LODGE 1001 HOLDS FIRST
YOUTH BOWL-A-THON

Coventry, RI - Lodge 1001 in Coventry, Rhode Island held its first ever Youth Bowl-a-thon.

Spearheaded by the efforts of Kevin Leandro and Tammy Bellavance. The tournament was held on Sunday February 26, 2006 with over 40 registered youngsters ranging from ages one and up. Many would say it was a huge success as well as a fun day.

Upon entering the confines of the local bowling alley and registered each child, they received a t-shirt and proceeded to their lanes where adult supervisors met them at each lane.

It was great to see the smiles on the kids faces upon returning to their seats. This was worth a million dollars. They didn't care if they had a strike or if they threw a gutter ball. The high fives were coming from everywhere.

When the children finished bowling, there were treated to pizza and soda at the Lodge 1001 Hall and trophies and ribbons were given out to the best bowlers.

After all that was said and done, Kevin thanked everyone who helped out and also thanked the PNA Home Office for the donation of the trophies that was sent to the Lodge.

Seeing that this was a huge success, the Lodges Sports and Youth Committee are planning a miniature golf tournament in the summer.

Normand (Mickey) Vadnais
Commissioner, District I

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Ethan Kusiak at the Line	The Tourney in Action	William Cornicelli prays for a strike as Mom Jessica watches
Vanessa Jenks hopes for a strike with help from Mom Michelle	Marie Leandro, Bob Mederios, Will Cornicelli, Mikalayla Marchasault, Emily Ionoti, Ethan Kusiak	Kevin Leandro presents a trophy to Megan Pendelton
Kevin Leandro presents ribbons to  Bradley Sandburg and Jacob Kusiak	Pres. Tom Bertrand, Comm. Vadnais, Jimmy Bellavance, Liam Pendelton, Adam Wickham, Kyle Bradshaw, and Bradley Sandburg	Commissioner Vadnais with Committee and participants