Canadian Pacific Lawn Bowling Club

2011 Christmas Social

cqwww — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:33:49 +0000

Saturday, 10 December, 5:00 p.m. – as decided at the AGM, the Christmas Reception has been set for Saturday, 10 December, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Members and their guests are invited to mingle and welcome the Festive Season with delicious snacks and a glass of cheer (cash bar). The cost is $20 per person. If you plan to attend, please contact Mary Schaufele – maryandron@shaw.ca or 250 – 480-7651. Payment should be made not later than Sunday, 4 December 2011. Please mail or deliver your cheque to the Club, attention: Mary Schaufele. Club Mailing Address: 720 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1A3. As space is limited, please send in your reservation early.

treasurer — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:59 +0000

Settlers of Catan

cqwww — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:48:08 +0000

We’re excited to launch the Settlers of Catan league! Starting Monday, November 28th at 7pm, we’re going to host a bi-weekly Settlers of Catan evening. If you’ve got a copy of the game, bring it with you, including any expansion packs. If you don’t have a copy, don’t worry, just come down anyway, we’ll show you how to play! As this will be a first event, it will continue on the 2nd and 4th Monday evening of every month. Please send this to anyone you think might be interested!

If you’re on Facebook, join our Facebook event for the launch!

2011-2012 CP LBC Executive

admin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:01:36 +0000

Thanks to all who attended our Annual General Meeting this week. We’re excited for the year ahead, and will continue on our path of increasing membership and utilization of the club.

President Mary Schaufele
Past President Nils Skalin
1st Vice-President Ernie Urdal
2nd Vice-President Kees Middelkoop
Treasurer Robert Trevor
Secretary Rosemary Mills
Activities Kris Constable
Fundraising Aaron Hall
Games: Men’s Larry Terry
Games: Women’s Lee Millar
Garden/Green: Kees Middelkoop
Housekeeping: Ray Turner
Membership Coaching Russ Morrison
Property Wayne Carlow

You can also follow us on Twitter or join our Facebook group for updates as well!

July Update

admin — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:14:19 +0000

(1) This Friday, 8 July, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. 28 Men and Women Victoria Newcomers* – please come out to welcome this mixed group who’d like to try bowling and croquet (contact Bruce, 294-0719, bg@rewerx.com). We’ll be using 3 or 4 rinks for our guests so the remaining four can be available for regular bowling and croquet. The Newcomers will be bringing their own refreshments and will use our kitchen and dishwares. Please come out at 5:40 p.m. to help set up the rinks, to set out kitchen supplies, to demonstrate the games, and to help tidy up afterwards (* revenue event, potential members!).

(2) Saturday, 9 July – Church of our Lord (COOL) Strawberry Tea, 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. – it’s our tradition to waive our regular Saturday tea and instead to support our good neighbours by buying strawberry tea ($7.00) after a 12 or 14-end Saturday game (at approx. 3:00 p.m.)

(3) Thursday, 14 July, 9:00 a.m. – CP’s Women’s Pairs – Ladies: let’s make sure this is a go! Add your name to the sign-up sheet in the binder at the Reception Desk (Carol, 386-7628). Bring $10 entry fee, lunch, goodies for the snack table – good bowling!

(4) Friday, 15 July, 5:30 p.m. – please come out to Welcome Oak Bay LBC to Canadian Pacific for an evening of good bowling (visitors love our super green and gorgeous garden – thank you Gordie, Kees and team!). Sign up so that Carol and Lorne know the numbers participating and can make a draw. Please bring some special goodies as it’s customary to welcome our guests with a tea, coffee (other beverages, of course), and a tasty finger-food supper after the game.

(5) Sunday, 17 July, 9:00 a.m. – CP’s Men’s Pairs (sign up sheet in Reception desk binder) – Lorne, 384-5499 (same conditions as for Women’s Pairs, above).

