OSHAWA LAWN BOWLING CLUB NEWSLETTER JUNE 2018 THE OSHAWA BOWLER. Respect the Past, Build for the Future

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1 OSHAWA LAWN BOWLING CLUB NEWSLETTER JUNE 2018 THE OSHAWA BOWLER Respect the Past, Build for the Future THE MACKENZIE VICTORIA DAY CLUB TOURNAMENT Monday May 21st, 2018 A great day of bowling was had by all on Victoria Day Monday. Sponsored by Mackenzie Pub & Restaurant in Ajax, the event was divided into Pairs and Trebles, the winners were: Trebles: Hailey Pagett, Dena DiCesare, Garry Armstrong Doubles: Sue Palmer. Neil Clarke Approximately 20 members enjoyed supper at Mackenzie s after the event MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT: A warm hello to all members, and welcome to all new members. We had a very busy and successful OPEN HOUSE. Thank you to all members who gave their time to volunteer and assist new members to the sport of lawn bowling. Although open house has come and gone it is never too late to bring someone out to try, so if you know someone that may be interested simply make arrangements with a member of the committee and have them sign a waiver. Thank you to the members who came out to help with the barbeque during the open house on May -22 it was a great day. The MacMillan Tournament was cancelled due to weather, and Moyra is working on June 29th 2018 as the new date. As this is the 40th year for this tournament, we would like to see it played rather than cancel it from our calendar. Our Victoria Day Club Tournament sponsored by MacKenzie Pub & Restaurant was held on May-21st We had a good turnout with 4- greens of trebles, and 4-greens of pairs. Congratulations to Garry Armstrong, Dina DiCesare and Hailey Pagett winning the Trebles and congratulations to Suzie Palmer and Neil Clarke for winning the Pairs. Thank you to the ladies who did the kitchen, a great job, and thanks to Crystal Davis for doing the 50/50. After the tournament a lot of the members went to MacKenzie s for dinner we had great food, good prices and a lot of social time together. The OLBA District Singles were held at our club on May-26/27th There were 5-men and 3-ladies competing to go on to the next level in Belleville. We would like to Congratulate Robert Steffen on winning and good luck in the next round we are rooting for you, and thanks to all the bowlers you gave us some of the best bowling to watch. Thank you to all the markers who gave their time, Suzie Palmer, Dennis Davidson, Howie Taylor, Allan Cleary, Roland MacKey, Jim & Linda Butler and Bob Matthews for the two days you were great. Thanks to the ladies in the Kitchen Nina Rossi and Jane Wood we had a very good two days together with lots if laughs. I hope I have not missed anyone and if so I apologize and shame on me. Well now it s on to a new Month and a lot more bowling so have fun and great bowling. Dont forget to check out our website ( and our new Facebook group for a lot of bowling information at our club. What s Inside This issue? Page 2 District Singles/History of Bowls Page 3 - What s happening in June?/Out of Town Scores Page 4 News!-News!-News! Page 5 Club Shirts & New Crests THE GORDON MACMILLAN MEMORIAL TROPHY TOURNAMENT scheduled for Saturday May 19 th was cancelled due to weather conditions and conflicting tournament schedules. A full report of the tournament (rescheduled for Friday 29 th June), will be available in the July Newsletter PAGE 1

2 DISTRICT 14 SINGLES TOURNAMENT HUMOUR Saturday May 26 th & Sunday May 27 th, 2018 ROBERT STEFFEN WINS THE DISTRICT 14 SINGLES TOURNAMENT Oshawa s own Robert Steffen won the District 14 Singles Tournament. Congratulations to Rob and on to the championship event to be held at Belleville LBC on June 15, 16 & 17,2018 Top four Women and Men advance to the National Championships in Regina, Sask. and the Champion of Champions tournament in Australia. NEWSLETTER TITLE COMPETITION: In our May edition, we invited members to suggest an alternative name for this newsletter. We had two entries and, although good titles, we felt that the current title of Oshawa Bowler was still the favoured choice. For their efforts, we will be awarding Sue Palmer and Bob Mathews each a tube of Grippo. THE SPORT OF LAWN BOWLS A POTTED HISTORY 16 th Century Bowling Early 20 th Century England Older than the pyramids of Giza, bowls has taken on many forms and variations. Evidence of rounded stones projected towards various types of targets have been discovered in widespread civilizations such as the Aztecs, the indigenous tribes of North America, the Chinese, and the Polynesians. The game spread to Greece and Rome and thence through medieval Europe to Britain, where it has been played since the 13th century. Scotland, where a code of rules was formulated in 1848, is considered the home of the modern sport. The oldest known bowling green, in Southampton, England, dates at least to 1299, although other greens claim to be older. Henry VIII, himself a bowler, in 1511 banned the sport among the lower classes and levied a fee of 100 pounds on any private bowling green to ensure that only the wealthy could play. Lawn bowling was brought to Canada by British garrison officers; the first bowling green in Canada was constructed on the garrison grounds at Annapolis Royal, NS. By 1888, a tournament was staged in Toronto, involving 7 clubs. The first Canadian touring team travelled to Britain in 1904, and 2 years later a British team toured Canada. The 1913 Canadian team to Britain was the most successful of such groups; it won 17 matches, lost 13 and tied one. Scotland, considered the home of the modern sport British bowls team visiting Canada, 1906 PAGE 2

