Secretary Volkman presented Acts of the Board. These were printed in the annual meeting booklet with an addition of the discussion to add Nikki Lohr as a Life Member. This proposal will be voted on at 2025 convention in May by the club members in attendance. A proposed budget was approved for the 2024 Antigo tournament.  As costs keep rising, especially lineage, the Board approved an increase tournament entry fee effective with the 2025 tournament, to $55 ($25 D, $25 S, $5 AE) and with board latitude in assigning funds as needed to conduct business (entry fee is a tournament policy made by the board which does not require a bylaws amendment).

 

2023-2024 ACTS of the BOARD of DIRECTORS            May 16, 2025

May 17, 2024

Approved minutes of August 19, 2023, Board meeting, placed on file. 

Approved 2023-2024 Club Treasury Report and Audit Committee report.

Approved purchase of tournament computer program (BTM Professional).

Approved signing up with VENMO to collect tournament entry fees.

August 18, 2024

2025 tournament contract signed with Lakeshore Lanes.

Approved minutes of May 17, 2024, Board meeting and May 18, 2024, annual meeting; placed on file.

Approved new banner to display at hosting tournament house.

Approved update on other items previously discussed.

October 26, 2024

Approved minutes of August 18, 2024, Board meeting; placed on file.

Approved Proposed 2024 Prize List for the Antigo tournament.

Provided update on other items previously discussed. 

 

Credentials Report presented by Sergeant-at-Arms, Virginia Luchterhand: 4 Officers, 2 Directors, 1 life member,

47 members for a total of 54 eligible to vote. 5 guests were present.

 

Tellers- none were appointed.                  

 

The Nominating Committee report with proposed slate of candidates was presented by Chair, Jennie Volkman Antigo.  The positions up for election:

3-year term - Secretary/Treasurer Jennie Volkman, Antigo (current)

3-year term - Director #1 Tonja Zenk, Juneau (current)

3-year term - Director #5 Mason Heldt, Merrill (current)

1 year term (to finish term for Director #2 Sue Soderberg (submitted resignation) 1 credential was presented for Secretary/Treasurer - Jennie Volkman (Antigo); 2 credentials were presented for Directors #1 & #5.

 

Election of Officers and Directors

 President Polly Burright asked for nominations for the office of Secretary/Treasurer, none from the floor. Jennie Volkman was voted in by acclamation with a three-year term (end 5/2028).

Nominations for Director # 1 were requested. None from the floor. Tonja Zenk was re-elected by acclamation for a three-year term (end 5/2028).

Nominations for Director #5 were requested.  None from the floor. Mason Heldt was re-elected by acclamation for a three-year term (end 5/2028).

With Sue Soderberg submitting her resignation, director #2 position was open. President Polly Burright asked for nominations from the floor to finish the term ending 5/2026. Motion from the floor by LaVerne Lewis and 2nd by Michelle Bartoletti to elect Nancy Kessinger, Pleasant Prairie, to fill remaining term of director #2 term (ending 5/2026). Motion approved by voice acclamation.

 

2026 Tournament Site – There were 2 bids received.  Southern Lakes USBC – River City Lanes in Waterford and Watertown Women’s 600 Club – Watertown Bowl “18” the annual booklet highlighted pertinent information including number of lanes, approach from settee, lineage expense, etc.  Sergeant at Arms Virginia Luchterhand collected ballots and Life member Kathy Rathsack assisted in counting.

Ballot results Southern Lakes USBC – River City Lanes in Waterford -42, Watertown Women’s 600 Club -9.

River City Lanes in Waterford was elected to host the 53rd WI State 600 Club Tournament.

Sponsor prizes from bid city were drawn and presented to members in attendance.

2024 Tournament Report and distribution of First Place Awards– Jennie Volkman gave a recap of the Antigo tournament.  She thanked everyone for their participation with a message from Brian Mattmiller from North Star who couldn’t be there to present the awards.  Jennie proceeded to announce the winners.  Names are listed on website and were posted on Facebook after the tournament.

 

Div I Singles: Jenalea Berg-Antigo - 889;

Div I Doubles: Michelle Loikits/Jean Paradowski Waukesha/New Berlin - 1594

Div I All Events: Amy Jo Schmit – Random Lake – 1655

 

Div II Singles: Ashley Jones – Burlington – 862

Div II Doubles: Cindy Switzar-Cacciapaglia/ Sue Schoenike - So Beloit/Beloit - 1556

Div II All Events: Sara Schaefer – Reeseville – 1712

 

Scratch Singles: Michele McHenry – Pewaukee – 751

Scratch Doubles: Melissa Lang/Stephanie Bembenek – Neenah/Amherst – 1384

Scratch All Events: Michele McHenry – Pewaukee – 1442

 

Secretary Volkman announced the winners of the 2025 Special Awards. Names are listed on the website and were posted on Facebook after the tournament.

             Arlys Bourdage Award – High Scratch All Events in Scratch division ((2023)

                          Michele McHenry 1442      Pewaukee          (Trophy)

             Ruth Radlinger Award – High Scratch All Events – Age 70+ (2017)

                          Sue Schoenike     1046      Beloit                   (Trophy)

             Florence Boehringer Award – High Scratch Series in Singles Event (1975)

                          Beth Kosiorek      741        Neenah                (Trophy)

             Betty Smith Award – High Scratch Series in Doubles (1998)

                          Rachel Nelson      745        Waupaca             (Trophy)

             Kathy Josephson Award – High Scratch Game in Div I Singles (2017)

                          Anesia Palmer      279        Milwaukee           (Certificate & $10 gift card)

             Kathy Josephson Award – High Scratch Game in Div I Doubles (2017)          

Danielle Hibbard  279        Mukwonago         (Certificate & $10 gift card)

             Shirley Hoffman Award – High Scratch Game in Div II Singles (2018)

                          JoEllen Sigmund 255 (155 average)            Wisconsin Dells    (Trophy)

             Glenora Thompson Award – High Handicap Game in Singles Event (2010)

                          Jenalea Berg                    338 Antigo          (Trophy)

The Tournament Traveling Trophy was passed from Jennie Volkman of Antigo to Tami Westphal of Shawano host of the 2026 annual tournament.

Winner of the $100 bill drawing was Jeanne Tatro – Antigo

Winners of the Free 2025 Tournament Entries sponsored by the WI State 600 Bowling Club were announced.

             Stacy Zank – Neillsville

             Ashley Zager – Kenosha

             Linda Martin - Tomah

‘Share the Wealth’ Cash Raffle winners were drawn with cash prizes awarded (7 for a total of $182.50) Club treasury net $182.50) $40-Jennie Volkman, $35 Kimberly Bellingrath, $30 Ann Schiferl, $25 Bonnie Vehlow, $25 Ardyce Rumppe,

$15 Rosemary Draska, $12.50 Darlene Hovorka.

With no further business, the 51st annual meeting adjourned on motion at 8:54 am. 

 Jennie     

Jennie Volkman, Secretary-Treasurer