72nd ANNUAL TRAILBLAZERS BANQUET

CARSON CENTER, CARSON, CA

SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2016

SEATS AVAILABLE !!! (as of April 13, 2016)

As always, we have had a few cancellations, changes, etc., so if you know of anyone who was hoping to attend the banquet this year, and were unable to purchase a ticket, have them contact Judy at: mctrailblazers01@gmail.com.

ADDRESS AND DIRECTIONS

The banquet will be held at the Carson Civic Center, 3 Civic Plaza Dr., Carson, CA. 90745. The Carson Center is off the I 405 freeway at the Carson exit. You can see the tall Doubletree Hotel from the freeway and it shares a parking lot with the Carson Center.

BANQUET AGENDA

2:00 - 3:00 p.m. SETUP FOR BIKE SHOW. If you are bringing motorcycles to display, check in before you start pushing your bike in. No one gets in without a ticket so get there early enough to get your ticket and park your bike before 3:00 pm. There will be security, but be safe and bring a lock, chain, drip pan (if needed) and some information on the bike. Each bike show entrant will receive a 70th Anniversary mug and pin. No need to call in advance. Bring your pristine treasure or relic that still has mud from the last race.

3:00 - 6:00 p.m. RECEPTION AND THE TOM CATES MEMORIAL BIKE SHOW PRESENTED BY HAGERTY INSURANCE. Pick up your tickets at WILL CALL. This is your opportunity to meet, greet, swap lies and kick tires. Once we go into the banquet hall it is difficult to do much visiting. No one gets in without at ticket.

6:00 p.m. BANQUET DOORS OPEN. Tables 1-37 enter through the left door. Tables 38 -75 on your right.

7:00 p.m. BUFFET begins

7:45 p.m. 72nd ANNUAL TRAILBLAZERS Program starts.

HALL OF FAME GROUP PHOTO

This year at the conclusion of the awards ceremonies we will be taking a group photo on stage of all Hall of Fame Inductees, past and present who attend this year. We would like all the Hall of Famers to be in the picture, so please be ready to join us on the main stage.

2016 TRAILBLAZERS HONOREES

2016 WINE TOAST

Tom Heininger

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Mike Bast

Dan Haaby

Wayne Rainey

Steve Storz

POSTHUMOUS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Bruce Ogilvie

Gilles Vaillancourt

LUCILE FLANDERS AWARD

Susie Ellsworth

DICK HAMMER AWARD

Keith Mashburn

YOU WILL FIND BIOS OF OUR INDUCTEES 

ON THE WEBSITE: www.trailblazersmc.com

DUES ARE DUE

Our year runs from banquet to banquet. If you attend the banquet you are automatically a member. If you don't attend the banquet, dues are $10.00.  You can pay online at www.trailblazersmc.com or mail to:

Trailblazers c/o MIC Inc.

2 Jenner, Ste 150

Irvine, CA  92618

THE "R" WORD

We hate to mention rain, but it is a possibility. The event is rain or shine. There isn't a lot of covered space in the reception and bike show area, but we are working on it. We want everyone to be dry and cozy. Wear comfortable shoes, bring an umbrella, or rain coat. Sometimes it gets chilly. Sorry, we are unable to open the banquet room early because of set up.

NEWSLETTER

If your guests would like to receive the newsletter, please ask them to send their email address to: mctrailblazers01@gmail.com. 2016 members that were also 2015 members will be receiving two newsletters until the 2016 is set up. Probably late in May.

SAVE THE DATE

Next years Trailblazers Banquet will be on Saturday, April 22, 2017.