MINUTES OF THE 1ST ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
IOWA STATE USBC WOMEN’S BOWLING ASSOCIATION, INC.
April 14, 2007
The Downtown Marriott, Des Moines, Iowa
Saturday Afternoon Session, April 14, 2007
The 1st Annual Meeting of the Iowa State USBC Women’s Bowling Association, Inc. was called
to order on Saturday, April 14, 2007, at 1:05 p.m. by President Kristi Reidy. Sergeant-at-Arms
Carma Bouska, assisted by ISUSBCWBA Director Shannon McHugh carried the flags for the
presentation of the colors. The delegation joined in the pledge to the flag. 2nd Vice President
Marilyn Mittan gave the invocation.
Des Moines Area USBC WBA President Jo Porter was called to the podium for the welcome. Jo
welcomed all the bowlers to Des Moines and thanked them for coming to Des Moines.
Connie Rommel, 1st Vice President of the Greater Cedar Valley USBC, came to the podium and
thanked the Des Moines Area USBC WBA for the Friday Night party and for the enjoyable
evening. She invited all to the Greater Cedar Valley (formerly the Waterloo WBA) 2008 event
and assured us all of an enjoyable time there.
We then heard greetings from Bob Cochran, Vice President of the Iowa State USBC BA. Bruce
Strom, President of the Iowa Bowling Council, then greeted us and gave us his informational
comments.
President Reidy then introduced the Board of Directors of the Iowa State USBC Women’s
Bowling Association, Inc. USBC Field Representative George Martin was also introduced.
Jennifer Letze, our page, was then introduced.
President Reidy then called on 1st Vice President Shirley Bloodsworth for the Report of the
Rules Committee:
REPORT OF THE RULES COMMITTEE
TO:
THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND DELEGATES ASSEMBLED AT THE 1st
ANNNUAL CONVENTION OF THE IOWA STATE USBC WOMEN’S BOWLING
ASSOCIATION, INC.
We, the committee on rules, wish to submit the following rules for your consideration:
1. Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall govern the procedure of the
convention provided they do not conflict with the Bylaws of the Iowa State
USBC Women’s Bowling Association, Inc., and the United States Bowling
Congress (USBC).
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2. Each delegate must personally present her USBC card or other form of
identification to the Credential Committee when registering. Any deviation
from these requirements must be authorized by an ISUSBCWBA officer.
3. Delegates may register no later than 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, April 15, 2007. All
delegates shall have the privilege of discussion and vote.
4. Delegates must be seated together in a designated area.
5. Delegates must wear their badges in full view during convention hours.
6. If a delegate is unable to serve after registering and receiving the badge, said
badge must be returned to the Credential Committee before an alternate will be
permitted to serve.
7. Delegates wishing to be recognized shall rise, address the Chair by saying
“Madam President” and give their name and local association they represent.
8. All motions submitted to the convention shall be in the affirmative so that the
Chair can place them before the convention body for a vote either to adopt or
reject.
9. A delegate shall be permitted to speak twice on any one question, limiting
discussion each time to three minutes. Discussion shall be confined strictly to
the motion on the floor and questions, answers, and debates shall be directed
to the Chair.
10. Delegates and members must give full attention at all times to the speaker
having the floor.
11. Delegates wishing to leave the room must obtain permission from the Sergeantat-Arms.
12. Use of cellular phones in this meeting room is strictly prohibited.
13. Exceptions to these rules may be made by the President at her discretion.
RULES COMMITTEE:
Shirley Bloodsworth, Chairman
Marilyn Mittan
Carma Bouska
Kristy Reidy, ex officio
Shirley Bloodsworth moved, seconded by Judy Henry, Greater Cedar Valley USBC, to accept
the convention rules as printed. Motion carried.
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Shirley then pointed out Rule #12, prohibiting the use of cell phones in the convention room.
Shirley then thanked her committee.
CREDENTIAL COMMITTEE REPORT
Anita Samuelson, Credential Committee Chair, made the following report as of April 14, 2007,
1:00 p.m.:
Officers
4
Directors
6
Association Manager
1
Delegates
144
Local associations represented
50
Total eligible to vote
154
President Reidy thanked the committee for their hard work.
President Reidy then asked all first time delegates to stand and be recognized, and welcomed
them to our events.
Charla Green, Association Manager, then came to the podium to honor 3 Presidents and 1
Association Manager for their 10 Year Service Awards: Phyllis Sackett of Greenfield, Linda
Curtis of Greene County, Deb Tisor of Washington, Iowa, and Kathy Scott of Fort Dodge.
Charla expressed thanks to the current and past Presidents and Association Managers of the
locals, as they are very vital part of the organization.
President Reidy returned to the podium to present seven 300 game awards. Brenda Stevens,
Council Bluffs, Tammi Gandy, Cedar Rapids, Julie Stedman, Dubuqueland, Erin Carter, Cedar
Rapids, Amanda Edenburn, Council Bluffs, Tabitha Tillie, Muscatine, and Kay Bruce, Cedar
Rapids. None of the 300 game award recipients was present.
Special Awards Committee
Shannon McHugh then came to the podium for the report of the Special Awards Committee.
After greeting the delegation, Shannon said: “Since the inception of this award in 1988, 17
women have been honored by this award for their extra efforts. Would all of the past winners of
this award please stand.
The nomination forms are sent to each local association president with the supply mailing. The
forms are relatively simple to complete. The local board should recommend that the name be
submitted – the local president must sign the form and it must be returned to the state office by
June 1st.
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Please keep in mind that if your association has submitted a candidate and that association
manager was not selected – then her name must be resubmitted the next year. The qualifications
are not held over from year to year.
The nominee must have served at least 5 years as local association secretary or manager. It is
important that she has attended state workshops and annual meetings, and has participated in the
state tournaments. While in most associations, the local association managers do the jobs that
they are required to do – it is the out of the ordinary and special things they do for your local
association members that counts the most. As a “bowling cheerleader” is their voice nice, loud,
and clear? Do they go above and beyond the ordinary?
There are forms at the credentials desk for anyone who thinks that their local association
manager would be a good candidate for this award. Any one of you may submit a manager’s
name to your local board of directors for consideration for this award. Take one of these forms
back with you and review it to see if your association manager would be worthy of this honor.
There is a recipient for this award this year. I would like to ask Carma to escort Shirley Swank
of Muscatine to the podium. Shirley has been selected to receive the Outstanding Local
Association Manager Award.
We used to keep this award a secret until the annual meeting but a few years ago a change was
made to notify all special award winners of their selection immediately. This gives the honorees
more time to enjoy their new status or more time for nervousness.
Shirley served as the local association secretary-treasurer for Muscatine for 24 years. The
Muscatine USBC WBA honored Shirley at their annual meeting and breakfast and presented her
with a gift for her years of service.
Shirley has been an active member of the youth association by serving on their Board of
Directors. She has also assisted the youth secretaries by recording and sending the awards
earned by the youth through the season, and she helps with youth sign-up. Shirley also supports
and attends the High School Federation and tallies the Baker Games for the girl’s teams at the
meets. Over the years, the women’s association has been asked to run tournaments for the
Moose, American Legion, and Elks as a money-making project. Shirley has coordinated and ran
those tournaments as well.
Her nomination form states: ‘I’m sure when Shirley took the position of Secretary of the
Muscatine Women’s Bowling Association she had no idea she’d still be doing the job 24 years
later. But sometime through the years, she set a goal staying until she had served 25 years.
Although the 2006-07 season would have been her 25th year, with the merge of our three
associations, Shirley did not reach her 25th year but as far as we’re concerned, she has far
exceeded her goal. With the job she has done by being conscientious, staying on top of things at
all levels of bowling, local, state and nationals, Shirley, you deserve the appreciation and
recognition of the entire association for a job well done.’ Shirley Etter, Muscatine USBC WBA
President.
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Karen Krula, former IWBA Secretary-Treasurer, says on a personal note ‘At the state
tournament in Muscatine, she was responsible for the doubles and singles. There were very few
squads when I looked across the room that she wasn’t sitting at that table. Besides she is a
fantastic volunteer and willing to do anything that needed to be done. Any free time she has is
spent at the lanes watching family members bowl. Her daughter, Robin, was inducted into the
IWBA Hall of Fame a few years ago. I know that she is very proud of her children and
grandchildren and they are also outstanding bowlers.’ Karen also included on Shirley’s
nomination form that ‘She is a great candidate for this award and very deserving. We would be
very lucky indeed if we had more of her volunteering for these locals! She’s great!’
Congratulations Shirley!”
Shirley then stepped to the microphone and thanked her association for submitting her name for
this award and she accepted the award in honor of them. Shirley expressed her thanks for the
award.
Shannon returned to the podium for the presentation of the Hall of Fame award.
Before we get started I would like to ask any Hall of Famers in attendance today to please stand.
Thank you ladies!
