Ruth Majeski
DEDICATED
Those that knew her would agree that Ruth Majeski's service to the Muskegon bowling community, and the state, could be described in that one word. Appointed as secretary by the G.M.W.B.A. board in 1958, the next 24 years would prove to area bowlers just how dedicated she was. Being just an average bowler over the years did not deter her from attending tournaments with her many friends and team mates, as she organized squads for the state and national tourneys and even chartered planes for some tournaments. She was good enough, however, to capture one handicap singles title and one doubles title in the Muskegon Association Tournament. She was at the forefront when the Greater Muskegon Junior Bowling program started and assisted in it's operation. She was also active in the popular Captain-Sponsor Tournament Committee. One of the highlights of her years of service was being elected president of the Michigan State Women's Bowling Association in 1976. Then in the 1978-79 season she became part of a record as being the only husband and wife team to serve as presidents of their respective state organization, as " Lutz " became president of the M.S.B.A. during the same season. She was a stickler for the rules, but always fair. If she wasn't sure of a rule or a decision she had made, a call to the national office was in order for calcification. When bowling slowed down in the spring, her second sporting love, golf, took over and took up much of her time. But, when the bowling season came around in the fall, dedication re-entered the picture and it was back to the lanes for another season.
Ruth was elected posthumously to the M.S.W.B.A.'s Hall of Fame in 1984. As a glowing tribute to her memory, there is a permanent memorial in the International Bowling Hall of Fame, in St. Louis, Missouri. A plaque was established in her honor with over $ 6,000 contributed to the Hall, in her name. Ruth was dedicated!