February 12, 2003BCA Board of Directors Seeking Nominations The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Nominating Committee is seeking nominations from current BCA Voting and Associate members to fill four BCA Board of Director positions that will begin in July 2003 and have a three-year term. The committee, which is chaired by Mr. Michael Brownstein (Recreation World) and includes Mr. Michael DiMotta (Imperial International), Hank Hayes (Iwan Simonis) and Martyne Bachmen, is also seeking nominations from Retailer and Proprietor members for their respective representatives, each of whom will serve a two-year term that will begin in July 2003. Duties of BCA Board members include attending quarterly Board meetings, serving on BCA committees, assisting with financial and administrative decisions and representing your constituency. Participation has a far-reaching effect concerning the future of billiards in North America and throughout the world. Details on board member duties are available upon request from the BCA National Office (719.264.8300) or on the BCA web site (www.bca-pool.com) in the "About Us" section on the "Staff & Board" page.
BCA members may nominate candidates from within their membership category only. Each candidate must be a member in good standing with the BCA at the time of nomination and through the election. Persons wishing to submit a name for consideration by the Nominating Committee should submit the individual's name, company affiliation and a brief description of the person's credentials and qualifications. An individual may nominate himself or herself. Written nominations must be received at the BCA National Office or provided to any committee member no later than April 18, 2003 for Retail and Proprietor member representatives and no later than May 25, 2003 for Voting and Associate member representatives. Retailer and Proprietor representative ballots will be mailed to current BCA Retailer and Proprietor members no later than May 2, 2003 with a return deadline of June 10, 2003. Elected Retailer and Proprietor board members will be announced no later than June 15, 2003. Voting representative ballots will be mailed to BCA Voting and Associate members no later than June 19, 2003 with a mail-in deadline of July 3, 2003. Voting representative ballots may also be hand carried and cast at 5:00 p.m. on July 9, 2002 at the BCA General Membership Meeting at the Sands Conference Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Elected Voting board members will be announced at the General Membership Meeting and the new Board of Directors will vote on officers for 2003-2004 immediately following the General Membership Meeting. The first board meeting of the 2003-2004 session will be held in Las Vegas on Sunday, July 13, 2003 (time and room location TBD). Submit nominations by mail to: Billiard Congress of America BOD Nominations 4345 Beverly Street, Suite D Colorado Springs, CO 80918-5916 All nominees will receive written confirmation from the BCA that the nomination has been made and received.

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