BRISBANE DISTRICT BOWLS Assn. Ladies Division MINUTES OF MANAGEMENT MEETING HELD AT EVERTON PARK BOWLS CLUB ON 12/4/15 Open – The Meeting opened at 4.50 p.m. Present – B. Hertrick, J. Flynn, C. Russell, D. Jones, C. Squires Apologies – S. O’Toole, R. Dyer Minutes of the Meeting held 6/3/15 had been distributed. Moved J. Flynn, Seconded C. Russell that the Minutes be accepted. CARRIED Business Arising from Minutes – Conditions of Play for District Events still being worked on by the Men’s Match Committee. The Ladies section is completed. Correspondence Inward Neil Peach – BDBA Delegates Survey Summary Gateway – request for venue for Masters on 26/7 Neil Peach – Exp. Of Interest for marketing role BQ – 15/018 State Wide Come ‘n’ Try day 15/025 Election results 15/026 2014 Annual Report available 15/027 Illegal bowls 15/028 Dispute Resolution Centres 15/030 BQ Constitution Amendment Junior Championships Fours results Outward Letters and forms to players Sides 15 Moved D. Jones Seconded J. Flynn that the Inwards Correspondence be Received and Outwards Adopted. CARRIED BQ Delegates Report 25/3/15 – Special General Meeting – Motion from Fraser Coast – Clause 21.8 amended to read Bowls Queensland may recommend changes to the affiliated clubs in a District. An affirmative vote of not less than a 75% majority is required by the affiliated club prior to agreement between the affiliated club, the existing district, the proposed new district and Bowls Queensland (altered from 100%. Council Meeting – State Pennant finals will be brought forward to beginning of November, due to greens going out in this month. Umpires Report – Beginning in the South-east corner of the State, courses will begin for presenters and assessors for re-accrediting umpires. Coaching Report – BQ will be moving around the Districts during this year doing Coaching courses. (March Bowler P. 32) Bowling Arm – Interested coaches will attend training in the use of the bowling arm at Windsor on 27/4/15 from 10 am – Noon. Men’s Match reported that some teams will always be at a disadvantage at the State Sides because of the 21 team draw. It cannot be worked out 100% fairly. A bye would be the only answer. Unfortunately a few teams will play at the same venue throughout. It takes 3 to 4 days to do the draw. The only change in BQ’s new Match Committee is that it is not gender specific. Presently it is a Co-ordinator and 4 members but the Committee hopes to have this changed to 3 – 5 committee members under the new Board. State Sides payments for green fees and lunches are to be electronic banking, if desired. Individual clubs to be asked for banking details. The full Board Minutes have not been sent for a few months, just an action list of what is going on. Full Minutes have been requested, also to be on the web site. The CEO is working on updating the website and also said the full Minutes should not be available to any member of the public who wanted to look at them. Distinguished Service Member badges were awarded to Carlo Campano, Tweed Heads, Brian Stewart, Robina and Kevin Goldie, McKenzie Park Annual General Meeting Insufficient votes were given to Doug Murray, Cairns to allow him to become a Life Member of BQ. Coorparoo Bowls Club now valued at $3,000,000. The club is running at a profit. No plans for selling at this time. Elections – With Chairman Ron Chambers standing down, voting had been conducted and the new Chairman of BQ is John Dawson, Vice-Chairman Ron Mitchell, Two Directors to be Diana Wenham and Allen Bennett. John Dawson congratulated Ron Chambers on his work for BQ and presented him with a gift. The new Board was introduced to Delegates. Close of Meetings. The CEO talked about the new Sports Pass Card. 50,000 have been printed free of charge, cost $25 to club members, bare foot bowlers, friends, etc. This is for discounts of exclusive offers. A Minimum of 50% made will go back to the clubs. It was suggested that a card be given free by clubs to new members and so they would get $25 off the membership fee. This card can be used for 12 months. A VIP card will be given to each District for savings on travel, accommodation etc. A short video was show re this offer. More info on www.sportspass.com.au. General Business – Code of Conduct for Sides to be presented to Board on Friday 17/4 for approval. Venue for Brisbane North Challenge on 24/5/15 most likely to be at New Farm. President Betty to confirm and advise prices for day. Vice-President Jo to investigate if Windsor is available for Masters’ Challenge on 26/7 Questionnaire for Pennants being worked on by Match Chair. Will go to clubs shortly for comments. District Two-Bowl Triples on 13/4 June will be 25 ends per match. An idea that on the first night away the team should dine together, still having an early night, was suggested. RSL or similar or perhaps takeaway. Close – 5.40 pm The next Management Meeting will be held at Gaythorne Bowls Club on Friday 1st May, 2015 at 10.00am. This will be followed by a Delegates’ Meting at 11.00 am. Minutes Confirmed ………………President…………..Secretary………………Date