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Jacksonville Gator City Senate

of the TNBA

2026 SUNSHINE CHALLENGE TEAM MEMBERS

Good luck and have fun at the Sunshine Challenge!

Anyone who wants to compete for bragging rights must submit a copy of their recap sheet.

• Ladies: Send your recap sheet to Suzette at 904-386-8321.
• Men: Send your recap sheet to Charles Johnson at 904-962-6266.

The top five scores in each category, along with two alternates, will be posted. If you are selected as an alternate, please remain available until all bowlers on the list have confirmed whether they will be participating.

Good luck to everyone, and bowl well!

Below are the bowlers who have met the minimum qualifications to bowl on the Bragging Rights teams in Orlando. The five bowlers with the highest scores in each division will represent our Senate during this tournament.

Jacksonville Gator City Bragging Rights Team Rules and the Sunshine Challenge Bragging Rights Rules are located under the Sunshine Challenge tab or by clicking this link.

 ELECTION OF OFFICERS

2026 Vice President Candidate Applications Received

2026 Secretary Candidate Applications Received

 CONGRATULATION QUEEN DEBORAH CALDWELL

 MEMORIES FROM AN HISTORIC TNBA CONVENTION

The 2026 TNBA National Convention was a truly unforgettable experience and a historic moment for our Southern Region. We are proud to celebrate the crowning of Queen Deborah Caldwell of the Jacksonville Gator City Senate and King Lawrence Washington of the Atlanta Senate. This is the first time in TNBA history that both the King and Queen were selected from the Southern Region.

As we reflect on this remarkable achievement, we also extend our sincere appreciation to the dedicated delegates who proudly represented the Jacksonville Gator City Senate throughout the convention:

Malcolm Souter
Nichelle "Nikki" Meadows

Ricky Burney
Joe Ford
Regina Ford
Gene Buchanan, Sr.

Charles Johnson 

Their support, commitment, and representation helped make this convention a memorable success.

The following photographs capture special moments, lasting friendships, and the spirit of fellowship that made the 2026 TNBA National Convention such a historic and meaningful event.

"Celebrating History, Honoring Service, and Building the Future of TNBA."

 CONGRATULATIONS TO BARBARA BATT AND

BATT FAMILY FUN CENTER

The Jacksonville Gator City Senate proudly congratulates Barbara Batt and Batt Family Fun Center for being named the recipient of the prestigious 2026 Leon A. Puryear Memorial Award presented by The National Bowling Association, Inc.

This award recognizes outstanding sponsors whose dedication, generosity, and continued support positively impact TNBA and the bowling community. Barbara Batt exemplifies those qualities in every way.

For many years, Barbara and Batt Family Fun Center have been unwavering supporters of the Jacksonville Gator City Senate. From sponsoring our annual tournaments to graciously providing meeting space for our quarterly Senate meetings, her commitment to our organization has helped strengthen and grow bowling within our community.

Barbara is also known for her dedication to mentoring junior bowlers, encouraging the next generation with guidance, support, and genuine care both on and off the lanes. Her passion for bowling and for people continues to make a lasting difference.

We are honored to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and thank Barbara Batt for her years of friendship, leadership, and outstanding service to TNBA and the sport of bowling.

Congratulations again on this incredible achievement!

 THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE 2026 KING & QUEEN CONTEST!

The Jacksonville Gator City Senate extends its sincere appreciation to everyone who supported the 2026 King and Queen Contest. Your generosity, participation, and enthusiasm helped make this year's event a tremendous success. We are truly grateful for your continued support.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Raffle Drawing!

First Place Winners

1. Steve Kuykendall – Greater East Bay Senate
2. Jacksonville Gator City Senate
3. Randy Peterson – Las Vegas, Nevada

Second Place Winners

1. Jacksonville Gator City Senate
2. Dallas Metroplex Bowling Senate

Third Place Winners

1. Jacksonville Gator City Senate
2. King Melvin Hayes – Toledo, Ohio

Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you once again to everyone who purchased raffle tickets and supported the contest. Your participation helps strengthen our organization and contributes to the continued success of our programs and events.

 15TH ANNUAL GATOR CITY SENATE TOURNAMENT RECAP

The Jacksonville Gator City Senate proudly hosted its 15th Annual TNBA Tournament at Batt Family Fun Center, and what an incredible event it was! Bowlers, families, and supporters came together for a weekend filled with competition, camaraderie, and great sportsmanship.

We are grateful to everyone who participated, volunteered, and supported this tournament. Because of you, this event continues to grow and remain a highlight in our bowling community. It was truly wonderful to see so many familiar faces and to welcome new participants as well.

Everyone had a fantastic time, and we sincerely thank you for being part of this special event. We are already looking forward to next year and hope to see each of you return for another exciting tournament.

Below are the official results from this year’s tournament.  

Thank you again for your continued support. We’ll see you next year!

 2025 GATOR CITY CHRISTMAS PARTY

We had an amazing time at our annual Christmas party! A heartfelt thank you to the following individuals for generously volunteering their time to help set up and decorate the space: Nichelle Meadows, Regina Ford, Miguel Sanders, Suzette Mosley, Starr Mosley, STG Kit, and Little Ms. Sanders.

The celebration was full of laughter and joy, and the snowball fights at the end truly brought out the kid in all of us. Please enjoy the photos capturing these special moments.