ASSOCIATION NEWS KRAMER, COLANGELO, AND HARPER TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE HALL OF FAME Press Release: April 25, 2008 Cincinnati continues a tradition of recognizing the best in bowling across the area during their May 3rd induction ceremonies this year honoring two for Meritorious Service and one for Superior Performance. Linda Kramer’s more than thirty years of service to the bowlers of Greater Cincinnati spans a wide variety of service and involvement from the local, regional, and league level. Linda’s induction showcases her hard work and dedication to the sport she loves. Michele Colangelo’s twenty-plus years of bowling involvement has predominantly revolved around youth. A certified coach, Michele has been actively involved in youth bowling on the local, regional, and state level helping the youth of Greater Cincinnati and Ohio to grow not only in the sport but improve their lives through the sport. Gloria Harper’s bowling achievements have graced Greater Cincinnati for over twenty years, and she has left her mark in the region and beyond as well, demonstrating time and time again that Greater Cincinnati bowlers are among the best in the nation. These ladies will be honoring during the induction ceremonies at the Vernon Manor Hotel, Saturday evening, May 3rd. CRYSTAL AICHELE - 2008 QUEEN Match Play results from April 20, Super Bowl Bellewood  Determination and focus was the key for Crystal to win 7 matches and earn her prestigious title as the 2008 GC USBC WBA Queen. In 2007 Crystal came through the Winners Bracket and lost both games in the finals to Stacey Fehr. So, with experience under her belt and a goal in mind, she set her plan into action. Crystal defeated three consecutive opponents before losing to Pam Campbell in the finals of the Winners Bracket. She met up with Linda Ashley, for the finals of the Contenders Bracket, and managed to give Linda her 2nd loss. Linda won her previous 5 matches following a loss the first match of the tournament. Pam Campbell was dominant through the Winners Bracket and knew she had her hands full when Crystal returned to bowl her again - this time for the title. Crystal stayed in control and defeated Pam 191-158 in the first game and 236-202 in the 2nd game. IBM&HF International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame Rosie Taulbee, President of GC USBC WBA, will accept 1st place honors at the USBC Convention in Kansas City.  This is the second time your association won first place for the most dollars donated by a local association.  Most of the funds were raised from the Glow Bowl Partae` held in May 2007 at Colerain Bowl.  Thanks to everyone who participated and helped us achieve this honor. This year the IBM&HF was the focus for the Mail-O-Graphic Tournament held in February.  Members entered and used their highest 3-game series rolled, in certified league play, during the month of February,  Bea Hrack-Hedzik led the women with 796 and James Green led the men with the same handicap score of 796.   DID YOU KNOW Did you know GC USBC WBA is 90 years old? Did you know  you could read  about the early days of the  GC USBC WBA in  the “About Us” section of this website? Did you know Ohio USBC WBA won an USBC Media Award  for their website  www.ohiowba.com? Did you know GC USBC WBA Hall of Fame is May 3 at the Vernon Manor?  Did you know we still have openings for directors and you can  click here for an application?  This application is in PDF format and requires Acrobat Reader for viewing.