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Club News
March - April 2015
Issue 7
From the Board Room
Well, March is here. Where have the last few months gone? I
suppose in the coming few weeks we will see Woolworths selling
Christmas stuff as soon as all the Easter Eggs have been sold.
Inside …
The EMERGENCY CALL BUTTONS which are located on the stands
between Greens 1 & 2 and 2 & 3 when activated in the event of
an emergency GO DIRECT to the ambulance service which in turn
despatch an ambulance to the club.
Bowls Reports ...
Women’s
Mixed
Men’s
The emergency button is NOT connected to the club. If an
emergency happens again (which we hope it doesn't) as it did a
few weeks ago - activate the emergency button & contact the staff
at Reception who will in turn arrange for trained staff to attend to
the greens as quickly as possible.
There has been criticism that the staff did not attend quickly
enough. The fact was no one told them until sometime later when
trained staff attended as quickly as possible.
This event has a happy ending with Jim receiving a heart
pacemaker & now at home recovering.
A message from
Dr Bob …
Member Profile …
Emergency
Call Button
All Duty Managers & key staff must hold a current certificate to use & operate the
Defibrillator. This certification must be updated on a yearly basis. All key staff are required to
hold a First Aid Certificate which has to be renewed every three years. These courses are
normally done by St John’s Ambulance or someone who is suitably qualified. These courses
are normally done on the premises as part of our staff training.
Gil Steinhardt
Easter
Long Weekend …
Club Grants: The Board has approved to support an application from the Cudgen Rural
Fire Brigade for upgrade works to their building/headquarters on the Coast Road as well as
a further application from Little Wings which does not receive any Government funding but is
a vital service that provides transport for sick children & their parents from all parts of NSW
to Sydney & Newcastle for specialist treatment. Clubs NSW have agreed to support Little
Wings for a three year period & the Tweed Club Grants Committee has also now agreed to
provide ongoing support for the same period of time. Your Club will be investing $5,000 per
year for the next three years to this very important services as part of our ongoing Club
Grants requirements.
Club Grants funding is a requirement for all Clubs who generate income over $1 million from
Gaming to support local charities, sporting bodies & community needs with strict guidelines
& controls. The Clubs can choose not to provide this service & nominate to pay the required
funds directly as Tax to the Australian Tax Department which then gives no support to the
much needed entities in local communities. Our Club has always been very supportive of
local applications & are proud to be in a position to offer this financial assistance to local
groups that meet the requirements. We are currently looking at how we can be more
involved with supporting more Junior sporting projects in our local area at a time when local
families & sporting groups are struggling financially.
There has been $5.6M in club grants from all the clubs in the Far North Coast area in the
past 12 months which overall equates to $101M dollars State wide to the benefit of local
communities.
There have been a few staff changes. Mitch has resigned as a fulltime Duty Manager to go
to University to study Bio Medical Science. However he will be remaining on staff working a
few casual shifts per week.
… continued overleaf
Marine Parade, Kingscliff NSW
Website: www.kbbc.com.au
Phone: (02) 6674 1404
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kingyBowls
Car or the Cash …
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Gary Day (Boof) has also resigned as a part time employee to take up a fulltime
position as Manager of a caravan park. He also will be doing a few casual shifts per week
so we can still enjoy his friendly commentary whilst enjoying the ride home in the bus.
It is good to see Angela back at work after her illness. She still has some minor surgery in the future, we wish her well & a
speedy recovery.
I have been asked what has happened to the old bus – as a Club asset, it was put up for tender. A notice was placed
on the club notices board for 14 days (as required) in January. After tenders closed the Club had only received one
“Tender” application which was accepted by the Board.
During the months of March & April fire safety/fire warden training will be undertaken. This training is conducted every 2
years & is compulsory for all staff. Directors may also take part. This training covers all aspects of “Fire” safety which our
staff need to make sure in the case of a fire emergency that we are all kept safe (hopefully they will never need to use
their skills within the Club).
