At the AGM last Thursday three new Executive Committee members were elected to fill vacated posts. Dave Trickett joins as Secretary, replacing Jean Pluke while Rob and Jean Tosen come in to replace John Pluke and Margie Garrard. We wish to place on record our thanks to the out-going members for their valuable contributions to the running of our club. Ron Buchel, the Treasurer has agreed to continue in his post for a few months for which we are truly grateful.
Johan Barkhuizen, President of the NIBA addressed the meeting on matters affecting bowls in our district. We were fascinated to hear of the burgeoning interest in bowls among young people in the area. About a dozen under 19 players are being coached. Johan then presented trophies and awards to a number of members. Jean Pluke and Dave Stevenson both successfully defended their titles as Ladies' and Men's singles champions and Doug and Gillian Robertson won the Mixed Pairs Trophy for the second year running. Awards for the most improved Lady and Gentleman bowlers went to Margie Seale and Richard Lister respectively.
The meeting ended on a cheerful note as we chatted and shared snacks.
The Artisan's Pizza and Pasta 2-4-2 tournament on Friday was won by Dave Garrard and Margie Seale. Other prize winners were John Pattrick, Lorna Allen, Tony Barrington, Julia Strachen, Mike and Janet Fairhurst, Mike and Thelma Mylne.
Thanks to Artisan's, Zevenwacht Wines and Wedgewood Nougat for their generous prizes.
Saturday saw 38 players locked in battle for meal vouchers from Rockafella's Restaurant provided by Bill Lambert. The winners were John Pattrick, Angus Snowden and Andy Hitchcock. Runners-up were Tom Hartley, Margie Seale and Tony Barrington. Neil Tainton and John Arnott won the Pairs competition.
Duties: 22– 28 Feb. OOD: Dave Garrard. Tabs: Margie Garrard & Neil Tainton. Lock-up team: Colin Watson. Teas on 28th;John & Jean Pluke. Biscuits: 24 & 26 Feb: Bernice & Taffy O'Neil-Williams.
News supplied by Hilton Bowling Club.