Central Goulburn Murray Bulletin
Central Goulburn Murray Bowls Region Bulletin
4th September 2020
Central Goulburn Murray (CGM) Bowls Region President (Alan Rogers) and Fellow Board and Delegate Members forward this bulletin to the three Divisions (Central, Goulburn Valley & Murray) providing an update what is happening and the commencement to 2020/2021 Season.
COVID-19 VIRUS:
Broadcasts from Bowls Australia, Bowls Victoria, Central Goulburn Murray (CGM) Bowls Region and the Three Divisions have all forward correspondence in relationship to the postponement and cancellation of bowling programs and events due to the impact of the Coronavirus Crisis.
President (Alan Rogers), Secretary Joy O’Donnell) and Fellow Board Members wish all Bowlers across the Region, healthy, safe, and enjoyable 2020/21 bowling season during these incredibly challenging times being experienced by us all.
Each of the three Divisions are asked to please ensure their Bowling Community are updated with these important broadcasts and others as they come to hand.
CGM BOWLS REGION AWARD WINNERS for 2019/20 Season:
State Men’s – 60 & Over Singles:
Won by GVBD – Rob Sceney (Kyabram)
State Women’s – 60 & Over Singles:
Won by GVBD – Jean Sprague (Rushworth)
State Men’s 60 & Over Pairs:
Won by Murray – Rob Brown (S) & Warren Blanch (Finley RSC)
State Women’s 60 & Over Pairs:
Won by Murray – Nan Smith (S) (Finley) & Lois Houlihan (Numurkah Golf)
State Men’s Singles:
Won by Murray – Ray Emerson (Barooga)
State Women’s Singles:
Won by GVBD – Olivia Cartwright (Kyabram)
State Men’s Fours:
Won by GVBD – Brad Orr (S), Col Power, Wayne Dagger & John Dagger (Shepparton Golf)
State Women’s Fours:
Won by GVBD –Bev Cahill (S), Cathy Dudley, Bev Thorne & Sue Tyson (Shepparton Park)
State Men’s Singles:
Won by Murray – Ray Emerson (Barooga)
State Women’s Singles:
Won by GVBD – Olivia Cartwright (Kyabram)
State Men’s Triples:
Won by GVBD – Brad Orr (S), David Daws & John Hallum (Shepparton Golf)
State Women’s Triples:
Won by Murray – Marj McDonald (S), K. Baldacchino & C. Dunne (Cobram)
State Men’s Champion of Champion Singles:
Won by GVBD– Daniel Nichols (East Shepparton).
State Women’s Champion of Champion Singles:
Won by GVBD – Jean Sprague (Rushworth)
State Men’s Pairs:
Won by GVBD – Brad Orr (S) & David Daws (Shepparton Golf)
State Women’s Pairs:
Won by GVBD – Di Hands & Kate Bush (Shepparton Park).
State Mixed Pairs:
Won by GVBD – Daniel Nichols (S) & Stacey Collier (East Shepparton).
Novice Singles:
Men’s Novice Singles Winner – GVBD – Ashley McDonell (Tatura)
Women’s Novice Singles Runner-Up – GVBD was Sandy Thomas (Mooroopna)
CGM BOWLS REGION 2019/20 PENNANT FINALS:
Unfortunately, both the 2019/20 Weekend (Saturday) and Midweek Regional Pennant Finals were postponed due to the impact of the COVID-19 Virus.
CGM BOWLS REGION 2020/21 CALENDAR OF EVENTS PROGRAM:
| State Novice Singles | Sunday 17th January / Sunday 24th January | Venue – GVBD |
| CGM Women’s & Men’s Divisional Challenge | Sunday 7th February -T.B.C. Host Division – GVBD | Venue TBA |
| Regional Finals – State Events | Sunday 14th February | Venue GVBD |
| Regional Finals – State Events | Sunday 21st February | Venue GVBD |
| Regional Finals – State Events | Sunday 28th February | Venue GVBD |
| Regional Finals – State Events | Sunday 7th March (SPARE DAY) | Venue GVBD |
| CGM (Shirley Sinclair) Challenge | Tuesday 23rd March T.B.C. | Venue – Shepparton Park |
It is suggested that the 60 & Over Singles & Pairs: Men’s & Women’s Singles: Pairs: Triples: Fours: Mixed Pairs and the Champion of Champions Women’s & Men’s Singles & Pairs all be held over the three days as allocated to assist Divisions & Clubs if able to complete their State Events prior to the Christmas break, understanding the current situation being experienced by all with this COVID-19 Virus.
