GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
GREATER KILLEEN FORT HOOD USBC ASSOCIATION - April 11, 2015
Memorial service conducted to remember those who have died after April 11, 2014 through April 12, 2015,
reading of a Prayer We Thought of You Today, author Unknown. Theodore "Ted" Lawson, June 2014, Bobbie
Evelyn Howarth, June 2014, Aurelio "Leo" Bagio, June 2014, Bobby Stewart - Lifetime member, June 2014,
Don Bower - Temple Hall of Fame, July 2014, Melissa Fletcher July 2014, Jackie Shea July 2014, Jim
Cearfoss, August 2014, Anna Hamlett, August 2014, Sue Gilson, September 2014, Alvis Bailey, September
2014, Velma Phillips, September 2014, Melville "Mel" Macie, September 2014, Lee Hefner, September 2014,
Randy Dawson, September 2014, Harvey Parrish, October 2014, LeeRoy Thompson, December 2014, Earl
Dolifka, January 2014, Emelia Bowers, January 2014, Donna Bowers, February 2014, Tommy Nixon, March
2014, and John Ferguson, March 2014. The service concluded with Lee Price playing taps.
President Lee Price called the meeting to order at 1:35 pm, April 11, 2015 at VFW 9192, a quorum was
present. GKFHUSBC 3 officers, 7 directors, 3 youth committee members, 1 auxiliary member; 2 vacant
positions; and 1 excused director - Mark Raszkowski. There were 46 association members and 1 guest
present.
Cheryl Dewald read the rules of the annual meeting. Upon motion duly made and seconded membership
approved the rules of the meeting.
The minutes from the annual membership meeting of 12 April 2014 - upon motion duly made and seconded
membership approved minutes as written.
Special presentation by Bill Bogucki, Temple USBC President presenting a check of $11432.83 from the
Temple Bowling Association.
OFFICERS REPORTS
President - Lee Price, written report attached - I would like to express my thanks to the members of
the board for a great year. There were many changes with USBC this year, some good ones and some that
we did not like, but that is the way of change. Tournaments are up and are running smooth. My special
thanks is extended to the members of the association for their suggestions and support. Without your support
we would not be one of the best associations in USBC. Come join us for not just the annual meeting, but our
quarterly ones. Put your suggestions directly to all members of the board. Lane Certification starts soon and
we need all the help we can get. Come on out and bring your young ones, they could learn the ins and outs of
the bowling equipment.
Vice President - Rod Kensinger - written report attached.
I have taped all 4 Bowling Centers
and gave reports to Association Manager to send to USBC. I have also given the tape reader to Suzie for her
to send to Brunswick for repair as numerous things are wrong with it. Bowling center lane certification is as
follows.
Sparetime Fun Center
May 17, 2015 at 8:00 AM
Phantom Warrior Lanes
June 20, 2015 at 8:00 AM
Hallmark Lanes
June 21, 2015 at 8:00 AM
Killeen Bowlerama
June 28, 2015 at 9:00 AM
Request as many bowlers as possible come and help with Certification.
Association Manager - Suzie Wollek – written report attached. Everything is going really well and I
would like to thank the entire board for your support this past season. You can contact me via e-mail
([email protected]), I have the capability of reading my e-mail whether I am at home or on the
road; or you may leave a message at my home 254-518-1529. Most messages are answered the same day
but I attempt to respond within 24 hours of receiving a message. Remind bowlers if they move to turn in a new
address to keep our winlabs program updated. USBC has requested that each association manager attempt
to get everyone’s e-mail address so they can receive the latest news via e-mail from USBC. Awards are
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normally returned weekly to all leagues. This season we have had the following high scores bowled: 300
game – 38; 11 in a row - 15; 800 series - 4. I will be the delegate to the USBC Convention 27-30 April in
Omaha, Nebraska - watch the website for more information. USBC will provide live streaming of the
convention on bowl.com. Marquita Darland and Suzie Wollek are the adult delegates; Jerry Stutz is the youth
delegates to the Texas State USBC Meeting on 15-16 May in Arlington. USBC website has a great deal of
information for the bowlers. Members Rewards Program - Bowlers will need to register at the USBC Reward
Center to receive many items at a discount. Bowlers concerns positive or negative are reviewed by the board
when the issues are brought to any board member, to assist us in being the best association for our bowlers
possible.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Center Representatives – Rod Kensinger written report attached. All Committees are doing a terrific
job. All seem well organized and even with a shortage of Committee members they are still getting their task
and responsibilities done very well. We need to make sure all center representatives are going around and
talking with the bowlers and keeping then informed of all our events.
