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Membership & Marketing Committee

Membership Overview 

The Membership Committee plays a vital role in managing the club’s membership process, ensuring smooth regustration, welcoming new members, and anintaining accurate databases. This committee involves overseeing the adminstration of membership packages, organising events for new and existing members, and ensuring that all membership-related systems are up to date. 

Marketing Overview 

The Marketing Committee of the Calgary Lawn Bowling Club plays a critical role in promoting the club’s activities, events, and community engagement. 

Reporting Director- Rob Garth

• Collect membership fees and maintain a CLBC membership database for member distribution. Coordinate the purchase of name tags for new members.
• Ensure new and existing members are welcomed to the club and informed about opportunities that are available within our club.
• Schedule and administer coaching sessions for new and existing CLBC lawn bowlers
• Develop campaigns to help grow the membership of CLBC and promote volunteerim within our membership base.
• Actively promote existing and upcoming events via social media and emails

Social & Hospitality

The Social & Hospitality Committee oversees the social and hospitality functions of the Calgary Lawn Bowling Club. Working closely with the Bar Manager and Kitchen Chair, this role ensures the smooth execution of events, coordinates volunteer efforts, manages facility usgaes, and maintains accurate financial reporting related to social and hospitality activities. 

Reporting Director – David Wilson 

• Arrange for volunteers to help with hosting of special events that would involve meals/accommodation for the participating players/guests.
• Responsible for the staffing, ordering, inventory and sales of all beverage/snack items sold from the CLBC bar including the maintenance of the “books” associated with bar sales.
• Involved in the planning/coordination of major tournaments that are to be held at CLBC facilities during the lawn bowling season.
• Reserve and set up clubs and Bow Cliff Seniors facilities for meeting/ meals events such as scheduled meetings (AGM, etc.).
• Coordinate with Bow Cliff Seniors and the Bow Cliff Community Association the usage of the signage for CLBC events/notices.

Games Committee

The Games Committee is responsible for organizing and mainaging all league play at the Calgary Lawn Bowling Club, ensuring smooth operations and accurate reporting of results. This role also supports the increased use of club facilities and provides assistance for provincial-level events held at the club.

Reporting Director- Vincent Tsekrekos

• Responsible for the sheduling and booking of all league play including the publishing of the results and the standings within the league play.
• Responsible for the engraving of the league trophies with the current yearned winners.
• Look for opportunities to increase “green” usage during the bowling season.
• Provide support/volunteers for Provincials

Greens & Facilities Committee

The Greens & Facilities Committee Member is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repairs, and security of the Calgary Lawn Bowling Club’s grounds and fancilites. This includes working with contractors, managing club assets such as outdoor equipment and storage, and coordinating with other committees to ensure smooth usage of the greens for various events.

Reporting Director-  Heather Mackie

• Ensure that the building splace assigned to the CLBC is maintained and repairs completed as required
• Liaison with “greens” maintenance contractor and administer contract agreement
• Coordinate with other committee the usage of the greens for special events, coaching and training sessions
• Responsible for the care/storage/maintenance of the outdoor sun screens, chairs, benches & etc.
• Responsible for the maintenance and security of the outside stand alone CLBC storage sheds and the heated storage room with direct outside access.

Rink Rentals Committee

The Rink Retnals Committee at the Calgary Lawn Bowling Club is responsible for overseeing all assepects of group and corporate bookings, working in close collaboration with the Event Coordinator. This role involves managing event logistics, geen setup, volunteer coordination, and ensuring a seamless experience for clients. Reporting directly to Corporate Reporting Director, the individuals play a vital role in executing high-quality corporate and group events while aligning with the club’s strategic goals. 

Corporate Reporting Director- Lesley Ritchie 

• Responsible for group/corporate bookings, green set up and the volunteer support required to “host” the event.

Sponsorship/Grants/Special Project

The FundRaising Committee members will play a vital role in supporting the financial sustainability of the Calgary Lawn Bowling Club by securing sponsorships, pursuing grants, and leading special fundraising projects. This position involves building relationships with sponsors, applying for grants at various goverment levels, and managining fundraising initiatives that align with the club’s mission and goals.

Reporting Director – Cheryl Storrow 

• Sustain and attract new corporate annual and event sponsors
• Pursue and apply for Federal/Provincial and local grants that would support the mission and goals of the CLBC
• Lead and manage special projects on behalf of the club.

Safe Sport

Reporting Director- David Wilson

•  Develop/administer/enforce H&S protocols for the safety of CLBC memebrs while at the club faclilities
• Administer the Safe Sport programs for CLBC

Calgary Lawn Bowling Club

Presidents

Join us in extending our deepest gratitude to the esteemed past presidents of the Calgary Lawn Bowling Club for their dedicated service and invaluable contributions. Their leadership, vision, and commitment have been instrumental in shaping our club into the vibrant community it is today. We honor their legacy and celebrate their enduring impact on our beloved sport and cherished community. Thank you for your unwavering dedication and service.