Ohio Hi-Lites Dorin-Lizzi, Taylor and Gaston Kirby elected into the

Volume 60
April 2014
Issue 3
Ohio Hi-Lites
Official publication of the Ohio USBC Women’s Bowling Association
Dorin-Lizzi, Taylor and Gaston Kirby elected
into the Ohio USBC WBA Hall of Fame
INSIDE THIS
EDITION:

President’s
Message

Hall of Fame
Inductees

Convention
Weekend
Activities
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Senior
Tournament
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Queens
Tournament
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Senior Queens
Tournament
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Volunteer
Recognition
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Buckeye Belle
Tournament
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Related Club
News
Cathy Dorin Lizzi has won
numerous national, state and
local titles throughout her
bowling career.
She has maintained a 200 plus
average for fourteen years.
Her highest average a 234 was
obtained in the 2007-08 season, her highest game 300,
(18) and her highest series a
805 (3) in 2010. She has had
over four hundred 700 plus
series.
Cathy was the Ohio WBA
Queens Champion in 2001 and
won the Ohio WBA All Events
Actual and Handicap in 2002,
and the Doubles with her partner Jamie Shinkle in 2002.
She was AMF World Cup
Champion in 1992, a member
of the West Texas A & M
Intercollegiate Team in 1992,
won the Three River Open in
1999, has five PWBA Regional Titles, and was a member of
the USBC Team Champion in
2006 and 2009.
Carol Taylor has been very busy
promoting and supporting the
sport of bowling for many years.
Her accomplishments speak volumes of what she has done. She
is also a mentor to everyone that
comes in contact with her.
She has been a WIBC/USBC
member for fifty-five years.
She was a Director on the Ohio
WBA/Ohio USBC WBA for nine
years.
During this time she
served on or chaired most of the
Ohio USBC WBA committees.
Carol became a Director on the
Warren Women’s Bowling Association in the mid 1960’s. She
served as President of the organization for ten years and served on
all committees. She is a Life
Member of the Warren USBC
WBA. She served on the original
Hall of Fame Committee of the
Warren WBA, was instrumental
in bringing the Inter City Tournament, the Ohio USBC WBA
Championship Tournament, and
Ohio 600 and 700 District Tournaments to the Warren area.
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Ronnie Gaston Kirby was a
member of the Portage
County WBA and Akron
Area WBA for sixteen
years. Her high average of
218 was achieved during the
1989-90 season, her highest
series of 797 was rolled in
1986 and she rolled a 300
game in 1990.
She was the Ohio WBA
Championship Tournament
All Events Champion in
1987, the Singles Actual
Champion in 1990, and
High Series Champion in
1990. She won the Ohio
WBA Buckeye Belle Tournament in 1983, 1988 and
1989. She also won the high
average in the state with a
215 in both 1987 and 1988.
Ronnie was the Portage
County WBA Singles Actual Champion in 1978 and
1983, the All Events Champion in 1979, 1981, and
1983, and the Doubles Actual Champion in 1981 and
1982.
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By Jean Tondola-Smith, Ohio USBC WBA President
The Cleveland USBC WBA Board
of Directors certainly had a lot to be
proud of for being such excellent
hosts at the 89th Annual Ohio
USBC WBA Convention Weekend.
I have heard many comments
about what a great weekend it was
from delegates and guests who
attended. Great job Cleveland
USBC WBA Board of Directors!
I would like to congratulate Kathy
Wingerter, Dover/New Philadelphia
USBC WBA and Ruth Stewart,
Cleveland USBC WBA on their reelection as Directors of the Ohio
USBC WBA.
What a
Convention
Weekend!
The conversations I have been
hearing from local associations are
they are expecting several of their
certified leagues not to certify for
the 2014-15 season. When
leagues do not certify, all associations lose; the local, the state and
United States Bowling Congress. If
we want to continue being a vital
organization and continue in operation on all levels, we must show
these bowlers what benefits they
are receiving by being a certified
league. I strongly encourage each
and every local association to begin
planning now to visit each league in
your local association when they
have their league organizational
meeting. If you are not able to attend all league meetings, at least
attend those leagues who you know
are considering not certifying next
season. Sure this is going to take
extra work on the part of the board
of directors of all locals, but isn’t it
worth it?
When visiting the leagues please
inform them of the benefits they will
receive when becoming a USBC
member, local member and state
member.
USBC Benefits of Membership:
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1.
Rules and Bonding. USBC
members bowl under certified
rules and they can rest easy
knowing their league prize fund
is secured by USBC’s bonding
program.
2.
Equipment Specifications and
Certifications. USBC ensures
that all bowling balls, pins,
lane surfaces, oils, cleaners and more are inspected and certified, ensuring
a fair and competitive
game for all involved.
3.
4.
Your Certified Average. An
average isn’t just a number, it’s your ticket to local,
state and national bowling
tournaments. No matter
your average, USBC, your
local and your state has a
tournament for you.
The Future of the Sport.
With your support, USBC
provides hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to America’s youth
bowlers each and every
season.
5.
Registered Volunteer Program. Keeping our kids
safe with the Registered
Volunteer Program.
6.
Staff. USBC has staff at
headquarters and in the
field with Regional Managers who will help you with
any problems you may
incur in your league. If
your local association is
unable to settle the problem, USBC is just a telephone call or an email
away and will answer your
question or have a solution to your request.
7.
Member Rewards. Thousands of USBC members
are saving money on their
car insurance, cell phones,
trips and much more with
the Member Rewards Program.
(a) Nationwide Insurance –
save on your automobile
insurance
(b) Humana Insurance – save
on your prescriptions by
being a USBC member
(c) Hilton Hotels – receive a
discount on hotel accommodations
(d) American Airlines – receive a discount on your
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airfare
(e) United Airlines – receive a
discount on your airfare
(f) 24 Hour Fitness – receive
a discount on your membership
(g) Alamo Car Rental,
Enterprise Car Rental,
and National Car Rental
– receive a discount from
all three car rentals
(h) LifeLock – receive a discount
There are other national companies USBC has arranged for
the membership to receive
discounts from. Just using
one of these offers one time
during the year will more than
pay the cost of being certified.
