Greater Grand Rapids USBC Association September 2012 
In This Issue
THANK YOU!
Hall of Fame
Officers Jamboree
Rule #101
THANK YOU FOR BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES BOWLING CONGRESS!
 
AS A MEMBER OF USBC, YOU ARE JOINING NEARLY TWO MILLION OTHERS IN SUPPORTING THE SPORT OF BOWLING.  YOUR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES CONTRIBUTE TO THE FOLLOWING: 
 
* 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.
* 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.
* 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 has a tournament for you!
* THE FUTURE OF THE SPORT. With your support, USBC provides hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to American's youth bowlers each and every season.
* TEAM USA AND THE OLYMPIC MOVEMENT. Team USA relies on your support and represents YOU as they compete internationally and continue to push for bowling to become an Olympic sport.
 
Greetings!

Welcome back to the 2012-2013 bowling season.  Put away those golf clubs and dust off your bowling equipment.  We hope your season is off to a great start. Ask a friend to join a league and/or bring a new person to a touranment and help us grow.  There are lots of events for everyone on the schedule this season.  Come join us!  Good luck and good bowling.!
 
Sincerely,
Greater Grand Rapids USBC Association
 
Hall of Fame
The following will be inducted into the
Greater Grand Rapids Hall of Fame 
 
This years inductees are ...
 
Valerie Sochanek, Mary Donnely-Milligan, Pat Bentley Sr. & Don Nyenhuis Jr.
 
Come out and help honor these well deserving bowlers.
 
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Lincoln Country Club. 
Dinner tickets - $30.00
Call Cherylle at the bowling office to purchase tickets 616-530-8195.
 
GGRUSBC League Officers Jamboree
Is your league being represented?
 
This is a doubles tournament. and up to four people from your league can enter.  Entry fee is only $15.00 per doubles team.  You will be bowling three games, have lunch and a chance to win some door prizes.  Check with your league secretary to make sure your league will be represented!! 

Saturday, October 20, 2012
Middle Villa Lanes
Squads at 1:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
Entries close Wednesday, October 17th.
USBC Rule 101
All bowlers in a USBC certified league must pay membership.  This is not optional nor negotiable.  To be a certified league - all members in the league must certify.
 
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About Us
Our Mission:  The Greater Grand Rapids USBC Association ensures the integrity and protects the future of the sport, provides programs and services and enhances the bowling experience.