Pennsylvania State USBC
2024-2025 Committees
(N) - Indicate non board member, * indicates required by Policy Manual.
Finance
In addition to those responsibilities set forth in the Bylaws, it shall be the responsibility of this committee to review and monitor a budget prepared by the Association Manager and approved by the Board for the next fiscal year.
Renee Talkington (Chair), Joseph Ferrazzanno, Susan Kunsman-Reinhart (N), Heather Paul (N), Susan Schickel*
Audit
It shall be the responsibility of this committee to conduct an annual audit of the accounts of the Association as soon after the July 31, end of the fiscal year as this can be accomplished.
Sue Lapp (Chair) (N), Virginia Heller (N), Mary Lorah (N)
Legislative & Policy
It shall be the responsibility of this committee to study and evaluate all proposals to introduce, amend or delete sections of this Manual and to present those proposals to the Board that are to be considered for acceptance or rejection.
Susan Schickel (Chair)*, Thomas Archacki, Mike Coyle, Bob Durr, Joseph Ferrazzano, Mike Walters
Nominating
In addition to those responsibilities set forth in the Bylaws, it shall be the responsibility of this committee to prepare a slate of candidates for all offices to be filled and present the slate to the Delegates at the annual meeting.
Donna Shaw (Chair) (N), Kristy Copeland, Donna Gribble (N), Mary Lorah (N), Amy Pysk
Strategic Planning
It shall be the responsibility of this committee to create a strategic plan (mission, vision, promise, strategic priorities, and core values) for board review and adoption.
John Rux (Chair), Randy Chase (N), Michelle Hummel, Denise Olechnowicz, Jill Wright
Hall of Fame
This committee shall be dedicated to those bowlers of the Association whose efforts have contributed to the growth of the game of bowling by their bowling ability or meritorious service in Pennsylvania.
Sheri Pencak (Chair), Brian Hess, Chuck DeShole (N) Rick Graham (N), Sue Kresge, Renee Talkington
Tournaments
It shall be the responsibility of this committee to review all aspects of all tournament events except youth tournaments which shall be reviewed by the Youth Committee. It shall recommend revisions and establish entry fees and awards for the upcoming tournaments.
John Mackowski (Chair)*, Dennis Briggs, Kristy Copeland, Brianne Galante (N), Sheri Pencak, Bryan Hubler, Sue Kresge, Amy Pysk, Susan Schickel, Jeff Smith, Leaonard Verbeck (N), James Witmer (N)
Masters/Queens
It shall be the responsibility of this committee to review all aspects of Masters and Queens Tournaments. It shall recommend revisions and establish entry fees and awards for the upcoming tournaments.
Susan Kresge (Chair), Beth Kostjal (N), John Mackowski, Amy Pysk, Jeff Smith, Tom Smith (N), Michael Walters
Human Resources
It shall be the responsibility of this committee to act as the Human Resources component of the Association.
Brian Hess (Chair), John Mackowski, Jill Wright
Promotion & Marketing/IT
The purpose of this committee is to develop and implement a marketing strategy that promotes and enhances the mission of our organization, and to integrate and maintain the technological facets of the Association.
Elaine Robinson (Chair), Dennis Briggs, Susan Kunsman-Reinhart (N), Joe Ross (N), John Rux, Bonnie Umpleby (N)
Annual Meeting Weekend
Sue Kresge (Chair), Charles Artman, Carmen Baeckel (N), Jay Daryman, Joeseph Ferrazzano, Elaine Robinson, Susan Schickel
Awards Luncheon/Annual Dinner: Carmen Baeckel (Chair) (N), Charles Artman, Val Coyle (N), Mary Lorah (N)
Meet & Greet: Elaine Robinson (Chair), Mike Walters, Jamie Crisman
Basket Raffle: Sue Schickel (Chair), Jamie Crisman, Denise Olechnowicz, Beverly Williams (N)
Sergeant at Arms
Charles Artman (Chair), Thomas Archaki, Barb Chilcote (n), Carin Durr (N)
Memorial Service
It shall be the responsibility of this committee to conduct a Memorial Service during the annual meeting weekend at a meeting of the delegates, preferably Sunday morning.
Susan Schickel (Chair), Carin Durr, Denise Olechenowicz
Youth Committee
It shall be the responsibility of this committee to review all aspects of all youth tournament events and youth programs conducted by the Association. It shall recommend revisions and establish entry fees, rules and awards for the upcoming youth tournaments and the Star of Tomorrow Award. This committee is granted the authority to oversee the operation of such tournaments and other awards programs.
Jay Daryman (Chair), Kristy Copeland, Donna Gribble (N), Bill Keeney, Deb Lucks (N), John Mackowski*, Morgan McMullin (N), Wanda Murray (N), Heather Paul (N), Laura Paul (N), Brett Rearick (N), Elaine Robinson, Bev Williams (N)
Ways & Means
It shall be the responsibility of the committee to decide what items are to be sold at the Youth Championship and Pepsi Championship tournaments with the goal of new items to be introduced on a biannual basis.
Wanda Murray (Chair) (N), Laura Paul (N)
Scholarship Committee
The purpose of this committee is to recognize youth bowlers, each year who have distinguished themselves in bowling achievements, extracurricular activities both in and out school and have excelled academically.
jay Daryman (Chair), Kristy Copeland, Deb Lucks (N), Morgan McMullin (N), Elaine Robinson, Bev Williams (N)
Liaison Committee
It shall be the responsibility of this committee determine the duties of local Association liaisons and to assign Board Members and Volunteers to act as liaisons with approval of the Line Officers and Board.
Bob Durr (Chair), All Board Members