Notices

Important Notice.

Hi Members
During the period between Xmas and New Year there will be at least one green available for practice for those who are playing in the Nationals.
I have made arrangements with the Morrison Ave. Bowling Club to host all other members wishing to have a roll up during this period.
Thank you for your understanding as there is continuous work to be done on the greens leading up to the Nationals.
Steve Street,
Head greenkeeper.

23 – 12 – 25
The clubrooms will be closed from 3pm today until the 2nd of January.
Lion breweries have increased their pricing once again. Earlier thethis year they increased their pricing which was absorbed however this time we need to increase our prices. This will be effective in the new year.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas .
A big thanks to all the volunteers throughout the year.
Merry Christmas.
David Fairlie.

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Many thanks to those who have volunteered in answer to my email but we still need more. Please urgently respond by phone or email to me, especially re 2nd Jan. when we have singles on both greens.

Neil J.
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Club members will know that EP has been honoured by being a headquarters green, along with Burnside, for the Bowls New Zealand national singles and pairshampionships due to be held in Christchurch from the 2nd to 9th January.
The draw is just out and EP will be hosting every day, on both greens, apart from the 5th January, and mostly singles on those dates.
EP is required to arrange many of the markers required for the singles events. It is vital that all club members, if able to do so, volunteer to help with this marking at Elmwood Park over the period of the nationals.
The major commitment will be the 2nd January and the 7th January (both greens being used for singles), but we will need markers on the other dates, although not on the 5th January or on finals day, 9th January.
Please either phone or email Neil Johnstone (najohnstone@xtra.co.nz) to indicate your availability, with dates you are available. If you prefer, there also is a sheet at the club for members to indicate their availability.
The club looks forward to your assistance.

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EP is looking for volunteers during the Nationals that we are hosting here.
2nd -4th 11-1pm  & 3-close (6pm)
6th -9th 11-1pm  & 3-close (6pm)
Also a parking warden 7.30pm to 8.30 to ensure people do not park on the grass in Heaton Intermediate School for the above dates.

If you can contact David back by email it would be greatly appreciated.

   $450 was won, back to $50 next week. Congratulations David Hearn.

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From the match committee
Thanks to all who have been proactive in playing their games.
With interclub either having finished or about to finish. every opportunity needs to be taken by singles players and skips in other events to get their games scheduled and played. We remind players of the very early dates next year for champion of champion singles and fours.

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David has received an email from David Conroy offering to run an umpires course for those who are interested. Please get back to me or Nyalla Tamati if you are interested. It would be nice to get some qualified umpires at our club.

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   Every Friday night at 6.00.  

Lucky members draw format.
1. First draw to be held at 6pm 3rd October starting at $100
2. All members (full, limited and non playing) to have a number with one number drawn at approximately 6pm each Friday. To win, the person drawn must be present at the draw and a fully paid up member (subs are now due). If not present or not fully paid up, the prize pool will jackpot by $50 per week.
3. When the prize pool reaches $1000 the jackpot is terminated. If the first person drawn is present and financial, they win $1000. If not present, numbers continue to be drawn until someone present and financial has their number drawn. Any second, or subsequent winner drawn will win $500.
4. If the main prize pool is won at any time, the next draw reverts back to $100.
5. If the $500 is won (ie the second or subsequent person drawn at the terminating draw) the next weeks draw reverts to $250.
6. Terms subject to change if deemed necessary by the Executive.
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23 – 9 – 25
A busy season is approaching fast and with it we need volunteers to help on the bar  or out on the rinks during functions or after bowling events.
Full training will be given and on the bar it may only be collecting glassware and bottles , restocking and cleaning.
The rinks are about supervising the bowlers to ensure they are not dumping or giving them encouragement to enjoy their bowling.
If you are able to help, please phone 0275 473133.

20 – 9 – 25
Greetings fellow bowlers and welcome to the 20025 – 26 season. since I was last president.