All directors now have completed their current mandatory training courses as required by the NSW State Government &
will still be required to attend training days once every 2 or 3 months. The Directors will still have further Mandatory
Training over the coming year which is yet to be set by the regulators.
The Board has approved, at the February meeting, 201 new Social Members, 5 male & 2 female full Bowling Members &
we take this opportunity to welcome them all to our Club. With all the new & current bowlers coming here, both men &
women, we should be very competitive.
Whilst on the subject of bowls a very noted bowler Sir Francis Drake said, as the Spanish Amada approached Plymouth
Hoe, he uttered the immortal words “there is plenty of time to win the game & beat the Spaniards too” (just try & put that
one over when you are late going home). Another famous bowler Freddie Trueman once said “Sir Francis drake was the
last bowler to be knighted“.
Did you know that Melbourne, in 1880 was the richest city in the world.
And speaking of wealth Australia's richest woman Gina Rinehart earns $1M every half hour or $598 every second.
Hopelessly wrong predictions: After Alexander Graham Bell founded the telephone in 1880 in the USA a group of British
experts said in 1900, “The telephone may be appropriate for our American cousins but not here because we have an
adequate supply of messenger boys“.
For & on behalf of the Board
R. A. Graham JP
Deputy Chairman
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Women’s Bowls Report
A successful Kingfisher 2 Bowl Triples tournament was held Monday February 16 with 30 teams participating. Rain
stopped play for a brief period during the first game, but the sun returned & all teams were able to complete their
games. Winners on the day with two wins & a margin of 18 were Kingscliff team Di Jones, Di James & Sandra Akers. Second
place went to Sue Johnson, Sheila Cancillier & June Munn a combined South Tweed/Kingscliff team. A Cudgen team tied
on wins & margin with Ocean Shores but managed to take third place on ends leaving Ocean Shores in fourth place.
South Tweed & a composite team were round winners.
Sue Trickey, Assistant Manager for Aged & Dementia Services at Lifebridge East, visited the Kingscliff Bowls Club
Wednesday February 18 to accept a cheque from Women’s President Janny Scher. The cheque was a donation
comprising the proceeds of the Christmas Charity Raffle which was held in December. Lifebridge East offers age, dementia,
& disability services in the area including the Tweed Valley Day Respite Cottage at Kingscliff.
Congratulations to Joan Griffiths, Raewyn Liddington, Wyn Butler & Colleen Smith winners of the Open Fours final played
Friday January 30 & to runners up Di Jones, June Scott, Robyn Fuller & Brenda Jack. Open singles championship games
are progressing & have reached the semi final stage.
Pennants begin the first week in March. Kingscliff has teams in all three grades this year & these teams are looking very
strong. Can we win the district pennant in all three grades?
Good luck & good bowling to all those taking part.
Marg Atkinson
Publicity Officer
Mixed Bowls Report
As we head into March summer is officially over for another year & we begin the slide into winter.
March will be busy for Mixed
calendar:
Sunday March 1
Sunday March 15
Monday March 23
Sunday April 12
Bowls with 3 visits in followed by 1 more in April. Please highlight these dates & times in your
Gold Coast Teachers
Hope Island Social Bowlers
Sunshine Coast Social Bowlers
Waterloo Bowls Club
1:00pm
9:30am
9:30am
1:00pm
40
25
57
55
visitors
visitors
visitors
visitors
QLD RSL Gold Coast Zone has reserved one Green on Sunday April 19 for use by their Members.
Keep your eye out for our soon to be released Easter Sunday flyer. We will have a similar format to Australia Day. A fun
afternoon for all with non bowlers & families welcome. Easter Sunday is on April 5.
From time to time the equipment in the Umpires cases needs to be replaced. The Mixed Bowls Committee has offered us
some of the raffle proceeds to replace the old mirrors & gauges. We are able to do this thanks to those of you who
generously purchase raffle tickets on our visit-in days.