Shannon then said “Today we are honoring an Iowa bowler who has contributed through her
superior performance on the lanes in our sport. Carma, would you please escort Jan to the
podium. It is my pleasure and honor to introduce this year’s inductee to the Iowa State USBC
Women’s Bowling Association Hall of Fame, Jan Thomas of Des Moines, Iowa. Jan you have
been named to the ISUSBCWBA Hall of Fame for performance. The ISUSBCWBA Board of
Directors approved your nomination at the Fall Board Meeting last September.
Jan has been a member of Iowa Women’s Bowling Association for 30 years, bowling in 28 state
tournaments and 18 national tournaments. In our state tournament, she placed first in singles in
1989 in Division 1, and in 1997 she placed 3rd in singles in Division 1 as well as rolling for a tie
of the tournament high game of 268. She has also finished as high as tenth place in the classic
division at nationals in the doubles event. Her highest average is 209 in 1995-96 and she has
bowled two 300 games, as well as games of 298 and 299 and countless games of 275 and over.
Her highest series is 770 rolled in 2006 and she has had numerous 700 series scores. Jan has also
bowled in several other tournaments, winning several championships.
In the past, Jan has served as secretary-treasurer of many leagues and was a coach for several
seasons and served on the 2006 Des Moines WBA nominating committee.
Jan was also a member of a national record setting team during the 1994-95 season with a score
of 3646 for a five member mixed team.
Jan, your special day is here and on behalf of the members of the Iowa State USBC Women’s
Bowling Association, I am very honored to present you with the plaque which reads: Iowa State
USBC WBA Hall of Fame Jan Thomas inducted April 14, 2007. Presented to Jan Thomas for
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outstanding ability in the game of American Ten Pins. Your name has already been engraved on
the Hall of Fame plaque which is kept at the ISUSBCWBA office. Congratulations Jan.”
Jan thanked Shannon, and Jane Jacobson for submitting her name for the honor, her family and
friends for joining her today, her son Jeff who is present today, he tried bowling with her but just
couldn’t keep up. Her longtime friends and bowling teammates and last but not least, Don
Breeden, her significant other and coach, expressing many times of frustration and
encouragement and joy, the countless number of bowling balls he has drilled and the many,
many hours of coaching he has put in even though she is probably his most difficult student, you
see, most students don’t argue with their coaches, Don was always there to help and has fixed
many a flaw in her game which enabled her to achieve all the accomplishments Shannon named.
I have enjoyed being on the state board this year, my first time and I really enjoyed it and thank
you ladies for helping me, it’s also my first year on the city board and thank you city board
members for helping me, and thank you to the Hall of Fame committee for selecting me for this
great honor.
Shannon then returned to the podium to finish her Special Awards Committee report. The Board
has made changes to the following awards: The Bev Ortner 800 Series award will now be
known as the ISUSBCWBA 800 Series award, the Dale Bertramsen 300 Game award will now
be known as ISUSBCWBA 300 Game award. There were no changes made to the 700 series
medal, the 275 and over game award was changed to once per lifetime from once per season.
The Hall of Fame award will be a state of Iowa plaque and the deadline was changed for
nominations from August 1 to June 1. The Lo Borschuk Outstanding Local Association
Secretary award is now known as the Outstanding Local Association Manager award and the
deadline is changed to June 1 from August 1. The Virg Van Dierendonck Friendship Award and
the Elaine Rasmussen Spirit Award have been combined to form a new award called the Above
& Beyond Award that we feels brings the essence of both awards into one. The deadline for
nomination is also June 1st. All these new forms will be posted on the website soon. The
tournament participation awards have been discontinued at this time. This includes the Betty
Meyer award, the Mae Starek award, the Floy Harmsen award and the Laura Albrecht award.
The 10-Year Service award will be kept but will be limited to one per office per association.
Increased membership certificate has been discontinued. Most pins over average for a series pin
will be discontinued after the current supply is gone, about 40 are left. Shannon urged the
delegation to submit names for the special awards. The names must be submitted to the state
office by June 1. Shannon thanked her committee.
President Kristy Reidy then announced a 15-minute break to the delegation.
President Reidy asked for additions or corrections to the minutes of the Organizational meeting
as printed in the annual report book. As there were none, the minutes shall stand approved as
printed.
There was no correspondence.
Kristy then invited Cedar Rapids to give their presentation which was “Rockin' & Rollin' in the
Rapids” in 2009. Marylee Malmgren of the Cedar Rapids Convention Bureau gave her report
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including changes and updates since 2003. She invited all to the Cedar Rapids hospitality room
#3005 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Cedar Rapids USBC WBA then presented their skit and door
prizes.
President Reidy returned to the microphone and invited Loretta Wander, Greater Cedar Valley
USBC, to the microphone. Loretta reported that Maple Lanes and the Greater Cedar Valley
USBC are looking forward to our visit next year. Loretta told of plans for a schedule book,
coupons, discounts, maps, etc. Each team captain and each association will receive the schedule
book. Loretta announced a minimum of $8,000.00 additional prize money from the Waterloo
motel tax fund. Brackets will be held; shirts are available this weekend and will be available at
the tournament. Door prizes will be held in the hospitality room #3005 where ice cream sundaes
will be served. Loretta then asked Connie Rommel to come forward. Connie had a flag that was
donated to be given away. This flag was flown over our nation’s capitol on August 1, 2006, the
first day of USBC, and the winner of the flag was Teneisha Leininger of Mason City.
President Reidy then returned to the podium and reported the next order of business is the report
of the President which is printed in the delegate packets and she advised she will not read the
report.
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
April 14, 2007
Des Moines
TO THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, DELEGATES AND GUESTS ASSEMBLED AT
THE 1st ANNUAL MEETING OF THE IOWA STATE USBC WOMEN’S BOWLING
ASSOCIATION, INC.:
Greetings to all and welcome to 1st Annual Meeting of the Iowa State USBC Women’s
Bowling Association. I wish to extend a heart felt thank you to all of the Des Moines
USBC WBA officers, directors, and members for their hospitality. Events like this don’t
just happen. They take a lot of planning and hard work and these ladies have truly met
the challenge and we appreciate all of their efforts to make this year’s tournament and
convention a success.
This is not the first time this association have risen to the occasion and served as the
hosting association for this event. As a matter of fact, this is the eighth time Des Moines
has hosted these events. The first state tournament hosted by Des Moines was back in
1934 when forty-seven teams competed. Des Moines also holds the record for the
largest state tournament to date with 3127 teams back in 1984. This year’s tournament
surpassed our projection of 850 teams by nearly 200 with a total team entry of 1024
teams. I hope this is a new trend and that next year’s tournament entries continue to
grow.
I want to extend my sincere congratulations to Amanda Edenburn, Brenda Stevens and
Tammy Bockert of Council Bluffs, Tabitha Tillie of Muscatine, Kay Bruce and Tammi
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Grady of Cedar Rapids, and Julie Stedman from Dubuque for rolling their first 300
game.
Congratulations also to Jan Thomas this year’s inductee to the Iowa State USBC WBA
Hall of Fame for superior performance, Shirley Swank for being selected as the Iowa
State Outstanding Association Manager, and all of our Ten-Year Service Award
recipients. Congratulations ladies for your dedicated service and thank you for your
support and service to our sport and the bowlers of Iowa.
Unfortunately, we did not receive any nomination papers for the Iowa State USBC WBA
Spirit or Friendship awards this year. Candidates for these two awards must be
submitted yearly. Nomination papers for both of these awards are not carried over from
year to year. I know there are many deserving candidates out there and hope that we
receive some nominees for next year’s awards.
As usual this has been a very busy year for me. Following our last meeting I had the
privilege to represent you at the first USBC convention in Orlando, Florida. It was truly
an honor to serve as your state delegate again.
In June, Charla, Shirley Bloodsworth, and I traveled to Milwaukee for the Association
Leaders Workshop.
We all gained a lot from this very informative meeting.
Unfortunately, we won’t be able to attend this year’s USBC’s Association Leaders
workshop because it is being held in Las Vegas.
In July I attended the State Workshop in Newton. I want to extend my thanks to the
Jasper County USBC WBA for all the work they did to help make this year’s workshop a
success. I also want to congratulate Shirley Bloodsworth and the workshop committee
for another job well done. Following that workshop Karen, Charla, and I traveled to
Waterloo and selected the Ramada and 5 Sullivan Bros. Center as the site for next
year’s convention. We visited both bowling centers and selected Maple Lanes for all
three events for next year’s tournament.
The Fall Board Meeting and Annual Awards Banquet were held in September in Des
Moines. Unfortunately, the banquet attendance was down again this year. In an effort
to cut costs, the board decided to discontinue the awards banquet for the time being.
