2008 Siusbc Youth Champions Dinner Journal

Youth Champions Dinner LiGreci’s Staaten Tuesday June 10, 2008

Souvenir Journal

ST ATEN ISLAND ASSOCIATION

June 10, 2008

Dear Youth Bowlers, Parents, and Friends, Let me be the first to welcome you to the 3rd Staten Island USBC Association Youth Champions Dinner. Although this is the fifth dinner for our Staten Island Youth Champions, it is the third for our newly formed organization. In September of 2005 the Staten Island Y.A.B.A. and Staten Island Women’s Bowling Association dissolved their respective organizations to merge and form the Staten Island USBC Association. This new organization serves as the primary bowling membership organization for adult and youth bowlers on Staten Island. Under the direction of the Staten Island USBC Association, the Youth Committee is responsible for administering youth championship tournaments, the scholarship program, youth fundraising, an In-School Bowling program, the Registered Volunteer Program through our Safety First Initiative, and this youth champion’s dinner. The Youth Committee is committed to providing excellent programs and activities for our youth bowlers in the seasons to come. Just a friendly reminder… Please keep in mind all of the available opportunities that we offer our youth bowlers. This year we will be awarding over $3,500 in scholarships at this awards dinner. Most importantly over the course of the season over $100,000 in scholarships are available through numerous programs offered by our local, state, and national affiliates. In closing, I would like to extend my Congratulations to all the youth bowlers here this evening and thank all the volunteer members of the Staten Island USBC Association youth program for their continued hard work and dedication to the youth bowlers of Staten Island

Yours in Bowling,

Frank Wilkinson, President Staten Island USBC Association

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Frank Wilkinson - President Donna Zajac - Vice President Laurie McAuliffe - Sergeant-at-Arms Melissa Brofsky Chuck Curiazza Christine DeHart Liz DeHart Jim Episcopia Vicky Fischetti Nazareth Laursen Ray Laursen, Sr. Artie Lazarowitz

Bob Mirabella Dan Moffit Mary Perrone Roe Quattrocchi Bea Reichert Bob Rinaldi Mike Rocco Michele Savini Rose Taylor

Joanne Soto - Association Manager

Youth Committee Joe Calendrillo Nazareth Laursen Tony Cioffoletti Anthony Pellegrino Penny Clinton-Jensen Margaret Pellegrino Liz DeHart Frank Pratt Vicky Fischetti Michele Savini David Harris

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to those for their donations and continued support of the Staten Island USBC Association Youth program. Country Pro Shop & Awards Center The DeHart Family LiGreci’s Staaten Marchese Bakery Rab’s Country Lanes Rab’s Trophy World Showplace Entertainment Center Staten Island USBC Youth Leaders

Program Welcome Introduction of Staten Island USBC Board of Directors ................. Frank Wilkinson Presentation of Awards State & National Tournament Qualifiers ................................ ........ Liz DeHart Vicky Fischetti Nazareth Laursen Anthony Pellegrino New Yo rk State USBC Youth Presentation ................................ Penny Clinton-Jensen Tom Solimine, Sr. Staten Island USBC Presidents Award Presentation.................. Frank Wilkinson Colonial Pals Presentation of Awards ................................ ......... Dan Moffit - Dinner Staten Island USBC Scholarship Award Presentations.............. Michele Savini Frank Wilkinson Charles DeHart Memorial Scholarship Awa rd Presentations

Gayle DeHart Liz DeHart

Guest Speaker................................ ................................ ............... Norm Duke Presentation of Awards Association Tournament Champions ................................ .............. Laurie McAuliffe Donna Zajac Future Star Awards ................................ ................................ ........ Ro Barisciano Penny Clinton-Jensen All Events Champions ................................ ................................ .... Tony Cioffoletti Nazareth Laursen Individual Association Awards ................................ ....................... Jim Episcopia Ray Laursen, Sr.

