{"id":1,"date":"2026-01-22T05:07:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T05:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au\/?p=1"},"modified":"2026-01-28T08:18:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T08:18:23","slug":"meet-your-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au\/?p=1","title":{"rendered":"Meet your new Board"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Behind the scenes of Lindfield Bowling &amp; Bridge Club is a group of volunteers who care deeply about the club, the community and keeping things moving in the right direction.<br>Some come from the greens, some from the card tables \u2014 all now part of the same team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These 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<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Roger-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Roger-1.png 500w, https:\/\/lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Roger-1-214x300.png 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"board-member-profile\">\n    <div class=\"member-header\">\n        <h2>Roger Parks<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"member-title\">Chairman<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"member-qa\">\n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">Describe yourself in three words.<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Tolerant, Versatile, Logical<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What&#8217;s your go-to way to relax?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Read, watch TV sports<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">Coffee, Tea or something stronger?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Coffee in the morning Whisky in the evening<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">Early bird or night owl?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Night owl<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What&#8217;s one hobby or interest outside the Club?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Politics <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What would people be surprised to learn about you?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">I yell at the TV when my team or the umpire do the wrong thing<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item highlight\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What excites you most about the new Lindfield Bowling &#038; Bridge Club?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">The improved facilities that will  bring many new members<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item highlight\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What does &#8220;a great club culture&#8221; look like to you?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Members introducing their friends to the club and no shortage of volunteers<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item highlight\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What&#8217;s one thing you&#8217;d love members to feel when they walk into the club?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">So lucky having this facility and all these friends here.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n    .board-member-profile {\n        background: #f8f8f8;\n        padding: 5px 8px;\n        border-left: 6px solid #B69875;\n        font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;\n        max-width: 800px;\n    }\n    \n    .member-header {\n        margin-bottom: 3px;\n        padding-bottom: 2px;\n        border-bottom: 2px solid #B69875;\n        display: flex;\n        align-items: baseline;\n        gap: 12px;\n    }\n    \n    .member-header h2 {\n        font-family: 'Norwester', sans-serif;\n        color: #002a41;\n        font-size: 1.8rem;\n        margin-bottom: 0;\n        letter-spacing: 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.answer {\n        color: #002a41;\n        font-weight: 500;\n    }\n    \n    @media (max-width: 768px) {\n        .board-member-profile {\n            padding: 4px 6px;\n        }\n        \n        .member-header {\n            flex-direction: column;\n            gap: 3px;\n            align-items: flex-start;\n        }\n        \n        .member-header h2 {\n            font-size: 1.5rem;\n        }\n    }\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"board-member-profile\">\n    <div class=\"member-header\">\n        <h2>Shaz Thompson<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"member-title\">Deputy Chair<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"member-qa\">\n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">Describe yourself in three words.<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Energetic, giving, lucky.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What&#8217;s your go-to way to relax?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Spa day with friends.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">Coffee, Tea or something stronger?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Definitely coffee.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">Early bird or night owl?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Early bird.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What&#8217;s one hobby or interest outside the Club?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Golf.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What would people be surprised to learn about you?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">That I am a pretty good golfer for an old chook!<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item highlight\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What excites you most about the new Lindfield Bowling &#038; Bridge Club?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">The opportunity to create a place so no member ever feels lonely.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item highlight\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What does &#8220;a great club culture&#8221; look like to you?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Respect, encouragement and it becomes our member&#8217;s &#8220;happy place&#8221;.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item highlight\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What&#8217;s one thing you&#8217;d love members to feel when they walk into the club?