36 players came along for the second Friday of the new season of Friday Social Bowls, with the now traditional format of 2x4x2 over one game of 18 ends.
Both greens were running well and the weather was superb. The winners were the pairing of Michael Szabo and Michael Crawford, the runners up were the team of Bob Evans and Les Wilson. The Consolation prize went to Shan and Mike Klodinski.
Just a reminder that Friday Social won’t be held on Good Friday. Friday Social will resume on the following Friday.
Wednesday social bowls
22 players participated in Wednesday Social on March 20. The format was the ever popular three-bowl pairs played over two games of 12 ends. This week’s game additionally, saw two sides of triples also played over the 12 ends.
Winners on the day, with a strong performance were the combination of Michael Szabo (S), and Shane Evans with two games won and plus 29 shots. Runners up were the pairing Mick Reilly (S) and Steve Winter (L) who won both their games with plus 20 shots.
The Lucky Number was won by a visitor, Neil Blyth. The Rolling Jackpot wasn’t claimed, and this week increases to approximately $70.
AGM and nominations for the Bowls Committee
As mentioned in the press report of a fortnight ago; the Bowls Section AGM will be held at the Golf Club on Monday, May 6 commencing at 7pm. If you wish to nominate for the committee there are nomination forms on the Bowls Office Notice Board. Nominating for the committee is a chance to make a positive contribution to the Bowls Section.
Please consider nominating if you feel that you can make a contribution. Until next week, good bowling.
ClubMulwala Bowling Club
Social Bowls
Another great turn out for our Social Bowls this week with some very good bowls being played under beautiful cloudless skies. There was plenty of competition with Malcolm Miller (Skip), Nicole McPherson (2nd) and Geoff Bullen leading beautifully to secure the overall win.
Friends In Common Tournament
What an absolutely beautiful day it was on Sunday to gather with friends (pun intended) for a game of bowls to raise much needed funds for our very well respected local charity Friends In Common. It is hard to put into words the exceptional generosity of the bowling fraternity and community in our local area and beyond. Over the last three weeks we have been selling raffle tickets for this cause in the ClubMulwala foyer and the response from our locals and visitors has been amazing. Back to the bowls.
We had teams of bowlers from Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort Bowls Club, Yarrawonga Bowls Club, Berrigan, Tungamah, Tooradin, South East Victoria and of course our own ClubMulwala Bowls Club.
The fierce competition on the greens was there. Bowlers are like that. The ‘want’ to win is never far from the minds of the people who play our great game once they start the competition however, the necessity to enjoy the day is still constant evidenced by the manner in which all participants played. All of this was on show Sunday and going by the feedback the participants and the many spectators thoroughly enjoyed the day.
Winners on the day were as follows:
1st – Mick Reilly, Ian Price and Carolyn Reilly.
2nd – Ray Irvine, Rhonda Irvine and Julian Jones.
3rd – Geoff Mitchell, Brad Mitchell and Elizabeth Ewing.
Best 1st game – Peter Velardo, Mick Crawford and Sue Middleton.
Best 2nd game – Greg Green, Col Withers and Vicki Withers.
Best 3rd game – Kelly Milich, Mathew Hanson, Jason Milich.
We must thank all those special sponsors who contributed to the day including our major sponsor ClubMulwala, Bunnings, Byramine Homestead and Brewery Wade and Nicole McPherson, Hicks Butchers and Trevor and Karen Loe.
The meal cooked and served by the ladies from Friends was exceptional and enjoyed by all.
These tournaments do not run themselves and we thank Stephen McPhee and his Match Committee, Ray Tovey, Judy Laughlin, Greg Bennett, Faye Cook (catering), Barry Martin, Mark Smith (bar), Trevor Loe, Barry Pitt, and the many Club volunteers that help set up and tear down. A very special thank you to Don Lockhart, our umpire for the tournament.
At this early stage there is no firm figure on the amount raised for Friends however early estimates puts it at around $4000. Congratulations to all who participated and supported the day and the raffles; that is an amazing amount and will be put to good use supporting cancer victims and their families.
2024 Duke of Edinburgh Shield
To all RSL Members participating in this year’s Edinburgh Shield there will be a get-together for a roll up and payment of $52 per player (which includes raffle, meals etc) on Thursday, April 11 at 3.30pm. Sides will be displayed on the greens notice boards at ClubMulwala and YMGCR.
Please contact Mark Smith for information on 0455 779 483.
That is all for now. Thank you, good bowling and stay safe in our community.
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