time and we hope to see you all down at Southside to have a look at the progress. The CafĂŠ, Bar and Restaurant services will not be disrupted during the Stage 5 redevelopment. I look forward to your support in 2013 Kim McGregor
General Manager
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Many Happy Returns to all those members who enjoy their Birthday in January & February January: Randall Parry, Michael Denton, Reg Walls, Mal ferguson, Joan Jackson, Graham Beswick, Greg Malouf, Ross Abberfield, Nikki Clement, Warwick Gordon,John Peterson, Jim Wiedman, David Bombaardieri, Alan Palmer, Leo de Koening, Ron Lewis, marlene Stemm, Val Candy, Ann Rooney, Peg Jeffries, Des Zagami, Gail Olivier, Luda Hawthorne, Stephanie Blair, Marjorie Clauson,Margaret James, Gordon Armstrong, Cheryl Lindfield. February: Roger Piasecki, Val Chappel, Brenda Wilson, Joan Purcell, Matti Laitala, Hazel Thomas, Evon Robertson, Leo Blumke, Fiona Penfold, Gregory Walls, Neil Ebensen, Shirley Shaw, Johan Van Der Werf, Branko Petrovic, Rita Fatseas,Arthur Fleming, Mavis Kruse, Margaret Connolly, Graeme Gunn, Audrey Lennox, Robyn Vickers, Neville Pomfrett, James Roscow, Tony Fuller, Trevor Newdick, Norman Rafton, Pamela Worley, Shirley Johnson, John Ferguson, Charles Green.
===================================================== ============ GAMES DIRECTORS REPORT JAN 2013 The Year of 2012 has ended and the new competitions have started .Thank you to all those who competed and to those who assisted in the running of comps. The major comp that Mt Gravatt runs is the October Pairs for which was a great success financially and club attendance. The following comps have completed for the new season : A Singles
Winner
Club Select Fours A Pairs
K. GUM
Winner Winner
N. Eaton
R. Lewis R. Allan T. Read
T. Prosser T. Read
The Triples and B Singles are now open. The club has taken a different approach to the way we will run our sponsored Mixed Triples this year more on this from Reg Walls. TED READ
GAMES DIRECTOR
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Sponsorship Manager’s Report This being the first report for 2013 is an appropriate time and opportunity to reflect on 2012 and comment on what is ahead in 2013. Firstly I would like to thank and acknowledge the support provided by Brisbane City Council towards the end of 2012 and which had not been included in either the Calendar or my previous report. Firstly we applied for and was granted a Council Senior Celebration Donation of $185.00 which was placed towards the Club end of year function to which all members were invited. The second grant of funds was in support of our annual Christmas Tree event. I thank Cr Krista Adams and staff who assisted in putting the grant application through Council and which was approved as part of the Lord Mayor’s Suburban Initiative Fund. Many thanks to all concerned. These funds complimented those raised from dedicated days run by both men’s and ladies days, raffle and “wrong bias” funds as well as the nomination fees paid for each child. A total of 84 children plus family members attended this popular event. In looking at 2012, I believe we had a very sound and stable year with Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday numbers holding. The Retirement Village Days continue to attract good numbers with a full house on three of the four days, the fourth day very close to it. The one disappointment is that of Sunday events. We had three scheduled for 2012, however only one went ahead. The other two were cancelled due to lack of numbers. I thank the sponsors of these events for allowing us to utilise the funds for other events. New Sponsors I am pleased to advise that Zupps Subaru and KIA have come on board as sponsors for 2013. Our member Clinton Hicks is the sales Manager for Subaru Assured a concept he will explain when he visits the Club and plays on their sponsored days. In the meantime he is offering $250-00 cash back to our Club for any new Subaru or KIA motor vehicle sold to a member. Please show your membership card for identification purposes. Furthermore they are offering up to $500-00 discount on any Subaru Assured vehicle sold to a member. Subaru Assured vehicles are vehicles originally sold under a buy back contract to a non profit organisation which have low kms on them. Please contact Clinton for more details. His details are in the sponsors listing. Looking to 2013, we are receiving excellent support from both existing and new sponsors. The Bowls Calendar is complete and has been printed. It is available in hard copy at the Club as well as on our Club Website. My sincere thanks to the office of Ian Walker MP, Member for Mansfield for the printing of the newsletter. In relation to my comments above, no events have been scheduled on Sundays. Some have been scheduled for Saturdays, however away from the times when external competitions are played. Please support these days. An updated listing of sponsors forms part of this newsletter. Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with who our sponsors are and where at all possible please give them first option at your business. Attendances at the days sponsored is another way of showing your support. Reg Walls Sponsorship Manager 5 - 82.7% of all statistics are made up on the spot. 6 - A conscience is what hurts when all your other parts feel so good.
