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The

2015 - 2016

Annual Report

5 Hardy Street LILYDALE

Victoria 3140

“Looking Towards the Future”

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Board of Management Directors and Office Bearers As elected at AGM 9th August 2015 President Lynne Cogan Vice President Johnny Sanders Admin. Officer / CCO Hilary Dobby Treasurer Greg Ingham Director 1 Kurt Brinschwitz Director 2 John Burke Director 3 Judi Todd Director 4 Karen Morgan Director 5 Judy Schuler Greens Director Ian Conley Assistants John Newbound, Jim Ball Bar Manager Bob Richardson Sponsorship Coordinator George Heinink Assistants Mark Morgan, Gerard Credlin

Bowls Committee John Roberts, Joy Strik, Ken Butcher & Cay Sanders

Bowls Assistant Eileen Lerpiniere

Tournament Committee Rod Nicholson, Gerard Credlin, Glenn Morrison, Tjaard Renkema & Bryan Lamont

Senior Coach Troy Stafford Club Coaches Rod Nicholson, Ian Conley, Rosemary Varty, Joel Brookes, Jim Ball & Mario La Morticella

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LILYDALE BOWLING CLUB INC.

AGM 9th August 2015 MEETING MINUTES

Purpose: Annual General Meeting Date: Sunday 9th August 2015 Start Time: 1pm Finish Time: 2:00pm Location: Clubrooms Minutes taken by: Hilary Dobby Facilitator: Rosemary Varty Present: President – Rosemary Varty Admin. Officer – Hilary Dobby Vice President – Johnny Sanders Director 1 – Kurt Brinschwitz Treasurer - Brian Fritsch Director 2 - Graham Waldron Director 5 - Judy Schuler John Anderson Joel Brookes John Bulmer Yvonne Bulmer Lorraine Burgi John Burke Olive Burke Richard Burton John Clarke Shirley Clarke Phil Cogan Lynne Cogan Ian Conley Margaret Conley Ian Elliott Gerard Credlin Len Cumming Bob Devenport Alan Dobie Linda Dowie Karyn Edmonds Norma Edwards John Elliott Glenis Ellis Courtney Gabb Eileen Goltz Steve Hancock George Heinink Alan Irvine Beverley Irvine Anthony Ivanovic Shirley Ivanovic Ron James Beverly Jones Graeme Kenyon Alan Lamb Luke Lamont Bryan Lamont Ray Lawn Eileen Lerpiniere Robert Lerpiniere Ivan Lukac Karyn Mackie Ian Mays Marie McKeown Richard Meloni Dylan Morrison Glenn Morrison Nancy Norman Colin Peterson Wilma Peterson Margaret Pettit Carly Povey Tjaard Renkema Robert Richardson John E Roberts Michael Rose Nicholas Sage Cay Sanders Frank Sayles Dora Sayles Anna Shanahan Roland Smith Troy Stafford Joy Strik Bill Sund Patrick Symes Sylvia Symes Robert Thompson Guy Tomsett Ep Van Der Kooi Joe Violi Myra Walsh Robin Wood Total Attendees: 81

Apologies: Tim Dobby Russell Ellis Dianne Heller Greg Ingham Gloria Kenyon Mario La Morticella David Morgan Karen Morgan Eileen Ramage Peter Schuler Wendy Storey John Storey Judith Todd Total 13

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AGENDA TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION

# Welcome by President Rosemary Varty Bar closed 1pm Past President’s Badge presented to Alan Dobie

1 Reading of the notice convening the meeting 2 Numbers Present and Apologies - Total Present : 81 Total Apologies: 13 3 Reading of the Minutes of the previous AGM 06/07/2014

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No Business arising from Minutes of the previous AGM 06/07/2014 Confirmation of the Minutes held on 06/07/2014 Moved: Ian Conley Seconded: John Newbound All agreed

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Reading of the Annual Report 2013-2014 – - Rosemary Varty

• Thanked fellow Directors on the BOM and their sub-committees • Regulations have been amended to allow all committees (other than the Board) to be

elected earlier in the year to allow them to plan well before the Pennant season. • Welcomed the appointment of Troy Stafford as club coach. • Congratulated and thanked John Storey for his work in setting up the new Web page. • Congratulated and thanked all involved in the renovations to the club house. • Acknowledged the contribution of the Focus Group. • Green 3 is in the process of being replaced.

Moved: Rosemary Varty Seconded: Ian Conley - Hilary Dobby

• Thanked all who had helped her during the year and especially thanked Brian Fritsch for his 8 years as Treasurer and wished him well for the future.

Moved: Hilary Dobby Seconded: Margaret Pettit - Johnny Sanders Looked forwards to some great social events in the coming year plus a good bowls season. Moved: Johnny Sanders Seconded: Eileen Goltz - Kurt Brinschwitz

• Thanked all who had helped during the year. John Burke and Harry Hudson made and installed the bench seats in the men’s locker room.

• Lockers have been installed in the ladies locker room. • He asked as many members as possible to attend the working bee scheduled for Sunday

20th September. Moved: Kurt Brinschwitz Seconded: Joe Violi - Graham Waldron

• Commended George Heinink for his superb effort in increasing sponsors and revenue. • Thanked Mark Morgan for creating and running the very successful Corporate Cup. • Thanked both the Tournament and social committees plus helpers for the success of the

Tournaments run during the year. He singled out Karen Morgan for her efforts in running the Queen’s Birthday event almost single handedly.

Moved: Graham Waldron Seconded: Alan Irvine - Judith Todd

• Thanked all the members of the Bowls committee and especially Ken Butcher and Joy Strik for their leadership and cooperation.

• Thanked Richard Burton for his great work coordinating the Umpires Committee and

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wished him well for his new life at Safety Beach. • Thanked Nadine Leslie (supported by Bob Richardson) for her work in taking over the

coordination of the Coaching mid-season. • Thanked Eileen Lerpiniere for her work as Bowls assistant.

Moved: Karyn Edmonds Seconded: Nick Sage - Rosemary Varty Added special thanks to Richard Burton for his contributions to the club over many years. - Karen Morgan

• Commented on the last Pennant Season and thanked both the Saturday and midweek selection Committees.

• Requested support for Troy Stafford as part-time coach for 2015/16. • Thanked Ian Conley and his team of helpers for looking after the greens. • Thanked John Storey for his great work on the Web site.

Moved: John Newbound Seconded: Glenis Ellis - Judy Schuler

• Thanked all those who have helped with catering for special days during the year. Moved: Judy Schuler Seconded: Anna Shanahan

No Business arising from the annual report 2014/2015

6 Consideration and adoption of the Annual Report 2014/2015 Moved: Joel Brookes Seconded: Joy Strik

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Presentation of Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts for period 1st July 2014 to 30th June 2015 Treasurers Report: - Brian Fritsch

• Brian has resigned after many years in the job. He wished his successor, Greg Ingham and the club all the best for the future.

• He thanked all who have helped him, particularly Alan Lamb and his bean counters. George Heinink the sponsor representative and Bob Richardson (Bar manager) and his team of assistants.

