Pennsylvania State USBC
2025-2026 Committees
(N) - Indicate non board member, * indicates required by Policy Manual.
Finance
In addition to those responsibilities set forth in the Bylaws, it shall be the responsibility of this committee to review and monitor a budget prepared by the Association Manager and approved by the Board for the next fiscal year.
Renee Talkington (Chair), Carmen Baeckel, Virginia Heller (N), Michelle Hummel, John Mackowski*
Audit
It shall be the responsibility of this committee to conduct an annual audit of the accounts of the Association as soon after the July 31, end of the fiscal year as this can be accomplished.
Mary Lorah (Chair) (N), Christina Bandrowski (N), Renee Garin (N)
Legislative & Policy
It shall be the responsibility of this committee to study and evaluate all proposals to introduce, amend or delete sections of this Manual and to present those proposals to the Board that are to be considered for acceptance or rejection.
John Mackowski (Chair)*, Thomas Archacki, Dennis Briggs, Jamie Crisman, Michelle Hummel, Tanner Schickel (N), Jeff Smith
Nominating
In addition to those responsibilities set forth in the Bylaws, it shall be the responsibility of this committee to prepare a slate of candidates for all offices to be filled and present the slate to the Delegates at the annual meeting.
Donna Shaw (Chair) (N), Donna Gribble (N), Mary Lorah (N), Heather Paul, Amy Pysk
Strategic Planning
It shall be the responsibility of this committee to create a strategic plan (mission, vision, promise, strategic priorities, and core values) for board review and adoption.
John Rux (Chair), Ginny Barrett(N), Bob Durr, Denise Olechnowicz, Jill Wright
Hall of Fame
This committee shall be dedicated to those bowlers of the Association whose efforts have contributed to the growth of the game of bowling by their bowling ability or meritorious service in Pennsylvania.
Sheri Pencak (Chair), Joan Finger (N), Brian Hess, Sue Kresge, Neal Vital (N)
Tournaments
It shall be the responsibility of this committee to review all aspects of all tournament events except youth tournaments which shall be reviewed by the Youth Committee. It shall recommend revisions and establish entry fees and awards for the upcoming tournaments.
Joe Ferrazzano (Chair)*, David Bainbridge (N), Randy Chase (N), Kristy Copeland, Jamie Crisman, Jay Daryman, Sheri Pencak, Bryan Hubler, Sue Kresge, Brenda Nolan (N), Amy Pysk, Brett Rearick, Jeff Smith, Leaonard Verbeck (N)
Human Resources
It shall be the responsibility of this committee to act as the Human Resources component of the Association.
Brian Hess (Chair), Joe Ross (N), Jill Wright
Promotion & Marketing/IT
The purpose of this committee is to develop and implement a marketing strategy that promotes and enhances the mission of our organization, and to integrate and maintain the technological facets of the Association.
Elaine Robinson (Chair), Dennis Briggs, Biob Durr, John Rux, Bonnie Umpleby (N)
Annual Meeting Weekend
Sue Kresge (Chair), Charles Artman, Carmen Baeckel, Kristy Copelnad, Joeseph Ferrazzano, Elaine Robinson, Susan Schickel
Awards Luncheon/Annual Dinner: Carmen Baeckel (Chair) (N), Charles Artman, Val Coyle (N), Mary Lorah (N)
Meet & Greet: Elaine Robinson (Chair), Kristy Copeland
Basket Raffle: Jamie Crisman (Chair), Amy Pysk
Sergeant at Arms
Charles Artman (Chair), Thomas Archaki, Barb Chilcote (N), Val Coyle (N), joe Ferrazzano
Memorial Service
It shall be the responsibility of this committee to conduct a Memorial Service during the annual meeting weekend at a meeting of the delegates, preferably Sunday morning.
Denise Olechenowicz (Chair), CJohn Mackowski, Jill Wright
Youth Committee
It shall be the responsibility of this committee to review all aspects of all youth tournament events and youth programs conducted by the Association. It shall recommend revisions and establish entry fees, rules and awards for the upcoming youth tournaments and the Star of Tomorrow Award. This committee is granted the authority to oversee the operation of such tournaments and other awards programs.
Jay Daryman (Chair), Kristy Copeland, Joe Ferrazzano*, Donna Gribble (N), Deb Lucks (N), Morgan McMullin (N), Wanda Murray (N), Heather Paul (N), Laura Paul (N), Brett Rearick (N), Elaine Robinson, Bev Williams (N)
Ways & Means
It shall be the responsibility of the committee to decide what items are to be sold at the Youth Championship and Pepsi Championship tournaments with the goal of new items to be introduced on a biannual basis.
Wanda Murray (Chair) (N), Laura Paul (N)
Scholarship Committee
The purpose of this committee is to recognize youth bowlers, each year who have distinguished themselves in bowling achievements, extracurricular activities both in and out school and have excelled academically.
jay Daryman (Chair), Kristy Copeland, Deb Lucks (N), Morgan McMullin (N), Elaine Robinson, Bev Williams (N)
Liaison Committee
It shall be the responsibility of this committee determine the duties of local Association liaisons and to assign Board Members and Volunteers to act as liaisons with approval of the Line Officers and Board.
Bob Durr (Chair), Dennis Briggs, All Board Members