As January wraps up, school students are returning, and the Club’s Australia Day Celebrations were fantastic! The week started on Tuesday morning with a successful meeting that set the tone for the days ahead, with 18 bowlers participating and the team of John Trembath, with Dawn Dowell at second and Greg Fennell at lead the big winners of the day.
Wednesday at 2pm start of Jackpot Bowls run by Rick Galea and had 14 players. The big winners of the day were skipper Ted Cullen who is in the middle of a purple patch with his bowls accuracy teaming up with Regina Aquilina at lead with an outstanding performance, however the jackpot was not won.
Saturday morning's scroungers saw first round winners Tony Whitehorn, Warren Mills and Mervyn Stewart play the final and it was Tony Whitehorn the A division winner of the day with B division winner going to John Askew.
Sunday morning Australia Day saw 46 people arrive with 13 people just for breakfast and the rest for bowls. Although the heavy rain finished the game early the second prize went to the team of Joan McGrath, Mervyn Stewart and Sue Walker. Whilst the winners of the day winning pies and lamingtons were Andy McDougalls team of Arthur McManus and Dawn Dowell. The club must thank Margo Stanley, Carol Crosbie, Lyn Graham, Rhonda Lloyd and Elaine Kippen for the outstanding preparations. The celebrations included some memorable highlights, such as the BBQ and lawn games, which were a hit among members and their families. Everyone's participation and enthusiasm made the event truly special.
Finally, the club would like to acknowledge the outstanding contribution of turning this club into a successful organisation from Armando ‘Manny’ and Jayne Isgro who arrived in Airlie in 2010 and both joined the club in 2012. Manny and Jayne realised our club needed direction they both became joint club managers providing the structure for the club to become viable and strong in our district. Manny’s name has been on the honour board at least 50 times and responsible for making ABBC district club of the year in 2017 and 2022. He was Mens bowler of the year 2020 district and zone champion 2022/2023 and it's Manny's legacy for us to get stronger every season.
Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson.
Manny and Jayne Isgro at the club. Photo Supplied:
Publishers Indemnity. Any individual or entity that places advertising, supplies copy material, or submits editorial content to Core Life Publishing agrees and undertakes to ensure that all such material:- Does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights;- Is free from any content that could be considered defamatory, libelous, or slanderous;- Does not infringe upon any rights related to privacy or breach of confidence;- Contains no obscene, indecent, or otherwise unlawful material;- Complies fully with the Trade Practices Act and all other applicable laws, regulations, or statutes.Furthermore, by submitting or placing such material, these individuals or entities agree to indemnify and hold harmless the publisher, Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd, and/or its agents from and against any and all investigations, claims, demands, liabilities, damages, costs, or judgments arising out of or in connection with the material provided. All material is believed to be accurate at the time of printing and remains the copyright of Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd.
© 2024 Mackay and Whitsunday Life Pty Ltd.