• He also thanked our accountants (The Field Group) and Auditor (Gary McClusky). • He stated that our financial situation is sound and it is his opinion and the Board that subscriptions

and green fees do not need to be raised for the next year.

8 Consideration and adoption of the Balance Sheet and Accounts 1st July 2014 to 30th June 2015 Moved: Brian Fritsch Seconded: Joel Brookes

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Confirmation and Election of Directors on the Board of Management President - vacant – nominees are Lynne Cogan & Mark Morgan Successful candidate is: Lynne Cogan. Vice President – continuing for another year is Johnny Sanders Administration Officer /CCO - vacant - nomination is Hilary Dobby who stands uncontested. Treasurer – vacant – nomination is Greg Ingham who stands uncontested. Director 1 - continuing for one more year – Kurt Brinschwitz Director 2 - vacant – nominees are John Burke, George Heinink and Mark Morgan. Successful candidate is John Burke Director 3 – continuing for one more year - Judi Todd Director 4 – vacant – nominees are Karen Morgan and John Storey Successful candidate is Karen Morgan Director 5 – continuing for one more year - Judy Schuler Moved: Joel Brooks Seconded: Glenis Ellis

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Confirmation of Accountant & Auditor Accountant - The Field Group Auditor - Gary McClusky Moved: Colin Peterson Seconded: Joel Brookes

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Announcement of Membership Fees and Green Fees Full Membership $200, Restricted $100, First Year Bowler/Member $100, Social $60, Student $100, Junior $25, Non-Playing $30. Green fees $6. NB: Currently First year Bowlers are being given complimentary membership.

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Appointment of Greens Director and Assistant Ian Conley Greens Director, Assistants John Newbound, Jim Ball Moved: Graham Waldron Seconded: Bob Richardson

13 Appointment of Bar Manager Continuing for another year is Bob Richardson

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Appointment of Sponsorship Coordinator and Assistant George Heinink Coordinator, Mark Morgan Assistant, Gerard Credlin Assistant Moved: John Burke Seconded: Bob Devenport

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Nomination and Election of Bowls Committee - 3 positions vacant ; Continuing for another year: Ken Butcher Nominees for Bowls Committee – Lyn Morgan, John Roberts & Cay Sanders who stand uncontested. Bowls Assistant - Continuing for another year is Eileen Lerpiniere Moved: Glenn Morrison Seconded: Ian Conley

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Nomination and Election of Tournament Committee - 4 positions vacant Continuing for another year are: Rod Nicholson and Gerard Credlin Nominee Glenn Morrison who stands uncontested. From the floor – Tjaard Renkema, Bryan Lamont one position unfilled

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Nomination and Election of Pennant Selection Committees Saturday Pennant - 4 positions vacant Continuing for another year is: Steve O’Regan Nominees are: Jeremy Brookes, Ian Conley, George Heinink, Rod Nicholson, Glenn Morrison & Colin Peterson. Successful candidates are: Ian Conley & Rod Nicholson - both for 2 years Colin Peterson & Jeremy Brookes - both for 1 year Club Coach Troy Stafford Midweek Pennant Committee - 4 positions vacant Continuing for another year is: Lorraine Burgi Nominees are: Norma Edwards, Bev Irvine, Ray Lawn, Lyn Morgan, Frank Sayles & Joy Strik Letters received from Bev Irvine and Lyn Morgan, withdrawing their nominations for personal and health reasons. Successful candidates are: Norma Edwards & Joy Strik - both for 2 years Frank Sayles & Ray Lawn – both for 1 year

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Nomination and Election of Social and Catering Committee (6 minimum required) Continuing for another year are: Bob Richardson, Olive Burke, Glenis Ellis, Gloria Kenyon, Myra Walsh and Sean Kavanagh. Nominee is Eileen Lerpiniere who is elected unopposed. Gerard Credlin appointed from the floor.

19 Recruitment Coordinator and Assistant Continuing for another year are Gerard Credlin & Mario La Morticella.

21 Umpire Coordinator - vacant to be selected by Umpires. 22 Volunteer Coordinator - vacant

23 TV Loop Coordinator - 1 position Nominee is Ray Cooper who is elected unopposed

24 Handbook Coordinator - vacant Appointed from the floor are: Hilary Dobby & Eileen Goltz

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Nomination and Election of Barefoot Bowls Coordinator. Continuing as assistants for another year are: Ian Conley & Mario La Morticella. Nominee is John Newbound who stands uncontested 4 new assistants appointed from the floor – Gerard Credlin, Joel Brookes, Bryan Lamont & Nick Sage. More help is required. John to set up a sub-committee to help him run the BFB

26 Club Buyer - Continuing for another year is Eileen Lerpiniere 27 Newsletter – To be addressed by the incoming Board of Management.

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Web Site coordinator: John Storey is elected uncontested. Assistant called for Facebook: Continuing for another year Steve Hancock & Johnny Sanders Karen Morgan & Nick Sage will assist.

29 Good Neighbour: 1 position Elected unopposed is- Karyn Edmonds

30 Radio Continuing for another year is Wilma Peterson

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Confirmation of Club Coaches with accreditation date due: Mario La Morticella : 30/09/2018 Nadine Leslie : 31/10/2018 Bob Richardson : 31/10/2018 Mick Rose : 31/08/2017 Rosemary Varty : 31/12/2018 From the floor - volunteers to take on Introductory Coach training - club pays your fees - no nominees.

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Confirmation of Club Umpires & Measurers with accreditation date due: Umpires - Ian Conley : 30/04/2018 Eileen Goltz : 31/07/2017 Karen Morgan : 30/04/2017 Bob Richardson : 30/04/2017 : Rosemary Varty 31/05/2018 Measurers - Nadine Leslie : 30/04/2017 Lyn Morgan : 31/01/2017

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Confirmation of Certified Bar Personnel with RSA’s Aaron Adams, Joel Brookes, John Clark, Lynne Cogan, Phil Cogan, Ian Conley, Margaret Conley, Harry Coppola, Gerard Credlin, Greg Ingham, Alan Lamb, Nadine Leslie, Bob Lerpiniere, Karyn Mackie, Richard Meloni, Karen Morgan, Lyn Morgan, Mark Morgan, John Newbound, Bob Richardson, Cay Sanders, Johnny Sanders, Robin Wood, Russell Baird & David Morgan

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Confirmation of Certified Food Handlers Certificates 1 & 2 Level 1 : Christine Proctor, Nadine Leslie, Bob Richardson, Anna Shanahan, Margaret Conley & Lynne Cogan Level 2 (Supervisor) : Eileen Lerpiniere, Gerard Credlin & Rod Nicholson

35 Security Contacts From the floor : Bob Richardson, Bob Lerpiniere & George Heinink

36 Corporate Bowls Coordinator Continuing for another year is Mark Morgan, Assistant Gerard Credlin

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House and Gardens Committee Continuing for another year are (Gardens) - Bob Lerpiniere and Roger Larsson (House) - Jim Ball, Harry Coppola & Ron Ogilvie

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General Business - Queries/suggestions from the floor - none Troy Stafford announced practice games for Saturday Pennant season. 29th August is trip to Alexandra. The following week an opportunity arose to allow 16 players to play in a Round Robin at Hampton. 12th September – Ferntree Gully, 19th Croydon, 26th Ringwood & Mooroolbark. There will also be a Round Robin hosted at Lilydale vs Mitcham, Kew Heights & Fitzroy. Phil Cogan talked about the proposed Coterie Group, explaining the purpose and aims. Interested people to place their names on the list provided.

