SUMMARY
Jack has been a league bowler since 1955 and has bowled in as many as four leagues in a season. Jack has steadily improved his average, but his real contribution is in his dedication to helping others improve and enjoy the sport of bowling. Jack helps both adult and youth bowlers. He is and has been a true ambassador for the sport as he volunteers countless hours in many different capacities.
Jack Monroe exemplifies the type of service that makes our sport so special.
CAREER HIGHS
Game - 296
Series – 718
Average – 194
SERVICE
- He has been a certified bowling coach for the Saturday youth leagues for approximately 25 years.
- Was president of the Kokomo Booster club for youth bowlers
- Was president of the Kokomo Bowling Council
- Was head coach of youth bowling leagues at Don Lowry Lanes
- Was head coach for youth traveling league
- Introduced The Kegler Open (TKO) to several of our youth bowlers and provided transportation for some
- Participated in Adult/Youth portion of TKO to help youth win scholarships
- Manager of the Don Lowry Lanes Pro Shop for approximately 15 years
- Assists customers in finding the “right” equipment for them
- Assists bowlers on the lanes even after ball purchase
- Freely gives of his time adjusting ball fit even while bowling in league
- Many times has plugged and re-drilled donated balls for youth at no cost
- He has held various bowling league positions including president, vice-president, captain, and secretary-treasurer.
- Exemplifies the type of service that makes our sport so special
- Has served as an adult leader with Boy ScoutsJack has attended Leadership School and Wood Badge Course to become Assistant Scout Master
- He has served on the merit badge staff as counselor in Virginia twice
MAJOR BOWLING ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Averages:
- Averaged about 190 for the last 7 seasons
- 700 Series
- Has shot about 5 series of 700 or more including a 718
- Top Tournament Finishes and Scores
- Has rolled in 11 ABC Tournaments with a composite average of 179 with highs of 632 series and 1726 All Events
- 184 All Spare game and 150 over series
- Bowled in White River Park games in adult/youth programs and also in individual competition
- Won Gold and Silver Medals in both competitions