Unified IBC Youth Committee formed
February 12, 2013
ARLINGTON, Texas - The United States Bowling Congress (USBC) and Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA) Boards of Directors have approved the creation of unified International Bowling Campus (IBC) Youth Committee. The new IBC Youth Committee will merge the USBC and BPAA Youth Committees.
"This change unifies our volunteers and business leaders in one voice for youth bowling," USBC Youth Committee Chair Frank Wilkinson said. "Creating the IBC Youth Development Team and bringing USBC and BPAA youth programs together has proven to be successful. This new committee structure can provide even more consistent direction and support."
The new IBC Youth Committee will have 15 members comprised of six representatives appointed by the USBC Board, six by the BPAA Board, and three athlete representatives.
"Coming together in support of our youth programs continues to be a hallmark accomplishment of International Bowling Campus," BPAA President Cathy DeSocio said. "Introducing more young people to bowling is a goal for all our industry leaders and this new committee sets the stage to streamline decision making and improve programs."
Youth will continue to have three seats of representation on the USBC Board of Directors with the IBC Youth Committee recommending those appointments under the oversight of the USBC Nominating Committee.
"We see a common objective among industry leaders to enhance our efficiency and effectiveness for the best interest of bowling," USBC President Andrew Cain said. "The IBC Youth Committee is a meaningful achievement and it is exciting to see broad industry support backing the move toward positive change."
The initial IBC Youth Committee will be formed Aug. 1, 2013 with representatives from the current USBC and BPAA committees. Future applications will be asked to submit credentials through a new IBC Youth Nominating Committee which will present recommendations to the USBC and BPAA Boards of Directors for consideration.
"This change unifies our volunteers and business leaders in one voice for youth bowling," USBC Youth Committee Chair Frank Wilkinson said. "Creating the IBC Youth Development Team and bringing USBC and BPAA youth programs together has proven to be successful. This new committee structure can provide even more consistent direction and support."
The new IBC Youth Committee will have 15 members comprised of six representatives appointed by the USBC Board, six by the BPAA Board, and three athlete representatives.
"Coming together in support of our youth programs continues to be a hallmark accomplishment of International Bowling Campus," BPAA President Cathy DeSocio said. "Introducing more young people to bowling is a goal for all our industry leaders and this new committee sets the stage to streamline decision making and improve programs."
Youth will continue to have three seats of representation on the USBC Board of Directors with the IBC Youth Committee recommending those appointments under the oversight of the USBC Nominating Committee.
"We see a common objective among industry leaders to enhance our efficiency and effectiveness for the best interest of bowling," USBC President Andrew Cain said. "The IBC Youth Committee is a meaningful achievement and it is exciting to see broad industry support backing the move toward positive change."
The initial IBC Youth Committee will be formed Aug. 1, 2013 with representatives from the current USBC and BPAA committees. Future applications will be asked to submit credentials through a new IBC Youth Nominating Committee which will present recommendations to the USBC and BPAA Boards of Directors for consideration.