39 Announce date of Opening Day – 22nd August 2015 40 Date for AGM 2016 – To be announced later 41 Meeting closed at 2.00pm

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LILYDALE BOWLING CLUB Agenda Annual General Meeting 10/07/2016 Purpose ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Date Sunday 10th July 2016 Start 1pm Location Lilydale Bowling Club Minutes Hilary Dobby Facilitator Lynne Cogan Present: Lynne Cogan PRESIDENT Johnny Sanders VICE PRESIDENT Greg Ingham TREASURER Hilary Dobby ADMIN. OFFICER Rod Nicholson DIRECTOR Judi Todd DIRECTOR Judy Schuler DIRECTOR Karen Morgan DIRECTOR

Apologies: Kurt Brinschwitz DIRECTOR AGENDA TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION

WELCOME 1 Reading of the notice convening the meeting 2 Numbers Present and Apologies- Total Present : Total Apologies : 3 Reading of the Minutes of the previous AGM 09/08/2015 4 Business arising from Minutes of the previous AGM 09/08/2015

Confirmation of the Minutes of the meeting held on 09/08/2015 Moved: Seconded

5 Special Resolution for proposed Life Memberships Scrutineers to tally the number of eligible voters Motions: The following motions are submitted as a special resolution under rule 6.5 of the constitution and section s.64 of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 (Vic) That Ian Conley becomes a Life Member That Mario La Morticella becomes a Life Member That Peter Schuler becomes a Life Member

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6 Reading of the Annual Report 2015 – 2016 Directors may have the opportunity to speak about their portfolios

7 Consideration and adoption of the Annual Report 2015 – 2016 Moved: Seconded:

8 Presentation of Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts for the period 1/07/2015 to 30/06/2016

9 Consideration and adoption of the Balance sheet and accounts for the period 1/07/2015 to 30/06/2016

10 Confirmation and election of directors on the Board of Management President - continuing for one more year – Lynne Cogan ⃰ Vice President - nomination is Graham Waldron who stands uncontested Treasurer - continuing for one more year is Greg Ingham Administration Officer/CCO - continuing for one more year is Hilary Dobby ⃰ Director 1 - nomination is John Newbound who stands uncontested Director 2 - continuing for one more year is Rod Nicholson ⃰⃰ Director 3 - nomination is Judi Todd who stands uncontested Director 4 - continuing for one more year is Karen Morgan ⃰ Director 5 - nomination is Judy Schuler who stands uncontested Moved: Seconded:

11 Confirmation of Accountant and Auditor Accountant - The Field Group Auditor - Gary McClusky Moved: Seconded:

12 Announcement of Membership Fees and Green Fees Full Membership $200: Restricted $100: First Year Bowler/Member - Free: Social $60 Student $100: Junior $25: Non-playing $30: Green Fees $6

13 Appointment of Greens Director and Assistant - Ian Conley, John Newbound 14 Appointment of Bar Manager

Continuing for one more year is Cay Sanders 15 Appointment of Cellar Masters

Continuing for one more year are Lee Newing and Nicole Morrison 16 Sponsorship Coordinator

Continuing for one more year is George Heinink 17 Nomination and election of Bowls Committee

Four positions are available – no nominations received - Volunteers called for from the floor. Lyn Morgan & John Roberts are continuing for one more year

18 Nomination and election of Tournament Committee Three positions are available – no nominations received - Volunteers called for from the floor. Continuing for one more year are Bryan Lamont, Glenn Morrison, Tjaard Renkema and Courtney Gabb.

19 Nomination and election of Pennant Selection Committees Saturday Pennant – Three positions are available – Nominations are Steve O’Regan, Bill Woning and Glenn Morrison who are all elected unopposed. Ian Conley & Rod Nicholson are continuing for one more year Midweek Pennant – Three positions are available. Nominations are Lorraine Burgi, Beverley Irvine, Colin Peterson and Bob Richardson. Norma Edwards & Joy Strik are continuing for one more year. The successful candidates are:

20 Nomination and election of Social and Catering Committee (6 minimum required). No nominations received – volunteers called for from the floor. Gerard Credlin is continuing for one more year.

21 Coach Coordinator – to be selected by the coaches 22 Umpire Coordinator – to be selected by the Umpires 23 TV Loop Administrator - Nick Sage has volunteered to take this on. 24 Handbook Coordinator - Lynne Cogan will do with assistance from Hilary Dobby & Eileen Goltz

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25 Nomination and election of Barefoot Bowls Coordinator and assistants Three positions available – no nominations received. Volunteers called for from the floor Continuing for one more year are Cay Sanders, John Newbound, Nick Sage and Joel Brookes.

26 Club Buyer - Judy Schuler has agreed to purchase perishables & Sue Ingham consumables. 27 Newsletter – continuing for one more year is Lynne Cogan 28 Web site Coordinator - Nick Sage is continuing for one more year 29 Facebook Coordinators – Steve Hancock and Johnny Sanders will continue for one more year. 30 Good Neighbour contact – Karyn Edmonds will continue for one more year 31 Radio Communication - Volunteer called for from the floor. 32 Confirmation of Club Coaches

Troy Stafford, Rod Nicholson, Ian Conley, Joel Brookes, Rosemary Varty, Mario La Morticella, Mick Rose, Bob Richardson From the floor – volunteers to take on introductory coach training- fees will be paid by the club.

33 Confirmation of club Umpires and measurers Umpires – Eileen Goltz, Rosemary Varty, Karen Morgan, Bob Richardson and Ian Conley Measurers – Lyn Morgan. Cay Sanders and Judy Schuler are currently completing the Umpire’s & Measurer’s course

34 Confirmation of certified Bar personnel with RSAs. Aaron Adams, Kevin Adams, Cameron Bell, Joel Brookes, John Clark, Lynne Cogan, Phil Cogan, Ian Conley, Margaret Conley, Harry Coppola, Gerard Credlin, Bob Devenport, Greg Ingham, Luke Ingham, Sean Kavanagh, Cameron Laird, Alan Lamb, Bryan Lamont, Bob Lerpiniere, Karyn Mackie, Richard Meloni, David Morgan, Karen Morgan, Lyn Morgan, Mark Morgan, Dylan Morrison, Glenn Morrison, Nicole Morrison, John Newbound, Lee Newing, Rod Nicholson, Gemma Raftis, Marty Rankin, Nicholas Sage, Wendy Sage, Cay Sanders, John Sanders, Joshua Sanders, Judy Schuler, Tamara Sinkovich, Joe Violi & Robin Woods

35 Confirmation of certified Food Handlers certificates Level 1 – Lynne Cogan, Hilary Dobby, Christine Proctor, Anna Shanahan, Margaret Conley & Bob Richardson Level 2 – Eileen Lerpiniere, Gerard Credlin, Rod Nicholson One or two more volunteers from the floor for Level 2 training

36 Security contacts – Greg Ingham, Lynne Cogan & George Heinink 37 Corporate Bowls Coordinator;

Continuing for one more year is Mark Morgan 38 House and Gardens Committee – Two positions available – no nominations received.

