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Iowa State USBC YA Annual Meeting Minutes June 26, 2016

Members present: LeRoy Heatherington, Al Alsman, Larry Smith, Jerry Robinson, Larry Brown, Angi Fangman, Terry Gransow, Barb Staub, Breanne Underwood, Sharon Williams, Cassidy Boom, Alex Diercks, Abbey Fangman, Nicole Petersen, Bailey Portwood, Deb Maack, Pat Shannon, Sheri Stephens, Cindi Tippett, Bill Ketelsen, Joann Portwood, Jo Alsman, Laura Christensen, Vicky Howrey

The meeting was called to order at 12:15 p.m. by President LeRoy Heatherington. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Youth Directors. LeRoy introduced people from the different associations and travel and convention bureaus bidding for the 2018 tournament from Clinton/Camanche, Davenport, and Muscatine. They each gave presentations for their cities and centers and had some give-away items to hand out. Jolene read a list of the 2016 award winners – Sportsmanship Award, Kameron Dammeier of DeWitt, Hall of Fame Boys Bowling Ability, Matt Hystad of LeMars, Hall of Fame Girls Bowling Ability, Chelsea Harris of Muscaitine, Coach of the Year, Larry Brown of Muscatine, Volunteer of the Year, Shannon Pickett of Marshalltown. Family Doubles participation winners were Williamsburg, Keokuk and DeWitt. State tournament participation winners were Alta, Thunderbowl of Council Bluffs, and Bridge City, Ottumwa. Roll call was taken. Larry Smith made a motion to accept the minutes of the June 28, 2015 meeting as printed, seconded by Jo Alsman. Motion carried. The President’s and Association Manager’s reports were included in the packet. Jolene went through all the finance information which included account list, state tournament breakdown and family doubles report. The budget comparison report will be addressed during the finance committee report.

Committee Reports:

Awards & Services – Jerry Robinson, Chairperson noted that his committee recommended the following changes. On the Volunteer of the year form change the dates to 2017. Coach of the year form – dates to 2017 and delete “year earned” on certified coach section. Sportsmanship award – insert the following in the 3rd paragraph “If you believe there is an outstanding bowler in your association of any age (USBC YA bowler) who is worthy for this award…..” Insert “positive’ in front of attitude on the lanes and attitude toward peers & coaches. Jerry made a motion to accept these changes, Nicole Petersen seconded. Motion carried.

By Laws – None submitted, no action needed.

Dress code – Sheri Stephens, Chairperson reported that her committee was really vocal regarding the current dress code and some of the things they would like to see it changed to. After the board meeting last evening, he final draft of the dress code will be “All bowlers must wear suitable attire which includes slacks or jeans, mid thigh shorts (boys or girls), mid thigh skorts, or capris. Shirts will include polo shirts or sleeved t-shirts that contain no reference to alcohol, tobacco, drugs or profanity. No hats, tank tops, crop tops or scoop necked shirts, etc. will be worn by any participant. No exposed undergarments of midriffs will be allowed by any participant. Any complains will be handled on an individual basis by the tournament director.” Sheri made a motion to accept the dress code, seconded by Jo Alsman. Motion carried. Family Doubles – Terry Gransow, Chairperson reported that all dates had been changed on the form and there were no additions or changes to the rules. The committee did talk about the dress code and deferred to whatever the dress code committee decided to do. Terry made a motion the rules be approved as printed, seconded by Nicole Petersen. Motion carried.

Hall Of Fame – Breanne Underwood, Chairperson reported date changed to be made on the actual application to reflect 2017. The age of date should be changed to August 1, 2016 on all forms. The Local Association leadership scoring sheet should be renumbered 1 – 4. Brie made a motion to accept these changes as listed, seconded by Terry Gransow. Motion carried.

Pepsi tournament – Seth Ketelsen reported that his committee made the recommendation to pay $8.50 per series bowled for the next season. They also voted to continue with the modified house shot. As in the past, all the people bowling in a particular division will continue to do so during the state finals.

Pepsi audit – Barb Staub, Chairperson said that all the bank statements, warrants and invoices, along with the receipts for the past season were checked thoroughly and everything was found to be in order. Barb made a motion to accept the committee report, seconded by Alex Diercks. Motion carried.

Policies & Procedures – Larry Brown, Chairperson reported that the board had approved the changes that came as a result of the committee meeting at their meeting on Saturday evening.