At the end of March I was honored to serve as your State delegate to the National
USBC convention. It was the first time the convention was held prior to our annual
meeting. Shirley Bloodsworth and I traveled together to Nashville, Tennessee, to attend
the second annual USBC convention at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention
center. I hope some of you were able to watch some of the activities from this year’s
convention live on Bowl.com. I will provide a brief report of the convention activities, but
urge all of you to visit bowl.com for a more detailed account of the convention.
In closing, I want to extend my sincere thanks to Charla Green for all of the hard work
she has done as our new Association Manager. She has been a true joy to work with. I
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also want to thank the members of the ISUSBCWBA Board of Directors and you the
delegates for giving me the privilege to serve as the first president of our new
organization. It continues to be an honor to serve all of you. Your support and
friendship is greatly appreciated. I wish all of you good health, good friends and good
bowling.
Sincerely,
Kristi Reidy
ISUSBCWBA President
Kristi then thanked Charla for the job she has done so far this year, and then called on Charla for
the report of the Association Manager. Charla advised her report is also printed and in the
packets and that she would not read it.
REPORT OF THE ASSOCIATION MANAGER
April 14, 2007
Des Moines, IA
TO:
The Officers, Directors, Delegates & Guests assembled at the 1st Annual Meeting of
the Iowa State USBC Women’s Bowling Association, Inc.
Welcome to Des Moines and your 1st ISUSBCWBA Annual Meeting and Tournament! The
Des Moines Area USBC WBA has been doing an excellent job of handling their hosting duties
both on and off the lanes. My sincere thanks to President Jo Porter and Association Manager
Sally Mentzer for their dedication and service to our event. Many, many thanks to the Des
Moines Area USBC WBA Board of Directors and all the volunteers who have put forth such
great efforts and many hours in preparation of the event as well as the many hours at the lanes!
Without our locals, this event would not be possible!
The 2007 tournament far exceeded our expected 850 teams. The final entry showed 1024
teams, 2511 doubles, 5022 singles, and 4773 all events. Des Moines has previously hosted our
event in 1934, 1945, 1958, 1968, 1984, 1993, and 1999. In 1934 our event hosted 47 teams, and
in 1984 was our all time high entry of 3127 teams!
Membership: As of February 28, 2007, our membership figure is at 23,131 which is a decline
of 797 from the season ending 2005-2006. This declining number, however, is much smaller
than in previous seasons. I certainly hope this is an “upward trend” that continues in each
coming season.
Congratulations for rolling their first 300 games to Amanda Edenburn, Council Bluffs, Brenda
Stevens, Council Bluffs, Tabitha Tillie, Muscatine, Kay Bruce, Cedar Rapids, Tammi Grady,
Cedar Rapids, Julie Stedman, Dubuque, and Erin Carter, Cedar Rapids. Congrats also to Darla
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Wolfe, Des Moines, Tammy Bockert, Council Bluffs, Heather Johnson, Fort Dodge, and Shelly
Tucker, Davenport Metro for also rolling 300 games.
To date, I have issued 56 High Game Award Pins for games of 275 to 299 by our members
rolling their first 275+ of this season, and 21 of our members received their 700 Award Pin for
rolling their first 700+ series.
Shirley Swank, Muscatine, is being honored as our “Outstanding Association Manager” for her
years of dedicated service to her local association and for her outstanding work to the state
office.
Special thanks to the recipients of our 10-Year Service Award, those Presidents and Association
Managers (Secretary-Treasurers) who have completed 10 or more years of consecutive service in
their respective offices.
Local Association Update: We have membership from 116 locals, however we have three we
have no membership from for this season, Manilla is on Inactive status by USBC. Sanborn and
Sibley also have not certified any female members in our state association.
Local Association Processing: The state office processed four associations this season,
Manson, Le Mars, Strawberry Point (women and men), and Webster City for total membership
of 289 WBA and 19 BA.
Services: The ISUSBCWBA has recap forms available to our locals for use in your
championship tournaments. If your association will be in need of the recaps, please let me know
ASAP, and if possible, pick them up at the Summer Workshop in Newton.
Speaking of the Summer Workshop in Newton, it will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2007, at the
Moose Lodge (same location as last year), beginning at 10:00 a.m. and concluding by 2:00 p.m.
Lunch is available for $5.00, reservations are to be sent to Chris Supino, Jasper County USBC
WBA, 1416 N. 8th Ave. Place East, Newton, Iowa 50208-2366, deadline for lunch reservations is
June 25, 2007.
Two issues for the Iowa WBA Bowler were mailed this season to all league secretaries,
association presidents & association managers and by subscription. All Iowa proprietors and
past members of the IWBA Hall of Fame and Members Emeriti and Life Members are also
included in this mailing.
The toll free number for the state office is available to local association presidents and
association managers, along with the fax line.
2008 Waterloo: The Greater Cedar Valley USBC is already very busy making plans for our
next annual meeting and tournament. We will be headquartered at the Ramada Hotel &
Convention Center, 205 W. 4th Street. Waterloo, Iowa 50701, phone 319-233-7560. Hotel room
rates are quoted at $79.00 for 1-2 guests, $89.00 for 3 or more guests. They also offer an
Executive Level Upgrade for $10.00. Refer to “Iowa State USBC Women’s Bowling” when
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making reservations. These rates do not include applicable taxes. The tournament will be held
at Maple Lanes, 2608 University Ave., Waterloo, Iowa 50701, we’re tentatively scheduled to
begin competition on February 9, 2008, concluding May 17, 2008. Some Friday night squads
will be added in as needed to accommodate the entries.
Special thanks to all team captains and association managers who helped get those 2007
tournament entries in and processed. Thanks also to the locals for supplying the needed
December 1st and Jan. 31st averages.
Reminders: I’m here to help and serve all bowlers in Iowa and will do whatever I can to help in
any way! Please call, email, or write at any time. The office email address is:
isusbcwba@frontiernet.net, our website is www.iowawba.com. The website is updated weekly
to reflect the changes in the tournament, and the forms will be updated timely as well.
Many, many thanks to all for the help and support I have received this season as I have
transitioned into the Association Manager position. I have learned a great deal, and I’m still
learning more each and every day. This organization, and myself personally, are here solely to
serve our bowlers in Iowa and bowling in general. Working together, we will nurture our great
sport and help it to grow and remain healthy and strong.
The Iowa State USBC Women’s Bowling Association, Inc. is a great organization and is
governed by many great and dedicated women. We’re a part of a tremendous national
organization, USBC, which works hard at keeping our sport in the forefront of the media and the
sports world. Working together, I’m confident we will see bowling return to the popularity it
experienced in past years. Be it league bowling as most of us know it, Sport bowling,
tournaments, bowling birthday parties, Cosmic bowling, it’s all fun and it’s good for bowling.
Maybe the occasional family outing to the bowling center will be so much fun, it will bring more
league bowlers in the future, let’s hope so!
Have a great finish to our 2006-07 bowling season, and a wonderful summer. I’ll look forward
to seeing many of you at the workshop in Newton!
Sincerely,
Charla Green
Association Manager
Charla then stated that the Interim Financial Report, printed, in also in the packets and asked for
any questions.
The Financial Report as printed in the delegates packet was reviewed.
President Reidy then called on Charla for the Acts of the Board.
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ACTS OF THE BOARD
September 17, 2006
Airport Holiday Inn – Des Moines, IA
The ISUSBCWBA Board of Directors met on September 17, 2006, at the Airport Holiday
Inn, Fleur Drive, in Des Moines, Iowa. All members were present.
Administrative Policy chair presented their report, which was approved.
The Finance & Budget chair presented their reports in detail, general budget,
tournament budget and senior tournament budget. All were approved.
The Tournament Study report was presented, changes were approved.
Approved the Hall of Fame inductee for 2007, and the recipient of the Outstanding Local
Association Manager for 2007.
The Board approved changes to our awards programs.
The Memorial Committee report was given and approved.
Newsletter and Promotion committee reports were given and approved.
The Special Tournaments committee reports were given, accepted and changes
approved.
The 2006 Awards Banquet report was given.
The Workshop committee gave a report with ideas for the 2007 event in Des Moines
following their “What’s Cooking” theme. The committee is also working on the summer
workshop. Jasper County has offered to host the summer workshop again. Their
invitation was accepted, the workshop will be on Saturday, July 7, 2007.
Approved the delegate gift for 2007.
Approved the charm design for 2007 as amended.
No purchase of any pins at this time was agreed upon.
Donations to the Iowa Bowling Council via the Fame Frame and to the BVL via the no
USBC card at tournament check-in are continued.
The photography contact with Meier Studios was approved with changes.
The Site Inspection for 2008 was discussed and arrangements made for further
discussions and meetings with the Waterloo proprietors.
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The approval of an auditing firm was tabled.
The next Fall Board meeting was then discussed regarding location and the deletion of
normal services.
The Nominating Committee for 2006-07 was approved.
The Legislative Committee for 2006-07 was approved.
