Text Box: The Lincoln Women’s Bowling Association continues to work through the transition to the United States Bowling Congress and wants to keep its members informed. USBC was launched January 1, 2005 and is a result of the merger of the ABC, WIBC, YABA and USA Bowling. Going forward the USBC will act as Text Box: the national governing body for the sport of bowling. Additional information about USBC can be found at www.bowl.com and will also be discussed at the Annual City Meeting to be held in March 2006. Text Box: eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by advancing research, education, screening and treatment.” During the week of February 13-19, 2006, volunteers will be going through all leagues in Lincoln asking for donations for this great cause. Text Box: The Lincoln Women’s Bowling Association, with the USBC, will again participate in the second nationwide breast cancer awareness and fundraising event for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. “The mission of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is to Text Box: Last year, Lincoln raised over $4,900 for breast cancer awareness and the Text Box: USBC Transition Text Box: Bowl for the Cure® Text Box: Volume 4, Issue 1 Text Box: Page # Text Box: Text Box: Web Site Text Box: Lane Reps Hollywood Bowl Norrita Chick, Chair Jen Davis Korn Jane Hoffman Sandy Juricek Linda Peterson Diann Unruh Addie Zastrow Parkway Lanes Terry Moore, Chair Francine Carter Heather Hank Marilyn McDonald Terri Jo Podraza Byrdie Mrkvicka Judy Stanczyk Sun Valley Lanes Kathy Lahman, Chair Patricia Meyer Carol Mitchell Connie Ortlieb Pat Sieber Barb Skillman Dottie Stoner Laurie White Text Box: The Lincoln Women’s Bowling Association is in the process of developing a web site for the association and its members. The site will have access to averages, league awards, upcoming tournaments, tournament entry forms, board of directors, the pin patter as well as any relevant association news to include dates and times of meetings. Watch for upcoming information regard- Text Box: ing the release of the site and for league secretaries, you will be able to submit your league awards on-line directly and will no longer need to complete the green awards card at the centers. The site address will be www.lincolnwomensbowling.com So, stay tuned for future information about the site. Text Box: League Awards Text Box: As a reminder, league secretaries will be required to submit the league award cards within 30-days from the time the honor score is bowled. The change to the 30-day window was necessitated last year to allow for all bowlers to receive their awards in a timely manner. If any league Text Box: tary or bowler has questions regarding the change in the awards program they may contact Carol Mitchell at 464-6895. League awards that can be earned are: Awarded once per lifetime — First 200 Game, First 500 Series, First 600 Series and First 650 Series. Text Box: Awarded once per year — 250+ Game, 50+ over Game, 75+ over Game and 100+ over Series. Awarded as Honor Scores — 290+ Game and 700+ Series. Text Box: Lincoln Women’s Bowling Association would like to have your continued support this year. The Chair for this years event will be Addie Zastrow. If you have any questions or would like to make a donation, please contact Addie at 328-0720.