Meaford Lawn Bowling Club
Sykes Street behind Alex's Gas Bar Meaford, ON, Canada

Having received the information in the post below and the OLBA guidelines, Meaford Lawn Bowling Club will shut its doors for the season. Our major concern is the health of our membership. Many thanks to those volunteers who are maintaining the greens and grounds for next year. Gladys

Ralph Ellis to Meaford Lawn Bowling Club March 19 at 11:03 PM ... https://tinyurl.com/tvu9zer Bowls Canada Boulingrin March 19 at 1:29 PM BOWLS CANADA ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR 2020 SEASON DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC Based on current advisories from the Federal and Provincial governments, Bowls Canada has made the decision to cancel all BCB sanctioned events for the 2020 season. Read the full press release here: https://www.bowlscanada.com///news_release/2020-03-19.html

Ontario Lawn Bowls Association March 4 at 3:10 PM Would you like to shape the future of lawn bowling in Ontario?... Consider running for the OLBA board. Attached is the announcement from our Nominating Chair Ken Armstrong about the upcoming elections. There are two positions with no official candidates at the moment - Director at Large 2 year term and Secretary. The positions of Vice President is up for election as well and Ralph Ellis is a candidate for that. We encourage people to run for all positions that are up for elections. We don't just have to fill the slate. Open elections and competition for positions is a sign of a health democracy and we encourage you to consider running. Please forward this to your club members where you feel it is appropriate. Anyone with questions about the open positions can contact any board member or Ken Armstrong for details. Serving on the board allows you to put your vision forward to shape lawn bowling in Ontario.

Call for a Nominations Chairperson The OLBA is looking for a Chair of its Nominations Committee, we certainly feel that this position is an excellent opportunit...y for any of our members to learn the governance of not for profit organizations & associations. The candidate will gain valuable experience in vetting applications, chairperson responsibilities. Good communication and familiarity with lawn bowls across the province of Ontario is definitely an asset for the position. The committee is responsible for identifying potential individuals whom they approach to run for offices of the organization. The committee is further responsible to conduct the elections in accordance with the by-laws of the OLBA. at the annual general meeting. The incoming chair will have the assistance of the outgoing chairperson Ken Armstrong. Should you have any questions or confirm your interest regarding this position, please contact Ken direct at 905-878-0951 or [email protected] The Ontario Board of Directors consist of 12 members, In April 2021 the following positions are up for re-election President, Treasurer & 4 Directors Ontario Lawn Bowls Association www.olba.ca

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The Community Better Challenge is back. Apply between January 25 and February 26 for the easiest to get grant in the world to promote your spring Open House

Posting a day late but it's never too late to give.

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New Horizons Questions Just a reminder that we are in the "silly season" where the New Horizons grant people ask you for information that was already included w...ith your application. Be sure to reply to these questions within 10 days and also do not reply to the [email protected] email but instead reply to the email of whichever individual project officer is writing the letter and whose email is included in the body of the letter but not in the From line of the email. If you have questions that you are not sure how to answer, contact me: Ralph Ellis [email protected] 416-804-3214 See more

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The Ontario Trillium Resilient Communities Fund is accepting applications up to December 2, 2020 for projects from $5000 to $150,000. See if you qualify and plan your project.

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