Finance Committee: Linda Perkins written report attached. The finance committee has met and
audited the records for the first quarter (August 2014-October 2014) and second quarter (November 2014,
December 2014, January 2015). All records were found to be in order and correct. IRS Form 990 was
completed and filed with the IRS in December 2014. Bobby Davis performed the annual audit for the
association and all records were found to be in order and correct. Audit was filed with USBC. Next season the
Split the Pot (50/50) raffles may possible have more than one winner. Funds will be split between more
bowlers if the money returned exceeds $50.00 per pot. Association Charities beginning in August 2015 will be
BVL and Communities in Schools; resulted from the request from the members to keep funds locally.
Association checks are valid for 90 days, this year we have reissued $509.50 checks for tournaments and
$66.00 sanction reimbursement.
Bank Balance Income
Expense
Net Income
$60179.82
$17044.71
$10144.67
$ 6900.04
Question was asked if the association charges a fee to reissue checks. Lee Price stated this item
would be given to the Finance Committee for consideration.
Recognition Committee – Cheryl Dewald written report attached. Association Annual Award
Committee met July 2014. 2013 – 2014 Award Recipients were recognized at the December Annual Banquet
pf Champions and Christmas party. Those honored were:
Happy Chapman – Life Member Award
Shirley Mattox – Merit Award
Jackie Harris – Senior Bowler of the Year
Teresa Williams – Volunteer of the Year
Tom Christie – Coach of the Year
There were no nominations for Hall of Fame Award or Bowler of the Year. 2013 -2014 Youth Award
Recipients were recognized at the February Youth Tournament. Those honored were:
Kristen Gochenour – Special Olympic Bowler of the Year
Dakota Stutz – Female Bowler of the Year
Heath Fletcher – Male Bowler of the Year
Nominations for the 2014-2015 are due on or before May 31st. Committee Meeting is scheduled for June 13th
at noon at Killeen Bowlerama.
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As of today we have received 1 Hall of Fame, 1 Merit, and 1 Senior Bowler of the Year applications.
Recommend that the Youth Coaches and High School Bowling Coaches to complete and submit applications
for this prestigious awards. High School Bowlers are not sanctioned and are not currently eligible for the
awards. Lee Price stated this item would be given to the Recognition Committee for consideration.
SCHOLARSHIPS: 6 Applications were received and carefully reviewed. Certificates were presented at the
February Youth Banquet to Humberto (Tommy) Flores, Eva Avans, Kayla Henry and Molly Maxson. Each will
receive $250.00 to be used with one year after graduation.
YEARBOOKS: 42 ads sold for a total of $1640.00 (funds scholarship program) 126 books printed for a cost of
$498.00 – 2 are retained by the association and each of the 4 centers receive a complimentary copy. $605.00
have been collected in sales – 1 book is left in inventory. Ads for the 2014-2015 yearbooks are currently
available for purchase (see attached) – Ad deadline is July 31st.
NEWSLETTER: Can be read online and is printed and delivered to centers each month by the 5th. Any items,
comments and/or information you may want to see in the monthly newsletter can be emailed to
[email protected]
Wilma Stuart thanked Cheryl Dewald for the wonderful newsletter and great information.
Youth Committee: Jerry Stutz, written report attached. The Youth Committee and center
representatives are: Jerry Stutz Chair, Linda Perkins Co Chair, Cheryl DeWald Bowlerama - Kim Rathbun
Hallmark - Pete Schirripa, Kathy Koehne, Phantom - Connie White Sparetime: Fun Center Marquita Darland
and Jack McGowan Special Olympics - Topics of discussion for the year: Junior Gold Qualifier,
Reappointment of Linda Perkins, Adjusted budget, venue for youth banquet next year. Our 2014-2015 Youth
Leaders are: President – Heath Fletcher, Vice President – Amanda Morgan, Secretary – Dakota Stutz, Sgt At
Arms – Megan Wehmeier. Center representatives are: Bowlerama - Caitlin Stone, Hallmark – James
Schirripa, Phantom – Gavin Stutz. Our Youth Leaders have been very active throughout the year, running the
youth tournaments and providing assistance at other association tournaments. They have enjoyed working
with the board and interacting with the bowlers. So far we have 11 of our youth qualified for the National Junior
Gold Tournament in Chicago - Megan Wehmeier, Amanda Morgan, Dakota Stutz, Heath Fletcher, Jordan
Garza, Samantha Kriner, James Schirippa, Michael Gredler, Sierra Ciesiolka, Mark Anthony Styles, and Gavin
Stutz. Good luck to all of you. Our association is very fortunate to have a two Youth Leaders Heath Fletcher
and Dakota Stutz on the Texas State Board this year. Melissa Fletcher Youth Volunteer Scholarships: Up to six
scholarships for $50.00 each can be awarded to youth volunteers for their dedicated service this bowling
season. The committee recommended that we as an association continue to invest in our future and run a
Junior Gold Qualifier in conjunction with our annual youth tournament with the closing dates being the same
and to nominate Linda Perkins to be reappointed to her current position. Both recommendations were
approved by the board.
