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With much
pleasure I present my report for the 2005-06 season.
On behalf of all members I
offer condolences to family and friends of those who passed away this year –
Elaine Holland, Gordon Williams and past member Keith Boardman. We remember
them kindly. We give thanks for those who have endured ill health and
aggressive treatment and are now back on the greens. To those who still
suffer indifferent health, we send best wishes and hope you are stronger
each day.
Club roll-ups continue to be
well supported. Tuesday appears to have become an unofficial third Club day
– it is great to see the level of enthusiasm among members and hear the
banter of friendly rivalry. The complex is being well used. We celebrate a
successful and productive year with only a modicum of disruption to our
programme, that did however, cause some concern. We sailed “pretty close to
the wind” in regard to the Men’s Championships and Centre Champ. of Champs,
but found a “berth” in time (the weather was kind).
Club Championships were played
in a good spirit, none the less with determination. The environs, during
play, were a credit to the grounds-people and invited good play and
sportsmanship. It was a pleasure to both watch and/or play in. Good/very
good bowling was the norm and new bowlers equipped themselves well, with and
against more experienced players.
Bowls Taradale can be duly
proud of their members who represented the club in centre, intercentre,
regional and zone events. This has certainly been “our year” to make a mark
and long may it continue. Practice, club spirit, support and perceptive
selection will have all added to the outcome. Well done to all who competed
at all levels this year – You did yourselves and the club proud.
CENTRE RESULTS:
Super Bowls:
Jon O’Shea
H.B. Tong Cup (Jnr. Pairs):
R/U, Bob Gray and Cheryl Humphrey
H.B. Open Singles:
Paul (Kumera) Selby
H.B. Women’s Junior Singles:
R/U Barbara O’Brien
H.B. Men’s Junior Pairs:
Jack Philip & Barry Hanlen
H.B. Interclub 7’s:
Paul Selby, Jim Fitzsimons, John Hanlen, John
McLaughlin,
Murray Glassey, Barry Hanlen,
Jon O’Shea
H.B.District
Shield: Paul Selby, Phil. Young, Jack Philip, John
McLaughlin
Bruce Mitchell, Ross
Hamilton, John Ward
Jon O’Shea, Jim Fitzsimons
Murray Glassey
I thank Umpires who give of
their time freely – markers when applicable and the ladies who prepare
morning tea.
The inaugural Earthquake
tournament most generously sponsored by Graham Barrie and Tremains Real
Estate brought two full greens. Next year, prizes will be more evenly spread
– however we and Tremains were well pleased with the day. We shall continue
to have non-composite teams as this tournament is special to Bowls Taradale
members. Well done Wilma in negotiating such great sponsorship.
Running President’s Day as a
Charity Tournament went well with an extremely pleasing result. This
successful day was sponsored by Falcon Electrical and Venables Willis. With
the monies made from a great raffle assortment and an anonymous donation we
were able to present Cranford Hospice with a cheque for $1000. This was a
truly heart-warming exercise and we look forward to continuing support for
this tournament.
The Astrograss Mixed Triples
Tournament played last July was the last under that format. Astrograss do
not wish to continue this event as a National Tournament. They will be
holding Invitation Tournaments at venues selected by them. We have applied
for consideration re hosting such an event. There will no longer be a
Superbowls event. The Bowls N.Z. board are considering a suggestion from
Dorchester Finance to investigate the introduction of a National Mixed Pair
event.
For the first time Bowls
Taradale was invited to send two teams to the East Coast Chartered Clubs’
Tournament being held in Gisborne. The response to this was disappointing
considering there has been so much discussion over past years re
non-inclusion in this event. This is not a Taradale Club sponsored
event. The team that did go, equipped themselves well with 2nd.
placing in Division A. The team was: Ross Hamilton, skip- Peter Fletcher,3-
Danny Millar,2- and Clark Nicol, lead.
John Hanlen, our official coach
continues to give freely of his time – we are most fortunate to have him on
board. During the year he supervises Thursday and Saturday coaching
sessions. This year he has overseen 13 club members gain their coaching
instructor’s certificate. They will be rostered to take groups at these
sessions, helping with the ever increasing numbers.
The school’s programme is
gradually becoming more streamlined and structured. We have purchased the
Bowls N.Z. video/DVD and Manuals on coaching procedure. This/these are
available from Wilma for all club members to peruse: (if damaged when on
loan they will need to be replaced). Nicole Roberts won the Schoolgirl
Singles “Ennor Trophy” this year with Katherine Matthews runner/up. Several
of our young people qualified for the “regional play-offs” due to be held in
Term 3 of this year – Katherine & Nicole in pairs, Alex Best & Abby
Kilmartin (from Tamatea High) in pairs, Jason Darlington & Rachael London in
Singles.
Selectors Val Ives and Dave
Kaye did a sterling job. Marie Sherning and Bruce Mitchell added their
weight as “sounding boards”. This is an unenviable task – broad shoulders
are a pre-requisite!!
