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Last modified on 09/03/2007

Southwest Pacific Nations Regional Report

Director 9—Rob Hisey Southwest Pacific Nations Region United States—Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah Australia—Sydney New Zealand—Aucklland Regional Director E-mail: swpn-region@igbo.org Learn more about Rob LEAGUES A League of Our Own (Santa Clara) - Santa Clara, CA A League Of Our Own (Tarzana) - Tarzana, CA AGBO Inc - Sail City Bowlers - Auckland, 0 All Star Specials - Pasadena, CA Alternative Values - Phoenix, AZ Amigos Gay Bowling League - Sydney, NSW C.A.U.L. - Lakewood, CA Chicago 2006 LA - Saugus, CA Classics - Canoga Park, CA East Valley Pride - Chandler, AZ Easy Pick Ups - San Diego, CA Family Affair - Phoenix, AZ Friday Night Trios - Fountain Valley, CA Fun Handicap - Cathedral City, CA Fun Ones - Las Vegas, NV Funlovers - Fountain Valley, CA Funseekers Invitational - Studio City, CA Gay Games - Pacifica, CA Golden Gate Invitational Scratch - Pacifica, CA High Rollers - San Diego, CA Just Friends - San Jose, CA Laughlin Lambdas - Phoenix, AZ Our Gang - Phoenix, AZ People and Persons - Phoenix, AZ Phoenix Unified Gay Bowling Alliance (PUGBA) - Phoenix, AZ Pride Rollers - San Diego, CA Rainbow League - San Diego, CA River City Bowlers - Sacramento, CA Salt Lake Goodtime - Salt Lake City, UT Sunday Night OUT - Albuquerque, NM Sydney Rams - Sydney, NSW Tavern Guild Invitational - Studio City, CA Tim Connelly Scratch This - Long Beach, CA Tucson Desert Coyotes - Tucson, AZ TOURNAMENTS Bud Light California Spring Classic - Fountain Valley, CA Chuzapalooza - Tucson, AZ HUGS Doubles - Westminster, CA IGBO Mid-Year 2008 - San Diego - San Diego, CA Ladies Organized Valley Invitational Tournament - Canoga Park, CA Las Vegas Showgirl Invitational Tournament - Las Vegas, NV Los Angeles Silver Screen Invitational Tournament - Lakewood, CA Palm Springs Desert Invitational Classic - Palm Springs, CA San Diego Invitational - San Diego, CA San Francisco Invitational Golden Gate Classic & Scratch Masters Tournament - Daly City, CA San Jose Invitational Tournament - San Jose, CA The Albuquerque Roadrunner Tournament - Albuquerque, NM

Submitted by Rob Hisey—Southwest Pacific Nations Regional Director—for IGBO Newsletter.

Last Updated: 08/23/2007

            It has been a busy time in the Southwest/Pacific Nations Region over the past several months.  I attended the California Spring Classic at the end of April, and would like to congratulate David Van Ryzin and Gary Woodling and their committee on another fantastic tournament, the largest in the tournament’s 24 year history.  A big “way to go” also goes to Jim Gilchrist for shooting a perfect 300 game during the tournament too!  I look forward to seeing everyone at their 25^th anniversary next year.

            Next up was IGBO in Denver for a week in meetings, catching up with old friends, making new ones, and some bowling.  I am pleased to welcome two new tournaments to our region and to the IGBO family:  Chuzapalooza in Tucson, Jan 25-27, and the San Jose Invitational Tournament in San Jose, CA, April 4-6.  Also one  league rejoined, the Tucson Desert Coyotes, after a 4 year absence.  Also at the General Membership meeting, IGBO saw Ron Suttora from San Diego retire for the second time from the position on IGBO Treasurer.  While it appeared to be a big loss for the region, Steve Mathis from Orange County was elected to the position!  Congratulations Steve!  Las Vegas was conditionally selected to host IGBO 2009 amid some concerns over their bid, which have been cleared up and it’s looking like IGBO might see its biggest tournament in over a decade take place in Las Vegas, 2009! 

            Finally, in Denver, it was awesome to see the 19 Kiwis having so much fun and representing New Zealand and our region so proudly.  I hope that someday soon we can experience another turnout like that.  I want to thank you all and personally invite you back to San Diego for IGBO Mid-Year 2008 and Las Vegas for IGBO 2009.

            Shortly after IGBO, I was off to LOVIT in the Los Angeles area, for the ladies tournament.  Once again, Bert and Pam had the tournament run in its typical fantastic manner, with its late 60’s theme executed perfectly complete with tie-dyed shirts and “summer of love” music.  Once again, I would like to thank the Kiwis that attended, as well as out-going IGBO President Sharon Stump, and IGBO Vice President Stephanie Johnstone.  It is so much fun to attend a tournament as well organized as LOVIT, even if I don’t bowl.

     Following LOVIT was HUGS in Long Beach.  Tim Connelly and his crew enjoyed a much larger tournament this year, due in part to word-of-mouth advertising because their tournament is so well organized, and so well executed.  The one day format is a nice change and very cost-effective, and I wish this tournament much success in the future.  The highlight of the tournament was no doubt the fantastic final match between Kent Steckbeck/ Michael Tseng vs. Mitch Mitchell/ Michelle Silver.  Congratulations to Kent and Michael on their fantastic effort and resulting victory.  On a very sad note, Tim Connelly passed away in August, and will be deeply missed in the Southern California bowling community, where he has been a fixture for many years.  My sincerest condolences go out to Tim’s friends and family.

     Finally, there was SDIT the first weekend in August.  Yogi, Ron and their committee held a wonderful tournament, hosting over 260 bowlers.  Some of the highlights were adding 62 new IGBO associate members, Steve Smith’s 300 game, and Jason Ondeck’s 810 scratch series.  Congratulations!  Also, I would like to thank Mel Comerford, from Sydney, AUS, for attending, and also to congratulate her for winning the women’s singles event!  Also in attendance were IGBO Secretary Larry Sanchez, IGBO Treasurer Steve Mathis, Southeast Regional Director Ray Krasneck and Northwest Regional Director Tim Tkacik.  I guarantee we all had so much fun at the banquet on the beach that we new even considered discussing business!

          SDIT also had the debut of the “new” IGBO store, with its amazing new collection of IGBO gear by ROK Enterprises.  Mike and Rick have done an amazing job incorporating the IGBO logo into their fantastic new line that is sure to be hugely successful everywhere they take it.

            Just a reminder that renewal are coming up, so if you’re a league or tournament officer, we are using online renewal this year and the deadline for getting those completed and paid is Oct. 15.  Please get those submitted as soon as possible, and I look forward to seeing everyone soon!