Men's Bowlling Club President Lou Butcher. . .

A message from President Lou

Hello,
Congratulations to this year’s Minor Singles Champion, Ian ‘Backie” Backhouse who, from all accounts, is playing some of his finest bowls. He defeated Warren Graham who ultimately got some satisfaction from his win in the first round of the Majors later that weekend.
The weather has not been kind to our No 1 green. Just when we started to see sunshine and fair weather, Mother Nature, being the tickled deity she is, sends down a quick 100mls of rain in a hour just to show us she can. But having abused Mother Nature, we have to just pray for a little decent weather to set the grass. I understand that the drainage problem we have been experiencing on this green appears to have been resolved with some clearing and cleaning out of some blockages in the drainage system so we should now see some better growth in the problem spots on the green.
The Men’s Invitation Triples entry forms are about to be sent out and here’s hoping for a good response for the event.
That is all for the month and in closing I just want to remind you to “keep the little ring on the inside.” !
Cheers, Lou

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WEEKLY NEWS

Wednesday is Men's Triples. Dress Mufti. Names by phone 12 noon, cards called 1.00 pm
"Friendly Friday" is Mixed Social Jackpot Bowls. Dress Mufti. Names by phone 8.00am to 8.30am, cards called 9.30am
Sunday Sippers is Mixed Social Bowls. Dress Mufti. Names in by phone between 8.15 and 8.45am on Sundays

W/E 13TH MAY 2012
Social Bowls
Wednesday’s winners were Pentti Riuttanen, John Signor and Bob Wren from Allan Matthews, Bill James and Vic Boughton.
Other winners were:
Allen Cox, Ken Beck and Kevin Rourke;
Barry Mann and Richard Dutkiewicz;
Fred Herzog, Dave Stewart and Mike Hall;
Frank Szendeleit and Vic Patrikka.
Names by noon for play at 1.00 pm - dress is mufti.

Friendly Friday mixed jackpot two bowl triples winners were Allen Cox, Helen Rees and Peter Simpson from runners up Fred Herzog, Nobby Clark and Allan Holloway.
Other winners were Bill Tetley, Bess Holloway and Michael Cakalic;
Ben Riuttanen, David Rees and Vic White.
Names by 9.00 am for play at 9.30 – dress is mufti.

Pennant News
Grade 3 will play at Batemans Bay in the Zone final this weekend. They play Bega on Saturday afternoon and Sussex Inlet on Sunday morning with the bye in afternoon.

Sunday Sippers
A big field enjoyed Mother’s Day on Sunday morning with great weather and a fine luncheon to follow. The winners were Marie Martin, John Signor and Shirley Edwards. The runners up were Karen Signor and Vic Patrikka.
Other winners were:
Ellie Crompton and Fran Lucas;
Krista Kinnaird, Kevin Rourke and Peter Kinnaird;
Gayl Vidgen, Fran Selby and Jack Edwards;
Sonja Bird, Charlie Bird and Terry Howe.
The D/H award was shelved for a week.
Everyone is welcome at Sippers – names by 8.30 am for play at 9.30am - dress is mufti and light refreshments are provided for lunch.

BATEMANS BAY RSL BOWLS:

Played every second Monday of the month.
The day commences with cards being called at 0930. You can put your name on the sheet provided near the door to the bowls room at the Club or phone (44 711261) on the day by 0900. Remember to state your preferred position of play.
Cost is $9.00
There will be a light lunch provided and you don’t have to be an RSL member. We have a variety of prizes for our raffles and cash prizes for the winners and runners-up. Dress on the
day is Mufti.

There are no Social Bowls in June due to the Winter Carnival being held. Next Bowls Day will be 9th July.

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

2012 CLUB MAJOR SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP

The semi finals of the Club Singles have been played. After a slow start defending champion Matt Beare fought back to level his match with Vic White at 16 all on 19 ends. He then won 9 of the next 11 ends to enter the final with a comfortable 31 -19 win.
Syd Morris never headed the consistent and experienced Vic Patrikka in their match who went on to record another comfortable 31 – 17 win and a place in the final which is due for Saturday 26 May 2012.

2012 CLUB MINOR SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP

The final of the Club Minor Singles was played on Friday and won by Ian Backhouse in a lopsided match with Warren Graham who had a bad day on the green.