Public Relations – Marquita Darland – written report attached. Memorial Service – will be held prior
to start of annual meeting. Board will provide 10 gift cards for individuals attending annual meeting, random
drawing. 2014 Banquet was held at the American Legion 223; Michna's BBQ, Waco provided the meal; Music
was provided by Ricky Dunn and the County Line Band.; DeDra Britton was the photogopher; Lorna & Rod
Kensinger provided the two sheet cakes; Tickets cost $12.00 dollars advance and at the door $15.00.
Donations were accepted for to go plates. 2015 Banquet will be at the American Legion 223 on December 5th.
Michna's BBQ, Waco will provide the meal; DeDra Britton will be the photographer, Cake(s) will be provided by
Lorna & Rod Kensinger. Ticket cost to remain the same $12.00 dollars in advance and $15.00 at the door. To
go dinners will be sold for $12.00. Banquet program: Recommendation was made by the committee and
approved by the board that a specific area will be provided for Tournament Team Sponsors for the Open
Tournament, Banquet Sponsors and Door prize Donations. Door prize donations from other than board
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members will have a business card attached to the gift to give the business credit for the donation. Association
Manager Review: Committee members completed review from board members, bowling center managers,
league secretaries and bowlers. One center questioned the amount of time to get awards. As stated by USBC
the association manager has 20 days to distribute awards. Completed review forwarded to Association
President Lee Price. Committee recommended to the board that Suzie Wollek be retained as Association
Manager for the upcoming year. The board approved. Back-to-the Bowler: The Association returned sanction
fees to one bowler for each sanctioned league in the 2014-2015 season.
Tournament Committee. Cheryl Dewald – written report attached. Tournaments completed:
HARVEST TOURNAMENT held at Bowlerama – we had 24 teams down from 33 teams from previous year ---- this
coming season tournament will be held at Phantom Warrior. This tournament is a youth fundraiser – it pays
the first team entry for youth bowlers to bowl in association youth tournament. Bowls in October 2015
Question asked why the entries are down if the association is paying the first team entry. Answer is
entry forms were not received due to the youth membership is down. This year we have 173 youth members;
2013-2014 season had 227 youth members.
SCRATCH TOURNAMENT AND TOC – overall 72 adult bowlers participated up from 66 bowlers in prior year
tournaments. Youth bowlers held at 36 overall this year and last year. There are three divisions for both adult
and youth bowlers --- division 3 needs help in the participation department. This coming season the scratch
tournament will open to any USBC member and Sparetime will be entering the rotation so we will have 4
tournaments (Hallmark, Phantom, Bowlerama and Sparetime) and the one TOC (Hallmark) at the end. Bowls
October, November, December 2015, January 2016 – TOC March 2016
OPEN TOURNAMENT – This year we saw 38 teams over last year’s 31 teams, 75 doubles over last year’s 60 and
150 singles over last year’s 120. This year we will be at Bowlerama and Hallmark. Bowls November 2015.
YOUTH TOURNAMENT – This year 31 teams bowled up from 29 prior year, 36 doubles up from 29 and 72 singles
up from 58 from prior year. Bowls in January/February 2016 at Hallmark and Bowlerama.
MEN’S TOURNAMENT – 25 teams bowled with us this year up from 17 prior year, 51 doubles up from 35 and 102
singles up from 70 prior year. Bowls February/March 2016 at Ft Hood and Bowlerama. We need help in
Division 3 participation.
WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT – 17 teams bowled this year up from 7 teams last season, 30 doubles up from 13 and
60 singles up from 26 last season. Bowls February/March 2016 at Ft Hood and Bowlerama. We need help in
Division 1 and Division 2 participation.
Upcoming: SENIOR TOURNAMENT – We will have 24 teams bowling starting tomorrow up from 19 teams last
season, 80 singles up from last season’s 70 singles. Bowls again April 2016 at Bowlerama.
Question reference brackets for the Men's Tournament Division 1/scratch bowlers were permitted to
enter the handicap brackets. Recommend the handicap base be higher than the highest bowler on the
tournament percentage. Lee Price stated this item would be given to the Tournament Committee for
consideration.
Statement the board has been researching possibilities for tournament sponsors. Tournament
sponsorship would be a good way to increase the prize fund and have advertisement for local businesses.
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Recommendation that the board contact with the local school districts to inform them of the individual
participation and scholarships available to the local youth bowlers. The school districts are unable to work with
the centers as they are a business and it is considered solicitation. Lee Price stated this item would be given
to the Youth Committee for consideration.
