November 2, 2002 — A total of $6,270.29 was raised this afternoon at Fort Belvoir Bowling Center for the Bowlers to Veterans Link at the 2002-2003 BVL Kickoff.
NCABA Director Tim Bailey led all bowlers in pledge totals with $1,325.80—including $2.16 per pin—while WDCAWBA Treasurer Anita Barila topped the women with $556.44. Among the veterans, Wendy Grice was high with $118.80.
This season, NCABA/WDCAWBA will attempt to lead the nation in BVL association pledges for the eighth time in the last nine years.
Director Tim Bailey (center), the kickoff's pledge leader, appears with fellow directors Carl Kilby Sr. (left) and Tom Daniel.
Veteran Steve Hakala, who just turned 84, relaxes between frames.
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Past President James Stewart defeated Director Bob Ashley in an intense—but reportedly friendly—challenge match.
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Veterans Terry Hull (left) and Jim Hull (right) competed alongside Life Member Larry "Bud" Smith (second from left) and Treasurer Ralph Hayward.
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WDCAWBA Director Carol Gauthier (left) and veteran Wendy Grimes
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Assistant Executive Director Ray Webb (left) and President Steve Graves
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Director Eddie Hillyard (left) and Executive Director Ray Brothers
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Tim Bailey (left) listens intently to veteran Braxton Porter.
After losing his challenge match, Hall of Famer Willie Jelks makes a contribution that helps improve the lives of many of America's disabled veterans.
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Treasurer Ralph Hayward appears determined to count the challenge money that accumulated during the kickoff.