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The American Blind Bowling
Association
70th National Tournament
Anniversary
The Blind Bowler
January 2017
Theresa Metcalfe, Editor
PO Box 19516
Chicago, IL 60619
773-860-4490
Join the fun in the
Valley of the Sun
at the
70th ANNUAL ABBA
TOURNAMENT
Phoenix, Arizona
May 25-29, 2017
AMERICAN BLIND BOWLING ASSOCIATION, INC.
2016 - 2017 Officers
President
Robert McDonald
7232 South Ridgeland
Chicago, IL 60649
773-255-3121
ridgeland72@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
1st Vice President
Joyce Spencer
2809 Herndon Village Way
Raleigh, NC 27610
919-796-5090
miss_joyful_joyce@xxxxxxxxx
2nd Vice President
Charles Glaser
6124 Windsong Way
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
678-521-2976
cglaser2@xxxxxxxxx
SecretaryTreasurer
Rozella Campbell
2829 Tall Oaks Ct., Apt. 11
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
248-410-2411
Abbasec.trea@xxxxxxxxx
Tournament Director
Sandy McDaniel
115 Powell Blvd., Apt. 14102
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
386-576-6413
sandymcdan01@xxxxxxxxx
EDITOR'S WELCOME
"May each day of the New Year be filled with contentment, opportunities,
peace, and abundance." HAPPY NEW YEAR!
~ Theresa Metcalfe, editor~
FROM THE DESK OF THE SECRETARY/TREASURER
Hello members, those who have now had a taste of winter, those who continue
to enjoy the warmth of the sun, and those who are in between.
We are still waiting on some leagues who were a part of ABBA last year but
have not returned as of yet this year: Where are You? What's Going ON? Do
you need some help?
At the President's Membership Meeting on December 6, 2016 @ 8pm a lot of
useful information was obtained from various members across the US. The
information and input shared from our members was invaluable including a
website for the Challenged Athletes Application. Although it is too late to
submit this application this year, some wanted to have this information to
apply next year. So listed is the link, which will bring up the application
- http://www.challengedathletes.org/. Thank you Ginger Rush of the Raleigh
Outlaws for sharing this information. Please note: the grant applications
are available beginning in September and are accepted through December 1st.
If you do not apply during this time span, your application will not be
considered.
Also, The Wayne Keeney Fund has finances available for new bowlers to apply
for a one time grant to assist them with attendance for one of the
tournaments. The Gar Giddings Fund is also available if your league needs
help purchasing rails. Additionally, if you feel your Secretary has done an
impressive job and would like to honor him/her, The James Merrill Fund is
available. All of these applications were listed in the August packet mailed
to all secretaries and Life Members. If you would like to receive a copy of
the Funds and Qualifications, please send me a text, call, or email, stating
what information is needed.
Corrections /Additions/News of Interest
? 1st Vice President's address has changed to 2809 Herndon Village Way, zip
code -27610
? Secretary/Treasurer's address has changed to 2829 Tall Oaks Ct. Apt. 11 -
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
? Maryland Blind Bowlers are no longer a league.
May 2017 Tournament/Convention updates
Date: May 24 - May 30, 2017
Place: Crowne Plaza Phoenix Airport - for reservations call 602- 273-7778 or
toll free, 1-855-586-8475. The cut-off date is Wednesday, May 3, 2017. You
must identify yourself as a member of ABBA to receive the group rate of $99
+ 12.57% tax for single/double rooms. Reservations need to be guaranteed
with a credit card for the first night of the reservation. If you need to
cancel a reservation, notify the hotel by 3pm the day prior to arrival to
avoid being billed for the first night's stay. Check in is 3pm, and check
out is 12pm (noon). The hotel is located near the airport and has a shuttle
service. DO NOT CATCH A CAB! If you have never stayed in a hotel with
keycard entry for the elevator as well as the room, be prepared, at the
Crowne Plaza you will be asked to place your keycard on a pad in the
elevator to gain access to your floor, and at the entrance to your room. We
are working on having someone to assist you in the workings of the keycard
upon your arrival.
Outside the hotel is a rail system which will take you downtown and to
various other sights along the way.
Currently, I do not have a schedule for the various committee meetings;
hopefully, a list will be published in the next edition of "The Blind
Bowler".
? Reminder: when you send in your registration for the tournament, please
list the names of your league's delegates (people who can vote at the
Convention - blue dots, number depended upon your membership, one vote for
every 4 members) and your representative that will vote at the Board meeting
(red dot, 1 person).
