72nd Annual Convention - Billiard and Bowling International

2014 BBIA Convention Registration Form
72nd Annual Convention
Name: _________________________________________________________________
Tucson, Arizona
One form may be used for a member and his/her spouse/companion.
Please make copies of this form to register additional people from your company.
April 13 - 15, 2014
Spouse/Companion Name: ________________________________________________
I/We have read and will comply with the anti-trust compliance agreement on the BBIA website,
www.billiardandbowling.org
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Company Name: _________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: __________________________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________________________________
Email:__________________________________________________________________
Register Online @
www.billiardandbowling.org
Convention/Meeting Registration Fees:
Early Bird: On or Before March 14, 2014
$495 per BBIA member and spouse/companion
$595 per non-member and spouse/companion
After March 14, 2014
$595 for all
Yes, I/We plan
to attend the
Monday
Evening
Dinner.
Registration fee includes all meals, our “Special Evenings,” the Industry Service Awards Dinner, and
all scheduled meetings. Therefore, all people attending the Convention, including spouses or
companions, are asked to pay the full Convention registration fee.
Members and spouses/companions for the Convention
@ ________ / person (Please see registration fees above
$ _____________
ISA Dinner (without full registration) @ $100 / person
$ _____________
Members and spouses/companions for the Golf Outing
@ $150/person (price includes golf, cart, box lunch, 2 drink tickets and prizes) $ _____________
Golf Club Rentals may be available at course.
Contact Ventana Canyon Golf Club for availability, 520.577.1400
Total
$ _____________
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Dear BBIA Members:
I decided a few years ago if I ever had the privilege of serving as convention chair, we
would have to go to the desert. And what better place to go to than the “sunniest” city in
America, Tucson, Arizona! With over 350 days of sunshine a year, odds are good that we
will have terrific weather for this year’s BBIA Convention. The average daytime
temperature in Tucson in mid April is between 77-86 degrees and a nighttime
temperature between 49-56 degrees. Even though it’s the desert, it still cools down at
night so a light jacket would probably feel pretty good.
As I said at last years meeting, my goal was to pick a place that had something for
everyone. For the golfers, we have two 18 hole Tom Fazio designed courses on the
property. The Mountain Course features the most photographed hole west of the
Mississippi, the number 3 107 yard Par 3. The Canyon Course’s signature hole is the Par 5
18th hole, which features a partial island green and cascading waterfall. Not a golfer, no
problem! This property has complete spa facilities plus if you ‘re not playing in the
tournament on Sunday they have a special “Blue, Brews,
& BBQ Sunday Brunch” with everything available from hot
dogs and burgers to salmon and sushi.
If you are flying in and renting a car you can plan on
approximately 30-35 minute drive to the resort or if you
prefer not to rent, plan on about a $55-$60 cab fare. The
resort can schedule a town car to pick you up from the
airport at a cost of $55 plus gratuity.
I sincerely hope that you will enjoy your time at the AAA Four Diamond Loews Ventana
Canyon which is nestled in Tucson’s lush Sonoran Desert and has amazing views of the
Catalina Mountains. Besides the amenities already mentioned, it has two swimming
pools with Jacuzzis and a bar, lighted tennis courts, hiking, ping-pong, basketball and
more! Also, did I mention the food? While you’re here you must experience the incredible
menu at the Flying V Bar & Grill. I’ve personally tested this place for quality two nights
in a row but I can only truthfully tell you about one item because I had the Tuna both
nights....it was that good! Their specialties are guacamole & margaritas, go figure!
Once again I hope that you will agree Loews Ventana Canyon Resort really does have
something for everyone! As always we have an action packed schedule plus we may
have something special planned for Monday evening so keep your schedule open for
that night. I can guarantee you will not want to miss it!
I look forward to seeing everyone in Arizona this coming April 11-15th! Make you plans
now! If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call at 214-957-9280.
See you there!
David Hickman
Dear BBIA Members,
P. O. Box 6573
Arlington, TX 76005-6573
(817) 385-8120
Fax (817) 633-2940
I would like to start by thanking you all for giving me the
opportunity to serve as President of the BBIA. It is such
an honor to hold this position and as members, I hope you will feel I served you
and our industry well. This has truly been one of my most rewarding and
educational experiences.
In the past few years, we have certainly been on a roll with incredible convention
destinations and I hope to continue the streak as I welcome you to join us for our
2014 Convention. Our convention chairman, David Hickman, did a wonderful job
selecting such a nice property. Having visited this location myself, I will tell you
that I think it is a wonderful place to be inspired, share information, and create
even more memorable times with one another.
