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Vale Maureen O'Neil Maureen was a much respected Member and Past President of our Club. She had been in poor health for some years and was nursed by the dedicated staff of Tricare until her death. Sincere condolences to her family and her many Club mates From the Chairman of the Board I still have the feeling that the Club is running efficiently, led by the Men's and Ladies Councils. Except for the odd hiccup all appears to be handled within the two councils. Refurbishment work about the Club continues to be completed but seems frustratingly slow. The new carpet has now been laid in the Carson Room and now matches the curtains. When the room is made up into function mode it will look very pretty; - not sure if that is the right word; posh? glamorous? stylish?. In fact as good as you will see in Brisbane. The Eastern end of the Club building with its rendering and name compliments the internal decor. The building now looks modern. In the future it is intended to render the rest of the building. A neon sign is to be erected at the entrance to the property. This will be 6 meters high and mounted on a pylon, similar to the one at Southside. This sign is being constructed in Victoria and will be transported to us. The sign will be advertising the Carson Room mainly but the Bowls Club will be signed also and there will be a signage area where different Club/Bowls events may be electronically added to the sign when required. Our next big meeting is slotted for 1 April and that will be our Half Yearly General Meeting. I will expect to see the majority of you there. John Taylor Chairman of the Board. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Teacher: If I gave you 2 cats and another 2 cats and another 2, how many will you have? Johnny: Seven, Sir. Teacher: No, listen carefully. If I gave you 2 cats, and another 2 cats and another 2, how many will you have? Johnny: Seven. Teacher: Let me put it to you differently. If I gave you 2 apples, and another 2 apples and another 2, how many will you have? Johnny: Six. Teacher: Good. Now if I gave you 2 cats, and another 2 cats and another 2, how many will you have? Johnny: Seven!!! A very angry Teacher: Where the do you get seven from?!?!? Very angry Johnny: Because I've already got a cat at home!!! THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE MT GRAVATT BOWLS CLUB.inc 1873 Logan Road Upper Mt Gravatt 4122 Editor Don Hamilton Phone 33492367 Fax 33492787 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.mtgravattbowlsclub.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Page 1: 2012 March Newsletter

Vale Maureen O'Neil

Maureen was a much respected Member and Past President of our Club.

She had been in poor health for some years and was nursed by the dedicated staff of

Tricare until her death.

Sincere condolences to her family and her many Club mates

From the Chairman of the Board

I still have the feeling that the Club is running efficiently, led by the Men's and Ladies Councils. Except for the odd hiccup all appears to be handled within the two councils. Refurbishment work about the Club continues to be completed but seems frustratingly slow. The new carpet has now been laid in the Carson Room and now matches the curtains. When the room is made up into function mode it will look very pretty; - not sure if that is the right word; posh? glamorous? stylish?. In fact as good as you will see in Brisbane. The Eastern end of the Club building with its rendering and name compliments the internal decor. The building now looks modern. In the future it is intended to render

the rest of the building. A neon sign is to be erected at the entrance to the property. This will be 6 meters high and mounted on a pylon, similar to the one at Southside. This sign is being constructed in Victoria and will be transported to us. The sign will be advertising the Carson Room mainly but the Bowls Club will be signed also and there will be a signage area where different Club/Bowls events may be electronically added to the sign when required. Our next big meeting is slotted for 1 April and that will be our Half Yearly General Meeting. I will expect to see the majority of you there. John Taylor Chairman of the Board. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Teacher: If I gave you 2 cats and another 2 cats and another 2, how many will you have? Johnny: Seven, Sir. Teacher: No, listen carefully. If I gave you 2 cats, and another 2 cats and another 2, how many will you have? Johnny: Seven. Teacher: Let me put it to you differently. If I gave you 2 apples, and another 2 apples and another 2, how many will you have? Johnny: Six. Teacher: Good. Now if I gave you 2 cats, and another 2 cats and another 2, how many will you have? Johnny: Seven!!! A very angry Teacher: Where the do you get seven from?!?!? Very angry Johnny: Because I've already got a cat at home!!!

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE MT GRAVATT BOWLS CLUB.inc

1873 Logan Road Upper Mt Gravatt 4122 Editor Don Hamilton Phone 33492367 – Fax 33492787 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.mtgravattbowlsclub.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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Men's President Report

The past couple of months seem to have slipped by very quickly since my last report and before

we know it the half yearly General Meeting will be upon us and this will take place on the 1st

April 2011.

Recent events include the Retirement Villages Day which saw approximately ninety bowlers

from several retirement villages take part in a great day of bowls and renewing friendships.

Many thanks to Reg Walls, John Fealy, Bev Walls and our sausage chef extraordinaire Dave “BOMBER” Bombardiere

for their tireless efforts in ensuring a successful day for all concerned.

