Website updates and FYI

We’ve added the 2015-16 Average Book to the list of Average Books.

We’ve added a copy of our By-Laws as the membership recently approved, to the a new section of the site where we’ll be posting the different By-Laws and Policies and Procedures as they get updated.

Secretaries Meeting is Thursday, August 9th at 7pm in Meeting Room 3.

League Meetings have started. Please confirm when your league starts, or if you are interested in a League feel free to call bowl to find when the meeting is.

We’ll be starting a Newsletter back up again. Please contact us (or track down Patrick Havens) if you want something to be included in it.

June 2016 Board Meeting Minutes

Napa Sonoma USBC Association

 MINUTES

June 26, 2016

Call to Order:  Meeting called to order by Dan Roberts at 9:34

Pledge of Allegiance:  Led by Tracy Wyckoff

Roll Call:  Roll called by Dianne

Present:  Dan Roberts, Tracy Wyckoff, Dianne Bartke, Shirl Briscoe Mendoza, Becci Huffman, Joshua Fjellman, Paul Fjellman, Patrick Havens, Steve Lederer,  Pierre Plumel.

Excused:  Douglas Campbell, Rhoda Campbell, Sandra Davis, Becci Huffman, Jose Mendoza, Bill Presey, Renee Robles.

Jr. Board Members:  Joseph Havens, Excused:  Andrea Nijem, Ariana Nijem and Melody Neal

Reading/Approval of previous minutes:  Motion made by Patrick, seconded by Steve Lederer to accept the minutes with corrections.  Motion passed.

Association Manager’s Report:  Dianne reported that there was a balance in the checking account of $4,007.12 and the Scholarship had $44,221.86.  Dianne also talked about needing to form a committee for fund raising events. The subject was discussed and then voted on and the fundraising committee was added as part of the Audit and Finance.  Dianne also suggested a raise in our local association dues in order to cover expenses next year.  This is due to declining leagues and bowlers.

President’s Report:  Dan gave a short report since we were short of time.  Will have more for the next meeting in July.

Committee Reports:

Audit/Finance/Fundraising:   No Report

Lane Inspections:  Will be done in August.

Legislative/Policy and Procedures: Tracy reported that the by-laws were completed and that a general meeting needed to be held in July to vote on the changes.  Bowlers will be notified of the meeting.

Nor. Cal and Travel:   Steve Lederer reported that the Sweeper for Nor Cal will be held at the Fireside Lanes in Sacramento on July 10.

Publicity/Promotions/Historical/Hall of Fame/Yearbook.  Patrick reported that Tracy had the information from Pat John and as soon as she could get it to him he would be able to finish everything.

BVL:  Will be held in November.

Membership:  None

Scholarship:    None

Youth Program:  None

Board Social:  Dianne gave out invitations for the “Hail and Farewell” Pot Luck dinner to be held on July 31, at the Napa Valley Mobile Home Park at 4 pm.

Nominating:  None

Old Business:  None

New Business:  Jose presented information for anyone who would like to join the Match Club.  See him for details.

Next Board Meeting will be July 31, 2016

Adjourned:  Meeting adjourned at 10:45 am.

Membership Meeting July 31!

We are calling a Membership Meeting

July 31st at 9:30am
Napa Bowl Meeting Room 3

Topics:
Revised By-Laws
Reduced members means reduced board plus bring up to current legal standards.

Awards Program Announced
Since the National Program has reduced awards to just 1 Honor for lifetime, we’re adding awards back.

Dues Increase
Reduced members means need to balance budget.

May 2016 Board Minutes

Napa Sonoma USBC Association

Corrected MINUTES

May 22, 2016

Call to Order:  Meeting called to order by Dan Roberts at 9:37

Pledge of Allegiance:  Led by Tracy Wyckoff

Roll Call:  Roll called by Dianne

Present:  Dan Roberts, Tracy Wyckoff, Dianne Bartke, Shirl Briscoe Mendoza, Doug Campbell, Rhoda Campbell, Sandi Davis, Joshua Fjellman, Paul Fjellman, Patrick Havens, Steve Lederer, Becci Huffman, Jose Mendoza, Pierre Plumel, Bill Pressey, Renee Robles.