Norm Duke USBC Ambassador

Norm was the youngest person to win a Denny’s PBA Tour title, winning his first title in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1983 at just 18 years and 345 days. Since then he has won a total of 25 PBA Tour titles including two majors—the 1994 Tournament of Champions and 2000 PBA National Championship. He also won the 1993 USBC Masters. In 2003 Norm became the 15th bowler to roll a 300 game on a PBA telecast. A member of the USBC Hall of Fame, he is a two-time PBA Player of the Year and George Young High Average Award winner. He was the PBA’s Harry Smith Point Leader Award winner in 2005-06. With his 2008 U.S. Open win, Norm became just the second bowler in history to win the four Grand Slam events – the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Masters, Tournament of Champions, World Championship and the U.S. Open.

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STATEN ISLAND ASSOCIATION

Staten Island USBC Association

2008 Doubles Championship Tournament January 27, 2008

CHAMPIONS Major/Senior Division Stephen Brown & Jason Donders Junior Division Raymond Bivona & Anthony Mulea Prep Division Joseph Dolcemaschio & Jordan Leung Bantam Division Thomas Clinton & Drew Reinhold

STATEN ISLAND ASSOCIATION

Staten Island USBC Association

2008Singles Championship Tournament February 9, 2008

CHAMPIONS Senior Division

Michael Filomeno Major Division

Mitchell Hillert Junior Division

Alex Zarr Intermediate Division

Taylor Waglione Novice Division

Jacqueline Cavanaugh Lauren Cerisano

STATEN ISLAND ASSOCIATION

Staten Island USBC Association

2008 All Events Champions

Awarded to the male and female youth bowlers with the highest total pinfall, Net (Scratch) & Gross (Handicap), in all three association events (Singles, Doubles, and Team.)

Girls Net

Jennifer Jacobson Boys Net

Peter Diemer Girls Gross

Ashley Gottlieb Boys Gross

David Harris

Staten Island USBC Association

Future Star Awards

Awarded to the male and female youth bowlers with the most improved average from the end of last season to the end of this season in three age categories.

Bantams

Thomas Martire & Taylor Waglione

Preps

Joseph Cannone & Amy Pellegrino

Juniors

Dara Pendzich & Robert Yohrling

Staten Island USBC Association

Female Individual Association Champions High Average presented by the Staten Island USBC Association Youth Leaders

Melissa Kammerer - 203 High Series

Melissa Kammerer - 731 High Game

Natalie Monte-Swanson 285 Each Individual Association Champion will be presented with a $75.00 scholarship for each accomplishment. Scholarships will be managed by the USBC SMART program.

Staten Island USBC Association

Male Individual Association Champions High Average presented by the Staten Island USBC Association Youth Leaders

Gary Ricci, Jr. - 229 High Series

Peter Diemer John Flynn 787 High Game

Peter Diemer Michael Filomeno 300

New York State Youth Scholarship Tournament sponsored by the New York State Bowling Council

State Finalists Samantha Militello Andrew Paoluccio Meghan Pero Gary Ricci, Jr. Taylor Waglione

The State Finals were held on April 26, 2008 at Hoe Bowl on the Hill, Kingston, NY

New York State USBC Youth 39th Annual

Team Championship Tournament

Region 9 State Finalists Class B Country Pro Shop Secret Weapon Alexander Cipollone Amber Morone Alexandra Pellegrino Jenna Sannino

Class C PENRO Guys & Dolls James Clinton Thomas Clinton Alexa Ruberti Ava Ruberti

The State Finals were held at AMF Strike-n-Spare Lanes, in Syracuse, NY on May 2, 2008.

New York State USBC Youth Pepsi-Cola Championships

State Finalists

Michael Filomeno Frank Schembari Jacqualyn Schulman In this event only the youth bowlers in the ages 12 & over, handicap and scratch, divisions advance to the state finals. Youth bowlers in the ages 11 & under handicap divisions receive scholarships based on their placement at the sectional finals. The following youth bowlers have placed in the top five in their division receiving scholarship money:

Tyler Bernstein Cassandra LoFaro Thomas Martire Alexa Ruberti Anthony Saccone Steven Schropp The State Finals were held at King Pin Lanes, in Rome, NY on May 24, 2008

Congratulations! to the following youth bowlers who qualified to the:

USBC Junior Gold Championships

Christopher Brown (4) Stephen Brown (3) Peter Diemer (2) Melissa Kammerer (5) Julia Petosa (3) Eric Reider (2) Gary Ricci, Jr. (5) Michael Vitaliano The USBC Junior Gold Championships will be conducted July 5th - 11th, 2008 in Detroit, Michigan

