Chartered in 1976-1977, the Raleigh Women’s Bowling Association 600 Club was established as a way of recognizing women in the Raleigh Women’s Bowling Association (RWBA) who scored a scratch, three game bowling series of 600 or better. As a Club, we continue to promote the same ideas, goals and objectives of our Club’s original Charter Members. From the establishment of our Club in 1976 through today, we carry on a commitment to the women bowler’s (and bowler’s in general!) in the Raleigh/Capital area. There are so many wonderful women who have been Officers, Directors, Members or have been involved in one way or another to help continue to grow, promote and continue our wonderful Club! We couldn’t possibly thank or name them all, but we thank you so very much!
We are so very grateful and we uphold the honor of remembrance especially to our Charter Members, for whom, without them, our Club would not be what it is today!
Charter Members
| Ann Cope | Eve Porter |
| Sandra Ford | Peggy Sampson |
| Linda Johnson | Irma Schildkamp |
| Ruby Whidly |
The RWBA 600 Club is not only about promoting women, women’s bowling and the positive promotion of sport of bowling in the Raleigh area in general, we are also a Club who strongly and firmly believes in helping and giving back to our community. We are a non-profit organization. Our Club members need only to pay a one time, initial, lifetime membership fee to join. Members receive membership perks along with a RWBA 600 Club patch and pin. We do not require any additional membership costs or yearly fees to our members. Unlike many other clubs and organizations, we do not charge our members for their yearly membership. We can do this because of our tournaments, silent auction and 50/50 sales and expense fees we collect.
We host three tournaments per year. Our Annual Membership Tournament is normally held in February. This tournament is accompanied by our yearly Annual Meeting and Luncheon. We, as a Club, provide refreshments, meeting supplies and often other gifts/surprises to our membership (and sometimes guests) at this time. In addition, our other open Tournaments, our Fall Friendship Tournament is held in October and the Spring Friendship Tournament is held in April. These tournaments are open to all CAUSBCA sanctioned adult bowlers. The Club asks it’s members to donate baskets or other items for our silent auctions. These proceeds, along with an expense fee we charge for tournament participants, we use to give back to our membership and our community. We also use these funds to supplement prize funds for all of our tournaments, not only to encourage participation, but to give back to our local bowlers as well.
Each year the RWBA 600 Executive Board (along with recommendations and submissions from the membership) chooses three charities in our local area to receive a cash (via check) donation from the Club. Each charity is carefully screened and selected. We often will try and tour the facilities and present a check to the charity, in person, when we can. We stay in touch with each charity and check in with them from time to time to see how they are doing and if we can further assist with any of their needs.
Our membership is encouraged to submit candidates for charitable donations. We not only offer this recommendation to non profit organizations, but we also encourage our membership and extended bowling family, to let us know if there is an individual or family in our area who may need our assistance. Please feel free to contact us with an organization or individual/family you know, who the Club may want to consider.
Previous charities the RWBA 600 Club has contributed to:
Meals on Wheels – Meals on Wheels of Wake County provides homebound and senior neighbors with a nutritious hot meal, along with a check-in and visit. Their services provide the opportunity for seniors to continue living well nourished, independent and safe lives, in their own homes and communities.
The Christmas Store – Families are referred to the Christmas Store by Western Wake Crisis Ministry, Dorcas Ministries, the Fuquay-Varina Emergency Food Pantry and the Holly Springs Food Cupboard. Throughout the year, these organizations work with people who are in crisis situations resulting from a lack of resources. They refer clients with children 14 years of age or younger to register for the Christmas Store. School counselors from local schools also refer families whom they know to be in need during the holiday season to register for the Christmas Store.
Rusty’s Rescue Ranch – is a foster-based animal rehabilitation facility based out of Garner, NC. Their mission is to serve the community by accepting unadoptable and special needs animals and hiring ex-convicts and felons to build promising and prosperous futures. They are the ranch of second chances, that values: Honesty, Community, and Compassion. Their vision is to help as many animals and people as possible.
Dog Warriors Rescue – Dog Warriors Rescue is a local, foster based rescue, based out of Cary, NC who saves dogs from poor situations before finding them their forever homes. Dog Warriors has saved hundreds of canine and feline lives since inception. Dog Warriors’ strength lies not only in the words they stand by, but most importantly through the actions of their initiatives.
Rainbow Bridge Hospice Rescue – Rainbow Bridge Hospice Rescue is dedicated to rescuing and caring for senior dogs or dogs with significant health care issues that were abandoned at a shelter. These dogs are typically not adopted due to the high cost of their medical needs or their advanced age. Rainbow Bridge Hospice Rescue will save these dogs from being euthanized and care for them in a home environment until they cross the Rainbow Bridge.