Net54baseball Banquet at the National 2019 - RSVP THREAD - Friday 8/2/19

[Leon]

Here is the rsvp thread for the 2019 Net54baseball Banquet at the National Convention. It is free to all members and is being held at the same place (not sure of the room yet) as in 2017, the Embassy Suites, which is across the street from the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. The banquet with open bar, soft drinks, water and horse duvers :) will be Friday night (8/2/19) from 630pm until around 11 :30pm-12am . There will be at least a few speakers again but there might be more too. So it won't be just me on stage doing the worm!! Please PM me if you would like to be a speaker at the Banquet and we can talk about it. All members are invited and their spouses and children are invited too. If there are a few friends in the crowd they are invited too, but everyone needs an RSVP. Thanks go to Heritage Auctions for stepping up and being the Platinum Sponsor again. Love of the Game Auctions is also a silver Sponsor this year. It's appreciated. RSVPs are guaranteed entry (there will be, as usual, a $5 non mandatory donation of which 100% will go to Safe Haven Furever Pet Rescue.). If you don't RSVP you might not be able to get in. IF you do RSVP and find out you can't make it, please let me know. It helps with the hotel staffing stuff and how many tables are needed, bartenders :) etc... All attendees will be asked to wear a little sticker / name tag while there (and filled out there). It helps me remember names as I have a truly poor memory. So if you want to be totally anonymous, sorry, this isn't the place to be. Posting in this thread is the best and preferred way to RSVP but also a PM or email is fine too. I will be keeping a spreadsheet so if you don't post your RSVP here, make sure I acknowledge receipt of your RSVP. Thanks all!!

What's a thread without a card? This was from our BST a while back.

[nolemmings]

I'll be there--solo.

[Sportsguy20]

Thanks Leon for organizing. I will be there solo

[CurtisFlood]

I'll try Leon, but as you know my knee is pretty shaky and I may not be up to it by that point in the National. It is a lot of work and I may have to retire to my hotel to use the heat on the knee.


I'm just saying no Leon, don't want to muddy the waters. Hope to see you at the show!

[jburl]

I'll be there, bringing a friend.

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[Kenny Cole]

I will probably swing by -- solo.

[leaflover]

I'll be there along with my 2 sons.

Thank you.

[obcmac]

I will be there +1. Thanks Leon and sponsors, always one of the highlights of the show.

Mac

[Taxman]

I'll be there +1....Might try to bring Shaggy out of retirement :p

Thanks Leon

[Bicem]

I'll be there.

[Sterling Sports Auctions]

I will be there solo. Thanks

Lee Behrens

[effe]

I'll be there +3.

[paleocards]

I'll be there. Thanks again for you and your sponsors' generosity, it's always one of the highlights of the National.

Andy Kramer

[egbeachley]

Sign me up. Just one.

[frankbmd]

Here is the rsvp thread for the 2019 Net54baseball Banquet at the National Convention. It is free to all members and is being held at the same place (not sure of the room yet) as in 2017, the Embassy Suites, which is across the street from the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. The banquet with open bar, soft drinks, water and horse duvers :) will be Friday night (8/2/19) from 630pm until around 11 :30pm-12am . There will be at least a few speakers again but there might be more too. So it won't be just me on stage doing The Worm!! Please PM me if you would like to be a speaker at the Banquet and we can talk about it. All members are invited and their spouses and children are invited too. If there are a few friends in the crowd they are invited too, but everyone needs an RSVP. Thanks go to Heritage Auctions for stepping up and being the Platinum Sponsor again. Love of the Game Auctions is also a silver Sponsor this year. It's appreciated. RSVPs are guaranteed entry (there will be, as usual, a $5 non mandatory donation of which 100% will go to Safe Haven Furever Pet Rescue.). If you don't RSVP you might not be able to get in. IF you do RSVP and find out you can't make it, please let me know. It helps with the hotel staffing stuff and how many tables are needed, bartenders :) etc... All attendees will be asked to wear a little sticker / name tag while there (and filled out there). It helps me remember names as I have a truly poor memory. So if you want to be totally anonymous, sorry, this isn't the place to be. Posting in this thread is the best and preferred way to RSVP but also a PM or email is fine too. I will be keeping a spreadsheet so if you don't post your RSVP here, make sure I acknowledge receipt of your RSVP. Thanks all!!

What's a thread without a card? This was from our BST a while back.

Leon,

Fly me in and I'll do The Floss with you, but not The Worm

[Frazier]

Leon:

RSVP for (1) - Bill Scheffel

[Jason]

2017 Chicago was a good time. I’ll be their again this year. Thank you.

[sb1]

Myself and table mate, perhaps 1-2 more, will update closer.

