Board News
As the Nambour Bowls Club enters its 92nd year of service to the local community as a sports and recreational facility, it is pleasing to see that members today still accept the key role which volunteering has played in its ongoing success since formation.
It is essential that such commitment and teamwork from our members and supporters continues well into the future when considering today’s challenges both on and off the greens. Members are encouraged to assist wherever possible because there is a great range of functions and tasks involved in delivering service and managing operations.
Commitment and teamwork are keys to success and those members willing to accept roles on the various 2024 Management Teams including the Board of Management, Men’s and Ladies’ Sections etc are to be congratulated. That’s what teamwork is all about.
GENERAL NEWS
Winter Visitors
The Club has been blessed again during 2024 with the support and patronage from visiting groups and individuals throughout the Winter period. The Southerners Bowls Club which calls Nambour home when it’s frosty in other places has kept our greens buzzing while increased Sunshine Coast Winter Bowls Carnival events at the Club have been warmly welcomed.
Show Parking
Through the efforts of Club volunteers and the fortune of great weather plus increased events at the local showgrounds, the rewards from conducting paid Show Parking in 2024 have been significant, given the rapidly increasing fees and costs faced by the Club today. Thanks to all who have supported in this way.
Fund Raising Initiatives
The Board acknowledges the great fund raising initiatives undertaken by a small group of members. Leading the team are Syl Fisk and Bev Krome who have organised garage sales, bring and buy activities plus canvasing of local businesses for donations and raffle prizes for major bowls events. Every little helps and these initiatives by the hard working team have helped upgrade our facilities during a very challenging period.
School Related Parking on Club Property
This subject has been represented to the relevant authorities on several occasions over recent years due to ongoing negligence and disrespect from parents and drivers during the hectic drop-off and pick-up school times. The risk of accidents, damage and personal injuries on Club property together with insurance implications are ongoing concerns being highlighted by the Club in all representations about the matter.
New Upstairs Bar Fridge
The Club had sought Major Grant funding from Council to cover an upgrade of the downstairs Bar and Coldroom area plus a large double glass door Drinks Refrigerator for use on the upper level of the clubhouse. While the Bar upgrade has been put on ice at this stage due to limited funds, the new fridge was approved and now sits in place ready for action. The workload and safety risks for members carrying drinks between levels when catering for functions will be greatly reduced following this service upgrade.
‘Come and Try Lawn Bowls’ Promotion 2024
Bowls Queensland supports the promotion of our sport during October each year through ‘Come and Try’ sessions. Our Club is conducting its special program on Fridays 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th October between 4pm and 6pm. The sessions are free and visitors are also offered a free sausage sizzle.
This is a great opportunity to invite family and friends along to have a roll up. Members are asked to support and promote the game and club as Friday afternoons have traditionally been an ideal time for practice and coaching as well as socialising with others. The Club may continue the Friday afternoon Come and Try sessions until year’s end.