PRESIDENTS NEWSLETTER 2023

13 Jun 2023

12th June 2023

Dear Members,
It is again my pleasure to be writing this as your President for the forthcoming
year 2023 – 2024, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you once
again for electing me. I hope to be a good President on behalf of the Club in
all matters when I represent you at various things within the bowling circles.
My first duty is to thank my Committee for their support during the past year
and in no particular order my thanks go to:
David Hay, our Treasurer, for his dedication to our Club in securing deals for
gas, electricity and phones to ensure we are paying competitive prices for our
Utilities, and also keeping control of the Financial aspect of our Club.
Alison Hay, our Secretary, who keeps all things running smoothly with the
Administrative side of our Club.
Raymond Brown, our Match Secretary, with his dedicated approach to the
implementation of our leagues and National fixtures, and keeping everything
updated to help us enjoy our wonderful sport.
Mary Brown, our Ladies SIBA Delegate, who, has supported numerous
members in their quest for National Silverware, at various venues.
Sandy Elrick, our Gents SIBA Delegate, who, like Mary has supported
numerous members in the quest for National Silverware, at various venues.
Committee Members, who after being elected by you the members, work
tirelessly behind the scenes doing various jobs to ensure you can enjoy our
wonderful sport within the Club.
I wish to give thanks to our Immediate Past President, Alan Paterson for all
his tireless work he has put in over the last few years and wish him all the best
for the future. Also thanks to Allan Brunton, who unfortunately had to resign
from the Committee due to ill health, but is now making good progress.

COMMITTEE for 2023/2024
President - Bill Menzies
Vice President - Kevin Clark
Secretary - Alison Hay
Treasurer - David A Hay
Match Secretary - Raymond A Brown
Committee Members
Marc Murphy - Purchasing Officer & Shop Stock
Edna Yule - Entertainment
Sandy Elrick - Maintenance Supervisor
Norman Wenzel - Maintenance Convener
Carol Gladstone - Duty & Bar Convener
SIBA Delegate (Ladies) - Mary Brown
SIBA Delegate (Gents) - Sandy Elrick
Outwith our main core of Volunteers I would like to thank Robert and Valerie
Golightly, who maintain the Pool and Snooker Tables to a high standard to
ensure that everyone who plays can continue to enjoy the good playing
surfaces.
Our Volunteers, what can I say! Without them YOUR CLUB would struggle
to survive in these economic times. Giving up their time - regardless of age,
mainly for 2 hours – yes, that’s correct, 2 hours a month so that you can enjoy
yourselves playing your games and socialising with your fellow bowlers.
Continuing on with regards to volunteers, I would seriously ask you to
consider helping out, by giving a couple of hours of your time a month and
JOIN our group of Volunteers, to assist with either Hat Duty, Bar Duty or
Cleaning Duty. Training/Tuition will be given for any of these duties. Please
consider helping out in YOUR Club – just a 2 hour stint per month!!
Remember, OUR CLUB depends on VOLUNTEERS to run
successfully.
To volunteer in anyway possible, please contact:
- Carol Gladstone on 07762 149633
Club Opening hours from 1 st May 2023 are:
- Monday – Closed all day
- Tuesday – 11:45am to 3:45pm only
- Wednesday – Closed all day
- Thursday – Closed all day
- Friday – 11:45am to 3:45pm; 7:00pm to 11:00pm
- Saturday – 6:00pm to 12:30am
- Sunday – Closed all day
Annual Fees agreed at AGM
Joining Fee (1 st year only) - £10.00
Full Member - £60.00 per annum
Associate Member - £30.00 per annum
Junior Member - £25.00 per annum
Juvenile Member - £10.00 per annum

Annual Fee Collection
Annual Fee Collection day to take place Sunday 30 th July 2023,

10:00am to 4:00pm

Committee Members will accept payment of all Membership Fees, Locker
Fees, 50/50 Club Fees, also any Scratch/Walk Over Games from season
2022/2023
Take the opportunity at the same time to enter your names on the Competition
Sheets for Season 2023/2024
I wish all the players, Ladies and Gents, who have qualified to represent
Buchan Indoor Bowling Club in all the National Competitions, every success in
their games and I know that you will all handle yourselves with grace and
dignity to uphold the name of BIBC.
For Your Information:
Due to Carpet Maintenance our Club will be closed from Tuesday 22 nd
August at 3:45pm until Friday 25 th August at 7:00pm
Apologies for any inconvenience caused, but essential work must be
carried out.

Winter hours will commence on Monday 4 th September 2023
League Competitions/Hats will commence on Monday 11 th September
2023
Hours being: 9:45am; 11:45am; 1:45pm; 6:30pm; 8:30pm
Social Events
Bingo - first Friday of every month, continuous throughout the year
50/50 - Draw will take place during half time break on Bingo nights
Entertainment
Saturday 24 th June 2023 - Firelight Duo (Jackie Stewart Brolly & Craig)
Saturday 19 th August 2023 - The Business (Sandy Jamieson)
Saturday 21 st August 2023 - BLITZT
I am pleased to inform you that we have a new Caterer in place for the season
2023/2024, and look forward to welcoming Eilidh Davidson on board for our
requirements throughout the forthcoming bowling season. Watch this space
for further updates re Catering within the Club.
Finally Ladies and Gentlemen, may I wish each and every one of you every
success with your endeavours this year, not only within the Club but also your
participation in the National Competitions when you represent Buchan Indoor
Bowling Club.