Grant Program Policy and Procedure

The specific purpose of Kegler's of Orchard Park, Inc. ("Keglers") is to receive and administer funds to facilitate, financially support and provide assistance to the athletic bowling program at Orchard Park High School and provide the necessary support and tools to encourage and motivate youth to participate in and develop positive attitudes and strength of character through the sport of bowling. The Keglers grant program shall consist of two types of grants: Program Grants and Individual Grants. Program Grants will be given to benefit the Orchard Park High School ("OPHS") bowling program. Individual Grants will be gi,ren to selected students who meet certain program criteria as outlined below. Grant applications will be reviewed and awarded by the Keglers Advisory Committee, which shall consist of the following:

• The current officers of Keglers (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer)
• OPHS Varsity Bowling coaches
• Three additional parents of OPHS Varsity Bowling team players

Program Grants:

1. Application Process

   Program Grants will be given to benefit the OPHS bowling program. The person requesting funds will submit a written request to Keglers, describing:

   • The specific funding amount requested
   • A description of how the funds will be spent, and how the spending will benefit the OPHS bowling program
2. Eligibility Criteria for Recipients

   The following people will be eligible to request Program Grant funds:

   • OPHS Varsity Bowling coaches and other staff of OPHS Athletics
   • Assistant coaches, parents or guardians of OPHS Varsity Bowling team players, or other volunteers acting in a capacity to promote and benefit the OPHS Varsity Bowling program
3. Selection Criteria

   The Keglers Advisory Committee will award the grants that provide the most benefit co the OPHS Varsity Bowling program, based on a majority vote, and the Keglers Treasurer's recommendation regarding the availability of funds.

4. Who is Responsible for Selecting the Recipients

   Program Grant recipients will be selected by the Keglers Advisory Committee.

5. Record Collection and Retention

   Grant applications, approvals, and disbursement documentation shall be retained by the Keglers Secretary for a period of seven (7) years after the grant is awarded.

Individual Grants:

Individual Grant programs will be created by the Keglers Officers. The first Individual Grant program will be the Keglers of Orchard Park Graduating Senior Grant ("GSG"). This grant is meant to recognize Orchard Park Varsity Bowling Team graduates who demonstrate leadership skills, excellent character traits, and personal commitment to the sport of bowling.

1. Application Process

   Eligible graduating seniors will complete the application (Exhibit A), which includes a summary of bowling activities, coaches' input regarding character, and an essay written by the student. Students will submit the application by January 31 of the graduation year to the member of Keglers Advisory Committee who has been selected to coordinate the grant applications. Coaches will submit input to the same designated member of the Keglers Advisory Committee by February 28 of the graduation year.

2. Eligibility Criteria for Recipients

   Any graduating senior who has been a member of the OPHS Varsity Bowling team for a minimum of two (2) years is eligible to apply for a GSG. For the school year 2019-2020 only, OPHS Varsity Bowling team members who graduated in 2019 will be also be eligible to apply.

3. Selection Criteria

   The Keglers Advisory Committee will award grants based on a points system outlined in the GSG application. The points system will include the following components:

   1. Number of years' participation in OPHS Varsity Bowling:
      1. Grade 7 and 8: 0.5 points per year
      2. Grades 9-12: 1.5 points per year
      3. Maximum: 7 points total
   2. Personal commitment to bowling:

      Applicants will demonstrate participation in bowling activities outside of OPHS Varsity Bowling, for each year of high school (grades 9-12).

      1. Bowling in additional tournaments: 1 point per year
      2. "House" bowling league (winter): 1 point per year
      3. "House" bowling league (summer): 1 point per year
      4. Pepsi travel or other select bowling league (winter): 1 point per year
      5. Maximum: 4 points per year of high school, 16 points total
   3. Leadership/ Character:

      For each year of high school (grades 9-12), applicants will be awarded one point for demonstrating each of the following character statements:

      1. Takes initiative to help less experienced bowlers
      2. Demonstrates a positive attitude at matches and tournaments
      3. Demonstrates a positive attitude at practice
      4. Accepts and acts upon feedback/new ideas from coaches
      5. Shows support, respect, teamwork, and sportsmanship for the other OPHS Varsity Bowling team (boys to girls, and vice versa)
      6. Shows sportsmanship and respect for opponents
      7. Displays courteous and respectful behavior to coaches
      8. Displays courteous and respectful behavior to adults/spectators
      9. Maximum: 8 points per year of high school, 32 points total
   4. Essay:

      Each applicant will compose an essay worth 20 points. The essay will be at least two pages long, and the topic will be:

      1. How has your experience in youth bowling improved your strength of character?
         1. Describe at least two character traits that have been improved and/ or enhanced through your experiences, and
         2. Describe at least one character trait that you are working on, or would like to improve.
      2. Highlight how this character development will help you in yow: next phase of life.

   5. Grants will be awarded based on the total number of points for the graduating senior's application, as follows:

      Points	Grant
      65-75	$500
      60-64	$450
      55-59	$400
      50-54	$350
      45-49	$300
      40-44	$250
      35-39	$200

4. Who is Responsible for Selecting the Recipients

   Program Grant recipients will be selected by the Keglers Advisory Committee.

5. Record Collection and Retention

   Grant applications, approvals, and disbursement documentation shall be retained by the Keglers Secretary for a period of seven (7) years after the grant is awarded.