2012 CLUB FOURS CHAMPIONSHIP

The final of the Club Fours was played on Sunday afternoon. In one of the closest contests in recent years the team of Phil Newman, Col Page, Bob Wren and Clarrie Danswan recovered from dropping a five on the 11th end to lead Jim Old’s team of Rami Wahab, Allan Moon (sub) and Bob Geelan by one shot on the 19th end. However Old gained the lead on the next end with two shots but Danswan’s team held their nerve and two shots on the last end to claim the Championship with a gripping 17 – 16 victory.

SPECIAL EVENTS

2011 MENS' EUROBODALLA SHIELD

The Malua Bay MBC team of Matt Beare, Ian Cooper, Michael Jenkins, Ron Windus and Vic Patrikka won the Eurobodalla Shire Shield with three wins and one loss on the first day and two wins, one draw and one loss on the second day of the weekend 22/23 October.
Interesting to note that our Ladies brought home the 2011 Women's Eurobodalla Shield . . . A great achievement for the Bowling Club.

PHOTO ON LEFT SHOWS THE 2011 MAJOR SINGLES CHAMPION MATT BEARE . . . . . . PHOTO ON RIGHT SHOWS THE 2012 MENS FOURS CHAMPIONS: (L-R) COL PAGE, PHIL NEWMAN, CLARRIE DANSWAN AND BOB WREN

LEFT PHOTO: The 2012 Minor Singles Champion, Ian Backhouse (right) with runner-up Warren Graham ~~~~ RIGHT PHOTO: The 2011 Club Major Pairs Champions, Lance Lubbe (left) and Ron Windus (Skip)

LEFT PHOTO: 2011 Minor Pairs Champions Syd Morris and Nev Madden . . . . RIGHT PHOTO: 2011 Club Triples Champions: (l-r) Michael Jaques, Ian Cooper and Michael Jenkins

Above Left: The 2011 Mixed Pairs Champions Ellie Crompton (Skip) and Michael Cakalic ~ ~ ~ Above Right: 2011 Mixed Fours Champions: Bob Gaze (skip), Fran Selby, Maralyn White and Vic White

Left Photo: 2011 Mens Veterans Champion, Allan Vine ~ ~ ~ Right Photo: 2011 Mixed Maiden Singles Champion, Robyn Butcher

Left Photo: 2012 WINNERS OF THE DAVID CROMPTON MEMORIAL PAIRS: MARGARET SHARP AND BOB WREN ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Right Photo: 2011 Handicap Pairs Winners (l-r) Ken Hancock (skip) and Jeff Martin

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2012 CHAMPIONS

MINOR SINGLES
Winner: Ian Backhouse
Runner-Up: Warren Graham

MAJOR SINGLES
Winner:
Runner-Up:

MINOR PAIRS:
Winner:
Runner-Up:

MAJOR PAIRS:
Winner:
Runner-Up:

CLUB TRIPLES:
Winner:
Runner Up:

CLUB FOURS
Winners: Phil Newman, Col Page, Bob Wren and Clarrie Danswan
Runners-Up:Jim Olds, Rami Wahab, Allan Moon (sub)and Bob Geelan

MIXED PAIRS:
Winner:
Runner Up:

MIXED FOURS:
Winner:
Runner Up:

VETERANS SINGLES:
Winner:
Runner Up:

HANDICAP PAIRS:
Winner:
Runners-Up:

MIXED MAIDEN SINGLES:
Winner:
Runner-Up:

The 2011-2012 Committee is as follows:

President:
Lou Butcher

Vice President:
Bob Gaze

Treasurer:
Ken Hancock

Secretary:
Paul Woodham

Bowls Organiser:
Jack Edwards

Assistant Bowls Organiser:
Joe Scorer

Committee:
Warren Graham, Michael Jenkins and Jack Edwards.

Selectors:
Dave Beare, Ken Hancock and Bob Gaze

Welfare Officer:
Duncan Wilson

Publicity Officer:
Bob Gaze

Patrons:
Norm Sharp and Jack Edwards

All communication should be directed to:
The Hon Secretary
P.O Box 2023
Malua Bay
NSW 2536