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USBC seeks to revamp goals to grow sport

By ERIC MUSKATEVC
Published April 28, 2006

Dramatic philosophic changes are needed in the U.S. Bowling Congress and bowling overall to give the sport a chance to grow.

That was the message delivered loud and clear last Friday by leaders of the organization during the first day of the USBC annual meeting at the Orange County Convention Center.

President Michael Carroll, strategic planning chair Darlene Baker and CEO Roger Dalkin all focused on the future. And if the nearly 1,700 in attendance truly were listening, they should have a clear picture of USBC's goals and expectations for the next several years.

"Our board's goal is to make USBC a successful organization and, folks, that takes commitment not only in actions by our board, but a financial commitment from our membership and those who want to be part of a vibrant organization," Carroll said.

"USBC, in order to be prosperous and grow the sport for bowlers, needs that financial leverage to investigate, study and put in place programs and services that have significant meaning to membership and engages recognition in the sporting world not only of today, but tomorrow."

The key to that success as noted by Carroll, Baker and Dalkin, is the approval of a futuristic business philosophy called the "USBC Business Plan for 2010 and Beyond."

The plan revolves around USBC's priority issues relating to youth development, increasing visibility of the sport, redefining the association network and insuring credibility for the game of bowling.

USBC also will continue to change the role and mind-set of association volunteers to a blend of the past with a new focus on developing more partnerships with proprietors.

"As the (national governing body), we are responsible for the future of the sport as well as the members," Baker said. "The strategic plan is built with both components."

Mary Kelly of Sarasota won her first National Amateur Bowlers Inc. tournament by defeating her husband, Skip, 229-144 last weekend at Sarasota Lanes for Club 577. Together, the couple won $525.

Club 591 will be at Strikers Family Bowling Center, 8500 N.W. 44th Street, in Sunrise this weekend. So far the jackpot is at $100 with a $241 strike-pot. The center's number is (954) 749-1400. Check centralflorida.bowlnabi.com for more details.

Mark Wukoman rolled three consecutive 300 games for a 900 series on April 22 in the Saturday Night Men's Special League at Classic Lanes in the Milwaukee suburb of Greenfield, Wis. USBC is in the process of completing the standard verification process after an honor score is reported to have been rolled in a certified league. It will become the ninth official 900 series in the 111-year history of certified league bowling.

TEN PIN LANES - Men: Don Vachon 299/703, Paul Doyon 289/683, Glenn Jeffers 275/677, Pete Sahner 268/713, Joe Dalton 265/722, Louis Misfeldt 256/673, Tony Agostine 247/694, Charles Maxey 255, Dave Young 250, Jimmy Oswain 247, Tom Robinson 246/687, Jerry Robinson 246, Bo Whitley 245/648. Women: Jen Layton 644 & 607, Ida Obrian 235/539, B.J. Plank 230/506, Kari Militello 226/536, Ivy Kemp 206/541, Rosalie McGinnis 203/568, Saralyn Rickman 202/566, Chris Cummings 202/530. Sr. Men: Dave DeLorenzo 226/601, Ken Bayley 212/563, Tom McKenzie 211/573, Jinx Talbot 201/509, Dave O'Brien 525. Sr. Women: Lorraine Klopp 215/506, Mary Girouard 540, Marion Love 507, Susan McMeekin 503.

DUNEDIN LANES - Men: Dave Rehula 300/812, Drew Warner 300, Bob Eggert 300, Tom Palmer 300, Ed Giacobbe 770, Paul Pippenger 714, Mike Bieluwka 712, Chuck Komin 711, Willie Holmes 699, Errol Weaver 697, Jerry Woodward 674. Women: Sandy Grumblatt 640, Kathy Weaver 631, Catherine Moss 618, Kitty Komin 244/637. Seniors: Dick Williams 618, Roland Jung 606, Beth Stona 211, Lorraine Ciecko 202, Berniece Stults 220, Mary Dexter 211.