Charla Green
Association Manager
Administrative Policy
Kristi then returned to the podium and called on Wanda Blake for her report on Administrative
Policy. Wanda thanked her association, Cedar Rapids, for our 2009 invitation and skit. Wanda
report it is her committee’s duty to ensure the Board is operating within our guidelines. Wanda
reported there were many changes this past year as reported earlier. Some of the changes were
necessary due to financial woes, however, if the dues increase, we can bring some of these
services back. Wanda thanked her committee.
Auditor’s Report
President Reidy then called on Charla to give the auditor’s report which was overlooked earlier.
Charla reported the auditor’s report is printed and in the packet. Charla asked for questions,
there were none.
Awards Banquet 2006
President Reidy then called on Shannon McHugh for her report on the 2006 Awards Banquet.
Shannon asked if all those in attendance had seen or purchased the Des Moines Area USBC
WBA cookbook and advised that Shannon was the first dip in the book Shannon reported:
“Approximately 50 people were welcomed to the 31st Annual ISUSBCWBA Awards Banquet
held September 16, 2006, at the Holiday Inn Airport Conference Center in Des Moines. This
banquet honors all champions of the 2006 State Championship Tournament in DavenportBettendorf; the Senior Women’s Tournament which was held in Oskaloosa; as well as the
Tournament of Champions singles tournament held in Des Moines.
The banquet theme ‘Over the Rainbow’ featured pots of gold found at the end of the rainbow,
with colorful table accents.
Following a delicious meal, ISUSBCWBA Association Manager Charla Green introduced each
of the champions who were present and gave a brief summary of their bowling accomplishments.
They were then presented with their awards and had their photos taken.
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Due to the decrease in state dues and lack of attendance at the annual awards banquet, the Board
has decided to discontinue the awards banquet at this time.”
Shannon thanked her committee.
Finance Committee
Kristi then called on Sally Reighard for her report of the Finance committee.
Sally said: “Activity to date for the proposed budgets of all the accounts was reviewed for
possible problems and there were none. The proposed budget for the 2008 tournament in
Waterloo was established. The good news is the entry fee will remain the same at $18.00 per
person per event in spite of a 50 cents increase in lineage fees. The Board has chosen to absorb
that increase by trying to cut expenses and maximize the income we earn through interest on the
lineage and prize fund. One way to cut expenses that is being considered is possible email
confirmation of the entry, thus reducing the postage needs. (And just a reminder here – when
you need to have a replacement copy of a confirmation – or anything else – sent to you, that adds
to our postage expenses.) All other information items included in the confirmation mailing –
the map of the tournament city, the hotel listing, and so forth – would then be available on the
website for downloading. Those without email will still be mailed. Another method we will
utilize to reduce expense is to print the entry form in-house, thus not having to order a large
quantity from a commercial printer. We can start with a small quantity and additional quantities
can be printed as needed. Downloading from the website will also be another option.
The bad news is that the following year we will most likely need to increase the entry fee as we
already know the lineage will be increased again.
Last year, Des Moines was estimated at 875 teams, 2040 doubles, 4080 singles, and 3900 all
events. You came through with 49 more teams, 105 more doubles, 210 more singles and 881
more all events. Now, this year’s budget is projecting 825 teams, 2145 doubles, 4200 singles
and 4075 all events. Let’s get this tournament back to climbing up hill instead of on the slide
down the hill”. Sally thanked her committee.
Legislative
President Reidy then called for the report of the Legislative committee. Shirley Bloodsworth
took the podium noting there was one piece of legislation asking for a dues increase if USBC
allowed it, which they did not; therefore, there is no legislation at this time. Shirley thanked her
committee.
Newsletter and Promotion
Sally Reighard reported and said: “Since it was set up in September, 2004, our web page has
received in excess of 15,570 hits, an average of around 370 per month. We feel we need to
increase our efforts in getting the word out about its existence. Therefore, to aid in that effort,
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we have some preliminary goals. Some of those goals are: get the web address out to as many
of our bowlers as we can, so for those of you here today who might not know, that web address
is www.iowawba.com, get a link set up from bowl.com, create additional pages for: Hall of
Fame and other special awards winners, Board of Directors with email contact, possible local
association contacts, a history section with lots of past information. We also intend to put
information from this annual meeting on the web, sort of an electronic version of the newsletter,
because we want to get the information out as soon as possible. We do realize, however, that not
everyone has access to the internet, so all the annual meeting information will also be in the first
issue of the newsletter this fall. And when the fall issue of the newsletter does come out, we
hope you will enjoy it even more as we try to improve its readability and content.
And speaking of content, we certainly welcome and encourage all of you to submit news and
information to the state office for the newsletter. It can just a short, little blurb for “Heard
Around the State,” or a human interest story like the one about Pauline Stokes that was in the
February issue. Just mail or email your information to the state office.
The newsletter will continue to be put on the web. We will strive to get more human-interest
stories in it. One thing I need to mention is we will be asking you to sign a release whenever we
might want to use your picture.
News releases will go out next week to the home-town newspapers of the individuals who will
be recognized tomorrow – the Hall of Fame inductee, the recipient of the Outstanding SecretaryManager award, and those elected to the Board of Directors.
To help promote the association the committee is investigating the possibility of having T-shirts,
sweatshirts and jackets with an Iowa State logo of some type available sometime in the future.”
Sally thanked her committee.
Special Tournaments
Kristi then called on Carma Bouska for the report of Special Tournaments. “Our Senior
Tournament this year is being held in Newton. New Hampton will host our 2008 Senior
Tournament and please encourage your members to enter this tournament.
The Tournament of Champions will no longer be held due to low participation. We will
continue our Bowl for the Cure Mail-In Tournament and Shannon will be giving you updates on
this tournament.”
Shannon then took the podium for a report on the Bowl for the Cure Tournament. Shannon said:
“How many of you have heard of our Bowl for the Cure mail-in tournament? How many
participated this year?
In February, the ISUSBCWBA sponsored its fourth annual mail-o-graphic tournament for the
benefit of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
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This “Bowl for the Cure” tournament was a huge success with 1116 entries! That is almost 100
entries more than our highest previous total!
For this tournament the rules were simple. The entry fee is $5, with $2 going to Bowl for the
Cure. There were three division: Division 1 – averages 135 and below, Division 2 – averages
136 to 155, and Division 3 – averages 156 and above.
Entrants were required to enter by January 18th. Certified league scores for the week of
February 4 – 10 were used as their tournament scores. The scores of the following week were
allowed if the entrant could not compete the first week for reason such as illness, injury, family
emergencies, or local tournaments.
Before we present the winners, I would like to give out a few certificates.
I received checks from 2 leagues in the Davenport Metro USBC WBA – the Friday Nightmares
and the Early Girlies and I understand that the Leisurettes also helped. Between these 2 leagues
they raised and donated a total of $2,100.00 – that is separate from their entry fees. We would
like to give each league a certificate as a “Top Fundraiser” – Friday Nightmares - $1,100.00 and
the Early Girlies - $1,000.00.
A ‘Top Fundraiser’ certificate was also presented to the Hull USBC WBA. This association only
has 35 women members. Sheila Meyer of the Hull USBC WBA at Sioux Center was the driving
force behind this association’s donation. With their 25 women members participating in their
fund raising efforts, they raised $2,055.85! That is outstanding! A certificate for “Above &
Beyond” was also presented to Sheila Meyer for her efforts. She organized their entire
tournament – sponsors, prizes, and decorations, and then turned the proceeds over to our state
association to be included in our grand total.
To each winner we present this Beanie Baby bear. Her name is “Cure” and the tag reads: “To
those we’ve lost and those we love, our promise is to rise above. We know we’ll beat this, that’s
for sure. Support the cause, help find a cure.”
Carma escorted Connie Buckman of the Forest City USBC to the podium. Connie was the
winner of Division 1 with a handicap score of 833. Connie’s average is 130, she had games of
229, 166, 153 for a 548 series and she bowled 158 pins over her average. Congratulations
Connie!
Winner of Division 2 was Tracy Bartlett of the Dyersville USBC WBA. Tracy’s handicap score
was 815 and her average is 144. She had games of 169, 196, and 207 for a 572 series for her 140
pins over her average. Congratulations Tracy!
Terri Hendricks of the Davenport Metro USBC WBA was the winner of Division 3, with a
handicap score of 828. Her average is 179, with games of 216, 247, and 227 for a 690 series and
was 153 pins over her average. Congratulations Terri!
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The 1116 tournament entries raised a total of $2,232.00 for the Foundation and outside donations
of another $4,796.82 raised our total to $7,028.82. This is practically double our donation of last
year of $3,656.00. We have requested that these funds be returned to the 4 Komen affiliates in
Iowa, Southeast Iowa in Ottumwa, Des Moines affiliate, the Siouxland affiliate in Sioux City,
and the affiliate in the Quad Cities.
I would also like to share with you quickly the rule changes for next year. We have received
requests in the past for men or BA members to be able to participate in the tournament. At this
time we have decided to allow men and women that only bowl as BA members to participate.