Jr. Board Members:  Joseph Havens, Excused:  Andrea Nijem, Ariana Nijem and Melody Neal

Reading/Approval of previous minutes:  Motion made by Patrick, seconded by Becci to accept the minutes with corrections.  Motion passed.

Association Manager’s Report:  Dianne reported that there was a balance in the checking account of $4,258.34 and the Scholarship had $44,219.97.  Dianne also talked about needing to form some committees for fund raising events.

President’s Report:  Dan announced the fund raising tournament for “EZ”, on June 11, to help family with expenses after he is transferred to a bay area hospital.  Dan then introduced Dan and Jason Sousa. Dan Sousa gave a report on the increase in lineage for the coming year.  Day Leagues will be $12.00, Sr. Leagues will be $11.00 and Night Leagues will be $13.50 and Youth lineage will increase by $1.00. He also reported on the increases for open bowling.  Dan reported that minimum wage will be increasing to $15.00 an hour.

Committee Reports:

Audit and Finance:   Dianne reported that to do an outside audit would cost at least $1,000.00. She is checking into some firms that can do the audit for that amount or less.

Lane Inspections:  Jose reported that lane inspections will be held during the first part of August.

Legislative/Policy and Procedures: Tracy reported that the by-laws were being worked on and a report would be given as soon as the committee had finished up-dating them.

Nor. Cal and Travel:   Steve Lederer reported that the Napa Team is in first place and the next meet will be on June 5, in Pacifica.

Publicity/Promotions/Historical/Hall of Fame/Yearbook.  Patrick reported that Pat John will be giving him some information for the Year Book.

BVL:  Will be held in November.

Membership:  None

Scholarship:  Tracy reported that one application has been received from Michael Esquebel and the committee approved his application and a motion was made by Patrick and seconded by Multiples to accept Michael’s application.

Youth Program:  Dan reported that he is having an Adult-Jr. league starting Monday, June 6^th. A scholarship league is possible for the Fall.

Board Social:  Dianne reported that she is working on the Social. More details will be given next month.

Nominating:  None

Old Business:  None

New Business:  Jose presented information for anyone who would like to join the Match Club.  See him for details.

Next Board Meeting will be June 26

Adjourned:  Meeting adjourned at 10:45 am.

March-April Board Meeting Minutes

Napa Sonoma USBC Association

MINUTES

April 3, 2016

Call to Order:

Meeting called to order by Dan Roberts at 9:31am

Pledge of Allegiance:  Dan Roberts led us in the Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call:

Present were:  Dan Roberts, Tracy Wyckoff, Dianne Bartke, Patrick Havens, Shirl Briscoe Mendoza, Sandra Davis, Steve Lederer, Rene Robles, Paul Fjellman, Rhoda Campbell, Douglas Campbell and Becci Huffman.

Jr. Board Members:   Joseph Havens.

Excused:    Jose Mendoza, Pierre Plumel, Bill Pressey, Andrea Nijem, Ariana Nijem and Melody Neal.

Reading and Approval of Minutes:

Minutes were read.  Motion made by Sandra Davis and seconded by Patrick Havens to accept minutes as read.

Association Managers Report:   Dianne reported that there was $5,449.96 the checking account and $45,216.24 in the scholarship fund. The bills were presented to the board and motions were made, seconded and passed to pay them.

Presidents Report:   Dan officially welcomed Dianne Bartke as Association manager

Committee Reports:

Audit and Finance:  Dianne now has the books and an audit will be completed as soon as possible and checked by a certified accountant.

Lane Inspection:  Completed.

City Tournament:  Since there was no City Tournament this year, we held a Senior City Tournament.  We had two teams, and 12 doubles and singles.  Everyone had a good time bowling and said to watch out for next year.

