Jan 2017 Minutes | Mangawhai Bowls Club

Mangawhai Bowls Inc

Minutes of the Executive meeting held 9 January 2017 5.30pm

Present: R Heaton, R Hollingsworth, A Stebben, J Colvine, A Gibbs (non voting)

Apologies: T Cornish, N Howard

Minutes of the previous meeting 12 December:

These were read & confirmed A Stebben/R Hollingsworth

Matters Arising:

Non bowler day – 50 teams entered & day generally successful and well received but 2 legitimate complaints. JC will prepare a notice for next year to help prevent a repeat of the problem.
AG to post thank you to those who helped sort the bowls into sets
Keith Blincow & Terry John co-opted to install new rink numbers in consultation with green keeper & supervisor. Start on C green as most of the holes are already in correct place.
Poynton Retirement Village visit-JC will suggest a Saturday as they requested a meal
Rusting shelters. AG will speak to G Mackenzie for chartered club action.(done)
Presidents Invitation 4’s- RH has started on this and will email clubs
Magical Mangawhai – JC has spoken to C Wintle who will progress this
Website and local press bowls results need to be progressed
AG will fill in as secretary for balance of this season with J Ballards assistance as at present

Correspondence:

Inwards: Eric Povey standing down from bowling but may return if the medication he is on continues to improve his health

Treasurers report:

Carol Neal’s report was received and 18 invoices passed for payment R Hollingsworth/A Stebben
AS requested payment for flag materials and courier charge.-Approved

Match Committee report:

Ham & Lamb (open) 36 teams half of which were Mangawhai who also collected about half the prizes
Lamb & Ham (Domestic) 72 entries of which a third had not played in the open H&L.
About 100 Mangawhai members participated in these 2 events
Non bowler day 50 teams entered
Mixed pairs-maximum number entered
Charities joint tournament- JC has met with Jackie Rutledge. $15 per person entry fee. A flyer will be prepared
Prior to next seasons programme there needs to be debate on timing of some events. It is very crowded late December & January
Split tournament responsibilities more. Raising teams is the hard part. AG to email members urging them to get involved and offer their services

General Business:

New member Adrian Pollock approved
RH requested payment for cars used for 7’s teams
AG to post a notice board thank you and email thanks for Rose Andrews flag making
New jacks are needed. Local supply about $400/set. RH will check UK source
Website – AS needs more feedback for additions
Focus & Memo results and comment are important to give sponsors exposure
Constitution –RH to get minutes of ladies meeting with the Constitutional review committee
JC requested thanks be sent to sponsors: Hello World $862.50 (2 Hams & Lambs), The Club $575.00 (Men’s pairs), Rob Pooley $287.50 (Non bowler day)
Ron Heaton to be reimbursed $30 for 3 trips to collect meat raffle prizes. AG to advise Carol Neal
AG check Carol Neal re Gary Lane’s Lambs & Hams sponsorship

Mangawhai Bowls Inc

Minutes of the Executive meeting held 9 January 2017 5.30pm

Present: R Heaton, R Hollingsworth, A Stebben, J Colvine, A Gibbs (non voting)

Apologies: T Cornish, N Howard

Minutes of the previous meeting 12 December:

These were read & confirmed A Stebben/R Hollingsworth

Matters Arising:

Non bowler day – 50 teams entered & day generally successful and well received but 2 legitimate complaints. JC will prepare a notice for next year to help prevent a repeat of the problem.

AG to post thank you to those who helped sort the bowls into sets

Keith Blincow & Terry John co-opted to install new rink numbers in consultation with green keeper & supervisor. Start on C green as most of the holes are already in correct place.

Poynton Retirement Village visit-JC will suggest a Saturday as they requested a meal

Rusting shelters. AG will speak to G Mackenzie for chartered club action.(done)

Presidents Invitation 4’s- RH has started on this and will email clubs

Magical Mangawhai – JC has spoken to C Wintle who will progress this

Website and local press bowls results need to be progressed

AG will fill in as secretary for balance of this season with J Ballards assistance as at present

Correspondence:

Inwards: Eric Povey standing down from bowling but may return if the medication he is on continues to improve his health

Treasurers report:

Carol Neal’s report was received and 18 invoices passed for payment R Hollingsworth/A Stebben

AS requested payment for flag materials and courier charge.-Approved

Match Committee report:

Ham & Lamb (open) 36 teams half of which were Mangawhai who also collected about half the prizes

Lamb & Ham (Domestic) 72 entries of which a third had not played in the open H&L.

About 100 Mangawhai members participated in these 2 events

Non bowler day 50 teams entered

Mixed pairs-maximum number entered

Charities joint tournament- JC has met with Jackie Rutledge. $15 per person entry fee. A flyer will be prepared

Prior to next seasons programme there needs to be debate on timing of some events. It is very crowded late December & January

Split tournament responsibilities more. Raising teams is the hard part. AG to email members urging them to get involved and offer their services

General Business:

New member Adrian Pollock approved

RH requested payment for cars used for 7’s teams

AG to post a notice board thank you and email thanks for Rose Andrews flag making

New jacks are needed. Local supply about $400/set. RH will check UK source

Website – AS needs more feedback for additions

Focus & Memo results and comment are important to give sponsors exposure

Constitution –RH to get minutes of ladies meeting with the Constitutional review committee

JC requested thanks be sent to sponsors: Hello World $862.50 (2 Hams & Lambs), The Club $575.00 (Men’s pairs), Rob Pooley $287.50 (Non bowler day)

Ron Heaton to be reimbursed $30 for 3 trips to collect meat raffle prizes. AG to advise Carol Neal

AG check Carol Neal re Gary Lane’s Lambs & Hams sponsorship

Next meeting 13 February 5.30pm

There being no further business the meeting ended 6.50pm