NEWS AND UPDATES

AUGUST 5 UPDATE

REMINDERS:
July 31 - August 13 - Clubhouse Crew:  Tom Traynor, Carole Hourigan, Mildred Butler
August 4&5 - Women's Singles Club Championship 
August 11&12 - Men's Singles Club Championship (sign-up sheet on playing board)
August 14-27 - Clubhouse Crew:  John Miller, Barbara Grainger, June Barnes
August 15 - Yes, Dear! (a Sunday Fun Day presentation) - sign-up sheet on playing board
August 18 - Novice Singles Championship
August 25 - Battle of the Sexes (watch for sign-up sheet)
Aug31 & Sept1 - CLBC Pairs Championship

WOMEN'S SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP
August 4 and 5 were the playoff dates for the women's singles club championship.  Eight were entered and after round robin play Betty Locke, Hazel Grant, Litza Slemko, and Janet Gardner finished in first, second, third, and fourth places, respectively.  Semi-final play resulted in Betty and Hazel playing for the trophy.  A closely fought 11-point match ended with Hazel breaking the 10-10 tie for the victory.  She will represent CLBC at the Champ of Champs in Victoria next month.

SEVENTY-PLUS TOURNAMENT
Eighteen members registered for the over-seventy club championship competition, and by noon of the second day Keith Thorpe, Tommy Traynor, Tom Slemko, and Ross Bulley had advanced to play in the semi-finals.  The large gallery present was treated to two excellent matches, with Ross Bulley and Tom Slemko continuing to the final.  Early on it looked as though it would be a short game; however, Ross managed to turn a 8-0 deficit into a 10-9 lead before Tom scored two to take the title.  We were pleased that Ted Vivian (a CLBC life member and sponsor of the 70-Plus trophy) was there to watch the game and to present the trophy.

   
(photos courtesy Jim Brown)

BC DAY JITNEY
This holiday jitney was a great success!  Sixteen triples teams participated in a yardstick competition and the three teams amassing the most points were:  first place -- Ross Bulley, Pat Unger, Pete Williams; second place -- David Lovell, Marilyn Boechler/Bill Cleary (sharing), Paul Gallagher; and third place -- Mark Trueman, Janet Gardner, Marge Sterling.  Draws were made for consolation prizes, as well.

The organizing team of Joyce Gammie, Marilyn Boechler, and Bill and Barb Cleary are to be congratulated for such a fine day.  The hamburger barbecue was enjoyed by all!

SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS
Entries are still being accepted for the men's singles competition, August 11 and 12.  The winner will be our club champion and our representative to Bowls South Islands Champ of Champs in Victoria in September.  The novice champions will be determined later this month.

YES, DEAR!
The sign-up sheet for this very popular event was posted Monday morning and was filled in record time.  You may still add your team to the waiting list.

For the event, all teams must be mixed pairs (married couples MUST play together, while singles have the advantage of pairing with any other single member of the opposite gender).  The entry fee is $3 and each team is responsible for providing an appetizer (to serve about eight) for the happy hour that follows.  For happy hour bring your beverage of choice or obtain one from the club.  Registration for the Sunday Fun Day event is at 1:30 on August 15.

MEMBERS PLAYING AWAY
At the recent Gold Bowl Tournament in Nanaimo, CLBC club members Mark Trueman, and Gord and Trudy Fall placed second overall.  Some of our members are also participating in Holiday Week competitions at the Juan de Fuca Club this week.

ACCOLADES
Our notice board now has a section entitled "Accolades".  This area is for messages of congratulation, photos, and newspaper articles relative to achievements of our members when they compete elsewhere.  Feel free to add pertinent items.

