ECWBA 2018
(1 Jan 2018)
WEBSITE STATS
The County Website commenced with current provider, Wix.Com, in June 2015 and to date the Home Page has recorded 111812 visits in those 2½ years. In the past 12 months the ECBA News Page and Competition Page has recorded 43067 and 31326 respectively. The ECWBA News Page and Competition Page has recorded 14072 and 10767 respectively.
(19 Feb 2018)
EBUA MARKERS COURSE
The English Bowls Umpires Association will be running a Markers Course at Havering IBC on Saturday 28 April 2018. The course is limited to 36 attendees. Full details on Poster link below.
(21 Feb 2018)
BOWLS ENGLAND INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR (NON-EXECUTIVE)
Bowls England is seeking to recruit a Non-Executive Independent Director to join its Board of Directors. Details on links below
Advertisement Job Descripion
(28 Feb 2018)
200 CLUB 2018 APPLICATION FORM
Applications to County Treasurer by 21 Mar 2018
Form
(28 Feb 2018)
VACANCY BOWLS ENGLAND ADMINISTRATOR COMPETITIONS
Full details on BE site - News
(8 Mar 2018)
THIRD ENTRY IN 2018 NATIONALS
Bowls England have confirmed that Essex will have a third (C) entry in the Women's Singles, Two-Wood Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours in the National Championships. Essex will have two qualification places in the Women's Junior Singles and one place in the Women's Junior Pairs
(10 Mar 2018)
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA AND MISC ITEMS
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(10 Mar 2018)
GDPR - DATA PROTECTION REGULATIONS
Regulations and Guidance DOC1A DOC1 DOC2
(10 Mar 2018)
BENEVOLENT TRIPLES
Entry Form
(10 Mar 2018)
MATCH APPLICATION FORM
Form
(10 Mar 2018)
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
Application Form
(20 Mar 2018)
COMPETITIONS D AREA
An additional 4th Round has had to be added to the Senior Fours competition. This is Monday 16th July.
(20 Mar 2018)
B AREA SELECTOR
Unfortunately your area still does not have a Selector for 2018. Jill Polley would love to hear from anyone who might be interested in taking up this role. To find out more please contact Jill via telephone: 01621 741670 or email:j.polley245@btinternet.com
(22 Mar 2018)
COUNTY COMPETITIONS 2018
The 2018 County Competition Draw sheets can now be viewed on the COMPETITIONS-ECWBA page
(6 Apr 2018)
EBUA MARKERS COURSE
The English Bowls Umpires Association are holding a Marking Awareness Course at Clacton & District Indoor BC on Thursday 17 May 2018. For more details click Poster link below
Poster
(23 Apr 2018)
HANDBOOK AMENDMENTS
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(23 Apr 2018)
ECWBA COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Thursday 5 April 2018 ay Great Baddow.
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(28 Apr 2018)
UNBADGED POINTS 2018
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(1 May 2018)
BBC ESSEX BOWLS FEATURE
BBC Essex, Breakfast Programme, 6-9am, will be featuring a Bowls segment on the Wednesday 2 May edition. County Administator Tony Ellis, along with a representative from VCA Riverview BC, are expected to take part from approximately 7.15am onwards. BBC Essex can be found on 95.3 and 103.5FM
(8 May 2018)
MATCH SELECTIONS
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(9 May 2018)
MARKERS AWARENESS COURSE
Unfortunately due to lack of numbers which do not make the event viable it has been necessary to cancel the proposed Markers Awareness Course on 17 May at Clacton IBC
(18 May 2018)
TRIPLES QUARTER & SEMI-FINALS PROGRAMME
Sunday 20 May 2018 at Danbury BC, 9 for 9.30am
Programme
(20 May 2018)
TRIPLES QUARTER & SEMI-FINALS RESULTS
Sunday 20 May 2018 at Danbury BC
Results
(24 May 2018)
HANDBOOK AMENDMENTS - UPDATED
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(28 May 2018)
NATIONAL COUNTY TOP TWO FOURS - WALKER CUP
Preliminary Round v Hertfordshire on Sunday 27 May 2018 at Stevenage Town BC.