(6) Friday, 12 August, 7:00 p.m. – we’re invited to Vic West LBC for bowling by floodlight, sign up in the Reception Desk binder so we can tell Vic West how many to include in the draw.

Regular Bowling Draws at 1:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Casual bowling on Friday at 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Regular Croquet – Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m., Friday and Sunday at 1:00 p.m.

Beginner league starting, sign up now!

admin — Thu, 19 May 2011 23:40:26 +0000

Have you heard about this newly popular lawn bowling thing – all the rage
downunder and in Vancouver. Slightly curious to give this highly social
sport a try? Now’s your chance at one of the sport’s best venues!

We’re enrolling teams of 3 (you create your own team name), with maximum one
experienced person per team, to come out to our 4 night “league” play. There
will be 4 evenings of play: June 24, July 8, July 22, and August 5th (6 PM).

You may want to have one or two substitutes on your team as well, to allow
for a possible absence on one or more nights (takes the heat off each player
of potentially letting down their team due to one no show).

What are the requirements? It’s $30/person to join the league (this can be a
credit towards full CPLBC membership if you like it). You must wear flat
soled shoes (no heels) or you’ll have to play Aussie style (barefoot).
That’s it!

This is sure to be a great time to meet new people and try something new,
don’t miss it. Registrations are first come, first served, until it’s full.

To register your team, please contact Bruce Gillespie, Activities Chair,
Canadian Pacific Lawn Bowling Club (bg@rewerx.com 250-294-0719). New to town
or don’t have a team yet, contact Bruce anyways and we’ll create a team with
you on it!

May Day update

admin — Mon, 02 May 2011 05:39:44 +0000

Hello All:

Happy May Day!

(1) Lawn Bowling Trainers Refresher Course – Ron Leslie, BSI Coach and CPLBC friend, has offered to lead a Lawn Bowling Refresher Course this coming Wednesday, 4 May from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Clubhouse. All those who’d like to learn techniques to improve their game are invited to join Ron and fellow-members on Wednesday evening! See you then!

(2) Open House yesterday? A great success, starting with the perfect spring day! Many thanks to Patricia Hughes who led the Open House team and to everyone who contributed to its success in all its aspects – poster/publicity, clean-up, set-up, greeting, registering, training, music, food and bar service, dismantling, etc. Quite a few folk have joined up for lessons. If you know of anyone who missed yesterday’s Open House, but would still like to try lawn bowling or croquet, they can call either Patricia Hughes, bowling (250-386-8732) or Bruce Gillespie, croquet (250-294-0719).

(3) Thank you, Gary and Ruth Suter! Ruth and Gary have successfully applied on the Club’s behalf to Thrifty Foods for a New 2011-12 Thrifty Smile Card Program worth $2,000 in fundraising between 8 May 2011 and 5 May 2012, for the purchase of the Club’s own croquet equipment and new lawn bowls. So wait until Sunday, 8 May before loading up your Smile Card again so that the Club gets its 5 cents for every $1 spent. If you haven’t already obtained a Thrifty Smile Card or would like to know more about the program, please contact Ruth and Gary – 250-721-9904

(4) Parking Passes – Lorne Carnes (384-5499) has again been able to negotiate an agreement with Robbins Parking for seasonal passes to use the Crystal Court Motel lot – $25. Contact Lorne to apply for your Parking Pass. Thanks to Lorne and to Robbins for also having agreed to once again provide passes for the club’s BSI tournaments – Adshead, Rose Bowl and Yarrow

(5) Membership Renewal - it’s time to renew your membership - renewal forms are available at the clubhouse or online, www.cplawnbowling.org – renewals are required before15 May by CPLBC Constitution and for names to be included in the Bowls South Island Roster – $150 regular (use of greens), $30 social – please ensure we have any change of details – address, email or telephone.

