Harcourt Bowling Club held its annual general meeting last Sunday May 21. The day saw the outgoing board present their annual report.
Of note was the significant works undertaken during the year to upgrade facilities and equipment which had an impact on the bottom line.
President Ken Tribe announced that he would not stand for the president position although he will remain as a board member. The five vacant positions on the board for 2023-2025 were filled by the five nominees: Wendy Chaplin, Ronald Douglas, Judy Ewing, Les Harding and Rod Harris. They will join sitting members Ken Tribe, David Jefferies, Kay Francis and Heather Braid.
Immediately following the AGM the new board met to elect office bearers for the upcoming year. They are: President David Jefferies; Vice Presidents Heather Braid and Les Harding; Secretary Diane Marsh; Treasurer Judy Ewing. Chris McAuliffe was also appointed to the board.
Retiring Members
Prior to the AGM sitting board members Brian Buchanan and Russell Timmins had announced their retirement. On behalf of the club and the board, President Ken Tribe paid tribute to them both for their outstanding contributions to the deliberations of the board and to the club over many years.
Friday Social Nights
The Harcourt Bowling Club’s Social Nights will continue throughout the winter months with the members’ Draw and raffles being drawn from the earlier time of 6pm.
Visitors to the Clubrooms will be pleased to know that the installation of soundproofing to the ceiling has made a marked difference.
Jackpot Bowls are continuing on Wednesday afternoons.
All welcome