Hall of Fame heads west

From the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame

MARKHAM, ON -- The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame (CMHF) has announced eight individuals, one family and two groups to be inducted at the fifth annual Hall of Fame Induction Banquet & Reunion, to be held Nov. 6 at the Delta Burnaby Hotel and Conference Centre in Burnaby, BC.

"This is the first year the event has been held outside of Toronto, and we are delighted to be able to honour westerners with an event in the west," said John Cooper, Chair of the Foundation. "The enthusiasm for recognizing exceptional Canadian contributions to motorcycling is growing, and our slate this year continues to portray that excellence. Now entering its fifth year, the Induction Banquet and Reunion is the motorcycling social event of the year."

The 2010 Hall of Fame inductees are:

Vern Amor - Victoria, 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

The 2010 Hall of Fame Induction Banquet & Reunion, sponsored by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC), 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. A cash bar is offered. Tickets are $140, with 'deep discounts' for 'early bird' purchase and MCC members. Late purchases are at $175.

Tables of eight or 10 can be arranged when bought together. Dress is smart casual/Business Attire. Visit www.motorcyclehalloffame.ca or www.motorcycling.ca/halloffame for more details.