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JULY 22 UPDATE

REMINDERS:
July 17-30 - Clubhouse Crew:  John Richmond, Betty Lawes, Audrey Pirie
July 28&29 - 70+ Tournament (sign-up sheet on playing board)
July 24 - Saturday play will commence at 10:00am (see below)
July 31-August 3 - Clubhouse Crew:  Tom Traynor, Carol Hourigan, Mildred Butler
August 2 - BC Day Jitney (sign-up sheet on playing board)
August 4&5 - Women's Singles Club Championship (sign-up sheet on playing board)
August 11&12 - Men's Singles Club Championship (watch for sign-up sheet)

OPEN PLAY
Several changes in scheduling have resulted in modification of open play during the week.  Drop-in play is available at 10am on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings.  Saturday play is open to all members, as well (see below).  These exceptions, however, do apply:  Ladies' Day play will take precedence on Friday mornings July 30 and August 6&13, as the Thursdays will be taken up by competitions.

GUM ALERT
Recently we have had several incidents of discarded chewing gum causing problems. These are some examples:  it was stuck to a player’s shoe while bowling on the green; it was found adhered to our new doormat inside the Clubhouse; it was found jamming a caster on rake; it was found on the kitchen floor.

In response to this issue the Board requests that those persons who chew gum while on CLBC premises dispose of their used product responsibly.  Further incidents may result in the banning of gum-chewing within club premises.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

SATURDAY PLAY 
Beginning July 24 and continuing through August 28, Saturday play will begin at 10:00am.  A lunch break will follow ten ends of play.  After lunch, play will continue for four more ends.  Should the heat be too intense, teams may agree not to complete the game.  In September the Saturday start time will revert to 11:00am.

70+ TOURNAMENT
The club championship singles tournament for members seventy or older will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, July 28 and 29.  Tournament format (number and length of games) will depend upon registration.  Entries will close Monday noon on July 26.  No registration fee  (bring a bag lunch).  Sign-up sheet on playing board.

BC DAY JITNEY
On Monday, August 2, the holiday jitney will begin with registration at 10:00am.  Following two four-end games, a hamburger barbecue lunch will be served.  (NOTE:  Those with dietary considerations, as for any occasion where food is served,  should advise one of the organizing committee members of food issues that may be of concern -- Joyce Gammie, Marilyn Boechler, Bill Cleary.  Play will continue after lunch with two more four-end games.  Cost:  $6.00 (includes lunch and prizes).  Sign-up sheet on playing board.

LADIES' SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP
Open to all women members of the club, this playoff (August 4&5) will determine the club champion and the right to represent CLBC at the Champ of Champs tournament at Juan de Fuca in September.  Tournament format (number and length of games) will depend upon registration.   No registration fee (bring a bag lunch).  Sign-up sheet on playing board.  

GO FOR THE JUGULAR
A full green of players competed in the July Sunday Fun Day on the 18th.  A variation on the game of cut-throat was played with every contestant being a team of one.  In the end the top performers were David Lovell, Betty Locke, Phyl Ingram, and Judith Lovell.  Mike Hanson was Mr. Congeniality, and several draws were held for hidden prizes.  It was a good day -- even the many runners-up expressed no complaints. 

NEW COMPETITIONS AT CLBC
In addition to the new format for the Ken Armour Tournament, two other events have been introduced:

1.  CLASSIC TWO-BOWL TOURNAMENT.  Thirty-two competitors played fours, pairs, and singles in pursuit of cash prizes over a single day that concluded with a barbecue.  

The winning teams were Tom Slemko, Judith Lovell, Cindy Robson, Ruth Liddell (1st place) and Gord Fall, Wayne Grant, Phyl Ingram, John Miller (2nd).

Singles champs were Tom Slemko and Gord Fall with Ruth Liddell and Hazel Grant the second chance singles winners.

The organizing committee of Trudy Fall, Gord Fall, Alice Trueman, and Mark Trueman did a commendable job in making this "pilot project" the success that it was.

2.  LADDERED PAIRS.  Last Monday play began in a laddered pairs competition on Monday mornings.  A full complement of thirty-two will play weekly until mid-September, the winners being those who accumulate the most points over eight weeks.

