{"id":31,"date":"2026-01-22T07:58:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T07:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au\/?page_id=31"},"modified":"2026-01-28T08:15:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T08:15:14","slug":"our-board","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au\/?page_id=31","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Board"},"content":{"rendered":"

Behind the scenes of Lindfield Bowling & Bridge Club is a group of volunteers who care deeply about the club, the community and keeping things moving in the right direction.
\nSome come from the greens, some from the card tables \u2014 all now part of the same team. \n
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While a few of us can deliver a perfect bowl and others try to finesse like a pros, we\u2019re united by a love of good company, a desire to preserve this wonderful facility for the Lindfield Community, friendly competition and making this club a great place to belong.\n

\nThese short bios are a chance to get to know the people helping steer the club forward. Say hello when you see them \u2014 they\u2019re always happy to chat\u2026 whether it\u2019s about bowls, bridge, or where the coffee\u2019s best\n<\/p> <\/div><\/div>

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Roger Parks<\/h4>

Chairman<\/p>

Describe yourself in three words. \ufeffTolerant, Versatile, Logical<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat\u2019s your go-to way to relax? \ufeffRead, watch TV sports<\/span><\/span>\ufeff<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nCoffee, Tea or something stronger? \ufeffCoffee in the morning Whisky in the evening<\/span><\/span>
Early bird or night owl? \ufeffNight owl<\/span><\/span>\ufeff<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat\u2019s on hobby or interest outside the Club? \ufeffPolitics<\/span><\/span>\ufeff<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat would people be surprised to learn about you? \ufeffI yell at the TV when my team or the umpire do the wrong thing<\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>
\nWhat excites you most about the new Lindfield Bowling & Bridge Club? \ufeffThe improved facilities that will bring many new members<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat does \u201ca great club culture\u201d look like to you? \ufeffMembers introducing their friends to the club and no shortage of volunteers<\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>
\nWhat\u2019s one thing you\u2019d love members to feel when they walk into the club? \ufeffSo lucky having this facility and all these friends here.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

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Shaz Thompson<\/h4>

Deputy Chair<\/p>

Describe yourself in three words.<\/span> Energetic, giving, lucky.\n<\/span><\/span>
\nWhat\u2019s your go-to way to relax? <\/span>Spa day with friends.\n<\/span><\/span>
Coffee, Tea or something stronger?<\/span> Definitely coffee.<\/span>\n<\/span>Early bird or night owl?<\/span> Early bird.<\/span><\/span>
What\u2019s on hobby or interest outside the Club?<\/span> Golf.\n<\/span><\/span>
\nWhat would people be surprised to learn about you?<\/span> That I am a pretty good golfer for an old chook!\n<\/span><\/span>
\nWhat excites you most about the new Lindfield Bowling & Bridge Club?<\/span>  The opportunity to create a place so no member ever feels lonely.\n<\/span><\/span>
\nWhat does \u201ca great club culture\u201d look like to you?<\/span> Respect, encouragement and it becomes our member\u2019s \u201chappy place\u201d.\n<\/span><\/span>
\nWhat\u2019s one thing you\u2019d love members to feel when they walk into the club?<\/span>  I\u2018m home.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

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Jo Ampherlaw<\/h4>

Treasurer<\/p>

Describe yourself in three words. \ufeffEnergetic, chatty and professional<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat\u2019s your go-to way to relax? \ufeffRelax what\u2019s that?!<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nCoffee, Tea or something stronger? \ufeffA good red wine is the way to go but during the day only EG tea<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nEarly bird or night owl? \ufeffNight Owl! I\u2019m retired so no reason for early starts!<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat\u2019s on hobby or interest outside the Club? \ufeffI love gardening and am currently working on my small garden<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat would people be surprised to learn about you? \ufeffBeing in the ocean is my happy place, ideally scuba diving or body surfing<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat excites you most about the new Lindfield Bowling & Bridge Club?\ufeff \ufeffThe idea of working as one to create a great place for older people to do what they love. To be secure in the knowledge that we can invest in that future to a standard that is now more achievable through our merger<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat does \u201ca great club culture\u201d look like to you? \ufeffThe sense of belonging, being proud of our facility, members happy to be playing and socialising, volunteering, cross pollination of codes working well. Members and guests smiling as they are happy to be on premises<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat\u2019s one thing you\u2019d love members to feel when they walk into the club? \ufeffThat our club is a great place to be<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

