President et al

For the last thirty or so years West Hoathly Bowls Club has turned its nose up at the idea of having a President. That was no reflection on the few good men and ladies who might have aspired to this position but more to do with the fact that we, at west Hoathly, do things a bit differently to everyone else.

So at the AGM in November 2005 little did anyone expect that change was in the air. It was suggested and backed whole-heartedly & enthusiastically that we turn our previous policy on its head. No sooner had the idea been floated than the obvious and ideal candidate was nominated to the new post.

So, welcome, President Dai Howick, our first president of the 21st century.

Dai pictured here with the Sussex Man of the Year Trophy - in both formal & normal poses! Photograph courtesy of Michael Benton

Dai has been a member of the Club for the best part of 40 years and during that time he has held just about every office we have. On top of that he was and still is a very good bowler. He is known throughout the County as probably the most genuine, most sporting and fairest bowler you're ever likely to meet.

Now that we have a president we will have to sit down and think what the role and responsibility should entail.

For those in the Club and, indeed, for those from further afield, please click here to see a tribute to Dai that was published in the December newsletter last year.