18thAUGUST 2018

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WESTERNPROVINCE BOWLING ASSOCIATION

(Founded December 1906)

PRESIDENT

Graeme Kemp

VICE-PRESIDENT

Gerrit van Milligen

TREASURER

Mike Higgins

MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2017-18

Andre du Toit, Janet Olivier, Christo Olivier, Nina Painter, Bryan Stewart, Colin Swan

ADMINISTRATION

Lynette Botha

Denise Vermeulen

Colin Swan (Competition Secretary)

AUDITORS

Messrs.Sprigg Abbott Inc.

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HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS

CJ Nortier,Mrs M Boonzaier,I Travers-Phillips,G Donaldson, Mrs E Bosman, Mrs A Gerber, S Martinengo, Mrs R Myers, R Delport, Ms D de Power

STANDING COMMITTEES AND ANCILLARY REPRESENTATIVES

Coaches Paul Cohen Under 15 & U20 Christo Olivier Finance Michael Higgins Under 30 Gerrit van Milligen Greens Care Terry Hepworth Marketing & Membership Leon Venter Women’s Selection Gwen Rey Blind Bowlers (WP) Denis Laidley Men’s Selection Nico Ferreira Blind Bowlers (Peninsula) Graham Ward Technical Officials Helen Edwards Women’s Nomads Lillian de Jongh Provincial Bowlers Nina Painter Men’s Nomads Darryl Falken

PAST PRESIDENTS

Mr R Esdon Gardens 1906-07 Mr J Jenkinson Wynberg 1907-08 Mr R Jack Green &SeaPt 1908-09 Mr A Wright Gardens 1909-10 Mr S Cowper Wynberg 1910-11 Mr G Scott Green & Sea Pt 1911-12 Mr D M Small Rondebosch 1912-13 SirMaitlandPark Gardens 1913-14 Dr BG Molteno Wynberg 1914-15 Mr WH Ashley Green & Sea Pt 1915-16 Mr J Chalmers Rondebosch 1916-17 Mr J Walsh Gardens 1917-18 Mr JB Munnik Wynbrg 1918-19 Mr HJ Graham Green & Sea Pt 1919-20 Mr P Zoutendyk Rondebosch 1920-21 Mr HJ Graham Green & Sea Pt 1921-23 Mr A Sinton Rondebosch 1923-25 Mr G Duncan CampsBay 1925-27 Mr JT Thomson Observatory 1927-30 Mr F Scott Wynberg 1930-32 Mr HE Blackman Mowbray 1932-34 Dr W Robertson Claremont 1934-36 Mr PS Carmichael Muizenberg 1936-39 Mr A Hicks Green & Sea Pt 1939-40 Mr J Bell Muizenberg 1940-42 MrWAMilton Gardens 1942-45 Mr PG Flint Muizenberg 1945-46 Mr TP Gilbert CampsBay 1946-48 MrWAMacey Fresnaye 1948-50 Mr JA Wagner Claremont 1950-53 Mr E Brassell FishHoek 1953-55 Mr HC Miller Rondebosch 1955-57 Mr D Gorvy Oranjezicht 1957-60 Mr O Pettersen Green & Sea Pt 1960-61 Mr W Adams Rondebosch 1961-63 Mr EW Orme Green & Sea Pt 1963-65 Mr C Scott Pinelands 1965-67 Mr HED Vallance Fresnaye 1967-69 Mr WH Chalmers FishHoek 1969-70 Mr RC Stirratt Green & Sea Pt 1970-72 Mr H Carter Plumstead 1972-75 Mr OJ Humphries FishHoek 1975-77 Mr RW Clarke Mowbray 1977-79 Mr WG Fairey HillPark 1979-81 Mr FE Bailey Regent 1981-83 Mr CE Stephenson CampsBay 1983-85 Mr FG Moore Fresnaye 1985-87 Mr CJ Nortier Bellville 1987-89 Mr HF Windell Bergvliet 1989-91

Mr LB Stander Durbanville 1991-93

Mr BJ Boddy Rondebosch 1993-95 Mr I Travers-Phillips Constantia 1995-97 Mr G Donaldson Bellville 1997-00 Mrs E Bosman Durbanville 2000-02 Mr G Marchbank Goodwood 2002-05 Mr A Roberts Pollsmoor 2005-07 Mr S Martinengo

Constantia

2007-09

Mr R Delport Ms D de Power Mr J Edwards Deceased

WPCC WPCC Plumstead

2009-12 2012-15 2015-17

PAST SECRETARIES

Mr JA Baptie Gardens 1906-08 Mr CSGray Gardens 1908-10 Mr JB Munnik Wynberg 1910-17 Mr HG Davies Gardens 1917-21 Mr J Brierley Wynberg 1921-27 Mr W Ire Observatory 1927-33 Mr HJ Graham Green & Sea Pt 1933-48 Mr J Raynier Fresnaye 1948-53 Mr G Edwin Nicol Claremont 1953-75 Mr R Herbert Plumstead 1975-76 Mr HV Davis Green & Sea Pt 1976-85 Mr GT Hopkins FishHoek 1985-96

Mr SW Walters Mr RA Shackleton

Plumstead Edgemead

1996-99 2008-12

Mrs A Gerber Mrs D Thelander Deceased

Bellville

1999-08 2012-15

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PAST PRESIDENTS(Former W.P.W.B.A.)

PAST SECRETARIES(Former W.P.W.B.A.)

COUNCIL DELEGATES – AGM 2018

1 Bellville Stella Pretorius/Ananda Kotze 19 Malmesbury Apologies 2 Bergvliet Pam Oosthuis/Clive Whitson 20 Meadowridge Geoff Collins/Paula Bergh 3 Camps Bay No AGM 21 Milnerton Estela Rawlins/Dot Pickett 4 Constantia 22 Mowbray Bruno Mercorio/Lynette Botha 5 CT Military No AGM 23 Oakdale Nico de Bruyn 6 Durbanville Eddie Phillips/Louise Engelbrecht 24 Old Oak Piet Conradie 7 Edgemead James Knipe 25 Parow 8 Fish Hoek AGM 18.8.2018 26 Pinelands Bruce vd Walt/Margie Cochrane 9 Fresnaye Merle Sterley/Bryce Clarence 27 Plumstead Marianna Kirsten 10 Gardens Eugene Howard 28 Pollsmoor Adrian Lourens 11 Glen CC Ken Morton/Roy Myers 29 Rondebosch Sydney Adams 12 Goodwood Roy Ward 30 SA Police Richard Coleman 13 Gordon’s B Helen Gordon/Trysie Jute 31 Somerset W Neil Watson/Allan Nell 14 Helderberg David Thies 32 Stell vdStel Brian Shepherd 15 HdbergVil 33 Strand Dennis Malan/Aloma Smith 16 Jaggers Princess Schroeder 34 Sunningdale Tom Tweeddale/Mike Behan 17 Kraaifontein Vernon Dryden 35 Wheatfield AGM 2

nd Sept

18 Kuilsrivier Bokkie Geyer 36 WPCC Mark Gibbs Club’s not having held their AGM prior to WPB AGM or apologies – no vote applies