We are adding 2 divisions for the BA members, averages 170 and below, and averages 171 and
above, and the average on which handicap will be based has been raised to 240 from 225. The
entry fee will remain the same at $5.00. The tournament dates will be the week of February 10
through 16, and the next week of February 17 through 23 if unable to bowl the first week, and
the next year we will also allow scores bowled in the team event only in your local association
tournaments if your tournament is held during this time. You may enter for each team you bowl
on.
Also I would like to share, I found out that the Clinton USBC WBA partnered with the
Camanche USBC WBA and held its own Bowl for the Cure tournament last October. In the two
days that they held their tournament, they raised $14,500.00!!!! Congratulations on such an
amazing effort!!! They requested that the entire amount raised be returned to the Quad Cities
affiliate of the Komen Foundation.
Other associations that have made notable donations are Clarinda $215.00, Waverly $100.00 and
$54.75 from the Men’s City league in Greene County (which is my association; I passed the
bucket one night).
For those that might be interested, the entire standing sheet and prize list can be viewed on the
Iowa State USBC WBA website at www.iowawba.com. Copies of the final standing sheet and
prize lists are also available at the delegate registration table. If you don’t have any luck with the
website, or we run out of copies, you can email me or call and I can send you the results as an
email attachment or regular mail.
Also, as a part of this year’s tournament, we purchased 3 Betty Crocker Limited Editions of the
Pink Plaid cookbook, to be given away to those bowlers who paid an entry fee into the
tournament. Two of this year’s winners are Connie Bahn, Clarinda USBC WBA and Marlys
Richter, Sheldon USBC WBA, and their cookbooks were mailed to them because they were not
attending this convention. The third winner is here today and does not know that her name was
drawn for the cookbook, Norma Rose, Des Moines Area USBC WBA.
At the Sunday session, we will draw for the winner of the Pink Barbie. You do not need to be
present to win. We are also raffling two “Bowl for the Cure” pink bowling balls. The
association purchased one for the drawing and a second ball was donated to us a few weeks ago.
The drawing for the 2 balls will be at the conclusion of the state tournament.
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If you would like to hold your own Bowl for the Cure tournament, you may contact bowling
headquarters for an event kit.
I would like to thank everybody who participated. Your support is greatly appreciated and we’ll
be looking forward to next year’s mail-in.”
Tournament Study
Carma then came back to the podium and reported that we will be hosting a new mail-in
tournament in November with tournament proceeds going to the BVL. You will be receiving
information on this new tournament in a future mailing. It was brought up at the USBC National
Meeting in Nashville, how the BVL is being neglected due to the promotion of the Susan B.
Komen organization fighting breast cancer. We do hold a mail-in tournament for breast cancer
and thought we would give a try to the BVL mail-in tournament. Please pass this information to
your members and encourage participation.
Tournament Study
Kristi called on Carma to give this report in Jean Mumm’s absence. We have again asked
members to fill out a smoker’s survey in our newsletter and at the tournament. The results of
that survey were 75% for a non-smoking tournament and 25% for a smoking tournament. We
are bringing this before the delegates for their vote on Sunday whether to have a smoke free
tournament or to allow smoking at the state tournament.
We have made some changes to the tournament average entry rules. A female bowler who is no
longer a youth bowlers and plans to bowl in the state tournament will use her average from the
previous season.
A female bowler who bowls in both WBA and BA will use her highest average regardless of
which league it is in. If her average is higher in the BA league that is the average she will need
to use.
Carma thanked her committee.
Workshop Advisory
Kristi then called on Shirley Bloodsworth for her report. The Annual Meeting workshop was
held this morning with 157 in attendance. The Strike It Up kitchen band entertained at the
workshop. A donation of $361.37 for BVL was collected from the workshop attendees. In the
delegate packets, there is an orange flyer regarding the Summer workshop. Shirley thanked her
committee.
President Reidy then made announcements regarding the 600 club, the Iowa Women Bowling
Writers, Iowa Bowling Council will meet in room 3104, and hospitality rooms are in 3005 and
3105. The memorial service is at 8:30 a.m., no flash pictures during the service. Kristi then
announced that the 600 club will meet at 5:00 p.m.; the Writers will meet after our recess.
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Marilyn Mittan took the podium and reviewed participation for the memorial committee.
President Reidy thanked the Davenport ladies for the quilt that they presented to her.
The meeting was recessed at 3:30 p.m.
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Sunday Session, April 15, 2007
Memorial Service
Iowa State USBC Women’s Bowling Assn., Inc.
April 15, 2007
Previously we published a poem titled, “The Dash”, without crediting the author. We
recently learned that the poem was written by Linda Ellis of Linda’s Lyrics,
www.lindaellis.net. Ms. Ellis owns and has registered the copyright to her poem.
Song: How Great Thou Art
The Praise Ringers
First United Methodist Church of Ankeny
Roll Call of Deceased Members
Ames Area USBC
Mary Batcheller
Donna Crouch
Sheryl Miller
Belle Plaine USBC WBA
Mary Gryp
Boone County USBC
Ruth Duncan
Earlene Jay
Helen Nelson
Buffalo Center USBC WBA
DeeAnn Hassebroek
Burlington USBC WBA
Retta Statter
Joyce Eibes
Lois Mohnike
Johanna Bennett
Kathryn Wonders
Violet Morris
Inez Hoambrecker
Evelyn Jones
Eileen Meck
Evelyn Schneider
Evelyn Hulett
Holly Burroughs
Ethel Helms
Eunice Walker
Daisy Stoller
Nedra Utt
November 1, 2006
November 12, 2006
November 26, 2006
April 11, 2006
October 8, 2006
December 15, 2006
January 16, 2007
September 26, 2006
March 29, 2005
June 24, 2005
May 21, 2006
June 22, 2006
July 20, 2006
August 2, 2006
August 4, 2006
August 9, 2006
August 14, 2006
September 6, 2006
September 13, 2006
September 15, 2006
October 15, 2006
November 12, 2006
November 28, 2006
January 11, 2007
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Cedar Rapids USBC WBA
Joyce Roth
Minnie McQuiston
Agnes Swanson
Luella Lesmeister
Albie Rink
Bess Aller
Mary Lou Enzor
Patricia “Pat” Berger
Mae “Maxine” Kaiser
Charlotte Lowe
Charlotte Rains
Eileen Hoffman
Bessie Zacek
Naomi Brown
Doris Harder
Florence Martin
Lois Hood
Daisy Horsky
Jesse Crozier
Mary Ann Barta
Mary “Elaine” Stallman
Kimberly Meier
Helen Potter
Lola Bogue
Deb Davis
Vera Neumeyer
Ila Krug
Juanita Dippel
LaVera Dicken
Lois Boddicker
Jean Ragona
Helen Kadlec
Marilyn Wilson
Nadine Williams
Marie Campbell
Dorothy Cooley
Leanna Schulte
Cherokee USBC WBA
Kathleen Perry
Clinton USBC WBA
Helen Jensen
Marian Martens
Columbus Junction USBC WBA
Holly Burroughs
Council Bluffs USBC
Katherine “Kitty” Seek
Josephine “Jo” Ratliff
Sheila Amdor
Pearl Adams
Doris Hansen
Bernice Hogue
Shirley Pedersen
Irene Mauer
Florence “Fluff” Gray
Creston USBC
February 18, 2006
March 15, 2006
March 18, 2006
March 29, 2006
March 29, 2006
April 1, 2006
April 7, 2006
April 9, 2006
May 4, 2006
May 13, 2006
May 23, 2006