Volunteers called for from the floor 39 Night Pennant Coordinator – One position – Cameron Bell has volunteered to run this. 40 General Business – Respond to questions submitted to the BOM 7 days prior to the AGM. 41 Announce the date of Opening Day – 20th August 2016 42 Announce the date for the AGM 2017 – 9th July 2017 43 Meeting closed and bar re-opened at

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Board of Management Reports President’s Report – 2015/2016

GROWTH AND CONSOLIDATION. Our year has been positive with many areas of growth. We have, in line with Bowls Victoria and Eastern Ranges grown significantly the newer social aspect of lawn bowls, which appeals to a younger demographic who perhaps cannot commit to a full pennant season, but who are readily enjoying the sport with their friends and families. In this past season we have seen well over a thousand visitors to our club, new people exposed, perhaps for the first time, to our sport. Our dollars from participation in Barefoot Bowls have increased by 72% on last year’s figures. Likewise Corporate Cup was up 57%, BBQ and catering for social bowls was up 66%. Our raffles earned us an additional 46%. So the interest is there. The challenge for us is their conversion to full membership with a view to participation in competitive lawn bowls thus strengthening our teams, the club, and the sport of lawn bowls. Growth. Our teams this year, under the guidance and expertise of our enthusiastic Coach Troy Stafford and some skill and depth of knowledge from our Selectors, had 3 sides gain promotion to higher Divisions. We had several sides in finals in both Tuesday and Saturday pennant and well done to all of those bowlers. (Karen has covered off those results in her report). Our task is now to build on that for the coming season and to that end the Board have voted positively to take on Josh Sanders in an Assistant Coach and Bowls Development Coordinator role to enhance and expand on our coaching program, which will complement the plans the BOM and Troy have for the future of the club and ensure all divisions receive the attention they require for improvement and success. Growth. The strength of our club, I believe, is in the support we receive from our members who volunteer and participate in the running of our events and activities and management of the club. Ours is one of the few clubs in the Metro area, which has been going for over 100 years. We owe that longevity to the families who have, over many years, enthusiastically and steadfastly committed their time and effort to our continuance. Many of those families are still members - the Proctors, Walshes, Ellises, Conleys, Schulers, Sales, Burkes, Petersons, Ivanovics, Kenyons, Hudsons, La Morticellas, Pettits and Goltzes - and many, many more - to our current relatively newer memberships where we enjoy the support of the Sanders, O’Regans, Lamonts, Lerpinieres , Morgans, Dobbys and even newer the Morrisons, Sages, Roses, and Inghams - and the common denominator is that these are families - grandparents, husbands and wives, children and grandchildren, who have inherited the love of the sport and the pursuit of excellence on the green and a happy social atmosphere around the clubhouse. That is not to take away from the independent contributions of many members who fit into our “family”; it serves to provide a greater connectedness than many other sports. We are fortunate at Lilydale to have these enduring friendships of like-minded people who bowl together for the club. Growth and Consolidation. With a large portion of our available funds directed in the past year to the establishment of our new third green, security and CCTV, the replacement of vandalized outdoor furniture, the enclosure for the rubbish bins, a telephone answering service and other maintenance around the clubhouse, we have chosen to mark time for a period with a view in the coming year/s to explore the options, with the assistance of grants, to replace the top green, to put lighting on the second green, to improve the toilet facilities downstairs, to install shade, to develop a designated area for smokers, and a BBQ area. All exciting projects we will consider and evaluate, and, with the assistance this year of a grant from the government we

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have been able to purchase new tilt and roll away tables on castors. Some new chairs would be a welcome and refreshing upgrade to the interior of the clubhouse, given we have achieved so much with recent refurbishment. Growth and Consolidation. We have encountered our fair share of attrition through sickness and otherwise and our committees have shouldered a huge burden to continue running tournaments and club events with fewer numbers than is desirable. I would like to thank the Bowls Committee under Lyn Morgan’s enthusiastic leadership, Rod Nicholson, Chair and spearhead of the Tournament Committee and the Catering group headed by Judy Schuler and assisted by Elaine and others, for their support, commitment and dedication in fulfilling, almost single handed in some cases, our expectations around well managed events. I would implore you to step up and join these very competent groups of people to ensure we maintain our standards and continue to strive to deliver an excellent outcome for our members and visitors alike. My thanks also to Greg, Hilary, Johnny, Judi, Kurt, Karen, Judy, John Burke (and Rod) on the Board of Management, to Troy Stafford and the Saturday and Midweek selectors, to Ian Conley and John Newbound and assistants for their green-keeping, gardening and maintenance; to Cay Sanders, Nicole Morrison and Lee Newing who have undertaken management of the bar and cellar, and to the members who volunteer their time to serve behind the bar and manage hall hire and functions; to George Heinink for his support gaining the club much valued sponsorship; to John Storey and Glen Morrison and Nick Sage for their expertise in all things technical, and the website TV loop and Facebook; to Sue Ingham our new office assistant; to the umpires and measurers and club coaches and to the volunteers who assist with Barefoot Bowls and Corporate Cup, Saturday Winter bowls and Monday Triples summer and winter, also Indoor Carpet Bowls. Our club motto is “Looking Towards the Future”. So as we move into the new season, let us make our mantra - “Growth and Consolidation” - to ensure our ongoing and continued success not only at club level, but in the larger bowls community at Regional and State level, and in our local community as well, making Lilydale Bowling Club a successful club for bowlers of all ages and abilities for the future. Lynne Cogan President. Vice President’s Report 2015-2016 Social life at the club was very successful this season, especially with the new trivia night, we would still prefer to see more people at social nights, and more people helping out at these events. Also any ideas new, old, good or bad are all great and can be taken into account. Thanks again for a great year, with so many successes. Go the Dales. Johnny Sanders Vice President

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Treasurer’s Report 2015-2016