? Also, please pass on the procedure for acquiring guiderails:
* Send request to Rozella Campbell at
abbasec.trea@xxxxxxxxx. State number of rails needed, location, receiver,
address & telephone number
* You will receive a reply with total cost inclusive of shipping
* You must send a check or money order made out to ABBA to: Rozella Campbell
- 2829 Tall Oaks Ct. Apt. 11, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (we do not accept
credit cards or PayPal)
* Upon receipt of money, the rail manager will be contacted to ship your
purchase. The turnover time is approximately seven (7) days.
Attention Please.If You Are Not Bowling, These People Are Rolling and
Receiving Awards. Awards have either been sent by the Assistant Secretary,
Belinda Steele, or are being held until May. Missing information was not
provided.
Bowler Average Bowled League/City/State
75 Pins Over
Lisa Travers-T 137 213 Colorado BBA- Aurora, CO
Mario Diming-SM 167 219 Chicago Tappers, Chicago, IL
Sharon Williams-SF 106 181 Chicago Tappers, Chicago, IL
Bronze
A J Inglesby-TM 103 167 Gate City,
Greensboro, NC
Ron Neer-SM 199 257 Colorado BBA- Aurora, CO
Silver
Whatina Sanders-PF 123 202 Forsyth BB,
Winston-Salem, NC
Split Conversion
Chevron
Ester Crawley Bey-NA NA 6-7-10 Greater Cleveland- Cleveland, OH
Jeana Angelini-P 122 4-6-10 Brew City BB - West Allis, WI
Sharon Williams-SF 110 7-9 Chicago Tappers, Chicago, IL
Tiressa Woodson-NA NA 4/6/7/10 Greater Cleveland- Cleveland, OH
Wayne Morgan-SM 114 4/6/10 Chicago Tappers, Chicago, IL
Triplicate Chevron
Monica Seidl-SF 94 101 Milwaukee Beer Barrels,
Milwaukee, WI
Phyllis Johnson-PF 114 131 St. Louis Rail Roolers,
St. Louis, MO
Stanley Ingram-TM 104 105 Delaware Valley BBL, Clifton Heights, PA
All awards earned after December 13, 2016 will be listed in the next issue
of "The Blind Bowler". Once again, when inserting the information on the
Award application, please supply all information: visual status, male or
female, average, etc. It does not matter if it is a Triplicate or Split, all
information is needed along with the league name and average.
Humbly submitted
~Rozella Amerson Campbell, ABBA Secretary Treasurer~
NATIONAL TOURNAMENT NEWS
Hi everyone, this is AJ Inglesby! I just wanted to keep everyone updated
about Phoenix, Arizona; that's right our 70th Anniversary. You can contact
the Crown Plaza Phoenix airport right now and make your reservations (see
contact information in the secretary/treasurer article above). Room rates
are $99 per night plus tax. The bowling alley is very excited to host a
tournament. The tournament committee is working on some great things for
people to do in Phoenix. You can go to Scottsdale to shop or go to the local
casino. You can visit the International Museum of Musical Instruments or the
National Native American Museum, which you can get to by riding the light
rail from the hotel. If you do not feel comfortable taking the light rail
you can contact the paratransit system in Phoenix and get your paratransit
transferred to Phoenix, so you can use their paratransit system. Do not take
a taxi from the airport to the hotel. The hotel offers a free shuttle from
the airport to the hotel or you can take the light rail from the airport to
the hotel. Again, do not take a taxi from the airport to the hotel. Lastly,
a tour company called AZ Brew Tour is offering public tours for our members.
You can contact them directly to choose what to wear and the time you want
to participate. You also can go to their websitewww.azbrew.com to get more
information about this company or to book your tour. A personal public tour
is $99 per person, which includes a roundtrip ride to and from the hotel,
stops at three different breweries in the greater Phoenix area, where you
will sample anywhere from 4 to 6 beers plus a meal at the second brewery.
This tour is approximately 4 1/2 to 5 hours.
I hope to see everyone in Phoenix in May. Have a great holiday and a Happy
New Year!
~AJ Inglesby, National Tournament Chairperson~
GETTING THINGS DONE
In early October of 2016, the Past Presidents Committee received a request
for rails from The Garth Giddings Fund. The request came from Fred Baker of
the Tacoma Tide Bowling Group. Ms. Rozella Campbell, Secretary/Treasurer
sent out an email from Mr. Donald Franklin, Past President of ABBA, stating
he had a set of rails to donate, he asked for ABBA's help in locating some
who could use them.
