A Century of Bowling - Royal County of Berkshire Bowling Association

BERKSHIRE VICE PRESIDENTS
BOWLING ASSOCIATION
• Formed 1967
• An Associated Member
The first meeting of the Association was held at Huntley & Palmers on the 4th
February 1967. Ellis Halfacre, then the President of the B.C.B.A. held temporary
Chairmanship until the Officers of the Association was elected. Mr. E. Marsh was
duly elected as the first Chairman.
The first Committee Meeting was held on the 9th February 1967, the main purpose being
to formulate the rules of the Association, and after discussion it was agreed the Association
will be called:-
“The Berkshire Vice Presidents Bowling Association”.
The objectives being:-
a) To promote and foster the game of bowls under E.B.A. rules.
b) To support and assist the Berkshire County Bowling Association.
c) To arrange matches with other such associations.
Unlike some associations, membership to the Berkshire Vice Presidents is by invitation
only, and extended to members of Clubs affiliated to the County Association. Typically we
play about 13 outdoor fixtures and 8 indoor matches, often against other Vice President
Associations on a alternating home and away basis each year.
Nomination for membership initially comes from the Club secretaries, who can nominate
members, who in their club’s opinion have tendered noteworthy service to the game of bowls.
There is no requirement to be a President of a Club to become a member of our Association.
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