The club has finished the year in a sound financial position with a strong balance sheet and a good cash operating surplus. Before I provide an analysis and comment on the different aspects of our financial performance I would like to acknowledge the work of our previous and longstanding treasurer Brian Fritsch. Brian’s accuracy, thoroughness and processes as well as his mentoring of myself has meant that my transition into the role was made very easy. Thanks to Brian, Hilary and Lynne for covering for me while I was on vacation. I would also like to thank all members who have been involved in the handling and supervision of our receipts and payment of expenses. Whether it be serving behind the bar, accounting for income, supervising areas, generating income or anything else that results in a financial transaction, the way you have adhered to the processes has made my role easier. BALANCE SHEET The balance sheet remains strong with a large surplus, a small amount of short term debt, no long term debt and assets that are of good quality and well maintained. The main balance sheet movements relate to the 3rd green refurbishment which has seen an increase in the value of our greens and the reduction in cash reserves which were required for payment. Despite the investment in the 3rd green we still have sufficient cash reserves to meet any normal operating cost that may be incurred. The attached Statement of Cash Flows shows our starting cash position, the sources and application of our cash and finishing cash position. OPERATING PERFORMANCE (000’s) Our operating cash surplus of $97 (-$8) can be considered a satisfactory performance albeit it has reduced. The performance of our revenue sources has varied which highlights the need for us to continue to closely monitor them, be alert to changing trends and accept the challenges of change. The performance of those areas which warrant commentary are summarised below:- Revenue Bar Sales $213 (-$27) Gross Profit $99 (-$20) Net Profit $93 (-19) The reduced result represents the largest variance of all areas and cannot be attributed to any one factor. Less patrons, drink driving regulations, cancelled events and a reduced profit margin have all contributed. To address the downturn thoughts are being given to how we can increase patronage and there has been a recent increase in drink prices after a long period when the half yearly cost increases were absorbed. Membership Income $29 (-$5) The spreadsheet below details our membership numbers and income (actual) over the past 3 seasons with the movement in the last year.

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2014

2015

2016

Membership Type No. Amount No. Amount No. Move-

ment Amount Move- ment

Full (Include Transfers In)

151

(9)

25860 159

(9)

27691 145

(6)

-14 25136 -2555

Restricted 12 1036 13 1181 13 1113 -68

Junior 2 45 2 45 3 1 45 0

Social 58 2431 53 2891 34 -19 1854 -1037

FYB 17 1165 16 1416 41 25 90 -1326 Life Members 7 7 6 -1 0

Student 1 86 1 90 -1 -90

Non Playing 9 245 13 354 16 3 590 236

TOTAL 257 30868 264 33668 255 -9 28828 -4840 While the total number of members over the 3 years has shown a small variance, the reduced number of full and social members have declined and we have relied on first year bowlers to boost the numbers. This along with the policy to make membership free for first year bowlers has contributed to the decrease in revenue. The loss of members is traditional and will continue, so in a changing environment without policy and strategy to attract new members our club is at risk of contracting. During last season the reducing numbers were noted and one of the initiatives to address this was the introduction of free membership for bowlers in their first year with the club. This year that policy was used and with a more aggressive approach to recruitment increased the number of FYBs to 41 (+25). The success of the strategies cannot be measured over a short period of time however we are beginning to see benefits. I estimate that there will be a minimum of 22 the new members (including those that transferred in) who will become full members in 2016/7. We will be canvassing the remaining new members. It should also be noted that of this seasons 8 of the new members have undertaken roles within the club to assist with our operations . Barefoot Bowls /Corporate Bowls Net Income $6.4 (+$4.1). Excellent result and reflects a greater focus on returns and the initiates taken. The important areas of Sponsorship/Advertising in Handbook and Hall & Green Hire have performed to the same high levels and is the result of the respective efforts of George Heinink and Sue Ingham.

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Expenditure Electricity & Gas Supply $14 (+6) Result of late billing of $2.5 by Energy Aust in Aug 2015 instead of April 2105. The other expenditure items have either reduced or have performed within expectations, Looking forward the initial period needs to be one of consolidation but beyond that we will be well placed to undertake large infrastructure works to assist with the improvement and growth of the club. I look forward to the challenges and being part a bright future. Greg Ingham Treasurer

Balance Sheet

Lilydale Bowling Club Inc. As at 30 June 2016

Assets Bank 30 Jun 2016 30 Jun 2015

Bendigo Bar Account 2,635 4,626 Bendigo Fixed Deposit Account 20,540 20,000 Bendigo General Account 1,980 124,609 Cash on Hand & Till Float 2,080 2,080 ING Direct Investment Account - 175 Sandhurst Common Cash Fund 40,368 - Total Bank

Current Assets 67,603 151,491

Accounts Receivable 430 60 Stock - Bar 9,362 18,287 Stock - Uniform, Caps, Hats 7,205 8,938 Total Current Assets

Fixed Assets Fixed Assets Owned By Club - Leased Premises

16,997 27,286

Bar Equipment 29,844 29,844 Bar Equipment - Less Accumulated Depreciation (20,232) (18,182) Bar Extension 20,625 20,625 Bar Extension - Less Accumulated Depreciation (4,321) (3,463) Bar Renovations 43,062 43,062

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Bar Renovations - Less Accumulated Depreciation (18,632) (17,376) Furniture & Equipment 163,433 146,570 Furniture & Equipment - Less Accumulated Depreciation (134,602) (128,922) Greens 730,864 566,074 Greens - Less Accumulated Depreciation (299,438) (252,841) Greens Equipment 66,014 65,369 Greens Equipment - Less Accumulated Depreciation (48,994) (45,628) Pavilion 193,826 193,826 Pavilion - Less Accumulated Depreciation (5,688) (2,115) Pavilion Balcony 71,543 71,543 Pavilion Balcony - Less Accumulated Depreciation (13,269) (10,841) Pavilion Reconstruction 145,003 145,003 Pavilion Rendering 16,472 16,472 Pavilion Rendering - Less Accumulated Depreciation (5,016) (3,744) Total Fixed Assets Owned By Club - Leased Premises 930,493 815,276

Total Fixed Assets 930,493 815,276 Total Assets 1,015,094 994,053

Accounts Payable 669 6,421 Cedit Card - Purchasing Office 332 38 Credit Card - Bar Manager 2,382 946 Credit Card - Green Keeper 114 4 Credit Card - Treasurer 583 4 FOB Deposits 15 615 GST (832) (283) Outer Eastern Rangers Trust Account 236 677 Prepaid Sponsorship - 2,750 Prepaid Subscriptions - 927 Rounding - - Total Current Liabilities 3,498 12,098

Total Liabilities 3,498 12,098 Net Assets 1,011,596 981,955

Equity

Current Year Earnings 29,641 42,462 Retained Earnings 981,955 939,492

Total Equity 1,011,596 981,955

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Lilydale Bowling Club Inc. 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016

