ARLINGTON, Texas – International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame Chairman Pat Ciniello has announced that the not-for-profit organization has eclipsed its capital fundraising goal of $1 million from the bowling community.

“We are lucky to serve in an industry that has so many generous individuals and organizations,” Ciniello said. “The bowling industry should take a bow as it really came through during this economic downturn by generating $1.1 million in donations and commitments. But we aren’t done yet.”

Ciniello expects to see additional contributions over the next few months. “There are other people and groups who would like to contribute to the building of the new IBM/HF,” he said. “Those who donate in excess of $5,000 will be permanently displayed in Arlington.” Ciniello added he hopes the Arlington community and local businesses will match the funds raised by the bowling industry.

A recent surge in donations by state Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America and United States Bowling Congress associations has complemented the $50,000 Diamond Level contributors. Those Diamond Level contributors are (in alphabetical order):

·    BPAA
·    Brunswick Billiard and Bowling
·    Bill and Barbara Chrisman, Storm Bowling Products
·    Pat and Lisa Ciniello, Bowland Centers
·    John and Linda Davis, Kegel Company
·    Daroll Frewing and Family, US Bowling Corp
·    Hans Krol and Nick Keppe, BowlTech
·    Pepsi
·    QubicaAMF
·    Jack Reichert Foundation
·    USBC

International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame
The International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame collects, preserves and researches bowling’s history, provides a suitable home for bowling’s major halls of fame, and makes the museum’s information and collection available to interested parties globally for education, promotion and entertainment.

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