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Leon
07-11-2012, 09:04 AM
This is the Official RSVP thread for the 11th Net54baseball Dinner at the National Convention, for 2012, in Baltimore. It will be on Friday evening, Aug. 3rd, of the event. All members, family and friends are invited. All attendees must be RSVP’d. No one will be permitted without an RSVP. The event will be at the Hyatt that is connected (or next to) the National venue itself. It will be from 6:30pm till 12ish am.....with speakers starting at 7:30pm. Please remember the event is rated PG-13, for language (think lots of alcohol but a mature crowd otherwise :)).... We have always had a ton of fun. The only requirement is that each attendee will be required to wear a paper nametag at the event with your first and last name (tags will be on site). No exceptions and I do enforce that rule. It helps me remember who folks are and has been very positively received over the years. You can RSVP for food and/or drinks. If you know you will be coming over late then please only RSVP for drinks. There is a chance that we will just have appetizers the whole night, I haven’t made that final decision yet, but there will be food and an open bar (with soft drinks and bottled water) for free, through the whole event. I need a first and last name, of at least the board member, when RSVP’ing. You can also email me an RSVP to leonl@flash.net I will acknowledge each person that does it that way and if I don’t, then it means you are NOT RSVP’d yet. I expect 125-175 folks as usual. Thanks to our advertisers for helping to make it free and a special thanks to Heritage Auctions for being the Platinum Sponsor again. I look forward to seeing everyone there. Happy Collecting everyone!!

Taxman
07-11-2012, 09:32 AM
Thank you Leon and sponsors..would like to RSVP for dinner and drinks. This has been one of the major highlights for me at the National. Great speakers and a chance to meet real collectors.

Kirk

ThoseBackPages
07-11-2012, 09:38 AM
email sent.

Thanks,
Eric
ThoseBackPages

Andy Sandler
07-11-2012, 09:41 AM
I can't wait. Please count me in for dinner and drinks. Thanks for doing this, Leon.
Regards, Andy Sandler alwysyakn@aol.com

Bicem
07-11-2012, 09:45 AM
rsvp - drinks only

edhans
07-11-2012, 09:53 AM
Damn, I was hoping to be first...Two, please.

fiveniner
07-11-2012, 10:00 AM
Count me in for Dinner and Drinks.I would love to meet other members.Sounds
like fun.1 only.


Tony

gorrister
07-11-2012, 10:09 AM
Count me in for 2 for dinner and drinks.

Jewish-collector
07-11-2012, 11:40 AM
I will be there for dinner and drinks. This is the very best part of the National experience.

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Jason
07-11-2012, 12:23 PM
Count me in for 2 as well Leon.Now I'm getting excited for the National!

Buythatcard
07-11-2012, 12:29 PM
Count me in for dinner and drinks.

peterose4hof
07-11-2012, 12:56 PM
The wife won't be able to make it this year, so count me in for 1 for food & drinks.

Thanks very much to Leon & the sponsors!
Chris Lamb

ValKehl
07-11-2012, 01:04 PM
Leon,
I am truly looking forward to attending my first Net 54 dinner. Kindly mark me and my wife, Gwen, down for dinner and drinks. Many thanks to you and the other sponsors.
Best,
Val (ekehl333@aol.com)

oldjudge
07-11-2012, 01:09 PM
Leon--please mark me down for drinks.

Kzoo
07-11-2012, 02:16 PM
Leon............I'll be there for dinner and drinks (1). Thanks.

Matt Pienta

Jantz
07-11-2012, 02:52 PM
Two for dinner & drinks (Jantz Morey & Randy Shields)

Thanks Leon!

Michael Peich
07-11-2012, 04:02 PM
Leon,
Thank you for arranging the premier event at the National. Tim Newcomb and I will attend for dinner and drinks. See you soon.
Cheers, Mike

matty39
07-11-2012, 04:35 PM
Leon, I will be there for dinner and drinks. thanks, jim sexton

ibuysportsephemera
07-11-2012, 05:01 PM
Looking forward to my first National and Net54 Dinner. I am all in for Dinner and Drinks. Thanks to Leon and the Sponsors.