MrsGallety-Scott Wynberg 1919-20 Mrs R Cook Green & Sea Pt 1920-21 Mrs EL Eastman Muizenberg 1921-22 Mrs E Muter Gardens 1922-23 Mrs E Isemonger Observatory 1923-24 Mrs E Denholm CampsBay 1924-25 Mrs M Forsyth Gardens 1925-26 Mrs I Brown Rondebosch 1926-27 Mrs H Rodwell Claremont 1927-28 Mrs E Collings LiesbeeckPark 1928-29 Mrs EL Hopkins Plumstead 1929-30 Mrs N Graham Gardens 1930-32 Mrs N Bowman Observatory 1932-34 Mrs E Craik Green & Sea Pt 1935-36 Mrs E Sully Pinelands 1936-38 Mrs L Lindsay Mowbray 1938-40 Mrs J Nokes Claremont 1940-42 Mrs AM Bell Muizenberg 1942-44 Mrs BL Hughes Fresnaye 1944-46 Mrs JW Ford Wynberg 1946-48 MrsEJack Green &Sea Pt 1949-50 Mrs G May Wynberg 1950-52 Mrs J Gardner Pinelands 1952-54 Mrs I Whiting Regent 1954-56 Mrs MG Jones Regent 1956-57 Miss EM Boyack Claremont 1957-59 Mrs E Bailey Mowbray 1959-62 Mrs RL Keytel CampsBay 1962-64 Mrs EM Dobson Marist 1964-66 Mrs DG Wray Plumstead 1966-68 Mrs KM Whitfield Fresnaye 1968-70 Mrs RM Kinsman Green & Sea Pt 1970-72 Mrs M Retief Paarl 1972-74 Mrs KM Murray FishHoek 1974-76 Mrs F Lentin GlenCC 1976-77 Mrs VE Heyne CampsBay 1978-80 Mrs BA Chapman Goodwood 1980-82 MrsO van Eeden Regent 1982-84 Mrs D Mednicoff Oranjezicht 1984-86 Mrs G Noll Crusader 1986-88 Mrs BB Russell CampsBay 1988-90 Mrs E Townes Constantia 1990-92 Mrs M Boonzaier Jaggers 1992-94 Mrs E Wonnacott Meadowridge 1994-96 Mrs E Crous Durbanville 1996 Deceased

Mrs E Muter Gardens 1919-28 Mrs A M Bell Muizenburg 1928-40 Mrs VM Osborn Observatory 1940-42 Mrs J Sharp Plumstead 1942-45 Mrs MG Jones Regent 1945-55 Mrs J C Nicol Claremont 1955-60 Mrs P Holwill LiesbeeckPark 1960-66 Mrs B Robins Milnerton 1966-84 Mrs E Wonnacott Meadowridge 1984-93 Mrs C Karpakis Kuilsrivier 1993 Mrs B McDonald Howard 1993-96 Deceased

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CLUBS FORMING THE WESTERN PROVINCE BOWLS ASSOCIATION

Club Affiliated Club Affiliated

1 Gardens (1896) 1906 19 Parow 1960 2 Mowbray 1919 20 Goodwood 1963 3 CampsBay 1920 21 S A Police 1964 4 Plumstead 1922 22 Pollsmoor 1967 5 Fresnaye 1929 23 Constantia 1971 6 Pinelands 1929 24 Old Oak 1972 7 Strand 1930 25 Oakdale 1976 8 Fish Hoek 1932 26 Kuilsrivier 1977 9 Somerset West 1937 27 Sunningdale 1979

10 Stellenbosch van der Stel 1943 28 Gordon’s Bay 1979 11 Bellville 1945 29 Helderberg 1981 12 Milnerton 1945 30 Wheatfield 1983 13 Malmesbury 1951 31 Edgemead 1984 14 Durbanville 1951 32 Meadowridge 1990 15 Bergvliet 1952 33 Kraaifontein 1990 16 Jaggers 1953 34 HelderbergVillage 1993 17 Glen CC 1955 35 Cape Town Military (1969) 2008 18 WPCC 1959 36 Rondebosch 2011

Notes:

2 Regent (1931) and Oranjezicht (1948) amalgamated to form Atlantic on 01 July 1994. Three AnchorBay, formerly Crusaders (1960) amalgamated with Atlantic on 01 July 1998. Green & Sea Point (1906) amalgamated with Cape Town Stadium (1951) to form Green Point Stadium on 01 July 1999. Atlantic and Green Point Stadium amalgamated to form Atlantic Green Point on 07 September 2003.

4 HoutBay (1954) amalgamated with CampsBay on 31 July 2003.

7 Rondebosch (1911) amalgamated with Howard (1956) on 01 August 2005 retaining the name Howard. Victoria (1973) amalgamated with Pinelands (1922) to form Pinewood on 24 October 1998. Howard amalgamated with Pinewood, reverting to the name Pinelands on 30 September 2011.

13 Cambridge-on Sea (1949) amalgamated with Milnerton (1945) on 19 January 2012, retaining the name Milnerton.

19 W.P.C.C. (1977), formerly Shell (1959-1969) and Impala (1969-1977); amalgamated with Keurboom (1948) on 01 October 2000 retaining the name W.P.C.C.

28 Koeberg (1979) moved and changed name to Sunningdale on 01 May 2010.

36 DefenceWesternProvince (1969) changed name to Cape Town Military (2006). Cape Town Military re-affiliated in 2008.

37 Observatory (1919) and LiesbeeckPark (1930) amalgamated to form Hartleyvale on 26 August 1995. Tafelberg (1995), formerly Clarendon (1989), merged with Hartleyvale on 13 August 2002 retaining the name Tafelberg. Marist (1952) &Tafelberg amalgamated to form Rondebosch on 13 August 2011.

Wynberg (1906) The Club ceased operating in June 2012.

Atlantic (1906) The Club ceased operating in July 2016.

Clubs previously affiliated: South Peninsula (1923-1962); Bellville Prisons (1958-1966 & 1972-1977); King David (1956-1980); Southern Life (1960-1983); Vredehoek (1951-1988); Vlottenberg (1955-1981 &1986-1999); Valkenberg (1961-1992); Spioenkop (1985-1992); Willow (1986-1992) formally BESL (1956-1986); Maitland (1935-1995); Castle (1966-1996) formally Typos (1962-1966) formally Woodstock (1928-1962); Old Mutual (1951-1996); Simon’s Town (1957-2001); Defence Boland (1980-2002) formerly Langebaanweg (1966-1980); Hill Park (1951-2002); Sanlam (1987-2002); Claremont (1923-2003); Muizenberg (1919-2005); Paarl (1934-2005); Rygersdal (1975-2005); Clovelly (1945-2006); Thornton (1962-2011);Wynberg (1906-2012)& Atlantic (1906-2016).

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WESTERN PROVINCE BOWLS ASSOCIATION

Pinelands Bowling Club St Stephen’s Road Pinelands 7441

PO Box 41 Howard Place 7450

Telephone 021 531 5872 Email wpbowls@mweb.co.za Fax 021 531 5210 Website www.wpbowls.co.za NPO 080-192

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ONE HUNDRED AND TWELTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF WESTERN PROVINCE BOWLS WILL BE HELD IN THE HALL OF

PINELANDS BOWLING CLUB, ST STEPHEN’S ROAD, PINELANDS ON SATURDAY 18TH AUGUST 2018 AT 09H30.

NOTE:

In terms of Clause 6.8.5 of the Association's Constitution a Member of any MemberClub and representatives of the Press and Media shall be admitted to all Meetings of the Council (save where the Council shall move into Committee) but shall notparticipate in the business of the meeting nor be entitled to vote.

NOTE:

The Members of the Clubs referred to in the foregoing and elsewhere in the report and Notices of Motion and Recommendations by the Executive shall mean Bona Fide Members who shall be those who are either Life Members, Honorary Life Members with full privileges, Ordinary members liable for full subscriptions or Junior members. Members in default with any Club, Honorary Members, Country Members or any Members of similar status, whatever their designation, shall not be considered Bona Fide.

AGENDA

1. To read the notice convening the meeting

2. Welcome by the President with a special welcome extended to our sponsors and guests

3. To call the roll of Delegates (Recorded on arrival)

4. To receive apologies (Recorded on arrival)

5. Record Obituaries for the year

6. Address by Mark Gibbs, Director of Personal Trust

7. Address by Elton Davids, Chairman of CT Sports Council (Lotto Applications)

8. Presentation by Taz Bright, the M&M Manager

9. To read, consider and confirm the Minutes of the last Annual General Meeting (19thAugust

2017)

10. To read, consider and confirm the Minutes of the last Council Meeting held prior to the Annual

General Meeting in progress (21st July 2018)

11. To consider, and if approved, adopt the Annual Report for the year - 01 July 2017 to 30 June

2018

12. To present recommendations of the Executive

12.1 BSA Motions for AGM as well as the SA Nationals

12.2 To confirm that the green fees/tea-money will remain at R25,00

12.3 To propose an increase of R10,00 (R175) on WP affiliation fees

12.4 BSA affiliation fee to be increased by R10,00 (R225) (To be confirmed at BSA AGM)

12.5 Proposal to increase the levy of the ID selected players of the Open, B & Veterans

to R2 000 and the Under 30’s R1 000.

