Players named life members
At a recent meeting of the Mangapiko Indoor Bowling Club, life memberships were awarded to two worthy members, Jack Forster and Harold Dickson.
Both members have contributed much to the club over the years.
President John Ellis made the presentations on behalf of the club.
Jack, 90, joined the club in 1992 and became very involved.
He was vice president for the 1998-1999 seasons and president in 2007-2008 seasons. He was convener of the match committee from 2011-2015, and became vice president of the club again in the 2018-2019 seasons.
Jack has always been a willing helper in every way and has been on the match committee until his desire not to be, in recent months.
His loyal support of the club has been much appreciated and they wish to congratulate him.
Harold’s support and participation to the Mangapiko Indoor Bowling Club has also been valued and appreciated over a long period of time.
His involvement in the club includes:
Member of the Match Committee 1973-1974
Junior vice president 1976-1977 Senior vice president 1978-1979 President 1980-1981 Delegate to the Hall Association 1998-2000
President 2000-2001 Match committee 2008 Vice president 2009-2010 President 2011-2012
Match committee 2017-2021 The club have much pleasure in making Jack and Harold life members and wish them many more years of good health as they look forward to their company in bowling seasons to come.