Newly-elected President Dennis Dieckman has resigned as USBA President for personal reasons. In his short tenure, he established several committees and gave the Board of Directors some good ideas for developing a nationwide handicapping system for 3-cushion billiards.

The Board is currently in the process of finding his replacement. In the meantime, the Board will continue its work and will try to fulfill Mr. Dieckmans' ideas for handicaps as well as other suggestions he has made. We wish him nothing but the best in all his endeavors.

Meanwhile, the Board has approved the sending of 4 players to the Pan American Championship Tournament to be held July 5-8, 2010 in Arequipa, Peru. Pedro Piedrabuena is the defending Champion. If two of the players finish in the top 8, they will be sent to the World Championship Tournament on October 20-24, 2010 in Sluiskil, Netherlands. Good luck to our top players!

The 2010 USBA TOUR is underway. We are still seeking donations for the Tour. Every dollar that is donated is matched with an additional 50 cents. Therefore, if we receive $20,000 in donations from the members, we actually have $30,000 to add to the prize funds of USBA Tournaments. Contact the Secretary, Jim Shovak at 516-238-6193 to make a donation. Any amount received will be appreciated. If you are interested in holding a USBA Tournament or a USBA TOUR Event, then also contact the Secretary.