State Tournament – Bill Ketelsen, Chairperson reported that his committee has read through all the rules. Most of the dates had already been changed but in Rule 15 – the date will read 2017 convention weekend. Rule 21 should read final squad on April 1. Entry form should say Jan. 30, 2017 for phone reservations. They did talk about the dress code and deferred to the dress code committee and what they come up with. Bill made a motion to accept the changes, seconded by Nicole Petersen. Motion carried.

Finance – Jerry Robinson, Chairperson read through the budget numbers as recommended by his committee. Jerry made a motion to accept the proposed 2016-2017 budget, seconded by Al Alsman. Motion carried.

There was a break in the meeting from 1:14 p.m. to 1:24 p.m.

Credentials report: Cindi Tippett and Vicky Howrey, co-chairs reported 4 officers, 20 directors, 28 adult delegates, and 20 youth delegates for a total of 72 voting delegates.

Elections: Seth Ketelsen, Chairperson of the committee read the following :

President : Al Alsman. Seth motioned he be elected by acclimation, seconded by Cassidy Boom. Motion carried.

2nd Vice President: Larry Smith. Seth motion he be elected by acclimation, seconded by Nicole Petersen. Motion carried. District Directors: District 1 – Deb Maack, District 2 – Peggy Sweet (excused but still able to be up for election), District 3 – Pat Shannon, District 4 – Sheri Stephens, District 5 – Cindi Tippett, District 6 – Bill Ketelsen, District 7 – Joann Portwood, District 8 – Jo Alsman, District 9 – Cody McCormick, District 10 – Vicky Farrington-Howrey. Seth made a motion these 10 people be elected by acclimation, seconded by Abbey Fangman. Motion carried.

Directors at Large: Larry Brown, Laura Christensen, Terry Gransow, PJ Pickett, Barb Staub. A ballot vote was taken. Results – Larry Brown 64, Terry Gransow 61, Barb Staub 45, PJ Pickett 30, Laura Christensen 16. Elected were Larry Brown, Terry Gransow and Barb Staub.

Youth Directors: Cassidy Boom, Kameron Dammeier, Alex Diercks, Abbey Fangman, Rachel Heimbaugh, Matthew Hystad, Shaely Nowels, ShayeLyn Pickett, Elizabeth Stanley, Jordan Stephens, Kala Wisecup. Results of the ballot vote were as follows - Cassidy Boom 48, Kameron Dammeier 43, Abbey Fangman 43, Matt Hystad 51, and Kala Wisecup 48 (all elected). Not elected – Alex Diercks 24, Rachel Heimbaugh 16, Shaely Nowels 12, ShayeLyn Pickett 18, Elizabeth Stanley 14, and Jordan Stephens 31.

Youth Leaders Report: Alex Diercks who is the 1st Vice President reported there were 23 voting delegates and 1 youth visitor at the meeting. They decided the format of the 9 pin tournament would remain the same next year. Elections were held and the results are as follows: Kala Wisecup – President, Alex Diercks – 1st Vice President, Cassidy Boom – 2nd Vice President, Sergeant at Arms – Matt Hystad, Jordan Stephens, Kameron Dammeier and Abbey Fangman – Directors. After the meeting, the new board met and named Elizabeth Stanley as Youth Manager.

Old business: None

New Business: State Association merger: With legislation being passed at the USBC meeting that all non- merged associations will be to be merged by August 1, 2018, all the Iowa Associations will meet to get all the merger information in place.

Youth Leader advisor appointments: Breanne Underwood and Terry Gransow.

LeRoy appointed Seth Ketelsen as the Iowa State Pepsi Director for the 2016 – 2017 season.

2018 Tournament site: Clinton/Camanche ($8.00 and free shoes, no additional considerations), Bowlmor/Big River Bowling ($7.50 and free shoes, $1500 from the centers and $3500 from the convention bureau), Rose Bowl, Muscatine ($7.25 and free shoes, along with $2000 from the center and $1500 from the association). A ballot vote was taken. Results showed Rosebowl, Muscatine 55 votes, Clinton/Camanche 9 votes, Bowlmor/Big River in Davenport 9 votes.

Miscellaneous: Jo and Al Alsman invited everyone to make the trip to Council Bluffs for the 2017 state tournament. Angi Fangman spoke about the youth group from Greater Cedar Valley going to the USBC Youth open in Indianapolis this year and Cleveland next year.

There being no further business, Sheri Stephens made a motion to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned at 2:31 p.m. Respectfully submitted,

Jolene Ketelsen Association Manager