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Expo highlights, among many:

7/2/2009

1st Lady Missy Sturm was a big hit performing a requested hula dance on stage at the Ladies Luncheon, as those gathered honored her.
Hall of Fame celebrity inductee Lynn Swann mingled with the attendees at the Salute and learned...

It's Bowl Expo time! Hope you are attending to participate in

6/19/2009

It's Bowl Expo time! Hope you are attending to participate in the meetings, seminars, workshops, trade show, receptions and networking. If you have not purchased tickets to Wednesday's Hall of Fame Salute or Thursday's grand finale, Club Xpo, there remains time...

Too many highlights on the Expo trade show floor to mention, but here's a few anyway

6/19/2009

Too many highlights on the Expo trade show floor to mention, but here's a few anyway:

· BPAA/USBC 4th annual bowling challenge - 11 am, Thursday

· BPAA Foodservice Pavilion - including Buchi Z Pizza and Mug Root Beer...

Restaurant Equipment Supplier BigTray has a sale running on all Ice-O-Matic brand ice machines

6/19/2009

Restaurant Equipment Supplier BigTray has a sale running on all Ice-O-Matic brand ice machines through Aug 31. BPAA members get an additional discount on the already- discounted sale price. Check online at www.BigTray.com...

Congratulations to the State of Kansas for reaching 80% level of their Pepsi contract renewals

6/19/2009

Congratulations to the State of Kansas for reaching 80% level of their Pepsi contract renewals. KS has earned a re-sign bonus as did each of the centers renewing. Many...

Legendary Pro bowler Mark Roth recently suffered a severe stroke

6/19/2009

Legendary Pro bowler Mark Roth recently suffered a severe stroke and is just beginning the long journey of rehabilitation. The Bowling Foundation is coordinating efforts to rally the industry, bowlers and fans of the sport and Roth in particular, to provide some...

Xtra Frame, PBA.com's online viewer subscription service

6/19/2009

Xtra Frame, PBA.com's online viewer subscription service, debuted a few weeks ago an animated comedy news program called The Bowling Show, which features animated host P.B. Atkinson discussing the week's bowling news in a uniquely humorous way. The show will air every...

Brian Graham, USBC Director of Youth, will be at Bowl Expo to discuss the reasons behind recent changes

6/19/2009

Brian Graham, USBC Director of Youth, will be at Bowl Expo to discuss the reasons behind recent changes in their Youth program, including the change in the age limit, membership options, the awards program and much more. Graham has said the need to attract new participants to USBC...

The U.S. Olympic Committee has given the USBC and BPAA permission

6/15/2009

The U.S. Olympic Committee has given the USBC and BPAA permission to display the Olympic rings on the outside of the Training and Research Center, currently under construction at the International Bowling Campus in Arlington, TX.

"Sip. Save. Refresh" is the new free promotion to drive traffic in BPAA-Pepsi centers

6/15/2009

"Sip. Save. Refresh" is the new free promotion to drive traffic in BPAA-Pepsi centers this summer with bowling on specially marked Pepsi cups giving consumers the opportunity to win a free game of bowling with the purchase of a PAID game. Eligible centers can purchase the...

This year's BPAA Bowling Educator of the Year is the Washington State

6/15/2009

This year's BPAA Bowling Educator of the Year is the Washington State Bowling Proprietors Association nomination Selinda Riggs. An elementary Physical Education Teacher, she will receive her award on Monday, June 22, at the BPAA annual meeting.

To be announced at Bowl Expo: The Mechanics Hall of Fame

6/15/2009

To be announced at Bowl Expo: The Mechanics Hall of Fame. The selection committee has announced Rip Owens of Texas as this year's Honorary Inductee to the newly created Hall. The award will be presented on Wed., June 24, by Phil Kinser, Managing Partner of Bowling Distributors, the...

Five Finalists have been chosen for the Small Bowling Centers People's Choice Awards

6/15/2009

Five Finalists have been chosen for the Small Bowling Centers People's Choice Awards. 1) Rebecca Jobe- Auburn Bowling Center, NE- Unique Fund-raiser. 2) Scott and Patty - Kim Bowl, NE- Tournament Promotion. 3) Cathy Haines- Haines Strike Time Lanes,...

Media notes:

6/15/2009

Media notes:

· As promised, the New York Post last Sunday did a nice piece entitled "Swann Strikes Again - Steeler great rolling into Bowling Hall." Included was a photo of Lynn Swann in a bowling shirt and with a bowling ball.

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Changes in the USBC Registered Volunteer Program

6/15/2009

Changes in the USBC Registered Volunteer Program (RVP) will take place Aug. 1. The RVP is a valuable tool for centers to use to make sure young bowlers can participate in the sport in a safe environment. Click HERE...