Headpin News Let's Go Bowling!
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by Hank Posnanski, Jr., BCAW President |
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First of all, I want to sincerely thank the membership for electing me as the next President of the Bowling Centers Association of Wisconsin. I definitely look forward to serving our members along with an incredible group of dedicated and talented Board members.
Many of you know me as the proprietor of Bluemound Bowl in Brookfield. Bowling is a Milwaukee area tradition in my family. My late father, Henry Posnanski, purchased Bluemound Bowl in 1972. I worked at the center with my siblings. As time went on, I was fortunate enough to be elected to both the Milwaukee Area USBC and Wisconsin State USBC bowling halls of fame.
Before we move ahead, I’d like to take one look back for a second to give a big shout out to Erik Gialdella for his outstanding service as our President. With his keen decision-making skills and hard work, Erik led our association through some challenging times during the pandemic and two searches for Executive Directors.
One of my main goals as I begin my term as President is keeping our bowling centers profitable. As proprietors, we all work hard to increase our bottom lines. To help us out in that regard, please make it a priority to take advantage of innovative programs available through the BPAA and Strike Ten Entertainment.
One of those offerings is the BPAA Smart Buy program. Through Smart Buy, our member centers can take advantage of national pricing and incredible discounts. You can save money on purchases for your concourse, snack bar, bar or lounge, office, control counter and several other areas of your bowling center. Two programs under the Smart Buy umbrella are the SYSCO and Pepsi plans, which offer tremendous cost savings and rebates for your food and beverage products in your snack bar.
In addition to Smart Buy, the BPAA has a host of other programs that we can use to increase our bottom line and make the bowling experience even more enjoyable for our valued customers. Some of these include staff development and training through BPAA’s Bowling University, credit card processing, access to tournaments, marketing and technology and more. We work closely with Strike Ten Entertainment (STE) – the marketing arm for bowling - which is supported by BPAA on the national and state levels. Please try to take advantage of these opportunities as they are member benefits of belonging to BCAW and BPAA. Visit www.bpaa.com and www.stemarketing.com for more information about all of these and other program offerings.
A second goal of mine as your President is to grow our signature BCAW programs. These include the Middle School and High School state tournaments, the Pepsi USBC Tournament, the Adult Youth Tournament, All Star Team Challenge, Storm Scholarship Doubles and more. Talk with your local schools and bowling coaches to form teams for the 2022-23 seasons as these bring bowlers to your centers. The BCAW works together with the sport’s national governing body, the United States Bowling Congress to promote youth development and training. Let’s try to take advantage of the partnerships we have with USBC, BPAA and STE.
With that, I am proud to serve as your President and look forward to working with you on these and other initiatives. Here’s to a fun and profitable bowling season!
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Successful 2022 BCAW Annual Meeting, Awards Luncheon, Conference & Trade Show Concludes |
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The Bowling Centers Association of Wisconsin (BCAW) held a successful 2022 Annual Meeting, Awards Luncheon, Conference and Trade Show Oct. 3 at the Wintergreen Conference Center in Wisconsin Dells.
The selection of new President Hank Posnanski, Jr. and Vice President Daniel Patterson highlighted elections that were conducted for the BCAW Board of Directors. In addition, elections were held for three director positions on the BCAW Board for a two-year term. With Patterson’s election as Vice President, his Board seat became vacant and will be filled by appointment from Posnanski.
The following were elected by unanimous action of the membership:
BCAW President: Hank Posnanski, Jr., Bluemound Bowl, Brookfield
Vice President: Daniel Patterson, Buzz Social, Green Bay
Directors (1-4): Steve Cieslewicz, Whitetail Lanes, Amherst Junction
Cary Serwe, King Pin Lanes, Campbellsport
Chuck Torosian, River City Lanes, Waterford
Vacant seat to be filled by incoming President
Luncheon honors Awards of Excellence winners
The 2022 BCAW Award of Excellence recipients were recognized at the “Celebration of Excellence” Luncheon.
Proprietor David Bardon, Youth Bowling Directors John Breunig and Cher Breunig, and former BCAW Executive Director Yvonne Bennett were honored as this year’s recipients based on their outstanding dedication to center promotion, youth bowling, coaching and raising awareness of the sport.
Informative seminars hit the mark
Two educational seminars gave proprietors and guests a chance to learn about hiring the right employees and lane topography.
Kelly Bednar of The Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America (BPAA) outlined strategies proprietors can use to hire and keep staff members in his session “Talent Acquisition – Recruiting, Training and Retaining.”
In a concurrent seminar, Silas Whitener and Brad Mezo from Bowling Voodoo discussed lane topography and what it means for bowling centers. It’s important for proprietors to consider that the overall shape of their lane beds affect ball motion, fair play and lane maintenance, they said.
Trade Show Highlights Exhibitors
The day wrapped up in the late afternoon with the BCAW Trade Show. Exhibitors, suppliers, proprietors and guests had a chance to mingle and discuss how the wide variety of products will improve the bottom line for their bowling businesses and provide an even more enjoyable experience for league and recreational bowlers.
