Thousand Dollar Raffle Tickets

Raffle tickets are being distributed to members. If you have not received yours they are available in the clubhouse near the secretary’s office.

All proceeds go to BBQ improvements and paving.

The $1,000 draw will take place on Sunday 16 February at a lunch from 12pm - $10 per head for lunch with drinks at members’ prices.

First prize OF $1,000 is the last ticket in the barrel with spot prizes along the way. Draw starts at 1.30pm.

THIS RAFFLE IS OUR MAIN FUND RAISER FOR THE YEAR AND IMPORTANT THAT ALL MEMBERS GIVE THEIR FULL SUPPORT.

President's Christmas Message

So many members to thank !

You may have noticed we have had a skip at the back of the clubhouse, to remove damages and obsolete goods from outside and inside the clubhouse.

Thankyou to the “Monday Boys” for their assistance, not forgetting Margaret Barker who supplies the boys with their coffee while doing multiple things around the club.

 The Christmas party was fun with delicious food purchased and prepared by Joy Elliot. What an effort !!

As always, thankyou to all the members who served and cleaned up afterwards.

Also thankyou to the members for their generously donated towards the raffle prizes. We raised $525, covering the cost of the meal.

Those members who do not have family commitments, may be able to complete the outstanding Club Championship matches during the pennant break.

 I wish members a very happy and healthy Xmas break and successful bowling year ahead.

 

Regards

Judy Force (President)

Tatts Club Enjoys Sandy Hospitality

Our club once again played host to the roving Tatts Club for the second time this year. Both greens were utilised with 65 bowlers enjoying the new faster grass green as well as the synthetic surface.

Afternoon tea is always a highlight of these days. The Sandy kitchen group put on a magnificent spread as always. Thanks to all for all the cooking, presentation and clearing - it takes a team.

Club Championships 24/25 Draw

On Sunday four club members drew all of our Club Championship events. The results have now been placed on the Notice Board in the Club foyer.

 All names and events were drawn from a hat (blind draw). The same as we did last year which hopefully will satisfy most members. 

The handicaps applied to Bowlers in the Proportional event were determined by averaging the opinions of four of our senior experienced bowlers / selectors who were not aware of the handicaps each were suggesting. I understand that there is no exact method of applying handicaps, however going on last season’s handicaps, I found most of the participants (last season) except this method.

Gregg Pollock

Sandy Bowlers Welcome the Start of the 2024-25 Bowling Season

Vice President Peter Sullivan welcomed official guests, members and honorary life members to the opening of the season held on Sunday 6 October.

Club Patron and local Federal Member for Goldstein, Zoe Daniel MHR and Club Patron Cr Laurence Evans OAM, Councillor for Bayside City Council Ward of Ebden both spoke about the relationship between Federal and State governments and our local Bayside Council in managing and improving our local parks and sporting facilities, stressing the importance of working together.

Platinum Sponsor, Sandringham Community Bank, was represented by Graeme Ludecke. The Community Bank has provided support to Sandringham Bowls Club over a number of years and in the past twelve months has funded the improvements to our barbecue area. Mr Ludecke encouraged the members to take advantage of the Community Bank’s local service, in particular the term deposit currently offered to members.

The season was officially launched by Judi Passmore who rolled the Jack followed by a roll of the antique wooden bowls by our Club Champion Peter Snyder and guests of honour,

As always, a delicious afternoon followed - our thanks to the kitchen team!!