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Terry Dunne<\/h4>

Honarary Secretary<\/p>

Describe yourself in three words. \ufeffOpen, supportive, decisive<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat\u2019s your go-to way to relax? \ufeffHanging out with friends<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nCoffee, Tea or something stronger? \ufeffCoffee!<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nEarly bird or night owl? \ufeff100% night owl<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat\u2019s on hobby or interest outside the Club? \ufeffPlaying Fantasy NRL with mates<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat would people be surprised to learn about you? I once played chess for Australia<\/span>\ufeff<\/span><\/span>
\nWhat excites you most about the new Lindfield Bowling & Bridge Club? \ufeffThe opportunity to make the joint club bigger than the individual clubs<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat does \u201ca great club culture\u201d look like to you? \ufeffTPeople socialising with old and new friends at the Club.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat\u2019s one thing you\u2019d love members to feel when they walk into the club?\ufeff Like they’re at their home away from home.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

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Ian Kimmorley<\/h4>

Board Member<\/p>

Describe yourself in three words.\ufeff Trustworthy, Reliable & Dependable<\/span><\/span> <\/span>
\nWhat\u2019s your go-to way to relax? \ufeffBeach walk and swim in the surf<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nCoffee, Tea or something stronger? \ufeffBlack coffee<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nEarly bird or night owl? \ufeffEarly bird always!<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat\u2019s on hobby or interest outside the Club? \ufeffLove to travel<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat would people be surprised to learn about you? \ufeffIn my younger years danced a lot of Ballroom, Latin and New Vogue<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat excites you most about the new Lindfield Bowling & Bridge Club? \ufeffBringing the two clubs together to create a sustainable and strong future for the newly amalgamated organisation and its members<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat does \u201ca great club culture\u201d look like to you?\ufeff When we can be seen as \u2018one club\u2019 offering the great games of Bridge and Lawn Bowls to our local and surrounding communities<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat\u2019s one thing you\u2019d love members to feel when they walk into the club? A sense of belonging to \u2018one organisation\u2019 that is equally shared amongst Bridge players and Bowlers<\/span><\/span><\/p>

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Peter Marshall<\/h4>

Board Member<\/p>

Describe yourself in three words. \ufeffvisionary, positive, energetic.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat\u2019s your go-to way to relax? \ufeffspending time in nature.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nCoffee, Tea or something stronger? \ufeffCoffee<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nEarly bird or night owl? \ufeffNight owl.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat\u2019s on hobby or interest outside the Club? \ufeffMain hobby, gardening.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat would people be surprised to learn about you? \ufeffIt might surprise people to know that I did talk back radio for 20years.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat excites you most about the new Lindfield Bowling & Bridge Club? \ufeffhe thing that excites me about the new Club is, the opportunity for growth and excellence.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat does \u201ca great club culture\u201d look like to you? \ufeff<\/span><\/span><\/span>A great club culture looks like:
\nA. Strong shared vision
\nB. Sense of ownership by all members.
\nC. A place to have fun.
\nD. A place where we honour our past and plan for the future.
\nE. A place where we are up to the cutting edge in our pursuit.
\nWhat\u2019s one thing you\u2019d love members to feel when they walk into the club? \ufeffWhen members walk into our club, I\u2019d like them to feel proud and impressed.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

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Gary Foster<\/h4>

Board Member<\/p>

Describe yourself in three words. \ufeffConfident, relaxed and somewhat impatient.<\/span><\/span>\ufeff<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\n What\u2019s your go-to way to relax? \ufeffLunch and glass of wine with good friends.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nCoffee, Tea or something stronger? \ufeffTea mainly or glass of wine.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nEarly bird or night owl? \ufeffEarly bird.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat\u2019s on hobby or interest outside the Club? \ufeffSocialising with Probus friends.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat would people be surprised to learn about you? \ufeffOpen book no hidden quirks<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat excites you most about the new Lindfield Bowling & Bridge Club? \ufeffPotential to build a club we can all be proud of.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat does \u201ca great club culture\u201d look like to you? \ufeffA culture where all members feel comfortable at all times.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nWhat\u2019s one thing you\u2019d love members to feel when they walk into the club? \ufeffPride<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

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