Friendship day which took place on Tuesday 14th February was also a very successful day with approximately ninety

in attendance. It was good to see a good representation from the men's section and President Mary and the ladies

committee are to be congratulated for organising a great day. Well done ladies.

Our teams competing in the Premier 7's and Super Challenge series are performing well at present and with

sustained effort we could see some teams make the finals.

Recently an audit was carried out on both greens by Sport Turf Institute. The tests carried out included speed, draw

and level, on both greens as well as penetration and saturation tests on the grass green. I had the opportunity to

observe the tests being carried out. The results will be made available shortly and will advise accordingly. Discussions

on the day would indicate that we rated very well.

One area that needs to be addressed in the near future is our current situation with regards to Coaches and

Umpires. It is essential that we maintain sufficient numbers of these very important positions within our club. Please

contact Ron Walton, Merv Ingram or myself if you are able to assist in becoming a Coach or Umpire.

Alan Girvan President Men's Section

Ladies President’s Report The Bowling is in full swing – Championship both Club Selected and Annual Club Championships. The Ladies representatives in Bronze Super Challenge remain at the top of the ladder after five games. Two more to go – This week at Beachmere, we wish you onwards and upwards. We wish Cheryl; a member of the winning team up until this point a fast recovery following surgery. The Ladies Friendship Day this year deviated from the historical format – i.e. sponsoring female

friends from other Clubs. We thank our male Club Members for joining us on that day. It was fun and a further extension of the fact that we are after all one Club and sharing under one Constitution. (A little bird informed me that a few males found the morning raffles, tea etc. slow) . This is one aspect of how the female of the species raise money for our Club and have fun and friendship. The Club Fours Championship has been completed – won by Lyn Ford, Glenys Read, Veronica Elliott, Jean Davies. Congrats! Mary Ferro (President Ladies Club) Editors Note: I was there and found it to be a great day- a view shared by all the men who also attended ========================================================================== In Passing: A long term male member of this Club was in the gents one evening recently–just finished what he had

to; when a little old lady (so we are told ) tapped him on the shoulder and asked in a very weak voice “ How do I get

out of here?” Apparently took a wrong turn when coming out of ladies. One asks the question-”How long had she

been there?” (True Story)

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FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

The Carson Room refurbishment was finally completed in mid February with the laying of

the new carpet and was the replacement of the floor tiles in front of the servery - what a

difference it has made. I am sure that everyone will agree that the room now looks

excellent and has been money well spent. If you know someone planning a wedding or

function then send them along to see Jeff, Rita or Mary because they will be very pleased

with what the new Carson Room has to offer.

The Brisbane City Council has approved the new illuminated pylon sign and the license

and building approval has also been received meaning it is full steam ahead. The contractor has advised that it

should be in place by the end of April. What many of you would not be aware of is the pylon sign is being designed

and manufactured in Sydney. Singleton Moore Signs won the contract for the signage at Southside a couple of years

ago from a number of other Queensland and New South Wales companies because of their innovative design and

competitive pricing. We have not been disappointed with the performance of the signage and the backup service

and so we had no hesitation to engage their services again. Hopefully the new pylon sign will put the Carson Room

and the Bowls Club on the map.

Everyone would have noticed the recent installation of the fencing compounds around the industrial bins and the

pen near the loading dock for empty kegs. This work has improved two very untidy areas and provided a much

better look when driving into the car park. Another potentially dangerous hazard has also been attended to with

pavement repairs to the car park near the industrial bin compound where large “sink holes” had appeared. This area

is used by the large waste disposal trucks and hopefully the new bitumen paving will stand up to the punishment.

One of the public address system amplifiers that serves the bar lounge and the greens decided to call it a day

recently and so we have taken the first step to replacing this aging system by installing a new amplifier. Add this to

ongoing service and repairs to the plant and equipment and you can see that the maintenance is never ending.

Due to the wonderful support from the bowlers on Friday nights, Jeff and Rita are launching a dinner service on

Wednesday nights commencing on the 7th of March. The menu has an “Aussie” theme and details are available at

the club or in the March edition of the Southside Community News. What better way to finish a great afternoon of

bowls gentlemen than to enjoy a great meal at the club before going home to crash in front of the telly – no cooking

and no cleaning up. Talk to the Thursday crew, it is how they finish their day and I enjoy their company down at

Southside every week.

