The Iowa State USBC held its 7th Annual Delegates Convention the weekend of June 19 – 21, 2026. The final report of the Credential Committee listed four (4) officers, twelve (12) Directors, sixty six (66) delegates for a total of 82 eligible voters.
On Friday evening the Youth, Budget & Finance, and Tournament committees met along with the Board of Directors who recessed until after the annual meeting on Sunday.
The weekend kicked off Saturday morning with a meeting of youth members, their parents, and association/center youth leaders & adults. Later, the youth members participated in a 9-pin tournament and awards ceremony at Bowlerama. At noon on Saturday, Chelsey Mero who was the USBC Field Representative for our region led the USBC discussion. She discussed the national tournaments, membership numbers, and the changes in membership cards not being sent out this coming season.
The delegates were given the opportunity to Meet the Candidates who were seeking election. President Naber led the questions for the candidates to answer. Those in attendance were also allowed to ask questions of their own.
Saturday evening the Iowa State USBC celebrated by hosting the 2026 Hall of Fame Ceremony. The event honored the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees who were Charles Budzyn from Burlington USBC in the category of Superior Performance/Meritorious Service, Greg Hockett from Greater Davenport Metro USBC in the category of Superior Performance (male), William Ketelsen of De Witt USBC in the category of Meritorious Service, and Jennifer Wittenburg of Greater Cedar Valley USBC in the category of Superior Performance/Meritorious Service (female).
Leading up to the Elections, the delegates were asked two test questions:
- Which state has the sweetest – sweet corn? Iowa or Nebraska
- Which team is the most favored – Iowa, Nebraska Minnesota, Wisconsin & Ohio State
The results of the election were: Seth Ketelsen, De Witt re-elected as first vice-president. Sheri Stephens, Boone elected to the position of Sergeant at Arms. Directors elected were Steve Gonshowowski of Sioux City, Lisa Edwards of Davenport and Nick Oden of Council Bluffs. President Naber and Association Manager, Ben Weber were elected to attend the annual meeting in Las Vegas. First Vice President Seth Ketelsen and 2nd Vice President Shannon McHugh were elected as alternates.
The meeting ended with goodbyes being said to Jack Powers from Council Bluffs and Angi Erickson from Waterloo as they are both retiring from the board after years of service to the Iowa State USBC association and membership.
