BREAKING NEWS-CTC Winter Banquet & BIKE GIVEAWAY!

[Janet E]

As most of you may have seen on the homepage or in the fall newsletter, please mark your calendars and join us for the first-ever CTC Winter Banquet!

Sunday, December, 7th from 6-9 PM
The Flat Iron Cafe
1114 Center Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Across from the Center Street Bridge
216-696-6968

We will have the upstairs of the Flat Iron reserved.

This will be a time to reflect on the 2008 season.

There will will be presentation ceremony to recognize -
* Select club members for their achievements and stand-out performances over the year.
* Beast Series Awards
* Sponsors
* New Board Members

Members, prospective members and their guests are welcome!

Cost per person will be $22. This will include buffet style dinner as well as soft drinks, tea or coffee. There will also be a cash bar available.

Reservations are required and payment must be submitted with the reservation. All reservations must be mailed no later than Wednesday, November, 26th 2008 (the day before Thanksgiving) to -

Cleveland Triathlon Club
PO Box 464
Parkman, OH 44080

(SO FEEL FREE TO SEND IN TODAY AS THE TIME WILL BE UPON US BEFORE YOU KNOW IT!)

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CTC Winter Banquet Reservation Form

Name:___________________________________________

Number Attending:_________________

Payment Amount Included (at $22 per guest):____________________

Please make checks payable to Cleveland Triathlon Club

Also, look for a special big announcement coming soon which will also be featured at the winter banquet.

[MarkD]

The Flat Iron is a cool pub - I haven't been there in years.... unfortunately, I'll be running Vegas that morning - don't think I'll make it back in time ! Sounds like fun - I'm bummin' that I can't make it.

[Aussie Rob]

Traitor!

Seriously though, kill it in vegas! (then bury it in the desert)

[Janet E]

REMINDER.....PLEASE GET IN YOUR RESERVATIONS (WITH MONEY) FOR THE WINTER BANQUET RIGHT AWAY! THE POSTMARK CUTOFF IS NEXT WEDNESDAY, 11/26. (If you are dirt broke until month end payday, it is OK! Send in your reservation now with a note and we will not cash the check until December. ) This promises to be a very special night to cap off the 2008 season and we don’t want people to miss out!

BREAKING NEWS….COMPLIMENTS OF BIKE AUTHORITY!!!!

We will be giving out a brand new ROAD BIKE, at the Winter Banquet. The award bike is a Trek 1.2 road bike which will include aerobars too. The photo and specs can be found on the club homepage.

Trek's 1.2 Triple is a shining example of trickle-down technology. The heart and soul of this speed demon is Trek's Alpha White Series aluminum frame and Bontrager's carbon fork, an impressive combination often seen on much more expensive machines. Add Shimano's reliable 27-speed drivetrain, powerful dual-pivot brakes and select Bontrager parts and you have an amazing road rig ready to take you everywhere you want to go.

So how do you get this bike?

One lucky winner will be pulled from the hat at the winter banquet!!

So how do you get in the raffle?

1. Every winter banquet reservation automatically gets one free entry into the hat per guest. So if Jen and Matt Collister RSVP, both names are entered into the hat.

2. If you cannot make the banquet, don’t fear! You can still buy in to the raffle. The cost if $5 per entry and must be mailed and postmarked by Monday 12/1, to Cleveland Tri Club, PO Box 464, Parkman, OH 44080.

3. At the banquet, people will also have the opportunity to buy additional raffle tickets at $5 per entry.

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RSVP’s have started to roll in. If your name is not here, I have not yet received your reservation. So far reservations are in for the following people -

Jen & Matt Collister
Cat Viola
Janet & Joey Edwards
Debbie Sidol & guest (not yet rcvd, but email confirmation)

(If I am missing anyone, please let me know! [e-mail])

With all the snow, tis the season to think about fun holiday festivities!!!!

[Jack Carney]

I'm in. No guest.

[MattCollister]

Thank you, again, Bike Authority!

[jen]

I will be there. Check is in the mail (for one).