For the first time, participants were invited to evaluate new events.  Both the Ken Armour and the Two-Bowl garnered very positive feedback which will provide the games committee with valuable information for future planning.  Member input is always much-appreciated.

MEMBERS PLAYING AWAY
Nine CLBC members recently competed in the BC pairs championships at Juan de Fuca.  Overall the women fared better than the men (Dave Gardner/Ross Bulley, Gord Fall/Mark Trueman, Martin Liddell/Tom Slemko) with Trudy Fall/Mary Prade(Nanaimo) reaching the quarter finals.  The other women's team was Cindy Robson/Maria Ridewood.  Congratulations to them all for a strong representation from our club!

Nolan Gierc (paired with Craig Wilson, Burnside) won the Central Saanich Invitational Tournament in mid-June.  Gord Fall and Mark Trueman were semi-finalists in that event, as well.  Nolan was also part of a 4th-place finishing fours team in Vancouver on July 5.

In junior play, Essa Gierc won second-place silver in the BC Juniors championship.

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JULY 8 UPDATE

REMINDERS:
July 3-16 - Clubhouse Crew:  Tom Bruce, Marilyn Silver, Mary Nelson
July 8 - the club-logo shirt order has arrived -- pick up and pay beginning tonight
July 8 - bowls decals are available -- pick up and pay beginning tonight
July 8 - Evening Singles double-header:  first draw at 4:30, second at six
July 12 - Classic Two-Bowl (see below)
July 18 - Sunday Fun Day:  Pre-register (sign-up sheet on playing board)
July 20 - Evening Pairs (Summer Session) begins
July 28&29 - 70+ Tournament (see below)
July 17 - Deadline for registration for both Evening Pairs and Laddered Pairs 
July 17-30 - Clubhouse Crew:  John Richmond, Betty Lawes, Audrey Pirie

CLASSIC TWO-BOWL TOURNAMENT
Those registered for this event are reminded:
1.  Bring your lunch.
2.  Start time is 9am -- registration at 8:30 ($6.00)
3.  Donations of goodies are welcomed and much appreciated.
4.  BBQ of hot dogs and hamburgers (for purchase) will follow play.
5.  Spectators and spares are more than welcome.

PAIRS REGISTRATION
Information regarding pairs play was provided by email (or print copy) to members on July 7.  Be sure to check the registration details.  Laddered Pairs is limited to 32 participants.  Team selection for Tuesday Evening Pairs will be at 5:30pm on July 20.  Note that for both of these events all games will be 12 ends.

Entries will be received for the open Mixed Pairs Championship scheduled for August 31 & September 1.  Several teams have already entered.  (Note that yesterday's pairs information sheet included only one of the two days.)  

SCHEDULING CHANGE
Please note the following changes in the Club Calendar.  In order to run several of the championship events on consecutive days, Women's Day will be Friday (rather than Thursday) July 30 and August 6&13.

KEN ARMOUR MIXED TRIPLES TOURNAMENT
Fourteen teams competed over two days with each team playing seven round robin games to determine four winners who advanced to the playoffs.  The winner of each section then faced the runner-up from the other section.  In semi-final play first-place Sprinters (Jim Brown, Wayne Grant, Dorothy Hanson) defeated Measure for Measure (Duncan Locke, Maria Ridewood, Phyl Ingram) and The Real McCoys (Keith Thorpe, Carol McCoy, Jill Thorpe) won over section winner Ace of Hearts (David Lovell, Judith Lovell, Gillian Nicholson).  In an extremely well-bowled final match, the Sprinters team emerged as the champions and were presented the Ken Armour trophy.

Photos courtesy Arlene Jaskow and Mike Hanson.  More candids in Gallery

CANADA DAY JITNEY
A larger-than-anticipated registration resulted in some late modifications in both the catering and the planning areas; however, the event went off almost seamlessly.  Fifty-six players enjoyed four games of fours, many having not previously played fours.  Purchase of Second Chance insurance helped many players who badly needed the third bowl they were accustomed to.  That purchase also gave the buyers chances to win a cash draw at the end of play.  Three lucky people received twenty, ten, and five dollars.  That's a lot of extra bowls at three chances for a dollar!

