2025 Canandaigua USBC Hall of Fame Event
The Canandaigua USBC Association hosted our Hall of Fame Induction Dinner on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the American Legion Post 256,Canandaigua, New York. The following men and women were inducted:
Outstanding Performance
Scott C. Culp
Emily L. Hunter
Michael A. Johnson
Meritorious Service
Robert L. Barkley (posthumously)
Lisa O. Reed
Tonight, we are honoring Bob Barkley for his Meritorious Service to the sport of bowling.
Bob Barkley was born and raised in Canandaigua by his parents, William and Margaret. Bobby was the youngest of five. He had two older brothers, David and John, and an older sister, Sharon, and an older half-sister, Jeanette.
Bob began bowling with his nephews, Toby and Terry, and niece Heidi. Toby was the first to bowl with Bobby in the adult-child leagues. The two of them went on to bowl in state tournaments. He then continued the family tradition with nephew Terry and eventually, niece Heidi who decided to get in on the action following in her older brothers’ footsteps.
Bob’s involvement with the Sunday Adult/Child League began in 1988 when he served in the roles of both President and Secretary/Treasurer. In just a few short years Bob grew that league from 8 teams to 24 teams.
Bobby dedicated over 19 years as the secretary/treasurer of the Denny Smith & Family Villager Leagues. Fellow teammates who nominated Bob for the Hall of Fame commented that “Bob donates endless hours of his time to improve and keep the adult-child league running.” Other accolades Bob received included, “his excellent communication via meetings with his fellow bowlers to keep them informed on events happening at the bowl and within the youth program.”
Bob was also a YABA coach on Saturday mornings for 15 years. He was a member of the board of directors for the Canandaigua Bowling Association, representing the Canandaigua Youth Bowlers. In addition, Bobby served in the role of President of the ETN (Every Thursday Night League) for six years. He was elected president of the Straight Edge Bowlers League and served as their secretary/treasurer for seven years. Bob spent over 28 years in service to the sport of bowling.
Highlights of Bob’s bowling career include a high average of 184 during the 2008-2009 season in both the ETN and Adams GI League. His high game of 279 came with 11 strikes in a row. His downfall was the 10-pin in the first frame of that game that prevented him from shooting a 300.
Bob’s demise in bowling was always that dreaded ten-pin. He was known as the “king of the no tap” because the 10-pin was his worst adversary. His nephew Terry states that his arch enemy all those years he bowled was that “F-in 10-pin”. His nephew Toby says that was Bob’s catch phrase when he bowled.
Since his passing, Bob’s league began the season by setting a ten pin on each lane before the start of bowling on the first night of league after his passing. A member from each team then took on the challenge to down the standing ten pin in Bob’s memory. Since his passing, the league has now been changed to the Barkley-Pierce ARC Memorial Doubles League. The league has a memorial award in his honor each year.
Bobby’s friend David Hubble wrote on his passing, “One of the hardest things to do in this world is to say goodbye to someone you have known a majority of your life and know it is for the last time. Today, I spent time with Bob and as it was time to go, we both agreed it was more fitting to say see you later, something we always said when we worked at the bowl (unless he was yelling at me for causing ruckus in his kitchen during Atomic Bowl).
The man taught me more than just how to help prepare food the right way; he taught me that it’s better to be kind to everyone you meet and do your job with a smile no matter how bad of a day you’re having. As we talked, he said something that I feel everyone who knows him needs to hear and know. I said to him “Bobby, you probably have no idea just how many friends you truly have and how many people love you.” His words: “I love every one of them.”
Robert L. Barkley - Meritorious Service
Pictured left to right, back row, Scott Culp, Terry Reiff (accepting for Bob Barkley posthumously), Roger Buckman, NYS USBC Director, Mike Johnson, Matt Baumgartner, Association Manager, Lisa Reed, front row, Emily Hunter and Jean Vaughan, Canandaigua USBC President.
Past Inductees
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Lisa O. Reed - Meritorious Service
Lisa Reed’s dedication to the sport of bowling began as a sub in the Ladies Club league with her sister-in-law, Joan Reed. She went on to join the Chosen Spot and Welcome Wagon leagues. It became a family affair when she formed a team for the Adams Major league bringing in husband Kevin Reed, brother-in-law Tom Reed, along with Ken Kress and Steve Oestreich (OStrike) with her dad Tom Oliver stepping in as a sub. In the later years, her son Mike Reed joined the team.
