Memphis Area USBC Bowling Association

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The Annual Membership Meeting of the Memphis Area USBC Association, Inc. was held on June 7, 2009 at 2:00pm at the Marriott Hotel.

There was 111 participants.


Elections were held with the following results:

President (one year term):	Mark Hansgen

Vice President (one year term):	Debbie Upshaw

Director (two year term): ** denotes incumbent	Mary Cianciolo Kenny Corley Jim Hammons Bobby (Trey) Hicks III Sam Howell R. Shane Wiegand George Porter Barbara Wegner **Tim Wolfe

Given Life Member status:	Mark Hansgen

Elected to the Hall of Fame:	Joan DeMarco (Meritorious Service) Jim Hammons (Meritorious Service)

We also selected delegates to represent the bowlers of Memphis at the meetings of the Tennessee State USBC BA, the Tennessee State USBC WBA, the Southern Bowling Congress and the National USBC Convention.

Delegates selected were:

Tennessee State USBC BA:	Tim Wolfe

Tennessee State USBC WBA: (2 positions)	Nancy Folden Dot Taylor

Southern Bowling Congress:	Tim Wolfe

National USBC Convention: (5 positions)	Nancy Folden Dot Taylor Barbara Wegner

A proposed amendment to the MAUSBC Bylaws was passed. This was voted on prior to to the election of new officers, directors and delegates.

Proposed Amendment:

Memphis Area USBC Bylaws
Article V
Board of Directors - Management
Section B Eligibility
#5

A candidate for Officer (elected or appointed) must be
5.	A member of the Board at the time of nomination for a minimum of two (2) years.

Proposal:

A candidate for Officer (elected or appointed) must be
5.	A member of the Board at the time of nomination for a minimum of two (2) years or a MAUSBC Active Life member.

Reason for proposal: To allow more members who are familiar with and have leadership capabilities to serve as an officer of the MAUSBC. Presented by: MAUSBC Legislative Committee. Recommended for adoption by the MAUSBC Board of Directors.
If adopted, proposal will be effective immediately. The amendment was passed.