Ball and Chain League
Minutes
August 28, 1991
The meeting was called to order by our president Art Degrendele.
New Business:
Snow cancellation committee – League Officers
Banquet committee – President and Past President
Old Business:
None
Motion to adjourn by Bill Lutterer
Respectfully,
Alan Rosenberger – Sec.
Ball & Chain League
Minutes
January 15, 1992
The meeting was called to order by our president Art DeGrendele.
Old Business:
The date for the banquet will be May 27, 1992. The committee brought menus from 3 locations, Benetz, Washington house, and Spinnerstown Hotel. After some discussion a vote was taken. Location of the banquet will be at Spinnerstown Hotel.
New Business:
A volunteer was requested for the picnic. After several people volunteered other people, Levys volunteered themselves. The date of the picnic will be June 6, 1992, at Levys.
A motion was made to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted
Alan Rosenberger, Sec.
May 6, 1992
The meeting was called to order by our president, Art DeGrendele.
Art then reminded everyone the banquet was 7:00, May 20, 1992, at the Spinnerstown Hotel.
The Levys asked that the date for the picnic be changed. Possible dates included, 6/27, 8/1, 8/22. The picnic will be August 1, 1992.
Election of officers:
Our Vice-President, Sandi Sandt, automatically becomes our next President.
Linda Booth was nominated and elected as our next Vice-President.
Alan Rosenberger was elected as Secretary.
Charlie Smith was elected as Treasurer.
We then had a motion and second to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
Alan Rosenberger – Secretary
August 1992
On September 2nd our President, Sandi Sandt, resigned her position as President. After a discussion among the remaining officers it was decided the Vice-President would immediately move to president. Our new president Linda Booth then appointed Ray Keeler as Vice-President. After gaining Ray’s consent I polled each team for or against Ray as Vice-President. Ray gained unanimous approval. It was decided among the officers to delay the league meeting until the end of the first half of bowling.
Respectfully Submitted,
Alan Rosenberger, Sec.
Ball & Chain
January 13, 1993
The meeting was called to order by our President, Linda Booth.
The minutes from the previous meeting were read, and approved.
Linda presented menus, and prices from several restaurants for the 92-93 banquet. Bill Lutterer made a motion to have the banquet at, Inn Flight. Seconded by Mark Fetzer. Passed unanimously.
The banquet will be at Inn Flight, May 19, 1993
Cocktails 7:00 – Meal at 7:30
Charlie and Verna have volunteered to host the picnic this summer, on a date to be determined later.
Bill Lutterer made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Connie Keeler.
Respectfully Submitted
Alan Rosenberger – Sec.
March 10, 1993
The meeting was called to discuss the date for the picnic. After checking various schedules, the picnic is scheduled for June 26, 1993. More details to follow.
Respectfully Submitted
Alan Rosenberger – Sec.
May 5, 1993
The meeting was called to order by our president Linda Booth.
The first order of business was the election of officers. Our vice-president Ray Keeler moves up to president. Paul Hagen was nominated for the office of vice-president. Paul was elected unanimously. Secretary, Alan Rosenberger, and Treasurer, Charlie Smith, were reelected unanimously.
The Sandts said they would not be returning in the fall. As per our league by-laws, former members have first chance at any openings. After checking the list of people who would like to join the league, it was decided to invite the Tulios back to the league.
After a brief discussion we decided to keep the weekly payment the same, $13.00 per team.
Bill Lutterer made a motion to adjourn
Respectfully Submitted,
Alan M. Rosenberger
August 25, 1993
Our meeting was called to order by our president, Ray Keeler.
Introductions were made for the new members, and it was decided that Hillary(Keeler) would give the new members a name test at a later date.
The cancellation committee will consist of the officers.
Bill Lutterer made a motion to adjourn.
Respectfully Submitted,
Alan M. Rosenberger
March 30, 1994
The meeting was called to order by our president Ray Keeler.
The banquet has been scheduled for May 25, 1994(one week after the final night of bowling). The banquet will be at Buteras Restaurant, Hatfield. Cocktails 6:30pm, Dinner 7:00pm.
The Rosenbergers volunteered to host the banquet this summer. The Rosenbergers gave four possible dates, and poled the league members concerning calendar conflicts. August 20th had the least conflicts so that will be the date of the picnic.
Gary Berle made a motion seconded by Art DeGrendele to delete by-law #27.
[#27. Any former couples of the Ball & Chain League will have priority over any new couples wishing to enter the league. There is also a waiting list to enter the league.]
After minimal discussion the motion passed.
Gary Berle made a motion to go back to 3 halves. After much discussion Warren Levy made a motion to table Gary’s motion until another meeting, seconded by Art DeGrendele.
Bill Lutterer made a motion to adjourn
Respectfully submitted
Alan Rosenberger – Sec.
May 19, 1994
Our meeting was called to order by our president, Ray Keeler.
Old Business;
The president asked if there was any further discussion about changing the league format, (as covered under by-law #5), from two 18 week halves, to three 12 week thirds.
Len Tulio made a motion, seconded by Mark Fetzer, to have the secretary type up a ballot with a Yes or No question to be collected at the banquet. Voted on and passed.
New Business;
Announced: Since the Tulios won both the first and second half, there will be a roll-off for second place. The Lutterers and the Fetzers will be bowling tomorrow night at 7:00, All are welcome to attend.
Our treasurer Charlie Smith said passed practice has been to give the `banquet money’ to the people unable to attend the banquet. Do we want to continue this practice? The vote said YES.
Election of Officers;
Our Vice President Paul Hagen will move to President for the next season.
The floor was opened to nominations for Vice President; Len Tulio nominated Randy Smith, seconded by Gary Berle. Bill Lutterer moved to close nominations, seconded by Joan Pisch. Randy Smith was elected unanimously.