Thank you for supporting your club

Graham Chattin General Manager

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Marriage Humour Husbands are husbands A man was sitting reading his papers when his wife hit him round the Head with a frying pan. 'What was that for?' the man asked. The wife replied 'That was for the piece of paper with the name Jenny on It that I found in your pants pocket'. The man then said 'When I was at the races last week Jenny was the name of the horse I bet on.' The wife apologized and went on with the housework. Three days later the man is watching TV when his wife bashes him on the head with an even bigger frying pan, knocking him unconscious. Upon re-gaining consciousness the man asked why she had hit again. Wife replied. 'Your horse phoned'

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The following members celebrate their birthday in March - April 2012.

Many Happy Returns to you all.

MARCH: Anne McAfee, Graham Robert Wilson, Kerry Dickson, John Smeltink, Lynette Ford,

Glenn Andrews, Dorothy Munro, Bert Clements, Ron Eyres, Les Ramsay, Brian Hansen, Barbara Ward,

Lorna Green, Laurel Andrews, Bill Crewe, Les Elborne, Reg Huish, Nola Ward, Kevin Farquhar,

Col Colebrook, Ken Greenhalgh, John Sealby, Keith Donald, Anne Houghton, Desley Koutlis, Gary Klease,

Pat Jorgensen, Theo Haaima, James Brown, Jean Magrath, Jean O’Hagan, Narelle Power, Brian Dyer

APRIL: Cliff Hammond, Gwen Burton, Grant Upton, Russel Vickers, Joy Bond, Frank George,

Johanna Kuit, Rob Hurren, Mickey Strange, Andrew Wright, Linda Drayton, Robert Horton,

Trevor Thatcher< Jenny Tsao, Roy Kasper, Adrian Andrews, Max Bygrave, Joan Miles, Maureen Ferguson,

John Graham Wilson, John Pattison, Susan Folkman, Randal Barker, Bill Geldart, Gwen Rafton

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An Irishman who had a little too much to drink is driving home from the city one night and, of course, his car is

weaving violently all over the road.

A cop pulls him over." So," says the cop to the driver, where have ya been?"

"Why, I've been to the pub of course," slurs the drunk.

" Well," says the cop, "it looks like you've had quite a few to drink this evening."

" I did all right," the drunk says with a smile.

"Did you know," says the cop, standing straight and folding his arms across his chest, that a few intersections

back, your wife fell out of your car?"

"Oh, thank heavens," sighs the drunk."For a minute there, I thought I'd gone deaf."

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1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE.

'If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I've just finished cleaning.'

2. My mother taught me RELIGION.

'You'd better pray that will come out of the carpet.'

3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL.

'If you don't straighten up, I'll knock you into the middle of next week!'

4. My mother taught me LOGIC.

‘Because I said so, that's why.'

5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC.

'If you fall off that swing and break your neck, you're not coming shopping with me.'

6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT.

'Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident.

7. My mother taught me IRONY

'Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about.

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Deirdre’s Club Chat

There was very favourable reaction to the flag raising ceremony and singing of the National

Anthem prior to play on Australia Day. So much so, that it has been decided that this will be an

annual event, to be held on the closest play day to the 26th January. Thanks to Southside for

getting into the mood for this day by putting on a typical Aussie afternoon tea of party pies and

lamingtons.

Congratulations to Ted and Glenys Read who won the mixed pairs crown at the Victoria Point Summer Carnival. It’s

certainly great to see Mt Gravatt Club representatives on the winner’s dais.

Welcome to new members Cynthia Doggett and Ann Crocker. Lovely to see you taking part in Thursday mixed

triples.

The stork has been particularly busy over the last couple of months:

Graham and Pat Wilson have welcomed three great grandchildren.

Ruth Gleadhill a second great grandchild – Adyson Kaye

Bill and Bev Geldart welcome ninth grandchild – Gemma Rosemary

Pam Palmer first grandchild – Hayden

Brian and I first great grandchild – Skyler Louise

Congratulations to all.

Not in the best of health at the moment is Gail Ingram who is experiencing difficulties. Paddy Power is now in

rehabilitation and slowly making progress. Joanne Mills is having a knee replacement mid March. To these

members and any others not feeling the best we wish you a speedy recovery.

The recent Ladies Friendship day was enhanced by a number of men joining us for a very friendly game. It was a

jovial occasion and our own Beverley Ruge provided background music during lunch creating a most amicable

atmosphere.

Reg and Bev Walls are hitting the road again or rather the high seas. They are embarking on a 28 day cruise

circumnavigating Australia with a side trip to Bali. Barry and Tess Marks have revved up the motor home and

travelling to South Australia and will be away for six weeks.

Our next issue will be out in May so if you have any important events coming up I’d love to hear about it. We all love

to share in good news.

Cheers Deirdre

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8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS.

'Shut your mouth and eat your supper.'

9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM.

'Just look at that dirt on the back of your neck!'

