Insurance City Bowling Senate of The National Bowling Association, Inc.
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Where did it all begin?
The Insurance City Senate (ICS) of The National Bowling Association, Inc. (TNBA) was conceived in January, 1975.
With information from now deceased members Mutt Hill and Jim Gordon, who were both longtime members of TNBA through the National office, the idea of the Hartford Senate was born.
April 23, 1975 - With the help of Margaret S. Lee, who was the National Secretary/Treasurer at that time, and Frank Harwell, who was the Eastern Regional Field Representative, the Senate became a reality (see Charter).
Senate's first attendance at TNBA Convention & Tournament - Under Wilbert Bellamy, the first president, and the late Jimmie Mae Scott (first secretary) the Insurance City Senate sent 13 members to The National Bowling Association's National Convention and Tournament in Milwaukee. Jimmie Mae Scott and Marilyn Arnum were honorary delegates to this convention. From this convention, Marilyn Arnum was chosen as recording secretary for the 1975 National Board Meeting in Atlanta, GA.
Junior Program - In June 1975, we received a request from Frank Harwell, Director of Jimmy's Juniors in Philadelphia, to host a match with his junior league. They would bring 5 boys and 5 girls to bowl against our young folks. We did not have a junior program at that time, so we called on Bob Davis' sons Bobby and Billy (who later became 200 average bowlers); Jimmie Mae Scott's two daughters Angie and Barbara (they never took up the sport) and Marilyn Arnum's daughter
Vicki Arnum (a very active member of the Senate), just to name a few. We are now very active in the Junior League Program, certified by USBC and TNBA. The Junior league bowls at at AMF Silver Lanes, East Hartford, CT.
With the help of Al Bridges the new Eastern Regional Field Representative, the senate began to flourish. We soon started traveling around the region to the various senates' doubles tournaments, and annually to the Eastern Regional Tournament in Willow Grove, PA and later to New Brunswick, New Jersey.
First TNBA-certified League - The Senate started with one league, a Mixed Doubles Scratch League with 8 teams, bowling at AMf Meadows Lanes in Hartford (no longer exists), under the direction of Lucille Bartee, President. We now have TNBA-certified leagues at South Windsor Tenpin and AMF Silver Lanes.
The Eastern Regional Senates' Souvenir Program benefitted from the efforts of Jake Trotman (Chairperson for 3 years) and Gertha Billington (Chairperson for 5 years), who between them raised over $14,000 for the junior program.
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The following sections are in DRAFT stage as information is gathered.
September 1, 1999 - August 31, 2000
President during this term was Jacob Trotman. On July 15, 2000 we celebrated the Senate's 25th Anniversary. At the gala, Wayne D. Casey was Guest Speaker. There were thirty"300" games, and fourteen 299 games this season.
September 1, 2000 - July 31, 2001
Officers were Rudy Brown, President, Jake Trotman, Vice President, Gertha Billington - Treasurer, and Adele Williams - Secretary. Membership was 301.
The 61st Annual TNBA Convention was held in May 2001, Hyatt Regency, Dearborn, Michigan. Cornell Jackson was TNBA president. Delegates were Rudy Brown, Diane Harris, Gertha Billington, Marilyn Arnum, Linda Halloway, Nikki Wright, Adele Williams, Mary Washington, Beth Rodriquez and Robert Williams as an Alternate.
Battle of the Sexes was held on February 17, 2001 at SWTP.
300 Games: Anthony L. Barco, Sr., Julii Casiano, Ernest Wilson and Linda Halloway, William Struther, Louis Wheelock, 299 games - Chuck Montgomery, Shawn Pinto.
Bowler of the year - Howie Hakian (male) and Carol Fabijanczuk (female). Leagues: Monday Morning Mixed, Idealist, Cisco's Doubles, TNBA Scratch Classic.
September 1, 2001 - August 31, 2002
President - Rudy Brown, Vice President - Marilyn Arnum.
"Attack on America" - Our TNBA National Office was located on Park Avenue, New York City at the time of the attack on the World Trade Center buildings on September 11, 2001. We held a 3-6-9 Scholarship Tournament on April 20, 2002. Scholarships were presented to Nikkole Collette and James Q.Collins, Jr this year. On the National level, scholarships were awarded to James & Nikkole.
