Let’s start off the new financial year with this great fundraiser. Purchase Smile Cards (gift cards) from Thrifty’s to use when you buy your groceries, the club will make up to 6% on whatever we sell. The cards are available in denominations of $50, $100 or $200 and must be ordered by Wednesday October 9th. They will then be available for pick up Friday.
Attached is a letter from Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club. Also attached is the schedule for October 7 – November 10, 2024.
Lynn has advised that QBLBC will once again be offering the Premier League on Tuesdays from 11:00 am to 4:30 commencing October 8, 2024. They will also run the Premier League on Saturday from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm commencing October 12, 2024. Please contact Lynn at games@qblbc.ca regarding which days or if you would like both days to enter.
It is wonderful that many people use the library but it appears that some books are not being returned but are being replaced.
Please remember this is a LIBRARY not a book exchange. When you borrow books, they should ALWAYS BE RETURNED.
The library thrives on the books donated by members for others to enjoy. However, due to limited shelf space, please keep books published 20, 30 or more years ago at home and bring them to the club in April for the garage/book sale.
This successful bowling season is drawing to a close and many thanks to those leaders and volunteers who are responsible for that success. We are a large club with over 150 members and it is time to consider our management needs for next season. In November we must select the members who will guide us in 2025. It is a rewarding experience to help with the running of our club and the nominations committee needs to hear from those who are willing to stand. In particular the following important areas are in need of a candidate.
We must find a treasurer. The qualifications needed do not demand a chartered accountant. Within our membership there will be many of you who have managed and kept financial records in your respective careers.
We need someone to be responsible for our building requirements. A role that requires management and attention to the routine use and upkeep of the property.
There is a requirement for a Social Director on the Board. Last year the annual meeting failed to find a candidate. One of the main duties of the Social Director is the kitchen and the problem with candidates being unwilling to accept that responsibility. However an elected candidate, with the Boards’s help could set up a kitchen management arrangement with the assistance of our many wonderful volunteers.
In particular the interest of our new members, in taking up the challenge, would be most welcome. We need to close the gap from the lost “covid” years and to encourage an influx of new talent and enthusiasm.
We anxiously await your response ( Trevor, Martin and Geoff )
As the days get shorter and a bit cooler, we are preparing for our final day of outdoor bowling.
We are planning a fun game followed by some social time with your friends.
Tags in at 12:45 for 8 end game starting at 1:00.
A social gathering to wrap up the year will follow at 2:30 pm. Please bring a cold appetizer to share with your fellow bowlers. Coffee, tea and goodies will be available. The bar will also be open!
A few year end bag tags/trophies will be presented at the social gathering.
Our Club is hosting the George Gibson Open Tournament on Wednesday and Thursday of this weekend. At this time our freezer is quite low on baked goods (excluding cookies). Please feel free to bring by some goodies and place these in the freezer with your name on the container.
If you have been organizing in the past one of the many club winter activities or are interested in organizing them please contact Trevor Motley before the next board meeting on September 16. President@parksvillelawnbowlingclub.com
Mixed Pairs Event coming up on August 28th and 29th. Registration ends online August 21. To sign up please click here All Day – Jack & Jill Tournament – Parksville Lawn Bowling Club. A few simple rules for this event: No spouses together, no two skips on a team and you can’t have played with the same Jack or Jill before. This tournament is a lot of fun, so ladies get out there and ask away. There are men just waiting for your call or email.
If you have any questions, please contact Kathleen Motley