(6) Lawn Bowling and Croquet Schedule 2011 – attached (again) for your reference. Please come out often to enjoy our beautiful green! If you have any questions, please contact any one of the following members of the Executive:

President (Acting) – Mary Schaufele

Past President - Kris Constable

1st Vice- President - Mary Schaufele

2nd Vice-President - Kees Middelkoop

Treasurer – Nils Skalin

Secretary – Irene Magill

Activities – Bruce Gillespie

Games – Carol Bogart, Lorne Carnes, Mary Schaufele

Garden/Green/Property – Kees Middelkoop

Fund-Raising – Kees Middelkoop

Housekeeping – Irene Magill, Sharon Jayatunge

Membership/Coaching – Patricia Hughes

Member – Mark Charlton

Member – Robert Trevor

2011 Open house – April 30th from 1-4pm

admin — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:38:08 +0000

(1) Open House – this Saturday, 30 April at 1:00 p.m., rain or shine – all welcome – bring friends – welcome guests – play lawn bowling or croquet – munch on a hot dog and assorted desserts – organize your locker – and the following . . .

(2) Spring Clean for Open House - tomorrow, Thursday, 28 April at 1:00 p.m. - a greens, gardens and clubhouse spruce-up and preparation for Saturday

(3) Membership Renewal – this Saturday at the Open House is a good time to renew – renewal forms will be available - renewals are required before 15 May by CPLBC Constitution and for names to be included in the Bowls South Island Roster – $150 regular (use of greens), $30 social – please ensure we have any change of details – address, email or telephone.

(4) BC Bowls Cards – those of you who have already renewed your regular membership can pick up your BC Bowls Cards at the Open House. This card (for which $21 of your $150 membership has paid) entitles you to visit and play at any BC Bowls club and is required when you enter inter-club tournaments.

(5) Parking Passes – Lorne (384-5499) has again been able to negotiate an agreement with Robbins Parking for seasonal passes to use the Crystal Court Motel lot – $25. There’ll be a sign-up sheet at the clubhouse or give your cheque to Lorne right away. Robbins have also agreed to provide passes for the club’s BSI tournaments – Adshead, Rose Bowl and Yarrow.

January 2011 Updates

admin — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:59:15 +0000

(1) Property Report

The Strategic Planning Committee and your Executive continue to examine ways in which to enhance the bowling green and clubhouse. The Executive has adopted as first priority the completion of the fence around the green, along the Belleville Street perimeter. In order to complete this project, the Executive is looking at fund-raising projects, including seeking sponsors (whose businesses will be advertised on the scoreboards) and other donations. If you have ideas for fund-raising or can help in any way, please let a member of your Executive know.

(2) It’s 2011 – a New Bowling and Croquet Season Coming Soon!

We hope you’re looking forward to April and the opening of the 2011 lawn bowling and croquet season. As you know, maintenance expenses continue over the winter. Perhaps you might consider paying your 2011 dues early as it helps with the club’s cash flow. If so, please drop your cheque off at the clubhouse ($150 for a full regular year, $30 for social members). It helps in our record-keeping if you fill out a renewal form – they’re in the rack on the reception table at the clubhouse. Thanks for all your support!

(3) Open House – 30 April

It’s important for us to profile our club and to encourage renewals and new memberships. To this end, the Club will be holding its Open House on Saturday, 30 April, 2011. Patricia Hughes has graciously accepted the role of Chair of the Open House Planning Committee. This committee will be working over the next few weeks to develop an exciting program – details to follow – but please mark this event on your calendar now – and please consider bringing at least one friend who might like to try the games of lawn bowling and croquet! When the program is set, we’ll be asking you to bring it to the attention of as many local groups as possible – if you have ideas on how we might promote the Open House, please give Patricia a call – 250-386-8732.

(4) Smile Card Program

As you know from earlier newsletters, the response of members who used their Smile Cards prompted Thrifty Foods to increase our fund-raising limit from $1,000 to $1,500, and we are rapidly reaching that goal because of your support in buying at Thrifty Foods using the Smile Card. The Executive is working on a proposal to submit to Thrifty Foods for further funding this year! So please continue to load your Smile Card, despite our reaching the current $1,500 goal soon – your participation will influence Thrifty Foods’ response to our next application! Thank you!