June 5, 2006
June 6, 2006
June 21, 2006
July 6, 2006
July 24, 2006
August 7, 2006
September 15, 2006
September 16, 2006
October 5, 2006
October 5, 2006
October 6, 2006
October 16, 2006
October 24, 2006
November 1, 2006
November 26, 2006
November 30, 2006
December 15, 2006
December 17, 2006
December 17, 2006
December 21, 2006
December 25, 2006
January 5, 2007
January 21, 2007
January 26, 2007
January 29, 2007
February 13, 2007
July 9, 2006
September 15, 2006
April 19, 2006
April 29, 2006
May 1, 2006
June 17, 2006
December 1, 2006
December 3, 2006
December 5, 2006
January 14, 2007
February 11, 2007
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Theara “Tim” Long
Davenport Metro USBC WBA
Laurel Bradley
Lovell Hoffman
Linda Hines
Joyce Carlson
Susann Clark
Des Moines Area USBC WBA
Bonnie Patrick
Ruth Bloomquist
Ella Smith
Blanche Hanrahan
Arlene Wing
Ollie Lillegard
Lorene Chapman
Maryann Wood Comfort
Joyce Collins
Robin Piper
Dorothea Rice
Arlene Jones
Barbara Dowd
Karen Gardner
Bonnie Pontisso
Mary Hollander
Carol Hale
Elaine Shepherd
Josephine Mc Cann
Mary Bible
Jeanne Cox
Irene Kent
Wahneta (Pat) Boatwright
Brenda Gordiner
Josephine Leutzinger
Jean Wolfe
Vera Bradshaw Fisher
Drentha Mitchell
Thelma Hull
Barbara Bisignano Hamand
Lois Breuklander
Jeanette Pressler Ingle
Lucille Biermann
Jeanette Six-Wallace
Juliaann Vaughn Stanley
Jean Kershaw
Helen Whitham
Helen Newland
Nadine Emmeck Williams
Mary Curtiss
Maudie Halferty Snyder
Doris Cerretti
Dubuqueland USBC WBA
Grace Rahe
Virginia Kautman
Doris Carroll
Virginia (Ginny) Keller
Carmella Nehls
August 31, 2006
April 27, 2006
July 16, 2006
September 15, 2006
January 18, 2007
January 30, 2007
January 23, 2006
February 19, 2006
February 21, 2006
February 25, 2006
March 3, 2006
April 24, 2006
April 25, 2006
May 10, 2006
May 19 , 2006
June 2006
June 5, 2006
June 6, 2006
June 23, 2006
July 3, 2006
July 6, 2006
July 22, 2006
July 25, 2006
August 2006
August 27, 2006
August 28, 2006
August 30, 2006
September 2006
September 3, 2006
September 3, 2006
September 10, 2006
September 16, 2006
September 23, 2006
September 28, 2006
October 15, 2006
November 2006
November 9, 2006
November 26, 2006
December 8, 2006
December 10, 2006
December 14, 2006
January 6, 2007
January 6, 2007
January 9, 2007
January 21, 2007
February 8, 2007
February 8, 2007
February 13, 2007
November 4, 2005
February 11, 2006
February 16, 2006
March 2, 2006
March 6, 2006
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Madonna Gruber
Elizabeth “Bette” Kasel
Phyllis Dunne
Pearl Nank
Barbara Atkinson
Janice Drish
Barbara Mueller
Eleanora “Bid” Gatena
Jean Steger
Rosemary “Bootsie” Kline
Bernice Hagen
Donna Brauhn
Pamela “Pam” Pfab
Joyce Specht
Bernice “Bea” Paisley
Anita Headlee
Mary Hutchcroft
Helen Bradley
Sue Fern
Thelma Oakley
Patricia “Pat” Schildgen
Pearl Becker
Frances Kissling
Cecelia “Celia” Frank
Eagle Grove USBC
Vaughna Amosson
Norma Thompson
Wanda Willard
Mary Ann Powell
Fairfield USBC
Patricia Thomas
Fort Dodge USBC WBA
Anita Johnson
Dorothy Barta
Greater Cedar Valley USBC
Irene Maxson
Marie Wirtz
Dorothy Averhoff
Vera Schlimmer
Deb Ahles
Vera Clemons
Velmadeen Shaw
Greater Mason City USBC
Ruth Stump
Dona Clapsaddle
Greater Siouxland USBC
Le Myers Baumsten
Joanne Moreland
Greene County USBC
R. Marie Thede
Mary Batcheller
Greenfield USBC WBA
Myra Lambi
Humboldt County USBC WBA
Jean Hirsch
Independence USBC WBA
March 22, 2006
April 2, 2006
April 3, 2006
April 4, 2006
April 6, 2006
April 8, 2006
April 9, 2006
April 10, 2006
April 23, 2006
April 26, 2006
May 2, 2006
May 19, 2006
June 20, 2006
July 4, 2006
July 27, 2006
July 30, 2006
August 14, 2006
August 27, 2006
September 7, 2006
September 29, 2006
October 13, 2006
October 17, 2006
October 27, 2006
December 26, 2006
April 13, 2006
April 14, 2006
April 23, 2006
December 20, 2006
November 20, 2006
November 16, 2006
January 3, 2007
June 30, 2006
July 1, 2006
October 6, 2006
November 24, 2006
December 3, 2006
January 15, 2007
January 21, 2007
March 8, 2006
January 21, 2007
October 21, 2006
October 28, 2006
April 20, 2005
November 1, 2006
June 6, 2006
March 13, 2006
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Becky Coleman
Denise Logan
Iowa City USBC WBA
Gretchen Hess
Doris Graham
Muriel Hannes
Dolores Rogers
Shirley Turner
Barbara Lowles
Kathy Riddle
Jasper County USBC WBA
Shirley Cade
Betty Eckhardt
Betty “Jean” Milligan
Pat Fryer
Anna Gildersleeve
Vivian DeGreef
Viola “Vi” Yoder
Lois Duncan
Lindy Maddex
Joan Cupples
Elna “Pete” Snodgrass
Carol Quick
Betty Snook
Lorena “Byrl” Burch
Janet Galloway
Lois Dalton
Donna Morton
Sharon Garr
Mary Criswell
Alice Hamilton
Ellen Clair
Anne Young
Barbara McGriff
Betty DeReus
Mildred “Millie” Sutphin
Rosalie Mae Smith
Le Mars USBC WBA
Mildred Schultz
Jerri Kass
Carol Hale
Ruth Jurgenson
Manchester USBC WBA
Verna Mae Keppler
Ethel Sundermeyer
Maquoketa USBC WBA
Kristie Hosch
Marcus USBC
Donna Hoefling
Marshall County USBC WBA
Dianna Ross
Elma Lamb
Maxine Snyder
Betty Vint
Michelle Anderson
Mt. Pleasant USBC
January 1, 2006
January 11, 2007
February 28, 2006
March 9, 2006
April 13, 2006
July 17, 2006
July 24, 2006
September 14, 2006
November 4, 2006
August 25, 2005
September 3, 2005
September 7, 2005
March 4, 2006
March 7, 2006
March 15, 2006
March 17, 2006
April 8, 2006
April 10, 2006
May 2, 2006
June 7, 2006
July 23, 2006
August 17, 2006
September 23, 2006
September 28, 2006
October 17, 2006
October 23, 2006
October 25, 2006
October 26, 2006
November 7, 2006
November 28, 2006
December 12, 2006
December 16, 2006
December 23, 2006
January 9, 2007
January 24, 2007
May 5, 2006
June 8, 2006
July 15, 2006
February 4, 2007
April 11, 2006
May 2, 2006
December 9, 2006
March 19, 2006
April 9, 2006
July 20, 2006
October 27, 2006
November 3, 2006
February 1, 2007
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E. Jane Sammons
Eunice Shapell Knight
Garnet McChesney
Norma Goben
Marcia Messer
New Hampton USBC WBA
Mary “Rosie” Scallan
Mildred Arjes Fisher
Jeneen Huffman
Christi Weber
Oakland-Riverside-Atlantic USBC
Dorothy Campbell
Marie Drake
Mary Williams
Oelwein USBC WBA
Mag Moser
Osage USBC WBA
Agnes Kleckner
Mary Morey
Helen Green
Poweshiek County USBC
Delores “Dee” Johnson
Sigourney USBC
Sylvia Storm
Spencer USBC
Martha Jean Gates
Pamela Sue Loats
Wava Johnson
Syndey VerMeer
Mary Sunday
Marcia Haffner
Storm Lake USBC WBA
Barbara Iehl
Stuart USBC WBA
Juanita Harrison
Tama-Toledo USBC
Betty Bidwell
Mary Jo Benda
Washington Iowa USBC
Eleanor Wolf
Dorothy Patterson
Song: Parting
Song: Amazing Grace
January 18, 2005
January 24, 2006
June 24, 2006
August 4, 2006
August 27, 2006
September 8, 2006
September 30, 2006
February 20, 2007
February 23, 2007
September 13, 2006
November 7, 2006
November 20, 2006
January 20, 2007
March 13, 2006
April 7, 2006
April 11, 2006
January 29, 2006
August 31, 2006
July 3, 2006
August 7, 2006
October 5, 2006
October 26, 2006
December 15, 2006
December 29, 2006
March 13, 2006
June 25, 2006
September 22, 2006
November 4, 2006
April 1, 2006
April 19, 2006
Praise Ringers
First United Methodist Church of Ankeny
Praise Ringers
First United Methodist Church of Ankeny
Music: Praise Ringers, First United Methodist Church of Ankeny
Reader: Marilyn Mittan
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President Reidy called the delegation back to order at 9:30 am on Sunday, April 15, 2007.
Marilyn Mittan, Memorial Committee Chairman thanked her committee and the participants.
The report of the Credential Committee was given by Anita Samuelson:
Officers
4
Directors
6
Association Manager
1
Delegates
144
Association represented
50
Eligible to vote
154
Anita thanked the committee.
