Greetings,
The following press release came to me today from Meg Keller-Marvin, who would like to encourage Masters swimmers to attend the 1st Annual International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame Honoree Induction Ceremony.
INTERNATIONAL MASTERS SWIMMING HALL OF FAME
INDUCTS FIRST CLASS OF HONOREES
WHAT: 1st Annual International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame
Honoree Induction Ceremony
WHEN: Saturday, January 11, 2003
WHERE: The International Swimming Hall of Fame, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
On Saturday evening, January 11, 2003, the International Swimming Hall of Fame, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will induct its first class of Honorees into the International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame. The group consists of 15 outstanding Masters athletes. They are Dr. Ransom Arthur*, June Krauser, Gus Langner*, Clara Lamore Walker, Ray Taft*, Jayne Bruner, Graham Johnston, Tim Garton, Gail Roper, Kelley Lemmon, Ardeth Mueller, Barbara Dunbar, Maxine Merlino, Patty Robinson Fulton and Peg Hogan. * deceased
This first-time ever induction class was selected by the IMSHOF Selection Committee and this induction will be held in conjunction with the semi-annual ISHOF Board of Directors meeting.
The Induction is open to the public and all masters’ athletes, family, friends and aquatic enthusiasts are invited to join in this wonderful celebration. Admission for the event is $100 per person (portion tax-deductible), which includes a cocktail reception, full course (semi-formal) dinner and the induction ceremony. Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 11, followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in attending only the induction ceremony, the cost is $25. For reservations, please contact ISHOF at (954) 462-6536 or e-mail us at megkelmar@ishof.org – Space is limited so make your reservations now. For discounted hotel information contact the Doubletree Oceanfront Hotel at (954) 524-8733 and ask for ISHOF Masters to receive the special rate.
The International Swimming Hall of Fame is the not-for-profit shrine dedicated to the heroes in aquatics. Located on Fort Lauderdale beach, the facility features exhibits on more than 500 honorees, the most extensive Olympic collection of any sport, and is highlighted by the Henning Library and Archive Center for research. Exhibits open daily.