3 WHAT S HAPPENING IN JUNE? DISTRICT TOURNAMENT (PAIRS) June 9 th & 10th Oshawa Lawn Bowling Club will be hosting the 2018 District Pairs Tournament on Saturday June 9 th & Sunday June 10 th, Spectators are welcome. NEW BOWLER COACHING & REFRESHER Monday s June 4 TH, 11 th, 18 th & 25 th For the four Mondays in June, a coaching clinic will be run for New and second year bowlers as a refresher. This will include a variety of bowling skills and responsibilities on the greens. Sessions start at 7.00 p.m, but try to arrive 15 minutes earlier to help set up the equipment TROUP/BRANTON MEMORIAL-COMBO FOURS Thursday June 21 st, 2018 The Troup/Branton Memorial Combo Fours will be held on Thursday June 21 st, Sign up sheet is on the board in the clubroom, limited spots available CANADA DAY MIXED TREBLES Sponsored by The Waltzing Weasel Saturday July 1 st Be sure to wear your red & white for your bowling apparel. This event usually turns out to be a fun tournament and a good one for novices to watch and pick up pointers from our more experienced bowlers STRAWBERRY NIGHT SOCIAL This fun event will take place on or around Friday June 22nd. Come out for a game of bowls and enjoy strawberries and ice cream afterwards. Guests are welcome to join in the treats. Remember to sign yourself (and your guests) up on the sheet provided on the bulletin board so our volunteers will know how much to buy. As always actual date will be subject to availability of the fruit, so please consult the bulletin boards for latest information CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE AWAY TOURNAMENT WINNERS (MAY 2018) DATE LOCATION TYPE PLACE TEAM 20 th May Leaside MT 1 Game High Ross Wood, Mary Patt, Sheila Rideout 23 rd May Markham MT 2 nd 3-Game Winner Paul Twaddell, Sheila Rideout, David Piatti 23 rd May Campbellford P Tournament Winners Gerry Dostie, Fred Thompson 23 rd May Campbellford P 1 Game High Ross Wood, Bob Mathews Please Note! - If you want your team s successes mentioned in our newsletter, be sure to drop a completed form with your tournament information into Raymond Cutts mail envelope no later than the last day of the month prior to publication. Any late notifications will appear in the next months issue PAGE 3

4 NEWS!-NEWS!-NEWS! NEW SIGNAGE The club has some new signage: There is a new sign on the patio. This replaces the old wooden sign that was first erected for the opening of the club at its current location in The old sign may be renovated at some time in the future and relocated somewhere on the club site. The other new sign is located on the East Building facing the car park. This sign will assist any visitors to find us more easily. Both signs will have crests added shortly FACEBOOK Oshawa Lawn Bowling Club is now on Facebook where you can find news about the club and communicate with other members. You just need to enrol and google Oshawa Lawn Bowling Club to obtain access A snapshot of the Facebook page Thanks to Karen Howard and Erni Vallee for setting the club up on Facebook. NEW CLUB CRESTS We are pleased to announce we have two new crests at the Oshawa Lawn Bowling Club! Crest 1 is an updated version of the old crest. Respecting the history of the club, we call this one the Heritage Crest. This crest will remain the Official Club Crest for historical reasons and to our club s relationship with the City of Oshawa. Once all of our old stationary is used up, this updated version of the crest will appear on the club stationary. Crest 2 is a new design meant to depict a more modern approach for the club. Called the Modern Crest, this crest was specifically designed to be worn on the new style club tournament shirts. In line with our new crests, we have a new style club shirt for those who want to have a more modern look for tournaments (See below) Page 4

5 TRADITIONAL STYLE WHITE (OR COLOURED) CLUB SHIRTS - Are available for ordering NOW! FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, OR TO ORDER A SHIRT, PLEASE SEE, OR CALL, MONA DAVIDSON AT: (905) Please place your order before June 19 th as best pricing is dependent on volume sale HERITAGE CREST Shirts are available with the Heritage Style Crest or Modern Style Crest in the same transparent style always used for crests on these shirts MODERN CREST COMING SOON! Modern Style Club Shirts With Printed name and Modern Style Crest Watch your and the Bulletin Boards for further information PAGE 5

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