April 30, 2010 - British Invade MacKenzie Park
http://www.keyt.com/news/local/92556479.html
April 18, 2010
A PAT ON OUR BACK
All bowlers in the Southwest should take a moment to pat themselves on their backs. Once again the Southwest Division (men and women both) have increased their memberships. The combined increase this year was by over 7%. This means that we have continued the recent trend of increased membership. This may not sound like a major accomplishment, but when you realize that 20 years ago there were about 4 times the bowlers that we have now, this reversal of fortunes is wonderful. This is a result of significant efforts from many of you in both recruitment and retention.
Now that you have taken a moment to feel good about your accomplishments, it is time for me to remind you that without continued effort on behalf of all, we will revert back to that downward slide to oblivion.
Coming up soon is the Statewide Open House to introduce bowls to even more people. This has become a major contributor to our bowling numbers. As the saying goes, ask what you can do for your club that day.
Recruitment and retention is not a one day effort. Whether you are on the green or in the grocery store, you can always be working for the betterment of the sport. We all love this sport, so go forth and express your feeling for the game anywhere and everywhere!
One sad thing to report is that although our Southwest numbers have increased, our USLBA numbers are significantly lower. I would hope that part of your support for this game would be to support the national organization. The more numbers that we can show nationally, the easier it is for us to convince the press to take more notice of us. If you are not yet a member of this organization (you can find out more about it at www.uslba.org) please let your club treasurer that you would like to join.
Thanks to you all for your contributions to lawn bowling’s continued success.
Howard Harris
Katy Stone, longtime Long Beach resident, passed away at
home on March 19, 2010. Katy worked for many decades in the
Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation, and Marine,
where her roles included superintendent of recreation services
and superintendent of aquatics. Multiple generations of Long
Beach youth enjoyed the programs that she created and
managed.An avid sportswoman, Katy played volleyball and
softball, fished, and worked as a ski instructor. After her
retirement, she started running marathons and became a
world-class lawn bowler. As a member of the Long Beach Lawn
Bowling Club, she was on the U.S. national lawn bowling team
from 1999 to 2008, and was the U.S. women's singles champion
in 2000 and women's pairs champion in 2005. Beloved for her
wicked sense of humor and vivid personality, Katy made friends
everywhere she went. As a teacher, mentor, manager, sister,
and aunt, Katy had a special gift for helping people realize their
potential. She lived her philosophy: to meld work and play, to
develop both body and mind, and always act in a generous, fun
loving spirit. She will be greatly missed. A celebration of life in
Katy's spirit of fun will be held on May 8. For details, contact
Melanie Feinberg at (512) 689-6588.
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March 17, 2010
Coronado Island Lawn Bowling Club is Officially Open!
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January 12, 2010
Coronado, CA- UPDATE: San Diego Union-Tribune article about Coronado
January 11, 2010
Coronado, CA-Southern California's Newest Lawn Bowling Green is Taking Shape!
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May 16, 2009 - From Roger Gunn
April 6, 2009- Green at Risk
It has come to our attention that another green in the SouthWest is being threatened by a local Parks and Recreation Department. The question of the Hermosa Beach’s club has been questioned. There is a meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission Tuesday night at 7PM where the club will be making its case for its future. The Hermosa Beach club appreciates all the support that SW bowlers might be able to provide to it at this meeting. Your presence would be greatly appreciated. The Hermosa Beach club has moved away from whites, so it is requested that club shirts be worn to the meeting if you attend. Let’s get out to help support the future of bowls in Southern California.
REGULAR MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Tuesday, April 7, 2009 – Council Chambers, City Hall
1315 Valley Drive – 7:00 P.M.
April 8, 2009- Hermosa Beach LBC update
Julian Katz and Howard Harris rallied the HBLBC and SWD into action, creating an impressive turnout at The Parks & Recreation Council Meeting. Julian (HBLBC President) was supported by about 15 of his members, many of whom spoke to the commissioners. Additionally, Rosa Gandara (HBLBC member) spoke about her International acheivements in lawn bowls while representing the USA and Hermosa Beach. Bill Wolff (Hermosa Beach's district rep), Brian Studwell (USLBA treasurer) and Len Cormier (SWD Open House Committee) also spoke. Everyone who spoke made it very clear that Lawn Bowls is vital to the community, state and country. Lawn Bowling dominated their meeting. You can view a video of the meeting here. Scroll down to Achived Meetings and click on the Parks & Recreation Commission tab, select the April 7th meeting.
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December 6th-14th
....to Mert Isaacman and Loren Dion who have been invited to compete in this year's Hong Kong Invitational Bowls Classic, playing in Singles and Pairs in early December. Both players have accepted the invitation. We wish them the best of luck in the competition. View their progress and results from the Hong Kong Lawn Bowls Association
Mert & Loren bring home BRONZE in singles!!!
