Iowa State USBC YA Annual Meeting Minutes
June 25, 2017
Members Present:Allen Alsman, Larry Smith, Jerry Robinson, Larry Brown, Angi Fangman, Terry Gransow, PJ Pickett, Barb Staub, Breanne Underwood, Sharon Williams, Cassidy Boom, Kameron Dammeier, Abbey Fangman, Matt Hystad, Kala Wisecup, Deb Maack, Peg Sweet, Sheri Stephens, Cindi Tipett, Bill Ketelsen, Jo Alsman, Cody McCormick, Vicky Howrey
Members Excused:Pat Shannon, Joann Portwood
The meeting was called to order at 12:15 p.m. by President Allen Alsman. The youth directors led the group with the Pledge of Allegiance. Al introduced Robert Wyant from CRBC, John Staub from Lancer/May City, and Mary Lee Malmberg from GO Cedar Rapids. They gave the Cedar Rapids presentation. He then introduced Aaron Buzzbe from the Waterloo Convention and Visitors bureau and Rich Eighme from Cadillac/Maple Lanes. They gave the presentation from Waterloo.
Jolene read the award winners for this year. Coach of the Year – Don Willfong from Cedar Rapids, Volunteer of the year - Deanna Nowels from Red Oak/Council Bluffs, Sportsmanship Award – Jeremiah (JP) Richmond from Waterloo, Hall of Fame – Boys Bowling Ability, Alec Reseland – Des Moines, Girls Bowling Ability, Kaitlyn Moore – Keokuk, Local Association Leadership, Abbey Fangman – Waterloo, and State Association Leadership, Kameron Dammeier – DeWitt.
Roll call was taken. Larry Smith made a motion to accept the minutes of the June 26, 2016 meeting as printed, Jerry Robinson seconded. Motion carried.
Al indicated the President’s report and Association Manager’s report were printed and in the packet.
Jolene explained the current account list, budget comparison, Family Doubles report and State tournament report.
Report of Committees:
Awards & Services – Larry Brown, Chairperson. Nothing will change on the paper work with the exception of putting a black square with white lettering to emphasize making sure the paperwork and all supporting documents be included or the possibility will exist of a lower score. Larry made a motion to approve these changes, Deb Maack seconded. Motion carried.
Dress Code – Sheri Stephens, Chairperson. The current dress code will stay in place for next season’s tournaments. Good discussions were held in the meeting, but the dress code really needs to be enforced/educated on the local level. Discussions were made about the youth taking the suggestions back to league/local levels to show what is accepted and what isn’t.
Family Doubles – Angi Fangman, Chairperson. No changes were made in the meeting. All dates had already been made on the form.
Pepsi Tournament – State Pepsi Director Seth Ketelsen presented the report from the meeting held. The committee again approved using a modified house shot for the state pepsi finals in the U15 and U20 divisions. There is not a lot of rules changes that can be made in accordance to USBC rules governing this tournament. He passed around a finance report for the current year to date.
Pepsi Audit – Peg Sweet, Chairman said her committee went through all the receipts, banks statements, and expenditures for the year and found the paperwork to be very easy to follow. She made a motion to accept the Pepsi audit report, Kala Wisecup seconded. Motion carried.
State Tournament – Bill Ketelsen, Chairperson. No changes were made in the meeting.
Finance – Jerry Robinson, Chairperson. Only 2 line items on the proposed budget were made. All items will be summarized at Sunday’s meeting. (Postage down by $200 and Insurance up by $250) Proposed budget total for 2017-18 was $103,300. Larry Brown made a motion to accept the proposed budget, Kala Wisecup seconded. Motion carried.
Report of Credentials: Cindi Tippett & Vicky Howrey reported 4 officers, 19 directors, 29 adult delegates and 18 youth delegates for a total of 70 voting delegates.
Elections:
Seth Ketelsen, Nominating committee chairperson gave the slate for elections.