Essex 50 Hertfordshire 32
Shirley Beavis (Falcon), Serena Madgewick (Drums), Sylvia Bloomfield (Connaught), Jill Polley (Great Baddow) 29-20
Doreen Butcher (Dunmow), Jackie Barham Holt (Sth Woodford), Janet Carrington (Connaught), Maureen Norgate (Wanstead Central) 21-12
Reserves. Delia Searle (Runwell Hospital), Linda Mills (Aveley).
(28 May 2018)
JOHNS TROPHY v HERTFORDSHIRE
Saturday 2 June at Harlow BC.
Shirley Beavis (Falcon), Maureen Roberts (Aveley), Sylvia Bloomfield (Connaught), Jill Polley (Great Baddow)
Brig Gunn (Mersea Island), Jackie Barham Holt (Sth Woodford), Janet Carrington (Connaught), Maureen Norgate (Wanstead Central)
Doreen Butcher, Debbie Sales (Dunmow), Brenda Bowyer (Essex County), Elaine Score (The Springhouse)
Linda Mills (Aveley), Jasmine Wilson (Radwinter), Jacqui Miller (Rochford), Serena Madgewick (Drums)
Carole Riley (The Springhouse), June Dark (Aveley), Judy Bohannon (Tiptree Jobserve), Delia Searle (Runwell Hospital)
Lynn Farugia, June Linehan (Rainham), Colleen Moss (West Mersea), Elaine Scarborough (Aveley)
Reserves. Sue Kemp (Essex County), Alison Smart (Great Baddow).
(2 Jun 2018)
JOHNS TROPHY RESULT v HERTFORDSHIRE
Saturday 2 June at Harlow BC.
Carole Riley (The Springhouse), June Dark (Aveley), Judy Bohannon (Tiptree Jobserve), Delia Searle (Runwell Hospital) 23-18
Brig Gunn (Mersea Island), Jackie Barham Holt (Sth Woodford), Janet Carrington (Connaught), Maureen Norgate (Wanstead Central) 23-20
Linda Mills (Aveley), Jasmine Wilson (Radwinter), Jacqui Miller (Rochford), Serena Madgewick (Drums) 20-9
Shirley Beavis (Falcon), Maureen Roberts (Aveley), Sylvia Bloomfield (Connaught), Jill Polley (Great Baddow) 22-12
Doreen Butcher, Debbie Sales (Dunmow), Brenda Bowyer (Essex County), Elaine Score (The Springhouse) 19-15
Lynn Farugia, June Linehan (Rainham), Colleen Moss (West Mersea), Elaine Scarborough (Aveley) 16-18
Essex 123 (20) Hertfordshire 92 (2)
(4 Jun 2018)
SINGLES, 2WOOD SINGLES QUARTER & SEMI-FINALS PROGRAMME
Sunday 10 June 2018 at Chelmsford BC, 9 for 9.30am
Programme
(11 Jun 2018)
SINGLES, 2WOOD SINGLES QUARTER & SEMI-FINALS RESULTS
Sunday 10 June 2018 at Chelmsford BC
Results Singles 2Wood Singles
C Entry play off for the Triples will now be on Sunday 1 July at 9 for 9.30am at Great Baddow BC, depending on further doubling up.
(11 Jun 2018)
NATIONAL COUNTY TOP TWO FOURS - WALKER CUP
1st Round v Huntingdonshire on Sunday 24 June 2018 at Dunmow BC. Start 12.30.
Shirley Beavis (Falcon), Serena Madgewick (Drums), Sylvia Bloomfield (Connaught), Jill Polley (Great Baddow)
Doreen Butcher (Dunmow), Jackie Barham Holt (Sth Woodford), Janet Carrington (Connaught), Maureen Norgate (Wanstead Central)
Travelling Reserves. Linda Mills (Aveley), Delia Searle (Runwell Hospital).
