CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

The Canadian German Society was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1906. The first tenpin bowling lanes were build in 1928. In 1948-49 the old building was expanded and four additional lanes were added.

In 1986, an eleven story seniors residence was built behind the original club and six new lanes were incorporated in the lower level of the development.

Throughout its existence, the Canadian German Society has always been a strong supporter of tenpin bowling and its development of youth and adult athletes in our province:

- Supplied the Winnipeg Bowling Association with meeting rooms at no charge for several years

- Provided the Winnipeg Women's Bowling Association with free meeting
rooms whenever requested

- Donated the use of their banquet hall for WBA Annual and
President/Secretaries meetings, also for several special events, including the continued use of their hall and providing free refreshments for the
Annual Junior Awards Day

- Providing generous practice time for bowlers who have qualified for
provincial, national or international championships

- Provided financial assistance to athletes and coaches traveling to provincial and international competitions

- Donated $1,000.00 scholarships annually for the aggregate winners of the Senior Scratch Open for the past seven years, in addition to a $500.00 scholarship to a youth bowler who scored his first 300 game.

For its long (70 years) ongoing support towards the growth, development and promotion of tenpin bowling, the Canadian German Society has been awarded with the Bowling Hall of Fame of Manitoba "Certificate of Appreciation".

The Bowling Hall of Fame of Manitoba, the local and provincial bowling associations wish to thank Canadian German Society for its ongoing assistance and looks forward to maintaining our strong relationship with them far into the next millennium.