WHAT’S YOUR CLUB BEEN DOING? a golden day for GCTDLBA 50th anniversary By Gail Waitai
A kaleidoscope of colour and happy faces captured the mood of the day as the GCTDLBA celebrated its 50th anniversary after 11 teams of triples kicked off for a fun morning of bowls. Everyone received a commemorative bowls cloth, drink, voucher and raffle ticket plus there were plenty of prizes for the winners of spiders and touchers. Special guests on the day included 51 non-players, 12 past presidents and the following five special guests: Life Member Myrna Farthing, who received her 25 years of service medal; Patron Dawn Forrest; Bowls Queensland representatives Colleen Ryan and Carmel Gibb and Betty Smith, long-standing member of Surfers Paradise BC. There were many momentous moments as bowlers from past and present rekindled friendships. The room was full of memorabilia to occupy the ladies until they completed their games. President Lolita Treasure welcomed everyone, introduced and thanked the management team, match committee and all sponsors of the event. Senior Vice President Vicki Day spoke dearly of the friendship she formed with special guest Betty Smith during her time spent at Surfers Paradise BC. Betty is now in her 93rd year and was honoured to be a part of the 50th celebrations.
BQ’s Colleen Ryan, Life Member Myrna Farthing & BQ’s Carmel Gibb
One of the highlights of the day was awarding commemorative pins to the top 10 longest serving members of the district. These women, and many others before them, helped to lay the building blocks making the Gold Coast a strong and competitive district. The pins were a special contribution from President Lolita and were presented to players by Patron Dawn Forrest. As the day came to an end, President Lolita paid thanks to Colleen Gilbert, board members of the Broadbeach BC and everyone else who ensured a successful day was had by all.
Betty Smith
120th anniversary FOR toowoomba bC By Diane van Zeeland
On October 18, 120 years ago, Toowoomba Bowls Club was established at 40 Lindsay Street, East Toowoomba. The club celebrated its 120th anniversary on the exact same day in 2020 with a friendly 3 Bowl Mixed Triples Carnival, luncheon and a special cake donated by a generous club member. Covid Plans were enforced with the game limited to 48 players. Everyone who participated really enjoyed the experience and felt pride in our club that was established in those grounds. Pictured L-R: Diane van Zeeland, Ladies’ President & Michael Hanna, Men’s President February 2021 queensland bowler 21
