RSVP - 8th Annual 2009 Net54 National Dinner- Thurs, July 30, 6pm -12am

[GaryPassamonte]

Leon,
Put me down for 2.
Thanks,
Gary

[DaveH]

Hi Leon,
Just booked my flight and hotel so I'll see you there again this year. Thanks.

dh

[CarltonHendricks]

Dave, Great choice for your thumbnail photo..of the Anson Ewing poster. A buddy had one and sold it to Halper. I consider it one of the greatest baseball antiques of all time...I wonder how many are extant. -Carlton

[Brian Van Horn]

I'll be there. Just save one seat in my case.

[Preece1]

Count me in:

Patrick Preece

[lhardem]

Brett and I are looking forward to it. Thanks again, Leon.

Lyman Hardeman

[Basilone]

Hi Leon,

Please put me down for 1. Thanks for putting this together.

John Basilone

[vintagewhitesox]

I'm in for one.

Thanks, look forward to seeing all of you.

Josh Adams

[DaveH]

Does anyone know if you can still sign up for the PSA luncheon? I can't find anything on their website.

dh

[Myachelydra]

Leon,

Please put me down for two. Thanks,

John Spano

[Jewish-collector]

Leon - How many attendees are we up to ?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

Leon - How many attendees are we up to ?

without counting yet I think we are a little over 100....

[rustywilly]

Hello Leon-

I would like to attend if you could please put me on the list for one person. Thank you for putting this together.

Regards,
Mark Tylicki

[geor952]

Leon,
Please put me down for one. Thank you so much, I am looking forward to the event.

George Gogol

[Leon]

I am giving the caterer the number of guests today. The firm number for the whole night is 103 so far...there are about 10 more that will be coming by later for drinks and a few more maybes....I expect there will be about 110 of us sipping on cocktails and cutting up..I think it will be a lot of fun....We have 3 speakers lined up and we might have 1-2 more. ..Get your names on the RSVP quickly if you haven't yet..... btw, my cell number is 214-282-4943 so if anyone gets to the Convention and spaces out the "what, where and when", you can call me............see ya'll soon..

[CarltonHendricks]

Originally Posted by Leon

I am giving the caterer the number of guests today. The firm number for the whole night is 103 so far...there are about 10 more that will be coming by later for drinks and a few more maybes....I expect there will be about 110 of us sipping on cocktails and cutting up..I think it will be a lot of fun....We have 3 speakers lined up and we might have 1-2 more. ..Get your names on the RSVP quickly if you haven't yet..... btw, my cell number is 214-282-4943 so if anyone gets to the Convention and spaces out the "what, where and when", you can call me............see ya'll soon..

Leon, Four more please. Just spoke with Chris Galbreath to let him know you need a count today. Chris feels four would be a safe estimate from their booth. Chris Galbreath, Herbert Thomas the third, Bobby Long, and Mike Sanders. Thanks again -Carlton

[Leon]

No problem....But please ask them to show up though since we will be having that many more head count.....We have had about 6-8 others today too, so I think we might even surpass last year's 135 in total when it's all said and done....which, for this economy, is saying something....It's always good to have more memorabilia guys. regards

[Jewish-collector]

That's fantastic that we are above last years total !!!

[baseballart]

Originally Posted by Leon

... so I think we might even surpass last year's 135 in total when it's all said and done....which, for this economy, is saying something....

Leon, it's surprising how many people will turn up for a free meal in hard times

[CardTarget]

Leon, sorry for the delay. I'm in and looking forward to it.

Mike Masinick

[Leon]

With all of the help you did in getting the old board ported over to this one, even if you wouldn't have rsvp'd at all, you still could have come to the Dinner...See ya there...take care.....

[benkenobi13]

Leon,

I'm in for myself and a guest if it's not too late.

Thanks!

[Leon]

I haven't turned in the count yet, Joey, so you and a guest are in.....however, everyone at the dinner need to be wearing a nametag, including me, that will be given once there....I want everyone to know that going into it....If you don't want to be known this isn't the place to come to...regards

[Jewish-collector]

Here's a suggestion at the dinner. Before or after the speakers (before everyone starts drinking ), let everyone stand up & give their name (or Net54 name) & what they primarily collect. I think it would give a chance to hear what everyone collects and newbies/lurkers to get to see guys who post on the forum.

[prewarsports]

Leon

Rhett and I will be bringing a few friends so make our reservation of (2) a reservation of (5) but I think (2) will probably want drink tickets (not Rhett and I so you can still give our drink tickets away still). A couple of other forum members will be hitting the dinner with us and I am making reservations for them as well.

Thanks in advance for everything.

Rhys

[Bicem]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

Here's a suggestion at the dinner. Before or after the speakers (before everyone starts drinking ), let everyone stand up & give their name (or Net54 name) & what they primarily collect. I think it would give a chance to hear what everyone collects and newbies/lurkers to get to see guys who post on the forum.

please no.

I think just natural conversation among all of us would be better.

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

Here's a suggestion at the dinner. Before or after the speakers (before everyone starts drinking ), let everyone stand up & give their name (or Net54 name) & what they primarily collect. I think it would give a chance to hear what everyone collects and newbies/lurkers to get to see guys who post on the forum.

I think that this should only apply to anyone requesting additional drink tickets. In all seriousness, if you do not use your name as a login on the site we should all put our login on our nametag as well.

Looking forward to it!

Thanks Leon.