[debbie]

Janet, my check is in the mail for John and I. If my husband is good I'll let him be my guest, if not I'll have to bring the boyfriend .

What is the dress attire?

[Janet E]

For dress attire, anything is fine or in other words, clothing optional! ;-)

[Janet E]

Adding to the list . (Email confirmations received, awaiting checks)

Elizabeth Hansen (David maybe)
Angie Ridgel
George Vale (+1)
Charlie Mosbrook
Brenda Helsel (guest maybe)

I have had a few people ask about sending in the check via their online bill pay. That is fine. If you need the phone number, use 216-215-0824. I have tried to get back to everyone who has sent in emails. If I missed anyone, please let me know!

[Jen Petkovsek]

I responded to the post and will be there! Looking forward to it.

[Janet E]

Great Jen!

So current list-
Jen & Matt Collister PD
Cat Viola PD
Janet & Joey Edwards PD
Debbie Sidol & John PD
Jack Carney
Jen Petkovsek PD
Elizabeth & David Hansen
Angie Ridgel
George Vale (+1) PD
Charlie Mosbrook PD
Brenda Helsel (guest maybe)
Beth Heier PD
Adam Hunter PD
Eric Gibb
Jason Davis PD
Michelle Wheatley PD
Brian Luther PD + 6 raffle tickets
Ed Slovensky / Jodi Hoftner PD
Mark & Lynn Spencer PD
Tracy Zamiska PD
Aussie Rob
Tim Ritt
Sara Ziemnik
Tim Walsh PD
Current number -31

The list is growing!!!! Don't be left out. We NEED to provide a firm reservation count to the restaurant and the $22 is actual cost (while we would love your money, we are not making anything off of this!).

TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 26th) is the day to put your reservations in the mail!!!

[Aussie Rob]

In typical fashion, im sending my rsvp at the last minute.

I'll be there.

[traciezamiska]

Hey janet!
I wasn't on the PD list, but igave you all my stuff yesterday. Am I in?

[Janet E]

Great Rob! Tracy, yes you are in...all good!

[Janet E]

So here is the current list. We should have 40 people in attendance which will ge a good turnout!

Jen & Matt Collister PD
Cat Viola PD
Janet & Joey Edwards (Owes $4)
Debbie Sidol & John PD
Jack Carney
Jen Petkovsek PD
Elizabeth & David Hansen PD
Angie Ridgel PD
George Vale (+1) PD
Charlie Mosbrook PD
Brenda Helsel (guest maybe)
Beth Heier PD
Adam Hunter PD
Eric Gibb PD
Jason Davis PD
Michelle Wheatley PD
Brian Luther PD + 6 raffle tickets
Ed Slovensky / Jodi Hoftner PD
Mark & Lynn Spencer PD
Tracy Zamiska PD
Aussie Rob PD
Tim Ritt
Sara Ziemnik PD
Tim Walsh PD
Mike Bucher & Guest
Bike Authority & Guest
Brandon Henemman
Craig Miloscia
Roman Liscynesky -PD
Natalie Wakulchik -PD
Ryan Chittester
Ray Gunrick - PD


So the following people still owe and need to make payment right away as the club is required to pay the money Sunday, regardless of if you should change your mind.

Carney $22 bringing cash
Hensel $22 ($44 if guest)
Bucher $44 bringing cash
Henneman $22 (rcvd one check, not second)
Miloscia $22
Chittester $22
Ritt $22 bringing cash

If there are any last minute RSVPs, let me know ASAP and we will see what we can do. ([e-mail]) Looking forward to seeing everyone Sunday at 6!!!!

[suziharman]

Looks like this will be a really fun time and I am bummed I can't be there! Have a great time, good luck to all for the bike give-away, and drive/bike safely!

[brenda]

i am just bringing myself. i sent a check nov 26th.....

[Janet E]

Got it Brenda!

See everyone tonight!!! Put on your party shoes!

[Janet E]

Glad everyone made it out last night!!!

For those of you who were not there, the big winner of the night for the bike raffle was Tracie Zamiska! Congrats!