It has been a bustling week at the Ayr Bowling Club, with social bowls, awards presentations, and the Annual General Meeting bringing members together to celebrate a successful year of bowling.
On Wednesday 4 December, the club hosted three games of triples with Ron Smythe, Joe Papale, and Anthony Bull emerging victorious over Cisco, Col Essex, and Ron Soper in a close match. The club's covered greens provided respite from the summer heat, ensuring an enjoyable afternoon for all participants.
Saturday’s social bowls saw a fantastic turnout of 29 players before the annual awards presentation. Four games of triples and one game of pairs were played, with Val Edwards, Thelma Klopper, Joe Papale, and Anthony Bull taking home gift vouchers donated by the Ayr Anzac Memorial Club for their win. Runners-up Lorraine Wolffe, Col Essex, and Lew Stidston earned Christmas hams, while Dot Cotting won the major raffle prize, which included a bag and prawns from Home Hill Prawn Shop.
The annual awards presentation on Saturday evening recognised the club’s top performers. Vice Men’s President Maurie Power and Vice Ladies’ President Sandra Stidston officiated the ceremony, expressing gratitude to players, committee members, and volunteers. Special thanks were extended to Honeycombes for sponsoring the Mixed Singles award, which was won by Michael Parravicini.
The prestigious Bowler of the Year titles went to Joe Grabbi for the men and Pam Power for the women, acknowledging their dedication and exceptional performances both at the club and in inter-district competitions.
Sunday’s Annual General Meeting marked the end of an era as Anthony Bull stepped into the role of Club President, succeeding Ron Soper.
The incoming committee includes:
• Secretary: Pam Power
• Treasurer: Maurice Power
• Men’s Senior Vice President: Maurice Power
• Ladies’ Vice President: Beryl Cornford
• Greens Director: Ron Soper
• Provedore: Sam Caltibiano
• Men’s Games Director: Anthony Bull
• Ladies’ Games Director: Irene Wilson
• Ladies’ Committee Member: Joy Comollatti
• Men’s Committee Members: Chris Berkery and John Perone
• Grants Coordinator: Lorraine Wolffe
Ray Wall will continue in his role as Patron of the club.
Social bowls will continue over the Christmas break, with games scheduled for 11, 14, 18 and 21 December. There will be no bowls on 25 or 28 December. Instead, mixed social bowls will take place on Tuesday, 31 December.
Members and newcomers alike are encouraged to join the club's social bowls events, which continue on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, with evening games on Wednesdays during summer. Names are to be submitted by 6:30pm, with games starting at 7pm.
The Ayr Bowling Club looks forward to an exciting year ahead, with activities resuming in January 2025, weather permitting, and social bowls likely to begin on 14 January.
Contributed with thanks to Anthony Bull.
Saturday Winners received RSL Vouchers for their stellar performances.
Bowlers of the Year were Pam Power and Joe Grabbi.
Michael Parravicini was the Mixed Singles campion as sponsored by Honeycombes.
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