72nd National PRCUA Bowling Tournament
Was One for the History Books!

72nd Annual Bowling Tournament Scores
Men's Team Event Final Standings Men's Doubles Event Final Standings Men's Singles Events Final Standings	Women's Team Event Final Standings Women's Doubles Event Final Standings Women's Singles Events Final Standings

(Photos) The 72nd National PRCUA Bowling Tournament was held on April 17-19, 2009 at the New Glass Bowl Lanes in Toledo, OH. Forty-eight teams participated in this event. Many of our bowlers took advantage of the high scoring conditions in this house and "SHOT THE LIGHTS OUT"!!

There were not one, not two, but THREE 300 games shot! One on each day of the tournament One of these 300s was bowled in the team event, which was worth a whopping prize $1500 to Tom Jablonowski of Parma, OH. The other two 300s were bowled by Todd Malavolti of Detroit, MI and Vince Badalamenti of Wyandotte, MI in singles/doubles events on Friday and Sunday. Each was awarded $500 by the PRCUA for their outstanding performance.

Listed below is an example of the high scores shot at this tournament:

The Ladies also did an outstanding job:

It should be noted that these are scratch scores!

The opening ceremonies were held on Saturday, at 12:45 p.m. Resident Vice-President Anna Sokolowski introduced the Officers and Directors of the PRCUA who were present: President Wallace and Mrs. Joann Ozog, Resident Vice- President Anna Sokolowski and husband Mark, Vice-President Robert Bielenda and wife Eleanor, Secretary-Treasurer Joyce Szarowicz and husband Walter, District 2 Director William Nowakowski, District 5 Director Joan Sylak, District 7 zDirector Lillian Stempinski, District 10 Director Barbara Toboy. Past District 9 Director Constance Bonin, Past Director of Districet 5 Paul Wenzel, Jr. and Supervisor Ted Klamerus were also present. After the introductions, Mrs. Sokolowski presented the “Bowler of the Year” plaque and jacket to the Joe 2008 Osmanski Award winner Dolores Lybik, a member of Society 162. She is Treasurer of Soc. #162 Bowling League and has bowled for 60 years, since the age of 17! Congratulations!
President Wallace Ozog officially opened the tournament by ceremonially throwing out the first ball. He was able to knock down most of the pins!

Many of our bowlers took advantage of the hospitality offered by PRCUA District 5. Chairperson Terry Krasniewski, along with District 5 Director Joan Sylak and Paul Wenzel, Jr. and members of the committee, Zuella Czerniak, Jackie Mohr, Doris Rober, Tina Podbielniak, Teresa Gibala and Linda Szych did a fine job of treating the bowlers well. The beer and homemade food was terrific!!

At Misiuda Hall, on Saturday evening, a Polka Mass was celebrated by Father Rich and The Touch of Brass Band. Fraternalism was at its best during the evening hours. The Award Ceremony began at 10:00 p.m. The Men's PRCUA National Bowling Tournament Champions are MAYBE NEXT YEAR GUYS of Loraine, OH: Donald Turton, Ray Hildebrandt, Bob Guy, Dennis Zakutny and Daryl Zakutny. The women's PRCUA National Bowling Tournament Champions are: PJP II GALS of Sterling Hts., MI: Brenda Ozog, Barbara Withers, Celeste Grabowski, Diane Godin and Katy Hyso. The evening continued with raffles, music and dancing until the wee hours of the morning.

My thanks are extended to the Host - District 5- VP Sokolowski, her secretary Mary Jane Robles, my wife Lillian and my Son, Paul. Special thanks, to Ron Shulte and his staff for his co-operation during the this tournament.

Frank and Jerry Nasiatka, co-chairmen of the 2010 PRCUA Bowling Tournament are planning a great time for the bowlers. Save the dates: April 23-25, 2010, at Plaza Lanes in Plymouth, MI.

My thanks to all who participated in this tournament! See you in MI in 2010!

Ralph Stempinski, Tournament Director

Photos from the 2009 72nd National Bowling Tournament