Hello Members, Sponsors & Patrons
“HAPPENINGS AROUND THE CLUB”
A big THANK YOU to John Cunneen for all his help behind the bar while I was away on holiday. Thanks John.
Welcome to the new 2017-2018 Membership Card.
The Membership Card is being introduced this year with a scannable barcode that allows members to earn loyalty points when they purchase from the bar.
The Membership Card should be produced at Point-of-Sale to accumulate loyalty points (think Frequent Flyers). A member will earn 1 loyalty point for every dollar spent at the bar (For redemption purposes every 10 loyalty points will have a value of $1).
Members are encouraged to use their card when purchasing at the bar as it effectively represents a 10% discount on the value of the purchase. Members are also encouraged to accumulate loyalty points over time. Apart from being able to redeem Rewards at the bar (minimum 200 loyalty points), other Rewards such as “Dinner for 2 at The Club” and “Annual membership subscriptions” are available. It is also planned that voucher Rewards can be redeemed with participating Club Sponsors.
The Membership Card is aimed at encouraging regular visitors to become members – even if only as a Non-Playing member. Not only can they then benefit from the “discounted” bar prices, but they will also be eligible to participate in the existing Friday member’s jackpot draw.
Current Rewards
It is anticipated that more Reward offerings will be added to the list as time progresses and we receive feedback from members and sponsors.
- 200 points $20 discount on a bar purchase (no cash refund available).
- 500 points Dinner for 2 @ “The Club” (value of $50).
- 500 points $50 Club Membership renewal at the start of the membership year.
- 2500 points $250 Full Club Membership renewal at the start of a membership year (sub-memberships will be manually catered for if required e.g. Bowls or Tennis).
BAR PRICING
Unfortunately, on occasions and due to ever increasing prices the Club needs to reassess the bar prices and adjust them accordingly. So as of the 1st of June a number of our bar items will have increased in price. We are advising Members of this change so there isn’t any confusion when you next come to purchase anything over the bar after the 1st of June. Thank you.
Membership Cards
Please note that the Membership Cards for the Dunsborough Country Club will NOT be sent out to Members until MID JUNE as your cards are a little different this year. They are a Rewards Card as well as a Membership Card and next week in the Newsletter there will be a section telling you how they work and how they benefit you being a Member.
BOWLS NEWS
MENS’ & LADIES’ BOWLS
Tuesday Mixed Bowls
We had 18 keen bowlers and a great day was had by all. Jill Winter playing extremely well scored 16 points to go into the final with Norman Gage (6 points) and Garry Robinson (5 points). Jill carried over her form to win the day with Garry second and Norm third.
See you all next week.
Butch & Sharon Sharpe
Thursday
Johnny Tucker and Wendell Hoover combined impeccably to take the meat, with Garry Davies and Bill Pearce not far behind.
The chocolate went to Graeme Winter and Brian Logan.
(Geoff Benn’s wrong-bias tin rattled more than usual)
Saturday
Jill Winter programmed three-bowl triples on three rinks on Saturday.
Ken Littlefair’s change of allegiance paid dividends when he skippered Rob Prentice and Gary Robinson to capture first prize.
Not far behind in second place, also with two wins, were Mick Finney, skippering two maidens, Sharon Sharpe and Gail Barry.
(It was good to see Mike O’Mara leave the bar, join us for the fun, and bowl very well)
CROQUET NEWS
“Well did you see the best? I certainly did.
Marty Clarke and the Golf Croquet Country Squad played golf croquet at Dunsborough and District Country Club last Saturday( all day}
We saw Golf Croquet played at the highest level by the best 10 golf players in Western Australia including the current Australian champion.The players demonstrated power,finesse, accuracy ,jump shot from the boundary , touch and golf croquet played at a level not normally seen at our club.
They played some doubles and then later a couple of pro-am games involving some of our players.
Marty also provided a coaching session for Busselton and Dunsborough clubs on the Friday. Those who attended this session learn t a lot of the basic skills.
Many of our players came to watch this.
Special thanks to Karen and Rosie for supplying the refreshments throughout the day including lunch and to the others for helping in many ways. Also thanks to Raelene who stood in for me when I had to go to Moorabinda for Presidents meeting.
GOLF NEWS
LADIES GOLF NEWS
NINE HOLES.
Winner of the stableford played on May 23rd was Dot Carmody with 20 points, on a countback from Beth Jackson.
EIGHTEEN HOLES.
13 ladies played a stableford on May 25th.
Winner with 39 points was Gwen Boesenburg.
Runner up was Olive Jeans with 34 points on a countback from Gay Growden.
Longest putt was won by Dot Carmody.
Next week 1st June will be stroke and the first round of the International Bowl .
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK:-
Live in such a way that you wouldn’t be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip.
CYCLING NEWS
The Down South MTB Festival 2017 is on the WA Day Long weekend and is jam packed with Mountain Bike activities for all abilities. Based out of Dunsborough & Districts Country Club as well as Margaret River’s Pines and new Compartment 10 trails there is something for everyone and all abilities.
