Singles Challenge Matches

Since March, and mostly on Monday Nights, Neil Thurling has been managing a Singles Challenge Match competition.

From 6.30pm on Monday night each week you can take on anybody else for 10% of their points. Everybody starts with 1,000 points and plays a challenge match to increase their balance. Each challenge costs $3 per player and this goes towards prizes at the end of the competition.

Games do not need to be played only on a Monday, though Monday is the evening when Neil Thurling is on site and the night when many bowlers make their challenge appointments. Dress is mufi, and don't forget to rug up on these chilly winter nights.

Be sure to put your match results on the sheet under the verandah to ensure your points are tallied.

For the remainder of the weekly bowls events held during Winter, check here.

**Remember, challenges can be played anytime and anywhere - just don't forget to put the details of match (players and score) on the sheet under the verandah.

Club Shirts - NOW AVAILABLE!!!

The shirts have been delivered. For all of those members who have paid, you can now collect your shirts from the Club when the Secretary is there or call the Secretary and make arrangements for pick-up.

For all those members who have not yet paid, please organise payment ASAP. You can even organise pick-up and payment at the same time with the Secretary.

Here's what they look like:





The shirts have already been on display to the public through the SS&A Classic in Albury recently. Michael Walker and Damien Jones (along with Steve Peisley from Camberwell Central) competed in that tournament and came a credible 20th out of 116 team with the club colours proudly displayed.

It will be great to see all teams take to the green in these shirts this season.

Christmas in July - with a difference

Christmas in July is back again! But with a twist.

This years function will be on a Friday night and will be held at Burrinja Cafe. This means all members and guests can relax and enjoy the evening with no need to prepare, cook, serve or clean up! That must be tempting.

Where: Burrinja Cafe. 351 Glenfern Rd Upwey (cnr Matson Dr)
When: 6pm for 6.30pm start, Friday 18th July 2008
Cost: $35 per person

Q&A

What do I get for my money? 3 course Christmas meal, 16mm Christmas film (Holiday Inn), raffles and a great night out!

How do I get tickets? See, call or email Michael Walker or David Jones.

Can I book a table? Sure! Call Michael or David to sort it out.

Who is invited? All members, families, friends, sponsors. Invite your neighbour or a workmate.

Lawn Bowls Radio show - Sunday 11th May 2008

On SEN 1116am in Melbourne (6am-7am) this coming Sunday morning, Pat McErlean is interviewing the Secretary (Michael Walker) in relation to the survey, the responses, the feedback from Bowls Australia and the State Associations (including the RVBA) and the issues we face in the sport today.

This came about from Pat receiving a copy of the survey responses and giving me a call. The interview goes for about 15 minutes (before any editing) and it was very encouraging to receive support from Pat.

If you can't be by your radio this Sunday morning and would like to hear the interview - don't despair. The radio show is available by podcast every week from here. Click on the photo of Pat to play the file from next Monday, or right-click to download the file.

Membership Benefits

Next time somebody asks you why you're a member at Upwey-Tecoma or what you get out of bowling, here's a list of answers. Send them here to see why Upwey-Tecoma Bowls Club is a great place to join.

Reminders

Reminder #1

The AGM will be held next Friday, 9th May 2008, from 7pm. The Treasurer will be in attendance from 6.30 pm to enable you to pay (or make a part payment of at least $50) your subscription to enable you to vote at the meeting. Invoices sent to all members recently outline the cost of your subscriptions for this coming year.

Reminder #2

Payments for club shirts are now OVERDUE. If you haven't yet paid for your shirt please make sure you forward to payment ASAP. The Secretary will be in attendance at the AGM should you wish to finalise your payment then. Invoices sent to all members last month provide details of the cost of your order.

Shirts WILL NOT be provided until payment has been made. These shirts will be mandatory for all club & RVBA matches from the 2008/09 season and beyond.

Reminder #3

The presentation night for season 2007/08 will be held on completion of the AGM. Come along and celebrate the success of the 2007/08 season.