After several phone calls and emails, I got Mr. Franklin and Mr. Baker
together and the rails were donated to the Tacoma Tide Bowling Group. I
understand they started bowling at the end of October. This just goes to
show what can be done when we all work together. Again, my thanks to Mr.
Donald Franklin, Past president of ABBA, for making this happen.
At the Midyear meeting the committee received two applications for grants
from The Wayne Keeney Fund to attend the 2017 tournament. The selected
individual was granted $600.00; however, as of the writing of this article
the grantee has not yet been notified, so their name is being withheld from
this article.
Thanks again to the committee for all their hard work in getting things
done!
~Submitted by Thomas Lester,
Chairman Past Presidents Committee~
MY LEAGUE SECRETARY HAT
By Kathy Brockman
I wear many hats on several boards, committees, etc. At a recent ABBA
conference call it was suggested I write this article as the Milwaukee Beer
Barrels secretary. It's a number of reminders that we need occasionally.
Rozella does a great job putting out some of these too. Here are a few:
* Read the annual secretary packet, mailings during the season and
tournament entry forms carefully. Make notes if necessary and deadline
reminders. Ask questions if necessary.
* A number of years ago Judy Jeter and I developed a League Secretary
Handbook; Rozella has that calendar as well.
* Lack of communication has been a problem for years and mentioned at ABBA
meetings for over 25 years (as far as I remember). It's important to get
info to bowlers. I make weekly announcements for our league (which I've
written down). Many bowlers are on Rozella's e-mail list which is also used
to spread information.
* Keep track of ABBA awards and send them in within 30 days. I keep a
pending list of awards and make reminders close to the deadline. I wait in
case there are others to submit. Bowlers worked for their awards.
* Then track awards to make sure they are received. Yes, I've bugged Rozella
when they do not arrive!
* Heard of ABBA Gold Medals? These are special medals given at the end of
the season for the highest ABBA gross/net score in each visual category.
Send in your highest ones; they may win an award! I noticed last year that
our league and a couple others won most of them. Be sure to recognize your
bowlers and submit them when your season ends. And don't forget the annual
average report!
* Back-up your files periodically in case something happens and data gets
lost. I use files from previous years and change info as needed. "Why
reinvent the wheel?". Computers can melt down!
* Policy Statement F-3 requires leagues to submit a brief statement on how
fund raising money will be used. This should be sent to Rozella if your
league is under the 501c3 ABBA umbrella. I have a sample form.
You can contact me if you have questions or want sample files. As the Rules
Committee Chairperson (another hat!), I occasionally get questions from
Rozella or other leagues and am willing to help. My phone # is 414-545-4052
and e-mail, kathybrock1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx. Please call me before 8:30 PM central
time. Happy bowling!
IT'S AWARD TIME
By Kathy Brockman, Past President
ABE COHEN AWARD: This award was established by the Past Presidents'
Committee many years ago to honor Abe Cohen, who was ABBA'S first
Secretary-Treasurer and served without compensation. It is given in
recognition of outstanding leadership and service to ABBA; other community
service should also be mentioned. Usually the award is presented at the
annual May convention, but it is not given every year.
A committee of previous Past President winners will review the nominations
which must be submitted by March 1st. You can send any nominations to me at:
2735 S. 61st St. Milwaukee WI 53219-3002, phone # is 414-545-4052 and
e-mail, kathybrock1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx. Please call me before 8:30 PM central
time. Other committee members are Walter Burmeister and Ruth Christmas.
JAMES M. MURRELL SECRETARY AWARD: This award was established in 2008 to
honor Jim Murrell who was an ABBA Secretary-Treasurer for many years. He
also handled the awards program, edited "The Blind Bowler", handled new and
rental guide rails and the engraving ABBA high score medals. If you know of
a league secretary who has performed exceptionally well, please send these
nominations to ABBA Secretary-Treasurer, Rozella Campbell by March 1st.
Again, please include a description of the individual's work. This award can
be presented at the annual convention in May.
MBBA NEWS
Hello all league secretaries and members,
I hope everyone had a good Christmas and New Year's Day. Below are the
winners for this year's Prize Week. Congratulations to the winners! Again,
this is a small number of our members. League secretaries please put this
contest on your calendars for 2017, Nov 1st thru 7th as a reminder.
The 2017 forms for the tournament have been emailed. Due to a computer
malfunction, Jayne will send the printed versions hopefully by Jan 9th. If
you have an email address and have not received the forms, send me an email
annotated MBBA Tournament and I will send the email version to you.