Legislative/Policy and procedures:  Tracy Wyckoff will be holding a committee meeting soon to go over by-laws to make necessary changes so that our by-laws will be up to date.

Nor. Cal and Travel: The travel team will be heading to Manteca right after the meeting and the next meet will be in Napa in May.

Publicity/Promotional/Historical:   Still needs some work.

BVL:  Dianne talked to Dan Sousa and reported that he is willing to let us have a BVL tournament and suggested that the proceeds be given to Pathways at the Veterans Home since they have lost all of their funding.  Dianne will get a committee together to plan a tournament.

Membership:  No report

Scholarship:  Tracy reported that we have received one application so far and will get her committee together to go over the scholarship.

Youth Program:  Dan said that 23 Jr. Bowlers qualified for the Pepsi regional tournament to be held in Sacramento.  Raheem Tyson placed second in Sacramento and will receive a scholarship.

Board Social:  Tabled at this time.

Nominating:  Dianne said that she has received several new applications for Directors and all candidates will be presented to the members at the general meeting on April 24, and elections will be held for President, 1^st Vice President, and Board of Directors at the meeting.

Old Business:   State convention will be held in Redding in June and Tracy Wyckoff, Patrick Havens, and Steve Lederer will be attending.  National Convention in Las Vegas, April 26^th through April 29^th will be attended by Dianne Bartke and Steve Lederer.  A motion was made by Patrick Havens that the association pay for their hotel and air fare to the national convention.  Seconded by multiple board members.  Motion passed.

New Business:  A motion was made by Sandra Davis to send Tracy Wyckoff, Patrick Havens and Steve Lederer to the state convention in Redding.  Motion was seconded by multiple board members.  Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned:  10:39 am

NEXT BOARD MEETING:

Date:   Sunday April 24, 2016

Time:     9:30 am 

Place:   Meeting Room # 2

Our Youth make good showing the Pepsi Northern Californian Semi-Finals

Today I had the honor to watch our youth make us proud as they found wet conditions and held their own.

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February 29th USBC Board Minutes

Napa Sonoma USBC Association

MINUTES

February 29, 2016

Call to Order:

Meeting called to order by Dan Roberts at 9:35am

Pledge of Allegiance:  Dan Roberts led us in the Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call:  

Present were:  Dan Roberts, Tracy Wyckoff, Dianne Bartke, Patrick Havens, Pierre Plumel, Sandra Davis, Bill Pressey, Rhoda Campbell, Douglas Campbell and Paul Fjellman.

Jr. Board Members:  Ariana Nijem, Andrea Nijem, Joseph Havens, Melody Neal.

Excused:    Jose Mendoza, Shirl Briscoe Mendoza and Renee Robles

Reading and Approval of Minutes:

Minutes were read.  Motion made by Patick Havens and seconded by Pierre Plumel to accept minutes as read.

Association Managers Report:   Dianne reported that there was $6,883.98 the checking account and $45,214.32 in the scholarship fund.

Presidents Report:  Dan reported that Brian Mecham resigned effective January 30, 2016 due to family needs.  Applications for a new Association Manager will be posted with a closing date of February 12, 2016.  Dan Announced that he would be resigning after elections at the general meeting and Pierre Plumel will also be resigning at that time.

Committee Reports:

Audit and Finance:  Dianne now has the books and is working on an audit.

Lane Inspection:  Completed.

City Tournament:  City tournament was cancelled due to the changing of Assistant Managers and there was not sufficient time to properly advertise and put a tournament together.  It was decided to have a Senior City Tournament and a BVL tournament.

Legislative/Policy and procedures:  No Report

Nor. Cal and Travel

Publicity/Promotional/Historical:   Dianne to give Patrick last years book.

BVL:  Dianne will start work on a BVL tournament.

Membership:  Becci Huffman and Douglas Campbell were introduced to the board and accepted as temporary directors until the official elections in April.

