Not a member although I did attend the Advanced Class last year in Dallas

No value in me being a member.I am a roofing contractor.I went on Mo's invite to further my knowledge.

Smash,

Isn't JohnP a member?
He does now spend most of his time over at BowlingChat.

Smash,

A woman like that answering the phone for an organization such as what IBPSIA is "supposed" to be is probably the biggest hurdle they have to deal with in the course of events. Maybe it is a sign that they are not fulfilling the role they say they are and should be- too much like the USBC in many parts.

I am getting the same response about coaching.  There are 6 bronze level coaches where I am at and none of them have any interest of going any further.  They are not interested in anything like the summits or continuing ed.  I am looking at the coaching summit this year and going why?  $300 and the activities look slim.  $300 for 3 days of rooms.  $250 for travel.  Another $250 for food and cabs.  I figure $1200 and what do you get of the money.  Recovering the money by giving lessons is very hard.  I will say the IBPSIA training is fantastic and worth the money but the summits have gotten worse every year.  The last few years I went I left disappointed.

Smash49