Hall of Fame announces inductees

From the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame

Toronto, ON -- The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame (CMHF) has announced 10 individuals and two groups to be inducted at the third annual Hall of Fame Induction Banquet & Reunion, to be held Oct. 25 at the Renaissance Toronto Airport Hotel and Conference Centre.

"The enthusiasm for recognizing exceptional Canadian contribution to motorcycling is growing," said Peter Sheppard, President of the CMHF. "We had many nominations from across the country and all types of motorcycling activity - competitors, business people and organizations. We have a growing inventory of nominees, with more coming in all the time, which will see the Hall of Fame grow steadily in future years."

The inductees are:
Audrey Alexandre - Welland, ON - Trailblazing Female Rider, first Canadian member of Motor Maids Inc.
BEMC/British Empire Motor Club - Toronto, ON - Pioneering motorsports club, founded in 1928 as motorcycle racing club. Founder of the Corduroy Enduro.
Tom Faulds - St. Thomas, ON - Competitor, organizer, industry executive.
Gerry German (deceased) - Brampton, ON - Club & federation organizer, trainer, safety advocate.
Dave Goulet (deceased) - ON and NS Trainer, Ambassador
Robert Kelly - Caledonia, ON - Competitor, Referee, trials and motocross
Ron Keys - Newcastle, ON - Competitor
Buddy Koehler - New Dundee, ON - Competitor
Michel Mercier - Adstock, QC - Competitor, trainer
Military Motorcycle Riders - Canada - All the riders of all generations who have rider in service of Canada's armed forces
Doug Sehl - Stillwell, OK, US - Competitor, mechanic
Rudy Zacsko, Sr. - Edmonton, AB - Competitor, Team Member, Contributor, Businessman

The 2008 Hall of Fame Induction Banquet & Reunion, sponsored by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC), will be held at 6:00pm on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Renaissance Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre, 801 Dixon Road in Toronto. The event, emceed by Pat Gonsalves, will feature an audio-visual presentation on each inductee, a display of special motorcycles, a silent auction to raise funds for the Foundation and, of course, a gourmet meal.

Tickets are $125, with discounts for "early bird" purchase and MCC members. Proceeeds support the work of the Hall of Fame.

Nominations can be made at any time, and are reviewed annually for up to five years or until selected for induction. Builders, contributors, rights advocates, volunteers and organizations, as well as competitors in all disciplines are eligible for consideration. Forms are available from the CMHF offices.