DAASV lawn bowling 7/22/10

The Dartmouth Alumni Association of Silicon Valley hosted an Ivy-welcome Lawn Bowling event at the Palo Alto Lawn Bowls Club on 7/22/2010.

Club members were available to help attendees experience some success at the gentle sport on the green. It was fun to try to steer the bowls exactly where intended. At the end of the day everyone seemed to have enjoyed the game and socializing.

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Alan Gaynor '67 sets the scene at the Palo Alto Lawn Bowling Club because it's not official until the Dartmouth banner has been unveiled.
DAASV President, James von Rittmann '95, and Alan Gaynor '67, dressed for success.
Event Co-Chairperson, Janet Kluczynski '77, models her whites.
The Palo Alto Lawn Bowling Club pros who will be showing us how to bowl. PALBC President, John Hickson, on the right, introduced us to the game.
Some lawn club members, including Hank Heubach '61 (left) and John Hickson (right), ready to go.
Pat and Lisa Kubicki, two Cornell guests, getting ready for the game.
Janet Kluczynski '77 and David Liddle get some pointers in advance from PALBC pro Hank Heubach '61.
It was a lovely evening at the Palo Alto Lawn Bowls Club.
The "bowls" are marked with a distinctive symbol in a circle on each side. The side with the smaller circle indicates the side next to the asymmetrically placed internal weight.
PALBC members warming up the green.
DAASV President, James von Rittmann '95, leading by example, tries out the bowling. Looking on are Alan Gaynor '67, Jeff Brown '66 P'97, Janet Kluczynski '77 and John Hickson.
Four players in a game, four bowls per player, 16 heavy stones in a game.
The attendees were split into groups of four, paired with a coach, and started learning about the game. All in all, a very stylish crowd.
The white ball, the "jack", is bowled first, then the larger bowls are rolled with the goal of being closest to the jack.
Another Cornell attendee, Sarah Silva, perfecting her form.
Tuck alum, Katherina Loarie T'09, in perfect form.
A variety of apparel, a variety of players, and a great deal of fun. Cornell Club President, Jenna Ghosheh, tries her hand at the toss.
After bowling, then it's time to figure out who gets the points for being closest.
The Cornell Club's Pat Kubicki making a perfect toss.
As always, DAASV's David Liddle gives a stylish bowl.
As the players became more comfortable with their game, the enthusiasm and competition grew.
Getting better at the game, celebrations broke out. Cornell Club President, Jenna Ghosheh, impresses herself.
Good form displayed by Don Drumrietti.
Don Drumrietti has yet another reason to celebrate.
It was important to keep track of the weighted side of the ball to achieve the desired turning at the end of the roll. Lisa Kubicki gives the toss with Don Drumrietti looking on.
The bowls are pretty heavy, so special rakes help with gathering them for the next "end". Katherine Loarie T'09 takes her turn at the "Zamboni".
James von Rittmann '95 shows his developing form. (Developing?...)
Katherine Loarie T'09 displays a strong roll of the jack.
As the sun set further, the games continues, and Gavin Pratt endures.
DAASV board member, Jim Knopf '89, and Ted Everett '57 get some coaching from Hank Heubach '61.
Ted Everett '57 proves that getting started is easy.
Alan Gaynor '67 was among the most enthusiastic.
DAASV board member, Jeff Brown '66 P'97, was a natural.
Lawn bowling seems like a good game for all ages. The DAASV's Lois Everett put everyone to shame.
There was lots of helpful advice for the players. Apparently, Ted Everett '57 needed none.
How's this for concentration and style? Jim Knopf '89 takes it seriously.
A string is used to determine the closest stone each end.
Measuring, with lots of guidance, and even more anticipation.
At the end of the evening, it's time to gather the bowls. Jenna Ghosheh and James Young '70 T'77 straightening up.
Sarah Silva putting the bowls away after the play.