Scholarship:  Dan reported that the scholarship forms have been sent to the various schools for students to apply for our bowling scholarship.

Youth Program:  Patrick reported that the Jr. City Tournament was very successful and that there were three six hundred series bowled.

Board Social:  Tabled at this time.

Nominating:  The nominating committee will be gathering all applications for officers and directors to place on the ballot at the general meeting to be held on April 24, 2016.

Old Business:   None to report

New Business:  It was suggested that a new computer be bought for the association to replace the outdated one that can no longer function for the association’s business.  Patrick said he could probably get one for approximately $300 to 350.  A motion was made and seconded by several people to spend $300 for a new computer.  Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned:  10:41 am

NEXT BOARD MEETING:

Date:   Sunday March 20, 2016

Time:    9:30 am 

Place:   Room off of the Coffee Shop

ADDENDUM:

A special board meeting was held to vote on some new equipment for the association.  A motion was made by Pierre Plumel and seconded by Patrick Havens.  Motion passed.

2016 Napa Senior Tournament

Apply to be a Director!

If you are interested in having a say, helping out and furthering the sport of bowling the Napa-Sonoma USBC is always on the lookout for Directors.  As always you can talk to any of the directors that are down the bowl, but if you’d rather just skip that step, find the application at the link below and just provide it to the front desk and they’ll make sure it makes it into the Association mailbox.

http://www.nsusbc.com/application-for-directors/

January 2016 Minutes

Napa Sonoma USBC Association

MINUTES

January 31, 2016

Call to Order:

Meeting called to order by Dan Roberts at 9:32am

Pledge of Allegiance: Dan Roberts led us in the Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call:  

Present were: Dan Roberts, Tracy Wyckoff, Dianne Bartke, Patrick Havens, Pierre Plumel, Steve Lederer and Paul Fjellman.

Jr. Board Members: Ariana Nijem, Andrea Nijem, Joseph Havens, Melody Neal.

Excused:  Jose Mendoza, Bill Pressey, Shirl Briscoe Mendoza and Sandi Davis.

Reading and Approval of Minutes:

Minutes were read. Motion made by Steven Lederer to accept minutes as read, seconded by Patrick Havens. Minutes approved as read.

Association Managers Report:   There was no Association Managers Report or Financial report available.

Presidents Report: Dan reported that Brian Mecham resigned effective January 30, 2016 due to family needs. Applications for a new Association Manager will be posted with a closing date of February 12, 2016. Dan Announced that he would be resigning after elections at the general meeting and Pierre Plumel will also be resigning at that time.

Committee Reports:

Audit and Finance: Dianne is waiting to receive the books from Brian for an audit.

Lane Inspection: Completed.

City Tournament: City tournament will be held the first week end in March. We will have Team event on Saturday at noon with single and doubles to follow at 3 pm. Sunday will have singles and doubles at 10 am and team event at 1 pm.

Legislative/Policy and procedures: No Report

Nor. Cal and Travel: Next meet will be on February 14^th in Petaluma with Napa hosting in May.

Publicity/Promotional/Historical: No Report

BVL: No Report

Membership: Dianne reported that there have been some new members added to various leagues.

Scholarship: Dan has the scholarship forms and will get them to the school around the first of February.

Youth Program: The Pepsi Tournament will be held at Fireside Lanes in Sacramento on March 13 and 14^th. Local City Tournament will be February 20 and 21^st.

Board Social: Tabled at this time.

Nominating: Two new board member applications were submitted to the board for consideration. The two applicants were present at the meeting and introduced. Dan accepted them to the board as conditional until elections at the general meeting. Our two new directors are: Rhoda Campbell and Renee Robles.

Old Business: None to report

New Business: None

Meeting adjourned: 10:33 am

NEXT BOARD MEETING:

Date: Sunday, February 28, 2016

Time:   9:30 am

Place: Room off of the Coffee Shop