[toppcat]

I expect to be there after the dinner hour, say about 9-ish.

[Leon]

Speakers plan to go on around 845 or so, for those coming a bit later. I know there is at least one other dinner that night too. Everyone is always welcome anytime. If there are speakers speaking please be courteous as you come in.

[Arazi4442]

I'll be there as well. Just one.

[ValKehl]

Looking forward to attending (solo).

[Donscards]

I will be there plus one---always a great time--and looking forward to it again. Don

[Blunder19]

Leon,

I will be able to attend this year.. i am going to the national with Chris Browne ..

So please mark us both down as attending the dinner Friday night..

thanks!

[perezfan]

I should make it... 2 total. Thanks!!

[sforaker]

Hi Leon, thanks for hosting, I will be attending with 3 other collectors for a total of 4.

[Ct94122]

I will be there

Cris Taylor

[RedsFan1941]

please put me down for two. thank you for doing this.

[Promethius88]

I'll be there...just one.

Tim Hadley

[Andy Sandler]

Hi Leon,
Please count me in. I will bring a friend, too.
Thanks, Andy Sandler (914) 388-2940

[timn1]

Hi Leon,
Mike and I will be there at some point in the evening.

Thanks for putting it together.

Tim

[Nonsensename1]

Hello
I’m looking forward to attending +1. My father took me to my first national at Moscone in 1987 (I was very young, I promise!) and we will attend together this year for the first time since 2000 Anaheim. Our first net54 event and I’m looking forward to it.
Ben


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[Bram99]

Thanks for the invite. I will be there +1

[Madi$on18joshua]

I plan on being there, my 1st National. Live in so cal if anyone is driving - saves $$$ for cards - lol.


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[Rich Klein]

As of today, I plan on attending. I will update if any of my fellow COMC teammates wish to attend.

Rich

[jerrys]

Make it TWO - Thanks

[tazdmb]

I plan on attending

Frank

[Baseballcrazy62]

Thanks for organizing this. Myself and one other.

[obcbobd]

I plan on attending. Thanks for doing this Leon!

Bob Donaldson

[a761506]

I plan on attending.

[Tony Gordon]

I will be there plus one.

Tony Gordon

[prewarsports]

Four for me

Rhys Yeakley

[Marslife]

thank you Sir, looking fwd to meeting again!

My wife Vikki and I will attend,

thank you!

Cliff

[Exhibitman]

I will be there after dinner.

[71buc]

I will attend and have will have one guest in tow.

[Cardman2020]

Leon,

I will attend my first Net54 event +2.

Thx,
Mike

[eremin2000]

I’ll be there. Looking forward to it! Thank you for hosting.
—Daryl


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[pingman59]

Thanks Leon, count me in.

Mark Arentsen

[T20Brew]

I plan on attending +3 (my dad and 2 other friends).

Thanks Leon for putting this on again. I went last time it was in Chicago and had a really good time. I’m sure it’ll be great again.

[Andrew1975]

Leon, I will be there (solo). Looking forward to it.

An-dr-ew Fin-kel-man

[dgtom]

Thanks Leon, I will attend, just me.

[VintageBen]

I'll be there solo. I can't wait :D:D:D:D



- Ben Jordan

[TaxMechanick]

Leon, I'll be there solo.

Glenn Mechanick

[BigSix]

Leon,
Please add my name to the list. I will enjoyed meeting the Net54 group and thank you for arranging this event.
All the Best,
Durward Hamil

[Tim Zwick]

A crew of (4) total for me. Thanks Leon - looking forward to the worm! :rolleyes:

Tim Zwick

[Fur72]

Cory Furlong + 1

My second NET54 Banquet

2017 was incredible.

[Copa7]

Hi Leon.

Me + 1

[CardCastle]

I have only been here a short while, but if it's ok I would love to attend and meet some of you fine folks. It would be me and my wife and depending on the time my 2 year old. Thanks.

[Leon]

I have only been here a short while, but if it's ok I would love to attend and meet some of you fine folks. It would be me and my wife and depending on the time my 2 year old. Thanks.

Of course, Josh. Someone can become a member the day of the event and probably get in (if you get ahold of me). The gig is from 630pm to 1130-1200am. With a two years old it will depend on the mood they are in :). And depending on who the collector is one of you could retreat with the youngster and the other stay. :)

Everyone is welcome to come to all or any part of it up until last call! Also, I think there is a 3rd speaker now.....Still looking for 1-2 more.

.

[whiteymet]

Hi Leon:

Count me in! I will be in touch about your offer, but for now I am a 1

See you there.