Since the secretary had announced previously that he would be resigning, the floor was opened for nominations for secretary. No one made any nominations. Art Degrendele said he checked with Dave Landis, and the house will provide the service to any league. There was a resounding NO to that suggestion. After much discussion, (some of it quite heated), Gary Berle made a motion, seconded by more people than I can list here, that we not accept the resignation of the secretary. It was voted on and passed almost unanimously.
Linda Fetzer made a motion seconded by Bill Lutterer, that everyone look at the by-laws over the summer, and make any suggestions for changes at the fall meeting.
Bill Lutterer made a motion, seconded by Mark Fetzer to adjourn.
Respectfully Submitted,
Alan Rosenberger – Sec.
August 31, 1994
Our meeting was called to order by our president Paul Hagen.
Minutes of the last meeting were read, and approved as read.
Treasurer’s report; We have switched from Bucks County Bank, to Quakertown National Bank.
Old business:
Since our Vice-president has withdrawn from the league the floor was opened for nominations for vice-president: Nancy Hagen nominated Gary Berle, seconded by Mark Fetzer. Bill Lutterer moved to close nominations. Gary was elected unanimously.
The floor was opened for discussion of the by-laws:
Nancy Hagen made a motion that any substitute would need to bowl three weeks before their average or scores could be used to determine games won or lost. After discussion we did not receive a second for the motion.
Art DeGrendele made a motion to revise by-law #18, changing `three weeks’, to `six consecutive weeks’. The motion was seconded by Nancy Hagen, it was voted on and passed.
Al Rosenberger made a motion to eliminate by-law #21. The motion was seconded by Mark Fetzer, it was voted on and passed
Gary Berle, Phil Spear, and Len Tulio co-sponsored a motion to replace rule #21 with the following: “Substitutes are allowed for family emergencies, and medical reasons. All substitutes must be sanctioned by ABC/WIBC. Use substitute’s average after three games to figure handicap. Substitutes may not be used the last two weeks of each half, or any position nights. Regular bowler is responsible for all regular fees. Substitutes are not eligible for any prizes.” The motion was seconded by Nancy Hagen, it was voted on and passed.
Gary Berle and Len Tulio co-sponsored a motion to rewrite by-law #8 to read: “Averages for handicap are established after bowling the first night. We will use last years team average(highest to lowest), for team number.” The motion was seconded by Mark Fetzer, it was voted on and passed.
Linda Fetzer made a motion to have the secretary update by-law #15 since the house supplies trophies for the league. The motion was seconded by Bill Lutterer, it was voted on and passed.
Paul Hagen made a motion to add a by-law, to read as follows: “There is a waiting list to enter the league. The first time the name gets to the top of the list if they decline to join the league, their name may stay on the top of the list. The second time, if they decline to join the league, their name will move to the bottom of the list if the want to remain on the list.” The motion was seconded by Bill Lutterer, it was voted on and passed.
Bill Lutterer made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mark Fetzer.
May 3, 1995
Our meeting was called to order by our President, Paul Hagen
The minutes from our last meeting were read, and approved as read.
Old Business:
The secretary, Alan Rosenberger, updated and condensed the by-laws of the league, and provided a copy of the proposed by-laws for each member. Nancy Hagen made a motion to accept the by-laws as written. It was voted on and passed.
Election of officers:
Our Vice President, Gary Berle moves up to President.
Julie DeGrendele nominated Len Tulio for V-President. Len accepted the nomination. He was voted on and elected.
Nancy Hagen nominated Charlie Smith and Alan Rosenberger for treasurer and secretary respectively. They were voted on and passed.
New Business:
Len Tulio made a motion to have the position nights move across the lanes, rather than always starting on the left. It was voted on and approved.
Len Tulio made a motion to switch from having two halves to having three thirds in the season. For the roll-off, if there are three teams represented all the women would start on one lane and all the men would start on the other lane. Total pins of each team would determine the league champion. It was voted on and passed. 15-7
Julie DeGrendele made a motion to add a by-law as follows,”16b. If a team fails to call and reschedule or cancel by 6:30pm the night of bowling, a $15.00 penalty will be assessed. A Last minute emergency would negate this by-lay.” It was voted on and passed.
Alan Rosenberger made a motion to eliminate by-law #24. It was voted on and passed.
Linda Fetzer made a motion to change by-law #12 from “bowler’s expense” to “league’s expense”. It was voted on and passed.
Bowling fees will remain the same ($13.00 per team per week).
Bill Lutterer made a motion to adjourn.
8-23-95
Our meeting was called to order by our president, Gary Berle.
We had introductions for our new members.
The minutes of the last meeting were read, and approved as read.
Old Business:
Julie DeGrendele thanked the Berles for hosting the picnic this past summer.
New Business:
None
Bill Lutterer made a motion to adjourn.
5-1-96
Our meeting was called to order by our president Gary Berle.
The minutes from the last meeting were read, and approved.
The treasurers report was read and approved.
Election of officers:
Our vice president, Len Tulio, automatically moves up to president.
Charlie Smith was nominated and elected treasurer for another year.
Alan Rosenberger was nominated and elected secretary for another year.
Don Rider was nominated for vice president. After a futile attempt to excuse himself from the nomination he was elected.
Dates to remember:
5-3-96, The roll-off between Rosenbergers & Riders.
5-15-96, The banquet
Gary asked for volunteers to host the picnic. We had no volunteers at this time. He asked that we think about it till the banquet.
Harts announced they would not be returning for another season.
Alan Rosenberger made a motion: If the same team wins two of the three thirds, they would need to be defeated twice in the roll-offs to not win the championship. The motion did not receive a second.
Nancy Hagen made a motion to return to halves instead of having three rounds. It was voted on and passed.
Len Tulio asked how may knock down nights we would have. After some discussion Nancy Hagen mad a motion to go to a 35 week season, and have just two knock downs, one at the end of each half. It was voted on and passed.
Price for next year:
The house is putting the price up by $0.50 per person per night. The league will put the price up from $13.00, to $14.00 per team per night.