Raewyn Liddington
Secretary
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Men’s Bowls Report
The Tweed Valley Shield competition is at the halfway mark with Kingscliff ‘A’ in second place on the ladder & Kingscliff ‘B’
struggling a little at this stage. The 2015 Pennant season starts on March14 & as we have six divisions we need all hands
on deck so please ensure your name is on the availability list even if you can play for only part of the 6 week season as
your club needs you.
With regard to Pennant, District & major Club Championships, Tweed Byron District has reminded us that the dress rules for
these events are subject to possible disqualification if not adhered to as follows:
BA Logo to be worn on shirts & jackets/vests;
NSW approved official club attire to be worn;
BA Logo to be on headwear;
Side to be similarly attired.
The Club Open Pairs Championship is down to the final with Ian Taylor & “Smokey” Dawson against Ken Banks & Jim
Gibson which should be a great game.
In the first District event for 2015, Ken Banks, Greg Barrack & Trevor Hills won the District Triples & Bob Reaburn, Jim Gibson
& Gil Steinhardt won the District Senior Triples for a quinella for the club. Kingscliff had entries in the District Reserve Triples
& the team of Michael Scott, Tom Green & Kim Taylor narrowly missed out on making it an all Kingscliff final on three
greens. It was good to see Kingscliff players entering the district Reserve events.
One of our oldest Bowling Members Roy Norris past away recently short of his century & was still bowling fiercely at 95 at
our Christmas party in 2012. Roy’s family have donated a new bowling arm to the club which is much appreciated.
The $2,000 Easter Two Bowls Triples event commences at 10am on Easter Saturday (April 4) & a Mixed Triples all day
event is on April13.
Greg Barrack
Publicity Officer
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We are now over 8 weeks into the New Year & unlike last year we have lost a few days through inclement weather.
Number 1 Green has been in tremendous condition; unfortunately it is being renovated shortly & will be out for about 3
weeks. Number 3 Green is slow but true & time & patience will see this Green in top order.
Our Membership is climbing steadily with bowling numbers increasing week by week.
Saturday numbers have been in the high 60’s, Thursday numbers around 100. Unfortunately some Fours games have to be
played while we have only 2 Greens in play.
It should be noted Kingscliff Men’s Club has over 40% of District bowlers.
Coming Events:
Easter Saturday (April 4) - A Two Bowl Men’s Triples event
Monday April 13 - Open Two Bowl Triples event. This day can include mixed teams, Men’s or Women’s teams. Entry forms
are available on the Men’s notice board.
It would be nice if members supported their teams in District events. It makes a difference to their play if they know they
are being supported.
Good Bowling!
John Julius
President
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Men’s Selectors
On behalf of the Selector’s I would like to thank everyone who put their names forward for our Pennant season. We had
85 names listed. The season starts March 14. Teams have been selected for the 1st game, look on the Pennant Board
(names not on the list cannot be selected). We still require a Manager for Division 4.
Tweed Valley Shield is still going on. ‘A’ team is running 2nd & ‘B’ team are struggling a bit. We wish all teams the very best
for the season.
Good bowling, see you on the Green.
Peter Murphy
Men’s Selectors
A message from Dr Bob ...
OK, so now you have reached the biblical “two score and ten”; where to from here?
There are some evidence – based recommendations to follow:
Drink in moderation; eat a diet based on the Mediterranean model i.e. plenty of fruit & vegetables, fish & oil rather than
butter with minimal or no salt. Maintain a sensible weight. Exercise body & mind regularly & get plenty of sleep. Make time
for yourself & avoid stress. Avoid too much TV & protect yourself from the sun. Maintain social contacts with friends &
relatives. Keep a check on your blood pressure & blood sugar levels – your friendly GP will assist with this.
What about the big “C” (cancer). Your family history will indicate your major risk; charred barbecue meat is not a big risk
factor, red wine is not protective but chocolate may be!
Here are the 7 basic signs that should prompt immediate action:
Change in bowel or bladder habit
A sore that does not heal
Unusual bleeding or discharge
Thickening (or lump) in breast or testicle or elsewhere.
Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing
Obvious change in size, shape, colour or thickness of a wart mole or mouth sore.
Nagging cough &/or hoarseness.
Further do not ignore persistent & unexplained fever, fatigue, weight loss or headache.
Good luck & good health.
Dr Bob Reaburn
58 years of General Practice
Club News
March - April 2015
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Member Profile
Gilbert Steinhardt (Born 22.02.43)
Walkways in Life
I was a public servant at Police Headquarters, Brisbane. Later joined the Qld
police force & became the first to be stationed at Surfers Paradise
approximately 50 years ago. After 5 years I went into tenpin bowling finally
moving to Sydney to manage the centre at Rockdale. Returned to Brisbane to
be married & bought a fruit shop at Oxley. Looking to expand the business I
made up fruit trays for the bowls club, where it all began in 1972.
In the first year I won the “Novice”, “B” & “A” Grade Singles & then went on to win
the “A” Singles 8 out of the next 9 years. In 1974 I became President of the club.
My bowling expanded to the following clubs: Jindalee - Tarragindi - South
Tweed Heads - Coolangatta & then appointed Bowls Co-ordinator & Coach
at Cabarita Beach. I moved to Merrylands, Sydney in December 1995 where I
stayed for 17½ years after which I returned to the Gold Coast & finally settled
here in Kingscliff.
During the years I amassed a long list of achievements including the following:
77 club championships, which includes 16 major singles, over 25 district titles
which includes a “Grand Slam” whilst a member of South Tweed, Queensland
Gilbert Steinhardt
State Singles, Queensland State Fours (twice), Gold Coast Winter Carnival singles & pairs, Gold Coast Tweed District
Player of the Year (3 times), many invitation singles including “City of Light” at Tamworth (twice), invitation singles
South Tweed Heads, dual State Skipper (Qld & NSW), inaugural invitation fours at Neutral Bay, Sydney with Kelvin
Kerkow as my third.
I have so many great & fond memories during my journey with this wonderful game of ours.
Park Beach brings back fun times with “Tails” & the boys. The crowds that came & supported me whenever I clashed
with the showman, Rob Parrella. Over 2000 fans came to Banora Point BC to witness the antics during the final of the
winter carnival singles. We have met 12 times, the score remains 6 all. I regard Rob as the best 4 bowl player I have
ever encountered. The best 2 bowl player I would give to Rex Johnson.
There are numerous stories I could tell but space won’t permit.
With the experience I have gained over 42 years of bowling I do hope that I can give something back to bowlers
who are keen to improve in any part of their game. Believe me - there are many things to be learnt. Especially “how to
lose like a winner and win modestly”.
See you on the Green one day.
Yours in bowling, Gil.
Club News
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What’s On
Car or the Cash ...
Which would you choose …
A Toyota Yaris (valued at $18,000)
or $10,000 cold hard Cash!
On Saturday May 9 one of our lucky Members
will be faced with this dilemma!
Make a purchase throughout the Club during
the promotional period (Saturday January 31 Saturday May 9) & receive your ticket/s into the
draw.
The draw will take place on Saturday May 9
at 6:30pm & you must be present to claim
your prize.
In addition to the major prize there will also
be 4 x $250 consolation prizes up for grabs!
Members must be financial to gain entry into the promotion & a
valid Membership Card MUST be presented & swiped at the Tills
for entry tickets to be dispensed. Conditions apply. Full terms &
conditions are displayed in the Club or on the Club’s website
www.kbbc.com.au Permit number LTPS/15/00043
How to Enter:
Bar & Coffee Shop
Make a purchase & receive 1 ticket (1 ticket per transaction)
Keno
Spend $5 & receive 1 ticket (1 ticket per transaction)
Bistro & Bottle Shop
Spend $10 & receive 1 ticket (spend $20 receive 2 tickets etc)
Gaming
Receive 1 ticket for every $10 turnover
Good Luck!
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