To all local association board
of directors you must also sell
your own local benefits. I cannot state what each local offers their membership, but you
know and need to sell yourselves also. Remember, when
that league does not certify,
USBC is not the only association that loses. You, the local
association, will lose revenue
as well. With membership
declining, we cannot afford to
lose entire leagues so we must
all work to promote certification.
To any person who is not on a
local board of directors and is
reading this article, I urge you
to explain the benefits of belonging and being a USBC
certified league if you are
bowling in a league who is
considering not certifying.
As I stated previously, this is
going to take extra work on
everyone’s part, but isn’t it
worth it?
I hope that everyone has an
enjoyable summer and look
forward to seeing everyone
next fall.
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Send your Actual and Handicap winners
from your 2013-2014 annual tournament.
Let your association be represented in the
Buckeye Belle Tournament. The tournament will be held at AMF Riviera Lanes
in Fairlawn on May 17, 2014.
The format is four games across eight
lanes, with total pins determining the
winners.
Entries will be sent to all
associations. Deadline is May 1,
2014. Alternates may be sent if your
winner(s) are unable to attend. Entrants
must be Ohio USBC WBA members.
For information please contact Nancy
Frombaugh, 330-725-5209 or the Ohio
USBC WBA office at 937-436-2695.
- Nancy Frombaugh, Chair
(Dorin-Lizzi continued)
(Taylor continued)
(Gaston Kirby continued)
In the Sandusky Local Tournament she
was a member of the Team Actual Champions in 2004-05, 2006-07, 2008-09 and
2009-10. The Sandusky Doubles Actual
Champion in 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06,
2006-07, 2008-09, and 2012-13. She has
been the Singles Actual Champion from
2004 through 2012 (7 years), and the All
Events Champion 2003 through 2013 (8
years). In the Sandusky Officers Doubles
in 2011-12, she and her husband Jeff set a
record of 1572. She has won the Sandusky
Open Singles in 1998 and 1999. She has
won the Sandusky Hall of Fame Tournament twice.
Carol not only has been a promoter of
bowling but has been an accomplished
bowler herself. She was a junior bowling
instructor and coach, had the high average
in her local association, member of three
winning teams in her local tournament
and has won the All Events title in her
local tournament. She is a member of the
Buckeye 600 Bowling Club, and a Life
Member of the Ohio Women’s 700 Bowling Club. She is also a member of the
National 600 Club and a Life Member of
the National les Dames de 700 Bowling
Club. She has bowled and placed in the
National Queens tournament and was in
the top twelve in averages in the nation.
She is a member of the Buckeye Bowling
Writers and the Ohio Local Association
Presidents Club.
She was the Akron WBA Local
Tournament Doubles Actual Champ
in 1985 and a member of the Team
Actual. In 1986 a member of the
High Team Actual Series and had
the High Actual Game of the tournament with a 297. In 1989 she was a
member of the Team Title Champs.
Cathy is a Bronze Certified Coach and has
been a Junior League Coordinator for ten
years. She was a four time collegiate all
star and two time collegiate All American,
Bowlers Journal International Amateur
Bowler of the Year in 1992.
She was a Professional Women’s Bowling
Association member from 1993-2004,
serving as President for three years. She is
a sideline reporter for ESPN/ESPN2 from
2000 to present and a Graphics Assistant
for Professional Women’s Bowling.
She was inducted in the New Jersey Hall
of Fame for Superior Performance.
- Jean Tondola-Smith
April 2014
She has organized teams and bowled in
forty-two WIBC/USBC national tournaments and is always promoting the Ohio
USBC Queens Tournament, the Ohio
Women’s 700 Bowling Club tournaments
and Buckeye 600 Bowling Club tournaments.
She was a member of the Akron Alley Cat All Star Team and Bowler of
the Year in 1981-82, 1982-83, 198586, and 1986-87. She was a member
of the Akron WBA All Star Team
and Bowler of the Year in 1985-86,
1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 198990. In 1985 she was a member of
the Greater Akron Bowling Proprietors All Star Team and the Akron
Beacon Journal All Star Team.
Ronnie was inducted into the Portage County Bowling Hall of Fame
in 2007 and the Tri-County Bowling
Hall of Fame in 2008.
Carol was inducted into the Warren
USBC WBA Hall of Fame.
- Jean Tondola-Smith
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IN LOVING MEMORY
of the State of Ohio was illuminated in remembrance
- Rosie Taulbee of members who have touched our lives and contributed to our Associations. All will remain in our hearts
The Memorial Service was held during the Annual
and memories.
Meeting on February 23, 2014 at the Embassy Suites
in Independence.
Rosie Taulbee read the eulogy, while Jean TondolaSmith placed the white rose in the arrangement in honor of our angel who passed since our last annual convention.
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Life Member & Hall of Fame Member,
Mary Hardin, who passed November 6, 2013
The memorial booklet was distributed listing the
names in memory of our local association members
who passed in the prior bowling season and the plaque
All Star Team and
Bowler of the Year
The Ohio USBC WBA is very pleased to announce
the 7th Annual All Star Team and Bowler of the
Year.
Named to the All Star Team are:
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Jennifer Owens - Greater Dayton USBC
Kari Watson - Greater Dayton USBC
Lindsey Coulles - Greater Dayton USBC
Jessica Hatcher - Greater Dayton USBC
And congratulations to our Bowler of the Year: Jodi
Woessner - Greater Toledo USBC!
As we do understand how difficult it is for some
bowlers to put themselves forward, the Ohio USBC
WBA Board of Directors are revamping this program.
It was determined the best way to truly capture our
newly titled “Ohio All Stars” is to track all Ohio
USBC WBA Member’s accomplishments in Ohio
functions.
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Bowlers will no longer be required to submit their
own credentials, as the Ohio USBC WBA will begin
tracking their standings and accomplishments in
Ohio functions.
The only information we will be unable to track is a
bowler’s High Series and Game - we URGENTLY
need all Local Associations to submit this information to the State Office for their members.
