Dear League Officer/Association Member,
The 2017 Annual meeting of the Greater Grand Rapids USBC Association will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2017, 7:00 p.m. at Westgate Lanes.
The following positions are to be filled by election for the corresponding terms:
- Vice President
- 5 Directors
- 2 Youth Director
- Delegates to the 2018 USBC National Meeting
- Delegates to the 2018 Michigan State USBC WBA Annual Meeting (women only): 1-year term
- Delegates to the 2018 Michigan State USBC BA Annual Meeting (Either gender provided they hold BA state membership)
- Delegates to the 2018 Michigan State USBC Youth Annual Meeting
- Delegates to the 2018 Michigan State Merger Meeting
Interested persons must submit the enclosed candidate application postmarked by April 21st, 2017 and be in attendance at the Annual Meeting (or have a note on file requesting to be excused).
To be eligible for nomination as an officer or director, a candidate must be:
- A USBC member in good standing of the association at the time of election and throughout their term.
- Must not be bowling in any un-certified (sanctioned) leagues of American Ten Pin.
- Must have a working knowledge of USBC rules and regulations.
- Must have a working knowledge of Robert’s Rules of Parliamentary Procedures.
- Time to serve on committees and attend 6-7 board meetings each year.
- Candidates to be eligible for nomination as an officer shall have served at least three years as a member of GGRUSBC Board of Directors.
Additional eligibility requirements, if any, will be developed by the Nominating Committee.
Anyone wishing to be considered as a director or delegate must submit their qualifications to the Nominating Committee on the approved (enclosed) application. This form must be received by April 22nd, 2017.
Return to Nominating Committee – 2405-A Porter SW, Wyoming MI 49519
Nominations from the floor may be made, providing the candidate’s qualifications have been submitted to the Nominating Committee at least one week prior to the opening of the Annual Meeting. These qualifications must be submitted on the approved candidate nomination form (application enclosed).
For questions or additional information and/or forms, please contact the Nominating Chair at 616-456-1517.
Thank you for your time. We look forward to seeing you on May 11th.
Sincerely,
Ealry Lyons
USBC Nominating Committee
Enclosure: Click here for the 2017 Nomination Form