Jeff

4815162342
07-11-2012, 05:06 PM
Two for dinner and soft drinks please:

D.aryl W.ingo
L.awrence W.eems

VintageBall
07-11-2012, 05:27 PM
Please put me down for dinner and drinks, Leon.

And thanks for organizing this again!

Robert S

wondo
07-11-2012, 06:19 PM
Please count me in for food and drink - thank you, Leon!!!

John Wondowski

Donscards
07-11-2012, 06:26 PM
Leon I will be there for food and drinks with 2 friends (we will be set up at the National) thanks, Don Hontz with Paul Kane and Steve Burns

scooter729
07-11-2012, 06:51 PM
Thanks Leon - 2 for dinner and drinks

Scott S@rian
R@lph Bittelari

Jaybird
07-11-2012, 07:15 PM
Just drinks for me. Thanks,

J@son

boysblue
07-11-2012, 07:21 PM
is there a deadline by which one was commit?

Leon
07-11-2012, 07:29 PM
is there a deadline by which one was commit?


Yes sort of. I spoke with the catering manager at the Hyatt today and am going to give her a count on the 19th of this month. That is about 2 weeks prior to the event and 8 days from now. If by then anyone is still a "maybe" just rsvp as a "maybe". I usually count each "maybe" as a half. ALSO, you only need to RSVP in one place, here in this thread.....my email (address above) or you can PM me too. There should be some very interesting folks attending too. Thanks again and look forward to seeing everyone.

x2drich2000
07-11-2012, 07:34 PM
Leon, 1 for dinner and drinks

Thanks
DJ Richards

jerrys
07-11-2012, 07:51 PM
Thanks Leon, one for dinner and drinks.

Jerry Spillman

AndyG09
07-11-2012, 08:38 PM
Thanks Leon and Heritage!

Count me in for Food and Drink.

Best,

Andy Garden

btkpath
07-11-2012, 08:58 PM
Hi Leon,

I am looking forward to attending my first National and my first net54 convention dinner (dinner and drinks).

Thanks for putting this together,

Barry Kahn (barryandmindy@me.com)

Rich Klein
07-11-2012, 09:00 PM
I wil lbe there for sure and will email this to my good friend Mel Solomon and his son to see if they will be there.

One for sure, two more possible

Rich

Plinvestments
07-11-2012, 09:05 PM
Count me in +2 for dinner and drinks. Thanks to Heritage and Leon.

Spartan833
07-11-2012, 09:42 PM
Thanks again Leon and Heritage!

Food and drinks.

Bill McCarthy

ElCabron
07-12-2012, 01:24 AM
I'm in +1.

Thanks!

-Ryan

Pup6913
07-12-2012, 03:34 AM
Rsvp for food and a few drinks.


Can't wait for nationals:)

tribefan
07-12-2012, 05:41 AM
Thanks Leon! I'll be there again this year for dinner and drinks.

Mike Knezevic

OTWCards
07-12-2012, 05:50 AM
1 please for drinks only . . .

NascardRadio
07-12-2012, 07:23 AM
If possible I would like to RSVP for 3 for dinner and drinks. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

Val Marz
Jeff Marz
Logan Ward

Thanks,
Val

autograf
07-12-2012, 08:23 AM
Leon......I think we will have (5) total.....with Mike, Jeff, Dave, Me and Kevin....HRBAKER and CLIFTONS8 from here........dinner and drinks........

Clark7781
07-12-2012, 08:53 AM
This will be my first National and first time to the dinner. I would like to RSVP for two, myself and my seven year old son:

Paul Hawk
Ewan Hawk

Thanks,

Paul

gavvy
07-12-2012, 10:46 AM
Leon,
2 for drinks only. Thanks

theuclakid
07-12-2012, 02:20 PM
Thanks Leon for your extra efforts....2 for drinks and food.....
Bruce Perry
Frank Martorana (guest)

4815162342
07-12-2012, 03:43 PM
If possible I would like to RSVP for 3 for dinner and drinks. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

Val Marz
Jeff Marz
Logan Ward

Thanks,
Val

The Logan Ward you speak of wouldn't happen to be "Master of '88 Maxx" Logan Ward?

