1. Welcome to the 2009 League Officers Workshop
Hosted by Greater Birmingham USBC

2. President’s Duties The President is the League’s Chief Executive
Arranging an account to be opened in the league’s name
The account must have at least two league officers’ signatures for all fund withdrawals
Scheduling league meetings at convenient times and locations
Appoint a prize committee and an auditing committee, as well as any other committees needed during the season
Arrange to have the prize committee submit one or more prize lists by the 5th week

3. President’s Duties Enforcing all league rules and USBC playing rules
Personally verify the league’s bank balance monthly (Sample worksheet is attached)
If the account is found to be short, the president must report the shortage immediately to USBC Headquarters for possible action under the bonding insurance policy

4. Vice President’s Duties
Lead in the President’s absence
Assist the President as requested

5. Secretary/Treasurer’s Duties
The Secretary has many important responsibilities, which are outlined fully in the USBC Playing Rules book
Will list a few of them

6. Secretary/Treasurer’s Duties
Distributing a copy of the league rules, and approved prize list to each team captain and board member
Collecting membership dues and completed membership applications from each bowler
Forwarding the completed membership applications, membership dues and USBC League Application to your local Association Manager within 30 days of the start of your league
Reporting and submitting applications for all awards within 20 days

7. Secretary/Treasurer’s Duties
Notify league members of league and association meetings
Turning in season-ending averages to your local Association Manager
This list must show the full names and ID numbers of all bowlers who competed in the league, the number of games bowled, total pinfall and average for each bowler
Depositing funds in the league’s account within 7 days of receipt
Collecting league fees each session and paying the bowling center

8. Secretary/Treasurer’s Duties
Advising the league president if any league members are delinquent in paying league fees
Providing each team with a detailed financial statement at end of league schedule
Giving financial reports on request by the league president or board

9. Sergeant-at-Arms
Shall perform such duties as may be required by the president or the board of directors
Making sure all league meetings are ran accordingly

10. Team Captains
Collecting USBC membership dues and league fees from team members, and forwarding them to the league secretary-treasurer
The teams’ conduct and attendance
Recording the scores, signing the score sheet and securing the opposing team captain’s signature

11. League’s Board of Directors
The Board of Directors shall consist of the officers and team captains
A captain may name another team member to act as the team representative at board of director’s meetings
Each member of the board is entitled to one vote
A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business, unless otherwise stated in the league rules
The League’s Board of Directors shall elect the officers unless the league rules vest this authority in the general league membership

12. League’s Board of Directors
Making decisions on all matters arising in the league
A vacancy in any office shall be filled by the Board of Directors
Deciding all protests involving USBC or league rules
The decision of the league’s board is final unless an appeal is made under the provisions of Rule 119.

13. Adult Awards 300 & 800 Rings 11 Strikes in a Row Choose your style
Choose your metal
Choose to personalize
Choose your top design
There is a charge for some of the above
11 Strikes in a Row
Is now a trophy/plaque

14. Adult Awards 125 Game ( 90 avg or less) 150 Game (110 avg or less)

15. Adult Awards 300 Series ( 80 avg or less) 400 Series (105 avg or less)
All of the above awards are magnets

16. AWARDS The following awards are no longer issued by USBC 7-10 Split
Big Four Split
All-Spare Game
Triplicate
Dutch 200 Game
75 over average game award
150 over average series award

17. Local Awards 180 Game with an average of 140 or less
600 Series with an average of 175 or less
Small plaque is issued for the above

18. Local Awards 290-299 Game 300 Game 700 Series 800 Series
Large plaque is issued for the above
All awards are ONCE IN A LIFETIME
700 Series, you may wait until the end of the season to receive the highest series

19. All City Teams
Please be aware that your league bowlers depend on you (Secretaries) to send vital information to the Association Manager
A bowler could very well miss out on making the All City Teams if you do not report all awards earned in a timely manner
Bowlers making the All City Teams do receive shirts

20. All City Teams Men’s All City Qualifications:
League Average (54 games or more)
1 point for every league w/h an avg of
2 points for every league w/h an avg
3 points for every league w/h and avg 220 & above
Multiple Center Participation
2 points for averaging over 210 in two or more centers
Honor Scores
1 point for every 298, 299 or 11 in a row game
2 points for every 300 game
3 points for every 800 series

21. Men’s All City Qualifications
City Open Championship Tournament
1 point for 3rd place scratch
2 points for 2nd place scratch
3 points for 1st place scratch
The above is for any event, If you place in more than one of the above categories for the same event, you will be awarded only the highest points available
Only honor scores & averages bowled in the Greater Birmingham USBC events qualify

22. Women’s All City League Average (based on 54 games) Honor Scores
1 point for averaging
2 points for averaging
3 points for averaging 210 & above
Honor Scores
1 point for 11 in a row
1 point for
2 points
2 points
3 points 300
3 points
5 points 800 & above

23. Women’s All City Women’s City Tournament 1 point for 3rd place
2 points for 2nd place
3 points for 1st place
The above apply to all events
If you place in more than one of the above categories for the same event, you will be awarded only the highest points available
The 8 women making the All City team also receive a paid entry into the following year’s tournament
Only honor scores & averages bowled in the Greater Birmingham USBC events qualify

24. Youth All City Teams There will be two (2) All City Youth Teams.
These two teams will be made up of the top eight (8) highest averages regardless of age and/or sex. The bowler must have at least 54 games bowled in a certified league
The 8 Youth making the All City Teams receive a paid entry into the following year’s tournament

25. Local Tournaments 4th Annual GBUSBC Open & Women’s Senior Tourn.
To be held at Lightning Strikes
November 7-8 & Deadline – October 26th
4th Annual GBUSBC Generation Gap Tournament
4th Annual GBUSBC Mixed Couples Tournament
To be held at Vestavia Lanes
December 5-6 & Deadline – November 27th

26. Local Tournaments 4th Annual GBUSBC Youth City Championship Tournament
To be held at Riverview Lanes
January 9-10 & Deadline – January 1st
4th Annual GBUSBC Women’s Championship City Tournament
4th Annual GBUSBC Open City Championship Tournament
To be held at Super Bowl
January & 30-31
February Deadline – January 15th
Birmingham/Tuscaloosa Youth Pepsi Sectional Tournament
To be held at Oak Mountain Lanes
February Deadline – February 2nd

27. Youth Membership $5.00 (USBC Youth Basic Membership)
2 different types of league memberships
$5.00 (USBC Youth Basic Membership)
Bowl 12 sessions or less
One issue of US Youth Bowler
USBC recognized average
The ability to participate in USBC certified tournaments
Earn league award emblems only

28. Youth Membership $17.00 (USBC Youth Standard Membership)
Four issues of US Youth Bowler
USBC Youth Jersey
USBC recognized average
USBC Youth Awards Program
League Award Emblems
Ability to participate in USBC certified tournaments

29. Youth Awards Ages 12 & below: 50 Game Bowlopolis Emblem
100 Series Bowlopolis Emblem
150 Series Bowlopolis Emblem
200 Series Bowlopolis Emblem
250 Series Bowlopolis Emblem
300 Series Bowlopolis Emblem
Bowlers must average below the achievement to earn the award

30. Youth Awards Available to all Youth Bowlers 125 Game Emblem

31. Youth Awards 300 Series Emblem 350 Series Emblem 400 Series Emblem