Net54baseball Dinner at the National.....2013

[Leon]

As we get closer to the National I want to let folks know a few specifics on the Net54baseball Dinner at the 2013 National. Our primary sponsor is Heritage Auctions. I want to give a big shout out to them. Without Chris I. stepping up a few months ago we might not be having it. Goldin Auctions is also helping sponsor it this year, as well as there is an anonymous donor again.

It will be held on Friday, 8/2/2013 at the Hyatt Regency O'hare, which is right across the street from the Convention Center. It will start at 6:30pm and go until around 12am. This year there is going to be a non-mandatory donation of $5 upon entry. That money, 100% of it, is going to a local facility for abused dogs. If you can afford a few bucks more, the doggies will appreciate it. Again, it is not mandatory and no one will give you an evil eye if you don't donate. I have to say, I despise the way these "donations" have been done at other hobby venues. If you don't donate they make you feel like a leper. At any rate, that is my payback for doing the dinner.... I love doggies.

There will be an RSVP thread the first week in July and that is when everyone can RSVP. You can do it now but it will fall on deaf ears and won't count. All members, family etc... are invited. The only requirement will be that you have to wear a nametag. This year there will be 2 members at a desk filling out the nametags for folks. I think that is the only way to get some consistency. User ID's will also be on a nametag, either the original tag or a separate one. No one is forcing anyone to wear a nametag, only if you want to come to the dinner will it be required. There will be an open bar the whole time and free food.

The way I can help sponsor this is through the email blasts and advertising on the board. I wish to thank everyone for putting up with those few things....And if you opted out of the emails, well, thanks for nothing.

[Ease]

I'm really looking forward to it. Thanx Heritage and Goldin! Fine thing you're doing for our canine friends Leon.

[Exhibitman]

As always it is most appreciated. Last year I finally got to put some names and faces together of guys I had known here for years and had a great time

[ullmandds]

sweet!

[frankbmd]

Ready or not,..........

[Jewish-collector]

I can't wait. The Net54 dinner is the very best part of the National !!!

[AndyG09]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

I can't wait. The Net54 dinner is the very best part of the National !!!

+1 on what Alan said. A great time! Especially when Tim Kindler does his "Slapshot" quotes!

Best,

Andy

[yanks12025]

Originally Posted by Leon

As we get closer to the National I want to let folks know a few specifics on the Net54baseball Dinner at the 2013 National. Our primary sponsor is Heritage Auctions. I want to give a big shout out to them. Without Chris I. stepping up a few months ago we might not be having it. Goldin Auctions is also helping sponsor it this year, as well as there is an anonymous donor again.

It will be held on Friday, 8/2/2013 at the Hyatt Regency O'hare, which is right across the street from the Convention Center. It will start at 6:30pm and go until around 12am. This year there is going to be a non-mandatory donation of $5 upon entry. That money, 100% of it, is going to a local facility for abused dogs. If you can afford a few bucks more, the doggies will appreciate it. Again, it is not mandatory and no one will give you an evil eye if you don't donate. I have to say, I despise the way these "donations" have been done at other hobby venues. If you don't donate they make you feel like a leper. At any rate, that is my payback for doing the dinner.... I love doggies.

There will be an RSVP thread the first week in July and that is when everyone can RSVP. You can do it now but it will fall on deaf ears and won't count. All members, family etc... are invited. The only requirement will be that you have to wear a nametag. This year there will be 2 members at a desk filling out the nametags for folks. I think that is the only way to get some consistency. User ID's will also be on a nametag, either the original tag or a separate one. No one is forcing anyone to wear a nametag, only if you want to come to the dinner will it be required. There will be an open bar the whole time and free food.

The way I can help sponsor this is through the email blasts and advertising on the board. I wish to thank everyone for putting up with those few things....And if you opted out of the emails, well, thanks for nothing.

What type of food?

[kcohen]

Originally Posted by yanks12025

What type of food?

Seriously?

[ullmandds]

I believe this year is lobster and porterhouse steaks...no vegetarian option so if you are...you'll want to brown bag it.

[yanks12025]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I believe this year is lobster and porterhouse steaks...no vegetarian option so if you are...you'll want to brown bag it.

Haha. That's actually why I was asking. Lol

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I believe this year is lobster and porterhouse steaks...no vegetarian option so if you are...you'll want to brown bag it.

I only eat vegetarian animals. No bear meat please.

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

[brightair]

Leon,
If you are starting today to take reservations for dinner, please put my name on the list!
Richard Dingman
brightair

[Michael B]

My favorite type of dog usually comes with mustard and relish, but I can also support the fout legged kind.

[E93]

Thanks Leon! Great idea About the dogs. The net 54 dinner is always a highlight.
JimB

[the 'stache]

It's awesome you guys are doing this. I wish I could go, but traveling long distances right now is out of the question.

As to the non-mandatory $5 donation for abused dogs, can I please still do this even though I won't be there? I love animals (dogs most of all), and I'm a long time supporter of the ASPCA. Whenever I see an animal suffering, it breaks my heart. So, I'd like to chip in for a good cause. Leon, if you'll just shoot me a PM with where I can send the money once you guys are ready to go (or email me), I can send some Paypal to the cause.

Here's my doggie, Brewster. He's a 4 year old black labby, and the third one I've had (Mitzvah and Shadow, his cousins in that big kennel in the sky), as well as a cocker spaniel named Bowser (my first dog):



Doing his best "devil dog" impression.



My sweet boy on the lookout for bunnies. He goes ape shit whenever one enters "his" front yard, and let me tell you, this dog can jump.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by yanks12025

What type of food?

free

but seriously, the menu will be put out on the RSVP thread. It will probably be the same as the last 2 yrs. I think there were chicken fingers, some kind of beef sliders (I think), cheese nachos... a cheese tray...etc...

[HOF Auto Rookies]

I will be attending with my dad, cannot wait! Hope I can get him a real nice '53 Bowman Color for him, it's our fav card of all-time!

[Gmrson]

Looking forward to my 1st Net54 dinner. Good idea to help those that can't help themselves Leon!

My wife rescued Jack from going to the pound at only a few weeks old with the idea of finding him a good home...that she did. He's 13 now and loves a good party and a break from his 5 rescued feline siblings!

[queencitysportscards]

I look forward to meeting members of the board and making an introduction.

Thank you to all the sponsors and Leon for organizing this event.

[queencitysportscards]

We love our dogs too...

[Greenmonster]

I always said I'd never have a small, yappy dog...This is Daisy, a small, yappy dog....she's a mix of everything small and yappy.....someone left her off in the neighborhood several years ago, she was just a puppy weighing about 9 pounds. She managed to survive for several months, really amazing that she didn't end up as a coyote snack. Daughter Christine befriended her, she was a great family pet. Rescues make wonderful family pets.