The host league for the 2017 tournament here in Detroit is planning a
banquet before the party on Saturday night, the cost is $40.00 per person.
The form you need to complete is with the tournament entry forms. Hope to
see you all there.
Div
Bowler
Total
Pins over
Prize
League
AF
Sandra Anderson
464
53
$50
Greater Cleveland
AM
Rich Zwolinski
626
101
$50
Chicago Alba
AM
Bob Carlson
534
84
$30
Minneapolis Blind Bowlers
AM
Mario Diming
593
83
$20
Chicago Tappers
AM
Chad Wolf
535
82
$15
Rock County Railers
BM
John Moore Jr
466
109
$50
Chicago Alba
BM
Tim Kase
413
86
$30
Milwaukee Beer Barrels
EM
Michael Powell
382
70
$50
Chicago Spare Chasers
~Thomas Lester, MBBA Secretary/Treasurer~
NEWS FROM THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The Nominating Committee consists of myself, Ginger Rush, and Fred Nickl. We
would like to remind everyone that it is time to elect officers. The offices
up for election are President, 1st Vice President, and 2nd Vice President.
Letters of intent to run for office may be sent to me, Thomas Lester, 19146
Ardmore, Detroit, MI 48235, email tlester52@xxxxxxx or the other committee
members. The election will take place in Phoenix during the 2017 tournament
and convention. Below are the letters I have received so far. Remember ABBA
is only as strong as its leaders guiding us in the right direction.
To The Nominating Committee,
After much consideration to what is entailed being the President of ABBA, I
am asking for your support in the election of 2017. I have been a member of
the ABBA organization for twenty plus years. I have seen the ups and downs
but we have managed to still stand hanging by a thread but managing to
overcome as I am sure we will do again. I attended the school for the blind
in Kalamazoo, Michigan and begin bowling with the Kalamazoo Blind Bowlers,
where I bowled for 11 years. I am a member of the Midwest Blind Bowlers
Association and The Federation for the Blind. I also work as a laborer and
quality control supervisor at Mid West Enterprises for the Blind. I am
currently a member of the Raleigh Outlaws, where I have been bowling for 11
years and counting. I was a member of the Raleigh Council for the Blind,
President of the CBA, served two terms on the ABBA Public Relations
committee, and currently I am the 1st Vice President/ Chairperson of the
Finance Committee.
I believe we do not have to reinvent the wheel, but we can move forward to
continue building our membership and strengthening our organization with our
talented committees and members to restore integrity enthusiasm, economic
stability, and FUN back to the organization and the sport of blind bowling.
In conclusion, I will welcome the opportunity to continue serving this
organization as President of ABBA .
Joyce Yvonne Spencer
1st Vice President of ABBA
miss_joyful_joyce@xxxxxxxxx
919-796-5090
To: The Nominations Committee
From: Rozella Amerson Campbell
Re: Office of Secretary Treasurer
I, Rozella Amerson Campbell would like to be elected/remain
Secretary/Treasurer of the American Blind Bowling Association, Inc. My past
performance speaks to my qualifications.
I have the time to devote to all of the duties of a Secretary/ Treasurer. I
have the personality to communicate with members and I have the skills to
conduct the business of ABBA.
I would greatly appreciate you putting my name up for nomination.
Rozella Amerson Campbell
ABBA Secretary Treasurer
**Grammatical changes have been made to the Intent Letters
by "The Blind Bowler" editor.**
Article submitted by
~Chairperson Thomas Lester Past President~
70 YEARS AGO.
. Jackie Robinson took to the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers becoming the
first African-American to play in Major League Baseball.
. CIA was established.
. Arnold Schwarzenegger was born on July 30th in Thal, Styria, Austria.
. Walter Morrison invents the Frisbee.
. The classic holiday film "Miracle on 34th Street" premieres.
. A gallon of Gas cost 15 cents.
CLOSING WORDS
I hope you have found the information included in this issue informative.
Your comments and ideas are always welcomed, so contact me if you have
thoughts to share. Please submit articles for the April edition by March 15,
2017 via email to mrs.metcalfe625@xxxxxxxxx. "The Blind Bowler" request can
be sent via email or mail: PO Box 19516, Chicago, IL 60619. If you need to
speak with me, I can be reached at 773-860-4490. Please inform me of email
and/or address changes as soon as possible. I look forward to hearing from
you!
~ Theresa Metcalfe, editor~
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