PLEASE! Don’t let one of your qualified members
miss out on this opportunity because your Local Association didn’t submit this information to the State
Office. As Local Association Managers, we have
access to this information through WinLabs. A report is available to us listing high scores - please
email this report to the State Office. It literally takes
less than one minute! Help us honor your members!
Ohio All Stars and Bowler of the Year information
can be found on our website: www.ohiowba.com, or
you may contact the State Office for additional information.
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- Lori Gillen
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2014
Queens
Tournament
- Lori Gillen
The 28th Annual Ohio USBC
Women’s Bowling Association
Queens Tournament was held
January 11 & 12, 2014 at Shamrock Lanes in Springfield, OH.
The field of 82 of the finest women bowlers in Ohio, representing
23 local associations, competed
for a share of the $5,580.00 prize
fund in this high scoring tournament.
Jennifer Higgins of Central Ohio
was crowed Queens Tournament
Champion and presented with an
award, tiara and a prize check.
Jennifer is the only three-time
Queens Champion and a back-toback winner. She moved flawlessly through the winner’s bracket undefeated to meet 5th seed
Kari Watson of Gr. Dayton USBC
in the final match, where she
scored 236 to Kari’s 229.
In the stepladder final matches,
5th seed Kari met and defeated
4th seed Rachael Delserone of Lorain USBC WBA 202 to 196, 3rd
seed Jessica Hatcher of Gr. Dayton USBC 194 – 181, and 2nd seed
Melissa Brenders of Cleveland
USBC WBA 267 – 202, which advanced Kari to the championship
match against Jennifer.
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Susan Hartley of Gr.
Dayton USBC was recognized as having continuous participation
in all 28 Queens Tournaments.
With thirty 700 series,
high series of the tournament
was 788 by Karen Morris of
Southeastern Ohio USBC in the
qualifying round. High game of
the tournament was her first 300
by Kirstie Hegedus of Cleveland
USBC WBA during the semi-final
round and 300s by Jennifer Owens of Gr. Dayton USBC and
Melissa Brenders of Cleveland
USBC WBA during match play.
10:00 am qualifying took an average of 197 to advance to the semi
-finals and 1:00 pm qualifying
squad needed a 205 average to
advance to the semi-finals. An
average of 219 was needed to
advance to match play on Sunday.
A very special thank you to all
those who helped and pulled together to make this event special
for our bowlers:
 Ronnie Martin and the staff at
Shamrock Lanes, as well as
the high school bowlers who
were our monitors.
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Central Ohio USBC
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Jeff Griffith, the weigh master, for his excellent handling
of the abbreviated ball check
The Springfield District USBC
WBA board of directors, for
their wonderful assistance all
weekend
Bill Campbell, just because.
Special thanks also to our tournament sponsors: Betts Photography, The Springfield Convention
and Visitors Bureau, Storm/Roto
Grip and the Bowling Centers Association of Ohio.
My heartfelt gratitude to the
tournament committee, Ohio
USBC WBA President Jean Tondola-Smith, Association Manager
Mary McClay and especially Tournament Manager Rita Resek for
their hard work and perseverance!
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Ohio USBC Women’s Bowling Association
services and benefits for $1.00 Annual Dues
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Championship Tournament (entry fee required)
Senior Tournament – 5 divisions – winner from each division advances to national senior’s
competition (entry fee required)
Queens Tournament (entry fee required)
Senior Queens Tournament (entry fee required)
Buckeye Belle Tournament (entry fee required)
Annual delegates meeting
Recognition for accomplishments on the lanes as well as administrative assistance to the
bowlers
Hall of Fame
Scholarships
Workshops (with the assistance of the education department from USBC)
Support of all youth Bowlers Ed programs (in conjunction with the Ohio Bowling Proprietors)
Related clubs
Ohio Hi-Lites Newsletter – (free subscription)
Charitable donations
Website – www.ohiowba.com
Fun, recreation and friendship
Fun Day
We are your support system. We offer guidance and information.
Your Ohio USBC WBA officers and directors are here to oversee the integrity of bowling.
Are you 55 years of age or older? Join us for the senior tournament at Park Lanes in Mansfield.
The tournament is the last two weekends in October 18, 19, 25 and 26.
Entries will be going out in July and will be available on our website:
http://www.ohiowba.com/.
If you have not received or heard anything by September, please let us
know. You may call me at 330-725-5209 or the state office at 937-4362695.
We are looking forward to seeing you in October.
- Nancy Frombaugh, Senior Tournament Chair
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2014 Senior Queens
Tournament
- Lori Gillen
The 2nd Annual Ohio USBC Women’s Bowling
Association Senior Queens Tournament was
held December 7, 2013 at Wayne Webb’s Columbus Bowl in Columbus, OH. The field of 30
of the finest senior women bowlers in Ohio,
representing 17 local associations, with a median average of 171, competed for a share of the
$1,020.00 prize fund.
Vicky Varvel of Mansfield USBC WBA was again
crowned the Senior Queens Tournament
Champion and presented with an award and a
tiara. In the first stepladder final match, 5th
Carol Pennington of Youngstown/Salem USBC
WBA bowled a 195 to 4th seed Susan Hartley of
Gr. Dayton USBC’s 187. Carol then defeated
3rd seed Roberta Havholm of Gr. Dayton USBC
183 to 169, and then moved on to Vicky. They
bowled to a tie (203). An immediate 9th & 10th
frame roll off was held with Carol bowling a 29
and Vicky a 50. Vicky advanced to meet our
top qualifier, Phyllis White of Central Ohio.
Vicky emerged victorious with a 199 game to
Phyllis’s 162.
The high game of the weekend was 266 by
Phyllis White. Carol Pennington, with her 4game series of 952 led the qualifying. Low to
qualify for the semi-final round was a 4-game
676 series. Low to qualify for the stepladder
finals was a 3-game
series of 615 by Carol Pennington.
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Vicky Varvel
Mansfield USBC WBA
A very special thank you to all those who
helped and pulled together to make this event
special for our bowlers, especially Wayne and
Elaine Webb, our proprietors went above and
beyond! Outstanding hosting and much support!
