Sports Reports

REPORTS Sports...... BASKETBALL Liaison Director: Christine Benham The 2018 Monday night primary school competition has now been completed for the year. RWC Saints were well represented in the finals with 7 teams competing in the grand final. We were victorious with 5 teams being grand final winners and 2 INTERCLUB ORGANISATIONS teams being runners up. ATHLETICS – SENIOR Karen Herrmann 0433 116 859 The 2019 Terms 1 and 2 competition will ATHLETICS – JUNIOR Christine Butters 9792 2031 begin in early February and new players AUSTRALIAN NATIVE ORCHID CLUB Don Roberts 9771 5474 in Years 2-6 are welcome to play. Please BASKETBALL Phil Hudson 0414 189 482 email [email protected] if you have BILLIARDS & SNOOKER Kevin Bowerman 9773 7486 a child interested in playing next year and BOWLS – MIXED INDOOR Jean Reichart 9771 6923 wanting to join a team. BOWLS – LADIES INDOOR Shirley Glenday 0417 443 085 Debbie Allie BOWLS – MENS LAWN Denis Gallant 0402 114 635 Publicity Officer BOWLS – LADIES LAWN Pat Tate 9731 0957 ...... CRICKET Ray Benham 9773 7157 BOWLS – INDOOR (LADIES) DARTS Dean Semlitzky 0413 292 337 Liaison Director: Ian Stromborg DOMINOES Colin Suttle 9771 2322 EUCHRE Gaye Roscarel 0452 486 428 Game Results FISHING Dean Semlitzky 0413 292 337 3rd October, 2018 FOOTBALL (SOCCER) Nahin Ibrahim 0413 439 009 1st. Lorraine Seckold, Cheryl FOOTBALL - LADIES (SOCCER) Liz Errington 0410 474 298 McDonald and Barbara Park. GARDEN CLUB Carol Griffith 9774 2072 2nd. Marie Rogers, Marjorie Clarke, GOLF – LADIES Phyllis Fisher 9774 3767 Lesley Johnson and GOLF – MENS Phil Kilazoglou 0437 960 043 Frances Rochecouste. GOLF – SENIORS John McGuigan 0413 422 945 10th October, 2018 HOCKEY – WOMENS Lauren Taylor 0421 455 853 1st. Olive Swan, Marie Rogers, MOONEY MOONEY BOWLS Dean Watterson 0481 121 880 Judy Moon and Cathy Packwood. MOONEY MOONEY FISHING Bruce Breese 0429 987 549 2nd. Cheryl McDonald, Libby Froude, Barbara Park and Marjorie Clarke. NETBALL Tracy Zanoni 0414 869 762 PHYSIE and DANCE Rhonda Young 9771 2443 17th October, 2018 REVESBY LADIES GROUP Bev Spring 9774 5403 1st. Olive Swan, Marie Rogers, RWSC DARTS COMP John Taylor 0418 629 168 Lyn Rolls and Mavis Levant. 2nd. Judy Moon, Val Rochford and SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Club Administration 9772 2100 Cathy Packwood. SCRABBLE Gordon Meggs 9534 6905 SMALL BOATS FISHING Col Purdy 9773 6752 24th October, 2018 SPEARFISHING Brad Montague 0438 510 146 1st. Shanta Narayan, Cathy Packwood, SWIM CLUB Graham Black 0408 293 257 Marie Rogers and Carolyn Adams. 2nd. Barbara Park, Libby Froude and TENNIS - JUNIOR Adele English 9771 5665 Mavis Levant. TENNIS - SOCIAL Harry Warrington 0408 290 015 THE LIGHT ON THE HILL SOCIETY John Rodwell 0449 733 830 31st October, 2018 TOASTMASTERS Debra Murphy 0408 437 624 1st. Cheryl McDonald, Barbara Park and Marjorie Clarke. WELFARE CO-ORDINATOR Dallas Slater 8707 6916 2nd. Jean Reichart, Jan Taff and WRITERS’ GROUP Neridah Tyler - Perry 9773 7052 Lyn Rolls

45 Sports Reports Ldp Brenda Excell, Ross Mackinnon ...... 7th November, 2018 BOWLS – LAWN (LADIES) 1st. Jean Reichart, Barbara Park, 2 October 2018 Liaison Director: Ian Stromborg Beryl Dwyer and Marjorie Clarke. 1st Marie Rogers, Ross Mackinnon 2nd Frank Dare, Van Tran The championships are now complete for 2nd. Cheryl McDonald, Marie Rogers, 2018 final results are as follows: Lyn Rolls and Mavis Levant. 3rd David Lewis, John Rolls Lpd Helen Tran, Nestor MINOR SINGLES 14th November, 2018 9 October 2018 J. Hardie Winner 1st. Lorraine Seckold, Marie Rogers, J. Pennell Runner up Barbara Park and Jan Taff. 1st Lyn & John Rolls 2nd. Lesley Munro, Olive Swan and 2nd Marie Rogers, Frank Dare UNDER 5 YEARS Cheryl McDonald. 3rd Doris Dare, Ken Sayers N. Hanley Winner Ldp David Lewis, Ross Mackinnon L. Cox Runner up 28th November, 2018 1st. Val Rochford, Olive Swan, Marie 23 October 2018 CONSISTENCY Rogers and Doreen Johnson. 1st Marie Rogers, Ross Mackinnon J. Calderon Winner 2nd. Shirley Glenday, Barbara Park, 2nd Lyn Rolls, David Lewis G. Hardie Runner up Shanta Narayan & Lesley Munro. 3rd Shanta Narayan, Ken Sayers Ldp Brenda Excell, John Gibbs PAST EVENTS Congratulations Ladies! 