Al C.risafulli
07-12-2012, 04:14 PM
Hi Leon:

I'm in for drinks only. Thanks for organizing.

-Al

smotan_02
07-12-2012, 07:23 PM
Looking forward to my first National and Net54 dinner. I'm in for dinner and drinks. Thanks Leon and sponsors!

Scotty Autin

tribefan1313
07-12-2012, 07:42 PM
Leon -two for dinner and soft drinks.
Thanks

sflayank
07-12-2012, 07:58 PM
2 more leon
thanks

Tim Kindler
07-12-2012, 08:04 PM
Thank you to Leon and everyone esle who puts all of this together so we may have a great time. I'm looking forward to this more than anything else about the National.

Please put Jeff Doll (member) and I down for dinner and drinks. We both enjoyed last year and are looking forward to this year's dinner.
Thanks,
Tim Kindler

pcoz
07-12-2012, 08:23 PM
Leon,
Thanks for organizing and everyone else involved. Pls put me down for 1 for dinner/drinks, thx!!!
Pete

E93
07-12-2012, 10:24 PM
Leon
Thank you for doing this again. Count me in for drinks only.
JimB

christopher.herman
07-13-2012, 10:22 AM
Just finalized my itinerary to attend my first National. Super excited.

Count me in:
Christopher + my wife, Allison.
For drinks only.

Thanks Leon & Heritage.

See you all there.

--C.

Frazier
07-13-2012, 11:52 AM
Leon:

If you don't mind a brand new member of the boards, I would like to attend the dinner. RSVP for 1.

Bill

Leon
07-13-2012, 12:20 PM
Leon:

If you don't mind a brand new member of the boards, I would like to attend the dinner. RSVP for 1.

Bill

No worries Bill. Got ya covered and see ya there!!

t206blogcom
07-13-2012, 07:46 PM
Leon - I'm attending both the National and the Net54 dinner for the first time. Put me down for 1 (dinner).

Thanks!
Jason Stricker

Nugen
07-14-2012, 07:21 AM
Leon, I am RSVPing for myself, Tony Farfan + 1, Bob Koenig for dinner Friday night.
Thanks for putting this together we look forward to meeting fellow collectors!

oaks1912
07-14-2012, 10:06 AM
Leon.... There will be four for cocktails....myself, Ted, Sal & Jay

Mark Webster
07-14-2012, 05:30 PM
Hi Leon,

Mark Webster, for drinks. Thanks.

yanks4
07-14-2012, 05:34 PM
PM sent

WillowGrove
07-14-2012, 06:52 PM
Dinner,drinks for me Leon + 2 collectors... Lenny. And Tammie Steren.

Thanks so much Leon


Peter

Jcfowler6
07-14-2012, 07:32 PM
Leon. I am likely but not definite yet for two for dinner and drinks. Thanks!

Bill Rayburn
07-15-2012, 10:33 AM
I am looking forward to the evening. I will have one guest, Bill Kopperud.

Andy Baran
07-16-2012, 06:29 AM
I will be there for dinner and drinks. Looking forward to seeing some old friends and meeting some new ones.

lhardem
07-16-2012, 08:46 AM
Leon, Brett and I are planning to attend. Look forward to seeing you there.

Lyman

radman
07-16-2012, 09:52 PM
email sent

chris
07-17-2012, 08:01 AM
2 for dinner and drinks. :)

Rgklein
07-17-2012, 08:23 AM
Count me in, along with my dad and my brother. Rick Klein, Joel Klein, Stu Klein.