(13 Jun 2018)
FOURS QUARTER & SEMI-FINALS. C ENTRY SINGLES - PROGRAMME
Sunday 17 June 2018 at Lionmede BC, 9 for 9.30am
Programme
(17 Jun 2018)
JOHNS TROPHY TEAM v NORFOLK
Saturday 23 June at Wymondham Dell BC.
Shirley Beavis (Falcon), Maureen Roberts (Aveley), Sylvia Bloomfield (Connaught), Jill Polley (Great Baddow)
Doreen Butcher (Dunmow), Jackie Barham Holt (Sth Woodford), Janet Carrington (Connaught), Maureen Norgate (Wanstead Central)
Sue Kemp (Essex County), Debbie Sales (Dunmow), June Linehan (Rainham), Elaine Score (The Springhouse)
Linda Mills (Aveley), Jasmine Wilson (Radwinter), Jacqui Miller (Rochford), Serena Madgewick (Drums)
Carole Riley (The Springhouse), Alison Smart (Great Baddow), Judy Bohannon (Tiptree Jobserve), Delia Searle (Runwell Hospital)
Lynn Farugia, (Rainham), Sue Jones (Chelmsford), Colleen Moss (West Mersea), Brenda Bowyer (Essex County)
Travelling reserves. Brig Gunn (Mersea Island), June Dark (Aveley).
(18 Jun 2018)
FOURS QUARTER & SEMI-FINALS. C ENTRY SINGLES - RESULTS
Sunday 17 June 2018 at Lionmede BC
Results Fours Singles Play Off
(23 Jun 2018)
RESULT -JOHNS TROPHY v NORFOLK
Saturday 23 June at Wymondham Dell BC.
Essex 112 (4) Norfolk 117 (18)
Sue Kemp (Essex County), Debbie Sales (Dunmow), June Linehan (Rainham), Elaine Score (The Springhouse) 22-27
Doreen Butcher (Dunmow), Jackie Barham Holt (Sth Woodford), Janet Carrington (Connaught), Maureen Norgate (Wanstead Central) 11-21
Linda Mills (Aveley), Jasmine Wilson (Radwinter), Jacqui Miller (Rochford), Serena Madgewick (Drums) 23-11
Carole Riley (The Springhouse), Alison Smart (Great Baddow), Judy Bohannon (Tiptree Jobserve), Delia Searle (Runwell Hospital) 15-25
Shirley Beavis (Falcon), Maureen Roberts (Aveley), Sylvia Bloomfield (Connaught), Jill Polley (Great Baddow) 17-18
Lynn Farugia, (Rainham), Sue Jones (Chelmsford), Colleen Moss (West Mersea), Brenda Bowyer (Essex County) 24-15
Travelling reserves. Brig Gunn (Mersea Island), June Dark (Aveley).
Table
(24 Jun 2018)
RESULT - NATIONAL COUNTY TOP TWO FOURS - WALKER CUP
1st Round v Huntingdonshire on Sunday 24 June 2018 at Dunmow BC.
Essex 34 Huntingdonshire 39
Shirley Beavis (Falcon), Serena Madgewick (Drums), Sylvia Bloomfield (Connaught), Jill Polley (Great Baddow) 17-21 Pat Reynolds
Doreen Butcher (Dunmow), Jackie Barham Holt (Sth Woodford), Janet Carrington (Connaught), Maureen Norgate (Wanstead Central) 17-18 Catherine Popple
Travelling Reserves. Linda Mills (Aveley), Delia Searle (Runwell Hospital).
(27 Jun 2018)
PAIRS QUARTER & SEMI-FINALS. C ENTRY TRIPLES & FOURS - PROGRAMME
Sunday 1 July 2018 at Great Baddow BC, 9 for 9.30am
Programme
(30 Jun 2018)
TEAM - JOHNS TROPHY v CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Saturday 7 July at St Neots BC.