We will be going back to Wayne Webb’s Columbus Bowl for our 3rd Annual Tournament. If
your association has a bowling center interested in hosting the 2015 tournament, please give
the information to me or any member of the
Ohio USBC WBA Board of directors and an information packet will be sent to them.
My heartfelt gratitude to the tournament committee, Ohio USBC WBA President Jean Tondola-Smith, Association Manager Mary McClay
and 2nd Vice President Patricia Cruea for their
support, guidance, cooperation and encouragement before, during and after the tournament! And, special thanks to Bill Campbell.
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Congratulations to the Association of the Year:
Greater Dayton USBC (78 points)
Massillon USBC WBA (71 points)
McCook Area USBC WBA (70 points)
Greater Toledo USBC (68 points)
Chillicothe USBC WBA (67 points) - tie
Medina USBC WBA (67 points) - tie
Bryan USBC WBA (66 points)
Central Ohio USBC (65 points) - tie
Dover-New Philadelphia USBC WBA (65
points) - tie
Findlay Area USBC WBA (65 points) - tie
Tondola-Smith, Wingerter &
Stewart re-elected to the Ohio
USBC WBA Board of Directors.
Tondola-Smith, Delegate
During the Ohio USBC WBA Annual Meeting
held Sunday, February 23, 2014, Jean TondolaSmith was re-elected President; Kathy Wingerter
and Ruth Stewart were re-elected as Directors. All
will serve a three-year term.
Elected as the 2015 Delegate to the USBC National Convention was Jean Tondola-Smith.
- Lori Gillen
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Annual Audit Questions Raised
During the 89th Ohio USBC Women’s Bowling Association’s Annual Meeting questions were posed to the
board.
Question #1: With the decline in membership, how did the dues revenue increase between the 2011-2012 and
2012-2013 seasons?
Our auditor’s response: “I use the balances posting in your Quicken account entitled “Membership Dues”. I
have to first post 8/1/12 through 12/31/12 and then post 1/1/13 through 7/31/13 as you have your book set up
on a calendar basis. I posted $23,516.00 for 8/1/12 through 12/31/12 and $1,768 for 1/1/13 through 7/31/13. I
also posted another entry that I got from “Other Business Income” in the amount of $24,312.39. This amount
should have been Tournament Income. My error, I will have to restate your financials.”
Question #2: Why was there such a huge drop in resale income between the seasons of 2011-2012 and 20122013?
Our auditor’s response: “I have difficulty picking out resale items as you do not post them as such. So, I back
into an amount by the sales tax you paid. Many of your deposits are indicated as multiple type receipts and are
posted under “Other Business Income”.
I hope this answers the delegate’s questions. The auditor and I will be working closely this year to come up
with a more “mutually agreeable” way of recording all income and expenses. Should there be any further
questions, please send them to: [email protected].
- Mary McClay
Mark Your Calendars: July 26, 2014 Park Lanes,
Mansfield, OH.
USBC WBA will be held after the luncheon, as well
as a roundtable discussion.
We welcome you to Fun Day on July 26, 2014 at Park We ask that you wear your favorite “oldies” bowling
Lanes in Mansfield, OH to bowl in the Fun Day Tour- shirt. A fashion show will be included along with a
nament & enjoy the day with friends.
euchre tournament and ring toss.
Starting off the day will be out Fun Day Tournament.
It will begin at 10:00 am and the cost is only $15.00.
Lanes will be randomly assigned and you will move
after each game. This gives you the opportunity to
make new friend and discuss what happens in other
associations.
We hope that you mark your calendars and plan on
attending Fun Day. You will receive reservation
forms in the mail. As announced at the Annual Meeting, we must have 75 participants in the tournament
or the day’s events will be cancelled. We look forward to seeing you there.
Installation of officers and directors of the Ohio
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- Kathy Wingerter
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Friday night started off the Annual Convention Weekend with the Buckeye Bowling Writers
hosting the annual Exchange Mart and Delegates Welcome Reception, where the theme “Bee a
Busy Bee” was very evident.
With thanks to the Cleveland USBC WBA for providing a DJ, the guests had a wonderful time
and learned something new!
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Breast Cancer Awareness
With thanks to all the attendees who purchased balloons for the
launch, pick-a-pin game and buying Trees of Hope, we raised $550
for the Stefanie Spielman Foundation at The Ohio State University!
- Mary McClay
QUEENS TOURNAMENT
Valley Lanes, Newark, OH
January 10 & 11, 2015
The 29th Annual Ohio USBC WBA Queens Tournament will be held January 10 & 11, 2015 at Valley
lanes in Newark, OH.
The tournament is open to all Ohio USBC WBA female members with a 170 or higher average in a
USBC certified league. Entry fee is $90.00. This is a double elimination tournament with entrants
rolling a minimum of six games. Entry forms will be available through all local associations and on
the Ohio USBC WBA website: www.ohiowba.com. Entries close December 15, 2013.
For further information, or to obtain an entry form, contact the Ohio USBC WBA
Office, or Tournament Chair Lori Gillen at [email protected].
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The Get Acquainted Dinner held on Saturday night during the convention weekend turned out to be a success. The Embassy Suites in Independence, Ohio provided an excellent menu. We had a choice of citrus basil
chicken, pork loin, or sliced roast beef which was accompanied with fresh market salad, steamed broccoli,
Yukon roasted potatoes, assorted rolls, assorted cookies, coffee and tea. The consensus from the guests at
the dinner was that the food was delicious. Between the Cleveland USBC WBA directors and their sponsors,
numerous door prizes were given. There was an unforgettable skit by the Ohio USBC WBA state board, office
workers and a few friends since the state will be hosting the convention and tournament in 2016. The skit
took us back to different eras in time to remind us of special groups, events, and a particular mode of clothing during our teens. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house watching Sonny and Cher, The Andrews Sisters,
Dorothy and Toto from the Wizard of Oz and others. If you weren’t there, you missed a treat.