30 October 2018 Christmas has come and gone and I am The Presidents’ Cup was won this year by 1st Doris Dare, David Lewis sure you would have celebrated and Shirley Glenday with Frances Rochecouste 2nd Marie Rogers, Ross Mackinnon enjoyed the festive season with family and coming a close second. Congratulations 3rd Jean Reichart, Ken Sayers friends and making plans for 2019. to all the ladies who participated. Ldp Brenda Excell, Shanta Narayan THE ANNUAL EVENT ‘THE TEAPOT DAY’ Our Christmas party was thoroughly 5 November 2018 played between ourselves and Ingleburn enjoyed by all. A perfect combination 1st Shanta Narayan, Lyn Rolls Ladies Bowling Club was held on 22nd of delicious food, beautiful decorations 2nd Brenda Excell, David Lewis November unfortunately weather and wonderful company, not to mention 3rd Marie Rogers, Frank Dare conditions were very unpleasant, very the fun trips to the bar. I know our casual Ldp Doris Dare, John Gibbs heavy wind, dust and rain spoilt the day ladies had a great time and will be back but not the friendship and competition. next year as members. 12 November 2018 Ingleburn were the winners who retain 1st Brenda Excell, Van Tran the ‘Tea pot”. Perhaps the ‘changing of the A big thank you to Jenni and staff for 2nd Shanta Narayan, Ross Mackinnon guard’ on our next visit next year. their role in the preparations. Thank you 3rd Helen Tran, David Lewis to our Liaison Officer, Ian Stromborg for Ldp Doris Dare, John Rolls THE CHRISTMAS LUNCH 21ST NOVEMBER presenting our trophies and giving the was held at the Woolshed Yallah, a great ladies an insight into the “happenings” at 19 November 2018 day was enjoyed by all. Bus trip, morning the Club. It is much appreciated. 1st Lyn Rolls, Frank Dare tea, menu, entertainment, dancing was 2nd Jean Reichart, Mario Fabiani much enjoyed, friendship and festive Unfortunately one of our members, Beryl 3rd Marie Rogers, John Rolls season spirit was apparent. Dwyer was unable to attend the party Ldp Brenda Excell, Ken Sayers due to an unforeseen medical procedure. 29TH NOVEMBER THE PICNIC POINT Best wishes to you Beryl, you were sorely 27 November 2018 FRIENDSHIP DAY competition was great, missed. 1st Doris Dare, David Lewis resulting in our club winning 43 70 23. All 2nd Marie Rogers, Ken Sayers enjoyed a lovely day. We welcome new members on any 3rd Helen Tran, Frank Dare Wednesday for a fun day of bowls. For Ldp Van Tran, Mario Fabiani MAVIS McBYDE TROPHY result was out details please contact our President Joy two teams winning their game against Dalton on 9792 8097. The Presidents’ Trophy final was played Mount Lewis. The overall winners were between Brenda Excell & Van Tran, EBP who won both of their games quite To all our members, warmest thoughts with Van the winner on the night. convincingly. and best wishes for a safe and healthy Congratulations to all present and past year ahead. Looking forward to seeing winners, and a big thanks to Jean for all 13TH DECEMBER CHRISTMAS BREAK-UP everyone “on the mats” in 2019. the work she has done this year. We are day was very special, club house beautifully back from the 8th January 2019, with the decorated, delicious lunch, drinks and Shirley Glenday AGM held on the 19th February 2019. We gifts shared and enjoyed. The members Treasurer and Publicity Officer hope everyone had a lovely Christmas thanked President Betty, Executive Officers ...... and safe new year. We are always looking and Committees for the organization on for new members, and experience is not the day as well as what has been done all BOWLS – INDOOR (MIXED) year for their behalf and benefit. On behalf Liaison Director: Ian Stromborg necessary - come and play! of NSW Women’s Bowls Club several of our 11 September 2018 For more information contact Jean ladies were presented with membership 1st Marie Rogers, Ken Sayers Reichart on 9771 6923 certificates in recognition of ten, twenty 2nd Lyn Rolls, Ross Mackinnon five, thirty and one fifty years membership. Mario Fabiani 3rd Brenda Excell All received lovely silver badges bearing Publicity Officer Ldp Shanta Narayan, John Rolls the record of years.