10. My mother taught me about STAMINA.

'You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone.'

11. My mother taught me about WEATHER.

'Your room looks as if a tornado went through it.'

12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY.

'If I've told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!'

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Do you understand this law?

Recently, during a Premier 7’s

competition game I noticed that a

player did not abide exactly to Law 20.

It is my belief that players should

abide this law, however, what I always look for is whether the

player has a physical problem and if such is the case I will

then check if such a player has a part of his foot on or above

the mat and if so, I will tolerate the minor misdemeanour.

20 Position on the mat

20.1 Before delivery a player should be standing

on the mat with one foot fully on the mat. At

the moment they deliver the jack or a bowl,

the player should have all or part of one foot

on or above the mat.

20.2 Before delivery a player using an approved

wheelchair should have one wheel on the

mat and, at the moment they deliver the jack

or a bowl, the player should have all or part

of one wheel on or above the mat.

20.3 Any player not meeting the terms of this law

is committing a foot-fault, and law 21 will

apply.

It surprises me the number of times that I am asked about

this Law. Some people still believe that previous

requirements such as needing to have both feet on the mat,

or one foot completely on the mat with the other behind the

mat line is still in vogue.

In fact the above law should be taken literally. One foot must

be completely on the mat prior to delivering the jack or bowl.

The other can be wherever you want to put it. The important

thing is what you do at the exact moment the jack or bowl

leaves your hand i.e. at the moment of delivery.

Only a part of that one foot, which was totally on the mat

when you took your stance, needs to be on or above the mat

at the moment of delivery. By this, we mean directly above

the confines of the mat area. Only a toe or a part of the heel

is necessary in that space. This enables a player to use their

imagination and position themselves to roll a clearer, wider

shot past a blocking bowl or deliver the bowl from a different

angle.

Merv Ingram. Umpire

Do you understand this law?

As players advance to higher positions in teams and,

as thirds or skips, direct play from the head they

need to learn more about the laws of the game. I

should point out that there is an A4 sized copy of the

law book in a green hard-back folder on the small

shelf just before the door to the selectors’ office.

Please refer to it at any time you find you are in

doubt about a particular law.

Some laws are etiquette based and a good example

is Law 36. I have noticed in recent games some

players directing their team at the head have

situated themselves ahead of the jack and point

their feet toward the jack as a guide to the way they

require the bowler to bowl in to the head. This is

quite O.K. however, immediately the bowl has left

said bowler’s hand, the person directing must retire

behind the jack. Refer Law 36.1.3and 36.1.2.1

The relevant law is:-

36.1 In relation to the rink of play

36.1.1 Players at the mat-end of the rink who are

not delivering a bowl should stand at least 1

metre behind the mat.

36.1.2 Players at the head-end of the rink and who

are not controlling play should stand:

36.1.2.1 behind the jack if they are

members of the team which is in

possession of the rink;

36.1.2.2 behind the jack and away from the

head if they are members of the

team which is not in possession

of the rink;

36.1.2.3 on the surrounds of the green if

the jack is in the ditch; or

36.1.2.4 Well clear of the head if it is not

possible to stand on the

surrounds.

36.1.3 As soon as a bowl is delivered, a player who

is controlling play from a position that is

either level with or in front of the jack

should take their position as described in

law 36.1.2.

36.1.4 If a player does not meet the terms of this

law, law 35 will apply.

You should note that, although etiquette based, the penalty

can be severe. Refer Law 35. You may ask, what is so severe

about having a head declared dead? Well, in a 21 end game,

what if you were four down on the score card on end 20 and

five up on the last end only to have the end declared dead

because of an infraction such as discussed above. Suddenly a

chance to win becomes a whole new ballgame. How often

does a team win two ends in a row by 5 shots or better? It is

always wise to obey the laws of the game.

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Know Your Players

Name: Ron Lewis Member for: 3 years Club positions held: None at Mt Gravatt Other or past Clubs: Springwood Born at: Melbourne Educated: Yes Occupation: Automotive Engineer Favourite Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber Best movie/Book: Spartacus Favourite Place: My new shed Favourite Sport(apart from Bowls): AFL football Hobbies: Model Aeroplanes Favourite Food/Drink: Coral trout/Beer

Name: Deidre Vokes Member for: 14 years Club positions held :Ladies Committee, Selector, Jnr Vice, Senior Vice, President, QLBA Delegate, Board Member Other or past Clubs: Nil Born at: Brisbane Educated: Sacred Heart Convent Rosalie, Mt St Michaels Ashgrove Occupation: Bank C.S.O. Favourite Music: Best movie/Book: Musicals/ Authors –Judy Nunn, Di Morrissey Favourite Place: South Stradbroke Island, Great Barrier Reef Favourite Sport(apart from Bowls: Nil Hobbies: Crosswords, Reading, Viewing sport Favourite Food/Drink: Roast Dinners, Seafood/Champagne

