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NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the

Fifteenth Annual General Meeting
of the
Jindalee Bowls Club Inc.

Will be held in the Clubhouse on

Sunday 21st September 2008
Commencing at 9.00 AM

Agenda.
1. .The Chairman to open the Meeting and confirm that a quorum is present.
2. Apologies
3. The Secretary to read the Notice convening the Meeting,
4 Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 16th September 2007 to be confirmed.
5 Minutes of the Special General Meeting held on 30th March 2008 to be confirmed .
6 To receive and adopt the Annual Report of the Management Committee
7 To receive and adopt the Financial Statements and Auditors Report for the year ended

30th June 2008
8.. To deal with any Notices of Motion.
9 To deal with any General Business
10. To elect Men’s and Ladies’ District Delegates
11. To elect a Co-ordinator of Coaches and a Co-ordinator of Umpires.
12. To elect Assistant Secretary/ies
13 To elect Assistant Treasurer/s
14 To confirm the election of the Ladies’ and Men’s Sections Games Directors
15 To confirm the election of the Ladies’ and Men’s Sections Selectors
16 To appoint an Honorary Solicitor
17 To appoint an Honorary Auditor.
18. To elect a Management Committee for the year 2008/9
19 To consider the granting of Honorary membership to , Jim Haynes
Merv Clarke
Secretary.

16/08/2008

The Jindalee Bowls Club is proud to present you with the details of our club, its history and up to date information which should

be of interest to members of the club but, more importantly, to non members who may like to try the game of Lawn Bowls. We

have the greens, the bowls and the coaches to get you started. (Without obligation).

Our Mission

We would like to see people of all ages enjoying the best social sport in the world. It is a game for all ages and we welcome your participation.

Club History

In the early 1960's, approximately 20 square miles of grazing paddocks were purchased by Centenary Estates for development

and subdivision into housing estates. The first of these was named Jindalee, and aboriginal word meaning "Bare Hills". In 1965,

the General Manager of Centenary Estates, Peter Lightfoot, recognised the need for a bowls club amongst other recreational

facilities in the new suburb and called a public meeting which resolved to proceed with the formation of the Jindalee Bowls Club.

The first meeting of the new club was held on the 21st October, 1965, with 33 members. A further 22 early applicants were also

granted Foundation Member status on 30th November 1965. Initially these members used facilities offered by Toowong Bowls

Club, but in April 1966 the Brisbane City Council approved the lease of 2.5 acres of land where the club stands today. A Tender

of $19,127 was accepted for the construction of two greens and a committee was formed to plan a clubhouse. The first game was

played on the new greens on Easter Sunday, 1967 and a tender of $22,461 was accepted for the construction of stage one of the clubhouse.

Seventeen Ladies joined the club on 31st January 1967 and were the foundation lady members of the club.

A Ladies Club was formed in July 1967, and in December of the year the new clubhouse was officially opened by the then Patron,

the late Hon. John Herbert, MLA. The entrance fee in those days was $10 (still the same today) and the annual subscription was

$20 for men. A Pennants team was entered for the 1968 season and the Club Championships commenced. Thus began the

In 1974 the disastrous Cyclone Wanda floods struck the Brisbane region and Jindalee was amongst the worst affected. The

floodwaters rose to a level of fifteen feet above the roof-top of the clubhouse and when the waters finally receded the clubhouse

interior was wrecked and the greens were covered with tons and tons of silt. However, adversity brought out the best from the

members and the volunteers toiled to clear off the silt and refurbish the clubhouse. So successful were these efforts that both

In 1975 the club won its first pennant (in 4th Division) and finances had improved sufficient to consider modest improvements to

the clubhouse. Three years later, after many delays, the eastern extension was opened. In 1981, the couch grass on the greens

was replaced by Tiff-dwarf, the cost again being held to a minimum through the efforts of the members. Club membership was by

now growing towards the 250 mark and more space was required in the bar. This extension was completed in 1985.