This is my seventh year as a member of the Board and I am so appreciative of all
those that I have been lucky enough to work with over the years. I would
especially like to extend my gratitude to the current board; without the hard
work of this team, we would not have been so successful in furthering the goals
of our organization. Their dedication and reliability have been great assets to
myself as President as well as the BBIA as a whole. I would also like to recognize
Bill Supper for his unwavering support and guidance.
When we come together with each of our individual strengths, we create the
greatest opportunity of success for our industry. With this in mind, I hope you
enjoy our 2014 BBIA Convention and I can’t wait to see you there!
Sincerely,
Chris Chartrand
BBIA President
Convention Chair
convention chair message
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president’s message
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Tuesday Evening, April 15 • 7:30 pm (Cocktail Reception at 6:45 pm)
61th Annual Industry Service Award Dinner
Kiva A
[included with full registration; $100 per person without a full registration]
Bill & Barbara Chrisman
This is truly a unique situation when two people as a couple are
honored for their contributions to bowling. Bill and Barbara Chrisman
have each contributed to the bowling industry in many ways. Barbara
was born in Ogden, Utah and began bowling as soon as she could
hold a bowling ball. She joined the junior leagues at the age of 11 and
has been a sanctioned member ever since. Bill, however, was raised in
Green River, Wyoming and didn’t take up bowling in his youth until
after his family moved to Ogden. In 1972, he joined a mixed league
with Barbara. This is when the fire for bowling took over their lives.
Bill served on the Ogden Bowling Association for 8 years, holding
many service positions. Bill was also a great bowler, earning five spots on the OBA All Star Team
and winning several local tournaments. He is in both the Ogden and the Utah State Halls of Fame
for Superior Performance and Meritorious Service. Barbara has a B.S. degree in Medical
Technology and worked in the medical field while Bill started their first company called C-C
Distributing, an industrial chemical and supply company. Through Bill’s knowledge of cleaning
chemicals, he invented the first on-lane bowling ball cleaner called U-Clean U-Score. In 1985 they
started High Score Products to sell the cleaner. In 1989 they bought Parkside lanes in Morgan, Utah
and started the first sanctioned junior league in that center in over 20 years. Then, in 1991, this
company morphed into making bowling balls and the name was changed to Storm Products, Inc.
As Bill and Barbara grew Storm, each utilized their own strengths. Bill focused on sales while
developing amateur tournaments, always looking for what the bowlers needed. He always said
he had to go “work” the tournaments, but he and most of the other employees at Storm would go
bowl them. As a strong supporter of international players and tournaments, Bill has also helped
grow bowling around the world.
Barbara served for 5 years on the USBC Board of Director after an appointment by then President
Mike Carroll. She spent many days in the politics of bowling, trying to make the right decisions for
the bowlers. She also spent many days touring with the PWBA, getting to know the women and
sponsoring tournaments. In fact, Storm is proud to be the first and only sponsor of the USBC Senior
Queens.
True promoters and benefactors of the game, Bill and Barbara fund and sponsor hundreds of
tournament and groups, and continually sponsor the PBA to ensure our professionals have a place
to showcase their talents. Additionally, Bill and Barb have given thousands of dollars to support the
International Bowling Hall of Fame, where Bill currently serves on their board.
Storm truly is the bowlers company. The creation of Storm Products, Inc. has provided many an
opportunity to make a living and provide for their families. With their love and dedication to the
sport of bowling, Bill and Barbara Chrisman have forever changed the world of bowling.