Crowning of "King Rudy Brown" in Las Vegas. There were more than 50 people from Hartford at the crowning. This was the Senate's first year participating in the national King & Queen program, and no one ever imagined a "small" senate like Hartford beating out the larger senates like Los Angeles and Akron, OH. $14,350 was turned in to the National King & Queen program.
There were numerous achievement awards submitted, in which there were three 300 games and two 299 games and two 800 series.
There were 31 kids in the junior program this year. Our Doubles Tournament in July, had 454 Doubles and 537 Singles entries (Diane Trotman, Tournament Director). The Awards Banquet was held at Taste Buds on October 6, 2002. Bowler of the year award went to John Davis (male) and Carol Fabijanczuk (female).
September 1, 2002 - August 31, 2003
Officers - President- Marilyn Arnum, VP - William Washington, Treasurer - Gertha Billington, Secretary - Adele Williams.
The Junior program had 70 bowlers. At the April 13, 2003 meeting it was reported that for bookkeeping purposes, a separate account was set up for the Doubles Tournament and the General Fund.
At the TNBA Coronation Ball, our queen candidate, Elizabeth Rodriquez (Beth) was crowned "Queen". A total of $16,137 was sent in from our senate. Back-to-back "King" and "Queen". Hartford is certainly on the map now.
John Davis had four 300 games and an 823 series. Awards Banquet held o October 11, 2003 at Willies Steak House in Manchester.
Member meetings were held on December 2, 2002, April 13, 2003 and August 24, 2003.
Doubles Tournament - 550 Doubles and 586 Singles entries.
September 1, 2003 - August 31, 2004
Officers were President, Marilyn Arnum - VP, Bill Washington, Secretary - Adele Williams, Treasurer - Gertha Billington. We held our 29th Annual Doubles Tournament (July). Our 25th Annual Awards Dance - October 11, 2003.
Delegates allowed at national convention were 7. On April 11th, Meadows Lanes closed their doors for good. This bowling center was "home" and the memories of bowling there will forever be remembered.
September 1, 2004 - August 31, 2005
September 1, 2005 - August 31, 2006
September 1, 2006 - August 31, 2007
300 Games - Frank Pawlus, Ramses Cruz, Otto Romann,
299 Games - Anthony Garnett, George Bowers
September 1, 2007 - August 31, 2008
Cassaundr Collins served on the national Junior Council
Doubles tournament had 555 doubles and 640 singles.
TNBA 696h Annual Convention in Reno, Nevada.
300 Games - Reggie Bennett, Keenan Collins, Keith DeMaine, Khalil ElAmin, Jose Diaz, Robert Hales, Jason Walker, Warren Wiggins
800 Series - Reggie Bennett, Rich DelConte, John Davis, Keith DeMaine, Shelley Pace, Joshua Poirer, Jason Walker, Richard Washburn, Jordan Wheelock, Warren Wiggins
299 Game - John Davis, Rey Lumpkin, Tyrone Mills, Bob Petkis, Jeffrey Ranson, Doug Romann, Antonio Rosario, Jason Walker,
September 1, 2008 - August 31, 2009
Catherine "Kitty" Banks was crowned "Princess" at the coronation ball held in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Our Bowlers of the year are Bob LaFountain and Carol Fab. Our Doubles Tournament had 522 doubles and 696 singles.
300 Games - Mike Bliven, Keenan Collins, Rich DelConte, Christopher Jackman, John Mills, Tim Murray, Rob Ricks, William Webb, Richard Williams
800 Series - Mike Bliven
TNBA Scratch League move from SWTP to AMF Silver Lanes.
September 1, 2009 - August 31, 2010
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Please note: The above a brief history. Information is being gathered to bring our history up to present time (2010).
FRIENDSHIP, FELLOWSHIP and SPORTSMANSHIP has brought us much to be proud of in the past 30+ years and the same FRIENDSHIP, FELLOWSHIP and SPORTSMANSHIP will bring us plenty to be proud of in the future.
Page Updated 09/15/2010
