Thanks to some strong recruiting efforts from our Members in Hawaii andSeattle there was a strong out of town contingent competing yesterday as bowlers from the Seattle and Hawaii divisions were in town visiting Las Vegas. Not to be left out, Cleo Aragon from CA also brought a few new Members as well.  All together, 58 entries were recorded with what could have been a preview of the Multi-Region tournament being held at Gold Coast, January 27-29th, 2017.   Scores came back to our cut line as 12 Members made the 'Cash list' with a cut score of 924 and the 9-Tap Jackpot was also teased again.  Cecil Abay-Abay visiting from Seattle, walked away with $100.00 for his 4-Taps.  A total of $3,457.00 was paid out.  For next week the Jackpot stands at $3,068.00 and the Progressive Pot is once again over a grand at $1,089.00. 

The day started out extremely busy with applications coming to the Membership Desk from all directions.  After all the processing, average verification and 3 squads were completed, the Hawaii division came out on top with new Member Joe Holty winning his 1st tour title with a nice 1111series and a check for $763.00.  Lenard Blackman, cashing again for his 3rd time was feeling very confident at the beginning of the day and got locked in to finish with his personal best of 1010, good for the number 2 position and $446.00. Jennifer Esguerra remained very calm for the entire 4 game set and looked to be zoned in, finishing with a fine 992 good for 3rd place and $273.00.  Congratulations to the Top Three! 

Joe Holty was in town this weekend for another event and found out about the 9-Tap Tour.  Unaware of the Hawaii 9-Tap Tour back home, I jokedthat he came a long way to join when he had could have done so back on Oahu.  Coming in early, he decided to give the second squad a shot. Joe put together a fine set with scores of 278, 280, 281 and 272 with handicap for a nice 1111. Joe used his Hammer Black WidowLegend drilled by Roy at Fort Shafter back home in Honolulu. I watched Joe for awhile and he was very good at putting the ball in the same place on most shots and when he pulled it brooklyn, he got 9 or more.  Consistency and a little luck will get you on the 'Cashlist' more often than not.  He noted that he was a little nervous and had rubbery legs, but got over that by just having a great time.  Joe plans to put his winnings toward a trip to Mexico.   I quess when you live in Paradise.....you want to go visit something different?  Joe was cheered on by his fellow league members also bowling this weekend.  Congratulations Joe on your first Tour Title and since you are not leaving until Sunday, we expect to see you at the Orleans next week to see if you can be the Las Vegas Tour's first back to back winner!

Also, please remember to hand out your recruitment flyers during league bowling this week.