Len Tulio made a motion that if a team doesn’t come, the opposing team must bowl 80% of their team average to receive points won. If that team does not bowl 80% of their average no one receives a point for that game. It was voted on and passed.
Bill Lutterer made a motion to adjourn.
Respectfully your secretary
Alan Rosenberger
8-28-96
Our meeting was called to order by our president Len Tulio.
We had introductions of the new teams in the league.
Bill Lutterer made a motion to adjourn
Alan Rosenberger
4-9-97
Our meeting was called to order by our president, Len Tulio
The purpose of the meeting was to inform everyone about the banquet.
The banquet will be May 21, 1997 at the National Sokals, Bethlehem. The meal will be served at 7:30.
Bill Lutterer made a motion to adjourn.
Respectfully Submitted
Alan Rosenberger Sec.
5-14-97
Our meeting was called to order by our president, Len Tulio
Len reminded everyone the banquet is next week at National Sokals.
Charlie Smith announced his retirement as treasurer.
We had a brief discussion about combining the office of secretary and treasurer. The floor was opened for nominations; Kathy Rider nominated Connie Keeler seconded by Nancy Hagen. Connie didn’t object, she was elected unanimously.
Al Rosenberger was re-elected as secretary.
Len Tulio nominated Paul Hagen for president seconded by Bill Lutterer. Paul didn’t object, he was elected unanimously.
Len asked for volunteers for the picnic. No one jumped at the chance to host the picnic so Len asked everyone to think about it till the banquet.
Len made a motion to go to bowling thirds instead of halves, he did not receive a second to the motion.
The question was raised about shortening the season. The question of cost per week was raised. Alan Rosenberger volunteered to do a cost analysis and we could talk about it at the banquet.
Bill Lutterer made a motion to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
Alan Rosenberger
Secretary
5-21-97
Len Tulio welcomed everyone to the banquet.
Old Business:
Alan Rosenberger gave his report on cost if we shortened our bowling season. The total cost paid to the house would be approximately the same whether we would bowl 30, 32, 33, 34, or 35 weeks. It was decided to remain with a 35-week season.
New Business:
Art DeGrendele made a motion to increase the secretary’s salary. After verifying the current salary ($4.00 per bowler per year) Art amended his motion to state; increase the secretary’s salary from $4.00 to $5.00 per bowler per year. It was voted on and passed unanimously.
During Alan’s awards presentation he gave special recognition to Charlie Smith for his many years of service as our treasurer.
Bill Lutterer made a motion to adjourn
Respectfully submitted,
Alan Rosenberger
9-3-97
Our meeting was called to order by our president, Don Rider
Our president welcomed the new members of the league and everyone introduced themselves to the new members.
Kathy Rider made a motion to raise the weekly bowling fees to $15.00 effective next week. Connie Keeler seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and passed.
Bill Lutterer made a motion to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
Alan Rosenberger
5-13-98
The meeting was called to order by our President Don Rider.
Don then asked if everyone was returning next season. The Lutterers and the Hagens announced they would not be returning. The league expresses their appreciation for the many years that the teams have participated. Lutterers were in the league since 76. The Hagens were in the league since 80 but missed 3 years since.
The secretary read off the names on the ‘list’ and will contact the people on the list for next years bowling.
Elections:
Since Paul Hagen won’t be returning we will need to elect a president also. After many nominations and many declines we ran a joint ballot of Julie DeGrendele for President and Larry Moyer for Vice-president. They easily won the election.
Alan Rosenberger was reelected to Secretary.
Connie Keeler was reelected to Treasurer.
Everyone was reminded that the banquet is next week at the White Horse Hotel. Cocktails at 6:30, Dinner at 7:00.
Don then asked for volunteers to host the picnic. The Rosenbergers volunteered and will get some dates together by the banquet.
Roll-off will be Saturday at noon, between Riders #2 and Tulios.
Julie asked that we mention in the minutes that She, Verna, and Joan entered the Allentown Women’s Bowling Association Tournament and she won $14.00, and Joan won $12.00.
Bill Lutterer made a motion to adjourn.
Respectfully,
Alan Rosenberger
Secretary
9-2-98
The meeting was called to order by our President Julie DeGrendele.
The minutes were read and approved as read.
The treasurer’s report was read and approved as read.
Old Business;
The president, on behalf of the league, thanked Don and Kathy Rider for the work they did for the banquet. She also thanked Jo and Alan Rosenberger for hosting the picnic August 22nd.
At that time Carlene Moyer made a motion to have the picnic at the Rosenbergers next year. It was seconded. The vote was 21 for and 2 against.
We then had introductions for the new people in the league.
New Business;
Kathy Rider had a 192 tonight!
The By-Laws;
#2 Changed to read as follows;
The league will be made up of 12 husband & wife teams. The first exception to this rule shall be when one member of the team is unavailable. If the duration of their unavailability exceeds one year, approval of the league is required for that team to remain in the league. The second exception is that if within two weeks of the start of the season no husband-wife team is available unmarried teams will be accepted.
#5 Changed eliminating the week off for Thanksgiving.
#20 Eliminated
Al Rosenberger made special mention of By-law #17; $15.00 penalty for not showing up without calling,
A motion was made by Phil Spier to adjourn
Respectfully
Alan Rosenberger
Secretary
4-28-99
The meeting was called to order by our President Julie Degrendele.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The Treasures report; We Have Money
Old Business;
The banquet is on May 12th, 6:30 pm, at the Sellersville Moose
The picnic is at the Rosenbergers. Possible Dates – August 14th or August 21st.
New Business;
Champions are The Degrendeles due to winning both halves.
We need a roll off for 2nd place. The Browns & The Tulios will roll-off Monday at 6:30.
Election of Officers;
Our Vice President will not be returning
President – Denis Rider
Vice President – Don Rider
Treasurer – Connie Keeler
Secretary – Al Rosenberger
Teams dropping out of the league;
Moyers
Browns
Tulios
Boyers
Al went over The List. The people adding to the list will contact the people they put on.
Art Degrendele made a motion to adjourn.
