Pro Shop & Ball News from IBPSIA for Sept. 23

IBPSIA Net News Flash - September 22, 2009

DEADLINES LOOMING

> If you are interested in applying for one of the four IBPSIA Board of Director positions opening up Jan. 1, 2010, be sure to get your application to Ginny@IBPSIA.com by this Friday, Sept. 25.

> Only one opening left in the last HOTS class for 2009. Master Instructor Art McKee will be holding this class at the pro shop in the National Bowling Stadium, Reno, Oct. 2-4. Contact Ginny@IBPSIA.com by Friday, Sept. 25 to register.

> If you are running short of your needed 24 current CEUs to stay on the Active list as a Certified Technician, you can quickly catch up by attending the Mid-America BowlFest in Dubuque, IA, Sept. 27-30 with 3 seminars offering 2 IBPSIA CEUs each or East Coast Bowling Centers Convention in Atlantic City, Nov. 1-4 where there are 8 seminars to choose from that offer 2 CEUs each. To register, go to www.BPAA.com and select "Meetings & Events".

There are also 8 CEUs offered for those taking the BPAA's Management School for Bowling Centers offered Nov. 15-20 at the International Bowling Campus in Arlington, Texas. Get more information HERE.

Note: Look for the logo on the door signs and complete the box on the Speaker Evaluations to get your credits.

> Lane #1 has a new ball arriving first week of Oct. called the Red Death Massacre. The Massacre Red Death isn't like the original Chainsaw Massacre, it's much worse!! Instead of just killing pins instantly, the Red Death tortures the pins with strike after strike. Color: red/black, solid Hybrid coverstock, 2000 Grit Abralon, backend 90%.

> AMF Hype (Reactive & Urethane versions), Brunswick C System 2.5, Storm Reign, and Seismic's Epicenter and Solaris Requiem. Find out how they tested in Bowling This Month's October Ball Talk reviews.

> THE USBC has entered into a partnership with Alamo Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental, designed to provide USBC members with savings and benefits on their future car rental needs. The program benefits include: up to 20 percent off standard rental rates, promotional coupons for additional savings, free upgrades and other offers. Alamo, Enterprise and National each offer unique and varied discounts and savings for USBC members. To learn more, members should visit Bowl.com/memberrewards.

> Are you wearing your new IBPSIA shirt? CLICK HERE to see the picture of the navy with white polo and T- shirts or to download an order form to get yours today!.

> The IBPSIA Classifieds are a great way to fill a postion or get one - and posting a Web help wanted ad is easy. Just click Career Opportunities on the IBPSIA Web site to begin your search.

> Remember, back issues of IBPSIA's monthly Merchandising Trends newsletter are online. Go to IBPSIA Home Page and log in.