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">I&#8217;m home.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n    .board-member-profile {\n        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}\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shaz.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shaz.png 500w, https:\/\/lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shaz-214x300.png 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jo.png 500w, https:\/\/lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jo-214x300.png 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"board-member-profile\">\n    <div class=\"member-header\">\n        <h2>Jo Ampherlaw<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"member-title\">Treasurer<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"member-qa\">\n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">Describe yourself in three words.<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Energetic, chatty and professional.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What&#8217;s your go-to way to relax?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Relax what&#8217;s that?!<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">Coffee, Tea or something stronger?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">A good red wine is the way to go but during the day only EG tea.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">Early bird or night owl?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Night Owl! I&#8217;m retired so no reason for early starts!<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What&#8217;s one hobby or interest outside the Club?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">I love gardening and am currently working on my small garden.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What would people be surprised to learn about you?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Being in the ocean is my happy place, ideally scuba diving or body surfing.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item highlight\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What excites you most about the new Lindfield Bowling &#038; Bridge Club?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">The 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.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item highlight\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What does &#8220;a great club culture&#8221; look like to you?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">The 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.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item highlight\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What&#8217;s one thing you&#8217;d love members to feel when they walk into the club?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">That our club is a great place to be.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n    .board-member-profile {\n        background: #f8f8f8;\n        padding: 5px 8px;\n        border-left: 6px solid #B69875;\n        font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;\n        max-width: 800px;\n    }\n    \n    .member-header {\n        margin-bottom: 3px;\n        padding-bottom: 2px;\n        border-bottom: 2px solid #B69875;\n        display: flex;\n        align-items: baseline;\n        gap: 12px;\n    }\n    \n    .member-header h2 {\n        font-family: 'Norwester', sans-serif;\n        color: #002a41;\n        font-size: 1.8rem;\n        margin-bottom: 0;\n        letter-spacing: 1px;\n        line-height: 1.1;\n    }\n    \n    .member-title {\n        font-size: 1rem;\n        color: #B69875;\n        font-weight: 500;\n        line-height: 1.1;\n    }\n    \n    .member-qa {\n        display: flex;\n        flex-direction: column;\n        gap: 0px;\n    }\n    \n    .qa-item {\n        padding: 1px 0;\n        border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\n    }\n    \n    .qa-item:last-child {\n        border-bottom: none;\n    }\n    \n    .qa-item.highlight {\n        background: white;\n        padding: 3px 5px;\n        border-left: 4px solid #002a41;\n        border-bottom: none;\n        margin-top: 1px;\n    }\n    \n    .question {\n        font-size: 0.95rem;\n        color: #002a41;\n        font-weight: 600;\n        margin-bottom: 2px;\n        line-height: 1.2;\n    }\n    \n    .answer {\n        font-size: 0.9rem;\n        color: #555;\n        line-height: 1.3;\n        font-style: italic;\n        margin-bottom: 0;\n    }\n    \n    .qa-item.highlight .answer {\n        color: #002a41;\n        font-weight: 500;\n    }\n    \n    @media (max-width: 768px) {\n        .board-member-profile {\n            padding: 4px 6px;\n        }\n        \n        .member-header {\n            flex-direction: column;\n            gap: 3px;\n            align-items: flex-start;\n        }\n        \n        .member-header h2 {\n            font-size: 1.5rem;\n        }\n    }\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"board-member-profile\">\n    <div class=\"member-header\">\n        <h2>Terry Dunne<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"member-title\">Honorary Secretary<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"member-qa\">\n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">Describe yourself in three words.<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Open, supportive, decisive<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What&#8217;s your go-to way to relax?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Hanging out with friends<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">Coffee, Tea or something stronger?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Coffee!<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">Early bird or night owl?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">100% night owl<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What&#8217;s one hobby or interest outside the Club?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Playing Fantasy NRL with mates<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What would people be surprised to learn about you?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">I once played chess for Australia<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item highlight\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What excites you most about the new Lindfield Bowling &#038; Bridge Club?