Coaches are Cosburn’s ambassadors, often the first point of contact for new members. The Coaching Chair leads the coaching team, guiding instruction for prospective, new, and returning members, and organizes member development clinics, coach training, and competitive bowler instruction (though the Chair may not always lead these sessions directly). Working closely with the Membership Chair, the Coaching Chair convenes the Rating Committee, which assigns draw card colours to members. Before and during the season, the Chair inspects and evaluates all games equipment—including rakes, bowls, slings, and assistive devices—to ensure everything is in proper working order.

The Communications Chair manages all of Cosburn Park’s communications, reaching members, the public, and the media through the website, social media, email, and print materials. This role requires some web skills, including familiarity with platforms such as WordPress and Brevo. 

The Communications Chair works closely with the Executive, Special Events Chair, Tournament Chair, and other volunteers to ensure timely, accurate, and engaging communication that keeps members informed and promotes the club to the wider community. By sharing news, events, and achievements, the Communications Chair helps strengthen Cosburn Park’s profile and connection with both members and the public.

The Tournaments Chair coordinates all competitive tournaments at Cosburn Park, helping keep the club’s competitive spirit alive and engaging members of all skill levels. This role recruits tournament drawmasters and manages team registration, scoring, and prizes on tournament days. Working closely with volunteers, the Chair collaborates with the Communications, Premises, Social, and Sponsorship Chairs to ensure tournaments run smoothly and successfully. The Tournaments Chair also appoints representatives to district and OLBA tournament meetings as needed.

The Games Chair schedules club games for the season and works with volunteers to organize drawmasters for the weekly jitneys as well as games on statutory holidays and in-club events. It’s an essential role at the club: well-run jitneys keep Cosburn members engaged in our sport. The Games Chair also organizes teams for the East York Challenge, and will organize any in-club competitions.

The Membership Chair at Cosburn Park plays a vital role in growing the club and fostering a welcoming, vibrant community. This position oversees all membership activities, including processing applications, maintaining the club’s and the OLBA membership databases, maintaining the club roster and draw card wall, issuing name tags, and coordinating fee collection with the Treasurer. Working closely with the Coaching Chair, the Membership Chair ensures a smooth onboarding for new members and collaborates with the Rating Committee on draw card colour assignments. Supported by the Board, the Chair leads recruitment strategies to attract new members and helps organize promotional events. By helping members feel connected and supported, the Membership Chair ensures Cosburn remains a club people are proud to join — and stay.

Along with our members, well-maintained greens are central to Cosburn Park’s success, attracting new members, keeping current ones engaged, and supporting well-attended tournaments. The Premises Chair—ideally someone lawn-proud and comfortable with light physical work—plays a crucial role in the club’s operation. You’ll coordinate greens care with the contracted greenskeeper, the City of Toronto Golf Course Team, and a team of member volunteers. A key part of the role is recruiting and leading volunteers to monitor and adjust greens irrigation, rotate rink markers, repair divots and damaged turf, weed ditches, hand-water dry patches, and maintain equipment sheds and gardens. You’ll work with the Tournaments, Games, and Special Events Chairs to ensure the greens are cut, rolled, and set up for all club events. You’ll also report any issues with the grounds or facilities to the City, and coordinate end-of-season maintenance and winter storage of our equipment. By taking pride in the greens and grounds, the Premises Chair helps make Cosburn Park a club members are proud to join — and stay.

The Social Chair is the heart of Cosburn’s hospitality, managing all of the club’s catering operations. You’ll recruit, schedule, and lead volunteers for the kitchen and event set-up at tournaments, general meetings, holiday celebrations, and other special events. 

Responsibilities include arranging refreshments, purchasing food and supplies, and coordinating volunteers for set-up, service, and clean-up as needed. The Social Chair also oversees the drink fridge and manages any fundraising draws held during tournaments or club events. 

By ensuring great food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere, the Social Chair helps make every gathering at Cosburn memorable.

The Special Events Chair designs and delivers in-club events that go beyond regular bowling activities, fostering member engagement and building club spirit. From making new members feel welcome to organizing holiday and other special events, this role helps ensure Cosburn is more than just a place to play bowls — it’s a vibrant community. 

Working closely with fellow volunteers — including the Social Chair, Communications Chair, and Coaching Chair — the Special Events Chair brings people together, strengthens connections, and makes the club a place members are proud to belong to.

The Sponsorship & Development Chair leads Cosburn’s efforts to build and sustain financial support from the community. This role manages our sponsorship program, solicits donations from local businesses, and may assist the Executive in securing additional revenue through government or other grants. 

Sponsorship doesn’t just bring in funds — it also raises Cosburn’s profile and strengthens our ties within the community. The Sponsorship & Development Chair works closely with the Board to maintain strong relationships with current sponsors while actively seeking new opportunities to grow our network and support.