The “Give it a Go Bowls” this
year was a 1st & 2nd year bowler exercise – they
found 2 new chums. Although run a little too late in the season and the
weather was not conducive, the evenings when play was possible were fun for
all. Thanks to the BBQ crews and club personnel who came to help on the
greens. We have 5 new members from this exercise along with 3 others who
came to the Taradale Club Open Days.
Friday 1/2 day tournaments
continue to be popular, especially during the winter season. Julie does a
great job, diffusing and cajoling! The current ‘book’ is full with a number
on standby.
We hosted three social groups
celebrating a “Go at Bowls” evening. Tikokino School Party of Staff and
partners and Tremains inter-office Sports Challenge had an hour or so coming
to grips with the game and then went on to enjoy a meal at the Club. The
Taradale Club Pool adjunct also had a fun afternoon with us. Each
participant pays a $3.00 green fee. Two or three club members supervise
these groups depending on size (we provide bowls and some instruction). The
idea is to offer a package – fun on the green with a meal to follow.
As expected, Terry and Julie
did a grand job with special raffles. We were most appreciative of the
hand-knitted jersey to raffle. Wanda Guatieri supplied and spun the fleece
and Doreen Elton hand-knitted the garment. Thank you both!
Our Club Captain continues to
keep us and things moving along. He has attended to his role proficiently,
in good heart and with prime “hosting” skills. He has been supportive of the
management team and our representative players on the greens anywhere at any
time. Thankyou Craig.
John McLaughlin’s email service
is comprehensive, informative, thought provoking and overlaid with a sense
of humour. Thankyou for your time and expertise. This website is the envy of
many local and national clubs. Remember to check the shed notice-board –
John leaves a weekly printout. He does have the winter season off though.
We owe our “Works” volunteers a
debt of gratitude. The many hours spent by Kevin, Scotty and friends
maintaining the complex: the preparing and marking of greens at some
unearthly hour: the input of Allen Boardman, Maintenance Manager “and
friends” with spraying, sweeping and grooming the greens to keep them in as
near perfect condition as possible, thank you all. Bowlers like to come here
and that says it all! The shelving for trophies set up under the
Championship Boards in the Sports Bar are super – it all looks quite
impressive – thank you John Calnan.
Last July we had a visit from
Sharon Sims, then Region 3 Community Development Officer, who shared ideas
re membership initiatives – food for thought. In March, of this year, Denis
Toon, current CDO, Region 3, visited and left us with ideas re sponsorship,
structured and recreational bowls – also much food for thought. The
committee were interested in a particular sponsorship programme –
information is with your AGM notes. (please return on AGM day if possible)
The Taradale Club Sponsored
Tournament held on 6th and 7th May was a great
success. There were many accolades re the organisation and friendliness
though/over the two day event. Congratulations to David Thorne, Jim
Fitzsimons and Dave Kaye for their organising prowess and to all the helpers
they brought “on board” who also worked hard to make this event a continuing
success. The Mother Club and Bowling Adjunct worked well together.
Our New Shed:
The winter months are going to be a “shed spotters” dream. At time of
writing I have learned (22/5) that Charlie Demanser, Stu. Nesbit and their
group of volunteers are to start the framing this week. We owe them a debt
of gratitude for their time and expertise.
Your committee set aside
$7000.00 for this project with added monies available if necessary. We will
start off next summer season in fine style. Where the old shed is now, a
rock garden will be made, centred with a cairn of “old, old, bowls”. It is
all very exciting and much better for those involved with running
tournaments and championships and easy access to notice-boards.
There have been 11 committee
meetings this year. Attendance for these meetings is as follows: Joyce Budge
11, Wilma Ennor 11, Irene Millar 11, Bruce Mitchell 11, Terry Christensen
10, John Calnan 10, Diane Mitchell 8, Val Ives 8, Julie Haslett 7.
I thank all Committee Members
for their support, time and effort over the past year. To those members not
standing again, “you have served your club well”.
Julie Haslett (5 yrs.) is happy
to stay on in an ex-officio capacity as Tournament Secretary and train a
“new-comer”.
Diane Mitchell (5 yrs.) who has
had many roles over the years, all of which were actioned ably.
Val Ives (3 yrs.) Women’s
Selector, has gone about her job thoughtfully and “without fear or favour”.
To all of the above “Enjoy your
bowls next season”.
Terry Christensen (5yrs) steps
down from her position as Treasurer. Terry, who always has the “club” at
heart has kept a beady eye on the finances and would never give a cent away
without a battle. Well done Terry – a grand effort. Terry has put her name
forward for an executive position.
Wilma Ennor is completing 4
years as Secretary. She took this role on when still a very junior bowler
and we have been most fortunate to have been availed of her expertise and
professional prowess. A good secretary is worth “their weight in gold” and
she has consistently given 110%. Wilma has put her name forward for an
executive position.
Finally
We belong to a great Club.
We belong to a friendly Club.
We belong to a helpful club
community.
We belong to a progressive
club.
We are a club that endeavours
to recognise the needs and desires of all members – the social members and
the competitive aspects of the game.
We belong to a club where
people donate their time and expertise willingly
And
While this continues, the club
will survive and thrive.
We all need each other!
Thank you All,
Joyce Budge – 22.05.06
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