Respectfully
Al Rosenberger
Secretary
9-1-99
Our meeting was brought to order by our president Dennis Rider
We first had introductions of all bowlers.
The minutes were read and approved.
The treasurer’s report was read and approved.
Several of the by-laws were highlighted for the new members. Any changes to the by-laws? Art DeGrendele made a motion to accept the by-laws as printed.
New Business:
Julie Degrendele made a motion to add $10.00 to the secretary’s salary for paper supplies. The motion was voted on and passed.
Art made a motion to have the picnic at the Rosenbergers again. The motion failed to get a second.
Kathy Rider made a motion to adjourn.
Respectfully Submitted,
Al Rosenberger
4-19-00
Our meeting was brought to order by our president Dennis Rider
Elections:
Don Rider moves from Vice-president to President.
Ralph Kett was nominated for vice-president, and elected.
Connie Keeler was nominated to treasurer, and elected.
Al Rosenberger was nominated to secretary, and elected.
Banquet will be at the Whitehorse Hotel on May 10th, 2000. 7:00pm, Cash Bar at 6:30.
Al Rosenberger asked if any teams were planning to drop out. None were.
The picnic will again be at the Rosenbergers #1. Date to be determined at the banquet.
Phil Spier made a motion to adjourn.
Respectfully,
Al Rosenberger
Secretary
8-30-00
Our meeting was brought to order by our president Don Rider
Old business:
Julie DeGrendele wished to thank the Rosenbergers for hosting the picnic again this year. She then made a motion to have it at the Rosenbergers again next year. There was no second after I said we already had a motion to have it somewhere else.
New Business:
None
Phil Spier made a motion to adjourn
Respectfully,
Al Rosenberger
Secretary
4-25-01
Our meeting was brought to order by our president Don Rider
Don reminded everyone the banquet will be in two weeks at The Spinnerstown Hotel.
Claire & Ken Quire volunteered to host the picnic this year. Possible Date 8-18-01.
Riders #2 announce that they will not be returning next year.
Elections:
Vice President Ralph Kett will move to President
Ken Quire was nominated for Vice President and was unanimously elected.
Al Rosenberger and Connie Keeler were reelected by unanimous decision.
It was decided to raise our bowling fee to $17.00 per team.
Phil Spier mad a motion to adjourn.
8-29-01
Our meeting was brought to order by our president Ralph Kett.
Ralph introduced everyone to the new teams. He remembered everyone’s name except the Warmkessels.
Old Business;
Al handed out the awards from last season that did not arrive in time for the banquet.
New Business;
Art DeGrendele made a motion to change by-law #7 to use book average for handicap the first night. (7. “Averages for handicap are established after bowling the first night. We will use last year’s team average (highest to lowest), for team number.”)
The motion failed to gain a second.
Phil Spier mad a motion to adjourn.
4-24-02
Our meeting was brought to order by our president Ralph Kett.
Elections:
Our Vice President Ken Quire advances to President.
Don Rosenberger was nominated for Vice President and was elected.
Al Rosenberger was re-elected to Secretary.
Connie Keeler was re-elected to Treasurer.
Ralph reminded everyone the banquet would be at Finn McCool’s on May 8, 2002, 7:00pm.
Al informed everyone that the roll-off would be on May 1st. All were invited to watch and cheer.
The Quires volunteered to host the picnic again. Possible dates, July 27, August 3, or August 17. After much discussion August 3rd was chosen.
Ralph asked if anyone was not returning next year. Riders, Keifers, Stines reported they would not be returning. Al asked for help in filling the open spots.
Treasurer’s report;
Connie said, “We have money”. She also reported that the Thompsons (who dropped out during the year) had not paid the $51.00 that they owed. Al reported that the Thompsons paid for 61% of the games for the first half. It would be fair to deduct 61% from the Fosters payout for the first half to recoup some of the money.
Phil Spier made a motion to adjourn.
8-28-02
Our meeting was brought to order by our president Ken Quire.
Everyone introduced themselves to the new teams.
Old Business:
None
New Business:
Al reminded everyone about the fine for not showing to bowl.
Al also asked for direction from the league about makeup bowling. The by-laws state that games must be made up by the Saturday following the scheduled match. We have been very lax about this the last several years. Shall we continue or shall I enforce the makeup time. After some discussion it was decided to enforce the by-law.
Phil Spier made a motion to adjourn.
5-14-03
Our meeting was brought to order by our president Ken Quire.
Julie DeGrendele made a motion to amend the by-laws to have the five pin be the Money Pin on every Knockdown night. After some discussion the motion passed 11-7.
The roll-off will be next Tuesday at 7:00. All are welcome to spectate.
The banquet will be next Wednesday, May 21st. 6:30 at The White Horse
Election of officers:
Vice President Don Rosenberger becomes President.
Dan Foster was nominated and elected Vice-president.
Connie Keeler was reelected Treasurer.
Al Rosenberger was reelected Secretary.
Ken Quire volunteered to host the picnic again this year. After extended discussion the date was set as August 2nd.
Teams Leaving:
Guldners will not be returning
Phil Spier made a motion to Adjourn.
8-27-03
Our meeting was brought to order by our president Don Rosenberger.
Introductions and welcome to the new team.
Treasurer Report: “We’re Broke”
Secretary Report: Minutes were read and approved.
Old Business:
A Big thank you to the Quires for hosting the picnic.
Maureen said we are all thankful Art is still with us after his health problem.
Julie thanked Al for the work on the Banquet Book.
New Business:
Landis’ did not come tonight. I have bee trying to contact them for two weeks with no success. I will continue trying but also get another team available for the league.
Phil made a motion to adjourn.
5-5-04
Our meeting was brought to order by our president Don Rosenberger.
Minutes were read and accepted as read.
Treasurer’s Report: We have money. (Actual Report will be included in The Book)
Old Business:
Welcome the Leathermans to the league since they were not here for the opening meeting.
Julie gives a big THANK YOU to the Quires for hosting the picnic last year.