What a patriotic sight (and site) our green was with everyone kitted out in red and white!  The overall winners in the two groups (those who moved to the left after each 4-end game and those who moved right) and the most-supportive team were recognized. The prizes went to the best in RED and BLUE,  and to BOO-HOO.  The embarrassing thing is, I have misplaced the sheet on which they were recorded.  
Winners, please identify yourselves, and you will be recognized in the next update!

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JUNE 22 UPDATE

REMINDERS:
June 19-July 2 - Clubhouse Crew:  Carol McCoy, Hazel Grant, Wayne Grant
June 23 - Make-up draw for Evening Pairs (for games cancelled on May 4)
July 1 - Canada Day Jitney (Saturday, June 26, will be your last chance to sign up)
July 3&4 - Ken Armour Tournament (mixed triples -- details below)
July 8 - Evening Singles double-header -- draws at both 4:30 and 6:00pm
July 12 - 2-Bowl Classic (a new in-house tournament -- more information below)
July 3-17 - Clubhouse Crew:  Marilyn Silver, Mary Nelson, Tom Bruce

CANADA DAY JITNEY
Registration is already over forty and the maximum number to play is forty-eight.  Please register by this coming Saturday.

KEN ARMOUR TRIPLES
This mixed triples tournament is open to all club members.  In an effort to increase participation and to encourage members of all skill levels to be involved, the Games Committee is proposing guidelines for team selection.  This will not only increase registration, it should also result in teams that are more evenly balanced in experience and ability.

Members will select and enter their own teams  using these guidelines:
1.  All teams will be mixed.
2.  Each team will include at least one player who is a 2010, 2009, or 2008 novice.
3.  "Accomplished" players (where "accomplished" means having your name on a tournament or league trophy either within CLBC or in any other venue) who enter must  fulfill these conditions:  (a) a team may include only one player who has three or more "accomplishments", (b) if two accomplished players are on one team their combined total "accomplishments" may only be two or three.
4.  Members who are neither "accomplished" nor "novices" can fill other positions.

A registration sheet will be available to sign up teams below the poster (which will include a list of members in each of the categories).  Games Committee members (Duncan Locke, Betty Locke, Mark Trueman, Marilyn Boechler, Joyce Gammie) will be happy to answer questions.

CLUB LOGO VESTS
We are looking into the possibility of having CLBC fleece vests.  Club members who are interested in having club blue vests with the Cowichan logo embroidered on them are asked to sign up on the sheet in the club house.  We need to know how many are interested in order to establish a price.  We may even be able to arrange customized sizing.

2-BOWL CLASSIC
A proposal for another in-house tournament has been reviewed by the Games Committee, and it is now scheduled for July 12.  The format includes games of fours, pairs, and singles.  The cost will be $6 to cover prizes and incidental costs.  Please refer to the poster on the playing board for complete information.

AFTERNOON TEA AND BOWLS
Thirty-six bowlers gathered for tea and bowls at Sunday Fun Day's June event.  Twelve randomly drawn teams, six red and six blue, faced each other for three six-end games and then enjoyed tea and fellowship prior to the awarding of prizes.  The top teams were Tommy Traynor (Judith Bulley, Beth Driedger) and Ross Bulley (Mike Hanson, Mary Nelson).  The team of Judith Lovell, Marilyn Clark, and Pat Unger was recognized for being the most supportive.

The next Sunday Fun Day, Breakfast Bowls, will be on July 18.

LADIES' TWO-BOWL SIX-PACK TOURNAMENT
On June 15 and 16, our club hosted its only open tournament which attracted ten triples teams of women players from up- and down-island.  They joined four teams from CLBC to complete over two days of play.  The complete round robin of thirteen six-end games resulted in a Parksville club victory for Debbie Lawrence, Dianne Proctor, and Londie Hayes.  Rosemary Waldie, Bev Johnson, and Neva Hawkes from Victoria West finished second, while Jan MacNaughton, Roberta Stets, and Francine Brunskil, also from Parksville, were third.

