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It is with deep sadness to inform our association that the bowling community has lost a great man and proprietor of Fair Haven And Sunset Lanes, Jim Gochis. He will forever be remembered in our hearts.  James "Jim" Peter Gochis, born December 19, 1937, fell asleep in the Lord November 22, 2022. Beloved husband of Betty Gochis nee Apostol for 56 years. Loving father of Peter (Lynn) Gochis and Alyssa (Steve) Sinclair. Devoted son of the late Peter and Asemo Gochis. Proud grandfather of Jordyn and James Gochis and Stephen, Collin and Sophia Sinclair. Fond uncle and cousin of many. Visitation Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at N. H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home, 1240 Waukegan Road, Glenview, IL 60025. Funeral Service Friday, December 2, 2022, 10:30 AM at Saint Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church, 133 South Roselle Road, Palatine, IL 60067. Entombment to follow at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines IL. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Saint Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church or Wounded Warriors P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 would be appreciated. Arrangements by Memory Eternal Funeral Directors, Ltd. (847) 375-0095.
Darlene Schweiss Wins the SPI Ball of choice at the Senior Women's 8-Pin No-Tap Tournament.10/22/2022
 Congratulations to Darlene who won the Storm ball raffle at today's Women's 8-Pin No-Tap at Bertrand Bowling Lanes. Darlene will pick a ball of her choice from the Storm, Roto Grip, or 900 Global line.
 PADS Lake County, Inc. Check Presentation
Thank you to all of our bowlers and others who contributed to our fundraising efforts during the 2021-22 bowling season. We presented a check in the amount of $4,592.67 to Eric Foote, Deputy Executive Director and Claress Pettengill, Director of Development. Their thank-you note follows: Hello Angie, It was nice to meet you and Pat today! Thank you for your generous donation of $4.592.67 that supports our work for the people we serve – our neighbors experiencing homelessness. We are immensely grateful for your gift that saves lives! For the photo description for your social media: Present during the check presentation to PADS were Eric Foote, Deputy Executive Director and Claress Pettengill, Director of Development. Thank you again, Angie, Pat, and the Greater Lake County USBC for your big hearts! Gratefully, Claress  SEDOL Check Presentation
Thank you to all of our Greater Lake County bowlers and others who generously supported our fundraising efforts during the 2021-22 bowling season. Today we were able to present a check in the amout of $4,592.67 to SEDOL Superintendent Val Donnan. Presenting the check were Fundraising Chair Angie Cevallos and President Pat Christensen. Thank you again for your continued support for our fundraising efforts.  The GLCUSBC is proud to introduce Storm Products Incorporated as the equipment sponsor for the 2022-2023 bowling season. The bowling ball raffles are popular at our association events and will now feature the Storm voucher program. The winner of each raffle will have the opportunity to order directly from Storm and have the ball of their choice delivered directly to them! The new voucher program will allow the winner to get the hottest releases from the Storm product line and the actual weight they need! Make sure to purchase your tickets during our tournaments. ***Tip: Bring address labels and avoid writing your info on all the tickets! Raffle Ticket prices:
6 Tickets (1 strip) for $5 18 Tickets (3 strips) for $10 ***Doubles special*** 42 Tickets (7 strips) for $20 ****5 Bowler Team special**** 54 Tickets (9 strips) for $25 120 Tickets (20 strips) for $50 As the new season begins, the cost for membership will increase $2. This increase is at the National level from $13 to $15. This increase was approved at the 2016 Annual Convention (before the merger) capping at $15, with no increase for 2016-2017 season, and increase to $13 for 2017-2018 and no further increase for 5 years. This brings us to 2022-2023 season raising to $15 at the National level. At the state level, there has been no increase and will remain $2. At the local level fees will remain at $10. The following link is to the recap of the 2016 USBC Annual Meeting stating the fee schedule.
https://bowl.com/news/usbc-convention-concludes;-delegates-approve-dues-cap-increase All League Officers have been given this information in their league packets which were distributed at the League Workshop August 4, 2022 at Lakes Bowl. USBC modifies rules to help allow a return to competitive bowling
The USBC Board of Directors approved waivers and modifications to USBC Playing Rules to allow certified leagues and tournaments more flexibility to return to bowling while adhering to guidelines related to COVID-19. The USBC Board has rescinded the changes made to USBC rules in 2019-2020, which were instituted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting Aug. 1, 2022, the following rule changes will be in effect: Rule 18 – Bowlers will no longer be allowed to use isopropyl alcohol to clean a bowling ball once competition has started. Rules 113a and 113b – The use of two lanes immediately adjoining each other will again be required to be used for league competition. Rules 320a and 320b - The use of two lanes immediately adjoining each other will again be required to be used for tournament competition. Announcing the 2021-2022 GLC Hall of Fame bowlers chosen for our Hall of Fame:
Superior Performance Thomas Wormley Peter Gochis Don Burza Jr. Bowler of the Year (Female) Randi Stone Bowlers of the Year (Male) Rich Nelson Devin Holzmann Senior Bowler of the Year (Male) Pat Cornell **No qualifiers for Female division Super Senior Bowler of the Year (Male) John Kerpan Super Senior Bowler of the Year (Female) Georgia Bizzell-Jones Stars of Tomorrow Savannah Dickson Gina Scichowski Salvatore DeFrenza Derrick Robinson Vaughn Kator Pioneer: Marty Padjen Sr. (deceased) The Hall of Fame Luncheon will be on November 20, 2022 at Maravela's in Fox Lake. Invitations will be sent out the last week of September. Congratulations to all the 2021-2022 winners! |
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