GOOD LUCK!

numbers in parenthesis denote: number of times bowler qualified for this event

Staten Island USBC Association 2007-2008

Scholarship Recipients $500.00 Scholarship Awards

GARY M. RICCI, JR. Saint John’s University

JOSEPH LaBARGO, JR. Saint Joseph by-the-Sea High School

Staten Island USBC Association 2007-2008

Charles DeHart Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Recipients The Charles DeHart Memorial Scholarship is presented to two individuals, one male and one female, graduating seniors who participate on their schools varsity bowling team and show commitment, sportsmanship, leadership, and have brought their teams to great lengths through their performance. Each high school bowling coach had the opportunity to nominate only one youth bowler from their team for this award.

Jacqualyn Schulman St. John Villa Academy

Timothy Szeto

St. Joseph by-the-sea High School

In honor of Charles DeHart each recipient will receive a $500.00 scholarship donated by the DeHart family.

Staten Island USBC Association 2007-2008

President’s Award The Staten Island USBC Association President’s Award is presented to one youth bowler who shows great commitment to the sport of bowling and outstanding sportsmanship to their fellow bowlers. Each league was given the opportunity to nominate only one youth bowler. The recipient of this award will receive a $100.00 scholarship donated by Immediate Past President, Dan Moffit.

Timothy Barclay Country Pro Shop Juniors

YOUTH LEADERS Staten Island Chapter

Congratulations Honorees

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CONGRATULATIONS Laursen Cerisano Anthony Mulea Joseph Dolcemaschio Chris Pendzich Dara Pendzich Michael Schembari Jenna Sannino Alex Cipollone Garett Gersh Anthony Saccone Thomas Martire

Raymond Bivona Jordan Leung Chris Terranova Frank Schembari Nicholas Lepre Ashley Martinez Ashley Gottlieb Cassandra LoFaro Steven Schropp Timothy Barclay

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Congratulations Honorees League Directors Vicky Fischetti & Frank Wilkinson

Congratulations to all our 2008 Champions

PENRO Junior Bowlers “Reach high, for stars hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes a goal” - Pamela Vaull Starr

We salute your achievements and hope PENRO has encouraged your enthusiasm...! A Staten Island Bowling Hall-of-Fame League Penny Clinton-Jensen Ro Barisciano

“A hundred years from now, it will not matter what our bank accounts were, what sort of houses we lived in or what type of cars we drove... But the world may be different because we were important in the life of a child.”

PENRO Junior Bowlers wants to express our appreciation to our Coaches for their Dedication and Support over the years. We know you are important in the lives of our Bowlers and are one key reason the PENRO Junior Bowling Program is a success!

Tony Cioffoletti Ray Gumb Peter Diemer Vincent Ferrara Joe Calendrillo Mark DeVito Richie Wysokowski

Maria Heath Tex Clancy Anthony Pellegrino Tommy Clinton Richie D’Amico Debra Monte Karl Zarr

Thank you for all your Hard Work! A Staten Island Bowling Hall-of-Fame League Penny Clinton-Jensen Ro Barisciano

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CONGRATULATES “The Colonial Pals”

on another tremendous season! League Champions Albert Hendricks Jr., Joseph Harnedy and Frank Matrone

Most Improved Bowler Ella Baker

High Average, High Scratch Series, and High Scratch Game Albert Hendricks, Jr.

High Game Over Average Brooks Sweeney

TO ALL THE HONOREES MICHELE SAVINI Youth Committee Member, Youth Director and Youth Leader Advisor Staten Island USBC Association Region 9 Associate Director New York State USBC Youth Association

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Your Dad and I with your brothers Joseph and Thomas, send you heartfelt congratulations for an honor well deserved. You always strive to be the best at whatever you undertake and the results are always amazing.We Love You!!! Mom, Dad, Joseph, & Thomas

JENNA DANIELLE to you,

Steven Schropp Love from, Mom, Dad, Kimberly, & Kelly

Amber Morone Congratulations on another Great Year! Great Job on winning the Triple Crown Award and the Team Championships, again you have outdone yourself! WAY TO GO! Hug’s - N - Strike’s Love, Mom, Dad, & Nicky

Sannino

CONGRATULATIONS

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