Name: Florence Christofis Member for: 21 years Club positions held: Skip, Third, Second, Lead Other or past Clubs: None Born at: Brisbane Educated: West End State/ Warwick High Occupation: retired Favourite Music: Any Best movie/Book: Take 5/ that’s life Favourite Place: Home Favourite Sport(apart t from Bowls): Football, Cricket, Tennis Hobbies: Doing Crosswords Favourite Food/Drink: All food and Wine

Name: Gwen Sparks Member for: 24 years Club positions held: Nil Other or past Clubs: Nil Born at : Brisbane Educated: Upper Brookfield State Occupation: Retired Favourite Music: Old Time Best movie/Book: Favourite Place: Tarragindi Favourite Sport(apart from Bowls): Tennis Hobbies: Crocheting Favourite Food/Drink: Fish & Chips/ Wine

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Know Your Players

Name: Veronica Elliot Member for: 7 years Club positions held: Nil Other or past Clubs: Springwood Born at: Parra Parra Umu New Zealand Educated: Griffith University QSU Occupation: Marketing & Media Co-Coordinator Favourite Music: Rhythm & Blues Best movie/Book: Book The Kite Runner Movie Shawshank Redemption Favourite Place: Perth Favourite Sport(apart from Bowls): Netball Hobbies: Writing, Computer Favourite Food/Drink: Asian /Bundy Rum

Name: Maureen Ferguson Member for: 25 years Club positions held: Jnr Vice , Snr Vice, President, Committee Other or past Clubs: RAAF Amberley, Kingswood NSW Born at: Ipswich Educated: St Marys Ipswich Occupation: Secretary Favourite Music: 60’s Best movie/Book: The Descendants Favourite Place: London Favourite Sport(apart from Bowls): Tennis Hobbies: Gardening Favourite Food/Drink: Roast Lamb /Dubonnet

Name: John Ferguson Member for: 25 years Club positions held: Committee Other or past Clubs: RAAF Butterworth Malaysia, RAAF Amberley Born at: Melbourne Educated: Westgarth Central, Eltham High Occupation: RAAF Ground Crew Favourite Music: 60’s Best movie/Book: Mama Mia Favourite Place: Malaysia Favourite Sport(apart from Bowls): Aussie Rules Hobbies: Watching Sport Favourite Food/Drink: Spaghetti/ Red Wine

Name: June Mills Member for: 7 years Club positions held: Nil Other or past Clubs: Lyndon Born at: Scone NSW Educated: Scone Occupation: Home maker Favourite Music: Piano Best movie/Book: Red Dog Favourite Place: Wishart Village Favourite Sport(apart from Bowls): Golf Hobbies: Watching TV, Doing Puzzles Favourite Food/Drink: Water/ Biscuits

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Know Your Players

Name: Olive Woods Member for: 26 years Club positions held: Selector, Committee Other or past Clubs: Nil Born at: London England Educated: London Occupation: Home maker Favourite Music: Swing Best movie/Book: Casablanca / Red dog Favourite Place: Brisbane Favourite Sport(apart from Bowls): Watching Golf & Soccer Hobbies: Gardening & Knitting Favourite Food/Drink: Fish & chips/ Lemon Lime & Bitters

Name: Val Candy Member for: 28 years Club positions held: Committee, Publicity Officer, Pennant Committee, Pennant Chairwoman Other or past Clubs: Nil Born at: Brisbane Educated: Windsor State school, Brisbane Grammar Occupation: House Wife Favourite Music: Classical & Musical Comedy Best movie/Book: Sound of Music/ Jane Eyre Favourite Place :Hastings Point Favourite Sport(apart from Bowls): Tennis Golf Hobbies: Knitting , Crochet & Reading Favourite Food/Drink: Fish & Chicken / Light Beer

Name: Alex Wright Member for: 5 years Club positions held: Member Other or past Clubs: Qld Police Bowls Club Born at: Proserpine Qld Educated: East Brisbane, Churchie Occupation :Accountant- Banking & Finance Favourite Music: 50’s & 60’s Best movie/Book: Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner Favourite Place: Home Favourite Sport(apart from Bowls):Indoor Cricket, (Won Gold in Aust Masters 98’) Hobbies: Community Involvement, Neighbourhood Watch (Won award for NHW person of year 2011) Favourite Food/Drink: Ginger beer or Solo, Most Fruit