New Business:
Since we have a tie for 1st & 2nd place of the second half we will need a roll-off to determine first place of the second half. The Fosters & DeGrendeles will roll-off for first place of second half on Monday May 10. If the DeGrendeles win then we would then have a roll-off for the championship on Wednesday May 12th between the Fosters & DeGrendeles, (Fosters won the first half). If the Fosters win we would have a roll-off on May 12th between the DeGrendeles and Frieds for second place Champions.
Teams not returning: Frieds??????,
Earl Bowl Lanes has asked if the league would consider stating at 7:15 instead of 7:00 if they can get the adult child league up and running at the 5:30 time slot. A motion was made and seconded to start at 7:15 IF there is a league ahead of us.
The Quires have volunteered to host the picnic again this year. (Thank You). Tentatively scheduled for the first Saturday in August. Information to follow at the banquet.
Election Of Officers:
Our Vice-President Dan Foster moves up to President for next year.
Doug Warmkessel was nominated for Vice-President and didn’t stand a chance.
Connie Keeler was re-elected to Treasurer.
Al Rosenberger was Re-elected to Secretary.
Phil Spier mad a motion to adjourn.
9-1-04
Our meeting was brought to order by our president Dan Foster.
Minutes were read and accepted as read.
Treasurer’s Report: We have no money.
Old Business:
Warmkessels have decided to stay and welcome back to the Stines.
Dan thanked the Quires for hosting the picnic.
New Business:
We discussed raising the price of bowling. It was decided to leave it the same.
Joan told a joke about the doctors office.
Phil Spier mad a motion to adjourn.
4-27-05
Our meeting was brought to order by our president Dan Foster. Dan thanked everyone for surviving another year of bowling.
Dan congratulated the Stine for winning the second half. The roll-off will be next Wednesday between the Fosters and the Stines. All are welcome to cheer on the team of their choice.
Minutes were read and accepted as read.
Treasurer’s Report: We have money. (Actual Report will be included in The Book)
Old Business:
Dan reminded everyone the banquet will be in two weeks at the Keelersville Club. May 11th, 2005, 7:00 PM
New Business:
Teams not returning: Stines
The Quires have been volunteered to host the picnic again this year. (Thank You). Scheduled for the first Saturday in August, 12:00pm. Information will follow at the banquet. Ken thanked Don Rosenberger for donating a turkey for the picnic.
Election Of Officers:
Our Vice-President Doug Warmkessel moves up to President for next year.
Ken Quire was nominated for Vice-President and didn’t stand a chance.
Connie Keeler was re-elected to Treasurer.
Al Rosenberger was Re-elected to Secretary.
Phil Spier mad a motion to adjourn.
8-31-05
Our meeting was brought to order by our president Doug Warmkessel. Doug welcomed everyone back for another year of bowling.
Old Business:
None
New Business:
Al Rosenberger made a motion to raise bowling fees to twenty dollars per team per night. Seconded by Connie Keeler. Motion Carried.
Cindy Spier made a motion to eliminate the banquet. Seconded by Dolores Warmkessel. After much discussion the vote was tied at 8-8. Since the motion didn’t pass it was tabled till a special meeting at the end of the first half.
Phil Spier made a motion to adjourn.
Minutes
Special Meeting to Discuss Banquet
Our meeting was brought to order by our president Doug Warmkessel.
After further discussion about whether to cancel the banquet, a vote was taken. The vote was in favor of maintaining the banquet.
Phil Spier made a motion to adjourn.
4-26-06
Our meeting was brought to order by our president Doug Warmkessel.
The minutes were read and approved.
The roll-off for champions will be next Wednesday between the Quires & Leathermans.
Ray will be unavailable for the roll-off so there was a discussion as to whether a substitute was allowed for the roll-offs. A motion was made to add a bylaw forbidding a substitute for roll-offs and position nights. The motion passed pending wording by the secretary. We will finalize at next meeting.
The election of officers:
Our Vice President Ken Quire moves up to President.
Phil Spier was nominated for Vice President and unanimously elected.
Connie Keeler was re-elected as Treasurer.
Al Rosenberger was re-elected as Secretary.
Cindy Spier made a motion to adjourn.
8-30-06
The meeting was called to order by our President, Ken Quire
Ken welcomed the “new” bowlers to the league. Kathy & Don Rider, Phil Spier Jr.
Old Business:
By-law #18 was rewritten by the secretary as follows:
Substitutes are allowed for family emergencies, and medical reasons. All substitutes must be sanctioned by USBC. Use substitute’s average after three games to figure handicap. Regular bowler is responsible for all regular fees. Substitutes are not eligible for any prizes. [Substitutes may not be used for position nights or roll-offs unless they are a “long-term” substitute. Long-term defined as: Subbing for the same bowler for at least six weeks immediately preceding position night or roll-off.]
The revised by-law #18 was voted on and approved as written.
New Business:
Julie wanted to thank the Quires for hosting the picnic.
Dan Foster made a motion to amend By-law #7 to use last year’s average for the first night of bowling.
Averages from last season will be used to calculate the handicap for the first night. Those without an average from last season will establish an average the first night. We will use last year’s team average (highest to lowest), for team number.
The motion was voted on and passed.
Julie asked Al to explain the Sanction Dues.
A motion was made to start practice at 7:10 and competition at 7:15. Motion passed.
Toni Foster made a motion to adjourn.
5-2-07
The meeting was called to order by our President, Ken Quire
Julie told a joke about the Eagles, $20 bills and penises. The rest is too risqué to repeat in a permanent record.
Old Business:
None
Election of Officers:
President – up from VP – Phil Spier Sr.
Vice-President – Otto Fried
Treasurer – Connie Keeler
Secretary – Alan Rosenberger
Announcements:
Banquet – 5-16-07 6:30pm, at John’s Plain & Fancy
Picnic – 8-4-07 Noon, at the Quires
New Business:
Ken asked if anyone would not be returning.
