Membership

PLBC is a non-profit, volunteer organization and is open to anyone with an interest in lawn bowling.
Fees are used to maintain the bowling green, equipment and facility.
Members volunteer time, skills and services to help us keep fees some of the lowest in the country.

Payment Options

Check payable to PLBC sent to: Debbie Tupper, 315 Hankins Dr, St. Helens OR 97051
Pay at the club with cash or credit card
Use the PayPal button to select an Annual Membership or Associate Membership

Annual membership - $125 (Jan 1 - Dec 31)

This membership type is available to adults who are at least 18 years of age and establishes PLBC as their home club.

Privileges

NW Division and Bowls USA membership
Access to the clubhouse and equipment shed
One clubhouse locker - dependent upon availability
A vote in PLBC business during regular and special meetings
Use of club bowls and equipment
Unlimited bowling when the green is available
Annual membership card
Laws of the Game handbook (provided in first membership year and when a new version is released)
Tactics and Techniques handbook (provided in first membership year)

Club name badge (provided in first membership year)
May host up to 4 Guests at one time free of charge - see the following details -

Member must be present
Each guest may bowl free of charge 2 times in a calendar year
Member is responsible for the actions of their guests and any damage caused to the green or equipment
Member provides bowling instruction to their guests before bowling
If a member wishes to host a group (5 guests or more), the member is responsible for collecting and remitting to PLBC $10 for each guest over 4

Associate membership - $100 (Jan 1 - Dec 31)

For individuals that are members of another lawn bowling club and have paid their Division and Bowls USA dues through their home club.

Priviledges

Access to the clubhouse and equipment shed
One clubhouse locker - dependant upon availability
A vote in PLBC business during regular and special meetings
Use of club bowls and equipment
Unlimited bowling when the green is available
Annual membership card
Club name badge (provided in first membership year)

May host up to 4 Guests at one time free of charge - see the following details

          Member must be present
          Each guest may bowl free of charge 2 times in a calendar year
          Member is responsible for the actions of their guests and any damage caused to the green or equipment
          Member provides bowling instruction to their guests before bowling
          If a member wishes to host a group (5 guests or more), the member is     responsible for collecting and remitting to PLBC $10 for each guest over 4

Youth Membership - Free

Membership is available to youth under the age of 18 who have an adult family member who holds any current PLBC membership or an adult member willing to sponsor them. Must have instruction prior to bowling on the green. Lock codes shall not be given to youth members.
Youth membership includes:

Free one-hour instruction
Use of green and equipment when adult family member or sponsor is present
Participation in PLBC tournaments
Bowling at division or national tournaments with payment of $25 dues for NW Division and Bowls USA membership.

Benefits of Bowls USA Membership

Bowls USA takes many different avenues to benefit its’ members. Everything from bowler and club development to setting standards for play comes through the national organization. Become familiar with everything you deserve.
Standards for Play

BUSA develops the rules for the sport to guide play
BUSA is a member of World Bowls, providing you an opportunity to play and compete in any country where bowls is played
BUSA provides clubs and members with updates and changes of any aspect of the game
BUSA recruits umpires so that clubs and divisions have an expert to ensure games are played according to the same rules and guidelines

Bowler Opportunities

BUSA sponsors training camps so bowlers of all levels can develop their bowing skills with help from experts
BUSA trains coaches and provides coaching at the club level
BUSA tests and certifies umpires so tournament have consistent and fair arbitrators
BUSA sponsors tournaments at the national and international level providing an opportunity for competitive play
BUSA selects club players to represent the US as TEAM USA in international events, furnishing them with uniforms

Club Program

BUSA provides grants to clubs to promote club development and assist in recruiting and retaining members
BUSA incentivizes club growth through a rewards program

Communications

BUSA prints and distributes rule books to all clubs and members
BUSA develops and distributes educational materials such as the “Tactics and Techniques” handbook
BUSA hosts and maintain a website with current information about the sport, events and resources
BUSA offers mass email support to club and divisional tournament directors and newsletter editors

Recognition

BUSA maintains the Hall of Fame to recognize a lifetime of effort for outstanding bowls who also contribute to the organization
BUSA supports the Super Shots program to celebrate club bowlers who experience that single end of bowling nearing perfection
BUSA promotes the Memorial Fund which allows tax-deductible donations in acknowledgement of friends and family
BUSA recognizes individuals who have made a concerted effort on behalf of Bowls USA through the annual President’s Awards