Name: Ted Wright Member for: 20 years Club positions held: Committee, GBDA Delegate Other or past Clubs: Nil Born at: Blackburn Victoria Educated: Box Hill Tech, Apprentice ship – Richmond Tech Occupation: Motor Mechanic, Car Sales, Taxi Courier Favourite Music: Popular Best movie/Book: James Bond Favourite Place: Home Favourite Sport(apart from Bowls): Ten Pin Bowls Hobbies: Garden Favourite Food/Drink: Steak/ Beer, Red Wine , Scotch

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Ladies Friendship Day. 14th February 2012

The workers Peas, Pie& Mash “Yum”

Ruth: “Gee, I almost got the Kitty the Top table inc Helen Hinwood, the Sponsor

Mavis: Never mind dear, maybe next time”. From Renaissance Retirement

President Mary starting proceedings Feeding the Famished at a great day

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Trudie Wilkie and Keith Donald at the “Friendship Day. Bill and Diedre enjoying their meal

How many of these do you know?? Thanks to Doug Palmer for this.

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A six year old goes to the hospital with her grandmother to visit her Grandpa.

When they get to the hospital, she runs ahead of her Grandma and bursts into her Grandpa's room....

"Grandpa, Grandpa," she says excitedly, "As soon as Grandma comes into the room, make a noise like a frog!"

"What?" said her Grandpa.

"Make a noise like a frog - because Grandma said that as soon as you croak, we're all going to Disney Land!"

Members contributions are sought to help make this Newsletter of greater interest to all

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From the Club Manager, Jeff Mclennan

With the success of our Friday night bistro, we have had many

requests to open our bistro on other nights of the week. So we

are pleased to announce to you all, that Wednesday night bistro

is open for business. The menu is themed as our “Great Aussie

Mash” night with all our meals being Australian orientated. We

have fresh Australian king prawns and barramundi on offer

along with some traditional favourites of bangers and mash,

mixed grill and steak and eggs. The menu has been placed on

the tables. Bookings are advised. Friday night bistro is also a

great night with great reasonably priced meals on offer. Again

bookings are advised as it does get very busy. You can use your birthday vouchers on a Friday night. Friday night

raffles run by the Bowls Club is a great hit with patrons! We would love to see you all come and enjoy these nights.

Why not gather some friends and make a night of it. Tables can be booked at the bar with Southside staff.

We have some great upcoming shows, the first one being the Cotton, Keays & Morris show Friday 18th May. Tour of

Duty Show which will include some great hits of the 60’s and 70’s coming in June. A little later in the year we also

have Wickety Wak performing their “That’s Rock n Roll” Show. Keep a look out for posters and flyers around the

club with details.

Our Carson room is all renovated and looks great! If you or any family or friends are looking for a great venue for

their next occasion, please let them know of our fabulous facility.

I know what you’re thinking, it isn’t Jeff cos I didn’t have a picture of him so I improvised with one of my two youngest grandchildren and

any way they look better than Jeff. At least I think so. I will remedy this next issue, Editor.

And here is the Menu for “The Great Aussie Mash – Wednesday nights from 5.30 in the Bistro-

Starters

8.00 Aussie prawns Fresh Australian King prawns served with sliced lemon & dipping sauce. $8.00 Savoury Damper $3.50 Savoury Damper Aussie warmed savoury damper served with real butter. $3.50

-Mains Mixed Grill $16.90 Mixed grill Steak, bacon, sausage & a lamb chop served with vegetables. $16.90 Bangers & Mash $7.90

Bangers and Mash Aussie sausages smothered with onion gravy & served upon a bed of creamy mashed potatoes & peas. $7.00

Golden Medallion $14.90 Golden Medallion Chicken breast schnitzel topped with fresh avocado & cheese served

with chips & salad. $14.90 Steak & Egg $17.90

Steak and Egg Tender rib fillet served with eggs, chips and grilled tomato. $17.90 Bonza Barra $16.90

Bonza Barra Fresh Australian crumbed barramundi served with chips & salad. $16.90 Vegetable Hot Pot Pie $10.90

Vegetable Hot Pot Pie Healthy chunky vegetable pie served with creamy mashed potatoes. $10.90 Dessert

Bread & Butter Pudding $4.90 Bread & Butter Pudding Traditional bread & butter pudding served with custard. $4.90 Pavlova Individual Pavlovas served with mixed berries & freshly whipped cream. $4.90

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Sponsorship Manager’s Report

Recent Events The recent Retirement Village Day held on 10th February was

again a great success. Despite losing a couple of teams the day prior due to illness,

we still had excellent numbers attend. For the first time since these days began, a

raffle with fruit and vegetable trays as prizes was run and proved to be very

popular with those attending. The day was sponsored by Ross Vasta MP, Federal

Member for Bonner.