12.6 To announce changes to the Standing Committees for 2018-2019

mailto:wpbowls@mweb.co.zahttp://www.wpbowls.co.za/

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13. To consider, and if approved, adopt:

13.1 The 2018-2019 Budget

13.2 The Audited “WPB” Financial Statements for the year 01 July 2017- 30 June2018

13.3 To elect an Auditor and approve the fee for the past audit

14. Motions for changes to the WPB Constitution as set out in the attached document.

15. Presentation of Long Service Awards, Ladies Executive Trophy & Certificates

16. To deal with any Correspondence

17. To Elect Honorary Life Members

18. To elect Executive Committee Members for the incoming season 2018-2019

Clause 7 The Executive Committee as per the Constitution

7.1 Composition

7.1.1 The Executive shall consist of nine members, three of whom shall be elected

President, Vice-President and Treasurer respectively.

7.1.2 At least two of the members shall be of the opposite gender and no Club shall have

more than two members on the Executive.

7.1.3 All of the above shall be elected by Council at an Annual General Meeting or

adjourned Annual General Meeting.

The following nominations have been received:

President Graeme Kemp (Edgemead) (Unopposed)

Vice-President Mr Gerrit van Milligen (Bellville)

Mr Christoffel Olivier (Pollsmoor)

Treasurer Mr Colin Swan (Meadowridge)

Executive of six (in alphabetical order)

Mr Christoffel Olivier (Pollsmoor)

Ms Antoinette Painter (Somerset West)

Mr Andre du Toit (Pinelands)

Mr Chris Nurrish (WPCC)

Mrs Janet Olivier (Pollsmoor)

Mr Thomas Snyman (Durbanville)

Mr Noel Solomons (Wheatfield)

19. Any other matters

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WESTERN PROVINCE BOWLS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE SEASON 2017 - 2018

The Executive Committee has pleasure in presenting the ONE HUNDRED AND TWELTH ANNUAL REPORT and the AUDITED STATEMENTS for the year separately, which ended on 30

th June 2018.

Bowls SA - Masters Singles Championships– 9 – 11th

February 2018 The following players from Western Province were selected to participate. Open Masters : Men : Joel Roëbert Open Masters : Ladies : Maggie van Zyl, Linda Stringer Senior Masters : Ladies : Marina Brink, Patricia Young, Sylvia Burns Senior Masters : Men : Kevin Campbell Junior Masters : Ladies : Samanthe Olivier, Lavona Gordon Junior Masters: Men : Eugene Ferreira, Brendan Ferns

Bowls SA Mixed Pairs Championships in Ekurhuleni (Alberton)– June 2018

Anita Groenewald and Robby Piketh represented Western Province at the SA Mixed Pairs Championships.

BSA Standing Committees 2017-2018 Disability Bowls : Graham Ward Greens : Bill McCarthy Coaches : Brian Smith Ladies Selection : Maureen McLeod Membership & Marketing : Anina Black

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MEMBERSHIP

Membership as at 30 June of each year

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Clubs 42 42 42 38 37 37 37 37 36 36

Women 1388 1329 1281 1254 1175 1125 1109 1072 1046 1056

Men 2323 2278 2248 2130 1975 1936 1867 1861 1811 1777

Total 3711 3607 3529 3384 3150 3061 2976 2933 2857 2833

OBITUARIES

In memory of those Members who passed away during the season we provide the following list reflecting their names as reported to us. To the relatives and friends who suffered bereavement we offer our most sincere sympathy and condolences.

OBITUARYLIST: 01 July 2017–30 June 2018

Life Member Gordon Marchbank , John Edwards, Billy Van Eeden

Bellville

Bergvliet

Camps Bay

Cape Town Military

Constantia

Durbanville Lionel Young

Edgemead Carl de Beer , Phil Meiring , Doug Taylor , Gary Roberts

Fish Hoek Michael Hefferman

Fresnaye Hans Purwins

Gardens

Glen CC

Goodwood Christine Smylie

Gordon’s Bay Jenny Elliott (Past Executive), Jeremy Glover

Helderberg Matty Sayers , Annette Terry

Helderberg Village Gordon Watt

Jaggers Katherine Jennings

Kraaifontein

Kuilsrivier Henry (Bunty) Giles

Malmesbury

Meadowridge Ethwyn Munro , Wynand Bezuidenhout , Geoffrey Clark, David Edwards , Peter Drewe

Milnerton

Mowbray

Oakdale

Old Oak

Parow

Pinelands

Plumstead Molly Phipps , Jean Nell , Mervyn Kelly

Pollsmoor

Rondebosch

SA Police

Somerset West Eric Whitehorn , Hester de Jongh

Stellenbosch vd Stel

Strand

Sunningdale Arthur Argall

Wheatfield Nathan Jenneker , Stewart Jansen

WPCC

Clubs are requested to please inform the Association, in writing, of the passing of any member(s) as soon after their passing as possible.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee met eleven times during the year. Apart from the formal meetings, the Executive frequently took the opportunity to discuss ‘business’ when they met at the finals of the various Championships and elsewhere. Use of the telephone, fax and email also helped to assist the smooth running of the Association’s affairs.

COUNCIL

Apart from the Annual General Meeting held on 19 August 2017, Council met on three occasions (22 July, 18 November 2017 and 25 March 2018) during the year and the representation of the individual Clubs at the Meetings was as follows:

Club Present Apology Absent Club Present Apology Absent

Malmesbury

Bellville Meadowridge

Bergvliet Milnerton

CampsBay Mowbray

Cape Town Military Oakdale

Constantia Old Oak

Durbanville Parow

Edgemead Pinelands

Fish Hoek Plumstead

Fresnaye Pollsmoor

Gardens Rondebosch

Glen CC SA Police

Goodwood Somerset West

Gordon’s Bay Stellenbosch vdStel

Helderberg Strand

HelderbergVillage Sunningdale

Jaggers Wheatfield

Kraaifontein WPCC

Kuilsrivier

WPB CHAMPIONSHIPS / COMPETITIONS

MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPS

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18

Flag Sides 90 / 16 90 / 16 77 / 16 75/13 75/7 74/7 71/11 72/7 69/7

Fours Teams 91 79 62 72 70 67 63 62 67

Triples Teams 147 119 119 108 120 111 96 96 0

Pairs Teams 208 195 167 181 173 174 175 152 0

Singles Open Players 139 137 124 128 139 142 138 124 0

Seniors Players 95 105 89 76 86 96 88 84 0

Novices Players 67 71 70 80 81 72 95 83 91

Champ of Champ Players 36 35 33 32 32 30 30 25 27

Fives Teams - - - - 22 24 38 45 45

Mid-Week Teams 111 109 94 86 80 82 74 68 71

WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPS

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17

Muter Sides 52/16 52 / 16 48 / 10 48/11 51/8 50/7 48/14 47/8 47/3

Women League Sides 22 - - - - - - - -

Fours Teams 53 43 41 39 42 35 37 33 36

Triples Teams 92 113 83 63 61 60 64 48 0

Pairs Teams 96 93 103 93 88 84 72 68 0

Singles Open Players 65 68 59 71 61 51 50 51 0

Seniors Players 29 32 30 38 32 38 37 0

Novices Players 27 40 30 42 44 42 41 27 47

Champ of Champ Players 32 28 30 25 30 27 28 25 23

Sully Teams 85 89 75 63 59 56 54 50 45

Fives Teams 20 22 24 29 29 29 37 41 32

Mid-week Teams 40 35 30 26 25 27 29 28 22

MIXED CHAMPIONSHIPS

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17

Mixed Pairs Teams 200 176 156 185 175 180 175 158 184

Mixed Fives Teams 36 36 - - - - - - -

Mixed League Teams - - - 16 10 10 14 12 17

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WARWICK: BOWLS SOUTH AFRICA MEN’S NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Championships were hosted by Eastern Province (Westview) from 12 to 20 May 2018 and Western Province was represented by the following number of teams:

MEN

7 Teams

7 Fours

14 Pairs

18 Open Singles *

8 Senior Singles *

* The Championships was open to all players

WARWICK: BOWLS SOUTH AFRICA LADIES NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Championships were hosted by Ekurhuleni (Edenvale) from 12 to 20 May 2018 and Western Province was not represented.

