GREATER CINCINNATI USBC - NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT The Nominating Committee of Greater Cincinnati s Mens, Womens and Youth USBC s Transition Committee presents the following candidates for Officers and Directors in no particular order for your consideration at the 2018 Greater Cincinnati USBC Organizational Meeting, February 10, 2018. We believe this is an exceptional slate of candidates to lead our sport into the future. Rosie Taulbee, President Extensive background and credentials with the local and state women s associations, including President of the Greater Cincinnati Women s Bowling Association, 1st Vice President of the Ohio Women s Bowling Association and President of Greater Cincinnati Youth Association. Certified as a Lane Inspector and last year as a Ritger Level I coach. Has received numerous awards for her work with national, state and local USBC associations. Employed by Private Practice Physicians and Hospital Group Practices as consultant, administrator and manager. I serve the membership with my strengths as an administrator, manager and bureaucrat, but my passion is the game: it is fun, sociable, great exercise and competitive though not so much the latter in my case. Leadership and administrative skills are needed to stabilize the present and improve the future of our community of bowlers. Our organization must present programs that stimulate and energize its members. Dan Bedinghaus, 1st Vice-President Outgoing President of the Bowling Centers Association of Ohio (BCAO) and a principal owner of four bowling centers in Greater Cincinnati. Instrumental in the development of the Ohio and Kentucky High School bowling programs. Head Coach of the Beechwood High School program. Certified as a USBC Silver Level and Ritger Level I coach. For groups like this, I believe in the K.I.S.S. principle: set a couple reasonable goals and objectives and once they are accomplished, move onto the next. I look forward to working with this talented group.
Jerome Lewis, 2nd Vice-President Perhaps the most important function of a local board is to conduct a City Championship Tournament and ramping up the current city tournaments will be a primary objective for the new board. Jerome Lewis has the credentials of an excellent league secretary and treasurer, as well as conducting TNBA tournaments. Youth bowling has benefitted from his working the programs at Brentwood Bowl for ten years. He has worked with George Riley and the Bowlers Ed program. No surprise, Jerome is an Eagle Scout (with a Bronze Palm and Order of the Arrow). Tom McGill, Director Truly comes from a bowling family parents, siblings, even in-laws. I get it it really is a great game; that doesn t mean it is not facing challenges. Until recently managed over 600 people as Director of Retail Banking at First Financial Bank. Managed as the lead-operations-person, the LPGA Futures Tour tournament for four years at Kings Island Golf Complex (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010). Significant board experience, including Miracle League of Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky University Go-Norse Fund, LaSalle High School Advancement Board. I believe my connections to the game, the experience with other large sports events, along with my work history of managing large groups of people and driving consensus, prepare me well for this role. Jordan Carlson, Director Youth Currently enrolled in college, working part-time at Crossgate Lanes. Bowled for Fairfield High School, 1st Team All-City 2017, GMC Player of the Year 2016. I love the game and want to help.
Robin Wilson, Director Employed at The Seven Hills School. Formed their high school program 11 years ago. Cincinnati Enquirer Coach of the Year, 2015. Certified Ritger Level I and Bronze Level. Former and current secretary and president various USBC leagues at King Pin Lanes, Madison Bowl and Crossgate Lanes. I love competitive play, but the entire bowling community must refocus their efforts to teaching the game to youth. We need to lever the schools PE programs, using their teachers to get kids started. George Vogel, Director Sports Producer at WLW-T for 35 years. I personally enjoy the game and see it s benefits to kids, adolescents and seniors. It really deserves a professional effort to grow. I m interested in spreading the word. Bill Sempsrott, Director Masters in Engineering, University of Cincinnati. Numerous roles in the design, manufacturing and software development at General Electric Aviation. Since 2014, owner and operator of Bowling this Month, an online magazine for competitive bowlers (visit www.bowlingthismonth.com). We publish instructional and technical articles that help tens of thousands of people per month become better bowlers. I believe not only that Bowling is a sport, but that Bowling is the best sport and we strive to produce content that reflects that belief. I am a lifelong bowling enthusiast youth leagues, collegiate, national tournaments. I want to see the sport thrive in Greater Cincinnati.