industry service award dinner
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Sunday, April 13
8:30 - 11:45 am
12:30 - 6 pm
7 - 9 pm
Monday, April 14
8 - 9 am
9 - 9:15 am BBIA Board of Directors Meeting
Golf Tournament (additional fee)
Welcome Reception
Breakfast
Welcome and Opening Remarks
BOWLING MANUFACTURER / DISTRIBUTOR PRESENTATIONS
9:30 - 9:55 am
Kegel
10 - 10:30 am
Brunswick / DV8
10:30 -10:55 am KR and On The Ball
11 - 11:25 am
Turbo Bowling Accessories
11:45 am - 1 pm
Lunch BOWLING MANUFACTURER / DISTRIBUTOR PRESENTATIONS
1 - 1:40 pm
Storm, Roto Grip and Master Industries
1:45 - 2:10 pm
Dexter Shoe Company
2:15 - 2:55 pm
The Brands of Ebonite International 3 - 3:25 pm
MOTIV
3:30 - 3:55 pm
XBowling
4:00 - 4:25
Jayhawk Bowling
4:30 - 4:55
BSI
7 - 9:30 pm
Cocktails, Dinner and Entertainment
Sponsored by Strike Ten Entertainment
Tuesday, April 15
8 - 9 am
8 - 9 am
Sabino
Canyon Course
Upper Terrace
Cascade Terrace
Catalina Ballroom
Coronado
Executive Boardroom
Executive Boardroom
Coronado
Cascade Terrace
Executive Boardroom
Executive Boardroom
Coronado
Executive Boardroom
Coronado
Executive Boardroom
Coronado
Coyote Corral
Distributor Breakfast
Breakfast Non Distributors
Santa Rita
Cascade Terrace
BOWLING MANUFACTURER / DISTRIBUTOR PRESENTATIONS
9:15 - 9:40 am
QubicaAMF
Executive Boardroom
9:45 - 10:10 am
Radical Bowling
Coronado
10:15 - 10:40 am
Luby Publishing
Executive Boardroom
10:45 - 11:10 am
900 Global
Coronado
11:15 am - Noon
Industry Catalog Update
Catalina Ballroom
Noon - 2 pm
Lunch and Industry Updates: Stu Upson-USBC; Tom Clark-PBA; BPAA; Salon C
Frank DeSocio-STE; Kevin Dornberger-WTBA; and Lou Marquez-IBPSIA
2:15 - 3:15 pm
3 - 4 pm
4 - 6:30 pm
6:45 – 7:30 pm
7:30 – 10 pm
Joint Meeting Manufacturers and Distributors Catalina Ballroom
Members General Session
Catalina Ballroom
Free Time to enjoy the property
ISA Cocktail Reception
Kiva Patio
ISA Dinner and Award - Bill & Barbara Chrisman
Kiva A
All functions, meetings, times and locations are subject to change.
schedule
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7000 North Resort Drive
Tucson, Arizona, 85750
Phone: (520) 299-2020
http://www.loewshotels.com/en/Ventana-Canyon-Resort
Tucson’s spectacular ‘Ventana’ or ‘Window’ to the Soul of the Sonoran desert--- is Loews Ventana
Canyon. Discover a magical perspective high above Tucson’s Catalina Mountains, where this
stunning natural retreat offers a variety of activities, signature services and experiences to relax,
energize and inspire guests.
A playground of visitor delights includes: the luxurious Lakeside Spa & Tennis Center; Canyon
hiking; professional stargazing; 2 Tom Fazio-designed PGA golf courses and lighted tennis courts; 2
swimming pools; a fitness center; nearby riding trails and more.
Relax in the comfortable elegance of one of our spacious guest
rooms or suites. Each features a private viewing
balcony, oversized tub, and breathtaking views of
the desert mountains and night sky.
Savor innovative twists on classic Southwestern
cuisine –created by Chef Cathey--at The Flying V
Bar & Grill. Enjoy our famous tableside guacamole and a Signature Cocktail while
overlooking the 18th hole and serene desert terrain.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND RATES
ACCOMMODATION
DAILY RATE
Deluxe$139
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Rates published are for single or double occupancy. Room Tax will be applied.
Group room rate includes complimentary overnight parking, complimentary guestroom
internet access and complimentary access to the fitness center.
Book Online (visit www.billiardandbowling.org or type the following web address into your internet browser):
http://www.loewshotels.com/en/Ventana-Canyon-Resort/GroupPages/BBIA2014AnnualMeeting041914
Phone Reservations: +1-800-234-5117
Group Code: BBIA12
Cut-off date for individual call-in reservations is Wednesday, March 21, 2014.
The hotel check-in time is 4:00pm and check-out time is 12:00 pm. There is a 72-Hour Cancellation
Policy for all hotel reservations.
hotel information
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Sunday, April 13
Time: 12:30 - 6 pm (end time is approximate)
(Scramble format with tee times)
Ventana Canyon Golf Club - Canyon Course
Against the dramatic
backdrop of the Santa
Catalina Mountains, stately
ancient saguaros lift their
arms to the sky, a myriad of
fascinating wildlife scurries
about the Sonoran desert
landscape and all is right with
the world. Nestled in this pristine setting is the Ventana Canyon Golf and Racquet Club.
The Canyon Golf Course winds through the inspiring beauty of Esperro Canyon and
incorporates the massive rock formation known as Whaleback Rock.
Golf at Ventana - a challenging and memorable experience
enhanced by the beauty of the lush desert foliage and the
Sonoran wildlife such as deer, roadrunners, quail, rabbits,
bobcats and birds of every description.
Additional Fee:
$150 per golfer*
(see registration form)
*Includes green fee, cart, box lunch, 2 drink tickets and prizes.
Golf club rentals may be available at course.
Call Ventana Canyon Golf Club at 520.577.1400 for pricing and availability.
golf outing information
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