[CR] Cirque and the Auction

(Example: Framebuilding:Tubing)

Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:19:35 -0500
From: "Wayne Bingham" <blkmktbks@gmail.com>
To: Classic Rendezvous <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: [CR] Cirque and the Auction


First, I'd like to let everyone know that I have great respect and appreciation for the charitable work that John has done at the Cirque over the past years. His work, and the resulting contributions to worthy causes, is certainly admirable.

I'd also like to reiterate that I like having an auction, especially one with a charitable focus, a part of the Cirque. Unfortunately, John's vision of what an "Official Cirque Auction" should be and mine differ significantly. Consequently, I felt that some change was appropriate. I did not make this decision lightly, and agonized over it for quite some time. I solicited and received extensive feedback from Cirque attendees, and the overwhelming majority of input reinforced my thinking. Since John's announcement, I have received positive input and pledges of support from quite a number of people. For that I am extremely grateful. I have already received a number of suggestions and recommendations, and plan to move forward with the help of the people who have committed to that.

My sincere wish it that this issue not become a topic to be hashed out on the CR list. I will gratefully accept comments, suggestions, concerns, whatever, off-list, and will do my best to respond in kind.

I truly wish John the best, and hope that he finds the appropriate event and venue for his charitable efforts.

Thanks -

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Wayne Bingham
Lovettsville, Virginia USA