Again the tournament was deemed to be a great success and many teams have already entered for 2011.  

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UPDATE FOR JUNE 6

SUNDAY FUN DAY.
Next Sunday, June 13, will be our first Sunday Fun Day of the season.  The theme is Afternoon Bowls and Tea.  Arrive at 12:45 for a one o'clock start.  Tea (sandwiches and cookies) will be served following three six-end games.  The $5.00 entry fee covers refreshments and prizes.  The maximum entry of 48 players is already half-filled.  You have until Saturday noon to add your name to the list.  Wrong-bias insurance will be available -- three for $1.00.

CENTENNIAL PARK EVENT.
This Wednesday at 10:30am, the Rick Hanson Man-in-Motion totem pole (recently re-located to our park) will be dedicated at a special ceremony.  Rick Hanson will be in attendance; so a large crowd may gather.  

This could affect our play in two ways.  First, parking could be an issue; so, if you plan to play that day, arrive early enough to get a spot.  Secondly, if enough of those playing wish to attend the ceremony, we can arrange to halt play at 10:30 for that purpose. 

JIM LEE TOURNAMENT.
Last weekend twenty-four members participated in our annual Jim Lee Tournament.  Eight teams were randomly drawn and played a complete round robin over the two days.  At the end of play, two teams were tied; but, by virtue of the head-to-head victory, the Tommy Traynor / Jim Appleton / Mike Hanson threesome was awarded the trophy.  Finishing second were the Ross Bulley (Marvin Thorgeirson and Alice Trueman) team and Betty Locke (Mark Trueman and etcetera) was third.  (The third player, etc., comprised Maria Ridewood and Mary Nelson for two games each, and Bruce Watson for three.  Being one player short for the tournament required the creation of a composite person!) 

Thank you, Arlene Jaskow, for the Jim Lee candid shots!

SIDNEY LAWN BOWLING CLUB EXCHANGE.
On Wednesday, eight mixed triples teams journeyed to Sidney for our annual inter-club competition.   This is the twelfth consecutive year that we have exchanged visits for this friendly rivalry.  No record is kept of the winners, although a trophy exchanges hands each time we meet.  We have to admit to defeat in 2010, with Sidney having nine wins to our five (with two games tied).  

The weather looked seriously in doubt as we journeyed to the Saanich Peninsula.  However, in spite of experiencing a wide range of climates and not quite enough rain to get wet,  it was a thoroughly enjoyable day.  We look forward to their visit to our club in 2011.

Thank you, Mike Hanson, for these photos.

LADIES' 2-BOWL 6-PACK TOURNAMENT.
Members are reminded that the green will not be available for regular play on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 15 and 16.  Plan, however, to visit the green to watch excellent bowling by teams from both the Greater Victoria area and several clubs from up-island.  Three teams from our club will be participating along with our visiting competitors.

Tuesday Evening Pairs players are reminded that no draw is scheduled for the evening of June15.

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UPDATE FOR MAY 8

UPDATES.  Betty and Duncan Locke will be absent from the green from May 11 through May 26; so the next update will be on May 28.

2009 TURNEY TWOS. 
Tournament play was held on Wednesday and Friday of this week.  Ten teams, each consisting of a 2009 novice and a partner with slightly more experience, competed for the Turney Twos Trophy.  Preliminary play resulted in four teams qualifying for the semi-finals -- Pat Unger & Alice Trueman vs Dorothy Hanson & Mildred Butler & Janet Gardner & Marilyn Boechler vs Mary Nelson & Mike Hanson.  The Unger/Trueman and the Gardner/Boechler teams advanced to the final with Janet and Marilyn emerging as "last year's" champions.  All players seemed to enjoy both their games and the tournament format.  Our well-seasoned members had better watch out for these newer people, as spectators witnessed some excellent bowling.

