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!
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