Lisa has an extensive record of service in the sport of bowling, which began in 1990 when she was elected to serve on the Canandaigua Women’s Bowling Association board of directors. At that time, she was also given the distinguished title of Chaplain for the women’s association. Lisa served as a director for the Canandaigua WBA for the next 12 years.
During her tenure on the Canandaigua Women’s Bowling Association board of directors, Lisa was a member of the Yester Year Tea committee hosting both current and retired women bowlers from our organization. In addition to these duties, Lisa was selected as a member of the Canandaigua Hall of Fame Committee, serving for numerous years in that role.
In 2001, Lisa joined the Adams Major Bowling League. She took on the role of secretary/treasurer and continued in this role for the next 11 years.
A little information on Lisa’s bowling performance. In addition to her service, Lisa participated in 22 New York State Women’s Bowling Association tournaments and one national tournament.
She is a member of the New York State Women’s 600 Club.
Highlights of Lisa’s bowling achievements include:
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High Average of 187 during the 2003-2004 season
High Average of 187 during the 2003-2004 season•High Series of 659
High Series of 659•11 Strikes in a row for a High Game of 279
11 Strikes in a row for a High Game of 279 •100 pins above average for a game
100 pins above average for a game•1st place finish in the local Canandaigua USBC association doubles tournament with teammate Curt Walborn
1st place finish in the local Canandaigua USBC association doubles tournament with teammate Curt WalbornWhen asked about the highlights of her bowling career, Lisa says her favorite bowling memories are league nights spent bowling with her dad, husband Kevin, and son Mike.
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Scott C. Culp - Outstanding Performance
Scott “Petey” Culp has been bowling since the age of six. He was dubbed the nickname “Petey” after the infamous Pete Weber. Scott’s numerous achievements are impressive. His bio reads like an episode of “This is your Life Scott Culp.” Scott’s parents, Jim and Mary Culp, put his bowling career into full swing when he began bowling in the Adult-Child league al Bowl-a-Roll Lanes. In 1985, Scott joined the junior leagues at Brongo Bowl.
Some little-known facts about Scott:
During his 24-year career, he has bowled as a regular or has subbed in 139 different leagues in 13 different bowling centers.
During his 24-year career, he has bowled as a regular or has subbed in 139 different leagues in 13 different bowling centers. This year was his 20th year bowling in Nationals.
This year was his 20th year bowling in Nationals.He has bowled in 15 or more New York State Tournaments.
He has bowled in 15 or more New York State Tournaments.Scott’s individual bowling achievements recorded with USBC include:
•High Average of 251 during the 2017-2018 season followed by a second high average of 248 during the 2014-2015 season.
High Average of 251 during the 2017-2018 season followed by a second high average of 248 during the 2014-2015 season. •He has 41 league averages over 230 & 30 league averages over 220
He has 41 league averages over 230 & 30 league averages over 220•High Sport Average of 217 which is a converted average of 243
High Sport Average of 217 which is a converted average of 243•High Sport Challenge Average of 220
High Sport Challenge Average of 220 •High Series of 863 – that’s averaging 287 a game!!!
High Series of 863 – that’s averaging 287 a game!!!•Over 50 – 800 Series with 1 Sport Series of 804
Over 50 – 800 Series with 1 Sport Series of 804•Over 100 – 300 Games that include:
Over 100 – 300 Games that include:2 Sport 300 Games
2 Sport 300 Games4 times bowling back-to-back 300 games in a series
4 times bowling back-to-back 300 games in a seriesBowled back-to-back 300 games during the 2017 New York State USBC Open Championships
Bowled back-to-back 300 games during the 2017 New York State USBC Open Championships•He has converted the 7-10 Split
He has converted the 7-10 SplitScott’s league and tournament achievements include the following:
•In 2015, while bowling in the Sport League, Scott & teammate Shawn LaBrake took over the highest doubles score by a pin, shooting 1641.
In 2015, while bowling in the Sport League, Scott & teammate Shawn LaBrake took over the highest doubles score by a pin, shooting 1641.Shawn rolled 836 and Scott shot 805.
•Scott had two 1st Place finishes in the Wild Irish Rose Tournament Doubles Event, once with doubles partner Craig Royce and the other with doubles partner Tim Burnett.