Coming Events The Mt Gravatt Open Pairs event will again be held over the

Easter weekend with qualifying games on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th April. The top 14 teams from each day will

progress to the final to be held on Monday 9th April. Excellent prize money is on offer, so why not enter your team.

Nomination forms available at the Club, on the Club website or in the February “Bowler’ magazine. The event is

being sponsored by The Motorama Group.

Looking a little further ahead is the next Retirement Village Day which is on Friday 11th May. It is filling quickly and

we should have full greens for that event. To be sponsored by Apia.

Date Change In the Club Calendar the date for the Half Yearly General Meeting is shown as 25th March. This has

had to be put back one week and is now on 1st April, commencing at 9.00 am.

Reg Walls Sponsorship Manager

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This umpiring is a hard job. Thank Goodness Merv is willing to put his body on the line!

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Mt Gravatt Bowls Club Sponsors

Air Conditioning Tayair Airconditioning, Pty Ltd Troy Young 07 3841 8922 Mob. 0411 190939 Banks Credit Unions & Financial Services Bank of Queensland – Mt Gravatt CC Chiong 073247 1700 Bendigo Bank –Upper Mt Gravatt Matthew Harris 07 3216 8333 Breez Finance Corporation P/L Frances Fernandez 07 3234 7444 Commonwealth Bank –Garden City Angela Wilson 07 3349 7222 Heritage Building Society Derek Goodridge 07 3849 5602 Peter Donovan, Certified Financial Planner Peter Donovan 0414 347 287 RAMS Home Loans Sabina & Murray Allen 07 3343 4175 Westpac – Mt Gravatt Paul Dennett 07 3422 3484 Mob 0417 238195 Bowls & Bowls Attire Fred Fern Bowls Centre John Finlayson 07 3391 5222 J.R.Bowls Shop Andre Damyon 07 3349 4421 Chemist Civic Fair Pharmacy Bob Harries 07 3349 7196 Malouf Group Pharmacies Ian Frederic 07 3343 5566 Rose Weidman 07 3343 5566 Cleaning Services Cleansweep Cleaning Contractors Russell Gaske 07 3341 4898 Dentists & Dental Laboratory Amy Chan Dentistry Dr Amy Chan 07 3343 4880 Lumley Dental Laboratory Mimoza Sukic 07 3343 8488 TC Dental Studio Dr Linda Chen 073219 2680 Electrical Contractors/Retailers Gimpel Electrics Peter & Paul Gimpel 07 3343 4066 Financial Planning Peter Donovan – Certified Financial Planner Peter Donovan 0414 347 287 Fitness Centre Curves – Mt Gravatt Jannette Romeo 07 3420 0255 Funeral Services Alex Gow Funerals Helen Turner 07 3852 1501 Anton Brown Funerals P/L Anton Brown 07 3217 3088 George Hartnett Funerals Barry McIntosh 07 3849 8411 K M Smith Funeral Directors www.kmsmith.com.au 07 3252 2031 Metropolitan Funerals Toni Boydston 07 3349 9211 White Lady Funerals Sue Banks 07 3801 4777 Hearing Centres Hearing Life Sue – Ann Maxwell 07 3422 0377 John Pearcy Audiology John Pearcy 07 3398 8862 Ice Cream & Confectionery Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Greg & Tiffany 07 3219 1321 Insurance APIA. Michael Porter 02 4331 2299 Mob. 0431 656 452 Key Cutting, Leather Goods & Shoe Repairs Mt Gravatt Plaza Shoe Repairs Matthew Park 07 3849 2800

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Licenced Clubs Southside Sports & Community Club Graham Chattin 07 3219 1103 Motor Vehicles- New & Used Cars Keema Automotive Brad Nicholls 07 3426 1500 Southside Toyota Noel Clemson 07 3422 4999 The Motorama Group Mark Woelders 07 3000 9808 Zupps Mitsubishi Alyssa Barrett 07 3243 8888 Zupps Holden Suzanne McSweeney 07 3877 0091 Motor Vehicles- Accessories, Repairs & Maintenance Exide Batteries Jay Hoffman 07 3274 1066 Midas Car Care Centre Tim Sandell 07 3343 2733 Optometrist Da Rin Optometrists Dennis Da Rin 07 3343 9019 Physiotheray Services MyCare PhysioTherapy Terry Kung 07 33493000 Plumbing C.B.W. Plumbing Mark Ashcroft 0410 574 235 Reinforcing Products One Steel Reinforcing Products Rob Banham 07 3845 5655 Retirement Villages Elements Third Age Living at Springwood Choiu See Anderson 07 3299 3775 Mob. 0413 070400 Renaissance Retirement Village Andrew Carins Gen Mgr 07 3820 7700 Helen Hinwood 0402 018 301 Tricare Christine Paerels 07 3360 9025 The Village at Cooparoo. Ric Cohen 07 3892 5454 Mob. 0448 844 388 Solicitors Carroll Fairon Solicitors Frank Carroll 07 3343 9522 Elizabeth Fairon 07 3343 9522 O’Neill’s Business Lawyers Kerry O’Neill 07 3849 6263 Swimming Pool Equipment Fresh Pools Chris Kelly 0418 722 462 Take Away Food Subway – Mt Gravatt & Wishart Michael Tran 07 3343 2255 Mob. 0410 315 892 Taxi Black & White Cabs Lyn-Ann Fraser 13 33 22 & 07 3860 1828 Travel Agents Cruiseabout Annie Venables 07 3120 9200 Trophies Win Trophies Don & Carol Goodwin 07 3349 5458 Local, State and Federal Political Representatives

