About US
Calgary Lawn Bowling Club
MISSION
To promote the sport of lawn bowling to all ages and abilities through membership, coaching, competition, volunteerism, and friendship.
Vision
To be a thriving club of members, competitors, volunteers and supportive stakeholders.
Values
- Inclusive – We offer a sport for all to enjoy, regardless of age, demographics and ability.
- Responsibility- We deliver our programs in a fair, transparent and respectful manner.
- Enjoyment- We enthusiastically encourage learning, playing and facilitating the game.
- Excellence- We encourage our athletes to strive for their personal bests.
Board of Directors
Calgary Lawn Bowling Club’s Board of Directors gives our club leadership and guides the strategic direction of the club, well governs on behalf of our club members.
Executive Board
Director at Large
Lesley Ritchie
Board of Director
Vacant
Board of Director
Keith Bacon
Past President
Vincent Tesekrekos
Board of Director
Vacant
Board of Director
Club Committees
The Calgary Lawn Bowling Club’s committees comprise members tasked with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the club. The Committee Chair collaborates with their Reporting Director to ensure the successful implementation of the Calgary Lawn Bowling Club’s Strategic Plan.
Membership & Marketing Committee
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
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
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
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.
Corporate Committee
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
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.
Judge R. Winter | 1923 – 1924 |
J. C. Brokouski | 1925 – 1926 |
W. P. Spalding | 1927 – 1928 |
J. Smith Park | 1929 |
Dr. A. E. Alkenhead | 1930 – 1931 |
J. S. Wastson | 1932 – 1933 |
W. A. Ackland | 1934 – 1935 |
Dr. A. M. Scott | 1936 – 1937 |
R. B. Gale | 1938 – 1939 |
R. W. Kellough | 1940 – 1941 |
G. B. Wallace | 1942 – 1943 |
G. W. Jackson | 1944 – 1945 |
R. L. Cushing | 1946 |
H. Porter | 1947 – 1948 |
S. W. Green | 1949 – 1950 |
M. W. Cunningham | 1951 – 1952 |
J. D. Johnston | 1953 – 1954 |
G. B. Gaunce | 1955 – 1956 |
Peter Logie | 1957 |
W. M. Anderson | 1958 – 1959 |
T. M. Jackson | 1960 – 1961 |
J. Boyd | 1962 – 1963 |
R. D. Buchan |
1964 – 1965 |
D. MacKellar | 1966 – 1967 |
G. V. Milne | 1968 – 1969 |
John Murry | 1970 – 1971 |
A. M. Tomson | 1972 – 1973 |
J. G. Keyes | 1974 |
A. M. Tomson | 1975 |
A. Oliver | 1976 – 1977 |
C. D. Ogilvie | 1978 – 1981 |
D. Harvey | 1982 – 1983 |
C. D. Ogilvie | 1984 – 1985 |
S. Corry | 1986 – 1987 |
G. McFadzean | 1988 – 1990 |
R. S. Hutton | 1991 – 1992 |
S. M. Thompson | 1993 – 1995 |
D. Fargey | 1996 |
G. Gage | 1997 – 1998 |
J. Mackie | 1999 – 2000 |
B. Harleman | 2001 – 2002 |
S. M. Thompson | 2003 – 2004 |
L. Mackie | 2004 – 2006 |
G. Freschauf | 2006 – 2012 |
J. Mackie | 2012 – 2013 |
D. Blair | 2013 – 2017 |
M. O’Reilly | 2017 – 2021 |
K. Bacon | 2021 – 2023 |
H. Mackie | 2023 – President |