From Our President
Hello, my name is Erik Gialdella and I am excited to be serving the BCAW as President for the next few years. I am currently the proprietor of Revs Bowl Bar & Grill and T&O Lanes in Oshkosh. I don’t think you could ask for two different centers! Revs Bowl Bar & Grill has been significantly renovated and features BESX scoring, a large bar room with great food, and a large outdoor volleyball and bocce ball area with room for future expansion. T&O Lanes is a vintage center with 16 lanes of hand scoring and above ground ball returns. There is no parking lot and we only serve pizza and nacho’s.
The interesting feeling I get is that both places feel like home. Guests feel comfortable in the environment that each place creates and people generally have a good time at either facility. I take great pride in making sure people enjoy their day and have made it my mission to create exceptional guest experiences through a passion for service.
The BCAW definitely caught my attention and my passion for serving. I quickly became involved in various committees, joined the board, served as the vice-president and now I am proud to serve as the President of this great association. It feels gratifying to serve others and have the opportunity to assist in making other people successful. With that said, I look forward to helping our members become more profitable and watch our BCAW grow more prosperous.
Sincerely,
Erik Gialdella
Serving the Wisconsin Bowling Community Since 1941
The BCAW formed in 1941, and was incorporated in 1946 with the vision to organize and serve Wisconsin bowling centers.
BCAW Vision: It is the vision of BCAW to be viewed as a leader in our industry. It is the mission of BCAW to enhance the profitability of its members.
We strive to be a collaborative resource for your center.
BCAW has much to offer your center in today’s exciting recreation and entertainment market. Together, BCAW and its members can lead the bowling industry to greater heights in Wisconsin.
Discover the many benefits of membership here on our website as well as on the website of our national organization, Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America.
BCAW Board of Directors
President
Erik Gialdella
Revs Bowl, Bar & Grill, Oshkosh
Vice President
Hank Posnanski, Jr.
Bluemound Bowl, Brookfield
Secretary
Diane Mallow
Watertown Bowl, Inc., Watertown
Treasurer
David Bardon
Bardon Bowling Centers, Elkhart Lake
Immediate Past President
Steve Cieslewicz
Whitetail Lanes, Amherst Junction
Director
Mary Conklin
Spartan Bowl, McFarland
Director
Dale Elliott
Dale’s Weston Lanes, Weston
Director
Larry Kauppi
Larry’s Lucky Strikes, Ironwood, MI
Director
Matt Orvis
Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley, Green Bay
Director
Dan Patterson
Sabre Lanes, Menasha &
Buzz Social, Green Bay
Director
Pete Riopelle
Village Bowl, Menomonee Falls
Director
Cary Serwe
King Pin Lanes, Campbellsport
Director
Chuck Torosian
River City Lanes, Waterford
Executive Director (ex officio)
Neil Stremmel
Pewaukee
BCAW Award of Excellence
Congratulations to this year’s winners!
Click HERE to learn about our 2021 recipients. Nominate someone you feel has contributed to bowling in Wisconsin in a lasting and significant way. Nominations for the 2022 BCAW Award of Excellence will be accepted March 1st – May 31st.
2021 AWARD WINNERS
Jason Resch
Resch Lanes, Wittenberg
Pete Riopelle
Village Bowl, Menomonee Falls
Tom Schemm
Deerfield
2020 AWARD WINNERS
Sherry Kielblock
Silver Lake Lanes, Scandinavia
Dick Zierke
Pla-Mor Lanes, La Crosse
Krista & Don Hildebrand
Glendale
2019 AWARD WINNERS
Steve Cieslewicz
Whitetail Lanes, Amherst Junction
Dale Elliott
Dale’s Weston Lanes, Weston
2018 AWARD WINNERS
Dave Scherbarth
Highland Lanes, Milwaukee
Paula & Bill Hilbert
Lakeshore Lanes, Sheboygan
Bob Maki
Muskego
2017 AWARD WINNERS
Denise Richter & Diane Mallow
Watertown Bowl North, Watertown
Dave LaBar
The Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley, Green Bay
2016 AWARD WINNERS
Peggy & Dan Henke
Dan’s Village Bowl, Brownsville & Dan’s King Pin Family Fun Center, Mayville
Erik Gialdella
Revs Bowl, Bar & Grill, Oshkosh
Ralph Krueger
Krueger’s Entertainment Center, Menomonee Falls
Have a volunteer you would like to recognize at your center?
We have developed a couple of Certificate of Appreciation templates for your use to download.
Volunteer Certificate of Appreciation Template 1
Volunteer Certificate of Appreciation Template 2
2021 AWARD WINNERS
Pete Riopelle
Village Bowl, Menomonee Falls
Over 12 Lanes Category
Jason Resch
Resch Lanes, Wittenberg
12 Lanes and Fewer Category
Tom Schemm
Deerfield
Special Award
Meet Our Team
Open Position
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ROGER DALKIN
PROGRAM MANAGER
Roger came out of retirement to join the BCAW staff in September 2019 in a newly created part-time position as program manager. His primary duties will be working with the Wisconsin High School and Middle School Bowling Clubs. With his vast bowling background, he will also be involved in other programs throughout the year.
Roger and his wife Karen still live in Greendale, the Milwaukee suburb that once was the home to Bowling Headquarters where Roger was the first CEO of the United States Bowling Congress (USBC).
A member of the USBC Hall of Fame Class of 2008 for meritorious service, we are fortunate to have his experience, skills and passion on our team.