Fred

[Brian Weisner]

I plan to attend.... see ya soon


Be well Brian

[JollyElm]

Any hi-tech people out there who could possibly create a live streaming camera set-up kind of thing for those of us not attending??

[tedzan]

Hi Leon

Mark Macrae and I, plus 2 guests will be attending.


TED Z

T206 Reference (http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=237816)
.

[tombocombo]

thank you Leon

[jimtigers65]

Leon,

I will be attending my first National since 1988 and would like to attend the banquet. Please put me down plus one.

Jim

[taul166]

Thank you for the invitation. I will be at the National. Sure, I would like to attend. Thanks again. I appreciate this.

[taul166]

Forgot to say, it will be just myself attending.

[sflayank]

I'll be there with a friend

[Bobmc]

Thank you for the opportunity

Please add me if room still available

[davidsb]

Leon,

I will be attending my first National since 1988 and would like to attend the banquet. Please put me down plus one.

Jim

I have never been a +1 before...…..

:D

[rommesc]

Count me in. Was great to meet so many members at the 2017 National/Banquet. Thank you for putting this on again!

[sedin26]

Hi Leon,

I'll be attending with some other OBCers but you can put me down as 1, since they'll RSVP separately.

[LuckyLarry]

I'll be there!

[Hcom24]

Hi Leon, I will be there +1. Thanks, Harry

[Spike]

Expect to be there (solo).

[Arazi4442]

I'll be there as well. Just one.

Leon, I will now be a +1. Talked a friend of mine into going to the National with me.

[larrie804]

I will be there +1!

Larrie Dean

[cmoore330]

I plan on attending...solo...+0. Thank you for doing this!

[triple 2's]

I plan on attending solo. Thanks

[bigfish]

Thank you to Leon and the sponsors for the event.

I plan on attending along with Vintageclout, griffin, Ritzcollector, Bagger’s auctions, and three 54 board lurkers.

Looking forward to this event.

Cheers!

[Jobu]

I am in. +0

[Rgklein]

Rick Klein and dad Stu and brother Joel if we can attend - thanks


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[Leon]

Rick Klein and dad Stu and brother Joel if we can attend - thanks


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There is no limit. Glad to have yawl and everyone else. We have 3-4 speakers so far.

[Moyni]

I will be there solo.

Mike Moynihan

[trdcrdkid]

I will be there solo, for at least part of it. Always a fun time.

[Bkrum]

Will be there solo

[Kaneen]

If not too late to RSVP, count me in along with a +1...Thanks Leon!

[ezez420]

If not too late I am in +1


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[metssoxx]

Hi Leon,
Count me in for Friday night. Thanks as always!

Sal (OBC)

[HRBAKER]

1, thanks

[butcher354435]

Sign me up for 1

[Mrvintage]

I'll be there solo Leon. Thanks!!!!

[whyconform]

<------------ I shall RSVP myself.

Bill

[vintagesportflips]

Sorry for the late rsvp - but I'll be there +1

[stutor]

If it’s not too late, count me in. I’ll be there solo.

Sonny Tutor

[Gradedcardman]

Leon,

I will have myself plus 2. Thanks

[JunkWaxTwins]

If it is not too late to RSVP, I (Stephan Loeffler) will be there with my wife (Angela) and 1 additional guest.

[edhans]

Gary Nuchereno and I.

[Leon]

Everyone can rsvp for the Banquet up until this Thursday in this thread. All are welcome and there is no limit.

*Please don't give me a hard time about wearing a name tag with your first and last name while there. Everyone including myself will have one...Plus I have a phobia about remembering names so it helps me if no one else. Just ask Brockelman how long I introduced myself to him after we knew each other. It was years....
Hope to see all that can make it come by, at least for a while. It will be fun putting faces with names with user id's..

[clydepepper]

Does anyone know where it will be NEXT year?

[Leon]

Does anyone know where it will be NEXT year?

The Convention is in AC next year and there won't be a Net54 banquet there as I most likely won't be attending. I doubt I go back to AC again for a National.....

[VintageBall]

RSVPing for one please, post-dinner.

Thanks for setting this up!

Robert

[tribefan1313]

Reservations for 2 at the banquet
Scott & son

Looking forward to it!
Thanks

[LOUCARDFAN]

Leon,

I would like to RSVP for one spot.

Thanks!

[tlwise12]

Would like to attend and I will be bringing a guest!

[BobC]

Leon,

May be last minute, but possibly coming with a friend or two if still okay.

Thanks.

BobC

[Leon]

Leon,

May be last minute, but possibly coming with a friend or two if still okay.

Thanks.

BobC

It's still fine!!

[midmo]

I didn't think I'd make it this year, but count me in as well. Thanks!