18 September 2018 16TH DECEMBER COMBINED 1st Helen Tran, Frank Dare PRESENTATION event was well organized 2nd David Lewis, John Rolls and attendance by both bowling sections 3rd Lyn Rolls, John Gibbs and visitors was appreciated. 46 The Journal Feb / Mar / Apr Sports Reports BOWLING WILL RESUME 10th January started off with a giant 9-1 point lead on also to those usual suspects who do the 2019. the FIRST end, but gave 8 of them back hard yards, organiser Dave Raper, Darryl on the 2nd. That was about all for Peter as Oehlman, Denis Gallant, Laurie Wilson PENNANT TRIALS will commence 15th Rod applied the pressure and took the lead and emcee, Geoff Went, and others I have January at 10.15am continuing 22/01, on end 3, and with the help of a few big forgotten. (my apologies). 29/01, 05/02, 12/02, 19/02, and 13/02. numbers, 7’s, 8’s,etc, he never let Pete back A big thank you to Jan Stiskala (our tragic COMING EVENTS into the game and ran out a comfortable winner 155 to 125. That’s still a close game. doodler), who donates many prizes for CLUB FOURS Thursday 24th January You can bet that these two will meet again our games. He has sold his business, but continuing 31/07, 07/02, 21/02, 26th in another final some time. assures us he still has plenty of those January Australia Day mixed bowls. much sought after, but hard to win Lion The final of the major/minor pairs heads/busts? Left over and they will be up CLUB SINGLES commencing 14th championship was played 2nd Dec. grabs for the lucky winners in 2019. February continuing 21/02, 14/03 and the last of our championships for 2018, 02/05. (where did it all go)? It was between Geoff Just to refresh your memory here is list of Tate and partner Rod Clifton versus Garry 2018 champs, (nearly all named Clifton. GRADE STATE FOURS (DISTRICT LEVEL) Tate got his share also). commencing 4th March continuing to Gibbons and Peter Shean. Rod and Geoff Friday 8th March. started well and won seven of the 1st Congratulations to; eight ends,( 8-1) but Garry and Pete struck FOURS T. Heaslip, J. Stiskala, DISTRICT PENNANTS back and Led 9-11 at eleven ends .It was S. Jackson, C. Heaslip. 1st round Tuesday 19th March continuing nip and tuck after that (14-13 at 17 ends) Thurs 21/03, Tues 26/03, Thurs 28/03, Tues but at end 18, Geoff and Rod brought TRIPLES A. Whalan, J. Clifton, R. Clifton. 02/04, Tues 04/04, Tues 09/04, Thurs 11/04, on the heavy artillery and won 6 of the MINOR PAIRS R. OKeefe, G. Tate. Tues 16/04, Tues 30/04, 25th April ANZAC last seven ends and finished up winners VETERANS PAIRS R. Graham, J. Foster. Day mixed bowls. 26-14. A good final. MAJOR SINGLES P. Chown. GRADE STATE TRIPLES (DISTRICT LEVEL) Charlie Bryant passed away on 17/11/18. MINOR SINGLES G. Brittain. commencing 6th May to 10th May, Charlie was a life member of the RWC Golf Club and the R.W.C Bowling Club. He VETERANS SINGLES R.Clifton. 9th May Mother’s Day joined RWC very early in its history and CONSISTANCY SINGLES R.Clifton. 13th May Pennant play off (regional) was one of its finest and most popular MIXED PAIRS P. and G. Tate. 16th Biggest Morning Tea members. We have said before that every 20th to 24th State District pairs and club should have a Charles Bryant, but MIXED FOURS D. Gallant, L. Gallant, senior’s pairs there was only one Charlie and we were J. Calderon, R. Clifton. 27th to 31st State carnival the lucky members who were fortunate MAJOR/MINOR PAIRS; G. Tate, R. Clifton. 31st closing date for champion of club enough to live in his time and call him champion (singles) friend. His golf swing was best described On behalf of Pres. Denis Gallant, his committee and all fellow bowlers we NSW PAST PRESIDENTS’ ASN visitation to as awful and his bowling was just average, wish everyone all the best for 2019 and Towradi Park Bowling Club 9th January but everyone loved to have a game (and we would like to invite any prospective was well attended and enjoyed. President the odd drink) with Charlie. He was a bowlers to come along to our club and Gladys thanked the President and happy guy and made those around him they will be made most welcome. Free committee for their hospitality. It was a happy, both male and female. He was Coaching is available as well as many aids wonderful day making new friends and tireless worker for our club and always to assist in getting started. renewing