Shirley Beavis (Falcon), Sue Jones (Chelmsford), Sylvia Bloomfield (Connaught), Jill Polley (Great Baddow)
Doreen Butcher (Dunmow), Jackie Barham Holt (Sth Woodford), Janet Carrington (Connaught), Maureen Norgate (Wanstead Central)
Sue Kemp (Essex County), Debbie Sales (Dunmow), Alison Smart (Great Baddow), Elaine Score (The Springhouse)
Linda Mills (Aveley), Jasmine Wilson (Radwinter), Jacqui Miller (Rochford), Serena Madgewick (Drums)
Carole Riley (The Springhouse), Maureen Roberts (Aveley), Shirley Bell (Rainham), Judy Bohannon (Tiptree Jobserve)
Lynn Farugia, (Rainham), June Linehan (Rainham), Colleen Moss (West Mersea), Brenda Bowyer (Essex County)
Travelling Reserves. Pat and Jean Hough (Elm Park)
(30 Jun 2018)
2018 ECWBA QUIZ BOOK AMENDMENT
BRAINTEASER Question 13 should read:
Rearrange the letters BRING OUT JUMBO DANDY to give three sports.
The final chance to buy copies of the 2018 ECWBA Quiz Book will be at the Council Meeting on 26 July and entries close on 19 September.
(2 Jul 2018)
RESULTS - PAIRS QUARTER & SEMI-FINALS. C ENTRY TRIPLES & FOURS
Sunday 1 July 2018 at Great Baddow BC
(7 Jul 2018)
RESULT - JOHNS TROPHY v CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Saturday 7 July 2018 at St Neots BC
Essex 131 (18) Cambridgeshire 101 (4)
Table
Linda Mills (Aveley), Jasmine Wilson (Radwinter), Jacqui Miller (Rochford), Serena Madgewick (Drums) 22-14 Sue Alexander
Doreen Butcher (Dunmow), Jackie Barham Holt (Sth Woodford), Janet Carrington (Connaught), Maureen Norgate (Wanstead Central) 22-10 C Salisbury
Lynn Farugia, (Rainham), June Linehan (Rainham), Colleen Moss (West Mersea), Brenda Bowyer (Essex County) 22-19 S Pinder
Sue Kemp (Essex County), Debbie Sales (Dunmow), Alison Smart (Great Baddow), Elaine Score (The Springhouse) 18-20 Ellen Falkner
Carole Riley (The Springhouse), Maureen Roberts (Aveley), Shirley Bell (Rainham), Judy Bohannon (Tiptree Jobserve) 22-23 P Ayers
Shirley Beavis (Falcon), Sue Jones (Chelmsford), Sylvia Bloomfield (Connaught), Jill Polley (Great Baddow) 25-15 J Stephens
Travelling Reserves. Pat and Jean Hough (Elm Park)
(10 Jul 2018)
TEAM - JOHNS TROPHY QUARTER FINAL v NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Saturday 14 July at Littleport BC, Hempfield Place, Littleport CB6 1NW.
Shirley Beavis (Falcon), Sue Jones (Chelmsford), Sylvia Bloomfield (Connaught), Jill Polley (Great Baddow)
Doreen Butcher (Dunmow), Jackie Barham Holt (Sth Woodford), Janet Carrington (Connaught), Maureen Norgate (Wanstead Central)
Sue Kemp (Essex County), Debbie Sales (Dunmow), Alison Smart (Great Baddow), Elaine Score (The Springhouse)
Linda Mills (Aveley), Jasmine Wilson (Radwinter), Jacqui Miller (Rochford), Serena Madgewick (Drums)
Carole Riley (The Springhouse), Maureen Roberts (Aveley), Shirley Bell (Rainham), Judy Bohannon (Tiptree Jobserve)
Lynn Farugia, (Rainham), June Linehan (Rainham), Colleen Moss (West Mersea), Brenda Bowyer (Essex County)
Travelling Reserves. Pat and Jean Hough (Elm Park)
(11 Jul 2018)
COUNCIL MEETING 26 JULY 2018
A Council Meeting will take place on Thursday 26 July 2018 at Millennium Hall Great Baddow, 2pm.
