by Sam Lilly, USTA District 5 Chairman

Columbus, OH — On Jan. 17, 2015, the Illinois District USTA meeting will be held in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Bureau of County Fairs and Horse Racing meeting at the Artisan Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill.

At 3 p.m. the Downstate Classic Assn. will meet, followed by the USTA District 5 annual membership meeting at 4 p.m. At 5:30 p.m. there is a cash bar reception before the awards banquet at 6:30 p.m.

Banquet tickets are $30 each, $55 for two people, or a table of six for $165. There will be no tickets available at the door.

To reserve a seat contact Sam Lilly, USTA District 5 Chairman, P.O. Box 399, Downers Grove, IL 60515. (Phone 630.373.7670 or e-mail sam@trotandpace.com).

Many companies and individuals have donated a variety of door prizes for those attending. Don’t get shut out!