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June

  • Ohio State USB Convention
  • Buckeye All Events
  • 2024 Jamboree


If your local association was not represented at the Ohio State USBC Annual Meeting and Convention weekend, they missed out on a chance to not only learn new information, but the opportunity to network and learn from other associations. Twenty -five associations were represented and took part in the activities starting with the Member Clubs Annual Meetings on Friday evening. The Buckeye Bowling Writers, the Ohio Local President’s Club and the Association Leaders Club held their annual meetings and gave attendees the chance to ask questions and share ideas on what was working or not working in their locals.


Saturday morning began with the Exchange Mart and Delegate Welcome Party where 32 tables of merchandise were available to browse and purchase. At the Related Clubs Luncheon, many special awards were presented including:

Ohio State USBC Volunteer of the Year 

Melissa Newton – Springfield Clark Co. USBC

Daniel L. Martin Coach of the Year

Russell Rehner – Central Ohio USBC

Garrett Swartz Certificate 

Phil Matteson – Gr. Hamilton USBC

Ruth Heath-Trott Award

Deb Paben – Gr. Toledo USBC

Mary Jannetto Award

Eric Hartline – Summit County USBC

The Sam Levine Story Contest

Penny Wichman – Gr. Cincinnati USBC

Rilla Yeater Publication

Roberta Havholm – Miami Valley USBC

Leigh Betts Photography 

Becky Hoffer – Miami Valley USBC

Association Leaders Award

Calvin Rhodes – Van Wert USBC

Ohio Local President’s Award

Calvin Rhodes – Van Wert USBC     


The Poster Contest was won by the Van Wert USBC and they were also the recipient of the “People’s Choice” contest. Central Ohio and Southeastern Ohio received second place ribbons with Greater Toledo taking home the third place.


At the Annual Meeting, the delegates approved one Proposed Amendment and learned a new skill as the voting for candidates for the Board of Directors was done electronically. Julia Rhodes was elected as President, Ron Volmering, Miami Valley USBC was re-elected as Director #5, Julie Molenaur, Summit County USBC was re-elected as Director #8 and William Schroeck, Central Ohio USBC was elected as Director #9. Nancy Frombaugh, current Director #9 had chosen not to seek re-election and the membership unanimously elected her as the first Member Emerita of the Ohio State USBC. Nicole Stiteler and Julia Rhodes were elected as delegates to the 2025 USBC Convention in Las Vegas. Ruth Heath-Trott, who had chosen to step down from the Presidency, was honored by being elected as a Life Member of the Ohio State USBC.


What a “Star Studded” Hall of Fame Gala Celebration the 2024 event was! Six of Ohio’s finest were honored with induction as the 2024 Class of the Ohio Bowling Hall of Fame.


Michael Llaneza – Superior Performance Professional

Richie Brown – Superior Performance Professional

David Welage – Superior Performance

Dan Stelter – Superior Performance

Tim Weisbrod – Superior Performance

Katherine Ann Brown – Superior Performance



The new inductees were welcomed into the prestigious group by one of the largest crowds of twenty-seven past inductees. This was one of the finest gatherings of Ohio’s finest who came to celebrate the new inductees and refresh “ole” memories and friendships!

The 2024 Buckeye All Events Tournament was held at HP Lanes in Columbus on June 1st. The tournament which is open to the All Events winners in each of the local associations affiliated with the Ohio State USBC saw an increase in entries as 96 entrants from 32 local associations competed for the Championship Titles. When the final pin had been downed and the scores gathered we had unofficial winners named in all four Championship Divisions.  



Ashlee Gonzales from the Stark County USBC had an actual four game total of 926 and Danielle Steingrass of the Bryan USBC turned in a 950 Handicap total in the Women’s Division. 

Justin Bowles of the Cleveland Ohio USBC shot an actual 1015 and Brayden Williamson of Gallipolis USBC shot a 1016 handicap series for the Open Division. 


Congratulations to all the bowlers, who were already champions when they entered the competition for winning their own local association All Events Titles.

Save the Date: August 24, 2024: The 2024 Ohio State USBC Jamboree will be held at Blue Fusion Entertainment Center in Marion Ohio. The North Central Ohio USBC will be hosting the event, which will be a one- day event this year, starting with a singles bowling tournament, followed by a luncheon and then a workshop, thus giving the associations the opportunity to attend and not have to stay overnight. More information will be forth coming soon! Let’s kick-off the 2024-25 season with a record number of attendees as we share information and ideas to improve our services to our memberships! Will we see you there? We sure hope so!

WELL DESERVED RECOGNITION

 

On May 17, 2024, Ivan Lanius was presented with yet another award to add to his list of accomplishments.

 

The Ohio Association Leaders’ Club awarded Member Emeritus status to Ivan upon his retirement from his Director #2 position at the end of the 2023/24 season. He was an important member and asset to our club and will be truly missed. 

 

Ivan is the first member of the OALC to receive this coveted status. He has proven himself to be a valuable member not only to our club, but to his local and state associations as well.

 

Ivan’s achievements and accomplishments are numerous since he began bowling in 1961, but some of the highlights are:

-       Appointed to Marion County Bowling Association in 1967 and served as director and VP over the next several years.

-       In 1977 he was elected as Association Secretary in Marion County.

-       Organized the local 700 club tournament in 1985, Marion County Bowling Council in 1990 and Marion County Hall of Fame in 1991.

-       Elected as Director #4 for Ohio State Bowling Association in 1981 and President in 2000.

-       In 1982 he was awarded Life Member in Marion County Bowling Association.

-       In 1998 he was inducted into the Marion County Hall of Fame.

-       In 2001 he was made Life Member of the ABC and Ohio State Bowling Association

-       In 2005 he was made Life Member of Ohio State USBC

-       In 2022 he was inducted into the Ohio State Hall of Fame

-       In 2020 he was awarded the Gene Myers award by the Ohio Association Manager’s Club and the Garrett Swartz award by the Buckeye Bowling Writers.

 

He is truly an inspiration to all of us!! We wish the best for Ivan in his retirement. He has left some very big shoes to fill!!

 

Goodwin competes at state level


Derek Sellers/for the VW independent

Jaiden Goodwin is an eighth grader at Van Wert and he has a passion for bowling. Along with bowling, Jaiden has a love for sports and a competitive spirit.

"I am very competitive," Goodwin explained. "I like to win."


Goodwin loves watching sports and he is also the waterboy for the Van Wert Cougar football team. He bowls every Saturday during bowling season and loves ot bowl with his team Rocky Top. Hia grandmother Helen has always had a love for bowling and she decided ot sign him up. Since then, he has quickly developed a love for bowling just like his grandma.


He has been bowling since he was four, and Olympic Lanes has been a second home to Jaiden.

"His attitude is important," his grandmother said. He needs ot enjoy himself and most importantly, have fun."


Goodwin recently had the opportunity ot compete ni the State Spring Handicap Tournament, and

along with that, was able to compete in the State PEPSI tournament. The Spring Handicap Tournament has a scoring system that is modified for each bowler based on their limitations while the PEPSI tournament si based on a scratch score, which means there are no handicap adjustments for the bowler's score.

He noted had a great experience at his first state bowling tournament.




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