SUNRISE LANES - Special Delivery: Tom Benyo 254/676. Meadowlawn Srs.: Will Koehler 209, Earl Jacob 255. Monday Matchplay: Jeff Johns 657. Strike & Spare: Pat Searcy 254/660, Jay Jamieson 256/709. Happy Seniors: Mike Gendron 200-236, John Thornton 235. Commercial: Tim Dunbar 673, Justin Veitch 690, Darryl Dempsey 259/696, John Lancaster 704, Derek Dzierba 264/664, Gary Brunner 687, Richard Leska 677, Tom Olden 256/711, Bill Robbins 656, Ken O'Connell 658, Chad Zaleski 267/710, Mike Cornelison 258/697, Mike Byrd 676. Springwood: Judy Allen 264/661. TGIF: Frank Mainenti 266-267/738, Robert Dantschisc 300/707, Christina McComb 257/578, Veronica Kessler 214-210/633, Christina Hallock 560. City of St. Pete Athletics: Pat Deegan 253-261/742. Funtime Mixed: George Brown 255/659, Mike McMahan 266/659, Marc Harvey 264/707, Jeff Skiers 255-289/755, Krista Groen 226/604, Derek Perez 253/660, Scott Price 665, Jamie Padgett 209/567, Malen Smith 690, Scott King 260/719. Sat. Nite Live: Marilyn McCloskey 201, Suzanne Colson 202. Youth Adult: Keith Cox 656. Late Mates: Ben Johnston 259/682, Angela Brandel 208/591, Jon Hunt 259/719, Russ O'Neal 258/654, Cindy Head 217/605, Julie Highnote 210, Dottie Thompson 222/619, Joe Le 264/663.

LIBERTY LANES - Joe Tobias 300/696, Jason Clark 300/686, Marty Murphy 280/732, Dawn Brembs 254/637, Robert Sellner 276/700, Mariann Russo 657, Don Nelson 279, Ryan Brembs 279/749, Greg Vanderloop 704, Lowell Elliott 279/727, Drew Beierlein 759, Rusty Genevie 713, Frank Czarnecki Jr. 708, Joe Bereczki 726, Bob Smolka 279, Bobby Redmond 728, Jules Restina 276, Lisa Bereczki 721, Carol George 222, Ed Andres 724, John Zimbaro 729, Larry Walters 722, Rick Conchiglia 713, Rhonda Roquetta 608, A.J. Riske 290, Jim Parese 279, John Wiseman 278, Sal Iemolo 279, Mike Heddon 299/709, Brett Frisse 279/722, Manny Valenca 290, Don MacDonald 703, Bill Wilder Jr. 722, Paul Victory 772, Jay Taylor 280, Bobby Redmond 289/752, Darrin Campbell 278/710, Glen Tishuk 710, Cindy Micheal 243/614, Debi Kidd 614, Steve Marley 722, Corrine Carrillo 223/609, Johnny Russell III 278, Bill WIlder Jr. 279/687, Mike Hollis 702, Ray Baumbach 299, John Rabelo 771.

TWEDT'S LANES - Men: Chris Springstead 728, Bob Hubbard Jr. 722, Mark Missura 703, Joe Bloink 702, John Olton 698, Art Woodruff 691, Loy Pryor 683, Jim Kramer 674, Jack Farrell 655, Robin Hood 652, Paul Witt 642, Jeremy Dwyer 636, Ron Wagner 621, Al Bolander 616, Ken Ruckdeschel 616, Jack Sorrentino 615. Women: Christine Srock 608, Michelle Huff 596, Karen Burke 573, Joy Perkins 548, Lanie Weaver 546, Pam Alexander 542, Lynn Parker 536, Mary Cook 528, Rose Hiester 528, Donna Gunther 522, Maxine Huff 522, Michelle Signarovitz 521, Rita Holston 517, Mary McAteer 516, Mary Quincy 508, Vicky Lee 505, Dang Welton 503, Brenda Bolander 503.

SEMINOLE - Cindy Hall 248-692, Leroy Goffer 751, Quenton Hartfield 277-638, Ron Knish 277-691, Mike Pittman 699, Joey Minarik (167 average) 632, Steve Felsman 710, Marilyn Sullivan 220-607, David Gabory 299, Larry Brown 714, Russell Welsh 748, Jim Cantlin 759, Mike Bongiorno 724, Steve Kenyon 733, John Randazzo 707, Dennis Sliniger 713, Ed Huett 699, Joe Krug 700, Chris Rivera 691, Ziggy Podlas 713.

TARPON LANES - Highland Lakes: Gary Rock 204/590, Don Shattock 201/538. Monday Mixers: Tim Clark 267-226/697, Jim Rendinell 242-222/678, Tina Domino 211-203/603. Lake Tarpon: Ed Grabeau 179/501. Sr. Men: Joe Pochron 243-234/664, Gene Sparks 243-233/648. Breakfast Beat: Jo Carpenter 182/522. Key West: Red Schwindt 241-213/661, Joe Riendeau 269-236/656. Stonehedge: Gary Campbel 265/566, Paul Dornboss 183/535. Senior Birds: George Noorts 187/515. Highland Lakes Sr.: Len Whiteman 203/519, Paul Merrill 178/507, Eileen Subbiondo 197/520. Industrial: Mike Theodore 255-226/702, Joe Riendeau 247-225/669. Tarpon Shores: John Scheuch 239/628, Joe Pochron 249/587.

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