old ones. She conveyed our made himself available for our bbq days etc. and has probably cooked more thanks for a super day, all was appreciated. Merv Elder snags than anyone on planet earth. Our Publicity Officer LADIES WISHING TO JOIN LAWN BOWLS sympathies go to his family, he is survived will be warmly welcomed and should by his loving wife Joan and his pride and ...... contact Secretary Pat Tate on PH: joy, his daughter Colleen. He was a great CRICKET 97310957. family man. He will be sadly missed by Liaison Director: Christine Benham them and all his many friends, and yes, by The grand essentials of happiness are those mighty Bluebags too. He was true This summer season is well underway, something to do, something to love and blue. Thanks for the memories Charlie, you with the finals being played in March. something to hope for. made us laugh mate. R.I.P. Charlie. Performances have been mixed, but Beryl Harmer we are having fun and that is what park The Ham and Turkey day took place on Publicity Officer cricket is about! Thank you to all the Sat. 1st Dec. and was well attended, with senior captains and junior coaches and ...... some 28 teams competing with visitors managers who have done an excellent BOWLS – LAWN (MENS) as well as members for the many prizes job in getting their teams on the field, Liaison Director: Ian Stromborg on offer. It was hams and turkeys for all representing the Club so proudly. the major prizes and our own members The final of the Consistancy singles excelled against some tough opponents With Cricket Australia providing a change championship was played on 11/11/18. and were well represented on the from sponsor this season, from Milo The finalists were Rod Clifton and Peter podium, the teams of, Clifton, Heaslip, to Woolworths, new programs were Chown, definitely two of our best and no Hopkins, Spiff, Raper, Adam Whalan, and introduced for the very young – Junior strangers to finals play. Either or both have Chownie’s team, all got amongst the Blasters for 5-7 year olds and Master been in or close to all the finals played in prizes. All in all our boys done pretty well Blasters for 8 -10 year olds. These 2018, so the scene was set for a clash of against some hotshot visitors. Thanks go programs are being run at an Association the titans. to Revesby Workers and Olsen’s Funerals level this season, with sessions being held With a ten point “must” each end, Pete our Major sponsors of the day. Thanks on Saturday mornings, commencing at

47 Sports Reports 9am at Vale of Ah, Auld Ave Milperra. ladies highest score and a lucky door prize...... This is raffle night and members badge FISHING CLUBS In late November the Over 40s team draw, so amble down to The Sports Bar and Liaison Director: Kylie Wilkinson played the CBC Bank on a turf wicket at have your name submitted prior to 8pm. Wilberforce in a very enjoyable match. The There are 3 fishing clubs under the FORCE – Fathers Of Revesby Cricket Eleven The following are the results: 4/10 Brian Workers’ banner: Charter Boat contact – having enjoyed their trip to Christchurch, Smith, Tony Martire, M/hs 140 Mitch Wise, Dean Semlitzky 0413 292 337. NZ. In April for the World Golden Oldies L/hs 100 Sue Whittaker, 11/10 Yorick Yon, Small Boats contact Col Purdy 9773 6752. Cricket Festival, now has its sight set for Craig Woodroffe, M/hs 140 Mick Franklin, Mooney Mooney contact Bruce Breese the next Golden Oldies Festival to be held 135 Pat Towns, 18/10 Mick Barber, Lynda 0429 987 549 in Harrogate, Yorkshire, UK in August 2020. Fox, M/hs 160 Brian Smith, L/hs 101 Sue Fishing Club contacts: President Dean Fundraising is underway. Whittaker, 25/10 Tony Martire, Alan Woods, Semlitzky, Secretary/Treasurer Terry M/hs 140 Trevor Griffin, L/hs 140 Pat Towns, We have been proudly enjoying the Semlitzky, Reef Capt Ron Davis, Dep Reef 1/11 Trevor Bligh, Adrian Ferriarlo, M/hs Capt Jack Innis. performances of our former junior 140 Dylan Yon, L/hs 80 Chantelle Gaffey, cricketer, and now Australian women’s 8/11 Fran Shore, Michael Marnell, M/hs 140 The following are the elected officers cricket star, Ashleigh (Ash) Gardner, and Yorick Yon, L/hs 140 Fran Shore, 15/11 Kohi for the ensuing year; President Dean congratulate her on her achievements. Kiel, Andrew Gragory, M/hs 180 Yoricj Yon, Semlitzky, Vice President Barry Eyears, To take out