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MULGRAVE COUNTRY CLUB
Editor: Sue Miller
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Men's Singles Final
The final of the Men's Singles will be between Alan Costello and Barrie Lester, at 6:30pm tonight,
Thursday 18 December at 6:30pm. Come along and give your support for two worthy finalists in
what promises to be a great game.
Midweek Pennant
After Round 12 our Tuesday teams are going very well. The ladies 1st Side have done extremely
well, being in Premier Division for the first time. We are currently in 5th position on the ladder.
This has certainly caused a few rattles at this level as most did not expect us to do very well. We
are playing at a high standard and against many State players who have loads of experience.
Certainly having Joyce come to the club has helped so much and with Gordana and Evelyn, we go
in with a fair amount of experience from our skippers. # 2 Side has been a little disappointing but
they are playing no 1 sides and have been close on a number of occasions. They are currently in
6th position. The team of the season so far has been our 3rd side. They have had outstanding
results every week and are on top of the ladder. They have been well skippered by Di Quigley,
Janet Morrison and Joy Smith. Our No 4 side is hanging in there and go out each week with a
great attitude. Stick with it girls you can still make it.
Our open sides have all performed well. The guys in our 1st open side are in top spot and going
along really well. Norm, Phil and Dennis have the sides running well. These boys have some
explaining to do after their performance on Tuesday night during the 12 days of Xmas!!!!!!!!!!
Enough said, well done guys you gave us all a good laugh. The 2nds are also on top of the ladder
and Mick, Max and Alan seem to have things under control. Well at times that is I think because
they have girls in the side - 14 points plus up, plus 60 odd shots up. They are travelling nicely. The
3rds also going well and are 2nd on the ladder and we are looking forward to them playing finals as
well. The fourths are having struggle but we are all hoping they can get themselves off the 9th
spot. There is only 9points between 9th and 7th, so go to it after the break. The 5th side have
surprised us all coming from the dead to 3rd. It is a great effort by all. It is difficult for this side as
we are constantly changing it due to folk not available, so keep it up. We are trying to keep the
side as stable as possible now with only 6 games left.
The season to date has been fantastic for Tuesday players and it appears most people are happy
(they must be as we aren't getting too many complaints). We start again on the 13 Jan 2015.
Selection will be on 7th. So please enjoy the break, have wonderful festive season and we will
catch up in the New Year.
Marg Gumbleton
Tuesday selection panel.
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Mulgrave Country Club
Breaking News
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16/12/14
Saturday Pennant
With more than half the season completed, our sides are well placed on the ladders. We are very
pleased with the results so far this season and thank all bowlers for their contribution to date.
We have one round left prior to the Christmas break. It would be good if all bowlers were able to be
at the club after the game to reflect on the season so far and enjoy each other’s company.
First game in January is the 17th. There will be an organised practice game on 10 January. Please
place your name on the list in the Alcove if you will be in attendance.
On January 1st there are some Bowls Rule changes. One of the main changes is that the score
card is kept by the second of each team. Another is the bowls stickers (rings) on the bias side of
the bowl cannot cover the World Bowl Stamp or serial number. The ‘dot’ may cover the small
engraving in lieu of using the small ring.
The selectors need to manage all bowlers to ensure that we select the best sides in an effort to
reach and win in the finals. One of the tasks we have to do is ensure that we have sufficient
bowlers qualified to fill all sides that compete in these finals. To achieve this we sometimes need to
play bowlers for a minimum of four games in a level lower side.
Bowls Victoria sets the “Rules for Competition” and one requirement which has a big impact upon
selection covering the last four rounds is that no Side can include more than three players who
have played the majority of their games, prior to the fourth last game, in a higher numbered side.
(Anybody requiring further information of these requirements should make contact with one of the
selectors).
Peter Coe
Chairman, Saturday Pennant
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Ladies Singles Championship
In a well fought out final of the ladies singles, Gordana Baric defeated Evelyn Martin to take the
2014/2015 championship.
Novice Singles
The 2014/15 Novice Singles winners were Lorraine Camm and Colin Ely.
Lorraine beat Jan Dawson in the ladies final and Colin beat Frank Barlow in men's final.
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Pink Ribbon Happy Day
One of the highlights of our social bowls season, Pink Ribbon Happy Day, will now be held on
Saturday 3 January 2015 due to the inclement weather last Sunday. A major part of the day is
fundraising for the Jane McGrath Foundation.