PERSONAL TRUST LADIES ALL CAPE BOWLING TOURNAMENT – 29th

April to 5th

May 2018 The tournament was hosted by Border Bowls and Western Province was represented by 3 teams.

PERSONAL TRUST MEN’S ALL CAPE BOWLING TOURNAMENT – 22nd

April to 28th

April 2018

The tournament was hosted by Border Bowls and Western Province was represented by 15 teams.

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WPB CHAMPIONSHIPS / COMPETITION RESULTS 2017-2018

FLAG MUTER

Premier League Premier League

Winners Oakdale ‘A’ Durbanville 'A'

Runners-Up Durbanville‘A’ Constantia ‘A’

Division 1 Division 1

Winners Mowbray ‘A’ Edgemead‘A’

Runners-up Old Oak ‘A’ Meadowridge ‘A’

Division 2 Division 2

Winners Fish Hoek‘A’ Glen ‘A’

Runners-up Milnerton ‘B’ Goodwood‘A’

Division 3 Division 3

Winners WPCC ‘D’ Edgemead ‘D’

Runners-Up Pinelands ‘B’ Meadowridge ‘C’

Division 4

Winners Parow‘A’

Runners-Up Jaggers‘A’

Mixed League

Winners SA Police ‘XA’

Runners-up WPCC ‘XA’

MIDWEEK Men

Winners B Ikin B Robinson P Marcus P Strauss Glen CC

Runners-Up B van Beuge I Goldman L Anderson I Wares WPCC

Ladies

Winners F Nagel C Nash C Bryant D Bennett WPCC

Runners-Up F George C Saunders L Keevy-Venter C Marshall Constantia

SULLY CUP

Winners D Edwards C Saunders L Keevy-Venter C Marshall Constantia

Runners-Up G Rey J McCourt I Spangenberg L Krause Helderberg

Semi-Finalists T Weideman B Pieters C Kenny V Gazendam Old Oak

S Wehrli F Hughes C Bryant A Marais WPCC

PAIRS : 2017-2018 (CANCELLED)

TRIPLES : 2017-2018 (CANCELLED)

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FOURS : 2017-2018

Men

Winners J Roëbert G Rosslee J Fife D vd Walt Mowbray

Runners-Up S Kotze N Taljaard N Louw D Cuff S/West

Semi-Finalists R Truter S Neethling A Sartor G Morison Edgemead

D Loubser N Stofberg J Middleton W Meinesz WPCC

Ladies

Winners F George T Bright J Wade E Maisel Constantia

Runners-Up G Carliell M Thomas L van Rooyen A Dewhurst Durbanville

Semi-Finalists L Maritz W Stoffberg A Nunes I Faber Durbanville

D Vermeulen R Swart S Olivier M Smith Pollsmoor

Mixed Pairs

Winners R Piketh A Groenewald Edgemead

Runners-Up S Koen D Blatt Helderberg

Semi-Finalists A Wilmot S Brink Pinelands

D Craye R Himschoot Oakdale

Winners represented the District at the SA Mixed Pairs Championships in Alberton

NOVICE SINGLES

Men Ladies

Winner D Cuff Somerset West A Marais WPCC

Runner-Up R Schroeder Old Oak C Pollard Goodwood

Semi-Finalists P Betteridge Pinelands D McConnell Durbanville

M de Wet Durbanville B du Toit StellvdStel

OPEN SINGLES (CANCELLED)

SENIOR SINGLES (CANCELLED)

MASTERS SINGLES

Men – Open (Durbanville) Ladies – Open

Winner B Ferns Helderberg S Olivier Pollsmoor

Runner-Up R Piketh Edgemead S McKay-Vlok Helderberg

Men – Senior (WPCC) Ladies – Senior

Winner N Solomon Goodwood L Clark Constantia

Runner-Up J van Graan Meadowridge D Vermeulen Pollsmoor

Men – Invitation (Plumstead) Ladies – Invitation

Winner G Rosslee Mowbray A Kotze Bellville

R Runner-Up J Trotskie Pollsmoor A Marais WPCC

CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

Men Ladies

Winner P Harvey Constantia S Olivier Pollsmoor

Runner-Up K Douglas Durbanville L Maritz Durbanville

Semi-Finalists W Pretorius Mowbray S McKay-Vlok Parow

N Crawford Old Oak M Engelbrecht StellvdStel

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Pairs

Pairs

LADIES EXECUTIVE TROPHY

Winners Durbanville BC

Runners-up Constantia BC

LADIES FIVES

Trips Winners J Williams N Cockerill L Kronstrom Bellville

Runners-Up L Nicol D Kidd A Peirson Edgemead

Semi-Finalists G Carliell W Stoffberg A Nunes Durbanville

D Vermeulen J Olivier R Pietersen Pollsmoor

Winners C Finikarides W Horne Bellville

Runners-Up A Groenewald S Burns Edgemead

Semi-Finalists L Maritz I Faber Durbanville

S Olivier M Smith Pollsmoor

LADIES FIVES OVERALL WINNERS

GOLD SILVER BRONZE

BELLVILLE ‘A’ EDGEMEAD ‘A’ DURBANVILLE‘A’

MEN’S FIVES

Trips Winners T van der Poel M van der Poel G Morrison Edgemead

Runners-Up A Nel T Eia W Boshoff Somerset West

Semi-Finalists C Kotze P Cottrell I Rohtbart Constantia

J Kleyhans A Giyani D Mare Durbanville

Winners L Verwey C du Plooy Edgemead

Runners-Up H Stone B Persent Somerset West

Semi-Finalists G McLeod C Douglas Constantia

T Rodney C Redelinghuys Durbanville

MEN’S FIVES OVERALL WINNERS

GOLD SILVER BRONZE

EDGEMEAD‘C’ SOMERSET WEST B’ CONSTANTIA‘B’

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PROVINCIAL REPRESENTATION

The following players were selected to represent Western Province in the Inter District Tournaments played from12 – 16 March 2018

OPEN INTER DISTRICTS – EDEN Men

R Piketh Edgemead J du Plessis Glen E Ferreira Pollsmoor T van der Poel Edgemead T van der Walt Edgemead P Harvey Constantia K Douglas Durbanville J Roёbert Mowbray

Manager:- AD Fourie

NO MEDALS

Ladies M van Zyl Durbanville D Edwards Constantia L Maritz Durbanville S McKay-Vlok Helderberg S Olivier Pollsmoor A Groenewald Edgemead M Thomas Durbanville L Stringer Constantia

Manager:- M Downing

NO MEDALS

‘B’ INTER DISTRICTS – JBA Men

E Pick Pollsmoor A Wilmot Pinelands G Tero CT Military D de Klerk Bellville D van der Walt Mowbray G Rosslee Mowbray B Ferns Helderberg A Barnard Durbanville

Manager:- F Pretorius

SILVER

Ladies C Saunders Constantia R Himschoot Oakdale L Keevy-Venter Constantia C Truter Edgemead M Smith Pollsmoor T Bright Constantia C Herholdt Durbanville A Kotze Bellville

Manager:- D Vermeulen (Voluntary)

NO MEDALS

SENIOR INTER DISTRICTS – PORT NATAL

Men A Lofthouse Constantia C Fenton Somerset West D Craye Oakdale R Clark Constantia K Nash WPCC R Lang Durbanville B Pearman Plumstead J van Graan Meadowridge

Manager:- D Craye NO MEDALS

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Ladies G Rey Helderberg M Standley Constantia N Painter Somerset West L Nurrish Constantia L Clark Constantia C McDuling Somerset West I Faber Durbanville F George Constantia

Manager:- G Rey NO MEDALS

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PROVINCIAL REPRESENTATION

(Under 30’s – Natal Inland from the 23

rd to 26

th SEPTEMBER 2018 – still to be played)

