RESULTS OF 2009 USBC ANNUAL MEETING LEGISLATIVE SESSION
League Rules
Amendment No. LR 1 (Adopted)
Rule 100j. Modified Format
Rule 302a. Definition
Moves modified format to General Playing Rules and eliminates duplication of
rules. Also allows bumper
bowling to be certified by USBC.
Amendment No. LR 2 (Adopted)
Rule 105. Absentee and Vacancy Scores
Gives the league the flexibility for vacancy scores just as they are for
absentee scores.
Amendment No. LR 3 (Adopted)
Rule 107c. Substitutes and/or Replacement, Item 10
Gives the leagues the ability to determine eligibility for its awards.
Amendment No. LR 4 (Adapted)
Rule 109a. Legal Lineup
Allows leagues the flexibility to decide the minimum number for a legal lineup
in its league.
Amendment No. LR 5 (Adapted)
Rule 113a. Definition
Allow leagues to declare co-champions if it adopts a rule.
Amendment No. LR 6 (Adopted)
Rule 113b. Procedures
Allows leagues the opportunity to decide what type of tie breaker best suits its
needs.
USBC National Bylaws
Amendment No. B 1 (Rejected)
Article II, Purposes
Section B. Chartering State and Local Bowling Associations
Requires non-merged state and local associations to be merged by Aug. 1, 2011.
Amendment No. B 2 (Adopted)
Article II, Purposes
Section B. Chartering State and Local Bowling Associations
Removes the requirement to re-charter an association every five years, effective
immediately.
Amendment No. B 3 (Adopted)
Article II, Purposes
Section B. Chartering State and Local Bowling
Associations, Item 3
Removes the performance standards requirement, effective immediately.
Amendment No. B 4 (Ruled out of order as Articles 7 and 8 say such amendments
may not be
proposed due to USOC rules)
Article II, Purposes
Section D. Compliance, Item 3(e)
Provides equal opportunity to participate in bowling regardless of gender or
sexual orientation.
Amendment No. B 5 (Rejected)
Article III, Membership and Dues
Section B. Dues
Changes maximum USBC adult membership dues from $10 to $15 as of Aug. 1, 2010.
Amended by the
board to change dues from $10 to $13 effective Aug. 1, 2010 and from $13 to $15
on Aug. 1, 2011.
Detroit proposes amendment to the amendment of USBC adult membership dues to
maximum of $12 on
Aug. 1, 2010, maximum of $14 effective Aug. 1, 2011 and a maximum of $15
effective Aug. 1, 2012
(Rejected, returns to amendment by the board.
Delegate makes motion to amend the amendment for national adult dues not to
exceed $15 effective Aug.
1, 2010 (Rejected)
Amendment No. B 6 (Rejected)
Article III, Membership and Dues
Section B. Dues
Changes maximum state adult membership dues from $1 to $3, effective
immediately.
Amendment No. B 7 Article III, Membership and Dues (Rejected)
Section B. Dues
Changes maximum state adult membership dues from $1 to $2.
Amendment No. B 8 (Rejected)
Article VII, Committees
New Section B. Executive Committee
Adds an Executive Committee who has the authority to act on behalf of the Board.
Merged State Association Bylaws
Amendment No. B 9 (Adopted)
Article II, Nonprofit Corporation and Charter
New Section C. Association Dissolution
Adds a dissolution statement to the bylaws as required by many state laws.
Amendment No. B 10 (Adopted)
Article V, Board of Directors - Management
Section A. Board Composition, Authority and Duties, Items 6-8
Removes the requirement that associations must provide education, training,
recognition and evaluations
and directs associations to implement USBC programs as requested.
Amendment No. B 11 (Adopted)
Article VI, Officers
Section B. Election and Section C. Term
Allows option to elect officers by the Board or by delegates/members.
Amendment No. B 12 (Adopted)
Article VII, Meetings
Section B. Board Meeting
Allows the Board to meet, at a minimum, as often as required by state law.
Amendment No. B 13 (Adopted)
Article VIII, Committees
Section A. Standing Committees, Item 1
Removes the requirement that the nominating committee is a standing committee;
it will be optional.
Merged Local Association Bylaws
Amendment No. B 14 (Rejected)
Article V, Board of Directors - Management
Section B. Eligibility, New Item 3
Distributes Board representatives equally from bowling centers within the
association’s jurisdiction.
Amendment No. B 15 (Rejected)
Article V, Board of Directors-Management
Section D. Term
Limits directors to a lifetime maximum of nine years on the Board.
Amendment No. B 16 (Rejected)
Article VII, Meetings
Section A. Annual Meeting, Item 5
Requires written notice of annual meeting of members/Youth Representatives be
given 15 days in advance.
Amendment No. B 17 (Rejected)
Article VII, Meetings
Section B. Board Meeting, Item 1
Requires written notice of board member’s meeting be given 15 days in advance.
Amendment No. B 18 (Rejected)
Article IX, Adult Delegates, Youth Delegate and Alternates
Section A. USBC Annual Meeting
Allows up to 25 percent of delegates and alternates to be elected by the Board.