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WORLD RECORD T- SHIRTS

6/16/2008

On a "first come, first serve" basis, the limited- edition, commemorative "WORLD RECORD" T- SHIRTS found in your National Bowling Week kits are available for sale for ONLY $3.00 PER SHIRT. The shirts would be great to sell or distribute to customers during your National Bowling Week,...

Free Kitchen safety items during BPAA Food Service seminar

6/16/2008

BPAA Members attending the Bowl EXPO seminar on BPAA Food service on Monday June 23, 2:45 - 4:15 will receive free Kitchen safety items during the session compliments of North Pointe Insurance and the BPAA INCOM. Free items will be given away on a first come first served basis. BPAA INCOM is...

Bowlers Journal "Proprietor of the Year."

6/16/2008

Congrats to Cathy and Denny Cooper and family for COOPER'S SPORT BOWL operation (two centers) in Indiana for being named the Bowlers Journal "Proprietor of the Year." They operate tremendous centers in addition to volunteering considerable time for the industry.

UPDATE ON TOMATO ISSUE - SYSCO

6/16/2008

UPDATE ON TOMATO ISSUE - SYSCO operating companies have been notified to only ship raw red plum, roma and round variety tomatoes from areas FDA has identified as NOT being associated with the outbreak. The FDA's recent update included 19 Florida counties identified by FDA as not being...

Keynoting the BPAA ANNUAL MEETING in Orlando on Monday...

6/16/2008

Keynoting the BPAA ANNUAL MEETING in Orlando on Monday, June 23rd will be BPAA's legislative counsel Rick Berman who will present the latest on the case against universal interlocks and why the focus should be on negligent driving. All members in attendance will again receive a bagful of Smart...

100 LANE BOWLING CENTER in the Disney Sports Complex in Orlando

6/16/2008

It has been announced that there will be built a privately owned 100 LANE BOWLING CENTER in the Disney Sports Complex in Orlando. This will become the largest center in the U.S. and should host many tourneys in addition to the open play from tourism and residents alike. USBC plans on having...

BPAA PAST PRESIDENT, HARRY WELLS

6/16/2008

BPAA PAST PRESIDENT, HARRY WELLS (Bucyrus, OH), underwent triple by-pass surgery this past Tuesday. Harry is recovering nicely; but, it looks as if he will not be able to attend Bowl Expo this year as he had hoped to do.

BPAA Board Member RICK BRADEN

6/16/2008

BPAA Board Member RICK BRADEN, Terre Haute Bowling Center in Terre Haute, IN, like many in the Midwest, woke up last week to a flooded center. It is likely not the only member center damaged in these historic and tragic floods.

NATIONAL SIMMONS CONSUMER SURVEY

6/16/2008

The most recent NATIONAL SIMMONS CONSUMER SURVEY (2007 v. 2006) revealed increases in bowling participation as follows:

5.1% in the 6-13 year old segment

1.5% in the 14-17 year old segment

3.5% in the 18-24 year old segment

11.1% in...

IN-SCHOOL BOWLING

6/6/2008

If your center is participating in the IN-SCHOOL BOWLING program, make sure you are listed on www.bowlersed.com so teachers can locate you. To get your center listed, call the BPAA Youth Department at 1-800-343-1329 or email laurie@bpaa.com.

PEPSI AND COKE

6/6/2008

According to a beverage analyst at Morgan Stanley, both PEPSI AND COKE will be testing in convenience stores smaller individual sizes (12 and 16 oz) at a price as low as 99 cents in an effort to jump start sales in those locations.

PLINKO in the STRIKE TEN ENTERTAINMENT BOOTH

6/6/2008

Come on down! At Bowl Expo '08 trade show in Orlando, try your hand at the PLINKO game in the STRIKE TEN ENTERTAINMENT BOOTH. Land on the "MONEY" slot and your member center is entered into the drawing for $5000.

Congrats to GARY VOSS

6/6/2008

Congrats to GARY VOSS, West County Lanes (near St. Louis) who was inducted into the USBC Missouri Hall of Fame on Saturday.

$100,000 NORTH POINTE INSURANCE GROUP HIGH SCHOOL SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS.

6/6/2008

There's still time to sign up for the $100,000 NORTH POINTE INSURANCE GROUP HIGH SCHOOL SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS. Tell your graduating seniors about this great scholarship opportunity. CLICK...

FREE PRODUCT FROM BPAA SMART BUY PARTNERS

6/6/2008

Bowl EXPO attendees will have a chance to win FREE PRODUCT FROM BPAA SMART BUY PARTNERS on the trade show floor. Attendees will be able to show off their crane machine skills as they attempt to pull lucky ducks worth thousands of dollars in products. PLUS someone could WIN $1000 SYSCO SHOPPING...