Canadian Hall of Fame adds 11

From the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada

MARKHAM, ON -- This year's Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame induction ceremony was witnessed by almost 300 members of western Canada's motorcycle community.

Held at the recently-renovated and spectacular Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre in Burnaby, BC (for the first time outside of Toronto) the event recognized 11 inductees: Vern Amor, originally from Osoyoos, BC, Phil Funnell of Vancouver, Don James of Richmond, BC, Bill McLean (deceased) of Burnaby, Blair Morgan of Saskatoon, Ross Pederson of Medicine Hat, AB, Bob St. Goddard of Winnipeg, Tom Walther (deceased) and Family (his parents, Doris and Gerhard) of Surrey, BC, Dave Wildman of Vancouver, and two BC-based motorcycle clubs - the Greater Vancouver and Victoria Motorcycle Clubs.

In addition, Terry Rea of Vancouver was presented with the Bar and Hedy Hodgson Award, and two recipients were named to the Historical category - Joseph Baribeau of Manitoba and Palmer Rutledge of BC.

Chair of the local organizing committee, and newly-elected President of the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation Kellee Irwin and her team ensured the success of the evening.

Foundation meetings that also took place over the weekend saw John Cooper step down as President but remaining as a Director in the position of Immediate Past President. Dave Lloyd was elected as Vice-President. Peter Jacobs undertakes the role of Secretary and Jack Criger continues as Treasurer. New Directors include Ron Keys, Cal Rakach and Vada Seeds.

The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame is operated by the Canadian International Motorcycle Heritage Museum Foundation (CIMHMF), a charitable organization registered with the Canada Revenue Agency and able to issue tax receipts for donations.

It is administered by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada which is a founding patron of the Hall of Fame and the title sponsor of the annual Induction Ceremony and Banquet.