Welcome to
Mooroolbark Bowls Club Inc
Reg. No. A0010643P ABN 27 599 039 437
Situated: 170 Hull Rd, Mooroolbark Victoria 3138
Postal address: Box 150, Mooroolbark Victoria 3138
Melway Reference: 51 F1
Telephone: (03) 9725 3131 Facsimile: (03) 9723 7748
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COMING EVENTS |
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6 June 2010 |
Sun | Coaching Drills commence |
10am to 12noon |
2 August 2010 |
Mon |
VLBA Section Meeting |
1.30pm |
5 August 2010 |
Thu |
RVBA Section Meeting |
7.30pm |
29 August 2010 |
Sun | Opening Day Season 2010 - 2011 |
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REMINDER NOTICES |
VLBA Section Meeting Mon. 2 Aug. 2010 1.30pm |
RVBA Section Meeting Thu. 5 Aug. 2010 7.30pm |
Club Newsletter "The Barking Dog" To view click below: October 2009 November 2009 December 2009 February 2010 April 2010 July 2010 |
Commence Sun. 6 Jun 2010 |
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To enable timely dissemination of information (e.g. Bar roster, Newsletter, etc) to members, it would be appreciated if you would provide your current email address to Mary Warr, or just send an email to the club which will enable it to be recorded.Click here to send email address.
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Coaching drills are to commence on Sunday, 6 June 2010 @ 10am through to 12noon.
If weather is unfavourable then video sessions or presentations will be conducted in the clubrooms.
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Mooroolbark's ten ladies, Manager & supporters ventured to Southern Indoor on Sunday, 30 May 2010 to compete in the "Fay Dunn" Cup consisting of four games each of Singles, Pairs, Triples & Fours.
The competition was tough but it was a good experience for those involved & June was pleased to win one of the raffle draws.
Overall winners were "Wisterias" (Clayton), Singles & Pairs were won by "Glens" (Glenroy), Triples by "The Bees" (Werribee RSL) & Fours by "Ashy Dashers" (Ashburton).
Back Row: Pat de Vries, Robyn Smith, Bev Drummond, Terri Mascaro, Margaret Enright, Jenny Lewis, Betty McKenzie
Front Row: Margaret Rigby, Denise Kirby, Ann Thomas, Diane Emery.
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Julie HinThe Biggest Morning Tea held at the club on Wednesday, 26 May 2010 was very ably presented by newly elected VLBA Section President Julie Hin with assistance from: her catering ladies, June Simmons, Jim Cantwell who strummed his guitar and rendered some delightful melodies to those present, and then Bev Drummond played a DVD "Just Take it Day to Day" which incorporated an introduction by former cricketer Simon O'Donnell and a chapter which showed various people giving their views on "Returning to normal" after suffering their respective dreadful types of cancer and that we all need to stay positive.
The morning was attended by over 100 people made up of members and their friends and raised over $1,000 towards the Cancer Council.
Well done everyone concerned with making this a most successful day.
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New shirts for RVBA Section:
Thanks to the hard work of President Ray & our Sponsorship Committee, we have a sponsor for our new shirts which means that a player's first shirt will be subsidised with the price dropping to around $28.
The manufacturer has made shirts available for sizing purposes on:
Sundays - 23 & 30 May 2010 @ 10.00am
Tuesdays - 25 May & 1 June 2010@ 7.00pm
Thursday - 27 May & 3 June 2010 @ 2.00pm
Enquiries to Ray Morse.
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The club’s 30th Annual General Meeting held on Sunday, 16 May 2010 was attended by over 100 members.
Executive Director Trevor Gardoll thanked all committees and members for their support during the year.
The only change in Directors was Jerome Shaw taking the place of Hans Nyhuis who after many years of excellent service to the club has retired and is now looking forward to relaxing on a northern caravanning holiday.The following were elected: Bowls Manager - John Leonard, Greens Manager – Bill Harper, Membership Secretary – Mary Warr, Sponsorship Manager – Ray Schaffert , Media Officer – Colin Huggins, Club Photographer – Vivienne Balfour, Sunshine Lady – Diane Emery.
