Pelican Brief March 2017

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1 16 1 SPONSORS DIRECTORY Businesses listed in this directory are valued sponsors and supporters of the Pelican Waters Bowls Club. We would appreciate your support whenever you can in supporting them. Pelican Waters Bowls Club 49 Nelson Street, Golden Beach Ph: Fax: secpelicanbowls@westnet.com.au Brightaire Carpet Cleaning 61 Bulcock Street, Caloundra Caloundra Gardens Retirement Village Mark Road Caloundra Caloundra RSL/Sub-Branch West Terrace, Caloundra Carpet One 56 Caloundra Rd, Caloundra Esteem Home Services Flight Centre Caloundra Stockland Shopping Centre Futron Electrical 6/23 Kenworth Place, Brendale Guardian Pharmacy Landsborough Pde Golden Beach K. Smith & Son Jewellers Bulcock Street, Caloundra McArthur Plumbing North Coast Foods 4 Page Street, Kunda Park Pinnell s Gourmet Meats The Village shopping, Caloundra Revolution Automotive & LPG 46 Regent St. Caloundra Seaside Real Estate 2/56 Landsborough Pd, Golden Beach Our Pelican Brief is kindly printed by Pelican Waters Land Sales Pelican Brief March 2017 Rinks on Nelson Restaurant Open: Tuesday to Saturday Lunch: 12n to 2pm Dinner: 5.30pm to 8pm Blackboard Menu & A la carte very reasonable prices Special Functions Catered for all at very reasonable prices.

2 2 Pelican Brief The Pelican Brief is compiled and edited by Chris Dillon, with items supplied by Members of the Board and Bowling Arms, Members may contribute to the newsletter that are in keeping with the ethos of our Bowls Club. Please leave any article/photos you may wish to contribute in the office. Or contact by The Pelican Brief is kindly copied by Pelican Waters Estates and is available on the stand near the Games Office and at the front entrance at the Club, it is also available on our web site: or on Facebook Happy Birthday Wishes to all our members who will be having a birthday in March. RENEE S Special for the month of March Chicken Mignon topped with Hollandaise sauce, served with beer Battered chips and garden salad. $ We would like to welcome all new Members, Full and Social into our Club during March. We hope you enjoy the facilities of the Club, if you have any queries do not hesitate to contact the Club Secretary, Mr. Phil Marshall.

3 14 3 Chairman s Report: Well we are well and truly into the year 2017.Our auditors are going over all the figures for our finances for the last year for our AGM in March. ANSWERS: 1. Having a sleep 2. B - Largest Christmas Cracker 3. Love Kylie 4. Ballina 5. C million 6. Koala Blue 7. Birdsville 8. B - Lawn sprinkler 9. Bee 10. True The Gr8 Bowls Challenge Ladies GR8 Bowls Challenge Win a set of Taylor bowls 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes are a new set of Taylor bowls! Tickets $2 each, 3 for $5 or 10 for $10 Prizes drawn Sunday March 26, 2017 Tickets available at the Bar or any of the G8 Players. Speaking of the AGM, if anyone thinks they have something to give to the overall running or improvement of the club, you can nominate for any position on the Board you wish. The AGM will be held on the last Monday of March at 7 pm. The club Championships have begun and I would like to urge all our Bowlers including our newer members to take part in these as the experience will only help to improve your bowls,and who know what you can do? Go for it. See you all around The Pelican!. Byron

4 4 Get Well wishes SECRETARY S REPORT: 13 We wish a speedy recovery to any Members who have not been feeling well of late and hope to see you on the greens real soon. Not a lot to report this month other than a reminder that our Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 27 March and that: Nominations for the Management Committee close at 5.00pm on Sunday 12 th March.. Notices of motion to be put to the meeting must be lodged with the Secretary at least 21 days prior or earlier if they require prior consideration by the Board. 1. In rhyming slang, if someone said they we going to have a bo-peep, what they be doing? 2. Australians hold the world record for which amazing feat? A) Fastest Beer bottle opening B) Largest Christmas Cracker C) Most Sheep Sheared in 24 hours D) Largest Chicken Dance 3. What is Kylie Minogue s lingerie line called? 4. Where is the Big Prawn? 5. Approximately how many rabbits are there in Australia today? A) 3 million B) 30 million C) 300 million D) 3,000 million 6. What was the name of Olivia Newton-John s chain of clothing stores? 7. What outback town s population swells from 120 to crowds of over 5000 for a racing carnival? 8. Which of the following is not an Australian innovation? A) Chiko Roll B) Lawn Sprinkler C) Plastic bank notes D) Dual flush toilet E) Wine Cask? 9. What creature does Jana Pittman have tattooed on her body? 10. The Idiot Fruit and Darling Peas are poisonous, True or False? The Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2016 are currently being prepared and will be available for distribution to members prior to the AGM. Kate has been working extra hard for the last couple of weeks preparing the reports which are currently with our auditor for checking. Membership remains steady with 11 applications from new bowling members approved by the Board this year, and a good response from our social members renewing. Our only significant expenses last month were for a new refrigerator for the kitchen to replace the old one that has been on its last legs for quite some time, and an upgrade to our TV monitors in the Club after two older monitors failed. Phil Marshall ANSWERS: page 14