Agenda Patrons entry form Luncheon Provisional dates 2019 President excursion 2019
(11 Jul 2018)
JOAN LEON 100
Congratulations to former ECWBA Secretary Joan Leon who will be 100 years of age on 13 July 2018. Joan was ECWBA President in 1981 and then Secretary for 25 years from 1982-2007. She was an Honorary Life Member of the EWBA and upon unification an Honorary Member of Bowls England. Joan resides in a retirement complex in Bexhill on Sea.
(15 Jul 2018)
RESULT - JOHNS TROPHY QUARTER FINAL v NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Saturday 14 July at Littleport BC
Essex 111 Northamptonshire 120
Linda Mills (Aveley), Jasmine Wilson (Radwinter), Jacqui Miller (Rochford), Serena Madgewick (Drums) 22-19 Barbara Heseldine
Doreen Butcher (Dunmow), Jackie Barham Holt (Sth Woodford), Janet Carrington (Connaught), Maureen Norgate (Wanstead Central) 16-23 Katie Smith
Sue Kemp (Essex County), Debbie Sales (Dunmow), Alison Smart (Great Baddow), Elaine Score (The Springhouse) 16-23 Tina Broderick
Lynn Farugia, (Rainham), June Linehan (Rainham), Colleen Moss (West Mersea), Brenda Bowyer (Essex County) 22-14 Hilary Sharpe
Shirley Beavis (Falcon), Sue Jones (Chelmsford), Sylvia Bloomfield (Connaught), Jill Polley (Great Baddow) 19-18 Rebecca Wigfield
Carole Riley (The Springhouse), Maureen Roberts (Aveley), Shirley Bell (Rainham), Judy Bohannon (Tiptree Jobserve) 16-23 Brenda Bishop
Travelling Reserves. Pat and Jean Hough (Elm Park)
(19 Jul 2018)
SEMIS AND FINAL SENIOR FOURS, PLAY OFF PAIRS
Saturday 21 July 2018 at RHP BC and Great Baddow BC
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(20 Jul 2018)
TOP CLUB SEMI-FINAL
The Top Club Semi-Final C Area v B Area will now be played at Witham BC instead of the Handbook Diary entry of Maldon BC
(23 Jul 2018)
COUNTY FINALS
Saturday 28 July 2018 at Thorpe le Soken BC, 9.30am
Singles, 2 Wood Singles, Pairs, Triples, Fours. Semi-Final and Final Benevolent Triples.
(23 Jul 2018)
RESULTS - SEMIS AND FINAL SENIOR FOURS, PLAY OFF PAIRS
Saturday/Sunday 21/22 July 2018
(23 Jul 2018)
TOP CLUB FINAL
Sunday 29 July 2018 at Thorpe le Soken BC, 10.30am
Thorpe le Soken BC will be serving a meal after the match for players, officials and visitors. Please pre order by Wednesday 25 July.
(23 Jul 2018)
NATIONAL COMPETITIONS QUALIFIERS
Mixed Pairs. Elaine Score, Edward Morris. Leamington final stages 24-26 August.
Mixed Fours. 2017 winners Sue Kemp, Elaine Score, Mark Nullmeyers and Edward Morris. Leamington final stages 31 August - 1 September.
(25 Jul 2018)
GRIFFIN BC
Change of Secretary and Match Secretary.
Hon. Sec.: Mrs Ann King. 70 Chapel Fields,Harlow. CM17 9EJ
Tel: 01279 325691. Email:annandpauline@googlemail.com
Match Sec.: Mr Danny Doyle, 47 Corner Meadow, Harlow. CM18 7JN
Tel: 07960 001221. Email:deltadelta49@hotmail.com
(31 Jul 2018)
MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes of the Council Meeting held at Great Baddow on Thursday 26 July 2018.
(2 Aug 2018)
RESULTS - COUNTY FINALS (Results received Thursday 2 August)
Saturday 28 July 2018 at Thorpe le Soken BC.
Singles, 2 Wood Singles, Pairs, Triples, Fours. Semi-Final and Final Benevolent Triples.
(2 Aug 2018)
RESULT - TOP CLUB
Sunday 29 July 2018 at Thorpe le Soken BC.
