In case you have not been watching the sign up page...
(http://www.classicrendezvous.com/Events/Cirque/Cirque_06/signups.htm)
There are, as of this morning:
- 84 persons attending the Charity Auction (limited to 150)
- 85 persons attending Seminars (limited to 150)
- 93 persons attending the Banquet (limited to 120)
It concerns me that some of you who may have procrastinated and will potentially miss events that are truly exceptional.
More details:
Friday evening.
The new & improved "Cirque Charity Auction Celebration" will have:
- the premier of the complete of Jeff Gromans anticipated film, The
Jazz Sport. We saw clips from this at past Cirques but this is the full
deal.
- casual Buffet dinner of pasta with meat sauce, chicken Alfredo over
penne pasta, bread & salad.
- The auction itself, benefitting Operation Smile, with (just some of
the) items previewed on the Wool jersey website,
http://www.wooljersey.com/
Saturday afternoon. The Seminars will feature 4 presentations and a box lunch: - John Barron describing & displaying key components of his collection, salient features that affect collectors approavchs oif vintage items.... - Dave Moulton relating his career as a master frame builder and perspectives based upon his experiences. - Charles Andrews and Matt Gorski, discussing the pros and cons of vintage bicycle restoration and/or preservation. - Peter Weigle showing & telling about his involvement in cycling and bicycle frame building.
Saturday Night. The Banquet will take place in a very nice dining facility (the Painted Plate) and features a catered dinner and awards plus a personal history and overview of our sport by soon-to-be-inducted Hall of Famer Ted Ernst from California.
To be sure that you will be included, I urge you to mail the
appropriate form immediately. (no phone calls, please)
http://www.classicrendezvous.com/
You will be kicking yourself if you miss these historical events!
Dale Brown
Greensboro, NC USA
http://www.classicrendezvous.com