Both days included an information and coaching session wherein Ross Bulley educated the players as to  protocol and nuances for tournament play (which, of course, was new to many of them).  Some aspects covered were procedures for practice bowls, keeping a scorecard, the use of the umpire, when to communicate between mat and head, and where and where not to be when not in possession of mat and head.

The games chairs are most appreciative of assistance from kitchen helpers, umpire/coach Ross Bulley, and especially Ray and Millie Turney who presented their trophy after viewing the final game.

EVENING PLAY.
Due to your games chairs' absence May 11 through May 26, evening play will be affected in several ways.  Please note the following:
1.  Ross Bulley will coordinate pairs' spares for this period.  To request a replacement player, please call him, at least a day in advance -- 250-246-9958.
2.  Mark Trueman will be the starter for pairs games.  He will also distribute and collect score cards.
3.  Ross Bulley will be the starter and timer for singles, and will distribute and collect the cards.

PRE-REGISTRATION FOR SPECIAL EVENTS.
Several club events require pre-registration.  Be sure to add your name to the sign-up sheets for:
1.  Victoria Day Jitney.  Monday, May 24.
2.  Jim Lee Tournament.  Saturday and Sunday, May 29 and 30.  This event is open to all members.  Triples teams are randomly drawn.  Maximum registration:  48 players. 
3.  Sidney Exchange.  Wednesday, June 2.  Note that a CLBC board motion has directed the games chairs to select participants (should registration exceed the maximum of 24 players) by lottery.  This introduces the possibility of a husband and wife not both being on the final list.
4.  2-Bowl 6-Pack.  Tuesday and Wednesday, June 15 and 16.  Women interested in playing in this event must register teams by May 24.  If four or more teams sign up, a playoff will be held to determine the three CLBC representatives for this tournament.

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UPDATE FOR APRIL 29 -- SEASON OPENING NEWS

OPENING DAY.  Even though the club has been very active already, the 2010 bowling season does not start, officially, until this Saturday (May 1) at 11:00am when regular Saturday play begins  -- eight ends of play before a lunch break (be sure to bring your brown bag for noon) followed by the final six ends of the match.  Last year many enjoyed changing positions after the lunch break; so we will continue with that at least for the first part of the season.

MEMBERSHIPS.  Even those who have yet to renew memberships for 2010 are welcome on Saturday!  Fees, however, must be paid by May 31.  Should you wish to pay on Saturday, someone will be happy to issue a receipt, and, of course, post-dated cheques are always welcome.

OPEN HOUSE.  Last Sunday's open house was a great success.  Many visitors showed up, as did members to play while our guests were shown the rudiments of the game.  As a result, we already have several new members.  Coaching of prospective members has continued through this week, and next week we will welcome even more who are new to the game.

EVENING PAIRS.  The evening pairs league begins on Tuesday, May 4 at 6:00pm.  Because registration was not capped, the season will be extended through September.  As in previous years, pairs teams will still play eight games in both the spring and summer sessions.  However, because not all can play each week each team will have two byes.  Because of this teams will not be drawn prior to the first evening of play.  Instead, teams will be formed at Opening Day during the lunch break.  Participants unable to be there will be advised of their team-mate and whether they play the first evening or not.

EVENING SINGLES.  The evening singles league begins on Thursday, May 6 at 6:00pm.  As with pairs, registration was not capped; so the season will be extended through September and each player will have a number of byes.  Because it will be a complete round robin this year, the draw will be made in advance and those who do not play on opening night will be advised prior to the first draw.

TURNEY TWOS.   The 2009 Turney Twos tournament (postponed from last fall) will be held on Wednesday and Friday (May 5 and 7) next week.  Ten pairs teams will be participating.  The competition will use four or five rinks; so the remaining rinks will be available for regular play.