Alan Runkel, Director Self-employed, Financial Advisor for 34 years. Numerous national, collegiate, state and local bowling titles. GCBA Hall of Fame, GCL Coach of the Year (3x), St. Xavier head coach seven years, Ohio State High School Coaches Association Board of Directors three years. Implemented the Cincinnati Enquirer s coverage, rankings and inclusion of Bowling with it s sports coverage. I think we can do better. Kevin Briggs, Director Key Bank, Relationships Manager Extensive background with youth bowling. Head coach at West Clermont (Glen Este) High School. Coach of the Year in the ECC three years. Conducts junior bowling camps and youth programs at Cherry Grove Lanes. Too much of adult bowling is stale. Kids inject energy and excitement to the game and adult bowling will benefit by making them a priority. Joe Lind, Director Financial Advisor, former President and CEO of Emory Credit Union. Current partner with Dinergy Wealth Management. Has served on the boards for Elder Alumni Association, Bayley Women s Connection, the Shriner s Hospital Cincinnati and the Kilee Gives Back associations. A successful business executive looking forward to helping the board with it s planning and strategies.
Daniel Hawkins, Director After bowling on Colerain High s team, in his pursuit to become a complete player, Daniel crossed paths with Dick Ritger, a PBA Hall of Fame member who in addition to 21 titles is known for his standard defining method-plan for teachers to teach the game. Daniel is the youngest member of the Ritger Training Team personally taught by Dick. The Daniel teaches the Ritger Level I and Level II classes to high school coaches and has taught some teams. His talents are just waiting to be exploited by a group interested in educating more bowling coaches. Matt Hott, Director Teacher at Fairfield City Schools. Coach (Head) at St. Xavier High School, five years. Certified USBC coach. Bowling is a great sport for all ages and it s bowlers deserve a meaningful lifetime membership organization. It is missing opportunities to leverage high school bowling to develop feeder programs in younger grades as well as programs that relate to younger adults after graduating high school. This group needs to think outside the box it s in. Ron Millennor, Director B.F.A. University of Cincinnati, 30 years in all phases of televised sports production, covering amateur and professional athletes. Currently with FOX Sports Ohio. I ve been enthused with bowling since becoming the 1st Junior King of TV (1979). Currently bowl in there leagues. This game should have more media exposure and I m willing to do what I can to help accomplish that.
Sandy Cummins, Director I can t imagine my life without involvement in Bowling. I grew up in bowling alleys; today I am General Manager at Super Bowl, Bellewood (since 2011). Our center sponsors five high school teams; I question how the USBC can reach out to the bowlers on these teams. This is where the sport is trying to renew itself. We could be doing more. Chris Lasita, Director Employed at Johnson Electric Supply in sales. Avid sport bowler and squad leader for multiple tournaments each year. Certified Ritger Level I coach. Assisted Ralph Martin develop the Roger Bacon High School program and coached for 14 seasons. I think I have a finger on the pulse of bowlers and proprietors in this area, and believe this new organization will energize our bowling community. Darrin T. Rump, Director GCBA Director (2013-present), Current secretary of two leagues. USBC Silver Level Coach. Involved with both collegiate and Kentucky high school bowling. I want to see this sport grow and thrive and want to actively support those efforts. Gary Wagner, Director Very active in Northern Kentucky adult leagues and youth programs. Head Coach at Covington Catholic and Notre Dame Academy. 2016-17 Coach of the Year, Regions 5 and 6, Kentucky High School Athletic Association. I look to see the sport continue to grow with this new energy,
Ted Burns, Director Employed S&S Western Bowl, Fehr Calhoun ProShop The weekly sweepers developing across the city show a new interest in competitive play. They began with just high school players but are showing a new group of local players, competing on tougher patterns. It takes a lot of enthusiasm and energy to enter these challenging events, which is a great sign. Dave Matchan, Director Experience with restaurant management. Currently at Colerain Bowl. Certified Ritger Level I coach, coach with Oak Hills High School program, multiple 300 s Strengths in managerial, organization and communication skills. We need to remember the roots of the game but not dwell on them. We are in a new era with younger customers and must make the shift to much better customer service through professionally managed social media and different formats. If we want to reach the next generation, it must happen. Ashley Hammond, Director Employed by the Veterans Administration, Material Management (10 years), strengths in IT Databases, customer service Bowling has been a part of my life since I was a young girl. It is a great sport but has lost a lot of popularity. I want to work to make it something young women want to partake of in the future. I am good with people and though I m not yet a certified coach, I would like to help young women take up the game.