Peter W Thomas
07-17-2012, 09:25 AM
Leon, at this late date, I am planing to get to the national. and would like to attend the dinner. Thanks, Peter
PS (a few drinks too)

GaryPassamonte
07-17-2012, 10:26 AM
2 for dinner and drinks. Thanks, Leon.

andybecker
07-17-2012, 10:58 AM
Hey Leon,
looking forward to seeing you.

please put me down for drinks.

best,
andy

Myachelydra
07-17-2012, 12:02 PM
Thanks Leon...

Drinks for me.

Doublestriker
07-17-2012, 02:12 PM
Please Count me in for 1. Have heard alot about the dinner looking forward to it.

jb217676
07-17-2012, 09:36 PM
Just booked my room at the Hyatt Regency across the street from the Convention Center, making the drive from Toronto to Baltimore Leon so count me in for dinner and drinks!

mark evans
07-18-2012, 10:55 AM
Leon:

Please include me for dinner and drinks.

Thanks again for all your efforts.

Mark

tschock
07-18-2012, 01:07 PM
I would like to RSVP for dinner and drinks as well, if still possible. Looking forward to my first one and thanks for the organization.

Taylor Schock

mzm55
07-18-2012, 01:14 PM
Please include me for dinner and drinks.

Thank you,

Zach Rice

Bicem
07-18-2012, 02:08 PM
hey, a rare Zach sighting!

gorrister
07-18-2012, 02:52 PM
Hey Leon
Have you sent out confirmations yet. I haven't gotten mine yet and wanted to make sure my son and I are in the list. Thanks.

Leon
07-18-2012, 05:58 PM
Hey Leon
Have you sent out confirmations yet. I haven't gotten mine yet and wanted to make sure my son and I are in the list. Thanks.

Everyone in this thread is confirmed. ONLY if you sent an email or PM will you get a confirmation. It's all about me making sure I got your message, and if it's in this thread, I got it. For the record there are as many folks that emailed as posted in this thread. There is almost no doubt this will be the largest turnout ever.

Jcfowler6
07-19-2012, 05:19 AM
Leon,

Will you have t-shirts at the National? Or are those all gone?

Jon

Leon
07-19-2012, 06:52 AM
Leon,

Will you have t-shirts at the National? Or are those all gone?

Jon

YES....I will be selling all sizes for $15 at our table, 1112P, first come first served ....Not positive if we will be set up on Wed but we will definitely be Thurs, Fri, Sat and maybe Sunday morning.....

Leon
07-19-2012, 04:13 PM
I just turned in the guest list.....160 for dinner and 200 in total.. see everyone there....LL

brightair
07-19-2012, 08:26 PM
Hi Leon,
I replied to your private email but perhaps this is better.
I would love to attend for dinner (or snacks, whatever) and soft drinks/water.
I look forward to any informative speakers.
Many thanks for putting this together, wonderful idea!
All the best,
Richard D
brightair

Leon
07-19-2012, 09:26 PM
Just so everyone knows I had to turn in the Dinner guest count today, as my last post stated. There can be no more dinner rsvp's but after dinner drinks are still fine.

Leon
07-20-2012, 09:17 AM
Just a heads up....I have had quite a few members say they would like to come over after whatever else they are doing that evening. I would love to see everyone there. That being said my main concern is to take care of folks that make the dinner a priority. There will most likely be a cash bar started around 11pm. We should be good and toasted by then :).

Jewish-collector
07-20-2012, 09:26 AM
I would think many of those members that want to come over to the Net54 event are coming after the Legendary Auction. I would bet the auction house might prefer you do the cash bar BEFORE the auction instead of after it. :D

judgebuck
07-23-2012, 04:03 PM
Hi. I just sent you an email, but I also wanted to post this to say that I am honored to attend your National function and to put me down for dinner and drinks. My username is judgebuck. Thanks. judgebuck

egbeachley
07-26-2012, 06:19 AM
I missed the cutoff and was finally able to make plans to get to Baltimore. If there any cancellations I would like to attend - just myself.

Thanks.

Leon
07-26-2012, 07:48 AM
I missed the cutoff and was finally able to make plans to get to Baltimore. If there any cancellations I would like to attend - just myself.