Cindy said the Leathemans would not be returning.
Julie said the DeGrendeles hoped to return but wouldn’t know pending Art’s recovery.
The question was raised concerning starting time. Could we move it earlier? Al Rosenberger said he would discuss it with “The Lanes”
Phil Spier made a motion to adjourn.
Respectfully,
Al Rosenberger
Secretary
8-29-07
The meeting was called to order by our President, Phil Spier Sr.
Phil welcomed our new members to the league.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The treasurer’s report was approved.
Julie wanted to thank Alan Rosenberger for the program at the banquet and Ken & Claire Quire for hosting the picnic.
Old Business:
I spoke with the house management concerning moving our start time earlier. It has been approved to start practice at 7:00 and competition at 7:05. Alan Rosenberger made a motion to make the change in our start time. The motions was seconded by many and passed unanimously.
New Business:
None
Julie made a motion to adjourn.
Respectfully,
Alan Rosenberger
Secretary
4-23-2008
The meeting was called to order by our President, Phil Spier Sr.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
The treasurer reported a balance of $1670.40
Old business:
None
New Business:
The roll-offs will be between The Yates & Quays on a date to be determined because other leagues are doing make-ups next Wednesday night.
The Riders announced they would not be returning in the fall.
Phil Spier reminded everyone the banquet will be May 7th at the Perkasie Owls.
The Quires will be hosting the picnic again this year. 1st Saturday in August, 12 Noon
Elections:
Vice President – Ryan Quay was nominated because he wasn’t there to defend himself. He was elected UNANAMOUSLY.
Secretary – Al Rosenberger was nominated and elected.
Treasurer – Connie Keeler was nominated and elected.
Toni Foster made a motion to adjourn.
8-27-2008
The meeting was called to order by our President, Otto Fried.
Old Business:
Alan read a note from the DeGrendeles. They wanted to thank the Quires for another GREAT picnic and they thanked the league for many happy years of bowling.
New business:
Otto introduced the new couples:
Jen & Scott Howlett replaced Cathy & Don Rider
Laura & Henry Ross replaced Julie & Art DeGrendele
Phil Spier made a motion to adjourn.
4-29-09
The meeting was called to order by our President, Otto Fried.
Connie gave the Treasurers report: We have money.
Old Business:
Elections: Since our Vice President is no longer in the league, we will need to elect both a president & vice president.
President: Randy Smith
Vice President: Phil Spier Jr
Treasurer: Connie Keeler
Secretary: Alan Rosenberger
The banquet this year will be at the Perkasie Owls on May 13th at 6:30pm.
No one made it known that they would not be returning next season. The Smiths who subbed for the Quays this season are interested in staying in the league and the Quays have indicated that they will be returning for next year. Al Rosenberger made a motion that if no one drops out that we go to 14 teams if there is another team available. Motion passed pending team status in August.
Since the Howletts won both halves there is no need to have a roll-off. Since we won’t have that expense Al Rosenberger suggested that we take the Roll-off money ($30.00) and the Runners-up money ($15.00) and split it three ways between the two runners-up teams and the champions. It was voted on and passed.
The Quires volunteered to host the picnic again this year. The picnic is scheduled for Sunday, August, 2nd.
Phil Spier made a motion to adjourn.
9-2-09
The meeting was called to order by our President, Randy Smith.
Randy welcomed everyone back for another year. We each then introduced ourselves to the new league members.
Old Business:
We would have thanked the Quires for the wonderful picnic had they stayed for the meeting.
New Business:
Al explained the new proposed schedule since we now have 14 teams. Under the proposed schedule each half will be 17 weeks. Week 35 would be the roll-off and “Fun Tournament” for the rest of the teams. (Format to be determined). Each team will bowl each other team once per half. We will have two position nights, one in the middle of each half and the other at the end of each half. We will have two divisional nights per half. (Each team will bowl another team within 3 team numbers of each other.)
Al made a motion to accept the schedule as stated. It was seconded by several at once. It was voted on and passed.
Randy made a motion to adjourn.
4-28-10
The meeting was called to order by our President, Randy Smith.
Connie was absent so there was no Treasurers report: We hope we have money.
Old Business:
Elections: Our Vice President, Phil Spier Jr will move to President.
Vice President: Toni Foster
Treasurer: Connie Keeler
Secretary: Alan Rosenberger
Al Rosenberger asked if everyone like the schedule like we had this year. There was no dissention so we will use the same schedule next year.
New Business:
The banquet this year will be at the American Legion, Quakertown on May 12th at 6:30pm.
The picnic will be August 7th at the Quires.
Katie Wasserman said she is moving and will not return. No one else said they would not be returning.
It was decided to leave the price at $20.00 per team.
Phil Spier made a motion to adjourn.
9-1-10
The meeting was called to order by our President, Phil Spier Jr. and he welcomed everyone back for another year.
Old Business:
New Business:
Connie will be out three months for foot surgery.
Phil Sr made a motion to adjourn.
5-4-11
The meeting was called to order by our President, Phil Spier Jr.
Phil reminded everyone the banquet will be on May 25th at Revivals, Perkasie.
Connie Keeler provided the treasurer’s report. We have money.
Old Business:
New Business:
Election of officers:
Vice President (Toni Foster) automatically moves to President.
Vice President Nominations: Bill Bernstein. Vote was unanimous
Secretary and Treasurer. Motion to keep them the same (Treaserer – Connie Keeler), Secretary – Alan Rosenberger). Vote was unanimous.
Picnic: The Quires volunteered to host the picnic again this year. It will be the First Saturday in August.
Cost next year. Motion was made to leave it the same as long as we have enough money for the banquet. $20.00 per team. Vote was unanimous.
Phil Sr made a motion to adjourn.
8-31-11
The meeting was called to order by our President, Toni Foster.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
Old Business:
Thank you to the Quires for hosting the picnic.
New Business:
None
Phil Spier Sr made a motion to adjourn.