(2 Aug 2018)
NAN CATON RIP
The death is announced of Nan Caton (Quendon) who recently passed away. Nan was President of ECWBA in 1998 and Area D Selector.The funeral arrangements are 8 August 2018 at 1.30pm at Clavering Christian Centre, (formerly the Reformed Church). Donations to British Heart Foundation.
(21 Aug 2018)
SEMIS AND FINAL CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS, UNBADGED SINGLES & PAIRS. FINAL ALBERT CRABB
Saturday 25 August 2018 at Essex County BC
Programme
(24 Aug 2018)
TEAM SELECTION ECWBA v ECBA
Thursday 20 September 2018 at Aveley BC
(28 Aug 2018)
RESULTS - SEMIS AND FINAL CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS, UNBADGED SINGLES & PAIRS. FINAL ALBERT CRABB
Saturday 25 August 2018 at Essex County BC. Results received 28 August.
(30 Aug 2018)
BOWLS ENGLAND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT TEST SERIES
Radwinter's Jasmine Wilson is named in a 12-strong squad to participate in the third Under 18 Test Series against Wales at Dinas Powis BC, on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September 2018. The match has been organised as part of Bowls England’s continuing commitment to increase opportunities for younger players to participate in the sport. Players will take part in a number of disciplines and various formats over the course of the two days. Martyn Sekjer and Nicola Bowe will lead the squad during the event.
(31 Aug 2018)
INTER GROUP
Thursday 30 August 2018
D Area 97 (17) A Area 88 (3)
C Area 90 (5) B Area 96 (15)
(1 Sep 2018)
NATIONAL MIXED FOURS FINALISTS
National winners in 2017. the Essex Mixed Fours quartet of Sue Kemp (Essex County), Elaine Score (The Springhouse), Mark Nullmeyers (Romford) and Edward Morris (Essex County) again reached the final but lost to Surrey's Debbie Souter, Liz Anderson, Mark Bishopp & Charlie Souter 18-13.
(4 Sep 218)
INTER GROUP
Monday 3 September 2018
A Area 102 (16) B Area 89 (4)
D Area 95 (16) C Area 92 (4)
Position after 2 rounds.
D Area 33 +12
A Area 19 +4
B Area 19 -7
C Area 9 -9
(6 Sep 2018)
BOWLS ENGLAND ACADEMY SELECTION DAY
Alix Rouse (Saffron Walden) and Jasmine Wilson (Radwinter) have been invited to attend the Under 18 Youth Academy Selection event at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa on Sunday 23 September 2018, 10.30am start.
Following the event, those players to attend the Academy Weekend in Royal Leamington Spa on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May 2019 will be selected and duly notified. Full details on BE site
(7 Sep 2018)
UNBADGED POINTS
Unbadged Points for year ending 2018
(7 Sep 2018)
2018 ECWBA QUIZ BOOK
Members are reminded that answers to the 2018 ECWBA Quiz Book must be submitted to Jill Polley, Sheila Brickel or Wendy Coldham by September 19th in order to be eligible to win the prize for the most correct answers.
(11 Sep 218)
INTER GROUP
Tuesday 11 September 2018
A Area 2 C Area 18
B Area 111 (18) D Area 85 (2)
Final position after 3 rounds.
B Area 37 Points +19 shots
D Area 35 -14
C Area 27 +20
A Area 21 -25
(21 Sep 2018)
ECWBA EXECUTIVE AT THORPE LE SOKEN
President Alison Blake took an exeutive team to play against her club, Thorpe le Soken.
Picture ECWBA Gallery
(10 Oct 2018)
2018 ECWBA QUIZ BOOK
Questions/Answers Results/Scores
(12 Oct 2018)
BOWLS ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE 2019
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(15 Oct 2018)
MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING
Held on Wednesday 10 October 2018 at Millennium Hall Great Baddow
Minutes
(19 Oct 2018)
UNBADGED POINTS 2019 - AMENDED
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(5 Nov 2018)
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday 14 November 2018 at Millennium Hall Great Baddow, 2pm.
Agenda Secretaries Report BenFundAccts Accounts