ILLAWARRA ZONE 16

BOWLS ASSOCIATION

“INC”

ANNUAL REPORT

YEAR ENDING 31st MAY

2019

AGM 12th AUGUST 2019

ILLAWARRA ZONE 16 BOWLS ASSOCIATION INC OFFICE BEARER’S 2018—2019

PRESIDENT Ken Forbes (Windang)

ZONE REPRESENTATIVE RNSWBA Tom Canvin (Towradgi)

LIFE MEMBERS Joe Sharman, Eric Ellem, Barry Paull

Ernie Ronald, Derham Griffiths.

PATRONS Derham Griffiths (Collies Orb)

Ernest Ronald (Woonona)

VICE PRESIDENT Bob Upton (Kembla Heights)

Robert Roser (Kiama)

Brian Huttly (Berkeley)

Rob Clayton ( D/Citz)

TREASURER Ray Evans (Windang) (retired)

Brian Huttly ( Berkeley)

SECRETARY Harry Herring (Kiama)

ASSISTANT SECRETARY/REGISTRAR Brian Gibson (Woonona)

PUBLICITY OFFICER Brian Gibson (Woonona)

JUNIOR BOWLS CO-ORDINATOR Leif Selby (Warilla)(retired)

Shane Leonard (Warilla)

MATCH COMMITTEE Brian Gibson (Woonona) Chairperson

Gordon Lester (Fairy Meadow)

Robert Roser (Kiama)

Jim Wolter (Windang)

David Tyrell (Windang)

SELECTION COMMITTEE Terry Seton (Dapto Citz) Chairperson

Joe Sharman (Corrimal)

Tom Canvin (Woonona)

John Delahunty (Warilla)

Jim Davies (Windang)

UMPIRES COMMITTEE Robert Raine (Figtree)

John Wain (Towradgi)

Peter Wallace (Kiama)

Campbell Thomas (Figtree)

Peter Meuron (Warilla) Chairperson

Athol McCarthy (Dapto/Citz)

Willian James (Windang)

JUNIOR COMMITTEE Shane Leonard (Warilla)

Jamie Nabbe (Warilla)

COACHING COMMITTEE Denis Hitchen (Oak Flats) (Retired)

Brian Huttly (Berkeley) Chairperson

Joe Gerard (ORB)

Gordon Lester (F/Meadow)

GREENS COMMITTEE Joe Gerards (ORB)

Bob Upton (Mt Kembla)