4-18-12
The meeting was called to order by our President, Toni Foster.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
Treasurers Report: We have $1033.00
Old Business: None
New Business:
Dan Foster made a motion to raise the Handicap from 85% to 90%, seconded by Bill Bernstein.
Motion Carried.
Al Rosenberger made a motion to raise the bowling fee from $10 to $12.50 per week, there was no second.
Kathy Fried made a motion to raise the bowling fee from $10 to $11, seconded by Dan Foster.
Motion Carried.
Toni reminded everyone about the banquet at Alcomos in two weeks.
Quires and Smiths will be in the roll-offs.
Election:
Vice President; Al Rosenberger nominated Pat Quay since she wasn’t at the meeting. Nominations were closed. There was ONE nay vote, Charlie Quay.
Treasurer & Secretary; Motion to remain the same, Connie Keeler & Al Rosenberger. Motion Carried
The Quires will be having the picnic again, the first Saturday in August.
John Campbell announced he had a bottle of wine in his truck for each team.
Phil Spier Jr made a motion to adjourn.
9-5-12
The meeting was called to order by our president, Bill Bernstein who welcomed everyone back for another year.
Minutes from Previous meeting:
Are at home, sorry.
Old Business:
Jo Rosenberger wanted it noted in the minutes that Randy Smith made her get out of the pool at the picnic. Meany!
After several people questioned the need for the meeting the first night of bowling Alan brought up the possibility of changing the by-laws so that it was not a requirement. There was a resounding chorus of “let the by-laws alone”.
Phil Spier Sr made a motion to adjourn.
4-24-13
The meeting was called to order by our president, Bill Bernstein.
Minutes from Previous meeting:
Are at home, sorry.
Election of Officers:
Our Vice President, Pat Quay automatically moves to President for next year.
Maryann Smith was not present, so she was unanimously elected to Vice President for next year.
A motion was made by Jo Rosenberger for the Secretary & Treasurer to remain the same for next year. Alan Rosenberger and Connie Keeler were unanimously reelected to Secretary & Treasurer.
Bowling Fees: Remain the same at $11.00 per person per week.
Bill reminded everyone of the Banquet at the Perkasie Owls, 7:00pm May 8, 2013.
Clair Quire reminded everyone of the Picnic, the first Saturday of August at their house.
Al Rosenberger reminded everyone of the Roll-off/Kann Tournament (Wife Swap) next week. If anyone won’t be able to bowl, please have a substitute so their new “spouse” won’t be left out.
Phil Spier Sr made a motion to adjourn.
8-28-13
The meeting was called to order by our president, Pat Quay. Pat welcomed everyone back for another year.
Minutes from Previous meeting were read and approved.
Old Business: None
New Business:
Due to Christmas and New Years conflicting with bowling we discussed how to handle the schedule. Options: 1. Just add two weeks at the end. 2. The entire league adds one or two extra nights during the year. 3. Individual teams making up weeks “on their own”.
Alan will check with the house on available days and create a ballot to determine the best way to proceed.
Phil Spier made a motion to adjourn.
4-30-14
The meeting was called to order by our president, Pat Quay.
Congratulations to Dan & Toni Foster for winning the Roll-Off
Minutes from Previous meeting were read and approved.
Treasurers Report: $1652.00
Pat reminded everyone about the banquet next week at Dominic’s.
Election of Officers:
Vice-President Maryann Smith will move to President.
President; Ryan Quay was not at the meeting so he was nominated. Pat Quay also nominated Evie Bernstein. Ryan was elected 20-1.
Secretary Alan Rosenberger & Treasurer, Connie Keeler were re-elected.
Alan reported that the Quires still wanted to host the picnic even though they didn’t bowl this year. The picnic will be the first Saturday in August. Maryann suggested that some sort of payment be made to the Quires for hosting the picnic. It was decided each team’s pin money would be reduced by $10.00 and given to the Quires.
Dan Foster wanted to thank the “Rolliams” for filling in for the Quires this year and look forward to them being in the league for many more years.
The first week of bowling for the fall is August 28th.
Phil Spier Sr made a motion to adjourn.
9-3-14
The meeting was called to order by our president, Maryann Smith.
Minutes from last meeting were read and approved.
Treasurers Report was read, No Money, and approved.
Old Business:
Maryann suggested we send a Thank You card to the Quires. Dan Foster volunteered to get a card for everyone to sign. Jo Rosenberger brought a card the following week knowing that Dan would forget.
Phil Spier Sr made a motion to adjourn.
5-6-15
The meeting was called to order by our president, Maryann Smith.
Minutes from last meeting were read and approved.
Treasurers Report was read, We Have Money, and approved.
Next week is the Roll-Off & Kann Tournament. BE HERE.
The Quires have offered to host the picnic again this summer even though they didn’t bowl. It was suggested that they be invited to the Banquet as our guests as a thank you for that gracious offer. Everyone agreed.
It was also announced that the Quires will be returning to replace the AWOL team.
Elections:
Our Vice President, Ryan Quay advances to President in the fall.
Vice President; Dolores Warmkessel was absent from the meeting. Elected unanimously.
Treasurer; Connie Keeler didn’t resign. Elected unanimously.
Secretary; Alan Rosenberger didn’t resign. Elected unanimously.
Phil Spier Sr made a motion to adjourn.
4-20-16
The meeting was called to order by our president, Ryan Quay.
The minutes from the previous meeting weren’t read since we failed to have a meeting in the fall.
Treasurer’s Report:
Current balance is $1541.60. We are owed $44.00 in bowling fees. (Debbie Kling)
Elections:
Our Vice-President, Dolores Warmkessel refused her advancement to president and resigned.
We opened nominations for both positions with most votes becoming President and second place becoming Vice-president.
Nominated were Bill Bernstein (19 Votes) and Toni Foster (3 Votes).
Treasurer: Connie Keeler was re-elected.
Secretary: Alan Rosenberger was re-elected.
The Quires again offered to host the picnic which will be the first Saturday in August. Thank you to the Quires.