Annual Profit and Loss

Income 30 Jun 16 30 Jun 15

Advertising & Club Book charges 1,020 3,560 Annual Formal Functions - 638 Annual Social Functions - 1,646 Bare Foot Bowls Social 5,493 1,614 BBQ & Catering Proceeds 2,424 785 Bowls Victoria Entries 27 118 Canadian Pairs mixed social - 1,371 Charity Days (41300) 630 1,277 Corporate Bowls 1,627 706 Donations (41700) 28 35 Entries Club Championships 1,854 1,643 Green Hire charges 488 1,352 Hall Hire charges 12,691 13,036 Happy Hour Proceeds 1,055 1,000 Indoor Bowls competitions 336 377 Indoor Bowls Social 651 222 Membership Subscriptions 28,541 33,882 Membership Transfer Fees Bowls Vic 55 82 Night Pennant Green Fees 545 636 Pennant Green Fees Both Days 17,129 17,619 Raffle Proceeds 5,649 3,561 Sales Badges & Logos 109 122 Sales Uniforms, Caps, Hats 4,711 2,188 School Bowls Program - 910 Social Bus Trips 950 - Social Committee Proceeds 2,027 2,017 Sponsorships Received 29,463 27,716 Summer Monday Triples Social 1,921 2,127 Sundry Income 2,996 145 Tournaments & Invitationals 10,378 12,407 Trading Table Sales 37 55 Winter Bowls social - Fours and Triples

Bar Income 5,565 4,725

Bar Sales 214,866 239,818 Total Bar Income 214,866 239,818

Total Income 353,266 377,390

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Less Cost of Sales Bar Trading Account

Bar Purchases 104,596 128,385 Closing Stock Adjustment 8,925 (6,816) Bar Expenses

Bar Expenses - Bar Supplies (Ice,Gas & Water) 1,479 1,733 Bar Expenses - Bar Training Costs 968 262 Bar Expenses - Cleaning Materials 69 269 Bar Expenses - Freight Charges 23 273 Bar Expenses - Honorariums 3,200 3,200 Bar Expenses - Licence Fees - 476 Bar Expenses - Maintenance Bar Equipment 830 930 Bar Expenses - Sundry Bar Expenses - 492 Total Bar Expenses 6,568 7,635

Total Bar Trading Account 120,090 129,204 Total Cost of Sales 120,090 129,204 Gross Profit 233,176 248,186

Plus Other Income Interest Received 911 1,738 Total Other Income Less

Operating Expenses 911 1,738

Accounting Fees 1,625 1,975 Advertising & Promotional Costs 617 3,329 Architect Fees - 5,604 Awards, Gifts and Trophies 424 1,886 Badges, Logos & Pockets etc. 198 189 Bank Charges - Eftpos Fees 502 344 Barefoot Bowls Catering 1,005 - Bereavement Notices 104 202 Bowls Supplies, Umpires Equipment 821 1,129 Bus Fares Pennant 236 58 Bus Fares Social 14 - Catering General & Social costs 16,306 17,329 Charity Days (61250) - 1,277 Cleaning charges 9,923 9,276 Club Handbook Printing Charges 1,050 3,518 Club Photos and Honour Board Signs 541 695 Donations Paid (61350) 100 165 Electricity & Gas Supplies 14,498 7,824 Engraving & Trophies 1,212 200 Entertainment Functions - 600 First Aid Supplies 3 55 Flowers & Decorations 93 199 Freight Charges 116 59 Hall & Green Hire Catering Costs 213 - Honorariums Paid 14,800 11,600

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Insurance Premiums 4,240 4,153 Internet and Computer Expenses 895 4,867 Kitchen Costs & Supplies 2,396 1,801

Legal Fees Constitution 451 - Pest Control Charges - 290 Petty Cash & Sundry Expenses 118 50 Photocopier Supplies & Maintenance 1,823 - Postage & PO Box Charges 1,278 1,595 Printing & Stationery Costs 3,159 1,410 Prize Money - Tournaments 15,930 17,040 Purchases Uniforms, Caps, Hats 6,935 3,231 Raffles Prizes & Costs 835 355 Rates Garbage Collection Costs 1,354 1,157 Registration & Licence Fees 598 346 Rent - Shire of Yarra Ranges 91 91 Rubbish Removal, Tip Fees 2,756 3,402 Schools Bowls program costs - 724 Security Charges 570 1,357 Telephone Rental & Charges 3,595 1,658 Toilet Requisits - Paper Towels etc. 1,815 1,950 Water and sewerage Rates

Bowls Vic 2,438 2,315

BOWLS VIC - Publications, Coaches Manuales 114 164 BOWLS VIC - Registration Pennant Teams 468 486 BOWLS VIC - Sundry - 45 BOWLS VIC - Affiliations, Transfers etc. 8,309 8,375 BOWLS VIC - Coaching Courses 362 192 BOWLS VIC - Competition Entries 18 136 Total Bowls Vic

Depreciation 9,271 9,398

Depreciation - Bar Equipment 4,165 4,726 Depreciation - Furniture & Equipment 5,680 4,072 Depreciation - Greens 46,597 42,545 Depreciation - Greens Equipment 3,367 4,112 Depreciation - Pavillion 7,273 6,059 Total Depreciation

DLBA 67,081 61,514

EASTERN RANGES - Affiliations, Transfer etc. 655 - EASTERN RANGES - Entries 55 45 Total DLBA

Repairs & Maintenance 709 45

Repairs & Maintenance - Club 5,148 4,776 Repairs & Maintenance - Equipment 1,614 2,783 Repairs & Maintenance - Greens & Gardens 4,946 13,642 Total Repairs & Maintenance 11,708 21,200

Total Operating Expenses 204,445 207,462 Operating Profit 29,642 42,462 Non-operating Expenses

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10,65 (171,64

Interest Expense

Interest Expense - - Total Interest Expense - -

Total Non-operating Expenses - - Net Profit 29,641 42,462

Lilydale Bowling Club Inc. 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016

Statement of Cash Flows

Lilydale Bowling Club Inc. For the year ended 30 June 2016

Account

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

2016

Receipts from customers 366,316.84 Payments to suppliers and employees (272,485.76) Cash receipts from other operating activities (3,779.81)

Total Cash Flows from Operating Activities Cash Flows from Investing Activities

90,051.27

Payment for property, plant and equipment (182,298.35) Other cash items from investing activities

Total Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Cash Flows from Financing Activities Other cash items from financing activities (4,717.33)

Total Cash Flows from Financing Activities (4,717.33) Net Cash Flows (86,306.09)

Cash Balances

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 150,498.65 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 64,192.56

Net change in cash for period (86,306.09)

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Administration & CCO’s Report 2015 – 2016 This has been a busy and successful year for the club. We have been able to attract a lot of new First Year Bowler members and I hope that the majority of them will remain at the club for many years. The new green has proven to be a very good investment for the club. I thank my fellow board members for their work and friendship during the past year. At the beginning of 2016, Sue Ingham took on the responsibility of Office Assistant, handling Hall hire and Barefoot Bowls bookings, uniforms, email monitoring and much, much more. Her assistance has been invaluable & I would like to thank her for all her help. Aside from my administration role, I feel there are three other club members who deserve special mention for their contributions over the past few years. They are Elaine Mottola for her work in the kitchen, Wilma Peterson for her early morning local radio spot and Anna Shanahan for her work with OuterEast Rangers. Hilary Dobby Administration Officer/CCO Director 1 Report 2015 – 2016 - Kurt Brinschwitz Kurt is currently working overseas and so has been unable to submit a report.

