HARLEQUINS BOWLS CLUB

Newsletter – DECEMBER 2014 AND JANUARY 2015 (aka Quins Tabloid)

If you have not received the newsletter via e-mail/are aware of somebody that did not receive such confirm the contact details to chantal.nell@gmail.com. Numerous items contained in this (and future) newsletters are obtained from BSA and BGN communicae, newsletters and circulars – due recognition and appreciation are given. Most articles are published the way and manner it was obtained from the various sources. Please send photos to me at chantal.nell@gmail.com – always happy to insert something new.

BOWLS SOUTH AFRICA

The BSA Masters will take place at Wanderers Bowling Club over the weekend of 13-15 February. There promises to be some top class bowling action taking place. So if you have nothing to do, take a trip to Wanderers and enjoy some good bowls.

BOWLS GAUTENG NORTH

BGN TEAMS On the 23rd of January the final teams were announced for the Inter-District Tournaments. Congratulations to Sue, Sandy, Chantal, Rufus and Thomas who were chosen to represent the Open Provincials sides. Also hearty congratulations to Colleen who was chosen as reserve for the ladies B Side. The Open Provincials will take place in Durban from 9 – 13 March 2015. BGN SINGLES The 10th of January saw the start of the Men’s BGN Singles. We had a healthy entry of men. Only Stephen Terry managed to make it to the section final (Section 2), but lost to A Brink from Irene CC. Hard luck Stephen. On the 31st of January the ladies kicked off with their singles. Harlequins and CBC hosted the 4 sections. In Section 1, Sandy Dreyer managed to make the section final, but lost to Kati de Vlamingh from PHSOB. Well done none the less. BGN DISTRICT CHALLENGE Over the weekend of 17/18 January, BGN had their district challenge in JHB. BGN came second overall. Well done to Sue, Sandy, Chantal, Thomas and Rufus who were selected to represent the province. BGN PAIRS AND SNR MEN’S TRIPS Please remember that the entries for the BGN Men’s and Ladies Pairs and men’s Trips will be closing at club level on 25 February. As communicated before, please enter and PAY when you are at the club. IF you can’t make it to the club in time, please feel free to email Chantal with your details for your entries. BGN FINALS DAY 28 February will be the day that all the finals of the district will be played at Wingate Park CC.

HARLEQUINS

RODNEY FALKSON

Rodney was admitted to Zuid-Afrikaans for a heart bypass in mid-January. The operation was a success and Rodney is recovering at home. Sandy and Chantal visited him 30 January at his home. Cabin fever should hit him soon, but we left him something to keep him “hidrated”. But not for long… cheers Rod. Give that man a Bells!! Aka Slim Jim.

TOKKIE VAN ZYL

Tokkie has withdrawn from all club competitions etc for a while due to a knee operation that he will going for somewhere in March / April. We all wish him well. Hope you have a speedy recovery and see you soon. Best of luck.

WILLIE VAN NIEKERK

Willie had a foot operation on 20 January. He is recuperating at home. Hope you are back on your feet soon Willie. Get well soon.

RIP

Granny Rolfe passed away in January. For those who did not know Granny, he was an honorary life member of Harlequins. He was also one of the past president of Berea BC. After amalgamating with Harlequins, Granny played a few seasons league but soon after stopped playing. He leaves behind many friends and family. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. RIP Granny. HARLEQUIN CONSTITUTION, BYLAWS AND RULES These documents are on the notice boards for everyone’s perusal – Please do not remove it from the board. GENERAL In future we will also be using this Newsletter to advertise services or sell goods or request goods for sale. Or whatever! Just email chantal.nell@gmail.com during the month, as the newsletter will be distributed preferably within the first week of the new month. If you have any jokes, photos, pics, comments etc, please forward it to the above email address. Your contribution and input will be appreciated.

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BIRTHDAYS IN FEBRUARY

7 Feb – Tessa Le Roux

22 Feb – Barry Clark 26 Feb – Pieter Jacobs

DUTY STEWARD

1. A duly appointed Duty Steward (committee member) shall be on duty at Quins – Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. The name/s of the appointed Duty Steward/s shall be posted on the notice board.

2. The Duty Steward shall be responsible for the following:

2.1 Arrange with the appropriate functionaries that the facilities at the club are available and operational.

2.2 To ensure that ( by means of the club staff on duty ) the appropriate rink numbers,

boundaries, ashtrays, water, glasses, boards, pens, chalk, mats and jacks are placed in order for a game/s to commence.