Our Treasurer, Connie asked that for next year if anyone is paying by check to please make the check out to Earl Bowl Lanes rather than Ball & Chain League since she often didn’t have enough cash to pay for bowling.
Phil Spier Sr made a motion to adjourn.
8-31-16
The meeting was called to order by our president, Bill Bernstein.
The minutes from the previous meeting weren’t read since Al forgot to bring them along.
Treasurer’s Report:
Current balance is “We have no money”. Connie is switching banks and is looking for the League’s EIN# in order to open the account. The IRS says we have one but she needs to prove she represents the league. The previous treasurer was Charlie Smith so Mary Ann and Randy Smith are going to check with Verna to see if she has anything.
Rate of $11.00 will remain the same.
Bill introduced and welcomed the new bowlers to the league; Beth Rice, Kelsey Troutman & Tom Reader.
The league also thanks the Quires for hosting our wonderful picnic again this year.
Phil Spier made a motion to adjourn
4-26-17
The meeting was called to order by our president, Bill Bernstein.
The Treasurer’s Report was read and approved
Banquet: May 24th, 2017, 7:00 at Dominic’s
A motion was made and seconded to increase the fees by $0.50 per person to $11.50 x 2 = $23.00 per Team Per Week. Voted on and passed.
Bill asked if everyone was coming back. No one said they weren’t.
Elections:
President; Phil Spier Sr was nominated and didn’t object. Elected unanimously.
Vice-President; John Campbell and Phil Spier Jr were nominated. A vote was taken and Phil Jr will be Vice-President
Treasurer; Connie Keeler was nominated and elected
Secretary; Al Rosenberger was nominated and elected
Picnic will be at the Quires, August 5th
Bowling Starts August 30, 2017
Toni Foster made a motion to adjourn.
8-30-17
The meeting was called to order by our president, Phil Spier Sr.
He also gave a big Thank You to the Quires for hosting the picnic this summer.
He also welcomed the Hallmans to the league and we introduced ourselves around the room.
The Treasurer’s Report was read; “We have no money”.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
After receiving no New Business, Phil adjourned the meeting.
5-9-18
The meeting was called to order by our president, Phil Spier Sr.
The Treasurer’s Report was read and approved
Banquet: May 23rd, 2018, 7:00 at Perkasie Owls
We discussed raising the fees. We have enough money so leave it at $11.50 x 2 = $23.00 per Team Per Week. Voted on and passed.
Phil congratulated the Hallmans for winning the championship.
Phil asked if everyone was coming back. No one said they weren’t.
Elections:
President; Our Vice-President, Phil Spier Jr will move up to President
Vice-President; Phil Sr nominated Bill Bernstein and Bill nominated Tracy Hallman. A vote was taken and Bill Bernstein will be Vice-President
Treasurer; Connie Keeler was nominated and elected
Secretary; Al Rosenberger was nominated and elected
Picnic will be at the Quires, August 4th
Bowling Starts August 29, 2018
Meeting adjourned.
8-29-18
The meeting was called to order by our president, Phil Spier Jr.
He welcomed the Coens & Campbells to the league.
He also gave a big Thank You to the Quires for hosting the picnic this summer. Clair said, “And you are welcome back next year but bring your “rubbers”, (Are we having a sex party?) NO, (flustered) bring your boots.”.
The Treasurer’s Report was read; We had $13.88 before bowling tonight.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
After receiving no New Business, Phil made a motion to adjourned the meeting.
5-1-2019
The meeting was called to order by our president, Phil Spier Jr.
Phil congratulated the Campbell/Quays for winning the Roll-Offs.
Phil reminded everyone that the banquet is May 22nd at the Carlton Café.
The minutes from the last meeting were read and approved.
The treasurer’s report was read and approved.
The schedule for next year was discussed since Christmas and New Year is on Wednesday. With no changes the last night of bowling would be May 6th. No decision was made on any changes.
We were reminded that the picnic was the first Saturday in August at the Quires.
Our Vice-president, Bill Bernstein automatically moves to President for next year. The floor was opened to nominations for Vice-president. Toni Foster was nominated and elected.
A motion was made to keep the Treasurer (Connie) and Secretary (Al) the same, voted on and passed.
Phil Spier made a motion to adjourn.
9-8-2021
The meeting was called to order by out Past-President, Bill Bernstein since our Past-Vice President (Toni Foster) is no longer in the league.
The new teams were introduced:
Laura & Henry Ross
Tiffany & David Good
We had election of Officers since the 19-20 season was cut short by Covid and the 20-21 season was cancelled. Phil Sr and Beth were not present so guess what,
President – Phil Spear Sr
Vice-President – Beth Rice
Treasurer – Connie Keeler
Secretary – Al Rosenberger
After little discussion we decided to keep the fee the same at $12/person
Phil Spear Jr made a motion to adjourn.
5-4-2022
The meeting was called to order by out President, Phil Spier Sr.
The minutes from our previous meeting, 9-8-2021 were read and approved.
The treasurer’s report was read and approved.
Our president congratulated Tiffany & David Good for bowling through their pregnancy and birth of their third child, Cora Rose. He also thanked the Ross’ for returning to the league.
Our president also thanked the Quires for hosting our picnics in the past and opened the floor for anyone to volunteer to host it this summer. Claire Quire said they were planning on hosting again and it is scheduled for August 6th, 2022.
Election of Officers:
President – Our Vice President, Beth Rice moves up to fill that position.
Vice–President – Pat Quay nominated Laura Ross who didn’t want the job. Lynn Lentz volunteered to be nominated. Lynn won the election unanimously.
Treasurer-Secretary – About 5 people said keep them the same, Vote was unanimous.
Treasurer – Connie Keeler
Secretary – Alan Rosenberger
Phil reminded everyone that the banquet was May 18th, 7:00 PM at the Perkasie Owls. Coffee and tea included, and an open cash bar.
Any new business? – None
Phil asked for a motion to adjourn
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