Hall of Fame raises more than $1.4 million
October 08, 2010
ARLINGTON, Texas – The campaign to raise money from the bowling industry for the new International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame ended Aug. 31 with more than $1.4 million donated overall.
More than 80 donations of at least $5,000 were received including 16 at the $25,000 or above levels.
“We want to thank everyone who donated money to our bowling industry capital campaign,” said IBM/HF Chairman Pat Ciniello. “Thanks to the generosity of so many people, companies and organizations, we had a successful grand opening in January and will continue to have a bright future in Texas.
Three donations of $100,000 were received to become Diamond Level contributors:
Junior Powell Trust, Toledo, Ohio
Brunswick Bowling & Billiards, Lake Forest, Ill.
United States Bowling Congress, Arlington, Texas
Another 11 donations qualified for the Diamond Level for $50,000 contributions:
Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America, Arlington, Texas
Bowltech International, The Netherlands
Ebonite International, Hopkinsville, Ky.
Kegel Company, Lake Wales, Fla.
Pepsi-Cola Company, Purchase, N.Y.
Qubica/AMF Worldwide, Mechanicsville, Va.
Patrick and Lisa Ciniello, Bonita Springs, Fla.
Reichert Foundation, Lake Forest, Ill.
Reno Tri-Properties, Reno, Nev.
Storm Products, Brigham City, Utah
US Bowling Corporation, Chino, Calif.
Two other contributions of $25,000 earned donators Gold Level status:
Luby Publishing, Chicago
S&S Family Entertainment, Hendersonville, Tenn.
“We were overwhelmed with the support we received from the entire bowling industry,” Ciniello said. “Even after surpassing our original goal of $1 million in January, we continued receiving generous support. We can’t thank these contributors enough.”
All donators will be recognized on a rotating display in the IBM/HF’s grand entrance. Those who donated at least $5,000 will be permanently displayed in Arlington.
More than 80 donations of at least $5,000 were received including 16 at the $25,000 or above levels. “We want to thank everyone who donated money to our bowling industry capital campaign,” said IBM/HF Chairman Pat Ciniello. “Thanks to the generosity of so many people, companies and organizations, we had a successful grand opening in January and will continue to have a bright future in Texas.
Three donations of $100,000 were received to become Diamond Level contributors:
Junior Powell Trust, Toledo, Ohio
Brunswick Bowling & Billiards, Lake Forest, Ill.
United States Bowling Congress, Arlington, Texas
Another 11 donations qualified for the Diamond Level for $50,000 contributions:
Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America, Arlington, Texas
Bowltech International, The Netherlands
Ebonite International, Hopkinsville, Ky.
Kegel Company, Lake Wales, Fla.
Pepsi-Cola Company, Purchase, N.Y.
Qubica/AMF Worldwide, Mechanicsville, Va.
Patrick and Lisa Ciniello, Bonita Springs, Fla.
Reichert Foundation, Lake Forest, Ill.
Reno Tri-Properties, Reno, Nev.
Storm Products, Brigham City, Utah
US Bowling Corporation, Chino, Calif.
Two other contributions of $25,000 earned donators Gold Level status:
Luby Publishing, Chicago
S&S Family Entertainment, Hendersonville, Tenn.
“We were overwhelmed with the support we received from the entire bowling industry,” Ciniello said. “Even after surpassing our original goal of $1 million in January, we continued receiving generous support. We can’t thank these contributors enough.”
All donators will be recognized on a rotating display in the IBM/HF’s grand entrance. Those who donated at least $5,000 will be permanently displayed in Arlington.