New WI State USBC Board Elected

An organizational meeting was held on Saturday May 19th at Ledgeview Lanes in Fond Du Lac to form your new WI State USBC.  This new association replaces the three existing associations for men, women and youth.

Kandy Birmingham of Milwaukee was elected President and Brian Knab from Wausau was elected Vice-President.  Joyce Jansen will take the reins as Sergeant at Arms.

Directors include Michelle Bartoletti, Charles Callan, Zach Boulanger, Bonnie DeHarde, Phil Dowling, George Fincutter, Rick Hall, Phil LaPorte, Bev Larsen, Bill Lister, Jason Peirick, Joan Rennert, Andrew Rice, David Rixmann, Doug Sleaford, Marcia Snyder and Ginni Zuege.

Immediately after the board was elected, they unanimously decided to offer Don Hildebrand the job of Association Manager, which he accepted.  Don has been the association manager of the men's state association for a number of years.

Wisconsin currently has the biggest Open and Women's State Championship in the Nation and the new board is excited to continue that great tradition.

In addition to the 3 state championships (Open, Women and Youth), the new state association will also be responsible for other events such as the Badger Queens and the Youth 500/600 Tournament.  There was also some talk about setting up a new Wisconsin's Masters Tournament.

The 2018-2019 State Tournaments are already scheduled. The Open will be held in Wausau, the Women's in Madison and the Youth in Appleton.

Bowlers can expect little changes this year as the new board works together to understand the differences between the events.

Here locally in Green Bay we have some great representation with Michelle Bartoletti, Zach Boulanger, and Bev Larsen - feel free to reach out to any of us if you have any questions or concerns.

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