Newsletters February 2014 | Page 3

3 GRANTS Our club has received a grant of $30,720 plus gst from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund for the installation of lighting on the green. The grant was formally presented to the club by our local state member and Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection Andrew Powell on Friday 31st January. The event was covered by the Range News so it should feature in next Thursday’s Range News. Work will be carried out during the winter months in readiness for commencing twilight bowls during the warmer months. CONDOLENCES Alan Birkett’s wife passed away in January. Alan is a long standing social member and before that a playing member. Terry Halliday has passed away in Buderim. Terry was playing member at Maleny for some years and later a social member. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS BECAUSE THEY SUPPORT OUR CLUB “Maleny Grove…a Live Life Village”. Top of the Range Meats. Sukhothai Restaurant. Watson’s Garage. Each of these businesses donates to the member’s draw every Friday evening. Members have the chance of winning cash, meat or a meal – but you must be present if your number is drawn out! 6.00 pm WORKING BEE Members are reminded that another working bee will start at 8.30 am Wednesday 5th February. We need to get the clubhouse and surrounds smartened up in preparation for visitors for the SCDLBA President’s Day, a wedding party and other groups during the month. COMBINED UMPIRES AND MARKERS COURSE Starting Thursday 20th February. Contact secretary for details. Editor : John Lewis, [email protected] [email protected] 8 Bunya Street, Maleny, 4552 Phone 5494 2335 www.malenybowlsclub.com.au