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R.V.B.A. Section Committee Meeting.                                                1 September 2009.     

 

Meeting Opened at 7:00 P.M.

PRESENT:      D. Hall (Chair), A. Treacher, B. Wilson, D. Whiteman,

P. McCormack, G. Crapper,. C.Newbegin, S. Fox

 

APOLOGIES: J. Herrald, P. Wynn, C. Parker

 

ABSENT:        T. Barr,                         

             

MINUTES;       Minutes of the previous meeting (August) circulated and taken as read: The Committee received the minutes.  

 

ACTION LOG

 

Item 090804/001: Rink availability to visiting clubs is at the discretion of the Home Team/Match Committee

 

The up-dating of the Honours Board has been completed.

 

Players will be invited to participate in the Diamond Valley Shield and the tournament to be played at Bundoora on the 13 September 2009.

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CORRESPONDENCE: INWARDS

 

RVBA:  Coaching Workshop for Club Bowlers.

              Pennant Draw Season 2009-2010

              Requesting extra sides to fill byes in various sections.

Addition to Pennant Draw (Bundoora RSL – Side 8 in Division 8, Section 3

(This effects our 6^th side which now has no bye).

New Rule Books 2009-2010

Rules for Competition in Victoria – rescinding of recent amendments to Rules 10A and 14B and new approved laws for same.

 

Noel Hudson – re TigerTurf repairing Bottom Green.

David Whiteman – re removal of ivy.

David Hall – replying to above.

Phillip Wynn – apology for missing September meeting.

Diamond Creek BC – re Monday Triples in Summer.

                        

OUTWARDS:

 

Diamond Valley Shield - Information for competing Clubs.

Secretary VLBA Section - Invitation for Execs to RVBA Opening Day.

Secretary VLBA Section - Accepting invitation to VLBA Opening Day.

A.    Albert, Springthorpe Retirement Village – Invitation to RVBA Opening Day.

Brett, Mont Cellar Door - Invitation to RVBA Opening Day.

Graeme Knorr, Le Pine - Invitation to RVBA Opening Day.

Margaret, Montmorency RSL - Invitation to RVBA Opening Day.

Notice of Opening Day, mailed to all RVBA members.

 

The Committee received and noted the Correspondence

 

REPORTS:

 

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

 

Much has been happening with the various Committees and I wish to note my appreciation of the work being undertaken by all Committee Members.

 

The Pennant Selection Committee has done a great job and the training program for training matches in September has been well organised.

 

The Coaching Panel is working well and with the Pennant Selection Committee has developed a training program for the season.

 

Opening Day was successful and thanks to all who worked to make this occur.

 

The Alec Treacher Green is being raised and levelled. This should improve the quality of the green and also slow the pace.

 

I wish all Pennant Sides the best for Season 2009-2010.

 

SECRETARY’S REPORT

 

The 2009-2010 Handbook is now available and ready for collection. There will be some that will have to be mailed out or I will deliver.

 

Pennant Games – Woven Badges have been ordered and should be here soon.

 

It is now almost certain I will need to order some new shirts. Smaller sizes will be required for some of the lady members.

 

There has been no further information regarding the removal of the trees. If I hear nothing further by the end of next week, I will contact Councillor Briffa.

 

New Rule Books have been received and distributed to Coaches and Umpires.. New Umpiring Equipment is in hand.

 

Neil Eager has applied to re-join the RLBA Section.

 

The “Cushion Sheds” will be locked by padlock.

  

RVBA DELEGATES REPORT

 

By arrangement with the host club, visiting teams may practice on the rinks before Pennant Games. It was noted that although late, fixtures and draws are now with clubs. The reasoning behind how Sections and Divisions are formulated was explained.

 

Unification vote looks likely to proceed in December.

 

The results of Pennant matches should be available on the web on Saturday evening.

  

GREENS REPORT

 

TigerTurf are currently working on the bottom green at the moment. David Whiteman provided an update in support of a memo from Green Keeper Noel.

 

NIGHT PENNANT

 

Bert advised that there is a meeting of Club Delegates set down for tomorrow night (2 September) and a full report of the outcomes will be provided to the October meeting.

 

The Committee noted these reports.

 

GENERAL BUSINESS:

 

Peter spoke on the variations to team play that may be introduced to barefoot bowls on Friday nights.

 

Graham commented on the success of the Pennant Practice on Thursday nights and explained the criteria of “Player Performance” measurement to be out in place this Season.

 

Stephen advised that the August Open Day has unearthed 3 prospective lady bowlers who appeared keen to join the Club. He has commenced advertising Open Days on Montmorency shops and promoting barefoot bowls in local schools. Corporate Days will also be promoted. Rod Ward is to be approached to assist on the running of barefoot bowls.

 

David Whiteman reminded members that the Diamond Valley Shield match that Montmorency was hosting on Sunday 13^th September would require catering to be organised and umpires to be made available. Graham will advise further on Wednesday 2 September.

   

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 8:35.

 

 Next Meeting TUESDAY 6 Octber 2009 @ 7:00 sharp

 

 

 

..................................................... President                   /    / 2009.