Mt Gravatt Bowls Club Sponsors Air Conditioning Tayair Airconditioning, Pty Ltd
Troy Young
07 3841 8922 Mob. 0411 190939
Banks Credit Unions & Financial Services Bank of Queensland – Mt Gravatt Bendigo Bank –Upper Mt Gravatt Commonwealth Bank –Garden City Heritage Bank Peter Donovan, Certified Financial Planner RAMS Home Loans Westpac – Mt Gravatt
CC Chiong Kerry Menck Michelle Smith Derek Goodridge Peter Donovan Sabina & Murray Allen Paul Dennett
073247 1700 07 3216 8333 07 3349 7222 07 3849 5602 0414 347 287 07 3343 4175 07 3422 3484 Mob 0417 238195
Bedding Sleepy’s The Mattress Experts
Sunil Narayan
07 3849 0744
Bowls & Bowls Attire Fred Fern Bowls Centre J.R.Bowls Shop
John Finlayson Andre Damyon
07 3391 5222 07 3349 4421
Bob Harries Ian Frederic Vicky Thorncroft
07 3349 7196 07 3343 5566 07 3343 5566
Cleaning Services Cleansweep Cleaning Contractors
Russell Gaske
07 3341 4898
Dentists & Dental Laboratory Upper Mt Gravatt Dental Centre and Denture Clinic
Andrew Cattalini
07 3343 5801
Electrical Contractors/Retailers Gimpel Electrics
Peter & Paul Gimpel
07 3343 4066
Chemist Civic Fair Pharmacy Malouf Group Pharmacies
Financial Planning Peter Donovan – Certified Financial Planner Peter Donovan
0414 347 287
Fitness Centre Curves – Mt Gravatt
Jannette Romeo 07 3420 0255
Funeral Services Alex Gow Funerals Anton Brown Funerals P/L George Hartnett Funerals K M Smith Funeral Directors Metropolitan Funerals White Lady Funerals
Alistair Gow Anton Brown Barry McIntosh www.kmsmith.com.au Toni Boydston Sue Banks
07 3852 1501 07 3217 3088 07 3849 8411 07 3252 2031 07 3349 9211 07 3801 4777
Hearing Centres Hearing Life John Pearcy Audiology
Sue – Ann Maxwell John Pearcy
07 3422 0377 07 3398 8862
Insurance APIA.
Michael Porter
02 4331 2299 Mob. 0431 656 452
Key Cutting, Leather Goods & Shoe Repairs Mt Gravatt Plaza Shoe Repairs Matthew Park
Licenced Clubs Southside Sport & Community Club
Kim Mcgregor
07 3849 2800
07 3219 1103
Motor Vehicles- New & Used Cars Keema Automotive Southside Toyota The Motorama Group Zupps Mitsubishi Zupps Holden Zupps Subaru
Exide Batteries Midas Car Care Centre
Brad Nicholls Noel Clemson Simon Clarke Alyssa Barrett Suzanne McSweeney Clinton Hicks
07 3426 1500 07 3422 4999 07 3000 9817 07 3243 8888 07 3877 0091 07 3404 8800
Motor Vehicles- Accessories, Repairs & Maintenance Jay Hoffman 07 3274 1066 Tim Sandell 07 3343 2733
Physiotheray Services MyCare PhysioTherapy
Terry Kung
07 33493000
Plumbing C.B.W. Plumbing
Mark Ashcroft
0410 574 235
Reinforcing Products One Steel Reinforcing Products
Rob Banham
07 3845 5655
Choiu See Anderson Andrew Carins Gen Mgr Helen Hinwood Christine Paerels Ric Cohen
07 3299 3775 Mob. 0413 070400 07 3820 7700 0402 018 301 07 3360 9025 07 3892 5454 Mob. 0448 844 388
Frank Carroll Elizabeth Fairon Michael Harvey Kerry O’Neill
07 3343 9522 07 3343 9522 07 3343 2666 07 3849 6263
Retirement Villages Elements Third Age Living at Springwood Renaissance Retirement Village Tricare The Village at Cooparoo.
Solicitors Carroll Fairon Solicitors Elliott & Harvey O’Neill’s Business Lawyers
Take Away Food Subway – Mt Gravatt & Wishart
Michael Tran
07 3343 2255 Mob. 0410 315 892
Taxi Black & White Cabs
Lyn-Ann Fraser
13 33 22 & 07 3860 1828
Travel Agents Cruiseabout
Annie Venables
Trophies Win Trophies
Don & Carol Goodwin
07 3120 9200
07 3349 5458
Local, State and Federal Political Representatives
Cr Krista Adams Mr Ian Walker MP Mr Ross Vasta MP Mr Graham Perrett MP
Councillor for Wishart Ward Member for Mansfield Federal Member for Bonner Federal Member for Moreton
07 3403 7791 07 3849 3488 07 3893 3488 07 3344 2622
Please remember to give our sponsors a chance at your Business
By the time that members are reading this newsletter I will have left the Club and be working at Southside. I would like to thank all of the members who have been friendly and helpful over the past ten years. The club is fortunate to have so many great people involved with it and I am sure that the partnership with Southside will continue to grow and prosper for both organisations. I intend completing my Super Challenge commitments and following that I will probably have a rest from the game for a while, so I will continue to see most of you around the Club for the next few weeks, and hopefully be part of a winning Super Challenge squad. My replacement as Club Manager is Damon Moody, I am sure that everybody will make him welcome and I wish him all the best and hope that he can grow the business to the benefit of all concerned. Thank you once again, 10 years! It seems like yesterday. I must also thank my trusty offsider Rita, who has been with me for every one of those 10 years, she has been a great work mate and very loyal friend. See you around the Club. Jeff McLennan. ===============================================================================================
Puns for the educated.... 1. King Ozymandias of Assyria was running low on cash after years of war with the Hittites. His last great possession was the Star of the Euphrates, the most valuable diamond in the ancient world. Desperate, he went to Croesus, the pawnbroker, to ask for a loan. Croesus said, "I'll give you 100,000 dinars for it." "But I paid a million dinars for it," the King protested. "Don't you know who I am? I am the king!" Croesus replied, "When you wish to pawn a Star, makes no difference who you are." --------------------2. Evidence has been found that William Tell and his family were avid bowlers. Unfortunately, all the Swiss League records were destroyed in a fire, and so we'll never know for whom the Tells bowled. --------------------3. A man rushed into a busy doctor's surgery and shouted, "Doctor! I think I'm shrinking!" The doctor calmly responded, "Now, settle down. You'll just have to be a little patient."