the Player of the Match in the L/hs 100 Sue Whittaker, 22/11 Brian Smith, Jr Vice President Brian Rivers, Secretary/ Women’s T20 World Cup Final was another Adrian Ferriarlo, M/hs 140 Brian Smith, L/ Treasurer Terry Semlitzky, Reef Captain great achievement. Well done Ash. hs 131 Lynda Fox, 29/11 Sue Whittaker, Terry Semlitzky, Dep Reef Captain Jack We hope everyone had a very happy Phil Larkin, M/hs 180 Mick Franklin, L/hs Innis, Publicity Officer Terry Semlitzky. Christmas and wish you all a bright and 100 Sue Whittaker, 6/12 John Taylor, Mick Returning Officer/Liaison Terry Semlitzky, successful 2019. Enjoy those backyard Franklin, M/hs 140 Kohi Kiel, L/hs 180 Pat Sinkers Maker Brian Rivers & Geoff Pink. Towns, 13/12. 180’s scored Yorick Yon (2) and beach cricket matches over the The Charter Boat outings have re-started Mick Franklin, Pat Towns summer! and we are fishing with Cronulla Chris Benham The drawn Doubles were won by Andrew Charters, aboard the Romanda, leaving RWSC Secretary Gregory and Mick Barber from Cronulla Wharf, there is a list on the noticeboard, in the Sports Bar and ...... There is a social game of darts at the Revesby Sports Club, for members DARTS CLUB Revesby Sports’ Club, first Friday in the wishing to participate. The next outing is Liaison Director: Daryl Melham month, the next 1st Feb, names in by 7pm. Sunday in February 3rd, a notice is on the Contacts for the Darts are President The 27th Annual Trivia night was held board, for interested Fishos. Dean Semlitzky, Secretary Terry at Revesby Sports’ Club, Saturday 15th The Presentation Day was held at The Semlitzky, Captains Brian Smith/ September and $2,200 was raised for the Revesby Sports’ Club on Sunday, 18th Andrew Gregory. Club Charity. Thank you to the Darts Club November. for their kind donation. The Bankstown Districts Darts Association Revesby Workers’ Small Boats are finals have been played at Revesby, and “X Topps” currently running their competition and Workers had four teams entered, with Terry Semlitzky getting some nice fish, there is a list on two making the grand final, Mitch Wise’s ...... their noticeboard at the Sports’ Club, of team won 6-4, whilst Sue Whittakers DOMINO CLUB all activities. They had their Christmas team were beaten by Bankstown Sports, Liaison Director: Ian Stromborg Party, Saturday 15th Dec. congratulations to both teams. Contact Colin Suttle “Ben Tooks” At the 2018 AGM, held in February, the The Dominos’ play every Sunday morning Terry Semlitzky following were elected as office bearers for ...... the ensuing year. President: Dean Semlitzky, in the Sports’ Bar, 10.30 am start and is Vice President: Trevor Bligh: Secretary: Terry open to members and visitors, who are FOOTBALL (SOCCER) Semlitzky, Assist Secretary: Paul Sillato, most welcome to attend. Liaison Director: Dennis Hayward Treasurer: Sue Semlitzky, Assist Treasurer: The following are the results: RWFC 2018 Season saw great success Terry Semlitzky, Dart Captains: Andrew 30/9 Laurie Clark & Norm Glover with 548 Registered Players, 49 Coachers Gregory & Brian Smith, Vice Capts: Tony 7/10 Louis Laurent & Laurie Clark and 42 Managers across 40 Teams with Martire, Paul Sillato, Alan Woods, Dorothy 14/10 Daryl Heaton & Norman Glover, age groups G6 to Over 45s. Of our 22 Gonsalves, Mick Franklin, Returning Officer: 21/10 Daryl Heaton & Norman Glover competitive teams, 12 made Semi Finals Terry Semlitzky. 28/10 Daryl Heaton & Robert Murray and 8 Teams Completed in Grand Finals. 4/11 Laurie Clark & Louis Laurent The next Darts Quarterly Meeting will the Congratulations to: AGM, which will be held on Thursday Feb Club Champion 2018 Louis Laurent PL- Reserves Minor Premiers 21st 7pm. Runner up Daryl Heaton AAM4 Minor Premiers The next Masters Tournament will be O/35 1s Minor Premiers & Premiers “Double Blank” 14LA Minor Premiers & Premiers held at Bomaderry on Sat, Sun 2nd & 3rd Terry Semlitzky February. 14/2b Minor Premiers & Premiers The Dart Club conduct a game of Drawn We had our 14LA and O35/1 Both Doubles every Thursday night in the Sports Representing our association in the NSW Bar. This open to members & visitors and Champions of Champions. Where both you don’t have to be a champion. There are teams reached as far as the Round of 16 meat trays for 1st, 2nd ,3rd, there is mens’ & and Quarter Finals respectively.