[RedsFan1941]

hi Leon. having to leave Chicago earlier than planned so won’t be able to attend the banquet. Very disappointed but hope you all have a great time.

[CardCastle]

My ms is my making my walking difficult so I won't be able to make it. My apologies.

[tazdmb]

hi Leon. having to leave Chicago earlier than planned so won’t be able to attend the banquet. Very disappointed but hope you all have a great time.

I am going to bring a +1, since there is a cancellation

[trdcrdkid]

It looks like I will be bringing my 11-year-old stepdaughter Gabriella, who went to the show with me today and had a good time.

[Leon]

Still fine if additional folks want to come. Looking forward to a good time....

[Baseballcrazy62]

Great event last night. Thanks for doing that!!

[Jason]

Yes thank you Leon. Your hospitality was most appreciated.

[Rich Klein]

Was fun. Great to see everyone. Met some new people who are really cool. Food was good, all speakers were good amd Josh was great.

[71buc]

Thanks Leon it was a lot of fun.

[Promethius88]

Good to meet you Leon and some other members. Had a nice time. But for the life of me, I don't remember who the other speakers were....outside of Josh??

[taul166]

Thank you. I enjoyed meeting some new folks, the food/drink, and speakers.

[bigfish]

Great time. Thank you to Leon and the sponsors.

[LuckyLarry]

Thanks Leon for organizing the Net54 Banquet it did not disappoint! Thanks to Heritage Auctions and Love of the Game for their support.

There seemed to be more food this year and I thought the pizza was pretty good! There were even some more healthy choices available. At my table I sat with some Post football and baseball experts it was fantastic experience all around.

The speakers Mark A his stories were great and I stopped by his table the next day but he did not have his Ernie Banks card in hand so I could see it.

The comedian (Adam correct?) was HILARIOUS this was the first time I've ever seen stand up live. Knowing something about his subject matter (cards and collecting and scandals) really helped, no topics seemed to be off base lol. He is great and hope he is invited back!

I enjoyed Josh E too, and after he spoke he opened it up for questions from Net54 members in attendance. I snapped Josh E picture from my seat I hope it is ok to post.

Thanks again Leon I'm really glad I went!

Larry

http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=542&pictureid=27191

[tazdmb]

I just want to commend Josh Evans of Lelands for having the guts of getting up their and responding to some really tough questions from the crowd. He alone was worth the price of admission.

[lowpopper]

Josh had no obligation to get up on the mic.

It was much appreciated.

[Exhibitman]

I just want to commend Josh Evans of Lelands for having the guts of getting up their and responding to some really tough questions from the crowd. He alone was worth the price of admission.

Now that's funny.

[CuriousGeorge]

Now that's funny.

Are you the idiot who sued PSA for like 8K?

[CuriousGeorge]

$4800 excuse me. Lawyers who sue companies for $4800 shouldn’t be running their mouths. They should be trying to figure out how to pay the mortgage.

[CuriousGeorge]

I just don’t get the big mouth behind someone’s back. Be a big boy and say it to their face. Didn’t anyone teach you jealousy is a very ugly trait? I mean no one makes fun of you because you’re unsuccessful do they? So why start?

[Exhibitman]

https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/dropins/Jeong%20jack.gif

[MW1]

Now that's funny.Why?

[71buc]

I too enjoyed meeting and listening to Josh. I believe what Adam was joking about was the irony of the statement as there was no "price of admission". The event was free. After watching Adam's stand up routine at the event and speaking with him at length (Hi Adam) I certainly get the feeling he isn't the sort to hide behind a keyboard.

[Exhibitman]

what Adam was joking about was the irony of the statement as there was no "price of admission". The event was free.

Exactly. It was an unintentionally backhanded compliment.

[MW1]

Exactly. It was an unintentionally backhanded compliment.Still don't get it. "Worth the price of admission" isn't literal in the original context, is it? It's just an idiomatic expression. Maybe I'm obtuse.

[larrie804]

The n
National will be in Atlantic City next year. BTW Leon thanks for everything!

Larrie Dean

[tazdmb]

It was a joke!!! Had no idea my comment would draw so much attention. Thanks again to Leon for aligning this up and finding sponsors.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Why?

The dinner is free. I'm sure nothing was meant by the original statement it was just being used as an expression, and Adam just enjoyed it because, well, it's amusing that someone said he was worth the price of admission when there was none. Man everyone is uptight.

EDIT:OK this is why you should read the whole thread before posting. What they said^

PS. Adam, are you doing stand up professionally? I did for a while a million years ago while I was acting. Wish I could've heard you!

[bnorth]

Why?

Because admission is free. It is a very old joke.

EDIT: like everyone else I should have read the other posts before replying.:)