DELEGATES
Ames Area: Terri Carriere
Belle Plaine: June Burns, Maxine Mertens
Belmond: Peggy Smith, Diane Little
Boone County: Diana Wulf, Danette Honkamp
Buffalo Center: Dawn Jensvold, Julie Larson
Burlington: Sharon Parrish, Marge Classen, Carol Payne, Kathy Mackie
Cedar Rapids: Jackie Mundorf, Sue Strasburger, Kim Grady, Janet Helble, Rose Palumbo,
Betty Svoboda
Charles City: Peggy Sweet, Michelle Fouts, Marsha Vetter
Cherokee: Sherry Briggs, Shirley Nation
Clinton: Margo Bousman, Karen Friis, Barb Bigwood, Cleone Carstensen
Columbus Junction: Deanna Buck, Becky Westfall
Council Bluffs: Janice Cooper, Brenda Tacke, Verna LeMaster, Pat Scheer-Wrinkle,
Judy Swanson
Davenport Metro: Linda Cline, Jan Edwards, Donna Goyette, Becky Schoenthaler,
Vickie Wetzel, Jolene Whyte
De Witt: Linda Duesing, Karin Duffey
Des Moines Area: Jo Porter, Laura McDonald, Patty Hulgan, Joyce Lenz, Patricia Smith,
Lydia Rhiner
Dubuqueland: Marge Clancy, Linda Ehlinger, Rosie Haskell, Mary Ann Steil, Dee Turnmeyer
Dyersville: Katie Olberding, Judy Westemeier, Joan Klaren
Eagle Grove:Beverly Timmerman, Maureen Thielen
Eldora: Debra Teske
Fairfield: Elodie Sellers, Cindy Wiggins
Farley: Jill Black, Judy Callahan
Fort Dodge: Jackie Jacobs, Tammy Sheker, Barb Smith, Sharon Steburg
Greater Cedar Valley: Cherie Derbyshire, Judy Henry, Charli Pals, Loretta Wander,
Jacqueline Karsten
Greater Mason City: Tenishia Leininger, Julie Leininger, Sandy Isch, Diana Allen
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Greene County: Dorothy Bever, Connie Kennedy, Glenita Vandever
Greenfield: Marcella Wilson, Deana Pitsenbarger
Humboldt County: Marlys Johnson, Charlotte Marvin, Mary Ann Johnson, Janice Dornath
Independence: Marg Hall, Susie Kuper, Connie McDonald
Iowa City: Deb Bryant, Wendy Orth, Rebecca Teske
Jasper County: Chris Supino, Donnie DeGreef, Barbara Tarantino, Dixie Cox, Ruth Huggins
Keokuk: Joyce Seyb, Margaret Cook, Yvonne Sapp, Paula Hogan
Le Mars: Glenda Wiener
Marshall County: Angie Brindle, Kitty Hutchens, Donna Neuroth, Mary Lou Hunt
Mt. Pleasant: Lillian Bloom, Marlys Fear, Toi Mills
Muscatine: Shirley Swank, Shirley Etter, Jeanne Staley, Elaine Cook, Karlyn Logel
New Hampton: Janine Babcock, Kim Rosonke
Oakland-Riverside-Atlantic: Maureen Jensen, Jackie Pelzer
Osage: Michelle Goodale, Briana Williamson
Ottumwa: Sharon Parks, Nancy Butler, Dorothy Engle, Deanne Fear
Pella: Sandy Aalbers, Gail Huerter, Amy VanderWeedt
Sigourney: Lynne Knepp, Donna Decker, Irene Cassens
Spencer: Tara Hoch
Storm Lake: Tammy Voss, Sue Vossberg
Stuart: Pat Hutchins, Sue Forcht
Sumner: Darla Bock
Tripoli: Sharon Funk, Linda Bremner
Washington: Barbara Bartholomew, Vicky Howrey, Debra Tisor
Waverly: Vivian Chestnut, Becky McRobie
Webster City: Sandy (Sam) Foster, Carla McCollough
President Reidy called for unfinished business. Kristi reported the Iowa Bowling Council had
met on Saturday afternoon and they have awarded 14 $300.00 scholarships.
The other item of unfinished business is the smoking issue. President Reidy asked the teller
committee to pass out the ballots. Kristi instructed the delegation to vote yes if they want the
tournament to remain smoke free, or to vote no if they want smoking to be allowed. Kristi
advised the name page on the ballots are stapled incorrectly on the top of the ballot pack instead
of the bottom. If leaving the room, the ballot will need to be surrendered at the door. The tellers
picked up the ballots.
President Reidy then called on USBC Field Representative, George Martin, to give us his
message. George noted there has been a lot of involvement and cooperation from volunteers.
George told us that all bowlers are now in WinLabs. He also told of the WinTournament
program and its use. USBC is continuing improvements and more efficiency. The computer age
is here, the youth are very knowledgeable, get them involved with it. Bring youth into the
leadership roles, they’re willing to learn. Public Relations from USBC, for the 2nd year,
National Bowling Week is set for August 25 through August 31, 2007. USBC and the
proprietors have joined together and involved the media. Keep improving communication.
There will be a limited Pro Women’s tour on ESPN, anytime bowling is on a major network that
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is a real plus for bowling. George commented that Bowl for the Cure will be continued, and
adding in the BVL, bowlers have contributed over $1 million this year, this gives bowlers a great
image. There is still a decline in membership, improvements here still take effort. 10 years ago
we had 33% more. Some good news is that the youth are losing fewer members. Continue with
respect and pride, leaders, programs and ourselves.
President Reidy took the podium once again and announce the results of the vote, 97 yes, 43 no
and 4 illegal, the tournament will remain a non-smoking event.
Kristi called on Gail Huerter, chairman of the nominating committee for her report. Gail
corrected her report, WIBC should be USBC. The committee inadvertently placed Norma Rose
on the ballot although her credentials were received after the deadline. Therefore, Norma Rose’s
name was removed from the slate. Gail commented that nominations can be made from the
floor.
To the officers, directors and delegates assembled at the 1st annual meeting of the Iowa State
USBC WBA. The nominating committee places the following names on the ballot:
1st Vice President
Director #1
Director #2
Delegate to the national meeting 2008
Alternate to the national meeting 2008
Marilyn Mittan, Luzerne
Carolynn Lee, Burlington
Kristi Reidy, Independence
Charla Green, Fort Dodge
Kristi then asked Marilyn Mittan to stand. Kristi asked for nominations from the floor. Jackie
Mundorf, Cedar Rapids, moved for nominations cease and Marilyn be elected by acclamation,
Rose Palumbo, Cedar Rapids, seconded the motion. Kristi called for the vote, motion carried.
Marilyn accepted.
For Director #1, Carolynn Lee was asked to stand. President Reidy called for nominations from
the floor. Jo Porter, Des Moines Area, nominated Norma Rose, the nomination was seconded by
Laura McDonald. Kristi asked for other nominations. Norma Rose resigned from the teller
committee due to this nomination. There were no other nominations and President Reidy
declared the polls closed and instructed the delegation to use the purple ballot. Gail Huerter then
read the credentials of Carolynn Lee and Norma Rose. President Reidy instructed the tellers to
pickup the ballots, the tellers were excused for counting.
While waiting for the election results, Kristi went onto the business of the Barbie doll. So far we
have collected $1,213.00 during the first four weekends of the tournament and this weekend.
Kristi then asked Charla to draw the winning name. The winner was Connie McDonald of
Independence.
The quilt being raffled for the benefit of the BVL, we have $187.00, and the winner was Laura
McDonald of Des Moines.
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Greater Cedar Valley USBC then gave out some door prizes. President Jim Johnson gave us his
message regarding the schedule book and offering ads to associations for $100 or $50 and that
$8,000.00 will be added to the prize fund and possibly $1000 from Budweiser. They will also be
conducting brackets and a 50/50 raffle.
The tellers returned. President Reidy reported we have an election, Norma Rose 61 and
Carolynn Lee 84, Carolynn accepted. There were 145 votes cast, needed for election was 74.
Norma congratulated Carolynn and thanked the delegation for their support.
President Reidy asked for nominations from the floor for Director #2. Ruth Huggins, Jasper
County, nominated Chris Supino, the nomination was seconded by Connie DeGreef, Jasper
County. Jo Porter, Des Moines Area, nominated Norma Rose, Laura McDonald seconded the
nomination. President Reidy asked Chris and Norma to stand. Gail Huerter read the
qualifications for Chris Supino, noting that Norma’s had already been read. President Reidy
instructed the delegation to use ballot #3, buff color and to vote for either Chris Supino or Norma
Rose. The tellers picked up the ballots, and were excused.