- Ruth (Cooky) Stewart
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Ohio USBC WBA Annual
Workshop Held February
22nd in Cleveland
Ohio USBC WBA President, Jean Tondola-Smith,
along with McCook ladies, Patti Slunt and Joan
- Lynn Howard
The theme of our annual workshop was “Questions
Answered” and was attended by 231 participants,
representing 41 associations.
The afternoon started with Denise Thacker, member
of the Cleveland USBC WBA for over 20 years,
2009 inductee to Ohio USBC WBA Hall of Fame for
Enterline, explained how easy and beneficial it is to
be a Squad Organizer for any of our state-sponsored
tournaments.
Patti Slunt, Nominating Chair, introduced us to the
candidates seeking election or re-election. For President: Jean Tondola-Smith, incumbent, and Rosie
Taulbee. For Director: Kathy Wingerter, Ruth
Stewart and Angela Pickerell.
The top Associations were announced and recognized.
Ruth Heath-Trott, President, Gr. Toledo USBC, presented the tournament plaque to Eileen JacksonCarpenter, President, Cleveland USBC WBA,
Superior Performance and co-owner of the Pro shop
at Cloverleaf Lanes, along with her husband Ron
Thacker. Denise explained about balls, cleaners and
how not to be afraid to ask your Pro Shop owner
questions because you didn’t want anybody to know
how much you really didn’t know about your bowling equipment.
Robin Marshall, USBC
NE Regional Director,
spoke to the members present about the changes
and challenges all associations will be facing in the
coming years.
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officially passing the Ohio USBC WBA Championship Tournament to the Cleveland USBC WBA.
The workshop came to a close with announcements,
questions and answers from Jean Tondola-Smith &
Mary McClay.
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Honor Roll for the 2013-14 Season
(based on information received prior to March 1, 2014 - not previously published
DATE
BOWLER
ASSOCIATION
TRACY
AUTMAN
GR TOLEDO
KIM
BLACK
DOVER-NEW PHILA
SHELLY
BODAK
LORAIN
MELISSA
BRENDERS
CLEVELAND
SUSAN
CARTER
YOUNGSTOWN SALEM
JANET
CAUGHHORN GR TOLEDO
RACHAEL
DELSERONE
LORAIN
STEPHANIE
EHLERS
GR CINCINNATI
KRISTINA
FRAHM
CENTRAL OHIO
CARLY
GRAHAM
CLEVELAND
TERI
HAEFKE
YOUNGSTOWN SALEM
KIRSTIE
HEGEDUS
LAKE GEAUGA
JENNIFER
HIGGINS
CENTRAL OHIO
KIM
HOGUE
SUMMIT COUNTY
JULIE
HREBOVCIN
YOUNGSTOWN SALEM
MICHELE
LEONARD
CLEVELAND
CYNTHIA
LEVERINGSTON CENTRAL OHIO
NATALIE
NITES
SUMMIT COUNTY
JENNIFER
OWENS
GR DAYTON
KIM
SARGENT
DELAWARE
ASHLEY
STAHURSKI
CENTRAL OHIO
LASHAWN
STAPLES
GR TOLEDO
ROBIN
STEPHENS
GR CINCINNATI
NIKKI
STITELER
SUMMIT COUNTY
REBECCA
WISE
CANTON
BOWLED
12/5/13
11/7/13
11/11/13
1/12/14 (2) **
2/4/14
11/1/13
9/9/13
(2)
9/17/13
1/16/14
2/15/14
11/19/13
1/11/14 **
1/8/14
(2)
8/15/13
12/17/13
1/12/14
9/8/13
7/2/13
1/12/14 **
11/21/13
12/15/13
8/9/13
11/6/13
1/13/14
11/9/13
Reminder: If your name was not
listed on our Honor Roll for the
2013-14 Season and you feel it
should have been, the information
was either not submitted to the Ohio
USBC WBA State Office by your
Local Association Manager, or it
was received after publication
deadline.
** Indicates a 300 game was rolled during the 2014 Queens
Tournament
DATE
BOWLER
SUSAN
CARTER
KIM
HOGUE
MICHELE LEONARD
KERRI
RUSSELL
JESSICA
VANDEGRIFT
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810
821
803
835
801
ASSOCIATION
BOWLED
YOUNGSTOWN SALEM 11/19/2013
SUMMIT COUNTY
8/15/2013
CLEVELAND
1/12/2014
GR TOLEDO
11/8/2013
CANTON
1/8/2014
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A few months ago, Ruth Smith, who served as the fifth
President of the Ohio WBA from 1975 until her retirement in 1990 and elected a Life Member of the Ohio
WBA Ohio USBC WBA in 1990, telephoned me and
stated that while she was alive, she wanted to donate
some of her personal items to the Ohio USBC WBA to
be used as a fund raiser for some of the many projects
and programs that we support such as the Bowlers Ed
Program, Scholarship, International Bowling Museum
and Hall of Fame, Bowlers to Veterans Link, and
Breast Cancer Awareness to name a few.
Ruth donated the quilt that was presented to her upon her retirement showing all of the local associations; a WIBC bowling ball, which has never been
drilled; an Ohio WBA throw; a white, handmade, crocheted afghan with red and black trim; and a white,
Angeltown, button down bowling shirt.
The Ohio USBC WBA Board of Directors has approved
to sell chances for these items at the cost of 1 for
$1.00, 3 for $2.00, or 10 for $5.00. These items will
be on display at the 2014 Annual Championship Tournament in Cleveland and the opportunity to purchase
chances for these items will be sold at both the doubles/singles center and the team center.
For those of you who will not be bowling in the state
tournament, you have the opportunity to purchase
chances via this article. If you do not want to destroy
your copy of the Hi-Lites you may put your name, address, telephone number on a piece of paper and indicate which item or items you would like to buy a
chance for. Please do not send cash, you may send a
check made payable to the Ohio USBC WBA.
Please mail to:
Ohio USBC WBA
Ruth Smith Raffle
PO Box 752048
Centerville, OH 45475
The drawing for the winners of each item will be held
at the Ohio USBC WBA Annual Meeting in Akron on
February 22, 2015. Ruth Smith is planning to be in
attendance at the meeting and will be drawing the
winners of each item herself.