This is a major fundraiser for the year and supported financially by the City of Busselton. We hope to attract 200 competitors plus many more spectators for the official state round of the cross country mountain bike races.
Saturday June 3rd 2017
MTB Clinics Program (see Registration desk inside Club)
- 9-11am
- Session One: Beginner Session (beginner 12+) (max 7)
- Session Two: Fundamental Masterclass (intermediate) (max 7
- 11:30-1:30pm
- Session One: Fundamental Masterclass- Ladies Only (max 7)
- Session Two: Advanced MTB Masterclass (max 7)
- 14:30-16:30
- Session One: Kids MTB skills 6-9 year olds (max 7)
- Session Two: Kids MTB skills 10-12 year olds (max 7)
*note sessions may merge if insufficient numbers register
Session costs
Adults $40 for 2 hours
Kids $25 for 2 hours
*Free bike hire, riders will need to pre-book bikes
Registration Links
http://www.rockandrollmountainbiking.com.au/index.php/events-and-bookings
- 12 noon: XCO Race trail open for sighting and practice runs
- 2.00-3.30pm: Slalom Race Off’s (combined time both tracks, register at Club)
- 3.30pm: Afternoon escorted ride of XCO Race trail
- 4.00pm: Casual family oriented escorted unofficial (up to ) 90 minute ride for non-competitors
- 5.00pm – 6pm: Registration at Club
- 6.00pm: Dinner at Dunsborough Country Club (mtb videos, family friendly)
Alll day – Bikeshed display and mechanics available on site for advice
Sunday June 4th 2017
| Event Date | 4th June 2017 | Est Lap Distance | 5.5km | |
| Event Location | Dunsborough District Club | |||
| Rego Open | 7.30am-8.30am | |||
| Race 1 | Start Time | Est Race Time | Laps | # Riders |
| Sprockets U13’s | 8.30am | 15 mins | 1 | 40 |
| Sprockets U9’s | 8.45am | 20 mins | 1 | |
| Race 2 | Start Time | Est Race Time | ||
| Men’s A Grade | 9.00am | 1.5-1.75 hrs | 6 | 50 |
| Men’s B Grade | 9.02am | 1.5-1.75 hrs | 5 | |
| Women’s A Grade | 9.04am | 1.0-1.5 hr | 5 | |
| Race 3 | Start Time | Est Race Time | ||
| U15 Boys | 11.00am | 1 hr | 3 | 50 |
| U17 Boys | 11.00am | 1.0-1.5 hrs | 4 | |
| Women’s B Grade | 11.02am | 1.0-1.5 hr | 4 | |
| U15 Girls | 11.02am | 1 hr | 3 | |
| U17 Girls | 11.02am | 1.0-1.5 hrs | 4 | |
| Women’s C Grade | 11.04am | 1.0-1.25 hr | 2 | |
| Women’s D Grade | 11.06am | 1.0-1.25 hr | 2 | |
| Race 4 | Start Time | Est Race Time | ||
| Men’s C Grade | 12.40pm | 1.25-1.5 hrs | 4 | 70 |
| Men’s D Grade | 12.42pm | 1.0-1.25hrs | 3 | |
| Men’s E Grade | 12.44pm | 1 hr | 2 | |
| JUMP’S COMPETITION | ||||
| Open to all entries | 2.00pm to 3.30pm | 25 | ||
| Presentation for ALL | 3.30pm-3.45pm | Dunsborough Sports Club | 210 |
XCO Series Registration Online at: https://online.mtba.asn.au/ERegister.aspx?E=3797
TENNIS NEWS
It has taken a great amount of consistent effort, however for those who have not been on or near the golf course or tennis courts, the new tennis courts are progressing well and can almost be called “courts”. The fencing and gates is currently being completed and some fine weather would see the completion of the surface. Some minor site works to ensure water run-off and landscaping will complete the task. Once completed the extra court availability will make a huge difference to managing playing numbers. We all look forward to the completion!
Dunsborough Tennis School
Ladies & Men’s Tennis Lessons
Running every Monday and Friday from 9am. Learn how to serve and get confidence in your game.
Classes of 4 to 6 max.
Feel free to organise your own group of friends
Cost: $15.00 an hour
All equipment available if required.
Contact Paige
0448 820 553
dunsboroughtennisschool@bigpond.com
FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER
The Friday night meal will be available between 6.00 pm & 7.30 pm.
Friday Night Menu
2nd June 2017
Main
Fish and chips with garden salad and tartar sauce
Lamb curry with savoury rice and crispy pappadums
Chicken parmigiana with garden salad and chips
Rigatoni pasta with tomato feta and olives served with salad and garlic bread
Dessert
Mango mousse with passion fruit jelly and whipped cream
Cost for two courses
$25 per person
Please advise of any dietary requirements prior to Friday.
Email: manager@dunsboroughcountryclub.org.au
To book your table Click Here
Friday Night Jackpot
The Friday Jackpot Draw was not won on Friday. The Jackpot will be $900. Members must be financial and present to claim. The Jackpot is drawn between 5.30pm and 6.30pm in the Clubroom bar.