President Reidy then called on Charla Green for the report of the 20 Year Club. Charla said:
“To the Officers, Directors, Delegates and guests assembled at the 1st Annual Iowa State USBC
Women’s Bowling Association, Inc. annual meeting. The 20 Year Club held its annual luncheon
and meeting on Saturday, April 14, 2007, at the Marriott, Des Moines, Iowa. Roll call showed 3
officers and 60 members present. This season we have added 12 new members while renewing
membership for 180 other members representing 46 local associations. During the election of
officers, Peg Allen, Iowa City, was re-elected President, and Kay Burke, Marshall County was
elected Sergeant-At-Arms. During other business, Charla Green, Secretary-Treasurer, tendered
her resignation as Secretary-Treasurer. Lynne Knepp, Sigourney, was appointed SecretaryTreasurer for a one-year term. Membership in the Iowa 20 Year Club is open to all
ISUSBCWBA members who have bowled in 20 ISUSBC (former IWBA) state tournaments.”
President Reidy then asked for the report from the 500 club from Barbara Tarantino. Barbara
reported: “The Iowa 500 Club tournament was held at Bowlerama Lanes in Des Moines on
October 21 and 22, 2006. We had 12 teams entered, which was an increase of 4 teams from the
previous year. The girls from Eagle Grove came to bowl! They were the first place winners of
the Team, Doubles, Singles and All Events! Officers this year are President Connie DeGreef,
Vice President Bette Dilley, Secretary-Treasurer Barbara Tarantino, and Sergeant-at-Arms
Jackie Jacobs. Membership is open to anyone to has bowled a 500 series at anytime in their
bowling career. We have 28 new members since August 1, 2006, for a total membership of 94.
The members voted last October to change our tournament date to the 2nd weekend of
November to see if it would generate more entries. The 2007 tournament will be November 10th
and 11th at Family Bowling Center in Fort Dodge. Entry forms will be sent to your local club if
you have one, or you can contact Barbara Tarantino.”
President Reidy then called for the report of the Iowa 600 Bowling Club. Janice Cooper said:
“The Iowa 600 Bowling Club met on Saturday, April 14, in Des Moines, Iowa, with 51 members
and 4 guests attending. Re-elected as president was Janice Cooper from the Council Bluffs
USBC, and Norma Rose as sergeant-at-arms from the Des Moines Area USBC WBA. The
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membership of the 600 club as of March 25th was 772 with 43 new and 729 renewed members.
Since the report of the membership was prepared on March 25th, several more renewals and new
memberships have been received but have not been included in the totals. Dues for club
membership remain at $2.00 for both new members and renewals. Donations were approved of
$50.00 to each of the four VA facilities, and $300.00 to the Iowa Bowling Council for their
scholarship fund. The 2007 Doubles & Singles Tournament will be held in October at Spare
Time Lanes in Jefferson, with the entry fee to remain at $12.00 per event and $1.00 optional all
events handicap fee. We did add an optional all events scratch division to the tournament for
$1.00. Our winners from last fall were Sue Strasburger and Betty Svoboda of the Cedar Rapids
USBC WBA with a score of 1439 in the doubles events. The singles event winner was Jean
Halbfass of the Des Moines Area USBC WBA with a score of 808, and Pat Lafary of the Des
Moines Area USBC WBA captured the all events crown with a total score of 1512. Plaques
were presented for “Bowler of the Year” awards for high game and high series – these are the
honor scores that were reported. 2 women bowled games of 300 during the 2005-06 season,
JoAnn Van Weelden of Cedar Rapids, and Stephanie Beck of Dubuqueland. Shawna Sailor of
Cedar Rapids was presented the plaque for high series for her record setting series of 843. In
addition to the Doubles & Singles tournament held in October, we will also have our singles
tournament at is held in conjunction with the singles event of the ISUSBCWBA State
Tournament and the mail-o-graphic tournament which we use our league scores from a specific
week of league bowling. Last year’s winner of the singles tournament was Carla Thompson of
the Greater Mason City USBC with a handicap score of 793, and the winner of the mail-ographic tournament was Tari Wheeler of the Postville USBCWBA with a handicap score of 846.
The mail-o-graphic tournament allows multiple entries but you may cash only once in the prize
list. Entry blanks for both tournaments will be mailed out next fall with your club memberships.
So please send in your dues early to receive your information as there are closing dates for each
tournament. The entry fee will remain the same in both tournaments. $5.00 for the mail-in with
multiple entries, and $6.00 for the singles tournament with $1.00 of that entry fee going to Bowl
for the Cure. This year the club raised $206.22 from its entries to benefit Bowl for the Cure.
Thank you.”
The tellers returned and President Reidy reported 0 illegal ballots, 145 cast, 74 required for
election. Chris Supino 52, Norma Rose 93. Norma accepted and thanked the delegation. Chris
Supino congratulated Norma and thanked her supporters.
Kristi then turned the podium over to 1st Vice President Shirley Bloodsworth. Shirley stated that
the name of Kristi Reidy is on the slate for our delegate to the USBC annual meeting in Kansas
City in 2008 and asked for any other nominations. Connie McDonald, Independence, moved for
nominations to cease and to elect Kristi by acclamation, it was seconded by Marg Hall,
Independence. Shirley declared Kristi elected.
President Reidy returned to the podium. For the alternate to the 2008 Kansas City USBC
meeting, the name of Charla Green was on the slate. Kristi asked for other nominations.
Hearing none, she declared the polls closed and called for the vote. Charla was elected at the
alternate.
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Gail Huerter thanked her committee of Judy Henry, Greater Cedar Valley, Linda Ehlinger,
Dubuqueland, Bev Berger, Des Moines Area, and Teri Jennings, Ames Area. Gail thanked the
ISUSBCWBA for allowing her to serve.
Kristi asked for names of those individuals interested in serving the nominating or legislative
committees.
We moved onto the selection of the 2009 tournament site. Kristi pointed out the information for
Cedar Rapids is in the delegate packets. Gail Huerter, Pella moved, seconded by Charli Pals,
Waterloo, to go to Cedar Rapids in 2009. Motion carried.
President Reidy called on Sue Strasburger for the report of the 700 Club. Sue said: “To the
officers, directors, delegates and guests assembled at the 1st annual meeting of the Iowa State
USBC Women’s Bowling Association, Inc.: The Iowa Women’s 700 Bowling Club membership
now stands at 215 members which includes 7 new members joining this season. We held our
annual singles tournament on September 30, 2006, at Family Bowling Center in Fort Dodge.
The tournament hosted 18 entries representing 6 local associations. Claiming first place was
Shellie Kutsch of Dubuqueland with a scratch 913 (4 games), handicap 1045 total. Following
the singles tournament, we held our annual meeting which was attended by all 18 tournament
entrants. Election of officers was held. Kim Grady, Cedar Rapids, was elected President.
Bonny Prucha, Cedar Rapids was re-elected 2nd Vice President. Robbin Jones, Cedar Rapids,
was re-elected Sergeant-at-Arms. Awards for the 2005-06 season were presented to Shawna
Sailor, Cedar Rapids, for her 843 series and to Diana Sidler, Greater Cedar Valley, for her 300
game. Our 2007 event is planned for September 29, 2007, at Maple Lanes in Waterloo.
Following our business meeting, we enjoyed a cake which was provided by Family Bowling
Center, in honor of the 10th anniversary of the 700 club.”
Kristi then called on Carolynn Lee for the report of the Iowa Women Bowling Writers.
Carolynn said: “To the officers, directors and delegates: The annual meeting of the Iowa
Women Bowling Writers was called to order by President Chris Supino at 4:00 pm on April 14,
2007, at the Marriott in Des Moines with 14 members and one guest present. Elections were
held with Dee Turnmeyer, Dubuque, being re-elected as Vice President and Carolynn Lee,
Burlington, as Secretary-Treasurer. Sally Reighard reported the National Women Bowling
Writers have merged with the men. I believe the new name is Bowling Writers of America. We
will be making donations of $100 each to the BVL and the Iowa Bowling Council Scholarship
fund. The new writing assignment will be to interview a high school youth bowler concerning
their feelings on being sanctioned.”
President Reidy reminded the delegation that next year the positions open for election will be 1st
Vice President, Sergeant-at-Arms and two directors.
Kristi encouraged anyone interested in
running to get their credentials together.
Tammy Sheker, President of the Fort Dodge USBC WBA, went to the microphone and declared
Fort Dodge will be inviting the ISUSBCWBA to “Race Around the Mineral City” in 2010.
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Kristi then called on Jo Porter, Des Moines USBC WBA, and Jim Johnson, President, Greater
Cedar Valley USBC, to come forward for the Golden Pin ceremony. Jo Porter handed the pin
with well wishes to Jim Johnson who accepted on behalf of Greater Cedar Valley who said they
look forward to hosting us in 2008.
In other business, Jackie Mundorf, Cedar Rapids, gave the resolutions. Jackie moved to adopt
the resolution, seconded by Gail Huerter, Pella. Motion carried.
Marg Hall moved, seconded by Sue Strasburger, Cedar Rapids, to adjourn. Motion carried. The
meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
President Reidy asked all to stand for the retiring of the colors and for our closing song, “May
the Good Lord Bless and Keep You.”
Kristi asked that the clubs give their written reports to Charla, and she wished all a safe trip
home.
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