Learn to Bowl Free program for the summer is being offered at Hallmark Lanes and Killeen
Bowlerama. If anyone personally knows a teacher make contact to get the information shared with their
students. This is an excellent program for new and current youth bowlers and there is no cost to the youth
bowlers.
Sparetime Fun Center thanked Jerry Stutz and Dakota Stutz for making a presentation to the youth
leagues on what USBC and our association has to offer.
Question reference the local awards if the awards can be only given to the bowlers wanting them.
Suzie Wollek stated that she has no way to tracking this with the number of bowlers in the association.
Recommend that bowlers not wanting the awards to return them to the association for recycling. Lee Price
stated this item would be given to the Recognition Committee for consideration.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Letters to centers have been delivered to owner/management for their consideration
and comments on the upcoming season tournaments and events. The bowling dates are pretty much the
same as this past season. The 30 day prior closing date remains on the entries – we did not see that it had an
adverse effect in tournaments entries and the centers and us enjoyed the extra planning and setup time. We
did not receive any reports that anyone forgot when they were bowling.
Sparetime has asked to be included in the rotation schedule within the next few years – we have placed in the
rotation beginning with the 2017-2018 season.
The tournament committee would like to invite you to share your suggestions, comments or thoughts on how
to increase participation in our tournaments. My email is [email protected] or Suzie is
[email protected]
Thank you to all here who bowled and put teams together to bowl with us this past season --- thank you to the
center owners/management here today for allowing us in your centers, giving us access to whatever we need
and giving us access to your staff to help with things we don’t know how to operate --- without you these
events would not happen or run as smoothly as they do. All of us on the board of directors truly do appreciate
your support.
Jean Maxson thanked Cheryl Dewald for distributing the tournament entry forms and visiting the
bowlers to encourage them to participate in the tournaments.
Mary Bolton thanked Marquita Darland for her work at Sparetime Fun Center. She stated that they are
new to the association and would like to thank the entire board for making them feel welcome.
Elections
Nominating Committee Cheryl Dewald written report attached. Cheryl Dewald read the election procedures.
Each individual bio was read and all nominees were given the opportunity to make a presentation to the
delegation. The voting strength was 46 members.
Vice President slate Ed Hellon and Rod Kensinger. No nominations were received to be nominated from
the floor. Nominee was introduced; nominee discussed his qualifications and answered questions.
Officers are selected by majority vote. Vote was taken by ballot - 46 ballots cast; Ed Hellon - 28; Rod
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Kensinger - 16; and 2 no votes. Ed Hellon elected as Vice President with term of service beginning 1
August 2015.
The voting strength was 46 members. Directors slate Glen Brashear, Christi Hellon, Lorna Kensinger, and
Rod Kensinger. No nominations were received to be nominated from the floor. Nominees were
introduced; each nominee discussed their qualifications and answered questions. Ballots were distributed
to all eligible attendees. Directors are selected by plurality vote. Each individual may vote for up to 3
directors. Vote was taken by ballot - 46 votes cast. Lorna Kensinger - 39 votes; Christi Hellon - 35 votes;
Rod Kensinger and Glen Brashear received a tie 30 votes. Second vote was taken Rod Kensinger - 23
votes and Glen Brashear - 21 votes Newly elected directors are Lorna Kensinger, Christi Hellon and Rod
Kensinger. Glen Brashear will complete the vacant position term effective immediately.
Motion made to destroy all ballots. Seconded and motion approved. Ballots will be destroyed.
Unfinished Business - None
New Business - None
Open Forum
Jean Maxson thanked the board for all their work this past season. She publically thanked Cheryl Dewald for
visiting the leagues at Killeen Bowlerama.
Checks for the tournaments will be made payable to each individual for every event. This change is required
due to IRS requirement for individuals to receive a 1099 for any winnings over $600.00 in a year.
Question was asked if Sparetime Fun Center was aware of the lane requirement for the tournaments and
would they honor the contract. Answer Daniel Mueller, Manager Sparetime Fun Center requested the center
be placed into the rotation. If Sparetime Fun Center is unable to conduct tournament as scheduled according
to the tournament rotation will be offered to one of the other centers. The board has approved placing them in
the rotation and currently has the rotation schedule at the centers for their comments and approval.
Board members are open to all members with voice but no vote. The next board meeting July 25, 2015, 12
noon at VFW 9192.
Announcement
Door prize drawing ten $10.00 gift certificates for the members and board members were not eligible. Door
Prizes winners are Happy Chapman, Pete Schirripa Sr, Ed Hellon, Christi Hellon, Shirley Morris, Dave Bolton,
Herb Purvis, Tom Christie, Jim Lilley, and Rob Roberts.
Next Meeting - is scheduled for April 16, 2016, 1:30 pm. VFW 9192
There being no further business to come before the general membership, the meeting was adjourned at 3:30
pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Suzie Wollek
Association Manager
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