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Executive Director Update |
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Roger Dalkin
BCAW Executive Director
Many of you may know me as the BCAW Program Manager over the last three years, operating the High School, Middle School and Pepsi programs, as well as supporting many other BCAW programs. As of Aug. 1, I have accepted the position of BCAW Executive Director.
There is no need to revisit the events that led me to accept this position except to say that I am honored to serve as your executive director, and I appreciate the confidence the BCAW Board has in me to fulfill those duties.
Some of you may wonder as to my background and experience as it relates to this position. Over my 50 years in the bowling industry, I have been a world-class bowler, center manager and administrator at multiple levels in the ABC and USBC before retiring in 2007. Since then, I have been a volunteer coach and a district coordinator in the high school program before joining BCAW in the fall of 2019.
It is my goal to use the knowledge and experience I have gained over my many years in the bowling industry to continue the great work of the BCAW in serving the bowling centers and bowling in general across the state. My predecessor, Yvonne Bennett, set a very high bar for a BCAW Executive Director. I can only hope to maintain that level of excellence that has become expected from the BCAW office.
If you have any suggestions, questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact me. I am here to serve you.
And remember, Go Bowling!!
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NOTE APPLICATION DATE!
2023 BCAW Scholarship Applications
Accepted Through November 1, 2022
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Nominations for the BCAW Scholarship Program are due to the BCAW office no later than Nov. 1.
The BCAW awards a total of five $1,000 scholarships in two categories through this program (four in the BCAW Center Employee category and one for USBC Youth).
Graduating high school seniors or those with a post high school diploma or equivalent (and be under age 22 as of Nov. 1, 2022) are invited to apply for one of these scholarships, which will be awarded in early 2023.
Funding for this program is made possible thanks to the generosity of those who participate in our annual BCAW Scholarship Golf Fundraiser Tournament.
The BCAW established this program in 1995 to provide scholarships to employees of BCAW member bowling centers and their families. To date the BCAW has awarded more than $120,000 to students continuing their education beyond high school.
For more information and to download nomination forms, visit the BCAW website.
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Pull Tab Orders from BCAW Rolling Along |
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The BCAW HQ office is currently well stocked with a wide variety of pull tabs from Wisconsin Souvenir Milkcap Pull Tabs - the only legal pull tabs in the state. Take advantage of this great entertainment and collectible opportunity for your bowling center customers.
Choose from the following series:
- Vintage Slots (with $500 Instant Win)
- Hope
- Outdoor Sports
- Super Sports
- Shake of the Day
- American Veterans
Your cost per box is only $375 plus tax and your net profit after paying out winners is more than $700 per case.
American Veterans pull tabs available
The BCAW office has received a limited number of American Veterans pull tabs. Order yours today as a way of supporting our military heroes in honor of Veterans Day, which is observed on Nov. 11.
CLICK on the "Order pull tabs here" box below for additional information.
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SUPPORT THE BOWLERS
TO VETERANS LINK (BVL)
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Get back out on the lanes in style while sporting the red, white & blue and supporting Bowlers to Veterans Link (BVL).
This is an official BCAW fundraiser conducted in partnership with our supplier member partner Flashpoint Designs.
$10 from each jersey purchased will be donated directly to the BVL. Please help us show support for this great organization! Only $49.99 each with free shipping & free personalization!
To check out the designs from prior years and to order click here.
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>2023 WI High School Bowling Club State Championships
March 3 - 5, 2023 @ Dale's Weston Lanes, Weston
>Storm Scholarship Doubles
March 5, 2023 @ Dale's Weston Lanes, Weston
>WI All Star Team Challenge
March 11, 2023 @ Riviera Lanes, Green Bay
>Adult Youth Scholarship Tournament
April 15, 2023 @ Pla-Mor Lanes, LaCrosse
>WI Middle School Bowling Club State Championships
May 6, 2023 @ The Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley, Green Bay
>WI Pepsi USBC State Finals
May 13, 2023 @ Buzz Social, Green Bay
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NEW OWNERS, EXISTING
MEMBER CENTERS
Rick Thomas & Megan Jirsa
Middleton Sport Bowl, Middleton
James West
Beaver Bowl, Augusta
(formerly 11th Frame Bar and Grille)
Nick Jirschele
T&O Lanes, Oshkosh
Trevor & Karen McCarthy/Brian & Kristen Mattmiller
North Star Lanes, Antigo
Stacey Klicka
Klicka's Rock and Bowl, Jefferson
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In Memoriam
It is with great sadness that we share news from our bowling family
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Janell Bardon
Wife of David Bardon, Proprietor Bardon Bowling Centers
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Henry Posnanski
Father of BCAW President Hank Posnanski, Jr.
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Bowling Centers Association of Wisconsin | Bowlwi.com
21140 W. Capitol Dr., Suite 5, Pewaukee, WI 53072
Phone: 262-783-4292 | Fax: 262-783-4590
Email: Info@bowlwi.com
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