ILLAWARRA ZONE 16 BOWLS ASSOCIATION INC

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS 1954-2019

YEAR

PRESIDENT

SECRETARY

TREASURER

1954-57

F Gray

E Hope

D Priest

1957-60

F Gray

E Hope

R Young

1960-62

L Funnell

E Hope - M Barton

G Jaques

1960-62

L Funnell

E Hope - M Barton

G Jaques

1962-65

J Bames

M Barton

G Jaques

1965-68

J Bames

L Funnell

G Jaques

1968-69

J Kelly

L Funnell

K Edmondson

1969-71

T Hodge

L Funnell

N Brown

1971-72

T Hodge

L Positti

N Brown

1972-75

G Jaques

L Positti

L Akhurst

1975-76

G Jaques

L Positti

G Edgar

1976-78

J Sharman

L Positti

R Carlton

1978-79

J Sharman

L Positti

N Brown

1979-82

E Stevenson

L Positti

N Brown

1982-83

E Stevenson

L Positti - R Evans

N Brown

1983-87

H Jardine

R Evans

N Brown

1987-89

J Kidd

R Evans

N Brown

1989-90

J Kidd

R Evans

D Griffiths

1990-92

R Barrett

R Evans

D Griffiths

1992-94 R MacDonald R Evans D Griffiths

1994-95

R MacDonald

R Evans

J Sharman

1995-97

1997-99

1999-2002

2002-2004

2004-2005

2005 – 2009

2009 – 2014

2014 - 2015

2015 – 2016

2016 – 2017

2017 – 2018

2018 - 2109

E Rowe

K Forbes

K Forbes

K Forbes

K Forbes

K Forbes

N Chant

R May OAM

M Duprez

M Duprez

M Duprez/H Herring

H Herring

B Paull

B Paull

B Paull/R Evans

R Evans

R Evans

R Evans

L Oliver

J Smith

G Livermore

R McDonald

E Rowe

E Rowe

K Forbes

K Forbes

K Forbes

K Forbes

K Forbes

K Forbes

R Evans

R Evans

R Evans

R Evans

R Evans

N Chant

R May OAM

M Duprez

M Duprez

M Duprez/H Herring

H Herring

H Herring

J Sharman

J Sharman

J Sharman

J Sharman

J Sharman

B Paull

B Paull

B Paull/R Evans

R Evans

R Evans

R Evans

R Evans / B Huttly

PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2018-2019

The prestigious South Pacific Carnival and World Bowls Cup Singles were once again a huge success. Thanks to all

concerned, both events attracted numerous supporters and visitors to the Illawarra annually.

The introduction of combination pairs proved a real winner, as the event attracted top lady bowlers to the carnival. This

event certainly proved popular attracting 96 bowlers, and indications are that this event will become bigger and better

in years to come, the 61st South Pacific Carnival will see Kiama Bowling Club as the headquarters for this annual event

and the committee are planning for a first class carnival to coincide with their clubs 100th anniversary..

Woonona Bowls their 125th and Recreation Club will celebrate their 125th anniversary on the 14th September 2019,

with a full week of activities, both on and off the greens. Congratulations to both clubs.

To our loyal sponsors, who have again supported our Zone, a very big thank you from all in the bowling fraternity.

Without your ongoing support we could not provide trophies and prizemoney for the numerous events that occur on a

yearly basis.

Also, I would like to thank Michael Waldie for his ongoing assistance and sound advice to our treasurer, Ray Evans

who has now moved to Batehaven due to ongoing health issues.

Brian Huttly who was the Vice President now takes over from Ray as the Zone treasure. Harry Herring Zone 16 Secretary

now becomes the public officer for the zone, whilst Rob Clayton from Dapto Citizens Bowling Club now takes on the

role of Vice President. The Treasurer and Vice President so appointed will hold office until the next annual General

Meeting, scheduled for Monday 12th August 2019.

My personal thanks to all members of the Executive Committee who have ably supported me during my 10 years in

office, in particular I would like to place on record my thanks to Brian and Angela Gibson for the long hours that both

have put in to ensure that all goes well on the bowling front and to our secretary, Harry Herring who is a real asset form

the Zone.

Our Zone would also like to thank Greg Helm and his team at the BNSWBA who assisted us on a regular and timely

basis during the year. This year our Zone 16 teams have again performed well and are a credit to our Zone.

On a sad note was the closure of the Dapto Huntley and therefore not lost to our Zone Bowling Club Ltd. The majority

of their members joined other clubs and therefore not lost to the Zone.

To each member of the various Zone 16 committees, a very sincere thanks to your outstanding

Contribution to our Zone during the year under review. It is certainly a real pleasure to work with such a dedicated and

loyal team of officials, thank you all.

On behalf of all members of Zone 16 our condolences to all families who have lost loved ones during the year, our

thoughts and prayers are with you.

Next year will again be a challenge, but with the continued support of our clubs and members we will achieve our goals

of promoting, advancing and controlling the great game of bowls.

Ken Forbes

Zone 16 President

DIP.ACC(CES)DIP.OH&SM M.S.I.A. M.L.C.O.H. J.P.

Secretary Report

2018 - 2019

It is with pleasure that I submit my report for 2018 -19. The Zone is in a strong position both administratively and

financially and for this I commend President Ken Forbes and those officers who have worked diligently and given so

much of their time for the benefit of the Zone. On the bowling front again thanks to Brian Gibson and his match

committee for another successful South Pacific Carnival hosted by Towradgi Park Bowling Club. This I believe is one

of if not the most successful tournament of its type in New South Wales and maybe Australia.

January 2019 saw the removal of our web page that Zone 16 has had for years, with the help of A Cottee (BNSW), D

Tyrrell (Windang) a new web page was created and installed with limited resources provided by BA.

I have put my hand up for another year as I have enjoyed working for the bowlers of the Zone.

Congratulations to Warilla for again hosting the World Bowls Cup Singles Tournament so successfully.