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Mulgrave Country Club
Breaking News
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12/11/2014
Team App Update
Do you have a smartphones or tablet? The Team App announced by Shane McCluskey at the
AGM earlier this year has now been set up to link to team selection lists for each Pennant
competition, as well as Breaking News. It is intended to send messages via Team App whenever
any of these documents is updated so that you can be immediately informed of changes and
events. The message function will also be used to send messages for such events as green
closures due to inclement weather. Quite a few members have already signed up, and the more
that do the better we can keep members informed.
Full details can be found on the following link: Mulgrave Country Club Bowls Section App
David West.
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Volunteers Wanted
From the 28th November, 2014 through to the 23rd of December 2014 a small number of corporate
bowls events will be conducted on green 3 at our club. They will be conducted at times outside
gazetted usage of our greens and will be approved by both the bowls committee and green
keeper. Our club derives a financial benefit resulting from these bookings which usually include
use of function rooms, food and beverages.
We are seeking volunteers from our membership base who will give about 75 minutes of their time
to assist with the running of these sessions.
The dates and times are set out below and if you can assist please contact either
Frank Barlow ([email protected])
Colin Goodrem (9560 7401)
Day
Friday
Saturday
Saturday
Friday
Thursday
Thursday
Friday
Tuesday
Date
28 November
29 November **
6 December
12 December
18 December
18 December
19 December
23 December
Time
Volunteers
required
5.30 pm
5.00 pm
6.30 pm
12.30 pm
1.30 pm
6.00 pm
5.00 pm
3.00 pm
2
2
2
2
1
4
3
5
** No pennant scheduled this day (Vic Open)
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Men’s and Women’s Novice Singles State Playoffs
On January 4th 2015 Mulgrave Country Club will be hosting the combined Men’s and Women’s
Novice Singles State Playoffs. We will require 16 markers for R1 (8 for men & 8 for women) in the
morning, 8 rinks after lunch and a further 4 rinks to complete the day.
We will also need to provide Umpires and others to help with tea duty.
If you can assist please contact Graeme Jeffree 0417328299 or Sue Miller 0425805510
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Div 5-8 Singles Championship
This championship has now been changed from Div 4-8 to Div 5-8. This means that bowlers who
play in Side 6 to Side 10 can enter.
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Mulgrave Country Club
Breaking News
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21/10/2014
Twilight Triples
Twilight Triples have now commenced on Monday evenings at 6.00 pm
Entry fee is $4.00 with single entries only. Please put your names on the sheet on the notice board
in the alcove.
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Keeping in contact with all bowlers in a team is very important. Especially when sides are playing
away we ask that all skips liaise with their team to ensure that all the bowlers are available and
able to get to the venue. If bowlers are in doubt and have not heard from their skip they should
initiate contact.
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Bowls Website
I hope you are enjoying the new format for the Bowls website, particularly those who access it on
tablet computers or smart phones. For those who only access it on a desktop computer, try
changing the width of the browser window and see how the content re-arranges to suit.
You will have noticed a change in the main icons, and we have added a more prominent link to the
Club's main web page. Thanks go to Phil Morrison for his artistic endeavours, and to John Leitch
for his input.
The Selection Committees are now directly updating the Pennant Teams and Results. My thanks
to Alison Meakin (Midweek) and Barry Fleming (Saturday), and to their assistants. Frank Barlow is
maintaining the Midweek Pennant Ladders and Bill Cook will be maintaining the Saturday Pennant
Ladders. My thanks to both.
David West.
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Justice of the Peace
For any MCC bowling member who requires documents witnessed, please note that Graeme
Griffiths is a Justice of the Peace. Bowlers can either see him at the club or phone 95606987 for
an appointment.
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Wednesday Triples
Commences: Wed 8th October at 12.30pm
Format:
First Game 15 ends - two bowl triples
Second game 13 ends - two bowl triples
Cost:
$5 per player
Teams:
Place team names on the form provided in the “ALCOVE” (Squash entrance)
Single entries will be placed in a team where possible
Prizes:
Best two game winner $40 per player
Best first game winner $30 meal voucher per player
Best second game winner $30 meal voucher per player
Entries Close: 4.00 pm on the Tuesday preceding the game
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