Ruth, on behalf of the Ohio USBC WBA, I would like to
thank you very much for donating your personal items
to us and for designating them as a fund raiser for the
Ohio USBC WBA.
- Jean Tondola-Smith
Ruth Smith Memorabilia Raffle
Name: ___________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________________ State: _____ Zip: __________
Phone: _____________________________________
1 ticket for $1.00
3 tickets for $2.00
10 tickets for $5.00
(please indicate the item(s) you are taking chances on - one item per ticket)
____ Bowling Shirt
____ WIBC Ball
____ Homemade Quilt
April 2014
____ Crocheted Afghan
____ 75-year Anniversary Afghan
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Julia Rhodes, Ohio USBC WBA Sergeant-at-Arms (back, center) with her Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms
League Awards
- Kathy Wingerter
The May 15th deadline to submit your “League
Awards” and “Most Improved Female Bowler”
is soon approaching. These programs are open to
all female bowlers that have paid their $1.00
State dues.
The program offers the opportunity for every
qualified female bowler to compete against female bowlers in their own average division.
Winners receive an award and State recognition.
League secretaries are requested to submit the
top 5 actual series scores in each of the 5 average
divisions. The top ½ of 1% will be awarded.
League Secretaries are also asked to submit their
leagues most improved bowler. Of the names
submitted, the bowler with the highest pin increase will be recognized as the Ohio Most Improved Female Bowler. The winner will receive
an award and State recognition.
Cleveland USBC WBA Board of Directors
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Sallye Condon, Tellers Chair (front, center) with her Tellers
First Time Delegates Reception
- Kathy Wingerter
35 First Time Delegates attended a reception in their honor during Annual Meeting Weekend in Independence. State board members introduced themselves and stated a little bit about themselves.
A question and answer game was played which pitted the “Blue” team against the “Red” team. Questions
were asked regarding activities held by the Ohio USBC WBA and related clubs with either an “A” or “B” answer. New delegates then held up cards revealing their answers. Informative answers were provided by the
members of the state board. The game resulted in a tie, but more importantly, information was shared.
Our new delegates showed enthusiasm and asked intelligent questions during the question
and answer session. They provided suggestions that would assist future first time delegates.
Congratulations to all our First Time Delegates and we hope to see you next year.
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Scholarship Fund
- Kathy Wingerter
In 1992, The Ohio Women’s Bowling Association
Scholarship Fund was developed and instituted.
This fund provides scholarships to worthy female
bowlers who are continuing their education. Since
the inception, 21 women bowlers have received
funds totaling $83,000.
We wish to continue this funding for another 20
years, but with the current amount received in
pledges, this will be impossible. We ask that each
association includes a pledge to the Ohio USBC
WBA Scholarship fund in their budget next year. A
Silver Donor pledge from each association would
allow this project to continue.
We wish to acknowledge and thank those that
made pledges this year:
Gold Donors ($100-$499)
 Findlay Area USBC WBA
 Massillon USBC WBA
 Ohio Women’s 500 Bowling Club
 Lynn Howard – memorial to Marion Worthington
Silver Donors ($50-$99)
 Lake-Geauga USBC WBA in the name of Sharon
Gierman
 Lake-Geauga USBC Youth – in the name of Sharon Gierman
 Chillicothe USBC WBA
 Kathy Wingerter
 Bessie Mack
Patron Donor ($1-$49)
 Norwalk USBC WBA
An additional $150.00 was raised at the Exchange
Mart during Annual Meeting Weekend. Thank you
to all who participated.
Thank you, bowlers, for donating to the BVL on Friday
evening at the Exchange Mart.
Your generosity brought in $539.00 for our veterans.
The BVL summit was attended by 50 women from 16
associations.
Again, Thank You. for your support!
- Nancy Frombaugh, BVL Chair
Congratulations to Teri Haekfe, who had the highest average in the Ohio USBC WBA, ending the 2012/13 season with a 238 average for 83 games!
Congratulations, Teri, on your terrific bowling!
- Lori Gillen
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International
Bowling Museum
and Hall of Fame
Updates will allow state and local
associations to upload information
about their members instantly. The
listings will also be expanded to
include a photo and bio of your
Hall of Fame inductees.
This information will be synchronized, therefore can be immediately
viewed at the kiosk in Arlington,
The IBM/HOF has launched a
$125,000 campaign to improve the the kiosk in Reno, the IBM/HOF
website, and the USBC website.
“Hometown Heroics” exhibit.
Information will also be available
This is a kiosk that provides names to the public via search engines
of bowlers that have bowled honor such as Google, Yahoo, etc.
scores and Hall of Fame inductees.
Currently this information is availa- We feel that these updates directly
ble to visitors at the museum or by benefit state and local associations,
possibly more than any other exhibsearching the IBM/HOF website.
it at the Museum.
Our goal was to raise $500. The
Ohio USBC WBA pledged $100
and an additional $207 was raised
during the Exchange Mart, Friday
night, Annual Meeting Weekend.
We came up a little short of the
goal, but donations can still be
made. Mail your pledges to the
State office, earmarked “Hometown
Heroics”.
With your help we can still reach
our goal.
- Kathy Wingerter
Robin Mantey
Gr. Toledo USBC
- Lori Gillen
To coin a phrase submitted on her application, “she
has given much and is still giving.”
For her credentials - the list is quite long, encompassing 38 years of bowling, so I’ll just hit the highlights!
Having served as a delegate to state annual
meetings, president, vice president, secretary,
treasurer, and director on various boards, our recipient has been very involved in all aspects of bowling, also serving on many committees.
Not only serving, she has also participated in local,
state and national tournaments.
April 2014
Please join with us in honoring our 2014 recipient of
the Ruth Heath-Trott Award for Excellence in Bowling Involvement: Robin Mantey of Gr. Toledo.
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Attention Association Managers!!!
The Ohio USBC WBA recognizes a member’s first 300 Game or 800 Series with an engraved plaque…
Please be sure to submit your award scores to the State Office so that your bowlers can be recognized.
