March 2007 President's newsletter
The drought at Tin Can Bay and surrounds appears to be over with the downpours of rain during February most welcome. The golf course and bowling greens have found the weather most favorable with the dam almost overflowing. Most of the rain has fallen at convenient times with little time lost for golf or bowls. Easter will burst upon us early in April so be prepared for those major competitions in bowls and golf, as well as the Easter Bilby.
Sport. The Tin Can Bay Cricket Club, that the club sponsors, has had a successful
month winning the final of the Gympie District “B” grade cricket
one day competition. Playing against Goomeri, who amassed 161 runs in their
50 overs, the local boys passed the total with 2 wickets in hand. Stars for
the locals were Rob Martin 90 not out, ably assisted by Jordan Emery, whilst
Bill Miller snared 3 wickets and Craig Sorrell bowled well. The trophy was delivered
to the club, put on display behind the bar and celebrations continued well into
the night.
The club also has a “C” grade side that contains mostly young players with a couple of old warhorses to guide the youngsters. A number of the younger brigade have been called up to the “B” grade side when they have been short – a great nursery for higher honours. The club also coaches cricket at the Tin Can Bay P-10 School each Wednesday afternoon and hopefully will have a pool of players for future years. Congratulations to the team and if you want to meet them they are normally at the club each second Saturday evening at the completion of their competition game.
The pennants competition for golf has recently commenced with mixed results.
The ladies have played mid week and, although individuals have won, the team
has still to get that breakthrough win. The men’s team has also had individual
wins without a team success. A new competition has been started in the Sunshine
Coast zone for Masters players (males over 55 who can still brag about the way
they used to play – quite good players) and victory was sweet at their
first outing. More games will be played and we wish all our teams the success
they deserve.
Bowls pennants will commence later in the year.
Finances. January was expected to be the month that finances changed and returned
to last years figures but this was not the case. Our turnover is still down
in line with the state and district average. As a result of our declining revenue
we will be reviewing our fee structure for the 2007-08 year at our next board
meeting. Fees have been static for the past four years with members receiving
the benefits of the club’s trading – so expect a slight increase.
Developments. The construction of the mechanized shade cover for the bowling
green has started with the lights being pulled down prior to being relocated.
The bottom green is back in use after being cored and bowls will continue on
it whilst the construction takes place.
The changes to the golf course will be starting later this year concentrating
on new water courses and tees when funds become available.
The delivery and clean-up area at the front of the club has been expanded to
cater for more storage and the new colourbond fence to surround it should be
completed this month.
Promotions. Bingo is held at the club each Thursday morning commencing at 9.30am
with all proceeds going to our local Ambulance committee. If you are a Bingo
fan come on down to the club and enjoy yourself whilst supporting our local
Ambulance.
St Valentines Day was celebrated at the club by a large number of members, enjoying
the culinary delights of the restaurant, and love was in the air.
See you at the T.C.B. Country Club.
Stephen Wallis.
President TCBCC.