Congratulations to all our Zone pennant winners.

Unfortunely we have lost Leif Selby who has moved onto New Zealand, we thank Leif for his service to the Zone juniors

and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

Shane Leonard & Jamie Nabbe (Warilla) have now come on board to run the Zone junior committee.

Ray Evans has done an outstanding job during his tenure as the Zone treasurer but unfortunately has resigned and moved

to Batemans Bay, we wish him all the best for the future.

The position has been filled by Brian Huttly who has severed time as the Zone vice president.

2019 has been a remarkable year firstly with Kiama Bowling Club celebrating their 100-year Anniversary of operations

and Woonona Bowling Club celebrating their 125 years of operations.

Congratulations to both clubs.

Unfortunately, Zone 16 is still experiencing lack of attendance by clubs at our management meetings, we have 22

member clubs and approximately we average eight (8) clubs attending.

For the Zone to continue operating in the interest of the clubs and their members, we require clubs to ensure that they

have representation at Zone management meetings.

Harry Herring

Zone 16

Secretary

MATCH COMMITTEE REPORT FOR 2018/19

On behalf of the Match Committee, I would like to thank all the bowls Coordinators/Secretaries for their assistance this

year, also the Clubs that assisted us by letting us use their greens. Green keepers deserve a mention also as the greens

were in good condition despite the wet weather.

All championships were completed on time and our zone will be well represented at the state playoffs

I would also like to thank my Match Committee for their assistance during the year.

ONCE AGAIN, zone numbers remained steady at about 2,700 halting the steady decline that had been occurring.

Pennants reverted to an early march start, but unfortunately wet weather caused some delays, however we managed to

catch up and finish the playoffs on time

A good cross section of clubs were represented in the playoffs, with 17 out of 22 clubs taking part. The playoff games

were very keenly fought out and hopefully we can get some good results at the state playoffs, Warilla will host the grade

6 state finals this year.

Towradgi hosted the 60TH South Pacific Carnival and did a very good job.

Kiama will host the 61st carnival at the end of the year during their centenary celebrations and are very keen to make it

a success

Warilla once again hosted the Club Challenge Finals and a very good week of bowls was played

BRIAN GIBSON

CHAIRMAN ZONE 16 MATCH COMMITTEE

SELECTORS REPORT 2019

Well the end of the Representative Season Bowling year is coming to an end.

First off all the under 25s played against Zones 5,10,12,13 and 15 at the Hills on the day the boys played

very well Zone 12 were the winners Zone 10 -2nd and Zone 16 finishing at very close 3rd I must say that the

Boys were a credit to their clubs and the Zones on the way that they conducted themselves on the day.

The over 60s had a very good year finishing equal 3rd at the Interzone play offs at Charlestown Bowling

Club going down to the eventual winners Zone 9 in the Semi-finals this was a great effect considering this

year was the first time that the Royal had introduced Quarter Finals so in the wash up Zone 16 won their

section then the quarter final then as I have said they were defeated in the Semi-final .

The open team will not get to play in the open Interzone as it has been Cancelled for this year .The Open

team played the Over 60s team for the Phil busby Shield at Windang and came out winners by 30 shots.

In finishing I would like to thank the other Selectors very much for the job that they have done during the

year . They were Tom Canvin,Jim Davis, John Delahunty and Joe Sharman.

Chairman of Selectors

Terry Seton

GREENS COMMITTEE REPORT

2018 – 2019

All bowling clubs within our Zone were inspected prior to the start of the 2019 pennant season.

Due to ongoing health issues my workload was reduced to a reasonable level due to the efforts of Vice President Bob

Upton.

We would like to thank all green keepers and their helpers for their ready assistance and sound advice during the

inspections, it certainly was appreciated by Bob and myself.

Thank you to all concerned for the efforts made to ensure that all greens were maintained to such a high standard.

I trust that my health will prove so that I can again be part of the greens committee next year.

Joe Gerards

Chairperson – Greens Committee.