2.3 The appropriate fees are collected and handed over to the appropriate functionaries. 2.4 Refreshments be available and served during breaks (where applicable). 2.5 Assist wherever needed during the course of the day. 2.6 Make sure that material to be returned and stowed (see 2.2 supra) is appropriately

done. 2.7 Ascertain that no litter or goods/stuff is left at the greens, on the banks or outside the

clubhouse before closing. 2.8 Ascertain that everything be tidied up/cleaned at the conclusion of the day. 2.9 Ascertain that everything is locked at the end of the day. 2.10 The draws are done. The appropriate tags be placed on the board and be displayed at

the designated place. The tabs are returned onto the tabs board after the game.

DUTY ROSTER

6-8 Feb Sandy Dreyer

13-15 Feb Chantal Nell

20-22 Feb Zeke Weaver

27Feb – 1 March Charles Lamb

TABS-IN/SOCIAL GAMES

1. All players participating in tabs in/social games are required to pay the green fees. The green fees, which include tea and sandwiches, are R10.00 per player.

2. Players participating in social bowls/tabs in shall be required to place their

tabs/names on the table provided not later than the times stipulated below (unless specifically otherwise indicated), and play shall commence as soon as possible thereafter:

13h50 on Saturdays in summer and 13:20 in autumn and winter 08h50 on Sundays 3. The selection of teams to play social bowls/tabs in shall be done by means

of a draw only and no pre-selection of any player, team or teams either by the Duty Steward or any other person shall be permitted (unless so specifically indicated). The selection shall take place as follows:

3.1 The Duty Steward shall analyze the entries received and shall divide these

entries into groups of Skips, Thirds, Seconds and Leads, as the case may be.

3.2 Thereafter the tabs of each of these groups shall be placed in a “box” and

shuffled and the tabs drawn, the Skips for the number of teams required being drawn first, and placed on the board in the sequence in which they are drawn; i.e. the first drawn will play against the second drawn, the third drawn will play against the fourth drawn and so on. The same procedure will follow for the other positions to be filled, the Leads being drawn last.

3.3 In the event of an uneven number of players, the last rink/s drawn will be

the “broken rink”.

4. Should an appointed Duty Steward not be able to render services on the day/s indicated, whether as a whole or only in part, that Duty Steward must arrange with another Duty Steward to be on duty during that day/time. The name of the relieve Duty Steward must be placed on the duty roster, on the notice board, for everybody to take note of.

Eishkom…

LADIES NATIONALS: PORT ELIZABETH (EP)

8 ladies will be going to the Nationals and represent Harlequins. The tournament will take place from 16-24 May 2015.

There will be a couple of fundraiser during the next couple of months, so please support these ladies in their ventures to raise funds for this tournament. As we all know it is costly and any help will be appreciated. Booze hampers, raffles, couple of quiz evenings/social get togethers will be organized to raise funds. So please, watch this space and let’s support one another.

ICC WORLD CUP CRICKET A competition similar to the world cup soccer from last year will be run again comprising of all

the teams taking part in the ICC World Cup Cricket that will be taking place in Australia and New Zealand.

With only 14 teams taking part and the demand being big, two tournaments will be run. R150

per envelope were sold. All envelopes were sold out by day 2. Releasing 28 teams to be up for ‘sale’, on 13 February at about 18:00 those who bought

tickets/teams will get together at the club for the draw of the mystery envelope. If you are not present to draw your envelope, it will be drawn for you as previously explained in the email. You can then follow your team through the ‘pool’ stages and then if you are lucky enough to have a team/or two in the playoffs, money time.

TECHNICAL OFFICIAL/MARKER

Congratulations to Trevor Swart who passed his Technical Official’s course. His badge and certificate was handed over to him on Sunday by Zeke. Well done Trevor.

HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY LEONE

Leone turned 40 on 17 January. We hope you have the best year ever.

BEST DRESSED TEAM AT THE LITCHI

Zeke and his team, consisting of Charl, Darryl and Jean won best dressed for one of the two days.

The tournament took place in Tzaneen, 23 and 24 January. Well done guys.

Seeing that this is this first Newsletter for 2015, I would like to urge everyone to just have

the best time EVER. May the New Year only bring happiness, good health and steady

wealth. Be considerate towards your fellow members. Support each other, don’t break

each other down. Build each other Up. Just drop your @ss and follow through.

New Year’s wishes, The LR.

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