48 The Journal Feb / Mar / Apr Sports Reports Major Individual awards RSVP by 1st March 2019 to Leanne at Rainbow Fashions and our ladies parade Senior Sports Person of the Year [email protected] their nice garments. We receive a Helen Lansley percentage of the sales which goes to So many wonderful people have come fundraising. One of the most wonderful Junior Sports Person Of the Year and gone and stayed over the past 40 Tiffanie Kent presentations was the “Wings4Kidz” years, we look forward to seeing your and Kevin was such an excellent faces again on the night. spokesperson for this amazing service. Coach of the Year There is a very committed group of Cherie Milic Next season starts March/April 2019, games are played at Moorebank on business people who provide plane travel Manger of the Year a Saturday afternoon, it’s a social free of charge to families of sick children Glynn Meredith competition with lots of laughs and in country areas to attend hospital and Kon Piniros O35 Player of the year great people. specialist appointments, his stories were Laky Koumpridis very touching, inspiring and sometimes We are always looking for new players sad but they love what they do and do BDAFA Club Volunteer of the Year and welcome players of all ages and skill it so well even to providing cars at the Tracey and Mitch Wise level. For further information about our airports to take the travellers to their city A Big Thank you to our 21 Committee next competition please contact Leanne destinations. McNamara on 0401 061 125. Members who filled 24 positions. We concluded the year with a Christmas The RWFC has continued to fundraise in Karen Smith lunch in the Acacia Room at the Club favour of the RWC Charity Committee and Publicity Officer and our thanks to Christine, our Liaison Bankstown Hospital...... Director and the parent club for support • Trivia Night Raising-$2634 LADIES GROUP and assistance during the year. We look • Bunnings BBQ-$2510 Liaison Director: Christine Butters forward to another busy and enjoyable • White Ribbon Round Summer Football- year. $691(Guest Attendance: Matilda Lisa De Vanna) Meeting each Wednesday morning from Margaret Stoddart • Keith’s Closet Charity Day - $1’200 9.30 – 11.30 at the Macarthur Room Co-ordinator • Donated decommissioned Uniforms to which is adjacent to Revesby Workers’ local teams in Malawi. Club the group has welcomed quite a ...... few new members during the past year. MARINE RESCUE HAWKESBURY Summer Football has been a great In many cases these new ladies find that Liaison Director: Dennis Hayward success with 345 females registers 70 they know current members in the group. juniors (7s to 10s) and 45 Kindy’s. Milperra The last year had been a busy one and As of the end of November 2018 our Oval has been the home of RWFC most enjoyable. volunteers at Marine Rescue Hawkesbury Summer football with programs runnings (MRH) have put in just shy of 12,000 4 Nights a week. Our elections were held in March and hours this year with a very busy month the Market day in July. We celebrated of December ahead of us including There is some exciting things happening birthdays with 0 at the end and this is several special events in Sydney. Since in 2019 with Registrations open early always a well attended lunch. Also in September we have been involved in January and Pre seasons events kicking March we had a bus trip to the training the Hawkesbury Canoe Classic which of mid to late January stay tuned to the centre for guide dogs. We were delighted raises money for the Arrow Foundation RWFC Facebook and Website. to give the Chris O’Brien Lighthouse a and the Bridge to Bridge powerboat donation of $300 instead of doing a Kris All in all it has been another successfully and ski event along with running several Kringle at the end of the year. We had a recreational boat license courses and year for RWFC on and off the field and presentation from the representative of big thank you to the Revesby Workers’ assisting the public as required. As always, the CWA and were subsequently able to we have also been training heavily for Club for their continued support. To our donate a huge amount of material to the Committee, Coachers, Managers and the busy summer period to come with CWA for use in the third world countries not only our regular training among Volunteers Thank you without your hard that they support. work all of this wouldn’t be possible. duty teams but also with a large-scale On behalf of the RWFC I wish you and search exercise on the Hawkesbury and On the first Wednesday of the month we offshore involving the NSW Police Marine your Family and very Merry Christmas and have a bus trip which is always enjoyed a happy New Year. Area Command and Westpac Lifesaver by the ladies. We run raffles and fund helicopter. raise for the charities; we were in a See you all in 2019! position to donate $5000 last year. The This year over 300 Paddlers entered the Kevin Murphy Market Day has become a regular event Hawkesbury Canoe Classic with the aim Publicity & Marketing Officer and local people support it very well. The of paddling from Windsor to Brooklyn ...... last Market Day raised in excess of $1000. which is over 110 kilometers with the We also raised money for drought relief. HOCKEY (WOMEN’S) option of finishing at Wisemans Ferry. Liaison Director: Dennis Hayward Unfortunately, this year’s event was cut Our monthly bus trips are