5 12 The History of Lawn Bowls LADIES BOWLING ARM - PRESIDENT S REPORT 5 Lawn bowling, or bowling on the green, is an outdoor game that has fascinated both young and old for centuries. The actual origin of the game is hidden in the haze of antiquity. There are however, authentic records of well over seven hundred years of bowling history. When Caesar ruled Rome, the game was known as Bocce, and the conquering Roman Legions may well have carried the game to Europe and the British Isles. By the thirteenth century, bowling had spread to France, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, and England. Lawn bowling, or bowls has much literary and historical proof of being the real Sport of Kings. From the time of Edward III, the game was restricted by royal decree to Noblemen and others having manors or lands. Successive kings played and enjoyed the game. However, King Henry III, who had bowling greens installed at Whitehall, permitted the common people to play on Christmas Day. Bowling was so well established in England by 1299 A.D. that a group of players organized the Southampton Old Bowling Green Club, the oldest established bowling club in the world that is still active. The game became so popular in England and in France it was prohibited by law because archery, essential to the national defence, was being neglected. The French king, Charles IV, prohibited the game for the common people in 1319, and King Edward III issued a similar edict in England in We are back into our regular Wednesday social competition, and the only problem we are dealing with at them moment is the heat. The days have been terribly hot, and we are constantly reminding ladies to cove up, use sunscreen and keep hydrated. The Great 8 Bowls Challenge is going well, and our ladies have met some formidable teams. We had a rink win on each Saturday against Maroochydore and Mooloolaba, both at their home clubs, and the next game at Pelican Waters will be our strength. With this hot weather, the playing conditions have been very difficult. Four ladies from the Committee represented our Club, and attended, District President, Wendy Fitzgerald s Day at Club Kawana. This was held on Monday 6 February A lovely day to acknowledge Wendy s role as President of the Sunshine Coast District Ladies Bowling Association. A position she is taking on again for the next twelve months. Robyn Pope, Sue Partridge and I all came away a little richer. Sadly Valda was not so lucky. Our first competition for the year got underway on Wednesday 15 February with 13 teams nominating for the Fours. Thank you to all those who nominated. This is wonderful support from all lady bowlers. There were some very close games played in the first week, so this will be an exciting competition to watch. A very warm welcome to our new members, Marina and Barbara who have joined us this year. I am confident you will enjoy the camaraderie and friendship that our Club provides. Robyn Schey How much has the uniform changed!! Don t forget each dollar we contribute goes to Dove Palliative Care Caloundra, so don t feel bad when the win catches your bowl.

6 6 MBA PRESIDENT S REPORT 11 The great eights competition now well under way men s open and division 3 along with our ladies team are proving to be very competitive the players appreciate the support members supply at our home games it would good to see some familiar faces at away games Crackerjack Bowls A few reminders on game days to make all our lives easier : Place bowls bags behind the line of seats. We are all getting a bit wobbly in the legs these days easy to trip over. Names on score cards no name no pay: in ink please no pencil would cheer up the game room boys!! Do not forget to put the shades down and return mats and jacks. Please place used water cups in containers provided. This will save a lot of time and effort from having to clean them up Men s championship fours have commenced shame that only 36 of 190 men listed bowlers take he time to nominate to play, however good luck good bowling to all players. WHERE: Pelican Waters Bowls Club WHEN: Every second Sunday (26 Feb, 12 & 26 Mar 2017) COST: $10.00 includes BBQ lunch RSVP: Sign-up sheet inside on back wall or ask the bar staff. TIME: 8.45am for 9.00am start Bob Johnstone Don t have to know how to play, bowls can be provided, come along and have fun, fun, fun.

7 10 7 FOR NEWS OF BOWLS ON THE LOCAL SCENE, VISIT JUST BOWLS WEBSITE: Proudly Supported by the Sunshine Coast Please have all reports for April ed to: editorpelicanbowls@westnet.com.au BY FRIDAY THE 24th March 2017 Any enquiries please contact Chris Dillon or the above

8 8 9 March 2017 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 1 UNIFORM 2 UNIFORM 3 MUFTI 4 MUFTI 5 1pm: Ladies Day 1pm & 4pm: Social 1pm: Jackpot 6 MUFTI 7 UNIFORM 8 UNIFORM 9 UNIFORM 10 MUFTI 11 MUFTI 12 UNIFORM 9am & 4pm: RSL Sub Branch 1pm: Men s Nominated Triples 1pm: Ladies Day & Single Championships 1pm & 4pm: Social 1pm: Jackpot 9am Crackerjack & 1pm: Bribie Vet s in-visit 13 MUFTI 14 UNIFORM 15 UNIFORM 16 UNIFORM 17 MUFTI 18 MUFTI 19 UNIFORM 4pm: Twilight 1pm: Men s Nominated Triples 1pm: Ladies Day 1pm & 4pm: Social 1pm: Jackpot 1pm: Sherwood invisit 20 MUFTI 21 UNIFORM 22 UNIFORM 23 UNIFORM 24 MUFTI 25 MUFTI 26 9am 4pm: Twilight 1pm: Men s Nominated Triples 8.30am: Ladies Autumn Triples Only 1pm & 4pm: Social 1pm: Jackpot 27 MUFTI 28 UNIFORM 29 UNIFORM 30 UNIFORM 31 MUFTI 4pm: Twilight 1pm: Men s Nominated Triples 1pm: Ladies Day 1pm & 3pm: Social