Bowls WA Legacy Week March 18-25
The Pennant rounds from 18th–25th March have been designated as “Bowls WA Legacy Week”, where the bowling community will seek to raise funds to assist a worthwhile cause.
To assist Perth Legacy, the iconic Western Australian not for profit organisation that is dedicated to the welfare of it beneficiary families; namely those that have suffered grief or loss as the result of the incapacitation or death of a spouse or parent during or after their Australian Defence Force Service, Bowls WA is seeking the assistance of our 206 clubs state-wide and their members.
Our request to clubs and members is to collect donations from players during that week, which when collated will be presented to Legacy on or about ANZAC Day. This may form part of paying an extra $5.00 for sandwiches etc. after pennant that week or the running of some form of raffle, with proceeds to Legacy – the options are endless and the choice to assist is yours.
Bowls WA have allowed Legatees many of whom are involved with WA Bowling Clubs to play in the Legacy shirt and caps during Bowls WA Legacy Week. Legatees are also invited to attend their local bowling club and speak about the benefits of Legacy within the local community. Pictured in the promotional photo above is Legatee Arthur Peters (left) who is the President of Fremantle Legacy and a keen bowler at Mt Pleasant Bowling Club along with Steve Grady (right), also a Legatee and keen bowler at East Fremantle Bowling Club. Surrounding them are members of the Mt Pleasant Bowling Club Ladies teams who will be part of the fund raising efforts at their club.
This round of fixtures was selected as it commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the Western Australian based 10th Light Horse Regiment’s involvement at the Battle of Gaza, between November 1916 and March 1917 – reflecting the culmination of the same period of the current Bowls WA 2016/17 pennant calendar.
Legatees – Legacy
The dedicated men and women who provide the care and assistance Legacy is known for are called ‘Legatees.’
Historically, Legatees were returned servicemen; today, Legacy welcomes membership enquiries from people from all walks of life. There are currently approximately 6000 Legatees throughout Australia, some having served Legacy for more than 50 years.
Legatee Arthur Peters, says “the strength of Legacy is that Legatees work in groups within their own community advising, guiding and helping the families of colleagues who have died because of their service in the Defence Forces.”
Legacy welcomes inquiries from all people who share our ideals and values.
If you are keen to help our widows and families as a mentor and sounding board, become a Legatee.
To find out more about Legacy click here
