Hall of Fame ticket deadline approaching

From the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada

MARKHAM, ON - The 5th Annual Canadian Motorcycling Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion is being held in Western Canada for the first time. Ticket sales are quite strong and the event is expected to sell out.

The 2010 Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion, sponsored by the MOTORCYCLISTS CONFEDERATION OF CANADA (MCC) will be held on Saturday, Nov. 6 at the Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre in Burnaby, BC.

Tickets are available to purchase online at the Canadian Motorcycling Hall of Fame website (http://motorcyclehalloffame.ca/). The Early-Bird ticket deadline is Sunday, Sept. 26 - after that, prices increase until Oct. 15 when the full price rate will become applicable to both members and non-members alike, and are only available if it is not yet sold out.

The Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation is a charitable organization founded by Bar and Hedy Hodgson in 1999 to record and preserve the history and heritage of the motorcycle and motorcycling activity in Canada; and to recognize, honour and celebrate those who have achieved excellence and/or made significant contributions to the well-being and advancement of motorcycling in Canada.

Founded in 2005 by Founding Patrons, the North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW and the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada, the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame has already honoured 44 individuals and groups, and will be adding the following Inductees for 2010:

Vern Amor, Osoyoos, BC - Motocross Competitor, Contributor
Phil Funnell, Vancouver, BC - Contributor, Dealer, Adventure Rider
Greater Vancouver Motorcycle Club, Vancouver, BC - Marking 88 years as a club - Founded in 1922
Don James, Richmond, BC - Business Leader, Contributor
Bill McLean (deceased), Burnaby, BC - Competitor, Dealer, Contributor
Blair Morgan, Saskatoon, SK - Motocross Competitor
Ross Pederson, Medicine Hat, AB - Motocross Competitor
Bob St.Goddard, Winnipeg, MB - Motocross Contributor
Victoria Motorcycle Club, Victoria, BC - Marking 104 years as a club - Organized in 1906
Tom Walther (deceased) and Family, Surrey, BC - International Competitor (Tom) and Contributors (family).
Dave Wildman, Vancouver, BC - RR Competitor solo and sidecar