Perpetuating the growth and enhancing profitability of bowling centers in Michigan.
The Bowling Centers Association of Michigan (BCAM) is a statewide association that protects, promotes fosters and advances the interests of its members in their respective business of operating bowling centers. The BCAM is affiliated with the Bowling Proprietors' Association of America located in Arlington, Texas.
BCAM and BPAA member benefits include group purchasing programs, tournaments, the Bowling Centers of Michigan Convention & Trade Show, International Bowl Expo, business and educational materials, seminars, marketing tools and networking opportunities.
Talking Points Reasons to Belong to BCAM
Member Benefits - Smart Buy
Member- Exclusive music licensing program
|
BPAA Member Rate
(per lanes bed) |
Non- Member Rate
(per lane bed) |
Savings
(per lane bed) |
|
ASCAP |
$14.65 |
$24.73 |
$10.08 |
|
BMI |
$13.95 |
$25.46 |
$11.51 |
|
SESAC |
$5.00 |
$12.85 |
$7.85 |
|
TOTAL |
$33.60 |
$61.14 |
$29.44 |
Non Member rates are estimated and may increase
BPAA Member Exclusive benefit
 Pepsi- Cola is the “official Soft Drink of bowling” with a mulit-year beverage program customized to meet your needs, providing equipment, service, marketing and finical support to generate growth in member centers.
National account fountain pricing, rebates on every gallon poured
  NorthPointe
Competitive pricing, Convenience long term solutions for insurance 5% discount for attending risk management seminar at the sate/ national convention (lower rates for belonging to the BCAM and BPAA)
The 2007 North Pointe Insurance Group $100,000 High School Singles Championship Tournament
 The Bowler’s Ed In- School program was developed to introduce the sport of bowling to student as part of their physical education class. The teacher’s curriculum was designed for students in grades K-8
4. In School bowling - BCAM is the only organization in Michigan working with BPAA to further In-School bowling and is seeking national sponsorship and corporate dollars for the same. BPAA/BCAM provides opportunities for scholarships for high school teachers for free in school equipment.
1) 2008 Annual meeting and Convention at Boyne Highlands Resort
2) Legislative – BCAM lobbyist report (information on defeating the tax on bowling)
3) Marketing seminars programs will be offered through out the year
4) Lower dues, due to less office expense and leaner operation
5) Board make- up still very good due to state wide representation
6) We have a new treasure in the office everyday to insure financial integrity and transparency
7) Restructuring due to the abandonment of the E.D.
8) Return of the committee structure, enabling members and opportunity of involvement.
9) Re- establishing the BUSINESS sense to the board.
High School bowling – a BCAM committee continuing with the state to further high school bowling |