Cr Krista Adams Councillor for Wishart Ward 07 3403 7791 Hon Phil Reeves MP Member for Mansfield 07 3849 3488 Mr Ross Vasta MP Federal Member for Bonner 07 3893 3488 Mr Graham Perrett MP Federal Member for Moreton 07 3344 2622

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BOWLS CALENDAR

Telephone: 07 3349 2367

Mt Gravatt Bowls Club Inc.

2012 March 01 Thurs 12.30 PM MIXED TRIPLES - SPONSOR: TBA

02 Fri 6.00 PM REPATRIATION MIXED TRIPLES

04 Sun 12.30 PM POLICE PRESIDENTS DAY

07 Wed 12.30 PM MEN’S PAIRS - SPONSOR: Peter Donovan, CFP

08 Thurs. 12.30 PM MIXED TRIPLES - SPONSOR: Renaissance Retirement Living

14 Wed 12.30 PM MENS PAIRS - SPONSOR: Breez Finance Corporation

15 Thurs 12.30 PM MIXED TRIPLES - SPONSOR: White Lady Funerals

16 Fri. 9.00 AM LADIES SHAMROCK CARNIVAL SPONSOR: Southside Sport & Community Club

20 Tue 6.30 PM CORPORATE BOWLS CONCLUDES

21 Wed 12.30 PM MENS PAIRS - SPONSOR: MyCare Physiotherapy

22 Thurs 12.30 PM MIXED TRIPLES - SPONSOR: Malouf Group Pharmacy

23 Fri 9.00 AM LADIES FINANCIAL DAY - SPONSOR: The Village at Coorparoo

28 Wed 12.30 PM MEN’S PAIRS - SPONSOR: Fred Fern Bowls Centre

29 Thu 12.30 PM MIXED TRIPLES - SPONSOR: TBA

April 1 Sun. 9.00 AM MT GRAVATT BOWLS CLUB HALF YEARLY MEETING

04 Wed 12.30 PM MEN’S PAIRS - SPONSOR: Elements Third Age Living

05 Thurs 12.30 PM MIXED TRIPLES - SPONSOR JR Bowls Shop

06 Fri GOOD FRIDAY

07 Sat 9.00 AM OPEN PAIRS QUAL ROUND 1 SPONSOR The Motorama Group

08 Sun 9.00 AM OPEN PAIRS QUAL ROUND 2 SPONSOR Cr Krista Adams

09 Mon 9.00 AM OPEN PAIRS FINALS

10 Tue 9.00 AM LADIES LIFE MEMBERS & PAST PRESIDENT’S DAY – SPONSOR: Heritage Building Society

11 Wed 12.30 PM MEN’S PAIRS - SPONSOR: Renaissance Retirement Living

12 Thurs. 12.30 PM MIXED TRIPLES - SPONSOR: Apia

18 Wed 12.30 PM MEN’S PAIRS - SPONSOR:. The Village at Coorparoo

19 Thurs. 12.30 PM MIXED TRIPLES - SPONSOR: Tricare

24 Tue 6.30 PM CORPORATE BOWLS BEGINS (8 WEEKS)

25 Wed ANZAC DAY

26 Thurs. 12.30 PM MIXED TRIPLES - SPONSOR: Carroll Fairon Solicitors

27 Fri 9.00AM LADIES FINANCIAL DAY - SPONSOR: Metropolitan Funerals

30 Mon 10.30 AM MONDAY FOURS - SPONSOR: TBA

WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE GENEROUS SUPPORT RECEIVED FROM OUR SPONSORS.

THIS SUPPORT ENABLES US TO PRESENT YOU A BOWLS CALENDAR WITH VARIETY AND

INTEREST. PLEASE GIVE THEM CONSIDERATION WHEN SEEKING GOODS OR SERVICES


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