Director 2 Report 2015 -2016 A successful year for the club tournament wise, with most events well supported with some full and others near full. One disappointment was a cancelled event due to being too soon after Easter and clashes with the Aus Open qualifying and a couple of big money events in the Metro area. Still it is a learning curve and we feel the club is heading in the right direction catering for bowlers of all levels. Unfortunately we struggled to get any continuity in both the Tournament and Bowls committees due to ill health and unavailability of some committee members. Looking to the future we are introducing an Arm Bowlers event and are currently researching changing a couple of the standard events to something a little more interesting with perhaps Medley and novelty days. Thanks to everyone who put their nose to the grindstone and made these events a huge success. Rod Nicholson

Director 3 Report 2015 – 2016 The Bowls Committee had a year very much affected by the ill health of our members and the resignation of other members, but that did not hold back the few energetic members who remained on our committee. Opening Day for the season was trialled in a new format. In spring-like weather play began after the official opening, in a rotating format which once players mastered the idea, became most enjoyable. Club Championships were immediately advertised and on the most part were well supported. Try Bowls Day was far more popular after great publicity through mail outs to local sporting clubs, local paper publicity and publicity through electronic media. We received almost 20 new applications for membership and many happy families enjoyed a great day.

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Australia Day was well supported and our national day was celebrated in style. Mornington Civic was most successful with bowlers providing their own transport and coming home without the trophy but with a promise that we would get it back next year. Please save March 25th 2017 for our challenge to get the trophy back. Anzac Day was well patronised. Thanks to those who donated prizes for our raffle. We once again raised over $600.00 to forward to Legacy to help them to continue their great work with the families of servicemen and women. We were not so successful in trying to arrange a fun gala day in early April so have decided to have A Chicken and Champagne Day on Oaks Day in October. We hope to get lots of club support for this. We also had little success in arranging Tuesday Canadian Pairs on Tuesdays after Easter. We think the early Easter and the time between the end of pennant and the date we chose to begin were the cause of this so we will advertise to start straight after midweek pennant in 2017 Closing Day was our final responsibility and all club championships awards were successfully presented by our sponsors before a large audience of members. We also welcomed new life members ......club members who have contributed so much to our bowling club. Our thanks to all who helped us out during the season especially to Ian Conley for always having our greens prepared for us, to Eileen Lerpiniere and Judy Schuler for their great catering and to the partners and friends who worked so hard to get things on the move when ill health seemed to interfere. As the director who was responsible for ensuring the much depleted Bowls Committee continued to meet the needs of the club, I wish to give my heartfelt thanks to Lyn Morgan who eventually became chair of the committee and worked tirelessly to make sure everything always happened when it should. CLUB CHAMPIONS 2015 - 2016 Men’s Singles - Troy Stafford (Runner up Cameron Bell) Men’s Pairs - Luke Lamont & Steve O’Regan (Runners up – John Snell

and John Ralph) Men’s Triples - Luke Lamont, Troy Stafford & Steve O’Regan (Runners up

–Cameron Bell, Leroy Devenport & Lee Newing) Men’s Fours - Colin Tainton, Leroy Devenport, Steve Hancock & Bob

Devenport (Runners up Troy Stafford, Rod Nicholson, Luke Lamont & Steve O’Regan)

President’s H’Cap - Luke Ingham (Runner up –Guy Tomsett) Vice Pres. H’Cap - Luke Ingham (Runner up – Cameron Bell) Men’s Minors - Lee Newing (Runner up – Matt Grundy) Men’s Novice - Matt Grundy (Runner up Gino de Vincentiis) Hudson Award - Hilary Dobby Mixed Pairs - Johnny Sanders & Karen Morgan (Runners up – Mick Rose

& Danielle Rose) Ladies Singles - Jessica Wallace (Runner up – Anna Shanahan) Ladies Pairs - Lyn Morgan & Cay Sanders (Runners up – Margaret

Conley & Yvonne Bulmer) Ladies Triples - Lyn Morgan, Cay Sanders & Karyn Mackie (Runners up –

Jessica Wallace, Karen Morgan & Jan O’Regan) Ladies Fours - Jessica Wallace, Ellie Johnston, Lynne Cogan & Jan

O’Regan (Runners up – Lyn Morgan, Courtney Gabb, Karyn

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Mackie & Cay Sanders) President’s H’Cap - Courtney Gabb (Runner up – Hilary Dobby) Vice Pres. H’Cap - Margaret Conley (Runner Up – Lyn Morgan) Ladies Minors - Danielle Rose (Runner up – Karyn Mackie) Ladies Novice - Danielle Rose (Runner up – Karyn Mackie) Melba Award - Mario La Morticella Best Club Person - Lyn Morgan

Umpire Coordinator’s Report. 2015 – 2016 Club Umpires: Ian Conley Eileen Goltz Karen Morgan Bob Richardson Rosemary Varty Our umpires were always available for all club, tournament and pennant games giving freely of their time. Sincere thanks to Eileen Goltz for umpiring every week for home teams for Tuesday pennant games, even though she no longer plays pennant. We have two new umpires in training....Judy Schuler and Cay Sanders and hope next season for them to complete their training and provide greater depth in our umpire team. Thank you all umpires for your ready availability. Judi Todd

2015-16 Bowls Coaching summary

The 2015-16 season saw a variety of coaching techniques utilised. This commenced with a series of four coaching sessions over the winter, one per month. These sessions were extremely well supported by members. The four topics covered included Leads, Seconds, Thirds and Skips. Many participants commented on how much they gained from their participation. The sessions include an initial talk on the topic, followed by a series of drills catered specifically to the topic. At the commencement of the season drills were set up on a Tuesday afternoon for Saturday pennant and a Monday afternoon for Tuesday pennant. Unfortunately these did not last as they were not particularly well attended by members. A few “Mix It Up” sessions were conducted where less experienced bowlers got to play with and against our more experienced players. Participation in these sessions was quite pleasing and it would be great to have more people involved next season. Many new bowlers took up the game throughout the season. They received a number of coaching sessions and then were able to participate in pennant. It would great to see many of these new bowlers playing pennant throughout the season. A big thank you to Cowboy for his fantastic work with our new bowlers. Troy Stafford

