Deadline changed for National Bowling Forum (NBF) director-at-large nomination
The nomination deadline for the director-at-large position on the National Bowling Forum (NBF) board of directors has been changed to April 1, 2004. 
The purpose of this position is to bring a fresh perspective to the board while supplementing the background, knowledge and expertise of the founding member directors. The new director-at-large’s term will begin Aug. 1, 2004, and continue for three years. Remo Picchietti, current director-at-large, completes his term on July 31, 2004.
The NBF continues its efforts to forge partnerships among the participating industry leaders while striving for unity for the good of the industry. The board participates as an integral part of meetings and forums with partnering industry leaders from the American Bowling Congress, Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America, Women’s International Bowling Congress, AMF, Brunswick, Multi-Unit Bowling Information Group, USA Bowling, Young American Bowling Alliance, Professional Bowlers Association, Strike Ten Entertainment, and BI Shared Services. The meetings are the only action forum that brings industry leaders together to ensure bowling’s growth in the sports/entertainment marketplace through unified leadership and strategic direction. 
The NBF oversees national industry marketing through Strike Ten Entertainment. It also is the focal point, coordinator and catalyst for elements within the industry sharing their strategic direction through the joint industry planning group/shared strategic initiative process. Additionally, the NBF provides for an ongoing idea exchange forum for the technology leaders in the bowling industry. The NBF’s ultimate goal is to foster an increase in all forms of membership and drive more traffic to bowling centers. 
Submit all résumés and credentials for the director-at-large position to: Jack Moran, chairman, Nominating Committee, Roseland Bowl, 4357 Recreation Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424, via E-mail at morjohn @frontiernet.net or by phone at 585/ 394-5050.