BOWLING PROPRIETORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (BPAA) HOLDS A NATIONAL CONVENTION AND ANNUAL MEETINGS EACH SUMMER, WHICH ARE ATTENDED BY BOWLING INDUSTRY MEMBERS AND TRADE EXHIBITORS. ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT DECISIONS ARE MADE AT THE ANNUAL MEETINGS AND BOWLING PROGRAMS ARE PROMOTED AT THE CONVENTION. IN ADDITION, BPAA CONDUCTS AND PROMOTES NATIONAL BOWLING TOURNAMENTS WITH ELIMINATIONS CONDUCTED BY MEMBERS. IT ALSO CONDUCTS REGULAR EDUCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS AND SEMINARS TO ASSIST MEMBERS IMPROVE OPERATION, PROMOTION, AND MARKETING OF BOWLING AND PROVIDES AWARDS, GUIDES, TAPES, VIDEOS, AND SPECIALIZED SUPPLIES FOR BOWLING CENTERS.