The journey in youth bowling for Dorothy Collins started in 1961 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky and continues in South Carolina. However, in between these two locations Dot has shared her love of the game and children in Babenhausen and Augsburg, Germany; and Fort Riley and Salina, Kansas. She has served as a director, President, 1st […]
Lloyd Akers started his quest in youth bowling in 1973 as President Central Solano CA YABA, Secretary/Treasurer Soesterberg MBA 1975-77 and Director Shaw MBA since 1994. He also served in Tucson, Arizona. Lloyd has served the sate board on many committees and has been a director since 1982. On the local level at Shaw, Lloyd […]
From Frances Clayton: Mary Hinton was a dedicated worker and coach for 15 years. She served along with her husband Charlie “Bud” Hinton who served as the President for many years. They spent many hours on Saturday encouraging and teaching their youth bowlers. She worked the Youth State Tournament and the last time it was […]
Floyd was well liked and respected by all his bowling friends. he made numerous contributions of his time and talents to the game of bowling. Floyd was a member of the Spartanburg Bowling Association B.O.D. in late 1960’s and early 1970’s, serving in the offices of Director and Vice President. He also served four years […]
This write up is from the Greater Columbia Hall of Fame – Gene Tinman was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1975 after serving as a bowling center manager in Columbia longer than any other man. Tinman has been active in the work of the GCBA Board and is one of the people instrumental […]
This write up is from the application submitted for his induction: Beginning in 1971, Walt was and active YABA youth worker for 23 years. On the state level he was 1st Vice President 1976-77; Director 1972-1975 and was very active on the Scholarship and Legislative Committees. Walt was involved with Jim Hawkins and Gene Tinman […]