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Director 4 Report 2015 – 2016 Pennant What a difference 12 months make, after the disappointing season of 2014/15, Season 2015/16 saw us with completely different results. A factor in this could be that we appointed Troy Stafford as our coach. He ran four off season development squad coaching sessions focusing on all four positions, these were well attended by many members. He will continue to run these sessions again, each with a different topic, please make sure you check our notice board and Facebook page for the dates so you too can take advantage of these sessions, they are open to all our bowling members. During our Pennant season he is available to all members who would like some coaching tips or drills. Your skill level will only improve if you attend these sessions, our training drills will be set up on training evenings. In June, Bowls Victoria ask us how many sides we will enter for the following season. Midweek Committee considered to enter 6 sides as to not disappoint people who really wanted to play, as it happened the Committee decided to go with only 5 sides and by the time pennant started they were short of players. The Committee would like to thank the players that filled in, often at very short notice. At this stage they feel they may only enter 3 or 4 sides, so if you wish to bowl midweek please notify them as soon as possible so no player will be disappointed if they can’t get a game. Midweek results were much the same as last year, with 2 sides making finals and no relegations. It was great to see the second side reach the final against Monbulk, but unfortunately didn’t progress any further. The Committee received complaints about doing duty, selectors are careful for each team to do their share, however with only 12 players a side, you may be called on a little more than a Saturday as they have 16 players. I would like to thank Norma Edwards (Chairperson),Joy Strik, Lorraine Burgi, Bev Irvine and Frank Sayles for their efforts as Selectors, and in getting 5 sides into Midweek Pennant. Saturdays were very successful with 3 teams being promoted and none being relegated, so glad to see the continued improvement in our 3rd side finishing on top and being promoted to Division 3. Great to see the second side back to Division 2 who finished 4th and managed a fantastic win at Doncaster against Doncaster, to go down by only 4 shots at Burwood District against Boronia in the Final. Our 4th side finished 3rd and also had a win to be promoted to Division 4. Our Saturday Pennant can only be stronger with a Division 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 & 7 in our coming season. Our 6th side must be very proud, with mostly new bowlers, all doing well and learning all about the etiquette of Pennant. Thank you to all members who commit to Pennant, our club is only stronger with you all. I would also like to thank Stephen O’Regan (Chairperson) Ian Conley(Cowboy) Colin Petersen, Rodney Nicholson, Glen Morrison and Troy Stafford for their efforts as Selectors and in getting our 6 sides into Saturday Pennant. Please support our Selectors, it is a thankless job. If your game needs improvement, (which everybody’s does as nobody has the perfect game) don’t forget to seek out our coach Troy Stafford or attend our drills and skills evenings. Thank you to Audrey and Harry Hudson for your continued support in our Melba and Hudson awards, won this year by Mario La Morticella and Hilary Dobby.

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Greens: At the beginning of Pennant we normally get BV to rate our greens, we had no representative from Eastern Ranges Bowls Region to do this, however Green # 1 was given an A last year, I am sure our other 2 greens would have been given A’s also. Green # 3 was replaced during the off season with a Tiger Turf woven carpet, the same as Green # 2, this was a little late due to circumstances beyond our control and we saw the first couple of games not played on this green. When replacing Green # 3 they took the opportunity to widen the ditches, we also had Tiger Turf out to repair our plinths on Green # 2 to help stop bowls from rebounding. Our greens have been running nicely. Green # 2 runs about 16 seconds and Green # 3 runs about 15 seconds, and Green # 1 varies. Thanks to Cowboy and his team, John Newbound, Margaret Conley, Colin Peterson, Ron James, Harry Coppola, Luke and Greg Ingham and Ray Lawn who have all helped through the year. They repaired the water pump, thanks John who had to rewire it; replaced brushes on the ride on cleaner; new lights were replaced on Green #1 another thanks to John Newbound. It is an ongoing effort to keep our greens running, please remember that no dumping of bowls on Green #2 & # 3 are permitted, we need to protect our Greens. To Cowboy and your team of helpers, I would like to thank you for all your time and effort you put into our greens to keep them up to the best standard possible. Hopefully we will allow our greens open to Eastern Ranges matches next season, this can then only promote our Club. Website: Our website has gone through some changes over the last couple of years, with a new look, and easy to navigate. Thank you must go to John Storey who has spent many hours working to see our site evolve, he has also spent time training members to use the site, thank you to Nick Sage who has now taking over from John. Looking forward to see ongoing updates.

Please visit our site regularly to see what is happening around the club, you will find it is more interactive, it will also display all team selections on the one page. We have tabs for downloads, tournaments, and club photos, club championship results and photos, club news and a calendar of upcoming events. Please ensure you pass the relevant information on to Nick to ensure our site is kept accurate. If Nick doesn’t get the information, things will be left out. Our web address is www.lilydale.bowls.com.au

Also a special thank you to all who have been keeping our Facebook page up to date, lots of interesting things have been posted. Also lots of photos from our Presentation day, things members have been doing, and what’s happening around the club, including reminder notices of our coaching days and special outings. Social media is now the way to go, if you need to know what is going on you have our Facebook page, and website. You can still get information on what is going on via our notice boards and newsletters. Thank you to all Karen Morgan Director 4

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Director 5 Report 2015 – 2016 The catering Team have had a busy year with:- Preparation of Rolls for Pennant and Sale. Opening Day, Australia Day & Anzac Day. Presentation Day this year was combined with a Special General meeting and lunch provided to the members. Queen’s birthday Triples was again another great day with members assisting in the Catering. We have had two very successful tournaments, one in February, and the other Queens Birthday Triples. Thank you to all who assisted in ensuring these days were successful. During this financial year Eileen Lerpiniere retired from her duties within the club, these included Buyer, Caterer and also looking after clearances. A Small Presentation was made to her at the Christmas Break up and we thank her for all the Work she did and also for being on hand to assist the new Caterer/Buyer. I would also like to thank Gerard Credlin for all his work with catering. A big thank you to all who assisted during the year, whether it be Saturday morning preparing Rolls for Pennant or assisting when required for functions. Judy Schuler OuterEast Rangers (formerly Reclink) – 2015 – 2016 It is with regret that I have to announce that Marilyn Hage passed away on May 28th 2016. She was a tireless advocate for the disadvantaged and will be greatly missed. Graham Wood (from Healesville) and I, with the help of Craig Hunt Sharman will continue the work Marilyn had been doing with the group at Lilydale. The group will continue to have great support and coaching from Sylvester Liem who will come back from Mornington once a month to coach, as well as Grant de Nijs. We greatly appreciate all the support we get. OuterEast Rangers is now in its fourth year as an activity organised by OuterEast volunteers. This is a volunteer group providing activities for those in the community experiencing disadvantage or social isolation. So far this year, we have only managed to play 2 challenges due to extreme weather and Marilyn’s illness. We look forward to playing future challenges throughout the coming year. Anna Shanahan Bar Report from March 2016 – June 2016 Since I have only taken over the Bar duties since March 2016 I do not have a lot to report. I have found many people willing to help and also others willing to learn what needs to be done when working behind the bar, which in turn will help share the load. We have extra members with their RSA's and once the weather starts to improve and the season gets up and running again I hope to utilise all of them over the coming season. We have started stocking large chips and Lolly bags which seem to have been accepted as a positive move.

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I am happy to be given suggestions to improve the Bar takings as I believe one of our problems would have been due to the changing of the Saturday pennant from 25 to 21 ends. I would love to see a reason for people to stay back at the club - both our members and those from other clubs. One way to encourage this I feel would be to introduce small items for selling after the game eg: dim sims, wedges, party pies etc. I hope that we can stay as strong as we are at the moment and move forward successfully into the 2016/2017 season. Cay Sanders Bar Manager

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