‘A’ Side ‘B’ Side

B Ferns Helderberg D Griebenhauw Malmesbury

E Ferreira Pollsmoor A Robbertse Bellville

S Olivier Pollsmoor D Tiemie Strand

A Kotze Bellville L Gordon Helderberg

Non Travelling Reserves : B Persent, I Hanekom, M du Toit

Manager : Gerrit van Milligen

(Under 20’s– Southern Free State 04 - 07 APRIL 2017)

‘A’ Side ‘B’ Side ‘C’ Side

E Mkhosi Helderberg J Booysen Helderberg B Cupido Strand

E Tyeda Helderberg T Januarie Helderberg M Ferreira Strand

A Manunga Helderberg K Hendricks Helderberg D Carolus Strand

P Chawnae Strand C Taylor Helderberg S Meyer Strand

Non Travelling Reserve : E Louw, K Hendricks & J Fouche

Manager : Paul Cohen

NO MEDALS

(Under 15’s – Southern Free State 04 - 07 APRIL 2017)

‘A’ Side ‘B’ Side

A Ascaray Bellville A Lourens Pollsmoor

J Jacobs Strand D Hendricks Helderberg

J Heyman Strand T Steenkamp Strand

J Joubert Strand N Wilson Strand

Non Travelling Reserve : J Lewis

Manager : Paul Cohen

GOLD

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NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL MEDAL WINNERS 2017-2018

MEN’S NATIONAL (OPEN SINGLES) JOEL ROËBERT SILVER INTER DISTRICTS MENS ‘B’ in JBA SILVER U/15 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS in Southern Free State GOLD SA MASTERS (JUNIOR WOMEN) SAMANTHE OLIVIER GOLD SA MASTERS (JUNIOR WOMEN) LAVONA GORDON SILVER SA NATIONAL DISABILITY BOWLERS B2 VISUALLY IMPAIRED (SINGLES) GAMIET FORTUNE SILVER ROSE KEYSTER SILVER B3 VISUALLY IMPAIRED (SINGLES) PRINCESS SCHROEDER GOLD AVRIL DAVIDS SILVER B4 VISUALLY IMPAIRED (SINGLES) CLIFFORD HOLE SILVER COMMONWEALTH GAMES B3 VISUALLAY IMPAIRED PRINCESS SCHROEDER GOLD

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WESTERN PROVINCE BOWLS

PRESIDENT’S REPORT FOR 2017-2018

The official opening of the 2017/18 season was held at Edgemead Bowling Club on the 7th October 2017. The

first bowl was bowled by Riva Myers a former Protea bowler. All invitees and delegates then enjoyed an afternoon of bowls followed by snacks prepared by members of Edgemead Bowling Club. SPONSORSHIP WP Bowls must express their thanks to our sponsors for their loyal support during the season. PERSONAL TRUSThave made it possible for us to award prize money ofR80 000.00 to successful competitors in WP Bowls district competitions. We would also like to thank DISTELLfor R20 000.00 prize money for the WP Masters. FINANCES We can report that the district finances are again reflecting very positive results and remain under the custodianship of Mike Higgins. The Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport funding has again allowed the district to address issues to Transformation, Capacity Building and Administration projects. Through James Littler and Wynberg Legacy Funds the district has again this year been able to supply financial assistance to various individual members from many clubs. We have not had to turn anyone away. MARKETING & MEMBERSHIP Membership stands at 2833 some 10% increase on last year’s figures. This is the first time membership has been up for many, many years and this is thanks to the hard work from all clubs marketing and development committees and my executive. Long may it last! If all the new plans come together I have no doubt that the 3000 figure will be reached next season. ACHIEVEMENTS Well done to the ladies & men selectors - you have all put in a lot of time and effort ensuring that the best players were selected to play for the district. Well done to the Men’s B side for achieving Silver. Let’s hope that next year the overall results will reflect that we are a province to be reckoned with. A huge congratulations to all the achievers as listed on page 16 of this Annual Report. GREENS Due to the survivor drought that hit the Western Cape most of the greens were not up to their normal standards but due to the hard work of the greens committee and all the clubs’ greens keepers we managed to keep most of the greens open and bowls could still be enjoyed. At the time of writing this report most of the clubs have installed boreholes and the greens are almost back to normal. The machinery with the Lotto money continues to be extremely useful to all the clubs. COACHES The number of coaches has increased and they continue to run very successful coaching courses. Thanks to you all for the many hours you have put into bowls, without your help many new bowlers would not be so well equipped to start playing bowls. TECHNICAL OFFICIALS Not an easy job but a very necessary job – so thanks to all of you that have given up your time ensuring that the rules are interpreted correctly. A number of courses have been held bringing more technical officials on board. We certainly are going to need you all as we have a very challenging year ahead with Inter District tournaments. CONSLUSION I shall not be naming anyone by name as I shall inevitably leave someone out. A big thank you to my executive, the ladies in the office, all standing committee members, all club committees and members for your support this year and I wish you and your respective clubs every success for the future and let’s keep the district flag flying. It has been a pleasure being the President of such a forward thinking district. GRAEME KEMP PRESIDENT

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STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE ASSOCIATION

COACHES

Despite only numbering four members, which we believe should ideally be six, the committee is pleased to

confirm that in October 2017, at Helderberg BC and more recently in May 2018, at Pinelands BC, we

successfully conducted at each venue, a Level 1 Coaches Course thereby enabling WP to gain some 20 fully

trained new coaches. We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to Con Dixie, Brian Smith, Doug

Coughlan and Gillian Carliell, without whose help and expertise, these trained coaches would not have been

possible. We respectfully request that the Executive ensure that in order for the DSCC to operate in a

competent manner for the forthcoming year that the membership should stand at no less than six persons.

Joel Roëbert was originally a committee member, he only attended one meeting at which he failed to

contribute anything to the discussions that were held and he furthermore then resigned without the courtesy of

discussing what reasons may have caused him to make this decision. Neels Kotze was reportedly also a

member, albeit he has never attended a scheduled meeting. We did in fact meet with him once as he was

unable, on his own, to organise markers for the ZTDP project which was his responsibility.

The committee deserves a full and suitable compliment to function at its full potential.

PAUL COHEN

CONVENOR

GREENS CARE

Since the last report, there have been a number of changes to the composition of the committee. Vernon Wilmot and Bunty Giles (thelatter since deceased) retired from the committee after a number of years of loyal service, and then our Convenor, Gordon Marchbank passed away last year. Their places have been filled by Collyn de Witt (Durbanville), Terry Drew (Bergvliet), Vernon Dryden (Kraaifontein) and Eugene Howard (Gardens). With the worst drought experienced in our District in many decades, the management and upkeep of Greens has certainly been a challenge for both the Greens Standing Committee and all Club Green Keepers. Restrictions on potable water usage affected clubs with no Borehole facilities. This prompted the GSC to decide that for the 2017/18 season there would be no merit in inspections for evaluating greens. Inspections of Clubs with applications to host BSA tournaments in 2019 were deferred until August 2018 when a BSA GSC team will visit our district.The focus this year has been on the following: (1) improving communication, (2) emphasising the importance of levels, (3) standardising greens’ evaluation and (4) researching best practice options. Communication: In addition to providing a monthly newsletter, we have recently introduced a WhatsApp group for all Club GKPs. Greenkeepers are also welcome to attend our monthly meetings. Levels: With WPB providing three Dumpy Levels for use throughout the District, we have attempted via workshops and Club visits to guide GKPs in the use of these Dumpies as well as the computer programme designed by Ron Cubitt. Greens’ evaluation: The revised Evaluation Sheet provided by BSA has been applied at a number of Clubs, with all or most of our Committee in attendance, thus achieving some form of uniformity in assessment. Best practice: Bill McCarthy has led the way in investigating the use of different products and application methods, in order to make our greens more resistant to disease and foreign grasses. The positive effects of many of these additives have been shared with our GKPs. TERRY HEPWORTH CONVENOR

DEVELOPMENT (U15’s& U20’s)

The 2017/2018 year was a year of many achievements for the under 15 as well as the under 20’s. For the first time in Western Province a WP 4’s competition was played for juniors. Junior Masters was also held and was very successful. Two of our juniors also took part in the Invitational Masters and showed that they can even compete at this level. At the Envar- Buys Tournament the Under 15’s and Under 20’s also did very well. The Under 15 team walked away with a silver medal. In the New-by’s section the Under 20’s walked away with a bronze medal. At the 2018 Inter District for juniors the Under 15 sides brought home the Gold and the Bronze medal. As convenor of the Under 15 and Under 20 Bowls I would like to thank the Executive for their support and wiliness to financially support our efforts in developing junior bowls. CHRISTO OLIVIER CONVENOR

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MEN’S SELECTION

It was a year of ups and downs for the selectors who, as a team who worked hard and had their structures in place with final selections made. However the Men’s A side was the big shock at Inter Districts down at Eden with a complete no show ending 6

th. The team selected had all the attributes to achieve and bring the

honours home, but they failed WP. The up and coming B side won Silver at the Inter Districts in JBA and the players showed they are keen to perform – new blood! The Senior men performed well, just not making the cut at Inter Districts in Durban ending 3

rd in their section.

