I’ve been wrangling since I got home yesterday with whether I wanted to mention what’s to follow or spare the post out of a wish to avoid self-promotion in the matter, but I decided that I’d be remiss if I didn’t at least make a brief note about it.
I attended the Brockton Bowling Association’s annual open meeting yesterday with the intention of giving a report on the Facebook page. After the reports were taken care of, Bob Young mentioned that with our 50th association tournament coming up next year, and with the Brockton Bowling Association hosting the state open tournament again in the not too distant future, he would need more people to help with tournaments and such, and since I’ve already displayed the willingness to assist the association, suggested I be placed on the board of directors. There was some discussion about how to fit me onto the current board, since I did not want to take the vacant Taunton spot on the board because I don’t bowl there. Eventually, the board was reorganized (I’ll spare the details) and I was elected to a one-year term on the board.
I was able to contribute immediately, as there was discussion on how we could recognize non-members who have assisted the association and bowling in the area in general. I moved (which was seconded and voted on in the affirmative) to exempt Meritorious Service nominees for the association Hall of Fame from the bowling requirements. Some of the people we can now recognize are area bowling writers (who may not necessarily be bowlers themselves) and people who are not Brockton Bowling Association members who have done stuff like assist with the youth bowling programs in the area. I hope this change proves a positive step for the association.
I am looking forward to fulfilling my increased responsibility, perhaps beginning with the Bowler of the Year tournament in September.
The Tenth Board 