SDUSBC Open Meeting was held October 11, 2009 at 4400 Palm Ave, La Mesa, CA.
Tom Donohue, Legislative Chairman presented the $1.00 dues increase to be effective March 15, 2010. Dues will be $20.00 with National’s receiving $10.00, State $1.00 and SDUSBC $9. We were operating on $8 for the past 10 years without a dues increase. Due to the increase of doing business, ie utilities, supplies and needing a new computer was the reason for the $1.00 increase.
Chuck Shock announced BVL week - November 8 – 14. Watch for the envelopes and entries for the BVL Tournament to be held at Yorba Linda Lanes.
Lynn Graves announced the tournament dates for 2010: Youth City Tournament,February 20th,Team Event,Sea & Air Lanes February 21st,Doubles & Singles,Parkway Bowl Queens & Masters,March 21st,Brunswick Premier Lanes Prince & Princess,April 25th,Kearny Mesa Bowl City Tournament Open/Women, May 15th & 16th,Doubles & Singles,Parkway Bowl May 22nd & 23rd,Team Event,Mira Mesa lanes Senior Masters,August 22nd,Admiral Robinson Center
MARK YOUR CALENDERS AND WATCH FOR THE ENTRIES
Tom Donohue, Chairman stated deadline for All Star entries is October 31st - if you are bowling in 2 centers and wish to apply go to: sandiegobowling.com for the entry or contact one of the board members.
Charlie French, Lane Certification stated the centers have been certified and Parkway was given an extension so they could replace some of the lanes. We will be certifying Viejas Lanes the end of this month and Milt Galik is the manager.
Don Way announced there is a youth scholarship available for any high school senior or first year college student. Banner Tournament was held at Kearny Mesa Bowl on Oct 10th and the next one will be held at Mira Mesa Lanes on Nov. 14th at 1 PM. Youth All Star application presented.
Dot Spencer, Chairman of the Hall of Fame stated the applications are on sandiegobowling.com or may be obtained thru the office.
Convention delegates were elected for State and National Conventions.
Anyone that would like to purchase See’s Candy for the holidays, contact Lynn Graves at the Association office at (619) 697-3334.
Next meeting will be held in the Spring –please plan to attend.
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August
08/30/2009
IMPORTANT MEETING
San Diego USBC Open meeting
Date: Oct. 11th, 2009 Time: 1:45 PM (note time change) Where: Church Hall 4400 Palm Avenue, La Mesa
Bring your 2009-2010 USBC Card or receipt for admittance. Presentation of Special awards Refreshments
Recommending a dues increase of $1.00 effective March 15, 2010 due to cost of living .
Please mark your calendars and see you at the meeting.
Pauline Armstrong President SDUSBC
The 2009 National Bowling Week Kicks Off On August 29 With The Record-breaking Attempt To Occur On National Bowling Day, September 5.
To launch the weeklong celebration, bowling centers across the United States will host special events that will include coaching clinics, bowling parties, quick and easy league sign-up and plenty of fun.
On September 5, All People Who Downloaded A Free Game Coupon At www.BOWL.com Will Be Able To Bowl A Free Game At Their Local Participating Center
(Click to retrieve and print your free game coupon). You can bowl a game for free and take part in the World Record breaking event. For your efforts, you will also receive a certificate to verify your participation!
The following people were installed for the SDUSBC Board at the Annual SDUSBC Awards and Installation Dinner Aug 1: Pauline Armstrong – President Ernie Santos – 1st VP Don Way – 2nd VP
Directors: Lola Benoit, Wendy Brown, Charlie French, Dot Spencer
Sr. Men : Mike Nelson, Captain Don Jackson Lou Mathews Tom Ordel Dan Starkey
Men's All Star Team: Nathan Bischop Gary Burke Wayne Morris Lyle Rollins (not present) Josh Elhard, Bowler of the Year (not present)
Sr. Women: Wendy Brown B J Davalos Donna Donohue Jackie Hansen (not present) Gayle Racette, Captain (not present)
Women: Debbie Ayers (not present) Lindsy Bonifacini (not present) Rachel Elhard (not present) Connie Palmer Laura Hardeman, Bowler of the Year (not present)
Hall of Fame Meritorious Service: Pauline Armstrong
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Results for the Youth City Tournament Finals April 25th & 26th
04/19/2009
Thanks to all the bowlers from San Diego that participated in the BVL Tournament held in Bakersfield on April 4th. Congratulations Spencer “Jon” Dukes (Admiral Robinson Center) winner of the Youth Boy’s “A” Division.
March
03/21/2009
Summary of Annual Membership Meeting March 15, 2009
SDUSBC Annual Membership meeting was attended by 56 members who elected a new President and 6 Directors. Two(2) Youth Directors were elected by the youth committee. The following people were elected for a 3-year term: President: Pauline Armstrong; Directors: Jose Bautista, Lola Benoit, Wendy Brown, Charlie French, Majel Pignataro and Dot Spencer. Youth Directors: Don Elmore Jr. and Don Way.