The team admitted they were disappointed and will do us proud next time around. NB: To my fellow selectors and team managers, a big thank you for all the efforts and time you put into the sport and for WP Bowls. The WP Executive also needs to be thanked for supporting the teams and our efforts. The WP office ladies were once again, great with the arrangements. LET’S LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEW SEASON AND BE POSITIVE! NICO FERREIRA CONVENOR

LADIES SELECTION

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the committee for giving me the opportunity to be a selector for 2018. The process allowed me to grow and develop. I am of the opinion that perhaps the trials could have started a little earlier. Unfortunately, after the first set of trials, Marina dropped the bomb on us and that she would be leaving the district and I was asked to take over as convenor, thrown in the deep end – and I am not a good swimmer. We selected the teams after many trials, which again in my opinion were too many, as it was too late for the selected teams to play in / enter tournaments as a team to bond, gel and get to know each other’s play better. Hopefully we have learnt from this and in the new season we can get going earlier, choose the teams and allow some team play in order for them to be better aligned to each other. The Open side could have performed better and again we are of the opinion that there are a few ladies in the team that have had the time to prove themselves at this level but have not brought home the medals. B-side we were happy with our choice of teams and they played well together. TheSenior side has not played well for a number of years, and perhaps a focus area for the new season. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Riva Myers, Pikkie Downing and Denise Vermeulen for all their time and effort during the period of selection and tournament. GWEN REY CONVENOR

MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING

A look at the membership numbers in the WP paints a picture which is evenly balanced between success and problem areas. Total membership increased from 2667 to 2836 from November 2017 until June 2018. Comparative figures for the sport nationally was not compared, but the WP has reversed the decline in membership which is widely reported. On the negative side however there is concern about the number of clubs with small membership. Even given the possible revenue streams from social bowls, sponsors, bar sales and other sources this remains worrying when one looks at the longer term health of the sport. Certainly the number of active clubs is declining, and the average age of members is increasing. The committee is of the view that financial sustainability of small clubs does not translate to long term growth of the sport. The recent appointment of a Marketing Manager at WP Bowls by the Executive is to be applauded and is indeed welcomed by the Standing Committee. This initiative is a first in bowls in the country and clubs are encouraged to use the expertise now available to grow membership and attract younger people to the game. To this end we repeat the call to appoint in each club a dedicated person or persons who actively focus their efforts on marketing bowls and attracting members to the club LEON VENTER CONVENOR

PROVINCIAL BOWLERS

The DISA ASSOCIATION became so known on the 19th September 2017. The last meeting of the "Protea Association" was on the 21

st February 2017 when 2 x FUNDRAISERS were discussed and arranged. The

25th June was earmarked for the Basin with the venues being Somerset West BC and Helderberg BC and at latter club our 4th AGM would be held.

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The 17th September was also earmarked for Gordon’s Bay BC and Plumstead BC. All venues were booked

and confirmed. Changes to the WP pIay-offs, which was an important factor, halted proceedings. Therefore all fundraisers were cancelled and subsequently our Association unravelled. Steps had to be taken to ensure the Disa or Protea’s as formerly known, would survive. Darryl Edwards our Treasurer arranged for all finances to be transferred to WP Bowls. It was decided that Nina Painter would take over as Convenor, with Christo Olivier and Gerrit van Milligen on the committee. First priority was to update our DATABASE and Membership fees. Each member would be invoiced R50 via their club to cover 2018 once their database had been updated. This is still on-going, Our mission is to get back on track to do what this Association was created for initially. The Association for the Disa is to represent our Inter District bowlers of the Western Province. Our goal is to raise funds by the members to assist with purchasing of uniforms, accommodation, travel and levies required by all these bowlers. The camaraderie playing in the FUNDRAISERS is optimum and to keep close bonds with past and present and even future Disa’s alive! Going forward we need to build up a strong Association and be the voice of our Selected Western Province bowlers (past and present) and make them aware of the importance and pride we all share being part of this special nucleus for years to come. NINA PAINTER CONVENOR

TECHNICAL

Another season has flown by; and one that ended on a very sad note for this Standing Committee, with the sudden passing of JEAN NELL our friend, fellow bowler, loyal member and Secretary of this Standing Committee. I, for one was left floundering as the daunting task of finalising the WP Master’s at 3 different venues had to be completed, but with the great and loyal support of this Standing Committee we can proudly say ‘WE DID IT JEAN!!, WE DIDN’T LET YOU DOWN!!’ This has been a quiet year for WP, with no National tournaments being played here. A relief, as it often becomes a nightmare to ensure that we have efficient and competent Technical Officials at these tournaments. In August/September 2017 we had a Markers and Tech Off Level 1 course where we passed 20 new Tech Officials and 12 Markers. I am pleased to say that all these newly qualified candidates have been VERY busy and assisted us when called upon. We also had a Level 2 course and 8 new level 2 Tech Officials were passed. WELL DONE ALL. As we all know WP decided to cancel many of the WP Competitions due to the drought and we had hoped to have courses instead. However, dates were not conducive, but we will be holding a course for Markers and Technical Officials during August/September. We implore all Clubs to encourage their members to attend to make use of this opportunity, as it makes our work-load lighter if more players UNDERSTAND the laws of Bowls and to know what decisions they can make etc. If there is enough interest from a few neighbouring clubs, we would consider holding a course during the week at a central venue. To those Clubs who have hosted and to the Technical Officials who have assisted, my sincere thanks. The Markers who assisted at ALL singles tournaments ‘thank you’. Your willingness to stand there in sun, rain, hail or wind is always greatly appreciated and rest assured you will be called upon again this coming season!! To the Standing Committee, my sincere thanks for your fantastic support, camaraderie and willingness. I look forward to another season with you! HELEN EDWARDS CONVENOR

LADIES NOMADS REPORT

We have had regular outings during this 2017/18 season. A big thank you to all the bowling clubs that have been willing to host us. Unfortunately we have lost a loyal member in the passing of Joan James.Three ladieshave also since resigned so we are twenty-six ladies to carry on the hard work of raising money for charity. Our fund raising ALL DAY was held at the Bergvliedt Bowling Club on 20 May.It was well supported and enjoyed by all. Ten ladies will be attending the Nomad Nationals to be held in Jeffreys Bay. The 2020 nationals will be held in Cape Town and the ladies will be co-hosting with the men nomads. We are ever grateful for the support from the Western Province Bowling Association. MARGARET HENDRICKS SECRETARY

MEN’S NOMAD REPORT

Nomad Bowls is a charitable organization formed by Bowlers for purposes of giving something back to the Community. During the 2017-18 season, the Western Province Men’s Nomad Bowlers have hosted two All Day competitions to raise funds. We wish to thank Bergvliet Bowls Club and Fish Hoek Bowls Club for allowing us

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to use their facilities in September and March respectively. A special thank you must go to Personal Trust who were our Sponsors for these All Days. We also wish to thank all Bowlers who have supported us during this season. Furthermore, a very special thank you goes to Wheatfield, Pollsmoor, Bellville, Plumstead who are always willing to let us hold our monthly outings at their clubs. At the 2017 Nomad Nationals Competition held in Vereeniging, the Western Province District Trophy was won by Bryan Stewart from Durbanville. During the course of the past season, we are proud to report that we have managed to support CHOC (the Childhood Cancer Association) and the Downs Syndrome Association with donations of food and cleaning materials to the value of R12 000. We have also given a bit of cash to Blind Bowlers. This is what Nomads is all about. We will continue to host Charity All Days every September and March and we invite all Bowlers to please support these All Days. We also wish to remind everyone that Nomad Bowls is open to ALL registered bowlers. We would like to encourage people to join our little group to help give something back to the community. All it takes is to attend an outing one Sunday afternoon per month where we normally have a game of bowls and enjoy some eats and good conversation. Some great friendships are formed as we all work together to make a better life for those less fortunate than us. Please feel free to contact the Secretary (contact details in the Yearbook) should you have any questions or would like to join us. We look forward to hearing from you. DARYL FALKEN PRESIDENT

BLIND BOWLERS (WP REGION No report was available due to the passing of the Chairperson, Dennis Laidley during the season.