well attended short in the early hours of the morning This year marks the 40th Anniversary of and very diverse, it can go from a bus due to weather conditions meaning Revesby Workers’ Hockey Club. trip to Parramatta and boarding the cat around 100 paddlers made the entire which is a lovely peaceful trip, being distance, while the remainder of the field We are inviting anyone who has played picked up by our trusty bus driver and (that didn’t finish at Wisemans Ferry) over the past 40 years to join us in taken to lunch at the Newmarket hotel, to finishing at the new finish line of Spencer. celebrating this milestone. visiting an alpaca farm and learning about Our crews were kept busy putting in 650 these pretty animals. The bus trips always hours over 2 days with checkpoint duties The Celebration is being held on 9th include a nice lunch stop. March 2019 from 7pm in the Waratah at 8 locations, finish duties at Brooklyn & Acacia Rooms of the club. Please Each year we welcome the ladies from and multiple chase/rescue vessels. The

49 Sports Reports chase vessels had a busy year this year fire requiring injured passengers to be Sports Bar, names to be submitted by with multiple canoes capsizing between evacuated from the vessel. 5.30pm, with prizes for the winners and Bar Point and Spencer. This was the main runners up. reason for the shortening of the event for Peter Moore this year due to safety concerns. Typical Unit Commander The following are the results: time for paddlers is about 10-12 hours ...... 1/10 Malcolm Winter, Phil Wood, 2nd with the fastest under 8 hours. Hamish Woudsma, Peter Macaluso PHYSIE AND DANCE 8/10 Fred Repai, Bruce Dodds, 2nd MRH were also on station as checkpoints Liaison Director: Dennis Hayward Brian Mills, Scott McConn.15/10 Hamish and rescue vessels for the Bridge to Bridge Revesby Workers’ Physie and Dance Woudsma, Brian Mooney, 2nd Fred powerboat and ski race, from Brooklyn had an exciting year in 2018. We had 6 Repai, Wayne Davis to Windsor. The event is held on one day representatives at the Junior National 22/10 1st Malcolm Winter, Arnie Larden, with the skiers going in the morning and Championships in the brand new venue 2nd Fred Refai, Brian Mooney powerboats in the afternoon. Thankfully of the ICC in Darling Harbour. Brianna 29/10 1st Vance King, Ingrid Winter, 2nd the event was fairly quiet from a rescue Sutedja and Elena Vidanovski made it Graeme Saunders, Alex Paska point of view with only 1 person requiring to the finals in the 7 years section and 5/11 1st Jack Garland, Alex Paska, 2nd helicopter evacuation for a non-life Grace Janssen placed 5th in the 12 years George Liu, Arnie Larden threatening injury. section. Congratulations to Zoey Bitzos, 12/11 1st Martin Hayes, Paul Katsioulis, Breanna Au Duong and Megan Lim for 2nd George Liu, Peter Macaluso The record for the power boat race is just 19/11 1st Daryl Heaton, Paul Katsioulis, under 29 minutes. their great performance on the day. We also had 6 representatives at the Senior 2nd George Liu, Peter Macaluso Marine Rescue NSW and its individual 26/11 1st Malcolm Winter, Paul Katsioulis, units receives a small amount of funding, National Championships with Emily Jurinic placing 6th in the 13 years and 2nd Vance King, Barry Insull however there is a substantial gap 3/12 1st Louie Cvetanavski, Stephen between running costs and funding Ashleigh Johns placing 5th in Open Elite Section 3. We had both Julia Portelli Lloyd, 2nd Hamish Woudsma, Wayne which is filled by donations from the Davis public and fundraising events such as and Lauren Best progress to represent themselves and the club in the Senior 10/12 1st Hamish Woudsma, Wayne boat license courses. These not only help Davis, 2nd Brian Mills, Alex Paska us stay on the water but also provide Grand Final. This resulted in Julia Portelli placing 1st in the Open Elite Section 1 members of the public the chance to The following are the 2018 club and Lauren Best placing 1st in the Open complete the theory side of the NSW championship winners: Recreational Boat License with excellent Elite Section 2. Congratulations to Jorja trainers. We regularly run boat license Murray and Jessica Best for their great A Grade Winner Dewan Shand courses which are advertised on our performance on the day. We had 1 Runner Up Jack Garland Facebook page. representative, Brooke Mangioni, at the Ladies National Final where she placed B Grade Winner John Stan We would like to congratulate the 3rd in the 30-39 years section and also Runner Up Ingrid Winter following members on achieving new progressed onto represent herself and Doubles Winner ratings over the last 12 months. Moving the club in the Ladies Grand Final. Ken Marshall, Hamish Woudsma towards the next rating is a substantial We have started classes for 2019 and Runner Up task and these members have put in the Dewan Shand, Col Suttle time and devotion needed to do just that. are looking forward to learning the new They are John Milne MR Crew, Natalia Australian Physie and Dance syllabus. Jack Apter Trophy Winner Ledger MR Crew, Sarah Adair MR Crew, We hold classes every Tuesday and Malcolm Winter Luke Clay MR Crew and James Phillips Thursday from toddlers all the way up Runner Up Leading Crew. James is now qualified to to ladies over 50 years. Come along Ingrid Winter be master of a rescue vessel in closed and give it a try, the first lesson is waters, while the other