Association eNews: May 3, 2012
May 03, 2012
In this week’s eNews:
2012 USBC Convention Recap
8 for 8 Bowling Club
Collegiate bowling on TV
USA Bowling Summer Camps
2012 USBC Convention recap
The 2012 USBC Annual Meeting concluded last week with the election of four board members and the legislative session where 13 proposals were voted on by member delegates, including the rejection of proposals related to membership dues. The USBC Convention and Annual Meeting was held over a three-day period at the Arlington Convention Center and the Sheraton Arlington Hotel.
Re-elected to the USBC Board of Directors were Libbi Fletcher of Warren, Mich., and Tamoria Adams of Charlotte, N.C. They are joined by newcomers Steven O’Brien of Mount Pleasant, S.C., and Karen Jost of Alexandria, Va. The new board members will begin their three-year terms starting Aug. 1.
Also joining the board for 2012-13 will be Dan Patterson of Buffalo, N.Y., who was chosen to be an athlete director. Patterson replaces Vernon Peterson of Lake Wales, Fla.
The USBC Youth Committee selected Dominick Savage of Missouri City, Texas, to join its committee starting with the 2012-13 season. Savage was eligible to join the committee because of his selection as USBC Male Youth Ambassador of the Year.
USBC once again generated significant financial support for charity. USBC Bowl For The Cure made a donation of $733,535.55 to Susan G. Komen For The Cure. Local association leaders from Milwaukee, Wis., were recognized for raising more than $44,000.
The Bowlers to Veterans Link raised more than $800,000 for its program, which has been named one of America's Best Charities. BVL showcased its top contributors with California the leading state association with a $116,952.42 contribution, and Minneapolis leading local associations with a contribution of $20,000.
The 798 voting delegates (767 delegates, seven athletes and 24 board members) voted on seven proposals relating to bylaws, four proposals relating to league rules, and two proposals related to tournament rules during the legislative session. League rules and tournament rules required a majority vote, while bylaws required a two-thirds majority.
Two bylaws, three league rules and one tournament rule were approved. Rejected amendments included Bylaws B2, B3 and B4, which proposed adjusting dues caps for national, state and local associations.
All association officials should be sure to familiarize themselves with the changes passed by the delegates. To see the results of the 2012 USBC Annual Meeting Legislative session, please click here.
Association officials should also pay special attention to amendment B-7, which removed the provision that membership purchased in a summer league receives next season's membership.Since the change does not go into effect until August 1, any membership purchased this summer will generate a membership card that will expire July 31, 2013. Starting August 1, 2012, all memberships purchased within the 2012-13 season, including n summer leagues, will have an expiration date of July 31, 2013.
In addition to the USBC Annual Meeting, USBC staff members conducted a series of workshops designed to help association officials perform their duties more effectively, including Association Officers: Roles and Responsibilities, the Registered Volunteer Program and Using Technology to Communicate Effectively. For those officials unable to attend or those that wish to print out the final presentations that were used, please go to BOWL.com/convention, or click here. You can also find the reports from the President, Executive Director and Strategic Planning Committee.
8 for 8 Bowling Club launches this fall
Earlier this week, we sent a special eNews edition to let you know USBC is joining a bowling industry initiative to launch a national “8 for 8” Bowling Club promotion this fall in an effort to introduce more children under the age of 12 to the sport.
The program gives kids the opportunity to participate in an 8-week league for $8 per week and includes a custom-fitted ball and a free USBC Youth Basic membership. Click here if you missed the eNews earlier this week.
Watch the ISC on CBS Sports Network this Friday
Are you ready to see the best collegiate bowlers go for a national title on TV? The women’s division of the USBC Intercollegiate Singles Championships will be televised this Friday, May 4, at 10 p.m. Eastern on CBS Sports Network.
Click here for a look at the four finalists for the women’s singles championship show.
Friday marks the first telecast of four one-hour shows taped during the USBC Intercollegiate Singles Championships and the USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships held in April at Sun Valley Lanes in Lincoln, Neb. The complete schedule for the collegiate shows on CBS Sports Network (all shows start at 10 p.m. Eastern):
May 4 – ISC women’s finals
May 11 – ISC men’s finals
May 18 – ITC women’s final
May 25 – ITC men’s final
Be sure to watch collegiate bowling each Friday in May at 10 p.m. Eastern on CBS Sports Network. Go to www.cbssportsnetwork.com to find CBS Sports Network in your area.
USA Bowling Summer Camps
Marketing your summer camps has never been easier! USA Bowling Summer Camps offer free, customizable marketing materials now available on the Youth Resource Center. Pick from flyers, postcards, table tents and more. Download your item, type in your camp information, print and you’re ready to go.
All materials are available in color or black and white and extremely easy to use. If you’re in need of any assistance, contact USA Bowling Brand Manager Emily Maier at 800-514-2695 ext. 8339 or emaier@ibcyouth.com.