BLIND BOWLERS (PENINSULA REGION) Peninsula Blind bowlers returned home from the 2018 Open Championships for Disabled bowlers held in George, winning 2 Gold, 4 silver & 2 bronze medals, plus winning the VIBSA team trophy for the 6

th time!

Congratulations to all of our bowlers and directors. Earlier this year, Princess Schroeder and Flippie Walker (BGN ) won the silver medal in the B2/B3 mixed pairs division at the Commonwealth Games held in Gold Coast Australia. Peninsula Blind Bowlers play their bowls on Saturday mornings at Jaggers Bowls club and welcome any new bowlers and or persons to assist. Contact Princess 084 9000 111. Our thanks go to Oakdale, Fish Hoek and Helderberg Village bowls clubs for hosting our players for the “annual challenges” that we all enjoy at the respective clubs. Thanks to Jaggers bowling club “for providing our home“. GRAHAM WARD PRESIDENT

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WESTERN PROVINCE BOWLS

MINUTES OF THE ONE HUNDRED AND ELEVENTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF WESTERN PROVINCE BOWLS HELD AT PINELANDS BOWLING CLUB

ST STEPHEN’S ROAD, PINELANDS ON SATURDAY 19TH

AUGUST 2017 at 09h30

Present: J Edwards (President), G Kemp (Vice-President), M Higgins (Treasurer) Executive: N Painter, W Oosthuizen, C Swan, C Olivier & G van Milligen Administration: L Botha, D Vermeulen Apologies: J Elliott

A quorum being present, (32 of 36 Clubs) were in attendance.

1 To read the Notice Convening the Meeting

The Notice convening the Meeting was read. 2 Welcome by the President to Life Members, Past Executive Members, Council Delegates and a

special welcome to Mark Gibbs of Personal Trust.

3 Attendance Register (Recorded on arrival) (32) CLUBS WERE PRESENT : Bellville, Bergvliet, Constantia, Durbanville, Edgemead, Fish Hoek, Fresnaye, Gardens, Glen, Goodwood, Gordon’s Bay, Helderberg, Jaggers, Kraaifontein, Kuilsrivier, Malmesbury, Meadowridge, Milnerton, Mowbray, Oakdale, Old Oak, Parow, Pinelands, Plumstead, Pollsmoor, Rondebosch, SA Police, Somerset West, Stell vdStel ,Strand, Sunningdale & WPCC. Plus 19Alternate delegates

Also in attendance: Life Members: G Marchbank, R Myers, R Delport & I Travers-Phillips Representatives of: Coaches, Peninsula Blind Bowlers, Technical, Greenscare, Selectors, Ladies

Nomads, BSA Representatives & Media Sponsors: Personal Trust (Mark Gibbs)

4 To receive apologies

The following Clubs were not represented: With apology: Camps Bay, Wheatfield Without apology: CT Military & Helderberg Village Personal Apologies: A Black & D de Power (BSA Reps) Lynn Pitcock & Graham Ward) (Blind Bowlers) P Cohen (Coaches) & L Venter (M&M) E Bosman & D de Power (Life Members) J Elliott (Executive) Marina & Michael Brink (Relocated)

A du Toit & Nico Ferreira (Nominees)

5 Record Obituaries for the year

The President stated that that there had been 37 affiliated members who had passed on during the

Period 1 July2016 - 30 June 2017. These were recorded in the Annual Report of which the delegates

were in receipt of and had been acknowledged in the previous Council meeting. Council stood for a

minute’s silence.

The President requested that all clubs please inform our District office immediately of the passing of

any of their members to ensure that the records be kept up to date.

6 Address by Mark Gibbs, Director of Personal Trust

Mark Gibbs was happy to announce that PT would continue to be the main sponsor for the All Cape.

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He further stated that PT pride themselves as old fashioned, offering personal service which differentiates them from the rest. He thanked John Edwards as the out-going President and his committee for a job well done over the last few years and that he looked forward to working with Graeme Kemp. He further stated that sponsors need bowlers and bowlers need sponsors and that PT is privileged to be our main sponsor. He did however stress the fact about increasing business leagues with the +35 age group as the target market.

7 To read, consider and confirm the Minutes of the last Annual General Meeting (20

thAugust

2016)

The minutes of the 110th Annual General Meeting held on 20

thAugust 2016 were taken as read.

Proposed & Seconded by WPCC and Malmesbury respectively.

8 To read, consider and confirm the Minutes of the last Council Meeting held prior to the

Annual General Meeting in progress (22nd

July 2017)

Proposed & Seconded by WPCC and Helderberg respectively.

9 To consider, and if approved, adopt the Annual Report for the period 01 July 2016 to 30th

June 2017. (Tabled)

Proposed & Seconded by Mowbray and Malmesbury respectively.

10 The Auditors Reports were presented by Michael Higgins, the Treasurer. To consider and if

approved, adopt:

10.1 The 2017- 2018 Budget Membership was slightly above budget but all the competition entries were below Budget resulting in the Trade Income of R736,116 being some R17,590 below Budget. Other Income of R204,459 was R15,459 better than Budget due to mainly the Nationals being held in Cape Town. Total Income of R940,575 Other Income of R940,575 was slightly below Budget of R2,131. Proposed by Malmesbury and seconded by WPCC. Roux Vermeulen however pointed out that the Budget could not be accepted as the WPB Levy increase of R15 had not been included in the budget and still to be proposed as per point 12.3.

10.2 The Audited WPB Financial Statements for the year 01 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 The DCAS spend of R59,538 on Transformation was a result of the various competitions that the Youth played in. U19 – George; Envar Buys – Worcester; U15/19 – Bloemfontein offset by R20,000 saving on Development. There were modest overspends in various areas, as per the Income Statement, but these were offset by significant savings on Audit fees R3,500, Computers R8,000, Telephone R4,500, Website R17,650, Standing Committee Expenses R18,200. ID Expenses were lower than Budget by R28,400 and Year Book savings of R16,419. Overall the Expenses of R906,812 showed a saving to Budget of R35,894. The Net result was a profit of R33,763 against a Nil Budget. It was also proposed that John Edwards is to put in a tax clearance with SARS for the NPO. Proposed by Somerset West and seconded by Malmesbury.

10.3 To elect an Auditor and approve the fee for the past audit and the 7.5% increase was adopted and agreed upon.

11 Motions for changes to the WPB Constitution & Annexure A as set out below were accepted:

By the insertion of the letter (a) after 13.1 to read as follows: 13. MEMBERSHIP OF MEMBER CLUBS

13.1 (a) No Member Club shall accept as a member any bowler who does not, together with his or her application for membership, produce a Bowls SA Clearance Certificate from his previous Club or Clubs to the effect that he or she left that or those Clubs in good standing. No Member Club may refuse to issue such a Clearance Certificate where the member concerned is in fact in good standing.