2-BOWL 6-PACK.  This women's tournament is the only CLBC tournament open to teams from outside our club.  It is very popular with bowlers from both Victoria and up-island.  Our format reserves three spots for teams from our club.  A registration sheet (by full team only) will be posted in the club next week.  Should more than three teams register, a playoff will be held to determine the three to compete.  Betty Locke (Women's Games Chair) can provide further information, if needed.

MEMBER SUPPORT.   Members who perform the various duties to keep our club operational will begin in full force next week with a variety of responsibilities -- grass cutting, gardening, opening, clubhouse (kitchen and cleaning).  The board appreciates the contribution of each and every one of these members.  If everyone does a little, a lot can be accomplished.

SMILE CARDS.  The Smile Cards program is finished on May 1, but we are reapplying; so members should keep their cards and continue to use them. The total earned to date is $369.75 which enabled the club to purchase one set of bowls for the Junior Program.  If you don't yet have a Smile Card, do get one from Joyce Gammie.

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APRIL FOOL'S!

No fooling, another bowling season is about to begin; so here are reminders and information leading up to opening day which is scheduled for May 1.  

SPRING GENERAL MEETING.  On March 18 close to sixty members gathered to consider new and unfinished business pertaining to the club's operation.  The general theme that emerged was that of volunteerism.  The executive and board members are pleased with the response to requests for assistance in all areas of club operation, and appreciation is extended to those who have committed to these tasks.  Those who have not yet decided where to offer their time may still do so.  The area of clubhouse upkeep is most in need.  It is hoped that all members (especially those who have not already accepted responsibilities) will come forward or at least be willing to should they be approached.

MEMBERSHIP PROTECTION POLICY.  At the same meeting, the membership ratified amendments to the existing policy, and the new wording is now included in Membership & Fees.

EVENING LEAGUES.  Registration began on March 18th for the Tuesday Evening Pairs and Thursday Evening Singles leagues.  Pairs is limited to 32 and singles to16.  While nearing capacity, both leagues have spaces still available.  Please contact Duncan Locke (duncanofduncan@shaw.ca or 250-748-6542) if you wish to participate.  Both leagues are described in Leagues & Jitneys.  Please note that several changes in format over last year have been introduced.

GAMES BOOK.  By motion at last October's general meeting, a committee was struck to investigate the establishment of a Games Book for the club.  The committee has devised this book which will be kept with other documents relating to club operation on the counter by the bulletin boards.  The book is a chronological listing of all club tournaments and competitions which involve trophies.  A description and as many details as available are included in each entry. (Committee chair, Duncan Locke, would like to thank committee members Irene White, Marilyn Boechler, Mark Trueman, and Betty Locke for their thoughtful efforts in compiling the book.)

NEW TROPHIES.  A change in Evening Pairs procedures awards a trophy for each half of the season.  These two trophies are being generously sponsored by Judith & David Lovell, June Barnes, Tom & Marilyn Clark, and Barbara & Reg Grainger.  They will be named for past presidents Joe Spencer and Gordon Washburn.  (The existing Pear Trophy will be awarded to the winner of a mixed pairs in-house tournament to be held in September.)

2010 MEMBERSHIPS.  While many did register at the meeting, those who have not yet done so are reminded that fees are due and payable (by May 31 at the latest).  Payment may be made at the Open House (Sunday, April 25 -- 11am-1pm) or by mail to:  CLBC, P.O. Box 733, Duncan, BC V9L 3Y1.

Those at the meeting were able to purchase a chance to win free fees -- the winner was Alice Trueman!

CALENDAR.  The master calendar for the club is posted on the bulletin board next to the playing boards.  Changes and additions are announced here and noted on the Club Calendar.  Don't forget that you can often find additional information by clicking on an item in the calendar.  Have a look at May, particularly, as much is happening early in the season!

TOURNAMENTS.  Included in Leagues & Jitneys is access to information regarding Vancouver Island and other BC Bowls tournaments.

SEE YOU ON THE GREEN!

A gracefully delivered bowl runs true and shows the way for the next.
Never turn your back on a bad bowl; learn from your mistakes. 
Never show negative emotion to your opponent.