Yuma USBC Association League Officers Workshop 18 August

Yuma USBC Association League Officers Workshop 18 August, 2013 Inca Lanes

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Association Manager Rachel Wehr 1040 W. Lakeside Dr. Yuma, AZ 85365 Telephone: (928) 344 -0188 Email: rwehr 52741@aol. com

Communication • Website • Electronic-Mail • Association Manager Correspondence • Awards • e. News • Social Media • League Representatives

www. yumausbc. org

Communication Facebook. com/Yuma. USBC @Yuma. USBC Social Media - Good way to keep in touch with your members and pass along Important information.

2012 -2013 Average “Book” • Available on www. yumausbc. org • Bowl. com • find a bowler • CD available upon request

Your Kit Includes: • • Secretary Instruction Sheet USBC League Application USBC Membership Cards High Score Awards Form Team High Score Awards Form Adult Special Achievement Form Awards Survey Sheet League Operations Handbook • Quick-Start Checklist • Duties and Responsibilities • Rule 400 • Mythbusters • Registered Volunteer Program

USBC League Application • Use Dark Ink • Print Clearly • ORIGINAL submitted to Assoc. Manager • Keep a copy for your records • Youth Representatives

USBC Membership Cards • Same Member # • No Duplicates • Bowl. com • Reprint feature • Expanded “Find a Member”

Adult Membership Cards PRINT Information Clearly & Legible

USBC Youth Membership • Jersey • Maximum Age • Basic membership • Roll N Grow (PLUS) • Scholastic Membership

Youth Membership Cards PRINT Information Clearly & Legible

2013 – 2014 Dues Structure $21. 00 $17. 00 National $10, Local $10, State $1 National $14. 50, Local $2, State $. 50 Standard Membership

USBC Member Rewards Check Bowl. com for specifics on each Members Reward

Awards Program • Earned ONCE PER SEASON • Our Program – Awards Survey • 2014 – 2015 Season • High Score Awards become Once-in-a-Lifetime • Youth Special Achievement • Certificates for 2013 -2014 (downloadable from bowl. com) • Patches issued until gone

USBC Playing Rules Book and Commonly Asked Questions • 2013 Legislative Update • Six proposals (one tournament rule and five USBC bylaws) were accepted while five proposals were rejected. • Rule & Bylaws Changes in your packet • 2013 – 2014 Bowling Season • Online (bowl. com & yumausbc. org) • “Mythbusters” • Rules Departs busts the common myths • Good “What If” Scenarios

USBC League Operations Handbook • Excellent resource to run a successful league • Available on Bowl. com • League Resources • Handbook PDF format at yumausbc. org/forms Bowl. com has more resources available • Includes • Duties & Responsibilities • Sample Accounting Forms • Verification Worksheet • Suggested League Rules

Promoting Your League • Stay in Contact with previous members • Special Invitation • Mail • Phone • Email • Word of Mouth • Friends • Family • Clubs • Social Media

Certification When certifying your league be sure to send the following to the Association Manager within 30 Days of the start of your league: • Completed League Application – Original Only • Completed Membership Cards • Membership fees for all bowlers purchasing memberships in your league • Dues Worksheet

Mid Season Duties ALL bowlers must complete a Membership Card in every league they bowl in! This Includes: • Late Comers • Substitutes January: Standing Sheets • Lifetime Members Submit additional cards using the “Dues Worksheet” along with any fees (if applicable)

End-of-Season Duties • Be sure you have submitted Membership Cards and fees for ALL bowlers • Complete the “Final Average List” and submit within 30 days of League completion • Submit Final Standings with the Final Average List • All submitted to Association Manager

League Officer Certification ARE YOU A CERTIFIED LEAGUE OFFICER? Do you know the ins and outs of your current position as a league secretary, treasurer or president? Do you sometimes feel you could be doing a better job with your league duties? Become a certified league officer through an online instructional course and short exam. Courses Available include: $25 Registration Fee (one time) • Basic Bowling Knowledge – (prerequisite to other courses) • League Secretary Register Today • League Treasurer • League President Bowl. com/Rules

Yuma USBC Cares • October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month • Susan G Koman Tournament during League play Sept 16 thru Oct 13, 2013 • BVL Bowlers to Veterans Link • Tournament scheduled for May • Scholarships to support our Youth • Helen Karlovich Scholarship • Yuma USBC Stars of Tomorrow Scholarships

Visit Us On the Web • www. yumausbc. org • lots of information posted • Like US on facebook • www. facebook. com/yumausbc • Follow us on Twitter • www. twitter. com/yumausbc • @yumausbc

Wrap Up / Q & A Session Best Wishes for a Successful Season