WORTHING INDOOR

BOWLS CLUB

Newsletter #5

December 2018

Email: worthingindoor@btconnect.com www:https//worthingibc.co.uk

The very best of wishes for 2019

to all our Friends and Club Members from all our Committees.

Men

Derek Ridley President

George Youngs Captain

Derek Ridley Sen. Vice Captain

Chris Wood Jun. Vice Captain

Chris Graham Competitions

Dave Crockett League Secretary

Les Mann Match Secretary

Alan Keen Green Manager

John Rose League Team

John Cox, Mick Howard,

Mike Muncey, Ray Potten

Ladies

Wendy Davies President & Sec.

Cynthia Goodall Vice President

Gill Scott Captain

Maz Howe Vice Captain

Tina Phillips Competitions

Angela Grant Benevolent Sec

Sheila Broad, Gill Ogden,

Karen Lawrence

Our Directors

Graham Stewart Chairman

John Schools Treasurer and Sec

Edie Bond, John Fairs

Peter Gladwell, Chris Young,

Kevin Tester

The Admin Team Alan Messer Manager

Jackie Taylor Admin

Kevin Buck MBE Admin Assistant

Wendy Davies As we move towards 2019, we as WIBC Presidents are conscious that the nature of bowls at WIBC is changing. Increasingly there is a move towards mixed bowls and our committee structure will evolve to meet these changes. It will be our joint task to ensure that all groups are properly represented as this new ethos takes root.

The first three months of the winter

season are almost completed which

has been a good start with 20 from 29

won Yet again the response on the

availability lists this season have been

outstanding. We continue to ensure

that everyone gets a fair share of games as far as

possible. In the early months of 2019 we have been

given some vacant dates on the greens with the help of

Derek and Chris we hope to set up some Newbies

games and Footbowls & Aussie Pairs and also 'New'

Target Mat Bowls. From myself and the Vice Captains

Derek & Chris we would like to wish you all a very

Happy Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.

We have made a pretty good start

to the County league season, and

shown some real fight. Thanks to

everyone who puts their name

down to help us play these vital

fixtures.

We need our ladies to support the

ladies matches as well as the mixed

ones. Come and join us and lets

show everyone what a top

contribution the ladies can make to

WIBC.

Alan ‘the Managers’ Message Time certainly flies when you are enjoying yourself. This has certainly been true over the past months. It has been great to see WIBC grow and develop into a more modern club. I realise that change can be difficult if things have always been done a certain way, but hopefully I haven't ruffled too many feathers or trodden on too many toes!

I heartily thank the Board and Committees for their support and backing as new projects have been undertaken. I also thank all of the members for their patience as some of the initiatives have taken place.

In the past year; we have upgraded the lighting to LED over the green; completely redecorated the bowls hall; reinvented our visitor changing room, upgraded our admin facilities and provided a safe interface between members and admin staff (a window!). The clubs computer system has been upgraded and brought in line with cloud technology. Members can now pay using debit and credit cards. The competition and rink booking system is now fully fledged and in use. The Green Stewards area is no longer a set of desks tables and odd boxes, but is purposeful and workable. New signage throughout the club means information is more readily accessible and easily found. Security lighting has been renewed and CCTV is in place. Lots of tree surgery at the back, the locker replacement programme is underway ….. Its quite a list! I am proud of what the club has achieved in such a short time but there is much more to do if we are to be well and truly on the Indoor Bowls Club Map.

Some of the plans for 2019 and beyond are shared on the next page. In the meantime I look forward to working with you all in 2019, and together making Worthing Indoor Bowls Club a great club to be a part of.

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MENTORING

In 2019 we will be introducing a Mentoring scheme for our newer members. Each new member will be allocated a more experienced WIBC member who has volunteered to help our latest bowlers find their niche within our club. If you want to be part of the initiative have a chat with Alan in the office

Barriers to new bowlers fully integrating can range from knowledge about -

The bowling opportunities for different abilities When is it available – timings of opportunities are crucial – day or evening? What are the mixed or single sex opportunities? How do you break into a league team? What are the club rules for dress on the green and around the Club? Do newcomers fully understand about club etiquette? When will I be ready to play in a friendly against other Clubs? What social events will I be welcome at? Who can I ask for advice about bowling? Can I involve family and friends in club activities? Where can I find information about matches, sessions and bowls generally? THESE ARE JUST A FEW IDEAS THAT A MENTOR COULD HELP WITH.

NEW MEMBERS

In 2018 we once again took another 50 new bowlers into our club. Effectively we now have 1 in 5 of our WIBC family who are only 2 years into their bowling journey. We wish all our ‘Newbies’ well as they start to get to know about bowling at WIBC. A series of New Bowler events are planned for 2019 please look out for details. The first of the events is a Newbies match in early January.

Could you help the club by giving us a couple of hours a week to be a GREEN STEWARD.

We really do need you to volunteer. Call in at the office and we will talk you through this vital role.

The WORTHING IBC OPEN TOURNAMENT—Entries are still being accepted for our

Annual Triples Tournament. Pick up an entry form from the Office. The tournament is

open to bowlers from right across Sussex and mixed entries are encouraged. We are

sponsored by Focus Investments and the winners of both competitions pick up a sizeable

cash prize.

We will be closed for one week between the winter season and the summer season to allow us to have new underlay, and the carpet cleaned and turned

ANTICIPATED COST £11K !!

Meet Kevin Tester our latest addition to our Board of Directors. Kevin retired recently from running his own company with manufacturing and retail branches across the globe. Kevin promises to do all that he can along with his new colleagues to keep our wonderful club moving forward without losing its unique identity. He is keen to talk with members and hear their ideas. Kevin plays regularly in Spoons, aggregate and other club sessions.

WIBC Social Dates for your diary

Weds Jan 09 London Palladium Trip

Fri Jan 18 A Chinese Evening

Sat Jan 26 Bingo

Fri Feb 15 Shuffleboard

Music , Quizzes, Race Evenings and opportunities to experience more of Simon and Mandy’s themed nights will all fill up the 2019 Calendar.

Don’t miss out—keep your eyes open for the lists on the Social Boards

Our Spoons, Aggregate and Charity sessions continue to be major bowling opportunities for many of our bowlers. Keep up the good work and invite our new bowlers to learn about social bowling with a competitive edge. Please support these important facets of our club.

The Company Chairman and Members of the WIBG Management Committee thank all who have given their time and talents to keep the club open and functioning for about 360 days in the past year, and wish

all members all the very best for 2019

Club Competitions are underway—please make sure you stick to the end of round and play by dates.

Club Finals are set for April 13 and 14 2019

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2018 has seen a busy and varied social scene within the Club, along with the regular functions such as Bingo, Theatre Trips, Themed food, Shuffleboard, Cribbage and Musical evenings, we have seen the introduction of some new events including DVD Race and Quiz nights. All of the functions have been very well attended which is great to see.

Thanks to everyone who helped make these possible.

We are looking to introduce even more exciting events for 2019 and please let us know if there is anything you would like us to consider.

Kevin Buck