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InfoLink
July 2010

The InfoLink will encourage and accept stories of 200-500 words, relating to bowling. Articles should be focused on individual accomplishments, special events, community involvement, prose, etc. Because we are focusing on special articles by our writers, reporting of scores or association related events will not be accepted. Send your story to:

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Editor: Jackie Wyckoff
PO Box 50213
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: 408-866-6598

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Current News
CBW Media Luncheon (05-13-10)
CUSBC Board Nominations Open (02-24-10)
Pezzano Scholarship (01-6-10)
Tribute to the Troops (08-1-09)
2009 Phone Card Drive (06-27-09)
Football legend adds bowling honor to resume (06-24-09)



Press Releases.....

CALL FOR BOWLING COACHES HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS  (04-7-10)

USBC ANNOUNCES RECOGNITION AWARDS (03-2-10)

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From Our Members
“Thanks Mom and Dad” (06-27-10)
The Mystery Woman (03-03-10)
Are the Tears Worth It? (03-02-10)
Gary Beck – An Answer to Bowling’s Problem? (12-18-09)
In the Beginning (12-18-09)
Dressel Mellows (09-11-09)
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From Our President (07-28-10)



Purpose
  • Recognize journalistic excellence
  • Reward outstanding effort in bringing media attention to the sport of bowling
  • Educate members and non-members to develop and strengthen writing skills to enhance bowling promotion
  • Include and encourage electronic media in communications
  • Promote and foster bowling photography
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Board Photo
June 2010 CUSBC State Convention

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Front row (l-r): Marian Mann (Sgt, at Arms), Tina Martin (Treasurer/2010 USBC Joyce Deitch Trailblazer), Joan Romeo (President-elect), Bette Addington (Immediate Past President), Donna Dillard (Secretary), and Barbara Metzinger (Vice President/2010 CUSBC Hall of Fame). Back row (l-r): Mary Lynly (Life Member), Agnes Duffy (Life Member), Andrea Adamson (Director #3 North), Jill Williamson (Director #4 South), Jane Bailey (newly-elected Director #1 North), and Phyl Knoll (Director #2 South).


Event Calendar

July 31 – Aug. 7: National Bowling Week 2010
Aug. 7: National Bowling Week “World Record” Day
Aug. 14-15: Cal Bowlers Tour 2nd Reno Invitational, National Bowling Stadium
Aug. 14-15: CUSBC Queens Tournament, Tyme to Bowl, Oroville
Aug. 26-29: CUSBC Senior Singles Tournament, Buena Lanes, Ventura
Sept. 10: CUSBC Masters Last Chance Qualifier, 7pm, AMF Southwest Lanes, Bakersfield
Sept. 11-12: CUSBC Masters Tournament, AMF Southwest Lanes, Bakersfield
Sept. 25: Entry deadline—CUSBC Prince & Princess Tournament, Stockton (10/22-24)
Oct. 3-5: West Coast Bowling Convention, Harrah’s/Harvey’s, So. Lake Tahoe
Oct. 16-17: CUSBC Youth State Scratch Tournament, AMF Visalia Lanes, Visalia
Oct. 22-24: CUSBC Prince & Princess Tournament, West Lane Bowl, Stockton
Oct. 23-24: 41st annual Cal State Senior Tournament, Clovis/Fresno (1st of 5 weekends)
Oct. or Nov.: CBW Interim Meeting, Southern CA
Dec. 1: Advanced entry deadline—CUSBC 6th Open/Men’s State Championships, Fresno
Dec. 15: Advanced entry deadline—CUSBC 6th Women’s State Championships, Ventura
Dec. 31: Deadline for 7th annual CBW “Phone Cards for the Troops” Drive

2011
Jan. 23-26: BPAA Mid-Winter Bowling Summit, Phoenix, AZ
Feb. 1: Entry deadline—CUSBC 6th Open/Men’s & Women’s State Tournaments
Mar. 26: CUSBC BVL State Classic Tournament
Mar. 30: Deadline—CBW bowling writing story for 2010-2011 “Marijane Viat” Writing Contest must be written and published by this date to be eligible.
Apr. 2: CUSBC 6th Women’s State Tournament opens, Ventura
Apr. 9: CUSBC 6th Open/Men’s State Tournament opens, Fresno
Jun. 4-5: CUSBC Queen’s Tournament, Ventura
Jun. 10-12: CUSBC Annual State Convention, Ontario
Jun. 22-28: Bowl Expo, Grapevine, TX
Jun. 29-Jul.2: USBC Annual National Convention, Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, TX





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2009 Phone Card Drive
2010
Profile Award
Recipient
Pat Helwig
"The Mystery Woman"


Past Recipients

2009
Pat helwig

2008
Mary Lynly

2006
Bette Addington

2005
Mary Lynly
"Wyckoff Captures National Award"

2003
Bette Addington
"New Westchester Manager puts Customer First"

2002
Mary K. Lynly
"In Memory"

2001
Marian Mann
"A Proud Mom"

2000
Phyl Knoll
"The Legend"


Members: use this form to submit entries to the Profile contest

2010 Profile Form

Golden Quill Award

2010 Topic:
"A Special League Experience"
Entry Form


2010
Golden Quill
Winner
Bill Ades

2009
Golden Quill
Winner
Mary Lynly

2008
Golden Quill
Winner
Mary Lynly

2007
Golden Quill
Winner
Bette Addington