In 1969 the club became an Incorporated body and in the same year both greens were completely rebuilt to improve drainage and

therefore running speed. The Men's and Ladies' clubs amalgamated in 1994, poker machines having been installed in 1993. In

1997. Although only moderately successful financially the pokies have enabled us to refurbish the clubhouse and set us on a firm

program for future development. 1988-99 were busy periods with new shades being fitted to the clubhouse and around the greens,

while flood lights were fitted to both greens for night bowls and security lights were updated. The Faux green underwent

The success of the Jindalee Bowls Club has been very largely due to the dedication and efforts of office bearers and members of

both the Men's and Ladies' clubs over the years. It is up to the present and future members to continue this fine tradition and to

accept the obligations which come with membership to contribute to the future success of their club.

The Men's and Ladies' clubs have now amalgamated into one controlling body under the control of a MANAGEMENT COUNCIL.

This step was taken to streamline the day to day financial business and reduce the number of accounting problems. The club will

now function under the guidance of one secretary and treasurer with assistants from the Ladies and men's sections.

Under the guiding hand of the new Chairman, John Cable the club will improve its position in the bowling community. We must pull

together and pitch in with all the help we can provide to make the club the best in the district. (The words of our Chairman)

The Oakhill green was closed for a complete reconstruction on Sunday 23rd November 2003.

We thank Queensland Sport and Recreation for their support and financial assistance with this major project.

A large crowd, including all our past Presidents and our Life Members, the Cunningham District President Mr. Arthur Smith,

QLBA President Mrs. Betty Cullinan, and representing the Queensland Government, Julie Attwood MLA.

At the conclusion of the proceedings Julie Attwood declared the green open for use and put the first bowl down.

This green was closed down on Monday 1st November 2004 for a full reconstruction job.

Dad's Army consisted of 20 odd willing workers who pitched in on Thursday 4th November to cut grass and

supply barrow loads of new lawn clippings to be laid and become the new green surface.

1. The club adopted a single club badge which will be used by both men and women to replace any other badges

2005 On the 25th January our club published this web site. www.jindaleelawnbowls.net and in November 2005 the Web site

was changed to www.jindaleebowlsclub.org . Our Email address is jbclub@bigpond.net.au.

The start of year 2005 was not good because the Oakhill green suffered a soil problem which caused great

concern to the management committee and was finally closed down for a complete overhaul..

2007 During May of this year, Air conditioning was installed in the Bar area of the clubhouse. The remaining section

A covered outdoor BBQ area was established at the eastern end of the club house close to the BBQ.

It is playing a big part in the promotion of Barefoot Bowling on Friday and Saturday nights.

The second change was the relocation of our poker machines to the southern wall at the end of the bar.

The third change was the installation of ten (10) 10 thousand liter water storage tanks under the building

in the car park area. Pumping equipment and pipeline is connected to the main storage tank at the green

2008 A number of important changes have been made to Club's appearance this year.

Special flagpoles have been erected at the eastern end of the greens to fly the Club's Pennant flags.

All the old hedges were removed and replaced with evergreen shrubs. The gardens were also cleaned up and

The Greens Coordinator and his assistants also laid a new pathway to the main entrance.

A major job of upgrading our parking area was completed by the council at a cost of $56.000.

Our Poker machines were relocated to the southern side of the building the original area was converted to a nice

The Jindalee Bowls Club is pleased to acknowledge the support and financial assistance given to us by the Queensland

Government through Sport and Recreation.

The Queensland Government provided $37875.00 for the upgrading of our facilities to assist in the development of the sport

We also acknowledge the Brisbane Council and state Government for the financial assistance for the Water saving projects.

For further information and details of Sport and Recreation's activities, have a look at their Web page.

Favorites Web Sites

Twisties Bowls Shop - Bob and Christine Twist. Phone - 3855 3688 or Mobile - 0412849586

Our Mission

Club History

2005 On the 25th January our club published this web site. www.jindaleelawnbowls.net and in November 2005 the Web site

was changed to www.jindaleebowlsclub.org . Our Email address is jbclub@bigpond.net.au.

The start of year 2005 was not good because the Oakhill green suffered a soil problem which caused great

concern to the management committee and was finally closed down for a complete overhaul..

The Jindalee Bowls Club is pleased to acknowledge the support and financial assistance given to us by the Queensland

Government through Sport and Recreation.

Favorites Web Sites

Information and Service Request Form