Annual subscriptions for season 2010-2011 will be: Full member - $195, Senior Member - $117, Special Member - $67, Social Member - $39, Introductory Member - $67 & green fees increased from $5 to $6.
Opening Day will be Sunday, 29 August 2010.
Coaching drills will commence on Sunday, 6 June 2010.
The club will be holding a “Biggest Morning Tea” to support the Cancer Council on Wednesday, 26 May commencing at 10.30am at a cost of $5.00 per head. Enquiries and/or bookings may be made to June Simmons.
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Presentation night was held on Saturday, 24 April 2010 which saw many trophy winners presented with their awards.Congratulations to all those who received trophies, particularly to a lot of new faces, and also to those who participated but were unsuccessful.
A most enjoyable roast dinner was provided by Julie, Joy & the ladies - thank you all for the time and effort you spent on satisfying those attending.
Thanks also to all the other hard workers within the club who were involved with this day.
Click here to view the list of trophy winners
Click here to view photos
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Congratulations to the ladies representing the club's VLBA Section No. 1 side (A1) in the State Pennant Sides Championship at City of Echuca on Tuesday, 6 April 2010 who won their first two games in their section but fell short in their third game to miss out on gaining a place in the top four play-off.
RoundWon/ LostPlayedOverall
ScoreTeamTeam ResultM'barkOpponent1WonMildura Workingmans35 - 26R Smith (S), P Garden (3rd), J Nyhuis (2nd), A Wilkinson (L)
M Warr (S), M Byrne (3rd), D Emery (2nd), T Mascaro (L)
J Thompson (S), A Thomas (3rd), M Rigby (2nd), J Lewis (L)
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109
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82WonGeelong Cement32 - 30R Smith
M Warr
J Thompson15
12
54
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153LostCobram26 - 43R Smith
M Warr
J Thompson10
7
911
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13Well done to everybody.
Cobram (43) and Golden Square (46) both finished equal third after losing their respective games in the final four to Lakes Entrance (74) and Clayton (49) with the final being won by Clayton (57) to Lakes Entrance (46).
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The 2010 Caladenia 1000 was played on Saturday, 27 March in ideal bowling conditions with a good representation within the 36 teams competing in 3 x 13 end games.
An excellent breakfast of sausages, egg, tomato & baked beans with toast got everyone off to a good start for the day followed later by a hearty hot roast beef & vegetables lunch which was well catered by the ladies & Alan Dans.
Thanks also to the Bar staff, sponsors, Tournament organisers and all other helpers for making the day such a success.
Sponsors on the day included: Beacon Lighting, Brian Campbell Travel, Frazer & Ryan Chemist, Go Fresh Fruit Shop, Johnston Health & Safety Supplies, Lilydale Sporting Goods, Pettitt Family Butchers, Security Assessment Services and Associates, Shire of Yarra Ranges, The Spectacle Site, Yarra Valley Motor Group, Mooroolbark Bowls Club.
Thank you everyone for being part of the day and for your support you have given to assist Caladenia Dementia Care.
Winner - 34 shots, on percentage - 71.62% R Hin (S), J Drummond (3rd), A MacDonald (2nd) C Huggins (L) - Mooroolbark Second - 34 shots - 71.60% K Keily & team - Ringwood Third - 33 shots M O'Donohue & team - Croydon 1st Game Winner D Corrigan & team - Ringwood 2nd Game Winner G Allen & team - Chirnside Park 3rd Game Winner B Milligan & team - Mooroolbark 
Caladenia 1000 Winning team (L to R) - A MacDonald (2nd), C Huggins (L), R Hin (S), J Drummond (3rd) - Mooroolbark
Page last updated 12 July 2010