8/26/2010

PBA MEDIA ADVISORY: Nominations accepted for PBA HoF meritorious service


MEDIA ADVISORY

Jerry Schneider | PR/Media Relations
Professional Bowlers Association | 719 Second Avenue, Suite 701 | Seattle, WA
98104
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PBA Accepting Meritorious Service Nominations for Hall of Fame

SEATTLE, Wash. (Aug. 26, 2010) – The Professional Bowlers Association is
accepting nominations for meritorious service candidates for election into the 
PBA Hall of Fame in 2011.

To be considered for the meritorious service section, individuals must have
demonstrated service, devotion, ideas, ideals and contributions above and beyond
the ordinary to the sport of professional bowling outside the framework of
competitive bowling.

Those submitting nominations for the meritorious service section are asked to
include as much documentation and background information as possible.

Deadline for submission of nominees is Sept. 7 and may be sent with supporting
documentation to Corey Kistner via e-mail to corey.kistner@pba.com or by regular mail, PBA Hall
of Fame Meritorious Service, c/o Professional Bowlers Association, 719 2nd
Avenue, Suite 701 Seattle, WA 98104. 

Comments (32)

Dick Evans Memorial Service
My wife, Donna, and I attended the Memorial Service for Dick yesterday. About 100 people attended. His wife, Jodie, wanted only people that knew Dick... Read more
07/31/2010 8:47 AM
Bill Zuben
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Dick and Walt
I'll never forget what a thrill it was to meet Dick at the first Firestone I covered in 1986. It was his recommendation that resulted in me being as... Read more
07/28/2010 10:25 PM
Matt Fiorito
Dick Evans
Dick Evans was not only a great writer but a great friend as well. You always knew what was on his mind, and sometimes it was pretty funny. My cond... Read more
07/16/2010 5:39 PM
Ray Rosenbaum
dick evans
The first time I communicated with Dick I contacted him via email to disagree with one of his columns. Dick’s response was the best journalistic res... Read more
07/16/2010 9:03 AM
john berglund
Walt Steinsiek
I published my first book in October entitled "The Addicted Runner." When I asked Walt if he would provide me with cartoons for the book, h... Read more
07/15/2010 9:56 PM
Marc David
Walt Steinsiek
I will never delete the e-mail from Walt written the day before he passed, saying how excited he was to be going to Expo and seeing everybody. Always... Read more
07/15/2010 7:19 PM
Joan Taylor
Walt Steinsiek
What a wonderful and generous man. I met Walt at a BWAA and SBWA meeting and it seemed we had known each other for years. He was a great humorist ... Read more
07/15/2010 3:51 PM
Don Wright
Dick Evans
It seems like Dick Evans was a fixture in the bowling world no matter where you went. He never appeared to be the eager beaver reporter but he got a... Read more
07/15/2010 2:44 PM
Mary Lynly
Walt Steinsiek
I knew Walt through the bowling writers and what I remember about him most was his willingness to give back to the sport he loved to write and draw a... Read more
07/15/2010 2:39 PM
Mary Lynly
Dick Evans
Dick wrote mostly about the game and the players but, luckily for us and for the business of bowling, his interests turned our way some years ago. Af... Read more
07/15/2010 11:48 AM
Fred Groh and Scott Frager
Dick Evans
Dick wrote mostly about the game and the players but, luckily for us and for the business of bowling, his interests turned our way some years ago. Af... Read more
07/15/2010 11:47 AM
Fred Groh and Scott Frager
Walt Steinsiek
I WILL MISS THIS MAN! His humorous view of our world was phenomenal and very unique. Walt was a giving man. He sent cartoons to the Bowlers' Bu... Read more
07/13/2010 1:48 AM
Evelyn Peoples
Dick Evans
One of the originals - they broke the mold after Dick was made. He gave everything he had for his love of bowling. He will be missed. My thoughts an... Read more
07/13/2010 1:40 AM
Evelyn Peoples
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