Each subsequent 300 game or 800 series receives a letter of congratulations.
Forms for submission can be found in the mailing from the State Office or on our website ohiowba.com
Ohio Local Association
Presidents Club
- Lori Gillen
A report from the Ohio Local Associations
Presidents Club meeting and activities was
not available at press time, but we can report
the Ruth Smith Award for President of the
Year was awarded to Vickie Sibole of Springfield District USBC WBA.
2014 Ruth Smith Award Recipient
Vickie Sibole, Springfield Dist. USBC WBA
Members in attendance
who have won the Ruth
Smith Award
Front: Betty Knott, Vickie
Sibole, Jean Tondola-Smith,
Millie Dean, Joy Roof
Back: Ann McCray, Lori
Gillen, Joy Kellenbarger,
Carol Taylor, Rosie Taulbee
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The Ohio Association Managers Club met on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at the Embassy Suites in Independence, Normal business of the Club was conducted, with the membership approving several ByLaws amendments, and electing the following: Vice
President Mary Ellen Roll and Director Linda Poole.
Lori Gillen was honored with this year’s Gene Myers Award. Lori currently serves as the United
USBC WBA’s Association Manager.
Mary McClay, Ohio USBC WBA Association Manager spoke regarding Participation Points. She explained that the easiest 10 points for the Participation Certificates was to return the nominating letter
which is included in the August mailing to all associations. Invited guest Robin Marshall, USBC NE
Regional Director, spoke with the members regarding upcoming products from USBC.
2014 Gene Myers Award Recipient
Lori Gillen, United USBC WBA
Click on over to our new website ohioamclub.com
and be sure to “like us” on Facebook.
Members in attendance who have won the
Gene Myers Award
Front: Mary McClay, Kathy Wingerter, Mary Ellen
Roll, Pat Cruea
Center: Lora Stelzer, Ruth Heath-Trott, Patti Slunt
Back: Lori Gillen, Joy Kellenbarger, Julia Rhodes
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Sallye Condon
Gr. Toledo USBC
Our 2014 selection for the Mary Jannetto Award is
active on her local board as well as at the state level
and devoted to both her local association as well as
the state. She is truly a worker, always willing to roll
up her sleeves and work to get a job or project done.
She is a promoter of bowling and bowlers, be it encouraging those she meets to join a bowling league
and become a certified member, taking awards to
various bowling centers, delivering tournament entries and meeting notices to the membership to promote activities, both local and state.
She has made items, baked goods and even purchased items to be given to bowlers who participate
in local tournaments, as a thank you for participating
in events.
She has participated in 30 State Tournaments, been a
National Delegate 16 years and participated in projects such as skits, posters, Fun Day, Golf Day, etc.
She is currently serving as director of her local board
and also a former President as well as chairman of
the Ohio USBC WBA Tellers Committee.
Congratulations.....Sallye Condon - 2014 Mary Jannetto Award winner.
- Ruth Heath-Trott
Buckeye “500” Bowling Club
25th Annual Tournament and Meeting
September 21, 2014
Triway Lanes, Wooster, OH
Contact Kathy Lanzer, Tournament Manager
6802 Columbia Road, NW, Dover, OH or (330) 878-5016
for additional information or entry
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The United USBC WBA celebrates 50 years!
Encompassing three centers, with 325 members from Ohio, West Virginia
and Pennsylvania, United recently celebrated their 50th Annual Championship Tournament with special invited guests: Jean Tondola-Smith, Ohio
USBC WBA President (pictured below with United’s Board of Directors),
Terry Pugh, St. Clairsville, Ohio’s Council President, and Matt Van Fossen,
who performed the National Anthem.
The tournament was dedicated to the memory of former President, Louise
Boyd, who recently passed away.
Congratulations to United on their first 50 years! Here’s to another 50!
Dee Smolira, Linda Scaggs, Lori Gillen, Jean Tondola-Smith, Debbie Walker, Pat Bennett, Abbey Bennett
Bowler celebrates 50 years of Ohio USBC
WBA Tournament Participation!
Lois Lucas of the Steubenville USBC WBA recently celebrated her 50th
Ohio USBC WBA Championship Tournament! Congratulations, Lois!
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The Buckeye 600 Bowling Club will hold its 37th Annual Singles Handicap
Tournament on June 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2014 at Coshocton Lanes in Coshocton,
OH. The District Champions Roll-off will be held Sunday, June 29, 2014 at
9:00 a.m.
The 600 and 700 Clubs will co-sponsor a Scotch Doubles Tournament on June 21 and
June 28. This tournament is open to all Ohio USBC WBA female members. It will also
be held at Coshocton Lanes. Advance entries are encouraged, but walk-ins will be accepted, based upon lane availability.
Entries and information will be sent out the beginning of April, and you can also visit our
website: www.buckeye600.com
For additional information, contact: Alice Snider, Secretary (740) 654-1176, [email protected] or Pat Cruea, President (937) 663-0229, [email protected].
- Lori Gillen
The Ohio Women’s 700 Bowling Club’s Annual tournament will be held June
28, 2014 at 10:00 AM at Coshocton Lanes in Coshocton, OH, with the annual
meeting to follow. Business of the club will be conducted during this annual
meeting. In addition, elections for Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer and six Directors will be
held.
Entries will be sent to active members and will be available on our website:
www.ohio700club.com.
If you are interested in seeking election to the 700 Club’s board of directors, and meet the
qualifications, please contact Joy Kellenbarger at [email protected] or Lori Gillen at [email protected].
The Ohio Women’s 700 Bowling Club is looking for you!
Have you bowled a scratch 700 series in a certified league or tournament? If so, we invite you
to join this prestigious club! Please contact any board member for further information regarding our club or our annual tournament. You can also visit our website: www.ohio700club.com
to find out more about us!
- Lori Gillen
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Buckeye Bowling Writers
- Ruth Heath-Trott
I am pleased to be able to share with you the results
of our Buckeye Bowling Writers activities in conjunction with the 89th Annual Ohio USBC WBA
Convention weekend.
