SHARON
ARONSON is a member of the Modesto USBC
Association and has been one of their top bowlers since
relocating from Southern California in 2002. And, to
quote in part from one of the Modesto newspaper writers,
“Sharon Aronson has reached the pinnacle of bowling in
California, having been elected to the California USBC
2008 Hall of Fame in the Superior Performance category".
Aronson’s bowling career began while she was attending
Fresno State University in 1981. She was named an
All-American and in 2004 and in 2006 reached her
all-time high average of 228. During the 27 years of
bowling, Aronson averaged more than 210 for 15 years,
and 200 plus for 21 years. She has recorded (12) 300
games and is in the record books with a high series of
823. Aronson captured the California Women’s Bowling
Association Queens Tournament title in 1998, placing in
the top eight two other years. She was crowned “Queen”
of the 2000 Women’s International Bowling Congress
Queens Tournament and ninth in 1999. She placed second
in the CWBA State Tournament doubles division in 1995
and 2005 and scored the high game/high series in 1996
with 297/774 and in 1999 with 300/754. As a member of
the Western Women’s Professional Bowlers for 13 years,
Aronson won four tournaments. She was named Bowler of
the Year in 1997, 1998.and 2000; Rookie of the Year in
1989; and inducted into the WWPB Hall of Fame in 2000.
Her first-place finishes in tournaments bowled in
Fresno, Orange County and Modesto fill a list too
numerous to count. The Modesto USBC Association named
Aronson Bowler of the Year-Women’s Scratch Division for
three years.
George
Glavas has given
of himself to the Sacramento bowling community all of
his bowling career and will be honored for that by the
California USBC when he is inducted into their 2008 Hall
of Fame for Meritorious Service. After several
years of officiating on the league level, he was elected
to the Sacramento Bowling Association Board of
Directors. He remained active for over 50 years,
serving on all committees; as 4th Vice
President in 1960; President in 1965; local chairman of
the 1974-75 California State Association Tournament;
and even at one point, served as the Association
Secretary. Glavas was the first male to serve on the
California State BVL Committee. In 1969, the SBA
presented Glavas the First Annual Ralph B. Sutton
Memorial Distinguished Service Award for Meritorious
Service to the community. In 1970-76 he served as a
Director to the California State Bowling Association.
Glavas was a gifted bowling writer and had a way with
words in his “Down The Alley” column in the Sacramento
Bowling News, which in 1966, earned him a First Place
Award in the Editorial Division from the Bowling Writers
of America. From 1971-76, Glavas served as
Director to the American Bowling Congress, offering much
of his service on the High Scores and Legal Committees.
In 1981, Glavas was inducted into the SBA Hall of Fame
for Meritorious Service. And, in 2004, was elected as
Director to the California State Senior Board.
Even though Glavas did not run for office on the new
Sacramento Area USBC Association, he continues to
volunteer in any way possible, especially with his BVL
passion. He was the first to volunteer to work BVL week
in the leagues. And, he could be found at the 2007
Youth Tournament, every weekend day - but one... and
that was so he could attend the GSA Installation Dinner.
This distinguished gentleman, George Glavas, who just
celebrated his 80th birthday, and Sharon
Aronson will be honored on April 27th at the
Second Annual Meeting of the California USBC at the
Crowne Plaza Hotel in Foster City.