2012 USBC Convention Recap
8 for 8 Bowling Club
Collegiate bowling on TV
USA Bowling Summer Camps
2012 USBC Convention recap
The 2012 USBC Annual Meeting concluded last week with the election of four board members and the legislative session where 13 proposals were voted on by member delegates, including the rejection of proposals related to membership dues. The USBC Convention and Annual Meeting was held over a three-day period at the Arlington Convention Center and the Sheraton Arlington Hotel.
Re-elected to the USBC Board of Directors were Libbi Fletcher of Warren, Mich., and Tamoria Adams of Charlotte, N.C. They are joined by newcomers Steven O’Brien of Mount Pleasant, S.C., and Karen Jost of Alexandria, Va. The new board members will begin their three-year terms starting Aug. 1.
Also joining the board for 2012-13 will be Dan Patterson of Buffalo, N.Y., who was chosen to be an athlete director. Patterson replaces Vernon Peterson of Lake Wales, Fla.
The USBC Youth Committee selected Dominick Savage of Missouri City, Texas, to join its committee starting with the 2012-13 season. Savage was eligible to join the committee because of his selection as USBC Male Youth Ambassador of the Year.
USBC once again generated significant financial support for charity. USBC Bowl For The Cure made a donation of $733,535.55 to Susan G. Komen For The Cure. Local association leaders from Milwaukee, Wis., were recognized for raising more than $44,000.
The Bowlers to Veterans Link raised more than $800,000 for its program, which has been named one of America's Best Charities. BVL showcased its top contributors with California the leading state association with a $116,952.42 contribution, and Minneapolis leading local associations with a contribution of $20,000.
The 798 voting delegates (767 delegates, seven athletes and 24 board members) voted on seven proposals relating to bylaws, four proposals relating to league rules, and two proposals related to tournament rules during the legislative session. League rules and tournament rules required a majority vote, while bylaws required a two-thirds majority.
Two bylaws, three league rules and one tournament rule were approved. Rejected amendments included Bylaws B2, B3 and B4, which proposed adjusting dues caps for national, state and local associations.
All association officials should be sure to familiarize themselves with the changes passed by the delegates. To see the results of the 2012 USBC Annual Meeting Legislative session, please click here.
Association officials should also pay special attention to amendment B-7, which removed the provision that membership purchased in a summer league receives next season's membership.Since the change does not go into effect until August 1, any membership purchased this summer will generate a membership card that will expire July 31, 2013. Starting August 1, 2012, all memberships purchased within the 2012-13 season, including n summer leagues, will have an expiration date of July 31, 2013.
In addition to the USBC Annual Meeting, USBC staff members conducted a series of workshops designed to help association officials perform their duties more effectively, including Association Officers: Roles and Responsibilities, the Registered Volunteer Program and Using Technology to Communicate Effectively. For those officials unable to attend or those that wish to print out the final presentations that were used, please go to BOWL.com/convention, or click here. You can also find the reports from the President, Executive Director and Strategic Planning Committee.
8 for 8 Bowling Club launches this fall
Earlier this week, we sent a special eNews edition to let you know USBC is joining a bowling industry initiative to launch a national “8 for 8” Bowling Club promotion this fall in an effort to introduce more children under the age of 12 to the sport.
The program gives kids the opportunity to participate in an 8-week league for $8 per week and includes a custom-fitted ball and a free USBC Youth Basic membership. Click here if you missed the eNews earlier this week.
Watch the ISC on CBS Sports Network this Friday
Are you ready to see the best collegiate bowlers go for a national title on TV? The women’s division of the USBC Intercollegiate Singles Championships will be televised this Friday, May 4, at 10 p.m. Eastern on CBS Sports Network.
Click here for a look at the four finalists for the women’s singles championship show.
Friday marks the first telecast of four one-hour shows taped during the USBC Intercollegiate Singles Championships and the USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships held in April at Sun Valley Lanes in Lincoln, Neb. The complete schedule for the collegiate shows on CBS Sports Network (all shows start at 10 p.m. Eastern):
May 4 – ISC women’s finals
May 11 – ISC men’s finals
May 18 – ITC women’s final
May 25 – ITC men’s final
Be sure to watch collegiate bowling each Friday in May at 10 p.m. Eastern on CBS Sports Network. Go to www.cbssportsnetwork.com to find CBS Sports Network in your area.
USA Bowling Summer Camps
Marketing your summer camps has never been easier! USA Bowling Summer Camps offer free, customizable marketing materials now available on the Youth Resource Center. Pick from flyers, postcards, table tents and more. Download your item, type in your camp information, print and you’re ready to go.
All materials are available in color or black and white and extremely easy to use. If you’re in need of any assistance, contact USA Bowling Brand Manager Emily Maier at 800-514-2695 ext. 8339 or emaier@ibcyouth.com.