Awards

Responsible for design, ordering, and eligibility requirements of all local association awards. Presents costs and final designs for board approval.

Nominating

This committee, which is elected by the board, assists in shaping the association’s structure. The nominating committee reviews candidates’ resumes and prepares slates for the board and delegate positions. In addition, the nominating committee publicizes criteria and procedures for the elected positions.

Finance

The purpose of the finance committee is to assist with the association’s finances and audit(s). This committee is responsible for reviewing and monitoring the annual budget and other financial matters and must meet at least twice per year. Responsible for performing an annual audit.

Tournament

Responsible for all tournaments run by the association; this includes securing bids for hosting tournaments, rules & eligibility requirements, and distribution of prizes.

Legislation/Policy & Procedures

Develops and maintains the association operations manual. Proposes changes to local by-laws for membership approval at Open Meeting. Evaluates proposed legislation for State & National conventions.

Lane Certification

This committee should be responsible for making sure that the bowling centers are certified and lane dressing inspections are completed. To facilitate this, USBC Headquarters has developed an Internet-based training program for lane certification and inspection called CLIP (Computerized Lane Inspector Program). CLIP capitalizes on technology to upgrade the old Certified Lane Inspectors Workshops. For questions or comments about lane certification or the CLIP program, visit the Specs/Certs section of bowl.com.

Fundraising

All association fund raising activities are managed by this committee. Association fund raising supports youth scholarships, BVL, Bowl for the Cure.

Publicity

This committee should be responsible for all publicity and news concerning the association and its members throughout the year (i.e. annual state/city tournament). This can be done through developing a Web site, newsletters, news releases, promotional material and sending thank you letters out when appropriate, etc.

Youth

The youth committee is a standing committee designed to monitor the programs and services provided to youth members. All merged associations are required to have a youth committee. The youth committee’s responsibilities are defined in the USBC Bylaws and USBC Association Policy Manual. Should the board give additional responsibilities to the youth committee, they would be defined in the association’s operations manual.

BVL

All association BVL fund raising activities are managed by this committee.