Board of Directors Call for
Nominations Candidates Sought
for Eight Board Seats

Colorado Springs, CO – The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Nominating Committee is seeking candidates to run for eight positions on the BCA Board of Directors, with terms set to begin in April of 2005. Four open Voting seats, two Room Operator slots and one Retail position will be filled for three-year terms, and one vacated Voting spot will be completed with a single-year appointment.

The committee is chaired by Michael Brownstein (Recreation World) and includes Clay Etheridge (Showcase Billiards), Mark Griffin (Gaslamp Billiard Palace), Barry Hart (Viking Cue), Hank Hayes (Iwan Simonis) and John Nusser (J-S Sales).

BCA board members attend at least four board meetings per year, serve on BCA committees, set organizational strategies and represent their respective membership categories. Details on board member duties reside online at www.bca-pool.com (under the About Us > Staff & Board tab).

BCA members may nominate individuals from within their membership category only and each candidate must be a member in good standing with the BCA at the time of nomination and through the election (self-nomination is permitted). Persons wishing to put forth a candidate should submit the individual’s name, company affiliation, contact information and brief, relevant credentials and qualifications. Written nominations must be delivered to the BCA National Office or to any committee member no later than Friday, February 4, 2005.

Only members in good standing as of January 6, 2005 may vote in the election. Once the slate is presented, ballots must be submitted to the designated Las Vegas CPA firm for tally by Friday, April 1, 2005. Ballots may also be hand-carried and cast at the BCA General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, April 6, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, where the election results will be announced.

Submit nominations to: 
Billiard Congress of America
Attn: Board Nominations
4345 Beverly Street, Suite D
Colorado Springs, CO 80918-5916

Or send email to:
steve@bca-pool.com
(Subject: Board Nominations)

James Feakes
April 26, 1944 - May 22, 2003

Jim Freakes passed away May 22, 2003 after complications from surgery.

Jim was well known for his interest in pool. He helped out with the Lower Columbia Pool League by assisting in any way he was needed. Jim captained many teams and one year led his team to the league title. Jim was very proud of that accomplishment. Jim will be missed by his family and friends, but not forgotten.
Sincerely,
Don Sheldon
Operator, Lower Columbia Western BCA

BCA Expo set for July in 2007
Members favor return
to summer time frame

Colorado Springs, CO – In a special vote requested by the BCA Board of Directors, Business Members chose July as the time frame for the International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo, starting with the 2007 show in Las Vegas. Locations for future BCA Expos are under review. Ballots were received and counted by the Colorado Springs law firm of Holme, Roberts & Owen. The BCA Board of Directors met via conference call on December 1st to confirm the membership decision.

“The most important factor in deciding the time and location for the Expo is the will of BCA Business Members,” said BCA President John Stransky. “Our members have indicated a strong preference for July, and the board knew that definitive action was required in order to move forward with specific locations and dates beyond 2006.”

Due to the advance planning required by an event of this magnitude, the 2006 Expo has already been scheduled for April 6-8, and will be held at the George R. Brown Center in Houston, Texas. “The BCA is committed to its membership and to the success of the billiard industry. Because contracts were signed earlier this year with the Houston convention center and host hotels, it is not possible to renegotiate the dates for 2006,” said BCA Executive Director Stephen D. Ducoff.

The International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo is the world’s largest business-to-business trade event of its kind, featuring virtually every major manufacturer, wholesaler and supplier of billiard and home recreation products and services.

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