Membership 

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PLBC is a non-profit, volunteer organization and is open to anyone with an interest in lawn bowling .

• Decide which Membership is right for you
  
• Fill out the Membership Form
• Choose your Payment Option
  • Send a check payable to PLBC  to:   Debbie Tupper, 315 Hankins Dr, St. Helens OR 97051
  • Pay at the club with cash
  • Use PayPal 
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Annual Membership
$150

Adults age 23 and over
Establishes PLBC as their home club

Includes

• NW Division and Bowls USA membership
• Key to the equipment shed and access to the clubhouse
• A clubhouse locker
• A vote in PLBC business
• Use of club bowls/equipment
• Unlimited bowling
• Laws of the Game rule book
• Tactics and Techniques Handbook (provided in 1st yr)
• Club name badge
• May host up to 4 Guests at one time free of charge   ○ Member must be present  ○ Each guest may bowl free of charge twice  in a calendar year  ○ Member provides instruction
  

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Associate Membership
$100

Adults age 23 and over
Member at another bowls club

Includes

• Key to the equipment shed and access to the clubhouse
• A vote in PLBC business
• Use of club bowls/equipment
• Unlimited bowling
• Club name badge

College Membership
$50

Adults ages 18-23
Establishes PLBC as their home club

Includes

• NW Division and Bowls USA membership
• Key to the equipment shed and access to the clubhouse
• A vote in PLBC business
• Use of club bowls and equipment
• Unlimited bowling
• Laws of the Game rulebook
• Tactics and Techniques Handbook (provided in 1st yr)
• Club name badge
• May host up to 4 Guests at one time free of charge   ○ Member must be present  ○ Each guest may bowl free of charge twice  in a calendar year  ○ Member provides instruction

Youth Membership
Free

Youth  under the age of 18 who have an adult sponsor holding any  current PLBC membership
Includes

• Use of green and equipment when sponsor is present
  
• Participation in PLBC tournaments
• Bowling in division or national tournaments with payment of $25 dues for NW Division and  Bowls USA membership.
  

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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