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">he opportunity to make the joint club bigger than the individual clubs<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item highlight\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What does &#8220;a great club culture&#8221; look like to you?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">People socialising with old and new friends at the Club.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item highlight\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What&#8217;s one thing you&#8217;d love members to feel when they walk into the club?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\"> Like they&#8217;re at their home away from home.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n    .board-member-profile {\n        background: #f8f8f8;\n        padding: 5px 8px;\n        border-left: 6px solid #B69875;\n        font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;\n        max-width: 800px;\n    }\n    \n    .member-header {\n        margin-bottom: 3px;\n        padding-bottom: 2px;\n        border-bottom: 2px solid #B69875;\n        display: flex;\n        align-items: baseline;\n        gap: 12px;\n    }\n    \n    .member-header h2 {\n        font-family: 'Norwester', sans-serif;\n        color: #002a41;\n        font-size: 1.8rem;\n        margin-bottom: 0;\n        letter-spacing: 1px;\n        line-height: 1.1;\n    }\n    \n    .member-title {\n        font-size: 1rem;\n        color: #B69875;\n        font-weight: 500;\n        line-height: 1.1;\n    }\n    \n    .member-qa {\n        display: flex;\n        flex-direction: column;\n        gap: 0px;\n    }\n    \n    .qa-item {\n        padding: 1px 0;\n        border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\n    }\n    \n    .qa-item:last-child {\n        border-bottom: none;\n    }\n    \n    .qa-item.highlight {\n        background: white;\n        padding: 3px 5px;\n        border-left: 4px solid #002a41;\n        border-bottom: none;\n        margin-top: 1px;\n    }\n    \n    .question {\n        font-size: 0.95rem;\n        color: #002a41;\n        font-weight: 600;\n        margin-bottom: 2px;\n        line-height: 1.2;\n    }\n    \n    .answer {\n        font-size: 0.9rem;\n        color: #555;\n        line-height: 1.3;\n        font-style: italic;\n        margin-bottom: 0;\n    }\n    \n    .qa-item.highlight .answer {\n        color: #002a41;\n        font-weight: 500;\n    }\n    \n    @media (max-width: 768px) {\n        .board-member-profile {\n            padding: 4px 6px;\n        }\n        \n        .member-header {\n            flex-direction: column;\n            gap: 3px;\n            align-items: flex-start;\n        }\n        \n        .member-header h2 {\n            font-size: 1.5rem;\n        }\n    }\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Terry.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Terry.png 500w, https:\/\/lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Terry-214x300.png 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ian-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ian-1.png 500w, https:\/\/lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ian-1-214x300.png 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"board-member-profile\">\n    <div class=\"member-header\">\n        <h2>Ian Kimmorley<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"Board Member\">Chairman<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"member-qa\">\n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">Describe yourself in three words.<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Trustworthy, Reliable &#038; Dependable<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What&#8217;s your go-to way to relax?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Beach walk and swim in the surf<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">Coffee, Tea or something stronger?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Black coffee<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">Early bird or night owl?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Early bird always!<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What&#8217;s one hobby or interest outside the Club?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Love to travel<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What would people be surprised to learn about you?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">In my younger years danced a lot of Ballroom, Latin and New Vogue<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item highlight\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What excites you most about the new Lindfield Bowling &#038; Bridge Club?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Bringing the two clubs together to create a sustainable and strong future for the newly amalgamated organisation and its members<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item highlight\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What does &#8220;a great club culture&#8221; look like to you?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">When we can be seen as \u2018one club\u2019 offering the great games of Bridge and Lawn Bowls to our local and surrounding communities<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item highlight\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What&#8217;s one thing you&#8217;d love members to feel when they walk into the club?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">A sense of belonging to \u2018one organisation\u2019 that is equally shared amongst Bridge players and Bowlers<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n    .board-member-profile {\n        background: #f8f8f8;\n        padding: 5px 8px;\n        border-left: 6px solid #B69875;\n        font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;\n        max-width: 800px;\n    }\n    \n    .member-header {\n        margin-bottom: 3px;\n        padding-bottom: 2px;\n        border-bottom: 2px solid #B69875;\n        display: flex;\n        align-items: baseline;\n        gap: 12px;\n    }\n    \n    .member-header h2 {\n        font-family: 'Norwester', sans-serif;\n        color: #002a41;\n        font-size: 1.8rem;\n        margin-bottom: 0;\n        letter-spacing: 1px;\n        line-height: 1.1;\n    }\n    \n    .member-title {\n        font-size: 1rem;\n        color: #B69875;\n        font-weight: 500;\n        