(5) Sponsors

Please remember our other Sponsors, too –

(a) Richard Hobbs, Senior Financial Consultant, Investors Group, 6th Floor, 737 Yates Street, V8W 1L6

Telephone: 250-388-4234, Fax: (250) 388-5699, Cell: (250) 893-4288, Toll Free: (800) 577-5877, email: richard.hobbs@investorsgroup.com

(b) Aria Health and Wellness Clinic, 723 Humboldt Street, V8W 1B1

Dr. John Douglas, Chiropractor (DC)P, 250-384-8038, www.ariahealthclinic.com

Linda E. Geddes, Managing Broker, cell 250-888-1119, www.macrealty.com

(d) Clarity Vision + Hearing

Jeff Martens, Saanich Plaza, 250-388-7234, Hillside Centre, 250-592-3469

(e) Thrifty Foods locally in James Bay, Fairfield and Hillside Malls

(f) Robbins Parking

(h) Slegg Lumber, 2030 Malaview Avenue West, Sidney, 250-656-1125

(i) Trio Ready-Mix (1971) Ltd., 773 Cordova Bay Road, 250-658-5235

Do you know of any other local businesses that we might approach to sponsor the club? Please pass any ideas along to Kees Middelkoop – 250-382-8903.

(6) In Memoriam

The Club regrets to advise of the death of former long-time members, Karl Hart (former Treasurer) on 19 December 2010 (leaving wife Shirley) and John Gormon on 31 December 2010 (leaving wife Isabel).

(7) Next Club Clean-Up

Tidy-and-clean team scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 1 February 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the clubhouse. Someone will put the kettle on! See you then!

Message from the President

admin — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 21:22:43 +0000

I wanted to take this opportunity to address the membership. We have had a very successful season and as we wind down I thought it would be appropriate to take a moment to congratulate everyone on such a great job this year. As many of you are aware, the Executive has undergone a few changes for the 2010/2011 season. As Past President, we are saying goodbye to Ray Turner as his role on the Executive has reached its end. Ray has served this club for so many years that I, for one, would welcome him to any of our planning or Executive meetings with open arms. Thank you, Ray, for everything you have done. With Ray moving on, this means Kris Constable now sits in the Past President’s role. Kris joined this club during its darkest hour, and with the help of several individuals, was able to successfully negotiate a 15-year lease. Kris took pride in his role as President, resulting in a significant boost in membership, several successful open houses, increased use of the clubhouse, and a higher profile of the club within the local community and beyond. I am extremely grateful for all of the hard work and fun Kris has brought to the club. A the now acting Past President, I am sure his involvement will continue to bring attention and interest in our club. Thank you so much, Kris, for everything.

I want to talk about service and passion for a moment. I joined the Executive and the club because of my relationship with Kris. Kris showed a passion for saving this club, and spent time working with everyone to make that a reality. I bought into that passion and I continue to serve because of that. I am not an avid bowler–don’t get me wrong, I love the game–but I am not able to attend many of the draws. What I can do is serve our membership with my energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to community. Our club is an amazing example of green space in a city setting; I am proud to be involved and am looking forward to a fantastic 2010/2011 season.

I would like us to focus this coming season on utilization. How can we as a club bring more people to the green and our lovely space? The process is started, we just need to fine-tune our methods. Our club offers a fun recreational venue, but it also offers community. Whether you are a lawn bowler, a croquet player or a casual member, you are all welcome. This sense of community needs to be celebrated and acknowledged. By bringing this passion and service, we will continue to grow our community and attract more members to our club.

Thank you to everyone who stayed involved for the upcoming season, and for all of your hard work in 2009/2010. For those not involved last year, please consider coming out and supporting your club. We need your energy, passion, and commitment to cultivating a vibrant community. Sincerely, Nils Skalin.