For 1st Vice President, Seth made a motion Larry Smith be elected by acclimation, seconded by Sheri Stephens. Approved.
For 3rd Vice President, Seth made a motion Larry Brown be elected by acclimation, seconded by Kala Wisecup. Approved.
For Directors at Large, Seth made a motion that Angi Fangman, Breanne Underwood and Sharon Williams be elected by acclimation, seonced by PJ Pickett. Approved.
For District Directors, Seth made a motion that the following be elected by acclimation – 1 Deb Maack, 2 Peg Sweet, 3 Pat Shannon, 4 Sheri Stephens, 5 Cindi Tippett, 6 Bill Ketelsen, 7 Joann Portwood, 8 Jo Alsman, 9 Cody McCormick, 10 Vicky Howrey, seconded by Matt Hystad.
For youth Directors – 5 spots. Those turning in paperwork by the May 1 deadline – Cassidy Boom, Kourtney Butler, Kameron Dammeier, Raelynn Gibson, Rachel Heimbaugh, Matt Hystad, ShayeLyn Pickett, Jordan Stephens. The following turned in paperwork with in the 24 deadline – Marissa Gates (nominated by Abbey Fangman, seconded by Kala Wisecup), Whittney Morse (nominated by Kala Wisecup, seconded by Abbey Fangman, Elizabeth Stanley (nominated by Laura Christensen, seconded by Kala Wisecup).
A recess was taken from 1:12 p.m. to 1:22 p.m.
Elected on the first ballot were Cassidy Boom 42, Kameron Dammeier 42, Matt Hystad 52, Jordan Stephens 52. The low vote getter was Rachel Heimbaugh and her name will come off the list.
On the second ballot, no one received the needed 50% plus 1 vote but the two lowest vote getters who will be removed were Marissa Gates and Whittney Morse.
On the third ballot, no one received the needed 50% plus 1 vote so the lowest vote getter removed was Raelynn Gibson.
On the 4th ballot, Elizabeth Stanley received 37 votes which was enough to be elected.
Youth Leader Report – Kala Wisecup, Youth Leader President gave the report of the morning meeting that was held. They discussed the 9 pin tournament and how to possibly change up how the bowlers are put on the lanes. They held their elections. The Youth leader board for the new year will be President – Jordan Stephens, 1st Vice President – Kameron Dammeier, 2nd Vice President – Matt Hystad, Sergeant at Arms – Elizabeth Stanley, Directros – Cassidy Boom, Kourtney Butler and Whittney Morse. The new board met following their meeting and ShayeLyn Pickett will be the Youth Leader manager.
State Merger information: All associations are required to merge by August of 2018. The State YA, BA, and WBA have been holding meetings for the merger in Iowa. The election will be held on August 26 @ 2:00 p.m. @ Adventureland Inn in Altoona.
Youth Leader advisor appointments: Sheri Stephens and Terry Gransow
State Pepsi Director appointment: Seth Ketelsen will again be the state Pepsi director for the coming year.
2019 Tournament Bid election: Three bids were submitted by the May 1 deadline with all the paperwork needed for each included with the bids. The three bids received are as follows: Lancer/May City ($7.50 lineage, no shoe rental, $2000 from GO Cedar Rapids), CRBC ($7.75 lineage, no shoe rental, $100 from CRBC, $2000 from GO Cedar Rapids), Cadillac/Maple in Waterloo ($7.50 lineage, no shoe rental, $1000 from Gr. Cedar Valley Association, $5000 from Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau). Delegates voted with the following results: Waterloo (Cadillac/Maple) 58 votes, Cedar Rapids (Lancer/May City) 10 votes, Cedar Rapids (CRBC) 0 votes.
Terry Gransow made a motion to destroy all ballots. Kala Wisecup seconded. Motion carried.
There being no further business, Cody McCormick made a motion to adjourn. Meeting was adjourned at 2:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jolene Ketelsen
Association Manager