UMPIRES REPORT 2018-19

Over the last 12 months we have had the list of Umpires checked by Bowls NSW and Umpires who have not re-

accredited or moved out of the Zone removed to bring the list up to date , Umpires who do not re-accredited with a 12

month period will have to do the accreditation course again ,

There been changes to the way the course is conducted and the main changes are to Re-accreditation with candidates

receiving all paperwork on the day , the main changes are to on the green and question and answer sheets this will

happen again in four years I hope

The committee has worked together to keep up with changes to Condition of Play and should not change be for two

years ,

As law books have only just been released, we have not had time to review the changes hope they are better than the

last books

To Windang Bowling Club and Figgy Bowling Club thank you for the use of your rooms to conduct our meetings

John Wain Secretary

Zone 16 Umpires

TREASURER’S REPORT FINANCIAL YEAR JUNE 2018 - MAY 2019

Income over Expenditure gave us an operating loss of $3,846 compared with a profit

of $20,264 last year.

Compared to last year, Sponsorship income was down from $19,890 to $13,450 whilst

sponsorship expenditure exceeded last year by $5,000 which has a significant bearing

on the overall loss this year.

Expenditure exceeded income in Zone Rep Matches by $11,301, and Zone

Championships by $5,523, totalling a loss of $16,824

The South Pacific Carnival also showed a small loss of $1,921.

Administration Expenses increased by $1,022 which was expected and is considered

reasonable.

All fees increased for the 2018-2019 year by 1.8% (CPI) in line with the resolution

passed by Management meeting after an increase last year of 1.9%.

Affiliation fees were slightly down caused by the closing of Dapto Huntley Bowling

Club. All other incomes and expenditures were in accordance with our expectations.

Members of Zone 16 can be assured that our Association is financially sound going

into the future.

BRIAN HUTTLY JP

ZONE 16 TREASURER.

ILLAWARRA ZONE 16 BOWLS ASSOCIATION INC ABN 41 417 852 123

FINANCIAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED

31st MAY 2019

ILLAWARRA ZONE 16 BA NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE 2018/2019

POSITION NOMINEE CLUB NOMINATOR SECONDER

PRESIDENT Bob Roser Kiama Mick Weir Ray Walker

Ken Forbes Windang David Tyrrell Bob Upton

VICE

PRESIDENTS Don Ryman Albion Park Kevin Grainger Stanley Miholic

(3 Required) Bob Roser Kiama Danny Keenan Adam Rodgers

Bob Upton Kembla Heights Ken Forbes David Tyrrell

Rob Clayton D/C Brian Gibson Tom Canvin

SECRETARY Harry Herring Kiama Bob Roser Ken Forbes

TREASURER Brian Huttly Berkeley Martin Van Esland Paul Bartley

State Councillor Tom Canvin Woonona Ernie Roland Mick Weir

Registrar/Ass.

Sec Brian Gibson Woonona Bob Roser Rob Clayton

Publicity Officer Brian Gibson Woonona Rob Clayton Bob Roser

Match Committee Bob Roser Kiama Adam Rodgers Danny Keenan

(5 Required) David Tyrrell Windang Jim Wolter Bob Upton

Jim Wolter Windang David Tyrrell Bob Upton

Rob Clayton D/C Brian Gibson Tom Canvin

Brian Gibson Woonona Bob Roser Rob Clayton

Umpires

Committee William James Windang Peter Meuron Peter Wallace

(7 Required) Peter Meuron Warilla William James Peter Wallace

Athol McCarthy Dapto/Citz John Wain Peter Wallace

John Wain Towradgi Campbell Thomas Robert Raine

Campbell Thomas Figgy Robert Raine John Wain

Grant McGarry Windang David Tyrrell Brett Price

Junior Committee Jamie Nabbe Warilla Bob Upton Ken Forbes

(5 Required)

Selection

Committee Terry Seton D/C Brian Gibson Bob Roser

(5 Required) Tony Evans ORB Greg Wray Kosta Mitsiof

Tom Canvin Towradgi Mick Weir Ernie Ronald

John Delahunty Warilla Jim Wolter David Tyrrell

Jim Davies Kiama Adam Rodgers W James

Joe Sharman Corrimal Rodney Burke Robert Farrar

Coaching

Committee

(5 Required)

Greens

Committee Bob Upton Kembla Heights David Tyrrell Ken Forbes

Produced and printed by Harry Herring

Secretary Zone 16

AGM 12th August 2019