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The right of the issuing Member Club to endorse its comments on a Clearance Certificate is entrenched. Breach of this rule will render the Member Club concerned liable to suspension of its membership of The Association. By the insertion of the following clauses: 13.1 (b) In order for a Member to be considered in good standing, he or she shall have paid his or her subscriptions for the current year in which the Clearance has been requested, and shall furthermore not have been subjected to any disciplinary action by his or her Club which has led to suspension. 13.1 (c) No Member serving a suspension from his or her Club shall be entitled to play Bowls at any Club affiliated to Bowls South Africa during the period of his or her suspension. MOTIVATION: There is no definition of the term “good standing” either in the WP Constitution or in the Constitution of Bowls South Africa. It stands to reason that “good standing” should mean exactly what it says and cannot only refer to payment of subscriptions which is currently the case. It seems ridiculous that a player suspended for whatever reason should be able to request a clearance during his or her suspension and join another Club the next day without suffering any consequences of his or her suspension By the insertion of clauses 13.1 b and c the practice of “club hopping” will be terminated and enable various Club Committees to proceed with its business without fear or favour should disciplinary action need to be taken. WYNBERG BOWLING CLUB LEGACY FUND

Annexure A on Pg 16 - To amend clauses 3.6 & 3.7 which presently read as follows to the new

proposed clauses in italics: 3.6 Apart from the initial distribution referred to in clause 3.1 above, the aggregate annual distribution which may be made by WPB from the Fund may not exceed the annual interest earned by the Fund in the preceding financial year and the WPB is precluded from ever utilising the capital of the Fund when making any distribution as hereinbefore contemplated. 3.7 On dissolution of the WPB as contemplated in clause 20 of the WPB’s constitution, the Fund’s capital (including any accumulated interest) shall be donated in equal shares to the remaining Districts in the provinces of South Africa and under no circumstances whatsoever to Bowls South Africa.

3.6 Apart from the initial distribution referred to in clause 3.1 above, the aggregate annual distribution which may be made by WPB from the Fund may not exceed the accumulated annual interest earned by the Fund in the preceding and current financial years and the WPB is precluded from ever utilising the capital (namely, R 1 500 000 – one million five hundred thousand rand) of the Fund when making any distribution as hereinbefore contemplated. 3.7 On dissolution of the WPB as contemplated in clause 20 of the WPB’s constitution, the Fund’s capital (including any accumulated interest) shall be donated in pro-rata shares (calculated in proportion to a District’s then registered membership) to the remaining Districts in the provinces of South Africa and under no circumstances whatsoever to Bowls South Africa. In other words, a District with a larger registered membership will receive a larger pro-rata share of the Fund’s capital, than a District with a smaller registered membership.

MOTIVATION : The amendment has been requested by the Executive to allow it to financially assist

bowlers, at its district clubs, who may be experiencing difficulties in paying club subscriptions. The

amendment will lift the constraint over the useage of interest earned on the initial capital from year to

year.

12 To present recommendations of the Executive:

12.1 BSA Motions for AGM - See attached and decisions as set out below: 7.1 Accept 7.2 Decline 7.3 Accept 7.4 Support breaking away but players can play in the ID and U30

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7.5 Accept but U15 & U18 not U20 tournament – end of tournament is played 7.6 No 7.7 No 7.8 No 7.9 No 7.10 See on the day 7.11 No - Do not believe that the Executive should be precluded from nominations 7.12 No 7.13 No – SGM during AGM to vote Pres, VP and 4 members reason why to stand. Earned any rights to walk into chair. Listen but will not support 7.14 No – Districts with 1000 or more to qualify for 500 at least

12.2 The President proposed an increase of R5 onto the existing R20 that was being paid for tea

monies thus bringing the total to R25.

12.3 A proposed increase of R15 (R165) onto the WPB Affiliation Fees was also unanimously

accepted of which R5,00 allocated to the Yearbooks for each club.

12.4 BSA affiliation fee to be increased by R15.00 (R215). They have been given a mandate that

an increase of no more than R15 would be imposed and this is to be confirmed at their AGM.

12.5 The announcement of the various Standing Committees for 2017-2019 season was made:

Coaches: Paul Cohen (Helderberg), Chris Nurrish (Constantia), Nick du Preez (Old

Oak), Jenny Griffiths (Pinelands), Neels Kotze (Constantia)

Greens: Terry Hepworth (Constantia), Gordon Marchbank (Goodwood), Bill

McCarthy (Meadowridge), Terence Drew (Bergvliet), Alan van Freden

(Oakdale), Collyn de Witt (Durbanville), Eugene Howards (Gardens)

Ladies Sel: Marina Brink (Gordon’s Bay), Riva Myers (Glen), Denise Vermeulen

(Pollsmoor), Margaret Downing (Durbanville), Gwen Rey (Helderberg)

Men’s Sel: Don Craye (Oakdale), Adriaan Fourie (StellvdStel), Nico Ferreira

(Pollsmoor), Frikkie Pretorius (Bellville)

M&M: Alan Bennett (WPCC), Paul Cohen (Helderberg), Anina Black

(Edgemead), Andre du Toit (Pinelands), Gerrit van Milligen (Bellville), Leon

Venter (Old Oak), Tilly Fernandes-du Rand (Pinelands)

Tech Officials: Marietjie Burger (Somerset West), Claudia de Hahn (Somerset West)

Helen Edwards (Durbanville), Jean Nell (Plumstead), Johan van der

Vyver (Goodwood) Gordon Patrick (Pollsmoor), Nico Taljaard (Somerset

West), Anton Giani (Durbanville), Robert Standen (Durbanville)

Provl Bowlers: Darryll Edwards (Constantia) stands as treasurer

Junior Bowls: Paul Cohen (Helderberg), Aloma Smith (Strand), Christo Olivier

(Pollsmoor),Gerrit van Milligen (Bellville)

The President took the opportunity to applaud and thank members of Standing Committees

for their support and sacrifices made in the line of their particular duties for the District.

13 Presentation of Long Service Awards/Ladies Executive Trophy & Certificates

The President presented the Ladies Executive Trophy to Constantia BC.

Vernon Wilmot and Bunty Giles were both presented with plaques for their Long Service and

dedication to the Greenscare Standing Committee.

14 To deal with any correspondence None 15 Honoraria

None 16 To elect Honorary Life Members John Edwards was elected as a Honorary Life Member

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17 To Elect Executive Committee Members for the incoming season 2017-2018

President: Mr G Kemp (Edgemead) Unopposed Vice President Mr G van Milligen (Bellville) Mr C Oliver (Pollsmoor) Treasurer: Mr M Higgins (Meadowridge) Unopposed Executive: Ms J Elliott (Gordon’s Bay)

Mr C Olivier (Pollsmoor) Ms A Painter (Somerset West) Mr C Swan (Meadowridge) Mr G van Milligen (Bellville) Mr A du Toit (Pinelands) Mr N Ferreira (Pollsmoor) Mr B Steward (Durbanville)

There being two nominations for Vice President, the delegates were required to vote by means of a ballot.

Result: Mr G van Milligen (Bellville) was elected as Vice President

There being too many nominations for Executive Members, the voting was not in Mr N Ferreira’s (Pollsmoor) favour.

The in-coming President thanked the out-going President and past Presidents for their assistance and stated that he had big shoes to fill of those of Ron Delport, Doreen de Power and John Edwards. He said the main goal for the upcoming season was to stop membership from dwindling and asked all Council to think with their eyes open as to ways to retain and grow membership within all clubs.

18 Other matters

18.1 Graeme Kemp informed Council of the new Greens Equipment which had been purchased with the Lotto grant. Bill McCarthy confirmed that the machines will be hired out at a cost and that these amounts will go into a maintenance account. A Circular to follow in due course. 18.2 Constantia queried if the WP Competition draws could be open and The President affirmed that any member is free to sit in when the draws are done. Joel Roëbert did however state that the Flag/Muter draws can take up to 5 days to complete. 18.3 The President proposed changes to the League format and many clubs expressed their concerns that not enough time had been given to consider these changes and possibly a Special General Meeting can be called so that clubs can submit their suggestions. It was therefore decided to adjourn this until a later date where the Executive would meet with all the Convenors of the SC to brainstorm. 18.4 Strand BC expressed their concerns re the water situation and Graeme Kemp advised clubs without boreholes to purchase Jo Jo’s and harvest water from their roofs. Most clubs are in this situation and they were reminded to apply to the City of Cape Town for grey water.

The President wished the Executive everything of the very best for the incoming season and thanked Council, Clubs and all members for their valued support. With no further business the Meeting closed at 11.10 am.

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