Announcement of Youth dues starting Aug 1st for a Standard Card will be $17.00; a Basic Youth membership of $5.00 is being offered for leagues 12 weeks or less. USBC Convention is April 28th thru May 3rd. Office will be closed.
Reminder of all the tournaments was announced:
Youth City Tournament April 25th Team at Brunswick Premier & April 26th Singles & Doubles at Mira Mesa Bowl
Open and Women’s City Tournaments May 30 & 31 Team at Kearny Mesa and June 6 & 7th at Parkway Bowl
Masters and Queens May 17th at Parkway Bowl
Prince/Princess Tournament May 23rd at Admiral Robinson.
Thanks to all who attended the meeting, it was greatly appreciated.
Annual Open Meeting November 2, 2008 at 1 PM in the Church Hall at the Association Office. Please attend.BVL Week is Nov 9 – 15, 2008 watch for envelopes distributed through your league. Let’s honor our Vets.
August
08/30/2008
An Officers Workshop has been scheduled September 6 at Parkway Bowl 1 PM. The workshop is open to all officers of leagues – please attend for new certification information and a chance to win the door prize raffle. Officers from other centers wishing to attend, contact Lynn Graves @ (619) 697-3334.
Keepsake has a sale on the 298-299 rings. Any bowler that has bowled a 298 or 299 game and would like to purchase a ring can contact Keepsake at 800-982-6515. Cost of rings are $49.95.
October 22, 2008 is BVL Nite at the Veterans Administration Hospital off La Jolla Village & I-5. Everyone is welcome to attend - let's support our troops. Re-Creation performance begins promptly at 7 PM so arrive a little early to obtain a seat. - Pauline 08/20/2008
The 2009 Military Bowling Championships entry forms are available. The event will be January 18 - 22, at the Gold Coast in Las Vegas. The tournament info can be accessed through two sites - www.high-roller.com or www.militarybowlingchampionships.com
If there are local military bowlers looking to join a team, contact Keith Chambers at Admiral Robinson Recreation Center or via e-mail at kvchambers@san.rr.com
If anyone has any of the old San Diego Bowling Association Average books from the 1950's to the 1990's and would like to donate them to the Association Office, please contact Lynn Graves or drop them by the Association Office.
08/14/2008
The SDUSBC Installation and Awards Dinner was held August 2nd at the Butcher Shop Restaurant. Special thanks to Johnny Humble who was the Master of Ceremonies. The All Star Team Members are: Senior Women Captain and Bowler of the Year - Donna Donohue, Wendy Brown, Jackie Hansen and Connie Palmer
Women Captain and Bowler of the Year - Laura Hardeman, Debbie Ayers, Michele Carter, Rachel Elhard and Gayle Racette
Senior Men Captain and Bowler of the Year - Don Jackson, Lou Mathews, John Maier, Dan Starkey and Tom Wemyss
Men Captain and Bowler of the Year - Josh Elhard, Nathan Bischop Gary Burke, Ricky Perez Jr. and Bob Markiewicz
Hall of Fame Recipient: Connie Palmer for Superior
Performance
SDUSBC Board installed were: Pauline Armstrong, 1st VP, Fran Houck, Sgt-at-Arms, and Directors: Tom Donohue, Tony Hogan, Shirley Schmardel and Dan Starkey
July
07/24/2008
Anyone wishing to purchase tickets to the Installation/Awards Banquet to be held Aug 2nd at the Butcher Shop, 5255 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego92111, contact Lynn Graves at the Association office for reservations and tickets.
No Host Cocktails start at 6 PM. Dinner at 6:30 PM. Choice of Chicken Mediterranean $28.00 or Prime Rib $32.00. Dress is Semi-formal
07/21/2008
Due to lack of entries, we are cancelling the remaining PBA Scratch 5-Game tournaments at Parkway Bowl.
Reciprocal membership agreement between North County USBC and San Diego USBC was voted on at SDUSBC Open Meeting held March, 2007 with an effective date of August, 2007 for league participation only.
The San Diego USBC Message Board has been removed from the website. Inappropriate use has caused this decision. At this time we are unable to control the Spam and inappropriate content with the resources we currently utilize.
SDUSBC Installation Banquet will be held at the Butcher Shop Restaurant on Kearny Villa Road August 2nd. Please reserve this date and plan to attend. All Star teams and Bowler of the Year Presentation. The following people were elected to the Board of Directors for a 3-year term at the Annual Meeting held 4/6/08. Pauline Armstrong, 1st Vice-President Fran Houck, Sergeant of Arms Tom Donohue, Director Anthony Hogan, Director Fred Pasquarella, Director Shirley Schmardel, Director Dan Starkey, Director Nate Swiman, Director
The San Diego USBC Open Meeting will be held at the First Unitarian Church Hall at 1:00 Pm 4400 Palm Ave La Mesa Ca All Bowlers are welcome to attend.
