Condolences from all of us to our dear friend and Past-President Debbie Alexander, who has lost her beloved Husband, Robert. All our prayers and well wishes go out to Debbie and her family.
Proposed MHSIBCA By-Law Changes
Below are proposed By-Law Changes that will be voted on by general members at the annual meeting. Please read through before the Annual General meeting.
Proposed changes to the MHSIBCA By-Laws
Change to Article III, the purpose is to give our association Treasurer the opportunity and time to process our later memberships. The proposal will reduce the timeline of the extended time we now allow late members to join.
Current listing:
ARTICLE III – DUES
The association is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational and/or scientific purposes under Section 501 (C) (3) of the internal revenue code.
The membership renewal dues of this association shall be an annual fee of $45.00 and paid by the Member’s expiration date of October 31st with a 45-day grace period expiring December 15th. The 57-day period after the 45-day extension date, membership will be increased to a late fee of $55.00 with no MHSCA liability insurance being offered. The effective dates of membership shall be November 1st through October 31st. The late $55.00 fee will only be accepted postmarked or paypal no later than February 10th. (This final due date of February 10th will be enforced). New member’s membership fee is $45.00 and will be accepted to February 10th. After the February 10th date, membership and renewals will be applied to the following season and the amount for membership reverts back to the standard $45.00. Multiple members from a program are offered, membership options are explained in our Policy and Procedures Manual Page 9. Membership dues for all active current board members, committee members and Past Presidents shall be waived as long as those members remain in good standing with the Board of our Association. (effective 10/20)
Proposed Language changes:
Beginning with Sentence: The 30 day after the 45-day extension date, membership will be increased to a late fee of $55.00 with no MHSCA liability insurance being offered. The effective dates of membership shall be November 1st through October 31st. The late $55.00 fee will only be accepted postmarked no later than January 15th, (This final due date of January 15th will be enforced). New member’s membership fee is $45.00 and will be accepted to January 15th. After the January 15th date, membership and renewals will be applied to the following season and the amount for membership reverts back to the standard $45.00.
The legislative committee and the board recommend the changes be instituted to our by-laws with a motion discussion and a vote to approve the changes. If approved, the necessary changes will be also made to Section 3 of our Policy and Procedures Manual and the membership application
Change to Article V
Create a new executive board position:
The new position to be added to our By-Laws, with membership approval, will be the position of Past President(s)
The additional language will be as follows added to Article V
Current Listing:
ARTICLE V – OFFICERS
The executive officers of the association shall be a President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and a Sergeant-at-Arms. All executive officers will serve a full 2-year term. The offices of the President, 2nd Vice President and Secretary shall be elected at an even year AGM. The offices of 1st Vice President, Treasurer and Sergeant-at-Arms shall be elected at an odd year AGM. There will be no term limits for any of the executive officer’s positions. (effective 7/12/2009)
Proposed Language changes:
The executive officers of the association shall be a President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Past President(s) and a Sergeant-at-Arms. All executive officers, except the Past President(s) will serve a full 2-year term. The offices of the President, 2nd Vice President and Secretary shall be elected at an even year AGM. The offices of 1st Vice President, Treasurer and Sergeant-at-Arms shall be elected at an odd year AGM. The past President(s) position will be one of respect for the leaders of this association who wish to remain active (active will be defined as Past Presidents who hold committee positions or contribute valuable insight on a regular basis to the advancement and in the best interest of our association). This position shall carry full voting rights at any and all AGM and board meetings. They shall be appointed by the majority vote of the Board then under the direction of the President.
Existing under “duties of the executive officers:
President
Past President(s)
The past president position will be given duties and responsibilities as the President deems necessary.
The legislative committee and the board recommend the changes be instituted to our by-laws with a motion discussion and a vote to approve the changes. If approved, the necessary changes will be also made to Section 3 of our Policy and Procedures Manual, and the membership application will be updated.
In Person Rules MHSAA Meetings
An in-person MHSAA rules meeting will take place on Saturday
October 18th, a morning session at B’s Bowling Center in Flint at
9:30. The afternoon session will take place at Monitor Lanes in Bay City
at 12:30. Remember…to be eligible to coach at regionals or the state
Finals, one of your boys’ and girls’ coaches must have taken either the
online meeting or an in-person.
Proposed Changes for 2025-2026 Season from MHSAA
MHSAA State Finals
To all our member coaches and your athletes.
The best of luck and skill you coaches have instilled in your
players. The team and singles state finals are what all of us strive in reaching. From your MHSIBCA board may you create a life time of great memories to be shared by everyone in your programs.
Membership
Membership forms that are accepted after Feb17, 2025 will be processed for the 2026 season.
From the Desk of President Scott Spahr
Polling
As we approach the post season. Coaches, it is time to recognize not only your program but others in your conference who would deserve recognition. Yes, the ranking committee will begin compiling data and begin the release of the second bowling coaches’ polls. Please send your information (complete conference polling summary sheet can be found here in the association policy and procedures manual) Appendix B1. The ranking committee point people:
D1, MaryAnn Richmond m.richmond@comcast.net
D2, Jeremy Jurvelin hotrod5332@yahoo.com
D3, Ron Bacon monashoresbowling@gmail.com
D4, Scott E. Spahr aic11367@yahoo.com
Committe Chair, Dave Kowalski euclidauto@speednetllc.com
Any one of the above dedicated coaches will gladly take any and all of your information and pass it along to the right division person.
Remember, our crystal ball and mind reading skills are not very good…so please without your information, good deserving programs get missed.
Fall General Members Meeting Announcement ** Save the Date**
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Fall Annual General Coaches Meeting
MHSIBCA will be conducting an on-lane Clinic at Valley Lanes in Midland hosted by: JR Raymond
- 6 time PBA regional champion
- 2021 PBA central region player of the year
- 2009 PBA central region rookie of the year
- 3 time collegiate all-American
- 2006-2007 intercollegiate team National champions – SVSU
- 2010 USBC member of the Team All Events tournament champion
- Many amateur titles
- Former head of Turbo tec, training center
- Current owner of Tenpin doctors training and pro-shop powered by BowlerX.com BowlerX.com
More information to come!!
Scholarship, Old Timers Scholarship, Hall of Fame, Coach of the Year Now Available
Scholarship, Hall of Fame and Coach of the Year forms are now available. Please check them out, under the awards tab. Print and submit to the correct board member to be considered for these awards!!
Only members are eligible to receive these awards. Please encourage coaches to join the membership so their bowlers will be eligible too!!
Power Rankings
Being as we are nearing the halfway point of our season. Coaches, it is time to recognize not only your program but others in your conference who would deserve recognition. Yes the ranking committee will begin compiling data and will release next weekend the first bowling coaches polls. Please send your information (complete conference polling summary sheet can be found here in the association policy and procedures manual) appendix B1. The ranking committee point people:
D1, MaryAnn Richmond m.richmond@comcast.net
D2, Jeremy Jurvelin hotrod5332@yahoo.com
D3, Ron Bacon monashoresbowling@gmail.com
D4, Scott E. Spahr aic11367@yahoo.com
Committe Chair, Dave Kowalski euclidauto@speednetllc.com
Any one of the above dedicated coaches will gladly take any and all of your information and pass it along to the right division person.
Remember, our crystal ball and mind reading skills are not very good…so please without your information, good deserving programs get missed.