MEETING – CANCELLATION:
In reference to the CGM Bowls Region Annual General Meeting was postponed until further notice due to the COVID-19 Virus Restrictions.
The CGM Bowls Region are hoping this meeting can be held once the Government has reduced restrictions, so we are all able to come together and meet.
CGM AGM:
2019/20 Board & Delegate Representatives as follows: –
- President – Alan Rogers.
- Secretary/Treasurer – Joy O’Donnell.
- Central Representatives – John Coates: Lesley Hodgson: Lois Tomkins
- Goulburn Valley: James McLeod: Peter Naughton: (Board): Maurie Rowlands
Delegates: Grace Kenworthy: Gordon Nash.
- Central – John Coates, Lesley Hodgson
- Murray – Marj McDonald, Joe Luci
- Goulburn – Grace Kenworthy, Gordon Nash
The CGM Board is now seeking nominations from across the three Divisions for new Bowling Members to step forward to fill the vacant positions and to lead the Region into the new phrase been introduced by Bowls Victoria.
The following Positions are vacant for the 2020/2021 Season: –
BOARD:
- President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Division Board and Delegate Representatives
The CGM Bowls Region is hoping and seeking Bowlers across the three Divisions to step forward and offer their services to be a Member of the CGM Bowls Region Board to ensure the direction taken is of benefit for the future of the Region’s Bowling Community for the 2020/21 Season.
Update on Proposed New Regional Board for the 2021/22 Bowling Season
As everyone is aware Bowls Victoria has advised all Regions and Divisions across the State that effective from July 2021, details of the Boundary Reviews, finalisation of Bowls Divisions and the formation of a new Nine Member Regional Board will come into play.
This Bowls Victoria proposal will affect the Central Goulburn Murray (CGM) Bowls Region with the dissolution of the three Divisions – Central: Goulburn Valley & Murray and the current CGM Bowls Region Board.
The proposed boundary review will have an impact on the southern end of the Goulburn Valley Bowls Division with Bowls Victoria advising that Central Division Clubs will be split as follows: –
- Seymour: Seymour VRI: Eildon: Alexandra & Yea to join the southern end of the Goulburn Valley
- Broadford & Kilmore to join Central Highlands
- Wallan to join Northern Gateway
Bowls Victoria has forwarded proposed timeline for the implementation of the new Region, with Regions/Divisions to establish a working party with Region/Divisions nominating potential representatives.
CGM Bowls Region President (Alan Rogers) is calling for Expression of Interest from the three current Divisions for Representatives to form the Working Party, who will develop the strategy for moving forward with the implementation of the new Region. With Expression of Interest closing on Friday 2nd October 2020.
Around January the Working Party will advertise the nomination process for the new nine Member Region Board to ensure clarity for Clubs and Bowling Members.
March – Open Expression of Interest process for Committee positions with Open nomination process for Board positions.
April – Meet with proposed (new) Board members to discus Portfolios
Review nominations for committee/strategy to fill places if required
May – Conduct Division AGM’s where Divisions are dissolved
Confirm nominations for Region Board 2021-22
June – Region AGM – commence under the new Constitution
Confirm new Board and Committees
IMPORTANT:
Each Division is now asked to please seek interest from your Member Clubs and their Bowlers for the appointment of Representatives to form the Working Party to move forward with the implementation of the new Region.
The support from the three Divisions will be of most importance in the establishment of the 2020/21 CGM Board and Working Party, ensuring that there is fair representation from each of the three Divisions to both.
Divisions are asked to contact CGM Bowls Region Secretary (Joy O’Donnell) if any further details are required OR forward details of interest for any of the vacant positions.
On behalf of the CGM Bowl Region Board & Delegates
Alan Rogers Joy O’Donnell
President Secretary
4th September 2020