March
03/22/2008
Submitted by Lynn Graves:
Olen Stutzman - 12/31/24 - 3/12/08. To know him was to love him. A true friend and dedicated member of the bowling community, local state & Nationals. Ole served on the local association since 1969 and retired at the close of SDBA, he served on every committee with diligence and pride. He served on the Hall of Fame committee, as secretary for over ten years. He was always willing to lend a hand and even get down and dirty to assist on the lane certification committee each year, and we always did that job before the sun came up. Ole went through the chairs of the SDBA and served as President in 1989-90. As President of the California State Seniors Organization, many saw the organization grow under his guidence and influence. He received many awards for his dedication to the game of bowling, the following are just a few that he received. He was inducted into the SDBA Hall of Fame for Meritorious Service in 1992, inducted into the State Seniors Hall of Fame in 1993, received a 25 year plaque from the ABC for attendance in the National Tournaments , in 1996 Ole received the Ray Hanley Award for dedication to the game of bowling from the Southern California Bowling Writers. Ole enjoyed life and people, he loved to travel especially to Maui. He was a member of the American Legion Post 434 in Chula Vista, and served as Chaplin for the last two years.
Ole's service will be Saturday March 29th at the Little Chapel of the Roses in Bonita.
His loving and devoted wife MaryLee has asked that in lieu of flowers a donation in Ole's name to the American Legion Post 434 would be appreciated.
A friend has passed but never forgotten.
03/13/2008
Spring Open Meeting REMINDER:
The San Diego USBC Open Meeting will be held Sunday April 6th At the First Unitarian Church Hall at 1:00 Pm 4400 Palm Ave La Mesa Ca All Bowlers are welcome to attend. If you need further information, please call 619-697-3334. We hope to see you there.
Bowlers to Veterans Link (BVL) week begins November 11th and ends November 17th. Watch for the envelopes coming thru the leagues. Also if you wish to have your scores qualify for an entry in the BVL Tournament that will be held next year in Stockton or Foster City, complete one of the forms that your Secretary has by donating $1.
Thank you.
BVL Committee Fran Houck, Chairman
11/04/2007 There was a nice turnout for the Fall Open Meeting. Committee reports were given, State and National delegates were elected. Youth Committee and Youth Board elections were also held. Dates for 2008 events were given, see Events page for more information. Entries will be posted when they are finalized.
11/03/2007
To all Men Bowlers in San Diego USBC: Don't forget that the applications for the Men's and Senior Men's All Star Teams are due by November 15, 2007. You must get it to the SDUSBC office or have it postmarked by that date. If we receive it, or postmarked, after that date it will not be considered. Please be one of the many that will get the application in on time.
Thank You Don Way Men's All Star Chairman
October
10/31/2007 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
REMINDER: The San Diego USBC Open Meeting will be held November 4th 2007 Sunday At the First Unitarian Church Hall at 1:00 Pm 4400 Palm Ave La Mesa Ca All Bowlers are welcome to attend the Fall Membership Mtg If you need further information, please call 619-697-3334 We hope to see you there. San Diego USBC
10/03/2007 Men's All Star Team Applications in bowling centers now. Closing date is November 15, 2007.
07/29/2007 San Diego USBC Princess Tournament scheduled for August 25 at Parkway Bowl
07/16/2007 SDUSBC Installation and Awards Dinner will be held August 4th at The Butcher Shop Restaurant, 255 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego 6 PM Cocktails, 6:30 Dinner, $30 per person, Semi-Formal. Contact Lynn Graves at the Association Office for Reservations and Tickets.
02/26/2007 CLARIFICATION - Participants in the SDUSBC Queens and Masters tournaments must hold a San Diego USBC card ($19.00). An Associate's Card ($8.00) is NOT acceptable. SDUSBC cards can be purchased at the tournament.
02/26/2007 SDUSBC Open Meeting - March 25th 1pm, Church Hall - 4400 Palm Ave, La Mesa.
02/26/2007 SDUSBC Nite at the Padres - May 11th @ 7:05. Padres are playing St. Louis. Tickets are $10 each. Contact the Bowling Centers or Lynn Graves, Association Manager for tickets.
01/24/2007 San Diego Masters and Queens Tournaments to be held at Mira Mesa Bowl Sunday, March 11, 2007.
01/22/2007 Submitted by Lynn Graves: Sidney Jackson passed away January 10th 2007. He was born in Pioneer, LA on September 30, 1919. He served in the Army and after serving his country he came to California and worked at North Island as an Aircraft Mechanic. Sidney was an avid bowler and served the San Diego Bowling Association as President in 1985-1986. He is survived by his wife Margaret and 2 sons. The viewing was January 17th 4:30pm at Greenwood Bible 4300 Imperial Ave San Diego,and the service was held at Bethel Baptist Church 1962 Euclid Ave San Diego at 1:00pm on January 18, 2007. We will miss Sidney he was a true friend to all who knew him.
11/30/2006 All Star scores from Sept 1st will be accepted since the application forms were distributed late. However, scores after today, must be submitted within 31 days.
10/24/2006 There will be a meeting on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 11:00 a.m. at the association office for all women interested in applying for the SD USBC Women’s All Star team. Discussion will include criteria change for city tournament (there will be no women’s city tournament this year due to state) and possible formation of a senior women’s all star team. This is also an opportunity to ask any questions you may have. - Wendy Brown, Chairman