Scott had two 1st Place finishes in the Wild Irish Rose Tournament Doubles Event, once with doubles partner Craig Royce and the other with doubles partner Tim Burnett.•In 1997, 1st Place in the PBA Pro-Am at Olympic Bowl
In 1997, 1st Place in the PBA Pro-Am at Olympic Bowl•He has won five 1st Place finishes with his teammates in the Bradford 5 Person Challenge Tournament.
He has won five 1st Place finishes with his teammates in the Bradford 5 Person Challenge Tournament.•In 2012, a 1st Place finish rolling an 822 series during the New York State Open Championship Doubles event bowling with partner Ray Mann with a combined doubles score of 1428.
In 2012, a 1st Place finish rolling an 822 series during the New York State Open Championship Doubles event bowling with partner Ray Mann with a combined doubles score of 1428.•In 2019, Scott and doubles partner Jeff Fetzner took 1st Place in the New York State USBC Open Championships with a score of 1580. Scott’s series during this tournament was 842 which included two 300 games.
In 2019, Scott and doubles partner Jeff Fetzner took 1st Place in the New York State USBC Open Championships with a score of 1580. Scott’s series during this tournament was 842 which included two 300 games.Scott has participated in several Canandaigua USBC Association Tournaments resulting in:
1st Place finish in the Team Event in 2022
1st Place finish in the Team Event in 20222nd Place in the Doubles Event with partner, Craig Maltman in 2023
2nd Place in the Doubles Event with partner, Craig Maltman in 20231st Place in the Singles Event in 2023
1st Place in the Singles Event in 20232nd Place in the All Events with a score of 2162 where he averaged 240 a game during the tournament in 2023
2nd Place in the All Events with a score of 2162 where he averaged 240 a game during the tournament in 2023When I asked Scott what some of the highlights of his career were, he told me, “Put aside the scores and wins and accolades, the best highlights of my bowling career so far are the people! The friendships made have been the most special and important to me.”
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Emily L. Hunter - Outstanding Performance
Emily Hunter started bowling on Saturday mornings at the age of five. She participated in the Canandaigua YABA beginning with the Bumpers finishing with the Majors from 1995 until 2006. A big thank you to her parents Sue and Danny Pratt, and grandparents Doris and Arlie Pratt, who helped establish her bowling career.
Emily was a member of the Bloomfield High School bowling team for six years where she held the high average for the Finger Lakes West for four straight years beginning with a 173 average and ending with a 186 in her final year. She was a member of the Bloomfield team winning Section V championships, Section C in 2006, and Section D in 2007 and 2008. Emily loved her high school career as she bowled with a talented group of young ladies that made it fun and exciting, and it was a pleasure to be teammates with them where Pat Conklin served as her coach.
Each year, high school teams participate in the Newkirk Tournament. Emily was a member of the winning teams in five of the six years she competed. Emily was also a member of the YBT (Youth Bowlers Tour) for several years.
One of Emily’s first adult tournaments was when she bowled in the New York State Queens Tournament in Syracuse in 2011.
Emily’s adult league bowling saw her win the Canandaigua USBC No Tap Tournament in 2023 with a score of 909. During the same year she placed 1st in the FLX Team Event with her teammates Jenny Pratt, Gerry Rogers, Donna Hudson.
Emily’s achievements include the following:
High Series of 787 rolling games of 270, 299 & 218
High Series of 787 rolling games of 270, 299 & 218High Average of 212
High Average of 212 Averaging over 200 for 9 of the last 10 years
Averaging over 200 for 9 of the last 10 years3 – 300 Games – 1 of these games was bowled during the Canandaigua USBC Masters Tournament
3 – 300 Games – 1 of these games was bowled during the Canandaigua USBC Masters Tournament 2 – 299 Games
2 – 299 GamesAssociation High Average Adult Female bowler in both the 2024 & 2025 seasons
Association High Average Adult Female bowler in both the 2024 & 2025 seasonsEmily reminisces that the highlight of her bowling career was being named the Daily Messenger’s Female Bowler of the Year for three consecutive years and winning three Section V titles. Her most meaningful memory was her first 300 game bowled in the His & Hers League. Emily remembers it well as she was on her last set trying to keep her mind off the string of strikes. When she threw her 12th ball, her Dad yelled, “get in there!” The date was January 10th, 2010 and will remain with her forever as it was the one-year anniversary of her Grandma Pratt’s passing.
