IEREMIA "CHRIS" SALESA
It is with great shock and sadness that we announce the passing of Ieremia (Chris) Salesa.
Chris joined the ETBC 26 years ago and has been a proud representitive of our club through out his bowling career. Chris has always found time to coach and incourage new bowlers to our club and has always been willing to help any member asking for his advice. Chris has won 22 club titles during his time at the ETBC.
He was an active member of East Tamaki being involved on the Match Committee and as Tournament Director for many years.
Chris was a strong advocate for Pacifika bowls as President of the Pacifika Bowling Club from 2014 - 2016. He also represented Samoa at World Bowls last year in Christchurch and won multiple medals at the recent World Masters Games.
This season Chris won the Auckland Club Championship Triples with club mates Malcolm Wright and Leon Wenzlick, Chris's first Auckland centre title, and was third equal in the Auckland Men's Singles.
Chris joined the Auckland Bowls Board late last year bringing with him a long history in the sport through Pacifika bowls and the East Tamaki Bowling Club.
Chris will be missed on bowling greens throughout Auckland where he was always a popular competitor.
Our deepest condolences to his family, friends and bowls mates.
Lance Walker
President
East Tamaki Bowling Club
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