It is an honour to serve as your president again after an eight year gap. A lot has changed since I was last president. The urban beach has been transformed back to a bowling gren, our number 2 green has had further improvements, and we now have a wonderful new clubhouse for all to enjoy. We also have a healthy balance sheet and all of these, along with our considerable playing strength make us the envy of many other clubs.This can lead to a “tall poppy syndrome” which can reflect negatively on the way other clubs perceive us. Elmwood has always been considered a friendly club which is a great place to play and visit. We must continue to win with dignity and lose with honour whenever we are on the greens.

Speaking of winning, we were once again very well represented at the recent Bowls Canterbury Awards Evening  and congratulations to all of those wo won titles last season. Since that awards night both our women’s and men’s champion fours teams have finished runners up in the Bowls New Zealand champion of champions event, Well done to all.

The last twelve months have been a busy time for your executive and the many helprs wh have contributed so much to the smooth running of our club. My thanks go to all concerned.

Our greens have once again been amongst the very best in Canterbury thanks to the outstanding work off our greenkeeper Kelvin Scott, greens superintendent Don Baker and all their willing helpers. Kelvin is stepping down this year and we welcome Steve Street to Elmwood Park to continue the good work.

Volunteers form the backbone of most sporting clubs in New Zealand and we are extremely lucky to have so many people who give up their time so willingly in the interests of our club. Some of our volunteers are getting close to retirement age and we are always looking for willing helpers to spread the load, This season we will be co-hosting the National singles and pairs over the new year and we will definitely need further volunteers to help out.

Finally I would like to wish everyone an enjoyable season and look forward to further success on the green.

Ian Rule
President
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10 – 7 – 25
From Lesley

I am about to place an order with Dynasty, our uniform supplier.  If you are wanting any items would you please let me know asap as it can take a while for delivery. We do have a lot of various uniforms in stock so please advise sizing. A few of you have already advised what you require & I will touch base with you to confirm you still wish me to order these for you.

I will be about over the next couple of weeks should you want to try various sizes, but you will need to let me know.

Thanks.

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Duty Teams.

This applies to duty teams on green no 1 & green no 2 so two duty teams are required.

Unlock clubrooms/greens

Set up:   Mats   Jacks   Chalk   Scorecards

Put out:   Cups   Coffee/tea/sugar/biscuits

Once bowling is finished.

Put away:   Mats   Jacks   Any rubbish in bins

Do any dishes/ensure kitchen/kitchenette etc clean & tidy

Put away coffee/tea/sugar/biscuits

Lockup clubrooms remembering to set the alarm – No 1 green

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Take care when using the entrance to the club.
The break glass is only to be used in an EMERGENCY. Please use the “Press to Exit” only.
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SMOKING/VAPING

Club members are reminded that the Smoking/Vaping areas are as follows:

1.  On No.1 green, the specifically designated areas are the two far corners and the one area on the Heaton Intermediate boundary.

2.  On No.2  green, in the area behind the shelters on the east side of the complex.

Smoking/Vaping is not permitted at any other part of the premises and this very much includes any part of our pavilion, including the outside seating areas and, of course, the greens themselves.

Could those running functions/welcoming clubs please ensure that those visiting or from other clubs are told of these requirements and comply with them.

Club members are alerted to the very strict Bowls Canterbury restrictions around smoking/vaping in the Bowls Canterbury Interclub and Open events, irrespective of club policy.   See p48 of the Centre handbook

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There is a  defibrillator at the new clubrooms. We would like everyone to get some familiarity with it, before they may need to use it one day.
It is so so so easy, take it out of the cabinet, open it, turn it on, it will talk to you!

1. The sign on the cabinet that says the “alarm will sound” is NOT TRUE – no alarm will sound if you open the cabinet and take the defib out.
2. Unzip the container and turn it on – button No. 1
3. It will now start telling you what to do – very very simple.

Because you won’t be able to actually place the defib. pads on to someone while exploring, the machine will not go any further with the instructions but, it would if the pads were on.  Do not worry – you cannot do anything wrong.  It will not shock someone unless it detects a ‘shockable rhythm’.  It is completely fool proof.

So – have a look.  At least then you won’t hesitate to take it out of the cabinet if it’s needed.  Turn it off when you have finished though, we don’t want the batteries to run out!

Fiona Frew

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Murray Scott

Members