Emily says that she would not be where she is today if it were not for her Mom, taking her and her three siblings every Saturday morning to the bowl, and for her Dad who was the monetary support for the family. She says Saturday mornings feel the same now as she takes her son Mason and daughter Nora to continue the legacy that she loves so much.
In addition to her outstanding performance and achievements, Emily has also served as President of the Adams Major League, and Secretary/Treasurer of the His & Hers League which was founded by her grandparents, Doris and Arlie Pratt.
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Michael A. Johnson - Outstanding Performance
Mike Johnson made his way to Canandaigua in 1992 while bowling PBA tournaments and eventually made Canandaigua his home. In 1994 he married his wife Kris and together they raised two children, Ryan and Alexa.
Mike comes from a military family. He began his bowling career early in life at the age of ten at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona. He was involved in the junior program and was also part of the Fort Worth, Texas travel league.
Mike’s early bowling achievements, beginning in 1988, were back in the day when bowlers were throwing only urethane balls, long before the revolution of the bowling ball. That is quite a feat.
Mike traveled the country participating in national tournaments where he accumulated a list of achievements. He has bowled in several national ABC and USBC tournaments.
Some significant highlights of Mike’s career:
•1986-1987 Season – qualified through all regional sites to make the Texas state finals of US Team Trials.
1986-1987 Season – qualified through all regional sites to make the Texas state finals of US Team Trials.•11/21/1988 - At the age of 19, bowled his first 300 game & 826 series which included games of 236, 290, and 300.
11/21/1988 - At the age of 19, bowled his first 300 game & 826 series which included games of 236, 290, and 300.•1990 – Made his first finals of a PBA Regional Tournament
1990 – Made his first finals of a PBA Regional Tournament•1990 – Made first PBA national check at the Showboat in Las Vegas
1990 – Made first PBA national check at the Showboat in Las Vegas•1991 – Won VIP Sweeper at the Lucky Strikes Filter Classic at Sams Town in Las Vegas and cashed for $5,000; this was a 1,000-entry double elimination style tournament.
1991 – Won VIP Sweeper at the Lucky Strikes Filter Classic at Sams Town in Las Vegas and cashed for $5,000; this was a 1,000-entry double elimination style tournament.•7/26/1992 – Won the Red River Doubles Tournament (largest doubles tournament in the Southwest) with doubles partner, Brian Poppenberg, defeating Chris Barnes & George Keene.
7/26/1992 – Won the Red River Doubles Tournament (largest doubles tournament in the Southwest) with doubles partner, Brian Poppenberg, defeating Chris Barnes & George Keene.•1993 – Finished 4th at the PBA Eastern Region Invitational – his first time leading a PBA event.
1993 – Finished 4th at the PBA Eastern Region Invitational – his first time leading a PBA event.•1997 – Won 1st Place in the Canandaigua Bowing Association Masters Tournament.
1997 – Won 1st Place in the Canandaigua Bowing Association Masters Tournament.•2005 – Won 1st Place in the Canandaigua Bowling Association Masters Tournament for a second time.
2005 – Won 1st Place in the Canandaigua Bowling Association Masters Tournament for a second time.•2/17/2017 – shot a 300 game after an 8-year hiatus due to multiple knee and wrist surgeries.
2/17/2017 – shot a 300 game after an 8-year hiatus due to multiple knee and wrist surgeries.•15 – 800 Series with a high series of 858 – 4 of these 800’s were rolled prior to 1995.
15 – 800 Series with a high series of 858 – 4 of these 800’s were rolled prior to 1995.•28 – 300 Games – with 2 sets of back-to-back 300’s rolled in the same series – 7 of these 300 games were bowled prior to 1995
28 – 300 Games – with 2 sets of back-to-back 300’s rolled in the same series – 7 of these 300 games were bowled prior to 1995•230 High average in the Canandaigua Merchants League
230 High average in the Canandaigua Merchants League Mike has been a certified member of the Canandaigua Bowling Association and the Canandaigua USBC association for over 25 years. He is also an active local tournament bowler, participating in our local association tournaments.
Mike’s career also includes some service to the sport. He has coached junior bowling for 8 years at Roseland Bowl, Brock’s Bowl in Penn Yan, and Rose Bowl Lanes in Newark. He has been a league officer for the Roseland Majors League. Mike currently works the pro shop at Doug Kent’s Rose Bowl Lanes in Newark.
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