BVL’s BEST Awarded in Las Vegas

State and local associations from around the country were recognized at the USBC convention in Las Vegas recently for their outstanding support of America’s veterans through BVL for the 15-16 season.

“We were delighted to shine the spotlight on some of our hardest working associations,” explained BVL Executive Director Mary Harrar.  “We couldn’t achieve our goals without the support of these groups – their commitment and determination are the backbone of our success.”

Mary was joined by BVL Board Chairman John LaSpina in Las Vegas to present awards to the top five state associations for the 15-16 season.  The associations and their representatives were as follows:

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   California State USBC — $108,500.00 — Larry Worrall and Rosie Parker

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   Michigan State USBC — $ 48,201.67 — Sharon Schildroth

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   Virginia State USBC — $ 42,315.56 — Anne Ray and Johnny Harris

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   Texas State USBC — $ 41,476.63 — Mary Louise Young

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   Arizona State USBC — $ 33,278.20 — Eva Lemoine

The top five local associations for the season and their representatives were:

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   Metro Phoenix USBC — $22,000.00 — Lou Ann Rickett and Dennis Brummitt

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   Citrus Belt USBC — $18,080.33 — Michael Raddeman

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   Nations Capital USBC — $17,828.95 — Willie Graves

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   Metro Detroit USBC — $14,710.99 — John Vorpagel and Libbi Fletcher

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   Mesa Metro USBC — $11,000.00 — Gayle Powers and Mike Barrett

Additionally several local associations were recognized for their contributions based on their membership:

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   Columbus (GA) USBC WBA — 481 members @ $8.55/member – Mary Ann Compton

2. Oroville (CA) USBC — 382 members @ $7.86/member (not pictured)
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   Merrimack Valley (MA) USBC WBA — 352 members @ $6.51/member — Becky Maison

4. Mother Lode (CA) USBC — 480 members @ $5.21/member (not pictured)