At the Combined Clubs Award Program, our prestigious Mary Jannetto Award for Local Bowling
Promotion was presented to Sallye Condon, Greater
Toledo USBC.
The Friday evening Exchange Mart themed, "Bee a
Busy Bee" provided the delegates and guests with
plenty of interesting ideas and projects for their own
associations as they wound their way around the
ballroom.
The Ruth Heath-Trott Award for Excellence in
Bowling Involvement went to Robin Mantey, Greater Toledo USBC.
In our poster contest we had 20 entries. The winners
were:
 First Place: Ohio USBC WBA Scholarship
 Second Place – 3 way tie: Buckeye 5 - 500
Club, McCook Area USBC WBA and Springfield District USBC WBA
 Third Place – 3-way tie: Greater Toledo USBC,
International Museum and Hall of Fame, and
Local Association President's Club
The “People’s Choice” Category was won by
Springfield District USBC WBA.
During our Annual Meeting Saturday morning, Linda LeMay was re-elected Vice President. Deb
Paben was re-elected Director #3 and Valerie Eckman was elected Director #4. JoAnn Denzler who
had held the Director #4 position found it necessary,
due to family commitments, not to continue in that
position. JoAnn will be missed she was an asset to
our board.
Edie Smith, Springfield District USBC WBA, was
named the winner of our Leigh Betts Memorial Photography Award.
Ten Pin Tattler edited by Roberta Havholm of the
Springfield District USBC WBA again captured the
Rilla Yeater Publication Award.
Our Garrett Swartz Certificate of Recognition was
awarded to Daniel Martin, Ohio State USBC Bowling Association Manager.
As not enough entries for a contest were received for
our Website Contest, the board of directors will be
discussing whether to continue this category. We
will be discussing all of our contests and will keep
you apprised of our findings.
Our website continues to contain all of our activities
and forms and we hope you will visit it often for our
information. The address is buckeyebowlingwriters.com. We also have a Facebook page and we
hope you will visit the site and "like" to share the
information with all of your Facebook family.
Join us at the
Midwest Women’s Tournament!
May 24, 2014 - June 29th, 2014
Chippewa Bowl
225 West Chppewa, South Bend, IN
For reservations, contact Gerri Smolen at 219-763-6571
www.midwestwomensbowling.com
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PO Box 752048
Centerville, OH 45475
DATED MATERIAL
PLEASE DELIVER IMMEDIATELY
2013 - 2014 Ohio USBC WBA Calendar of Events:
BOWLING AWARENESS MONTH
OFFICERS
August
1
Entries OPEN - Ohio USBC WBA 88th Annual Championship Tournament - Cleveland
Jean Tondola-Smith
President
August
16 - 18
Ohio USBC WBA Board of Directors Meeting
October
1
All Star Team and Bowler of the Year Submission DEADLINE
Rosie Taulbee, FACMPE
First Vice President
October
1
Ohio USBC WBA Hall of Fame Nomination DEADLINE
October
5
Entries CLOSE - Ohio USBC WBA 33rd Annual Senior Tournament - Lancaster
October
19 - 20
Ohio USBC WBA 33rd Senior Tournament - Lancaster
Patricia Cruea
Second Vice President
October
26 - 27
Ohio USBC WBA 33rd Senior Tournament - Lancaster
Julia Rhodes
Sergeant-at-Arms
November 2
27th Ohio Bowling Hall of Fame Dinner
November 3
Ohio USBC WBA Hall of Fame Meeting
November 15
Entries CLOSE Ohio USBC WBA 2nd Annual Senior Queens Tournament - Columbus
November 15 - 17
Ohio USBC WBA Board of Directors Meeting
December 7
Ohio USBC WBA 2nd Annual Senior Queens Tournament - Columbus
December 15
December 20
Entries CLOSE - Ohio USBC WBA 28th Annual Queens Tour nament - Springfield
Entries CLOSE - Ohio USBC WBA 88th Annual Championship Tour nament Cleveland
December 31
Delegate and Get Acquainted Dinner Reservation DEADLINE
December 31
Ohio USBC WBA Annual Meeting Delegate List DEADLINE
January
11 - 12
Ohio USBC WBA 28th Annual Queens Tournament - Springfield
January
15
Ohio Bowling Hall of Fame Nomination DEADLINE
February
21
Ohio USBC WBA Board of Directors Meeting
February
22
Annual Workshop and Get Acquainted Dinner - Cleveland
February
23
Ohio USBC WBA 89th Annual Meeting - Cleveland
March
2
Ohio USBC WBA Tournament Workers Meeting - Cleveland
March
15
Ohio USBC WBA 88th Championship Tournament Opening - Cleveland
March
15
Ohio USBC WBA Scholarship Application DEADLINE
April
22 - 25
USBC National Convention - Reno, NV
May
16 - 18
Ohio USBC WBA Board of Directors Meeting
May
17
Buckeye Belle Tournament - Summit County
July
26
Fun Day - Mansfield
DIRECTORS
Lynn Howard
Nancy Frombaugh
Kathy Wingerter
Ruth Stewart
Lori Gillen
Sue Vukmanovich
BOWLERS TO VETERANS LINK MONTH
BREAST CANCER 'BOWL FOR THE CURE' MONTH
LIFE MEMBERS
Ruth Smith
Ruth Heath-Trott
ASSOCIATION MANAGER
Mary McClay
April 2014
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Official publication of the
Ohio USBC WBA. Published
three times per season: August,
December and April.
Deadline for copy for the
AUGUST issue is July 1, 2014.
Editor
Lori Gillen
PO Box 52
New Athens, OH 43981
Phone: (740) 312-5616 (C)
E-Mail: [email protected]
President
Jean Tondola-Smith
541 Tanya Avenue, NW
Massillon, OH 44646
Phone:
(330) 833-3824 (H)
(330) 844-2598 (C)
E-Mail: [email protected]
Ohio USBC WBA State Office
PO Box 752048
Centerville, OH 45475
Phone: (937) 436-2695
Fax:
(937) 436-2699
E-Mail: [email protected]
“Our mission is to provide the best service possible to the women bowlers of Ohio”
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