The results are in, and here are this year’s bowling tournament winners (if you have not collected money it will be at the desk at Star Lanes):

All-Events Champion (Scratch): Jeff Lewis (2215 – 246 average per game)

All-Events Champion (Handicap): Rich Whyde (2202 – 244 average per game w/handicap)

Team Event (Handicap – 24 Entrants):

1st Place – Sam Galindo, Chris Cole, Jeremy Crayton, Matt Fields, and Terry Camp – 3473

2nd Place – Vick Chamberlain, Jason Michel, Jeff Fox, Mike Chamberlain, and Jeff Lewis – 3421

3rd Place – Meghaan Nestor, Rich Whyde, Vesta Whyde, Brent Yoakum, and Al Tompkins – 3415

4th Place – Rachel Meyer, John Bragg, Andrea Carter, Jeff Meyer, and Jeff Risner – 3404

5th Place – Dave Palin, Jimmy Laird, Cathy Dorin-Lizzi, Brian Sowards, and Ryan Tamburrino – 3355

Doubles Event (Handicap – 44 Entrants):

1st Place – Jeff Lewis and Jeff Fox (1433 – 1487)

2nd Place – Jeff Meyer and Jeff Risner (1400 – 1481)

3rd Place – Steve Tamburino and Rob Robinson (1416 – 1449)

4th Place – Joe Crisp and Jeff Lizzi (1436 – 1439)

5th Place – Meghaan Nestor and Rich Whyde (1223 – 1424)

6th Place – Jacob Schwanger and Tim Schwanger (1331 – 1403)

Singles Event (Handicap – 80 Entrants):

1st Place – Andrew Toccaceli (641 – 791)

2nd Place – Rich Whyde (652 – 721)

3rd Place – Dave Kessler (661 – 718)

4th Place – Mike Chamberlain (704 – 704)

5th Place – Howard Lawrence (665 – 701)

6th Place – Meghaan Nestor (567 – 699)

7th Place – Steve Schwerer (602 – 698)

8th Place – Rob Robinson (696 – 696)

9th Place –  Chris Chapman (538 – 694)

10th Place – Mike Sheppard (622 – 691)

T11th Place – Shane Toccaceli (464 – 689)

11th Place – Eric Sarr (662 – 689)

Here we are, three days away! As much as I love the golf outing in the fall because it is the charity’s primary “earner,” the bowling tournament is easily my favorite. Our tournament is a traditional team, doubles and singles event at it’s finest. Yes, the payout is only 80% because 20% goes to the charity, but it’s still a cash competition.

Dano and I loved bowling in these types of tournaments together, so I know he would be just as excited as I am if he were here. I mean, what else would we be doing on a cold weekend in early March? Any bowler knows that during the winter, when it’s cold and dreary, and it gets dark early, it’s easy to go stir-crazy. But, you can always hit the lanes. League night always gives you something to look forward to. And if you are lucky, there might be a good tournament, with good people, and good drinks being held over the weekend.

Many of you probably met Dano or came to know him through the sport of bowling. For him, like most of us, leagues and tournaments are about more than just the sport of bowling. They are about being social, getting out of the house, having a few laughs, and throwing the rock. So, that’s how we built this tournament, to be more of a social event than anything, but to keep the competitiveness alive in the setup.

So remember, this weekend is about enjoying yourself and the people around you. We hope to see some high scores. In true Dano spirit, hopefully the Lizzi boys don’t put that “damn pro shot out there!” That was always Dano’s excuse when he couldn’t score! Ha! Let’s go “off the sheet” for the pops this weekend!

-Jett

To download an entry form for the 3rd Annual Dano Memorial bowling tournament (being held at Star Lanes March 7 and 8) – Click here!

Another year is in the books and we had two very successful events in 2014 – the 2nd Annual Dano Memorial bowling tournament and the 3rd Annual Dano Memorial golf scramble! With your help, we raised over $10,000 this year from those two events – and we are looking forward to paying it forward. The Dano Memorial Fund is awarding 2 scholarships  each to graduating seniors at Perkins, Sandusky, St. Mary’s, Huron and Femont Ross! If you know a student who would like to apply for a scholarship, have them contact their individual school’s guidance office for an application or email me directly at Jarrett.Lang@gmail.com. See the fund’s past winners here!

We now have scheduled dates for our 2015 events!

• The 3rd Annual Dano Memorial Bowling tournament is being held at Star Lanes in Sandusky, OH on Saturday, March 7 (Team Event) and Sunday, March 8 (Doubles and Singles)
• The 4th Annual Dano Memorial Golf outing is being held on Saturday, September 12 at Woussickett Golf Club in Sandusky, OH

For more information on either event, just contact me via email.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the charity events in 2015!

The weather forecast for Saturday is calling for potential rain, and a drop in temperature. We DO NOT have a rain date scheduled and we will do everything it takes to get the tournament in this Saturday! Please be prepared for wet and/or soggy conditions and the potential for cooler weather! If we need to have a rain delay in the morning or at some point throughout the day, we will! Just figure, as long as it is not down-pouring and as long as we do not have lightning, we WILL play!

To view a complete list of all teams and their rosters, click here!

The third annual Dano Memorial Golf Outing is scheduled for Saturday, September 6 at Woussickett.

You can download your entry form here – 2014 Dano Memorial Golf Outing Entry Form

The cost is once again $80.00 per person ($320.00 per team). If you turn your entry form and money in by July 31 you can take advantage of the early-bird rate of $75.00 per golfer ($300.00 per team).

We are now accepting entry forms and/or hole sponsors and donations.

To sponsor a hole the cost is $125.00.

All checks should be made payable to the Dano Memorial Fund.

Contact Jarrett Lang at Jarrett.Lang@gmail.com for more information. We hope to see another full field of 40 teams this year!

For the second straight year, the Dano Memorial Fund gave away 6 scholarships to local area high school seniors. Congratulations to the following winners:

Hannah Lang, Sandusky High School

Tara Whaley, Sandusky High School

Jodi Minton, Huron High School

LiAnna Schwerer, Huron High School

Tyler Puckrin. Perkins High School

Joy Leiser, Perkins High School

And a special thanks to everyone who participated in the 2nd Annual Golf and Bowling tournaments! These scholarships couldn’t be donated without your help and support!

Here is a sneak peak at what is in store for the 2nd Annual Dano Memorial Bowling Tournament that is being held at Star Lanes this weekend. We only have about 5 team spots left as of this post for Saturday’s team event. It also looks like we should have a nice showing of doubles and singles bowlers as well!

Team Event:

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Place Prize Payouts

50/50 Raffle

Strike Jackpot Raffle

Brand New Bowling Ball Raffles

Brand New 3-Ball Bag Roller Raffle

Danny Whammy Winner

Handicap and Scratch Jackpots and Brackets

Singles and Doubles Events:

Singles – 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Payout

Doubles – 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Payout

Handicap and Scratch Brackets and Jackpot

Super 64 March Madness Handicap Bracket

50/50 Raffle

Bowling Ball Raffle

We will host the second annual Dano Memorial bowling tournament on Saturday and Sunday, March 8 and 9, 2014 at Star Lanes.

Saturday will host the team event (5-person teams) at 1:00 pm.

Sunday will host the doubles and singles events starting at 11:00 am.

Entry forms must be in by Wednesday, March 5. You can download an 2014 Dano Memorial Bowling Tournament Entry Form, or by picking up a form at Star Lanes.

Email me with any questions at Jarrett.Lang@gmail.com.