Thanks.

If there are cancellations I will let folks know. I am going by a members number of posts for the openings that become available. In other words, if you have 5 posts and someone else has 300, and there becomes an opening, the person that posts more on this board gets the spot. I will have the RSVP list at the National and will be checking names to make sure everyone that responded and got an RSVP has a spot. I am looking forward to it. best regards

Collect Equity
08-03-2012, 12:27 PM
I'm bumping this on Leon's behalf so that everyone can be reminded of the time location of the dinner.

christopher.herman
08-03-2012, 08:36 PM
Just wanted to say thanks to Leon for his hospitality tonight at the Net54 event. My wife tolerated the baseball card conversations for waaaay longer than I expected (thanks to the free booze). Looking forward to the National tomorrow. Thanks again.
Christopher.

Scott Garner
08-05-2012, 10:32 AM
Leon,
I would also like to say thanks to Leon for organizing the net54 dinner. :)

I had a great time hanging with everyone. It's great getting a chance to pair up a face with a name. Even though I'm more of a memoribilia guy, I had an excellent time talking with several of the card specialists.

I definately had a great time talking with you all. Good collecting to all!

Scott Garner

tribefan
08-05-2012, 02:06 PM
Also would like to thank Leon for hosting a great evening, and to the sponsors and speakers as well.

kcohen
08-05-2012, 03:26 PM
Leon - I forgot to RSVP. Is it too late to get a seat?

Thanks, Buddy. Best part of the National and the speakers were excellent.

mark evans
08-05-2012, 04:25 PM
Thanks, Leon, for a delightful evening.

Thanks to Heritage and the speakers as well.

4815162342
08-06-2012, 04:08 PM
Great speakers, great food, great times all around! Thanks Leon, Heritage, and all of the other sponsors!

Sterling Sports Auctions
08-07-2012, 02:40 PM
Enjoyed the dinner and meeting who I did, but I am amazed at how many I did not meet that were attending. A suggestion for next year, Leon, how about everyone introducing themselves? I know it will take a little time but I think most everyone would enjoy at least putting a name to a face even though they may not be able to talk to them or make a point of talking to someone you have wanted to meet.

Always a good time and did get to put many names to faces and meeting again with others I had not seen since Chicago in 2004.

Lee

Leon
08-07-2012, 02:51 PM
Enjoyed the dinner and meeting who I did, but I am amazed at how many I did not meet that were attending. A suggestion for next year, Leon, how about everyone introducing themselves? I know it will take a little time but I think most everyone would enjoy at least putting a name to a face even though they may not be able to talk to them or make a point of talking to someone you have wanted to meet.

Always a good time and did get to put many names to faces and meeting again with others I had not seen since Chicago in 2004.

Lee

Seriously Lee? We aren't talking 20 people in a room. We are talking 200ish. That is why the name tags were being worn. And as of a "next year" it is never a given for the dinner. We'll just have to see how next year is going and see if I can underwrite it and get sponsorship again. Even though Heritage helped out a lot, and there was an anonymous sponsor that helped too....there is still a several thousand dollar tab at the end of the night. So, we'll see. But as far as everyone introducing themselves. I dunno if that will work.

judgebuck
08-07-2012, 08:38 PM
Leon, I got there very late because I had been at the Legendary auction. I missed the dinner, mainly because I tried to sign up too late last week. I appreciated your hospitality when I introduced myself. You encouraged me to post more, and I plan to do so. Thanks again. judgebuck

Tim Kindler
08-07-2012, 09:14 PM
Leon, everyone I met, and the great guys at our table,
Thanks so much for an awesome evening of talking baseball and cards. It was my 2nd dinner and I was more comfortable and got to know others better this year. I hope to converse with many of the people that I met throughout the year. Everyone was very friendly and interesting. Thanks to Leon , heritage, the speakers, and anyone else who helped put this on. I hope it continues because I feel it is the best part of the national and I've been to 11 now.
Take care everyone,
Tim Kindler