[Rich Klein]

But for that night; I'll be collecting drink tickets

[Leon]

First of all I doubt we will have enough time to go around the whole room and listen to what folks collect. When it was only 40-60 folks that was fine....I rsvp'd this morning for 120 for the dinner and another 15 coming later. Nice thought but I don't think this would be a wise move.

As for nametags.....Everyone will be required to wear one, with a first and last name. Actually you only need to wear one if you want to attend the event. If you don't want to wear one I think you could probably still sit in the hall but you won't be at our Dinner.....hey, it's America and no one is forcing anyone to do anything. As for having login ID's on the nametags too, I think it might be difficult to enforce......As a courtesy I think those folks that are smart should put their Net54baseball.com user ID's on the tags. It won't be mandatory though as it's already hard enough to get folks to wear them in the first place. Been there, done that. AND if you want to be a wise guy and put someone elses name on your tag just do it early...because if you do it later (and I am more intoxicated), and I see it, I will end up making an arse out of myself again . Any last minute additions need to RSVP right away.

As of this moment there are 3 confirmed speakers and myself. We might add 1-2 more. The Dinner starts at 6pm with horse duvers (sic) and an open bar. Please try to get there as close to 6 as possible. At about 7:15 we will start with speakers. At about 8pm-8:15pm the fajita bars will be stocked. I have requested DINNER sized plates and re-emphasized that point. No more of the tea cup saucers with food spilling everywhere. *I would like the speakers to be finished speaking before everyone gets up to get their dinner, otherwise it will be inconsiderate and a fustercluck..........there will be all of the fixin's with the fajitas including beans and rice......I hope this clears up most questions.....Any questions or concerns remaining may be posted here or email me....thanks again.

[Jewish-collector]

I figured that it might be too many people for that idea of everyone speaking...Is it same banquet room in the Sheraton as last Cleveland dinner (2007) ?...Is there free parking at the Sheraton for those driving ?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

I figured that it might be too many people for that idea of everyone speaking...Is it same banquet room in the Sheraton as last Cleveland dinner (2007) ?...Is there free parking at the Sheraton for those driving ?

It is in the ORION room (same as before), at the Sheraton, and very easy to find. There will be 14 round tables that will seat 10 ea. The speakers and I will be at the front table and everyone can just spread out and sit where you want to, other than that. There will be complimentary parking so if you drive there, and it looks like you have to pay, come see me and I will get it worked out where it will be free for you (a stamp or something, I guess)...regards

[deadballera]

Regrets for this year...

Hopefully next year, I will be able to make it.

[CarltonHendricks]

Originally Posted by Leon

No problem....But please ask them to show up though since we will be having that many more head count.....We have had about 6-8 others today too, so I think we might even surpass last year's 135 in total when it's all said and done....which, for this economy, is saying something....It's always good to have more memorabilia guys. regards

OK Leon, will do, thanks

[mayx2]

Hi Leon,I would like to attend.Thank You. Lou DelPinto

[cfc1909]

who will be speaking at the National?

[Jewish-collector]

I hope Josh Evans of Lelands will speak again this year, but instead of speaking, he just let us ask him questions. That went really well last year. I hope to have some really good questions to ask.

[tcdyess]

Can' make this year, but Baltimore is already in my sights. I hope you all have a great time and enjoy the company of people who truly get what this is all about. With all the negativity and greed we see in this hobby on a daily basis, take the time and try to enjoy what should be the true meaning, a get together of hobby we all love!! I have learned so much on this board as a novice collector. I don't think I would have made it without all the information it provides (even if everyone doesn't agree all the time.) Hope to meet you all next year. ENJOY!!!

Tim

[frankb22]

Frank and son will attend.

[Leon]

Right now we have a bit over 130 RSVP's and 10-15 more coming after dinner.....This is last call for RSVP's.....Later today I will turn in a final number.....

[Jewish-collector]

So will this be the largest turnout ever at a net54 dinner ?

[Rob D.]

What's the deal again on parking?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

What's the deal again on parking?

Let me check and get back with you on that....

Yes, this is probably the largest turnout yet.....Free food and drinks makes it around the circuit pretty quick

[Spike]

Happy to attend! (as Spike Glidden) Thanks for doing the leg work.

[yanks4]

Leon ...I posted above that I am coming with a collector friend....his name is Noel Emerling....Thanks again, Marty Kohler

[ChrisStufflestreet]

Hey Leon,

If it's OK for newbies to stop in and visit...put me down for 4 (bringing family).

[Jewish-collector]

Chris,
Are you that dealer from Jacksonville that has a table at the National ?

[ChrisStufflestreet]

You mean there are dealers in Jacksonville?!

They haven't been able to get a good card show here since about 2003. And even then, there was more NASCAR/NFL stuff than baseball and vintage is considered 1981.

No, I'm simply a collector who's attending the show and visiting with buddies. If there were a seller from Jacksonville, I'd guess it would be this guy named Dan (I have run into him on the show floor a few times in other years).

Hey Alan, let's try to have a chat in Cleveland. My wife and daughter are Jewish and maybe the little girl will like to hear how there really are great Jewish baseball players from someone other than her old man. I shouldn't be too hard to spot...a guy covering up a balding head with an OBC cap.

[wrapperguy]

Leon,
If it is not too late, put me down for one. Thanks.

[Jewish-collector]

Hey Chris,

Would love to meet you & your family in Cleveland !!!
BTW - I love Jacksonville !!!

[ChrisStufflestreet]

We're not actually from Jax, we've just lived there for a while.

The wife and I are both native New Yorkers. Just like half the people it seems living in Florida.