Donnie Chastain  2008 - 2009 Bowler of the Year

The Oconee Bowling Association is proud to recognize Donnie Chastain as the 2008-2009 Bowler of the Year. Donnie has a long list of accomplishments in his bowling resume. This year, Donnie shot the first 300 game of the season. He currently averages 214 on Wednesday and 223 on Thursday night. On Thursday night, he has helped the team of Chastain Masonry to a third round victory and a spot in the Queen City Roll-off. He anchors the Wednesday night team of Thunder Rolls and is in contention for a league champion ship on Wednesday Night. He is a member of the Championship team in the Third Annual Oconee Bowling Association Championship Tournament and a runner-up finish in the state tournament, where he won the handicap singles division with a score of 860. Because of Donnie’s bowling accomplishments and respect of the bowling community, it is with great pleasure that the Oconee Bowling Association presents Donnie Chastain as the 2008-2009 Bowler of the Year.

Pete Thoma 2008 - 2009 Senior Bowler of the Year

The Oconee Bowling Association is proud to recognize Pete Thoma as the 2008-2009 Senior Bowler of the Year. Pete began bowling in the Monday Night Church League during the 1990-1991 season. Beginning in the 1991-1992 season, Pete has served a secretary of the Monday Night Church League. Pete is a regular participant in the Annual Championship Tournament. Over the years, Pete has rolled a 700 series in the Monday Night Church League and had the high average multiple times. Each year Pete organizes the end of the year Youth Lock in at Oconee Lanes. Because of Pete’s commitment to our sport, on lane accomplishments, contribution of time and talent, and with the respect of the bowling community, it is with great pleasure that the Oconee Bowling Association recognizes Pete Thoma as the Senior Bowler of the Year. Congratulations Pete!

Becky Craft 2008 - 2009 Secretary of the Year

The Oconee Bowling Association is proud to present the 2008-2009 Secretary of the Year to Becky Craft. Becky has currently serves as the secretary of both the Thursday Night Mixed League and the Wednesday Morning Glories. Becky has served as both a director and association secretary. Because of Becky’s commitment to our sport and the outstanding manner in which she carries out the duties of secretary, the Oconee Bowling Association recognizes Becky as the 2008-2009 Secretary of the Year.

Jerry L. Campbell  2008 -2009

John “Tonto” Hunter Distinguished Service Award

`In years past, the Oconee Bowling Association has presented an award to the Director of the Year. This year, the award has been changed and renamed the John “Tonto” Hunter Distinguished Service Award. This award will only be presented to someone who demonstrated the passion, willingness to work and enthusiasm that John Hunter showed and gave. This year the Oconee Bowling Association is proud to present the first John “Tonto” Hunter Distinguished Service Award to Jerry L. Campbell. Jerry’s commitment to not only our association, but to our sport is exceptional. Jerry has served the local association as secretary/manager for 29 years. During this time, he has served as a state director and state president. He has been awarded the secretary of the year award by both the Upstate USBC Bowling Association and the TCBA (Traveling Classic Bowling Association). In 2005 Jerry was inducted into the South Carolina Bowling Hall of Fame and in 2008 he became the second inductee into the Oconee Bowling Association Hall of Fame. It is with great pleasure that the Oconee Bowling Association presents the first John “Tonto” Hunter Distinguished Award to Jerry L. Campbell.

Archives Of Previous Award Winners

• 2007 -2008 Yearly Award Winners

• 2006 -2007 Yearly Award Winners