MERITORIOUS SERVICE
Inducted 2001

George became interested in bowling in 1965, while working shift-work for the Canadian National Railways. When he was informed that there were no morning or afternoon leagues George investigated on how to establish his own league.

RED, WHITE & BLUE LEAGUE - SECRETARY

On advice from Gord Rathwell (a top Canadian bowler), George started up a doubles league at All-Star Lanes in 1965 called the "Red, White & Blue Railroaders" (named after the three types CNR fares). It was also decided to name all the teams after CNR towns in Manitoba.

All-Star Lanes folded after the 1965-66 season, so the league moved to Empress Lanes. The Red, White & Blue Railroaders League remained there for 13 years, during which it expanded from eight 3 man teams to twelve 4 man teams.

The league started at Chateau Lanes in September, 1978 where it still remains, reaching its peak in the 1998-99 season with thirty 4 man teams. The league was featured in the ABC Bowling Magazine (Dec.-Jan., 2001 issue). 2001-02 will mark the league's 37th season, for all of which George has continued as their league secretary.

WINNIPEG BOWLING ASSOCIATION

Director 1988-94
4th Vice President 1994-95
1st Vice President 1995-96
President 1997-99
Past President 1999-01
4th Vice President 2001-02
Honorary Life Member 1999
Audit Committee 1991-99
League Contact Rep. 1994-Present
Director of the Year 2000-01
WBA Golf Tournament Coor. 2001-02
WBA Bingo Coordinator/Volun. 1993-99
Nomination Committee 1999-01
WBA Manitoba Tenpin
Federation Rep. 1997-1999
Tournament Director/Assisted 1988-Present
WBA Rep. to ABC Convention 1996 & 1999
Planned/Assist in
AGM/Secretary Meeting 1990-Present
Fundraising 1998

MANITOBA PROVINCIAL TENPIN BOWLING ASSOCIATION

Director 2000-Present
1st Vice President 1998-99
President 1999-2000
Bowler of the Year Comm. 2001-02
Bingo Volunteer 1998-Present
Life Membership 2000
Annual Tournament Director 1999
SeniorsTournament Assistant 1998-2000

OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS

Big Brother League Charity Volunteer 1994 (3 leagues)
Level I Manitoba Athletic Therapists 1994
Level I CTF Officials Certification 1998
Level II CTF Officials Certification 1998
MTF Volunteer of the Year 2000
Manitoba Open Tournament Assistant 2001