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HALL OF FAME

PURPOSE:   The Association Hall of Fame was established to recognize, reward and perpetuate the names of Association members, who through their bowling ability or tireless an unselfish efforts to promote, improve and increase participation in the game of American Ten Pin, has directly or indirectly brought renown and proven benefits to this Association and the United States Bowling Congress.

CATEGORIES:  Members may be inducted to the Hall of Fame for bowling achievements or meritorious services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Section 1  -  General.  Candidates must meet all of the following criteria:

a. Must have been a member of this Association for ten years.
b.Must have never been suspended from ABC/USBC/WBA for any reason.
c.Must have a history of regular participation in the Annual Association and State Tournament and other bowling events that may be sponsored by this association.
d.Must have demonstrated traits of character and conduct while participating in sanctioned competition that was exemplary at all times, and through his/her abilities and willingness to assist others.
e.Must project an image that is admired by his peers and is an example for our youth bowlers.

Section 2 – Bowling Achievement. Consideration should be given to:

a. Outstanding league performance such as ability to consistently maintain averages of 190 and above in different centers, under adverse conditions, and a number of outstanding games and series bowled during his career.
b.Performance in local, State and National tournaments, with emphasis on individual and team titles.
c.Local, regional or national recognition through participation in events sponsored by professional bowlers, proprietors, etc.

Section 3 – Meritorious Service.  Consideration should be given to:

a. Extended service as a league officer and/or to local, state, regional or national organizations as an officer or director.
b.Volunteer work for an extended period with the Youth Bowling as coach, officer, or director.
c.Regular attendance at local or out-of-town bowling functions, such as meetings, conventions, workshops, seminars and clinics, often at their own expense.
d.Consistent sustained efforts to promote participation in ABC/USBC/WBA and Youth sanctioned competition through the local area.

PROCEDURES:  Nomination, together with a resume of the candidate’s accomplishments, should be submitted to the Association Manager.  After evaluation by the Hall of Fame committee, Name(s) will be presented to the Board of Directors for Consideration.  If approved by two thirds vote of the Directors, the candidate(s) will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the next meeting of the council of Delegates.   The President will appoint the Hall of Fame Committee, with the Board approval.  Members of the committee will be selected from current now seated in the Hall.