Meeting Notes:

Meeting was called to order at 10:09. President Kadolph took roll call of the officers and directors. Present were President Kadolph, 1^st VP Bryan Carsrud, 2^nd VP Terri Loneman, Story City VP Jo Mortvedt, Nevada VP Cheryl Devore, Jewell VP Eudune Lund, Directors: Jerry Everett, Deb Robinson, Arden Schoep, Jarad Prescott, Kevin Holm and Lowell Crouse, Youth Representative Kelly McPartland. Also present were Past President Teri Jennings and Keith Hawkins. Excused from the meeting were: 3^rd VP Terri Carriere, Directors: Patti McCoy and Jane Hinman and youth reps: Aslynne Carriere and Patti Beck

Minutes: Schoep motion to accept as written; Crouse 2^nd MCU

Treasurers report: Loneman made the motion to accept as written. Robinson 2^nd. MCU

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

1. Association Tournament

   C .McPartland reports we currently have 21 entries; times are as stated on entry blanks. Encouraged volunteers to be vigilant about starting the shifts on time, particularly on Sunday so oiling can get done between shifts. Shift signup sheets will be posted on the association website and sent to the houses/board members who can take to houses. McPartland encouraged board members to speak to the league members about getting into the tournament. Terri Loneman is in charge of organizing volunteers and will be contacting board to sign up for that. Entry deadline will be extended to the 25^th. Board members are invited to meet prior to league on Thursday 24^th to help organize the door prizes. Publicity info: fliers, etc. can be given to Kelly McPartland to get printed.

2. 9-Pin

   Report in packet.

3. Membership:

4. Lane Certification:
   

Everett 2 certifications have done; Perfect Games and Sports Bowl. Completing Carousel today.

5. Youth Committee:

K. McPartland spoken with all proprietors to discuss youth programs. He met with someone from Ames Park and Rec, they do not want to include in city programs. City feels there is too much of a conflict. They said we could advertise in their guide that is sent out to all residents. It is not cheap; the guide that goes out in July and August must have a commitment by March. The ad goes in in March as well. Range is $75 to $700. McPartland passed around the quotes; we would be a business rather than an affiliate because we are not a city program. It’s likely we can’t get any break as a non-profit. Kinneer at PG would like as much help as possible from the association to help attract the youth. In order to do this, we as board members would need to make a big commitment to show up and help. Kinneer is considering hiring a youth league coordinator and they would work with getting coaches as well. Schoep asked about High School bowling teams. The Center’s are receptive to this. The actual cost is much cheaper, $250 now but the costs have to be figured out. Advertising would be for youth and adults in the City park and rec guide.

Schoep made a motion to allocate $500 to the youth committee for advertising to promote youth bowling. Loneman 2^nd MCU

K. McPartland reminded that Scholarship Forms should go out soon for those eligible to apply.

Prescott talked about Bell Plane and how they did a Youth Bowler of the Year award.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Bowl for the Cure Mail in Tournament-

   Bowl for the Cure: 390 Entries; statewide 3444 total. Our association had 10% of the bowlers, great job!!

New Business

1. Teen Masters Tournament: Jennings got an email from Kinneer April 30-May 1 Perfect Games is hosting the Teen Masters Tournament.

2. Perfect Games is hosting the Iowa Games

3. Bowling for Boobs: weekend of membership meeting, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

4. Proprietors attending our meetings: C McPartland brought up that it was good to have Kinneer and Tillotsen at the last meeting. K McPartland suggested inviting them to the first meeting of the new bowling season; Loneman suggested after the membership meeting too to discuss how they feel the season went. According to USBC guidelines, “While we stand firm behind the policy that, by their nature, board meetings are closed, it is ultimately up to each board of directors to decide whether their board meetings will be open or closed. We also affirm that even if the meeting is declared “open to the public,” the board has ultimate authority to declare an “executive Session” and close the meeting to only board members. Any non-board members allowed in the open board meetings will be guests only and not allowed to voice unless presenting a report. No guest will be allowed voting privileges. The decision to hold open or closed board meetings should be placed in the association’s operations manual”.

5. Hall of Fame signs: Tillotsen should get his costs to Jennings for reimbursement; K McPartland has told Kinneer that as soon as he gets the holder thing up on the wall where he wants it, the HOF board will go out to PG.

6. Next Meeting: Membership Meeting 10:00am

Adjourn Meeting @ 11: 04 A.M.

Respectfully submitted
Teri Jennings
Association Manager