Mr TIM WILSON (Goldstein) (16:35): We're heading towards summer. We are at the end of the winter and the ice is going. It is getting warmer in the mornings, and the afternoons are getting more energetic, particularly at Goldstein's wonderful bowls clubs, which have been buzzing with energy as the 2019-20 season commences with the opening of the greens. Sandringham Bowls Club hosted quite a crowd for the opening of the summer pennant in August, including a social game and afternoon tea. Locals and visitors looking for an evening of bowls, food and drinks should also keep an eye out for the barefoot bowls at the 'Sandy' Bowls Club as the weather begins to warm. The 2019-20 pennant is also underway at Glen Eira McKinnon Bowls Club. As the new season begins, it is an opportunity to acknowledge the tournament results and trophy winners from the 2018-19 season. Congratulations to the Men's Singles winner, Peter Felbel, and the runner-up, Brian Rosengarten; the Ladies Singles winner, Maureen Cohen, and the runner-up, Rosemary Michael; the Club Pairs winners, Peter Felbel and Brian Rosengarten, and the runners-up, Rosemary Michael and Lozza Robinson; the Mens Minor Singles winner, Ken Dowling, and the runner-up, Paul Epshtein; and the Ladies Minor Singles winner, Heather Gerber, and the runner-up, Gerda Bergman. The Most Promising Award went to Lozza Robinson. The Valuable Member Award went to Peter Martin. The Tuesday Pennant Most Valuable Award went to Trevor Gilbertson. The Most Improved Award went to John Makinson. The Smorgon medal winners were: gold, Peter Felbel; silver, Lore Zent; and bronze, Maureen Cohen. Congratulations also to Todd Shannon, Dave Lawrence, Rod Peterson and Jeff Hunter on winning Somerville B C Fours Tournament last month. I'd also like to acknowledge the community-minded leadership at Glen Eira McKinnon Bowls Club, like Brian Rosengarten, the president; Les Gerber, the vice president; Trevor Gilbertson, the club secretary; Dave Oshry, the club treasurer; and Peter Martin, Helen Weiner and Tony McMahon of the general committee. 'Bringing Bowls to Life' is more than just a slogan at Hampton Bowls Club. Social members, barefoot bowlers, junior bowlers and pennant players are all set for another successful summer. The pre-season tournament kicks off on Friday, 27 September. There is also the Try Bowls event, which is part of the Victorian Seniors Festival, on Wednesday, 9 October. Be there! Best wishes to the Committee in Hampton: Jim Tait, the chair; Ivan Silver, the president; Peter Boustead, the treasurer. Best wishes also to the great Armadale Bowls Club, which is alive and blossoming after the 2019-20 Opening Day. I was there with Jamie Hyams, mayor of Glen Eira; Margaret Esakoff, Glen Eira councillor; David Southwick, the incredible state member for Caulfield; Gary Lasky from the Sandbelt Region, and Lisa Pennycuick and Julie Broadhead, from Lendlease, which is doing a wonderful job sponsoring the event. The super veterans badges that were handed out that day were awarded to Michael Finestone, Nate Raik, David Mailer, Zara Simon and Elaine Kovkin. A special 90-year version was presented to Henry Lederman. I would also like to acknowledge the president, Les Newman, the vice-president, Stan Todes, the secretary, Barrie Rimer, and the treasurer, Nathan Kamien. It's not just bowls that is stirring excitement in Goldstein this spring season. It is also about the incredible opportunities that exist in other sports for people at all stages of life. The 'Sandy' Croquet Club had a cracker afternoon opening in early September. And let's not forget that, yes, the afternoon teas are exceptional, but it is about the game on the ground. I'd like to congratulate a few of the members on their recent successes: Lynette White, who won gold, and Jennie Bowles, who won silver, in the Singles 2019 Competition: range 10.0 to 12.0. Raymond Davis won silver in the Open Tournament 2019: range 3.0 to 4.5 Harley Johnstone took home silver in the GVCA Association Open Tournament at Rich River. For those wanting to try their hand at croquet, coaching is available at 'Sandy' Croquet Club for both golf and association croquet. I had to learn about the difference, but no matter what it is and how you like to play, croquet is the game for you. Thank you to the committee for the ongoing leadership and community engagement, particularly Liz McConnell, club president; Lynne Fox, club treasurer; Lyn White, secretary; and Jennie Bowles, the coaching contact. These clubs are part of the incredible social fabric that we have in the Goldstein community. We go to the winter, where people are playing netball, football, soccer and other sports. We go into the summer season, and of course they play cricket and tennis. But to be able to have these incredible sports that go year round, for people at all stages of life, brings together the social stitches of our fabric. We are so proud of what our community achieves, and it is wonderful to be able to speak about it in this place.