line-height: 1.1;\n    }\n    \n    .member-qa {\n        display: flex;\n        flex-direction: column;\n        gap: 0px;\n    }\n    \n    .qa-item {\n        padding: 1px 0;\n        border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\n    }\n    \n    .qa-item:last-child {\n        border-bottom: none;\n    }\n    \n    .qa-item.highlight {\n        background: white;\n        padding: 3px 5px;\n        border-left: 4px solid #002a41;\n        border-bottom: none;\n        margin-top: 1px;\n    }\n    \n    .question {\n        font-size: 0.95rem;\n        color: #002a41;\n        font-weight: 600;\n        margin-bottom: 2px;\n        line-height: 1.2;\n    }\n    \n    .answer {\n        font-size: 0.9rem;\n        color: #555;\n        line-height: 1.3;\n        font-style: italic;\n        margin-bottom: 0;\n    }\n    \n    .qa-item.highlight .answer {\n        color: #002a41;\n        font-weight: 500;\n    }\n    \n    @media (max-width: 768px) {\n        .board-member-profile {\n            padding: 4px 6px;\n        }\n        \n        .member-header {\n            flex-direction: column;\n            gap: 3px;\n            align-items: flex-start;\n        }\n        \n        .member-header h2 {\n            font-size: 1.5rem;\n        }\n    }\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"board-member-profile\">\n    <div class=\"member-header\">\n        <h2>Peter Marshall<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"member-title\">Board Member<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"member-qa\">\n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">Describe yourself in three words.<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Visionary, positive, energetic.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What&#8217;s your go-to way to relax?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Spending time in nature<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">Coffee, Tea or something stronger?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\"> Coffee <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">Early bird or night owl?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Night Owl<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What&#8217;s one hobby or interest outside the Club?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Main hobby, gardening<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What would people be surprised to learn about you?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">It might surprise people to know that I did talk back radio for 20years.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item highlight\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What excites you most about the new Lindfield Bowling &#038; Bridge Club?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">The thing that excites me about the new Club is, the opportunity for growth and excellence.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item highlight\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What does &#8220;a great club culture&#8221; look like to you?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">A. 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sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gary-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gary-1.png 500w, https:\/\/lindfieldbowlingandbridgeclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Gary-1-214x300.png 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"board-member-profile\">\n    <div class=\"member-header\">\n        <h2>Gary Forster<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"member-title\">Board Member<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"member-qa\">\n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">Describe yourself in three words.<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Confident, relaxed and somewhat impatient.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What&#8217;s your go-to way to relax?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Lunch and glass of wine with good friends.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">Coffee, Tea or something stronger?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Tea mainly or glass of wine<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">Early bird or night owl?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Early bird<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What&#8217;s one hobby or interest outside the Club?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Socialising with Probus friends.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What would people be surprised to learn about you?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Open book no hidden quirks.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item highlight\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What excites you most about the new Lindfield Bowling &#038; Bridge Club?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Potential to build a club we can all be proud of.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item highlight\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What does &#8220;a great club culture&#8221; look like to you?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\"> culture where all members feel comfortable at all times.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"qa-item highlight\">\n            <p class=\"question\">What&#8217;s one thing you&#8217;d love members to feel when they walk into the club?<\/p>\n            <p class=\"answer\">Pride<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n    .board-member-profile {\n        background: #f8f8f8;\n        padding: 5px 8px;\n        border-left: 6px solid #B69875;\n        font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;\n        max-width: 800px;\n    }\n    \n    .member-header {\n        margin-bottom: 3px;\n        padding-bottom: 2px;\n        border-bottom: 2px solid #B69875;\n        display: flex;\n        align-items: baseline;\n        gap: 12px;\n    }\n    \n    .member-header h2 {\n        font-family: 'Norwester', sans-serif;\n        color: #002a41;\n        font-size: 1.8rem;\n        margin-bottom: 0;\n        letter-spacing: 1px;\n        line-height: 1.1;\n    }\n    \n    .member-title {\n        font-size: 1rem;\n        color: #B69875;\n        font-weight: 500;\n        line-height: 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