Southern Bowling Writers Association
28th Annual Meeting – Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV
MINUTES
Meeting called to order at 2:15 pm
Present At the meeting – Jim and CJ Goodwin, Bob Cosgrove, Beth Standlee, Frenchy & Joyce Letourneau, Evelyn Peoples, Paul Kreins, Michelle Sidener, Mark Miller, Steve James, Jackie Wyckoff. Guest Speaker – John Berglund
Old Business:
Everyone reminded of new pin – if anyone needs one $4 – contact Don Wright.
Dues to stay at $10 per survey sent to membership. Calendar year January 1 – December 31.
Term limit is 3 years per survey sent to membership.
Discussed last year’s successful roast – agreed to have semi-annual roast
Reimbursement to Executive Director for expenses to be a part of bylaws.
Need chair for Dick Weber Award – Evelyn Peoples volunteered and CJ Goodwin agreed to help.
Frank Barnhardt chair of High School and Collegiate
Jim Wyckoff chair of Bowler of the Year
Walt Steinsiek chair of Cartoonist
Audit Committee Report – Bob Cosgrove said the audit was in order and the balance as of April 30 was $1596.59.
New Business:
Sponsors for awards
- Cartoonist – Pinacle Events – Steve Sanders
- Dick Weber – Qubica/AMF
- High School and Collegiate – NEED SPONSOR
- Bowler of the Year – NEED SPONSOR
Election – no nominations – all officers stay the same
President: Jim Goodwin
VP: Jim King
Directors: Walt Steinsiek
Bob Cosgrove
Jim Wyckoff
Exec Dir: Don Wright
Sgt at Arms: Beth Standlee
Guest Speaker John Berglund – Why it’s a good time to be in the Bowling Industry.
Integers are coming together (BPAA, USBC, Military, IPBSIA, BWAA, PBA)
Exciting new programs – youth, pro shop, coaching
Questions and Answers:
Bob Cosgrove – Do you feel that BPAA has done a good job at diversity?
A – No, not in our best interest. We’re not in touch. The problem for BPAA is you must be on a state board before BPAA. Not much to recruit from – most don’t want to be a part yet.
Jim Goodwin – Tell us how a Skills Center works
A – The center pays a fee and must have a teaching professional. BPAA will furnish branding and promotions.
Paul Kreins – Reason?
A – We need to educate, provide lessons and scientific data to bowlers. Bowlers might buy merchandise or ask for lessons. BPAA will structure program.
Paul Kreins additional info – Skill Centers will be pro-active. Go to lanes and interact with casual bowlers offering 3 minute assistance. Idea to develop casual to frequent casual to advanced or professional bowlers.
Beth Standlee – Isn’t personality very important?
A – Problem is lack of # to draw from with personality.
Paul adds – Skilled people may have many aspects (drilling or coaching) personality is not always there.
John – Credibility is most important and most challenging. Will start testing in some centers in August.
You can call Kelly Betters for information.
Steve James – When will BPAA and USBC conventions unite?
A – Not sure. It was shot down by the delegates at the USBC convention this year. We are working hard to make it happen. Hopefully will happen soon.
Jim Goodwin thanked John Berglund for providing the meeting room and refreshments and support of SBWA.
Adjourned – 3:15 pm | 
