Labbance June 23 Event Sold out

[Brad Klein]

The upcoming fund raiser event in Vermont June 23 for ailing golf architecture writer Bob Labbance is going to be a spectacular success. For those of you who have booked participation in the event, thank you. For those of you who have not, it is now sold out.

There will be no sign-up allowed at the door. Only participants in the event may bid in the open auction. Unsold items will be offered on a public bid Website following the event. Details to follow.

Direct cash donations will continue to be accepted. Checks should be made out to:

Labbance Family Fund
P.O. Box 53
Bloomfield, Ct. 06002

Please note that out of respect for the privacy of the host site there will be no publicity of the actual proceedings, no cell phones or pagers allowed on site, and strict adherence to a dress code -- details of which can be obtained from Brad Klein (igolfbadly@aol.com / 860-243-3296) or Tony Pioppi (apioppi@earthlink.net / 860-344-8895).

We have had participation and donations from across the entire golf industry. Among the institutions supporting the event with gifts, auction prizes, participation and endorsement have been:

ASGCA    Golf Collectors Society             A.W. Tillinghast Association     Golf Digest raters
GCSAA    Donald Ross Society                Seth Raynor Society               Golf Magazine raters
USGA      Stanley Thompson Society      Wayne Stiles Society               Golfweek raters
GWAA     Walter Travis Society                Troon Golf                                Golf Yellow Pages
                                                              Kemper Sports
Thanks to all.

Organizing Committee:
Brad Klein, Golfweek
Tony Pioppi, Golf writer
Nancy Powers, Southworth Development
Chad Ritterbusch, ASGCA

[ANTHONYPIOPPI]

We've had a wonderful response and some fantastic auction items, which will greatly benefit Bob and his family. Thanks to all the have contributed in one way or another.

Anthony

[Brad Klein]

We've been stunned by the turnout and the generosity of so many folks.

Please note, that while donations are still being accepted, we can't allow walk up sign-ins Monday because the event is now closed.

More later on the public auction mechanism.

[John_Conley]

Brad, congratulations to all for pulling off such a magnificent event.  Have fun!

[John Mayhugh]

Brad & Tony,
Congratulations on organizing such a special event.  I'm just sorry I couldn't make it.  I also appreciate the reminder on the address for donations.