During the February meeting, everyone will be given the opportunity to cast your ballot for our annual Best-of-the-Year awards. Please take a few moments to review the nominations below and be prepared to vote.
Nominations for Workshop of the Year
- Dr. Jack Vander Wal, January: A ring and rope penetration and a John Born card routine.
- Gil Scott, February: Finesse points on card magic including Chicago Card, Chicago Opener, the Jog, and variation on the John Born card routine from previous meeting.
- Sonny Tgiros, March: Costuming the table and the assistant.
- MagicBob Zoerman, April: Powerpoint presentation of his and SuZie’s Africa mission trip.
- Michele Parkes, May: Birthday party magic with Sonny Tgiros, Dave Bogdan, and Brad Lancaster.
- Dave Bogden, June: Ethics in magic with a questioning panel.
- Ron Jaxon, July: Invisible thread work, ITR, lighting, clothing, and Haunted Deck.
- Mike McNee, September: Create Creativity.
- Dennis Favreau, October: Powerpoint presentation on the history of gambling and games of chance.
Nominations for Excellence in Close-up
- Roger Bus
- Bill Rasmussen
- Dr. Jack Vander Wal
- Dennis Favreau
- Charles Bennett
- P. J. Weber
- Ron Carnell
- Gil Scott
- June Horowitz
- Bob Panlener
- Sonny Tgiros
- Gary Oisten
- Jesse Shira
- Jim Parkes
- Krag Ryal
- Wayne Ramsdell
- Randy Vander Wal
Nominations for Excellence in Stage
- Tom Coverly
- Randy Vander Wal
- Jesse Shira
- Dave Bogdan
- June Horowitz
- P. J. Weber
- Gil Scott
- Dr. Jack Vander Wal
- MagicBob Zoerman
- Charles Bennett
- Peter Stobie
- Randy Baker
- Dennis Favreau
- Jerry Herdegen
- Brad Lancaster
- Mike McNee
Nominations for Most Service to Club
- Jim and Michelle Parkes
- Jerry and Kathy Herdegen
- Dr. Jack Vander Wal
- MagicBob and SuZie Zoerman
- Krag and Carole Ryal
- Dave Bogdan
- Ron Carnell
Nominations for Lecturer of the Year
- Jonathan Levit
- Aaron Fisher
- Dick Oslund
- Will Houstoun
- Bill Wisch
- Jay Sankey
- Richard Osterlind
- Rachel and Aldo Columbini
- Duane and Mary Laflin (1)
- Duane and Mary Laflin (2)
- Dave Kaplan
- Wayne Houchin