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Yes the Seniors (ATBSO) is a tremendously successful and well run organisation. At the same time I must give full credit to the TBA who made a profit of $319,237 for 2020. There was a little contribution from the taxpayer. $523,973 in Grants & an additional $437,500 in Government subsidies...

The ATBSO N has unfortunately been forced to cancel this year's Annual Seniors Tournament & National Championships due to new Covid outbreaks and the resultant restrictions. A difficult and obviously necessary decision but also a pre-emptive one which removes uncertainty and allows those...

Thank you Steve very much. I had still better be a little careful because people will question why I have suddenly become all new age - soft, warm & cuddly. Being so nice just doesn't do my hard-nosed image built up over decades any good at all. I suppose I must be just mellowing with age. It is...

Steve, The man you spoke of above has been a tireless & tremendous servant of our game almost from the time a ball was first rolled down a lane in this country 6 decades ago. My sister-in-law is disabled and has bowled for nearly 30 years and your great friend's service to the sport (in many...

I will keep this very factual. I am writing because I know many people were expecting me to attend the AGM. I will not be attending the AGM tomorrow but I sincerely hope that other extremely knowledgeable bowling people are allowed to attend as observers. There is a clause in the TBA...

You must book your spot by 5pm (tomorrow) 1 July 2021. If you know and love the game I urge you to attend. Sean

It's a very good idea Steve that they bowl in a League. It should be slightly less strenuous than rowing on the Yarra. I was at Keon Park for most of the weekend and bowled in A squad. To the best of my knowledge only one of the GMs made a brief appearance in the afternoon on Sunday. I am told...

And Australia's 50th pro title. Belmonte 25, Gianotti 16, Honeychurch 8 & Cooley 1

Thank you both very much. Greatly appreciated. Sean

No 6 weeks but I sent in my letter with questions for the TBA 3 months ago. The CEO commenced around 6 weeks after my letter of 5 December was sent in to the TBA Chair. It has never been answered. I just thought given I had been waiting exactly 3 months I should also pass it on to the new CEO. I...

In the last 3 months a lot has been said about my posts. They have been read more than 4,000 times. The appointment of a new CEO and the departure of that same CEO have obviously been talked about quite a deal. For the record and you can look back through my posts - I described the new CEO...

I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to send me copies of the January and / or February Industry Mail editions. Yes, this must definitely be the way to save our wonderful game. I have therefore decided these are simply too good not to share with the very knowledgeable general...

Hey CHAIR, when does the departure of the former CEO after only 6 weeks get an explanation on the ''News" section of the TBA website? There have been 2 new entries posted in the past 24 hours to the TBA website but nothing about the departure of the CEO. I can't think of anything else near as...

Steve, You are probably right as anything is possible. The TBA now flogs Wills through its website. The problem is that we are talking about an organisation which hasn't even responded to a simple letter after 3 months. I am not sure whether the senior officials could successfully run a "çhook...

Hi Steve, yes the same odds as me being seen inside a church. I would probably spontaneously combust on entering. I am wondering if my computer is playing up? I can't see any messages of support for the Chair from his fellow Board Members or those 2 non-bowling General Managers!!! The silence...

Next weekend the "John Sullivan Seniors Australian Open" is being held at Keon Park in Melbourne. An event named after a kid from working class Collingwood who not only became one of the greatest bowlers Australia has produced but a man who also possessed a brilliant mind. Now for the senior...

Funny thing - there is no longer an automatic reply when you email Martin Stillman. That was stopped very suddenly but it was also entirely predictable. Were the TBA members not supposed to know that the CEO was gone after 6 weeks? Why nothing on the TBA website? I would think that the...

If you don't already know Martin Stillman CEO is no longer with the TBA. I wish him all the best in finding a role which is more suitable for his talents. Funny how this isn't the lead story on the Tenpin Bowling Australia website. I have a sneaking suspicion it may get a mention now. Maybe...

Not a word thanks Rob. It seems that it is far easier to visit bowling centres and take ''selfies'' which are then posted onto the TBA website. Maybe someone will let us all know exactly what a ''selfie'' taken in a bowling centre does to benefit the sport? Providing answers to the questions I...

Hi Steve, After a little trial and error I discovered that all of the board as well as the other TBA officials (those unknown individuals who call themselves managers of different descriptions) have a common email type. Example: charles.darwin@tenpin.org.au Not that direct contact from a...

The reason the ATBSO is so successful is because it is run by bowlers for bowlers. That is pretty bloody simple. When the grants dry up and the TBA, sorry 'Tenpin Bowling Melbourne' in its current form ceases to exist a new version will be created and we will revert back to an association run by...

It is now 39 days since I sent the letter to the Chair of the TBA. I am still yet to even receive an acknowledgment. I believe the new CEO is to commence his role next week. I would expect the first order of business would be discussions with the Board in regard to reviewing all Board duties and...

If you look through some of the names who have read / commented on this thread of messages it would add up to literally hundreds of years of bowling knowledge & involvement. It would be tens of thousands of years if you include those who have read the thread without passing comment. I think my...

That word TRANSPARENT keeps coming back. I have still not had any type of reply or acknowledgement from the supposed Chair of the TBA since my letter was submitted on 5 December. In our sport, people who accept a position of authority are answerable to the membership. If you are asked questions...

Brendan Ayre, Yes entry forms are important as long as we still have a game to play at a competitive level in the future. Maybe you might just become the official entry form printer for the TBA. Liked the way you snuck that in. Very impressive marketing! I was Ian Bradford's doubles partner in...