On a beautiful sunny Sunday morning 42 Bowlers & 8 Non Bowlers were warmly welcomed by President Sherron to Marrickville Bowling Club. As this is the venue for our AGM we started the day at 9.20am holding our meeting and electing our Officers unopposed. Unfortunately due to ill health Assistant Bowls Secretary Thelma Taylor did not stand this year. Linda Ross stood for Committee and has agreed to take on the Assistant Bowls Secretary role welcome aboard Linda.
Bowls Secretary Jeanie presented Jan Hanley with a gift to take home for Thelma for all her hard work and kindness. There was a minutes silence for the passing of Ray Sowden .
Jeanie welcomed our 4 new members Frank Marshall Joy Jorgenson Joan Vella and Sandra Keegan. Newly elected Assistant Bowls Secretary Linda called the cards at 10am and we went out to bowl until 12.30pm.
There was a minutes silence held on the green for all the 9=11 victims as today is the 10th anniversary of that terrible day. Lunch was served at about 1.15pm we had a lovely Chinese Meal followed by Dessert. President Sherron thanked everyone for coming and making it such a good day and hoped they had all enjoyed themselves.
President Margaret responded thanking Marrickville for a great day and a lovely meal, and advising there was a memorial day to be held on the 17th September at EBP Bowling Club for Ray Sowden.Bowls Secretary Jeanie thanked everyone for coming and thanked everyone from Marrickville (half of whom are CHPRSL members) for the day thank you to Caterers Simon and Julie for the lovely lunch.
Winners:
Lead : N Hill
Second: G Pawlitschko
Skipper: P Daley (Marrickville)
Runners Up:
Lead: M Catling
Second: J Jorgenson
Skipper: L Ross
Your Office Bearers for the year 2010 / 2011 is as follows:
President: Margaret Kiely
Vice President: Gladys Barnes
Vice President: Roy Bennie
Bowls Secretary: Jeanie Brown
Assistant Bowls Secretary: Linda Ross
Treasurer: Vita Sutton
Publicity Officer: Sherron Wilson
Committee: Shirley Lowe
Committee: Coral Lahood
Welfare Officer: Jeanie Brown
HAPPY BOWLING
Sherron Wilson
WELFARE REPORT
Annette Morris:
Annette spending a day at home with husband Fred - can stand up, but cannot take that miracle step! but will not give up. All the best Annette
Vera Bergmann:
Spoke with Vera in Bairnsdale and can now comb her hair, which makes Vera feel alot better. Can't walk without her walking stick. Heinz - Vera's husband also doing fine. All the best to you both.
Mavis Mackenzie:
Mavis feeling a little stronger - gets bored at times. Her leg is not the best but hopes it will heal soon.
Joan Story:
Back at bowls and enjoying her game. Joan's back is much better.
Thelma Taylor:
Glad to say Thelma is feeling much better, had a quaterzone needle which had helped the pain - can now drive her car ocassionally. Take care Thelma - hope you well soon.
Peter Muller:
Peter doing fine. Affected slightly by Alzhiemers - but enjoys his visits from Barbara. Best wishes Peter.
Roy Bennie:
Having trouble with his back and has been unable to go out. Having treatment from his doctor. Good luck Roy.
Hazel Collins:
Hazel having more tests at Prince of Wales Hospital. Hoping to find out her problem. We all wish you the best Mavis and hope you will soon find a remedy.
Yours Truely:
My leg is beginning to show improvement but very painful at times. Seen the specialist today and going back in a fortnight. Thankfully I don't have to go into hospital. Thank you all for your kind thoughts and wishes.
Sorry about the cancellation to Bargo but there was no other option. It will now be Corrimal on 16th October which I am sure you have all been told by Vita. See you there. Good bowling and good health to all.
Yours In Sport
Jeanie Brown
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