members can free for new members! Contact us at Billiards Winner now act as crew without the supervision [email protected] or Louie Cvetanovski of a trainer. call Diane on 0418 220 260 for more Runner Up Sam Masri information. Marine Rescue Hawkesbury were also Open Winner privileged to have a visit from the NSW Taylor Farrell Malcolm Winter Minister for Emergency Services, Troy Assistant Secretary Runner Up Hamish Woudsma Grant, who spent a few hours with us ...... The 2019 championship nomination and took a tour of some of the River SNOOKER CLUB sheet on the noticeboard, please make only access properties near our base at Liaison Director: Daryl Melham sure you play your games by the date Mooney Mooney. allocated, when the draw is completed. Contacts for Snooker are Kevin In the coming months MRH have Bowerman Sec. Michael Smith Pres, There are a number of snooker/billiard numerous events including a vessel Brian Mooney Vice Pres. cues in the snooker cupboard, that are making the voyage to Sydney to assist not being used. Some of these belong Roads and Maritime with the start of The Annual General Meeting was held Thursday 18th January 6pm. to deceased players or players who no the Sydney to Hobart and New Year’s longer need them. If any relatives wish Eve celebrations along with a large The following are the monthly meetings to claim them, they should contact Club fire exercise involving several Marine held Thursday 6pm 21st March, 16th Secretary, Kevin Bowerman. If they are Rescue units along with multiple Rural May, 18th July, 19th September, 21st unclaimed they will be auctioned with Fire Service Brigades, live fire and November. the proceeds going to the clubs charity. smoke machines to simulate an array of emergencies which could quite possibly The club conducts a social game of “Screwball” come to life in the future such as a ferry drawn doubles every Monday in the Terry Semlitzky 50 The Journal Feb / Mar / Apr Sports Reports ...... Congratulations to Ajay Chavan for TENNIS (JUNIOR) TOASTMASTERS receiving the Triple Crown Award. This Liaison Director: Dennis Hayward Liaison Director: Christine Butters is three Educational Awards achieved in one year. Imad Nasser has completed his The Revesby Workers’ Junior Tennis Club Hi everyone, this term decided to enter some of our Competent Communicator Award. better junior players in a combined Hope you had an enjoyable Christmas Why not make a New Year’s resolution competition, the Mid West Competition. and January holiday season. Welcome to to be more confident and a better the New Year This competition is of a harder standard conversationalist? than our normal Canterbury Bankstown So far, 2019 has been busy for Revesby We meet every 2nd and 4th Thursday Saturday morning juniors and is a natural Toastmasters. Welcome to all our new of each month. For further information progression for children who have members who have decided to improve please contact Debra Murphy on 0408 improved and need harder competition. their Communication and Leadership 437 624 or via our website: revesby. Nine teams were entered by our coach, skills. All members have been assigned toastmastersclubs.org Steve Sidney of the Panania Tennis mentors to help in their development. Centre. Debra Murphy Our Leadership and Communication Vice President The competition does not finish until program has been very successful this next Saturday 15 December, however I year. am happy to report on the teams that did quite well in the various divisions. CBTA/RWC 1, a team of Mihalis Mavreas and Emanuela Viner did very well in the top division, Division 1A. They finished in 3rd place only a few points behind the BANKSTOWN STROKE no 2 team. CBTA/RWC 4, team of Jaye Fedda and SUPPORT GROUP MEETING Ivan Blenddzic also did very well and will indeed play the finals next Saturday 15 December. We wish them well (they Have you, or someone you care about, had a Stroke? finished only 1 point behind the leaders so its bound to be a close match). The At the group you’ll have a chance to: leaders were CBTA/RWC5, team of Terence Chenh and Cecelia Chenh • Meet others with similar experiences (brother and sister). • Listen to a presentation on a topics relevant to stroke survivors

CBTA/RWC 2, team of Kane Melville and When Wednesday 27 February Zissis Markkessinis did particularly well, Carers NSW Presentation about caring in general and caring for stroke survivors finished in 1st place. They also will play the finals on Saturday. Wednesday 27 March Only Mihalis and Emanuela have played Presented by the Stroke Foundation. Latest advances in Stroke treatment; this hard competition before – we are an update on stroke preventi on and fatigue management. very proud of the 9 teams who played Wednesday 24 April this term. I believe they all enjoyed it. They found it harder of course, having to Cameron Murphy (ALP candidate for East Hills) updating the group about the election and what advocacy the Labor party may be able to offer stroke play the best of 3 sets singles each and survivors, families and carers. also a doubles. However, it has given them an incentive to try harder and we Where Revesby Workers’ Club, Waratah Room hope they continue to play it. Adele English Time 10.30am - 12.30pm Publicity Officer Parking Disabled parking available through Tarro Avenue Entrance. Drop off zone also available.

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