Mt Gravatt Bowls Club Calendar
Telephone: 07 3349 2367 Mt Gravatt Bowls Club Inc. 2013 Jan
Feb.
01 05
Tue. Sat
22
Tue
9.00 AM
LADIES BOWLS RESUME
23
Wed
12.30 PM
MENS PAIRS
SPONSOR : Village at Coorparoo
24
Thurs
12.30 PM
MIXED TRIPLES
SPONSOR : Renaissance Retirement Living
27
Sun
9.00 AM
REPATRIATION SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB AGM & BOWLS
30
Wed
12.30 PM
MENS PAIRS
SPONSOR : Cruiseabout Upper Mt Gravatt
31
Thurs
12.30 PM
MIXED TRIPLES
SPONSOR : Sleepys, The Mattress Experts
05
Tue
6.30 PM
06
Wed
12.00 PM
12.30 PM
NEW YEARS DAY BOWLS EVERY SATURDAY UN:ESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED
CORPORATE BOWLS BEGIN (8 WEEKS) PATRON’S DAY
06
Wed
1.00 PM
07
Thu
12.30 PM
MEN’S PAIRS
SPONSOR: Peter Donovan
12
Tue
9.00 AM
LADIES FRIENDSHIP DAY
SPONSOR: Renaissance Retirement Living
13
Wed
12.30 PM
MEN’S PAIRS
SPONSOR: Metropolitan Funerals
14
Thurs.
MIXED TRIPLES
SPONSOR: Cruiseabout Upper Mt Gravatt
12.30 PM
MIXED TRIPLES
SPONSOR: MyCare Physiotherapy
15
Fri
9.00 AM
RETIREMENT VILLAGE DAY
SPONSOR : Ian Walker MP
20
Wed
12.30 PM
MEN’S PAIRS
SPONSOR: Westpac Bank Mt Gravatt
12.30 AM
MIXED TRIPLES
SPONSOR: Ross Vasta MP SPONSOR: Anton Brown Funerals
21 Thu 22
Fri.
9.00 AM
LADIES FINANCIAL DAY
24
Sun
9.30 AM
CUSTOMS SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB – BOWLS & LUNCH
27 Wed
12.30 PM
MENS PAIRS
SPONSOR: Renaissance Retirement Living
28
12.30 PM
MIXED TRIPLES
SPONSOR : Village at Coorparoo
Thu
March 01 Fri
9.30 AM
REPATRIATION SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB Vs RSL SOCIAL BOWLS CLUB
03 Sun
11.00 AM
POLICE PRESIDENTS DAY
06 Wed
12.30 PM
MEN’S PAIRS
07 Thurs.
12.30 PM
MIXED TRIPLES
SPONSOR: Elements Third Age Living
SPONSOR: Bendigo Bank
13
Wed
12.30 PM
MENS PAIRS
SPONSOR: MyCare Physiotherapy
14
Thurs
12.30 PM
MIXED TRIPLES
SPONSOR: White Lady Funerals
17
Sun
20 Wed
9.00 AM
MT GRAVATT BOWLS CLUB HALF YEARLY MEETING
12.30 PM
MENS PAIRS
SPONSOR: Fred Fern Bowls Centre
21 Thurs
12.30 PM
MIXED TRIPLES
SPONSOR: Malouf Group Pharmacy
22 Fri
9.00 AM
LADIES FINANCIAL DAY
SPONSOR: The Village at Coorparoo
26 Tue
6.30 PM
CORPORATE BOWLS CONCLUDE
27 Wed
12.30 PM
MEN’S PAIRS
28 Thu
12.30 PM
MIXED TRIPLES
SPONSOR: Upper Mt Gravatt Dental Centre SPONSOR: Renaissance Retirement Living
29 Fri
GOOD FRIDAY
31 Sun
EASTER SUNDAY